Brews Less Traveled

Ep 139 - Welcome to CharlestonJune 2025 - Charleston, SCThis month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Charleston! On this episode, Jonathan tries Tideland Brewing's “Interkoastal Kolsch” and Over the Horizon's “Q Brew”In this episode Jonathan chats with Hunter Eisele from Tideland Brewing and James Browning Over The Horizon. The trio talk about branding through can art, conquering classic yet difficult styles, and have a look into the local malting scene in Charleston.You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join!Cheers!Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtoursFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtoursSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382Google Podcasts:⁠https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 138 - Welcome to San FranciscoMay 2025 - San Francisco CAThis month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to San Francisco! On this episode, Jonathan tries Headlands Brewing's “Hawk Hill Hefeweizen” and Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden's “Dino N.D.A Amber Ale”In this episode Jonathan chats with Ryan Frank form Headlands Brewing, Paul Culbertson from Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden, and Dom Barrientos from Great Notion. The group chats about the importance of community within the beer scene and within the geography of a brewery, as well as how to grow a fanbase and community for a brewery. They also have fun chatting about beer styles, brewery designs, and how geography and weather can impact customer preferences.You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join!Cheers!Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtoursFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtoursSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382Google Podcasts:⁠https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 137 - Welcome to Washington DCApril 2025 - Washington DCThis month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Washington DC! On this episode, Jonathan tries DC Brau Brewing's “The Public Ale” and Dynasty Brewing's “Time Out”In this episode Jonathan chats with Paulette from DC Brau Brewing. The duo talks about beer evolution in DC, regional beer laws, and how beer. change, and community are all tied together.You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join!Cheers!Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtoursFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtoursSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382Google Podcasts:⁠https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 136 - Welcome to PheonixMarch 2024 - Phoenix AZThis month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Phoenix Arizona! On this episode, Jonathan tries Tombstone Brewing Company's “Der Amerkikanisch Bierbrauer” and Roses By The Stairs' “Friday Juniors”In this episode Jonathan chats with Matt Brown from Tombstone Brewing Company and Jordan Ham from Roses By The Stairs. The Trio talks about brewing competition, hops in Arizona, and how breweries can change their styles based on their customer's palates.You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join!Cheers!Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtoursFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtoursSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382Google Podcasts:⁠https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 135 - Returning to ColoradoFebruary 2024 - ColoradaThis month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Colorado! On this episode, Jonathan and co-host Chad try WeldWerks Brewing's “Guva Lime Gose” and Bruz Beers' “Dawg Daze”In this episode Jonathan and Chad talk about the beer scene, beer history, and the industry pioneering that has come out of Colorado.The duo learn about the perfect ingredients at a barbeque, how the featured breweries impacted the current industry, and even tease some styles to look forward this coming year.You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join!Cheers!Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtoursFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtoursSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382Google Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 134 - Welcome to New Jersey January2024 - New Jersey This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to New Jersey! On this episode, Jonathan and co-host Mike tryThe Seed: A Liging Beer Project's “As Simple As Beginnings?” and Departed Soles Brewing's Philoso-Rapper”.  In this episode Jonathan Mike discuss the many unique aspects of New Jersey including museums, history, and food. The duo also learns when it is still appropriate to say “Happy New Year”, what famous individuals are from New Jersey, and breweries like Departed Soles have creating new opportunities in the beer scene.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 133 - Welcome to Rhode Island December 2024 - Rhode Island This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to quaint Rhode Island! On this episode, Jonathan and co-host Glenn tryTilded Barn Brewery's “Summit” and Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island's  “Tilted Chimney”.  In this episode, Jonathan and Glenn interview Grey Sail's Carey Beralderi. The trio talk about Rhode Island heritage, history, influence. Glenn and Jonathan learn about the advantage of seasonal releases, what pasta and Grey Sails have in common, and secret news about Rhode Island's brewing scene future. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 132 - Welcome to Connecticut November 2024 - Central Connecticut This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to central CT! On this episode, Jonathan and co-host Ethan try Alvarium Beer Company's “Crispy Roll” and Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.'s  “Baby Kittens”.  In this episode, Jonathan and Ethan interview Alvarium's head brewer Mike Dryburgh and Scott Edelson from Twelve Percent. The group learn about how large brewing systems can encourage creativity, why brewing experimentation is important, and give suggestions on beers for Thanksgiving. Everything comes full circle as the group discover connections and common threads between the brewers and beers. