A One Pint Stand

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I visit Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, Minnesota to chat with Co-Owner Derek Allmendinger and Director of Sales Harry Leadbetter.  We talk about Derek's transition from Head Brewer to Co-Owner, how the landscape in craft beer continues to change and what that means for both taproom and distribution sales.  After listening, there will be no question about why the local community surrounding Unmapped Brewing loves and supports them so fiercely.  We also toast Falling Knife Brewing's Tom Berg, a magnificent human who left us far too soon and has left an unfillable void in the craft beer community.  This episode is proudly sponsored by Lupulin Brewing in Big Lake, Minnesota.  Make sure you make plans to go up and help them celebrate their 10th anniversary at the end of the month because they are a fantastic craft brewery.If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand, consider joining our Patreon.  There is some great bonus content that our Patreon supporters enjoy that give a fun peek behind the scenes.

On this episode, I visit Shakopee Brewhall in Shakopee, Minnesota, to chat with Ben Salyards (head brewer) and Maddie Sullwold (Event and Marketing Manager).  I had a great time chatting about how Maddie thoughtfully puts together dynamic programming to create a third space for the Shakopee locals.  Ben, being a veteran of the Minnesota craft beer industry, is always great to chat with because of his thoughtful and measured perspective on all things craft beer.  This episode is proudly sponsored by Arbeiter Brewing, a fantastic brewery serving great beer made and poured by wonderful people.  If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand, consider joining our Patreon.  There is some great bonus content that our Patreon supporters enjoy that give a fun peek behind the scenes.

This episode of A One Pint Stand is the live recording in front of our studio audience for the show on beer history that we recorded at Forgotten Star Brewing on Friday, March 2st. My guests for the evening were Doug Hoverson, the author of Land of Amber Waters:The History of brewing in MN, Bill Lindeke, the co-author of Closing Time: Saloons, Taverns, Dives, and Watering Holes in the Twin Cities, and Chris German, a regional sales manager for RahrBSG. This episode is proudly sponsored by Wandering Leaf Brewing Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota. If you like the episode, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Josh Denny and Jessi Storms up at Heavy Rotation Brewing to talk about how to plan an international beercation. They visited some fantastic beer cities on their 17-day journey-Amsterdam, Cologne, Prague, and Pilzen. They share tips, logistics, and stories about their journey and it is a fantastic beer converstion.This episode is proudly sponsored by Bumbling Fools Mead. Check them out in Northeast Minneapolis for some fantastic meads for every palate. If you like the episode, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I met up with Emmett Swartout, the Owner and Head Brewer of Boathouse Brothers Brewing in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Emmett spent countless summers in his family's boathouse on a lake in northern Minnesota and has tons of experience working in the hospitality industry. Boathouse Brothers Brewing is an extension of his sense of welcoming people into a great community.If you are looking for tickets to the live show on Friday, March 21st at Forgotten Star Brewing here is the link to the Eventbrite.This episode is proudly sponsored by Bumbling Fools Mead in Northeast Minneapolis. They have a mead for every palate and their cozy and welcoming mead hall is a great place to hang out and make friends.If you like the episode, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat down with the fine folks at Lupulin Brewing to talk about their 9th Annual Big Beer Week. This celebration of big beers will take place from Sunday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 9th in their taproom. Enjoy 56 different beers as you drink your way to the epic and sought after 8-day t-shirt!This episode is proudly sponsored by First Draft Tap Solutions, a locally-owned Minnesota line cleaning business. Brett can help you clean draft lines, install draft systems, and give sound advice.If you like the episode, consider joining the⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Town Hall Brewery Head Brewer, Derek Brown, and Wrangler of Barrels, Mike Hoops.  They give the history and details of the Town Hall Brewery Barrel-Aged Week.  This sensational celebration of barrel-aged beers is not to be missed and it will go from Thursday, Feb. 20th to Sunday, Mar. 2nd.   This episode is proudly sponsored by Rail Werks Brewing Depot. I cannot thank them enough for their support! If you like the episode, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Waldmann Brewery owner Tom Schroeder and Waldmann Head Brewer Matt Anhalt. Waldmann Brewery is the longest standing commercial building in the state of MN.  It started out in 1857 as a lager saloon and was reborn in 2017, thanks to Tom Shroeder. It is a brewpub that focuses on wonderful food and classic craft beer styles anchored by delicious and well-made lagers. This episode is proudly sponsored by Arbeiter Brewing Company. I cannot thank them enough for their support! If you like the episode, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

