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A podcast about Florida, Florida beer, and the passionate brewers who craft them. What Ales Ya has hit the road and gone to over a dozen cities in Florida and will hit dozens more. No brewery in Florida is too far for us, and we will speak to every brewer and brewery to learn more about the culture,…

What Ales Ya: Florida Beer & Brewer Tour

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Taster Tuesday: April 8th, 2020. Better Late Than Never (St Patrick's Episode)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 21:25


With everything going on, I wasn't too sure on if What Ales Ya needs to be posting episodes, but thank you for your desire for more episodes. I recorded two episodes for Taster Tuesday's before the mandatory stay at home went into effect. So here is one of them, as I sat with Cameron for the St Patricks Day episode & Tampa Beer Week recap. Thank you everyone for asking for these episodes. ALSO! Go to our YOUTUBE channel for a new daily series called "Wait, What Is Today?" in which I record what the day is, and celebrate the National Day of the day. Thanks again! See you soon friends, we've got this. - Quain

#68 Vince Tursi & Mike Semenec of DSSOLVR Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 85:23


Quain sits at the lovely beer bar/food truck stop called A La Cart in Orlando with head brewer/co-founder Vince and social media sensei Mike from DSSOLVR Brewing in Asheville, NC. DSSOLVR Brewing is brand new in Asheville, but with their amazing collabs, branding, social media...they have made such a massive impact, and here's their story.  Thanks to A La Cart for their amazing spot, and thank you Dustin, April, and as always Sam for being amazing. 

Taster Tuesday Feb 18, 2020: Welcome the Dungeon Master

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 25:41


We're back! And with our goof friends Horus! Horus has many hats in the Orlando brewing scene. Head Brewer at Blue Springs, co-founder of Centermost Point Invitational with our host Quain, and now soon to be the brains and voice of a podcast...but first...this episode. Quain sits with Horus to talk about CMP, Orlando Beer Week, Tampa Bay Beer Week, and the Orlando culture for the more open minded. Let's talk!

#67 Gary Sernack & Jordan Hughes of Bhramari Brewing Co.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 130:55


Our host Quain sits with Gary (head brewer) & Jordan (creative director) of Bhramari Brewing Co. over at GB Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, and so much beer tasting and geeking out happens in two hours. We love talking Asheville and whats the happening over there in their neck of the woods, but now Asheville gets to talk Florida beer and also hear who Bhramari was able to collaborate with while here in Florida.  HUGE thank you to GB Bottle Shop for letting us record and go visit them while in Orlando. Follow on FB & IG.

Taster Tuesday Jan 28, 2020 You did NOT Like, Umm, or You Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 35:17


Quain sits in Shankly Studios with the man, the myth, the legend Cameron Henson. Cameron is What Ales Ya's right hand man at events and always making sure friends, and fans are happy with stickers, shirts, beer, and just a smile or hug. Cameron has only been on the mic once before at SMaSH Beer Fests Taster Tuesday last September. Get to know Quain more on film, 80's TV, good music, as they drink Virginia Beach's best and a Centermost Point brewery that poured, Commonwealth Brewing. Thanks Cameron and to our friends at Corkcicle & Florida Brewers Guild Fest in March.

#66 Jeremy Pitman & Danny Diaz of Rockpit Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 81:34


Hosts Quain & Pieter sit with Jeremy Pitman & Danny Diaz over at Rockpit Brewing in Orlando, FL, as they are coming to their one year anniversary. They discuss the culture of Orlando brewing and breweries, but also Florida as Danny gets into his brewing career. Jeremy talks "shop" since they have a home-brew shop in the brewery, and Pieter enjoys his Taco Bell. We really appreciate their time and energy, and congrats to RockPit on one year.

