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Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast

782 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratings

Craft beer is awesome.  Beer Guys Radio shares stories and news about the people and places that make craft beer great.  Covering the brews, business, art, culture, and science of our favorite beverage.  Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just discovering craft brews, we're sure to have something for you.  Pour a pint and join us!  

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E112: Farm to Glass with Pretoria Fields Collective

February 17, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

ROAD TRIP!   The Beer Guys have a quest. To visit every brewery in Georgia this year. We were able to head to southwest Georgia this episode, and check out Pretoria Fields Collective. It's a brewery started by farmers and dedicated to making everything as local as possible - from the fruits they use in some of their beers, to the malt to even the hops.Head brewer Eric Kirchner and marketing director Jennifer Harris joined us this week to talk about starting up a brewery in a rural area, th...

Farm to Glass with Pretoria Fields Collective

February 17, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

ROAD TRIP!   The Beer Guys have a quest. To visit every brewery in Georgia this year. We were able to head to southwest Georgia this episode, and check out Pretoria Fields Collective. It's a brewery started by farmers and dedicated to making everything as local as possible - from the fruits they use in some of their beers, to the malt to even the hops.Head brewer Eric Kirchner and marketing director Jennifer Harris joined us this week to talk about starting up a brewery in a rural area, ...

E111: New and Noteworthy: Variant Brewing Company

February 10, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week, we're talking to the couple behind Variant Brewing Company. Matt and Lauren Curling opened up their Roswell brewery in 2017, and immediately caused a splash in the Georgia craft beer scene. We talk to Matt and Lauren Curling about starting up a brewery, the importance of keeping a variety of beers in your taproom, and a distinct lack of shiplap. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: - Variant Brewing Beers - Gate City Awe Deuce Triple IPA - Bearded Iris Waffle Talk and Mood...

New and Noteworthy: Variant Brewing Company

February 10, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week, we're talking to the couple behind Variant Brewing Company. Matt and Lauren Curling opened up their Roswell brewery in 2017, and immediately caused a splash in the Georgia craft beer scene. We talk to Matt and Lauren Curling about starting up a brewery, the importance of keeping a variety of beers in your taproom, and a distinct lack of shiplap. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: - Variant Brewing Beers - Gate City Awe Deuce Triple IPA - Bearded Iris Waffle Talk and Mood...

E110: Shades on, Bottoms Up with Pontoon Brewing

February 03, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Shades On, Bottoms Up!   That's the motto of Sandy Spring's newest (and first) brewery, Pontoon.   Sean O'Keefe, CEO and Co-Owner and brewmaster Cole Brown welcomed us to the brewery this week. We sample their newest brew, a hazy IPA called "Don't Haze Me, Bro!" talk about starting a brewery, and Pontoon's obsession over otters.   Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week: TrimTab Language of Thunder Pontoon Brewing Don’t Haze Me Bro Headlines: New HopCity coming to west sid...

Shades on, Bottoms Up with Pontoon Brewing

February 03, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 32 MB

Shades On, Bottoms Up!   That's the motto of Sandy Spring's newest (and first) brewery, Pontoon.   Sean O'Keefe, CEO and Co-Owner and brewmaster Cole Brown welcomed us to the brewery this week. We sample their newest brew, a hazy IPA called "Don't Haze Me, Bro!" talk about starting a brewery, and Pontoon's obsession over otters.   Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week: TrimTab Language of Thunder Pontoon Brewing Don’t Haze Me Bro Headlines: New HopCity coming to west sides’ Lee +...

E109: ACAT with Line Creek, Split Batch, Banyan Roots

January 27, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

When you think of cask ales, you may think of warm, flat beer.  That's not the case, and Owen Ogletree wants you to know about it.  For the past 14 years, he's hosted the Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting. Breweries from around the south (and the world) send in their special beers they've made specifically to go on cask.  For this show, we talk to some breweries in planning, including: Line Creek Brewing (Peachtree City) Split Batch Brewery (Duluth area) Banyan Roots (Atlanta Westside)   ...

ACAT with Line Creek, Split Batch, Banyan Roots

January 27, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MB

When you think of cask ales, you may think of warm, flat beer.  That's not the case, and Owen Ogletree wants you to know about it.  For the past 14 years, he's hosted the Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting. Breweries from around the south (and the world) send in their special beers they've made specifically to go on cask.  For this show, we talk to some breweries in planning, including: Line Creek Brewing (Peachtree City) Split Batch Brewery (Duluth area) Banyan Roots (Atlanta Westside)   ...

