Beer People

He's baaaaack! For a 3rd time, join us as we continue our years' long conversation with New Trail Brewing's COO and Head of Brewing Operations, Mike LaRosa. Listen in as Mike talks about some exciting new products (including an NA version of his flagship IPA), how NA beer is made (it can involve Flubber), the growing size of the brewery, and exciting stories from hop harvest (a brand new hop?!). Hop to it and give it a listen.New Trail links: IG, FB, X, websiteBeer People links: ⁠IG⁠, ⁠website⁠Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are under attack, and that's b***s***. This podcast amplifies the voices of the folks making the world a better place through beer, and at a time when our values are under fire, it's essential that we rally together. We believe in love and unity, and we believe a multicultural society is a beautiful thing. The beer community is stronger, richer, and fuller when it's welcoming to everyone.Listen as Matt and Chris tell their own personal stories of how diversity, equity, and inclusion have played a role in their lives. Then, find a way that you can continue this conversation by telling your own story or support others in telling theirs.Beer People links:⁠IG⁠,⁠website⁠Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trailblazers. That's truly the best way to describe Jasmine and Drew Dill of Liquid Intrusion Brewing (LIBCo). Jasmine and Drew are actively pushing for more diversity, equity, and inclusion within the craft beer industry. Whether it's engaging with other breweries through their work on the DEI committee of the Brewers' Association of Maryland, having a full schedule of events for Black History Month, or owning Prince George's County's first black-owned brewery, the Dills are starting their efforts on the home front. Oh, and did we mention that these high school sweethearts also brew delicious beer that's sought out by everyone from novices to beer nerds? Don't mind the intrusion and give this episode a listen to hear a powerful story of carrying on a legacy while blazing a new trail for all. As they say at LIBCo, "may the liquid always prevail!" Liquid Intrusion links: IG, FB, X, website Beer People links: IG, website Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In West Philadelphia born and raised… you see where we're going with this, right? Raise your hand if you thought we were talking about Rich and Mengistu Koilor of Two Locals Brewing Company. Owners of the first black owned brewery in Pennsylvania, the Koilors have created a beautiful space that showcases their affinity for the community, their reverence for the past, and their desire to provide the highest quality beer and experience for their patrons. Listen as we discuss the importance of family, education, community, legacy, music, and, of course, beer. Take a figurative drive over the Schuylkill into West Philly and give this jawn a listen. IGs: Two Locals, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Websites: Two Locals, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dorien Saunders has set the vibe. You feel it the minute you step foot into Whims Brewing in Atco, New Jersey. It's the kind of place that you'd miss if you weren't looking for it. Sitting in the middle of a nondescript strip mall, the brewery quickly establishes its presence through its signature purple color and countless hanging plants. That vibe, along with the excellent beer, the mom and pop attitude, and Saunders himself, are what make this a special place. Go out on a whim and give it a listen. IGs: ⁠Whims, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Websites: Whims, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: Whims Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this conversation with Jackie and Brendan Breslin, owners of Wishful Thinking Brewing Company in Bethlehem PA, we talk about the science of pizza dough, the motivation behind an entrepreneurial spirit, and the importance of perfecting and preserving traditional European brewing and pouring practices. Embrace your love for foam(!) and give it a listen. Cheers! IGs: ⁠Wishful Thinking, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠Wishful Thinking, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: Wishful Thinking Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tune in every Tuesday in January for a new episode! We'll feature the owners of Wishful Thinking in Bethlehem PA, Whims in Atco NJ, and Two Locals in Philadelphia PA. These are great individuals doing great work for the community. You don't want to miss these conversations!