Taster Tuesday Jan 14, 2020: Blast In A Glass w/ Brie, Pieter & Quain

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 24:25


Welcome to the year 2020, and Pieter comes right out and is wanting his DeLorean to go back in time. Join your hosts as they discuss the new year, Orlando Beer Week, what to expect in 2020, and just being happy to be back on.  We experienced a hiccup in the audio while recording, Sadmyth did everything he could in surgery to save the episode, but it was when we were actually recording. BUT! Still, enjoy, and checking all equipment now before we record again. :)

WAY Presents: Frank Turner on Sharing Cans With Bands

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 51:17


Quain sits with punk & folk singer Frank Turner from the UK to discuss Frank's latest record & podcast "(Tales From) No Man's Land", growing up, punk rock, some beer tasting, & being a newlywed. We were able to meet up with Frank in St Pete, FL. & introduce him to Green Bench Brewing in the tiniest dressing room at the Palladium Theater. It truly was an honor to get to know him, & can't wait for the next record & talk again. Listen to the podcast: Tales From No Man's Land ... The album No Man's Land Or search Spotify: Frank Turner No Man's Land, & don't forget to subscribe to the podcast & download his albums. 

Taster Tuesday Dec. 17th: Eliot Hillis & The Tale of the Nuisance Lamb

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 53:57


Quain's passion for local podcasts finally makes its mark on WAY as he brings chef & podcaster Eliot Hillis (Off Cuts Podcast, Orlando Meats) on the mic. The two get into some beers of course, but they discuss Orlando food, his podcast, where to bring a nuisance lamb, & welcome Eliot's food to our beer fest, Centermost Point. Quain has ALWAYS loved his food, his food knowledge, & his food podcast...and the two voices paired up perfectly. 

#65 Ed Paulsen & Taylor Pogue of Calusa Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 148:43


The WAY family head back to Sarasota after two years to sit with a long time Florida favorite and hands down one of the most impressive breweries to have us come in. Calusa Brewing not only make exceptional beer, but have the most passionate team working behind them making it all happen. Listen to Ed Paulsen, Calusa's "man with many hats" discuss culture, history and passion of beer like no other, and Taylor Pogue's vision behind the camera and social media comes out in this conversation. Thank you Calusa and can't wait for Centermost Point to have them pour. Enjoy!   

Taster Tuesday: Dec 3rd 2019 What Is The Chuggening?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 21:27


Quain, Brie & Pieter sit with Blue Springs Brewing's Horus Andersen to answer some questions. The return of Horus to a TT, but also the return of Centermost Point, Orlando's Invitational Beer Fest run by Quain and Horus. Questions are asked, beers are poured, and more on Centermost Point since tickets went on sale yesterday. Get your tickets now, and save $10 on the regular ticket price until Dec. 16th. 2019.

Taster Tuesday: Nov 26 2019 Quain Gets Bad At Business w/ Tom & Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 29:51


For this Taster Tuesday, join Quain as he talks to some friends over at the Tom & Dan's Bad At Business Beer Fest in Sanford, Fl. (including Dan Dennis of the podcast A Mediocre Time w/ Tom & Dan.) We also get to hear about Pieter's travels to Mexico...aaaand an amazing surprise for Brie at the end of the episode. So much going on, and a HUGE thank you to everyone who lent their voice. 

Taster Tuesday: Nov 19, 2019 NOT ONE SHINY w/ Sean Nordquist, Tanya Lawrence, & Lisa Henning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 24:07


The crew head up to Jacksonville for the Florida Brewers Guild's 5th Anniv. Barrel Aged, Sours & Ciders Beer Fest. In this Taster Tuesday they speak with Sean Nordquist (Exec. Direct. of FBG), Tanya Lawrence (@babels_cameron), & Lisa Henning (@hopsandflipflops). It's 50 degrees, drizzling, Pokemon Go Community Day, and all the beers. It was great fun, some great announcements & great 80's TV.  Follow us on IG, FB & Twitter to ask questions, & follow our guests as well.

