Episode 377 features Paul Hester and AJ Johnston of First State Brewing Company in Middletown, Delaware. The conversation centers around the brewery's founding and growth, including their experience navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and the decision to start distributing earlier than anticipated. The discussion also touches on the importance of the brewery's food program in creating a positive customer experience. They discuss their commitment to quality, experimentation with unique beers, and their plans for a second location that will focus on mixed fermentation and barrel-aged beers. The interview concludes with a series of lighthearted questions about the brewers' preferences, including a discussion of gas station snacks, ideal desert island beers, and potential NASCAR sponsors.
This episode was recorded on June 28th.
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