Podcasts about arizona craft brewers guild

In the latest Arizona Good Business Radio episode, Thomas Barr explores Arizona’s craft beer scene with Cale Aylsworth with OHSO Brewery + Distillery, Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Brad Miles from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. Despite being 43rd nationally in breweries per capita, Arizona’s craft beer industry is booming. Six new […] The post Good Beer, Good Business – A Highlight of Arizona’s Craft Beer Industry E48 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In the latest Arizona Good Business Radio episode, Thomas Barr explores Arizona’s craft beer scene with Cale Aylsworth with OHSO Brewery + Distillery, Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Brad Miles from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. Despite being 43rd nationally in breweries per capita, Arizona’s craft beer industry is booming. Six new […]

(NSFW) In this episode, Chris and Ed sit down with Rob Fullmer, the Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, to spill the beans on Strong Beer Fest 2024. The trio breaks down the festival's essentials—what to expect, where to be, and when it's all happening. Beyond festival talk, they explore past highlights, teasing with insights into this year's exciting event. Rob shares the guild's festival portfolio, hinting at future events. The conversation pivots to the national craft beer sales landscape, questioning if Arizona mirrors broader trends. Insights flow on how breweries can weather these changes, offering a strategic roadmap for thriving amid industry shifts. Join in for a sneak peek into the festival, Arizona's craft beer tapestry, and the dynamic strategies shaping its future. Cheers to a spirited discussion! Our Guest's Info: Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Strong Beer Fest 2024 Info Get ready for an exhilarating beer adventure amidst the picturesque beauty of Flagstaff at the Real Wild and Woodsy Beer Festival! Step into a world where craft beer reigns supreme, and let your taste buds be tantalized by the extraordinary. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you sample a plethora of rare cask ales, wild brews bursting with unique flavors, and the enchanting depth of barrel-aged beers. From the moment you enter this outdoor wonderland, you'll be swept away by the artistry and craftsmanship of Arizona's finest breweries. With each sip, you'll uncover the passion and innovation behind every brew, raising your glass to the remarkable achievements of the craft beer community. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you craving more. Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoppycraftsmen/ E-mail: hoppycraftsmen@gmail.com Blog: http://hoppycraftsmenpodcast.com/ YouTube: Hoppy Craftsmen – Craft Beer Podcast Support US! Buy Us a Beer! For as little as a dollar a month you can help a bearded white guy drink a good craft beer. Your generous donation will help supply thousands with the gift of more podcasts and we are pretty sure inappropriate humor as well. Invest in Us!  Rate us on iTunes! Want to help us reach a bigger audience and keep the episodes coming? Then head over to iTunes and Give us a rating and feedback! Tell A Friend! If you know someone who loves craft beer or is new to the craft beer scene, let the Hoppy Craftsmen be your go-to source for information! Give us a shout out on your social media platform of choice and use the hashtag #hoppycraftsmen, and we'll respond in kind with emoji and a super rad comment.

We deep dive into Arizona beer laws and national recognition with the guild guys, Rob and Andrew! The post Part 2: Arizona is a Great Craft Beer State! Episode with the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild appeared first on PHOENIX magazine.

We deep dive into Arizona beer laws and national recognition with the guild guys, Rob and Andrew! The post Part 1: Arizona is a Great Craft Beer State! Episode with the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild appeared first on PHOENIX magazine.

This episode I am joined by Kelly Hanseth of Lumberyard Brewing Company and Beaver Street Brewery in Flagstaff, Arizona. Kelly's parents, Winnie and Evan Hanseth opened Beaver Street Brewery, Flagstaff's first craft brewpub, in 1994. Kelly was a young girl when the brewery opened and has grown up with the brewery as her family's business. When the city of Flagstaff was looking for ideas on what to do with their historic lumberyard, the Hanseth Family pitched the idea of turning the facility into a production brewery and restaurant. Lumberyard Brewing Company opened its doors in 2010, after the family remodeled and converted the facility.  Kelly is now the Marketing Manager for both breweries and the Vice President of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild.  We discuss growing up with a brewery in the family, marketing two breweries, converting a lumberyard into a production brewery, and more. In transparency, this podcast is the result of a sponsored media trip courtesy of Discover Flagstaff. Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow BeerWise on your favorite podcast platform, so you don't miss an episode. Also, please remember to review the show on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach new audiences. If you like the podcast, please tell someone. If you have constructive feedback or a guest you'd like to hear on the show, please email mark at floridabeernews dot com or follow the “Contact Us” link on the Florida Beer News website.For more episodes, follow Florida Beer News on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and your favorite podcast platform!

