Craft Beer Travel & Adventure

Dok Brewing: Daring to Bridge the Gap Between Tradition and Craft

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 18:26:52 +0000

Welcome to Ghent, Belgium, home to Dok Brewing Company, an independent Belgian craft brewery that dares to push boundaries, doing what they want to do on their terms.

Belgian beers are known across the globe not only for their sweet flavor profiles but also for their higher alcohol levels. These characteristics define a well-loved style of beer that many brewers attempt to replicate, aiming to transport their consumers to Belgium through the liquid in their glass.

We've experienced many fantastic breweries in several countries outside of Belgium that have done just that. We've also experienced Belgian beers in Belgium. Let me tell you, as a beer lover, there's not much better than enjoying a Westvleteren 12 at the source (or as close to it as one can get when one can't access the Abbey itself).

Welcome to Dok Brewing in Ghent, Belgium

Or is there? How about finding a Belgian brewery defining Belgian beer on their terms, from a craft beer perspective? Welcome to Dok Brewing, one of Ghent's few independent breweries seeking to introduce more styles to Belgian beer consumers. Not to annihilate its well-earned status on the hierarchy of exquisite beers, but to help bring that history into the future.

With a team of four partners, each with unique skill sets, Dok Brewing is changing the game when it comes to brewing beer in Belgium. Of course, you'll find traditional Belgian beers, such as the beloved tripel, but you'll also find historical styles, such as the uitzet, IPAs, stouts, wheats, sours, and so much more. Using ingredients from all over the world, Dok aims to educate its consumers, opening a pathway that goes well beyond the traditional Belgian beers.

Meet Janos De Baets, Co-Founder and Head Brewer

Join us as we chat with one of the four partners and Head Brewer at Dok Brewing, Janos De Baets. Janos discovered his love of brewing at a young age when he came across a job posting for a brewer's assistant. He's never looked back.

This is his story, Dok's story, and Belgium's story of how craft beer can find its way into a traditional market, becoming not just a player, but a leader.

We sat down with Janos on Dok's expansive patio, located in the impressive Hal 16 industrial space in the old Ghent docklands, beer in hand. Not only did we get to experience many of Dok's brews, but also Janos' views on how Belgians see beer and how he and his partners at Dok are working to change that while still respecting the traditional Belgian styles.

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Brouwerij St. Bernardus: Embracing History, Crafting the Future

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:22:59 +0000

To fully appreciate the story of St. Bernardus today, one must first understand the story of its past and how its future is embracing that past while simultaneously laying it to rest. This is the story of Brouwerij St. Bernardus in Watou, Belgium; its history forever intertwined with one of the most famous Trappist beers, Westvleteren XII, brewed at the nearby Saint-Sixtus Abbey brewery.

Meet Pieter Verdonck, Story-Teller & Marketing Consultant

Pieter Verdonck's official title may be Marketing Consultant for Brouwerij St. Bernardus, but in reality, he is the storyteller and historian of this remarkable Belgian brewery. Pieter speaks eloquently, almost with reverence, about how Westvleteren and the Saint-Sixtus Abbey brewery shifted its roots, holding on to its Trappist origins and giving birth to another brewery that is gaining its foothold within the sometimes confining world of Belgian beers.

St. Bernardus' roots may have begun with French cheese-making monks, but its future lies within its beer and the people who believe in it. Pieter's storytelling skills will take you on a journey from France to Belgium, from cheese to beer. Our conversation with Pieter delves into the complex relationship with Brouwerij St. Bernardus and the brewery of the Saint-Sixtus Abbey, known for Westvleteren 12, one of the rarest beers in the world.

Westvleteren 12 may be looked upon as the Holy Grail for Belgian beers (maybe even all beers), and St. Bernardus recognizes this; however, they also recognize that from history comes great lessons. The brewers at St. Bernardus are not re-creating a great beer; they are forging a path for the next great beer. Embracing history while crafting their own path as they head into the future.

Join us as we chat about this and more, including St. Bernardus, its beer (including its iconic Abt 12), its destination status with its gorgeous guesthouse, the joy of Belgian beer, travel, and so much more. (For more destination breweries, but in the States, be sure to check out our story on destination breweries in Texas.)

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A Confluence of Community and Craft Beer in Belgium

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:00:21 +0000

Stroom Brouwers, what we would call a craft brewery, is a Belgian independent brewery. Not associated with any abbey or Trappist beers, and not attempting to be either, they are still a Belgian brewery. They just happen to brew a few more options than one would typically expect from a Belgian brewery.

Yes, you can still find the beloved Belgian-style beers here, but you’ll also find a Norwegian farmhouse ale with a kick of Sichuan peppercorns, a coffee IPA, a Vienna lager, a raspberry sour, and more.

Once you step past the industrial entrance, located along the Scheldt River, you’ll also find an inviting atmosphere. It’s as though you’ve stepped onto your friend's backyard deck. A deck that just happens to have friendly staff (more than likely a member of one of the owner’s families or one of the owners themselves) ready to welcome you in with a selection of craft beers.

This craft brewery just happens to be in the medieval city of Gent, Belgium. Because that just happened to be the city that Farrell, co-owner of Stroom, fell in love with.

Meet Farrell Styers, Co-founder at Stroom Brouwers

Farrell Styers, Co-founder and Head Brewer at Stroom, never had plans to be a brewer. He never had plans to move to Belgium, either. But we’re thankful that this is where his path took him.

Playing in punk bands when younger in Denver, he had what he calls a quarter-life crisis. So he moved to Egypt. Then to DC. Then to Kyrgyzstan.

So, how did a brewery in Gent come into play? Farrell blames that one on his friend and now business partner. Belgian Carl Uytterhaeghe and American Farrell Styers met in Kyrgyzstan. Years later, Carl asked Farrell the golden question. "What would it look like if we started a brewery?"

This is the story behind Stroom. A confluence of beer, family, community, and culture. Join us as we talk about independent breweries in Belgium finding their place amidst historical breweries that have been intertwined in its culture for centuries. We also chat about travel, art, music, sustainability, the story behind the name, and always, the beer that brings us all together.

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Wanderment Brewing: Unapologetically Authentic

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:53:30 +0000

Wander inside one of Denver's newest breweries, Wanderment Brewing, and you won't be disappointed. John and Melanie Flaherty, husband and wife team and business partners, alongside their other partner, Sam Odom, have opened up a place that is far from cookie-cutter. This ain't no open-your-box-and-here's-your-brewery, brewery.

Wanderment Brewing

Born out of a love for craft beer, music, and a passion for creating something with meaning, Wanderment invites anyone into its space. But if you love a bit of metal music (never too loud, conversation and connections are very important here) while seated on plush stools, surrounded by cozy darkness, this is your third space.

But the beer here comes first. As it should. John's love for the science behind the beer combines well with his passion for creativity. Serving up well-crafted beers such as his Flaherty's Dry Irish Stout (he is Irish after all) and his now flagship Vertigo West Coast IPA, amongst many others, Wanderment Brewing aims to please.

That aim extends much further than you might think. The dream here is to brew all of the above but also place a focus on rustic ales, meaning saisons and farmhouse ales using mixed culture fermentation giving these beers down-to-earth, complex flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

One of his first forays into this style is his Changing Times Mixed Culture Saison. This ale was aged on dandelion flowers and light French oak, and it was fantastic!

Meet John Flaherty of Wanderment Brewing

John's foray into the craft beer scene was in Florida where his first craft beer was Cigar City's Jai Alai. After experiencing the flavors from that beer, he wanted more, so he ordered a homebrew kit and started brewing - at home and many other breweries throughout Denver.

And while software development was his full-time job, which he still works full-time, his dream of brewing professionally has come to fruition at Wanderment Brewing. John is excited about what the future holds for him and his partners. He, Melanie, and Sam will ensure that Wanderment finds its own in Denver, and it will be (and already is) a true gathering place. One where the beer you drink is just as good, if not better, than the friends you'll meet here.

Join us as we chat more about Wanderment's future plans and how he got it started in the first place. We'll also talk travel, Oktoberfest, music, and of course, beer.

As always, we aim to inspire. So if you're thinking of opening a brewery or you're just a lover of the craft and enjoy the stories behind the beer, tune in for this great conversation with a great human being!

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Bikin' Bits: Hot Springs, Arkansas - Fun, Flowy, No Tech Lunch Time Ride

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:24:38 +0000

Welcome to Bikin' Bits - a bit about bikin' - so you don't have to look forever to find the trails you want to ride. Where we tell you the loops to ride, the loopdy-loops to ride, the uphills, the downhills.

Where we summarize the trails, so you know exactly where you want to go, how long you want to spend, how much elevation you want to gain and how much descent you want to fly down. And of course there'll be a brewery recommendation or two at the end.

Hot Springs, Arkansas and Northwoods Trails

The Northwoods Trail System is around 3 miles outside of Hot Springs, and is very well maintained and marked, making for fun, flowy rides. With two main sections that connect well together, there are trails for beginners to experts, and all of them are worthy of your time.

Here's the Ride!

For this ride, we only had a limited time, and we wanted to check out the green trails (and a few blue) to explore what they had to offer. While they are green trails, they were still a lot of fun, making them a great ride with a group of friends with varying levels.

Stats: 4 miles, 200 feet of elevation gain, about 40 minutes - perfect for a quick lunch time or afternoon ride, to at least claim some movement before you grab a beer!

Start at Waterworks Trailhead at Bee's Knees to Dewdropper. Climb back up Dewdropper to hit Sidecar (a bit of a climb but not punchy) to take you to your choice of going down Cat's Meow or Yaupon Yop.

Yaupon Yop is a 1/2 mile down green trail that's fast and flowy with some roller coasty action without any gaps or tables.

Cat's Meow is a 1/2 mile down only blue trail allowing you to tear it up for with roller coaster vibes, berms, and intermediate jumps - but can skirt around the jumps - All fun, flowy, awesome!

Those two runs join together at an intersection where we went on Freeman (for a short distance) to Sanderson Pass (transitional trails) to your choice of either Funguy (green) or Rockhound (blue). They both meet back down at the bottom together.

Funguy is green and just over 1/2 mile but fun, flowy and fast.

Rockhound is blue and a mile in length and gets you climbing right out of the gate. You'll ride along a ridgline overlooking the lake and the last 1/3 you can open up into downhill with flowy action along with a couple of switchbacks and a few almost techy rock sections.

The last part is Bearcat Pass, a gravel forest road bringing you back to the parking lot where you can even wash your bike.

Check out northwoodstrails.org for all the details. And of course, you can find this ride and many more on Trailforks.

Here's the Beer!

Where to drink the beer after biking here? Superior Bathhouse Brewery!

Just three miles back into town, you'll hit up Superior, the only brewery in a national park that also happens to brew with the hot springs potable water. Beer, food, bikes, and patio seating! What more can you ask for?

Check out Superior Bathhouse Brewery's unique story here.

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Finding Culture and Community through Wine Lovers Travel

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

As a craft beer lover, would you consider a wine tour? How about if that wine tour was across the ocean? Say, in places like Croatia, Spain, or even Australia? Gail from Wine Lovers Travel is doing just that - combining her passion for wine and travel and bringing them together to create community.

Meet Gail from Wine Lovers Travel

If you've ever considered a group trip to experience a new place, and you want to experience the flavors of that place, Gail understands. That is exactly why she started what she calls her passion project. Which is now a successful tour company that brings people from all over the world together to explore new places, all while enjoying the wines and more of each region.

Gail, like many others, began her professional life in corporate sales dealing with software and technology. Lucrative profession? Yes? Satisfying? For Gail, not so much.

Knowing at a very young age that she wanted to travel, heading into the corporate world instead, this dream of traveling never left. So after years climbing the corporate ladder, she jumped to a different rung and paved the way for her to finally follow her passion. Along the way, she fell in love with wine.

And in 2019, Wine Lovers Travel was born. Then 2020 happened, and like everyone else on the planet, she had to pivot. But it might just have been that pivot that really got her excited about bringing people together over a beverage she loves, wine.

We get it. The beverage we love, beer, does the same for us. It's simply the medium that brings people together. And doing that while traveling to explore where these beverages come from, that's more icing on the cake.

It's not about the wine (or the beer).

This is Gail's story. Of following a passion. Of bringing people together. Of the importance of travel. Of the importance of culture. But really, it's incentive for you to consider a wine tour, even if you're a craft beer lover.

Because in the end, you'll learn more about wine, drink craft beer along the way, but more importantly, you'll learn that it's really not about the craft beer (or the wine), it's about the people.

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The SoulFire Project: A Guitar and a Full Tank of Gas

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:45:38 +0000

If you’ve ever had a dream that doesn’t fit the typical dream, this is the episode to listen to. Join us on a beach in Baja, where we sit down with Copper right after The SoulFire Project set us all afire with their light and soul!

In 30 minutes you’ll be inspired to ditch everything you don't need and follow everything you’ve always wanted to do. This is Cooper's story and how he turned his dreams into a reality. But more than that, it might just be your inspiration to do the same.

Meet The SoulFire Project

The SoulFire Project is exactly that - a project - envisioned from a dream that combined travel and artistic endeavors that turned into a reality of global musicians traveling the Americas in a 1979 converted school bus. And just like this isn't any band, this bus isn't just any bus. It's as much of a piece of art and culture as the music is. Running off of vegetable oil and powered by solar, the iconic and highly recognizable bus is a home just as much as it is a creative space.

But it is also a way for the entire team to live sustainably, from the fuel used in the bus to the food they eat, to the waste expended. As Cooper says, “It's important for us as responsible human beings to live in the most sustainable way that we can, and now we’re doing this nomadically.”

Gaining experience and perspective all along their journeys, The SoulFire Project embraces inspiring musical styles. Taking inspiration both from the music and the musicians, their genre is a Mestizo World Fusion of styles the likes of Cumbia, Reggae, Afro-Latin, and more.

Meet Cooper Morgan, Instigator of The SoulFire Project

And it all began with a two month trip.

Cooper Morgan, the self-defined instigator and creative force behind The SoulFire Project, is the songwriter, the vocalist, guitarist, and sometimes even a percussionist. He's also the mechanic and aspiring engineer of sorts to setup and maintain the bus they all live and travel in.

That two month trip turned into 11 months and then into a future born from a dream, from travels, and from artists met along the way.

With a guitar and a full tank of gas, Cooper realized he had everything he needed to create a life he loved.

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Getting Lost is the Best Way to Find Yourself

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:46:56 +0000

Crossing the border into Baja, there were no plans of joining other travelers and van-lifers while we journeyed south to experience as much of Baja as we could in the two short months that we were there.

Turns out, though, as our travels often do, that we became a part of a van-life community that was about much more than just finding the beautiful places. This community of van-lifers and travelers gets you lost in the moment all while helping you find exactly where you're supposed to be, even if you didn't know you were looking for it in the first place.

The Journal of Lost Time: Van-Life Gatherings

Josiah and his team at the Journal of Lost Time do exactly that, all while welcoming everyone in: travelers, van-lifers, locals, dreamers, activists, pretty much anyone who is excited about all that the beautifully odd human race has to offer all across the globe.

These van-life, traveler gatherings create community through local art, food, music, dance, beer, and the pure joy of finding a community while enjoying the freedom of the open road.

Meet Josiah Roe from The Journal of Lost Time

This cowboy hat wearing, travel loving, event producing person is much more than just those titles. Josiah Roe is the brain behind events that celebrate the joy that people find when they come together to be...well, just together. His van-life events are held all across the globe with one main goal - a celebration of community.

Temporary villages of locals, nomads, van-lifers, and overlanders gathered together in celebration of community, and community in beautiful places. Because, as The Journal of Lost Time community says, "We go further, together."

Whether you're looking for community on the road or you're an event planner yourself, listening to Josiah will get you pumped either way. He has a passion for creating connections while advocating for the places those connections are made in, and that's just the beginning. Yes, the events he hosts are about bringing people together, but doing so is also about doing it in a way that attendees are always welcomed back and travelers and locals learn from each other, making lasting connections.

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Drink Like a Girl: A Story of Community, Collabs, and Pink Boots

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:09:00 +0000

International Women's Day is March 8, and we're celebrating it like a girl, beer in hand, mountain bikes at the ready. Ok, maybe not riding while drinking, but you get the picture. We're doing what we do best, and Samantha Danen from Third Space Brewing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is doing what she does best.

Meet Samantha Danen from Third Space Brewing

Samantha Danen, Head Production Manager, and the rest of the team at Third Space Brewing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are celebrating by teaming up with the Pink Boots Society for its annual collab brew day and beer release of Like a Girl.

Sam started homebrewing in college and fell in love with all aspects of beer. As a art history major, it was easy for her to see the art of brewing. She could compare art and beer together. Beer being its own medium.

Starting at Third Space in 2020, Sam worked her way up from brewers assistant to where she is now, always appreciating beer and brewing as an art form and a collaborative and welcoming space.

Not only is this Sam's story, this is a story for women in the brewing industry. A story about collaboration bringing women back into the fold of a story they began hundreds of years ago.

About Pink Boots Society and Pink Boots Collab Brew Day

Sam's recipe for the Pink Boots Collab Brew Day, Like a Girl, resonates that belief in all aspects of the process. As a former Pink Boots Chapter Head and current member, Sam loves bringing women together to brew beer. It's educational, but more importantly, it builds community and gives women a voice in a male dominated industry.

Pink Boots Society ensures that women have a place in craft beer today.

An international organization for women and nonbinary individuals who work in the fermented beverage industry, Pink Boots Society provides educational opportunities for their members. Their biggest fundraiser is their collaborative brew day centered around International Women's Day.

Drink Like a Girl

Let's continue the conversation. Talk about women in brewing. Use you voice. Ask questions. Be curious. And if you love beer, by all means, drink Like a Girl. After all, beer is actually a girly drink.

Thanks, Alewives! You've paved the path, and we're finally getting back on it. Or maybe, we're paving a new one.

Like a Girl is released on March 8, International Women's Day, in the taproom at Third Space Brewing.

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Amonia Cerveceria: A La Paz Craft Beer Bar Staple

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Sometimes you just need a good beer, and some of the best beer in La Paz, Baja California Sur, can be found at a beer bar. Welcome to Amonia Cervecería, a La Paz beer bar worthy of your time.

Meet Nico from Amonia Cervecería

Nico Perez Prieto is one of the co-founders and co-owners of Amonia Cervecería, a La Paz craft beer bar and bottle shop. It may be located off the beaten path away from La Paz's Malecón, but is still a must stop on any beer lover's itinerary.

Sourcing beers from all over Mexico and the world, Nico and the entire team at Amonia Cervecería work to impress, not just to pour beer. With their knowledge of craft beers, your taste buds are sure to find a beer you love. Nico pretty much guarantees it.

Previously working at Pacific Brew and helping a friend at a beer festival, Nico quickly gained a passion for craft beer. His entrepreneurial spirit ultimately brought him and his partner together to open Amonia, one of La Paz's best craft beer bars and bottleshops.

But that's not all. Nico is now one of the forerunners in not only La Paz, but also Baja and Baja Sur, in the creation of local beer festivals and brewing up a burgeoning homebrewing community.

And while only around two percent of the population of La Paz drink craft beer, Nico doesn't look at this figure as a negative. He looks at it as a lot of room to grow. And it is doing just that.

Join us as we chat with Nico about Baja and Baja Sur's craft beer scene, his passion behind it, and his love of bringing good beer from all over the world to the places and people he loves.

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Black Marlin Brewing Co and Pacific Brew: Baja Sur Craft Beer

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:17:15 +0000

Michel, Vivian, and Hiram, are not just every day people. These three along with their team, make up two La Paz craft breweries: Black Marlin Brewing Co and Pacific Brew. And while these three wonderful humans are brewers, owners, and entrepreneurs, more importantly, they are all also friends.

And isn't that what craft beer is actually about? Community and friendship over a damn good beer? Exactly, and that is why we were lucky enough to chat with the three them together to learn more about Black Marlin Brewing Co and Pacific Brew. But to also learn more about the stories behind the people that have a passion for craft beer in Baja.

Meet Michel and Vivian from Black Marlin Brewing Co

Michel Davidson originally started Black Marlin as a cold brew coffee company. And then he met Hiram who had yet to open Pacific Brew. Hiram wanted to know if Michel had ever brewed beer before. Starting with a Mr. Brew Kit, Michel and Hiram gave it a go.

Michel, a crossfit competitor and car lover, he figured why not also open a brewery and restaurant. Eventually he and Hiram excelled beyond that initial Mr. Brew. They purchased a kettle used to make tamales, modified it for brewing, and then roped Vivian into the mix. And as they say, the rest is history.

Ernesto Vivian, co-founder at Black Marlin, athlete, architect, and designer, helped design and build out both taprooms. Alongside Michel and Hiram, Vivian helped to change the craft beer scene in La Paz and Baja Sur.

Meet Hiram from Pacific Brew

Working at a bottle shop and then with Michel at Black Marlin Brewing Co, Hiram Saenz, a competitive skateboarder and once a culinary arts student, knew he wanted more than just a job. Along came his business partner, Adam, who asked if Hiram knew how to brew – he did. Voila! The two of them began planning a La Paz brewery of their own. Welcome to Pacific Brew.

La Paz Craft Breweries

This is the story behind two La Paz craft breweries. Each unique. Each contributing to the expansion of the La Paz and Baja California Sur craft beer scene. And while the two breweries have their own style and ambiance, all of the friends who own, brew, and operate these Baja Sur breweries, are supportive of each other, their families, their goals, and the growth of a city they all love.

Welcome to craft beer in La Paz, Baja California Sur, where beer is just the instrument that gets the people together.

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Bikin' Bits: Patagonia, Arizona - An Epic MTB Loop on the AZT

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:11:38 +0000

Patagonia, Arizona, and the AZT

Patagonia is a tiny little town in southern Arizona known for its big heart and gravel biking trails. But that doesn't stop the mountain bikers from paying a visit here. It's a welcoming place for all, including through hikers on the 800 mile Arizona Trail.

Here's the Ride!

Park in town in Patagonia right across from the Patagonia Lumber Company. This is very important because the Lumber Company is actually a beer and wine bar and makes for a great reward when done biking.

Start in town and then head to Temporal Canyon Rd - about 6.6 miles of gravel road with around 800 feet of gain. Bonus: This road has some dispersed camping along the way.

Then you'll be at a trailhead for the Arizona Trail where you'll get on the Temporal Gulch West Trail. Prepare yourself. This section is 4.5 miles with a 1,000 feet of gain.

Finally, you're rewarded with 7.5 miles of down on the Temporal Gulch South Trail - descending about 1100 feet. Added not so bonus: dodging cow pies!