Richie Tevlin's sights have been set high for a long time and with launching Space Cadet Brewing, he's aspiring to earn a James Beard Award someday, not just to make tasty beer. In this episode, Richie takes us on his journey from the runway (his business degree at Penn State to Philly Brewing Co to head brewer at Victory Brewing Philly) to the launch pad (conceptualizing and opening his own brewery). We chat about how he chose the model of a small batch brewery, what profit margins look like in the industry, how he's telling a story through can art, and what it's like to be your own event planner. Listen as Philly's newest brewery takes flight. IGs: Space Cadet, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠⁠ Websites: Space Cadet, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠⁠ Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Meredith Rebar's impressive resume is too long to list here, but suffice to say that it's no surprise she runs Home Brewed Events so successfully. Drawing on her experience at Tröegs and St. Benjamin's brewing companies, plus being a Cicerone who has been involved with Philly's Pink Boots Society since its inception AND having tons of event-planning experience for breweries and bands, she's a rock star. Join us for this conversation where you'll hear about the importance of making the beer industry a welcoming space for all, how intertwined the beer and music scenes are, and you'll even get to hear what it's like to take part in one of Meredith's beer-and-food pairing classes. Find all of Meredith's upcoming events here. Cheers! IGs: Meredith, Home Brewed Events, ⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠ Websites: Home Brewed Events, ⁠⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠⁠ Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We all need community, and community relies on accessibility. Matt Westfall drives that point home through his Cheshire, CT, brewery, Counter Weight. A sociology major, Westfall pivoted towards hops after college, but his degree serves as a foundation for what he has come to build. With an eye towards brewing approachable, high-quality beer as well as providing a welcoming environment, Westfall has opened his space to many community partners. Whether it's a weekend barre or yoga class, a comedy show, or trivia, Counter Weight has become a weekly hang for many people. Westfall's plan is working: brew good and affordable beer for people who want to have something to rely on while also inviting patrons in for a multitude of events. We all need community. IGs: Counter Weight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠ Websites: Counter Weight, ⁠⁠Beer People⁠⁠ Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

With great power comes great responsibility. Jen and John Kimmich have that power, earned through the creation of their iconic Alchemist Brewery and equally as iconic Heady Topper and Focal Banger beers. More importantly, the pair very much understand and embrace that responsibility. This has never been just about brewing for the Kimmichs, even though John rose to fame for literally creating hazy IPA as a style. Since opening as a 60 seat pub in 2003, the Alchemist has become a brewery known worldwide for not only white whale beers, but also for their multi-platform focus on sustainability. A certified B Corp, the Alchemist has become a gold standard. Jen and John Kimmich have been at the forefront of what the craft beer industry is and what it could and SHOULD be. IGs: The Alchemist⁠⁠, ⁠Beer People⁠ Websites: The Alchemist, ⁠Beer People⁠ Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Pittsburgh beer scene has spread rapidly across the Steel City, helping to mold and define many of the neighborhoods that make up the burgeoning city. Trace Brewing has been one of the leading pioneers in this movement. Spearheading their efforts are owner Dave Kushner and Head of Marketing and Customer Experience Aadam Soorma. Along with General Manager Katie Rado, Kushner and Soorma have worked to create and provide an open and accepting environment for their staff and patrons, while also brewing some of the best beer in the city. Through their countless events and community partnerships, the team at Trace has focused on making their space a mirror of the community they serve. IGs: Trace, Remnant, Beer People Websites: Trace, Remnant, Beer People Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Intentionality is built into the fabric of Lesser-Known Beer Co in Winston-Salem, NC. As a co-founder, Will Loring is central to the design of this rising star brewery that just seems to earn more and more recognition by the day. You'll want to have your thinking cap on for this episode because Will drops knowledge and philosophical quotes like none other, and you're gonna want to make a note of this guy's wisdom. Lesser-Known is known for not only making excellent beer, but doing so while offering patrons the chance to disconnect in a taproom that's devoid of TVs and even has a place to store your phone to be more present. Will and Ryan make a point to travel to each country before they brew its style, as a way of honoring each style's unique traditions. Lesser-Known will be well known before long. Find Lesser-Known Beer Co on IG and their website. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Beer Banter is finally here! The special crossover episode between Beer People and the Brewsing Banter Podcast that we've all been waiting for. This is a lively, fun conversation recorded live at Two Locals Brewing that weaves together a mix of topics from music choices and show recommendations to race and building community, from friendship/podcast origin stories and hopeful future guests to snow days and people-watching with milkshakes. The Legendary Brew Crew at Brewsing Banter is a team of great people that Matt and Chris had a blast chatting with. More to come from Barrel and Flow in August! Find Brewsing Banter on all podcast platforms, plus IG, their website, and all the socials. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Washington, DC beer scene is on the rise. Red Bear Brewing, with a dedication to providing a warm, welcoming, and oftentimes adventurous space is a key player in the developing community. At the heart of Red Bear is Simon Bee. While this transplant from the Pacific Northwest may appear to be a lumberjack at first sight, quite literally, his insistence on creating a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as anyone who wants to have fun and drink a good beer, sets him apart from the rest. Through Simon and his team's efforts, Red Bear has become a community partner for many organizations, helping them build relationships that strengthen the DC beer scene. Find Red Bear on Instagram and their website. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Up in the north Philadelphia neighborhood of Germantown, Laura and Todd Lacy are building something special at Attic Brewing Company. With an eye on highlighting local history and bringing more attention to their community, the Lacys are creating a welcoming and inviting space where award-winning beer and unconventional collaborations are the norm. Follow Attic, Laura, Bad Nina's, and of course, Bad Nina herself. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We chat with Melissa Walter, co-owner and co-founder of Philadelphia's Love City Brewing, about the latest developments for the brewery and for her. Melissa's background as a social worker comes out in her balanced approach to grief, her business acumen is on full display in her ability to steer the ship toward Love City's upcoming 6th anniversary, and her future-focused vision is seen as she describes what is sure to be an exciting 2026 for Philadelphia (yes, 2026). Love City's IG, Melissa's IG Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Beer People John and Richie return for a new episode format in which we discuss the state of the beer industry over the past year. John's now into the second year of running The Daily Beer Bar, after gigs at Hop Culture and Cool Material, and Richie's making BIG career moves after leaving Victory Brewing. Their unique perspectives on the industry shed light on 2023's style trends, economic competition in the beer market, non-alcoholic beer, whether we've *finally* reached the year of the lager, and more. We end with each person's hot takes for 2024, and a couple wish list items, too. IG handles: The Daily Beer Bar, John, The Brewedat Podcast, Richie Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Believe it or not, Andrew Foss wasn't always the brewing legend he is today. His background includes drilling wells, bartending, and house flipping before networking and just plain hard-working his way into brewing. Andrew's contemplative approach to finding his path is punctuated with interesting tidbits and a thoughtful discernment for how best to contribute to change-making movements. To find more info about Human Robot, check out their website or IG. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

