What does a global creative networking group have to do with the success of a local brewery? Andrew explores his recent deep dive into "Creative Mornings" and how innovation beyond the taproom is essential for navigating the industry's complex legislative and entrepreneurial landscape . Meanwhile, Rob tracks the latest local movements, from a Phoenix favorite earning a prestigious "Cask Mark" certification to massive taproom expansions currently under construction in Gilbert and Mesa.

The duo also tackles the "soft" side of Arizona parking culture and why urban planning might be the silent killer of a good happy hour . To wrap things up, they look at the latest data on Gen Z and Millennial drinking habits—are the kids really alright, or are they just drinking differently than the generations before them?

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Dive into the changing tides of the craft beer world! Rob and Andrew discuss major shifts, including a legendary brewing institute moving from Chicago to Montreal , and the closure of a foundational craft brewery like Rogue. They consider the challenges of losing educational resources like Siebel , and the consequences of factors like limited international tourism on the U.S. market.

Locally, get the scoop on a motivated "fire sale" for professional brewing equipment from Ranch Hand Brewing and new offerings from Arizona breweries. The hosts also taste and compare two prickly pear sours from Roses by the Stairs and Arizona Wilderness , and a Superstition West Coast-style IPA. Plus, a focused discussion on the looming federal time clock that could impact the legality of hemp THC beverages.

Rob begins relating his trip to Asheville, but the rest of the story will have to wait for Part 2 S4E172.

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Mentioned in the Show

Geographic Locations, Regions, and Countries

Arizona, Asheville, Brevard, Canada, Chicago, China, Concho Arizona, Dallas, Davis, Grand Canyon, Minnesota, Montreal, Newport, New York State, New Zealand, North Carolina, Oregon, Portland, San Diego, Vermont, Willcox, Yosemite

Breweries, Cideries, and Bars

Arizona Wilderness, Cohesion, Dark Sky, Ranch Hand Brewing, Fate, Green Dragon Taproom, Greenwood Brewing, Griffin and Sphinx, Jester King, McMenamins, Mile High (Brewing), Mother Road, Oro Brewing Company, Pinnacle Brewing, Roses by the Stairs, Rogue Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Superstition Meadery, Uncle Bear's, White Mountain Brewing, Widmer Brothers, Wren House

People

Andrew Bauman, Rob Fullmer, Brenda Fullmer, Brian Grossman, Sebbie Buhler, Frank Lloyd Wright, Garrett Oliver, Hazel (dog), John Holl, John Maier, Josh Johnson, Ken Grossman, Michael Jackson, Randy Mosher, Ray Daniels, Sara Hagerty, Taylor Swift, Tommy Arthur, Wayne Wambles

Organizations, Events, and Specific Products

Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, Cactus Juice, Celebration (IPA), Chiricahua Poultry Ranch, Coors, Gose, National Homebrew conference (NHC), Jolly Rancher, Michael J Jackson Fund (MJJF, Pack Tech, Siebel Brewing Institute, Celly Drippings, MLB Spring Training, Superstition West Coast style IPA, Thanksgiving, Velvet Underground (record), Lallemand Yeast, Rahr Malting

This week, dive deep into the emotional and financial realities of life after the Guild. With one host no longer officially employed by the AZCBG, the conversation explores the awkward shift in tone, new roles, and the challenges of maintaining a platform dedicated to Arizona's breweries.

After learning he would not be continuing his employment with the Guild due to a lack of funds, Rob Fullmer took a trip to Germany to attend the last weekend of Oktoberfest. Immediately following his return, he traveled to Denver to attend the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). The transition was difficult; he confessed that he is struggling with not having the job and still thinks about it frequently. He noticed a personal change, beginning to buy more hoodies as he no longer felt the need to be in the spotlight. Rob also visited the Navajo Nation for three or four days, noting a lack of beer available in that area.

Despite the change in his professional status, he continued to participate in the podcast, motivated by his belief in the Guild's mission of supporting and celebrating Arizona breweries. He mentioned future plans, specifically to go to the Celly Drippings event in North Carolina from November 21st through the 24th.

How will the show move forward? Structurally, Rob proposed a shift in roles: he will focus on "just doing the producing" and wishes for Andrew to take on a "bigger role" in the hosting and content, particularly by "doing a lot of interviewing". They agreed the show should feature more guests moving forward. Rob suggested the long-term vision was always for the podcast to grow into an "Arizona beer frontier being sort of a network" with more shows.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using AI native to Premier Pro. The podcast summary has also been generated by Gemini AI. Additionally, some podcast artwork has been created with the assistance of MidJourney. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is committed to providing accurate and accessible content for all listeners. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI in our podcast production, please contact us.

