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Graining In

202 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 215 ratings

Graining In. A weekly podcast where Noah Bissell (mediocre brewer, recovering pessimist) and Matt Robinson (taproom manager, retired rapper) sit down with and without guests to discuss eclectic topics *usually* relevant to the world of beer. Conversations are sometimes technical, often not, but always aim to find the macro threads that keep people motivated and inspired to wake up every morning and pursue their craft. Everyone’s day starts with that first step, so turn the auger on get to Graining In.

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#178: Mattatouille

December 12, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Back to the dual-chair lifestyle this week. We discuss Matty’s recent finish at @RunMillinocket and continued transition into a RUNNER GUY; @BBBThreeRivers’ first  prix fixe dinner and the vibe explosion it proved to be; and ride the waves on an out-of-nowhere but kinda cool discussion on FLOW. Available NOW, wherever podcasts swell . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet  . #PrixFixe #BeerDinner #HalfMarathon #RunMillinocket #Lifestyle #Discipline #BeerPairing #Saison #MixedFe...

#178: Mattatouille

December 12, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Back to the dual-chair lifestyle this week. We discuss Matty’s recent finish at @RunMillinocket and continued transition into a RUNNER GUY; @BBBThreeRivers’ first  prix fixe dinner and the vibe explosion it proved to be; and ride the waves on an out-of-nowhere but kinda cool discussion on FLOW. Available NOW, wherever podcasts swell . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet  . #PrixFixe #BeerDinner #HalfMarathon #RunMillinocket #Lifestyle #Discipline #BeerPairing #Saison #MixedFe...

#177: Leigh Kellis & Jeff Buckwalter | The Holy Donut

December 05, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

This week, we’re stoked to be joined by Leigh Kellis and Jeff Buckwalter of @HolyDonutMaine!  Leigh (founder) and Jeff (CEO) recap the incredibly humble origins of the company and being struck by the donut lightning bolt; injecting organization into a company born in comfortable chaos; the joys and pitfalls (mostly joys) of being a family business; what donut would most impress Julia Child; and a handful of other conversation flavors. Listen to the entire episode, fresh baked and ready NOW...

#176: Caiti Sullivan | COVEN Brewing

November 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

We’re stoked to be joined (in the gahdayum studio) by co-founder/brewer of Pittsburgh’s COVEN — Caiti Sullivan! Caiti and her brewery had popped up multiple times in the Graingangosphere, and fate finally got its wish. Our conversation is all over the map, touching on Caiti’s background in art (pocket that for tre bay); quick love for the Steel City; the enigmatic force that awakens the entrepreneurial spirit; hypothetical advice for aspiring business owners l; and not much at all about wit...

#175: Dave Rinaldi | Bissell Brothers Kitchen

November 21, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

This week, we’re joined by one of our own — @BissellBrothers Kitchen Chef Dave Rinaldi! We get into the origins of Dave’s love for food (🇮🇹); balancing the traditional intensity of kitchen work with a more gentle temperament; eating grill banana slug in Thailand; rare pastas; and BBK’s upcoming FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES! An awesome conversation with an even better dude, available NOW, wherever podcasts are served.  🇹🇭🍝⚡️🎣🍤🐟🔪👨‍🍳🥘🔥🏝 . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet . #Feas...

#174: Tommy Kennedy | HOMES Brewery

November 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Coming at us from Wolverine country, we’re joined this week by Tommy Kennedy of @HomesBrewery and @DrinkSmooj! We get into Tommy’s flex-focused business philosophy; Homes’ staunch anti-signage/ pro word-of-mouth (WOM?) approach to marketing; accidentally creating a new beverage category  with Smooj (shout out, Adult Smoothie®); the profound value of fighting, and a whole lot else. Our conversation with keen, intelligent, and all-too-humble beverage baron is available NOW, wherever the fine...