This is a curated selection of clips taken from the 25 episodes of A One Pint Stand that I did in 2024. There are hilarious outtakes, little snippets of wonderful conversations, and a lot of really good entertainment. If you want the uncut version, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I recorded live at the Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative Hurricane Relief Fundraiser that took place on Nov. 22nd and raised nearly $6,000 dollars. Enjoy!  I was joined by Jeremy Mathison (Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative), Matt Holton (Wandering Leaf Brewing), Ansel Tulgar(StormKing Brewpub), and Katie Meier(Gambit Brewing) to chat about the festival and why it was important to them to become involved with their respective breweries. This episode is proudly sponsored by ⁠Dual Citizen Brewing Company⁠. I cannot thank them enough for their support! If you like the episode, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Noah Stein and Skot Rieffer to talk about their meadery in Northeast Minneapolis, Bumbling Fools Mead.  I am admittedly very much a novice when it comes to this historic drink.  Noah and Skot answered my questions with passion and excitement.  I had so much fun chatting with them.  Enjoy! This episode is proudly sponsored by ⁠Dual Citizen Brewing Company⁠. I cannot thank them enough for their support! If you like the episode, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I went to Spiral Brewery in Hastings, Minnesota, to chat with Head Brewer, Morgan Smith. She shared how she got into brewing, what she enjoys about Hastings, and her role on the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. This episode is proudly sponsored by Dual Citizen Brewing Company. I cannot thank them enough for their support! If you like the episode, consider joining the A One Pint Stand Patreon to get access to Patreon-only episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with the brew crew at HeadFlyer Brewing, Tim Collins Mattson and Sophia Missaghi.  We talked about how they have put their own stamp on the beer lineup at HeadFlyer, all the while, keeping the things that regulars loved from before.  The beer chat is as scintillating as the Pink Pony Club German Pilsner that we drank off the tank, so give a listen! If you like the podcast and want to join the growing number of Patreon supporters, here is the link.

This episode is proudly sponsored by ⁠Dual Citizen Brewing Company⁠. On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Eric Schmidt, a co-founder of Insight Brewing. We talk about how ⁠Insight Brewing⁠ has been a stalwart of the Northeast Minneapolis craft beer scene for nearly ten years. Eric talks about the ebbs and flows of brewery ownership as well as their upcoming 10th Anniversary Party. So grab a cold one and give a listen! Cheers! If you like what you hear and want to join our growing list of Patreon supporters, ⁠here is the link⁠!

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Dan, Dane, and Brent to talk all things Luce Line Brewing. Brent talked about how sales work and Dan and Dane talked about the brewhouse. They all agree that Luce Line Brewing is service a much-needed craft beer thirst in the Plymouth, Minnesota, area. So, if you are a biker, a beer drinker, or someone who likes a great conversation, you might as well give this episode a listen. If you want to check-out the A One Pint Stand Patreon, here is the link. Cheers!

This summer I went to Louisville, Kentucky, for a reunion of sorts of a bunch of beer writers. Paige and Rick Didora, some amazing friends, also were on the trip and we wax poetic about all of our fun. We gathered at Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park to talk about the craft beer scene, the Bourbon, and some great other gems we enjoyed. So, give a listen! If you are interested in supporting the A One Pint Stand Patreon, here is the link.

I sat down with Andy Rosenthal, the Head Brewer at Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub. We talked about how brewpubs differ from breweries, his World Beer Cup Gold Medal-winning Doppelbock, and why Northbound has been such a great place for craft beer and food for many years. Give a listen! If you would like to support the A One Pint Stand Patreon, here is the link to sign up.

I sat down with Lift Bridge Brewery's brewers, Jeremy King and Evan Ogaard to talk about the multitude of great craft beers that they help brew with their team. From Mini-Donut beer for the Minnesota State Fair to the Grape Ape Seltzer, Lift Bridge crafts a variety of great beverages. You are going to enjoy our beer chat. Cheers! Here is the Patreon link if you want to support the podcast and unlock the Patreon extended episodes.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I lugged my equipment down to the Arlington/Rice ball fields to record a live broadcast of the Midwest Unconventional Sports Association Brewer's Kickball League game between The Closers and the Mousekebeers. I had my friends Charles and Kabel step in for a short pre-game show and then it is the actual play-by-play of the game. If you liked the show and want to register a kickball team of your own for Fall ball, use the link above. If you really love the show and want to become a Patreon Supporter, here is the link for that. There are some fun perks that go along with some very pocketbook-friendly pricing options.

