Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsTravel and Beer, Beer and Travel. Whichever way you want to say it, these are the two things that make up the Miles and Pints Podcast. From conversations with brewers and discussions about breweries around the world to talk with travelers about the places they're been and how they got there, we will have it all.
If you’re like us and you love both Travel and Beer, then this is the perfect podcast for you. Give it a listen, subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes, and be sure to tell your friends. But most importantly, get out there and see the world. Travel as much as you can, try some local beers, and maybe someday we’ll see you in the taproom.
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Episodes
Episode 43: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life (Conclusion)
September 14, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday’s Guest: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life In today’s conclusion of our interview with Ashley Smith, we dig deep into the travel side of things before it all comes back to beer again. Ashley tells us how she likes to travel and what some of her favorite places to visit are both domestically and abroad. Then we talk all about Oktoberfest, from her job as a tour leader to our love of that first liter of beer when you sit down in a tent. Finally, we dream together about our next...
Episode 42: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life
September 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBToday’s Guest: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life In addition to being the full-time blogger behind both My Wanderlusty Life and Destination World War II, Ashley Smith is an avid traveler, a beer lover, and an expert on Oktoberfest. In this episode, we talk to Ashley about her varied background, her many degrees, how she started her two very different blogs, and even a little about her beekeeping hobby. Be sure to check back next week to hear more about her travels and what it’s like to...
Episode 41: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu (Conclusion)
August 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBToday’s Guest: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu Everywhere he goes, Stu Clemons does his best to find unique and amazing places to eat, bars to drink at, and things to see. He shares them with his audience through professionally produced videos that on their own, may inspire you to book a trip. In this episode, we talk about a few of Stu’s favorite places to travel and two of the spots he knows best: Portland, Maine, and the Yucatan Peninsula. If you missed the first part of our interview...
Episode 40 - Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu
August 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBToday’s Guest: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu Stu Clemons is the researcher, producer, and talent behind Find My Food Stu, where he shows us all the most unique food and drink spots in every place he visits. From tacos in Playa del Carmen to cocktails in Prague, Stu always manages to find the best spots and happily shares them with his viewers. In this episode, we talk about Stu’s background, how Find My Food Stu came to be, and a bit about the amazing foods he’s found while traveling. ...
Episode 39 - Brian Burton from Hop and Sting (Episode 5 Replay)
August 13, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBToday’s Guest: Brian Burton from Hop and Sting Brewing Company In 2014, after a 12-year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brewery and taproom is less than 10 minutes from DFW and is a great place to relax and enjoy a layov...
Episode 38: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing (Conclusion)
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBToday’s Guest: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing In the conclusion of our interview with Patrick Steffens, we talk about how they make brewing decisions at lost barrel brewing, nerd out a bit about hops and hop combinations, discuss why Loudoun County is great for beer and relaxation, and hear some of Patrick’s top recommended places to travel for beer. If you didn’t listen to the first half of our conversation with Patrick, be sure to go back to Episode 37 to catch what you missed...
Episode 37: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing
July 30, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBToday’s Guest: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing Patrick Steffens does more than just head up the beer production at Lost Barrel Brewing, he’s also the general manager and a part of the ownership team. Excited to return to brewing after taking some time off for family, Patrick has jumped right back in with proven recipes and a whole lot of prior brewing knowledge. We talk with him about his background, how Lost Barrel came to be, and a bit about the beers they are making. Be sure t...
Episode 36: Em Sauter from Pints and Panels (Conclusion)
July 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBToday’s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter is back this week to talk about the business side of Pints and Panels, her favorite beer festivals to judge and to drink at, and the best places she’s seen while traveling. Hear why Em thinks Chicago has the best beer scene in America, learn a few tips for surviving an all-day beer festival, and be the first to hear where you can meet us at a beer festival later this year. If you missed the first half of our interview with Em, be sure to go back and liste...
Episode 35: Em Sauter from Pints and Panels
July 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBToday’s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter has a master's degree in cartooning, is one of only 142 Advanced Cicerones, and is the artist behind Pints and Panels. While working on her second book and studying for the Master Cicerone exam, Em somehow finds the time to put out a new piece of visual beer education every single day. From learning the difference between hops to discovering what foods and activities will pair best with your beers, Pints and Panels has it all. Em has even created a visual...
