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Focusing on the business and culture of craft beer from farm to glass.

Shock G Forever 06/15/2024

Shock G Forever Digital Underground is a movement that continues to celebrate the joy of life decades after the group was founded. It is because of this continued movement that the golden ale Shock G Forever was created to celebrate the life of the legendary Shock G. In this episode, we had the pleasure of not only speaking to Hella Costal Brewing Company and Oak Park Brewing Company about the golden ale, but Peps and Young Hump on aspects about Shock G that only those involved in the movement would know. The Movement Never Dies. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/31754609

Shock G Forever 06/15/2024

Off That Fire 04/17/2024

Off That Fire What Up World!!! All it takes is the right sacue to make good extraodinary. When hot sauce is the topic of discussion, there is no one way a person perfers it. Some like it spicy, others like it plan old hot, and then there are those who like it with a hint of sweetness. Whatever your profile for hot sauce is Keep It Lit Hot Sauce Company has a flavor for you. The Co-Founder Rome was bringing his creation to the masses and after all the bottles were sold we disscussed how he got started in the hot sauce business, his vision for scaling, and how he will incorporate beer pairings to meet his consumer's needs. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30858813

Draught Season 04/10/2024

Draught Season What Up World!!! When you give somone their flowers while they are grinding to be better, you never have to wonder if they appreciate you. Draught Season is a business that adheres to the motto "if the streets love you then you good". Not only has the company created amazing craft beer and merchandise, but their focus of bringing the craft beer community to brewers on the rise, has created a movement of collaboration. This episode will ignite a fire to take action on understanding who are you as a business, what will you do to ensure your audience understands who you are, and what are you willing to do to become successful. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30761208

The Art Of Julia 04/03/2024

The Art Of Julia What Up Wold!!! Developing ones craft is something that many start but few continue, and it is in that continuation where one finds the path to clarity. In this episode Creative Director Julia provides insight on what creativity and art can do for business, and why it is essential in making that step into the unknow. This is an episode that will invigorate the creativity in you. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30655278

The Innovation Of Jess 03/27/2024

The Innovation Of Jess What Up World!!! Far too often when discussing the craft beer industry we do not look at what Research and Development (R&D) has done to provide brewers with new ways of utilzing ingredients in new ways. In this episode we talk to Jess, a former R&D memeber at New Belgium, who has brewered beer all over the world, and is still in love with the creativty of craft beer in the Bay Area. We discuss the fun of R&D, breweries closing in the Bay Area, and what will push the craft beer industry forward. This is a good time for a beer. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30561683

Steven OU 03/20/2024

Steven OU What Up World!!! Many people who enter the craft beer industry find themselves falling in and out of love with the business, but never the beer. In this episode Steven, Assistant Head Brewer of Oakland United, discusses what it requires to weather the storms of the craft beer industry, and how knowing who you are and what you want from the craft, will continue your longivity in the business. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30439928

The Alvarado State Of Mind 03/13/2024

The Alvarado State Of Mind What Up World!!! Alvarado Street Brewery is a must go to when you're in the Bay Area. On this episode we talk to JC, the owner of Alvarado, on his collaboration with Brewing with Brothers Brewery, and the reality of what becoming a brewery owner does to your love for craft beer. Business is Business Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30234518

From The Tank To The Can 03/06/2024

From The Tank To The Can What Up World!!! There are few times where you hear the perspective of people who work for a brewerey that are not either the brewer or the owner. In this episode, we had the opportunity to not only have the Head Brewer and Production Manager of Drakes Barrel House, Miguel, but we had the Packaging Manager Fred, and the Logistics and Packaging Director Anthony shine some light on how a brewery can keep rentention in the current shift in craft beer. It was a pleasure listening to this team and the joy they have for craft beer. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30209738