When a t-shirt maker and a landscaper offered Paul some homebrewed beer, few could have predicted it would spawn the legendary Great Notion Brewing. Now the CEO and a cofounder, Paul handles the business side of things while channeling creativity and hustle from his roots in hip hop. Coverage has said they "changed Portland beer forever" with their hazy IPA, and the innovation extends to their technology - give their immersive app a try - and to their focus on humanity - their fundraising goes to great causes. Paul Reiter is a dynamic storyteller whose story you don't want to miss. To find more info about Great Notion, check out their website, IG, FB, X, or YouTube. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Veteran freelance journalist Tara Nurin trains her eyes, ears and typing fingers on the places where food and beverage intersects with business, culture, history, sustainability and identity. Often using liquid lubricants as her mirror to reflect broader societal trends, the former Forbes beer and spirits contributor files her stories from some of the world's most colorful breweries, bars and boardrooms and appears as a frequent presenter on broadcasts and live panels hosted by entities like the Smithsonian and Colonial Williamsburg. Passionate about promoting women's challenges and achievements, the former TV news reporter published her first book, a history of women in beer entitled A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs, in September 2021. It won first prize from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. She has volunteered with the Pink Boots Society non-profit for women in the alcoholic beverage industry for more than a decade and founded Beer for Babes, New Jersey's original beer education group for women. In addition to public speaking and writing for media outlets like USA Today and Food Network, Nurin is a certified beer judge, designs and teaches for-credit beer and spirits courses for Wilmington University (DE) and provides marketing consulting services for a client roster that includes Visit Philly and NZ Hops, Ltd. She is frequently quoted as a beverage expert in publications such as Wine Enthusiast and Food & Wine. After spending her first 26 winter holidays in Puerto Rico and residing in 11 states and countries, the trilingual Nurin has chosen to live as an urban pioneer on Camden, NJ's, riverfront. To find more info about Tara, click here. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In a 300-year-old Victorian house/ former brothel/ former speakeasy, Kevin Margitich and family operate a brewery and restaurant that are just next-level. While you plot your drive to Douglassville, PA, listen to Kevin tell the story of how he left print news journalism to take on brewing professionally. Along the way, you'll learn about how he purposely did an extra year of college to spend more time with his now wife, you'll hear about her family's ghost tour business, and you'll want to try many, many cans of the beer they so passionately craft. Find Hidden River on Instagram, Facebook, and the web. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Started from the bottom (interning), now she's here: Anne talks about her journey to becoming the Director of Operations for Cerebral Brewing in Aurora and Denver, CO. Along the way she covers living in Japan, her love of dogs and mixology, managing packaging at Drake's Brewing Co, and taking active steps to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the beer industry. Check out Cerebral on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠their website⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Kenny Gould (Founder) and Grace Weitz (Sr. Content Editor) of the legendary Hop Culture Magazine talk about how it all got started, the Queer Beer Box, hosting beer festivals, Kenny's upcoming fantasy novel, and bringing to life Grace's vision for Beers Without Beards. Check out Hop Culture on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and their website. Follow Kenny on IG here. Watch Kenny's episode of Next Exit in Philly here. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠.

