Podcasts about sacramento beer week

Host Ben Rice travels to Sacramento, CA, to sit down with Sacramento Area Brewers Guild president Chris Keeton (head brewer at Alaro) and vice president David Weiss (brewer at Blue Note) to talk about Sacramento Beer Week 2024 (happening April 26-May 5). We discuss this year's iteration of the Rising Together guild collaboration (among other things). In past years, it's been an IPA using certain ingredients, but this year, in honor of the Sacramento Brewers Showcase happening on Saturday May 4 (at Heart Health Park), they're honoring May the 4th Be With You, by letting breweries choose the Light Side or Dark Side, allowing for a wide range of beer styles and flavors, and reminding consumers of the vast array of beers available in the beer scene and what differentiates each brewery. Plus! Taprooms and bars are back in business at Sac Beer Week 2024! Internal strife has diminished that in recent years, but those are the sins of the father, not the current administration, who is working hard to recapture the spirit of Sac Beer Week. This episode is not only a celebration of what Beer Week and the beer scene once was, but an exploration of where it's going and how it will handle a more educated and less alcohol-friendly next generation of consumers. We also shout out some people who keep the scene alive and show that, even when day-to-day excitement may be down, there's still a strong supportive and passionate base of brewers, marketers, and drinkers. David Weiss damn near gets emotional on the episode and Chris shows why he was put in charge in the first place. Sac Beer Week 2024 - it's like Sac Beer Week 2014 all over again!Find out more about Sac Beer Week 2024 at www.sacramentobeerweek.com or on IG @sacramentobeerweek - Events will be added more and more as the date gets closerAnd of course, seek out delicious food and beverages from Alaro Craft Brewery @alarobrewing and from Blue Note Brewing in Woodland @bluenotebrewingBarley & Me can be found across social media @barleyandmepod. Check out past episodes, show dates, and more, at the newly-revamped barleyandmepod.comEmail questions/comments/concerns/guest ideas/brewery ideas to barleyandmepodcast@gmail.com or barleyandmepod@gmail.comBen is also posting #Chugs4Charity videos semi-regularly on Instagram (@barleyandmepod), to help raise funds for various local and national charities with goals of making our world a better place. You can Venmo Ben ($comedianbenrice) or hit his PayPal (@barleyandmepod) and all money will go to support the NAACP, ACLU, Black Lives Matter, and other civil rights helpers. Charities will change with the times and as emergencies arise. But the point is: all donations will go to help those who need it.Intro Music: “Functional Alcoholism” by Be Brave Bold Robot (@bebraveboldrobot)Interstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@breeztheartist)Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@alchemistqueen)

Host Ben Rice travels to Sacramento, CA, to sit down with the Sacramento Area Brewer's Guild's executive administrator Mai-Sam Baumann, to discuss Sacramento Beer Week 2023, kicking off April 22 and ending April 30. We discuss the transition to local focus, how the pandemic affected the craft industry, and adapting to changes in the general craft beer culture. Plus! Logistics! Communication pitfalls! The Rising Together collaboration effort! Instant feedback! And so much more. On episode 172 of Barley & Me. Enjoy!Learn more about Sacramento Beer Week 2023 @sacramentobeerweek on IG or at sacramentobeerweek.comCheck out the inner workings of the SABG at sacramentoareabrewersguild.orgAnd definitely give SacYard Community Taphouse a follow @sacyard.beerBarley & Me can be found across social media @barleyandmepod. Email questions/comments/concerns/guest ideas/brewery ideas to barleyandmepodcast@gmail.com or barleyandmepod@gmail.comDon't forget to check out the all-new barleyandmepod.com for information on this podcast, Ben's comedy, and other projects.Ben is also posting #Chugs4Charity videos semi-regularly on Instagram (@barleyandmepod), to help raise funds for various local and national charities with goals of making our world a better place. You can Venmo Ben ($comedianbenrice) or hit his PayPal (@barleyandmepod) and all money will go to support the NAACP, ACLU, Black Lives Matter, and other civil rights helpers. Charities will change with the times and as emergencies arise. But the point is: all donations will go to help those who need it.It's now been over a year since Brienne Allen's revelations about the beer industry's treatment of women and minorities. If you have stories about change (or lack thereof), please submit them (anonymously if you wish) and your story may be featured on a future episode. Simply go to https://forms.gle/2QNebCn7NHHjsEbg6Intro Music: “Functional Alcoholism” by Be Brave Bold Robot (@bebraveboldrobot)Interstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@breeztheartist)Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@alchemistqueen)

