S3E138: Rain Day
Arizona Beer Frontier
Rob Fullmer, the director of government affairs for the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Andrew Bauman, the executive director, discuss recent news and events in the Arizona craft brewing industry. They begin by discussing the recent end to a 158-day drought in Phoenix, noting the importance of rain and snow for the state's agriculture and breweries. The conversation then turns to the Arizona legislature, which has recently begun its session. Rob mentions a bill that would allow golfers to bring their own beer to golf courses, which he finds interesting because it is outside of...
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S3E137: Social Media Struggles and Legislative Updates
Arizona Beer Frontier
This episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier podcast features a conversation between Andrew Bauman, the Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Rob Fullmer, the Director of Government Affairs. They discuss a variety of topics related to the Arizona craft beer industry, including: Social Media and Marketing: The challenges of using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to promote craft breweries and events. The Impact of Technology: The impact of algorithms and AI on social media reach and the implications for craft breweries. ...
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S3E136: Starfire Brewing
Arizona Beer Frontier
Join Rob and Andrew as they podcast from Starfire Brewing in the Friendship Village Retirement Community. Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using AI native to Premier Pro. The podcast summary has also been generated using Gemini AI....
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S3E135: Pour Love Into Local
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier podcast, Rob and Andrew discuss the challenges and triumphs of the Arizona craft beer industry. They talk about the Pour Love Into Local campaign, a Brewers Association initiative to support local breweries during the difficult month of January. The Beer Frontierians also discuss the concentration of brands in grocery stores and the importance of supporting local businesses, especially during these tough economic times. They also cover some of the positive developments in the industry, such as the merger of Harpoon and Smutty Nose...
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S3E134: Blue (Cheese) Christmas
Arizona Beer Frontier
We did it. We did an actual beer podcast (and not a podcast about beer). Rob and Andrew, from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, sit down to enjoy some holiday beers and blue cheeses. They talk about the holidays, the latest beer industry news, and some upcoming events. They also share their favorite beer experiences of the year. We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been...
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S3E133: Brewers Connection and the State of Homebrewing
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode of Arizona Beer Frontier, Rob and Andrew sit down with Drew Tapolcai, owner of the recently closed Brewers Connection, an influential homebrew shop in the Arizona brewing community. Drew shares his experience working at Four Peaks Brewing Company and discusses the challenges of running a homebrew shop in today's economy. The Beer Frontierians talk about the history of Brewers Connection, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the homebrew industry, and the importance of supporting local homebrew shops. We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of...
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S3E132: Pax Bartsonia
Arizona Beer Frontier
Welcome back to the Arizona Beer Frontier podcast, where we explore the vast landscape of craft beer in the Grand Canyon State. Today, we dive deep into industry news and discuss the future of craft beer. Rob and Andrew, your Beer Frontierians, bring you the latest news and insights from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. In this episode, we discuss: The passing of Rob's father and his legacy. The potential shutdown of the federal government. Modelo surpassing Bud Light and what it means for the industry. Bart Watson's new role as President and CEO of the Brewers Association. FTC lawsuit...
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S3E131: The Forbidden Merger, RomCons, MASH Presses, & other News
Arizona Beer Frontier
Join the Beer Frontierians for a lively discussion on the latest happenings in the Arizona craft beer scene and beyond. We'll cover the end of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, a Hallmark movie with a beer-related plot, and the legal and economic implications of THC beverages in Arizona. Plus, we'll recap our recent meeting at SanTan Brewing Company, including the Mash Press, updates on Arizona Beer Week and the Arizona Strong Beer Festival, and the latest on the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger. Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: We asked the fun...
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S3E130: Between the Holidays End of the Year Blues
Arizona Beer Frontier
Join Rob and Andrew as they discuss the latest news and trends in the craft beer industry, including the impact of tariffs, the importance of the Hispanic market, and the challenges facing small breweries. They also discuss the challenges facing the Guild, including the need for outside revenue and the importance of government affairs. Rob and Andrew sign off, reminding listeners that their podcast is more than just a beer podcast. It's a podcast about the people, places, and things that make Arizona's craft beer scene so special Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or...
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S3E129: Rituals, Celly Drippings and Willcox
Arizona Beer Frontier
Join Rob and Andrew as they discuss their recent beer-related adventures. Rob shares his experience at Sierra Nevada's Celly Drippings event, where he also discusses the rituals around the preparation of Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas pudding, while Andrew recounts his trip to Willcox and Bisbee, Arizona. They also touch on upcoming events, including Pint Day and the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. For Rob, the act of meticulously preparing a Thanksgiving turkey, including brining it in beer, represents a cultural tradition passed down through generations. Similarly, the intricate...
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We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs
Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using AI native to Premier Pro. The podcast summary has also been generated using Gemini AI. Additionally, some podcast artwork has been created with the assistance of MidJourney. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is committed to providing accurate and accessible content for all listeners. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI in our podcast production, please contact us.