#173: Spooky Gang

October 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Chills, tingles, scares, and spooks; We share spoo-ookky stories, rank costumes of years’ past, argue over candy etiquette, unite over hatred for horror, and wrap with pumpkin beers. Available NOW for intrepid ears everywhere…LISTEN IF YOU DARE! 🎃🦇🤖🧙🏻‍♀️📞👻👩‍🚀🧟‍♀️🧛‍♂️🍻🌾 . Music: “Mountain Climb by @JakeHillInternet  . #BeerPodcast #CraftBeer #MaineBeer #PumpkinBeer #PrankCall #UncannyValley #CostumeContest #Halloween #HalloweenCandy #BissellBrothers #GrainGang

#172: Kyle Poissonnier | CFC Wear

October 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

We’re joined in the studio this week by founder of @CFCWear and friend of the brewery — Kyle Poissonnier! Kyle was selling t-shirts out of a car trunk when Noah was making his first “beer” on the stove. Needless to say, a lot of growing has happened since then, and Kyle opens up on the undeniably long and mistake-laden path that led him - and virtually any “successful dreamer” - to where he is today.  We also get into the genesis of Catalyst For Change; it’s “Just a Kid From Maine” and oth...

# 171: Cramp City, USA

October 17, 2022 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

A *classic* solo on the books this week! Matty discusses life in the 50k club (and the silent slog to get there; Noah muses on the spiritual successor of his hemp wristwear dreams; the “beer as art” debate is revived in a SHOCKING way; carbo-load on some heartfelt listener mail.; and gear up for a RUDE n’ CRUDE interhost show down in the fantasy football realm! 🏔🏃🌲♟📫❤️🎭❔🏈💭🌾🍻 Unless your running the Big Brad, download and listen NOW, available on all platforms! . Music: “Mountain Climb” b...

#170: Joe Robbins | Bissell Brothers

October 10, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

We’re joined in the OG studio this week by @BBBThreeRivers’ very own — Chef Joe Robbins! With five months of operating Milo’s kitchen under his belt, Joe reflects on the nuances of serving top-notch food in a small town, rolling with an incredibly lean crew (he represents 50% of kitchen staff), and finding profit in sourcing locally.  We also get into how Joe’s Penobscot heritage influences his approach to food, the many virtues of @RezDogsFX, and the truly touching story that got him into...

#169: Matt Delamater | Oxbow Brewing

October 03, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Oxbow CFO (and actor, photographer, and former semi-pro football player) Matt Delamater is with us this week! We compare notes of the role of “finance guy at small brewery” (Matt is more Obi than Darth); discuss the unquantifiable  value of time in beer cost; and shout the virtues of rural breweries. 💸 Oh, and when he’s not wearing a green visor, he’s casually building his @IMDB credits (26 and counting), most recently in “The Tender Bar” (*a George Clooney joint) and “Julia” on @HBOMax. W...

#168: Baking Convection & Hop Selection

September 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Noah’s back from hop selection; Matty has become a pretzel baker; So much has changed.  We get into sensory overload, being selective at selecting, drive-thru coffee (but SEXAY), BBB’s ability to flex in Yakima, Shawn Kemp’s merch void, vibe-killing drink orders, and finally wind down with some deeply analytical ranking of various pretzie hauses. *The seatbelt sign is now on* Available OVEN FRESH right friggin now, wherever your podcasts are baked.  🥨👨🏼‍🌾🌾🚜🍇🌳✈️🇩🇪👙☕️🍻🏀 . Music: “Mountain...

#167: Zack Kaiser | Absolem Cider

September 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

With Fall here, the timing couldn’t be better to talk apples with Zack Kaiser of @AbsolemCider! Absolem is located in the heart of central Maine on one of the most beautiful properties you’ll ever see, making some of the best cider we have ever tasted. Naturally, 90 minutes wasn’t close to enough time, but we had an absolute beast of a convo that should serve as a great primer to those also ignorant but interested in the magic apple fermentation.  🍎🐓🍏🌾🍁🌻🔨🥂🍇🍻 It’s freshly pressed and avail...