Welcome back to another fun episode! In this one we're joined by Ian & Danny from Riip Beer Co. in Huntington Beach, winners of this year's Brew-acketology tournament. They tell us about the brewery, backgrounds, recent awards, and more. It's a great talk with some really cool guys! We also talk about Sacramento Beer Week. Plus some shout outs & more. So crack open a few beers, relax, and enjoy the show! Cheers! Subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Follow & interact with us on Instagram at @freshhopspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshhopspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshhopspodcast/support

Host Ben Rice travels to West Sacramento to discuss Sacramento Beer Week 2022 (April 22 through May 1) with the president of the Sacramento Area Brewer's Guild/co-owner of Jackrabbit Brewing Erle Mankin. We discuss the kickoff Sac Mac & Beer Festival taking place on April 23 (go to www.sacramentobeerweek.com for tickets - also, I might have access to some free tickets - follow me @barleyandmepod for details!), Sacramento Beer Week's fraught history, Jackrabbit's recent 9th anniversary celebration, and mathematics. PLUS! Ben runs TOO MANY RAD COMEDY SHOWS ON THE LEAD-UP TO BEER WEEK (seriously, scroll down for info), Erle tells Ben the difference between kolsch and pilsner, and thinly-veiled "hilarous" jabs are taken between host and guest, in this absolute romp/breeze of an episode. Speaking of Breez, did you know original Barley & Me theme song composer Breez recently worked with (hed) p.e. on their latest record? Check out "F*** What You Say" which he does the entirety of the production and backing track for.Anyway, comedy shows leading up to/kicking off Sacramento Beer Week, as brought to you by Barley & Me host Ben Rice, include:Sunday, April 17, 7pm, at SacYard Community Taphouse: New York comedy legend Eddie Pepitone visits Sacramento for the first time he can remember, with pal JT Habersaat, the "punk rock comic" who recently had the #1 comedy album on iTunes, plus locals DNA & Becky Lynn. Tickets are $20 in advance on Eventbrite or $25 at the door. You seriously do not want to miss it.But if you have to miss it, you can almost immediately correct your mistake on Wednesday, April 20 (4/20 blaze it) at Crooked Lane Brewing for their 8pm show starring Anthony K, who is back by popular demand after wrecking shop opening for Kiry Shabazz (Comedy Central) in 2019. Tickets are $10 at www.crookedlanebrewing.com. Also appearing: Taylor Evans and Serena Gamboa, AKA The Spicy Latina.But if you have to miss THAT too, come down to Vacaville the very next day, Thursday, April 21, at 7pm, for the return of Free Live Stand-Up, starring Dennis Gaxiola, who will be working out material for his SECOND Dry Bar Comedy Special, for FREE. Also appearing: me (sorry) and Becky Lynn!Gone to all/none/2 or 3 of these? Well, it's time to get Sacramento Beer Week 2022 going! So Friday, April 22, at 7pm, come out to Fort Rock Brewing in Rancho Cordova for their monthly free comedy show (hosted by yours truly) starring Saul Trujillo (a regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, whose debut album Drugstore Debutante is available now), plus Scott Powers and special guests Emily Pedersen, Connor Martin, and Celeste Koegl.That's all too much to process. So here is even more stuff!Find out more about Sacramento Beer Week 2022 at www.sacramentobeerweek.com or follow @sacramentobeerweek on IGCheck out the Sacramento Area Brewer's Guild @sacramentoareabrewersguild (copy and paste this for ease)Or just head down to Jackrabbit Brewing in West Sacramento, visit www.jackrabbitbrewing.com, or follow @jackrabbitbrewing which is not to be confused with @jackrabbit_brewing_co in Essex, England (if you've read this far into the notes, hopefully you've also listened to the episode for this "cool" reference) to get more info on their beers, their events (including Sacramento Beer Week 2022 events like their second Friday concert), and more!Barley & Me can be found across social media @barleyandmepod. Email questions/comments/concerns/guest ideas/brewery ideas to barleyandmepodcast@gmail.com or barleyandmepod@gmail.comBen is also posting #Chugs4Charity videos semi-regularly on Instagram (@barleyandmepod), to help raise funds for various local and national charities with goals of making our world a better place. You can Venmo Ben ($comedianbenrice) or hit his PayPal (@barleyandmepod) and all money will go to support the NAACP, ACLU, Black Lives Matter, and other civil rights helpers. Charities will change with the times and as emergencies arise. But the point is: all donations will go to help those who need it.It's now been 9+ months since Brienne Allen's revelations about the beer industry's treatment of women and minorities. If you have stories about change (or lack thereof), please submit them (anonymously if you wish) and your story may be featured on a future episode. Simply go to https://forms.gle/2QNebCn7NHHjsEbg6Intro Music: “Functional Alcoholism” by Be Brave Bold Robot (@bebraveboldrobot)Interstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@breeztheartist)Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@alchemistqueen)