Then head back towards town by going under the bridge and getting on the Patagonia Train Track Trail for the last 4.5 miles.

For the detailed map, check out the Temporal Loop Ride on Trailforks.

Here's the Beer!

Where to drink the beer after biking the Temporal Loop in Patagonia? Patagonia Lumber Company, once an old lumber company and now a brilliant hangout with food trucks, craft beer, wine, and live music.

If you have more time, head on over to Wagon Wheel Saloon for a dive bar vibe with good food and cold beer.

Want more beer? Not a problem! Head to Sonoita to hit up Copper Brothel Brewery for quality brews, food, and people!

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Hey Mulegé (Brewing Co)! A Baja Sur Craft Beer Story

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

If you find yourself planning an excursion to the Baja Peninsula, be sure to add in the many Baja breweries to your travel plans, including Mulegé Brewing Co in the adorable seaside town of Mulegé, Baja California Sur.

Mulegé Brewing planted roots directly in town in 2019 and soon grew out of their space. But not their roots, which will always be planted firmly within the Mulegé community. Now, conveniently located on Mexico Highway 1, the infamous transpeninsular highway that takes travelers through an array of stark desert beauty and glistening coastal aquamarine waters of the Sea of Cortez, Mulegé Brewing is a must-stop.

Meet Brian and Miguel from Mulegé Brewing Co

And that is exactly what happened to Brian Attard, owner of Mulegé Brewing Co. His first trip to Baja became his destiny. Rounding the corner into Santa Rosalia, his first glance of the Sea of Cortez called him home. And his retirement became a new endeavor. He and his wife, Anna Katherine, opened Mulegé Brewing Co, bringing a much needed craft brewery into the Baja craft beer scene.

Miguel Ramirez, Mulegé Brewing Co's brewer, also fell in love with Mulegé when he came to visit from Venezuela. A chemistry teacher turned brewer, Miguel is Brian's brother-in-law, and eager to expand his love of craft beer and brewing, while helping to build a family owned and operated business.

Join us as we chat with Brian and Miguel about owning a brewery in Baja California Sur, the joys of traveling and living here, and the community that you'll find all along the way.

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Craft Beer and StressLess Camping Make for Less Stress

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:42:47 +0000

RVing, camping, traveling - all come with a bit of stress. But that's where StressLess Camping comes into play, along with that long awaited can of craft beer that is cracked open once you're settled in.

Meet Peggy and Tony from StressLess Camping

Craft beer, travel, and adventure. Sounds like us here at Living a Stout Life. But this isn't our story. This is Peggy and Tony Barthel's story. One all about craft beer, of course, but also StressLess Camping.

Peggy and Tony started StressLess Camping after they hit the road, leaving - as they call it - "the state that shall not be named" behind. Realizing they had both the expertise and passion to help fellow RVers hit the road, StressLess Camping was born. Their website and podcast are stock full of traveling resources such as gear guides, RV reviews, gadget reviews, tips and tricks, travel guides, and more.

Join us as we chat RV mishaps, RV beer cellars, RV resources, craft beer resources, solo camping, RV lifestyles, and more. And of course we talk about the beer all along the journey. Whether you're an RVer, a wannabe RVer, or just a craft beer lover who loves to hear all about where to find the beer and how fellow beer-lovers get there, this is the episode for you.

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Bufona Cervecería Colombiana: Crafting Community in Colombia

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:12:00 +0000

Is there really anything better than pizza and beer with friends? Only if that pizza and beer with friends is in a home overlooking the stunning Colombian city of Medellin with the owners of Bufona Cervecería Colombiana, a craft brewery in the heart of Medellin, Colombia.

Welcome to Bufona Cervecería

Welcome to Bufona, one of the newest cervecerías artesanales in Medellín, Colombia. With a patio located directly on the sidewalk in El Poblado, a bustling neighborhood of bars, eateries, shops, and a vibrant night life, this intimate taproom is not one to be passed by.

Especially when you consider the meaning of the name, Bufona. Roughly translating to the likes of jesters or entertainers, Bufona Cerveceria Artesanal is exactly that. A place to get out of the hustle of everyday life. The goal here is community.

Meet Daniel and Tomas

A passion for community and purpose always, beer didn’t enter the picture until later. In fact, Tomas, cofounder and self titled finance guy of Bufona, didn’t even like beer at first. Although he did become a bottle collector. As for liking beer now? There’s no doubt.

Daniel, cofounder and brewer, on the other hand, liked beer since he started drinking in university. He never imagined, though, that he would become a professional brewer.

The two met in high school. Tomas went on to university and became a psychologist. Daniel went on to university to study mechanical engineering. However, not finding the passion for it that he had envisioned, he took off traveling instead. It was on those travels that he happened upon a beer bar in South Africa where he fell in love with all the flavors of beer. Coming back to Colombia, Daniel couldn’t find those flavors, so he started brewing them.

And since when owning a brewery you have to also make money, it made sense for the two of them to come together.

Although Daniel jokes that there’s a lot more to owning a brewery than simply brewing.

“When you're just starting, we are not a brewery, we are a cleaning service that occasionally brews.”

And for anyone that knows brewing, there’s not a much truer statement than that.

Their goals for Bufona are as big and beautiful as their country is. Ophelia, their biggest cheerleader and Tomas’s girlfriend sums up their mission with a fierce confidence.

"It's about building a country with the beer."

Join us as we sit in Daniel’s living room, comfortably seated on the floor with the coffee table holding the best centerpieces ever: Bufona beers, pizza from a local joint, and an impressive array of chips. While taking in the beauty of the city below through the homes’ impressive expanse of windows, we chat like we’ve been friends forever. About Medellín’s beer scene. About obtaining hops and malts. About the community that Bufona is creating one beer at a time.

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Sierra Blanca Cerveceriá: A Colombian Craft Brewery Story

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:23:00 +0000

The Colombian craft beer scene is one that deserves to be recognized. And one of those Colombian craft breweries is located in the heart of Medellín.

Welcome to Sierra Blanca Cerveceriá, where the beer is fantastic and the people are even better. This is Sierra Blanca Cerveceria's story, but it's also a story that belongs to Medellín's craft beer scene just as much.

The Wonders of Medellín, Colombia

Medellín is a thriving city full of a diverse group of people consisting of locals, expats, digital nomads, and tourists. Many of them looking for the next best thing to experience, the next best dish to savor, or, if you're like us, the next best beer to write home about.

And while the Medellín craft beer scene is about ten years behind the craft beer scene in the States, it is thriving just as much as the city is. And people here are beginning to appreciate the wonders of craft beer alongside the wonders of this culturally vibrant city.

Meet Carlos from Sierra Blanca Cerveceriá

Carlos, owner and head brewer at Sierra Blanca Cervecería is helping that appreciation for craft beer along quite nicely. A conference interpreter turned brewer and brewery owner, Carlos has visited many countries. Places like Panama, Chile, the U.S., Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rico, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, and more.

And along the way he fell in love with beer. So when the pandemic hit and his conference travels slowed down, it was a given. Time to brew more and dial it in. And that he did. The result?

Carlos now heads up one of the best breweries in Medellín with a focus on local ingredients. He and other brewers in Colombia are working hard at creating a craft beer scene that is distinctly Colombian. And that includes the welcoming personas of the Colombian people along with the flavors native to the countryside. Flavors such as passion fruits (of which there are many) and tomate arbol (a fruit which roughly translates to tree tomato.

Inspired by his Latin American roots, Carlos loves to be unique and creative. He brews saisons, barrel-aged beers, and even chichas (a corn-based brew dating back to the Inca era), alongside the more typical craft beers such as IPAs, ambers, and more.

So, grab a beer. Join us as we chat with Carlos about the Colombian craft beer scene and how Medellín craft beer fits into it. But also, and more importantly, about how beer brings people together across aisles, countries, and cultures.

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ÖlBröder Cerveza Artesanal: Craft Brewery Stories from Colombia

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:47:50 +0000

What do you get when you put two brothers, a dog, and beer together? Sounds like a recipe for a story in the making. And that is exactly how ÖlBröder Cerveza Artesanal in Medellín, Colombia, was crafted. From two brothers with a passion for a challenge, a desire to create beer with a Colombian flair, and a story behind all that they brew. This is one story behind the many craft breweries in Medellín, Colombia

Finding Craft Breweries in Medellín, Colombia

Visiting Medellín with a goal of experiencing a different culture than the U.S., we also knew we wanted to seek out the craft beer scene. Not knowing where to start, we did what any traveler does in the 21st century - googled it. And after finding some widely known and widely distributed breweries - but not so widely considered cervecería artesanals (craft breweries), we finally made it to ÖlBröder, an intimate craft brewery in the heart of Medellín. While they may not have an impressive wall of taps, what they do have is uniquely crafted brews, many using local ingredients, and all solid in their styles.

Meet Julian from ÖlBröder Cerveza Artesanal

From the moment we walked into ÖlBröder, we knew we wanted to find out more. So when we got the chance to sit down with Julian, one of the brothers, we didn't hesitate. Former engineer and teacher, Julian now gets to bring both of those careers back to the forefront as a brewer. And his passion for all of the above is evidenced in the beer he brews, the joy he gets out of educating his customers, and the ambiance of his community-minded taproom.

Ironically, though, when he first started brewing, Julian didn't even like beer. But he took on the personal challenge of brewing because he loved the process, consequently falling in love with the process, and ultimately, the beer.

Gone to the Dogs at ÖlBröder Cerveza Artesanal

Every brewery needs a brewery dog, and ÖlBröder is no different. Meet Duna, the third brother. Found wandering the streets as a puppy, this little black dog needed a home, and Julian obliged. While she has since crossed the Rainbow Bridge, her memory lives on through the artwork in the taproom and the beer we drink while conversing and laughing with friends. Every beer name has a story, and these beer names have all gone to the dogs.

Take a trip with us to Medellín's craft breweries, and listen in as we talk to Julian all about the story behind his brewery, behind the name, and behind the beers. You'll learn a bit about how breweries function in Colombia, and how Julian and his brother create a community that is distinctly Colombian, welcoming in locals, tourists, ex-pats, and digital nomads - bringing them all together with tastings, language meet-ups, music, and more. This is craft beer in Medellín, Colombia.

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Finding Community on the Road with Traveling Gatherings

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:43:00 +0000

RV events are one way to build community on the road, but when you pair those RV events with craft breweries and beer, like Camp Carpe Diem, you get more than just a meet and greet, you get lifetime friendships.

And that is exactly how Traveling Gatherings came to fruition - an idea of putting RV events together in one place, making it easy to find community while living an RV lifestyle. Actually it was literally a dream come true.

Meet Michael Andersen of Traveling Gatherings

Michael Andersen, founder of Traveling Gatherings, like many of us who decide to go the unconventional route and live in an RV, didn't quite have his RV career path figured out before taking off across roads unknown. He figured it out along the way. Purchasing a shuttle bus in 2019 and converting it into a camper was a step in the right direction for an RV lifestyle, but that lifestyle didn't happen until after 2020. And we all know what happened in 2020.

An event planner by trade, working in the hospitality industry, 2020 all but wiped that career out for the next couple of years, making the transition into an RV lifestyle quite an easy choice. Michael and his girlfriend, Andrea, along with their dog, Bruce, decided they would travel for a year. Now nine months into that plan, they have also decided they're nowhere near done.

RV Events, RV Stories, & RV Advice (Breweries, Too)

But what to do when your modeling career is over and you're not rich? (OK, no modeling career ever happened.) The answer? Go to sleep. At least that's what worked for Michael. Waking up one morning after dreaming about creating an RV event website, that is exactly what he did.

And this is his story. And it's a story that resonates with many travelers along with wannabe travelers. Join us as we chat about transitioning into a full time traveler, life on the road, places to camp, places to explore, breweries to visit, checking in on Untappd, and how to find community along the way.

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Brewing Up Classics and Community at Cedar City Brewing Co

Mon, 15 May 2023 03:07:51 +0000

Welcome to Lebanon, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, where you'll find one of Tennessee's newest breweries in an historical town square. Where, after challenges in the changing music industry and the somewhat dull nature of IT work, you'll find a brewer excited about what Cedar City Brewing Company is bringing to the craft beer scene.

We have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some phenomenal craft breweries for American Craft Beer Week, May 15-21, 2023. Whether it's ACBW or just any other Wednesday, be sure to celebrate the breweries that you love - no matter the day of the week!

Meet Sean Jewett, Head Brewer

Cedar City is the brewery, but Sean is the artist behind it as its Head Brewer. With a background in music and IT, Sean Jewett comes to brewing with an artistic yet scientific stance. After a shift in the music industry and a lack of excitement and artistry in IT Sean found the perfect fit in brewing beer.

Bringing the classics to small town Tennessee, Sean believes beer should be approachable and drinkable for everyone. Not everything has to shift and change and be unique. There's always someone doing that. Sean strives to make classic beers that are great companions for the conversations had while drinking them.

That's one of the reasons he switched from IT to beer - the conversations, connections, and community that surrounds it.

Classic Beers, Community, Yeast, and Music

Join us as we chat with Sean about Cedar City, his journey through ever-changing industries and finding his passion in beer. We also chat music, food, and delve a little deep into the world of yeast. There's always something brewing when it comes to conversations centered around beer.

Oh, and being so close to Nashville, we can't resist giving you a bit of a rundown on the Craft Brewers Conference that just happened there and Nashville's music and craft beer scene. It's a rockin' - or should we say boot-stompin' - good time!

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Classic Beers with a Side of Chaos at Meddlesome Brewing Co

Mon, 01 May 2023 18:49:05 +0000

In the land of Memphis, Tennessee, the beer may not run far and wide, and you'll be hard press to find marshmallow flavored beers. But what you will find are two passionate brewers all about the classics. Located in the burbs of Memphis, Meddlesome Brewing Company brings together community over good, classic beers. After all, what's more meddlesome in the age of throwing everything into a beer, than being classic, instead?

Meet Ben Pugh and Richie EsQuivel

Early on Ben and Richie, now co-founders and owners of Meddlesome Brewing Company, in Memphis, Tennessee, became friends when they first met within their homebrewing community. The two shared recipes and entered into brewing competitions with nothing but passion and community on their side. It was that passion and DIY style of homebrewing that ultimately led them to open Meddlesome.

Classic Beers with a Side of Chaos

With inspiration to meddle with the gimmicks and trends of craft brewing, Ben and Richie set out with a goal to give beer drinkers good classic beers. But that's not to say, they don't like to F**k Around and Find Out (which is a name of their pepper beer), because what's more meddlesome than also adding a bit of chaos into the scene.

On that note, Meddlesome isn't interested in what everyone else is doing They're interested in making beers for the people that show up for them and making sure everyone around has something to satisfy them.

Join us as we chat all the above and more giving you a glimpse into Ben and Richie's world. Their passion for beer, their community, their family, their DIY style, and their down to earth meddling sense of exploration will keep you entertained and informed. Because beer is always better when its crafted with spirit - Memphis Spirit, that is.

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Roadhouse Brewing: Paving the Way to Sustainable Breweries

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:28:08 +0000

Celebrating Earth Day once a year is not enough. How about an entire month? Yes, Earth Day is in April, so you could consider April also being Earth Month. But in reality, everyday should be Earth Day. And it is in that spirit, that we are talking with Roadhouse Brewing in regards to sustainable breweries.

But what does sustainable really mean? And how do breweries fit into that picture?

Meet Jon from Pure Madness Brewery Group

Having really only a superficial understanding of how a brewery can be considered a sustainable brewery - Meaning they use solar, repurpose their spent grains, recycle waste products, and do their best to treat the planet with kindness and respect - We wanted to delve deeper into what being a sustainable brewery means.

That is why we sat down with Jon Courtois, Director of Operations (and my newly assigned title for him - Sustainability Guru) at Pure Madness Brewery Group. Pure Madness oversees two craft breweries: Roadhouse Brewing Company in Jackson Hole and Melvin Brewing in Alpine, Wyoming.

Jon works in the brewing industry, but he is also in love with the outdoors. Meaning he, along with all of us, has a reason to care about how our beloved beer impacts our beloved planet. An avid snowboarder, living in the Jackson Hole surrounding area, Jon understands first hand why the two breweries under Pure Madness group are working so hard at being sustainable.

B Corp Brewery: Above and Beyond Sustainability

But that's not where they stop. Roadhouse is actually one of a very few B Corp Certified Breweries in the U.S. What that means to you and me as consumers is that we're getting some of the best tasting beer that also happens to be some of the best for the environment.

Officially, B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.

We hope you enjoy our conversation with Jon about what it means for the team at Roadhouse (with Melvin soon to be following suit), the consumers, and the community to be a B Corp Certified Brewery. Because it's more than just a title. In Jackson Hole, it's a way of life.

Roadhouse Brewing and Jackson Hole

Not only do we talk about what it means to be a sustainable brewery and B Corp Certified, but we also chat about what it means to be a brewery located in Jackson Hole. With brand ambassadors, partners such as Teton County Search and Rescue, and an entire community that rallies around Mother Nature and damn good beer, Roadhouse embraces sustainable living.

And then there's the beer. Of course, we talk beer! Tune in to learn all about their Kush series beer, with the first one being released in partnership with B Corp Certified partners. Those partners are: Creature Comforts Brewing Co in GA , Mainstem Malt, and Roy Farms - all B Corp Certified partners.

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Bikin' Bits: Tucson - Sweet MTB Trails at Sweetwater

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:42:17 +0000

Sweetwater Trails in Tucson

Believe it or not, there's some great desert riding in the Tucson area, and Sweetwater Preserve is one of the best. While there are no black trails at this trail system, it's worth your time even if you're an expert rider, which we are not. The trails here are rocky, but somehow they still manage to be flowy and fun.

But fair warning, we think the plant life might be out to get you anywhere in Arizona. Those cacti can be trouble if you happen to fall into one, so bring the tweezers, just in case! No, we didn't have to use them...yet.

Here's the Ride!

Start at the main trailhead by heading right on Saguaro Vista. From there, you'll basically take right hand turns at every intersection. This will keep you in a loop. And by doing this, you’ll hit almost every trail on this system. There are a couple of left hand turns to make sure you do hit all of the trails.

Basically our ride followed the recommended ride on Trailforks, Tour de Sweetwater. This route is around 13 miles with about 800 feet of elevation gain, and we took about 90 minutes to ride it. Be sure to stop and enjoy the views. We think mountain biking with the mighty Saguaro cacti as a backdrop is pretty friggin cool!

Here's the Beer!

Where to drink the beer after biking at Sweetwater in Tucson? Catalina Brewing Company, a bike themed brewery just about seven miles north of Sweetwater. And right around the corner from Catalina is Button Brew House.

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Peter Bouckaert Finds Purpose After New Belgium

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:55:14 +0000

Can you imagine walking into a brewery and being served by Peter Bouckaert himself? It could happen. And according to his business partner, who also happens to be his wife, we can chalk up that possible scenario to his funny face.

Not that his face is funny; it's actually quite normal. However, when Peter gets the itch to be moving on to something new - he loves learning and has no use for boredom - Frezi reports that he gets this funny look on his face. One that she knows well.

Join us as we chat with the partners of Purpose Brewing & Cellars. Not only do we talk beer and the stories behind the beer, but we delve deeper into the hunt for barrels and the evolution of sour beers, which outside of the U.S., have been around for more than ten thousand years.

We touch on travel and the impact that travel and culture has on crafting beers and building a brewery. We talk about Purpose, its logo full of intention (and purpose) and the unique take on the beers that are brewed, aged, and served there.

But more importantly, we simply have a fun conversation while enjoying each other's company, hands wrapped around a damn fine beer. There's space at the table. Will you join us?

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Inspiration through Outdoor Education with Cottonwood Institute

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:42:04 +0000

Spending time in nature through outdoor education and adventures are brilliant ways to create success in a technologically advanced world. We realize that this statement is highly ironic. However, the more we connect to natural places and build relationships with the natural world, the better we are able to handle all the s**t the "real world" throws at us.

Meet Ford Church, Founder of Cottonwood Institute

Ford Church, the Founder and Executive Director of Cottonwood Institute (CI) is one of the lucky ones. From a young age, he was exposed to the natural world (the real world) while growing up in New Orleans.

Knowing how nature had an impact on him throughout his formative years, he knew he wanted to have an impact on kids in the future. He knew he wanted to change the world by ensuring that kids had the chance to get into nature so they then would have a reason to care for it.

Changing the Wold through Survival in Nature and Business

Cottonwood Institute is an educational nonprofit based in Denver created from a passion project and a college thesis over a decade ago. But it is much more than that. Ford has gone above and beyond a typical nonprofit. He believes in building a foundation for kids that connects them to nature to ultimately give them the skills to succeed in the "real world".

This is Ford's story about Cottonwood Institute, yes. But it's actually a story for anyone wanting to follow a dream. Ford can tell you how to survive in the woods - and we talk about that - but he can also tell you how to survive in business - we talk about that, too. You'll learn a lot from Ford, but more importantly, you'll be inspired. That's just what he does.

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Gettin' Punky With BrewDog's Martin Dickie

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:32:22 +0000

BrewDog was founded in Scotland in 2007 by two friends, Martin Dickie and James Watt. From the beginning their "punk" attitude has had a tremendous impact on the company, their beers, and their followers, us included.

Meet Martin Dickie, Co-Founder of BrewDog

Growing up in a fishing - or was it farming - we think it was fishing - or was it farming? You'll have to tune in to understand. At any rate, Martin grew up in Scotland and knew from a young age he wanted to be a distiller. Obviously that changed.

Once he embraced his brewing calling, he had dreams "of an incredible looking brewery that was semi-automated." Yeah, that dream has become a reality. Today there are more than 100 BrewDog locations around the world including pubs, breweries, hotels, and more. Producing close to one million hectoliters of beer per year (about 839,000 barrels), BrewDog is no small pup.

Anybody can look up the facts and figures surrounding BrewDog, so we delved deeper into Martin's life. How he knew he wanted to be a distiller. and why he changed his career path, which seemed like it was to be his destiny. We wanted to know more about the punk attitude and why BrewDog had this desire to brew the biggest beers on the planet. BrewDog has laid claim to the world's highest ABV at one time or another.

We got to sit back in a suite in the Doghouse - the world's first brewery hotel (Click here to learn a bit more about BrewDog's DogTap Columbus, home to the Doghouse.), beer in hand, AGM raging just outside, and chat with Martin about life and beer.

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Jeremiah Johnson: The Man Behind the Brewery

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:29:06 +0000

Jeremiah Johnson isn’t your typical American craft beer story. And neither is he the man from the movie. He is, though, the man from Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company in Great Falls, and now Whitefish, Montana. And we've got his story.