Episode 34: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards (Conclusion)
July 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBToday’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards After sharing his background and the exciting new things he’s doing with Bilt Rewards in our last episode, we get a bit more personal with Richard Kerr this week. We’ll talk about some of Richard’s favorite award redemptions, a few spots he thinks you need to see, and a little bit about how he picks what beer to have with dinner when he’s traveling. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to check that out for the first half of our interview...
Episode 33: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards
July 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBToday’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards Richard Kerr is a well-known name in the miles and points world. He has built massive communities, written informative articles, and helped thousands of people learn how to travel the world for less. In this episode, Richard joins us to talk about his history in the travel rewards space and how he is taking his knowledge and skills to the next level by helping to create and grow the Bilt Rewards program, as their Director of Travel Rewards....
Episode 32: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing (Conclusion)
June 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBToday’s Guest: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing Marty Dougherty is the owner and head brewer at B-Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia. During the pandemic, he’s managed to take advantage of the outdoor space available at their location to create an amazing outdoor concert venue that is pulling in national acts. They’re even planning to add on an 18-hole disc golf course this summer. We chat with Marty about how he decides what to brew, how the concerts actually help funct...
Episode 31: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing
June 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday’s Guest: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing Marty Dougherty is the owner and head brewer at B-Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia. After retiring from the world of IT, Marty used his savings to pursue two of his creative passions, beer and music. In doing so, he’s created a fantastic music venue with freshly brewed beer, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy an evening or maybe even a whole weekend. Learn how the brewery was founded, how it’s grown into what it is today...
Episode 30: Eli Cayer from Urban Farm Fermentory (Conclusion)
May 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBToday’s Guest: Eli Cayer We’re back this week with the second half of our interview with Eli Cayer, owner of the Urban Farm Fermentory and Gruit Brewing Co in Portland, Maine. Eli chats with us about great places to travel for beer, cider, and mead, the future of brewing and fermenting in Portland and beyond, and a 78-tap shipping container that travels the world sharing Portland beers. If you missed the first half of our conversation, check out Episode 29 too! Fermentory Addres...
Episode 29 - Eli Cayer from Urban Farm Fermentory
May 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday’s Guest: Eli Cayer Eli Cayer is definitely one of the most down-to-earth and interesting owners that we have talked to on the podcast. He runs the Urban Farm Fermentory and Gruit Brewing Co in Portland, Maine, and he does his best to bring the local ingredients into the products he produces. In this first half of the interview, we talk about how Eli got started in fermenting, foraging for ingredients, and all five types of beverages they are creating. Be sure to come back next week ...
Episode 28: Mike Dixon from The Great Lost Bear (Conclusion)
May 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBToday’s Guest: Mike Dixon This week we have the conclusion of our interview with Mike Dixon from The Great Lost Bear in Portland, Maine. In this episode, Mike draws from his 35+ years of experience to share some of his guesses about the future of craft beer as we come out of the pandemic, we get a few of his recommendations of where to travel for great beer, and we even learn what Mike pours for himself when it’s time to relax at the end of a long day. If you missed the first part of our ...
Episode 27: Mike Dixon from The Great Lost Bear
May 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBToday’s Guest: Mike Dickson Mike Dickson joined the team at The Great Lost Bear back in 1985 and ever since then, he has been helping one of the greatest beer bars in the world bring all of the best craft beers to the residents and visitors of Portland, Maine. Mike was there at the beginning of the craft beer movement in America and he sits down to talk with us about how things started at The Great Lost Bear, how things have changed over time and through the pandemic, and how they man...
Episode 26: Stephanie Arbetter from Hilton Hotels (Conclusion)
April 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday’s Guest: Stephanie Arbetter After setting her sights on the world of travel early in her career, Stephanie Arbetter has worked her way up to being a Manager of Social Engagement for Hilton Hotels. In today’s episode, we learn about how Stephanie got her job at Hilton, what she does there, her personal travel style, and some of her favorite spots in the world. This episode is the conclusion of our interview with Stephanie, so if you missed this first part, go back and listen to Episo...