Taster Tuesday: Nov 12, 2019 BAM! (cue fart SFX)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 41:11


Hosts Quain & Pieter sit down to discuss the past two weeks with episodes recorded, Quain at FEST 18, & catching up on some events coming up. We answer questions from Krystine over at @feedmeorlando which makes Quain & Pieter leap tall buildings in a single bound (in a different comic universe) & never eat where again? Enjoy! And don't forget to head to iTunes to give us a 5* review for some love, & follow us on Twitter, FB & IG to submit your TasterTuesday questions. 

#64 Joe Simmons, Allie Gray, & Matthew Juaire of Bay Cannon Beer Co

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 114:41


Host Quain heads to Tampa again to sit with podcast regular but now brewery co-owner & head brewer of Bay Cannon Beer Co., Joseph Simmons. Along side Joe is co-owner Matthew Juaire & his assistant brewer Allie Gray. Finally, Allie gets her time on What Ales Ya finding a new home with Bay Cannon & we learn who Young Gravy is. Great beers, great location, great friends, & the perfect sponsor to our trip at FEST 18 this year. Thanks Joe for coming back on, & congrats on this amazing location & great beer.

WAY Presents: Cicala on Sharing Cans With Bands

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 43:07


Quain sits down with Quinn & his band Cicala at FEST 17, who will also be performing at FEST 18. Even though Quinn doesn't drink, the band gets to try some Hidden Springs beer & discuss being on tour, playing FEST, & just hanging out. Quain choses 3 songs from Cicala for you to hear & an amazing interview by the band. Enjoy!

Taster Tuesday: Oct. 21, 2019 What's Your Guilty Pleasure...(with Allie Gray of Bay Cannon Beer & Tyler Astl of Angry Chair)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 67:33


Quain sits with good friends Allie Gray of Bay Cannon Beer Co & Tyler Astl of Angry Chair for this MEGA sized Taster Tuesday. Allie & Tyler (A Pint & A Slice) pour some incredible Angry Chair beers for Quain, & ask some fun questions on Guilty Pleasures in music, best vinyl, and some horror films for this Halloween coming up. No Holds Barred when it comes to great beers over at Angry Chair. 

Taster Tuesdays Oct 15th, 2019: New Definition of Special...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 30:44


This 5oz Taster of the week is brought to you by Orpheus Brewing's Atalanta: Plum Sour Saison. The team sits back to a beer & a couple questions from FB friend Scott Norris, & IG friend @bkfrijoles. Who's our favorite horror film villain & their beer? And who says toilet paper won't cause conflicts? Join Quain, Pieter & Brie as they roll up toilet paper a certain way, who's Pieter's "real" gatekeeper, & Brie WILL see Joker. Enjoy! 

Taster Tuesday Oct. 8th, 2019: Puppers & Dragons (w/ Horus Andersen & Chris Davis)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 28:55


This 5oz taster of the week is brought to you by Stack Brewing's Puppers (official lager from Crave TV's hit comedy Letterkenny) and shared by Horus Andersen of (Blue Springs & Centermost Point Invitational Beer Fest) and Chris Davis (Amazon Hose Company). We share the Puppers thanks to one of our greatest supporters & followers Allyson Knights @mugofhoptimism, whom as well, is a massive Letterkenny fan in Canada. This episode gets pretty nerdy, pretty funny, then very sour thanks to Chris' sour red ale from Crux he brought to share. Enjoy!

#63 Troy & Jessica Bledsoe, Walter Pagan of Overflow Brewing Co

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 93:41


Join Quain & Brie as What Ales Ya heads back to St. Petersburg to speak to Troy Bledsoe again, as he now has his own spot called Overflow Brewing. Sitting next to Troy is his amazing wife Jessica and brewer Walter, and as the beers pour, the conversation leads to great conversations of community, music, & enough laughs about Letterkenny & childhood tastes. Also, what does Jessica and Troy have brewing for the Bledsoe family? Find out! 

