Round 73 is an interview with Ben Terry and Brendan Kennedy of Proclamation Ale Company, based in Warwick, Rhode Island. Proc is basically the old guard in the Providence area, and it's no wonder they are still going strong what with all the delicious beers, community-oriented events, and overall good work they do. Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Ke…

Round 72 is finally here, and it's a good one. Brian and Ben from Moniker Brewery in Providence, Rhode Island join me to talk about the brewery's opening early in the pandemic, the neighborhood response, and of course the liquid goods. Make sure you are subscribed to the show or following it to get notifications when new episodes do (finally) come …

Mandi McKay joins me via the interwebs to talk about sustainability, which makes sense because she is the Director of Environmental and Social Impact at Sierra Nevada Brewing's Chico, CA headquarters. Mandi has advice for breweries of any size, and even some recommendations for consumers to participate in the sustainability movement while still enj…

Alex Rabe and Alex Zilke are two of the three founders of Portico Brewing in Somerville, Massachusetts. They both join me for a conversation about beer, community, greenwashing, and architecture - or not architecture, depending on your perspective. Get it, perspective? It's an architectural joke, you probably wouldn't understand. But I don't either…

Liz and Jared Kiraly, partners in life and beer, join me on a gloomy New England day to talk about the inspiration behind their "American farmhouse"-style brewery. Not a lot of places focus on Belgian-inspired beers these days, but Bone Up is sticking with what got them into brewing in the first place. Also, waffles. Open up that special bottle of …

Round 68: Dan Kenary, co-founder and CEO of Mass Bay Brewing Company (Harpoon, Clown Shoes, UFO, Catamount, Long Trail, Arctic Summer, City Roots) talks about what it's like being in beer for over 35 years. He also details transitioning the company into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and how the company has expanded along with the Seaport neighb…

Sarah Real, cofounder of the freshly opened Hot Plate Brewing in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, joins me to talk homebrewing dreams turned into reality. ----- https://www.hotplatebeer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hotplatebeer/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetec…

Sean Lawson takes us on a proverbial hike (or snowshoe) in the woods of Vermont. But seriously, we're talking beer here. ----- https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lawsonsfinest/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-m…

Switchback Brewing Company founder Bill Cherry wants all the smoke. ----- https://www.switchbackvt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/switchbackbeer/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licens…

AJ Fry, brewer at Upper Pass Beer, joins me in the sheep shed to talk about beer. And no, that's not a dirty joke. ----- https://www.upperpassbeer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/upperpassbeer/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary…

Chris Lohring, founder and head brewer at Notch Brewing, is back for another round. Chris joins me at the new(ish) Brighton brewery, which is well worth a visit if you're anywhere near Boston. ----- https://www.notchbrewing.com https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay”…

Tim Decker wears many hats in the beer industry: maltster, brewer, blender, social media manager. We touch on all of those in our conversation. Tim is very thoughtful and intentional in his approach, and I think we can all learn something from that. ----- https://www.altbrau.com https://www.instagram.com/altbrau ----- https://www.instagram.com/beer…

Founders Sam and Luke join me via Zoom to talk all things kombucha. I learn things about kombucha. ----- https://drinkwalkerbrothers.com/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4…

The legend himself, Garrett Oliver joins me at the Brooklyn Brewery to talk about the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling, and of course we chat beer as well. ----- https://www.themjf.org https://www.instagram.com/mjfbrewdistill ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLe…

I talk to Head Brewer Charlie Cummings and General Manager Brittany Lajoie at Remnant Brewing in Somerville, Massachusetts. Tucked away in the Bow Market, Remnant is a vibrant taproom and brewery turning out a wide variety of beers in a very small space. ----- https://www.remnantsomerville.com/ https://www.instagram.com/remnantbrewing/ ----- https:…

Head brewer Matthew Steinberg and General Manager Kelsey Roth join me to talk all things Exhibit A, and what makes a beer "local". ----- https://exhibit-a-brewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/exhibitabrewing/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.i…

Evan Price of Green Cheek Beer Co in Orange & Costa Mesa, CA. Our conversation involves a Eurotrip-inspired story, the World Beer Cup, and what makes a collaboration. ----- https://www.greencheekbeer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/greencheekbeer/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Zigzag” by Kevin MacLeod Link: …

Tomme Arthur of The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing. We chat at the brewery about his story, multiple brands under one roof, and where the iconic company is headed. ----- https://lostabbey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lostabbey/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompe…

A virtual conversation with founder Alisa Bowens-Mercado about getting in the industry and beer in general. ----- https://rhythmbrewingco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rhythmbrewingco/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay L…