Macon Beer Company's Yash Patel

January 20, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.8 MB

Yash Patel first started brewing at age 13.  While his dad was pretty happy about that, mom...not so much. However, since the brewing bug hit him quickly, he has spent a lot of time brewing beer. So it only made sense for him to take over ownership of Macon Beer company, central Georgia's first craft brewery.  We talk to Yash, a native Maconite, about his beers, the growing craft beer scene in Macon, and his ideas behind brewing beer. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: New Realm Radeg...

E108: Macon Beer Company's Yash Patel

January 20, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Yash Patel first started brewing at age 13.  While his dad was pretty happy about that, mom...not so much. However, since the brewing bug hit him quickly, he has spent a lot of time brewing beer. So it only made sense for him to take over ownership of Macon Beer company, central Georgia's first craft brewery.  We talk to Yash, a native Maconite, about his beers, the growing craft beer scene in Macon, and his ideas behind brewing beer. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: New Realm Radeg...

The Giving Kitchen and SweetWater Brewing

January 13, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MB

For those that don't know, The Giving Kitchen was founded to help those in the service industry going through some tough financial times. SweetWater Brewing has helped out for the past several years by brewing "Second Helping," an IPA with juniper berries. We talk to SweetWater's Steve Farace about the development of the beer. We'll also learn more about The Giving Kitchen's mission with director Bryan Schroeder. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: SweetWater Second Helping IPA Headlines:...

E107: SweetWater Brewing and the Giving Kitchen

January 13, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

For those that don't know, The Giving Kitchen was founded to help those in the service industry going through some tough financial times. SweetWater Brewing has helped out for the past several years by brewing "Second Helping," an IPA with juniper berries. We talk to SweetWater's Steve Farace about the development of the beer. We'll also learn more about The Giving Kitchen's mission with director Bryan Schroeder. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: SweetWater Second Helping IPA Headline...

Homebrewing with Brothers That Brew / Khonso Brewing

January 06, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 31.7 MB

If you got a homebrew kit over the holidays, listen up. This week, we are talking to some innovative homebrewers that are taking their game professional. Kevin Downing, Corby Hannah, and William Teasley are three friends that formed Brothers that Brew. Now, they're prepping for the launch of Khonso Brewing. We talk to them about their beers, getting started in homebrewing and African-Americans in craft beer. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Wild Heaven Gravitational Wave Khonso Br...

E106: Homebrewing with Brothers That Brew / Khonso Brewing

January 06, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

If you got a homebrew kit over the holidays, listen up. This week, we are talking to some innovative homebrewers that are taking their game professional. Kevin Downing, Corby Hannah, and William Teasley are three friends that formed Brothers that Brew. Now, they're prepping for the launch of Khonso Brewing. We talk to them about their beers, getting started in homebrewing and African-Americans in craft beer. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Wild Heaven Gravitational Wave Khonso Br...

2017 Best of Georgia and Alabama Beer Awards

December 30, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 30 MB

Our listeners (over 2,500) have spoken, and we've got the results!  Check out the best of Georgia and Alabama beer 2017.  A full list will be available on Monday, Jan. 1 2018 at beerguysradio.com.  

E105: 2017 Best of Georgia and Alabama Beer

December 30, 2017 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Our listeners (over 2,500) have spoken, and we've got the results!  Check out the best of Georgia and Alabama beer 2017.  A full list will be available on Monday, Jan. 1 2018 at beerguysradio.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls. Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podc...

E104: Christmas Show with Second Self, Eventide, Monday Night and Burnt Hickory

December 23, 2017 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Merry Christmas from Beer Guys Radio! We hope you're having a good time with friends and family this weekend. We're also taking a break. Please enjoy this "best of" show with Second Self, Modern Hops, Eventide, Burnt Hickory and Monday Night. Next week, it's the BEST OF GEORGIA BEER show - keep on voting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson an...

Christmas Show: Best of Beer Guys Radio 2017

December 23, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 31.4 MB

Merry Christmas from Beer Guys Radio! We hope you're having a good time with friends and family this weekend. We're also taking a break. Please enjoy this "best of" show with Second Self, Modern Hops, Eventide, Burnt Hickory and Monday Night. Next week, it's the BEST OF GEORGIA BEER show - keep on voting!

