At The Bar Podcast

The boys are back together for this very special reunion episode.Mike and Jeff travel to St. Petersburg, Florida to meet up with Preston, Head Brewer of Bayboro Brewing. The boys discuss Bayboro Brewing, their beers, and how difficult opening a brewery during COVID-19.

The guys are back with some news, some hard seltzer discussions, and our opinions on online reviews from small businesses.

In this surreal episode, Mike and Jeff cover the sad news of the closing of Red Cypress Brewing in Winter Springs, FL. Red Cypress was the very first brewery featured on the podcast in it's current format, as well as an integral part to the success of At The Bar Podcast.To Ryan and the RCB family; thank you for supporting us, dedicating time to our show, and for always being welcoming and accommodating. We wish you all the best and hope our paths cross again in the near future.

We can all thank Jeff for the "Chicken Attack" intro. Youtube gold!Mike and Jeff FINALLY had the time to record an episode we've been wanting to do for some time. We discuss an email from a listener about our Boston Lager comment from Episode 63. The guys also cover the biggest craft beer news is recent memory, possibly of all time. The Dogfish Head/Boston Beer Company merger.

Mike and Jeff cover a listener submitted topic and cover The Full Pint's Predictions for 2019.

Mike and Jeff cover some news out of Boulevard Brewing, Sierra Nevada’s acquisition of Sufferfest Beer Company. The guys cap off the episode covering Hop Culture’s 7 Trends they predict for 2019.

Mike and Jeff take a look back on 2018 and everything that was At The Bar Podcast. Interviewing Sam Calagione, livestreaming from Barrel of Monks’ anniversary, meeting new brewers at new breweries, and being 3rd in Meet The People’s Top 5 Podcasts Every Bartender Should Listen To.

Due to the massive success of Dear Brewery Owners, Please Stop... (Ep. 58), Mike and Jeff flip the tables and talk about what it's like as a worker of a brewery/bar.

Our friends at Barrel of Monks were awesome enough to let us take home bottles to drink. Mike and Jeff decide to dedicate this entire episode to how awesome Barrel of Monks is and how much we appreciate their support.

The guys talk about Dogfish Head's sour program, beer flavored ice cream, Bud Light Victory Fridges, pumpkin beer, football and much more.

Mike has had enough. After a serious of WTF moments, Mike stood on his soapbox and had a very open discussion about holding brewery owners accountable. We as consumers have a lot of options and we need to start using our wallets and support genuine, quality first breweries who do right. The amateur, carelessness of these owners need to be addressed, so we as an industry to do better and thrive together.

Mike and Jeff drive down to Downtown West Palm to visit a long time listener and friend Joel, who is currently the Head Brewer for West Palm Brewery & Wine Vault.The guys sit down and enjoy Joel’s story of climbing up the brewing ladder after leaving his corporate job. They talk about the craft beer industry, the local scene, and of course sample Joel’s beers.

The entire ATBP crew meet up at Walking Tree Brewing in Vero Beach, Florida to sit with Co-Owner Alan. The guys talk Walking Tree history, try 10 Walking Tree beers, and Alan tells a crazy Manatee story.DISCLAIMER: We apologize for some of Jeff's audio. For some reason, the audio mixer wasn't receiving his mic. We have since resolved the problem.

This is the audio version of the video recorded for our Facebook page.www.facebook.com/AtTheBarPodcastMike heads down to Jupiter, Florida to bring down some Tampa beers and meads for Jeff and Kassie to try. Jeff and Kassie have some exciting news to share as the gang share numerous beers.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/consumer/os-bz-7-things-to-know-about-craft-beer-in-orlando-20180626-story.htmlMike and Jeff tackle Orlando Sentinel's writer Kyle Arnold's article about the 7 ways Orlando's craft beer scene is changing. Link to the full article is posted above for full reading.

Mike and Jeff talk about why Orlando may be the best place to live for Florida craft beer drinkers.

Mike and Jeff discuss the Pete Coors statement regarding the Brewer's Association, some buying/selling, and the Sony copyright infringement case with Knee Deep Brewing.

Mike and Jeff were given the opportunity to interview Sam Calagione, Founder and President of Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, Delaware.  The guys head over to Vanbarry's Public House and had the pleasure to interview Sam in a swan boat.The video of the interview can be found on our Facebook page.www.facebook.com/AtTheBarPodcast

With a lot of great episodes coming, Mike and Jeff decide to cover some big news stories in the craft beer industry including the Stone/MillerCoors lawsuit and Ballast Point opening a brewery in Disneyland.

In a super funny episode, Mike & Jeff swing by Accomplice Brewery and Ciderworks to interview owners Matt and Felonice about Accomplice and the hard cider industry.

**We apologize for the audio.  We were setting up the equipment and the Bulldog that was in the room knocked over the audio board, which broke without us knowing until after Mike arrived back in Orlando.In this episode, Mike & Jeff travel down to Boca Raton to visit Zac of Barrel of Monks Brewing.  They do a tour and talk everything Barrel of Monks.

Mike and Jeff cover recent craft beer news stories including the price increase of bombers, the Dystopian situation, and BrewDog's new venture.

Ellipsis Brewing is set to grand open on January 20th, 2018.  David makes his triumphant return as he joins Mike to talk about Ellipsis Brewing, the craft beer shelf debacle, and 2018 craft beer trends.

Mike and Jeff discuss breweries not bringing enough beer to last the duration or crowds at beer festivals, time releases, etc.

