Hosts Rob and Andrew discuss the state of the Arizona craft beer industry, recent brewery events, and upcoming festivals. They start by enjoying a barrel-aged imperial stout from Fate Brewing Company. They then talk about recent visits to breweries like Lumberyard, Bone Haus, Button, Slowbody and discuss the importance of revisiting breweries and appreciating beers in a mindful way, a concept they refer to as "drinking in 360."

They also delve into industry news, such as the challenges faced by breweries due to competition from new alcoholic beverages, the use of software as a service for analysis and marketing. They also provide updates on upcoming events like the Wickenburg Octoberfest and the Arizona Strong Beer Festival, and talk about their collaboration with Santan Brewing Company. The podcasts "Drink Beer, Think Beer" and "Steal This Beer" are also mentioned in relation to appreciating the seasonality and context of beer.

Mentioned podcasts: Both available at AllAboutBeer.com

"Drink Beer, Think Beer" with John Holl: This is a well-known beer podcast hosted by author and journalist John Holl. It's available on most major podcast platforms.

"Steal This Beer" co-hosted by Augie Carton and John Holl: It's also available on major podcast platforms

Coming up: September 26th
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