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For the past few years, craft beer sales have declined across the US. To figure out why, Jimmy sat down with Kate Bernot, Missoula-based reporter on beer, alcohol, and food, and former director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers; and Zach Mack, food writer and owner of Alphabet City Beer Co. in NYC. The three talk about how craft lost its popularity, their own memories of craft beer, and how to bring it back in style. Read Kate's full article on the decline of draft beer here!

# On Becoming Hawk Hi there - this is Michael Kiser, founder and publisher of Good Beer Hunting. I'm coming to you today with a difficult message—but a simple one.  Good Beer Hunting—after nearly 15 years, and at least 10 of that that I would consider serious years—is going on a platform-wide sabbatical. It'll be indefinite. It might be permanent. We have some ideas for what the future of Good Beer Hunting might look like—and soon I'll be working on that vision with the counsel of my colleagues to see where it takes us. But the earliest vision is so drastically different than what GBH currently is, that the only way to get to the other side is to make a clean break. We've got to clear out the cache. We've got to quiet everything down for a bit and see what it all sounds like on the other side of that silence. We're shutting down our various content streams—the podcast, the website, social—ending a sort of always-on feed of content that's been, for many of us writers, editors, and artists, our life's work. And for most of us, our best work. This thing that started as my personal blog would go on to be published in the annual Best American Food Writing, and win multiple Saveur blog awards before I had the courage to start publishing other voices beyond my own. It began as a way to pursue my curiosity for beer, combining the beauty I saw in it with the strategic implications of a new wave of culture and industry the world over. Good Beer Hunting came from a simple idea and simpler execution of a blog and grew into an international publication covering unique stories from countries all over. With every major shift, from one editor in chief to another, it would morph into something that felt beyond any reasonable ambition. Eventually winning awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Imbibe Magazine, more than 100 awards from the North American Guild of Beer Writers, and most recently nominated for 6 James Beard Awards and winning 3 of them. If I consider what it would mean for us to achieve something beyond all that, I'd have to believe in a truly insane fantasy. In the many years of running a beer publication that took us to the top echelon of all publications —literally taking podiums next to the New York Times, Washington Post, and The New Yorker—we've had to build and sustain an organization that simply doesn't have a roadmap for survival in 2024's media landscape. And to be clear, it never did.  From day one, I vowed to not try and make GBH profitable, because the media world already showed that to achieve profitability was to welcome a certain kind of death—and often a shameful one. Chasing advertisers and clicks with listicles and promotions—and as a result, never creating anything of real value to anyone but the advertisers. It was a fool's errand, and one we didn't follow. By not hunting down ad revenue and declining offers over the years, Good Beer Hunting was able to remain a personal project in a way, even as our ambitions continually grew and results showed what an impact our stories and contributors made on the world of beer and beyond. Instead of trying to manage our costs with advertising, we've been able to form longstanding partnerships with companies like Guinness, which has helped mitigate at least some of financial losses we took on every year. We also launched an experimental subscriber community called the Fervent Few, which took a meaningful chunk out of the debt and paid its dividends by connecting readers and fans from all over the world during the loneliest parts of the pandemic. But in reality, even these things combined didn't cover the gaps as we continued growing.  The challenge of expanding GBH during its rapid growth phase came from my own pocket, which kept our editorial team independent and in control. But it also guided us to this moment. Paying for writers, designers, and editors was a budget pulled from my own strategic consultancy called Feel Goods Company, which was no small thing. Each year, the costs sometimes crested over $100,000 that weren't covered by underwriting partners like Guinness or subscribers from the Fervent Few. And in the last couple years, costs went far beyond that. For years, I put other important things in my family's life on hold to continue supporting GBH's growth and ambitions.  As a father of three kids—and sometimes the only one working—that decision wasn't made lightly. I exhausted myself making the consulting business uncommonly successful in order to keep both things afloat and growing. And as costly as that was in a financial sense, I've never regretted the decision to do it—and I never took a dime. In fact, there was one year when we more or less broke even, and with the small amount left over we gave the editorial team, including our freelancers, a surprise end-of-year bonus. More like a tip really.  Good Beer Hunting is the longest I've ever done anything, and it's also the best thing I've ever done. And it existed entirely because I wanted it to. But outside of anything I wanted it to become—my own pride and ambitions for GBH don't really compare to the awe I feel when I look at what people like Austin Ray, Claire Bullen, and Bryan Roth helped it become. Our three successive Editors in Chief over those 10 years—each of whom shaped a new generation of Good Beer Hunting into an image that only they could have. Each of whom provided the shoulders for the next to stand on. And the countless writers and artists who were drawn to their leadership and the level of execution in our collective work—who gave us some of their own best work.  I'm thinking of Kyle Kastranec from Ohio, the first writer other than myself, who wrote a feature for GBH, setting a high bar. I'm thinking of Charleston's own Jamaal Lemon who won a James Beard award for GBH alongside other winners and nominees like Stephanie Grant, Teresa McCullough, Chelsea Carrick, and Mark Dredge.  I'm thinking of people like Matthew Curtis, our first editor in the UK who turned the lights on in an entirely new country for us, and Evan Rail who kept turning on lights in dozens of countries since as our first International editor. Emma Jansen, and Ren Laforme who joined our editors team in the last iteration, rounding out some of the most ambitions and wide sweeping storytelling we've ever produced. Kate Bernot, who leveled up our news reporting to create an unmatched source of access to explain to readers why things matter in beer and beverage alcohol, which is now a growing stand-alone business unit in Sightlines. What felt like a fluke at first, has become something I can confidently own. We produced industry-changing, internationally-recognized, and James Beard Award winning material…consistently. I'm also often reminded of the smaller things we've done—like the blogs and short stories we wrote—about the politics and personal traumas of the way we eat, drink, and relate to each other in our families, in our communities, and against the injustices so many people face in an industry that's ancient and profoundly immature at the same time. It's an unlikely place for a beer publication to have a voice —but GBH has always built its scope around the perspectives of the individual souls who occupy space within it rather than narrowing down a profitable and popular slice of the beer conversation and reduced them to it.  Mark Spence unpacked his Midwestern anxieties around family and food, Lily Waite and Holly Regan opened a door to discuss non-binary and transgender issues,  Jerard Fagerberg and Mark LaFaro took big risks to focus us all on the dangers and costs of alcoholism, David Jesudason and many others captured our attention with stories of harassment, racism, labor abuse, and more that so many readers told us were critical and prescient and more importantly, helped. These stories helped people. Over the years, we've had readers cry as they recounted what a story meant to them. We've had others scream and curse at us for the same. Some even went on the record as sources to ensure our reporting had the substance it needed to make an impact. Careers were started and ended because of the stories we wrote. Those stories had the same effect on ourselves. We've had writers put something heartbreaking or inspiring into the world only to have it wake something up in them and want to do more—take even bigger swings —and find a voice within them that carried them far beyond Good Beer Hunting. And ultimately, that's where my heart is today. This week, I was struggling to find the words to describe what I was going to do with Good Beer Hunting—what comes next. I knew what the move was, and why, and I knew it was time—but I didn't have the poetry for it—so I couldn't quite feel it yet. 