The guys are joined by RJ of Backpack Social as the trio sit with Red Cypress Brewing CEO Ryan Parker to discuss Red Cypress success, what it's like owning a brewery, and UCF football.

Mike and Jeff talk about the medals Florida breweries took home from The Great American Beer Fest and they dive into Untappd's "Top 50 Most Checked In Beers for Summer 2017".

Mike and Jeff take on the sudden topic of interest from their Opening A Brewery 101 (Ep. 46) episode.

The final part of our Cuba episode is here!  Jeff and Kassie talk to Mike about the world-renowned Cuban Cigar industry and they answer listener questions.

Mike and Jeff finally talk about what new breweries need to have to open properly.  Things breweries need to have and things that they've seen with ways to fix common opening issues.

The time has finally arrived.  Jeff and Kassie went to and came back from CUBA!!  Here's part 1 of their trip to Cuba as the crew talk about Cuban nightlife, drinks, bars etc. and answer listener questions.

Mike and Jeff had to pause the Cuban episodes in order to cover this major news for Florida craft beer. Funky Buddha has been bought out by Constellation. The guys sit down and discuss, while answering some listener submitted questions/comments.

Jeff came across an article on Beer Advocate about craft breweries being more transparent to their consumers about ownership.

Mike and Jeff give a mid year update on their 2017 experiences with the beers they drank and the breweries they visited in 2017 thus far.

Mike and Jeff decide to hold off a week for their 2017 Mid-Year Brewery Awards and tackle some minor news and end the episode with a very interesting article.

Jeff brings up an interesting article from The Chive that breaks down what drinks impresses the opposite sex and other demographics that break down the science of ordering drinks at a bar or restaurant.

Mike and Jeff are joined by Preston from The Beer Chasers and Kassie, an avid craft beer enthusiast. After Mike's disappointing experience at Funky Buddha's 4th Anniversary Brunch, he asks the group want they think makes a great craft beer event. What works and what should the organizers should avoid.

We are joined by Preston of Bayboro Brewing and The Beer Chasers as we finally get around to talking about the Wicked Weed buyout. Despite our crazy schedules lately, it feels great to record again.

Mike, Jeff, and Kreis talk about the role legalizing marijuana will have in the craft beer industry. After the guys take a playful second half and discuss vacations they've taken and want to go on.

With Kreis unable to make the episode, Mike and Jeff tag team up some craft beer news. Going back old school with the 2 guys who made things happen.

Mike, Jeff, and Kreis take on the Dogfish Head and Florida Keys Brewing trademark dispute, Hawaiian shirts, and our lives.

The guys take a little break from craft beer and decide to have some fun. Jeff watched a handful of movies that were up for Best Picture at the Oscars and decided to get drunk off some craft beers in the process. In the 2nd segment, Mike and Kreis talk about their respective trip to Tampa and South Florida.

The guys are joined by Preston from The Beer Chasers as the topic of the bomber culture gains some steam with a recent bloom of brewery only bomber releases, pricing, and the exclusivity of some bombers.

Mike and Jeff are joined by RJ, creator and writer for the Backpack Social blog as the guys talk about the 2017 DeLand Craft Beer Fest and Jeff's recent trip down to Funky Buddha Brewing

The guys wrap up their 2016 Craft Beer Awards by handing out their medals to beers that rocked their 2016.

Mike, Jeff, and Kreis gather around to give out their 2016 awards to Florida bars, beer fests, beer cities, and most of all, breweries. Included in these awards are categories for various craft beer bars and beer cities. Categories- 1. Best Orlando Bottle Shop 2. Best Orlando Craft Beer Bar 3. Breweries We Wish We Could Have In Orlando 4. Best Beer Fest 5. Best Beer Release Event 6. Best Brewery Taproom/Atmosphere 7. Most Innovative Brewery 8. Best Brewery Outside A Major Florida City 9. Best Brewery in Orlando 10. Best Brewery in Jacksonville 11. Best Brewery in Tampa/St. Pete 12. Best Brewery in South Florida 13. Best Beer City in Florida 14. Best Up & Coming Brewery (Over 1 year old, less than 3 years old) 15. Best New Brewery (Around or less than 1 year old) 16. Best Brewery in Florida

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After a recent brewery trip down to Southwest Florida, Mike brings up the idea about the importance of visiting breweries and how most of us are quick to judge a brewery based off distribution beers, and not by visiting the brewery itself. Mike brings up a bad experience at a brewery in Madeira Beach, Florida. In news, the guys talk about the departure of Fat Heads Brewing in Florida and what it could mean for the future.

The guys talk about some of the recent beers they've had that really stuck out. For the 2nd half of the show, Jeff brings up the scenario of pumpkin beers ceasing to exist. What would the guys want to take its place? What other style would fill the gap? What other ingredient would rise to encapsulate the fall season?

We are joined by Preston from The Beer Chasers as we dive into the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) results in this Hollywood-less episode.

The 3 guys sit and talk about the recent Stone Brewing layoffs and how that could mean to the opinion of Stone. Then Jeff tells us of his recent trip to Asheville. He talks about all the breweries, beers, and then the guys talk about Asheville as a beer city.

Mike & Jeff are excited to finally introduce a new 3rd host joining the show! Kreis is the final piece to completing our podcast hosting trifecta/love triangle/Eiffel Tower. Listen as we introduce him and talk about the possibility of mediocre/bad breweries watering down the craft beer industry.