Episode 25: Stephanie Arbetter from Hilton Hotels
April 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBToday’s Guest: Stephanie Arbetter Stephanie Arbetter has been involved with the travel industry since soon after leaving college and is now a Manager of Social Engagement for Hilton Hotels. Her love of travel has led her to live in Spain on two separate occasions and her love of food and drink has led her to plenty of fun evenings with Jeff and other friends in DC. Listen in as we learn about Stephanie’s background in the travel world and how she ended up working at Hilton. Check back nex...
Episode 24: Favio Garcia from Dynasty Brewing (Conclusion)
April 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBToday’s Guest: Favio Garcia from Dynasty Brewing joins us again this week to talk more about brewing at Dynasty, the Loudoun County beer scene, and travel for beer. This would typically be the second half of our interview with Favio, but due to an editing mishap, you get a whole new interview instead. Enjoy! If you missed it, catch the first interview with Favio in Episode 23. As always, this episode also includes our Miles and Points with Pints segment, where Derrick and Jeff give the...
Episode 23: Favio Garcia from Dynasty Brewing Company
April 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBToday’s Guest: Favio Garcia Favio Garcia has been brewing beer for over 25 years and brewing in Loudoun County, Virginia, for more than 15 of those years. To say he knows the beer scene well in the DC area would be an understatement. In this episode, we chat with Favio about his background, brewing in Northern Virginia, and what he’s doing today at Dynasty Brewing Company. As always, this episode also includes our Miles and Points with Pints segment, where Derrick and Jeff give the...
Episode 22: Charles McCool from McCool Travel (conclusion)
April 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBToday’s Guest: Charles McCool from McCool Travel This week we return with the conclusion of our interview with Charles McCool of McCool Travel. Charles shares some of his favorite international and domestic locations with us, including a few places he qualifies as must-see locations. We also share some tips about how to find the best craft beers in the places you travel. Finally, we conclude the episode with our weekly updates from the world of travel rewards. Check out Episode 21 for the...
Episode 21: Charles McCool from McCool Travel
March 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBToday’s Guest: Charles McCool from McCool Travel Charles McCool has been hacking travel for over 20 years and he’s learned a thing or two about how to have a fun and relaxing vacation. Through his writing, speaking, and excellent storytelling, Charles shows people how to improve their lives through travel and shows us some of the amazing places we should all see. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to come back next week for the second half of our interview with Charles McCool, wher...
Episode 20: Miles and Points with Pints
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBToday’s Guest: It’s time for another episode of Miles and Points with Pints. That means we don’t have a guest today. Instead, Jeff and Derrick are talking about all the credit card, hotel, airline, and travel updates that you need to hear about. This has been a really popular episode type and as a result, we are looking at moving to having a segment of updates every week instead of a full episode just once monthly. Look for information about that coming out soon! Times of Note: 2:28 -...
Episode 19: Dustin Waller from Waller's Wallet
March 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBToday’s Guest: Dustin Waller Dustin Waller is one of the few travel rewards experts who primarily uses video to teach others. Through his Youtube channel, Waller’s Wallet, Dustin explains the ins and outs of credit cards, miles and points, and basic personal finance in a way that’s informative and easy to understand. In this episode, we chat with Dustin about his background, his business, his love of travel, and of course, a little bit of beer too. Times of Note: 1:41 - Dustin say...
Episode 18: Eugenia Brown, aka Black Beer Chick
March 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday’s Guest: Eugenia Brown Eugenia Brown has quickly become a well-respected influencer in the craft beer space. Known online as @BlackBeerChick, she also runs the account for @BlackGirlsDrinkBeerToo. Through her work with the Pink Boots Society and a personal project that is well on the way to certifying 100 women of color to work in the craft beer industry, Eugenia is constantly helping others to educate themselves and level up in the world of craft. Join us as we talk with Eugenia ab...
Episode 17: Dan Minner from Ellicottville Brewing Company (Part 2)
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBToday’s Guest: Dan Minner Dan Minner has been working with Ellicottville Brewing Company for over 17 years, most of that time as their head brewer. His creativity, attention to detail, and overall skill with brewing have helped EBC to grow into the multi-location powerhouse that it is today. In this conclusion of our interview with Dan, we talk about beer as it relates to travel, touching on the craft beer scene in Mexico, some of our favorite beer festivals around the world, and a few of...