Ryan In The Headlands 02/29/2024

Ryan In The Headlands What Up World! Beer and science go hand and hand, yet it is the consistency of the science that will make a quality beer. Ryan, the owner of Headlands Brewing Company, gave a master class in what it means to love the brewing process along with what you as a potential brewer, and the craft beer industry, must envision and implement to continue to grow. What a great time it was at the SF Beer Gala. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30046148

Eric And The Brix Factory 02/21/2024

Eric And The Brix Factory What Up World! Eric is a person who looks at how to continue the growth of beer, and the experince with beer, that many have come to enjoy. His experience in the tab room and in the brew house is something that he clearly details in a way that will make you grab a pint and a note pad. Join the conversation as Eric from Brix Factory Brewing Compay pours up a pint full of game that all can drink to. What a beautiful time it was to be at the SF Beer Gala. Cheers /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/30045948

Black Futures Soul to Seoul 02/09/2024

Black Futures Soul to Seoul What Up World!!! In this epiosde Black Barrel Brewing and Hella Coastal Brewing discuss their collaboration beers "Black Futures" and "Soul to Seoul". We reflect back on the the concept of the beers, their continual co brewing with Dokaebier,and follow the steps they taken to be apart of the San Francisco Beer Gala being held Friday February 9, 2024. Grab a beer and join us for good food, good beer, and a whole lot of talking. Cheers! /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/29877178

Amy Knows Craft Beer 02/28/2022

Amy Knows Craft Beer What does professional Craft Beer Buyer actually do? Amy Gutierrez has the answer and then some. Amy has been a developer, discoverer, and an experience creator of Craft Beer. With the passion to put brands in market that will meet and introduce the need of the Craft Beer customer, Amy's journey is a must follow. Join the conversation as we learn about the world of a Craft Beer Buyer. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/22277195

The Almanac Of Phil 12/17/2021

The Almanac Of Phil Science is the aspect of craft beer that most don't think about while drinking it, but Almanac Beer Co's head Brewer Phil Emerson lives it. In this episode Phil discusses who he is and how his all in mindset for hobbies lead him to becoming a the head brewer we know today. Grab a pint and enjoy. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/21517889

The Art Of Kegerators 12/06/2021

The Art Of Kegerators Waldear Kegerators has set out to make the kegerator a center piece that many craft beer lovers would admire. Founder Jamie Waldear discuss the journey and the inspiration to create a kegerator to be proud of, and why he wants to continue to encourage craft beer drinkers to buy kegs. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/21390269

Tiger's Taproom 11/27/2021

Tiger's Taproom Taprooms are the life blood of a brewery, so having a stand alone taproom only makes sense. Join the founder of Tiger's Taproom, Brian Chan, as we discuss the business of a taproom. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/21296801

People's Beer You're A Mack 10/04/2021

People's Beer You're A Mack The first Black owned brewery in the United States, People's Beer, is more than just a brewery it is a foundation for all Black people who want to become owners in the beer industry. This one is for the Mack's! /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/20694191

Scarlet The Kinkysudz 08/07/2021

Scarlet The Kinkysudz Kinkysudz (Denise) has a her own craft beer! It's unique, high ABV, and matches her personality to a tee. It was a pleasure sitting down with her and enjoying the craft beer she created with Oak Park Brewing Company. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/20063441

Urban Roots Pitch In On The Party 07/30/2021

Urban Roots Pitch In On The Party Urban Roots Brewing Co. in Sacramento CA is place where the food is good and the beer is better. I grab a pint of the DJ Quick collab "Pitch In On The Party" with guest Natomas Slimm, BlksBrewBeer, and Co-Founder and Restauranteur Rob Archie to discuss craft beer and what Rob wants Urban Roots to be for Sacramento. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/19769699

Black Calder Brewing Co 07/23/2021

Black Calder Brewing Co Black Calder Brewing Co. is a brewery created by co-founders Jamal and Terry to showcase black culture through craft beer. Both of the founders are focused in bring more black people into the business, science, and creativity of craft beer, while ensuring that they are moving the culture forward. Join the discussion. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/19739441