Taster Tuesdays Oct. 01, 2019: A Little Long (A Conversation with WAY's Music/Sound Editor SADMYTH)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 40:07


This 5oz taster of the week, is more an 8oz enjoyable New England IPA from Sideward Brewing called Internet Famous. Joined with us this week, is What Ales Ya's sound editor & our music by, Sadmyth. Sadmyth has been with What Ales Ya since episode one with Central 28, & has never repeated a song in over 75 episodes. He asks Pieter & Quain some fun questions for October, & we answer a question from @thetravelingsnifterdrifter on IG. To submit your question: Go to IG, FB, or Twitter & message us there! Enjoy, & thank you Sadmyth.

Taster Tuesdays Sept 24, 2019: Moon Knight Jackson & the Zombie Apocalypse

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 31:03


This 5oz taster of the week, is a bit upgraded to a 8oz taster again, and Quain, Brie & Pieter sit with Kreis Holland over at Tactical Brewing for some Tasty Tuesday questions. We answer a question from a listener, and get to know who Moon Knight from Marvel is. Is Pluto a planet? Which beers do we Fuck, Marry or Kill? And how long do any of us last in the zombie apocalypse? All this and more in this weeks episode. 

Taster Tuesdays Sept 17th, 2019: If the Glover Fits...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 35:19


This 5oz taster of the week, is a bit upgraded to a 8oz taster. We sit with CT over at Brew Hub in Lakeland, FL. and we have him ask the questions to Quain, Brie and Pieter for a lot of fun, good beer, and crazy announcements. Get ready for brain busters and good times. Join us Oct. 19th at Brew Hub for their 5th year anniversary with our beer on tap. Enjoy!

Taster Tuesdays Sept. 10th, 2019: Beer Fest Tips 101

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 11:03


This 5oz taster of the week finds Quain and Brie at the SMaSH Beer Festival brought to you by Hourglass Brewing in Orlando. We are joined by good friends of ours Charlotte (@hops_and_Charlie) and Cameron (@camhen47) and we had the mics over for them to ask some questions while we enjoy some of the beer festivals beers that are being poured. Again. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter to submit your questions for our weekly 15-20 minute episodes to hear the thoughts of the hosts, friends, and you.  

WAY Presents: Other Half on Sharing Cans with Bands

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 36:26


It's been some time since a Sharing Cans With Bands, & this episode Quain sits with the UK band Other Half at FEST 17 in 2018. First time playing in the states as a band, Other Half get to learn some amazing craft beer from Hidden Springs and of course, OTHER HALF! Enjoy some great conversation, great beers, & great friends.  Get ready for more cans and bands coming from FEST 18 this year.    

Taster Tuesdays Aug. 27, 2019: Ducks or Horses?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 15:51


This 5oz taster of the week is recorded in one of Orlando, FL's favorite beer bars and bottle shops, GB Bottle Shop. Quain, Brie, & Pieter sit to answer two questions that come from our social media support. @thejoeywright & @abeertoremember, listen up, hope we answered well, and it brought some amazing insight, and laughs. Follow us on Facebook, IG, and Twitter: search What Ales Ya Podcast.

Taster Tuesdays Aug. 20, 2019: Chasing Whalez, Boys!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 14:03


Welcome to Tasting Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, your hosts will be recording short episodes to bring more thoughts of the week, questions from you, our listeners. On our social media, message us questions with "Tasting Tuesday" in there, and we will do our best to answer, and we will give shoutouts.  This week: we answer our first question from Chris Davis in Orlando about "chasing whalez" and Quain's geeky culture comes out. Enjoy this fun conversation, and message us out there. Search What Ales Ya Podcast on all platforms. Thanks!

#62 Eric Luman of Reve Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 115:33


Join Pieter & Quain back to Jacksonville, Fl to sit with head brewer & co-owner of Reve Brewing, Eric Luman. Once a brewer & co-owner of Green Room Brewing, Eric separated from there to open Reve Brewing & the beers explain why Eric took the plunge into his own spot. They discuss that journey, the music inspired beers, & how Jacksonville is always on the up. Also, this episode's outro is recorded at our friends over at Southern Swells & with our social media friend Lisa over at @hopsandflipsflops. Listen in. Subscribe! & SHARE!

