All things Dark Sky Brewing. We will talk about craft beer, brewing, and all things Flagstaff as well as endurance athlete interviews, join us on this fun adventure!
On the eve of our 4th Anniversary party, we sit down and talk about some of our favorite events and happenings of the past year. Listen in and see how many of them you remember or were a part of! If you like The Brew Trails and would like to take 2 tiny minutes to help us reach more people, give us a rating and a short review! Also, let us know what we should talk about or interview next! Cheers ya'll
What's up Brew Trails fans! This episode is a little more on the "Trails" side. I venture into The Canyon with a PBJ Time Crowler in tow and attempt to snag two summits on the Eastern side of GCNP. This is not something that I recommend people do as it require a lot of knowledge about off-trail orientation, emergency supplies, and technical climbing skills. On the way, I relied heavily on Kahtoola micro-spikes, a local Flagstaff business, as well as give some shout outs to SMR Outdoor gear and Justin Cross of Earn Your Booze! I hope you enjoy this fun little adventure episode! - N
Nick and Donny head westward with kegs of the amazing fundraising beer, Resilience IPA, in tow. On the journey they hit Grand canyon Brewing Co., Insurgent Brewing, and Park Plaza Liquor and Deli. Stuff talked about: The nationwide collaberation that will reach around 20 million dollars The nuances of gin Their 3 quick favorite PPLD picks Road trip breweries The Balkie cousins from T.G.I.F!
We spent two day trips down in the absolutely horendous, ugly, scary, putrid, dangerous area known as Oak Creek. Seriously, don't ever go there. It's the worst and I heard there are a group of cobras that were recently let loose down there. Okay, anyway, we headed down into the canyon to claw and scratch our way to the most delicious of blackberries. A great time was had and we hope to release the barrel aged beer that took in these local delights within the next 10 months. Stay tuned after the short 10 minute episode for some (we think) funny quips that we made up on the fly while driving down the switchbacks. Cheers ya'll
In this second episode, Grand Canyon Brewing visits Dark Sky to brew up a kettle sour that will be featured at Real, Wild, and Woody. You will enjoy...that is all.
In this first episode, we head down to Phoenix in the middle of the summer to brew with some friends and attend a tap takeover. Our first stop was Goldwater Brewing in Scottsdale to help them get their first kettle sour going. Then, off to The Casual Pint Ocotillo for a great patio session. Then it was off to B.R.I. where we were brewing our first go at the now popular, "BRUT IPA"! In part 2, we host Grand Canyon Brewing for a sour ale that will be showcased at Real Wild and Woody Enjoy the shinanigans!!
This is the second part of our conversation with Kristen and Tiffany. We continue to talk about how they came to Dark Sky, what they are excited about, and some goofy ending questions. Enjoy!
Introducing the one and only Donny Fox! He will be joining me as co-host extrodinaire and this first little episode was rediculously fun. We sat down in the crowded grain room with Ryan to talk about the day's events. Lessons learned about hop residue's effect on kettle sours, our first time striking with first runnings wort, and the usual off-topic shinanigans! Intro music by...yours truely. No joking! I'm really liking this music creation thing. Anyway, thanks so much for listening, and join the conversation in the comments and on our Facebook Page Cheers, -N
!! We couldn't be more proud, and inspired by these two wacky ladies!! In this episode, I sit down with our brewhouse rockstars, Kristen Ewer and Tiffany Bettinger. We were drinking some brews and chatting it up for over 2 hours...so... I had to split this into two seperate episodes. Listen in to get to know these two girls that are brewing up so much of the creativity and quality that you have grown to love from Dark Sky Brewing. Happy Trails and cheers to all! Facebook Page
This is kind of a "crossover" episode. It started with an idea that Andrew and I had, to undertake microadventures from Northern AZ... In a Day. This is the journey that we chose to take first. We would head down to the bottom of Grand Canyon, the Colorado River, and then hike up to the top of Humphries Peak (12,633 ft.) within a day. How did it go? Well, have a listen!
This is the audio from a really fun time we had going LIVE at the brewery. We will be doing these Brewcasts each Friday to keep people up to date on the DSB scene. We even had two people come to the brewery to be a part of the show! Whaaaat! ** Go to 3 minutes in if you want to skip the silly "get it together" technical part
In this episode, we venture out with some of our Beer-Slingers into the Sonoran desert to harvest a staple late summer beer ingredient. We had such a blast with these rock stars and can't wait to do it again! Tap That AZ podcast - Check em out! As usual, let us know what you think of the podcast and what you would like us to talk about next. BETTER YET! CALL OUR VOICEMAIL AND BE A PART OF THE SHOW! (330) 8-TRAILS
Just a quick 6 minute episode on what has been going on in the brewery since I haven't thrown any episodes out there in a while. Summer be Cray-Cray for us here! Cheers and goodnight Ya'll!
