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Tony Magee tells his story. There is no new Brew Ha Ha show today, Thursday July 4, since our home station 95.5 Wine Country Radio is taking the Independence Day holiday. So here is a chance to listen again to our interview with Tony Magee, the now-retired founder of Lagunitas. He may be elusive and seem to have gained mythical status, but Herlinda Heras has just finished interviewing him for the Sonoma County Museum's ON TAP exhibit, along with Don Barkley and Mark Carpenter, and today he tells his story for us. This interview was recorded live on the radio on April 18, 2024. Tony Magee, the now-retired founder of Lagunitas, is back on Brew Ha Ha with Steve Jaxon and Herlinda Heras. The last time Tony Magee was on Brew Ha Ha was this episode in 2014. Today he and his wife have a ranch where they host retired horses and also some cattle. Herlinda Heras has been working with the Museum of Sonoma County to organize On Tap, the exhibit about craft beer history that is opening this weekend. Tony sat for a video interview for the exhibition and he is pleased to be part of it. He started Lagunitas in 1993 and grew it into one of the largest breweries in the country. In 2017 Heineken acquired the company. Tony tells the interesting back story to the acquisition. Lagunitas was beginning to sell beer outside the US, which is not easy to do. He also had grown Lagunitas to a point where the US market was starting to feel saturated with new beer brands as the popularity of craft beer grew. He started to think about a longer term plan for the company, rather than endure infinite domestic competition. Heineken was (and is) the last family-owned global brewer. Click to visit the Museum of Sonoma County website. Finding the Right Partner All the other big companies are multinationals. Tony says Lagunitas never really discussed the acquisition with other companies because none of them had Heineken's character. Hearing him tell the story, he sounds really pleased with how it all happened. He says he thought of the brewery as an art project, with an artist will eventually sell and once that happens, that's it. He gives credit to Heineken for updating the structure of the business operation but for not changing the beer or the recipes and the brew master is still there. This is the best time in the last thousand years to be a beer lover. -Tony Magee Herlinda asks what the inspiration was for the brewery. For Tony, he was doing a completely different job. He was in commercial printing sales and he was a home brewer. His brother got him a home brew kit for Christmas of 1992, in January of '93 he brewed it, and by December of 1993 the brewery was open. He recognized things in brewing that reminded him of music. As musician that helped him understand brewing. See our sponsor Victory House at Poppy Bank Epicenter online, for their latest viewing and menu options. A lot of Lagunitas beer is IPA style and hop focused. His friend Grant Johnston who was a brewer at Marin Brewing would also homebrew. He was experimenting by adding his hops late in the boil, which boosted the flavors and didn't let bitterness develop by boiling too long. This was how they created a hop-forward style that became the central thesis of the brewery. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more. 22:50, they mention Cappuccino Stout, which Tony says may be one of the earliest coffee beers in the US. (In a Kurt Vonnegut story written long before the craft beer era, there is a mention of an award-winning beer in a fictional Indiana state fair, and coffee was the secret ingredient.) They also mention the 420 Waldos and the Lagunitas beer that celebrates the story. The Waldos were guests on Brew Ha Ha on this episode back in 2019. They remember the Beer Circus, which sounds like you had to have seen it.