Meet Jeremiah Johnson

Not one to be all work and no play, Jeremiah Johnson has always strived to create an environment for himself, his family, and his work team that embodies that same ideal. So when it came time for him to figure out his path in life, he was willing to take chances while accepting serendipitous encounters.

It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, that he didn’t find his passion for beer by brewing at home in his garage. And neither did he go to school to become an engineer finding himself, instead drawn to beer.

In fact, Jeremiah initially worked in sales and marketing and then economic and real estate development. When Jeremiah and Katie, his wife, finally decided to jump into the craft beer business, it was out of love for the beverage, but even more so about a passion for entrepreneurship.

Intertwined together and created out of a passion for Montana, craft beer, and entrepreneurship, the brewery and the man are crafting history in Montana and beyond. Join us as we chat - always craft beer - but also Montana life, family life, and taking chances while accepting what is often right in our path.

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Cartridge Brewing: One for the History Books

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Have you ever rounded a corner and then stopped dead in your tracks? That's almost what we did when driving to Cartridge Brewing in Maineville, just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. Located in an old munitions factory, the twisty road leading to Cartridge is one for the books, but when you round that final turn and your eyes rest upon two magnificent spires towering above this massive once-bustling-now-refurbished factory, yeah - it's a sight to behold. Especially when it houses a brewery.

Meet Adam Mills, Head Brewer at Cartridge Brewing

Adam thought the same thing. The history behind the building that houses Cartridge Brewing was one of the reasons he moved his family of eight from Michigan to Ohio. Well, that, and he was excited to take on the position of head brewer, where he could brew the beers he loved to brew.

Adam's excitement for brewing stems from the technical aspects of the science behind brewing. It is because of that, when visiting Cartridge Brewing you'll be awed by the impressive structure of the both the building and the beers.

His story, while not one quite for the history books as much as the building holds, it is still one of history, so to say. Straight out of high school, he headed to college. Graduating with a history degree, for the next 10 years he taught at-risk kids. While teaching he fell in love with homebrewing. We like to joke that his students drove him to drink, but we'll let him tell you the actual truth of that story.

Join us as we chat history, teaching, brewing, and of course beer! Oh, and did we mention that Adam is also a YouTube star? He is. Not one to ever stop learning or teaching, he created his YouTube channel to share resources, ideas, recipes, and more. Meant for novices and pros alike, this is a brewing channel you won't want to miss. So, when done listening to his story here, head on over to Adam Makes Beer. This day is going to be one for the history books!

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Learn Why Good Beer Matters: A Passion & Purpose

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:56:54 +0000

Good beer matters. At least we think so. Actually a lot of people think so, but why? And why should we learn about why good beer matters? Because beer is about more than just the beer. It's about talking across the aisles, listening to opinions, learning how to take criticism, and learning all along the way. Wait? Are we talking about beer or life? Both. And that is exactly what matters to Jeremy Storton.

Meet Jeremy from Good Beer Matters.

Anyone who has ever taught anything knows that the more you teach, the more you learn. Jeremy Storton, host of the award winning podcast, Good Beer Matters, is doing just that. Once a classroom teacher, he took his love for education and transitioned it into his passion for craft beer. Along the way he learned that he could help guide others in their search for passion in both beer and life. Beer after all, in Jeremy’s words, “is full of craft and culture, and he wants to help you get to the bottom of it."

And that is exactly what we attempt to do in our conversation with Jeremy - get to the bottom of it, and learn more about why good beer matters. Through stories about his beginnings with craft beer, we've confirmed our suspicions that Jeremy has a passion for all things beer, but more importantly, he has a passion for sharing his insights and knowledge gained while on his quest to figure out his place in the world.

And while that is about craft beer, it runs so much deeper than that. Beer became a way for him to relate to people and the world. "The world of beer is vast and wonderful and there is more out there to explore."

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Covertly Cultivating Unique Craft Beer in Sioux Falls

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:53:52 +0000

The Sioux Falls craft beer scene forever changed when Stacey and Dan arrived into town for some covert operations - Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars, that is. This unique brewery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is beginning to take root in this up and coming midwestern craft beer location. And by taking root we do mean by grabbing hold and sticking around, but what we really mean is that they are using these roots - and other local flora and natural ingredients - to brew their innovative and high quality craft beers. Covert ops, I'm telling' ya!

Meet Stacey and Dan

Both Stacey and Dan come from military backgrounds, covert operations, in fact. Hence, the name of Covert and their colorful fox-like logo. Their beer careers, though, are only just beginning. And what a beginning it is. From former intel analysts to world travelers to now some of the most creative brewers (not to mention a blast to hang with), Stacey and Dan Berry aren't just owners and brewers of Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars, they are the real deal when it comes to beer.

This is their story of resilience both in their past and present moments. You'll hear stories of Stacey's travels just after 9/11 and how the world reacted to her in a foreign country at that time and then how she reacted to the world.

You'll hear stories of Dan's quest to brew the beers they both love and their further quest to get the midwest on board with beers that aren't your typical lagers. And throughout all of the stories, their love of beer and passion for life will resonate within you. And if not, it will inspire you to at least get off the comfort couch and drool along with us while we drink and talk our way through Covert's inventory of exceptionally and uniquely brewed beverages.

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The Sioux Falls Craft Beer Scene: Sever Your Ties in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:23:42 +0000

Sever your ties in South Dakota, just don't sever them from South Dakota. With 44 craft breweries and counting, and several of them located in the southeast corner of the state, the Sioux Falls craft beer scene may just need to be your next craft beer destination. So, sever your ties with the idea that South Dakota isn't about the beer. With Severance Beer Company on the scene, it's most definitely about the beer. And the people, too.

The Sioux Falls craft beer scene changed because of a Xmas gift.

When your given a home-brew gift for a Christmas gift, do you take that as a hint to create something bigger, or do you just brew a batch of beer and move on with your life? Scott Heckel, owner and brewer at Severance Brewing Co, took his Christmas gift to heart.

Meet Scott and Melissa of Severance Brewing Co.

Scott and Melissa Heckel may have never thought they were going to own a brewery, but all it took was a job that had Scott dreading Monday mornings and a Christmas gift of a homebrew kit. When the stars didn't align as originally planned, the brewery idea was put off for the foreseeable future. But Scott was able to see the silver lining and used this time as a chance to build his own severance package.

And when the time finally came for him to quit his corporate job, he literally severed his ties, both with his previous career and with scissors to cut his ties. Changing from a suit into shorts and a t-shirt, on April 1, 2019, Scott walked out of his office and went directly into his brewery. And with Melissa on board as his partner and marketing team, the two may be working more now than they ever have - being parents, too - they're working for themselves. And so far, neither of them are dreading Monday mornings.

Join us as we chat beer, severing ties, and not waiting for someday. We also talk about sustainability practices in the brewing process, a bit about music, and the South Dakota craft beer scene. Because after everything that these two have going on, Scott is also the current President of the South Dakota State Brewers Guild.

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Soulcraft Brewing: A Way of Life in Salida, Colorado

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:15:00 +0000

Soulcraft Brewing. For those that know Salida, you know Soulcraft. For those that don't, it's time you do. Salida, Colorado. A Colorado mountain town that has it all: rafting, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, and one of the best craft beers scenes in a town of 7,000 people.

Meet Mike LaCroix, owner of Soulcraft Brewing

Those formative years spent in middle school have a lot to say. Meet Mike LaCroix, who listened to his middle school self, knowing from a young age that he wanted to be a brewer. It's no surprise then, that the name of his brewery was also inspired by his teen years of listening to hardcore and punk.

Initially starting his brewing career in the long gone Silver Plume Brewery, moving on to a long career as head brewer at Amica's in Salida, he recognized a need for more beer. Voila! Soulcraft Brewing was crafted. Being one of the OG's on the craft beer scene in Salida, Mike has made a name for himself both in the craft beer industry and in his now hometown of Salida, Colorado.

This is Salida's craft beer story, too.

This is Salida's craft beer story as much as it is his own. We chat everything from obnoxious beers to obnoxious deers (yes, I know, deer, but come on - the rhyming must be done), to collections of stale beer in trash bags as inspiration to follow your dreams, to culinary school to military service to housing crunches to damn good beer and the simplicity that it all really boils down to.

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Balter Beerworks: Balanced Beers for a Not So Balanced Life

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 19:47:56 +0000

Welcome to Knoxville, Tennessee, where the beer flows just as easy as the country music, the whiskey, and the rolling hills. Where Will Rutemeyer finally realized his true calling to become a brewer. Where Balter Beerworks found its roots in classic brews, handcrafted foods, and community gatherings. This is a Will's story as much as it is Balter's story. For without the other, neither would be quite the same. And Knoxville wouldn't be either.

Meet Will Rutemeyer from Balter Beerworks

Growing up in Chattanooga, Will's parent's were friends with the owners of Chattanooga Brewing Co. So at a young age, Will was exposed to the art of brewing. Not quite sure yet what path he wanted to follow, off to college young Will went, graduating with degree in hand to land himself in a corporate job hidden amidst the cubicles. Quickly learning that this was not the path he wanted to follow, he began his journey back to brewing. Crossing paths with another that was also looking to get into the brewery business, a new path was forged.

One built on well-balanced classic beers to match the lifestyle that so many struggle to create. So while we all may be a bit out of balance when it comes to that ever elusive work/life balance, visiting Balter Beerworks in Knoxville, Tennessee, may just be the weight needed to bring us back to center. At least for that moment that we are enjoying the beers that pair well with the food while gathering with friends.

Join us as we chat all the above and attempt to give you, our listeners, a bit of unsolicited advice about how to create a work/life balance that fits your lifestyle. Because balance in life, just as in beer, is never an equal weight of all the ingredients.

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This is the seventh and final episode in our series of podcasts where we have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some phenomenal craft breweries for American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22, and beyond.

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Level Up with Level Beer for Some Work Life Balance

Sun, 15 May 2022 15:12:56 +0000

Work life balance - a difficult level to achieve. But those at Level Beer in Portland, Oregon, are well on their way to becoming over achievers. While they may not agree that they have found that sought after work life balance, they have found that balance in their beer, along with a unique take on leveling up.

Level may mean equal but it also means fun. Especially when you take "level" and turn it into play. Video game themed beers, I mean. Level up with us as we chat work life balance, beer balance, and the ability to keep it all level until you can figure out that next level. In life or video games, we hope you level up, beer in hand!

Meet Shane Watterson from Level Beer

A passion for anything that ferments along with a love of beer is a great formula for becoming a brewer. And that is exactly what Shane Watterson became after finding his first job with the Deschutes Brewery team. Knowing that he ultimately wanted to open a brewery of his own, he teamed up with his other two partners, Jason Barbee and Geoffrey Phillips and did exactly that. Join us as we chat beer, work life balance (Is that really possible?) video game nostalgia and the joys of growing up in the 80s and 90s, and more.

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This is the sixth episode in our series of podcasts where we have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some phenomenal craft breweries for American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22.

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Sherman Street Beer Co: Here's Your Sign

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:02:00 +0000

Sherman Street Beer Company in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is the only sign you need when it comes to finding good beer on a neighborhood corner. With Beau Baden, an OG in the Pennsylvania beer scene, as Brewmaster and co-founder at the helm, you'll know you'll be getting great stories around great beer. And that is what we are all about here at Living a Stout Life.

Meet Beau Baden from Sherman Street Beer

First falling for the craft beer scene, in the early 90s as an avid homebrewer, Beau took his skills to the next level, working his way across the country for many breweries, landing back home in Pennsylvania to finally fulfill a 30 year dream of opening his own brewery.

Join us as Beau takes us along on this journey from homebrewer to Brewmaster and owner of his own brewery. It has been a journey of beer, but more importantly, it has been a journey of building relationships, and I imagine a lot of laughing at yourself along the way.

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Gallant Fox Brewing: Kentucky Beer, Bourbon, and Derby Days

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:04:00 +0000

When you hear Kentucky, you probably think bourbon, but what you really should be thinking about is Kentucky beer...and bourbon. Oh, and you definitely can't forget the Kentucky Derby. And that, my dear beer loving friend, is what Gallant Fox Brewing Company in Louisville, Kentucky, is all about. Kentucky Beer, Kentucky Bourbon, and the Kentucky Derby.

Welcome to the fourth episode in our series of podcasts where we have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some phenomenal craft breweries for American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22.

Meet Roger Huff from Gallant Fox Brewing Co

Roger Huff and his business partner, Patrick Workman came together over some serious homebrewing. Combining that with their love of Kentucky, Gallant Fox Brewing Co became a reality in 2020.

But they did not want to just sell beer. They wanted to give their visitors a true Kentucky experience. And with Roger's love of Kentucky bourbon and his extensive collection of many bottles, it was quite easy to add a bourbon bar to accompany the brewery. Keeping with the Kentucky proud theme, the name was a given. Not sure how that fits into Kentucky? You'll have to listen to find out more. And not only do we talk about Gallant Fox, and while we do get a little deep into the woods about distribution and expansion, we have some fun with the Kentucky Derby and definitely the bourbon.

When in Rome, so the saying goes. So, when in Kentucky we have to talk a bit about the bourbon, and Roger even gives out some tips on what bourbons to buy. Yes, his business is all about brewing beer, and at Gallant Fox, they brew some some damn good ones, but who doesn't love a good bourbon, just as much? Some even more. And think about this - Kentucky bourbon means barrels. Kentucky barrels translate beautifully into Kentucky beer. Roger's passion for what he does is evidenced through a smile you can hear and feel. It's palpable. Grab your favorite beer (or bourbon) and settle in for some good Kentucky conversation.

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Blending Culture with Jade Mountain Brewing Company

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:45:00 +0000

If there's ever been a place where you can talk across the aisles, beer in hand, Jade Mountain Brewery & Teahouse is one of those places. With a knack for creating flavors you would never dream of in beer, but doing it brilliantly, where you want more of it, Sean Guerrero blends both beer and culture together by being inclusive of all flavors and all peoples.

Welcome to the third episode in our series of podcasts where we have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some phenomenal craft breweries for American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22.

Meet Sean Guerrero from Jade Mountain Brewing

Starting Jade Mountain Brewing originally in China when he moved there to teach English, Sean knew that he would eventually bring what he learned about the flavors of China and the rest of Asia, back to his home state of Colorado. And we're grateful he did.

Brewing with ingredients and flavors reminiscent of his love of China, his beers are unique, innovative, and straight up, damn good. But more importantly, like his slogan, "Blending Culture", Sean has created a space that will both welcome you home and send you traveling across the seas.

Join us as we chat about drinking habits in China (they are very different than in the U.S.), brewing with ramen and other interesting ingredients, and the love of travel and culture. Sean brings the world to us through his beer. We can only hope that we bring a bit of the world to you through our conversation with Sean.

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Brain Tumor Pushes Full-time Sailing Dream Aground

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:15:00 +0000

It all started with a hot springs swim beach in New Zealand and a headache like none he had ever had before, a full-time sailing dream put on hold, maybe to never happen again. Boats run aground more often than we all might think. Then there are other things that run aground symbolically. Things like engine problems causing you to be stuck in a marina for two months. Things like high winds causing 13 foot high waves resulting in a call to the Coast Guard.

Full-time sailing can do that to you. And you just go with the flow. Buck up and learn from all of it. It's a part of life, running aground. But running aground because of a brain tumor? Now that is not a normal part of full-time sailing, let alone just life in general.

Meet Danielle and Conor

If you remember, we spoke with Danielle and Conor back in late 2020 right before they were quitting their jobs and getting ready to move onto their sailboat in New Zealand. Click here to listen to their introductory story. They were so excited for the adventures that lay ahead. They had a business venture - documenting everything within their sailing lives, including beer of course, and their dog Pivo. They successfully started Sailing Pivo on YouTube, and to this day, sailing or not, it is still going strong.

But then life as they knew it, after only a few short months sailing full-time, came to a screeching halt.

From Full-time Sailing to a Brain Tumor

This is their story of their struggles when it occurred for the first time before they knew what was going on, throughout the entire ordeal including brain surgery, as well as afterwards as they try to heal and build a new life. One that no longer involves full-time sailing, their mutual long-time dream.

When it comes to a brain tumor, everything changes. Not just perspective on life, but who you are can change, too. Not because of the different perspectives but because the brain physiologically changes the way you think and react to life.

We talk sailing and beer, of course. But more importantly, we delve deeper into how Danielle and Conor have coped with such a drastic shift in their lives. They are still learning how to grasp the severity of all that took place over the last year. And still learning how to adapt.

Not only did Conor have a brain tumor, but they also had to transition from full-time sailing life to a "normal" life in a house with a "normal" job. And both of them are looking at this transition differently.

But they are both also positive about their future. It may be different than what they were planning on, but really, when does life ever go how we expect it to go?

Click here for the full show notes including a few pics, a few quotes, and more stories.

Stay Connected with Sailing Pivo

Danielle found herself picking up her camera throughout everything. It was her journal. She documented their story with compassion, emotion, and integrity. Be sure to subscribe to Sailing Pivo on YouTube. There are no plans of that going away anytime soon. In fact, keep your eyes and ears open; I wouldn't be surprised if you see a documentary out there in the future.

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Danielle and Conor, thank you so much for hanging out with us over Zoom and chatting some really serious stuff. Your openness towards us and each other on some emotional topics was much appreciated. For as much as we wish none of this ever happened to you, it has also made you even more inspirational (whether you like it or not), more adventurous (adventure is how you define it), and more experienced in life (whether you want it or not). We know that your dreams of sailing were cut short, but we are grateful that your spunk (Danielle), while keeping it real (Conor, maybe a bit too real, but we get it) are both intact, and you're still willing to share your experiences with us and the world. Sending you love across the seas!

Craft Beer and Music: The Soundtrack of Life

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:44:08 +0000

Welcome to Mikerphone Brewing where music and beer come together seamlessly. Located just outside of Chicago in Elk Grove Village, this brewery crafts all genres of beer alongside all genres of music.

Welcome to the second episode in our series of podcasts where we have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some phenomenal craft breweries for American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22.

Meet Mike Pallen from Mikerphone Brewing

Starting out in the music and marketing world, Mike still always had an inkling towards brewing. His dad worked at Miller when Mike was young, and therefore, told him to not do beer, and to go to college instead.

Mike listened but still got into home brewing in college and then graduated from that into home brewing out of his basement, ultimately making the jump to his own brewery, Mikerphone.

Music and Beer

And if brewing had a hold on him, music did even more. Combining his two passions together, music and beer, Mikerphone Brewing just outside of Chicago became real. But not by any traditional means. Well, sorta. He did start home brewing out of his basement. But on the other hand, he also won highly acclaimed awards for his beer before he even had a location. He did finally have a brewing business, but no home for said brewery.

This is Mike's story of how he and his wife, Lisa, brought two passions together to create one. Join us as we chat music, beer, musical marketing, life and parenting skills, Malteurop malts (they're sexier than you think), and so much more.

The Riney-Hiney Purity Law and Malört

Plus, you won't want to miss our announcement at the beginning about Beer Now, nor our hilarious (we think so) conversation about the riney-hiney purity law (made up word) but it deserves to be a little goofy, because we got a little goofy trying to pronounce it and decipher it. Come on beer geeks, you know what we're talking about.

But do you know Malört? That's not a made up word, and we've got stories on that, too.

Click here for the full show notes including a few pics, and more stories.

Connect with Mikerphone Brewing

Mikerphone Brewing

121 Garlisch Dr.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Malteurop Celebrates Craft Breweries During American Craft Beer Week

The annual nationwide event of American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22, 2022, celebrates small and independent craft breweries throughout the U.S. Malteurop (MMC) has joined forces with us at Living a Stout Life to highlight just a few of these remarkable breweries through their stories behind the beer. Raise a glass to salute the resilient and extraordinary community that is craft beer!

Click here for the breweries we highlighted for American Craft Beer Week in 2021! There's much to celebrate.

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Shout Outs:

To Mike for hangin out with us and talking about beer and music. Two things we love, too. Oh, and we love the Malört story. Thanks for humoring us with that, too. When we get together over a beer, we can't wait to talk more travel. Travel and beer go together, just like music and beer. Shoot, anything goes with beer. We know you get that. Yet another reason to give you and Mikerphone Brewing a huge shoutout!

To Nicole Henzel and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Mikerphone Brewing for American Craft Beer Week, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

Piloting Small Batch Brews with Pilot Brewing Company

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:07:05 +0000

When you know you are an entrepreneur and plan on opening a business, and then fall in love with brewing and the community that surrounds it, there's nothing left to do, but open a brewery. And when your partner in life and business is a pilot, and your brewing style is to create small batch brews, again there's nothing left to do, but call said brewery, Pilot Brewing Company.

Welcome to the first episode in our series of podcasts where we have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some phenemonal craft breweries for American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22.

Meet Rachael Hudson, the Pilot Behind the Brewery

Starting in the service industry at 19 in a restaurant that served a lot of beers, Rachael quickly learned that she wanted to know more about craft beer and set her professional career in motion doing exactly that. Not only is this her story about rising up through the ranks, eventually opening up her own brewery in North Carolina, but this is also a story about education, community, and innovative practice in a world that needs all of the above.

Join us as we chat about the story behind the name, the Cicerone Certification Program (Racheal is an Advanced Cicerone), Pilot's small batch system (Can you guess the name of it?), her love for community brewing, Pilot's Charity of the Month program, malts and ingredients, and much more. Pilot Brewing Company is truly a neighborhood brewery - the kind where everybody knows your name.

Oh, and she has a podcast where she and her friend, Jen, "separate their listeners through this crazy world of beer knowledge to help them figure it out." The name? False Bottomed Girls. Do you get the pun?

She's got great stories to tell behind the beer, but wait until you hear her response when asked about being a woman in the brewing industry. (I knew it was going to be snarky, and that's why I asked the question.) She is, after all, the pilot of the brewery, and a badass woman!

Connect with Pilot Brewing Company

Pilot Brewing Company

1331 Central Ave. #104

Charlotte, NC 28205

Pilot Brewing Company

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Malteurop Celebrates Craft Breweries During American Craft Beer Week

Click here for the breweries we highlighted for American Craft Beer Week in 2021! There's much to celebrate.

Click here for the full show notes including a few pics, and more stories.

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And be sure to get your tics to Camp Carpe Diem held this year in Brevard, North Carolina, in October. Click here for all the info and to buy tickets.
Do you happen to be a beer blogger, podcaster, or beer media of any type? We're hosting Beer Now in Asheville this August. Click here to learn more!