I sat down with Bill Eddins, one of the Co-Owners of MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul, Minnesota. MetroNOME has a mission of raising money to provide access to students who cannot afford music education. They do this with proceeds from their delicious craft beer and intimate live music performances in their swanky downstairs venue called Fingal's Cave. Bill is an extraordinary storyteller and loves to talk about craft beer and music. I hope you enjoy my chat with Bill Eddins. Cheers!

I visited Trove Brewing Company for the first time and brought my podcasting gear! I interviewed Jeff Crane (Co-Owner) and Nate Schneider (Investor & Friend) about how Burnsville's newest brewery is doing since they opened their taps back in October. Give a listen and then decide for yourself whether or not you want to add another stop to your beer route. Spoiler alert: You Will!! This episode is generously sponsored by First Draft Tap Solutions. Cheers!

I sat down with Eric Sannerud of Sannerud Hop Consulting to talk about hops at Dual Citizen Brewing Company. Eric expertly answers all my questions about this dynamic craft beer ingredient. If you want to know the story behind this "wicked and pernicious weed," go ahead and pop in your headphones and let Eric's knowledge isomerize your brain. Cheers!

Whether you own a bar or are an avid home brewer, cleaning your beer lines is paramount to making sure beer tastes as it should. On this episode, Brett Erickson from First Draft Tap Solutions came on to dive deep into every facet of line cleaning. If after hearing this episode, you feel like you want to contact Brett to secure his services, email him at firstdraft@gmail.com to set something up. We recorded this episode at Sea Salt in Minneapolis and enjoyed a few pours of Fulton Brewing's Po Boy Pils, which was brewed exclusively for Sea Salt. Cheers!

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, Dan sits down with Anthony Jennings, one of the Co-Founders of the Black Brewers Podcast. In addition to being a podcaster, Anthony is has worked for several breweries, is a member of the Brewing Change Collaborative, and is a pioneer when it comes to shining the light on the importance of making craft beer accessible to all. This episode was recorded at Wooden Ship Brewing Company in Minneapolis. Pop in and grab a pint of the collaboration beer between Wooden Ship and The Black Brewers Podcast, Hit Em' With Some Moor. It is a refreshing British Golden Ale and it is on tap now! Our conversation is a good one, so enjoy. Cheers!

I sat down with Brittney Mikell, Founder of Bubble Line Brewing Company, the first black, woman-owned brewery in the great state of Minnesota. Brittney talks about her inspiration for wanting to open up a brewery in Saint Paul and how that journey is progressing.

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat down with the team behind Rail Werks Brewing Depot in Columbia Heights. They open up on June 1st and will be the first brewery in Columbian Heights. I chatted with Denise and William, the owners, Cory, the bar manager, and Kabel, the head brewer about the food and the drinks. They will be brewing up beer in the brewhouse and smoking BBQ in the kitchen. Give a listen!

I sat down with Bob Galligan, Director of Government & Industry Relations for the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Bob is a wealth of information and talking to him was a fantastic learning experience. We chatted about what he does at the Minnesota State Capitol, how Minnesota became a blueprint for others when it comes to THC legislation, and what the Minnesota craft beer landscape looks like as growth has slowed down from a few years ago. Bob has expert perspective and you are going to enjoy this beer conversation. Cheers!

I had a great beer conversation with my friend Charles Dorsey, the owner of Montgomery Brewing in Montgomery, Minnesota. He has a passion for brewing great beer and a wonderful perspective on what breweries have to do to be successful. Cheers!

I sat down with Shaun Lill, the new (ish) Head Brewer at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative. Shaun talks about his own path into craft beer and explains how he will bring his gifts as both a person and a brewer to help grown Broken Clock's beer portfolio.

To do my small part to help amplify the woefully underrepresented voices of women in craft beer and beverage, I sat down with Ariel Keeton. Ariel is the founder of Team Nevertheless, a group of women in craft beer in Minnesota. She has been in the craft beer industry for 8 years and currently brews at Excelsior Brewing Company in Excelsior, Minnesota. Ariel shares her path into beer, how she helped create Team Nevertheless, and what is going on at Excelsior Brewing. She also got me really excited to celebrate the beers that are releasing at various Minnesota breweries on March 8th, which is International Women's Day. I hope you enjoy listening to the show! Cheers!

Dan sits down with the Lupulin Brewing team to preview their upcoming Big Beer Week 2024. This event runs from March 3-10th and showcases 46 different beers that are 10% ABV and above. You are going to want to hear this and make plans accordingly. Cheers!