On a long drive to rural Michigan to pick up my son from summer camp, I was listening to an episode of my favorite podcast, On Being. And I heard Azita Ardakani and Janine Benyus, two biomimicry specialists who have a way of describing the natural world with a stunning relevance. They said:  “Life is just so full of vitality and so much ON and being alive and then it's not.” “…What is the difference between something that's alive and something that's not? It seems that with the holding on to life —there's also a feeling of once it's gone, the letting go—like a body breaking down—but it doesn't really. I mean, not for long. What happens is a tree falls and eventually becomes a log. Eventually grows a fungus and you think of it as breaking down—it is no longer a tree. But then a mouse comes along and it's the end of the fungus. And that material—thats' where the reincarnation comes in —that fungus becomes mouse.  “And then a hawk comes along and the material—that material of that mouse becomes hawk. There's this circulation—called metabolism. It's catabolism—then it gets anabolized up into a new form. The grief is brief because transformation happens almost right away—it gets transformed.” Now, GBH isn't dying and it's not wasting away. The truth is it's still sort of thriving in its own manner of being. It's a tree taller than I ever imagined. But success can kill an organization—I've seen it a hundred times in the companies I've worked for, companies I've consulted on—big and small. It's all proportionate. How far away from the roots does that beautiful canopy get before it surprises itself with its own extended weight? How much life force does it expend trying to prop itself up at the expense of something new? 

There's never an objectively right time—but there is a good time. A time not informed by reactionary fear and loathing - but by guts, love, and ambition for something new. 

So I've decided it's time to take the tree down.  
If I look back over the past few years I can see that Good Beer Hunting will be that fallen tree for many. It'll be a source of nutrients for many a mouse that becomes hawk. But the truth is, GBH has been the start of a kind of upward anabolism for some time now. Jamaal Lemon recently took a dream editors job at the Institute of Justice. Stephanie Grant has launched her own community project called The Share. Before that, Matthew Curtis started Pellicle Mag in the U.K. Lily Waite opened a brewery. So many GBH writers have gone on to write books, start podcasts, and create platforms of their own, it's astounding. And what I'm describing right now isn't something that started with GBH—indeed, GBH has been a recipient their upward anabolism from the lives they've lived—each bringing their own energy and nutrients here and nourished us with lifetimes full of curiosity, learning, and love for their craft. The risks in starting something like Good Beer Hunting are myriad. Financial risk is everywhere—but I've happily and defiantly borne the brunt of it for many years. There's personal risk—in media, everything you put out into the world has a way of coming back to you in unexpected, and often dangerous ways. And it does. There's opportunity risk—if this thing fails, and if it takes a long time to fail, what opportunities might you have missed out on in the meantime? But to me, the biggest risk of all is it just not mattering. Not being relevant. Missing the mark. Today, I feel satisfied that Good Beer Hunting matters. I have so many people to thank—and so many feelings to share that are best relayed one-on-one. It'll take me many months and years to pass along those sentiments to individuals who took that risk with me and succeeded. I'm not going to the final word on all this.  My experience of GBH is singular—being the sole source of continuity over those 15 years. But so much of what's defined GBH have been the perspectives and voices of those who've invested their talents in it over the years. So before our final sign-off this summer, you'll hear reflections from leaders, contributors, partners and friends of Good Beer Hunting as well. This is part of the grieving and metabolizing process.  There are a few more episodes of the podcast to share still, and a few remaining stories we've been working on that you'll see this month and maybe into August. If you want to stay up to date on future plans, sign up for the newsletter.  
This episode—along with all podcast episodes over these many years—was edited by Jordan Stalling. And it was scored by my friend, soulmate, and composer, Andrew Thioboldeax, who himself has been along for the ride for over a decade.
 Aim true, pour liberal folks—have a great rest of the year. 

Bio: I am a curator and public historian. My work investigates how Americans have used material and visual culture to understand race, ethnicity, and gender, especially in the realm of food and drink. My first book, Insatiable City: Food and Race in New Orleans, was published by the University of Chicago Press in May 2024. As Curator of Mars, Incorporated, I document the history of one of the world's largest chocolate, confectionery, food, and pet care companies. Previously, I worked as Curator of the American Brewing History Initiative at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (NMAH). There, I recorded oral histories with dozens of members of the American brewing industry (transcripts may be accessed at the NMAH Archives Center); collected objects, documents, and photographs related to the growth of homebrewing and craft beer in the U.S., including the business records and artifacts belonging to San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Company, days before before its liquidation; and exhibited the history of beer for the 2,000,000+ visitors who come to the American History Museum each year. Before joining the Smithsonian, I worked as Arcadia Fellow at the Colonial North American at Harvard Library Project (now, Worlds of Change); Food Literacy Project Coordinator at Harvard University Dining Services; and European media analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency. I earned a PhD in American Studies and an MA in History from Harvard University and a BA in Romance Languages from Harvard College. I also earned a Culinary Arts Diploma from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and have cooked in sweet and savory restaurant kitchens in Cambridge, MA, and Washington, DC. My writing has been awarded by the James Beard Foundation and the North American Guild of Beer Writers. I am honored to have been named a 2023 “Signifier” by Good Beer Hunting, awarded to “people shaping the future of the [beer] industry,” and one of the 2020 “Imbibe 75” by Imbibe magazine, awarded to the “people, places, and directions that will shape the way you drink in 2020.” Website: https://www.theresamcculla.com/ Insatiable City: Food and Race in New Orleans https://www.amazon.com/Insatiable-City-Food-Race-Orleans/dp/0226833828 ________ If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

Veteran freelance journalist Tara Nurin trains her eyes, ears and typing fingers on the places where food and beverage intersects with business, culture, history, sustainability and identity. Often using liquid lubricants as her mirror to reflect broader societal trends, the former Forbes beer and spirits contributor files her stories from some of the world's most colorful breweries, bars and boardrooms and appears as a frequent presenter on broadcasts and live panels hosted by entities like the Smithsonian and Colonial Williamsburg. Passionate about promoting women's challenges and achievements, the former TV news reporter published her first book, a history of women in beer entitled A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs, in September 2021. It won first prize from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. She has volunteered with the Pink Boots Society non-profit for women in the alcoholic beverage industry for more than a decade and founded Beer for Babes, New Jersey's original beer education group for women. In addition to public speaking and writing for media outlets like USA Today and Food Network, Nurin is a certified beer judge, designs and teaches for-credit beer and spirits courses for Wilmington University (DE) and provides marketing consulting services for a client roster that includes Visit Philly and NZ Hops, Ltd. She is frequently quoted as a beverage expert in publications such as Wine Enthusiast and Food & Wine. After spending her first 26 winter holidays in Puerto Rico and residing in 11 states and countries, the trilingual Nurin has chosen to live as an urban pioneer on Camden, NJ's, riverfront. To find more info about Tara, click here. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Interview starts at 30:47, I'm so grateful that @kbernot was able to do the show! She is an awesome person, craft beer lover and the Director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers! Here is a run down of the episode. Intro - Brewskis from Arrowlodge and Pure BrewingCFB, MLB update!Interview - w/ KateThe NAGBWHer craft beer journeyCraft beer scene in Montana - Scotch AlesLife in Montana - Yellowstone - the real Dutton RanchOutro - Songs that make you drinkEnjoy the episode Tap Fam!@Thetaproompodcast on Instagram