E103: STATS Brewpub is the Perfect Gameday Destination

December 16, 2017 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

STATS has been a staple of downtown Atlanta for nearly a decade.  But they recently made a big change, becoming a brewpub.  Austin Edwards has worked tirelessly for months, and now there are six of STATS own brews on tap.  We talk to Austin about starting up a brewpub, recipe selection, and the downtown Atlanta "Tourist Triangle" area. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: STATS beers, including:  Atlanta Brewnited Pale Ale Bushwood IPA Red Zone Amber Ale 300 Pilsner Shooter M...

STATS Brewpub is the Perfect Gameday Destination

December 16, 2017 11:00 - 46 minutes - 33.3 MB

STATS has been a staple of downtown Atlanta for nearly a decade.  But they recently made a big change, becoming a brewpub.  Austin Edwards has worked tirelessly for months, and now there are six of STATS own brews on tap.  We talk to Austin about starting up a brewpub, recipe selection, and the downtown Atlanta "Tourist Triangle" area. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: STATS beers, including:  Atlanta Brewnited Pale Ale Bushwood IPA Red Zone Amber Ale 300 Pilsner Shooter M...

E102: Winter Beers With Fish Scales from the Nappy Roots

December 09, 2017 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In case you missed it, there was snow in Atlanta on Friday. Amidst the panic and general hullabaloo, the grocery stores emptied of bread and milk, the perpetual traffic jam, there's a good side to this weather. Winter beers. We talk about everything from Stouts to Barleywines to Scotch Ales, including sampling some of our favorites. Joining us in the studio was FishScales, one of the members of hip-hop group Nappy Roots. Scales is a friend of the show and a serious craft beer fan. In fac...

Winter Beers With Fish Scales from Nappy Roots

December 09, 2017 11:00 - 46 minutes - 33.4 MB

In case you missed it, there was snow in Atlanta on Friday. Amidst the panic and general hullabaloo, the grocery stores emptied of bread and milk, the perpetual traffic jam, there's a good side to this weather. Winter beers. We talk about everything from Stouts to Barleywines to Scotch Ales, including sampling some of our favorites. Joining us in the studio was FishScales, one of the members of hip-hop group Nappy Roots. Scales is a friend of the show and a serious craft beer fan. In f...

Alabaster's Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company

December 02, 2017 11:00 - 44 minutes - 32.1 MB

What do you think of when Ginger Beer comes up?  A Dark and Stormy? Maybe you're mixing it up with Ginger Ale. Shane Kelly recently opened up a new type of brewery - Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company - in Alabaster, Alabama.  We talk to him about the science (!) of brewing ginger beer, and how Alabama is embracing craft beer, cider and ginger beer.  Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week:  Interstellar Beers - First Contact and Sunspot Creature Comforts Golden Door Red B...

E101: Alabaster's Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company

December 02, 2017 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

What do you think of when Ginger Beer comes up?  A Dark and Stormy? Maybe you're mixing it up with Ginger Ale. Shane Kelly recently opened up a new type of brewery - Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company - in Alabaster, Alabama.  We talk to him about the science (!) of brewing ginger beer, and how Alabama is embracing craft beer, cider and ginger beer.  Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week:  Interstellar Beers - First Contact and Sunspot Creature Comforts Golden Door Red B...

E100: BGR 100th Episode with Creature Comforts and Your Pie

November 25, 2017 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

We celebrate Thanksgiving....and our 100th episode with two of our favorite spots. Creature Comforts was our first guest, so it was appropriate to invite them on. Jonathan Chinouth and Matt Stevens joins us to talk about a busy year for the Athens brewery, as well as plans for next year's Get Comfortable Campaign. We also talked to longtime sponsors Lisa and Morgan McLellan from Your Pie-Perimeter. They are about to have two new additions soon - a second location in Grant Park, and a baby ...

BGR 100th Episode with Creature Comforts and Your Pie

November 25, 2017 11:00 - 46 minutes - 33.2 MB

We celebrate Thanksgiving....and our 100th episode with two of our favorite spots. Creature Comforts was our first guest, so it was appropriate to invite them on. Jonathan Chinouth and Matt Stevens joins us to talk about a busy year for the Athens brewery, as well as plans for next year's Get Comfortable Campaign. We also talked to longtime sponsors Lisa and Morgan McLellan from Your Pie-Perimeter. They are about to have two new additions soon - a second location in Grant Park, and a baby ...