I sat down with Bri Smith and Sophia Missaghi to talk about the Peoples Way, a beer brewed in collaboration between Brewing Change Cooperative and Modist Brewing Company. This beer is an amber lager and released in the taproom on Saturday, Feb. 3rd as part of a celebration of Black History Month.

In this episode of A One Pint Stand, Elle Rhodes, my spirit sherpa. We hunkered down at Luna and The Bear in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to talk gin. Luna and The Bear has over 37 different types of gin so it was the perfect place for Elle to walk me through this popular spirit. When all was said and done, we sampled 6 different gins ( Tanqueray, Monkey 47, Scapegrace, St. George, McQueen and the Violet Fog, and Awayuki) and happily partook in the Luna and The Bear's Gin & Jam experience. In this episode, you are going to learn a lot, and hopefully become inspired to broaden your knowledge of what gin can be. Cheers!

Once again, I sit down with the incomparable craft beer luminary, Paige Didora of Alcohol By Volume. We look back at 2023 and talk about the big beer and beverage takeaways. We also share our hopes and dreams for 2024. Paige's insights are fantastic nuggest of wisdom and I am sure you will enjoy our beer chat. Cheers!

For this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat down with Stephen Stephen Shackleton (Owner) and Craig Schmidt (Head of Craft Beer at Shorewood Liquor) for an in-depth chat about Bourbon. Stephen and Criag explain how to taste Bourbon, how to shop for it, and some important information about the Bourbon industry. The big takeaway is that if you are willing to learn about what you like, you don't have to chase the illusive allocated Bourbons to have a fine tasting experience. We sampled five different Bourbons from the Shorewood Liquor Private Barrel stash-Jack Daniels, Wilderness Trail, Yellowstone, Rebel, and Stellum Rye and they were all delightful! I learned so much and cannot wait to go back for another podcast! Cheers!

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dicky (Head Brewer) and Britt (Assistant Brewer) who brew the wonderful beers at La Doña Cervecería in Minneapolis, MN. While Dicky is an industry veteran and has brewed at Surly, NorthGate, and Fulton before becoming Head Brewer and part-owner at La Doña, Britt is 6 months into her brewing career. Together, they are a formidable brewing team who feed off of each other's creativity and passion for making craft beer accessible for all. Our conversation is a mix of things from the beers that are flowing at La Doña to how brewers strive to maintain a work/life balance when they have families. It is a great conversation and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did! Cheers!

I sit down with Kabel Lefto (Head Brewer at Wabasha Brewing) and Nate Schneider (Vice President of Invictus Brewing & Co-Owner of Trove Brewing) at Arbeiter Brewing to talk about how working in close proximity to alcohol can be challenging for the wellness of people in the craft beverage industry. We talk about taking a break from alcohol or becoming sober altogether. The conversation is enlightening because of Kabel and Nate's extensive experiences in and around the Minnesota craft beer industry. The industry has a responsibility in making the community that we all love and cherish a place for everyone, including those who are choosing a lifestyle that does not include alcohol. This is the first of many conversation we will be having on this podcast about wellness and shining a brighter light on the importance of mental health in the craft beverage industry. I hope you find the conversation thought-provoking. Cheers!

Dan sits down with Co-Owner Micah Godfrey and Head Brewer, Zak Granata of 56 Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis. We have a great conversation about how 56 Brewing is in one of the most popular areas for craft beer in Minnesota in Northeast Minneapolis. The conversation is enlightening and frank. 56 Brewing has been through some incredible ups and downs and Micah and Zak are open and honest about what that all means to them. Cheers!

Dan sits down with Matt Holton and Rob Reisdorf, 2 of the 4 owners of Wandering Leaf Brewing Company in St. Paul, MN. The brewery is part of a rejuvenation of Sibley Plaza. There are a lot of great things happening around them. Wandering Leaf is quickly becoming a darling of Highland Park as a great place for all to hang out and enjoy some quality craft beer. We talked about the beer, their friends in the industry, and, of course, the plants! Go ahead and give a listen! Cheers!

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Bri Smith and Sophia Missaghi who are both brewers in the Minnesota craft beer industry. Bri, the first black female brewer ever in Minnesota brews at Modist Brewing in Minneapolis and Sophia is a brewer at 10K Brewing in Anoka. In addition to being female brewers, they are both members of Brewing Change Collaborative. While we share many a laugh on this episode, Bri and Sophia also share about the struggles and inequities when it comes to being female brewers in this male dominated craft beer industry. Bri and Sophia are both strong women who have found their support systems. They share a lot of wisdom and advice to others about what it takes to persevere. This is a wonderful episode and hopefully you will enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed putting it together. Cheers!