Welcome back Hop Heads to another show! Baseball is in full swing. So in this episode we go over some of our favorite baseball movies. Plus get into Sacramento Beer Week, and more! So be sure to grab a cold one and enjoy the show! Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram at @freshhopspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshhopspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshhopspodcast/support

Hosts Ben Rice and Phil Webster celebrate Sacramento Beer Week 2021 by comparing Sacramento Kings players past and present to Sacramento beers! Who's the best King of all time? What Sacramento brewery best encapsulates the Kings history? And who is the most reviled Kings player of all time?? Plus! Is It the Gueuze, our Dunk of the Fortnight segment, takes on the greatest Kings dunks of all time. We talk the classics and some guys/beers that slide under the radar. Enjoy!Don't forget to follow PDR on Twitter @PlzDunkPod or on IG @pleasedunkresponsiblyFollow Phil on IG @culinarylandoFollow Ben across social media @barleyandmepodSlide into our DM's or email us players, teams, beers, breweries you want us to evaluate, or your own evaluations, at pleasedunkresponsibly@gmail.com!This week's beers are the Sacramento Area Brewer's Guild Beer Week collaboration "Rising Together!" 22 breweries put their own spin on a recipe. Phil takes on Jackrabbit's rendition, while Ben sips on the Urban Roots varietal. Gotta drink em all!Intro Music: “JamRoc” by Breez (@breeztheartist)Logo by Maryam Moosavi

Countdown to Sacramento Beer Week; we explain what’s different and the challenges local craft breweries face. Plus, employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum are few and far between. Meristem, a Sacramento-based program, is looking to close that gap by training employers to see the value in hiring adults on the spectrum. And a familiar voice to NPR —  ‘Hidden Brain’ host Shankar Vendantam discusses his new book “Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain,” arguing the lies we tell each other, and even ourselves, are actually useful in strengthening relationships. Today's Guests Sacramento Area Brewers Guild President and Flatland Brewing Co. Owner Andrew Mohsen discusses Sacramento Beer Week and explains what to expect this year and how the pandemic has impacted the industry Brandon Mark describes his strengths and challenges in gaining employment as an adult on the autism spectrum. Edmund Knighton with Meristem talks about its Sacramento-based program dedicated to preparing young adults on the autism spectrum for a life of greater independence and fulfillment. Also, Maurice Thomas shares his experience as an employer hiring adults with autism as part of the Breaking Barriers Meristem program. Host of the ‘Hidden Brain’ podcast Shankar Vedantam on his new book “Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain,” arguing that deceiving ourselves and others can also play a vital role in human success and well-being. The lies we tell each other and the lies that we tell ourselves sustain our daily interactions with friends, lovers, and coworkers

Welcome to our new studio! The gang chats with the founder of Sacramento Beer Week, Dan Scott. Dan wishes he had a sash, Bryce talks about MC Hammer, and Peter thoroughly embarrasses Dan with State Fair stories. Jeff is somewhere else being a good Dad. Thanks to The Remedy Revue for letting us use their studio! _____ part of the pull up a chair podcast network

We dive into the beer scene once again, but for an event that comes around once a year. Sacramento Beer Week showcases the region's creativity and passion for beer with special releases by local breweries.

