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Welcome to Unfiltered, a podcast featuring leaders in the craft beverage industry sharing their stories and providing a behind-the-scenes look at what they do. Hosted by Dr. Samuel Jay and Jay Schrader and presented by Tivoli Brewing Company, Unfiltered is your go-to podcast for everything craft.

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    • Aug 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 127 EPISODES


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    Getting Academic with Dr. Katie Schwind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 48:59


    Newly-minted PhD Katie Schwind joins the show to talk about her academic research on branding and the craft beer ethos. As is always the case, we talk about a lot more, too. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Many thanks to our sponsors Locke and Co. Distilling and Coldwell Banker's Brian Campbell.

    Wah Gwaan Brewing's Harsha Maragh and Jesse Brown Are Good People

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 45:39


    Harsha Maragh and Jesse Brown, cofounders and owners of Denver's Was Gwaan Brewing join the show to talk craft beer and community. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals.

    Black Project's James Howat is Everyone's Favorite Science Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 42:36


    James Howat, the mad scientist behind Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales, joins Sam and Jay to talk science and more! Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals.

    Beards, Kabobs, and So Much More at Comet Brews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 36:47


    Join us and Lisa Wilke as we make fun of her husband Brian Wilke's beard and talk about Comet Brews. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals.

    Getting Drunk in the Woods with Waldschänke Ciders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 48:51


    Waldschänke Ciders' Keane and Kelley Dufresne taught us a lot about cider while remaining patient with our continual mispronunciations. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals.

    Discussing the Culture of Beer with Briar Common's Kent Dawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 42:46


    We hit the road after a few weeks off and meet up with Kent Dawson, co-founder of Denver's Briar Common Brewery + Eatery. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals.

    Willy and Zuni Street Brewing Are Doing a Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 45:38


    We didn't do an intro for this one because it's Willy Truettner and he needs no intro. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Vaccine Small Talk, Wayne's World References, and Contract Brewing with Sleeping Giant's Matt Osterman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 47:18


    We return this week with Matt Osterman, founder and CEO of Sleeping Giant Brewing Company. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Baseball is Back at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 51:59


    Chad Bratt, GM at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, returns to the show to talk about Opening Day in Denver and so much more.

    Crocodile Dundee, Hunter S. Thompson, and Fatherhood with Strange Craft Beer's Tim Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 50:40


    The legendary Tim Myers, the brewer behind Denver's Strange Craft Beer Company, joins the Unfiltered Craft podcast to talk about hats, family, and mentoring the next generation of craft brewers. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    FansOnly Tutorials and Plastic Igloos with Empourium Brewing's Sara and Greg Fetzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 41:44


    Sara and Greg Fetzer, owners of Empourium Brewing climb aboard the Unfiltered Craft train to talk about Western Oregon humidity, selling other people's glass sculptures, and finding love at the Budweiser Events Center. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Guerrilla Marketing, Beer Collabs, and Relationship Advice with Pandemic Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 31:26


    Pandemic Donuts' Gabrielle Henning and Michael Milton join the Unfiltered Craft podcast to talk about how fried dough and creative marketing helped them achieve amazing success during COVID-19. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Renegade's Jack Meyer Might Be the Most Interesting Brewer in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 42:19


    Jack Meyer, Head Brewer and GM for Renegade Brewing, joins Unfiltered Craft nobility. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Mythology Distillery's Scott Yeates Helps Us Find Our Spirit Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 51:24


    Scott Yeates, founder of Mythology Distillery, joins us to spin a yarn or two about kissing a moose, launching a brand, and becoming a go-to for consumers in the craft spirit world. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Watching Uncle Buck with Sam Sly of Beer 'n' Loathing and Mike Trinidad of Downtown Craft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 52:42


    We decided to ring in the new year with two guys who drink as much craft beer as we do. Many thanks to Sam Sly of Beer 'n' Loathing and Mike Trinidad of Downtown Craft for joining us to shoot the shit. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Celebrating the End of 2020 with Jen Leonard from Tie and Timber Beer Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 45:22


    We wrap up the worst year ever with a much-needed and fantastic interview, which was made possible thanks to our guest Jen Leonard, founder and executive brewer at Springfield, Missouri's Tie and Timber Beer Company. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Odyssey Beerwerks' Chris Hill is the Long-Haired Brewer We All Need Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 58:17


    Many people see him and ask "Is that guy a model?" Maybe, but to us he's just a friend. On this week's Unfiltered Craft podcast we welcomed back Chris Hill, owner of Odyssey Beerwerks. There were also a cameo or two from Deana Hill, fellow beer-maker and model. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Beer, Kombucha, and Much More with First Street Brewing / Ensign Beverage's Jessi and Nathan Hoeft

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 54:54


    On this week's Unfiltered podcast we welcomed Jessi and Nathan Hoeft, owners of Hastings, Nebraska's First Street Brewing and Ensign Beverage. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Mansfield, Ohio: Birthplace of Phoenix Brewing (and Luke Perry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 41:56