#61 Todd Furbeck at Hell 'N Blazes Brewing Co.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 124:47


Quain, Pieter & Brie head back to Melbourne to Hell 'N Blazes and sit in the Vault Room with head brewer Todd Furbeck for some honest conversation & great beer. There is so much amazing going on in this building, & we were so honored Todd took the time to sit & talk for as long as he did, & show us around this massive, but fun brewery. Congrats to everything Todd & the gang have accomplished, & to many more coming.

#60 KJ & Jillian Lynch of Leaven Brewing (with special guest Sean Nordquist, Exec. Dir. of Florida Brewers Guild)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 156:19


WAY sits with KJ & Jillian Lynch of Leaven Brewing in Riverview, Fl. to discuss KJ's amazing beer styles, the gorgeous brewery and Jillian's amazing style of social media presence that makes Leaven's operations, more of a personal experience for their customers and friends. Good friends with our host Quain, inside jokes and open dialogue ensues before our amazing friend and Executive Director of the Florida Brewers Guild, Sean Nordquist gets added to the genuine storytelling mix. We love your support for this, close to 3 hour episode. Enjoy. And get to Leaven soon. Such an amazing family.

You, Me & Brie: Introduction To Our Hosts and Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 95:05


This episode is the first time our hosts sit down together behind the mics and get to know each other better. Unscripted and off the cuff, Quain, Pieter and Brie share some great beers and just discuss a vision they have for What Ales Ya Podcast and the beer promotions community. We thank World of Beer in Downtown Orlando for giving us their home to make it ours for this episode, and more. Just sit back, and enjoy You, Me & Brie.

#59 Chris Hughes of Dirty Oar Beer Co

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 82:01


The hosts Quain & Pieter welcome a new voice & face to the podcast, Brie, as they sit down with Chris Hughes at Dirty Oar Beer Co. You'll hear Chris' passions for motorbikes, Las Vegas, OneWheel's, New Jersey, sours, the city of Cocoa Village, & hear what we all want to do with Spruce Pine needles. We also congratulate Chris & Dirty Oar on their two medals at the Top brewers Fest in Central Florida. Great time at Dirty Oar, & thanks Brie, welcome to the party!

#58 Justin Spangler, Meghin Magliano, Dan Thumberg, & Christian Hood of Swan Brewing Co

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 169:51


Join Quain and Pieter as they head back to Lakeland, FL to sit with amazing folks over at Swan Brewing. Celebrating their one year anniversary, you'll get to hear how their first year has been with their location, their beer and their support in Lakeland. We get into Pokemon, Untappd, Post Malone, Lakeland, Unicorns, low ABV's, but we get to laugh the entire time of just how much fun they are having. Thank you Justin, Meghin, Dan & Christian for the amazing time, and the three hours. 

#57 Doug Meyer & Kreis Holland of Tactical Brewing Co

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 86:35


Our host Quain & co-host Pieter sit with Doug and Kreis of Tactical Brewing Co in Baldwin Park, Orlando, Fl. These four boys have a blast talking Tom Hanks, Naval bases, beer festivals, Post Malone, the process of opening a brewery, and their appreciation for their regulars. Orlando has been waiting a long time for these guys to open their doors, and since they have, the demand is through the roof. Let's welcome Tactical to the podcast, and enjoy some amazing laughs.

