S4E181 - Mid Beer Week Report
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode, Andrew and Rob sit down mid-Beer Week to recap the triumph of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival and look ahead to the industry’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. . From debating the real causes behind rising coffee prices at Costco to sharing a rare 2011 bottle of Orval, the duo provides a candid look at the "endurance sport" of beer festivals and the shifting landscape of craft beer marketing . They also tackle the recent, controversial announcement regarding the Great American Beer Festival's move to an outdoor venue, questioning whether the industry is ready for such...
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S4E180: Beer Week Eve
Arizona Beer Frontier
In this episode, the air is thick with the scent of New Zealand hops and the anticipation of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. As the "Arizona Beer Week Eve" festivities kick off, our hosts navigate the logistical tightropes of event planning, share stories of marathon poster-delivery runs across the state, and even discuss the unexpected intersection of geolocation data and fashion-specific advertising. From the bittersweet news of local brewery transitions to the return of wrestling and mariachis at the big show, this conversation is a front-row seat to the organized chaos that defines the...
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S4E179: Brad "Miracle" Miles of Arizona Willdeness
Arizona Beer Frontier
First of all. All Firestone Walker Innovation Brewers eventually come to Arizona to ply their craft. (Right Val?) Second, sometimes the puns write themseles. Gather and listen as Bradley Miles chats with Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Wilderness Miracle Mile facility. Renew your marriage vows and your vow to support the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild at 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...
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S4E178: Beer Culture Equals Being There
Arizona Beer Frontier
This episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier captures a casual yet deep-diving conversation between long-time collaborators and craft beer advocates Andrew Bauman and Rob Fullmer, the hosts of the show. Recording from The Shop Beer Co. on a sunny but chilly day in Tempe, the duo explores the resilience of the craft beer market, the logistical nightmares of winter weather for some of their Guild collegues, and a heartfelt look back at a 2015 weddings ceremony performed at the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. Guess what? You too can renew your vows at Want to ask a question on the show? Record a...
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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
Arizona Beer Frontier
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...
info_outlineDive 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 Roses by the Stairs and Arizona Wilderness , and a Superstition West Coast-style IPA. Plus, a focused discussion on the looming federal time clock that could impact the legality of hemp THC beverages.
Rob begins relating his trip to Asheville, but the rest of the story will have to wait for Part 2 S4E172.
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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!
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No goods or services were exchanged for this podcast as always.
Mentioned in the Show
Geographic Locations, Regions, and Countries
Arizona, Asheville, Brevard, Canada, Chicago, China, Concho Arizona, Dallas, Davis, Grand Canyon, Minnesota, Montreal, Newport, New York State, New Zealand, North Carolina, Oregon, Portland, San Diego, Vermont, Willcox, Yosemite
Breweries, Cideries, and Bars
Arizona Wilderness, Cohesion, Dark Sky, Ranch Hand Brewing, Fate, Green Dragon Taproom, Greenwood Brewing, Griffin and Sphinx, Jester King, McMenamins, Mile High (Brewing), Mother Road, Oro Brewing Company, Pinnacle Brewing, Roses by the Stairs, Rogue Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Superstition Meadery, Uncle Bear's, White Mountain Brewing, Widmer Brothers, Wren House
People
Andrew Bauman, Rob Fullmer, Brenda Fullmer, Brian Grossman, Sebbie Buhler, Frank Lloyd Wright, Garrett Oliver, Hazel (dog), John Holl, John Maier, Josh Johnson, Ken Grossman, Michael Jackson, Randy Mosher, Ray Daniels, Sara Hagerty, Taylor Swift, Tommy Arthur, Wayne Wambles
Organizations, Events, and Specific Products
Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, Cactus Juice, Celebration (IPA), Chiricahua Poultry Ranch, Coors, Gose, National Homebrew conference (NHC), Jolly Rancher, Michael J Jackson Fund (MJJF, Pack Tech, Siebel Brewing Institute, Celly Drippings, MLB Spring Training, Superstition West Coast style IPA, Thanksgiving, Velvet Underground (record), Lallemand Yeast, Rahr Malting