What’s a Brewin

Ep. 15 Desert Diamond Distillery/ Ivanhoe Park Brewing.

Welcome to installment #15 of the What's a Brewin' Podcast. 

In today's episode we visited Desert Diamond Distillery in Kingman, AZ and sampled some phenomenal Desert Spirits on a historic passenger train car. We then stop in for a drink at Ivanhoe Park Brewing in Orlando, FL where, speaking of trains, they have a rail line that runs right past the brewery. 

Trains are not the only thing these two locations have in common, the hospitality of Deborah and John at Desert Diamond and that of Glenn at Ivanhoe Park were second to none. 

So, pour a glass of your favorite craft and enjoy this episode of What's a Brewin'. 

Ep. 14 Pedal Hause/Half Wall

Welcome Back to another episode of What's a Brewin! 

Let's head out to one our favorite spots for hot temperatures and cold beer! 

Tempe Arizona, home of Pedal Hause, a grand German style brewery with a unique atmosphere, tasty cuisine, and of course, Ice cold Beer .

We sat down with Julian to learn more about how the Pedal Hause developed into a common name for the Tempe night life and brewing scene as well as THE watch party location for ASU Sun Devils Athletics. 

We then turned up the humidity and headed to the other end of the country,down to New Symerna Beach, Florida where we spoke with JR and Jeff. They were great hosts and gave us the lowdown on what the area has to offer as well as filled us in on how the Half Wall came to be. 

This episode also features a Special guest host, Mulit state Amazing Brewery Race winner and good friend of ours, Richard Goodwin.

Enjoy!  

 

Ep. 13 Carefree Spirits/Florida Keys Brewing

Welcome back for another episode of What's a Brewin! 

In today's edition we visit Cave Creek, Arizona and stop in for a delightful chat with Jordyn, the tap room manager at Carefree Spirits Distillery.

Jordyn was very informative on their extensive line of excellent spirits and clues us in on the big plans for this small town distillery. 

From there we migrate south, all the way to the Florida Keys and popped into Florida Keys Brewing located in beautiful Islamorada, Florida.

We spoke with Cheryl about living the island life and drinking the island brews. If you ever find yourself in the keys this place is a must! They have live music most days as well as a host of other family friendly and adult friendly events.

Be sure to check out our Hop Passport app to stay up to date on Brewery events near you.  We hope you enjoy this episode of What's a Brewin! 

Cheers!

Ep. 12 Cloudcroft/Next Level.

Welcome back to What's a Brewin. We have been away for some time but, we are back today with some great interviews in some interesting places. 

In this episode we stopped into Cloudcroft Brewing in Cloudcroft, NM and got some great insight from Kasey into what this high altitude small town has to offer for craft beverage lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. We then take a journey down to Knoxville, TN Home of the Volunteers  and Next Level Brewing Company, home of the Volunbeers!

Not to mention, we have a special guest co-host for this episode. Brian, the founder of Bfresh Gear is on the mic ready to take you back to the retro.

Take a step back in time at www.bfreshgear.com 

 

This episode is brought to you by Hop Passport. 

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Ep.11 Bone Haus/Sanford Brewing.Featuring Multiple Amazing Brewery Race Champ Meischa J.

Thank you for joining us for another episode of What's a Brewin'. This episode features a couple of breweries with contrasting styles both in beer and atmosphere that makes them truly exceptional in the craft beer community. We first visit Fountain Hills, Arizona where we spoke with Keith about the rich history of the surrounding area as well as the marvelous detail put into the taproom decor and the fantastic beer at the Bone Haus. Next we have a splendid sit down with the owner of Sanford Brewing in Sanford, Florida. Mrs. Esser goes into detail about how the town staple brewery came to be as well as how the flagship beer "Panty Dropper" got its name. All this and more with special co-host Meischa, multi time Amazing Brewery Race Champion. Give it a listen!   

Ep. 10 Celestial Artisan Meadery/ Ocean Republic. Featuring Pete of the Florida Brewers Guild.

Welcome back for another exciting episode of What's a Brewin'. In this special episode we are putting the spotlight on a Meadery in Carefree, Arizona where we gained some insight on some of the oldest forms of fermentation beverage making with the help of Mead Master Uwe .

Next, we head down to Stewart, Florida where we tasted some fantastic food and brews accompanied by an informative interview with Chris and Meghan on not only their craft beverages but also offering some insight on the area and why you should visit. 

This special episode is co-hosted by Pete of the Florida Brewers Guild. Pete offers some key points on Florida beverage laws and what the guild is doing to help carve out the legislature and help the craft beverage industry as a whole. To find out more about what the guild is trying to accomplish visit www.freethebrew.com Cheers!

Ep.9 Brew Lab 101/ State Street Brewing feat. Meischa J.

Welcome to another episode of What's a Brewin. This episode spotlights two more fantastic breweries the fist being Brew Lab 101 in New Mexico. We then go all the way to Bristol, Virginia where we had a great time and great beer at State Street Brewing. We also have a special guest co-host, multi state Amazing Brewery Race champion Meischa J. Stay tuned and give this one a listen! 

Ep. 8 The Shop Beer Co/ Gypsy Circus Cider Company. Featuring co- host David Love.

Welcome back to another episode of What's a Brewin. In this episode we pair a Tempe AZ based brewery with an East TN cider company for an awesome contrast in location and style. We also dive into what there is to do in both areas as we definitely recommend a visit to both regions. Whether you enjoy beer, cider, or just travel in general this episode has you covered. We hope you enjoy this edition of What's a Brewin. 

Ep. 7 14er Brewing/ 1907 Brewing Featuring co-host David Love

Welcome Back to another episode of What's A Brewin. This episode features interviews from two fantastic downtown locations  separated by more than 1300 miles. 14er Brewing in Denver, CO and 1907 Brewing in Morristown, TN. We had some great discussions at both locations about the history of the buildings, plans for the future, and of course the beer!

We Hope you enjoy.  

Ep.6 B2B Garden/ Harbottle Brewing. Feat. Jorge Zarate of The Beer Diet Project.

In this episode of What's a Brewin we sat down with the GM of B2B Garden Brewery in Albuquerque, New Mexico to discuss not only the great beer and atmosphere but the plans that are in the works to much improve the already fantastic outdoor space at this location. We also got the opportunity for a great interview with the crew at Harbottle Brewing Company in Tucson, Arizona. Their character and drive as well as their ability to tell stories is un-matched. This episode also features co-host Jorge Zarate of the Beer Diet Project. for more info visit www.beerdietproject.com or check out the Beer Diet Project on Facebook.