    Carmone and Duncan Macfarlane, two legs of the Phoenix Brewing tripod, joined us to talk about the Ohio brewing scene and making beer in an old funeral home. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Community and Craft Beer with Resolute Brewing's Andrew Duvall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 63:13


    It was great to have Andrew Duvall, Director of Sales and Community Engagement for Resolute Brewing, on the show to talk about community responsibility and the Colorado craft beer industry. This one is a must-listen! Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    The #30DaysofCraftsmas Have Commenced!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 7:33


    We want to celebrate this holiday season with you and we want to do it while helping our friends across the country who make the craft beer and craft spirits we all love. So in order to make that happen, today we’re kicking off Unfiltered’s “30 Days of Craftsmas Challenge.” The deets: ⁃ The contest runs from 12/1/2020-12/31/2020 ⁃ It is a point-based contest with the top three point-getters earning prizes from craft breweries and distilleries around the country ⁃ To earn points, every time you (responsibly) consume a craft beer or craft spirit, post to social media mentioning Unfiltered and the craft brewery/distillery who’s sauce you’re drinking as well using #30DaysofCraftsmas hashtag ⁃ Each post earns you ONE POINT but those who purchase directly from a craft brewery or distillery via in-house, to-go, or delivery (picture proof needed) will earn 10 POINTS ⁃ We’ll tally the points for you and at the end of December we will announce our three winners

    Happy Thanksgiving from Us and Bootstrap Brewing's Steve and Leslie Kaczeus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 51:16


    Bootstrap Brewing's Steve and Leslie Kaczeus grabbed some adult beverages and jumped on Zoom to talk with us about their climb up the Colorado craft beer ladder and the success they've experienced in 2020. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Denver Business Journal's Ed Sealover on Craft Beer vs. COVID-19: Round 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 49:42


    We were honored to have the Denver Business Journal's Ed Sealover join us to talk about the business of craft beer in the time of a pandemic. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Talking Blue Moon and Such with the OG John Legnard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 58:10


    A lot happened on this one, but in a nutshell: John Legnard, the brewmaster behind Blue Moon and so much more joined the show. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    We Like Good People and LUKI's Jeff Smith is Damn Good People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 59:14


    Joined by a random retiree wandering around looking for beer, we talked about circuses, The Simpsons, and raising teenagers with LUKI Brewing's Jeff Smith. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Who Left the Ramen Out at Branch & Barrel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 53:00


    Fun was had while talking to the crew at Branch and Barrel Distillery. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Look Mom! We Made It... to 100 Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 56:03


    We made it to 100 episodes so we attempted to reminisce in the most professional manner possible. Seriously though... we did it! Thank you to our wives and our kids and to all of our guest cohosts, show guests, and most importantly, our listeners! This is unreal! Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    How Middle School PE Led to Ballmer Peak Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 59:45


    Eric Strom and Austin Adamson of Ballmer Peak Distillery joined us this week to discuss a lot of random things as well as some craft spirits. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Jay Told Deerhammer's Lenny Eckstein He Thought He'd Be Taller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 49:59


    Despite Jay opening the show with a comment on his height, Lenny Eckstein, founder of Deerhammer Distilling, stuck it out and let us redeem ourselves with this enlightening interview. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    We Took a Mustache Ride with Greg Matthews at Platt Park Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 40:12


    People enjoy the beer and food at Platt Parking Brewing and on this episode we figured out why (for the record, we already knew). Thanks a ton to head brewer Greg Matthews for joining us for the interview. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Learning About UUs and High Gravity Beer with Laura and Wayne at Burns Family Artisan Ales

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 82:22


    These interviews are getting longer because it's the one time each week Jay and I get to leave our homes... On this episode, Wayne Burns and Laura Worley of Burns Family Artisan Ales welcome us with open arms and great beer. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Over-Talking and Long-Distance Running at Factotum Brewhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 72:02


    We covered a lot of things that had nothing to do with beer in this interview with Laura and Chris Bruns, two good midwesterners (as we all tend to be) and co-founders of Denver's Factotum Brewhouse. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Catching Up with Old Friends at Tivoli Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 57:56


    We head back to where it all started and meet up with Ken Hehir, Ethan Tsai, and Steph Rayman at Tivoli Brewing Company. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Caannnnnnooooonnnnballllllllll Creek Brewing Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 66:14


    We had a good ole time this week chatting up Cannonball Creek Brewing Company's Brian Hutchinson and Jason Stengl. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Went to Lady Justice, Talked to Betsy, Got Red Pilled

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 78:37


    No description will ever do this episode justice. That wasn't an intended pun. With anxious enthusiasm, overwhelming joy, and masks, we made our way to Lady Justice Brewing to talk with Betsy Lay, who makes her first in-person appearance on the Unfiltered podcast. This was so much fun to record. Hopefully you have just as much fun listening. If so, drop us a review and/or tell your friends. As always, thanks for the support! Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Blues, Beers, and Military Brats with Rick Abitbol at Brewery Rickoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 50:05