Wild Leap Brewing from LaGrange, GA

November 18, 2017 11:00 - 46 minutes - 33.2 MB

Now that SB85 is law, it's a lot more feasable for breweries to stake their claim in Georgia.  And one of the more impressive trends we've seen is breweries opening up in smaller communities.  LaGrange's Wild Leap Brewing is one of those. Rob Goldstein and Chris Elliott join us in studio this week to talk about the process.  Plus, we'll talk Thanksgiving beer pairings, and we'll have news of breweries opening...and closing.  Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Wild Leap's Chance IPA,...

E99: LaGrange's Wild Leap Brewing Company

November 18, 2017 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Now that SB85 is law, it's a lot more feasable for breweries to stake their claim in Georgia.  And one of the more impressive trends we've seen is breweries opening up in smaller communities.  LaGrange's Wild Leap Brewing is one of those. Rob Goldstein and Chris Elliott join us in studio this week to talk about the process.  Plus, we'll talk Thanksgiving beer pairings, and we'll have news of breweries opening...and closing.  Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Wild Leap's Chance IPA,...

Take it easy with Slow Pour Brewing Co.

November 11, 2017 11:00 - 44 minutes - 31.8 MB

Gwinnett County is metro Atlanta's second most populous county. However, until recently, it lacked one thing: Its own craft brewery. Lawrenceville's Slow Pour Brewing Company changed that earlier this year.  Located just off the Lawrenceville Square, Slow Pour took a dilapidated building and turned it into a gathering place.  One of Slow Pour's founders, John Reynolds and brewer Chase Medlin joins us on the show this week to talk about their journey...and their beers.   We also head ...

E98: Take it easy with Slow Pour Brewing Co.

November 11, 2017 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Gwinnett County is metro Atlanta's second most populous county. However, until recently, it lacked one thing: Its own craft brewery. Lawrenceville's Slow Pour Brewing Company changed that earlier this year.  Located just off the Lawrenceville Square, Slow Pour took a dilapidated building and turned it into a gathering place.  One of Slow Pour's founders, John Reynolds and brewer Chase Medlin joins us on the show this week to talk about their journey...and their beers.   We also head ...

Weezing the juice with Treehorn Cider

November 04, 2017 10:00 - 44 minutes - 42.5 MB

You know that we love craft beer. But sometimes, it’s good to take a little break. So in the studios with us are two co-founders of Treehorn Cider, Justin Pierce and Andrew Wheeler. Plus, we recap of a busy week in beer, including a Creature Comforts collaboration, a preview of Roswell’s newest brewpub, and homebrew talk with Gary Glass, the director of the American Homebrewer’s Association! Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Treehorn Ciders Steady Hand Flower Business Cherry Street...

E97: Weezing the juice with Treehorn Cider

November 04, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

You know that we love craft beer. But sometimes, it’s good to take a little break. So in the studios with us are two co-founders of Treehorn Cider, Justin Pierce and Andrew Wheeler. Plus, we recap of a busy week in beer, including a Creature Comforts collaboration, a preview of Roswell’s newest brewpub, and homebrew talk with Gary Glass, the director of the American Homebrewer’s Association! Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Treehorn Ciders Steady Hand Flower Business Cherry Street...

E96: Modern Hops is Changing the Beer Distribution Game

October 28, 2017 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Phillip Barnes and Eric Levin were beer traders at first.  One day, they realized that the distribution system in Georgia was broken, and worked to find a better way to do it.  That idea is now Modern Hops. We talk to Philip, Eric and Michael Lowenberg about the craft beer scene in Georgia, what they are doing to change it, and what's been different since SB85. We also get a chance to talk to Jekyll Brewing's Josh Rachel about Southern Juicy Juice, and Field Hoperative Brian Hewitt rev...

Modern Hops is Changing the Beer Distribution Game

October 28, 2017 10:00 - 41 minutes - 29.9 MB

Phillip Barnes and Eric Levin were beer traders at first.  One day, they realized that the distribution system in Georgia was broken, and worked to find a better way to do it.  That idea is now Modern Hops. We talk to Philip, Eric and Michael Lowenberg about the craft beer scene in Georgia, what they are doing to change it, and what's been different since SB85. We also get a chance to talk to Jekyll Brewing's Josh Rachel about Southern Juicy Juice, and Field Hoperative Brian Hewitt rev...

