Hoppy Craftsmen - Arizona Craft Beer Podcast

HCPC Road Sodas 06 - Odd Beers and Old Beers

August 31, 2020 18:52 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

(NSFW) The guys catch on some more local news. Probably some other national news, and possibly some regional news as well. I'm sure there is some mention of an odd beer that has been produced. The notable Rowley Farmhouse is mentioned since their head brewer Wes has took a job some where else. Chris tries and old favor tire that turns out to be not so good anymore. Ed and Nate enjoy real craft beers and enjoy Chris' misfortune. Road Sodas: An alcoholic beverage (usually beer or perhaps ma...

HCPC Road Sodas 05 - Mustard Beers, Stone's CEO, and Goldwater Brewing

August 17, 2020 15:52 - 41 minutes - 57 MB

(NSFW) The guys are back with this weeks road soda's episode. They talk about what shouldn't be in a beer. Including two newly released beers, one of them is a mustard beer. Sorry for all the puking sounds in the background, they couldn't help themselves. They go over the recent announcement of Stone Brewing's current CEO leaving and what that means for the nations 9th largest "craft" brewery. In more local news Goldwater Brewing found that a foreign brewery is stealing their designs. The gu...

HCPC Road Sodas 04 - Virtual GABF, Blind Pig vs Pliny, and State of Beer

August 03, 2020 16:25 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

(NSFW) Road Sodas Return! After a little hiatus the guys are back. Ed recently braved leaving his house for a road trip to California. He hit up multiple breweries, and was able to see how they are handling social distancing compared to Arizona. He was lucky enough to be staying close to Russian River and was able to bring back for the rest of the Hoppy Craftsmen. They talk about the GABF going virtual this year and what that means. They debate the old Blind Pig is better than Pliny, and cov...

HCPC Road Sodas 03 - Rowley Hazy IPA, Zoom Hijacked, Santa Fe Craft Beer Scene

April 27, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

(NSFW) Warning this is not a drill! The Craftsmen have Wes from Rowley Farmhouse Ales on the show. Then mysteriously it gets Zoom Hi-Jacked! Some man calling himself John shows up and crashes the party. Listen to the show and if this man sounds like some one you know please send us an email. Though, Ed, Nate, and Chris were still able to talk to Wes about his up-coming hazy IPA coming to the valley soon called Thrace. Nate gets to drool over the mention of getting some cans of Meier, the GAB...

HCPC Road Sodas 02: Netflix and Chill Beer List, AZ Updates, Lax Alcohol Laws

April 03, 2020 17:25 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

(NSFW) In this this weeks remote Road Sodas episode the guys talk about current events in Arizona, how some of the laws should be kept this way for beer and craft drink deliveries. There was a recent article on what beers to drink while watching the Top 10 trending shows on Netflix. The Craftsmen weren't impressed with it. So they created our own! Ed, Nate, and Chris share their top four shows or movies and what beers to pair with each one. Look for more shows like this to help fill the time...

HCPC Road Sodas 01: AZ Craft Beer Scene, Delivery Services, Closures

March 27, 2020 16:48 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

(NSFW) We dig deep into our inner nerd and decide that we are going to drink electronically with each other. In this new easy to consume format, we call Road Sodas, we hope to get episodes out weekly. It will mostly be just updates and our thoughts on the state of Arizona Craft Beer. Which isn't much different than our standard format, just hopefully shorter. So, from three corners of the Valley Ed, Nate, and Chris connect up and share stories and beers with each other. They go over the curr...

HCPC77: AZ Strong Beer Fest 2020 Recap

March 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

(NSFW) The week Chris and Ed dive into all the new beers that the valley recieved during AZ Craft Beer Week. They ponder if everyone is finally seeing the value in selling the valley. They drink a beer which might have invoked the devil but we will find out next episode. It is possibly just a dumping ground for other saturated markets. Due to crazy lifes Chris was the only person to make Strong Beer Fest, he decieded to go old school and just do some networking with the craft beer community....

HCPC76: Sticker Day, Good News, and State 48

February 28, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 94 MB

(NSFW) This week the Craftsmen talk about a few things happening around Arizona. First up, is the upcoming Strong Beer Festival, and the Arizona Strong err Craft Beer Week. We talk about the events that happen and why we get excited for them but never seem to make it out to any of them. We crack open a Hazy Cat Lady from 12 West Brewing, to discuss the latest news from Noel Garcia former Co-Owner/Head Brewer of 12 West. What that means to the Arizona craft beer scene and what we hope that ma...