There is a lot of focus on football this week in America as the Super Bowl is coming up on Sunday. To get excited about the game and the cities involved I've asked on three leading experts from Philly, Kansas City, and Phoenix/Glendale.  An eighteen year veteran of the craft brewing industry, Jeremy Danner is the digital marketing manager and a brand ambassador for 4 Hands Brewing Company. Prior to his current position, Danner worked in brewing, cellar, packaging, management and marketing roles at 75th Street Brewery, the Power Plant Restaurant & Brewery and Boulevard Brewing Company. He's contributed to brewing, R&D, branding, marketing and media, helping breweries connect to consumers through his love of craft beer. He's also got a half decent Twitter following. Rob Fulmer is the Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild.  Bryan Kolesar is a reporter and author based in Pennsylvania. He's the founder of the Brew Lounge Blog, the author of Beer Lover's Mid-altantic, and has worked for both the Mid-Atlantic Brewing News and the Ale Street News. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Bryan Kolesar, Rob Fulmer, Jeremy Danner Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Beer, Football, Food, Travel, Baseball, Rocky

Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces Click HERE to buy your tickets to AZ Strong Beer Fest! In this episode, I am joined by Shaun and Chris from Salt River Fields as well as Andrew from The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. The topic? The 2023 Arizona Strong Beer Festival at Salt River Fields and Arizona Beer Week! There is a ton of great stuff going on over the next few weeks for you Arizona craft beer lovers out there so be sure to tune in! 

(NSFW) Ed, Nate and Chris sit down at one of their favorite places to chill in the Valley Trevor's Liquor in Tempe. They recap the 2022 Real, Wild, and Woody Festival that happened back in Aug. They talk about the new location, who was there, and what things didn't quite hit the mark for this years RWW festival. Then we get to hear the interviews at the event as well. Since, they were so close to each other they also got to participate in the fun at the first annual Sour and Sweet Beer Festival put on by Fate Brewing in Old Town Scottsdale. Again, they go through the good, the great, and then general admission got in.  About the Events: Real, Wild, and Woody Beer Fest  From Barrel-Aged Brews to Specialty Casks  Join the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild as we celebrate over 30 years of craft beer in Arizona. The INDOOR summer festival will again prove a great spot for sampling specialty casks, rich and unique flavor combinations and other never-before-sipped brews from some of the industry's best. Over 50 breweries will be serving hundreds of unique beers. Sours, barrel-aged, and cask beers will be highlighted by breweries from across Arizona. Sour and Sweet Beer Festival  Fate Brewing Company will host the inaugural Sour & Sweet Beer Fest in Old Town Scottsdale on August 13. The new craft beer festival will feature more than 50 light and sour beers from 13 Arizona breweries, food from local food trucks and live music. Sour & Sweet Beer Fest will be held at The Clayton House, an event space located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale at 3719 North 75th Street. Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoppycraftsmen/ E-mail: hoppycraftsmen@gmail.com Blog: http://hoppycraftsmenpodcast.com/ YouTube: Hoppy Craftsmen – Craft Beer Podcast Support US! Buy Us a Beer! For as little as a dollar a month you can help a bearded white guy drink a good craft beer. Your generous donation will help supply thousands with the gift of more podcasts and we are pretty sure inappropriate humor as well. Invest in Us!  Rate us on iTunes! Want to help us reach a bigger audience and keep the episodes coming? Then head over to iTunes and Give us a rating and feedback! Tell A Friend! Tell someone you know about our show! If you know that a friend likes or loves craft beer tell them to give us a listen. Or if you know someone who is new to craft beer and you are tired of telling them about the scene, let us be your soap box! Or have an amazing whale that you want to share with the world. Go on your social media platform of choice and give us a shout out. Use the hashtag #hoppycraftsmen and we'll respond in kind. Probably in some form of emoji and maybe a super rad type of comment. You get the picture.

