Episodios

  • S4E183: The News From Narwhal

    S4E183: The News From Narwhal
    Mar 5 2026

    In this episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier, Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman record live from Narwhal in the Mesa-Gilbert area to recap a whirlwind trip to Washington, D.C. . They share behind-the-scenes stories of lobbying on Capitol Hill, including a high-speed encounter with Congressman Greg Stanton and a run-in with security over a cow costume . The duo also dives deep into the shifting landscape of the craft beer industry, discussing the rise of contract brands, recent mergers and acquisitions, and the controversial sale of BrewDog to Tilray,

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    1 h y 16 m
  • S4E182: WI Beer Advocate Mark Garthwaite

    S4E182: WI Beer Advocate Mark Garthwaite
    Feb 26 2026

    Rob's discussion with former WI Brewers Guild Director and longtime Great Taste of the Midwest pointman, Mark Garthwaite.

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    50 m
  • S4E181 - Mid Beer Week Report

    S4E181 - Mid Beer Week Report
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode, Andrew and Rob sit down mid-Beer Week to recap the triumph of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival and look ahead to the industry's advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. .

    From debating the real causes behind rising coffee prices at Costco to sharing a rare 2011 bottle of Orval, the duo provides a candid look at the "endurance sport" of beer festivals and the shifting landscape of craft beer marketing .

    They also tackle the recent, controversial announcement regarding the Great American Beer Festival's move to an outdoor venue, questioning whether the industry is ready for such a significant shift in tradition.

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    We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs

    Mentioned on the show:
    Geographic Locations, Regions, and Countries

    Arizona, California, DC, Denver, Flagstaff, Madison, Midwest, Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson, Wisconsin.

    Breweries, Cideries, and Bars

    Arizona Wilderness, Beachwood, Blue Moon, Brewers Association, Crescent, Crooked Tooth, Kingman, Mother Road, Orval, Ranch House, Sam Adams, Starfire, Starship, Tim Hortons, Total Wine, Verde Brewing Company.

    People

    Andrew Bauman, Jeff Moriarty, Keith Miller, Marc Garthwaite, Rob Fullmer, Ron, Tyler, Zach Fowle.

    Organizations, Events, and Specific Products

    850, Arizona Society of Homebrewers, Arizona Society of Homebrewers Competition, Arizona Strong Beer Festival, Baja Beer Fest, Beer Week, Costco, Girls Pint Out, Great American Beer Festival, Great Taste of the Midwest, Hillclimb, Ponderosa Pinecone, State of the Union, Strong Beer Festival, USPS, Wisconsin Brewers Guild.
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    54 m
  • S4E180: Beer Week Eve

    S4E180: Beer Week Eve
    Feb 12 2026

    In this episode, the air is thick with the scent of New Zealand hops and the anticipation of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. As the "Arizona Beer Week Eve" festivities kick off, our hosts navigate the logistical tightropes of event planning, share stories of marathon poster-delivery runs across the state, and even discuss the unexpected intersection of geolocation data and fashion-specific advertising. From the bittersweet news of local brewery transitions to the return of wrestling and mariachis at the big show, this conversation is a front-row seat to the organized chaos that defines the peak of Arizona's craft beer season.

    Go to the big show and support the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild at https://strongbeerfest.com/

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    We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs
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    43 m
  • S4E179: Brad "Miracle" Miles of Arizona Willdeness

    S4E179: Brad "Miracle" Miles of Arizona Willdeness
    Feb 5 2026

    First of all. All Firestone Walker Innovation Brewers eventually come to Arizona to ply their craft. (Right Val?) Second, sometimes the puns write themseles.

    Gather and listen as Bradley Miles chats with Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Wilderness Miracle Mile facility.

    Renew your marriage vows and your vow to support the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild at https://strongbeerfest.com/

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    We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs
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    41 m
  • S4E178: Beer Culture Equals Being There

    S4E178: Beer Culture Equals Being There
    Jan 29 2026
    This episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier captures a casual yet deep-diving conversation between long-time collaborators and craft beer advocates Andrew Bauman and Rob Fullmer, the hosts of the show. Recording from The Shop Beer Co. on a sunny but chilly day in Tempe, the duo explores the resilience of the craft beer market, the logistical nightmares of winter weather for some of their Guild collegues, and a heartfelt look back at a 2015 weddings ceremony performed at the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. Guess what? You too can renew your vows at https://strongbeerfest.com/ Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: https://www.speakpipe.com/azbeerfrontier We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs No goods or services were exchanged for this podcast, as always. Winter Woes: A significant "ouch" for the industry was the cancellation of the Ohio brewers' conference due to freezing temperatures and road emergencies in Columbus Production Pressures: The duo discusses the challenges of moving a large brewery, specifically referencing Arizona Wilderness and the production downtime that led them to serve Sierra Nevada Celebration as a temporary guest tap . Market Trends: A debate ensues over "commodity" beer versus craft . They touch on the decline of flagship beers like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and the rise of the Hazy Little Thing as a response to competitive markets . Beer Week & Advocacy: With Arizona Beer Week approaching, they emphasize the importance of physically visiting breweries rather than just waiting for beer releases . They also touch on potential legislative threats, such as anti-marijuana referendums and size regulations on beer cans . A "Love Fest" at Strong Beer: The highlight of the episode is the announcement of a vow renewal event at the Arizona Strong Beer Festival on February 14th (Valentine's Day) . They reminisce about the 2015 festival where Eric and Jessica Hasty were married in a full ceremony officiated by Chuck Noll . Mentioned on the show: Geographic Locations, Regions, and Countries Arizona, California, Colorado City, Columbus, Florida, Hawaii, Midwest, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand, Ohio, Oregon, Tucson, Williams, Wisconsin Breweries, Cideries, and Bars 8-Bit Aleworks, Arizona Society of Homebrewers (ASH), Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., Bell's Brewery, Grand Avenue Brewing Company, Lumberyard Brewing Co., Mountain Top Tap Room, North Mountain Brewing Company, Richter Brewing, Santan Brewing Company, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., The Shop Beer Co. People Andrew Bauman, Brad Miles, Chuck (Noll), Dale, Eric Hasty, Eric Walters, Jessica Hasty, Kyle, Lisa Morrison, Matt James, Rob Fullmer, Zane Lambert Organizations, Events, and Specific Products Arizona Beer Week, Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, Arizona Strong Beer Festival, ASH Happy Hour, Black IPA, Celebration Fresh Hop IPA, Graffiti (Gräff), Hazy Little Thing, Hopslam, Moon Juice, Nectaron, Nexus Conference, Pale Ale, Patreon, Six Sigma, Two Hearted Ale
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    1 h y 1 m
  • S4E177: A Taste of AZ

    S4E177: A Taste of AZ
    Jan 22 2026
    54 m
  • S4E176: More Yuman Than You Man

    S4E176: More Yuman Than You Man
    Jan 14 2026

    Is there a Human more Yuman than you, man? Of course. It's Chris Wheeler from Yuma. Yuman is the official demonym of Yuma. In the same way that Tucsonians live in Tucson and Phoenicians live in Phoenix, so too are Yumans in Yuma. And yes, I can't believe that "More Human Than Yuman" is a unique Google search term, but go ahead and Google that.

    Andrew Bauman sat down with Chris Wheeler from Prison Hill Brewing Co., the Pride of Yuma. Meanwhile Rob teases the travel bug in Madison and Milwaukee.

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    We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs

    No goods or services were exchanged for this podcast, as always.
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    34 m