Ben Rice sits down with Angel Sepulveda (Flatland), Ashley Schafer (Sufferfest/Sierra Nevada), Alyssa Steger (Crooked Lane), and Rebecca Steele-Wilkie (Cuvee Marketing) of the Sacramento chapter of the Pink Boots Society to discuss Pink Boots, their collaboration beers and subsequent tap takeovers, entering the beer industry, and favorite starter beers. Plus we dig deep on ingredient selection, AB-InBev/MillerCoors pettiness, how beer names and colors can affect opinions, and what your dreams can tell you about your feelings about your jobs. Plus! How to survive UC Davis Picnic Day, Prohibition's chances in a social media world, and the worst (and best) Thanksgiving pies, with a little mob boss talk sprinkled in. All this and more, on episode 98 of Barley & Me. Enjoy! Find out more about Pink Boots Society, including registration, at www.pinkbootssociety.org Follow Pink Boots Sacramento @pinkbootssacramento With daily food specials and a constantly rotating beer lineup, follow Capital Hop Shop @caphopshop on Twitter and @capitalhopshop on Instagram, for their latest offerings. You can follow Barley & Me across social media @barleyandmepod Email questions, comments, concerns, guest ideas, etc., to barleyandmepod or barleyandmepodcast at gmail dot com. Share your story about being a minority, woman, and/or LGBTQIA+ member of the beer industry by submitting anonymously at https://goo.gl/forms/i5aR6ipMUgVzO6Ll1 Intro music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@breeztheartist) Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@alivingclicheart) This episode is brought to you by Sacramento Beer Week, celebrating its 10th anniversary staring April 26, ending May 5, featuring a smorgasbord of events from your favorite breweries and beer venues in the greater Sacramento region. Find out more at www.sacbeerweek.com. You can enter to win two (2) free tickets to the opening day event, Sac Mac N Brew (Friday April 26, from 6pm to 9pm), by sending me proof of a Barley & Me Podcast review to any of my social media handles or emails. The winner will be picked Monday, April 22!  

Host Ben Rice travels to Sacramento, CA, to talk to brewers John Anaya and George Murray of King Cong Brewing, and musician Dean Haakenson of Be Brave Bold Robot. We talk about bringing renewed vigor back to the Del Paso Boulevard community, the importance of community in beer, and some proprietary yeast strains that could help put King Cong on the map. We discuss old school vs new school brewing techniques, John's brewing background (from the UK to Fairfield to here), how to be creative, and the musicans making waves in the Sacramento underground. Plus Dean tries to get John, George, and Ben to freestyle rap. Does he succeed? Only one way to find out, on episode 97 of Barley & Me. Enjoy! Find out more about King Cong Brewing at www.kingcongbrewing.com or follow them on social media @kingcongbrewing Check out Be Brave Bold Robot @bebraveboldrobot and find their music wherever you get it. Follow Barley & Me @barleyandmepod. Email questions, comments, concerns, guest ideas, etc., to barleyandmepod@gmail.com or barleyandmepodcast@gmail.com Share your story about being a minority, woman, and/or LGBTQIA+ in the beer industry by submitting anonymously at https://goo.gl/forms/i5aR6ipMUgVzO6Ll1 Music: "Barley & Me Theme" by Be Brave Bold Robot Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@alivingclicheart) This episode is brought to you by Sacramento Beer Week, starting April 26 and ending May 7. Get more info on events, breweries, and more, at www.sacbeerweek.com! You can buy Barley & Me t-shirts at Zen-Threads.com (https://bit.ly/BarleyZen)

Host Ben Rice discusses the recent lawsuits filed against Sacramento, CA's Track 7 Brewing and Grand Rapids, Michigan's Founders Brewing, as well as the Great Lakes Brewing News "satire" and delves into the sadly-still existent racism, sexism, and homophobia in and around the beer industry. Recently, Barley & Me created a Google Form where parties can submit stories about these issues anonymously. On this episode, he has seven of these stories read by women appearing in the first annual Femme Fest, taking place at the Sacramento Comedy Spot March 29th through the 31st. The saddest part will be how familiar many of these stories sound. Barley & Me is committed to giving voice to these stories, so this Google Form will remain open and anonymous and stories will continue to be shared during "ad breaks" in future episodes. Thank you so much for listening. Enjoy! If you have a story to share, submit anonymously at https://goo.gl/forms/i5aR6ipMUgVzO6Ll1 or submit to us via email (see below). Be sure to follow/like/subscribe to Barley & Me across social media @barleyandmepod This episode is brought to you by ABV Magazine, the Bay Area's best beverage and music magazine. Check it out for just a buck a month at www.abvmagazine.com This episode is also brought to you by Sacramento Beer Week, starting April 26 and ending May 7. Get more ino on events, breweries, and more, at www.sacbeerweek.com! This episode is also brought to you by FEMME FEST, an all-female comedy festival taking place March 29 through March 31 at the Sacramento Comedy Spot. Sketch, improv, and stand-up. Find out more and get tickets at www.saccomedyspot.com Intro music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@breeztheartist) Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@alivingclicheart) You can buy Barley & Me t-shirts at Zen-Threads.com (https://bit.ly/BarleyZen) Got questions, comments, concerns, guest ideas? Email host Ben Rice at barleyandmepod@gmail.com

