S4E177: A Taste of AZ
Arizona Beer Frontier
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S4E176: More Yuman Than You Man
Arizona Beer Frontier
Is there a Human more Yuman than you, man? Of course. It's Chris Wheeler from Yuma. Yuman is the official demonym of Yuma. In the same way that Tucsonians live in Tucson and Phoenicians live in Phoenix, so too are Yumans in Yuma. And yes, I can't believe that "More Human Than Yuman" is a unique Google search term, but go ahead and Google that. Andrew Bauman sat down with Chris Wheeler from Prison Hill Brewing Co., the Pride of Yuma. Meanwhile Rob teases the travel bug in Madison and Milwaukee. 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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S4E175: A Casual Catch-Up with Camila Alarcon
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode, recorded at 100 Mile Brewing Co. in Tempe, hosts Andrew Bauman and Rob Fullmer are joined by Camila Alarcon, General Counsel for the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. The trio navigates the complex "gray areas" of alcohol legislation, from the historical evolution of smoking bans to modern-day disputes over restaurant food ratios and underage drinking enforcement. They provide an inside look at the administrative hurdles of liquor licensing and a controversial proposed ordinance in Tempe aimed at preventing drink...
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S4E174: High Tanks Brewing
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Andrew has a casual conversation with Misty and Kase Limmeroth of High Tanks Brewing in Wellton, AZ. 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! No goods or services were exchanged for this podcast, as always.
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S4E173: Creativity,Cask Certifications and Generational Shifts
Arizona Beer Frontier
What does a global creative networking group have to do with the success of a local brewery? Andrew explores his recent deep dive into "Creative Mornings" and how innovation beyond the taproom is essential for navigating the industry's complex legislative and entrepreneurial landscape . Meanwhile, Rob tracks the latest local movements, from a Phoenix favorite earning a prestigious "Cask Mark" certification to massive taproom expansions currently under construction in Gilbert and Mesa. The duo also tackles the "soft" side of Arizona parking culture and why urban planning might be the silent...
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S4E172: Hype-Pothos-Siz
Arizona Beer Frontier
Join Andrew and Rob as they open up a time capsule of epic, aged beers, rolling the dice on bottles up to 17 years old ! Get ready for a delicious deep dive into a 2008 Bourbon County Stout and a luxurious, chocolate-forward, barrel-aged beer . Along the way, they share wild stories from the formative days of the Arizona craft beer scene . Plus, there's a surprising debate about the unsung heroes of beer biopics and some last-minute holiday cooking tips involving sous vide turkey and mayonnaise ! Don't miss the details on a special Strong Beer Fest ticket discount for listeners . What is...
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S4E171: Brewing Shakeups & Prickly Pears
Arizona Beer Frontier
Dive into the changing tides of the craft beer world! Rob and Andrew discuss major shifts, including a legendary brewing institute moving from Chicago to Montreal , and the closure of a foundational craft brewery like Rogue. They consider the challenges of losing educational resources like Siebel , and the consequences of factors like limited international tourism on the U.S. market. Locally, get the scoop on a motivated "fire sale" for professional brewing equipment from Ranch Hand Brewing and new offerings from Arizona breweries. The hosts also taste and compare two prickly pear sours from...
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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
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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
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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...
info_outlineThis 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 dive bar.
Regular co-host Andrew Bauman checks in from the festival, discussing the event vibe and the meet-the-brewer night hosted by Dragoon Brewing. We also hear from Alex Goetting of Verde Brewing about their Smoky Rye Lager and catch up with Arizona Craft Brewers Guild President Cale Aylsworth, who brought a creative barrel stave painting activity to the festival.
Wyatt discusses Pinnacle Brewing in North Scottsdale, which features a year-round patio and a full-time food truck partner, and was approaching its one-year anniversary. While IPAs are top sellers, he notes the popularity of various lagers and expresses a personal fondness for Czech Pilsners, planning to make it a flagship beer alongside the German and Belgian pilsners currently on tap. He also shares his brewing background across the West Coast and Canada, mentioning plans to refine flagship recipes now that the brewery is more established.
The episode wraps up with more on that incredible Parkie porchetta sandwich from Nevin. As Warren Zevon said, "Enjoy every sandwich".
Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: https://www.speakpipe.com/azbeerfrontier
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
No goods or services were exchanged for this podcast as always.
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