Tony Magee returns to BHH with Herlinda Heras. Tony Magee, the now-retired founder of Lagunitas, is back on Brew Ha Ha with Steve Jaxon and Herlinda Heras. His last time on the show was this episode in 2018. He and his wife have a ranch where they host retired horses and also some cattle. Herlinda Heras has been working with the Museum of Sonoma County to organize On Tap, the exhibit about craft beer history that is opening this weekend. Tony sat for a video interview for the exhibition and he is pleased to be part of it. He started Lagunitas in 1993 and grew it into one of the largest breweries in the country. In 2017 Heineken acquired the company. Tony tells the interesting back story to the acquisition. Lagunitas was beginning to sell beer outside the US, which is not easy to do. He also had grown Lagunitas to a point where the US market was starting to feel saturated with new beer brands as the popularity of craft beer grew. He started to think about a longer term plan for the company, rather than endure infinite domestic competition. Heineken was (and is) the last family-owned global brewer. Finding the Right Partner All the other big companies are multinationals. Tony says Lagunitas never really discussed the acquisition with other companies because none of them had Heineken's character. Hearing him tell the story, he sounds really pleased with how it all happened. He says he thought of the brewery as an art project, with an artist will eventually sell and once that happens, that's it. He gives credit to Heineken for updating the structure of the business operation but for not changing the beer or the recipes and the brew master is still there. This is the best time in the last thousand years to be a beer lover. -Tony Magee Herlinda asks what the inspiration was for the brewery. For Tony, he was doing a completely different job. He was in commercial printing sales and he was a home brewer. His brother got him a home brew kit for Christmas of 1992, in January of '93 he brewed it, and by December of 1993 the brewery was open. He recognized things in brewing that reminded him of music. As musician that helped him understand brewing. See our sponsor Victory House at Poppy Bank Epicenter online, for their latest viewing and menu options. A lot of Lagunitas beer is IPA style and hop focused. His friend Grant Johnston who was a brewer at Marin Brewing would also homebrew. He was experimenting by adding his hops late in the boil, which boosted the flavors and didn't let bitterness develop by boiling too long. This was how they created a hop-forward style that became the central thesis of the brewery. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more. 22:50, they mention Cappuccino Stout, which Tony says may be one of the earliest coffee beers in the US. (In a Kurt Vonnegut story written long before the craft beer era, there is a mention of an award-winning beer in a fictional Indiana state fair, and coffee was the secret ingredient.) Visit Homerun Pizza, home of the Knuckleball! Fresh pizza dough made from scratch daily, la pizza è deliziosa! They also mention the 420 Waldos and the Lagunitas beer that celebrates the story. The Waldos were guests on Brew Ha Ha on this episode back in 2019. They remember the Beer Circus, which sounds like you had to have seen it.
This week The HUGE Crew goes to space and gets their TREK ON! Seriously, we talk a lot about Star Trek this week. Be ready. We also talk about other things too, including: Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective The Haunting of Bly Manor Tim buying old video games Hades Baldur's Gate 3 Enderal Andromeda And more Star Trek! As always keep sending questions to hugecrew@hoppedupeast.com, we love them! Beer featured this week: Newcastle Brown Ale by John Smith’s, Millstone Harvest by Sea Level Brewing Company, and Cappuccino Stout by Quidi Vidi Brewing Company.
This week The HUGE Crew goes to space and gets their TREK ON! Seriously, we talk a lot about Star Trek this week. Be ready. We also talk about other things too, including: Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective The Haunting of Bly Manor Tim buying old video games Hades Baldur's Gate 3 Enderal Andromeda And more Star Trek! As always keep sending questions to hugecrew@hoppedupeast.com, we love them! Beer featured this week: Newcastle Brown Ale by John Smith’s, Millstone Harvest by Sea Level Brewing Company, and Cappuccino Stout by Quidi Vidi Brewing Company.
Beer of the day begins at 5:00 - Opening we give a shout out to another podcast called "Trashed Talk" and Edray1416 does a wine review, Then I Review Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout, which then leads into us chatting it up on a special Nintendo character Mario. as we Re-pitch a Mario Movie. Funny fun drinking good times. Be sure to Join Our Facebook Page "Opinions and Beer" to share your thoughts on Todays episode and what we should try to review/talk about next!
Our first episode! Bear with us, as this was early in our recording/podcasting experience...otherwise known as "none." First up is 4 Sons Brewing with their O'Sonset Irish Red Ale, followed by the Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout. Check us out on Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast for pictures of the beers we review. Feel free to message us with suggestions and to let us know what you think. Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Jason and I drink an inexpensive Cappuccino Stout and talk about an exciting upcoming guest!
Internet Beer Users | At the Intersection of Craft Beer and Technology
In their podcast debut, Jay and Nick talk about their home screens and why which apps deserve a spot on their home screens. Jay talks about his Amazon Echo and Nick about his Google Home. They pick their favorite local breweries and why they love them so much. This week's beer is Cappuccino Stout by Lagunitas Brewing Company.