E95: Senator Hunter Hill Talks Georgia Craft Beer Laws

October 21, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Georgia Senator Hunter Hill joined us on the show this week. He was instrumental in passing SB 63 - which led to this year's passage of SB 85. We talk small business, sensible laws, and why he's running for governor.  We also talk to Chris Morley, owner of Mason's Brewing in Brewer, Maine. He got an interesting letter from ABInbev's legal department. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Foolproof Shakolad Wild Heaven Mavis Mason’s Hipster Apocalypse DIPA (see news below) Sole Brewin...

Senator Hunter Hill Talks Georgia Craft Beer Laws

October 21, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.9 MB

Georgia Senator Hunter Hill joined us on the show this week. He was instrumental in passing SB 63 - which led to this year's passage of SB 85. We talk small business, sensible laws, and why he's running for governor.  We also talk to Chris Morley, owner of Mason's Brewing in Brewer, Maine. He got an interesting letter from ABInbev's legal department. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Foolproof Shakolad Wild Heaven Mavis Mason’s Hipster Apocalypse DIPA (see news below) Sole Brewin...

Beer Cockails with Second Self Beer Co.

October 14, 2017 10:00 - 48 minutes - 35 MB

To some, making a BEER cocktail is a sin.  Jason Santamaria, one of the founders of Second Self Beer Co., started experimenting with beer cocktails in college as a way to make cheap beer taste better.  Today? You could call him a mixologist. He regularly crafts cocktails for friends and family, and they dabble a little bit in (non-alcoholic) mixers at Second Self's taproom.  We also talked about what's happening in the Atlanta brewery's world, including the new release of their ATAle c...

E94: Beer Cockails with Second Self Beer Co.

October 14, 2017 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

To some, making a BEER cocktail is a sin.  Jason Santamaria, one of the founders of Second Self Beer Co., started experimenting with beer cocktails in college as a way to make cheap beer taste better.  Today? You could call him a mixologist. He regularly crafts cocktails for friends and family, and they dabble a little bit in (non-alcoholic) mixers at Second Self's taproom.  We also talked about what's happening in the Atlanta brewery's world, including the new release of their ATAle c...

Floatin' Down the Chattabrewchee

October 07, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 31.2 MB

Chattabrewchee Southern Brewhouse is making history.  It's West Point (Georgia)'s first brewery It's the first brewery in the state to have self-serve taps It's the first brewery in the country to have a female, active duty military owner.  We talked to co-owner Mike Denehy and brewmaster Barry Stevens this week. With a grand opening, some delays from Irma, it's been an eventful first month of operation. But now they are stepping up production, ready to go and are dedicated on becoming...

E93: Floatin' Down the Chattabrewchee

October 07, 2017 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Chattabrewchee Southern Brewhouse is making history.  It's West Point (Georgia)'s first brewery It's the first brewery in the state to have self-serve taps It's the first brewery in the country to have a female, active duty military owner.  We talked to co-owner Mike Denehy and brewmaster Barry Stevens this week. With a grand opening, some delays from Irma, it's been an eventful first month of operation. But now they are stepping up production, ready to go and are dedicated on becoming...

Prost to Oktoberfest with Der Biergarten

September 30, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutes - 33.1 MB

For the Beer Guys, every season is beer drinking season.  But Oktoberfest is another level entirely.  Plates of sausages and spaetzle, liters of lager...it's a great celebration to mark fall.  Atlanta's Der Biergarten is the closest you can get to Munich. With an authentic experience, traditional German fare and a great German beer list, it's the home of Bayern Munich soccer fans, so there you go.  We talked to Jeff Sime, Director of Operations and Matt Yuhasz, Executive General Mana...

E92: Prost to Oktoberfest with Der Biergarten

September 30, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

For the Beer Guys, every season is beer drinking season.  But Oktoberfest is another level entirely.  Plates of sausages and spaetzle, liters of lager...it's a great celebration to mark fall.  Atlanta's Der Biergarten is the closest you can get to Munich. With an authentic experience, traditional German fare and a great German beer list, it's the home of Bayern Munich soccer fans, so there you go.  We talked to Jeff Sime, Director of Operations and Matt Yuhasz, Executive General Mana...

