Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast

494: Patrick Raasch of Sunriver Builds a Throughline of Refinement into Boldly Flavored Beers

July 24, 2026·1h 16m·6-min readinterviewentertainment
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Sun River Brewing, led by head brewer Patrick Roche, has quietly become a powerhouse in the craft beer world, racking up 19 major awards while evolving classic styles like American IPA and barrel-aged barleywine with precision and creativity. Their success lies in subtle, data-driven refi

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Patrick Raasch

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Patrick Raasch

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Sun River BrewingDeschutesBerkeley YeastIndy HopsBrees MaltingY-East Laboratories

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Modern West Coast IPA brewing techniquesStrategic evolution of flagship beer recipesUse of Wyeast 3470 in double IPAsOxygen management in barrel-aged hoppy beersBotanical lager formulation with fresh ingredients

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