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465: Corn Coast’s High and Tight Hazy IPAs Find Success Through Discipline

Will Walter grew up in a military family, joining the Marines after college just as his father had. But the pull of brewing proved strong, and in 2022 he and two partners—also former military officers—opened Corn Coast (https://www.corncoastbrewing.com) in a small industrial park in Lincoln, Nebraska. That same year, they won a bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival for their hazy imperial IPA, Citra Soaker—and they followed that in 2023 with two silvers, in Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale and Juicy or Hazy IPA. Then, in 2025, the brewery pulled in a gold medal for their ESB, Windsurfing on the Thames, along with a Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® Best in Beer trophy for their West Coast pils, Share the Stoke. That kind of success isn’t a fluke, but in tasting the beers the appeal is obvious—light and airy yet structured tropical tones expressed with definition and precision. They don’t necessarily have a house character, but they’re all are imbued with an identifiable point of view. In this episode, Walter discusses: • the initial design and ensuing iterations of medal-winning Citra Soaker • the impact of whirlpool timing and temperature • using low-alpha hops in IPA • considerations when brewing lower-ABV hazy beer • managing a particularly finicky yeast strain for hazy IPA • making seasonal malt changes to amplify malt character in colder months • adding Krush Cryo for extra impact in competition batches • balancing flavor when using flowable hop products • building a tropical foundation with Nelson HyperBoost • Sabro Cryo as background support in IPA And more. G&D Chillers (https://www.Gdchillers.com/podcast) The Craft Brewers Conference is coming up April 20 through 23, 2026—and G&D Chillers will be there. If you’re heading to CBC, swing by and talk shop with the folks who know brewery operations inside and out. G&D’s biggest strength isn’t just the equipment—it’s our deep understanding of how a brewery runs. From cellar layout to production flow, our team brings decades of hands-on experience to every install and every conversation. Whether you’re running a single-stage 5H unit or scaling up with a Vertical Air Chiller, G&D builds systems that are reliable, efficient, and built to last. Because when your chiller’s solid, your beer stays cold—and your operation stays on track. Plan your visit at gdchillers.com/podcast—and come see us at CBC, Booth 1518. Berkeley Yeast (https://berkeleyyeast.com) Berkeley Yeast just launched Dry Tropics London! Our best-selling liquid yeast strain, now with all the ease-of-use benefits of dry yeast. Dry Tropics London delivers the soft, pillowy mouthfeel and juicy character you’d expect from a top-tier London Ale strain, but with a serious upgrade: a burst of thiols that unleash vibrant, layered notes of grapefruit and passion fruit. A lot of brewers love the clean passion fruit you get from Tropics, but they don’t want every IPA to be a tropical-fruit bomb. At the dry yeast price point, you can pitch and ditch without breaking the bank. Or, you can co-pitch with your house strain to adjust the intensity of the notes. And with nationwide free shipping, there’s never been a better time to try Dry Tropics. Order now at berkeleyyeast.com (https://berkeleyyeast.com) and experience the ease and impact of Dry Tropics London Yeast. PakTech (https://paktech-opi.com) This episode is sponsored by PakTech—delivering craft-beer multipacking you can trust. Our handles are made from 100 percent recycled plastic and are fully recyclable, helping breweries close the loop and advance the circular economy. With a minimalist design, durable functionality you can rely on, and custom color matching, our carriers help brands stand out while staying sustainable. Trusted by craft brewers nationwide, we offer a smarter, sustainable way to carry your beer. To learn more, visit paktech-opi.com (https://paktech-opi.com) . Indie Hops Strata Cryo (https://indiehops.com/) The multilayered wonders of Indie Hops Strata are now easier than ever for brewers to tap into. Introducing Strata Cryo, in collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops. Whether brewing up a single-hop Strata IPA to wow customers with the depth of flavor this variety delivers or modernizing your flagship IPA to continue setting the highest standards, Strata T99, Strata CGX, Strata HyperBoost, and now Strata Cryo provide the tools for you to create your unique masterpiece. Indie Hops Strata (https://indiehops.com/) . Life is short. Let’s make it flavorful! Midea 50/50 Flex (https://Midea.com/us/) If you’re like many podcast listeners, you’ve got a lot of beers at home, and your regular fridge is at capacity. Enter the Midea 50/50 Flex—the industry’s first dual compartment three-way convertible freezer. H...