Episode 16: Dan Minner from Ellicottville Brewing Company (Part 1)
February 19, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBToday’s Guest: Dan Minner Dan Minner has been working with Ellicottville Brewing Company for over 17 years, most of that time as their head brewer. His creativity, attention to detail, and overall skill with brewing have helped EBC to grow into the multi-location powerhouse that it is today. Known for their wide variety of quality brews, Dan talks to us about his personal background, how EBC has evolved during his time there, and some of the beers they are working on now and in the near f...
Episode 15 - Miles and Points with Pints
February 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBToday’s Guest: Miles and Points with Pints No guest today on Miles & Pints. Instead, Jeff and Derrick are taking some time to discuss updates on credit card bonuses and welcome offers, the latest hotel and airline promos, what’s new in general travel restrictions, and sad news for cruising. Listen to see what you may have missed over the past few weeks in the world of travel rewards. Times of Note: 1:42 - What we’re drinking. 4:15 - We start in on credit card updates, with Amex ...
Episode 14: Kim Tate from Stuffed Suitcase
February 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBToday’s Guest: Kim Tate Kim Tate is a family travel expert who runs StuffedSuitcase.com and is a co-host of the Vacation Mavens podcast. Through her site, her podcast, and her social channels, Kim provides amazing information on travel destinations, including what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and how to get there. Add in the tips and tricks she provides for everything from packing and planning to saving on your trip, and you have an impressive one-stop resource for family travel. ...
Episode 13: Erik Coleman from Beer By Coleman
January 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday’s Guest: Erik Coleman Erik Coleman is the owner and operator of Beer By Coleman, a concierge craft beverage service that offers guided tastings, brewery consultations, and custom brewing tours. In addition, Erik oversees the Trocaire College Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation Program, and is the Chair of the Events Committee for the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association. If something is happening in the brewery scene in western New York, Erik Coleman is probably involved. T...
Episode 12a: Miles and Points with Pints (Part 2)
January 22, 2021 13:15 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBToday’s Guest: Miles and Points with Pints We don’t have a guest on this episode of Miles & Pints. Instead, Jeff and Derrick are taking some time to discuss the latest hotel promos and some general travel updates. This episode is the conclusion of Episode 12, so make sure you listen to that episode first to hear all of the updates and information we have to share. Times of Note: 1:17 - We get into what’s going on with loyalty programs. 2:01 - Crazy good current Hyatt promos. ...
Episode 12: Miles and Points with Pints (Part 1)
January 22, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBToday’s Guest: Miles and Points with Pints We don’t have a guest on this episode of Miles & Pints. Instead, Jeff and Derrick are taking some time to discuss updates to credit card benefits and the latest Amazon promotions as we start the new year. You’ll hear what our favorite promos are, what we hope to see in the coming weeks, and maybe even learn about something you’ve missed. This recording went a little long, so catch the end of our conversation in Episode 12a. Times of Note: ...
Episode 11: Andrew Brooks from Talking Cursive Brewing Company
January 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBToday’s Guest: Andrew Brooks Andrew Brooks is the owner and operator of Talking Cursive Brewing Company in Syracuse, New York. Along with his wife, Andrew has built a beautiful tasting room, an efficient state of the art brewhouse, and a successful business that will surely be around for a long time. Having taken the past year’s slow down of in-person business as an opportunity to increase their distribution network, Andrew and the team at Talking Cursive are ready to grow by leaps and bo...
Episode 10: Spencer Howard from Straight to the Points
January 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBToday’s Guest: Spencer Howard Spencer Howard joins us for this episode to talk about his newly announced Straight to the Points Premium service. Hear about what you will get with a Premium subscription and why Derrick and Jeff think it's such a great value. We also touch on booking award flights and hotels for major events, a bit about Oktoberfest, and how Spencer almost got stuck when Covid shut things down. Times of Note: 1:45 - What we’re drinking. 3:45 - Jeff can’t remember ...
Episode 9: Mark Ostermann from Miles to Memories
January 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBToday’s Guest: Mark Ostermann Mark Ostermann left the corporate world several years ago to be a stay at home dad and quickly found his way into the world of miles and points. Today, he works as the Managing Editor at Miles to Memories, helping thousands of people every day, as they learn how to maximize loyalty programs and travel the world for less. Always happy to grab a beer (or three) and talk about travel, Mark fits in perfectly with Derrick and Jeff here at Miles & Pints. Time...