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Shout Outs:

To Rachael for hanging out with us and putting up with our questions. We knew we would love your answers, and that we did! It was a highlight of our day to chat beer with you while learning more about the Cicerone program and Pilot Brewing Company. We can't wait to chat again over a pint at Pilot.

To Galen Smith and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Pilot Brewing Company for American Craft Beer Week, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

Elevating Beer, Life, and Music With Intention and Purpose

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:42:14 +0000

Welcome to Elevation Beer Company, where the people and the beer elevate you to your next level, whatever that may be. Sound a bit philosophical? Well, it is. Conversing over a pint (or two or three) of beer sparks the embers of all types of conversations. And that is one reason why we love the craft beer scene. And why we love Elevation Beer Company in Poncha Springs, Colorado, just outside of Salida. Not only is it the perfect stopover on your way back from Monarch Mountain (it's also a great local hangout), but it is a place that encourages community and conversation over a damn good beer.

Meet Some Faces Behind Elevation Beer Company

Carlin Walsh and Christian Koch, co-founders and owners of Elevation met through their wives when they were living in Denver. Christian was a plumber and had a passion for homebrewing. Carlin was working at a fire department and had a background in business and finance. Enjoying a summer evening at Jazz in the Park in Denver, they were also enjoying a homebrew from Christian called Little Mo Porter. And as often happens around a beer, an idea was born.

Andy, Elevation's self-described Keg Orator (he really does everything, except brew beer and finances) is their oldest employee (you get to decide what that means), and has a great deal of knowledge when it comes to Elevation Beer Company, Salida, Colorado, life in the mountains, and music.

“If you like heavy metal and beer, we could be friends and talk for hours about either, over both.” (Andy) Um, we did, and it was fun!

A Conversation About Everything

We sat down with Andy and Carlin to chat about Elevation Beer, of course - their beer is made for the mountains. From being on the water to the snow, they have a beer for you, for every season. But this podcast episode was truly a myriad of conversation. Beer, most definitely, but we also covered economics, sustainable housing and jobs, tourism, collaborations, music, and so much more. So, if you love sitting around with a bunch of friends conversing about everything over a pint of beer, we've got you covered.

Elevation Beer Company elevates the conversation with beer, life, and music, all with intention and purpose. Now that's a business that inspires.

Click here for the full show notes including the beer we drank, a few pics, and more stories.

Stay Connected with Elevation

Elevation Beer Company

115 Pahlone Pkwy

Poncha Springs, CO

719.539.5258

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And if you want to really stay connected with Andy, he mentioned the band, Dillinger Escape Plan. You can find them on YouTube if you want to know more. Want more music talk? Check out our conversation with Jason from Ratio Beerworks in Denver.

We'll see you soon!

If you're anywhere near Colorado, you must attend one of the best beerfests in Colorado, Collab Fest. Click here for all the info and to buy tickets.
And be sure to get your tics to Camp Carpe Diem held this year in Brevard, North Carolina, in October. Click here for all the info and to buy tickets.

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Shout Outs:

Andy and Carlin, thank you for your welcoming personas. It was so easy to just chat about everything, and making our listeners aware of what goes on behind the scenes of a brewery is one of the things we love best, besides beer, of course. And there's so much that goes on behind the scenes. Thank you for hangin out with us, drinking beer with us, and showing us around. You and the entire staff are truly elevated on pedestals we look up to. And while everyone there is fantastic, we also especially want to give a shout out to Sara. Every time we walk into Elevation, she is there with a smile, and never forgets our names. We love her!

Earn Your Turns at Tres Litros Beer Co

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 20:17:12 +0000

Whether you're turning on a bike, a board, a kayak, your feet, or whatever gets you outdoors in Salida, when your turns are done, Jason, Nick, and the entire crew at Tres Litros Beer Company know your thirsty. They also know you deserve great beer in a cool atmosphere. Tres Litros is the place to go for your much needed reward after a day of hard work and hard play.

Salida, Colorado: A True Mountain Town

Salida, Colorado, isn't meant for wusses. And it ain't meant for those that love to stay inside. It's meant for those that get energized from Mother Nature. Those that love to work hard and play hard. And when you face plant on a board or dislocate your shoulder from a mountain bike fall, you get back up, dust yourself off, grab a beer, and do it all again. With a great brig grin on your face because you can.

Meet Jason and Nick from Tres Litros Beer Co in Salida

College roommates in Boulder, these two found each other again over a dream of opening a brewery. Done with city living, they found Salida, Colorado. This mountain town of just under 7,000 people already had three breweries in the surrounding region, but knowing the lifestyle of the people here, Nick and Jason knew it could handle another. And in the middle of the pandemic, Tres Litros was born.

So grab your three liters of beer and sit back (after a helluva day on the water or the mountains, of course) and enjoy our conversation with the two brilliant guys that decided Salida could handle another brewery. They, too, after all came here for the outdoor lifestyle and the beer that comes with it. They just now happen to be brewing that beer.

Join us as we chat mountain biking, beer, life balance, cool beer stories, building a beer building (a brewery, duh!), mountain living, and more. It's always nice to know the people behind the beer you love.

Click here for the full show notes including the beer we drank, a few pics, and more stories.

Stay Connected with Tres Litros

Tres Litros Beer Company

118 North E Street

Salida, CO

719.207.4519

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If you're anywhere near Colorado, you must attend one of the best beerfests in Colorado, Collab Fest. Click here for all the info and to buy tickets.
And be sure to get your tics to Camp Carpe Diem held this year in Brevard, North Carolina, in October. Click here for all the info and to buy tickets.

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Shout Outs:

Jason and Nick, you rocked it! We loved hanging out chatting about beer and all that Salida has to offer. You may be the new kids on the block, but you fit right in, so if nobody knows, nobody will ever know. And you know that feeling that you got when you were pouring beer at a music festival? That's the feeling we get every time we get to sit down with people in the beer industry. We're humbled, and we love being able to spread the word about this beverage that we all love so much. Cheers to all the cool things that come from hanging out around a pint of beer.

467 Colorado Breweries, 97 countries, 40 days of beer, 1 Guy!

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 03:10:04 +0000

Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to visit all of the breweries in one state? Paul Myhill, aka the Colorado Beer Guy, has done just that. He recently accomplished his goal of visiting every Colorado brewery and their associated taprooms throughout the state of Colorado.

A Brewery Master - All of the Colorado Breweries - Over 400 of Them!

Now among the ranks of an elite few of about 10 to 12 people that have accomplished this feat, Paul is now considered a Colorado Brewery Master. Not only that, but he's only one of five people that have done so when Colorado breweries hit the plus 400 mark. When he and a longtime friend realized they were on a consistent path of 10 breweries in 10 days which transitioned into 30 in 30 days, and so forth, Paul thought, "Why the hell not? Let's do all the Colorado breweries."

It took him 18 months, and while he never set out to become famous from this - he did it simply from the desire to support Colorado craft - Paul has some stories to share, and they're not all about beer.

Meet Paul Myhill, aka The Colorado Beer Guy

From learning to love beer in England at a young age, this story isn't your typical beer lover's story. It all started in England from associating the smell of malts in elementary school to freedom to a 16-beer 16th birthday party in Texas to a 40 day beer fast, there’s much more to this story than simply visiting all of Colorado breweries. Oh, and Paul has visited nearly 100 countries, too!

Join us as we have an enlightening, inspiring, and down-to-earth story digging deeper into who the Colorado Beer Guy really is. Because he is more than just the beer that he loves so deeply. He is the embodiment of why we love the beer community. Humble and entertaining, Paul will easily become your next best friend. Meet the person behind the Colorado Beer Guy. Click here for the full show notes.

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If you're anywhere near Colorado, you must attend one of the best beerfests in Colorado, Collab Fest. Click here for all the info and to buy tickets.
And be sure to get your tics to Camp Carpe Diem held this year in Brevard, North Carolina, in October. Click here for all the info and to buy tickets.

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Shout Outs:

We can't get enough of you, Paul. Your love of beer, travel, family, and the community behind it all is contagious, and we are grateful to have finally met you, and to now consider you a friend. Wherever you find yourself drinking a beer, we hope we find ourselves along that same path. Sharing a beer with you and chatting about anything will always be a memorable moment. Thank you!

River North Brewery May Just Have the Strongest Beer in Colorado

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:44:27 +0000

While nobody can 100% guarantee that River North has brewed the strongest beer in Colorado, it's quite certain that it is one of them. Clocking in at just above 22%, it's a mighty big beer, with mighty big flavor. And for those of you that may not know River North, this big beer isn't their first rodeo. They've been brewing big beers since they opened their doors in 2012. You may have heard of them from a couple of their well known barrel aged stouts: Nightmare Fuel and Mr. Sandman. But whatever beer they brew, from IPAs to Saisons to big beers, they do it well.

The Strongest Beer in Colorado?

And we got the chance to sit down with owner and founder, Matt Hess; head brewer, Matt Malloy; and marketing guru, Katie Schroepfer to talk beer...Big Beer! You'll also find out more about how River North Brewery came to fruition from the love of engineering and homebrewing and how much all of these great people absolutely love the community that is craft beer. Speaking of community, there's a great one where there located. Check out our RiNo tour to experience more great Denver breweries.

We hope you have as much fun listening to this podcast about big beer, party beer, and the community that surrounds this brilliant industry, as we did recording it. And if you ever come across a Triple-barrel Anniversary 10 Imperial Stout, you better grab it while you can. This baby isn't gonna be around forever.

Stay Connected

River North Brewery RiNo - Blake Street Taproom

3400 Blake St.

Denver, CO

River North Brewery - Washington Street Taproom

6021 N. Washington St.

Denver, CO

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If you're anywhere near Colorado, you must attend one of the best beerfests in Colorado, Collab Fest. Click here for all the info and to buy tickets.
And be sure to get your tics to Camp Carpe Diem held this year in Brevard, North Carolina, in October. Click herefor all the info and to buy tickets.

Click here for the full show notes.

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The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

To Matt, Matt, and Katie - the three of you made our day from the moment we walked into River North. Long time fans and visitors, it was great to finally meet the creators behind the magic that is the place, the beer, and the people. We had a blast talking beer, drinking beer, and just feeling like a part of the community. It's what we all agreed upon on the podcast - beer is about the community! Cheers

Baja Beer: The Ensenada Craft Beer Scene

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:51:18 +0000

When you think of Baja, you probably conjure up images of the mighty Pacific or the serene waters of the Sea of Cortez. Palm trees are abundant. Beach combing and whale watching, Corona in hand, are the only things are on your must-do list. Keep all that, but ditch the Corona. There's a damn good craft beer scene in Baja, and we're here to start you out on your journey to Baja beer with the Ensenada craft beer scene.

Ensenada, Baja California

Ensenada is about a two hour drive South of the San Ysidro Border Crossing in Tijuana and San Diego, along Mexico Highway 1. With around 400,000 people, the location and the size make it the perfect stop for all the necessities before heading further south along the Baja California peninsula. So stock up. Fill the tank, buy the groceries, exchange the money. And don't forget the beer.

Ensenada Craft Beer

Ensenada has a blossoming craft beer scene, and in truth, they've had a pretty good one for the past few years. Even if you are only planning on heading across the border for a short jaunt into Tijuana, take a bit longer, head a couple more hours south. Ensenada is worth the time. Being a popular cruise ship stop, it has plenty of shopping, restaurants, bars, and nightlife to keep you entertained for days.

But you all know our entertainment...breweries. And Ensenada does not disappoint. With brewpubs, beer bars, and craft breweries all over the city, you'll find yourself staying here longer than you thought. There are more to explore, but we've got a few breweries, an Anthony Bourdain recommended eatery, and a book to keep you company along the way to get you started.

And we talk about all of this, along with conversations with Nathaniel from Agua Mala Cerveza Artesanal and Paco from Canneria Cerveza. These two breweries are as different from night and day in their locations and size, but their approach to craft beer is the same - make great beer!

Meet Nathanial from Agua Mala

Located just north of Ensenada, both unique in its shipping container home and in its creative brews, will not disappoint. With a name translating to bad water or jellyfish in English, and a marine biologist turned brewery owner, Nathanial will revel you with his tales of stingray stings, baby vomit, his passion for the craft, and love of Ensenada and nature.

Meet Paco from Canneria Cerveza

From dreams of wanting to be the King of Mexico when he was little to owning a brewery when he was older, Paco from Canneria Cerveza has created a brewery full of art, community, inspiration, and good beer, one piece of equipment and humor at a time. He, along with other craft brewers in Baja, is helping to revolutionize the craft beer industry in Mexico.

Stay Connected

Agua Mala Cerveza Artesanal

Carretera Tijuana - Ensenada KM. 104

Colonia El Sauzal de Rodríguez

C.P. 22760, Ensenada, B. C., México

Canneria Cerveza

Iturbide 463 22830

Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

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The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

To Paco and Nathanial and all the team members at both breweries that we got to hang out with and drink beer and chat. It's been awhile, but we will always remember your hospitality and the great beer. We can't wait to come back to Baja and through Ensenada again for both the beauty of this vibrant city and always, the beer!

Can You Hear the Music in the Beer?

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:46:21 +0000

Can you hear the music in the beer? Or maybe the better question is can you feel the music in the beer? Brewery owners are brilliant at creating taprooms and brewhouses that reflect their passions. Some of the best have personalities that inspire each customer to find their own perspective, allowing for unique expressions from every individual that encompasses the space. Ratio Beerworks is one of these breweries.

Meet a Music Man...Or Two

One of Denver's most loved breweries was born from this type of passion. Co-founders, Jason zumBrunnen and Scott Kaplan met in college at CU Boulder with a mutual love for both beer and music with both of them being involved with the punk rock genre. For those that know the punk rock scene, there's a lot of DIY to getting things done and playing the music you love wherever you can. That DIY work ethic has continued throughout both their lives and really came to fruition when Jason and Scott got "the band" back together again to open a brewery. In 2015, Ratio Beerworks opened their doors in Denver's River North District, but they were far from done.

We had a chance to sit down for a moment with Jason at Ratio's media event promoting their second location in Southwest Denver. Taking over another beloved Denver brewery space, the now defunct Declaration Brewing on 2030 South Cherokee Street in the historic Overland neighborhood, Jason and Scott and the entire Ratio team have created a space that is clearly Ratio, but still with its own identity.

It was that identity that we wanted to chat with Jason about, the one that was all about his passion for music. While we only chatted for about 10 minutes, we learned a lot about him and Ratio, and we hope you have a blast listening to his stories behind the music.

Can You Hear the Music in the Fence?

But we didn't stop there. Ratio has this undertone of music that many might miss, including their artwork throughout both locations. But it's one piece in particular, a fence actually, that is a true work of art...and music. We've always said that beer is about more than just the beer, and Charles Lefkowitz, a brilliant artist, chats with a group of us about the music behind the fence. So maybe the question isn't can you hear the music in the beer, maybe it's can you hear the music in the fence? Click here to check out the drawings behind this brilliant work of art.

Click here for the full show notes and all the beer we drank.

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To everyone at Ratio, you have put together a brilliant space that encourages community and creative expression throughout. We can't wait to enjoy concerts there and plenty more beer, while seeing all of your smiling faces again. A special shoutout to Jason, Charles, Marika, Bree, Hunter, and Eric (sorry if I spelled your name wrong)! We talked to many people at Ratio, but we hung out quite a bit and chatted with all of you. It was like hanging out at a party. Party harder!

Finding Wisdom and Experiences in a Craft Beer Journey

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 08:05:00 +0000

What do you get when a brewer and a chef come together? Sounds like a joke told in a bar, right? Wayne and Laura are no joke. And the beers they create are no jokes, either. Specializing in high ABV beers, you might think they have set out to get you snockered. Well, their goal is just the opposite of that. It's time to appreciate the finer side of craft beer. It's time to experience it.

Meet Wayne and Laura of Burns Family Artisanal Ales

Life lessons from brewing beer is a real thing, especially when you meet Wayne Burns (aka High Octane Wayne) and Laura Worley from Burns Family Artisan Ales. Partners in both business and life, these two met over a beer that was supposed to be coffee and, as they say, the rest is history. We'll let them tell that tale.

Growing Up Alongside the Beer

Both have been in the industry for decades. And with that comes growth and experience. Their knowledge and palates have grown up as they have have gotten older and wiser. It's not usually polite to talk about age, but these two understand that with age comes deeper connections and wisdom. And believe me, their connections and wisdom show in their brilliant beverages from low ABV to high ABV beer styles and everything in between. Laura is both a chef and a brewer. Combine that with her Certified Cicerone status and Wayne's exceptional knowledge of both the art and science behind brewing (he's been doing it since 1992), the beer from Burns Family Artisan Ales isn't just beer. It's an experience.

At Burns You Experience Beer!

And Wayne and Laura are experts in making it an experience. Coming from their early stages of not really liking beers - which in the late 80s/early 90s were all basically industrial light lagers - to realizing that beer doesn't have to be a means to an end - drinking whatever to get drunk. Beer, like wine and fine spirits, can be exquisite and flavorful, made to be sipped. Brewed to be celebrated for whatever it is you have deemed a celebration.

Exceptional Beers Needed Now

You won't want just any beer when listening to Wayne and Laura tell their stories. You'll want to find something that celebrates flavors and wakes your senses up. Something that makes you pay attention to what is going on in the bottle and creates a desire to experience beer, not just drink it. After you've found that perfect beer (just pay a visit to Burns and pick up a bottle to go - no searching needed), prepare for a conversation that will leave you feeling wise beyond your years. You may even find out that getting older isn't quite so bad, especially if you have the beers that age with you, celebrating every moment of life along the way.

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Wayne and Laura, you two went above and beyond to make our visit to Burns Family Artisan Ales an experience. We know that's what you strive for, and you met that and then some. The beers you have created are phenomenal and are most definitely an experience. We will be back for more. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. It was an honor!

Planning Our First Event: Celebrations, Conundrums, and Community

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:05:00 +0000

Event planning can either be a pain in the ass, or it can be the time of your life. Or maybe it's something more in the middle. Whatever the moment brings, when planning an event that revolves around building community and passions, we're here to tell you that it's worth every moment of not knowing what you're doing, even when you think you know exactly what you're doing.

What we are really trying to say is that even if you've never done something before, but you want to, then do it! Whether it's planning an event, starting a business, moving into an RV, or hitting up your first mountain biking trail, you'll never do it until you just do it! I think Nike's got something with that slogan.

Event Planning Builds Community

Many of you know that we teamed up with Debra and Barry from The Virtual Campground and hosted Camp Carpe Diem (CCD), a camp for RVers to get together in a beautiful place to meet fellow travelers, and to learn how to play again. It was a smashing success, but there were moments when we were all wondering what in the hell we were doing. So, in case you are looking to host an event or plan something you've never done before, we hope to offer some candid advice and inspiration that anyone can host a successful event and have fun doing so.

So, yes, this podcast episode in its simplest form addresses how to plan an event. But in its true form, our conversations here are more about how to build a community, how to start something you've never done before, and how to do it all with a sense of humor.

Create Life Around Your Passions

The Virtual Campground and Living a Stout Life were both formed to create community, and through Camp Carpe Diem, we are doing just that! Building a kick-ass one, in fact! And with The Virtual Campground's passion for photography, and Living a Stout Life's passion for craft beer and mountain biking, it made sense that these passions should play a big role at Camp Carpe Diem.

What this means to you, our listeners, is that your passions need to play a huge role in your life and your community, too. So whether, you're looking to plan an event or just be inspired by a couple of crazy middle-aged couples with a bit of gumption to follow their dreams, we hope you enjoy our banter, and learn a thing or two along the way.

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Save the Date

While the exact date and location aren't set yet, mark your calendars for mid-October 2022 and plan on being in the Asheville/Brevard area in North Carolina.

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A huge shout out to our friends and CCD partners in crime, Debra and Barry. You made planning this a blast, and we can't wait for the second one! Your friendship means the world to us. You started out as road friends, but now you are more like family. We love you!

We also want to thank Sarah and Heather from Beer Now and Zephyr Conferences. You generously offered your time to answer questions from us about event planning so that we can continue putting together awesome events for our community and yours.

Looking Beyond the Liquid: Crushing it with the CBMAs

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:42:55 +0000

Looking beyond the liquid, Jim and Jackie created the Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAs) to recognize the art behind the beer. Craft beer lovers and marketing gurus themselves, it wasn't difficult to know that this was needed within the craft beer industry.

Meet Jim and Jackie

Starting in the marketing field decades ago, Jim has long since been a fan of craft beer, and it made sense to jump into the craft beer marketing niche. Jackie has been in marketing for over ten years and has also been a long-time craft beer fan. When the two first met over a hops account, the magic of beer took over. Creating a plan on a napkin, the Craft Beer Marketing Awards were born, and as they say, "The rest is history!" Or maybe it's better to say, "They crushed it!"

What are the Craft Beer Marketing Awards?

Started in 2019, the Craft Beer Marketing Awards filled a gap within the craft beer awards world. The beer was awarded but what about everything else that makes this liquid our beloved beer?

Think about it this way, when faced with a decision of what IPA to purchase out of a zillion different IPAs whether at the liquor store or a taproom, how do you decide which one to drink? Or as Jim likes to say, "What draws you into the beer when you're faced with the war at the cooler door?"

That's what Jim and Jackie want to award, those designers, marketers, and creators that draw you into the beer or the brewery in the first place. The taprooms, the beer podcasts, the guerilla marketing campaigns, the unique flight presentations, the social media sites, the websites, the bottle and can designs, and so much more. The people behind the beer art crush it just like the brewers do, so let's award and recognize them for that...with a Crushie!

How to Enter

While you cannot yet nominate your favorite people or places, if you are involved in any kind of craft beer marketing, design, or creation, you can enter yourself or your brewery into one or more of the 40 categories of competition.

How to Enter: CraftBeerMarketingAwards.com
Deadline to Enter: January 14, 2022
Awards Ceremony: Craft Brewers Conference, May 2022

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A huge shout out to Chris, Public Relations Manager for the CBMAs, for setting us up with Jim and Jackie! We're glad to have met you and happy to have all of you as a part of our Stout Life family.

To Jim and Jackie for taking time out of their crazy busy days to talk with us. You both crushed it (pun intended)! We had a great time getting to know you both and the CBMAs. We always love promoting a craft beer lifestyle, and you two are helping to do just that. We can't wait to have a beer or two with you at CBC! Cheers!

TRI-21 Project: A Recipe for Down Syndrome Awareness

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:45:00 +0000

Griffin Claw Brewing Company, located in Birmingham and Rochester Hills, Michigan, was founded in 2013. Focusing on all things craft, including beer, spirits, ciders, and food, they are also well aware that these are just the beginning.