E91: Your Pie "Pient Night" With Eventide Brewing

September 23, 2017 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

As it does so often, Geoffrey Williams' craft beer journey started with a Mr. Beer Kit.  As students at Georgia Southern, Williams and friends Haley and Nathan Cowan, they brewed beer and experimented with fermentation.  Fast forward, and Eventide Brewery is now Grant Park's brewery of choice.  With a core brand of "Drinking Beers" (Kolsch, Pale Ale, IPA) on bottle shop shelves and a rotating tap of seasonals and one-offs in the tap room, Eventide has become a gathering place for local...

Your Pie "Pient Night" With Eventide Brewing

September 23, 2017 10:00 - 49 minutes - 35.6 MB

As it does so often, Geoffrey Williams' craft beer journey started with a Mr. Beer Kit.  As students at Georgia Southern, Williams and friends Haley and Nathan Cowan, they brewed beer and experimented with fermentation.  Fast forward, and Eventide Brewery is now Grant Park's brewery of choice.  With a core brand of "Drinking Beers" (Kolsch, Pale Ale, IPA) on bottle shop shelves and a rotating tap of seasonals and one-offs in the tap room, Eventide has become a gathering place for local...

E90: Green Bus Brewing Likes to Keep it Local

September 16, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Green Bus doesn't distribute, rarely sells its beer outside its taproom, and they're OK with that.  When Jason Sledd named his homebrewery (Green Bus Brewing), many people joked that it was just a matter of time before he went "pro."  But to Jason, that sounded like a great way to turn his hobby into drudgery. Learn more about Huntsville's "first neighborhood brewery" this week!  Plus, we'll talk about how we survived Irma and Tim regales us with tales from his trip to Arkansas. Truc...

Green Bus Brewing Likes to Keep it Local

September 16, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 33.4 MB

Green Bus doesn't distribute, rarely sells its beer outside its taproom, and they're OK with that.  When Jason Sledd named his homebrewery (Green Bus Brewing), many people joked that it was just a matter of time before he went "pro."  But to Jason, that sounded like a great way to turn his hobby into drudgery. Learn more about Huntsville's "first neighborhood brewery" this week!  Plus, we'll talk about how we survived Irma and Tim regales us with tales from his trip to Arkansas. Truc...

E89: Farm to Table Beer and Bites with From the Earth

September 09, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Is there a more overused term than "farm to table"?   Probably not. But the meaning is still important - bringing fresh, local ingredients into a restaurant has been a big trend in dining.  Tim Stevens, owner of From the Earth Brewing Company, is bringing that to Roswell.  With an amazing menu, the veteran of fine dining establishments in Atlanta and Birmingham is bringing his love of beer along as well.  Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: From the Earth Stout and IPA Sweetwater P...

Farm to Table Beer and Bites with From the Earth

September 09, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutes - 32.3 MB

Is there a more overused term than "farm to table"?   Probably not. But the meaning is still important - bringing fresh, local ingredients into a restaurant has been a big trend in dining.  Tim Stevens, owner of From the Earth Brewing Company, is bringing that to Roswell.  With an amazing menu, the veteran of fine dining establishments in Atlanta and Birmingham is bringing his love of beer along as well.  Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: From the Earth Stout and IPA Sweetwater P...

SB85 Ushers in a New Age for Georgia's Craft Brewers

September 02, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutes - 32.4 MB

A historic show this week.  Finally, direct sales are here. That's right, you can actually go into a Georgia brewery and actually buy their product! To celebrate, we talked to Nancy Palmer, Executive Director of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and Taylor Harper of Taylor, Feil, Harper, Lumsden & Hess (aka “The Georgia Craft Beer Lawyer”). They joined us in studio to talk about the fight to get to this point and what’s in store for the future. Truck and Tap's Beers of the week:  Some am...

E88: SB85 Ushers in a New Age for Georgia's Craft Brewers

September 02, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

A historic show this week.  Finally, direct sales are here. That's right, you can actually go into a Georgia brewery and actually buy their product! To celebrate, we talked to Nancy Palmer, Executive Director of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and Taylor Harper of Taylor, Feil, Harper, Lumsden & Hess (aka “The Georgia Craft Beer Lawyer”). They joined us in studio to talk about the fight to get to this point and what’s in store for the future. Truck and Tap's Beers of the week:  Some am...

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