Matt puts Chris in the hot seat for this season 3 finale, and the guys talk about meeting Michael Fava on his birthday, their favorite brewery experiences, whether craft breweries should venture into macro-competitor light lager territory, and more. Next season will record this summer! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠.

When it comes to origin stories, Gabriel Magliaro of Half Acre Beer has one of the more fascinating ones. From a hippie upbringing in Florida to founding one of the most well-known breweries, Gabriel's journey emphasizes the uniqueness and independent spirit that draws many to craft beer. Grab a Daisy Cutter, chill out, and give it a listen. Next episode is the season finale from Matt and Chris. Check out Half Acre on IG. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠.

Betsy Lay and her cofounders met as AmeriCorps VISTAs and founded Lady Justice to raise money for causes that benefit women, girls, and non-binary folks. Hear how they did it, including writing a law, hosting knitting nights, constructing catios, and putting on ballerina training events. Plus, meet Basil, Hops, and Blue... her cats and dog (respectively). Next episode features Gabriel Magliaro, founder of Half Acre Brewing in Chicago, IL. Hear how he went from glassblower to brewery owner. Check out Lady Justice on IG. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠.

When Dave Nissen left his role as a teacher to start Paddled South Brewing, he did it to build a sense of community as part of a revitalization effort for a de-industrialized town in North Carolina that's known as the "furniture capital of the world". Hear about his love for the outdoors and the guys' stances on whether it's cool to consume beers seasonally. Next episode features Betsy Lay, who talks about co-founding Lady Justice Brewing in Aurora, CO, as a way to raise money for organizations that benefit women and girls. Check out Paddled South on IG Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠.

Brewing has become a lived origin story for many of our prior guests. The emergence of the craft beer industry has allowed many creators to forge their own path. Sometimes, however, brewing can be familial; passed down from prior generations and given new life within the contemporary industry. Zahra Tabatabai of Back Home Beer has tapped into her own Iranian brewing heritage to not only brew unique beers, but also to provide a voice to marginalized women both in the US and abroad. Next episode features Dave Nissen from Paddled South Brewing, who talks about using a brewery as part of a revitalization effort for a de-industrialized town. Check out the Back Home Beer IG and Zahra's IG Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and check out our ⁠website⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠here⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠@lotiecreates⁠.

Racism and sexism have no place in the beer industry (or anywhere), and Lindsay Hayes spoke with us about the importance of speaking out against those issues and the complexity of deciding when (if ever) to patronize a brewery after they pledge to stop bad behavior. She gives us insider tips on how one becomes a social media consultant (hint: algorithms matter a LOT), and we talk about her love of pets - both Moe (the grey one) and Cheddar (the orange one) make appearances. Next episode features Zahra Tabatabai, who discusses being a one-woman operation brewing beer with traditional Iranian ingredients at Back Home Beer. Check out L-Hayes' IG Follow us on Instagram and check out our website. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Kelly and Tom talk about overcoming a layoff, losing out on 3 properties, then lucking into an old bank that they converted into a brewery that specializes in beer with foraged ingredients... and if that weren't enough, they're also advocates for people of all ability levels and have built a neurodivergent-friendly, family-run brewery. We laughed, we cried, we got t-shirts. Next episode features social media manager, craft beer aficionado, and self-proclaimed "elder emo" Lindsay Hayes aka @hoppyhayes, who talks about the importance of advocating for beer being more inclusive and tells us the ins-and-outs of promoting a business on social media. Check out Perkiomen Valley Brewery on Instagram and Facebook. Follow us on Instagram and check out our website. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Matt and Chris check in with John A. Paradiso, who was the very first guest. John talks about getting married and going into business with his wife to open The Daily Beer Bar, a coffee cafe and beer bar in Durham, NC. Chris admits being scared of The Last of Us. Next episode features the owners of Pekiomen Valley Brewing who discuss building a neurodivergent-friendly brewery. It's a powerful episode. Check out The Daily Beer Bar's website and IG Follow us on Instagram and check out our website. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Richie is the head brewer and sole brewer at Victory's Philly Taproom, and he brings an experimental, R&D quality to his work. We discuss how he helped convert an old TGIFriday's to one of Philly's most highly sought breweries. He talks about the science of beer and the art of crafting a drink accessible to beer nerds and casual drinkers alike. Follow us on Instagram and check out our website. Follow Richie, the Victory Philly Taproom, and Victory on Instagram. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Head of brewing operations at New Trail Mike LaRosa talks about giving back to the PA State Park program and highlights an award-winning selection of brews. Follow us on Instagram and check out our website. Follow Mike on Instagram here and New Trail on Instagram here. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Cousins Iker and Juan Manuel talk about going from brewing in a basement in Venezuela to developing a renowned brewery in the US. We discuss immigration, developing a business plan with family members, and finding a niche with great beer. Follow us on Instagram and check out our website. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Check out Love City's event called The Hating Game on Valentine's Day! Co-founder of Love City Brewing, Melissa provides an update of how things have been going since we last spoke. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Tess is the co-founder of Triple Bottom Brewing in Philly, and they have a triple bottom line: beer, people, and planet. Tess talks about how to find peace while doing everything she can for social causes: prioritizing hiring folks who have been incarcerated or experienced homelessness, partnering with other women-owned businesses, and more. Check out art from Serena Saunders @mspassionart. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Season 3 is gonna be epic. Check out why. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates.