#166: Liter Pours & Lederhosen

September 12, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

We’re left to our own devices this week, and take the opportunity to catch up — we talk reviews (still need ‘em) and review rewards; $20,000 chess sets and ultra marathons; @HeaterAllenBeer-inspired lager talk; and the crispiest of all binge drinking events, OKTOBERFEST. ♟🏃‍♂️💨🍻🍁🇺🇸🇩🇪📝🙏 Available in full NOW for your ear-ticklin’ pleasure! . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet  . #Lager #LagerBrewery #PreceptPils #GermanPils #FamilyBusiness #SlowGrowth #Bobtoberfest #CraftBeer#...

#165: Lisa Allen | Heater Allen Brewery

September 05, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

We’re joined this week by @HeaterAllenBeer head brewer and the brewery’s heir apparent, Lisa Allen! We get into Lisa’s background in the wine world and the decision to switch beverages and work for her Father’s brewery; Heater Allen’s approach to making and love for Marzen; the pros and cons of wet hops in a lager brewery; and, naturally, true crime.  @Lisa_Loves_Lagers, we loved talking to her, and you’re sure to love hearin’ it — available NOW, wherever fining-free audio is found! 🍷🍻🌲🍇👨...

#164: Jamal Robinson | NEBco (REPOST)

August 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

A bachelor party, a charity golf tournament, and a bunch of other stuff meant no episode this week. We got a GREAT run of guests lined up for September, but until then, please relive our fantastic conversation (that give birth to a fantastic collab beer) with Jamal Robinson of @NewEnglandBrewing from back in January. See ya next week for the freshies! . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet . #BlackBrewers #DiversityinBeer #TheBusiestManInCT#NEBCo #WoodbridgeCT #CTBeer #FuzzyBabyDuc...

#163: Josh Schlesinger | Bissell Brothers

August 22, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

e’re joined this week by one of our very own — @BissellBrothers Head of Distribution Josh Schlesinger! Josh (or Sniff as he’s known by nearly anyone with a pulse) was the brewery’s second hire back in early 2014, and his tenure has afforded him a very unique perspective on how BBB’s beer is best served (full pun intention) outside the brewery walls.  🚛📦⏳ In our conversation, we reflect on how Sniff and his team’s approach to distribution has become more fluid and flexible over time, while...

#163: Josh Schlesinger | Bissell Brothers

August 22, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

e’re joined this week by one of our very own — @BissellBrothers Head of Distribution Josh Schlesinger! Josh (or Sniff as he’s known by nearly anyone with a pulse) was the brewery’s second hire back in early 2014, and his tenure has afforded him a very unique perspective on how BBB’s beer is best served (full pun intention) outside the brewery walls.  🚛📦⏳ In our conversation, we reflect on how Sniff and his team’s approach to distribution has become more fluid and flexible over time, while...

#162: Mental Wealth

August 15, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

With anxious minds, busy schedules, and a lot more to talk about, we’re keeping it intimate for another week.; *”Just the Two of Us” fades in* 👨‍❤️‍👨 After touching on the CO2 shortages showing up in beer news, we dive into a discussion  on everyone’s favorite subject — mental health and illness! 🧠🎭 Specifically, Noah reflects on his relationship with depression and Matt shares straight from the heart about his experience with Schizophrenia,  something his brother has dealt with for the la...

#161: Moped'ed For A Recession

August 08, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

This week, Noah’s back from an impromptu trip to New Haven where he learned that mopeds are in fact the only mode of transportation in Hell; Matty scratches his macro economics and mailbag itches with the same stroke and tees up a great question about how a recession could/will/is affecting decisions and philosophy behind the scenes at @BissellBrothers; AND so much more, available for downloadable ear-ticklin’ NOW, wherever podcasts are found!️ . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet ...