Love Downtowns? Love Beer? Us too! Join our Voices of Chandler host, Melina Zuniga, as she hosts a preshow of Voices of Chandler LIVE at the Downtown Breweries Panel with downtown brewers like SanTan Brewing Company, Pedal Haus Brewery, The Perch Brewery, and the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild as they discuss the current state of craft brewing in downtown Chandler and around the state.

Mark Schnepf of Schnepf Farms talks about pickin' those farm fresh peaches!  Different types of peaches means early ripening and longer season.  This year's Agritainment Park families can enjoy!  Rob Fullmer of The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild talks about the over 100 Arizona microbreweries who create Arizona brewed beers and the world class barley grown in 'State 48'!  Both joined by Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree.

The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild has been behind most of your favorite Arizona beer festivals. Behind the scenes they work tirelessly to ensure all our favorite Arizona breweries are up to speed on all the legislative side of things. Its often a thankless job but during COVID-19 the guild showed its value in spades guiding its members through the continually changing food & beverage landscape. In this episode Kristan Drews from the guild joins to talk with host Eric Walters. Enjoy!

In February of 2017 Pedal Haus assistant brewer Ian Campbell-O'Neill tragically passed away. To honor Ian Pedal Haus makes a rye IPA called rICON every year. This year the beer will help to raised funds for the struggling Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. Tune in as host Eric Walters talks with those involved with making this wonderful beer!

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Rob Fullmer, Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild.  Listen to learn about how breweries are handling COVID, BLM and safely reopening!   You can find out more about Rob and the Craft Brewers Guild at ChooseAZBrews.com! Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! Interested in starting your own podcast?  Click HERE Learn more about George at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com and GeorgeGrombacher.com Learn more about Sentari at GenNext.comFor templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” email us at contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.s move from awareness to action this week is Rob Fullmer, Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild.  Listen to learn about how breweries are handling COVID, BLM and safely reopening!   You can find out more about Rob and the Craft Brewers Guild at ChooseAZBrews.com! Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! Interested in starting your own podcast?  Click HERE Learn more about George at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com and GeorgeGrombacher.com Learn more about Sentari at GenNext.comFor templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” email us at contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

Special guest Rob Fullmer of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild joins the show to talk about the current battle him and the Arizona beer community are fighting to stay alive. This is festival season and right now? No festivals. Until April 18th. On this day the Guild and others will be hosting the Arizona Virtual Beer Fest from 2pm until 6pm. Check out todays episode to hear about it all. Enjoy!

What’s cooking Local480 fam, welcome to the Bar & Restaurant Podcast… Our in-depth, up close and personal behind the scenes look at some of the most interesting people in food, fun and hospitality around the Phoenix Valley and the state of Arizona. On this episode of BRP, hosted by the Delo - come and meet Rob Fullmer... ...Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild! Let’s find out: - A bit about his background growing up in Wisconsin… - What led him to his position with the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild… - A breakdown of what the Guild is doing for Arizona breweries… - Trends taking hold in Arizona Beer culture… - Some of the events the Guild puts on annually to promote local craft beer... ... and so much more! Now let's meet Rob Fullmer the Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. ————————————————— Catch full episodes and more here:

Who doesn’t love a good beer festival? We here at The Brewmance welcome the opportunity to try a whole slew of new craft beers. But, here in Phoenix, it’s typically too hot to have them in the summer. Good news. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild has found a solution. Air conditioning. On Saturday, July 27th […]

This episode is sponsored by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. I sit down with Rob Fullmer from The Guild as well as Alex Phillips from Grand Canyon Brewing + Distilling and Sarah Ritchie from 12 West Brewing. We chat about the current state of Arizona beer as well as two huge events coming up at the end of the month: AZ Brewcon and Real Wild & Woody. Get your tickets and listen today!  AZ Brewcon tickets HERE Real Wild & Woody tickets HERE Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!  

