Episode 296 - Resident Culture Brewing Company

This week we hear from Jon Eberhart (Sales and Distribution Manager) and Mikey Foster (Lead Sales Rep) from Resident Culture Brewing Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. We talked the history of Resident Culture, what they have going on now, and why beer in North Carolina is so good.

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Episode 295 - Brand Mysticism

This week I spoke to Steven Grasse about his brand new book coming out on November 8th, Brand Mysticism. In addition to discussing his book, we talked about several of the brands that his company Quaker City Mercantile has created and worked with, including Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry, Guinness, Miller High Life, Puma, Tamworth Distillery, and many more. Lastly, we talked about his new whiskey brand, Dunce Whiskey.

I highly recommend picking up Brand Mysticism, I found it informative and entertaining book.

https://www.runningpress.com/titles/steven-grasse/brand-mysticism/9780762475810/

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Episode 294 - 6th Anniversary Episode

Six years ago on October 26th we recorded episode #1 with Olde Mother Brewing Company for their one year anniversary. As has been tradition the last few years Keith Marcoux, co-founder of Olde Mother, joined us for our anniversary episode. We talked about the beers they are releasing for their anniversary party, and their plans to open a kitchen with Fifty Fifty Burgers at the brewery.

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Episode 293 - Stupid Questions At the Barrel Culture Invitational

For this episode we took a trip to North Carolina for the Barrel Culture Invitational. We asked our stupid questions during the brewer's party the night before the festival after getting a quick rundown from the Caroline and Ethan Barbee. One big take away is that brewers really like Jason Statham and a pirate would definitely beat a ninja in a battle. We spoke to representatives from the following breweries:

Barrel Culture Brewing and Blending

Southern Grist Brewing Co

Burley Oak Brewing Company

Dream State Brewing

Ology Brewing Company

Funguys Brewing

Pontoon Brewing

Cushwa Brewing Company

Odd By Nature Brewing

Mortalis Brewing Company

Drekker Brewing Company

 

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Episode 292 - Heavy Seas Beer

In this episode we talk to Hugh Sisson, the founder of Heavy Seas Beer. We talked about their recently released canned cocktails, Heavy Seas over the years, and the craft beer industry as a whole. We also discussed the supply shortages and other difficulties facing craft breweries today.

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Episode 291 - North Park Beer Co

In this episode we talk to Kelsey McNair and Mac McAlister from North Park Beer Company. He talked the history of the company, California beer, and what they have going on now.

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Episode 290 - Three Rivers Beer Week

In this bonus episode we talk to Jen Walzer, the social media chair for the Pittsburgh Brewer's Guild. We talked about the upcoming Three Rivers Beer, the Pittsburgh Brewer's Guild, and about the craft beer community in the Pittsburgh area.

For Three Rivers Beer week info - https://threeriversbeerweek.com/

For Pittsburgh Brewer's Guild info - https://pittsburghbreweries.com/

Our friends at Fueled By Hops have a code good for $10 off tickets to the First Pour Festival - 'fueledbyhops'

They will also be there selling some of their awesome merch.

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Episode 289 - Lost Tavern & Hops 4 Hope

This week we head to Hellertown, Pa to talk to Kenny Rampolla, co-founder of Lost Tavern Brewing. We were also joined by special guest co-host Scott Peluso (@lorenzothebeercat on Instagram). We talked about steel, dive bars, the history of Lost Tavern, and making Reels. We also talked about their upcoming festival/fundraiser Hops 4 Hope that takes place Saturday October 8th. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.losttavernbrewing.com/.

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Episode 288 - Eno Sarris

This week we welcome Eno Sarris back to the show along with guest host Dan Baumiller from Full Tilt Brewing. Eno writes about baseball for the athletic, occasionally writes about craft beer, and posts photos of sandwiches on Instagram. We talked about Stuff+ (the beer and the stat), baseball, craft beer in general, and of course wrapped up with some stupid questions. You can get up to date with Eno on Twitter - @enosarris.

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Episode 287 - Foam Brewers

This week we talked to Bob Grim (co-founder / head brewer) and Josh Bayer (r&d brewer) from Foam Brewers. We talked about how good people in  Vermont are at brewing IPAs. We also talked about Garbage Pail Kids, the beginnings of the brewery and its evolution to present day. We of course ended with them answering a series of stupid questions.