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 131 - Chad Brodsky - Boston Brew Tours October 2024 - Boston, MA This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Boston, MA! On this episode, Jonathan and co-host Glenn try Notch's “Kolsch” and Mighty Squirrel's  “Gorgeous Pumpkin”.  In this episode, Jonathan and Glenn interview the owner and pioneer of Boston Brew Tours/City Brew Tours. The trio talks about the birth of City Brew Tours, the expansion of breweries in the greater Boston area, and how the old school breweries influenced the current wave of breweries. They learn about what makes a great pumpkin beer, provide an update on our brewery friends in Ashville and Tampa, and perhaps come up with a new CBTBC slogan. You can drink along with us from the comfort of your home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, and then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 130 - Blake Strobl - Weyerbacher Brewing September 2024 - Philadelphia, PA This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Philadelphia, PA! On this episode, Jonathan and co-host Derrin try Human Robot's “Festbier” and Weyerbacher Brewing Company's  “Wit”.  In this episode, Jonathan and Derrin chat with  Weyerbacher Brewing Company's had brewer Blake Strobl. The trio talk about the how the brew scene merges the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions, The divers food scene at breweries, and the variety that lies within the Belgian beer style. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 129 - Welcome to Burlington, VT August 2024 -Burlington, VT This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture toBurlington, VT! On this episode, Jonathan and co-host Mike try Zero Gravity Brewing's “Green State Lager” and Frost Beer Work's  “Plush”.  In this episode, Jonathan and Mike discusst the legacy of brewing in Burlington, their choices on summer beers, and how one should enjoy a Heady Topper. The duo learns how many Vermont's fit inside California, what the best name is for a person that enjoys beer aroma, and what exactly a Misky is. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 128 - Kyle Bergen - Wayward Lane Brewing July 2024 - Hudson Valley, NY This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Hudson Valley, NY! On this episode, Jonathan and co-host Ethan try Wayward Lane Brewing's Earthrise on the Moon” and West Kill Brewing's  “Creekside (Raspberry)”.  In this episode, Jonathan and Ethan chats with Wayward Lane's Head of Business Operations,  Kyle Bergen. The trio discuss brewing in historic buidings, expansion of beer markets, and how creating a beer destination grows community. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 127 - Welcome to Asheville June 2024 - Asheville, NC This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Asheville, NC! On this episode, Jonathan tries DSSOLR's “Welcome to Pyramid Country” and 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing's  “Cheeky Gander”.  In this episode, Jonathan chats with 12 Bones' owner Bryan King and head brewer Brandon Audette. They talk about growing a brewery during the pandemic, the perks of having a brewery and restaurant together, and how local tastes affect tap lists. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 126 - Welcome to Tampa May 2024 - Tampa, FL This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Tampa, FL! On this episode, Jonathan and cohost Glenn try Angry Chair Brewing's Vodnik” and Magnanimous Brewing'  “Sorath”.  In this episode, the duo talk about geography and the diversity within Czech beers. They learn what an angry chair is, who sorath is, and why Tampa is known as the lightning capital of North America.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 125 - Welcome to Anaheim April 2024 - Anaheim, CA This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Anaheim, CA! On this episode, Jonathan and cohost Mike try Unsung Brewing CO.'s “Cloud Shrine” and Noble Ale Works'  “Naughty Sauce”. They are joined by Chris Mariani from Unsung Brewing Co. and Jimmy Goetz from Noble Ale Works  In this episode, the group talks about the growth of seltzers, beer for the non-beer drinker, and how can art sells beer. They learn about the impact of local collaboration and how it not only pushes boundaries, but also brings unexpected groups together. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 124 - Andy Stohlmann - Bunkhouse Brewing March 2024 - Bozeman, MT This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we venture to Bozeman, MT! On this episode, Jonathan and cohost Glenn try Bozeman Brewing CO.'s “Bozone” and Bunkhouse Brewing's “Bramble Cherry Sour”. They are joined by the Head Brewer and Co-owner ofBunkhouse Brewing, Andy Stohlmann In this episode, the group talks about Montana beer consuption, the rapid growth of breweries in Bozeman, and fly fishing. They learn how Bunkouse Brewing is combining the collaborative spirit of the brewing industry with the small town community spirit to build an environment to bring people together and find that perfect beer. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 123 - Returning to PittsburghFebruary 2024 - Pittsburgh, PA This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we return to Pittsburgh, PA! On this episode, Jonathan and cohost Ethan try Burghers Brewing's “Nubble” and Dancing Gnomes's “Lustra.” They are joined by the Head Brewers and Co-owners of both breweries, Neil Glausier from Burghers Brewing as well as Andrew Witchey from Dancing Gnome.In this episode, the group talks about the logistics of brewing lagers, the growth of European beer styles, and of course burgers and beer. They learn about forgiving sins with beer, and the many paths to brewing from formal to informal training/education.You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join!Cheers!Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtoursFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtoursSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Ep 122 - Welcome to Portland Maine January 2024 - Portland, ME  This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we explore Portland, Maine! On this episode, Jonathan and cohost Glenn try Austin Street Brewery's “Patina” and Foundation Brewing Company's “Epiphany.” They are joined by the Head Brewers and Co-owners of both breweries, Will Fisher from Austin Street Brewery as well as John Bonney from Foundation Brewing Company. In this episode, the group talks about the limitations of hops in the North East, how to identify a good beer, and the ideal beers to pair with tacos, lobster, and pizza. They also delve into the history of Hazy's, Detroit-style pizza in Maine, and discover just how many breweries it takes for Maine to have the most breweries per capita. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we explore Spokane, Washington! On this episode, Jonathan and cohost Mike try Lumberbeard's “Flavor Nuggets” and The Grain Shed's “Purple Egyptian.” They are joined by the Head Brewer and Co-owner of The Grain Shed, Teddy Benson.  In this episode, the group discusses local sourcing ingredients and how it can impact the brewing process, sustainability, and end product of beers. They also learn about some of the local sights and history in Spokane related to Christmas, beer, and waterfalls. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our monthly interactive virtual beer tastings on the second Tuesday of each month. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we explore Nashville, Tenessee! On this episode, Jonathan and cohost Glann try Jackalope Brewing Company's “Drinking Buddy” and “Thunder Ann.” They are joined by the President of Jackalope Brewing Company, Steve Wright.  In this episode, the group discusses the birth of the brewing scene in Nashville, brewing collaborations, opinions on what IBUs mean in today's landscape and what Bruce Springsteen means to Jackalope Brewing Company.   You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we explore Nashville, Tenessee! On this episode, Jonathan and cohost Glann try Southern Grist's Southern Fest and The Black Abbey Brewing Company's Tennessee IPA.  In this episode, the duo discuss Nashville nicknames, history of their Untappd accounts, long names of beers and a Nashville classic drink called a Bushwacker.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we explore Seattle, Washington! On this episode, Jonathan tries Stoup Brewing's Northwest Red Ale and Obec Brewing's Porter No. 3. He is joined by Brad Benson, Owner of Stoup Brewing, and Wayne Jehlik, Co-Owner and Head Brewer at Obec Brewing. In this episode, Brad initially shares the beginnings of Stoup Brewing but is forced to sign off due to technical difficulties. Jonathan and Wayne then continue the conversation, delving into the founding of Obec and highlighting the unique connection between Wayne and his neighbor, who happens to be his business partner. They also talk about how Wayne's beer Porter No. 3 was the beer that solidified his decision to start a brewery.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Obec Brewing - https://obecbrewing.com/Stoup Brewing - https://www.stoupbrewing.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we explore Seattle, Washington! On this episode, Chad and Todd try Fremont Brewing's Blood Orange, Lime & Sea Salt Gose and Georgetown Brewing Company's “Bodhizafa” IPA. They are joined by Andrew Dekay, Head of Sales at Georgetown Brewing. In this episode, the trio discuss how Georgetown Brewing was once the largest draft-only brewery in America. They chat about the movie “Point Break” and the influence the film has on the brewery. Later, they talk about the culture of Georgetown Brewing and the allure of fresh hop season in the Pacific Northwest. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Fremont Brewing - https://www.fremontbrewing.com/ Georgetown Brewing Company - https://www.georgetownbeer.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we explore St. Louis, Missouri! On this episode, Chad and Todd try 4 Hands Brewing Company's “Cast Iron” Brown Ale and Perennial Artisan Ales' “Saison de Lis” Saison. They are joined by Jesse Stansbury, owner and founder of Brew Hop STL. In this episode, Jesse explains the history of craft breweries in St Louis and the relationships between different breweries. The group chats about the unbelievable amount of caves in St. Louis and why they are important to the beer industry. They rave about the world class “Abraxas” Stout from Perennial and how 4 Hands Brewing Company helps the local community. Later, the group discusses the unlikely relationship breweries and cigars hold. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours 4 Hands Brewing Co. - https://www.4handsbrewery.com/ Perennial Artisan Ales - https://www.perennialbeer.com/ Brew Hop STL - https://www.brewhopstl.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast we explore St. Louis, MO! On this episode, Chad and Todd try Urban Chestnut Brewing Company's “Schnickelfritz” Weissbier and 2nd Shift Brewing's “Casual Experimentation” Belgian Tripel. In this episode, Todd playfully sets aside his Chicago roots to appreciate St. Louis, delving into chess and his past glories. Chad shares the story behind 2nd Shift's inception, and the conversation naturally gravitates toward the allure of Belgian styles and German styles. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Urban Chestnut Brewing Company - https://www.urbanchestnut.com/ 2nd Shift Brewing - https://www.2ndshiftbrewing.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Thom Roholt explore Portland, OR! On this episode, Brian and Thom try Old Town Brewing's Pilsner and Baerlic Brewery's “Noble Stout” Oatmeal Stout. They are joined by Head Brewer of Old Town Brewing, Todd Britt.  In this episode, Todd explains Old Town's methods for making a crystal clear pilsner. He shares the “Believe in Portland” shirt initiative, where $10 of every shirt sold goes to local charities. The group chats about building a tap list full of diverse beer styles and Old Town's plans for the fresh hop season. Later, Brian leaves a heartfelt “Cheers,” as he says goodbye to hosting the podcast.