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Rob Fullmer.  Rob is the Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. Listen to learn about what the Guild does, how they’re working to educate and advocate and what you can do to get involved!  You can find out more about Rob and what he’s working on at ChooseAZBrews.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thinking about starting your own podcast, click here! Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! Learn more about George at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com and GeorgeGrombacher.com Learn more about Sentari at GenNext.com

Arizona Beer Week is finally here everyone! All year us fans of Arizona craft beer chomp at the bit to see what amazing events our favorite breweries and beer spots are going to get themselves into for our consumption pleasure. Everything from women's arm wrestling tournaments to the crown jewel of them all, Arizona Strong Beer Festival, the quantity and quality of events is sure to please even the pickiest of beer snobs. In this episode, I hang out and talk Beer Week with Nick and Doc from Pedal Haus, sound engineering whiz Chris Dodson, and the Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Rob Fullmer. There was NO way we could cover every event so follow this link to see a more robust list and be sure to follow your favorite beer places to keep tabs on their events. Enjoy the show! Shout out to the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild for organizing such awesome events and sponsoring this episode Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/Outro music is “La Negra Tomasa” by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

We spend some time with Laura Hansen in the brewhouse of her Goodyear restaurant, Saddle Mountain Brewing Company. Laura shares the history of what led her and her husband Jacob to open this delicious and unique space in October of 2014. From the award winning brews, great food and chic restaurant decor all come with a story and a purpose. If you like beer and delicious food you’d be crazy to not check out Saddle Mountain again and again. In fact, after our interview with Laura we made sure to chase our beer flights with a couple of burgers and we’re glad we did. With great food and great beer all around you’ll be happy you decided to visit Saddle Mountain and make sure to stop by the Prop Shop for some local swag. When you visit be sure to say hello to Laura, Jacob or manager Panda and tell them the guys from ‘Not So Native’ sent you. Cheers! Special Guest: Laura Hansen.

Owners Bonnie Jackson and Aaron at Irene's Taproom in Phoenix have set up their place to fully experience sound. With a continual list of local Arizona bands as well as bands traveling across the country, they want to make sure their guests get the full audio experience. When Bonnie and Product Manager Paul Rosevear threw out the idea of doing a podcast live in front of their patrons it was a no-brainer for me.  We landed on the polarizing topic of "big beer and independent beer" as a discussion point. No slouches ourselves Bonnie and I would be on this discussion panel but with such a complex topic we knew we needed some big guns to join in on this discussion. Leah Huss of Huss Brewing Company is a badass brewery owner and one of the most experienced beer personalities in Arizona craft beer. She's in! As the former president of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to anything craft beer related Ken Wilson from Lumberyard Brewing Company was our second Sorachi Ace in the hole. To round it all out my man Keaton aka The Brewz Traveler came to bring in the perspective of a devoted craft beer enthusiast.  In this episode, we all sit down and talk about this complex subject of "big beer" and independent craft beer. As you will see it's not quite as simple as a quick "f***k big beer". There is much more to this story than meets the eye. Enjoy the show! The plan is to have one of these live episodes (each with a new topic and panel) every few months so be on the lookout for the next one Thanks to Irene's Taproom for being awesome hosts! Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

In this episode of the Not So Native Podcast we sit down with Emmy winner (yes that Emmy) and Arizona native Ryan Whitten who is the owner, founder, and head brewer of 8-Bit Aleworks. Ryan along with his wife Krystina opened 8-Bit in May of 2015 in Avondale, Arizona. 8-Bit is not just another hipster craft brewery complete with beard oil and handlebar mustaches (side note: if either one of us could grow facial hair worthy of beard oil we would gladly partake) rather it comes from a time before Playstation and Xbox, a simpler time with fewer buttons. The 8-Bit name is inspired by the classic Nintendo Entertainment System games like Super Mario Brothers and the like. The decor throughout the tasting room and even the tap handles are all inspired by these classic video games. Each table in the tasting room is complete with its own game system you can enjoy while you sit back and partake in some of their fine and unique brews. Our conversation with Ryan touches on what led him and his wife to create 8-Bit, what makes them and their beers unique, and why they’ve become beloved by the locals. Enjoy! Special Guest: Ryan Whitten.

Rob Fullmer, the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and the craft brewer guilds all across the country are the ones who fight for our right to party. Or just drink great craft beer. Either way its a pretty important job. In this conversation with Rob we talk about the upcoming ACBG events including the Real, Wild & Woody Beer Festival that occurs July 28th as well as all the other fun and exciting stuff he does. Enjoy the show! 