WAY presents: The Eradicator on SCWB

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 45:42


Our host Quain sits with Chicago punk band The Eradicator for some delicious Hidden Springs Ale Works beers at FEST 17 in Gainesville, Fl. The Eradicator is an amazing influence of classic punk and hardcore bands, mixed with amazing lyrics that tell the story of a fanatic of the sport squash and nothing else. Quain gets to know who the Eradicator is while the beers pour, and Andy, Ryan and Scott enjoy 40 minutes of What Ales Ya at FEST. So listen up puss heads, turn off the tennis and listen to the Eradicator talk Chicago, squash, FEST and some damn good beer. Songs include: I'm The Eradicator I'm A Squash Man

#56 Jose Villafana & Whitney Drake of Wolf Branch Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 81:09


This week, our host Quain sits with Jose Villafana and Whitney Drake of Wolf Branch Brewing Co. to get to know this ambitious and quaint brewery in Eustis, Fl. This gorgeous taproom and small brewery really has it all with their appreciation for their locals, supporters, and staff who have so much love for the beer. The conversation tackles every aspect from how to open smaller, and ready to go bigger. Great friends, great beer, and an amazing time with Wolf Branch. 

#55 Ryan Dowdle of Angry Chair Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 69:27


Host Brian Quain sits with one of Tampa, or even Florida's, most talked about breweries, Angry Chair and their co-founder Ryan Dowdle. Music, wrestling, Tampa Bay Beer Week, older events, and events to come...they open up as beers and espresso is being poured. What is an "angry chair" and what is Quain's favorite AC beer as he sits in one? 

FEST 17 Live Podcast Special: Joseph Simmons (As Friends Rust/First Magnitude); Tim Ogden (Paths of Increased Indifference /TBBC); Horus Andersen (Ten10 Brewing)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 63:52


FEST 17 invited WAY to be part of their punk, hardcore, emo, indie, metal weekend with a live discussion at the Hippodrome Theater in Gainesville. Host Quain brings Joe Simmons (As Friends Rust/First Magnitude); Tim Ogden (Tampa Bay Brewing Co/Paths of Increased Indifference) & Horus Andersen (Ten10 Brewing Co.) to dig deep into the passion and craft between beer and music. Tons of amazing stories of brewing, playing live, first concerts, and questions. Thank you FEST & Avery, Tony, and Steve, see you next year. And Hidden Springs Ale Works for the beers we shared.

#54 Tim Ogden of Tampa Bay Brewing Company (Ybor City)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 87:23


Host Brian Quain sits with TBBC's Tim Ogden as they discuss what ever comes to Tim's mind like music, beer, friends and Tampa. Such an honest, laid back and amazing time with Tim, and a great group of friends at TBBC. TBBC is a huge staple to the pale ale scene and their cans, but Tim opens some amazing rarities and the stories pour out.

WAY Presents: The Bear in The Room: Mental Health In The Brewing Industry Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 65:11


Host Brian Quain was invited and sat on a panel at the Florida Brewers Conference 2018 about mental health in the brewing industry. Co-owner of Hidden Springs Ale Works, Jacqueline Garman called Quain up one morning asking if he had read an article on Shaun Hill (Farm Hillstead Brewing) discussing this topic of mental health, and from there, the panel grew bigger. The panel is a 90 minute discussion, and the episodes are broken into two parts. Also on the panel is Devon Kreps (7th Sun Brewery); Cindy Parsons (Assoc. Professor in Nursing at the Univ. of Tampa & Mental Health Practitioner) and Leanne Cura (Pres. of Center for Rational Living). These episodes can be pretty heavy in content, and not all views from the panel participants reflect how What Ales Ya feels, or vice versa. This open discussion has been a long time coming, and pleased to know it will be happening more. We hope this discussion will open doors and open hearts to those listening and we hope to be a door you can open and talk to us at any time. Please find us on facebook, or email at tastingnotes@whatalesya.beer  Here is the second half of The Bear In The Room.