It was an absolute treat to sit down with Giesebräu Bier Co.'s Erin Hutton (Owner) and Tom Giesen (Head Brewer) to chat beer. The conversation flowed as smooth as a freshly poured Hildy's Helles. We talk about how Giesenbräu came to be, the dedication to quality, and the way they bring people into their community. In fact, their Oktoberfest celebration is coming up on Oct. 6th and 7th, so plan on visiting them for that. This is the first time that German is spoken on the show and I unleash my 3 out of 5 star Marlon Brando impression, so you better give a listen. Cheers!

I sat down at Lift Bridge Brewing Company to chat with Chip Meyer & Ryan Brown about the Twin Cities Oktoberfest. This annual event is the 4th largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States. The Twin Cities Oktoberfest will take place on Oct. 6th & 7th at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. You can get your tickets at tcoktoberfest.com!

Dan sits down with 2 of the 3 owners (Juno Choi & Garth Blomberg) and Head Brewer (Aaron Herman) for a wonderful dive into how Arbeiter Brewing Company came to be. We chat about the journeys they each had to bring them to start Arbeiter as well as why the beers are so delicious. They are happy to be in the vibrant community of South Minneapolis and they want to make sure everybody knows that Arbteiter is a great place to enjoy beer and community.

This is the second part of my interview with Nate Schneider of Invictus Brewing Company where we were joined by Previn Solberg, the owner of Invictus Brewing. Nate tells us how Invictus Brewing came to be. We dissect the state of craft beer and chat about a recent article on Slate.com projecting a dire forecast for the future of craft beer.

I sat down with Nate Schneider, or StPaulNate, as he is known on IG to talk beer. Nate is one of the minds behind Invictus Brewing, the Communications Chair of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, a proud Veteran of our Armed Forces, and a wonderful spinner of craft beer yarns. This is part 1 of my interview with Nate where we talk about his journey into craft beer and his role on the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild.

I sit down with my friend, Elle Rhodes, the Director of Sales at Du Nord Social Spirits, to get over my confusion about vodka. We enjoyed a wonderful Friday afternoon on the patio at Moscow on the Hill in St. Paul. We enjoyed five different vodkas as well as an iconic vodka cocktail, the Moscow Mule. I learned so much about spirits in general, but specifically vodka. This will be a recurring segment on A One Pint Stand because we just had too much fun!

Dan sits down with Josh and Ken to talk about Heavy Rotation Brewing Company in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Heavy Rotation is making some wonderful beers that are diverse in styles and high in quality. They do it all on a very small scale. The beer conversation is effortless and Dan gets the whole story on why they brew what they brew, what it meant to win 2 Minnesota Brewers Cup Awards, and what people can expect to find at this diamond in the rough.

Dan sits down with Zac Gleason (President), Jake Gleason (Vice President), and Nick Flies (Head Brewer) of Hackamore Brewing Company. They opened their doors to the public on April 28th and are definitely ready for prime time. Hackamore will have so many great amenities like a golf simulator, a wide variety of seating, and a culinary in-house residency with the Salsa Collaborative. If that all wasn't enough, they told the wonderful origin story of how Hackamore Brewing came to be. We had a great time chatting and I am sure that you are going to love listening to our beer chat. Cheers!

Dan sits down with Brett, Jason, and Kabel to get the scoop on a few changing roles at Wabasha Brewing. Kabel is the new Head Brewer and Brett is transitioning to a more flexible role. We chatted about what will change and what will stay the same at Wabasha Brewing. Wabasha Brewing is also celebrating 8 years of beer starting on April 18th and you can hear about the mythical oyster stout that may or may not be happening down the road. We had got into more topics than you can possibly imagine so you might as well give it a listen. Cheers!

Dan sits down with Jeremy Mathison (Operations Manager) and Vicki Epper (Taproom Hero & Beertender) of Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative to chat. They give the lowdown on the new location and taproom for Broken Clock as well as explain what a cooperative model entails. By the end of the episode, not only will you be geeked up about the grand opening of the new taproom, but you will also be wanting to join the 1300 and growing membership and be part of a special craft beer community. Cheers!

Dan sits down with some of his friends who all took different paths that ultimately led them to their respective brewhouses at HeadFlyer Brewing (Shaun), Wabasha Brewing (Kabel), and 9 Mile Brewing (Riley). The Brewers' Roundtable is a loose conversation concept that I think will be a fun listen. Whether you are looking to become a brewer or just enjoy hoisting back the finished product, this show is packed with joy. Cheers!