Host Ben Rice travels to El Dorado Hills to talk to Mike Mraz and Lauren Zehnder of Mraz Brewing Company, with guest Melissa McCann, a nationally recognized beer judge, to talk about Mraz's upcoming 6th anniversary (taking place Saturday, March 9, 2019). We dive into Mike's award-winning homebrews, and how that led him to opening his award-winning brewery. We figure out why he chose El Dorado Hills of all places, and sort out sour beers, sports bike racing, and saving space in a brewery and taproom. Plus! How trendy beer affects beer judging, breweries we all look up to, and some European vacation recommendations from people who haven't actually been to the places they're recommending. All this and more, on episode 95 of Barley & Me. Enjoy! Be sure to check out Mraz at their 6th anniversary party and also on social media @mrazbrewingco (Instagram) and @mrazbrewingcompany (Twitter) or at their website, www.mrazbrewingcompany.com. Also, Lauren misspoke during the end: their All Sour Day will be Saturday, April 27, not April 26. Follow the adventures of Melissa McCann on Instagram @obeer1kenobe Be sure to like, subscribe, whatever, to Barley & Me's social media accounts @barleyandmepod This episode is brought to you by ABV Magazine, the Bay Area's best beverage and bands magazine. Check it out for just a buck a month at www.abvmagazine.com This episode is also brought to you by Sacramento Beer Week, starting April 26 and ending May 7. Get info on events, breweries, and more at www.sacbeerweek.com! Intro music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@breeztheartist) Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@alivingclicheart) You can buy Barley & Me t-shirts at Zen-Threads.com (https://bit.ly/BarleyZen) Got questions, comments, concerns, guest ideas? Email host Ben Rice at barleyandmepod@gmail.com  

A thoroughly entertaining and educational jaunt through a flight of seven, thanks to guest host JJ Anderson of Boneshakers Public House in Rocklin, CA