Chocolate has long been viewed as a childhood treat or a pick-me-up on a bad day rather than an agriculturally-rooted, craft-driven product displaying variety and nuance. A new wave of craft chocolate makers are doing for the chocolate world what craft brewers have done for American beer. And the really good news? Beer and chocolate pair great together. In this presentation, beer writer and Bean to Barstool creator and host David Nilsen will share everything you need to start a beer and chocolate pairing program at your brewery. David will discuss how the flavors of beer and chocolate can pair together and walk through the logistical and technical details of setting up both stand-alone pairing events and an ongoing retail pairing program. Along the way, he'll discuss the partnership opportunities with bean to bar and other craft chocolate makers, and how these can be utilizing in marketing and parlayed into other forms of collaboration. David Nilsen is a beer writer living near Dayton, Ohio. He is an Advanced Cicerone and an award-winning member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers, as well as a member of the National Book Critics Circle. In 2020, he created Bean to Barstool, a podcast and blog celebrating the intersections of craft beer and craft chocolate. He leads beer and chocolate pairings at breweries and bars, and in 2021 published the Pairing Beer & Chocolate zine, the only printed guide to pairing beer and chocolate, and the zine was included in Forbes' year-end list of the best beer and booze books of 2022. Learn more about David and Bean to Barstool: https://www.beantobarstool.com/ Order from Bar & Cocoa: tinyurl.com/ypvb3yn3 Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Milwaukee, WI | June 19-21, 2023 Grab your spot now at https://cbpconnects-milwaukee.eventbrite.com/

BSR always strives to shine a light on people moving the Beer World forward. Writers and editors are often the most thoughtful, impactful people in the worlds of beer, spirits, and hospitality, and we have two great ones on the show this week.Joining Jimmy is Jeff Cioletti, author of Imbibing for Introverts, and editor in chief of Craft Spirits Magazine; and Kate Bernot, Missoula, Montana-based reporter on beer, alcohol, and food, and director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers.This show came together to highlight Jeff's new book, and more broadly to talk about the state of “beer storytelling” from the past to the future. Plus, find out Jimmy, Jeff, and Kate's picks for their current favorite “thoughtful” beers that are pushing the scene forward (or taking it back to basics):Jeff: Pilsner UrquellKate: Taras Boulba - Brasserie de la SenneJimmy: Aventinus Weizen-DoppelbockTune in now!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Join us for a lively, interactive discussion on how to use communication tools and methods to your advantage to bring people together to get work done. How much of your time has been wasted in meetings for the sake of meetings with minimal results and greater chaos? Is your email inbox overflowing with endless threads of tangled “reply alls” and forwards? In today's virtual, fast-paced business world, there are endless ways to communicate. How you select which ones and when you apply them effectively across different teams and scenarios is essential. This session will inspire you with practical, inclusive ways to improve the effectiveness of your internal communication and may serve as a mental health check-up for your entire company. Dana Kaluzny (she/her) wants people to enjoy coming together for beer and work that matters. She the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Endswell Beer and provides business consulting for anyone running a business with someone they care about. After 15 years of experience working in for-profit and not-for-profit, founding two small businesses (including a brewery with her partner in life and love), all while raising two boys, she knows how to juggle personal and professional. She supports businesses with a founder-first approach focused on the two areas that make or break both relationships and businesses - systems and communication. She is a founding partner of the Safe Bars P.A.C.T. Initiative. With over 2 decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, Julie Rhodes is an authority on beverage sales, digital marketing, leadership, and distributor partnership management. She is the owner of Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions, an educational services, and strategic business consulting company built specifically for growing craft beverage brands, where she teaches small to medium-sized beverage alcohol companies how to work smarter, not harder, in order to achieve long term growth. In addition to being an educator and strategic advisor, she is also a business writer, public speaker, is Cicerone Certified, a national committee chair and local chapter leader within Pink Boots Society, and a mentor for the Brewers Association and on the BA DEI Marketing & Communications Subcommittee, the North American Guild of Beer Writers, the American Cider Association, Women of the Vine & Spirits and multiple state brewery guilds. When not working, you can find her spending time with her husband and two boys in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado or on the couch watching sci-fi movies. Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Milwaukee, WI | June 19-21, 2023 Grab your spot now at https://cbpconnects-milwaukee.eventbrite.com/

Richard Norgrove and Josh Grace Bear Republic brewer Richard Norgrove and Josh Grace of Grace Bros. Brewing join Herlinda Heras in studio. Peter Lopez is sitting in for Harry Duke who will call in later and Tara Nurin will also call in to talk about the award her book just won. Tara Nurin was a guest on Brew Ha Ha on this episode of October 21, 2021, and talked about her book. First, Tara Nurin calls in to talk about about her book about women in brewing winning an award. Tara has been on Brew Ha Ha many times including this October 21, 2021 episode where she described the recently published “The Woman's Place Is In The Brewhouse.” The book has just won the first prize from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. She really likes hearing stories from readers who identify with the many successful women in brewing. It was also a great experience to do the research interviews and meet a lot of her heroes. Tara has some stories coming out on the Food Network website too. Richard and Josh tell the origin story of the Grace Bros. Beer, which was making beer in the early 1900s. He works in the business of buying and selling wineries, which often includes trademarks. In the course of another business deal, he found the Grace Bros. Beer trademark was available. He describes the process of recovering the trademark, which is on the beer that they are tasting today. Grace Bros. was one of the largest breweries 100 and more years ago, in Sonoma County. They stopped making beer in the 1960s and now they are relaunching the beer with Bear Republic. A portion of the profits go to the historical society and to veteran's assistance. 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 info. Russian River Hop Time Harvest Ale made with 100% Sonoma County hops and barley, and malt from Admiral Malting. They are canning it now at Russian River Brewing Co. Where the Hell is Harry? Harry Duke is calling in for an installment of “Where the Hell is Harry?” this time from Flatonia, Texas, which is between San Antonio and Houston. He was at the Alamo earlier and posted pictures on The Drive's face book page and ended up at the oldest saloon in Texas, The Buckhorn, in San Antonio. When he asked for a local beer he had one called Texican from Blue Star Brewing Co. of San Antonio, a light Mexican style lager, which was perfect for the hot weather there. Harry describes seeking out Classic Rock stations while driving across the southwest. At one point, at night, doing 80 MPH (the speed limit there) Freebird came on... And gas is $2.85 a gallon, but the tradeoff is, you've got to be in Texas. Grace Bros. Beer They had a big release party for the new Grace Bros. beer. They sold out in the first day. The beer is a classic, light easy-drinking beer (under 5%), as it was originally. They tried to imitate the ingredients and process and they got to experiment as home brewers in order to get the recipe right. Grace Bros. started brewing in 1897 and apart from Prohibition, it was idle from 1953 to 1958, then again until 1967. But in the heyday of the 1940s, when it was most popular, this was the beer. They were careful to use just the right hops, which is California Cluster. It's a Bavarian type lager, even if in those days, it was basically just called beer. The pub is in Rhonhert Park on Roberts Lake Road and the beer is on tap. They might release it in Spring or earlier in Summer next year.