I sit down for a quick little talk with fellow brewer Ryan Sandlin about the new up and coming style called New England IPA's. Take a listen as we discuss these cloudy, tastey little pieces of Heaven!
A Short Trails episode to give an update on the wild yeast that we caught down at Beaver Creek near Sedona. Enjoy and please like and follow! I LOVE feedback! ~N
This is the audio that goes with the YouTube Live interview with Tim Cigelske, aka The Beer Runner, about his past achievements, life as a beer runner, and his future antics. Video HERE As always, please let us know what you would like to hear on the next episode of The Brew Trails! FACEBOOK TWITTER Cheers!
A Short Trails episode Some audio explaining my trip down to Beaver Creek near Sedona to capture some wild yeast. A blog post will follow soon about the entire process and story as soon as I know that this yeast strain rocks...which it smells like it does!! Rate us on iTunes and even cooler, tell your craft beer and outdoorsy peeps to give us a listen! Tweet or post a FB comment question for The Beer Runner to be asked on our LIVE interview on Jan 10th. I know you have questions about beers and running Flagstaff! Cheers, ~N
This episode is the audio of my LIVE interview with Andy Schlicker. He and his partners, Michael Figueira and Sam Kroack, are currently putting together Harbottle Brewing Company (formerly FLUX brewing) in Tucson. We discuss his brewing backgrowund, what his brewery is going to be all about, and get a little into the collaboration beer that we brewed this year. Enjoy the fun! It is a long interview but if you are into the craft beer scene here in AZ, especially down south, you'll love hearing about what will surely be a huge success in 2017! Please share this podcast with all of your beer/adventure loving friends and continue to give us suggestions on who/what/ect to do next. Watch the Interview Twitter = @TheBrewTrails Facebook Podcast Link
Episode # 12 - NAU Collaboration beer We have the NACBA Northern Arizona University beer club with us in house for this episode. I grabbed some interviews and questions while we brewed a Imperial coffee milk stout! Show Links: NACBA Day of the Dead celebration & Red Eyed Zombie release Leave us questions for our interview with Andy Schlicker from Tucson's next craft Brewery! Facebook Twitter or Voicemail: (330) 8-TRAILS
In this episode we actually go into to meadery production facility and watch as Evan brews the very first batch of DH Mead! He does the work, and I try my hardest to basically not screw it all up... Music generously provided by Bensound.com. Thanks again Ben, you rock! Show Note LINKS: Drinking Horn Website Facebook page Wanna make some mead at home? Here is a great start: How To Make Mead Leave us a voicemail question or comment! We'd love to hear what you are thinking for future episodes: (330) 8-TRAILS Cheers!
In this Short Trails episode, we talk about a great fundraising event that will help get thousands of dollars to High Country Puppy Rescue here in Flagstaff AZ! PLEASE think about donating anything you can for this awesome cause. Show Notes: Follow along on the journey on Hops on Birch's Instagram page! Hops on Birch Here's the Facebook page for the event too Donate to the PUPPIES!! Click Here Or donate on Sara's site HERE Here is a list of Breweries that have already donated beer sales or straight up cut a check! Cheers Wanderlust Brewing Historic Brewing Mother Road Brewing Dark Sky Brewing Four Peaks Nimbus Sleepy Dog Sierra Nevada New Belgian Mission Brewing Black Market Iron Fire Highwater Renegade Nacard Distributing
Ryan and Nick sit down to talk about the crazy past year , brewing 100 different beers! You'll love reminiscing about your favorites and the stories that they bring. MUSIC: Thank you so much to BenSound.com for the awesome tunes! You rock man! Some of the people and places that we talk about in this episode:
In this Short Trails episode we have a few very quick interviews with the participants of the Flagstaff Run & Chug Brewery Run. Enjoy! Show links: Event Page http://www.facebook.com/events/1075315352527464/ Music http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode I talk to Evan Anderson. He and his wife Kelly are so close now to receiving their permits to start Flagstaff's first Meadery! We talk about his start up, his passion for bees, and a whole lot of other shenanigans. Oh, and if you want to WATCH the interview, it is here on our YouTube channel or directly here: DH Show Note LINKS: iTunes link http://apple.co/1T3fIYA Website Drinking Horn Meadery Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drinkinghornmeadery Evans favorite mead so far... Meadery of the Rockies Nico's medicinal honey reference Manuka Honey
We interview DSB beer sponsored athlete Ryan Geiger about his mtb background, training, and beer drinking. The wind has many other plans :( I am still learning all about the audio side of things but the content is good. Leave a comment or Tweet a message to us @TheBrewTrails Cheers, N