This episode, Jeff and Ed meet with Rob Fullmer to discuss the upcoming Real Wild & Woody festival, as well as Rob fills us in on several of the things the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild are working on to make Brewers and beer drinkers lives easier. Our Guest Info: Barley Legible Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Show Links: Real Wild and Woody Tickets Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoppycraftsmen/ E-mail: hoppycraftsmen@gmail.com Blog: http://hoppycraftsmenpodcast.com/ YouTube: Hoppy Craftsmen – Craft Beer Podcast Support US! Buy Us a Beer! For as little as a dollar a month you can help a bearded white guy drink a good craft beer. Your generous donation will help supply thousands with the gift of more podcasts and we are pretty sure inappropriate humor as well. Invest in Us!  Rate us on iTunes! Want to help us reach a bigger audience and keep the episodes coming? Then head over to iTunes and Give us a rating and feedback! Tell A Friend! Tell someone you know about our show! If you know that a friend likes or loves craft beer tell them to give us a listen. Or if you know someone who is new to craft beer and you are tired of telling them about the scene, let us be your soap box! Or have an amazing whale that you want to share with the world. Go on your social media platform of choice and give us a shout out. Use the hashtag #hoppycraftsmen and we’ll respond in kind. Probably in some form of emoji and maybe a super rad type of comment. You get the picture.

On this weeks show we catch-up again with Rob over at the Arizona's Craft Brewers Guild. We discuss a little about what has happened since we were last here and what is upcoming for Arizona's Beer Week! Details on the events of beer week as well as a preview of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. Cheer!     Facebook Instagram Arizona Beer Week   Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/ TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube. com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/Hoppycraftsmen/ E-mail: hoppycraftsmen@gmail. com Blog: http:// hoppycraftsmenpodcast.com/ YouTube: Hoppy Craftsmen – Craft Beer Podcast Support US! Buy Us a Beer! For as little as a dollar a month you can help a bearded white guy drink a good craft beer. Your generous donation will help supply thousands with the gift of more podcasts and we are pretty sure inappropriate humor as well. Invest in Us!  Rate us on iTunes! Want to help us reach a bigger audience and keep the episodes coming? Then head over to iTunes and Give us a rating and feedback! Tell A Friend! Tell someone you know about our show! If you know that a friend likes or loves craft beer tell them to give us a listen. Or if you know someone who is new to craft beer and you are tired of telling them about the scene, let us be your soap box! Or have an amazing whale that you want to share with the world. Go on your social media platform of choice and give us a shout out. Use the hashtag #hoppycraftsmen and we’ll respond in kind. Probably in some form of emoji and maybe a super rad type of comment. You get the picture. Extra Special Thanks to: Beer and Other Shhhh for the Rapid Round inspiration. Give them a listen and a like on iTunes, or watch some videos on their YouTube

My very first experience with Arizona craft beer was Railhead Red at Beaver Street Brewery. It changed my life. For better and worse. I now know what good beer tastes like. But I also gained a few pounds. Well worth it. After hitting up Beaver Street periodically over the next year or so II was super excited when word came out that they were expanding and opening a new bigger brewery and restaurant which became what is now Lumberyard Brewing Company. Owners of what is quite possibly the best patio view in downtown Flagstaff Lumberyard has become an oasis of freshly made craft beer and amazing food.  In fact, another life-changing experience happened to me right on that very patio. I’m a huge fan of BBQ pulled pork. Hands down one of my favorite foods of all time. I also love mac n cheese because I’m an American. Seriously, you show me an American who doesn’t like mac n cheese and I’ll show you a terrorist. Well anyways, I’m looking over the menu and suddenly a single  beam of light shone from the heavens with the sound of angels singing their heavenly tune filled my ears. I followed the shining heaven beam directly to the bottom corner of the menu and quickly realized the purpose of this beam: baked mac n cheese. Ok, you have my attention. But what fell slightly below is what really blew me away: “Don’t forget to include one of our add-ons” and on THAT list I quickly shuffled past everything and saw BBQ pulled pork. Done. Deal. I didn’t even look at the rest of the menu which is rare. My normal process is to narrow it down to about 4 things and then experience self-induced anxiety before making a decision that I immediately regret and dwell on for days. Not this time. I nailed it. And to top it off it was even better than I imagined it would be. So good that I think about that dish at least once a week and that was over 6 years ago! I have also not been able to eat mac n cheese without BBQ sauce ever since.  Oh yeah, guess what?! They have beer too. Really good beer.The Knotty Pine Pale is one of my go-to Arizona pale ales and their Red Ale is stellar as well. I’m a sucker for reds and Lumberyards red is fantastic. They even started a single hop series which I love. I want to know what each hop tastes like so that I know what to look for when making future selections. These guys have won awards. Like, the big kind. Not the “Most Shotgunned Beer at Glenns Bachelor Party” kind of awards. I’m talking Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal type of stuff. They know what they’re doing. In this episode I sit down with Ken Wilson the sales manager at Lumberyard and an overall beer expert. Ken is also the president of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. Needless to say Ken knows his beer. We recorded this episode during the can release of “This Side Up”, the collaboration between The Shop, Dark Sky, and Helton so things escalated from a sound perspective really quickly. This was a misjudgment on my part but hey, you live and learn right. Anyways, Ken and I have a plan of doing a mini-series about the business of beer so you’ll be hearing more from him in the future. Enjoy the show!  Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

