DBTB Episode 73: Shyla Sheppard of Bow and Arrow Brewing
A buffalo faces the storm. Shyla Sheppard of Bow and Arrow Brewing in New Mexico talks about brewing during the pandemic and what she learned in a finance career that is helping her business now.
DBTB Episode 72: Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Company.
Talking with Vinnie Cilurzo the brewing mind and co-founder of Russian River Brewing Co. about Pliny the Younger 2021, how he makes changes to Pliny the Elder, and what he sees on the horizon of hop production in America.
DBTB Episode 71: Daniel Kleban of Maine Beer Co.
A conversation with Dan Kleban the co-founder of Maine Beer Co. on how paying employees a fair wage, staying true to a company philosophy, and taking care of the planet has brought peace and success to his brewery.
DBTB Episode 70: Breweries Prepare for the Super Bowl
A conversation with rival brewers in Tampa, Florida and Kansas City, Missouri as their hometown teams get ready to battle it out in the Super Bowl. Listen in as brewers from Green Bench Brewing, Alma Mader Brewing, KC Bier Co., and Cigar City Brewing talk bets, collaborations, and local drinking scenes.
DBTB Episode 69: Drew Fox of 18th Street Brewery
Drew Fox, the president and founder of 18th Street Brewery in Indiana talks about the evolution of his beers, his recipes, and how the conversation about mental health in the beer industry is one we all need to have more often.
DBTB Episode 68: Matt Wilson of Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
A conversation with Matt Wilson of Zero Gravity in Vermont. From making lagers that meet exacting standards, to entering the non-alcoholic market, Wilson talks about the path his brewery has been on and how the future is being made in the old Magic Hat Brewery.
DBTB Episode 67: Jake Miller of Heirloom Rustic Ales
A conversation with Jake Miller of Heirloom Rustic Ales on ending a mixed culture program, avoiding burnout, and embracing lagers.
DBTB Episode 66: Lisa and Brandon Boldt of Primitive Beer
From brewing spontaneous beer that honors tradition and supports local agriculture, Lisa and Brandon Boldt talk about Primitive Beer in Colorado and how time has been on their side during the pandemic.
DBTB Episode 65: The State of Beer Bars featuring Chris Black, Michael Roper, and Polly Watts
The pandemic has been devastating for bars across the country. On this episode we talk with three publicans of beloved craft beer bars about what 2020 has been like, measures they have taken to survive, and the challenges of a new year. Listen to Chris Black of the Falling Rock Tap House in Denver, Polly Watts of the Avenue Pub in New Orleans, and Michael Roper of Hop Leaf in Chicago talk about their bars, which we all love so much.
Episode 64: A Holiday Roundtable featuring Melissa Cole, Christopher Shepard, and Greg Avola
A conversation about 2020, what comes next for beer, and holiday traditions with author Melissa Cole, reporter and editor Christopher Shepard, and Untappd Co-founder Greg Avola.