Brewteeth Vol. 2 07/16/2021

Brewteeth Vol. 2 Everyone says they want to be a Boss and an Entrepreneur but putting in that work day in and day out is not for the faint of heart. In the volume 2 of Brewteenth, Hella Coastal Brewing Co., Her World, and Oak Park Brewing Co. discuss what it means to be a Boss, and why not showing support to someone else who is on the same path as you, can remove the positivity coming your way. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/19739156

Brewteeth Vol. 1 07/09/2021

Brewteeth Vol. 1 Black owed breweries make up about 1 % of the 8,000 plus breweries in the united states, and to have multiple of them collaborate together on one beer is easier said than done. So how do you make it happen? You roll up your sleeves and call, email, and text all of them in your area to get it done. Then you go to each brewery that says yes and make the beer at their facility. Well that's how Oak Park Brewing Co, Hella Coastal Brewing Co, Hunters Point SpeakEasy Brewing Co, and Full Circle Brewing Co did. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/19738928

The Woo Pig Of Core Brewing Co 06/25/2021

The Woo Pig Of Core Brewing Co Who would have thought that a craft beer brewery would become the official beer of a university? Core Brewing and Distiller Co did and now the University of Arkansas and the community around the university are drinking craft beer. Join Lead Brewer Jamie Conway and Podcast Host Ben from Barley and Me Podcast as we discuss the impact Core Brewing and Distiller Co is having on the craft beer culture in Arkansas. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/19601276

Yeast Is The Omega 06/12/2021

Yeast Is The Omega Many people think that Hops only are the key to making a quality craft beer, yet Yeast plays a major role in providing beer with the nose (smell) and notes (flavor) that is present in the beer we enjoy. Omega Yeast Co-Founder Lance Shaner discusses his journey in starting a Yeast business and the customer service and quality required to be in demand. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/19451267

Hen House 03/17/2021

Hen House Collin McDonell is a CEO/Co Founder who understand the aspect of having a team. He is focused on ensuring quality craft beer is made by providing tools that the team needs to do so. Rarely does a person who starts a business understands the aspect of "getting out of your own way" as Collin does. Grab a beer and enjoy the discussion. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/18359168

Brewsing Banter 03/07/2021

Brewsing Banter Having more than one host for a show is not something many can do for long or do well, but the Brewsing Banter Podcast continues to defy the odds at a high level. Join the discussing as Brewsing Banter discuss their origin, what got them into craft beer culture, there vision for their show, and what they see for craft beer moving forward. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/18223043

Open Fermentation Is The Way 12/15/2020

Open Fermentation Is The Way Many brewers have been inspired to recreate a version of a beer or beers that they have had in Germany. Seldom do you see brewers follow the exact process to create that beer either because the labor and cost would be too high, or technology has provided a faster way to arrive to the desired outcome. Founder and Head Brewer Ross Kelly of Kelly Brewing Company is not that brewer. Ross uses the old world practice of open fermentation to create beer that the 3 Pint Rule was made for. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/17199224

Buck Wild For Gluten Free...Beer 11/24/2020

Buck Wild For Gluten Free...Beer Beer was not always made using barely malt. Craft brewers of the past used whatever ingredient that was readily available to create beers that today's craft brewers put their on creative spin on. Buck Wild Brewing's co-founder Mike Bernstein and head brewer Cameron Collier utilize that creative spirit from craft brewers of the past by producing gluten free beer that plainly put is, "good quality beer". /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/16931873

The Hops Of Hollister 11/17/2020

The Hops Of Hollister Aileen and Erik Ehn are agriculturalist through and through. Their trip to Germany and time in Colorado inspired them to buy 2 acres of land to start Hollister Hop Yard. The Hops they produce are a testament to their love for agriculture and to the land they farm. The enjoyable and un-forgetting smell of Hops is something that all in the craft beer culture need to experience. /episode/index/show/beertalknow/id/16837892

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