The DC Beer Show

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The official podcast of DCBeer.com! Everything you need to know about the people, places, and brews that make the DMV Americas best beer scene, including the best local places for eats, brews, trivia, live music, and more! Learn about the latest trends in craft beer from the beers, to the breweries, to the business from the editors of DC Beer.
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Pohjala: Exploring the Depths of Baltic Porter in Estonia
Episode 223
Thursday, 18 December, 2025

In this episode of the DC Beer Show, Jake, Mike, and Brandy welcome guests Peeter Keek and Martin Vahtra from Pohjala Brewery in Estonia. They discuss the rich history of Baltic Porters, the brewery's production techniques, and the unique flavors achieved through barrel aging. The conversation also touches on the craft beer culture in Estonia, the challenges of educating consumers about craft beer, and the impact of tariffs on beer exports. The episode concludes with a celebration of Pohjala's seventh anniversary and an invitation for listeners to visit the brewery. Thanks to our monthly supporters Michael Losi Adam Heisenberg Scialdo Brian Matthew Green Jeff Lucas Micaela Carrazco Lauren Sean Moffitt Anthony Scipione johnna infanti Catherine Ramirez Kristin Adam Frank Tyler Lynch Jared Prager Jeff Michael O'Connor Favio Garcia Josh Ellen Daniels Juan Deliz Mike Lastort James Wisnieski Chris Frome Sam Chip Tory Roberts Chris DeLoose Lauren Cary Clifton B Scott Pavlica Greg Antrim jeffrey garrison Joshua Learn Alexis Smith Dan Goldbeck Anthony Budny Greg Parnas Frank Chang Mikahl Tolton Kim Klyberg Chris Girardot Alyssa jeffrey katz Andrew MacWilliams Jamie Jackson Meegan Mike Rucki Jason Tucker Nick Gardner Amber Farris Sarah Ray Peter Jones Blue2026 Brad Stengel Bill and Karen Butcher Jordan Harvey Stephen Claeys Julie Verratti DFA Howie Kendrick