Welcome to the first episode in our Next Germination series, produced in partnership with Guinness. For those of you that have been reading and listening to Good Beer Hunting for years, you know how important the underwriting we receive is. Alongside hundreds of paying subscribers, whom we call the Fervent Few, our underwriters enable us to pursue big, ambitious projects. And no one has been more supportive and continuously so than Guinness. Years of support has helped us build an unprecedented editorial team in beer. This team has claimed dozens of awards over the years, including the North American Guild of Beer Writers awards, which we won roughly half of all those awards last year. The Society of Professional Journalists award. And this past weekend, a James Beard award. All this momentum and continuity would not be possible—not even close—without the support of the folks at Guinness. And today marks yet another step in that collaborative journey with the Next Germination series. When we were scoping out the themes and ambitions for this two-year stretch of underwriting, nothing was more important to Guinness and our team than extending that long table of beer to include more people who have traditionally been marginalized from the industry and its culture, which is often prone to a monoculture. For a brand that's known and loved around the world, in countries like Ireland the UK of course, but also Nigeria, the Caribbean, and the U.S. where they built their latest production facility and taproom in Baltimore, Guinness' future is directly dependent on the growth of beer drinking audiences, and the increasingly diverse and equitable spaces and cultures that surround it. This series—called Next Germination—reflects our editorial team's desire to continue our own mission of helping beer drinking audiences get smarter, more impassioned, and inspired about the world's most popular drink. It's a perfect alignment in both mission and ambition. So what exactly is the Next Germination? Well, we believe the beer world is so much more than its homogenous stereotypes. Today, a new and diverse generation of drinkers, change-makers, and doers is continuing to push for progress in every direction. Their aims are varied, but their shared emphasis on equity, community-building, and access has deep reverberations that go beyond the liquid in your glass. So together with Guinness, The Next Germination is a series of stories and podcasts that celebrates the people making beer brighter and broader—and transforming its future for the better. In this first episode, I'm talking to Beth Demmon, one of our best writers and hosts about her first piece that kicks off the series - called “Keeping Neurodiversity in Mind — How Two Groundbreaking Breweries are Making Beer Spaces More Accessible” We both rely on our limited experience as parents of neurodiverse children as a way in to appreciating and articulating the experience of neurodiverse beer drinkers, and how the industry has an emerging opportunity - especially in its hospitably sector - to broaden its approach to a wide array of audiences with specific needs that could help center them in the future of beer.    

This week Joel takes listeners back to the Tar Heel State, but this time focusing on the area known as The Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill). Joining Joel this week are Bryan Roth (Beer writer and editor for Good Beer Hunting and Director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers), and Dave Tollefsen (the man behind NCBeerGuys.com). They talk about several topics, such as how the beer scene changes across the area, why outside breweries are opening up taprooms there, and the impact of the Brewgaloo festival. You can follow Bryan on Twitter: @BryanDRoth  You can follow Dave on Twitter: @NCBeerGuys Joel has visited over 700 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.  From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers! Follow Joel's travels on social media: Twitter: @brewerytravels Instagram: @brewery_travels Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com A Production of The Sota Pod Episode 29: Raleigh, NC - Featuring Bryan Roth & Dave Tollefsen

Join your friends at DC Beer for a trip to the Maryland Craft Beer Festival in Frederick, Maryland! Enjoy beer samples from dozens of Maryland breweries (including a few breweries not yet open to the public) pouring more than 200 unique, beers – all brewed in Maryland. Your road trip package includes transportation to and from the Festival, an Enthusiast Tasting Pass (a $65 value), and much more! More info here!We hear a lot of claims in the beer world, but Bryan Roth is here to set things straight, especially when it comes to the hard seltzer vs beer debate. Jake sits down with Bryan, director of North American Guild of Beer Writers and writer for Good Beer Hunting. Jake and Bryan discuss the upcoming domestic challengers to Guinness as St. Patty's Day approaches, the mind of the craft beer drinkers, how Americans can't stick to just one type of alcohol, if hard seltzers are beating beer in the market share competition, and where is all the hard cider?? Lastly, we end with some hopeful answers and discuss why craft beer is so meaningful. Brandy also comes to us live from Silver Branch Brewing with Brett Robinson to say goodbye to an old favorite and hello to a new release, Dr. Juicy, the beer voted in by the people. In other news, we want you to take a roadtrip with us! Travel with us to the Maryland Craft Beer Festival. Get tickets, transportation, and more all right here. Brandy, Jake, and Mike also give details on Silver Branch's and Red Bear's upcoming anniversary events and beer releases that you don't want to miss this weekend.  Also, the DC Beer Share is back this month! Want to attend? Don't be intimidated by “invite only”. Just DM us here for details and formal invite!Keep up to date with everything happening at DCBeer.com, @DCBeer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Email us at beershow@dcbeer.com.Breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and others who want us to announce new releases can provide that information at DC.beer/releases.Get your DC Beer gear here!

Joining me this week is Lucy Corne a freelance writer and beverage industry consultant based in Cape Town. She is the Editor of On Tap Magazine, South Africa's only magazine dedicated to beer. Lucy is BJCP and Cicerone® certified, having judged a number of competitions globally, including the African Beer Cup, the only pan-African beer competition, of which she is the co-founder. Her recent profile of South African hop grower Khaya Maloney for Good Beer Hunting was recognized by the North American Guild of Beer Writers for Local Reporting, and I wanted to shift this week's episode toward that part of the world. Listeners will remember Khaya from our interview with Gert van der Waal in July.  Lucy reflects on the role she's created for herself in the South African beer community and her reporting on Khaya. We also discuss the resiliency consumers and craft brewers have shown during multiple alcohol bans in the COVID-19 pandemic which has challenged the local beverage industry on many fronts.  We finish by discussing the importance of understanding what is happening in South Africa as an indicator for the future of the beverage industry. Lucy shares interesting insights on how producers are finding inspiration in local, traditional, beverages, and how this discovery of cultural confidence can lead to a future rooted with a stronger sense of place. Find Lucy Corne: Brewmistress - Lucy's Business Website Twitter Lucy's Profile on Khaya Maloney Find Heavy Hops: Website (Listen to all episodes and access detailed show notes!) Facebook Instagram Twitter Support The Show By Donating Episode Art and HH Logo By: Bryn Gleason Audio editing, mix and mastering: Esben Willems / Studio Berserk Music by: Sam Cangelosi Please Subscribe to our podcast via your preferred listening platform. Rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find us! Support The Show By Donating. Give the gift of HH by sharing our episodes on social media! Small actions such as these go a long way in helping others find us!

Brought to you by The Real Voice - Mel Allen. Providing voice over for commercials, podcasts, explainer videos, eLearning, telephone systems, and more. Samples and demos at https://therealvoice.com As I was perusing Tröeg's blog on some of their cheeses - like Grand Cacao and Mad Elf - I saw they have a post on making an Instagram-worthy charcuterie spread. Of course, they want you to use the cheese they made with Caputo Brothers Creamery, but grab some local beer/cheese collars and go to town on your own spread. Fid those posts and more at https://blog.troegs.com/ If you are in the world of Golf and Beer, you might know Tom Bedell. He's the sole member of both the Golf Writers Association of America and the North American Guild of Beer Writers. The Vermont writer and beer drinker put together a list I can find no fault with - except I haven't completed it (yet) of “The 12 Days of Christmas (With a Beer Twist). It's waiting for you at Sports Illustrated https://www.si.com/golf/news/12-days-of-christmas-with-a-beer-twist And I hear the words “Cape May, NJ” all the time from several I know who travel there… not to meet the cast of Jersey Shore - but to photograph bird migrations. Well, there's now another reason to migrate there - because Cape May Brewing and The Original Fudge Kitchen have collaborated on Chocolate Fudge Stout, it's a part of the brewery's 10-year anniversary celebration series of limited-run beers. In my book there's never a bad time for a stout or fudge, but especially when they're together! The beer has chocolate rye, chocolate malt, and - of course - the Original Fudge Kitchen's chocolate fudge for flavoring. https://www.nj.com/cape-may-county/2021/12/jersey-shore-beer-fudge-worlds-collide-in-cape-may-brewings-chocolate-stout-mash-up.html The Boozebuddy Update continues on video! On Spotify, watch alongside the podcast, or head to the YouTube channel. Help me get a custom URL on YouTube by viewing, liking, sharing, and subscribing at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC033VXK28YhXgJAYpHS-C_w Thanks for listening or watching, remember to like, review & subscribe! Head to BoozebuddyUpdate.com to leave feedback or get in touch with me! Remember - don't drink and drive, stay safe, drive sober and support the booze that supports your local community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support