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Old Town Brewing - https://www.otbrewing.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Thom Roholt explore Portland, OR! On this episode, Brian and Thom try Von Ebert Brewing's “Volatile Substance” IPA and Threshold Brewing's “Jens Bailed” Grisette. Beer power couple Sara and Jarek Szymanski, owners of Threshold Brewing, join the pod to talk about their brewery. But they're not alone! Becca Linn, brewer at Von Ebert, joins in to round out a fun discussion about Portland's beer scene. The roundtable praises the collaborative nature of brewers around Portland which has resulted in a glut of prominent brewing competition awards and medals. Sara and Becca also chat about the influence that the Pink Boots Society had on their careers and life in the craft beer industry.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Von Ebert Brewing - https://www.vonebertbrewing.com/ Threshold Brewing & Blending - https://www.threshold.beer/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Ethan Angelica explore Brooklyn, NY! This week, Brian and Ethan try Brooklyn Brewery's “Brooklyn Lager” and “Summer Ale” Pale Ale. In this episode, Brian and Ethan chat about all things Brooklyn Brewery. Ethan shares the history of Brooklyn Brewery's logo and its renowned designer, Milton Glaser. They discuss how you can find Brooklyn-based beers throughout Europe. Later, they discuss Brooklyn Brewery's Sorachi Ace Beer and the talented brewmaster behind it all, Garret Oliver.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Brooklyn Brewery - https://brooklynbrewery.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Ethan Angelica explore Brooklyn, NY! This week, Brian and Ethan try Threes Brewing's “Vliet” Pilsner and “Logical Conclusion” New England IPA. They are joined by Lead Guide for City Brew Tours NYC, Jonathan Mayer.   In this episode, the CBT group engages with the livestream chat for a discussion around conversion beers, or beers that you give people when introducing them to craft beer. Jonathan and Ethan bond over the interesting things you encounter in NYC and share their experiences with doing Brew Tours in a van in the Big Apple. Jonathan shares his life as a homebrewer in a cozy NYC apartment. Later, the group discusses the New York Farm Brewing License, which aims to have New York beers feature 90% of hops and 90% of all ingredients grown in the state of New York.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Threes Brewing - https://threesbrewing.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Ethan Angelica explore Brooklyn, NY! This week, Brian and Ethan try Kings County Brewers Collective's (KCBC) “Salu” Pilsner and “Marble of Doom IV” Fruited Sour.  In this episode, Brian and Ethan are joined by City Brew Tours' own Isaac Bell for a brief chat about the featured beers. The trio dive into discussion about KCBC's can art illustrator Earl Halloway, and ponder if anyone truly knows what a boysenberry is. Later, Brian is joined by Tony Bellis, Co-Founder of KCBC. Tony provides insight about challenges that come with brewing a heavily fruited beer. Brian and Tony discuss the brewery's relationship with metal music and Tony shares some memories about the late Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours KCBC - https://kcbcbeer.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Ethan Angelica explore Brooklyn, NY! This week, Brian and Ethan try Other Half Brewing's “Forever Ever” Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA and Threes Brewing's “All or Nothing” West Coast IPA.  In this episode, Brian and Ethan discuss the growth and success of Other Half Brewing. They also explore the list of interesting experimental breweries situated in Brooklyn. Ethan, a Brooklyn resident, imparts his expert knowledge on curating a brewery crawl in the borough. Additionally, he sheds light on the essential qualities that define an exceptional beer drinking spot in Brooklyn.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Other Half Brewing - https://otherhalfbrewing.com/ Threes Brewing - https://threesbrewing.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Anthony Braxton explore Cincinnati, OH! This week, Brian and Braxton try MadTree Brewing's “Ahuevo!” Mexican Lager and Urban Artifact's “The Gadget” Midwest Fruit Tart. They are joined by Scotty Hunter, CFO and cofounder of Urban Artifact.   In this episode, Scotty explains how Urban Artifact came to be and how they decided on the brewery's name. He delves into the specifics of what constitutes a Midwest fruit tart, elaborating on the processes involved in creating them and the essential contributions from the production team. He shares insights on the challenges associated with working with certain fruits and reveals which fruit poses the greatest difficulty in extracting flavor. Later, the group discusses Urban Artifact's Pickle Beer and Pickle Day, a festival surrounding everything pickle related.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Urban Artifact: https://artifactbeer.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Anthony Braxton explore Cincinnati, OH! This week, Brian and Braxton try Rhinegeist Brewing's Petrichor Wheat Ale and Beer for Humans Easy Hop Ale. They are joined by Steven Hampton, Executive Director of the Brewing Heritage Trail.  In this episode, Steven explains the origins of the Brewing Heritage Trail, a tour company that teaches guests the rich history of beer through Cincinnati's historic brewery structures. He explains the diverse range of influences that shaped Cincinnati, both in terms of brewing traditions and architectural landmarks. The group chats about the successes and achievements of Rhinegeist Brewery and how it has become a role model to aspiring brewery owners. Later, Brian and Braxton learn all about the yearly Bock Fest in Cincinnati. Spoiler alert—it has something to do with a large goat in a parade and a burning snowman.  You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Rhinegeist Brewery - https://rhinegeist.com Brewing Heritage Trail - https://brewingheritagetrail.org/ Cincinnati Next Exit Episode - https://youtu.be/2JwiauteQPE