#160: Iker Elorriaga & Ignacio Montenegro | Tripping Animals

August 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

We’re joined this week by the immutable energy of Iker Elorriaga and Ignacio Montenegro of @TrippingAnimalsBrewing! In Maine for @WavyDaysFest, Iker and Iggy — collectively half of the four founders of their brewery — get into the origins of Tripping Animals in their native Venezuela; how the brewery may have ended up in Spain; the hyper-genuine personality and ideals that drive both their brewery and brand; and plenty more picante topics and experiences shared in the entrepreneurial ride. ...

#160: Iker Elorriaga & Ignacio Montenegro | Tripping Animals

August 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

We’re joined this week by the immutable energy of Iker Elorriaga and Ignacio Montenegro of @TrippingAnimalsBrewing! In Maine for @WavyDaysFest, Iker and Iggy — collectively half of the four founders of their brewery — get into the origins of Tripping Animals in their native Venezuela; how the brewery may have ended up in Spain; the hyper-genuine personality and ideals that drive both their brewery and brand; and plenty more picante topics and experiences shared in the entrepreneurial ride. ...

#159: Seth Morton | Jackie O’s Brewery

July 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

We’re joined this week by fast friend and Director of Brewing Ops at @JackieOsBrewery, Seth Morton! Seth gets into how his eleven year tenure at Jackie O’s began with a very special sledgehammer; shares some of his vast wisdom about barrel sourcing, recipe design, and turning “ladybug” into “Twizzler”; and discusses how the brewery’s commitment to community is far more than a tagline or attractive drop-down page. Oh — and radio shock jocks. We talk about that, too. Get it NOW, wherever tr...

#158: Isabel Smith | Maine Farmland Trust

July 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

We’re joined this week by Communications and Engagements Manager for Maine Farmland Trust, Isabel Smith! Isabel takes us to school on what MFT’s goals and scope are as a non-profit, the many ways it fights for and assists in preserving farmland in Maine, and how it often acts as a vital bridge between the generations of Maine farmers. We (Noah) also learn about the vile and pervasive “sludge” (not the metal subgenre, ya freakin’ headbangers), talk Tinder for farm ownership, and of course, sh...

#157: Cam Bosch | Permanent Hangover

July 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

This week, we’re joined remotely by fulfillment extraordinaire, landlord, and co-owner of @PermanentHangover — CAMERON BOSCH! There’s nothing but love here for the Steel City as Cam discusses PH’s keenly measured growth as both a brand and company; the ways it continues to differentiate itself in an unthinkably crowded space of digital B2C; and how he fundamentally changed his lifestyle and sh(r)d 75+lbs by learning to love the goddamn process. Amazing stuff from one of the finest ambassad...

#156: Guess Who’s Going to Jail Tonight

July 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

This week, we’re solo once more before a long guest run, and Noah has a lot to ask Matty about what life is like behind two very different sets of BARS. First, Matt gives the grain-to-glass process (subjective and abridged) on how a rap verse finds its words, discovers the beat it was meant to marry, and the two main lines of creative process  in the world of hip-hop. 🎧😷🎤😬📝 Next — as the title implies, Matty provides an inspiring blend of insight and perspective gleaned from his experienc...

#155: A Smorgasbord of Flows

June 27, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

REVIEW and you shall RECEIVE — The undisputed King of Freestyle in Piscataquis County is back! (**Please note, Graining In is not responsible for any shattered jaws or any other issues resulting from the flow contained in this episode**) 🎤🎧🤯🌋🔥 In other news, a kind message from @TBean326 leads to a discussion of the oft-overlooked dos and don’ts in while interviewing for a job; provide an alternative take on what it means to dump beer; and reflect on the infinite joys experienced through ...

#154: Jamaal Lemon | Good Beer Hunting

June 23, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

Thanks for the patience, but we’ve got an episode well worth the wait — writer Jamaal Lemon returns to the pod! A lot has happened since we first got to know each other over a year ago, not the least of which is a @BeardFoundation nomination for his three-part @GoodBeerHunting piece, “Tek Cyear uh de Root”. He goes deep on how the idea developed into the artful synthesis of Charleston history, beer, guns, and systemic racism it grew to be.  Our conversation was tremendously eye-opening, of...