 

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Episode 286 - Valencia Glass

Recently we headed to Damascus, Md to chat with Phillip Valencia of Valencia Glass. After shooting a video of Phil making a beer glass, we got a chance to make our own. Afterwards we talked about glass blowing, and everything that Valencia Glass has going on. You can watch Phillip create his are during his live streams on Twitch.  Twitch.tv/valenciaglass

He can also be found on Facebook (Facebook.com/valenciablownglass) and Instagram (Instagram.com/valenciaglassllc).

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Episode 285 - Riverbend Malt House

This week we talk to Brent Manning, co founder of Riverbend Malt House. We discussed the ten year history of Riverbend Malt. Brent also taught us a lot about the malting process and the benefits of using craft malt.

Riverbend anniversary video - https://youtu.be/OmxtMzAE2o8

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Episode 284 - Mighty Kind

This week we talk to Joshua Loyal, the founder of the cannabis seltzer company Mighty Kind. We talked about his first foray into entrepreneurship when he purchased a dive bar named Pop's Blue Moon with his father and how that eventually led to the start of Mighty Kind. Joshua also taught us about the differences between CBD, THC, CBG, and Delta 8. We wrapped up the conversation with how the collaboration with Mooby's and Kevin Smith came to be. Check them out at bemightykind.com.

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Episode 283 - Grist House Craft Brewery

This week we headed to Millvale, Pa to talk to Brian Eaton, the co-founder of Grist House Craft Brewery. We talked about the history of the brewery, the flooding they had to deal with, the expansion of their current location, and their new production facility that will be in Collier Township in a decommissioned Missile Command Center.

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Episode 282 - Other Half Brewing Company

This week we headed to Fourscore Beer Company to meet up with Matt Monahan (co owner) and Geriz Ramirez (Director of Experience) from Other Half Brewing. Matt and Geriz were there to brew two collabs that will be released at the Fourscore 3rd anniversary party. We talked about the early days of Other Half Brewing, the design philosophy of their labels, the role collaboration beers play, and the expansion they have gone through. We of coarse also discussed ninja vs pirate nonsense.

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Episode 281 - DSSOLVR

This week we talk to Mike Semenec, the co owner and Creative Sensai at DSSOLVR. We talked about the history of the brewery, where the name came from, and the Ashville beer scene. Finally we talked in depth about the epic DSSOLR Instagram account. If you aren't following them, you definitely should be.

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Episode 280 - Tiki, Craft Beer, and Lots of Questions

This monster of an episode was recorded at The Richmond in Rochester, NY during the brewer's party the night before the Mortalis and Swiftwater Luau. We kicked off the episode with a discussion about the craft beer and tiki culture with Paul Grenier from Mortalis Brewing Company and Ben Little from Fourscore Beer Company. Next, Ben Little filled us in on the soon to be open brewery and tiki Bar named Interchange Tiki Bar & Brewing. Finally, we wrapped up by asking our random questions to an all-star cast from some of the best breweries in the country.

00:00 - Craft Beer and Tiki Culture

24:27 - Brief Discussion on Interchange Tiki Bar & Brewing.

32:35 - Caroline Barbee - Barrel Culture Brewing and Blending

36:39 - Dan Graston - Arkane Aleworks

40:27 - James Herrholz - Corporate Ladder Brewing Company

47:41 - Brad West - Xul Beer Co

54:09 - Mac McAlister - North Park Beer Co

1:04:13 - Geriz Ramirez - Other Half Brewing Company

1:30:29 - Garrett Chamber - Cushwa Brewing Company

1:36:03 - Jeremiah Cooper - Kings Brewing Company

1:41:44 - Chris Baratz - Pontoon Brewing

1:47:07 - Ryan Lavery - Widowmaker Brewing

1:59:40 - Corey Artanis - 3 Sons Brewing Co.

 

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Episode 279 - Thrasher’s Rum / Tiki TNT

We recently took a trip down to Washington DC to talk to Todd thrasher about his Tiki bar and distillery. We discussed the history of Tiki TNT and Thrasher's Rum as well as what Tiki culture is and were it came from.

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Episode 278 - Monument City Brewing Co

This week we head to Baltimore, Md to talk with Ken Praay (Co-Founder) and Dave Thompson (Director of Brewing Operations) from Monument City Brewing Company. We kicked off the conversation with the details on their new table beer series named "Cute Little Saison". The first two will be available Saturday 5/25 at the brewery. We also talked about their biergarten in Upperco, Md and their upcoming lager fest.

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Episode 277 - American Homebrewers Association

This week we talk to Julia Herz, Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association. We discussed homebrewer, craft beer in general, Savor, and what the AHA does. We also talked about Homebrew Con which takes place June 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pa. You can find more info about it at www.homebrewcon.org

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Courtesy Photo - American Homebrewers Association