It's our fifth Craft Beer Roundtable and our panel includes: Jonathan Greene, host of Hops & Spirits; Bryan Roth, editor and writer at Good Beer Hunting and director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers; and Doug Veliky, chief strategy office for Revolution Brewing and founder of BeerCrunchers.com. Panel introduction  Big breweries are diversifying with ready-to-drink cocktails and seltzer brands, but what show local/smaller craft breweries do? Or do they need to do anything? Brand refreshers and brand extensions Are unique partnerships becoming more of a thing? (https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/sightlines/2021/7/16/boston-beer-beam-suntory-team-up-to-blur-alcohol-category-lines)  How can breweries engage better through social media and keep up with new social media?  SHOW PARTNER: Check out Nose Your Bourbon social media and their website so you can train your nose to find the nuances in bourbon. Visit noseyourbourbon.com for the Original Nosing Kit, the expansion kit and more.Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook pages. Plus, our Give It A Try Highlights pour every Monday and our Cocktail Quickie videos shake up Fridays.

On todays edition of the Beer Massif Podcast Jeff Alworth joins us to talk about all things beer and his new second edition tome of the Beer Bible! Jeff is a writer living in Portland, Oregon. His books include The Widmer Way (Ooligan, Spring 2019), The Beer Bible (Workman), Cider Made Simple (Chronicle), and The Secrets of Master Brewers (Storey). His titles have twice been cited by the North American Guild of Beer Writers as best book and in 2016 the Beer Bible was named best wine, spirits, or beer book by the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). When he's not working on a book, he can be found writing about beer at his blog, Beervana. ( http://www.beervanablog.com/ )He also co-hosts the Beervana Podcast ( https://xraypod.com/show/beervana ) , where he and Oregon State University economics professor Patrick Emerson discuss beer and the economics of beer. In 2018 he began co-teaching the two core courses for The Business of Craft Beverage at Portland State University Jeff regularly gives educational speeches, guided tastings, and corporate presentations. Contact him at jeff@beervanablog.com to schedule a booking.

We leave DC and travel to Montana, land of the Scotch Ale, but more importantly, home of Kate Bernot, the beer journalist and writer of Good Beer Hunting. Kate is in the leadership of the North American Guild of Beer Writers and is an award-winning author who writes for other publications such as Craft Beer & Brewing. Kate reveals why Montana's regional peculiarity is the Scotch Ale. Jake and Kate then take a birdseye view on beer in America and discuss some of the greatest beer comebacks and whether the Boston Lager will make a reprisal, the rise of hard seltzers, ready-to-drink cocktails, and canned wine, and how these trends may lead to buyer confusion. Then, Kate shares about the #MeToo reckoning in the beer industry and how beer journalists should approach it. Jake and Kate discuss why victims' stories were not shared through traditional media and what the role of beer journalists should be in this era. In other news, Brandy gives us the rundown on all the beer events and happenings in the DMV, and shares which breweries are currently hiring!Keep up to date with everything happening at DCBeer.com, @DCBeer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Email us at beershow@dcbeer.com.

It's our fourth Under the Influence Roundtable Series and our focus is craft beer. Panel includes: Jonathan Greene, host of Hops & Spirits; Bryan Roth, editor and writer at Good Beer Hunting and director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers; Neil Witte, Master Cicerone, and Owner/Founder of TapStar and Craft Quality Solutions; Doug Veliky, chief strategy office for Revolution Brewing and founder of BeerCrunchers.com; and Lindsay Hayes, Cicerone and beertender. Panel introduction  ONE TOUGH QUESTION: Is there a beer you'd pull a “Pappygate” (the Netflix Heist) for? Would you buy an NFT of beer? (STORY: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-future-of-wine-collecting-is-nfts-301285915.html) Will Seltzerys become a thing? Or  Do you see the big boys going on a buy spree again?  Craft breweries and food; better to have a consistent restaurant or food truck occasionally?  Don't forget to watch the video of each episode on our Facebook and YouTube pages (search Hops & Spirits). And subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player!

Welcome back to Happy Half Hour! This week's special guest is Beth Demmon, a freelance writer and journalist who specializes in craft beer. Beth started writing about craft beer in 2015 and has been an advocate for diversity in the industry: She founded the Diverse Beer Writers Initiative and is a member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Recently, she published an article on Vine Pair about allegations of rampant sexism and harassment that have been occuring in the beer industry, and the story got national attention. The allegations were brought to light by Brienne Allan, a brewer in Massachusetts. Allan posted a question on her Instagram, asking other women who work in craft beer about sexist comments they’d gotten while on the job. The responses were harrowing—and quickly encompassed not just words, but sexual harrassment and assault as well. In her post, Allan says she was asked about her credentials while she was on site helping build Notch Brewing’s new location. Beth says comments like these are microaggressions, which are “death by a thousand cuts” that exact a toll on the recipient. She says that microaggressions against women in the craft beer industry are not only too common, but the lack of accountability and consequences for perpetrators has led to the normalization of this behavior. Beth says that the sheer volume of responses from women experiencing sexism in the craft beer industry wasn’t surprising, but the number of women willing to attach a name to their response has never been seen before. With all these allegations surfacing, the industry has been forced to take action. Some breweries are implementing third-party reporting systems. For smaller breweries that don’t have human resources departments, Beth says that even working to develop a code of conduct is better than nothing—it’s a way for a company to put their values first. She also discussed the challenges of reporting on this topic. In a report like this, one might expect the number of false allegations to be anywhere from 2 to 10 percent—but more likely from 2 to 3 percent. Beth says that even if 3 percent of the reports turn out to be false, that still leaves thousands of others that cannot be ignored, and it’s clear that something needs to change, especially in San Diego, a city that historically avoids confrontation when it comes to issues like this. In Hot Plates, Sky Deck food hall is opening on the second level of Del Mar Highlands Town Center on June 11 with 13 different restaurants and food concepts, each with their own seating area. Jay Birds, a hot chicken restaurant from Long Beach, is opening in Carlsbad. Ben and Esther’s Vegetarian Jewish Deli is expanding from Portland to the Rolando/College area. Also, voting for San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants 2021 has begun! Cast your vote for your favorites, then see the final list of the critic’s and readers’ picks in the September issue. In Two People for Takeout / Two People for $50, Beth’s pick is Angkorian Pikestaff in East Village for their Asian fusion and Cambodian dishes. For hot, made-to-order donuts, Troy recommends Broad Street Dough Co. in Encinitas, specifically the blueberry glazed donuts. Marie’s pick is the pasta that gets prepared in a 60-pound wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano at Bencotto Italian Kitchen in Little Italy. Noah's pick is Point Loma Fish Shop for their Thursday night oyster special and fish and chips. Kairoa Brewing is David’s pick, for their salmon sashimi topped with crunchy quinoa. Thank you for listening! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Need a restaurant recommendation? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you’re too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com. See you next week!