In their podcast debut, Jay and Nick talk about their home screens and why which apps deserve a spot on their home screens. Jay talks about his Amazon Echo and Nick about his Google Home. They pick their favorite local breweries and why they love them so much. This week's beer is Cappuccino Stout by Lagunitas Brewing Company.Links:Lagunitas Brewing CompanyCappuccino Stout - Lagunitas Brewing CompanyThings for iPhone and iPod touch - Cultured CodeClear by Realmac SoftwareWazeInstapaperSparkUnread – An RSS ReaderPersonal CapitalWeather Line iPhone AppAmazon EchoGoogle Home – Made by GoogleThe Man In the High Castle - Season 1Cellarmaker Brewing Company | San Francisco Craft BreweryBear Republic Brewing Company - Sonoma County, CAGoose Island Beer Company21st Amendment BreweryIBU Theme by Equivalent Exchange
While Rich is away this week, Derek and George have a few too many with Matt Dapkins of Massive Beer Reviews and discuss their favorite breweries, confusion over beer pricing, fall traditions, and listening to emo music like Texas Is the Reason, Mineral, and Elliott, among other topics, before thing descend into drunken ridiculousness. Beers sampled in this episode include Almanac Beer Company‘s Dark Pumpkin Sour and Citra Sour, Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery‘s Bourbon Barrel Champion Ground, Due South Brewing Company‘s Caramel Cream Ale, Sixpoint Brewery‘s 4Beans Imperial Porter, Goose Island Beer Company‘s Bourbon County Stout, Lagunitas Brewing Company‘s Cappuccino Stout, and Horseheads Brewing Inc.‘s Pumpkin Ale. Derek Warren’s popular How to Pair Beer with Everything column on nepascene.com is now a podcast! Joined by NEPA Scene founder and editor Rich Howells and beer enthusiast George Zvirblis, they’ll try a different brew each week and examine it through all the senses, diving into personal experiences and opinions, pop culture, news, or whatever comes to mind. While Derek is an experienced beer reviewer and aficionado (and co-host of the Beer Geeks Radio Hour on WILK 103.1 FM) and George is a beer collector who travels to breweries nationwide, Rich is more of a casual craft beer drinker (and co-host of the NEPA Scene Podcast), so they’ll both offer their own uncensored perspectives and ask guests to share their own. Every episode is available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and nepascene.com.
Dreem2Reality Entertainment proudly presents the Beer With Friends Podcast, pre-recorded from the D2R Studios!On today's show: Eric is joined by his co-hosts Dennis and Chad as well as producer Ryan for the Beer With Friends Podcast! Today's focus is 22-ounce bottles of beer, sold as singles, and called Bombers.The guys try Jobu by Capital Brewery, Cappuccino Stout by Lagunitas Brewing Company, Oak Aged Yeti by Great Divide Brewing Co, Northern Spy by Citizen Cider, and the "Beer From The Cellar" - Brewers Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout by Central Waters Brewing Company.Other topics discussed are everyone's first craft beer, nicknames, and a discussion about a lawsuit.This podcast is intended for listeners 21+. Please drink responsibly and enjoy the show!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the D2R Podcast on iTunes to hear every upcoming Beer With Friends Podcast and don't forget to RATE and REVIEW while you're there.Be a hero - share the Beer With Friends Podcast with everyone you know! Your word of mouth is our only advertising and we truly appreciate your support! Thanks for listening and enjoy!!
recorded in early January 2012
50 wing/beer challenge. Founders Nemesis 2010. Goose Island Belgian Fest. Drinkers outlive non-drinkers. New BeerDownload.com website. A double IPA vs a Coffee Stout. Beer Download Episode 32.
50 wing/beer challenge. Founders Nemesis 2010. Goose Island Belgian Fest. Drinkers outlive non-drinkers. New BeerDownload.com website. A double IPA vs a Coffee Stout. Beer Download Episode 32.