#153: Matthew Parks | Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

June 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

This week, we’re honored to sit down with Matthew Parks, Director of Philanthropy at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital! Matthew came into our orbit about 7 years ago, when @HesterBissell began exploring ways BBB could give back, leading to the Baby Genius partnership that has raised ~$50k for BBCH since. Matthew discusses the perpetual and limitless task of finding, securing, and maintaining philanthropic funds; balancing positivity and motivation when “you could always raise more”; the m...

#152: You’re COOKIN’ Frankie!

June 01, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Keepin’ simple and classic this week after a great string of guests. Noah recaps a recent trip to @MaineMaltHouse and recaps the booming success of @BissellBrothers’ first “Kolsch Day”; Matty reflects on a major kitchen inspection and the @BBBThreeRivers Kitchen *finally* becoming real; and the mailbag gets rifled through before signing off to receive —SPOILER ALERT— the proverbial “OK” to fire up dem grills 🍖🔥😎 Get in NOW in Michelin-starred audio kitchens worldwide! . Music: “Mountain C...

#151: Maria Cabre | J Wakefield Brewing

May 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

We’re joined this week by someone hailing from the land that inspired GTA: Vice City — Maria Cabre, Director of Brewing Ops at @JWakefieldBeer! We get into #WakeFest — one of the country’s best beer festivals that Maria leads every year; talk about the transition, similarities/differences between brewing and its way-more-put-together cousin, baking; and ask how the hell Florida became the epicenter of the thickest, heaviest, adjunct-ed pastry stouts on Earth ❓❔❓ Available in full NOW, rega...

#150: Trevor Stone | Mentation Cannabis II

May 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Trevor Stone of @Mentation3.0 is bbback! We last spoke about 15 months ago, when Mentation was just a brand new seed. Trevor walks us through his first year in the medical cannabis world, talks about Mentation’s recent 3x expansion to the (aptly named) town of Greene, and a big honkin’ tent of other stuff in  another perfect melding of beer’s peanut butter to weed’s banana.  🧑‍🌾🏍🌲🎪🍉🍄📈🦞🚜🍻 Available NOW on your local podcast dealer’s menu! . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet ....

#150: Trevor Stone | Mentation Cannabis

May 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Trevor Stone of @Mentation3.0 is bbback! We last spoke about 15 months ago, when Mentation was just a brand new seed. Trevor walks us through his first year in the medical cannabis world, talks about Mentation’s recent 3x expansion to the (aptly named) town of Greene, and a big honkin’ tent of other stuff in  another perfect melding of beer’s peanut butter to weed’s banana.  🧑‍🌾🏍🌲🎪🍉🍄📈🦞🚜🍻 Available NOW on your local podcast dealer’s menu! . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet ....

#149: Brad Erickson | Crooked Run Fermentation

May 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

We’re joined by the sharpest shear in beer - Brad Erickson of @CrookedRunFermentation! Brad patiently fields Noah’s barrage of questions about his former career as groundskeeper for the Washington @Nationals; we get into Crooked Run’s mobile coolship and comically-ideal environment for spontaneous beer on their home turf; learn about the growing influences and actual production of wine at the “fermentory”; and, naturally, analyze Montreal Expos greats.  Like Crooked Run’s menu, there’s som...

#148: CJ Novack | Boston Beer Co.

May 01, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

This week, we’re joined by CJ Novack of @SamuelAdamsBeer/@DogfishHead. We get into the importance and impact of top-down leadership; CJ’s experience loving craft beer for a quarter-century before he actually began working in it; and how the hell he went from graveyard shift PakTecher to “Divisional Analyst”. This was a fantastic conversation from as high a vantage point we’ve yet to have on the industry, yet highlights a story that demonstrates why this beverage is so great in the first pla...

