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HH 005: Lager Speed (Metropolitan Brewing)

July 30, 2020

Metropolitan Brewery has embraced lager life and leads an exciting battle to reclaim palates and highlight the character and cultural importance of “yellow fizzy beer”. Co-Founders Tracy Hurst (President) and Doug Hurst (Head Brewer) discuss their beginnings; the beer landscape of Chicago when the brewery was founded in 2009; and landmark shifts for their business; namely, moving to a larger facility, increasing production and adopting cans for off-premise sale. Values which are informed by a clear business philosophy and commitment to cross department collaboration are clearly stated in the interconnectedness of their operations, values, and company culture.
We also discussed a collaboration with Scorched Tundra, Humbucker, a Dortmunder-style lager that will be available in cans this summer.
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Beers Enjoyed:
Metropolitan Stromhaus | Helles Lager
Metropolitan Krankshaft | Kölsch
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