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Stephanie is an Atlanta-based writer who focuses on stories of diversity and inclusion in the beer industry. In 2020, she was a recipient of the Diversity in Beer Writing Grant from the North American Guild of Beer Writers, and this year, she was recognized in Imbibe's 75 people to watch. Stephanie is also the founder of The Share, a newsletter celebrating Black women in the beer industry. www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

Mark Davies is a ringer at Cheltenham Minster, of the Gloucester and Bristol Association. Mark is also a prolific peal composer and constructor of methods. See Rapid Wrap Major, Snow Tiger Maximus, or the "Mythical Beasts" project, for instance.While we discuss ringing for a bit, much of our conversation is about Methodokus: the style of ringing(-inspired) puzzles that Mark invented last year. If you have not seen them in Ringing World, a few can be found in an earlier post at treblesgoing.com, or you can find many in the book Methodoku Mayhem.Mark has also uploaded "Methodoku Masterclass" videos on his YouTube channel, if you would like more-directed advice on solving Methodokus. (You can also find there a video of his presentation to the North American Guild, which we mention during this discussion.)Thank you, friends.

We kick off May with our third Under the Influence Roundtable Series and our focus is craft beer. Panel includes: Neil Witte, Master Cicerone, and Owner/Founder of TapStar and Craft Quality Solutions; and Doug Veliky, chief strategy office for Revolution Brewing and founder of BeerCrunchers.com. Plus some email ramblings from Bryan Roth, editor and writer at GoodBeerHunting and director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Panel introduction  ONE TOUGH QUESTION: What’s the best way to enjoy ice cream? Cone, waffle cone, cup or milkshake? Seltzers over taking craft beer on taps eventually? Small and independent beer production declined in 2020, is this a sign? Concept bars for craft beer (i.e. dog parks, Top Golf, etc.) Importance of packaging from the boxes to the cans (plus augmented reality coming??)STORY ON AUGMENTED REALITY: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/augmented-reality-for-craft-beer-industry-packaging-to-follow-301261225.html Don't forget to watch the video of each episode on our Facebook and YouTube pages (search Hops & Spirits). And subscriber and give us a 5-star review on podcast player!

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Bryan Roth has written about the beer industry for almost a decade, reporting on business, cultural, and personal stories. He currently serves as news editor for Good Beer Hunting's Sightlines section and director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers, a trade organization representing media professionals. A former newspaper reporter and sports play-by-play broadcaster, he's worked at Duke University for 13 years and has had his freelance work appear in print and digital publications, including BeerAdvocate, All About Beer, Thrillist, Paste, and more. www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

Diane Amison-Loring is the editor of The Clapper, the journal of the North American Guild of Change Ringers.Diane was formerly a sister of the Community of the Holy Spirit; we discuss how that community came to hang bells at Melrose School, which brought ringing to Diane's life.We also discuss The Clapper's purpose, its regular features, and articles from 2020's issues that we particularly recommend to your attention: Bryn Reinstadler & Leland Kusmer's "Introducing the Ringing Room" and Josh Burson's "Silent Bells around North America" & "The Bells That Never Were". (All links to Clapper articles require member sign-in.)Thank you, friends.

Beer is people. It's made, distributed, delivered, sold, and served by people. For our final DC Beer Show of 2020, we wanted to take you, dear listeners, back to that. What better way to do so than to turn the mic over to Jamaal Lemon? Lemon penned “Mutated Anxieties — Living (and Parenting) While Black in the Face of Law Enforcement and COVID-19” for Good Beer Hunting, which won the award for Best Criticism or Commentary from the North American Guild of Beer Writers earlier in the year. Jamaal has been on the podcast before, but we thought his experience as a Black man in America during a time of social upheaval--brought on by both an increased focus on police brutality and a pandemic that has exacerbated inequalities in this country--would be an appropriate way to close out the year. As such, there isn't much “beer” in this episode. But there is "people". Jamaal talks about his article, about being Black in America in 2020, about why the Black community might distrust a COVID-19 vaccine, and yeah, a little bit about beer. We'll be back with new episodes of The DC Beer Show in 2021, with more focus on beer, but also more on people. Thanks for listening, and have a happy, healthy, and safe end of the year. Keep up to date with everything happening at DCBeer.com, @DCBeer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and join our new DC Beer Discord community! Email us at beershow@dcbeer.com.

This show is sponsored by The San Diego Botanical Gardens Botanical Wonderland! Reserve your tickets asap at: https://www.sdbgarden.org/botanicwonderland.htm In this episode of The Cheers! North County podcast we replay the very first interview we did for this show. I was joined by talented San Diego-based food and beverage writer, and recent winner of the North American Guild of Beer Writers 2019 Diversity in Beer Writing Grant, Beth Demmon in April. Our conversation then focused on the social impact of losing access to our drinking establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic, her favorite local places, and expectations for the food and beverage industry as we progress to a new normal. The conversation seems weirdly applicable all these months later. Thanks for listening. Check out Beth's work at: https://www.bethdemmon.com/ and follow her on Instagram @thedelightedbite. Read her piece on Racial Equity in Brewing on GoodBeerHunting.com here: https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2020/8/10/the-time-is-now-part-one-understanding-the-origins-of-beers-inequity If you enjoy the Cheers! podcast become a monthly supporter of the show! Click the support button on this shows homepage: https://anchor.fm/cheers-nc-podcast/support. Your money goes directly towards helping the Coast News bringing you more great content. Be sure to read the latest Cheers! North County column. This episode of Cheers! North County was produced and recorded by me, Ryan Woldt. Jordan Ingram is my Editor in Chief. The Coast News' Associate Publisher is Chris Kydd and our Publisher is Jim Kydd. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay healthy and sane, and keep livin' the dream out there. Cheers! This episode was recorded April 27th, 2020, and republished December 4th, 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheers-nc-podcast/support

This episode comes from a session recorded at the North American Guild of Change Ringers Annual General Meeting, held October 9-11, 2020.Cathy Booth and I talk at length about her podcast, Fun With Bells and about Treble's Going.We talk about starting our podcasts, about the planning-recording-editing-publishing process, and about our mutual admiration for each other's work.And, in a first for this podcast, we take listener questions!Many thanks to the North American Guild and to the Honolulu StARS for hosting the AGM, and to you for listening, friends.

Fr. Alban Riley is a monk of the Order of Saint Benedict, at Westminster Abbey in British Columbia.We discuss living in religious community, guided by the Rule of Saint Benedict: prayers, work, and recreation devoted to one's God and fellow man.We also discuss how change ringing came to the Abbey and how it features in the monks' daily lives.Lastly, I put in a little plug for the North American Guild of Change Ringers Annual General Meeting, running October 9-11. You can find more information at the NAGCR website.Thank you, friends.