HCPC75: Ground Control - No Crap on Tap

January 31, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

(NSFW) This week Ed, Nate, and Chris head out to the far West Valley to Litchfield Park to chat with new owner Ian Harwell of Ground Control fame. Where the motto has always been No Crap on Tap! Special guest the AZ Bearded Realtor Francisco Isaula joins the guys to go over what he is doing out west to high light some amazing business like Ground Control. So look for that special video edition of the show coming to his video feed. We dive in and put them both through the rapid round. Gues...

HCPC74: New Year's Resolutions

January 17, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

(NSFW) The First episode of 2020, It's a new year but we are up to our old tricks. We start off by drinking another banger from our friends at Rowley Farmhouse Ales followed by some solid local brews. News of another controversial beer name and questions about how to calculate ABV. Chris and Nate play the Price is Right over beer temperature. The Hoppy Craftsmen make some bold resolutions about, new stickers, new glassware, 3D printed merch and upgrages to the studio. Our Information: M...

HCPC73: 12 West Blues and AZ Beer Books

December 13, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

(NSFW) In this end of year episode Ed and Chris go over a lot of local happenings. One bit of news hits home pretty hard for Chris. But at the same time is a glimpse of hope for friends of the show. They cover not one but two different AZ centered beer books that have been released. The latest brewery openings in Phoenix and around the valley. They touch on Holiday beers, New Belgium's sellout, is Ballast Point craft beer again, and much more. Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Me...

HCPC 72 Rowley Farmhouse Ales | The Man, Myth, and Legend Himself

November 29, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

(NSFW) We mention Rowley Farmouse Ales on almost every episode. So its a little surprising that It's been nearly two years since we've had John Rowley on the show and A LOT has happened since then. A feature on Diners Drive-in and Dives and multiple medals from the Great American Beer Festival are just a few of the highlights we talk about when we met up with John at The Sleepy Whale in downtown Chandler. He even brought us his 2019 Gold, Silver and Bronze medal beers. Our Guest Informatio...

HCPC71: Goldwater Brewing Low Floc and RR Brewing Pickletown Lager

October 25, 2019 06:22 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

(NSFW) Ed and Chris spend some time figuring out the new gear that our patrons helped buy us. So big thanks to them for sure. They do this in the newly formed HCPC Lab Studio. We go over the band that gave us the music your hear and how it holds to true to us. They deep into a few Goldwater beers, and choke down an amazing pickle lager from Chris' "recent" trip to North Carolina. Eddie has Chris guess what the brewery is by reading titles from a local new publication. As a side note Eddie sa...

HCPC70: Pedal Haus Brewery

September 20, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

(NSFW) After savoring a culinary journey, Chris and Eddie swing back to Pedal Haus, where the comforting embrace of beer awaits. Joining them in this episode are the dynamic duo, owner Julian and the alchemical brewmaster known as "Doc." Hold onto your seats, folks, because this episode's rapid-fire round is about to break land-speed records, and the tracks? Well, they might just go careening off into the wild unknown. Buckle up as we dive headfirst into the treasure trove of medals adorni...

HCPC69: Pedal Haus Beer Dinner Recap

September 06, 2019 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

(NSFW) In this special foodie episode Ed and Chris talk about if they can keep their lowbrow status when they keep getting invited to VIP Beer Media Beer Pairing dinners. The sit down at The Shop Beer Co patio to recap the evening and what they liked about the dinner. A special thanks to Pedal Haus Brewery inviting the Craftsmen to come hang out. We go over the pros and cons of beer dinners in general. After listening to this podcast we think their status is still intact. Our Guest Info: ...

HCPC68: Real, Wild, and Woody 2019 Recap Show

August 15, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

(NSFW) It is hard to believe that another year has gone by and another Real Wild and Woody is upon us. Ed and Chris sit down and go over the good, the bad, and oh man did Matt from BRI just break up a fight! That and more is part of our amazing time we had a Real Wild And Woody 2019. Listen in and figure out if you are Real? Wild? or Woody? Our Guest Info: 12 West Brewing 8-Bit Aleworks Wren House Brewing Dark Sky Brewing Helton Brewing Goldwater Brewing Arizona Wilderness ...

