S3E151: CBC INDY Part 1
Arizona Beer Frontier
This week on the Arizona Beer Frontier podcast, hosts Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman chat with Matan Edvy of Verstill about helping local brands and crafting unique flavor profiles for businesses. Matan shares his insights on working with breweries and distilleries to bring their visions to life. Plus, Rob and Andrew recap their experiences at the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis, discussing everything from dog-friendly breweries to the affordability of the city. They also dive into guild discussions on membership, retention, and supporting breweries in need. Want to ask a question on...
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S3E150: AN Unplugged Sesquicentepisode
Arizona Beer Frontier
This week's Sesquicentepisode Beer Frontier podcast delves into the intersection of the brewing industry and politics. Hosts Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman discuss the recent press conference and roundtable event that included Governor Hobbs and Congressman Stanton, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing Arizona brewers. The discussion covers the importance of brewers engaging with political discussions, especially concerning issues like tariffs, and strategies for effectively communicating their concerns. The hosts emphasize the need for proactive engagement with the media...
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S3E149: Legalize It with Camila Alarcon
Arizona Beer Frontier
Due to a snafu with the platform, this episode was not uploaded as scheduled. We apologize for the delay. This week on Arizona Beer Frontier, hosts Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman welcome special guest Camila Alarcon, Counsel for the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, for an in-depth discussion on the legal landscape surrounding the Arizona beer industry. The episode dives into the complexities of Title Four, the challenges and inconsistencies within the current regulatory framework, and the recent legal opinions impacting hemp beverages. Camila provides crucial insights into the implications of...
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S3E148: Enjoy Every Sandwich
Arizona Beer Frontier
This episode of Arizona Beer Frontier comes to you from the Baja Beer Festival in Tucson. We kick things off discussing the amazing Parkie Porchetta sandwich, a favorite discovered via Ben Vernon of Crooked Tooth Brewing. Hear from Parkie co-owner Nevin Cornwell later in the show. We chat with Andrew Walter of Tirrito Farms about their popular Cobre Mexican-style lager and a Rauchbier made with self-smoked malt. Andrew shares insights on brewing influences in the region, their beer distribution across Arizona, and a glimpse into Benson's dive bar scene, including a nine-acre rodeo...
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S3E147: This Too Shall Pass... But This Too Shall Not.
Arizona Beer Frontier
Hosts Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman dive into the current state of the Arizona beer world. They start with personal updates on travel, touching on the high costs of add-ons like carry-on bags and Airbnb cleaning fees . The conversation shifts to industry regulations, discussing a situation in Kansas where long-unenforced minimum production requirements might force breweries to close . This contrasts with a major legislative win in Arizona: the passage of Bill 2905, which significantly lowers the minimum production requirement for breweries from 5,000 gallons to 1,000...
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S3E146: Leveling the Playing Field: Craft Breweries & NIL Deals
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode of Arizona Beer Frontier, host Rob Fullmer is joined by Ken Wilson from Lumberyard Brewing Company in Flagstaff to discuss the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes and how craft breweries can get involved. Ken shares his experiences working with athletes from Northern Arizona University (NAU), specifically Taylor Feldman and Ryan Ableman, and emphasizes the importance of creating equitable partnerships that benefit both the athletes and the brewery. The conversation explores the...
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S3E145: 15 Hours in Chicago
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode, we dive into the latest happenings in the Arizona beer scene and beyond. First, we discuss a delicious Mexican hot chocolate-flavored milk stout from Arizona Wilderness . Then, we provide an update on important Arizona bills, including Senate Bill 2905, which aims to reduce the minimum gallon requirement for microbreweries and consolidate festival language . We also discuss SB 1556, the hemp bill, and the challenges it faces in the legislative process . The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is moving offices . It's bittersweet. Justin Crosley from The...
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S3E144: Nick Macal - Brandi Curtis
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode, Rob Fullmer speaks with Nick Macal, Head Brewer, and Brandi Curtis of Hundred Mile Brewing Company, shortly after the Pink Boots Collaboration Beer. Nick Macal discusses his background and brewing style, mentioning his focus on San Diego influences and embracing innovation and new techniques. He also talks about the Pink Boots Collaboration Beer, revealing the hop varieties used and the collaboration with Brandi Curtis. The conversation delves into the specifics of the Pink Boots beer, including the use of hibiscus, which was Brandi's idea. Brandi...
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S3E143: Tariffs Will Hurt. Will Hemp Heal?
Arizona Beer Frontier
It's the mornng before our Senate vote and we are staring down tariffs that will increase our cost of goods for malt, stainless steel and cardboard. Will hemp play a role in our breweries enduring yet another storm? The upcoming Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis, Baja Beer Festival, Oh Brther Where Art Thou, Chicago, the end of Beer Week, and Rob's dog Hazel are all on the Bingo card. 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...
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S3E142: House Work HB2905 et al
Arizona Beer Frontier
With Andrew out sick and with some important bills hitting the house, we tried an experiment. Could this blog be put together in one marathon House session? We used the assistance of AI Rob to do some of the voice-over work and while it worked out OK and might have been the right tool for the job... Well, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Also, there might be some literal blind spots on the audio so maybe check us out on YouTube. It was a real challenge to do this all in real-time, keep batteries charged and try to engage legislators as a solo act. Despite all of that, I'm glad we rolled...
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