    We trek to Wheat Ridge to visit with Rick Abitbol, the brewer -and the glasses- behind Brewery Rickoli. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Happily Wandering to Dead Hippie Brewing, A Deadhead's Kind of Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 48:12


    The Unfiltered Caravan makes its way to Dead Hippie Brewing to break bread and drink beer with Head Brewer Ty Nash. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Two Bankers and a College Professor Walk Into a Brewery... Lone Tree Brewing's Jerry Siote Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 50:36


    We had the pleasure of visiting Lone Tree Brewing Company and talking with Director of Brewing Operations and co-owner Jerry Siote. After 50 minutes with Jerry, it becomes pretty clear why LTBC has had so much success. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Hangover Tears, Social Responsibility, and Craft Spirits at Bear Creek Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 56:39


    We return to Bear Creek Distillery where Jay Johnson joins us once again but this time flanked by his cofounder whose real name we cannot share. It was a heavy conversation about small business and the need to commit ourselves once again to the well being of our community rather than just to friends and family. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Blowing Through Stop Signs And Talking 'Rona with Ryan Skeels and Matt Schenck at Baere Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 56:12


    Masks were worn and beer was consumed for this one. Sans Jay, we finally arrived at Baere Brewing to talk with cofounder and co-owner Ryan Skeels and head brewer Matt Schenck. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Jay and Not-So-Silent Sam Find the Perfect Suburban Brewery: Jeff Tyler of Spice Trade Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 59:38


    We make our long-awaited visit to Spice Trade Brewing and chat it up with cofounder Jeff Tyler. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Assessing COVID-19's Impact on Craft Beer with Colorado Beer Man Jonathan Shikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 44:40


    Jonathan "Colorado Beer Man" Shikes returns to the show to review what has happened to the craft beer industry since mid-March and to assess what we might expect over the next 12 months. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

    Lebowski Jokes, Large Ships, and Social Movement Talk with Barquentine's Kyle Knudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 51:54


    After three months of Zoom interviews, we got back together at Barquentine Brewing to talk with founder Kyle Knudson about ships, beer, social justice, and a lot more. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.

    Ballpark Beer, Science, and More with Draught Guard's Kevin Brauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 47:05


    Draught Guard's Kevin Brauer -who is aside from Liberace the most famous person from Milwaukee- jumps aboard the Unfiltered Train to chat about the scientific advancements allowing beer to not taste like used bath water. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Big Grove Brewery's Matt Swift Returns to the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 43:21


    Matt Swift, founder of Iowa's Big Grove Brewery, returns to the podcast this week. It was great to talk with him about the State of Iowa's reopening, craft beer's social awareness shortcomings, and the future of BGB in Iowa and beyond. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Drinking in Public Again: On Location at Denver Beer Company with Charlie Berger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 56:02


    We've left the house and returned to Denver Beer Company to talk to co-founder Charlie Berger. There was beer talk and COVID-19 talk, but also a lot of discussion about George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, ongoing protests, and the state of our country. Damn, it was nice to drink beer in public again and with a good friend to boot! Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Brewbound Crew Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 68:02


    Justin Kendall and Jess Infante of Brewbound joined us this week. We dived deep into the beer business, covering everything from the Great American Beer Festival and COVID-19's impact on the industry to the Jersey Shore's craft beer scene and whether Ames is a better college town than Iowa City. It's not. Don't worry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A 360-Degree Lesson on the Beer Business from Ken Hehir

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 62:34


    We had the honor of talking with Ken Hehir, CEO of Tivoli Brewing Company, great friend, and mentor. Ken shared some of the lessons he's learned during his 30-year career in the beer industry including a few marketing and branding wins and losses. We also examined the false dichotomy between "big beer" and "craft beer" and discussed what the next 18-24 months might look like for the industry. It was a fascinating interview. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Lesson in Draft Line Cleaning from Rick Raisch of Premier Draft Beer Services

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 58:12


    Rick Raisch, founder of Premier Draft Beer Services, joins us this week. Rick owns and operates Colorado's go-to resource for draft line cleaning and we had a chance to pick his brain about their process and the importance of having clean tap lines. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Craft Beer Marketing and PR Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 61:22


    We brought on three craft beer marketing and PR experts to discuss how they're weathering the COVID-19 storm, working to keep their craft breweries relevant, and staying top-of-mind for those who drink their beer. This roundtable includes John Carruthers of Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Emily Tracy of Seedstock Brewing in Denver, and Nate Smith of Long Table Brewhouse in Denver. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sam Got Invited on a Pennsylvania Beer Podcast Then Made Fun of Penn State

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 69:08


    'Twas an honor to be on Ryan Galiotto's Fueled Live podcast. Sam had a chance to talk about SIP Beer Fest and meet some new friends out in Pennsylvania. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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