Mentioned in the show:

• Geographic Locations, Regions, and Countries: Japan, Denver, Germany, Munich, Sedona, Prescott, Cottonwood, Jerome, Clarksdale, New Berlin, Milwaukee, Buckeye, Navajo Nation, Monument Valley, Bluff, Utah, Moab, Apache County, Saint John's, Concho, Fort Mohave Brewing, Colorado, Europe, Portland, Oregon, Belgium, North Carolina, Chico, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Atlanta, North Carolina, Arizona

• Breweries, Cideries, and Bars: Lake Pleasant Brewing, OHSO, Russian River, Lazy G Brewing, Wren House, Mile High Beer Project, Granite Mountain, Black Hole, Lonesome Valley, Copper Kettle, Prescott Brewing Company, Rickety Cricket, Barley House, Park Plaza, Belfry Brewing, Oak Creek Brewing, Base Camp, Lumberyard Brewing Company, Sedona Beer Co, Smelter Town Brewing, Verde Brewing Company, Angels Trumpet Ale House, Pueblo Vida Brewing, White Mountain Brewing Company, Below the Rim, Six Bird Cider, Dragoon Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing

• People: Dustin, Tyler, John, Megan, Sean, Chad, Brenda, Travis, Carly, Brady, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Charlie Papazian, David DeLorenzo, Scooter Grossman, Ken Grossman, Joseph, Lisa

• Organizations, Events, and Specific Products: Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, DLLC, TTB (Tax and Trade Bureau), Arizona Craft Beer Awards, Arizona Strong Beer festival, Great American Beer Festival (GABF), Oktoberfest, Arizona Beer Frontier, Brewers Association, AFMA, ALBA, Bauman Hop Farm, Bauman Cider, Yavapai College, Brown Bag Burger, Pilsner Urquell, This Isn't That, DHL, SNAP, Craft Culture Draft Solutions, University of Arizona, Sierra Nevada Celly Drippins

Andrew and Rob tackle the concept of "Swedish Death Cleaning" , leading to the unearthing of a treasure trove of vintage beers, including a decade-old Westvleteren and a forgotten Dogfish Head Noble Rot.
Tune in to hear which aged beer is a win and which is a "failure".

The hosts also dive into the politics and complexities of beer competitions, from the Great American Beer Festival to local awards ceremonies, sharing insider tips on what makes a great beer judge. Finally, they cover the local awards moving to Mesa's The Post and Rob's solo travel plans for Oktoberfest in Munich.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using AI native to Premier Pro. The podcast summary has also been generated by Gemini AI. Additionally, some podcast artwork has been created with the assistance of MidJourney. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is committed to providing accurate and accessible content for all listeners. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI in our podcast production, please contact us.

Mentioned on the Show:

People: Doc Osborne, Chuck Noll, Stu Stewart, Alice Waters, Garrett Oliver, Ed Sipos, John, Senator Kavanaugh, Jay Wilson, Kevin Holsapple, Brenda, Paul, John Buford, Jeremy DeConcini, Chelsea, Andrew Bauman, Rob Fullmer

Places: Mendocino, United States, La Grand-Place, Brussels, Phoenix, San Francisco, Arizona, Grand Canyon, North Rim, Paris, Mesa, Tempe, Madrid, Munich, Denver, Iowa, Grand Central Station

Organizations/Companies: Iowa Craft Brewers Guild, ASU, Arizona Agenda, the Arizona Republic, WPA, Papago Brewing, Dogfish Head, Saddle Mountain, Fry's, New York State Brewers Association, Arizona Heritage Museum

Events/Brands/Products/Publications: GABF, Coca-Cola, Westvleteren, Belgian Beer Weekend, The Oxford Companion to Beer Brewing Arizona, Pen Slinger, Plex servers, Raspberry Pi, Bluetooth, 3M, Ergo Audrey, Domino's, ChatGPT, Dungeons and Dragons, Old Rasputin, Noble Rot, Orange Blossom, Hop Snob, Oktoberfest, Gilda's, Neon Garden, Cornett, McDonald's, Pumpkin Pie Hole, Blu rays, CDs, LPs

In this episode, Andrew and Rob settle into their new recording location at Starving Artist to talk about everything from personal hygiene to the intricacies of the beer industry. The podcasters discuss this year's 988 crisis lifeline beer, a project started by Jon Lane of OHSO. OHSO's version of the national collaboration project will be at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) at the state guild pavillion . The two also debate the challenges of getting into the industry today and share updates on new breweries like Formation, the Mile High Beer Project and a new BBQ brewery in Safford. They also touch on the complexities of a recent beer brand merger and a new collectible glassware program.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using AI native to Premier Pro. The podcast summary has also been generated by Gemini AI. Additionally, some podcast artwork has been created with the assistance of MidJourney. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is committed to providing accurate and accessible content for all listeners. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI in our podcast production, please contact us.