HCPC67: AZ Craft Brewers Guild Real Wild and Woody 2019

July 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

(NSFW) Once again back at the offices of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild to talk to the Executive Director Rob Fullmer. We talk about the much anticipated Real Wild and Woody 2019 indoor festival. A oasis in the sweltering heat of the Arizona Summer. We wax over the awesome and growing craft beer community we have here in Arizona. We put Rob through the not so rapid, rapid round. We touch base on some pretty awesome awards that the some members of the Arizona Home Brewers Society (ASH) recently ...

HCPC66: Wren House Brewing - Making Beers You Don't Have to Travel For

July 11, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

(NSFW) This week the boys find themselves back at Wren after two long years! Last time they talked to Luke, and he hoped that the 16oz can format would take off. They discuss how that went (we think pretty well) and get a post anniversary update on how everything went for their 4th Anniversary. How their success over the past four years has helped them replace crappy brewing equipment. They touch base on the rumor of a new offsite lager facility. They double down on classic styles with their...

HCPC65: Crashing the Patio at Sleepy Whale

June 27, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

(NSFW or HCPC) Since Ed is over seas drinking copious amounts of Guinness. Nate, Jeff and Chris decided to crash the patio at The Sleepy Whale. They gush over what is on tap at this new craft beer destination in downtown Chandler. Including some big hitters like Bottle Logic, Pueblo Vida, and their own collaboration with Arizona Wilderness called Into the Whalederness They talk about the next upcoming craft beer bar in downtown Phoenix from the master minds behind The Wandering Tortoise, ...

HCPC NBR AZW Muirs

June 13, 2019 13:30 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

New Brew Review is a bi-weekly bonus podcast. Each episode a new reviewer from the world of craft beer will try a new brew they have never had before and share what they think of it with you in a bonus podcast. As the reviewer should be trying a new beer, and recording at the same time we hope to capture a very honest review. Not what they hoped it would be or thought it should be. As a note the review does not necessarily reflect those of the Hoppy Craftsmen, but are those of the reviewer....

HCPC64: Dogfish Merges with Sam Adams

May 30, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 62 MB

(NSFW) We are fans of Rowley and Wren House but Goldwater is becoming a recording day favorite. Arizona is seeing a lot of new locations from familiar faces. Chris might have switched his craft allegiance from Mesa to Chandler. Mergers might be the next trend in craft beer. Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: S...

HCPC63: Dark Sky Brewing 4 Years and 4 Hundred Beers

May 16, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

(NSFW) A road trip north to party with one of the best breweries in the state — Dark Sky Brewing celebrates their 4th anniversary! We sit down with Ryan and Nick the day after to figure out if we have a hang over or if it’s just altitude sickness. We establish a few things, first send all your mayo pictures to Ryan, and second there is no basement at DSB. Then since it is Nicks first time on the show, we put him through our infamous not-so-rapid round. We go over the past, present, beer, fo...

HCPC62: Lowbrow Leisure Activities

May 02, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

(NSFW) Eddie and Chris talk about McFate re-branding back to Fate. They go over some rumors about how this all came about. Touch base about SunUp Brewing going to a tab room only. How pizza is the next big thing in craft breweries that want a food option. Another craft brewery from the east coast sells out to a major investor. Modern Times reaches out to the public and gets investors in the form of Wefunder. Stone Berlin falls to the way side, and is sold to Brewdog. We go over our standout...

HCPC61: A Patron Supporter Spotlight at Cider Corp

April 18, 2019 14:14 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

(NSFW) This week Jeff is excited to be back on the show, Chris and Eddie are thrilled to be on Main Street and Nate won't be happy he missed Dr. Pepper slushies. Two of our Patreon Supporters join us at Cider Corp for a good dose of the rapid round and talk about Downtown Mesa. We take a second look at Second Chance Brewing coming to Arizona, thanks to some info provided by another Patreon Supporter, Indie Beer Talk. And see how excited that Bonnie from Irene's Taproom is as well. Finally, s...

HCPC60: All These Beers Taste Like Disappointment

March 21, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

(NSFW) This week, we are amazed by road maps and algorithms, unimpressed with Nate’s beer pouring skills and disappointed by beers from a popular brewery. Arizona’s most underrated brewery wins an award in Oregon. Big beer buys spirits. Arizona’s thirst for craft beer has more out of state breweries planning distribution. Beers We Tried Julius Green Haze Scaled Way Up Local News Superstition Meadery starting point for road trip Wren House won gold medal at Best Craft Beer Awar...