A conversation with Jeff Bagby of Bagby Beer Co in Oceanside, California. We talk beer (obviously), I take a late cheap shot at hard seltzer, and Jeff describes the ongoing evolution of the brewpub during the apocalypse. ----- https://www.bagbybeer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bagbybeer/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Mu…

An interview with Democracy Brewing head brewer Mike Smith (co-creator of the Comic Book Story of Beer). ----- https://www.democracybrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/democracybrewingboston/ https://www.facebook.com/democracybrewing1/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: htt…

I talk to brewmaster Tyler Fitzpatrick about brewing in one of the smartest communities in the world. ----- https://lamplighterbrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lamplighterbrew/ https://www.instagram.com/pepitacoffeeco/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Zigzag” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.fi…

Founder Chris Gandsy joins me to talk beer, biscuits, and brewing in a Brooklyn basement. ----- https://www.biscuitsandbeer.nyc/ https://www.instagram.com/biscuitsandbeer/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Zigzag” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5020-zigzag License: http://creativec…

Lost Lantern Whiskey, a Vermont company that sources and bottles hand-selected casks from independent distillers all over the country. Founders Nora and Adam join me to talk whiskey. ----- https://www.lostlanternwhiskey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lostlanternwhiskey/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Maccary…

Geoff Scott and Rodg Little of Oak Park Brewing Company join me to discuss beer, music, festivals, and how the industry can progress with race relations. ----- https://opbrewco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/opbrewco/ https://brewyourstory.com/ https://peoplesbeer.com/ ----- https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ ----- Music credit: “Maccary …

A virtual conversation with Ting Su, cofounder of Eagle Rock Brewery in Los Angeles.beertruth

High Water brewmaster and founder Steve Altimari joins the show to discuss his nearly 30 years in the industry. We also talk about adjuncts and milkshake IPAs, naturally. https://www.highwaterbrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/highwaterbrewing/ https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https…

Sam Tierney joins me to talk about Firestone Walker's Southern California outpost, where he runs the brewery in search of the next great FW beer. https://www.instagram.com/firestonewalker_propagator/ https://www.firestonebeer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.fil…

Zac Ross of Marlowe Artisanal Ales (and Twelve Percent Beer Project) joins me to talk lower-strength beers and taking a different approach to brewing. https://www.instagram.com/marloweales/ https://www.instagram.com/twelve.percent.beer.project/ https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://i…

The legend himself, Vinnie Cilurzo, joins me for a conversation at the Windsor brewery. We talk hops and how their uses have evolved since he started in the business, and Vinnie reveals what Russian River's plans are for seltzer. Check out Russian River Brewing: https://www.russianriverbrewing.com https://www.instagram.com/russianriverbrewingoffici…

Nick Bonadies and Zach Page, cofounders of Belleflower, join me to discuss their unique beginnings, what they're doing in Portland, and where things are headed for the brewery. Check out Belleflower Brewing: https://www.belleflowerbeer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/belleflowerbeer https://www.instagram.com/belleflowerbeer/ Check out beertruth: http…

I talk with Sam Gilbert, founder of Temescal in Oakland, CA. We discuss the craft beer reckonings taking place, as well as refined yet approachable beer. Check out Temescal Brewing Company: https://www.temescalbrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/temescalbeer/ Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/son…

A conversation with the legendary Rob Tod, founder of Allagash. We focus on sustainability, doing things the right way (even if it means sacrificing potential profits), and Rob runs through a few new beers from Allagash. https://www.allagash.com/ https://www.instagram.com/allagashbrewing/ https://beertruth.com https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.po…

A sit-down with Ryan Nosek, one of the founders at Ghost Town Brewing in Oakland, California. We talk west coast IPA, death metal, and foeders. Check out Ghost Town Brewing Company: https://www.ghosttownbrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ghosttownbrewing/ Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4…

Founder Charlie Melhus from Norway Brewing Company joins me to talk brett beers, maximizing a small brewing space, and both Norways. https://www.norwaybrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/norwaybrewingco/ https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast/ Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-macc…

Picking up where we left off last week, Ray talks about contract brewing and beer festivals. SoCal Cerveceros: https://www.socalcerveceros.org/ https://www.facebook.com/SoCalCervecerosHomebrewClub https://www.instagram.com/socalcerveceros/ Norwalk Brew House: https://www.facebook.com/NorwalkBrewHouse https://www.instagram.com/norwalkbrewhouse/ beer…