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Anthony Braxton explore Cincinnati, OH! This week, Brian and Braxton try Listermann Brewing Company's Nutcase Peanut Butter Porter and Hop Head New England IPA. They are joined by Matthew Daniel, Head Brewer at Listermann Brewing Company.  In this episode, Matthew discusses the origins of Hop Head, a beer that was developed through experimentation with beers named after Reservoir Dogs. Matthew also shares his experience as an Executive Assistant in Hollywood and how it relates to the brewing industry. The group talks about the process of making slight modifications to old recipes in order to enhance the beer while ensuring that loyal, long-time drinkers can still recognize it. Later, Matthew explains the journey of a full-time attorney who initiated a mead program and successfully expanded it to create award-winning meads. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Listermann Brewing Company - https://listermannbrewing.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Anthony Braxton explore Cincinnati, OH! This week, Brian and Braxton try 50 West Brewing Company's Chasing Sunsets Peach Ale and Streetside Brewery's Return of the Mac Coffee Blonde. They are joined by Victor Navarro, Head Brewer at Streetside Brewery.  In this episode, Victor shares his journey into the world of brewing, highlighting the challenges and lessons he learned while homebrewing. He also talks about his transition from Chicago to Cincinnati and sheds light on the contrasting beer scenes in both cities. The conversation continues with a focus on the significance of experimentation and innovation in the brewing industry, and Victor shares an anecdote about kombucha. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours 50 West Brewing Company - https://fiftywestbrew.com/ Streetside Brewery - https://streetsidebrewery.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Glenn Stoops explore Grand Rapids, Michigan! This week, Brian and Glenn try Brewery Vivant's Big Red and Rapid IPA. Later, they are joined by Jason Spaulding, Co-Founder of Brewery Vivant and Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits.  In this episode, Brian & Glenn discuss the different malts of Red IPAs. They break down the differences between American IPAs, West Coast IPAs and New England IPAs. Jason discusses the history of naming Big Red and his entrepreneurial journey at New Holland Brewing, Brewery Vivant and Broad Leaf. Jason explains what it means to be the world's first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified brewery. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Alex Kidd's Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-kidds-family-with-medical-bills?fbclid=IwAR1enOk9v4_ND3TCkXLxI8yJ8vUMvfSzFWSkzCyGRQnsaWjMPTNNJbyvVns&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Brewery Vivant - https://breweryvivant.com/ Broad Leaf - https://broadleafbeer.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Glenn Stoops explore Grand Rapids, Michigan! This week, Brian and Glenn try Brewery Nyx's Stout.  In this episode, Brian & Glenn dive into discussion about Food & Wine's "Top 25 Most Important American Craft Beers". The duo discusses notable omissions and debates the rankings of certain beers. They shine a spotlight on the influential Heady Topper, widely regarded as the originator of the Hazy IPA style. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Alex Kidd's Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-kidds-family-with-medical-bills?fbclid=IwAR1enOk9v4_ND3TCkXLxI8yJ8vUMvfSzFWSkzCyGRQnsaWjMPTNNJbyvVns&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Food & Wine's Article: https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/craft-beer/25-most-important-american-craft-beers-ever-brewed Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Brewery Nyx - www.brewerynyx.com

