S4E170: I Want You To Put The Word Out There That We Back Up
Arizona Beer Frontier
This week, dive deep into the emotional and financial realities of life after the Guild. With one host no longer officially employed by the AZCBG, the conversation explores the awkward shift in tone, new roles, and the challenges of maintaining a platform dedicated to Arizona's breweries. After learning he would not be continuing his employment with the Guild due to a lack of funds, Rob Fullmer took a trip to Germany to attend the last weekend of Oktoberfest. Immediately following his return, he traveled to Denver to attend the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). The transition was...
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S4E169: Swedish Death Cleaning
Arizona Beer Frontier
Andrew and Rob tackle the concept of "Swedish Death Cleaning" , leading to the unearthing of a treasure trove of vintage beers, including a decade-old Westvleteren and a forgotten Dogfish Head Noble Rot. Tune in to hear which aged beer is a win and which is a "failure". The hosts also dive into the politics and complexities of beer competitions, from the Great American Beer Festival to local awards ceremonies, sharing insider tips on what makes a great beer judge. Finally, they cover the local awards moving to Mesa's The Post and Rob's solo travel plans for Oktoberfest in Munich. Want to ask...
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S4E168: Beer Hiking Author Kevin Holsapple
Arizona Beer Frontier
On this episode, Andrew and Rob chat with Kevin Holsapple, the author of Beer Hiking Southern Rockies. Kevin, a resident of Northern New Mexico, explains the unique concept of his book which pairs hiking trails in Arizona and other states with nearby breweries. The discussion delves into urban hikes in Phoenix, the challenges of a difficult Grand Canyon hike, and how to stay hydrated on the trail. Andrew and Kevin also explore the importance of face-to-face interactions in the craft beer community and debate the true meaning of a "hike." Beer Hiking Southern Rockies is a book by Kevin...
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S4E167: Late Summer Recap from the Starving Artist
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode, Andrew and Rob settle into their new recording location at Starving Artist to talk about everything from personal hygiene to the intricacies of the beer industry. The podcasters discuss this year's 988 crisis lifeline beer, a project started by Jon Lane of OHSO. OHSO's version of the national collaboration project will be at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) at the state guild pavillion . The two also debate the challenges of getting into the industry today and share updates on new breweries like Formation, the Mile High Beer Project and a new BBQ brewery in...
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S4E166: Scotland and the Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrgggghhh
Arizona Beer Frontier
Join Executive Director Andrew Bauman and Director of Government Affairs Rob Fullmer as they navigate the ever-shifting landscape of the Arizona beer industry. This episode, Andrew is joined by a travel-weary Rob, fresh off a vacation to Scotland that was filled with unexpected drama and a tour of film-famous castles. As Rob recounts the highs and lows of his trip—from a terrifying bout of food poisoning to a custom kilt fitting—the two also dive into some "inside baseball" on the state of the beer industry. The Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrgggghhh. Yeah, that's what happens when dark beers and...
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S4E165: Motosonora: The Brewer Who Came in from the Cold
Arizona Beer Frontier
Join your host Andrew for a special episode recorded live with Jeremy DeConcini, founder of Motosonora Brewing Company in Tucson. Get an exclusive look into Jeremy's fascinating journey, from a career in law school and a federal government job doing "quasi James Bond stuff" to becoming a brewer. He shares the origin story of how a black lager in the '90s sparked his passion for beer and why he realized he had to master every job at the brewery to survive. Later, Steve Goetting of Verde Brewing joins the conversation, and the group dives into a wide-ranging discussion. They explore the shifting...
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S4E164 - The Two Jakes
Arizona Beer Frontier
Join Andrew and guest host Johann Warnholtz for a special episode recorded live at the newly reinvented Oro Brewing and Vice Company. The hosts speak with Oro's owner, Dave Valencia, and Director of Operations, Grant McLennon, about the inspiration behind the brewery's new "rad dive bar" vibe and its creative retail selection that caters to local industry folks. They also hear about Oro's plans to expand with a new barbecue-focused location aimed at bringing their beer to a wider audience on Central Avenue. Later, the hosts sit down with Drew Kuykendall and two gentlemen named Jake Olson and...
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S4E163 - What’s the PHXUSS About
Arizona Beer Frontier
Rob and Andrew dive into a wide array of topics, from personal streaming habits to major industry news. The conversation kicks off with a humorous observation about how Rob's streaming algorithms are stuck on Irish content, despite his upcoming trip to Scotland. The hosts get into big industry news, including a major merger between two Arizona breweries and a report on Ball canning dropping smaller clients. They also discuss the unique challenges facing breweries to the legal complexities of operating in a consolidating market. The conversation is a fascinating look at the pressures shaping...
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S4E162 - Not Quite A Mukbang
Arizona Beer Frontier
This week, hosts Rob and Andrew dive into a variety of topics, beginning with their recent travel experiences. They discuss the ups and downs of renting a car for a trip, from surprisingly cheap options to the challenges of a manual transmission. The conversation then turns to tasting two different non-alcoholic beverages on the show. One, a Hop Lark hop water, is noted for its beer-like appearance, while the other NA beverage is described as having a "warty" smell and a "very chocolatey" taste. The tasting continues with a Czech-style dark lager from Pinnacle, which the hosts describe as...
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S4E161 - Naming Beers Naming Episodes
Arizona Beer Frontier
This week, hosts Rob and Andrew discuss a range of topics from home repairs to industry-wide challenges. Rob opens with his ongoing battle with a faulty water softener and shares his Flagstaff apple tree's unexpected bounty, leading to plans for homemade cider or applejack. Andrew recounts a recent visit to O.H.S.O. Distillery, noting its remodel and patio bar. The conversation delves into the complexities of alcohol laws, with Rob highlighting the continuous efforts to clarify and modernize statutes. They discuss complementary products like bitters and the intriguing concept of beer schnapps....
info_outlineWith 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 out this experiment.
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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.