Candace Higginbotham studied political theory at Louisiana State University and went into a fulfilling career in public service.But we know she was just biding time until a ring could be installed at St. Mark's Cathedral in Shreveport.We discuss building a band from scratch, and all the guidance and assistance given that band by ringers from Little Rock, Housoton, Dallas, Texarkana; from across North America and from the North American Guild; and from around the world.(And if you only have two minutes to spare today, please skip ahead to 40:00 in the recording: you'll hear my favorite two minutes of the series so far.)Thank you, friends.

Tara is the beer and spirits contributor for Forbes as well as a writer for several publications such as Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Vice Munchies, VinePair, SevenFifty Daily, and THCNet, a B-to-B website covering the legal cannabis industry. She is a certified beer judge who teaches a for-credit university beer class and presents beer seminars for institutions like the Smithsonian and the Brewers Association. As a former broadcast news reporter and beer TV show co-host she has won two first-place awards from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. She founded NJ's original beer education group for women and volunteers as the archivist for the Pink Boots Society for women in the beer industry. She's currently writing a book about the history of women in beer for a publication that is to be published spring of 2021. In this episode, Tara shared her expertise as we talked about the powerful influence of women in the Craft Beverage Industry, as well as her opinion about the current economic impact that the pandemic has caused in the craft beer world and more! Enjoy the Show, Cheers

Tom Farthing is the North American Guild's Public Relations Officer. Tom learned to ring at Kalamazoo College, under the tutelage of Jeff Smith, before the tower bells were installed. (Kalamazoo's handbell band is also discussed in episode 005.)Tom also rang briefly in Hendersonville, and now in Chicago. We discuss a peal of Cambridge Surprise Major full of firsts, and how he became the erstwhile North American rep for Abel!Primarily, though, we discuss the inauguration of North American Guild's Jeff Smith Young Ringer's Award, its 2019 awardees, and how to nominate. (GDoc link)Thank you, friends.

My name is Eoghan Walsh from Brussels Beer City, and you’re listening to episode 19 of Cabin Fever - less a podcast than a group therapy session for writers, brewers, and friends who like to enjoy a beer together but, well, can’t.I was delighted to be joined remotely in Brussels by:Stephen Beaumont (@BeaumontDrinks), editor of Original Gravity Magazine’s Canadian edition and writer of numerous books, including Canadian Spirits, Will Travel For Beer, and The Beer & Food CompanionBen Keene (@WhereandBack), beer and travel writer based in Washington state, former editorial director of Beer Advocate, and currently working on The Reporter’s Notebook for the North American Guild of Beer Writers (@nagbw)And Hélène Spitaels, guide and beer sommelier based in Brussels, and author of Brussels Beer City’s most-read article of 2020Over beers from Deschutes, Brasserie de la Senne, La Source and Unfiltered Brewing, we talked about the impact of the anti-racism protests sweeping North America and the rest of the world, the heady anticipation of being able to drink in bars again, and we rhapsodise about the restorative effects of nature.I hope you listen in.

The Cheers! North County podcast is joined by talented San Diego-based food and beverage writer, and recent winner of the North American Guild of Beer Writers 2019 Diversity in Beer Writing Grant, Beth Demmon. She joins host Ryan Woldt for the first-ever Cheers! North County podcast show to talk about the social impact of losing access to our drinking establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic, her favorite local places, and expectations for the food and beverage industry as we progress to a new normal.Check out Beth's work at: https://www.bethdemmon.com/This episode was recorded April 27th, 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheers-nc-podcast/support

My name is Eoghan Walsh from Brussels Beer City, and you’re listening to episode 4 of Cabin Fever - less a podcast than a group therapy session for writers, brewers, and friends who like to enjoy a beer together but, well, can’t.On today’s episode, I’m delighted to be joined by:Ben Keene (@WhereandBack), beer and travel writer based in Washington state, former editorial director of Beer Advocate, and currently working on a top-secret project for the North American Guild of Beer Writers (@nagbw)Adrian Tierney Jones (@ATJbeer), editor of Original Gravity Magazine, weekly beer columnist for the UK Daily Star, and renewed blogger at MaltwormsAnd Natalya Watson (@beerwithnat), advanced cicerone beer sommelier, host of the Beer with Nat podcast, and author of the just-published Beer: Taste the Evolution in 50 StylesIn today’s episode, we talk Nat’s abortive book launch, why Adrian has relaunched his blog, and Ben’s commitment to staying positive during a pandemic.Listen in.

LI Beer Guide editor and publisher Bernie Kilkelly talks about how craft beer has changed the face of small Long Island towns. About the guest: Bernie Kilkelly is the editor and publisher of LIBeerGuide.com, the authoritative online guide to Long Island's beer scene.  LIBeerGuide.com includes listings of craft breweries, beer bars, gastropubs, Irish and German pubs, and bottle shops, as well as information on beer festivals, beer destinations and homebrew clubs and shops.  Bernie also publishes the free monthly email LIBeerGuide Brewsletter, with the latest Long Island beer news and event information.  He has been a beer journalist for over 25 years, contributing to publications including Long Island Press, Ale Street News and Beer & Tavern Chronicle, and has won awards for Food & Beverage Writing from the Press Club of Long Island and the North American Guild of Beer Writers.

2019 was a big year for us at GBH. We published more stories than ever before, our writers took home dozens of awards, and we broke our own record for the number of visits to our site. It was truly a banner year.  One of the reasons for that is Claire Bullen, our editor-in-chief. Perhaps we didn’t give this occasion enough fanfare—I know I certainly would have participated in a ticker-tape parade to celebrate, but this is our time to do so.  Claire took over the role of editor in June, but has been on the editorial team since mid-2018. Claire is responsible for two of our 10 most popular stories of the year; she published a book in March; and shone like the beer beacon she is at this year’s North American Guild of Beer Writers Awards and British Guild of Beer Writers Awards, winning nods including Best Book, Best Technical Writing, and Best Travel Writing. It’s an understatement to say that we’re lucky to have her on the team.  One of the pleasures of my job is seeing Claire at work. Articles come in from our writers, and I get to watch Claire work with folks to produce some of the best beer writing on the internet. Every editor has a different approach to how they coach and guide writers, making small edits and suggestions as to how to really punch up an article. I saw this at work especially in a recent House Culture article we published by Helena Fitzgerald. Helena is a freelance writer who shared a beautiful story about stepping back from drinking while maintaining her love of bars, and it was lovely to see the touch points in the piece—the moments I knew Claire helped shape. I get to know Helena in this piece, but I also see Claire in there as well.  It’s funny writing this (and now saying it out loud), because I know Claire has to edit it—and I can imagine her brain working through this introduction that’s about her. It’s kind of a mind trip, but Claire makes us all better. I benefit so much from having her as editorial teammate, and I hope you see the flashes of her on our website like I do. They’re quiet and subtle, but when you find them, they shine brilliantly. 

Beer writer and educator David Nilsen talks about some of the best craft beer spots in the Dayton area with the caveat that, just like at the Oscars, some are bound to slip his mind. You can find David's social accounts as well as his work here.    About the Guest: David Nilsen is a beer writer and educator living near Dayton, Ohio. He is a Certified Cicerone and a member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers and the National Book Critics Circle. His beer writing appears in Craftbeer.com, Beer Advocate, Craft Beer & Brewing, Pellicle, and numerous other publications, and he leads educational tastings, pairings, and classes at breweries, restaurants, and other institutions. He lives with his wife, daughter, and very irritable cat.