In episode #5, we talk with Chris and Amanda Rupka. He is a homebrewer and she is a Celiac. Both lived the life of craft beer enthusiasts in Colorado and then she found out, she couldn't drink the beer! Listen in on our conversation in the back of the brewery as we discuss their challenges and hopes for more Gluten FREE beer. We also have our first Inter-State call as I interview Joe Casey and Steven Hallstone at Omission Beer Co. They let you know all about their gluten-reduced beer and the process and testing that they perform. I am very proud of this latest episode and hope you enjoy it. If so, comment, subscribe, and mostly, share Brew Trails with someone you know who enjoys craft beer and the outdoors! Here are some links from this episode: An exhaustive forum from HomebrewerTalk about gluten free and gluten reduced beer and beer recipes Music for today was awesomely provided by Brian White. Check out his Bandcamp music and find him playing around AZ with Viola and the Brakemen White Labs sells the enzyme that we use in our gluten reduced beers. Here is a link to their information on this specific protease enzyme. Much, much more information about this topic can be found on the web or just throw me an email if you have any further questions Cheers! ~ N
In this episode, we interview racers in Flagstaff's Kahtoola Uphill Race. This is one of the best event/fundraisers of the year and we wouldn't miss it for the world. Hilary Child's is the race director and is passionate about the benefit to Camp Colton, the race's fundraiser. We always try to live up to our hastag #BrewHardPlayHard. Then, we will listen in on some of the fun that was had as The Pig's Meow came up from the Valley to brew a Maple Bacon Porter! Yum! We were not able to lock in any local music for this episode, bumski, so please let us know of any AZ or Flagstaff artists that would be stoked to be on the show's music showcase. *********************** Music credit: Pelagic by Anitek, Excuses by Ryan Little, Homesick by trustno1 (c) 2015 Licensed under a CreativeCommons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/trustno1/52206 Stripes by Cud Eastwood, ************************* As always, subscribe on iTunes, tell a friend about us, comment below, and leave a voicemail so we can move in the direction that our listeners want to go! **For next episode (in 2 weeks), ask us any questions you have about Gluten Free or Gluten reduced beers. We will have special guests on that can talk aboout the process and differences in this new category of adult beverages** Cheers! Twitter: @TheBrewTrails Voice: (330) 8-TRAILS Email:Nick@DarkSkyBrewing.com
=== Podcast Episode #3 SHOWNOTES ===Arizona Beer Week is upon us. Check out the events at AZBEERWEEK Tickets for the Beer loves Wine dinner can be purchased at BEERheartsWINE MUSIC for this episode was provided by the local Flagstaff Rastas Summit Dub Squad. Check out their new album and current gigs on their Facebook Page Here is a listing for the Flagstaff Mountain Film Fest . We will be showing films at the brewery on both Thursday and Saturday and pouring our beer at the Flag Bike Rev screenings as well! We are pouring at the Arizona Strong Beer Festival on Saturday Feb 13th. at Indian School Park in Phoenix. Come have a blast and enjoy all the craziness that AZ breweries have to offer Come experience ALL Flagstaff breweries paired with 7 AMAZING Flagstaff restaurants at the 2nd annual ABV dinner! You will not be disappointed. We are Psyched to be paired with Sosoba...What?! As always, make it easy to get each episode by subscribing on iTunes and please give us feedback by either commenting below, tweeting us @TheBrewTrails, or leave a fun voicemail message on our Google Voice number (330) 8-TRAILS Cheers!
For those of you who wanted to listen to the full 45 minute interview with Flagstaff runner and Olympic marathon hopeful, Mike Popejoy. Enjoy and Cheers!Remember to please subscribe and comment on iTunes and let us know what you'd like to hear on Brew Trails
In this episode, you'll hear an interview with Team DSB athlete Mike Popejoy about his training, being a beer sponsored athlete, and all the cool things he is doing while living in Flagstaff. We also share our upcoming Events, Live Music, & Beers. For those of you who would enjoy more from Mike, stay tuned for another episode release of his full 45 minute interview! Please Subscribe, Comment, & Share. Ya'll Rock! Cheers! ==== Episode 2 SHOWNOTE LINKS ==== Brewtrails podcast: Brewtrails.podbean.com Dark Sky's On Tap list: On Tap MUSIC for this episode: decker. LA or Bust group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/903209439722896/?fref=ts Daily Sun Article on Olympic trials: http://bit.ly/1TmPHCv Beer hearts Wine tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2492579 Runners for the Wild: https://www.facebook.com/runnersforthewild/?fref=ts
In this, our first episode, we discuss: * Where this podcast is going to go * Recent collaborations with all 7 Flagstaffbreweries and The Perch Brewing in Chandler * Upcoming events for Dark Sky * More **Music for this episode is from Chad Breenand Velo Valo. Check them out at http://cdbaby.com/velovalo andfrequently playing at the taproom. For shows and news, visit them on Facebook Awesome video on the Flagstaff 7 beercollaboration: VIDEO As always, please make suggestions, ideas andcomments! Also, you can TEXT or CALL (330) 8-TRAILS and leave a message. I might play it on a future podcast. We would love to hear your thoughts on who we should interview andwhat to focus on for future BrewCasts! Cheers, ~N
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