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Glenn Stoops explore Grand Rapids, Michigan! This week, Brian and Glenn try Broad Leaf Brewery's Sour Lake (Guava, Passionfruit, Orange) and Fruit Moon (Blueberry Vanilla).  In this episode, Brian discusses friends of the podcast who won medals at the 2023 World Beer Cup. Brian and Glenn talk about breweries who have created additional brands to experiment beyond traditional styles. Brian also shares the story behind POG caps and their connection to the Sour Lake beer. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Broad Leaf - broadleafbeer.com

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Glenn Stoops explore Grand Rapids, Michigan! This week, Brian and Glenn try Brewery Nyx's Salted Lime and Blonde. Later, they are joined by Jess Stricklen, Founder of Brewery Nyx, and Dale Streeter, Director of Sales of Brewery Nyx.  In this episode, the group takes a deep dive into the process of brewing gluten-free beer. We learn what sorghum is and why Brewery Nyx opts out of using it to achieve gluten-free beer. The group discusses the low amount of strictly gluten free breweries and the camaraderie that exists between those breweries. Jess walks us through her gluten-free journey, explains who Goddess Nyx is and what the goddess means to the brand. You can drink along with us from the comfort of your home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Brewery Nyx. - https://www.brewerynyx.com/

This month on the City Brew Tours Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Glenn Stoops explore Grand Rapids, Michigan! This week, Brian and Glenn try Brewery Vivant's Grand Lager.  In this episode, Brian and Glenn discuss the beer club's recent rebrand. The duo dives into a retrospective, discussing all of the cities, breweries and styles we've featured so far in the Beer Club. Later, Brian and Glenn discuss the Grand Lager from Brewery Vivant before waxing about the supportive nature of the craft beer community. The pair wrap up the episode with a chat about brewery tours. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the City Brew Tours Beer Club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit shop.citybrewtours.com to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citybrewtours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/citybrewtours Brewery Vivant. - https://breweryvivant.com/