(NSFW) This episode we sit down with Rob and Paul from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. We delve deeper into what makes the AZ Craft Brewers Guild tick, some of the methods to their madness when it comes to popular AZ beerfests and gain a much deeper understanding of how much of a logistical nightmare it is to make sure you Arizona craft beer lovers have a safe and fun place to get your beer on several times a year in the copper state.  Tune in and get a much better understanding and maybe even a little bit of sympathy for the folks who share our passion for Arizona craft beer, and who put our favorite events on, and listen to what they have in store for us next. Their Info: Website: https://chooseazbrews.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaCraftBrewersGuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azcraftbrewersguild/ Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoppycraftsmen/ E-mail: hoppycraftsmen@gmail.com Blog: http://hoppycraftsmenpodcast.com/ YouTube: Hoppy Craftsmen – Craft Beer Podcast Support US! Buy Us a Beer! For as little as a dollar a month you can help a bearded white guy drink a good craft beer. Your generous donation will help supply thousands with the gift of more podcasts and we are pretty sure inappropriate humor as well. Invest in Us!  Rate us on iTunes! Want to help us reach a bigger audience and keep the episodes coming? Then head over to iTunes and Give us a rating and feedback! Tell A Friend! Tell someone you know about our show! If you know that a friend likes or loves craft beer tell them to give us a listen. Or if you know someone who is new to craft beer and you are tired of telling them about the scene, let us be your soap box! Or have an amazing whale that you want to share with the world. Go on your social media platform of choice and give us a shout out. Use the hashtag #hoppycraftsmen and we’ll respond in kind. Probably in some form of emoji and maybe a super rad type of comment. You get the picture.

(NSFW) The Hoppy Craftsmen attend the Real Wild & Woody Beer Festival, put on by the great folks at the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild.  Real Wild and Woody focuses on cask (real), sour/farmhouse (wild) and barrel conditioned (woody) beers and is one of the biggest beer fests in AZ.  Join Chris, Nate and Jeff as we talk to the brewers, owners and general managers of Arizona breweries like Borderlands, Goldwater, The Shop Beer Co., Wren House, Helton, 12 West, Arizona Wilderness, Richter Aleworks and Crooked Tooth.  We sampled beers with coffee, kit kat, candy bars, mangos, peaches, coconut, almond joys, and all sorts of other amazing variants.  Tune in to listen to a soberish recap. Our Guest Info: Borderlands Brewing Goldwater Brewing The Shop Beer Co Wren House Brewing Helton Brewing 12 West Brewing AZ Wilderness Brewing Richter Aleworks Crooked Tooth Brewing Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoppycraftsmen/ E-mail: hoppycraftsmen@gmail.com Blog: http://hoppycraftsmenpodcast.com/ YouTube: Hoppy Craftsmen – Craft Beer Podcast Support US! Buy Us a Beer! For as little as a dollar a month you can help a bearded white guy drink a good craft beer. Your generous donation will help supply thousands with the gift of more podcasts and we are pretty sure inappropriate humor as well. Invest in Us!  Rate us on iTunes! Want to help us reach a bigger audience and keep the episodes coming? Then head over to iTunes and Give us a rating and feedback! Tell A Friend! Tell someone you know about our show! If you know that a friend likes or loves craft beer tell them to give us a listen. Or if you know someone who is new to craft beer and you are tired of telling them about the scene, let us be your soap box! Or have an amazing whale that you want to share with the world. Go on your social media platform of choice and give us a shout out. Use the hashtag #hoppycraftsmen and we’ll respond in kind. Probably in some form of emoji and maybe a super rad type of comment. You get the picture.

