BeerTalkNow

Digital Underground is a movement that continues to celebrate the joy of life decades after the group was founded. It is because of this continued movement that the golden ale Shock G Forever was created to celebrate the life of the legendary Shock G.  In this episode, we had the pleasure of not only speaking to Hella Costal Brewing Company and Oak Park Brewing Company about the golden ale, but Peps and Young Hump on aspects about Shock G that only those involved in the movement would know. The Movement Never Dies.  Cheers

What Up World!!!   All it takes is the right sacue to make good extraodinary.   When hot sauce is the topic of discussion, there is no one way a person perfers it. Some like it spicy, others like it plan old hot, and then there are those who like it with a hint of sweetness. Whatever your profile for hot sauce is Keep It Lit Hot Sauce Company has a flavor for you. The Co-Founder Rome was bringing his creation to the masses and after all the bottles were sold we disscussed how he got started in the hot sauce business, his vision for scaling, and how he will incorporate beer pairings to meet his consumer's needs. Cheers

What Up World!!! When you give somone their flowers while they are grinding to be better, you never have to wonder if they appreciate you. Draught Season is a business that adheres to the motto "if the streets love you then you good". Not only has the company created amazing craft beer and merchandise, but their focus of bringing the craft beer community to brewers on the rise, has created a movement of collaboration.  This episode will ignite a fire to take action on understanding who are you as a business, what will you do to ensure your audience understands who you are, and what are you willing to do to become successful.  Cheers   

What Up Wold!!! Developing ones craft is something that many start but few continue, and it is in that continuation where one finds the path to clarity.   In this episode Creative Director Julia provides insight on what creativity and art can do for business, and why it is essential in making that step into the unknow. This is an episode that will invigorate the creativity in you.   Cheers

What Up World!!!   Far too often when discussing the craft beer industry we do not look at what Research and Development (R&D) has done to provide brewers with new ways of utilzing ingredients in new ways.  In this episode we talk to Jess, a former R&D memeber at New Belgium, who has brewered beer all over the world, and is still in love with the creativty of craft beer in the Bay Area. We discuss the fun of R&D, breweries closing in the Bay Area, and what will push the craft beer industry forward. This is a good time for a beer.   Cheers

What Up World!!!   Many people who enter the craft beer industry find themselves falling in and out of love with the business, but never the beer. In this episode Steven, Assistant Head Brewer of Oakland United, discusses what it requires to weather the storms of the craft beer industry, and how knowing who you are and what you want from the craft, will continue your longivity in the business.   Cheers

What Up World!!! Alvarado Street Brewery is a must go to when you're in the Bay Area.  On this episode we talk to JC, the owner of Alvarado, on his collaboration with Brewing with Brothers Brewery, and the reality of what becoming a brewery owner does to your love for craft beer. Business is Business Cheers

What Up World!!!   There are few times where you hear the perspective of people who work for a brewerey that are not either the brewer or the owner. In this episode, we had the opportunity to not only have the Head Brewer and Production Manager of Drakes Barrel House, Miguel, but we had the Packaging Manager Fred, and the Logistics and Packaging Director Anthony shine some light on how a brewery can keep rentention in the current shift in craft beer. It was a pleasure listening to this team and the joy they have for craft beer. Cheers 

What Up World! Beer and science go hand and hand, yet it is the consistency of the science that will make a quality beer.  Ryan, the owner of Headlands Brewing Company, gave a master class in what it means to love the brewing process along with what you as a potential brewer, and the craft beer industry, must envision and implement to continue to grow.  What a great time it was at the SF Beer Gala.   Cheers

What Up World! Eric is a person who looks at how to continue the growth of beer, and the experince with beer, that many have come to enjoy. His experience in the tab room and in the brew house is something that he clearly details in a way that will make you grab a pint and a note pad. Join the conversation as Eric from Brix Factory Brewing Compay pours up a pint full of game that all can drink to. What a beautiful time it was to be at the SF Beer Gala. Cheers

What Up World!!!   In this epiosde Black Barrel Brewing and Hella Coastal Brewing discuss their collaboration beers  "Black Futures" and "Soul to Seoul". We reflect back on the the concept of the beers, their continual co brewing with Dokaebier,and follow the steps they taken to be apart of the San Francisco Beer Gala being held Friday February 9, 2024.  Grab a beer and join us for good food, good beer, and a whole lot of talking. Cheers!  