This is their story of a worldwide open-ended beer collaboration created to raise awareness for individuals with Down syndrome. A craft beer recipe, so to say, on how to affect change.

Meet Pat Craddock

“In 2015, my wife and I were blessed with our second son, Ian, who was born with Down syndrome, and our world was flipped upside-down.”

Meet Pat Craddock, the genius behind the TRI-21 Project. While he officially holds the title of CFO at Griffin Claw, like many others in the industry, Pat wears many hats. So it wasn’t a surprise to anyone when he came up with the idea to create a recipe and brew a beer to bring about awareness, acceptance, and funds to those with Down syndrome.

What is Down Syndrome and the TRI-21 Project?

There are three types of Down syndrome with the most common being Trisomy 21 (TRI-21). This is caused by an error in cell division resulting in an embryo with three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two. (National Down Syndrome Society)

Inspired by Sierra Nevada’s Resilience project, getting critical funds to those impacted by California’s Camp Fire, Pat recently launched the TRI-21 Project in time for World Down Syndrome month in October with plans to continue up until World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2022.

How Does the TRI-21 Project Work?

The TRI-21 Project is simple. Any brewery can participate. Sign up. Download the recipe. Contact the vendors for discounts. Have a brew day. Download and print the artwork. Host a party to celebrate. Donate the funds.

Finding support at GiGi’s Playhouse when his son was born, Pat realized they would be an excellent source to receive funds raised from this project. Founded in the Midwest by a parent who needed support, Nancy Gianni created that support for herself and others, emphasizing global acceptance of Down syndrome. GiGi's is now located in over 50 locations across the U.S. and one in Mexico, offering a multitude of resources to anyone impacted by Down syndrome.

Where's the Beer?

Griffin Claw Brewing Project currently has their TRI-21 Double New England Hazy IPA available in both taprooms. For the status on availability at other breweries, click here, and check back often.

If you know of other breweries that may be interested in participating in this project, send them to tri21project.com or tag them on Instagram using #tri21project.

Sign up to Brew for the TRI-21 Project

Brewer or drinker, for all the information, including recipe, artwork, all the breweries participating, and more click here.
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Tag your favorite brewery to let them know about this project using #tri21project or send them to tri21project.com

Community and Sustainability

The TRI-21 Project was born out of a desire to help a child, but it will endure out of a continued desire to build community.

And Griffin Claw doesn't stop there. With great respect for the environment, as well as the community, their efforts also expand into sustainability. We were honored to get to talk to Pat about Ian and the rest of his family, the TRI-21 Project, their sustainability practices, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

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A huge shout out to Nicole Henzel from Malteurop Malting Company for connecting us with Pat and the TRI-21 Project. Your dedication to much needed projects is phenomenal, and your love of community always shines through.

To Pat for countless hours of dedication to a project that is needed throughout the world. Your dedication to your family and to others both in and outside of the craft beer industry will not go unnoticed. We appreciate your time, your effort, and your love for community.

When Beer Runs in Your Blood, You Open a Beer Museum

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 23:48:00 +0000

When beer and Montana run in your blood and you are passionate about art and history, there's only one thing you can do. Open a Montana beer and brewery museum. And that is exactly what Steve "Bubs" Lozar did.

Meet Steve "Bubs" Lozar

His great grandfather was the first in his family to come to Montana from Slovenia in 1887, and as they say, the rest is history. Of course, there's more to it than that, but basically, that's what started it all. Beer has always been a part of Bubs' family. Dare I say, that it's genetic? Bubs might agree.

But before he opened the Montana Beer and Brewery Museum, his creative side got him into education and then screen printing, which he still practices today. I'll let him tell you more about that story.

U.S. Beer History

Beer history in Montana, like many states, goes back to the mining days, when railroads were being built and towns were popping up everywhere to support the workers that were coming by the droves to make money. Many of these workers were from different countries and different cultures, and they needed something that felt like home.

Beer feels like home, and drinking one after a hard day's work with people that understood you was just about as important as family. Because of this, every ethnic group had its own brewery. A place to come home to. A community you belonged to.

Bubs knew this from the beginning. It was built into his family, so when the opportunity arose for him to take possession of his great grandfather's old brewery memorabilia and the bartop itself, he jumped on it. Having been collecting breweriana for years, starting with old signs, cans, and bottles, he had to find a place to keep it all. And not just store it but display it.

Housed above his screen printing shop in Polson, Montana, there's not a sign announcing it. But if you know it's there, and he happens to be around, stop on by. Bubs would love to share a beer or two with you while swapping stories about the magnificent history of beer and how it builds community, even today.

Grab a beer, sit back, and be prepared to be transported back into a history of family and craft beer that can only be told by Bubs.

For complete show notes and pictures, click here.

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To Bubs for your hospitality, your time, and your wonderful stories. We could stay for hours longer just chatting and hanging out with you around beer. Your smile is welcoming. Your museum is phenomenal. And you are just wonderful!

Old Dominick Distillery: Bringing the Past into the Future

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:05:00 +0000

Old Dominick Distillery dates back to the late 1800s and was founded by Domenico Canale, an Italian immigrant. Having family in Memphis, with origins in the fruit business, Canale headed to Tennessee to join the business. Realizing he’d rather make whiskey instead of selling fruit, Old Dominick, the whiskey, was born. Three days before Prohibition, Canale passed away, and whiskey production and sales ceased.

Today, Canale's dream has been revived, and we were fortunate to be able to chat with Alex Castle, Master Distiller at the now very much alive and vibrant Old Dominick Distillery. Her story takes into account the rich history of the Canale family while crafting a future in distilling that will continue traditions while still pushing the boundaries.

Meet Alex Castle, Master Distiller at Old Dominick Distillery

Alex Castle became the Master Distiller and an integral part of the Canale venture in 2015 when the design process for Old Dominick Distillery began to take shape. Production started in 2016, and the doors finally opened in 2017, giving downtown Memphis its first distillery to make whiskey since before Prohibition.

Spending most of her childhood wanting to be a marine biologist, Alex wasn’t sure what to do when in high school she found out that she had no interest in biology. She fondly looks back at that defining moment in her life, realizing at the age of 14 she may have already had her mid-life crisis.

Instead, she fell in love with physics, chemistry, and calculus, resulting in her attending the University of Kentucky to study chemical engineering. And thankfully, for spirit lovers everywhere, following advice from her mom, she became a master distiller.

Bourbon is no longer just your Grandpa's drink.

As a distiller for Old Dominick, not only is Alex crafting age-old, traditional spirits, she’s innovating within those traditions. Ages are shifting within the bourbon movement, and we are seeing an increased diversity in consumer palates. Alex is an expert at crafting the spirits we desire when we gather around a table with friends, and that is her main passion for distilling, creating connections and building community.

Chatting with Alex was like sitting back with an old friend around a cozy fireplace sipping on excellent bourbon. It was easy, fun, and enlightening. Since her goal is to bring people together over a good drink, I would say she has achieved that goal, both in the distillery and far beyond the walls that started it all. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking with her. Cheers to Alex and her entire team at Old Dominick Distillery.

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Malteurop Celebrates Craft Distilleries

Malteurop (MMC) has joined forces with us at Living a Stout Life and craft distilleries to highlight their stories of innovation and community. To read more about how distilleries are innovating and expanding upon traditions, click here.

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To Alex, your passion for the industry is infectious, and we love it. You have the same beliefs as us that sitting together over a good drink can bring people together. We've seen this again and again, and we thank you for making some of those beverages that make this camaraderie possible. We can't wait to visit you and Old Dominick.

To Rick Barney and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Old Dominick and the innovation within distilleries, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

How to Adventure...No Matter Your Adventure

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 02:17:25 +0000

“We’re going on an adventure!!!”

Who doesn’t love a good adventure? We absolutely love going on adventures. Spending the summer of 2021 in the Flathead Valley of Montana, we certainly found our fair share. One of the most memorable, however, was a simple backpacking trip into the mountains of the Jewel Basin to Crater Lake.

Nothing outstanding happened. No turmoil. No broken limbs. No grizzly confrontations. Just a great 10 mile, round trip, overnight backpacking trip where we spent the night on a little peninsula that jutted out into Crater Lake.

We even brought along a special barrel-aged porter from Tamarack Brewing, one of several wonderful local Flathead Valley breweries. (PRO TIP: It was well worth the extra weight in the backpack!)

While on our little adventure, we noticed that there was not another soul in sight at Crater Lake. After passing Birch Lake en route to Crater Lake, we didn’t see another human for at least 24 hours… we wondered why?

Why not follow your dreams?

Upon contemplation, we came to the conclusion that too many people find one excuse or another to forego the adventures in life that had once been a glimmer in their eye. Quite simply, we decided that many people just need that little nudge, that little bit of encouragement to pursue their dreams; some big, some small.

No matter what adventure you have at the edge of your mind, you should explore it. You should go for it. We only live once, so why not get busy living instead of being busy dying?

Okay, that's a pretty deep way of saying that we decided to record an impromptu podcast on our way back to the trailhead. Of course, we didn't have our Living A Stout Life studio in tow, so we plopped down at Birch Lake, cracked open our "on the way out" beers, and recorded on our iPhones. (ANOTHER PRO TIP: Want to start a podcast and don't have fancy equipment? Whip out your smartphone. JUST... GET... STARTED!)

Anyhow, we believe that you're never too old for a good adventure, no matter what shape that adventure takes. So sit down, tune in, and hopefully you'll gleam a bit of inspiration, or at least some entertainment from our adventure in the Jewel Basin!

A camp to learn how to adventure!

And don't forget, if you want to hang out with us and some other cool peeps and get your adventures kickstarted, be sure to join us and our friends from The Virtual Campground for Camp Carpe Diem on October 7-10 in Ouray, Colorado.

For the full show notes and more stories, click here.

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Shout Outs:

Post-podcast and hike out, we went on a little road trip. We wound our way to Copper Queen Saloon in Helmville, Montana; spent the night on Nevada Lake; and then trekked on to Philipsburg Brewing Company in Philipsburg, Montana, before rounding back to Woods Bay/Bigfork. Thanks to all the fine folks at all these wonderful places along our route. And any beer geeks out there, don't skip on Philipsburg Brewing Company (and specifically their Springs location during the summer), they are kicking some serious ass with the beer and the ambiance!

Bikin' Bits: Whitefish - What Goes Up, Must Come Down

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:10:10 +0000

With several options to choose from in Flathead Valley in Montana, some of the best biking in the Valley is near Whitefish. A tiny little tourist town of about 4,000 people in NW Montana, it's snuggled right up against Whitefish Mountain for skiing and riding.

The Whitefish Trail system is well maintained and so much fun! With the actual Whitefish Bike Park at the mountain, a bike resort, Spencer Mountain, and Haskill Basin to choose from, you really can't go wrong. But since you're looking to us for advice on where to ride, for this Bikin' Bits, we chose Reservoir Trailhead at Haskill Basin, which leads you straight to more trails at Whitefish Mountain, so you could get the best of both worlds. Plus, it's less than five miles to the beer!

Here's the Ride!

Starting at the trailhead, there's only one way to go - Reservoir, which is a 5 mile out and back trail (or you can choose a few loops from within the basin), for a total of 10 miles and somewhere between 1500 to 2000 feet of elevation gain. What goes up, must come down. And while that up will really make you earn your beers, that down is AWESOME and worth every minute of the up.

Here's the Beer!

Where to drink the beer after biking in Whitefish? Bonsai, baby! Bonsai Brewing Project, that is. Just off the main drag in Whitefish proper, this is one of the most creative breweries in Montana. And they're damn good at the beer, the food, and the ambiance. Don't miss Bonsai!

Want more beer? Not a problem in the Flathead Valley. Click here for all the beer and more in Flathead Valley. Montana's not going to let you leave anytime soon.

Check out all of Bikin' Bits podcasts episodes here.

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All the people who maintain the trails in Whitefish and the Flathead Valley. You rock. These are some of the coolest trails in the country. And to Jill and August for allowing us to put you guys on the spot. They had no idea we were going to record, and they just went with it!

We All Have a Little Bit of Dog in Us - Beer, Dogs, and Travel

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:04:00 +0000

When we first moved into our RV, we were planning on traveling with our dog. Pali, our nine-year-old red Doberman with the best floppy ears, had other plans. She refused to get into the RV no matter what we tried. Since our boys were now living in their childhood home and Pali grew up there, too, she stayed with them. Pali has since crossed the Rainbow Bridge to frolic in the fields with her sisters that passed on before her.

We have since made the decision to bestow our dog love upon everyone else's dogs. And that is how we met Tom and Ely, creators of The Dog in Us, though their fur baby, Alaska. If you're a dog lover, then this story is for you because we all have a little bit of dog in us. This is the RV dog life, and a journey to visit every dog-friendly National Park unit in the U.S.

Meet Tom, Ely, Alaska, and Smoky Joe

Tom and Ely are one of the cutest couples you'll ever meet. And then add their two pups, Alaska and Smoky Joe, into the picture, and you'll just melt. Not only are they dog lovers and travel to places that they will all enjoy, but they are also craft beer lovers, and make the best margaritas!

Meeting in college, they both knew they had always wanted to travel in an RV, and they both knew they wanted to do so with their beloved furry mates. Living in Australia for a few years, Tom's home country, they had initially planned on traveling around Australia. As we all know, plans change, and they made their way to the U.S. to begin their dreams of living and working while traveling.

This is their story of building their RV dog life and a business or two. One that pays the bills, and the other that pays the heart. We talk about travels with beer, travels with dogs, hitting the road full time right before the pandemic hit, and so much more. We even get into a brief lesson about bottling beer. Yep, that's what happens when you do a podcast with friends, you talk about everything. But in the end, if you have a dog, love beer, and love travel, you'll learn a lot, laugh a lot, and live a lot.

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Tom and Ely, it was so much fun hanging out with you in Montana, and we can't wait to do it again in Bend. Not only were your margaritas the bomb, but the time we spent hiking, talking, drinking, eating, and getting to know each other more was awesome! We value your friendship!

Alaska and Smoky Joe, we loved your snuggles and snores. You both made hiking and wandering around an enjoyable experience no matter where we were. And especially to Smoky Joe, thank you for keeping my feet warm under the table. Be sure to keep an eye out on Tom and Ely. They need you to remind them when they work too much, and it's time to go play.

Staying Overnight at Breweries, Vineyards, Farms and More

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:11:03 +0000

Harvest Hosts is a community of like-minded RVing, traveling people, and we want to share that community with you.

Meet Lisa Manning

Meet Lisa Manning, the Head of Host and Member Success. We chat with her about her favorite places and our favorite places. We talk about her attempt at moving into an RV with her family and how life doesn't always go as planned. We talk about RV hacks, the travel lifestyle, and of course, beer and breweries. We always talk about those. For the full show notes, click here.

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Lisa, you rocked it! Not only did you get in all the information to our listeners about Harvest Hosts, but you managed to turn the table on us, and ask us a few questions about our RV life, making the podcast even more fun. Your stories from your life, as well as the members, were entertaining, inspirational, and just plain fun to listen to. We hope to meet you on the road in your RV someday soon!

The Hooch Booch Yoga Chick: A Story about Life and Hard Kombucha

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We've always said that beer isn't just about the beer; it's about the people. This mantra holds true when it's really not about the beer, but hard kombucha instead. To be exact, Hooch Booch Kombucha. And the tough as nails yoga chick that created it.

Hooch Booch Kombucha

We first met Anna Zesbaugh, the founder of Hooch Booch, during a canning day at Woods Boss Brewing Company in Denver. We just assumed she was just another volunteer seeking out some fresh-off-the-canning-line beers in exchange for some free labor. Doing what we normally do when we volunteer to help on the canning line - besides drinking beer - we started a conversation with Anna, expecting a story similar to ours - we love beer, so we help can it.

Turns out, Anna was there doing some serious research. Furloughed during the pandemic, like so many others, she began wondering what she should do. Get back into events planning or create an event of a lifetime for herself? Thankfully, for hard kombucha lovers, she chose the latter.

Meet Anna Zesbaugh

This is her story of starting a business from scratch while still remaining true to her yoga and travel lover self. We talk about the story behind Hooch Booch, but we also talk about how she decided to start a business during a pandemic and how she funded it. We can never get enough talk about travel, and with Anna hightailing it to Alaska for a yoga retreat, you know there's conversations centering around that, as well.

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Shout Outs:

To Anna! Your attitude and smile are infectious! In times like today, those are the types of infections we really need. It was so great chatting with you about all the things. We learned a lot about kombucha, yoga, and Alaska. The interesting array of topics we get from our guests is one of the best things about being a podcaster. Can't wait to meet you on the canning line again, drinking your kombucha straight off the canning line! Until then, cheers, and may your Hooch Booch fly off the shelves!

Nomad to Expat to Family Man: Jason Moore Pivots on His Terms

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The only constant is change. And today, we can add "pivot" to that constant. Oftentimes we pivot to stay afloat, but if we've paid attention to our needs, we pivot on our terms to keep things alive, vibrant, exciting. Humans aren't static creatures. We're fluid. We pivot. And so does Jason Moore of the Zero to Travel Podcast. This is his story of transitioning from nomad to expat to family man.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

What do you want to be when you grow up? How often have we heard that question? And I'm willing to bet most of us never had a real answer. And now that we have grown up, we continue to ask ourselves that same question. Why? Why wait until you've "grown up" to take action on what you want to be or do? Why not do it now? You may not know your career path, but I bet you know what makes you smile and come alive. In that sense then, you can take action now.

Jason did just that. He couldn't tell you what he wanted to be when he grew up, but he did know that he wanted to travel. So whatever job came his way - even if that meant picking up cigarette butts in Florida - if it allowed him to travel, he was in. And it didn't stop there. From travel gigs to roadie gigs, he traveled for his job, and then traveled for pleasure. But what he really traveled for was the experiences it gave him.

Meet Jason Moore of Zero to Travel

Through those experiences, Jason realized that people needed to know that they can travel while living and working, too. That was the spirit behind the podcast - to inspire people to travel the world on their terms, to pivot on their terms, so to say. Jason has created a space for conversations around travel, and not just the beauty of it, but the chaos of it, as well. Living a nomadic life sounds exotic, and it can be, but it's still real-life, and it's not always what's portrayed on social media.

Meet Jason Moore, the driving force and podcaster extraordinaire of the Zero to Travel Podcast and Location Indie Community. Once a full-time traveler, living and working from all over the world, now a full-time parent and family man, we talk everything from travel to beer to being an expat.

We've got advice from all across the board: travel, relationships, parenting, expat life, nomadic life, and being location independent. We talk about transitioning from living a nomadic life to being stationary as an expat and even transitioning from solo travel to becoming a family man. We've got a lot to talk about, a lot to learn about, and a lifetime of lessons all packed into this one extraordinary episode. If you've ever realized a need to pivot, now's the time.

Catch Us on Zero to Travel

We have been listening to Zero to Travel for years, so when we started our podcast, Jason was definitely on our list of desired guests. And not only do we get to talk to Jason, but he also interviewed us. We hope you enjoy this special cross-over podcast event, because we enjoyed the hell out of it. Catch us on Zero to Travel - it's live this Tuesday!

Click here for the full show notes and all the beer we drank (or didn't drink).

Connect with Jason

Travel Podcast - Zero to Travel Podcast
Travel Resources - Zero to Travel
Building a Business and Community while Traveling - Location Indie
Travel Camp and Conference - Camp Indie

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Jason, this podcast cross-over event was so much fun! While Ken listens to quite a few podcasts, I don't too often. However, yours was one of the first podcasts I started listening to and remains at the top of my list. To be able to interview you and talk about your travels was like sitting at a bar chatting with a lifetime friend. We hope to do exactly that when our paths cross in the real world. The virtual world is great in that it gets us together when we can't actually be together, but getting out into this crazy world we all live in is a gift. And you make that gift of travel real through your podcasts. Thank you for your inspiration. Thank you for your time. Thank you for being real. Life isn't always rainbows and unicorns, but you make it close!

Bridging Community & Craft Beer in Bozeman, Montana

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:12:21 +0000

The name comes from the local Bridger Mountain Range which sits just a few miles north of Bozeman. The community comes from the people that work and live here. The beer comes from Daniel Pollard and his team at Bridger Brewing.

The first employee at Bridger Brewing, Daniel is more than that and more than a brewer. He builds bridges with the beer he brews. Bridges to the community both within Bridger Brewing and Bozeman, Montana. With a passion for supporting local organizations and collaborating with other brewers, Daniel works hard at bringing people together over a beer.

Daniel is also highly passionate about diversity in the craft beer industry. And not just the work industry but the customer base, as well. He wants to encourage people who weren’t traditionally involved in craft brewing to come in, bringing new perspectives, backgrounds, life stories, and skills.

So, yes, we talk beer, but we also talk community, diversity, music, and all the things that inspire us to wake up in the morning, grateful for the day ahead. And speaking of beer, you've got to hear what he loves to drink. Sometimes, it's not always about the craft beer, but more about the beer that's crushable. The beer that is a part of every adventure story. We've always said it's about the story more than the beer, and Daniel tells the stories well.

Malteurop Celebrates Craft Breweries During American Craft Beer Week

American Craft Beer Week takes place May 10–16, 2021. This annual nationwide event celebrates small and independent craft breweries throughout the U.S. Malteurop (MMC)has joined forces with us at Living a Stout Life and a few of these phenomenal breweries, highlighting their stories of strength and camaraderie during a time when struggles are common, but support and community continuously shine through.

Click here for the full show notes.

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Shout Outs:

To Daniel Pollard for hanging out with us both online and in person. You mentioned being grateful for what you have, and we were most definitely grateful for the brewery tour and the tastings. The time you spent with us was invaluable, and we can easily see the community you love so much here, both in the brewery, itself, and in Bozeman. Thank you!

To Dustin Craft and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Bridger Brewing for American Craft Beer Week, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

Beer Love, Bike Love at Crank Arm Brewing

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Any craft brewery that has biking as a theme is a craft brewery for us. And Crank Arm Brewing definitely has a thing and a theme for biking. So, let's crank it up this week for some beer and bike love while we chat all about life's trials, tribulations, and rewards!

With a mutual love of bikes and beer came a passion project that fit Adam Eckhardt to a tee, Crank Arm Brewing. We were thrilled to be able to talk bikes and beer with Adam, one of the four masterminds behind Crank Arm Brewing in Raleigh, North Carolina.

