It's been awhile since we actually sampled beers on Head Retention so Lashelle, Roche, and Jon of Solace Brewing Company sidle up to the bar at Solace's Sterling location to sample summer beers that are new for 2024. The trio have a few times with winter beers but this is the first time they've had a summer beer tasting so to start, they discuss what makes a summer beer. Everyone has a different opinion but there are a few markers that are universal and that is, what beer works best for a summer vibe.

Then, they roll up their sleeves for the hard work, drinking summertime beers!

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If you've ever been to a brewery you've seen the tanks and equipment involved in the brewing process. But you've probably never seen the set up to get the beer from the tanks to the can that can then be shipped to your favorite beer store.

Recently, Roche was able to take part in the canning process at Ocelot Brewing Company under the watchful eye of Lashelle. It's an extremely stressful but ultimately rewarding experience that Roche and Lashelle recap on this episode of Head Retention.

Thanks to Ocelot Brewing for letting Roche work the line.

Thanks to Iron Heart Canning for putting up with Roche working the line.

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Are beer labels more important than the beer itself?

Maybe?

For many, the beer label is the introduction to the beer or even the brewery. So nailing the label is vital.

Designer Jeffrey Everett of Rockets Are Red joins Roche and Lashelle to give insight on how much thought should go into making labels for beer, what the beer label design process entails, the difference between "art" and "branding," and so much more.

Jeff also shares stories from his career as a designer who has worked with everyone from punk rockers to Dr. Fauci!


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