What does professional Craft Beer Buyer actually do?  Amy Gutierrez has the answer and then some. Amy has been a developer, discoverer, and an experience creator of Craft Beer. With the passion to put brands in market that will meet and introduce the need of the Craft Beer customer, Amy's journey is a must follow. Join the conversation as we learn about the world of a Craft Beer Buyer.    

Science is the aspect of craft beer that most don't think about while drinking it, but Almanac Beer Co's head Brewer Phil Emerson lives it. In this episode Phil discusses who he is and how his all in mindset for hobbies lead him to becoming a the head brewer we know today. Grab a pint and enjoy.

Waldear Kegerators has set out to make the kegerator a center piece that many craft beer lovers would admire. Founder Jamie Waldear discuss the journey and the inspiration to create a kegerator to be proud of, and why he wants to continue to encourage craft beer drinkers to buy kegs.

Taprooms are the life blood of a brewery, so having a stand alone taproom only makes sense. Join the founder of Tiger's Taproom, Brian Chan, as we discuss the business of a taproom.

The first Black owned brewery in the United States, People's Beer, is more than just a brewery it is a foundation for all Black people who want to become owners in the beer industry. This one is for the Mack's!

Kinkysudz (Denise) has a her own craft beer! It's unique, high ABV, and matches her personality to a tee. It was a pleasure sitting down with her and enjoying the  craft beer she created with Oak Park Brewing Company. 

Urban Roots Brewing Co. in Sacramento CA is place where the food is good and the beer is better. I grab a pint of the DJ Quick collab "Pitch In On The Party" with guest Natomas Slimm, BlksBrewBeer, and Co-Founder and Restauranteur Rob Archie to discuss craft beer and what Rob wants Urban Roots to be for Sacramento. 

Black Calder Brewing Co. is a brewery created by co-founders Jamal and Terry to showcase black culture through craft beer. Both of the founders are focused in bring more black people into the business, science, and creativity of craft beer, while ensuring that they are moving the culture forward. Join the discussion.

Everyone says they want to be a Boss and an Entrepreneur but putting in that work day in and day out is not for the faint of heart. In the volume 2 of Brewteenth, Hella Coastal Brewing Co., Her World, and Oak Park Brewing Co. discuss what it means to be a Boss, and why not showing support to someone else who is on the same path as you, can remove the positivity coming your way.

Black owed breweries make up about 1 % of the 8,000 plus breweries in the united states, and to have multiple of them collaborate together on one beer is easier said than done. So how do you make it happen? You roll up your sleeves and call, email, and text all of them in your area to get it done. Then you go to each brewery that says yes and make the beer at their facility. Well that's how Oak Park Brewing Co, Hella Coastal Brewing Co, Hunters Point SpeakEasy Brewing Co, and Full Circle Brewing Co did. Join the conversation of how it all came together.

Who would have thought that a craft beer brewery would become the official beer of a university? Core Brewing and Distiller Co did and now the University of Arkansas and the community around the university are drinking craft beer. Join Lead Brewer Jamie Conway and Podcast Host Ben from Barley and Me Podcast as we discuss the impact Core Brewing and Distiller Co is having on the craft beer culture in Arkansas.

Many people think that Hops only are the key to making a quality craft beer, yet Yeast plays a major role in providing beer with the nose (smell) and notes (flavor) that is present in the beer we enjoy. Omega Yeast Co-Founder Lance Shaner discusses his journey in starting a Yeast business and the customer service and quality required to be in demand.

Collin McDonell is a CEO/Co Founder who understand the aspect of having a team. He is focused on ensuring quality craft beer is made by providing tools that the team needs to do so. Rarely does a person who starts a business understands the aspect of "getting out of your own way" as Collin does. Grab a beer and enjoy the discussion.

Having more than one host for a show is not something many can do for long or do well, but the Brewsing Banter Podcast continues to defy the odds at a high level. Join the discussing as Brewsing Banter discuss their origin, what got them into craft beer culture, there vision for their show, and what they see for craft beer moving forward. 

Many brewers have been inspired to recreate a version of a beer or beers that they have had in Germany. Seldom do you see brewers follow the exact process to create that beer either because the labor and cost would be too high, or technology has provided a faster way to arrive to the desired outcome. Founder and Head Brewer Ross Kelly of Kelly Brewing Company is not that brewer. Ross uses the old world practice of open fermentation to create beer that makes it an after thought that pint number 3 is already finished. 