Ray Ricky Rivera, founder of the SoCal Cerveceros and Norwalk Brew House. The SoCal Cerveceros are a Latino-focused homebrew club that welcomes everybody, and Norwalk Brew House is a beer brand with a musical twist. SoCal Cerveceros: https://www.socalcerveceros.org/ https://www.facebook.com/SoCalCervecerosHomebrewClub https://www.instagram.com/soca…

A conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion in craft beer with Collin Knight, creator of the Black Brew Dialogues. We talk about making progress with DEI in craft beer and ways to get better, as well as what Black Brew Dialogues hopes to accomplish. Check out Black Brew Dialogues & Hop Forward Equality: https://www.hopforwardequality.com/…

A conversation with Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus. We talk Slow Pour Pils, the Reinheitsgebot, beer clean glassware, and blue raspberries. Check out Bierstadt Lagerhaus: https://bierstadtlager.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bierstadtlager https://www.instagram.com/bierstadtlager/ Check out beertruth: https://www.facebook.com/beertruth.podca…

A conversation with Fox Tale co-founder Felipe Bravo. Felipe applies his engineering background to craft beer to maximize efficiency, and his partner Wendy brings a professional yet creative approach to the fermented food game. Check out Fox Tale Fermentation Project: https://www.instagram.com/foxtalefermentationproject/ https://www.facebook.com/fo…

Part 2 of my conversation with Chaz and Mario, co-founders of Hella Coastal Brewing Co in Oakland, CA. We talk about what it means for them to be the only Black-owned brewery in Oakland, diversity, and hard seltzer (not really). https://www.hellacoastal.com https://www.instagram.com/hellacoastal/ https://www.facebook.com/Hella.Coastal.Brewing https…

I talk with Chaz and Mario, co-founders of Hella Coastal Brewing Co out of Oakland, CA. As the only Black-owned brewery in Oakland, Hella Coastal is setting the example for others to follow, one coquito-inspired beer, collaboration, and conversation at a time. https://www.hellacoastal.com https://www.instagram.com/hellacoastal/ https://www.facebook…

Culture Brewing head brewer Addison Poth joins me to talk hops, surviving the pandemic, and brewing by the beach. Check out Culture Brewing Co: https://www.culturebrewingco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/culturebrewingco/ https://www.facebook.com/CultureBrewingCo Check out beertruth: https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast https://www.facebook.…

Whiskey Del Bac founder Stephen Paul and head distiller Veronica Townsend join me to talk American single malt whiskey, what that means, and their mesquite-fueled spin on the style. Check out Whiskey Del Bac: https://www.whiskeydelbac.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whiskeydelbac/ https://www.facebook.com/whiskeydelbac Check out beertruth: https://w…

The second half of a conversation with Lester, co-founder, and Magic, co-head brewer, of Barebottle Beer Co in San Francisco, CA. We get a little deeper into Barebottle's other projects, and Lester throws some shade my way. Check out Barebottle: https://www.barebottle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/barebottle/ https://www.facebook.com/Barebottle Ch…

The first half of a conversation with Lester, co-founder, and Magic, co-head brewer, of Barebottle Beer Co in San Francisco, CA. Homebrewers at heart, they still love to experiment with their ingredients and beers to keep things fun. Check out Barebottle: https://www.barebottle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/barebottle/ https://www.facebook.com/Bar…

An important and timely conversation with DeVonne Buckingham, brewmaster at Drake’s Brewing Company. Beer, diversity, accessibility, and Simcoe - all you need to hear! Check out Drake’s: https://drinkdrakes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drakesbeer/ https://www.facebook.com/DrakesBeer Check out beertruth: https://www.instagram.com/beertruth.podcast…

A fun conversation with Aram Cretan, founder/head brewer at Federation in Oakland. Beer, diversity, and super funny jokes – all you ever needed. Check out Federation Brewing Company: https://www.federationbrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/federationbrew/ https://www.facebook.com/FederationBrewing Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Li…

A look back at the Peoples Brewing Company from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Purchased by Theodore Mack and becoming Wisconsin's first Black-owned brewery, Peoples had a short run in the 1970's, but still resonates today. Thank you to Lee at Oshkosh Beer Blog: https://oshkoshbeer.blogspot.com/ Music credit: “Maccary Bay” by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incom…

A conversation with Kyle Jefferson, cofounder of Pueblo Vida Brewing Company in Tucson, Arizona. We talk about chasing trends, having purpose behind intent, and doing the right thing as a small business. Check out beertruth on instagram and Facebook Check out Pueblo Vida Brewing Company: -on instagram -on Facebook -on the internet Music credit: “Ma…