#147: Randy Carver | Limitless Wrestling

April 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

**Queue voice of a Buffer Brother** Onnnn the podcast this week…hailing from LaGrange, ME…a nine-year veteran of the pro wrestling biz at age 25…”The Vince McMahon of Maine”…. RRRRRANDYYYY CARRR-VVVVEERRR of @LIMITLESSWRESTLING!!! *Normal voice returns* Ever since our conversation with @ReelCatchAV at the start of the year, our interest in the new era of pro wrestling has been fully piqued. So, we went straight the top to talk with Randy Carver — who grew up and still lives about 15 miles...

#147: Randy Carver | Limitless Wrestling

April 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

**Queue voice of a Buffer Brother** Onnnn the podcast this week…hailing from LaGrange, ME…a nine-year veteran of the pro wrestling biz at age 25…”The Vince McMahon of Maine”…. RRRRRANDYYYY CARRR-VVVVEERRR of @LIMITLESSWRESTLING!!! *Normal voice returns* Ever since our conversation with @ReelCatchAV at the start of the year, our interest in the new era of pro wrestling has been fully piqued. So, we went straight the top to talk with Randy Carver — who grew up and still lives about 15 miles...

#146: Rob Tod | Allagash Brewing Company (REPOST)

April 19, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

We have a grrreat(!; ™️) run of guests coming up over the next month, but this week we’re just playing the hit of hits — THE Goat himself (and possibly our favorite episode ever), ROB “The TodFather” TOD of @AllagashBrewing! . On that note, Allagash just launched a new podcast of their very own - “From Maine, With Love”, and you best believe it is fully up to glowing Allagash standards. How much it was inspired by episodes #100 and #62 of Graining In is open for debate 😉 🎙🤩🧙🌾🍻🔌🙇💝🦞 . Music: “...

#145: Taking My Cryptos to South Beach

April 11, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week, Matty has big news to share!  We want to hear your engagement stories — but literally ONLY if they’re sent in the form of a review; Noah inquires about the upcoming trip to @JWakeFieldBeer and Wakefest; and as always, the hot line is a-blingin’ with a particularly strong batch of mailbaggers. Like an audio Big Gulp®, this sweet treat is available in full, everywhere, and NOW! 🌴⚾️🔐 🧝‍♀️👽🪐🍩📫🍻 . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet  . #Wakefesr2022 #CryptoPaymentsOnly ...

"Michael Jackson Loved Gueuze" (PREVIEW)

April 05, 2022 02:00 - 1 minute - 1.23 MB

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#144: Troy Casey | Casey Brewing & Blending

April 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

This week we’re joined by the Wizard of the Western Slope — Troy Casey of @CaseyBrewing! Among much else, Troy discusses his industry origins as a tour guide-turned-pilot brewer at @CoorsLight/@ACGoldenBrewingCo; his approach to sustainable blending (and a Saison edition of Battle of the Sexes); membership in the WLFOC (Whole Local Fruit Only Club); and co-flexes with Matty on the golden age of hip-hop production.  We had an absolute joy getting to know Troy, and very much hope it’s the fi...

#143: Garth Clark | Apprentice Electrician

March 28, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

We’re scratching the non-beer itch this week with Garth Clark — fellow @UMaineFarmington grad and current (hehe) Apprentice Electrician! Garth talks about how “Uncle Covid” led to him abruptly switching careers, walks us through the unique tiered hierarchy of the electrical trade, and tells us how power works (very adeptly, to be honest). We also discuss the diminishing efficacy of traditional college degree, explore a real life example of the *12,000 Hour Rule, touch on electrical DIY, and...

#143: Garth Clark | Apprentice Electrician

March 28, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

We’re scratching the non-beer itch this week with Garth Clark — fellow @UMaineFarmington grad and current (hehe) Apprentice Electrician! Garth talks about how “Uncle Covid” led to him abruptly switching careers, walks us through the unique tiered hierarchy of the electrical trade, and tells us how power works (very adeptly, to be honest). We also discuss the diminishing efficacy of traditional college degree, explore a real life example of the *12,000 Hour Rule, touch on electrical DIY, and...