Beer was not always made using barely malt.  Craft brewers of the past used whatever ingredient that was readily available to create beers that today's craft brewers put their on creative spin on. Buck Wild Brewing's co-founder Mike Bernstein utilizes that creative spirit from craft brewers of the past by producing gluten free beer that plainly put is, "good quality beer". With the experienced and ever learning mind of head brewer Cameron Collier Buck Wild continues to feed the curiosity that makes craft beer more than beer.

Aileen and Erik Ehn are agriculturalist through and through. Their trip to Germany and time in Colorado inspired them to buy 2 acres of land to start Hollister Hop Yard. The Hops they produce are a testament to their love for agriculture and to the land they farm. The enjoyable and un-forgetting smell of Hops is something that all in the craft beer culture need to experience.

Josh Diggs is more than just the brand Ambassador of Temescal Brewing, he is a voice for the Yay Area who focuses on what it really means to be apart of the community. He is unapologetically for Black people and people of color and he wants more people who grew up like him and look like him to be apart of decision making and ownership in craft beer. Lead with love and demand change is the way of the Yay.

Oakland CA is know for many things and Hella Costal Brewing Company's Co-Founders Chaz and Mario want to add Black owned brewery to that list. Their love for Oakland pushes them to provide a space to showcase the rich Black history of Oakland and to have ownership in the ever growing craft beer scene. Creativity and community is the motto.

Being comfortable being uncomfortable is the motto that Bare Bottle Brewing Co lives by. Co Founder Lester Koga, and Brewers Kelsey and John (aka Magic) push the envelope on bringing something new to the beer they create. Their focus on team building and ensuring that their team members provide the best beer experience shows in their approach to think outside the box and do it. With beer names like Jelly Monster and Tough Cookie you will be intrigued to sample their beer and learn how the names came about.

East Brother Beer Co is a brewery with an awarding wining Bo Pils  and Gold IPA that many in the craft beer world must sample, but it is their pride and purpose in the city of Richmond CA that makes this brewery feel like your having a beer in your back yard. Head Brewer Paul Liszewski and Co Founder Rob Lightner are open books as they discuss their experience in the beer industry, what they want East Brother to be and stand for, the respect for Lagers, beer as a conduit for meaningful social interaction, and where the craft beer world is headed.

Steele and Hops Public House is know for their food but the beer has brought this restaurant/brewery/taproom a place in the craft beer culture. Co Owner Chase Williamson and Head Brewer Justin Green are open books when it comes to their experience in the hospitality industry and how running a brewery/taproom is a labor of love for the city of Santa Rosa. Beer, a bee hive, a full bar, and a make it from scratch kitchen, Cheers.

Brew Master John Gillooly is a man whose road in the beer industry has seen many variations. His love for beer and creativity to push past the norms provided him experience with many breweries in all stages of what we now know as craft beer today. Great beer, no filter, and plenty of laughs are what awaits you.

Jaron Shepherd, 21st Amendment's former Head Brewer at the San Francisco CA Pub, details his journey in becoming apart of the the beer culture and the love for beer that keeps him dedicated.

CoFounder/Brewmaster Peter Hoey and Head Brewer Peter Salmond sat down to discuss how Urban Roots Brewing operates, and how both of them became apart of beer culture. From their first beer to the continuous focus of meeting schedules while ensuring quality is the top priority, these brewers give an in depth perspective of how brewing beer is what they love.    

Christian Kazakoff and Kevin Hamilton, the Head Brewer and Founder, of Canyon Club Brewery discussed why beer became a lifestyle for them, the business of beer, and their goal to make the brewery a place where everyone goes to greet family, friends, and neighbors.

Katherine Haysbert is a Holistic Nutritionist in the making. Her focus on bringing balance to people through food is a journey that has opened her world to the importance of what we put in to our bodies to how we educate ourselves about what food means to us. Join the conversation as we explore why food is simple yet complicated at the same time.

Paul and Tanya are the owner operator duo of Lucky Devil Brewing Company. Paul's love for Belgium style brewing and Tanya's entrepreneur spirit formed a team that has been climbing the ranks of the brewing community in California. The love of beer and the respect of the Belgium style brewing culture is present in the beer and the culture of Luck Devil.