HCPC59: Strong Beer Fest 2019 Guest Interviews

March 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

(NSFW) It is hard to believe we are already back at AZ Strong Beer Festival. This year we had a new Hoppy Craftsmen tag along to help with the interviews, Eddie Gomez! We wanted to do something a little different this year and not just ask about what people brought with them. Don't worry we still asked them that. But, we wanted to dig a little deeper into each brewery and ask the classic F#&K, Marry, Kill. That did not go over to well with most, so we quickly recovered and changed kill to co...

HCPC58 - Irene's Tap Room Meet Me In The Pit

February 21, 2019 04:28 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

(NSFW) The Craftsmen start out by talking with co-owners of Irene's Tap Room Bonnie and Aaron. We get the skinny on what they are all about, how the place got started, and why they have such an amazing tap list of independent craft beers and wine. We dive into how this match up between two of our favorite breweries came to be. Then we go off the deep end and do a blind taste test with Wes from Rowley Farmhouse and Ryan from Dark Sky Brewing. We do some tasting of some treats that Wes brought...

HCPC57 Gold Foil is the New Black

February 06, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

(NSFW) This week we talk about how two of the craftsmen joined the Superstition Meadery guild membership. Then how they have to pay back the borrowed money from a loan shark. But, they are going to flush with mead though! Nate is a tad disappointed with the Wren House Saguaro Society swag. We then discuss which one of the Wren's releases was our favorite over the past year. A Thrillist list of most underrated breweries brings some heat on who belongs on the top of those lists. We go over a f...

HCPC56: Chugging Porters to Stay Warm

January 23, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

(NSFW) The guys talk about their New Year shenanigans, how champagne gives them headaches on demand. They go over some beer lists about Winter Beer Lists. Which then in turns brings up just chugging porters to stay warm. We talk beer laws in Mississippi. We go over a beer that guys did not like from Az Wilderness. The Resilience from Sierra Nevada is mentioned, and what Ed thought of the one from Wren House. The the new Beerdior Calendar is viewed and oogled over. Maybe foretelling an appear...

HCPC55: 2018 Year in Beerview

December 26, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

(NSFW) Once again Ed and Chris sit down and talk beer related things. Chris brings over a cellar beer he has been sitting on since 2016 to end the year right. They cover the sad but sweet news that a brewer is leaving the AZ beer scene for bigger and better things. They cover some good and bad 2018 lists, including beers, can art, and most anticipated brewery openings. Finally, they cover what they hope comes in 2019. This is the last show for the year, we'll be taking a little break for C...

HCPC54: Stout Season and Lame Beer Holiday Gift Guides

December 12, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

(NSFW) Ed and Chris sit down and talk about holiday shopping for the beer lover in your life. How sites that are not related to craft beer are putting out some pretty lame beer holiday gift guides. Ed goes over the Saguaro Society membership, the class of 2019 group, the record setting sellout of the fifty spaces. They wax and wane on what really is stout season and is there really a "stout season" or should all year be a stout season. Later on, the guys are joined by Sina Gomez (@SaucySina...

HCPC53: The Beer Research Institute 4th Anniversary Party

November 28, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 80 MB

(NSFW) This episode the guys sit down with Matt and the elusive Greg to discuss the 4th anniversary of The Beer Research Institute (BRI). We get to see behind the curtain once again and talk about what makes BRI so awesome and how it takes more than just great beer to rep your brand. Always fun, always insightful, never a dull moment. Plus we get to rapid round Greg, and do a rapid round rewind with Matt (this guy is scary consistent). All the while enjoying some great brews from their k...

HCPC52: Veggies are Fruits, Anniversary Invasion, and Stout Season

November 14, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

(NSFW) This week Nate and Chris are joined on the show friend of the show Ed Gomez aka Barley Legible. We talk about anniversaries that are happening all this month and next. How oatmeal chocolate raisin cookies are the best. That Nate wants all breweries to just move closer to him. The Wandering Tortoise is getting a second location in Chandler called The Sleepy Whale. Nate learns how to ride a bike. We debate if Watermelons are a fruit or vegetable. A fly terrorizes Chris now stop. Then Ed...

HCPC: New Brew Review Logistics Mosaic and Citra Variations

October 17, 2018 13:00 - 4 minutes - 5.74 MB

New Brew Review is a bi-weekly bonus podcast. Each episode a new reviewer from the world of craft beer will try a new brew they have never had before and share what they think of it with you in a bonus podcast. As the reviewer should be trying a new beer, and recording at the same time we hope to capture a very honest review. Not what they hoped it would be or thought it should be. As a note the review does not necessarily reflect those of the Hoppy Craftsmen, but are those of the reviewer....