While his story may be similar to some - person loses job, person ponders purpose of life, person loves to brew beer, person opens brewery - his style and passion remain unique to him. When it became apparent that he was going to open a brewery, it was a no-brainer that bikes would be also be involved. Join us this week for some beer love, some bike love, and just all around love for passions that make the world go 'round.

Malteurop Celebrates Craft Breweries During American Craft Beer Week

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To Adam Eckhardt for hanging out with us and reveling us with tales of beer and bikes. We feel your struggles when work is fun and intertwines with life. It's not always easy trying to find time to do all the things you want to do. Your fun and flexible attitude, however, are inspirations to us all. It must have something to do with that beer love, bike love thing.

To Galen Smith and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Crank Arm for American Craft Beer Week, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

Unique and Meaningful Craft Beer Rooted in Greeley, Colorado

Sun, 02 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We continue our Malteurop podcast series celebrating breweries for American Craft Beer Week. This week, the series takes us to Colorado where we met with Kyle Carbaugh, CEO and Founder of Wiley Roots Brewing Company. Finding a hobby at the encouragement of his wife led to his career as a brewer. Looking to make beer fun again, Kyle and his team at Wiley Roots create beers that are unique and meaningful, all rooted in Greeley, Colorado.

Nicknamed Wiley by his aunt when he was a precocious, hot-tempered kid, the name stuck. Years later, transitioning from an accounting career into brewing, Kyle and his wife headed from Denver back to their roots in Greeley, Colorado. Using Kyle's dad's horse barn to create recipes and brew the initial batches may have been where it all started. But, where it will end, nobody knows.

Each brew has a story all its own, and each day brings about new adventures, from beer slushies to stone ground mustard. You'll have to listen to make sense out of that statement. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did talking.

Malteurop Celebrates Craft Breweries During American Craft Beer Week

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Shout Outs:

To Kyle Carbaugh for taking a break from the canning line to chat with us about beer, community, and the importance of checking in on people. You said it. It has been a crazy year, but together we strive to be better. And with people like you, Miranda, and the rest of the team at Wiley Roots in the beer industry, becoming better seems like an attainable goal.

To Dustin Craft and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Wiley Roots for American Craft Beer Week, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

A Braided Journey of Community with Braided River Brewing Co

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Multiple rivers flow into Mobile Bay, and as they do so, they slow down, spread out and cross paths with each other, forming a braided river system. David Nelson latched onto that analogy between the rivers and the brewing community, and Braided River Brewing Company in Mobile, Alabama, was born. Combining this philosophy with the outdoor activities popular in Mobile Bay, such as kayaking and canoeing, David leaned fully into that braiding ideal.

Welcome to the second in our series of podcasts where we have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some amazing craft breweries for the upcoming American Craft Beer Week, May 10-16.

Transitioning from being a chemist in North Carolina to a brewer and brewery owner in Alabama, David Nelson has grasped the concept of living life on his terms. This is Braided River's story of inception to conception (during a pandemic, no less), but because breweries require a lot of love, patience and grunt work, this is David's story just as much.

We talk brewing, canning, and styles of beer - this is a craft beer podcast - but we also talk life. The hardships of opening a new business. The joy of being on the water. The importance of sustainability. The community that keeps us all together during good and bad times. 2020 has been an interesting year, and David has made it a successful one, a braided journey of community, of living in the moment. A journey of realizing that even in bad times, dreams can happen.

Malteurop Celebrates Craft Breweries During American Craft Beer Week

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We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

To David Nelson for taking time out of his busy day to chat and talk beer, business and everything in between. The braids you have created in the industry are holding steady, and we appreciate the community. We can't wait to get back to Mobile for a pint or two with you and your team!

To Galen Smith and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Schoolhouse for American Craft Beer Week, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

Global Beer, Wine & Spirits Storyteller and Traveler Extraordinaire

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

When you meet someone who is very similar to you, you must have a podcast episode with them. And that is exactly what we did when we met Jeff Bradford from the Beer, Wine & Spirits Channel on YouTube. Jeff has made a living doing exactly what he loves, traveling the world in search of the stories behind the drinks he loves. Meet our new friend, the global beer, wine and spirits storyteller and traveler extraordinaire. Meet Jeff Bradford.

In this episode we talk about beer, wine and spirits, of course, but more importantly we talk of focusing on sense of place within these industries and the communities that surround them. We also touch on travel style, how to choose the places you want to visit and how everyone has their own unique personal relationship with alcohol.

And we talk about living the dream, which Jeff is doing brilliantly. While each of us has our own idea of what a dream life is, it's always helpful to here how others have made theirs possible. Jeff is an open book when it comes to talking about funding his storytelling travel adventures. And he's the same when talking of his current and upcoming projects on the environmental aspect of the alcohol industry. Actually, he's just open and willing to talk about everything.

Grab your favorite beer, wine or spirit and settle in for this intriguing conversation with one of our newest favorite people, Jeff Bradford. Believe me, you'll feel the same just from listening. Welcome to our world...a world with wonderful people, inspiring tales of world travel and always good beer!

Click here for the full show notes and all the beer we drank.

Connect With Jeff:

YouTube - Beer, Wine & Spirits Channel
Website - jeffbeerwinespirits.com
Instagram - beer_wine_spirits
Facebook - Beer, Wine and Spirits Channel

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Shout Outs:

Jeff, we are thrilled you reached out to us. I do believe we have made a new friend and fellow beer, wine and spirits lover, and maybe even a new travel buddy. Can't wait to see what we come up with for future collaborations together. You're too much fun to let it start and end with just a podcast interview! Cheers to many more hangouts!

Sketchbook Brewing: Art, Community & Craft Beer in Illinois

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 07:58:00 +0000

Sketchbook Brewing Company was born out of a love for art, community and craft beer. With their first location in Evanston, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, they had big plans of opening a second location in 2020. We all know what happened in 2020. Did they give up? Not a chance! The sketches of a dream still became a reality. And during a pandemic, Sketchbook Brewing grew from one location to two.

Meet Cesar Marron, Managing Partner and Head Brewer at Sketchbook. An avid homebrewer, while working full-time, Cesar is not one to sit still. So, why not open up a brewery? And that he did. Growing up in Brazil and harnessing a work ethic and responsibility from helping at his parents' business when he was a teen, influenced him immensely. He had to figure things out then, and later when he moved to America on his own.

That independence has served him well. If he didn't know what to do, he'd learn what to do. Maybe that's why he loves hardware stores and sketchbooks so much.

From day one of planning for their 2014 opening to today, Cesar and his team are voracious DIY’ers, artisans and crafters. It's what kept them going during the pandemic and what will keep them going strong afterwards, as well. We've said it again and again, "Beer is about so much more than just beer." We hope this conversation puts a smile on your face like the one on Cesar's above.

Malteurop Celebrates Craft Breweries During American Craft Beer Week

American Craft Beer Week takes place May 10–16, 2021. This annual nationwide event celebrates small and independent craft breweries throughout the U.S. Malteurop (MMC) has joined forces with us at Living a Stout Life and a few of these phenomenal breweries, highlighting their stories of strength and camaraderie during a time when struggles are common, but support and community continuously shine through.

Click here for the full show notes.

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

To Cesar for taking time out of your day even after fixing a leaky roof. Your hardware statement rings true. And we are glad it does. We've got to get there before the roof caves in! Just a joke, y'all! Cesar and his team won't let the roof fall in on this wonderful place. The art is too important. Plus, they walk around with sketchbooks all the time, creating new and exciting things and beer for us! Thank you for doing that! Until we meet in person, friends across the way will have to work.

To Nicole Henzel and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Schoolhouse for American Craft Beer Week, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

Schoolhouse Brewing: Where Education Meets Recess Meets Beer

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Wanna go back to school? How about a school with beer? We've got you covered with Schoolhouse Brewing in Marietta, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. And with a tagline - Where Education Meets Recess - how can you go wrong going back to school here?

Welcome to the first in our series of podcasts where we have partnered up with Malteurop Malting Company (MMC) to highlight some amazing craft breweries for the upcoming American Craft Beer Week, May 10-16.

We're excited for you to join us in the first MMC American Craft Beer Week Conversation with Thomas Monti and Justin Waller, owners and brewers at Schoolhouse Brewing. Yes, we will talk beer, but these two are all about community and education, so the conversations run deep.

Both teachers in their previous lives, they now own a brewery and a homebrew shop. They just can't stay away from teaching or brewing. That serves all beer lovers quite nicely. Never brewing the same thing twice, these two are passionate about everything they do. And they do everything.

Their website is phenomenal. They're active on social media, and they even have their very own podcast, The Mötley Brewers. I warned them about not burning out because we need their beer and their wisdom. Their response? "We're too bright to burn out."

Join us for this fun conversation about the joys and trials and tribulations of life while running a brewery. These two will inspire and crack you up. But more importantly, they will remind you that community is everything.

Malteurop Celebrates Craft Breweries During American Craft Beer Week

American Craft Beer Week takes place May 10–16, 2021. This annual nationwide event celebrates small and independent craft breweries throughout the U.S. Malteurop (MMC) has joined forces with us at Living a Stout Life and a few of these phenomenal breweries, highlighting their stories of strength and camaraderie during a time when struggles are common, but support and community continuously shine through.

Click here for the full show notes and all the beer we drank.

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

To Thomas and Justin for their brilliant insight into finding the positive amidst a world of chaos. You two made the conversation engaging and fun. It felt like we've known you for years and we haven't even officially met face to face.

To Rick Barney and Gretchen Jones from Malteurop Malting Company for putting this together. It may have been meant to highlight Schoolhouse for American Craft Beer Week, and that it did, but it also shined the spotlight on you two and the community within MMC.

Bikin' Bits: Sedona, Arizona - A Spiritual Ride

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:07:53 +0000

Sedona is known for its stunning red rock vistas and spiritual vortexes. Combine those with MTB trails, and you'll definitely feel something spiritual. The Dry Creek Trails on Boynton Canyon Road just outside of Sedona proper are about a 15-minute drive from free camping on Forest Road 525, the Main Drag. Do it! Camp, bike, drink! See, spiritual!

Here's the loop!

The loops here are quite easy to determine and the trails are very well marked.

Doe Mountain Loop:

Start at Aerie Trailhead by heading south on Cockscomb to Aerie back to the trailhead.

Fay Canyon Trailhead:

Start at Cockscomb to Dawa to Arizona Cypress to Girdner to Rupp back into Cockscomb back to the trailhead.

Each loop will take about 60 - 90 minutes and is around 6-7 miles with around 400-500 feet of elevation gain.

Here's the beer!

You gotta have beer! Sedona Beer Company is the go-to brewery in Sedona.

Check out all of Bikin' Bit podcasts episodes here.

Trail Connections on YouTube:

Check out our YouTube channel where you get to see many of the trails we talk about on the podcast.

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The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

All the people who maintain the Sedona Trails! They are phenomenal!

We Bike, We Brew: Tucson's Handcrafted Bike Fuel

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:01:00 +0000

Catalina Brewing Company in Tucson is a brewery, but more than that, they are a community. Hank Rowe and Brian Vance have created an environment that brings beer and bikes together perfectly with their mantra of We Bike, We Brew.

Their story of camaraderie and common love for biking and beer was a natural fit for opening up Catalina Brewing Company. We were thrilled to chat with Brian about the brewery and the beer, but as we always say, beer is about the people, so we talked more than just beer.

Join us for this fun conversation about the joys and trials and tribulations of a brewery, while working a day job, raising a family and trying to find time for those epic bike rides. And in Tucson, there are plenty of those.

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To Brian and Marie Vance for taking the time to put up with us. Brian, it was great talking beer and biking with you and we can't wait to visit again and maybe do a ride together in the future. Andy, your brewing knowledge is phenomenal and your friendliness even better. And all the beertenders, you guys rock!

A Life Built From Travel and Beer: MotoSonora's Craft Beer Oasis

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:21:08 +0000

Traveling in 2010 to South Africa with trucks and rooftop tents and talking about beer and overlanding around campfires, two brothers, Jeremy and Jeff, crafted the idea for a brewery. A mere ten years later, MotoSonora Brewing Company was born.

We sat down with Jeremy DeConcini, one of the owners, and Joel Hatlin, brewer, for a lively and inspirational conversation about travel around the world and the beer and vehicles that intertwine within that culture of travel.

If you don't have the proper vehicles to get you where you need to go in life, both figuratively and literally, will you ever get anywhere?

This is the story behind MotoSonora. The story of how beer shapes a life of travel and adventure. It’s about the beer, of course, but it's also about adventurous tales of travel, surfing, and exploring who you are within those vehicles that get you where you want to be.

Click here for the full show notes and all the beer we drank.

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To Jeremy, Joel, David, and the wonderful beertender who graciously served us the beer (forgive us, we cannot remember your name, but you were brilliant and so kind) and everyone at MotoSonora Brewing Company. Your hospitality and inspiration kept us there long past our podcast time. We love the beer, the ambiance, and most definitely, the oasis of people. We can't wait to come back.

Bikin Bits: MTB Meets Cactus

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Whether you like mountain biking or not, you need to listen to this episode. We think we’re quite funny. And it’s only 12 minutes long - about as long as our attention spans. Plus, we had a special guest who thinks he's funny, too. Meet Brian Ott, fellow biker, fellow RVer and fellow entrepreneur, but more importantly, a great friend!

We rode Tucson Mountain Park just outside of Tucson and started at the Ironwood Picnic Area for a 12 mile loop and 500 feet of elevation gain. This ride did start a little slow, as in green trails with not much excitement, but the beauty here is...well, beautiful! But it became a fun MTB ride well worth the loop we completed. Surrounded by cacti everywhere, be wary, but have fun!

Here's the loop!

Start on Ironwood Loop

Right on Well Road (or ride Gilbert Ray instead)

Left on Coatimundi

Right on Brown Mtn Trail

Cross Kinney Rd to Right on Orcut

Right on Cougar

Right on Gilbert Ray

Left on Mariposa

Left on Ironwood Loop

Right on Prickly Poppy

Left on Caliche Flats to bring you back

Here's the beer!

You gotta have beer, especially after trying to figure out the directions from this loop. There are so many great breweries in Tucson, but let's start with these great ones: Borderlands, Crooked Tooth, MotoSonora! Just go to all of them!

Check out all of Bikin' Bit podcasts episodes here.

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Thanks to Brian for keeping us funny! He is half of the team at A Fearless Venture. If you need a website, check 'em out. They build websites and offer SEO assistance. Plus, they're just good people.

The Intrepid Sojourner: Traveler, Brewer & Biker

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 09:01:00 +0000

Archaeologist, Andrew Moore, opened up Intrepid Sojourner Beer Project in Denver in 2017 and transitioned that brewery into Next Stop Brew Co. Sadly, his brewery became a casualty of COVID. But this adventurous wanderer - AKA The Intrepid Sojourner, a traveler, brewer and mountain biker, doesn't look at closure as an end.

Thankfully he looks at it as a beginning. When Intrepid Sojourner closed recently, Andrew decided to go on a bike ride, and not just any bike ride. Joining a colleague and friend, Jon Strother, Head Brewer at Guanella Pass Brewery, they took off on a 250 mile bike ride. Riding four days and tackling 22,000 feet of elevation gain, Andrew doesn't do easy; he tackles challenges head on.

Join us as we chat with Andrew about the closing of his brewery, his mountain biking adventures, brewing in Bermuda and his goals for the future. Being the traveler, brewer and biker that he is, we selfishly hope that he opens up another brewery so that we can continue to share in his adventures.

Keep an eye out for Andrew Moore. His former brewery may be a casualty of COVID, but I imagine you’ll see his name floating around Denver in the future.

Click here for the full show notes and all the beer we drank.

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Shout Outs:

To Andrew Moore for always being so accommodating when we want to chat about beer, travel and biking. Good luck in everything you do. But selfishly, we do hope to see your unique brews back in the business sometime in the near future.

To Green Mountain Beer Company for doing your best through all of the crap the world can throw at you. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on your patio on a warm winter day, podcasting and drinking the day away with some tasty brews.

Sailing Life: Beer, Boats and Barks

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:47:06 +0000

I first met Danielle in Colorado. We were both volunteering on an advisory board for a nonprofit that worked with educating girls in Tanzania. This was in 2014. Danielle had already been a world traveler, and it's no wonder that she; her husband, Conor and their dog, Pivo are now embarking upon a full-time sailing life.

Danielle, Conor and Pivo have been living in Auckland on the North Island in New Zealand since 2016. Since then, they've created a life there, working regular jobs, buying a house, making friends...building a foundation.

And as so many foundations do over time, they crack. Within that crack, they found this idea of living on a sailboat. One problem. Neither of them knew how to sail.

This is their story. A story of two travelers coming together in far away lands, building a life while constantly seeking new adventures. Lessons in downsizing, sailing and becoming entrepreneurs. It has a bit of a fairytale sound. But as in life on land, the sailing life definitely has its trials and tribulations.

And they're documenting it along the way. And as Danielle puts it, "Lots of beer learning curve." That's a learning curve I can handle.

How do I connect with Sailing Pivo?

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Shout Outs:

To Danielle and Conor - you guys were so much fun to chat and drink beer with. You're definitely going places! We can't wait to hang out with you in person, on your boat, while drinking beer!

2020: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 23:06:24 +0000

Because it's 2020: Dump truck meets electrical wires causing a canning day to end in some unnecessary excitement, that gave us plenty to talk about. Yep! 2020...the gift that keeps on giving.

Here's some context for you. We were helping out on a canning day at Woods Boss Brewing Company in Denver, Colorado. Just spending some time working, hanging out with friends, drinking great beer, and supporting a great craft brewery. It was just your typical 2020 kind of day.

When canning was all said and done, we gathered our beers, headed out to to the patio all bundled up for a candid podcast conversation with friends. And as we rambled on a bit talking beer, old trucks, pulling nails from barrels, family life as a brewer in 2020, and just having a grand old conversation, 2020 decided to give away more excitement.

"What the fuck is going on over there?"

Yep, a truck crashes into some power lines right in the middle of our podcast. That's real life. That's 2020!

Click here for the full show notes and all the beer we drank.

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Shout Outs:

Jordan Fink from Woods Boss Brewing Company. You always have time to say hey, to chat, and to just be a good person. Your ability to positively face adversity is uplifting, encouraging and just plain awesome! Plus, you employ and partner with great people, and we love your brewery!

All the people we met and got to know more: Ryan, Bess, Scott, Michael, Will, Gordon, and more. You were all so great to talk to and hang out with. Michael, thanks for joining us on our podcast. Scott, thanks for getting video.

Bikin Bits: Bend - Can You Phil It?

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:51:23 +0000

Phil's is where to ride when visiting Bend. Bend is a beautiful town with biking, beer, and skiing problems. With just under 100,000 people, hundreds of miles of trails, and over 20 breweries, you gotta come here.

This 16 miles loop gives you 1500 feet of elevation gain, but also brings you right back down that same amount! Starting at Phil’s Trailhead - take Ben’s for 5.5 miles to another junction and you go up Pine Drops for two miles of 500 feet of ascending. To the top of Pine Drops head to Lower Whoops - two miles of flying down the 500 feet you went up back to the same junction and now you take Extension for less than a mile to get you to Phil’s Trail - OMG! This trail is all downhill from this junction and one way, open to throttle, pedal fast, play, play, play for over 5 miles - Wow!

Hopefully the excitement in our voices is contagious, because this loop is one of our all-time favorites. We're still giddy about it!

BEER?! The Good Life, The Ale Apothecary, Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes, Worthy, Immersion, Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Taphouse, Bevel, Spider City, Bend Brewing, Sun River, and so much more!

Check out all of Bikin' Bit podcasts episodes here.

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Tall Tales of Wild Ales Rooted in Nature

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 09:01:00 +0000

After years of brewing with the big guys, Paul Arney wanted to do his own thing. And so began his process of wild ales and place-based beers growing alongside his love of nature and travel.

Nothing like we've ever seen before, Paul and his wife, Staci built a brewery on their farm. One that follows historical brewing techniques, utilizes natural ingredients and processes, and stays true to its roots...literally.

Through tales of barrels of beer, working for Deschutes, and traveling the world, Paul's intense love of life is evidenced in all that he does. His wild ales are just that: wild enough to keep you dreaming, yet rooted enough to keep you grounded.

Billing himself as an ancient brewer foraging his own path, Paul teaches us about his unique natural brewing process while reveling us with tales of travels, his time at Deschutes, and brewing in a tree (tall tales, you see). Grab your favorite beverage for this one, because you'll feel as though you're sitting cross-legged on a squishy couch in Paul and Staci's living room, listening to a friend tell his favorite story.

For the full show notes, including an intimate video tour of The Ale Apothecary, click here.

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Shout Outs:

Paul and Staci Arney from The Ale Apothecary. These two made us feel like we were exactly where we needed to be. Their beer and their hospitality is everything Bend and more so, just plain good humans.

The Crux of Bend: A Crossroads of Craft Beer, Community and Adventure

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:01:00 +0000

As always, the breweries we visit and share with you are more often than not, more about the people than the beer. Don't get us wrong, the beer has to be good for us to want to share it with you, but the people are always the selling point.

And it was no different when we met Jason Randles, Branding and Marketing Manager at Crux Fermentation Project in Bend, Oregon. From the moment he said hi to when we were packing up the equipment at the end of the interview, he, the brewers, the beertenders, and even the patrons at Crux were nothing but in the best of moods with smiles, laughter, and love. I swear, if it wasn't for COVID, we might have hugged more strangers here than anywhere. And we like strangers. Damn COVID!

The entire town of Bend is no different. From the many breweries, trails, people, coffee shops, neighborhoods, and more, Bend is the epitome of a community, and Crux is right in the middle of it...Literally!

We hope you enjoy your taste of Bend and Crux as much as we did. We know you weren't really there, but with sunset happy hours, its Banished series of intense beers, mixed fermentation done beautifully and its staple beers such as the Crux Pilz, you'll just have to do your best living vicariously through us.

For the full show notes, including a video to see the wonders of Crux, click here.

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Jason from Crux Fermentation Project - thanks for taking time out of your busy day to chat and show us around your beautiful work place. Crux will forever hold a warm place in our hearts, especially after enjoying a few of those Banished series beers. Mmmmm!

Our crazy friend, August, from FlexFixx who drive 12 hours out of the way, meeting us at Crux and hangin' with us to ride some trails and drink some beer. Check out his cool new workout system. It's probably why he's so cool!

Bikin' Bits: Bend - Whoops! A Fun, Fast, & Flowy MTB Ride

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 02:29:13 +0000

We started at Forest Rd 4610 off of Skyliner Dr where you can also camp here...for free. I love how we call it Little Whoops, when it’s actually called Lower Whoops! We were just too excited to pay attention to the real name. We finally figured out the name about halfway through this podcast.