We're running a monthly series called "Food for Thought," in-depth conversations with groundbreakers who run farms, restaurants, wineries, breweries and bars around California and are shaking up the way we eat and drink. Our fourth talk is with the Brewmasters, two people who've won lots of awards for creating some of some of the best craft beer to come out of Northern California. One is a seasoned vet who helped a small Chico-based brewery grow into a billion-dollar company. The other is a young whippersnapper who, 13 months after moving his beers from the garage into a professional setup, won two gold medals at the California State Fair. To celebrate Octoberfest, we raised some pints and celebrated California craft beer with a great discussion by these two guys who've helped to make it famous. PANELISTS * Steve Dresler - the just-retired Brewmaster of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., who has overseen the development and production of almost all of its new beers for more than 30 years, and has won the the brewery eight World Beer Cup awards and 31 Great American Beer Fest medals during that time. * Michael Mraz - the owner and founder of Mraz Brewing Company in El Dorado Hills, who went from homebrewer to superstar homebrewer (he was crowned Homebrewer of the Year at the California State Fair just two years after starting the hobby), then went from professional brewer to superstar professional brewer in 13 months (he won two gold medals for his Belgian Tripel and red ale at the CA State Fair). PODCAST TIMEFRAME * O to 2:40 min - Intro to California Groundbreakers * 2:40 min - The Brewmasters introduce themselves * 9:40 min - The first memorable beer that led to a career in beer greatness * 13:40 min - How they got into homebrewing * 16:15 min - The decision to be a professional brewmaster * 20: 15 min - Picking the best in the four ingredients needed to make excellent beer * 26 min - The art of barrel-aging beers * 28:10 min - Sharing beer recipes or keeping it secret * 33:25 min - How California's changing environmental conditions changes its beer * 40 min - How Sierra Nevada Brewing has changed since its start -- and the brewmasters' favorite keg beers * 44:30 min - Dealing with beer snobs who think even Sierra Nevada isn't "real" craft beer * 48:15 min - How you expand beer production while keeping it quality beer * 50:45 min - Why Mraz decided to expand his brewery -- and then decided to call it off * 54:15 min - How Dresler's brewmaking techniques changed as Sierra Nevada Brewing got bigger * 56:15 min - Dresler's most notable beer collaborations with other brewing partners * 59:55 min - Sour beers -- and new trends, flavors and ingredients influencing beer today * 1 hr, 6 min - How important is the "art direction" of beer? * 1 hr, 10:10 min- Pros and cons of running a brewery * 1 hr, 14:40 min - What they want people to experience when drinking beer * 1 hr, 16:45 min - How to pair beer with food * 1 hr, 20:20 min - When you know it's time to retire -- and the importance of Dresler's most recent award AND LISTEN TO THE ICEBREAKER PODCASTS "Icebreakers" are mini-podcasts we uploaded in advance of this Brewmasters discussion. Go back to our main page on SoundCloud to listen to a few other people who also do groundbreaking stuff in the beer industry, including: * J-E Paino of Ruhstaller Beer explains why his is the only brewery in California, besides the mega-big Sierra Nevada Brewing, to grow its own hops. * Charlie Bamforth, Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences at UC Davis, also known as the "Pope of Foam," discusses how his department and its research has shaped the production of California's craft beer. * Kate Whelan, director of Sacramento Beer Week, talks about how women are shaking up the beer industry. * Glynn Phillips, owner of Rubicon Brewing Company, talks about the rise and fall of Sacramento's oldest craft brewery, and why he closed Rubicon 1.5 months before it marked its 30th anniversary.

Here's the final "Icebreaker" mini-podcast focused on California Groundbreakers in the beer industry, in advance of our live "Brewmasters" event on October 11 . Like many beer lovers, Kate Whelan started out as a homebrewer. But she was tired of talking only with guys about beer. So she co-founded HopBroads nearly five years ago, a group focused on attracting more women to the craft beer culture. She's also a member of Pink Boots Society, which supports and promotes women working in the craft brewing industry ( one superstar Pink Boots member is Crooked Lane Brewery head brewmaster Teresa Psuty, who just won a Gold for her Wobblor Dopplebock at the Great American Beer Festival). Now she's the director of Sacramento Beer Week, a major brewfest scheduled for May 2018 that's guaranteed to draw tens of thousands of people. That means Whelan is in charge of turning around a once-rudderless ship and boosting Sacramento's cred -- and its 60-plus breweries -- to beer drinkers statewide. Whelan took time out during a busy wedding season (her official day job is events planner) to talk about her career in beer, and how women are making a big impact -- both as workers and as drinkers -- in California's craft beer scene. PODCAST TIMEFRAME * O to 1 min - Intro to Icebreakers -- and Kate Whelan * 1 min - Whelan's most memorable beer (so memorable she had three in a row) * 2:30 min - How a scavenger hunt set her down the path to a career in beer, and founding HopBroads * 6:35 min - The pros and cons of homebrewing with a man in the kitchen * 7:55 min - Sacramento's chapter of Pink Boots Society -- and its medal-winning members * 10 min - A woman's place in the California craft beer scene * 14:50 min - Starting Sacramento Beer Week from scratch -- and making it better and bigger than ever * 17:55 min - Whelan's take on the future of NorCal's craft beer scene * 19:50 min - And her advice for women to get into the beer scene and kill it

Sactown Union's Quinn Gardner leads a panel discussion on Opening Night of Sacramento Beer Week 2017. featuring a panel of some of the greatest pioneers of the Northern California beer scene. Listen, as Dr. Charlie Bamforth (UC Davis), Barbara Groom (Lost Coast Brewery), Judy Ashworth (Lyons Brewery Depot), Shaun O'Sullivan (21st Amendment Brewing), John Martin (Triple Rock, Drake's Brewing), and Michael Barker (Sactown Union) discuss what craft brewing is (and isn't), what role craft beer plays in the community, and just how far we've come in the last decade and where beer is going next. And all completely unedited. I'd like to thank Quinn for inviting me to record this event for posterity. Please enjoy not technically an episode of Barley & Me!

