Abita Brewing, NA Beer and Hops with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #347

July 29, 2026·49 min·5-min readsolotechnology

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TLDR
Mitch Steele, a veteran brewer and author of IPAs: Brewing Techniques and the Evolution of India Pale Ale, joins host Brad Smith to discuss his recent move from New Realm Brewing to Abita Brewing, where he now serves as Director of Operations. The conversation spans Steele’s four-decade

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Guest

Mitch Steele

solo on BeerSmith Home and Beer Brewing Podcast

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Mitch SteeleBrad Smith

Books

IPAs: Brewing Techniques and the Evolution of India Pale Aleby Mitch Steele

Companies

Abita BrewingAbstract Ales

Products & Tools

Beersmith 4Maltose-negative yeast

Topics

Non-alcoholic beer production using maltose-negative yeastModern hop extracts and terpene-based flavorings in IPAsPost-fermentation fruit addition and pasteurization in fruit beersCost-effective brewing strategies for low-ABV and single-serve IPAsCareer evolution of a master brewer in the craft beer industry