This week on The Show we are joined by freelance writer and local beer journalist, Beth Demmon! We dive right into her monthly feature in West Coaster, called Prohibitchin', that focuses on women in the San Diego indie beer industry. We also have an unplanned, bonus guest, Robert Bessone from 13 Point Brewing Co.We were sent beers to feature on this show by Single Speed Brewing in Iowa! I have to say, we really enjoyed their offerings and will definitely visit them if we're ever in Cedar Falls or Waterloo; you should as well!We cover the very important topic of which SD beer writer performed better on the BJCP exam, Beth or Ian Cheesman; we do this for you and you're welcome San Diego! We do also ask a few legitimate questions about the arduous process and work it takes to prepare for and pass the BJCP tasting exam.We also discuss the Reckless Brewing glob of crap, no I'm not linking to them, we don't need to encourage people to visit their site. Getting back towards funner topics, we get an awesome announcement about Beth being awarded the North American Guild of Beer Writers 2019 Diversity in Beer Writing Grant!Get yourself ready, grab a great #indiebeer , and hit the play button friends! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We check in with our in house beer expert and industry insider, Bryan Roth, who is currently serving as the director for the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Bryan kindly shares with us his top five winter seasonal beer selections as well as some industry beer news including how the current government shut down might be effecting your beer choices in the very near future.You can also check out Bryan's other writings at Good Beer Hunting , where Bryan serves as editor.Top 5 (In no specific order)1- Sierra Nevada- Celebration2- Tröegs Brewing Company- Hop Blizzard3-Sam Adams entire variety 12 pack4- Great Lakes- Black Out Stout5- Hartywood- Gingerbread StoutBe sure to subscribe to Chilly Underground on your favorite Podcasting services including iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker.Listen to Chilly Underground live every Saturday 1pm on Radio RAMPA 620 AMFor more visit: www.ChillyUnderground.com

This weeks edition of Chilly Underground comes to you in three distinct parts. First we check in with our in house beer expert and industry insider, Bryan Roth, who is currently serving as the director for the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Bryan kindly shares with us his top five winter seasonal beer selections as well as some industry beer news including how the current government shut down might be affecting your beer choices in the very near future.
We then check in with Cinema Savant Roger Hackett to hear about the films that are driving the early award buzzand the top 5 films that should be on your radar as we head into award season later next month.And lastly, Brazil’s controversial new President, Jair Bolsanaro, just finished his first week on the job. We re-air part of a segment we did in the fall with Columbia Professor & Brazil political expert Rodrigo Soares to remind us of who Bolsonaro is, what he stands for, and what lead to his unforeseen political rise in the worlds 5th largest democracy.Be sure to subscribe to Chilly Underground on your favorite Podcasting services including iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker.Listen to Chilly Underground live every Saturday 1pm on Radio RAMPA 620 AMFor more visit: www.ChillyUnderground.com

We’re going to do something a little different today. Over the past year or so, you’ve heard a small sub-series of interviews we’ve dubbed the GBH Collective episodes. These conversations with GBH colleagues have been meant to dive into their writing, background and interests and have been a bit free-flowing. They’ve been a great addition to the award-winning audio content we produce at Good Beer Hunting, and I’m excited to take the lead to bring you more of it. This episode is going to be something of a GBH Collective 2.0 as we work to make these talks a more common part of the podcast. These may be shorter than our weekly longform interviews, and will include voices of GBH contributors as well as other journalists and members of the media who think about beer. In this episode, I’m joined by Claire Bullen. She’s been on a GBH Collective episode before, but not under the circumstances of which we spoke recently. Claire has recently been recognized multiple times by the North American Guild of Beer Writers for her work at this year’s Guild awards. Full disclosure: I lead that group, but didn’t have any role in judging her work, so I do feel comfortable saying that her writing, and her unique voice, is something that excites me most about coverage of today’s beer industry. In this chat, we’ll talk a little about what it means to be a big deal — those are my words, not her modesty — and how writing about food impacts writing. I’m really excited to start bringing you more of these conversations so you can better know the great people behind the byline. Claire is a perfect place to start.

It’s Ballast Point time in the bar this week courtesy of our friend Spencer Kilgore! Spencer reveals his beer origins, talks about the latest offerings from the brewery, and shares a couple of treats: White Wine Barrel-Aged Sour Wench and High West Barrel-Aged Victory at Sea! Newstime begins with some sadness from the Petaluma Argus Courier in that Lagunitas Brewing is planning to cut 12 percent of its workforce. Next up Bloomberg is reporting that with the rise of Helles lagers, craft brewers are embracing subtlety. Then we have The Chicago Tribune demonstrating why the intersection of coffee and beer has become a dominant force in craft brewing, followed by The LA Times’ piece revealing that France has (finally) discovered craft beer. We close with the news that we won an honorable mention from the North American Guild of Beer Writers in their podcast award category at the GABF! We love your answers to last week’s #caskquiz “what’s your take on the Gaffigan story? Humorous or no?” Given the time of year, this week we want to know “what’s your fall/Oktoberfest beer for 2018?” We so love hearing from you! Please send in feedback and beer suggestions by calling us at (919) 502-0280, Tweeting us, following our Instagram or friending us on Untappd, posting on and liking our Facebook page, or emailing us! And please rate & review us in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t done so!

Host Jeff Cioletti meets up in Madrid with Bryan Roth of the North American Guild of Beer Writers and Good Beer Hunting to talk about the craft beer scenes in North Carolina, the Finger Lakes and all points north, south, east and west.

Welcome back to another episode of the GBH Collective, where we bring you the stories behind the stories from our writers and photographers all over the world.  This new series of episodes is made possible by our Patreon subscribers. Patreon is a way our readers and listeners can become a part of GBH with a monthly contribution, just like subscribing to a magazine. We give back to our subscribers, which we call the Fervent Few, through events, discounts, exclusive gear and art, and a host of other perks. To us, being a Fervent Few member makes you part of the team. And the 70 or so subscribers we have already are enjoying the Slack channel we set up as a direct connection with the GBH crew and each other. You can join them, too. This week we’ve got myself, Bryan Roth, and Matthew Curtis, all fresh on the heels of GABF in Denver. We discuss the North American Guild of Beer Writers awards, the value of GABF, and some of the things that make GBH tick.

Brian interviews Bryan Roth, the director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers and writer for publications like All About Beer, Beer Advocate, etc. and his own site, thisiswhyimdrunk.blog. Find out which beer would most represent a Brian in this episode from Fullsteam Brewery in Raleigh, NC. *This podcast is forging an alliance between Brians and Bryans

Bryan Roth has twice been recognized by the North American Guild of Beer Writers as a winner of their “best blog” award, contributes to All About Beer magazine and writes at this-is-why-I’m-drunk-dot-wordpress-dot-com.

We talk with Tim Matson, the author of Mountain Brew a guide to illegal homebrewing in 1970s Vermont. We also talk with the owners of Scratch Brewing, a brewery in the middle of a Southern Illinois forest obsessed with foraged ingredients. We discuss the first craft beer cruise and the results of the #dirtylines movement in Boston. We also hear calls from listeners and celebrate winning the Best Beer Podcast for a second year from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. To find out about our next projects go to http://tinyletter.com/beerpodcast