Host Ben Rice sits down with comedian Dorian Foster to test out his sound equipment, nearly 6 months before recording the first ever episode of a beer podcast that would come to be known as Barley & Me. Never intended for release, we bring this to you, because SF and Sacramento Beer Week make all brewers way too busy to take some time to talk to me about beer. So here it is: the unreleased, demo tracks you never knew you wanted! We do a bottle share in host Ben Rice's apartment and talk BUI's (not IBUs), cicerone tests, comedy,  randomAdam Sandler appearances, and how not to pet a cat. Plus we spitball potential names for the podcast! It was a weird experience, re-listening to life 2.5 years ago, not knowing what this podcast was even going to be. I laughed out loud a few times and I hope you do too. We'll be back soon with all new episodes! In the meantime, enjoy all those beautiful beer weeks and be sure to follow Barley & Me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @barleyandmepod, and subscribe on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, or Podbean! Find Dorian Foster @doriantfoster on Twitter Intro music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@mr4proaudio) Logo by Jessica DiMesio

Host Ben Rice sits down with event directors Jennifer Land Irwin (Art of Beer, January 27) and Kate Whelan (Sacramento Beer Week, March 2-March 12) to discuss the ins and outs of planning major beer events, while sipping on Christmas ales at Sacramento's Hideaway Bar & Grill, a lovely dive bar on Franklin Blvd. We get into the nitty gritty of event planning, the triumphs and tribulations, plus the differences in a one-night only event at one location versus a week-and-a-half long excursion at dozens of venues. We'll also chat about the Women's March, Stranger Things, classic and new musicals, and how to add an exciting game show element to up the ante at beer events. Plus Gilmore Girls! And politics. Also, Kate's beer group, Hop Broads, and their Beer Week beer design. And everything under the sun, until we get forced to shut up because of inclement weather because I chose to record this outside. Thank you to Hideaway's owner Mariah York-Carr for giving us the space to do this. Enjoy! Find tickets to Art of Beer at artofbeerinvitational.com Learn more about Sol Collective on Twitter @solcollective_ Find out about Sacramento Beer Week events at sacramentobeerweek.com Follow Art of Beer on Twitter & Instagram @artofbeerca Follow Sacramento Beer Week on Twitter @sacbeerweek_ Follow Barley & Me everywhere @barleyandmepod Intro music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@mr4proaudio) Logo by Jessica DiMesio

Host Ben Rice sits down with Tap-It Brewing's head brewer Ryan Aikens and their sales rep Paige Howery, along with Mussetter Distributor's Therese Olsen, at Dad's Kitchen on Freeport, during Sacramento Beer Week. We discussed pretty much the entirety of Tap-It's beer lineup, the sudden upswing in fruit-additive IPA's, pranks Ryan plays on drinks looking for ABV instead of taste, an ode to prior Barley & Me guest Eric Nordby, getting into beer as a youth, Ryan's obsession with Formica, pig roasts, and, of course, restaurant etiquette. Like Paige always says, "It's just beer." Which means there's oh so much more than meets the eye. Enjoy! "Like" us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter/Instagram @barleyandmepod Intro music: "JamRoc" by Breez (@4proaudio) Logo by Jessica DiMesio (@a_living_cliche)

On this episode, host Ben Rice speaks with Sacramento Beer Week creator Dan Scott and Device Brewing's owner/brewmaster Ken Anthony. We touch on tough, sobering current events topics before we begin our discussions on beer and the beer industry. We cover what goes into brewing a lager style using ale equipment, lessons learned at GABF, how the name and style of a beer can affect sales, how the sale of a brewery to larger corporation can affect beer, collaborations past & future, and so much more. It's very beer-centric and intriguing. I hope you enjoy it.As always, you can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podbean. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram @barleyandmepod. Email questions for future episodes to barleyandmepodcast[at]gmail.com.Thank you to Jessica DiMesio for the artwork (follow her on Instagram @a_living_cliche) and Breez (Twitter: @4proaudio) for the theme song, "JamRoc."