This week, Brian and Todd try Une Année Brewery's Hubbard's Cave Irish Stout. They are then joined by Old Irving Brewing Co.'s Director of Business & Operations, Matthew Moldenhauer, and taste Old Irving's Oni Cold IPA. In this episode, Matthew tells us what Old Irving does to maintain its guest experience within the brewery. The trio talk about Oni, Old Irving's “Hoppy Lager,” which is currently going through a name change due to some interesting happenings. Matthew also talks about where he sees the craft beer industry heading, including style trends and culture within the beer world. Finally, we round up Chicago with some daydreaming about the perfect day in the Windy City. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana  Old Irving Brewing Co. - https://oldirvingbrewing.com/  Une Année Brewery - https://www.uneannee.com/

This week, Brian is back! Brian and Todd try two Maplewood Brewery cans in this episode: Pulaski Pils, a German Style Pilsner, and Top Pocket, a Blonde Ale. We are joined by the founder and CEO of Maplewood, Adam Cieslak. Adam starts the conversation with the story behind Maplewood's name, and then discusses how Maplewood became the first brewery-distillery combination in the state of Illinois. The trio dives into the two featured beers. We even get a little history lesson about Casimir Pulaski and gain insight into the brewery's “Pulaski Day” celebrations. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana  Maplewood Brewing Company - https://maplewoodbrew.com/

This week, we have Glenn filling in as our host, joined by our April co-host, Todd. We try two beers from Pipeworks Brewing Co., its Select Schwarzbier and its Velocity of Light, a Double Dry-Hopped Oat IPA. We are joined by one of Pipework's co-founders, Gerrit Lewis. In this episode, Gerrit shares how Pipeworks became one of the first successful Kickstarter campaigns as the brewery opened with crowdfunding. The origin of the brewery's name is revealed, and then Gerrit shares how international travel influenced him and the other founders to open their own brewery. Our trio also discusses Pipeworks' can art—made by local artists—as well as what running a brewery without a taproom is like before wrapping up with an outlook for the future of the brewery as a whole. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana  Pipeworks Brewing Co. - https://pdubs.net/

This week, we have MC filling in as our host, joined by our co-host Todd. The pair taste Freedom Lemonade, a session sour with lemons and cane sugar, as well as the intimidating Deth's Tar, a 14.8% ABV imperial oatmeal stout aged in bourbon barrels. These beers are from Revolution Brewing, and we are joined by Jim Cibak, the Head Brewer at Revolution Brewing. In this episode, Todd and MC ask Jim about how he got started up in the beer industry. Jim talks about his 30+ year experience in the industry and what legacy he hopes to leave behind. However, with his love for beer and the brewing community, Jim isn't retiring any time soon! The trio dive into barrel aged beers, community-led beer styles, and current challenges within beer production. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana  Revolution Brewing - https://revbrew.com/

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Ken Carrano explore one of the most infamous beer cities—Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This week, Brian and Ken taste MobCraft Beer's Low pHunk Sour Ale and its Too Legit to Wit Belgian-Style Wheat Beer. The founder and vice president of the brewery, Andrew Gierczak, joins the hosts for a cold one. Our trio of beer enthusiasts gab about the featured beers of the evening, with Andrew providing insight on the awards MobCraft has won for its beers. Andrew also speaks on the industrial industry and the great impact it has on Milwaukee and the entire state. Finally, Andrew fills us in on MobCraft's annual Sour Fest and tells us about the future expansion of MobCraft, with new locations opening in the coming year or so. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana  ModCraft Beer - https://www.mobcraftbeer.com/

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Ken Carrano explore one of the most infamous beer cities—Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This week, Brian and Ken taste Raised Grain Brewing Co.'s GABF-awarded beer, Paradocs Red Imperial Red IPA, as well as the Black Walnut Belgian Imperial Stout. The hosting duo are joined by one of Raised Grain Brewing Co.'s co-owners, Dr. Jimmy Gosset. In their conversation, Jimmy tells Brian and Ken about Raised Grain Brewing Co.'s origin story and runs down how the brewery won its first GABF medal. The trio talk about how the brewery is shaped by Belgian influence. Finally, seltzers come into view as Jimmy explains what goes into making seltzers versus craft beer. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana  Raised Grain Brewing Co. - https://www.raisedgrainbrewing.com/