HCPC51: GABF 2018 and Pumpkin Spice Beer Invasions

October 03, 2018 19:36 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

(NSFW) This week Jeff and Chris get to hang out at The Beer Research Institute and enjoy some of their amazing beers they have on tap. They then talk about local beer releases that they are excited about. It is also that time a year again. GABF and the pumpkin spice beer invasions! They speak of what kind of route would be the best at GABF, like high ABV, rares pours, or high profile names. Who knows maybe next year we can put those routes to the test! Our Location Info: Beer Research In...

HCPC50 The Hoppy Craftsmen Go Drunk Questing with 12 West and Friends

September 19, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

(NSFW) For our 50th episode we wanted to do something a little different than the normal rant episode or even the standard brewery interview. However, we still wanted to hang out with some of our friends from the Arizona brewing scene. So we asked long time guest on the show Ed Gomez aka Barely Legible and Noel Garcia to come hangout at Jeff's house. Neither one has ever experienced the perils of Drunk Quest, so we threw them right into the mix. Also, we solved the PBR is Hamm's mystery. The...

HCPC49: Remastered and Unedited Episode 16

September 05, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

(NSFW) Getting ready for Episode 50 so we dug deep into the archive and pulled out episode 16. This is the first episode that Chris, Nate, and Jeff were on together. This time in our newest format, and unedited. So there will be breaks and there will be crazy things said before we come back from those breaks. Enjoy! Long time listener, and friend of the show Jeff Breckon joins the guys to talk about AZ Wilderness of course! New breweries showing up in the valley, beers of the week, horribl...

HCPC48: Rick Astley, Beavertown Buyout, and Bucketlist Breweries

August 22, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

(NSFW) The guys are all back together again, running through the old format of drinking beers and shooting the shit. We talk about the latest buyout from Heineken, our bucket list breweries that we want visit before we kick the bucket. We wax on about Wren House and AZ Wilderness. All the while we try four different beers that we had saved and some that we just got from the current Arizona can releases. All in all it was nice to get back to our roots, but we are all itching to go have some a...

HCPC47: Real, Wild, and Woody 2018 Recap Show

August 08, 2018 20:45 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

In this episode Nate and Chris sit down with Barley Legible and wax about pouring at Real Wild and Woody 2018. They listen to a few interviews that we did during the festival. And talk about some of the "latest" news. Oh, and Nate bags on Ed for bringing some old beers. Our Guest Info: Wren House Brewing 12 West Brewing Beer Research Institute Pueblo Vida Cider Corps Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a st...

HCPC46: Getting Ready for RWW

July 11, 2018 22:58 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MB

This episode, Jeff and Ed meet with Rob Fullmer to discuss the upcoming Real Wild & Woody festival, as well as Rob fills us in on several of the things the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild are working on to make Brewers and beer drinkers lives easier. Our Guest Info: Barley Legible Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Show Links: Real Wild and Woody Tickets Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and prett...

HCPC: Tropic Like Its Hot Can Release Day

June 27, 2018 15:06 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

(NSFW) This bonus episode we dust off an episode that never saw the light of day. The Hoppy Craftsmen are back at The Shop Beer Co. but this time it’s to release the amazing collaboration Tropic Like Its Hot can between The Shop, the Hoppy Craftsmen, and some of our lucky listeners. Listen up as we realize the awesomeness of our killer triple milkshake IPA flavored with pineapple, coconut and vanilla. We get to try it on nitro for the first time and we get to experience what its like to live...

HCPC45: Cantillon, La Cumbre, Coors Open Letter

June 13, 2018 13:29 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

(NSFW) This episode the guys find themselves in a cool little beer share with our buddy Ed. We sit down and share some fine beers from Cantillon and La Cumbre, that latter of which was donated by friend of the show Paul Flores. We take on subjects like the closing of Nimbus Brewing in Tucson, the amazing arrival of Rowley Farmhouse to good old Arizona, Pueblo Vida canning woes, crowd sourced canning lines and the wonderful Pete Coors open letter and Ninkasi’s awesome response. Our Guest ...