#142: The King of Pop Loved Gueuze

March 20, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Fully yoked on Vitamin D, Matty asks Noah about his Florida trip, which leads to an exchange of highway cookin’ yarns and the creation of some VERY LEGITIMATE review incentives…⁉️🥕❔ Also on the docket — Tripels, honey, and some @3Fonteinen memories; a rapid fire taking of the grain bag; and another clean and tidy episode saved before laptop snoozed. ⚡️ Hear what’s to be heard, available NOW! 🥵🐝🦞🏖🏎🏁🎤🕺🏼🥪🍻 . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet . #HoneyBeer #MadeiraBeachFl #TPAtoATL #B...

#142: The King of Pop Loved Gueuze

March 20, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Fully yoked on Vitamin D, Matty asks Noah about his Florida trip, which leads to an exchange of highway cookin’ yarns and the creation of some VERY LEGITIMATE review incentives…⁉️🥕❔ Also on the docket — Tripels, honey, and some @3Fonteinen memories; a rapid fire taking of the grain bag; and another clean and tidy episode saved before laptop snoozed. ⚡️ Hear what’s to be heard, available NOW! 🥵🐝🦞🏖🏎🏁🎤🕺🏼🥪🍻 . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet . #HoneyBeer #MadeiraBeachFl #TPAtoATL #B...

#141: Blake Tyers | Creature Comforts

March 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Noah is joined by the Smoothest of the South -- Blake Tyers of Creature Comforts! The chisel comes out early, and Noah picks Blake's brain from everything to barrel program philosophy, the measured and wildly impressive growth trajectory of the brewery, D-I marching band life, and of course, the ever-lurking off-flavor THP -- a subject Blake has led the awareness charge on. Blake also discusses Creature's upcoming LA location and the wild story that sparked it all, his current role leading t...

#140: Down With the Sickness

March 07, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Reunited once more, Matty talks about losing a few bad rounds to COVID (but getting the decision in the end) and asks about @BissellBrothers upcoming beer dinner; Noah discusses the blending process at @BBBThreeRivers through the lens of the soon-to-be bottled second batch of Spellwork (sinful and gin-ful as ever) and gives some tips for cloning Lux; Politicians are deftly compared to COVID variants.  Short story long — available NOW, world-freakin’-wide! . Music: “Mountain Climb” by @Jake...

#139: Paul Arney | Ale Apothecary

February 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Noah is left alone and afraid this week, but all’s made well with the presence of a true 1-of-1 soul — Paul Arney of Ale Apothecary! Paul’s perspective on the industry (and his brewery’s reflection of it) is as refreshingly unique as you’re going to find. More words won’t do the conversation justice, but rest assured there’s spruce logs, a tiny and mostly-wooden brewery in a forest, and one hell of an admirably free spirit.  Get your wonder on NOW, available where podcasts get got.  🏔🌲🌳🌿🌱...

#139: Paul Arney | The Ale Apothecary

February 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Noah is left alone and afraid this week, but all’s made well with the presence of a true 1-of-1 soul — Paul Arney of Ale Apothecary! Paul’s perspective on the industry (and his brewery’s reflection of it) is as refreshingly unique as you’re going to find. More words won’t do the conversation justice, but rest assured there’s spruce logs, a tiny and mostly-wooden brewery in a forest, and one hell of an admirably free spirit.  Get your wonder on NOW, available where podcasts get got.  🏔🌲🌳🌿🌱...

#139: Paul Arney | The Ale Apothecary

February 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Noah is left alone and afraid this week, but all’s made well with the presence of a true 1-of-1 soul — Paul Arney of Ale Apothecary! Paul’s perspective on the industry (and his brewery’s reflection of it) is as refreshingly unique as you’re going to find. More words won’t do the conversation justice, but rest assured there’s spruce logs, a tiny and mostly-wooden brewery in a forest, and one hell of an admirably free spirit.  Get your wonder on NOW, available where podcasts get got.  🏔🌲🌳🌿🌱...