Episode 8: An Intro To Our New Co-Host - Derrick Dye
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 66.5 MBToday’s Guest: The guest on today's episode is more than just a guest, he's the new co-host of the Miles & Pints Podcast. Derrick Dye is well known in the travel world as the founder of Travel of Point(s). They have a great site and a friendly Facebook group, both of which will help you learn how to maximize your use of travel rewards programs. To those of us who know him personally, Derrick is also known as a great guy to have a pint with. It's hard to say which he likes better, but...
Episode 7: Matt Ehinger from Bitter Sisters Brewing Company
June 15, 2019 01:30 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBToday’s Guest: Matt Ehinger is the head brewer and co-owner of the Bitter Sisters Brewing Company in Addison, Texas. Married to one of the actual Bitter Sisters, Matt is one of 8 family members who own and run the brewery and taproom. From their clever named beers to their expansive taproom, Bitter Sisters is a great place to spend your evening drinking a few delicious brews, and Matt tells us everything from how they got started to how they make working all together go as smoothly as pos...
Episode 6: Caroline Lupini
June 01, 2019 05:27 - 56 minutes - 78 MBToday’s Guest: I first met Caroline Lupini back in 2013 at a miles and points centered travel conference. Since that time, she’s graduated from college, got her MBA, and launched a successful freelance career that she can do from anywhere in the world. That’s something that Caroline definitely takes advantage of. In fact, as of the recording of this episode, she’s now been to over 80 countries. We’ve traveled together a couple of times and I’m sure we will again, so I’m happy to introduce...
Episode 5: Brian Burton of Hop and Sting Brewing Company
May 15, 2019 04:30 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBToday’s Guest: In 2014, after a 12 year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brewery and taproom is less than 10 minutes from DFW and is a great place to relax and enjoy a layover. Times of Note: 2:04 - Brian says hi...
Episode 4: Trevor Mountcastle
May 02, 2019 01:57 - 50 minutes - 72.6 MBToday’s Guest: Trevor Mountcastle - Trevor is someone I met years ago through the hobby of collecting and using miles and points. An avid traveler and a big fan of business and first-class travel, Trevor runs a podcast, a travel blog, and a large scale reselling business, all while working a full-time job. Hear how he does it and what he likes to drink along the way while we chat about beers, Australia, airline lounge massages, and more. Times of Note: 1:48 - Trevor says hi. 3:1...
Episode 3: Mike Frizzell from Audacious Aleworks Brewery and Taproom
April 20, 2019 05:24 - 51 minutes - 73.1 MBToday’s Guest: Mike Frizzell - Mike is one of the two partners who own and operate Audacious Aleworks Brewery and Taproom in Falls Church, Virginia. While his business partner Brian handles most of the taproom responsibilities, Mike takes care of the beer. He is the Head Brewer and is tasked with consistently having 15-20 different beers available on tap. With a wide range of styles, there are sure to be at least a few you will love at Audacious Aleworks. They don’t distribute, so if you ...
Episode 2: Levi Grubb - World Traveler and Homebrewer
April 01, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 42.1 MBToday’s Guest: Levi Grubb - Levi is a world traveler who has recently started homebrewing. He didn’t start slow though. In just a couple of months, he already has a few beers finished and six more fermenting. He somehow finds time to brew between his family time and travels, even though his wife just had their fourth child in January. Levi’s taken his family all over the world, makes some great beers while he’s home, and still works a full-time job. Listen to our conversation to see how h...
Episode 1: Kevin Powers of Powers Farm and Brewery
March 24, 2019 05:06 - 35 minutes - 50.8 MBDownload This Episode! Today’s Guest: Kevin Powers - Kevin is one half of the powerhouse duo operating the Powers Farm and Brewery in Midland, Virginia. Along with his wife Melody, Kevin has been serving the Fauquier County community with produce and beer since 2017. Many of their beers are inspired by the fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs that come straight from their fields. If you are looking for a beer with a subtle flavor that you may not have seen before, this is the place for y...
Episode 0: Introduction to Miles and Pints
March 23, 2019 19:17 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this mini-episode, we will introduce you to your host for the podcast, Jeff Brownson. We'll also give you a preview of what you can expect to hear when you listen to our full episodes. Finally, if you stick around until the end, you'll hear our brand new, custom podcast song for the first time.