WAY Presents: The Bear In The Room: Mental Health in the Brewing Industry PART 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 57:35


Host Brian Quain was invited and sat on a panel at the Florida Brewers Conference 2018 about mental health in the brewing industry. Co-owner of Hidden Springs Ale Works, Jacqueline Garman called Quain up one morning asking if he had read an article on Shaun Hill (Farm Hillstead Brewing) discussing this topic of mental health, and from there, the panel grew bigger. The panel is a 90 minute discussion, and the episodes are broken into two parts. Also on the panel is Devon Kreps (7th Sun Brewery); Cindy Parsons (Assoc. Professor in Nursing at the Univ. of Tampa & Mental Health Practitioner) and Leanne Cura (Pres. of Center for Rational Living). These episodes can be pretty heavy in content, and not all views from the panel participants reflect how What Ales Ya feels, or vice versa. This open discussion has been a long time coming, and pleased to know it will be happening more. We hope this discussion will open doors and open hearts to those listening and we hope to be a door you can open and talk to us at any time. Please find us on facebook, or email at tastingnotes@whatalesya.beer  Here is part one of The Bear In The Room.

WAY presents The Pauses on Sharing Cans With Bands

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 73:21


Host Brian Quain sits with friends The Pauses (Tierney Tough and Jason Kupfer) to go over their history, the Pauses records, and also being on tour together. We bring two amazing Hidden Springs Ale Works with us; the ZFG (Zero Fucks Given) and Tropic Thunder for the tasting, but we shared the Tropic Thunder after, since we're slower sippers. Get to know a band like the Pauses, but also get into a friendship like no other. We laughed, we drank and we got PAUSED. Enjoy, the Pauses!

#53 Matt Rolfe & Jonathan Wolverton of Deviant Wolfe Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 82:42


Host Brian Quain sits with Matt Rolfe and Jonathan Wolverton of Deviant Wolfe Brewing, as they discuss the new brewery and taproom, but also the history of Deviant Wolfe and what it takes to be patient in creating the brand, and beers. Matt and Jonathan get into Sanford, how the area is picking up still, and community support. Find out which 5K or half marathon Quain will be running next...and good music, can make a good beer between Deviant and What Ales Ya. We had an amazing time just being able to sit, on comfy couches, drink beer and talk to, two amazing guys about beer, their community, life, music, and a damn fine breakfast. Don't forget to check out our Patreon, that is up and live now: www.patreon.com/whatalesya Great rewards at different tiers for our podcast.

#52 Matt Roberts of CFL Hops & Richard Smith of FL Hops

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 33:20


Host Brian Quain sits (on the hottest day in Florida) with Matt Roberts of Central Florida Hops and Richard Smith of Florida Hops, LLC to discuss growing hops in Florida. This interview is taken from our exclusive content on our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/whatalesya We discuss an event that was in June at the Zellwood, FL Hopyard where Matt is growing hops for local breweries and brewers, We discuss how they met, we crack open some beers, and enjoy some sunshine and get to know how hop growing in Florida will be a success. Matt will having more events at his location, so we found this interview extremely informative, so take a listen. Thanks to Matt and Richard for incredible opportunity, and you know we will be back. Thanks for listening, and check us out on FB and Instagram. Also, our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/whatalesya

#51 Christopher Coyle of New Smyrna Beach Brewing Co.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 62:09


Host Brian Quain sits with New Smyrna Beach Brewing's co-owner and head brewer Chris Coyle to spend the first day of summer together, and talk refreshing beers and the beaches. Chris has a passion like no other, and we are so proud of the hard work him and his wife are doing to make amazing beer, stay connected in the community, and keep a historic city like New Smyrna Beach drinking great beer. Find out if Quain will be brewing a beer after one of his heroes, who was born in New Smyrna. Such an amazing time at New Smyrna Beach Brewing, and can't wait for you, our listeners to get out there. Also, our Patreon is doing amazing. Help keep this podcast go further, and you can be one of our primary sponsors. Yes, you, the listener. We have rewards that we will give out, but also, we want to keep the podcast going with exclusive content, and video. Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/whatalesya Thank you, and enjoy.