Mentioned on the show

People: Rob Fullmer, Andrew Bauman, Mayor Gallego, Jon Lane, Josh, Mike, Leroy Tovar, Barry Tingle, Allen, Tom, Chris Wheeler, Matt, Dave Infante, Ken, Kevin

Places: OHSO Brewery & Distillery, Starving Artist, Helton Brewing Co, Tempe, Circle K, Europe, Scotland, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, Wren House, Yuma, Dublin, Phoenix, Verde Valley, El Paso, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Washington DC, Midwest, Hawaii, Madrid

Organizations/Companies: Denver Beer Company, Greenwood Brewing Company, Superstition Meadery, Mother Road, Phoenix Beer Co, All About Beer, Smithsonian, Bed Bath and Beyond, Boelter, Lumber Yard Brewing Co, Beaver Street Brewing Co, Oak Creek Brewing Co, Prescott Brewing Co, Miller Brewing, Kona Brewing, Arizona Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Amazon, Milwaukee Brewers

Events/Brands/Products: Febreze, 988 beer, 988 Lifeline, Great American Beer Festival, Octoberfest, Ruby grapefruit IPA, Brewer Special, Golden Ale, Belgian golden ale, American blond ales, Kölsch, West Coast IPA, Drink beer Think beer, Scottsdale Blonde, Phoenix Gold, Primo beer

Join Executive Director Andrew Bauman and Director of Government Affairs Rob Fullmer as they navigate the ever-shifting landscape of the Arizona beer industry. This episode, Andrew is joined by a travel-weary Rob, fresh off a vacation to Scotland that was filled with unexpected drama and a tour of film-famous castles. As Rob recounts the highs and lows of his trip—from a terrifying bout of food poisoning to a custom kilt fitting—the two also dive into some "inside baseball" on the state of the beer industry. The Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrgggghhh. Yeah, that's what happens when dark beers and undercooked steak and kidney pie mix. It's also a Holy Grail castle visited. They discuss everything from distributor shake-ups and the potential for new liquor legislation, to the ongoing capacity crisis and how cities are impacting special event licenses. Tune in for a blend of travel stories, film trivia, and a serious look at the business of Arizona craft beer.

If you want to see some of the trip photos, you have to watch the youtube video. Lots of things shown but not discussed including Castle Aaaaarrrrgggghhh. https://youtu.be/6vJeoAk9C4Y

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using AI native to Premier Pro. The podcast summary has also been generated by Gemini AI. Additionally, some podcast artwork has been created with the assistance of MidJourney. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is committed to providing accurate and accessible content for all listeners. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI in our podcast production, please contact us.

Mentioned on the show:

People Harrison Ford, Howie Taylor, Adam Lambert, Alan Cumming, Vin Diesel, Al Roker, Brian Cox, Craig Ferguson, Eddie Izzard, George Lazenby, Prince Albert, John McCann, John McEnroe, Lance Bass, Lenny Kravitz, Jack and Kelly Osborne, Ozzy Osbourne, Darth Maul, Billy Connolly, Richard Branson, David Infante, Pete Schelstraete, Craig Miller, Kevin Holsapple, Jeremy, Jake Olson(en), Tom, Jill, Brenda, Brady, Jeff, Melinda

Places & Geographical Areas Arizona, Scotland, Flagstaff, Madrid, Ireland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Balmoral, Inverness, London, Oban, Ballater, Peru, Machu Picchu, Lima, Glencoe, Aberdeen, Pacific Northwest, Tempe Town Lake, Arizona State Capitol, Tucson, Yuma, Kingman, City of Scottsdale, Southern Rockies, Tempe, Prescott, Maricopa County, Ohio, California, New York, Apache Lake

Organizations & Brands Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, Budweiser, Reyes, Hensley, Fate Brewing Company, Pedal Haus Brewery, Wren House Brewing Company, All About Beer, Black Isles Brewery, Glenmorangie, Glenlivet, Mother Road Brewing Company, League of Cities and Towns, Waste Management, Black Isles Brewing Company, Belhave, Tennents, Crescent Ballroom, Hotel Congress, Beaver Street Brewery, Kroger, Holyrood Castle, U.S. Coast Guard, SS Dolly, 8-Bit Brewing

Events & Festivals Fringe, Military Tattoo, Oktoberfest, America 250

Movies & Other Publications: Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Outlander, Midsomer Murders, Skyfall, Trainspotting,All About Beer, Beer Hiking in the Southern Rockies