Matt yodels (maybe?), we love on listeners new and old, and we preview S3.

One of the most famous brewers in the world and a leader in the #MeToo movement in craft beer, Brienne Allan is a Beer Person's Beer Person. Hear how she got into beer, how she became an activist, and how @ratmagnet became her Instagram handle. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates

From being in the room where Milkshake IPAs happened to producing some of the finest hazies and NEIPAs around, Mike LaRosa has had quite the beer journey. Listen for his take on which hops taste like "cat piss." Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates

Listen as Dan journeys from not even liking beer to being trained in European brewing techniques, harvesting yeast from cherry blossoms, and using the mystique of saisons to craft a cast of characters that he hand-paints for each beer label. Snazzy new theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer: https://gerrymayer.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by the illustrious Lotus @lotiecreates

We're back and better than ever! Preview of season 2. Snazzy new theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer: https://gerrymayer.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by the illustrious Lotus @lotiecreates

Matt and Chris celebrate Matt's baby, discuss a hot topic, and give a preview of season two.

Andrew Witchey is now known as the founder, owner, and head brewer of Dancing Gnome Brewery in Pittsburgh, but not long ago he was known for his work as a fashion retail photographer. Since making the career change, his work has bridged craft beer with art, the community, and environmental stewardship. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Learn how a small, neighborhood brewery wedged between rowhomes in South Philly is making an impact on the environment through "local origin brewing". Evan and Alex let their creative process unfold live in the episode, discussing the role creativity plays in building a brewery and making great beer. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Former music professor Lauren Hughes isn't afraid to get *technical, technical* about the wonders of brewing science and her own journey in beer. After leaving a job at a symphony, Lauren changed career paths and learned traditional brewing methods at the legendary Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh. She is now the head brewer at Necromancer, a brewery that specializes in resurrecting lost beer styles, where she plays a role in making the beer scene a welcoming community for all. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Certified public accountant Alex Howell talks about taking on business ownership as a passion project with his wife Maria. We discuss his first solo construction project, going from homebrewing to workbrewing, and how we aren't intimidating enough as interviewers. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Matt and Justin, cousins and co-founders of Sacred Vice Brewing Company, talk about the importance of family, the brewery's unconventional location, and what it's like to start a small business. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Melissa Walter, co-founder of Love City Brewing in Philly, moves the craft beer industry in a more inclusive, antiracist, antisexist direction. We discuss her vision for making Love City a welcoming space with delicious beer that also serves as an example of much-needed change. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

We speak with John A. Paradiso about beer trends (is 2022 the Year of the Lager?), the much-needed social justice movement within beer, the role of journalism in the industry, and more. John is currently the Managing Editor of Cool Material, a daily digital lifestyle magazine. He also runs The Rec Room, a biweekly lounge-meets-newsletter, and is the former Managing Editor of Hop Culture online beer magazine. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.