This loop was 11.7 miles, 1100 feet of elevation gain and a helluva a lot of fun! Start on Ben’s, go past Voodoo to Forest Road 300 to Pine Drop to Lower Whoops to EXT or the road to Phil’s to Kent’s to left on KGB back to Ben’s back to 4610, where, if you're camped here, your home!

BEER?! - Deschutes and Crux Fermentation Project. And from there plot out your course of action to hit up all the other brilliant breweries in this brilliant town.

Check out all of Bikin' Bit podcasts episodes here.

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Don't Kick the Bucket Before You Visit These Bucket List Breweries

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:01:00 +0000

Most people have some sort of a bucket list. You know, places you need to visit, things you need to experience, before you kick the bucket. So what about bucket list breweries? Are those a thing?

Uh...Yeah! And we've got an entire conversation about bucket list breweries, travel adventures and more.

But first, we must make this clear, even for traveling beer geeks like us, it really is all about the people and the places. The beer just happens to follow.

There are fond memories around sharing beers with friends or making new friends or enjoying a good beer after a long day on the slopes or the trails or finding a brew that is a brand new flavor and now a brand new favorite. These bucket list breweries are more than just about the beer. As always, they are about the people and the experiences.

What are some bucket list breweries we may have missed, or we may not know about? We'd love to hear from you. Let us know in the comments below.

Happy Bucket List Brewery Hunting!

For the full show notes and all the bucket list breweries we mentioned, click here.

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A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Bikin Bits: Bend - Getting Black & Blue at Phil's

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 21:11:02 +0000

We started at Forest Rd 4610 off of Skyliner Dr where you can also camp here...for free. Start on Ben's Trail, which is a one way. Head

to Voodoo - go left. You'll climb a bit and then it's a fun flowy, sometimes rocky downhill to the black trail, Grand Slam. Go left on Grand Slam and be prepared for some technical rocky not-so-steep downhill. If you need a break from the technical, you can cut out halfway at Grand Slam and speed down Expressway where you'll meet up with the end of Grand Slam and KGB. Take a right on KGB where you'll climb a bit, but still have fun on those downhills. Go to Marvin Gardens, left, and enjoy the fun green, flowy open forested sage areas. Then left on Ben's where you'll enjoy a gradual climb back home if you're lucky enough to be camped at 4610.

BEER?! - Deschutes, of course! And from there plot out your course of action to hit up all the other brilliant breweries in this brilliant town.

Check out all of Bikin' Bit podcasts episodes here.

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COVID Urges Pivot into Craft Beer Dream Business

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Saying hi to a stranger at Single Mill Brewing in Yakima, Washington, we met Brian from Packmule. Selling beer online and utilizing partner breweries in Washington, he delivers craft beer to the people. He’s their Pack Mule.

Buying directly from the breweries and delivering directly to the consumers, he's dedicated to living the life he loves through craft beer.

Not only do we talk about how he got started in the craft beer delivery business during COVID, but while we've got a Pacific NW beer delivery guy on our podcast, well, we're also going to tell more about all the places to go when visiting Washington and Oregon. We're going on location to the Pacific NW.

Connect with Brian at Packmule today.

For the full show notes and all the breweries we mentioned, click here.

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Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Beer Here, Beer There, Beer Everywhere

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:01:00 +0000

Seriously, craft beer is everywhere. And not just to purchase and take home, but to drink anywhere you go. From enjoying your favorite craft beer in the grocery store while shopping for dinner to playing a part in your fitness regime to sipping on a cold one at the barbershop. Told you...beer here, beer there, and beer everywhere.

Ken and April tackle this controversial (Really, is it controversial?) topic in this week's highly acclaimed podcast episode. We debate whether beer belongs everywhere, if it takes away those special moments of enjoying beer with friends and if it's good for the world to have beer everywhere.

I think you already know our opinions, but we think we're kind of interesting and will enlighten you with our thoughts this week on the joy (or not) of finding craft beer everywhere!

For the full show notes, click here.

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A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

The Hop Harvest at Roy Farms in Yakima Valley, Washington

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The Pacific Northwest is known for its lone-standing mountains, the rocky coast and its thick lush greenery. But did you know that it's also where 75 percent of North America's hops are grown? The hop harvest is a big deal in the craft beer world. It's why your IPAs taste so damn good.

And we're here to educate your beer lover's palate with the story behind the hops.

Meeting with Andy Roy of Roy Farms, a 5th generation hop farm, on its 113th consecutive hop harvest - that's 113 years - on one of the last days of the harvest, we got to see it all, hear it all, and more importantly, smell it all.

We hope you enjoy this episode with Andy, where, in layman's terms he explains the harvest, delves a bit into his family's history and shares some fresh hop beers with us - Oh, sorry! So, while you don't get to enjoy these beers, you'll at least know what it means to be fresh-hopped, and now you also know the story behind the smells and tastes of your favorite IPAs and all the other craft brews that we love so much.

Check out the full show notes at https://livingastoutlife.com/hop-harvest-why-ipas-taste-so-good

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A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

This Year Doesn't Suck!

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 09:01:00 +0000

This week's podcast started without much structure. Just two people in love with beer and travel having a conversation about the status of the world today, realizing that while the media states the world is on fire both literally and figuratively, it really doesn't suck.

Surround yourself with good people, create the adventures you want, and just be kind...well, how can life suck? Especially, when in the middle of recording, we get a knock on our door with an unexpected beer delivery and fun conversation with beertender, hop enthusiast, and self-proclaimed ski bum, Matt, from Single Hill Brewing. This podcast will restore your faith in travel, people, and 2020.

2020 doesn't suck and don't let the media tell you differently.

Recording in hops country USA, Yakima, Washington, in the parking lot of Single Hill Brewing, where they get some of their hops from the local hop farm, Roy Farms, a 5th generation family farm, to make several fresh hop beers, we are gratefully reminded that the world doesn't suck, even in 2020.

Michael Franti, singer, songwriter, and peace activist, says it best. "Bad shit happens, but good shit happens, too."

So, as we sat down to talk about all the great things in life, despite of the crap that has hit the fan this year, and how people are reacting to it, we got a surprise visit from Matt at Single Hill Brewing. This podcast took a turn for the better. Learning about some backcountry boarding opportunities and scenic drives through Washington, we hope you learn a bit about travel, Washington, beer, and good people. Don't listen to the media, listen to us.

Check out the full show notes at https://livingastoutlife.com/2020-doesnt-suck-and-dont-let-the-media-tell-you-differently

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We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Bikin' Bits: Missoula and Rattlesnake Rec

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:54:57 +0000

The Rattlesnake National Recreation Area is where to ride when visiting Missoula. A wilderness feel, smooth singletrack, and, it's close enough to ride from downtown.

We rode an 8 mile loop with 1300 feet of elevation gain and a fast-paced downhill. Park at main trailhead, ride up Sawmill Gulch Road (which parallels Ewok aka Trail 24.2) to Trail 24 - which goes through the gate then follow 24.1 with a few turns to stay on that trail, but it just continues up.

When its time to head down, you’ll come across Trail 28.1 (you’ll make a right to find that) and then bomb down 28.1, to 28.2 bomb down, a bit of up, then back on 24.1 to bomb down 24.2 aka Ewok trail aka Birds of Prey aka Fence Line Trail.

Yeah, I know - simply put, ride up, then ride down!

Breweries to visit in Missoula: Bayern Brewing, Imagine Nation, KettleHouse, Draught Works, Tamarack, Conflux, Great Burn, GILD, Big Sky, Highlander, Cranky Sam.

Check out all of Bikin' Bit podcasts episodes here.

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Crafting Oysters & Mushrooms from Beer

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 08:01:00 +0000

Montana is known as Big Sky Country, but did you know that there is a brewery there focused on sustainable brewing and agricultural practices under that great big sky?

Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville, Montana, is doing just that. Jim Leuders, an OG in the Montana brewing scene and Patriarch and Head Brewer at Wildwood Brewing has been a creative soul since day one when he restored an old truck to pay for a Brewing Master Class in Germany years ago.

Years later, his creativity is evidenced through his organic brews, his sustainable farm, and his love for all things beer!

Utilizing waste from the brewery to create life elsewhere, Leuders is not only a brewer, but an artist who brings his creativity to everything, including ideas for growing mushrooms and oysters from byproducts of the brewing process.

So, instead of just going to Yellowstone, go there, then also head a bit north to Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville, Montana.

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes at https://livingastoutlife.com/crafting-oysters-and-mushrooms-from-beer-at-wildwood-brewing

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Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Bikin' Bits: Your MTB Fix Before Heading into Yellowstone

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:55:52 +0000

Grouse Mountain Dispersed Camping is located just outside of Buffalo, Wyoming, on Hwy 16 heading through the Bighorns into Yellowstone. It also offers a quick MTB fix with trails right outside your camper door.

Ride Option 1: Forest Road 403 to Trail 217 to Clear Creek to Brush Creek Trail (if you are willing to cross the river).

Ride Option 2: Forest Road 403 to Grouse Mtn Trail - which is also Forest Trail 205 - out and back 3 miles each way.

Ride Option 3: All of it!

Itinerary: Camping at Grouse Mountain Dispersed, ride the trails,

drive to Ten Sleep, WY for some beer and camping at Ten Sleep Brewing, then head off to Yellowstone.

Check out all of Bikin' Bit podcasts episodes here.

Trail Connections on YouTube:

Check out our YouTube channel where you get to see many of the trails we talk about on the podcast.

Connect With Us:

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A History of the Denver Beer Boom...Bust...Boom!

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 08:01:00 +0000

The intersection where journalism meets beer is a great thing indeed, especially when it comes to a very specific beer man by the name of Jonathan Shikes, AKA the Colorado Beer Man.

His passion for the Denver beer scene is evidenced in his decades long journalism career at Westword, Denver's alt newspaper, with a focus on beer. A self-proclaimed history buff, Jonathan took his love for beer and journalism a step further. He wrote a book.

We sat down with Jonathan at one of the oldest known breweries in Denver, Tivoli Brewing Company, to talk about his new book, Denver Beer: A History of Mile High Brewing and his foray into the craft beer scene from beginning to current day. You could say it started out as a beer boom...a bust (prohibition)...and another boom! Here's to hoping we're not heading into another bust.

Where to find the Colorado Beerman

And where to purchase his book - Denver Beer: A History of Mile High Brewing

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes at https://livingastoutlife.com/denvers-beer-boom-bust-boom

Connect With Us:

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We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Bikin' Bits: A Six Mile Loop on Green Mountain - Denver Metro Area

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:47:33 +0000

Check out this 6 mile pre-dinner, pre-drinkin' ride on Green Mountain in Lakewood, Colorado, in the Denver Metro Area. A beautiful six mile loop with vistas of the foothills on one side and downtown Denver on the other. It's the perfect ride for those that need to get away for some climbing and fast downhill but don't have the time to drive to the mountains.

Check out all of Bikin' Bit podcasts episodes here.

Trail Connections on YouTube:

Check out our YouTube channel where you get to see many of the trails we talk about on the podcast.

Connect With Us:

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We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Meet Chicha and Pulque: Ancient Ales from Dos Luces Brewery

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:05:00 +0000

Always looking to discover something new in the brewing industry, we happily came across Dos Luces Brewery in the historic South Broadway District in Denver, Colorado.

While the beers they brew here may be new to many in the U.S., they have been around for thousands of years and are surrounded by traditions and ceremonial events. Meet Chicha and Pulque, two ancient ales that are naturally gluten-free, naturally fermented, and offer a unique take upon what we know as beer.

Judd Belstock, owner and founder, will take you through a history lesson of Latin America and the Aztecs while intriguing you with tales of crafting these unique beers. So, if you have the travel bug, and today's world is making it quite difficult to feed that bug, go to Latin America with us as Judd takes us from the concrete jungles of Denver to the lush jungles of Latin America...via one step through his doorway.

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes at https://livingastoutlife.com/meet-chicha-and-pulque-ancient-ales-from-dos-luces-brewery

Connect With Us:

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Bikin' Bits: A Lunch Time Ride in Salida

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:35:44 +0000

Check out this lunch time ride on Salida's "S" Mountain. When you have limited time, but you still must ride, these are the trails for you.

Trail Connections on YouTube:

Check out our YouTube channel where you get to see many of the trails we talk about on the podcast.

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It's Never Too Late: Stories to Get You to New Adventures

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:05:00 +0000

Kenny and I call ourselves late bloomers. It seems as though we've started many new adventures later in life instead of attacking them head on when our bodies were young and supple. But, we've decided it's never too late to try something new.

So, even at 50, we are contemplating hiking the Colorado Trail (500 miles), hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal (a bit daunting), living in another country, and whatever else crosses our crazy minds. To us, it doesn't matter the age; it only matters the desire.

So, grab your favorite beverage, your headphones, and head out on an adventure with us as we revel you with tales of starting new adventures later in life.

Tales such as a 77-year-old snowboarding for the first time. Or a 49-year-old beginner mountain biker attempting her first real ride. Or that first marathon-runner at 42. Or learning how to snowboard at 29. Or changing careers at 50.

Yes, you'll get stories, but you'll also get advice on how to find the gear you need without breaking the bank and how to learn something new, again, without breaking the bank.

It's never too late to do all the things. Whatchya waiting for? Just do it.

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes at https://livingastoutlife.com/its-never-too-late-stories-to-get-you-to-new-adventures

Connect With Us:

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We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

A Fearless Venture into the Breweries of the South

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:57:02 +0000

If you've been looking for breweries to visit in the Southern states, why not have some fun while doing the research? Join Ken and me this week for a fearless venture with A Fearless Venture as we guide you through breweries in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.

But who exactly are A Fearless Venture? They are Brian and Teresa Ott, web designers, SEO gurus, and our BFF's on the road. But more importantly they love beer, and they travel!

We figured if we were going to continue our On Location podcast series (our first one was On Location in SW Colorado), we should have a conversation around a campfire while talking about breweries, drinking beer, and laughing with friends.

Granted, we haven't made it to all the breweries in the South, but between the four of us, we've done a damn good job. For the second in our On Location series, we visited Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee this go-around. If we didn't hit up your state yet, no fears, eventually we will; you'll just have to keep listening.

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes for all the breweries we visited in the South, along with a few biking trails and camping spots at https://livingastoutlife.com/a-fearless-venture-your-guide-to-craft-breweries-in-the-south-on-location/

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We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Making RV Life a Reality with the Virtual Campground

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 06:01:00 +0000

Meet Debra and Barry Benton, friends, travelers, and fellow RV Lifers. These two not only live the RV life, but they have committed themselves to creating a community of RV and travel peeps through their business, The Virtual Campground.

On location, boondocking on BLM land just outside of Durango, we got together with these two former Texans, future Colorodoans, current comedians (at least Barry thinks so), and a few cows to keep us company.

Running away from their two kids (they're in college), they sold their long-time family home, acquired a business or two here and there, and moved into their RV for six months. It's been almost two years, and their adventure is far from over.

Told with wit, humor, inspiration, and a bit of dry sarcasm, Barry and Debra aren't your everyday empty-nesters. They are, in fact, more adventurous than many twenty-somethings we've met. If you've ever had the notion of moving into an RV, these two will make it seem like the most natural thing to do.

So grab a beer, pull up a chair, and learn all you need to know about making RV life a reality, and having a community to support you all along the way.

Craft Beer Adventure Journal

https://beerjournal.livingastoutlife.com

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes for all the RV inspiration resources, places we went and beer we drank at https://livingastoutlife.com/the-virtual-campground:-making-rv-life-a-reality

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Buy Us a Beer:

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

From a Bad Ass Teen to a Bad Ass Brewer

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:21:52 +0000

I first met Aleyna Porreca, Assistant Brewer at Storm Peak Brewing Company in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, when she was a freshman at New Vista High School in Boulder. Her excitement for living from then until now has not changed. But what has, is her path. Becoming a brewer may not have been in her plans as a 14-year-old, but now in her mid-20's this bad ass teen has become a bad ass brewer.

Her love of the outdoors, education, travel and beer has made for an interesting and exciting life. From living in teepees in the middle of winter to traveling the world with her family for seven months, this bad ass woman is sure to inspire you to live your Stout Life.

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes for all the places we went and beer we drank at https://livingastoutlife.com/from-a-bad-ass-teen-to-a-bad-ass-brewer/

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

Subscribe to Living a Stout Life:

Buy Us a Beer:

Like our podcast? Help keep it going with a donation for a beer. We'll even zoom ya for a happy hour, if you'd like. Click here.

Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Brewability Lab: An Inclusive Brewery Debunking the Disability Myth

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:01:00 +0000

Each and every one of us has different abilities along with disabilities, and at Brewability Lab, an inclusive brewery just outside of Denver, these disabilities are celebrated as abilities.

So what exactly is an inclusive brewery? Tiffany, former special education teacher and current owner of Brewability Lab, states that it means to employ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that can include people who are blind or deaf, have autism, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy and terminally ill folks, to name a few.

Tiffany walks us through what it means to be an inclusive brewery and how she supports her staff and debunks the myth that they are disabled. Treating them as adults, because they are adults, she will revel you with a fun tale of a birthday gift, inform you how to behave in a brewery (you should already know how to do so), and simply tell you straight up that we all have abilities and disabilities, so celebrate exactly who you are.

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes for all the places we went and beer we drank at https://livingastoutlife.com/brewability-lab-an-inclusive-brewery-debunking-the-disability-myth

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

Subscribe to Living a Stout Life:

Buy Us a Beer:

Like our podcast? Help keep it going with a donation for a beer. We'll even zoom ya for a happy hour, if you'd like. Click here.

Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Black is Beautiful Beer Initiative: Brewers Unite to Spark Social Justice

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Feeling disappointed in himself for not participating in the local protests, Marcus Baskerville, Founder and Head Brewer at Weathered Souls Brewing Company in San Antonio, Texas, decided to use his brewery platform to start the Black is Beautiful Beer Initiative.

Challenged by his friend and mentor, Jeff, Co-Founder of Jester King Brewery, to turn his recipe into a collaboration, over the next 24 hours, that’s exactly what he did.

“This platform and collaboration is about understanding and supporting people of color and inclusion. It is a collaborative effort to raise awareness for the injustices people of color face daily and raise funds for police brutality reform and legal defenses for those who have been wronged.” (Black is Beautiful)

Today there are over 1,000 breweries, 50 states, and 19 countries participating in the Black is Beautiful Beer Initiative.

We brought a few of these breweries together in one place to talk more about why they joined this initiative and what they are doing to keep this momentum moving forward.

From our conversation, we also gained a little insight into the diversity, or lack there-of, in the brewing industry.

While these topics need to be talked about – from tension and strife comes change – as humans, we also need a way to decompress and find joy. So we even got a chance to talk about cooking, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and how simply enjoying a good beer can be joyful.

The brewing industry will continue to build community and provide the much needed space to continue to talk across the aisle, to listen to each other, and to learn from each other. Will you?

Participants

We were honored to be able to speak to representatives from the following breweries:

Weathered Souls Brewing Company - San Antonio, TX

Green Bench Brewing Company - St. Petersburg, FL

Jester King Brewery - Austin, TX

Goldspot Brewing Company - Denver, CO

St. Elmo Brewing Company - Austin, TX

Fogtown Brewing Company - Ellsworth, ME

Sedona Beer Company - Sedona, AZ

There are over 1,000 breweries participating in this initiative. For the complete list, click here, and be sure to pay a visit to a few of your favorites and order a Black is Beautiful.

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Grandpa and Brothels: Lessons on Family, History and Craft Beer

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 13:48:17 +0000

Always listen to Grandpa...and the women! They know what they are talking about. And they know how to brew damn good beer. The lessons learned will be valuable, yes, but the humor, that's everything. The family at Copper Brothel Brewery will make you appreciate family, history, and brothels, all with a sense of humor that is quite often missing in today's world.

We've said it again and again. Beer is about more than just the beer, and the family here at Copper Brothel Brewery are the epitome of that statement. This family takes a not so pretty history with brothels and turns it into something beautiful and quite fun!

Meet Sammie, Monika, and TJ, family by blood, family by choice, and family by beer. Visiting Tucson? Make the short trip south to meet these guys. You won't be disappointed. Less than an hour south of Tucson, lies the beautiful Sonoita Valley, home to many Arizona vineyards, but more importantly, home to Copper Brothel Brewery. Family owned and operated, this brewery honors history, family, and beer. In a country with 8,000 breweries, Copper Brothel Brewery offers a unique take on the history of women, the love of family, and the knowledge that humor plays well with beer.

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes for all the places we went, trails we rode, and beer we drank at https://livingastoutlife.com/podcast/

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Buy Us a Beer:

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Tales of Trails, Ales, and Gratitude on the East Coast

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:16:19 +0000

If Living a Stout Life had a BFF, it just might be Trails2Ales, fellow podcasters. This week we've got some tales of gratitude with Kevin and Ken from Trails2Ales, a passion project focusing on...you guessed it beer and biking, or better yet...trails and ales.

With both of them stationary on the east coast in Virginia, we get to learn a bit more about east coast biking trails, east coast breweries, and some of the joy (sarcasm) that the C-word has wreaked upon them.

Working full time jobs, raising family, these two still create time to follow their passions of mountain biking, seeking great craft beer, and creating community through a variety of trail organizations and breweries, while sharing it with others through their podcast, Trails2Ales.

Learning all about their evolution from videos to podcasting to biking with bears (yes bears) and deer, trail sustainability, and their favorites on the east coast, Kevin and Ken will both educate and entertain.

Find them at:

Trails2Ales.com

on Instagram, Facebook, and anywhere you listen to Podcasts!

Oh, the places we went!

Check out the full show notes for all the places we went, trails we rode, and beer we drank at https://livingastoutlife.com/podcast/

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

Subscribe to Living a Stout Life:

Buy Us a Beer:

Like our podcast? Help keep it going with a donation for a beer. We'll even zoom ya for a happy hour, if you'd like. Click here.

Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Tales of Building Beer and Community in an Arizona Trailer Park

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:08:26 +0000

Jim and Jean-Marie Bellington met about 40 years ago in a bar while drinking beer. It's kismet then, that one of their bucket list items was to open a brewery. When an old trailer park came up for sale, instead of retirement, they went back to work to build beer and community.

Hiring a well-known brewer, Travis Smith, formerly of Societe Brewing in San Diego, the three of them set out to create a community. One with good beer, good food, and tributes to the importance of family.

This is their story, one of love, loss, and finding each other along the way, in a trailer park no less. One that became home, in more ways than one.

