Episodes

  • S3E112: Right in the Bolinas

    S3E112: Right in the Bolinas
    Aug 1 2024

    Rob goes to Bolinas and Santa Maria. Andrew goes to the movies.

    We talk about the context of beers-- where they are enjoyed, the company we are with, and how our perceptions are changed over time.

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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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    48 mins
  • S3E111: Arizona Good Business - Thomas Barr & Local First

    S3E111: Arizona Good Business - Thomas Barr & Local First
    Jul 25 2024
    This week, Andrew was a guest on Arizona Good Business. It's our third podcollaboration (We did 2 with the Hoppy Craftsmen, S1E8 and S1E9.) In the latest Arizona Good Business Radio episode, Thomas Barr explores Arizona’s craft beer scene with Cale Aylsworth with OHSO Brewery + Distillery, Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Brad Miles from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. Despite being 43rd nationally in breweries per capita, Arizona’s craft beer industry is booming. Six new breweries just opened in the last 3 months, and Arizona now represents 100+ local breweries. This episode highlights the challenges breweries face, and how the brewery community comes together and relies on each other for the industry’s success. The guests predict a mix of prediction for the future of the industry, and discuss the opportunity to learn from national trends. Since being establish in the Valley in 2011 O.H.S.O. has taken on a life and community of its own. Not only deeply entrenched in its AZ community, they are huge advocates and supporters for new local breweries and small local businesses. With nearly 10 valley wide locations O.H.S.O.’s success directly reflects its support in its communities. Weather it be Teachers, First Responders, Mental Health Awareness/Resources, Animal Shelters, ALS or MDA, or even the Neighborhood Community Garden, O.H.S.O. believes that libations brings people to gather, and when good people gather, good things can happen. Born at St Joseph’s Hospital in 1985, a third generation Arizonan, Cale Aylsworth’s claim is “Arizona is a place like no other”. He entered the restaurant industry to pay for college, started out as a food runner, to head expo, to server, to bartender all before age 20. Cale found his path intersecting with a brand new local brewery in 2011 by simply enjoying a locally crafted beer at the bar. Thirteen years later he holds the title of Director of Sales and Relations, manages a majority of O.H.S.O.’s community outreach and is the “not by choice” face of the company. Combining his passion and love for this one of a kind state, his journey with O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery has be a harmonious fit as his personal views and the company’s views align with the goal to be grateful for the individual people that make this community and to make sure to give it back. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is the state-wide organization that represents Arizona Craft Breweries through legislative efforts, community partnerships, presenting beer festivals all over the state, and providing educational opportunities for the entire craft beer community. Supporting local small businesses is our number one goal. Andrew Bauman has been in the Arizona Craft Beer industry for over 12 years as a Head Brewer, Director of Brewery Operations, and currently as Deputy Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. Prior to entering the beer business, Andrew managed restaurant and catering businesses in the Phoenix metro area. Follow Arizona Craft Brewers Guild on Facebook and Instagram. Arizona Wilderness is a Brewery and Restaurant specializing in Craft Beer, Burgers, and Sustainable business practices in Arizona. Brad Miles is the Head of Production at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. He has been at Arizona Wilderness for a little over a year. He has a decade of experience in Craft Beer ranging from small breweries to large regional craft breweries. Brad started his journey in Craft Beer as a Homebrewer then started moonlighting at a small brewery in Southern California where he spent a year learning. He then moved onto Firestone Walker Brewing Co where he started as a Cellarman, moved into the brew house, lead the filtration operations, managed the yeast, and eventually spent the last two years in Research and Development and new product development. After 8 years at Firestone Walker he took a leap and started as the Head of Production at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co, where he is responsible for all beer being produced, served, and distributed. Connect with Brad on X and follow AZ Wilderness on Instagram. Check out this podcast episode here: https://businessradiox.com/podcast/phoenixbusinessradio/good-beer-good-business-a-highlight-of-arizonas-craft-beer-industry-e48/ Find out more about Local First AZ here: https://localfirstaz.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
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    55 mins
  • S3E110: The Lattice of Coincidence in the Cosmic Unconscious

    S3E110: The Lattice of Coincidence in the Cosmic Unconscious
    Jul 18 2024

    Or, the news in the 3rd week of July and how it affects our Arizona brewing scene. This week we draw our show title from Alex Cox's 1984 cult classic film, "Repo Man." This magical realist depiction of the LA punk scene, with its neutron bombs, dead aliens, and the iconic "Repo Code," serves as our inspiration. You can hear Miller's theory on the interconnectedness of ideas in the link below:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJE2gPQ_Yp8

    This week we discuss the announced retirement of Bob Pease from the Brewers Association and the seeming permanent shut down of Good Beer Hunting.

    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
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S3E110: Harvest Hosts

    S3E110: Harvest Hosts
    Jul 11 2024

    Join our guest Wes Clark as he explains how the Harvest Hosts program can help our Arizona Breweries as well as our RV-traveling guests.

    Our Podcast Hosts discuss their Fourth of July plans.

    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
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    56 mins
  • S3E109: News Before The July 4th Holiday

    S3E109: News Before The July 4th Holiday
    Jul 4 2024

    Just a quick update on the new Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Board, Wanderlust, That Brewery, and the Secret Word... The Fourth of July.

    Hopefully, we did not Overlook something. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

    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
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    43 mins
  • S3E108:DC After Dark: Paul Leone - NYSBA Director

    S3E108:DC After Dark: Paul Leone - NYSBA Director
    Jun 27 2024

    When the Guild Team was in DC for Brewers Association Hill Climb, Rob and Andrew split an AirBnB. (No goods or services were exchanged for that plug!) In addition to our all day meetings, we pretty much lived together for several days.

    What do brewery trade association professionals talk about after a night out on the town? Beer? Work? Beer Work? Kind of...

    Not so much a deep dive but rather a dive into dives. Maybe even argued. At the heart of it (and it went unspoken) we are all looking for the reasons why dives or neighborhood places are becoming more popular again. Maybe there are lessons for our breweries back home.

    Some AI trickeration was used to cancel out Marvin Gaye's, "What's Going On" playing in the background. Hopefully it's not noticeable.

    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
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    52 mins
  • S3E107: From Cool Pines to Hill Climbs (FLG to DC)

    S3E107: From Cool Pines to Hill Climbs (FLG to DC)
    Jun 20 2024

    Sometimes this job takes you from festival to flight.

    Rob and Andrew discuss Real Wild and Woody and then pack it in and pack it out to Washington DC for the Brewers Association Hill Climb. Our guild took 7 meetings with our Arizona delegation. We discuss this year's talking points and in-person meetings with Rep Stanton and Rep Lesko.

    We also concluded the 160 days of the 75th 2nd Regular Session of the Arizona Legislature and discussed this year's gains across a stalemated legislative agenda. Woof!

    Plus some easter eggs from Jeffery Lebowski and Mr T.

    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
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • S2E106: Mountain Top Taproom - Pre RWW

    S2E106: Mountain Top Taproom - Pre RWW
    Jun 14 2024


    The team casted from the Mountain Top Taproom before the Real Wild and Woody Festival in Flagstaff to talk about how the festival has evolved and what the future holds.

    Rob then brings up some news about the state legislature, including the liquor consensus bill that passed and the difficulties involved this year with the needless politicization of almost everything at the state capitol. They also discuss a bill that would regulate the sale of hemp in Arizona. John, the owner of Mountain Top Taproom, talks about his bar's open mic night. Jand hw it has been a great way for local musicians to get exposure and even get gigs at other bars and restaurants in Flagstaff.

    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
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    1 hr and 2 mins