Who isn’t “hoppy” to talk about beer? As Ohio Brew Week rolls into Athens, Ohio, there’s no better time to dive into the science, art and innovation behind craft beer. In the latest episode of Ask the Experts, Ohio University Associate Professor Mick Held and local brewing legend Art Oestrike, owner of Jackie O’s Brewery and OHIO instructor, sit down to share their knowledge, and a few stories, about all things beer.

In this special Ohio Brew Week edition, Held and Oestrike crack open the process of making beer, from selecting the right grains and hops to mastering fermentation. They explore different beer styles, current trends in the craft brewing scene, and give insight on the business side of brewing.

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But it’s not all hops and foam, Held and Oestrike also talk about how Ohio University is preparing the next generation of brewers with hands-on courses and a Craft Brewing Certificate program where students can get a taste of the science, technology and business that fuel the industry.

So sit back, raise a glass and take a listen to the full episode.