Brian Chau is a man of fungi. CEO of the companies Chau Time and MyCoKind, Brian integrates his love for fungi with his focus of food for the community, to create a network where we connect through eating fungi. From East San Jose to discovering opportunities from food companies around the world, Brain will have you ready to develop your community one plate of food at a time.

Scott Snider has been to many countries and tasted many beers. When he came back to the United States he wanted to bring the notes, finishes, and bodies of the beers he enjoyed overseas and incorporate them into his own beer. Thus, Brew Liberty Beer was started. Join the conversation as Scott shares his purpose for the beer he creates.

Brian and Teresa, owners and operators of Novel Brewing Company in Oakland CA, described how they went from working a 9-5 to opening a brewery. Starting the brewery journey by buying a brew kit on their second date to throwing house parties where they looked for criticism on the beer Brian brewed, this duo shows a love for beer and community that is evident in the beer, environment, and team at the brewery.

You don't pick the family your born into, but you do pick the people in the family you create. Kuyik Akpan and Ryan Sims are two men who are part of that family. One is a beer enthusiast while the other is just entering the world of beer. We reminisce on our first interaction in college, first time drinking beer, Africans beer of choice, thoughts on beer, where beer is going, and how to get more people who think of beer as one dimensional to experience beer culture. Lots of laughs and beer courtesy of Shadow Puppet Brewery. 

When you think of snack foods gourmet may come to mind, but when you see snack food behind the bar of a brewery, Chef Kev's Speciality Foods will be the brand you want to see. Chef Kev's enjoyment of food and beer has given him a focus to provide gourmet snack foods to breweries enhancing the experience of craft beer. Join us as we discuss the path of Chef Kev

Craig Danielson, Head Brewer at Shadow Puppet Brewery in Livermore CA, sat down over a few pints to discuss how he ended up becoming a brewer. From college days with light lagers to 1,700  different beers down the hatch, Craig's enjoyment of beer continues to show in his beer making and in his mindset that getting input from those who drink your beer will make it better. The Bistro in Hayward CA provided the space, beer, and the music. 

Ellie Ogle, founder, owner and operator of Tandem Food Safety Consulting LLC, discussed her experience with beer culture, road through the food industry that assisted in the creation of Tandem Food Safety Consulting LLC, her move across the states, her culture, how beer culture and food safety are similar, experiments with beer at home, where she prefers to drink beer, and where beer culture and food safety culture will be in the next 5 years. 

Always had fun when I had the opportunity to do Research and Development on new or existing products. Thankful Michelle, Senior Research and Development Manager, at Del Monte Foods Inc. grabbed a few flights with me at Buffalo Bill's Brewery to talk about her love for R&D, Food Science, and the joys of drinking beer. The flavor descriptions are fun, the beer is cold, and the memories are flowing. Cheers.

The 5th Annual Livermore Valley Craft Beer Fest is just a few weeks away on May 11, 2019. Jon Sylvester, the craft beer fest organizer took time out of obtaining breweries and food vendors for the event to discuss his experience with beer, how the craft beer fest started, beer he enjoys and breweries that make them, and what makes beer something worth talking about. Altamonte Beer Works provided the space and beer for a great interview. 

Enjoy this family quality time as my cousins Jurdon and Austin talk to me about our experience with beer, the similarities and differences we share when it comes to beer, the culture of beer, and plenty of jokes and memories that will bring a smile to your face. Growlers of Basic, Crossbow IPA, Rustic Season, Panama Red, and Midnight Resolution from Fountain Head Brewing Company in Sacramento CA keeps the fun going.

Adam Yee the host of the amazing podcast My Food Job Rocks and Food Scientist for The Better Meat Co., shares his intriguing history of how he stared My Food Job Rocks, experiences as a Food Scientist in the food industry, introduction to beer, science's future contribution to the beer industry, and why he makes time to be available for those who want to become an entrepreneur. Join us as we socialize with a crawler of Porter, Belgian Blond, Puncheon Paradise, and Cherry Bomb from Cleophus Quealy Beer Co in San Leandro CA.

Karalyn the Safety Manager and Interim Food Safety Manager for SemiFreddi's Bakery in Alameda CA, and her husband Josh take us down memory lane with their first experience with beer, why they like the beer they like, why drinking beer with friends is key, how they met, and some Dungeons and Dragons terminology.Crawlers of Grazias Cream Ale, Mandatory Fun Double IPA, and Umbrix Imperial Stout from Mike Hess Brewing in Walnut Creek CA joins in on the fun.