The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild has been around for nearly 20 years. In a nutshell the organization does all that it can to promote and advance the progress of the Arizona craft beer scene. After talking with Executive Director Rob Fullmer and Communications Manager Paul Rosevear I now realize how much this amazing organization actually does on a daily basis not only for Arizona craft beer but the state of Arizona in general. Among the many duties of The Guild is to organization and put on some of the best beer festivals in the country right here in our beautiful state. One of these events will be this Saturday, July 29th. Real Wild and Woody is geared to knock your socks off. In a responsible way. I mean, they’re going to have REAL trees there. And it’s inside! This event is going to be awesome: live music, vintage video games, educational stuff, amazing food, and most importantly, amazing beer. I am super bummed that I am not going to be there but make sure you drink some beers in my honor. I'll be having a real tough time staying at a beach house in Maine enjoying some of the best beers the east coast has to offer. Someone has to do it. Taking one for the team. You’re welcome. From the "Real Wild and Woody" website Beer aficionados , clear your calendars…the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild will be expanding  Real, Wild and Woody Part Tres, a one day only, exclusive indoor craft beer festival designed for those who love the variety and diversity of the Strong Beer Festival, but perhaps crave a more intimate setting. Get ready for more pre and post events, educational seminars and an insiders look at the industry. Buy Tickets - First 500 people to purchase tickets will receive a special limited edition “30 years of brewing in Arizona” glass. Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by a local Arizona band called Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback! 

Host Ben Rice sits down in the middle of a massive beer conference to talk to whoever sits down! In Part One of Three of his adventures at the Craft Beer Summit. At 5:25, Ben sits down with Kevin Rhodes of Groundswell Brewing in San Diego and Ty Stevenson of Carneros Brewing in Sonoma. With a combined 25.25 years of commercial brewing experience (Rhodes 25, Stevenson 0.25), they delve into the importance of water in our beers. Then, at 15:20, Elliot Hoffman of Camino Brewing in San Jose sits across from beer blogger Eric Gibson of Brew Hoppin' to delve into being a small-timer at a massive statewide beer conference and Camino's plans to move from contract brewing to full-time, self-focused brewing, expansion, and canning. After that, at 31:30, we have a Barley & Me first! No brewers! We'll chat with Joshua Cody of Colorado Malting Company and Daniel Hicks of TTB Tamer. Joshua's job seems self-explanatory, but he's one of the few who grows, harvests, germinates, kilns, AND distributes his own malted grains, while Daniel is the creator of TTB Tamer, a computer program that makes it easier for brewers to keep tabs on what taxes may be owed each day, week, month, and year, depending on their brewing and sales quantities. And then, at 48:25, our final interview of this portion contains beer heavyweights "Big Mike" Moore (beer judge, world traveler, food pairing expert, and friend of brewers everywhere) and Rob Fullmer, Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. They'll get into their job duties before delving delicately into the positives, negatives, wishes, hopes, and fears of the growing trend of craft beer buy-outs, in particular that of Bosteels, makers of the popular Tripel Karmeliet. It's a lot to digest, so clear your calendar and dig in. Visit our guests online! California Craft Brewers Association: californiacraftbeer.com Groundswell: groundswellbrew.com Carneros: carnerosbrewing.com Ty's Water Products: watersbrewer.com Camino: caminobr.com Brew Hoppin': brewhoppin.com Colorado Malting Co.: coloradomaltingcompany.com TTB Tamer: ttbtamer.com Arizona Craft Brewers Guild: craftbeeraz.com Follow them all on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook, too! Follow Barley & Me @barleyandmepod Subscribe, share, comment, whatever, on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and GooglePlay! Intro music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@4proaudio) Logo: Jessica DiMesio (@a_living_cliche)