W.A.Y. Presents Gang Of Youths on SCWB

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 69:57


Host Brian Quain sits with Max Dunn and Jung Kim of the ARIA Award winning Australian band Gang of Youths on this episode of Sharing Cans With Bands. Quain goes to Portland, OR with cans of beer from Hidden Springs, Green Bench, and Ellipsis and opens them with the boys at the famous Portland venue, the Doug Fir. Of course we find out how they met, how they formed and what it's like being in a band. Tons of laughs while we talk about the differences of Australia to the United States. But as the beers pour, we get deep into David Le'aupepe's music, how the boys cope with David's mental health in the past, and how open and honest their latest album, "Go Farther In Lightness" is to how David lives with his mental health. Gang of Youths have never held back in storytelling and awareness with mental health and suicide, and this episode is the same. We appreciate everyone who made this episode happen, and we know, if you haven't already, you will be listening to Gang of Youths. "Go Farther in Lightness" was Quain's TOP ALBUM of 2017, and still hails it as one of the most important albums in the last decade. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify, and also go to www.gangofyouths.com for more info. Also: Like what you're hearing, then check out our Patreon page for exclusive content, interviews, video clips and rewards for shirts, stickers, and join us for festivals: www.patreon.com/whatalesya

#50 Rory Malloy, Christopher Seay & Spencer Horn of Atlantic Beach Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 69:11


Host Brian Quain sits with Rory, Christopher, and Spencer of Atlantic Beach who were celebrating their one year anniversary. Some amazing beers were poured, as Quain was tasting their beers for the first time, and blown away by Rory's passion and flavors in each beer. Maybe it's because of the Pantera that goes into them. Located in Jacksonville, Fl, Atlantic Beach fits right in with their community together but stands out in their own flavors and amazing taproom. Great conversation, great people and amazing brewery. Happy birthday to Rory, and happy one year to Atlantic Beach.

#49 Robert Turner & Dylan Bashore of Inner Compass Brewing Company

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 59:50


Host Brian Quain sits with one of Sanford, Florida's newest breweries and all around amazing team that's Inner Compass Brewing Company. Robert Turner and Dylan Bashore have been, for years, working day and night to get their brewery open, and their passion but laid back "Inner Compass" spoke to them, and put it all in. We find out what IS an inner compass, more of Sanford's history, punk rock, old people's cars, back in the day comic booking reading and just all around laughing the entire time. But What Ales Ya would like to dedicate this episode to the good friend and family of Ten10 Brewing's George Saunders. We will always miss you George. R.I.P.

#48 Cigar City's Hunahpu's Day 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 67:07


Host Brian Quain walks around the biggest beer festival in Florida (Cigar City's Hunahpu's Day) for interviews with some of your favorite, out of Florida breweries. We speak to Trve, Surly, Galway Bay, 3 Floyds, Lord Hobo, Finback, Kane and more. What are some of Georgia's breweries doing these days? We got you covered. Also, if want EFX, we got you some Das Efx...so whats not to love? Can you recall how many beers Quain had at 2017's fest...let's see if this speed dating of interviews and day drinking can compete to last year. Listen. Subscribe. ENJOY!

#47 Robert Scott, Todd Glass, & Nolan Clark of Crooked Can & The Barrel Room

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 64:20


Host Brian Quain sits with Crooked Can's Robert Scott, Nolan Clark, and Todd Glass to discuss daily operations since a year ago, and a new project, a new room, with new beers called The Barrel Room. We get into music played in the brewery, drink some incredible styles of beer, Opening Day, Winter Garden, and what's in store with The Barrel Room. Technical difficulties with Quain's mic, but it's all about Crooked Can, and what they have to say. Enjoy!

#46 Bob Haa & Barry Elwonger of Motorworks Brewing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 71:19


Host Brian Quain sits with Motorworks Brewing's brewer Bob Haa and their Marketing Director Barry Elwonger to discuss the brewery, their award winning beers, the history of Motorworks, Little Shop Of Horrors, Brandeton, and what beautiful weather we're having....and why not sit outside at Motorworks. Such a great time, and such a beautiful brewery. Thanks to everyone there.

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