HCPC44: Superstition Meadery - Award Winning, World Class, Humble

May 30, 2018 18:38 - 1 hour - 121 MB

(NSFW) This episode the guys head to Prescott AZ to sit down and talk with Jeff Herbert of Superstition Meadery. Aside from Jeff’s unbelievable hospitality, we sit down and talk about making world class mead in the relatively tiny city in central AZ. Join us as we talk about crazy ingredients, labeling, the difference between making beer vs. making mead. Superstition’s popularity around the globe and what’s in store for the future. Mr. Herbert is seriously nothing short of amazing, liste...

HCPC43: Dark Sky Brewing - 300 Beers in 3 Years, and PBR Is Better Than Hamms

May 16, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

(NSFW) When the good people up at Dark Sky Brewing asked if we wanted to come up to Flagstaff and chat we said yes. It helped that the date we settled on was their 3rd Anniversary Party. We sat down with Ryan Sandlin Co-Owner, Brewer, and all around pretty cool guy. We talk about how a night of backyard drinking with friends turned into this beer making machine that is Dark Sky Brewing. The growing pains that they saw early on, and what the future plans are for the brewery. We marvel at the ...

HCPC42: Captain Fattys, 12 West, and Grand Canyon Road Trip Oh My!

May 02, 2018 13:30 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

(NSFW) This episode finds us in Goleta, California with the boys from 12 West and Grand Canyon Brewing. The fine folks at Captain Fatty’s Brewing invited them out to brew up a couple collabs, and they were nice or crazy enough to invite us along. After a hell of a road trip, checking in on the So. Cal craft scene to see what Bottle Logic, Monkish, Phantom Carriage and a few other fine breweries were up to, we made our way up the coast to Goleta near Santa Barbara. We sampled more beers,...

HCPC41: Hop Culture Magazine Juicy Brews Festival Tucson

April 18, 2018 14:35 - 1 hour - 151 MB

(NSFW) This week’s episode finds Nate and Chris at the Juicy Brews Festival in Tucson. The brain child of Hop Culture Magazine, the Juicy Brews Festival is a traveling festival selling out all over the country. It focuses on, you guessed it, juicy ipas as well as a beer festival the Hop Culture Magazine crew would really want to go to. During the festival they catch up with Chase from AZ Wilderness and Luke from Wren House Brewing Co. They gush over more Pueblo Vida beers with owner and brew...

HCPC: New Brew Review 12 West Weisse City

April 11, 2018 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MB

New Brew Review is a bi-weekly bonus podcast. Each episode a new reviewer from the world of craft beer will try a new brew they have never had before and share what they think of it with you in a bonus podcast. As the reviewer should be trying a new beer, and recording at the same time we hope to capture a very honest review. Not what they hoped it would be or thought it should be. As a note the review does not necessarily reflect those of the Hoppy Craftsmen, but are those of the reviewer....

HCPC40: 8-Bit Aleworks - Video Game Inspired Brewery, Hacking Beers, Awesomeness

April 04, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

(NSFW) This episode finds the guys in Avondale, AZ at 8-Bit Aleworks. We sit down with Ryan and Krystina Whitten to talk about their totally awesome, video game inspired brewery, hacking beers and the overall awesomeness of 8-Bit Aleworks. Tune in and listen to us fire off our tried and true rapid round questions, as well as discussions about the similarity of brewing equipment vs. meth lab gear to the Po-Po, the upcoming final anniversary (calm down, it’s not literally “final”), the myth ...

HCPC39: The Shop Beer Co - Brew Day Recap and Contest Winners Rapid Round

March 22, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

(NSFW) After a long day of brewing Tropic Like Its Hot our social media voted Triple Juicy Pina Colada Milkshake IPA we sit down and talk about how it all went. We speak to this amazing trip that we all got to be a part of. Then Chris puts them all though the rapid round and tests Dave's memory to see if he gives the same answers. You might want to go back and double check for us, but we think he might have gotten some wrong. Like always it was great talking to the guys at The Shop Beer Co, ...

HCPC: New Brew Review Pueblo Vida Brewing Entropy

March 14, 2018 14:00 - 3 minutes - 5.39 MB

New Brew Review is a bi-weekly bonus podcast. Each episode a new reviewer from the world of craft beer will try a new brew they have never had before and share what they think of it with you in a bonus podcast. As the reviewer should be trying a new beer, and recording at the same time we hope to capture a very honest review. Not what they hoped it would be or thought it should be. As a note the review does not necessarily reflect those of the Hoppy Craftsmen, but are those of the reviewer....

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