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Ken Carrano explore one of the most infamous beer cities—Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This week, Brian and Ken taste Arrivederci Roma (Italian Pilsner) and Storm & Stress (Schwarzbier) from Gathering Place Brewing Company. They are joined by the owner of the brewery, Joe Yeado. In this episode, Brian and Ken ask Joe about what inspired him to start his brewery. The trio dive into the artistry of Gathering Place Brewing Company, from the meaning of its name to the “Tetris wall” in the taphouse. Following the evening's beer tastings, the group discusses dark beers at length. Finally, Joe fills us in on the charitable contributions the brewery takes part in with its $1 for Milwaukee program. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana Gathering Place Brewing Company - https://www.gatheringplacebrewing.com/ $1 for Milwaukee Interest Form - https://www.gatheringplacebrewing.com/1-for-milwaukee-interest-form

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Ken Carrano explore one of the most infamous beer cities—Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brian and Ken taste two beers from Broken Bat Brewing Co., The Arm Barn (Hazy IPA) and Oh'Fer (Cold IPA). They also have a chat with the president of Broken Bat Brewing Co., Tim Pauly. In this episode, the trio talk about the Milwaukee beer scene and how it came to be so revolutionary. Tim shares the start-up story of his brewery, how their beer made from the Field of Dreams corn came to be, and gives insight into what's coming up for 2023. The trio cover everything from paranormal activity to the new rules in the National League during their chat. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana Broken Bat Brewing Co. - https://brokenbatbrewery.com/ National Bobblehead HOF Store - https://store.bobbleheadhall.com/

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, we finish our exploration of the craft beer scene of Sioux Falls, South Dakota! Brian is joined by co-host Isaac to chat with CEO & Head Brewer Scott Heckel and Sales Manager Lindsay Perout from Severance Brewing Co. They sample “Tedious Fool” and “Cranberrery State of Mind” from Severance Brewing Co. In this episode, the Severance Brewing Co. team explains how a Foo Fighters Tribute Night came to fruition. They then explain what a “flager” is before Scott and Lindsay share what it means to them to have an exceptional taproom experience. Later, Lindsay gives details of the food and beer pairing program Severance Brewing Co. has started. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana Severance Brewing Co. - www.severancebeer.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, we continue our exploration of the craft beer scene of Sioux Falls, South Dakota! Brian is joined by co-host Isaac this week. They try two beers from A Homestead Brew: Sergeant Pepper and Potsdam Dunkel. In this episode, Isaac fills us in on the traveling he's been doing for Brewvana's sister company, City Brew Tours. He talks about how he helps franchisees start-up their own location of the in-person beer tours, and goes over the pros and cons of travel. In the end, we also learn about a dream joint-venture, Introvert Airlines. You're in for a laugh! You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana A Homestead Brew - http://ahomesteadbrew.com/ CBT Franchising Opportunities - https://www.citybrewtours.com/franchising/

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, we continue our exploration of the craft beer scene of Sioux Falls, South Dakota! We welcome Matthew Hastad, the CEO and Co-Founder of Remedy Brewing Co. We sample their Hefe Metal Bavarian Hefeweizen and Queen Bee Imperial Honey Cream Ale. In this episode, Brian finally gets the Bigfoot story he's been searching for. The two discuss what it's like working with multiple brewery owners and how some positions have evolved from when Remedy Brewing Co. first started. Matthew shares the challenges of living in macro beer country and how Remedy Brewing Co. tailors its menu to introduce macro drinkers to craft beer. Later, Matthew details the growth of Sioux Falls' beer scene. You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Tuesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana Remedy Brewing Co - https://www.remedybrewco.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DPsHut38oi7MrfrjP8rgD?si=XAzwEKxfRuOcG8-A-vy20Q&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brews-less-traveled/id1572260382 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTQ3MmM4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==