Welcome to LazyG Brewhouse! And Prescott...and Whiskey Row...and hundreds of miles of mountain biking trails. We talk about it all.

For links to all the places we went in Prescott, check out our full podcast show notes on https://livingastoutlife.com

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Southwest Colorado Breweries, Biking and Adventure

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:29:30 +0000

We are on location in southwest Colorado. Join us this week as we bring you with us on the road trip of a lifetime to breweries, restaurants, ski resorts, mountain biking trails, rafting trips, and more. There's so much to do and see in Colorado; it's overwhelming. So, instead of not knowing where to start, start with us. We'll take you there.

Starting around Buffalo Creek and Bailey, Colorado, going through Buena Vista and Salida all the way to the San Juans to The Sand Dunes and everywhere in between, you won't need anything else but our voices to guide you...well, you might need a bike.

Whether you're planning for a vacation, living full time on the road, or just need a weekend getaway, we've got your resources, hilarious stories, and best places to be.

For all the links and resources, including breweries, adventures, and apps used, click here.

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Beer, Boondocking, and the C-Word

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 19:33:05 +0000

It's time. Summertime and time to go. Time to travel. Time to see the country again. Time to get back out there. Time for some beer and boondocking, even if that C-word is still out there.

For us, time to go means finding free places to camp to hit those mountain biking trails, but also finding those craft breweries along the way.

Beer and Breweries

That C-word makes visiting breweries a bit different today than yesterday. But really, it's not that complicated.

Don't be a dick.
Say hi to a stranger.
Wear a mask when not at your table.
Keep your kids and dogs in line.
Enjoy a real pint or a flight.

Boondocking

Now, about that traveling and boondocking thing? What is it, and how do I do it? It's not that complicated, either.

Buy beer to go - stock your fridge.
Know the terms: moochdocking, boondocking, dispersed camping.
Know your vehicle and the roads it can handle.
Have at least an idea of where you want to go.
Use the apps that work for you.
Conserve your resources and use other facilities when they are available.
Follow LNT principles - leave no trace.
Use a generator or solar power.
Be flexible.
Trust your gut.
Have a campfire (if there are no fire bans) and enjoy the starry night.

Resources

Campendium - free camping app
iOverlander - free camping app
freecampsites.net - free website for free campsites
Allstays - app with a small fee but worth it for finding dump stations and potable water
Harvests Hosts - membership site where you can access breweries, vineyards, farms, and more to stay overnight for free (save 15% with this link)
MTB Project - free mountain biking trail finder app
Trailforks - free mountain biking app - trails, reports, routes, etc.

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The Chattanooga Beer and Adventure Scene with WanderLinger Brewing Company

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:43:39 +0000

Wander On Linger Often. The perfect life philosophy for Chattanooga, Tennessee and its beer and adventure scene. With the Tennessee River, the Appalachian Mountains, the Cumberland Gap, and so much more, this city is not one to miss on your travels to the South.

For those of you that feel you need to earn your beer, that is not a problem here. From mountain biking and hiking to paddle boarding, kayaking, rafting, hiking, and climbing, there's something for everyone.

Then you've got the famous (or infamous) Rock City, Ruby Falls, the Incline Railway at Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, and the entire town of Chattanooga to keep you busy exploring. Thirsty, yet?

I am. So we wandered...into several breweries, several restaurants, and even a distillery while here. One of our favorite places was WanderLinger Brewing Company. Because of the beer, of course, but more because of the story behind the beer. Brothers, Chris and Mike Dial opened WanderLinger in 2018 and have become a pillar in their community, hosting art showings, live music, and always a welcoming smile.

Loving the range of outdoor activities as much as we do, it was nice to sit, drink, and chat with Mike Dial, about many of the things we love in live: beer, the outdoors, and travel. Granted this original interview with Mike was about a year ago; however, even amidst a pandemic Mike and Chris plan on lingering in Chattanooga for quite awhile, keeping all of us wandering back.

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For all the places we went, beer we drank, resources, and more when we visited Chattanooga and WanderLinger Brewing Company, check out the show notes at Living a Stout Life

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One Couples Journey to Creating Seasonal Jobs on the Road

Sun, 31 May 2020 04:43:01 +0000

Living on the road is like catching up with old friends all the time. And meeting back up again with Lizzy and Thomas in Alabama after meeting them for the first time in Baja, was no different. Working seasonal jobs keeps them busy but never too busy to tell us how they do that, travel, take care of their pup, and still live a life of adventure.

Some backstory, here. I had just finished producing the podcast episode where we sat with Lizzy and Thomas for the first time in Baja outside of a quaint bar and hotel called, Cielito Lindo, when I had the brilliant revelation that I should see what they were up to now. Now, being amidst the pandemic, early May. It was serendipitous! Just as we were getting ready to travel again and leave Gulf Shores, Thomas and Lizzy were doing the same and heading into Gulf Shores.

Grabbing some takeout food and beer to go we made plans to meet on the recently opened white sands of Alabama's pristine beaches. Under the warmth of the sunny blue sky, surrounded by the sounds of kids playing and waves crashing, we caught up with friends, feeling almost normal.

It was so great to see fellow travelers and talk shop: travel, life on the road, Baja adventures, and how this friggin pandemic has both pissed us all off, yet slowed us down and managed to bring us together again. From one ocean to another, we hope you enjoy catching up with Thomas, Lizzy, and Umphrey as much as we did.

Oh, now go buy a van, grab your pup, maybe a surfboard or two, find a seasonal job in Baja, and start living.

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For all the places we went, beer we drank, resources, and more on Thomas and Lizzy, check out the show notes at Living a Stout Life at https://livingastoutlife.com/a-journey-of-creating-a-life-on-the-road-with-seasonal-jobs/

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A COVID-19 Candid Conversation with Brewery Owners

Fri, 22 May 2020 03:31:41 +0000

Curious as to how breweries are doing today during a pandemic? Wondering how and when they will ever open back up? From our travels and love of craft beer, we've met brewery owners, brewers, and many other brewery industry peeps, so we thought, "Why not bring you a candid conversation with some of the people we've met along the road? Why not have some beer with friends and find out what's really going on in our beloved world of craft beer during COVID-19?"

They are working hard to brew beer, to open when they can, to continue building a community we all know, love, and can't wait to get back to outside of Zoom calls. So, be good to people, be nice, be patient. We're all going through this pandemic one way or another, it might as well be with friends over a good craft beer.

From conversations about birthdays, to opening new locations during a pandemic, to drinking Wild Turkey to dreaming of 2022, we've got insight into the world of craft beer through eyes of the people that help create our beloved beverage.

We hope you enjoy this panel of experts, that somehow have decided that they like us enough that we now consider them all friends.

The Panel

Steve Skalski, Owner
Guanella Pass Brewery
Georgetown, CO

Rose Schweikhart, Owner
Jimm Powell, Brewer
Superior Bathhouse Brewery
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, AR

Patrick Mulcahy, Owner
Paul Sink, Owner
Chris Horn, Brewer
Kettle & Spoke Brewery
Boulder, CO

Allo Gilinsky, Journalist and Craft Beer Industry Employee
The Craft Beer Concierge and #DrinktheStory
Russian River Brewing Company
Sebastopol, CA

Travis Smith, Brewmaster
LazyG Brewhouse
Prescott, AZ

Tim Myers, Owner, Brewer, Head Janitor
Strange Craft Beer Company
Denver, CO

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Check out our brewery panel's individual Stout Conversation videos where we sat down with each of these crazy peeps and talked more in depth about their breweries before the pandemic. Head on over to Living a Stout Life for those stories and more.

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Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

From Woods Boss to Brewery Boss and Tales of Avalanches, Travel, and Nature Along the Way

Sat, 16 May 2020 20:04:05 +0000

In this feature length interview, we talk with Jordan and Michelle about nature, travel, owning a brewery, surviving an earthquake and an avalanche, and having a baby during a pandemic.

Originally meeting Jordan at his brewery that he co-owns with Chad Moore, we knew we needed to talk extensively with him about his very sciencey, very nerdy, yet still very cool and active lifestyle. With his equally kick-ass wife Michelle, and his Wood Boss, Jr, Miss Penelope (their newborn), we learned about forestry, river science, conservation, hydrology, beer (of course), and how to travel while respecting the culture of the region.

Coming at you live from Jordan’s closet – he thought it would prove to be a quiet space for a Zoom call, but thankfully that didn’t happen. It’s the real life-stories that we like to capture, and that is exactly what we did…live from Michelle and Jordan’s closest.

Oh the places we went!

Woods Boss Brewing Company – Denver, CO
Sherpa Brewery – Nepal
Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center – Golden, CO
Peru
Nepal

Oh, the beers we drank!

No Root No Peacock American Blonde Ale from Woods Boss in Denver, CO
Start’n Early American Light Lager from Woods Boss in Denver, CO
Dos Pedrinos Dark Mexican Lager from Superior Bathhouse Brewery in Hot Springs, AR
Dick Danger Ale IPA from Dick’s Brewing Co in Centralia, WA
Deschutes Black Butte Porter

More Resources:

HistoriCorps– workforce for saving historical places
Hike for Help Nepal – exactly what it says – Golden, CO

Want More?

Check out Jordan's Stout Conversation where he delves more into Woods Boss Brewing Company, his beer, and how his background helped to create a work ethic that creates truly amazing beer within an amazing space. Head on over to Living a Stout Life for that story and more.

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The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Weird, Dirty Hippies Redefine the American Dream

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:36:08 +0000

We don’t actually think Thomas and Lizzy are weird, dirty hippies. But they are definitely redefining the American Dream.

While travel may be a bit on hold these days, dreams and memories of travel are still running rampant, as they should be. So with that, meet Lizzy and Thomas, van-lifers, mountain bikers, dog lovers, surfers, rock climbers, beer-lovers, and all around good people. These two are redefining what it means to grow up and live the American Dream.

Meeting them for the first time at Cielito Lindo last fall just south of Ensenada in Baja over cheap margaritas and Mexican beer, we hope it won’t be the last time. As happens so many times when saying hi to a stranger, we became friends.

Oh, and the ex-pats, that live here? They’re a hoot; we can’t not mention them.

With margaritas to put you on your ass, ex-pats to keep you rolling in laughter, palm trees swaying in the ocean breeze, and Lizzy and Thomas to inspire you to move into a van, harvest hemp, hike the Grand Canyon, and surf Baja, there’s no doubt about it. If you ever thought you couldn’t do something, these two, along with Umphrey, their pup, and Carini The Van will send you into van life faster than you can quit your job.

Oh the places we went!

Cielito Lindo – bar, camping, hotel – San Quintin, Baja California Norte, Mexico
Father John’s Microbrewery – Bryan, OH

Oh, the beers we drank!

Indio
Tecate Black Label
so many cheap Mexican beers
strong as shit margaritas

More Resources:

Duolingo – language learning app
iOverlander – travel app
Cheers2Now – redefining the American Dream
The Unbeetable Experience – beet harvest – seasonal job possibility

Want More?

Oh, we’ve got more! How about a tour of Carini the Van and how Lizzy and Thomas fit their active lifestyle in one little van? Or stories about Baja travel and the expats we met along the way? Head on over to Living a Stout Life for those stories and more.

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Were You Born in a Barn? My Beer Was!

Fri, 01 May 2020 01:59:57 +0000

The Big Horns brought us to Wyoming, Ten Sleep kept us there. Most people would drive straight through a small town in Wyoming, especially one with less than 300 people. And most do just that, being that they're on their way to either the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore or Yellowstone. But as many of you know, we're not most people.

Although I did say it was the Big Horns that brought us to Wyoming, those of you that know us, know damn well it was the beer. It's always about the beer...and the community that comes with it. And if there's also camping involved...at a brewery, and beer born in a barn, and nights spent at the local dive bar after closing down the brewery, yeah, you know we're suckers for all of that.

So it was a given that we had to find out more about the people that started this brewery in a barn in small town Wyoming.

Nestled next to the Big Horns between the Black Hills and Yellowstone, tourists, climbers, and locals alike gather at Ten Sleep Brewing Company for wild west tales, great beer brewed in a barn, and historic adventures.

We absolutely loved sitting outside on a picnic table with the Big Horn Mountains as a backdrop, soaking up some sunshine while sipping on some stouts and shootin' the shit with Justin and Dave of Ten Sleep Brewing Company. Just as they did with us, they will impress you with their tales of family and turmoil while setting up a brewery in a barn, all while keeping you intrigued with the history of this stunning region, their family ties, and the love that goes into creating BEER!

Oh the places we went!

Ten Sleep Brewing Company - Ten Sleep, WY
Big Horn Bar - Ten Sleep, WY
Platte River Saloon - Fairplay, CO
St. Elmo Bar - Bisbee, AZ

Support Craft Breweries

The Craft Beer Concierge - Meet Allo. He started #DrinktheStory and is just a really cool guy
#DrinktheStory - Join the Facebook Group and share craft beer stories.
Drink Local Think Global - Donate to their This One's for You campaign to support local beer industry peeps in need of our help.
Visit Local Breweries and Get Beer to Go!

Want More?

Another (many) stop on our way to the craft beer journalism conference we mentioned was Bozeman. Check it out - great beer scene. And for more info on the beer conference (slated for August 2020 but probably not happening) click here to learn more about BeerNow.

Head on over to the show notes page for pictures of the traveling bar top and more at LivingaStoutLife

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music
A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

If You Were a Beer, What Would You Be and Other Dumb Questions

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:15:40 +0000

Kenny and I seem to think that we are entertaining enough to be guests on our own podcast. We can only hope you think the same thing, too.

We each had an assignment to come up with five questions to ask each other. We were not allowed to know what the questions were ahead of time, and they couldn't be obvious, easy-to-come-by answers.

In other words, we had to think. Ugh!

From asking about mountain biking tales to what beer flavors we would be to garden gnomes - yeah, garden gnomes?!?! - to laminated lists and hall passes, we think we came up with some pretty original questions, and some honestly hilarious answers.

Go ahead - Do this with your person - We dare you! Let us know how it turns out. We'd love to hear what you came up with.

Oh the places we went!

Fairhope Brewing Company - Fairhope, AL
Big Beach Brewing - Gulf Shores, AL
Bonsai Brewing Project - Whitefish, MT
Storm Peak Brewing Company - Steamboat Springs, CO
Lowdown Brewery and Kitchen - Denver, CO

Oh the trails we rode:

Check out Trail Forks and MTB Project: two apps we use to find mountain biking trails everywhere we go.

Slick Rock - Moab, UT
Buffalo Creek - Buffalo Creek, CO
Whitefish, MT
Steamboat Springs, CO

Support Craft Breweries

The Craft Beer Concierge - Meet Allo. He started #DrinktheStory and is just a really cool guy
#DrinktheStory - Join the Facebook Group and share craft beer stories.
Drink Local Think Global - Donate to their This One's for You campaign to support local beer industry peeps in need of our help.
Visit Local Breweries and Get Beer to Go!

Want More?

I rambled on about our first real mountain biking experience in Moab where Kenny flipped over his handlebars. I also mentioned something about our best worst beer?! Curious? Check it out here.

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music

A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!

Van Lifin', Mountain Bikin', Beer Drinkin' Idahoans

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:18:41 +0000

Meet Jill and August Wheeler, van-lifin', mountain bikin', beer drinkin' Idahoans with adventurous dreams of traveling the world while giving us all much needed trail and travel advice and inspiration. Brand new to full-timing, these two didn't hesitate to quit their jobs, jump behind the wheel of their van, and hightail it out of Idaho to explore the world.

It was a warm sunny day at Lake Guntersville State Park, when I glanced out the window of RAIF and noticed that we had new neighbors. Were they weekenders or were they here for the now-cancelled-RVE Summit? With Idaho plates, they had to be some of our peeps, and that they were.

From the moment we said hey (say hi to strangers), we were in love. Like so many people we have connected with on the road, we knew immediately we would be drinking with these two around many a camp-fires. Little did we know we would also be dancing with them, riding bikes with them, and planning trips with them.

When you meet a couple like Jill and August, you are immediately inspired to get your ass off the couch, grab your skis or boards or bikes or whatever it is that makes you move, and move.

Riding in blue jeans, racing in high school, using Clorox wipes before it was a necessity, camping in tents, braving tornadoes, traveling the world, owning a brewery, building out a van - twice, and working in health care - Uh, these two are our heroes.

We want to be them when we grow up.

Idaho in the house!

Connect with Jill and August

On their website at OutsideNomad.com
On Instagram
On Facebook

Oh the places we went!

Back Forty Beer Company - Gadsden, AL
Yellowhammer Brewing - Huntsville, AL
Straight to Ale - Huntsville, AL
Little Island Brewing Co - Singapore

Oh the beer we drank!

Sierra Nevada
Yellowhammer Black Lager
Yellowhammer Belgian White
Back Forty Freckle Belly IPA
Back Forty BamaMosa Bière de Champagne / Bière Brut

Oh the trails we rode!

Squamish Mountain Biking Trails - Vancouver, British Columbia
Coconino National Forest - Sedona, AZ
Lake Guntersville State Park - Guntersville, AL
Huntsville, AL trails
Noccalula Park - Gadsden, AL

Resources:

Dogfish Head was mentioned as an influential brewery. Haven't been there? We hope you get there; the treehouse is almost as cool as the beer. Almost.
Heath and Alyssa Padgett - where we got our inspiration to RV full-time and creators of the RVE Summit
Michael Franti and Spearhead - inspirational, rockin', kick-ass music for physical distancing and beyond

Want More?

Click here to meet Lizzy and Thomas. Another awesome couple that lives in their van with their dog, and they travel everywhere. We met them in Baja. We love the people we surround ourselves with, and we hope you love them, too.

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We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music

A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian!
J from Moore Adventure in Life for constantly putting up with our mountain biking heckling. But seriously, you kick ass on that bike!

Burning Man, Beer, and Breckenridge: Meet Jason Ford of Broken Compass Brewing

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:56:59 +0000

Jason Ford is not just the owner of Broken Compass Brewing Company in Breckenridge, Colorado, he is an icon in the Colorado craft beer scene. His passion for life and commitment to community are infectious.

An avid cyclist, mountain lover, brewer, and builder of the Man at Burning Man, this guy’s got life figured out. If you‘ve never been to Breckenridge, this quaint (albeit busy) little mountain town has held a place in our hearts for many years. The ski resort, the people, the mountain vistas, the fall leaves, the hiking and mountain biking trails, and the breweries here - you get the picture.

If we hadn’t moved into our RV, this is where we would have lived. In fact, we might just park our RV here forever.

We hope you catch the passion bug from Ford like we did. In fact both he and Kenny were so excited to be chatting about Burning Man, the mountains, and beer, that neither of them could stop pounding the table. Anyhow, Ford will get you stoked for community while encouraging you to live the life you love. So while you may not be able to move to Breckenridge right now or head off to Burning Man yet, you can definitely start planning.

Oh the places we went!

Broken Compass Brewing Company

Other Summit County Craft Breweries:

Dillon Dam Brewery

Pug Ryan’s Brewing Company

The Bakers’ Brewery

Highside Brewing

Angry James Brewery

Outer Range Brewing Company

Resources:

More on Burning Man - A city in the desert. A culture of possibility. A network of dreamers and doers.

Want More?

The mountains and beer have always inspired us to live our Stout Life. Click here to read a post Kenny wrote all about the beginnings of our adventures - A Broken Compass and a Bold New Adventure

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We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music

A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design

Life After Hiking the Colorado Trail and Resuming Normal

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:39:07 +0000

Meeting up again with Jesse and Janae in Denver after they finished hiking the 485 miles of the Colorado Trail was bittersweet. Trying to find their normal after a full time job of hiking for months is not easy. The culture shock that comes with resuming life back in traffic, back in a city, and the thought of having to go back to work can be a bit overwhelming.

This time we met with them in Denver at Declaration Brewing. It was a beautiful blue sky Colorado day, so the patio was really the only option. Enjoying music and flights of beer on a sun-soaked patio made for great conversation. Not quite sure yet what normal looks like, this interview was both inspiring and bittersweet. Inspiring because of what they had accomplished. Bittersweet because all good things come to an end.

We’ve all become pretty good friends, so while we didn’t interview them after this, we did end up in their driveway for a week in Missoula, where they are living a normal for them life. But, really, what is normal?

Oh, the places we went!

Declaration Brewing - Denver

Missoula, Montana:

Conflux Brewing Company

Imagine Nation Brewing

Draught Works Brewery

Gild Brewing

Kettlehouse Brewing Co

The Oxford Saloon and Cafe

Resources:

The Colorado Trail is a recreational narrow path from Denver to Durango, passing through six national forests, six wilderness areas, five major river systems and eight mountain ranges.

The Colorado Trail Foundation offers a great deal of resources on hiking this epic trail.

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The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music

A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design

Hiking the Colorado Trail as a Couple and Not Killing Each Other Along the Way

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:57:26 +0000

Have you ever met someone and knew instantly they would become friends? That's what it was like when we met Jesse and Janae. About a week away from finishing their 485 mile hike of the Colorado Trail, we were stoked when they agreed to sit down with us for an interview. These two will crack you up as they revel you with their tales of challenges, successes, and adventures while hiking from Denver to Durango, passing through six national forests, six wilderness areas, five major river systems, and eight mountain ranges.

When we first met them, we had already visited Avalanche Brewing Company the previous night, but liked it so much we ended up there again for some stellar beer and pizza. The patio was crowded, but these two didn't hesitate to invite us to join their group. We chimed in on their conversations about the environment and hiking and soon realized they had all just met while hiking the trail. The beer flowed, soon after, the whiskey sipping began, and the rest is history.

Meeting with them the next day for the actual interview, we all snuggled together on a rooftop, huddling against a spring rain, drinks in hand. Now that's how a friendship is made.

We hope you are inspired by these two as much as we are.

We met up again with them in Denver just after they finished the trail. We had to know what it was like when they were done, off the trail, and how they planned on resuming a normal life. So be sure to check out the next episode where we catch up with them after the Colorado Trail.

Oh, the places we went!

Avalanche Brewing Company

Resources:

The Colorado Trail Foundation offers a great deal of resources on hiking this epic trail.

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

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Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music

A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design

Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Introduction

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:36:56 +0000

Meet Ken and April - us! In this short introductory episode, we introduce the Craft Beer Travel and Adventure podcast. We’ve met so many wonderful people while traveling, visiting breweries, and mountain biking that we want you to meet them, too. Ultimately, we want to inspire you to take action to live your best life, or as we call it - your Stout Life.

Connect With Us:

The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.

We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"

Subscribe to Living a Stout Life:

Shout Outs:

Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show’s theme music

A Fearless Venture for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design