Episode 18: Ben Howe of Otherlands Beer
On this episode of the Beer Edge podcast, Andy Crouch talks with Ben Howe of Otherlands Beer in Bellingham, Washington. If you’ve ever wondered who would dare open a new brewery in the midst of all this chaos, let me introduce you to Ben. After honing his skills for years at Cambridge Brewing Company, Wayfinder Beer, […]
Episode 41: Author and Pub Enthusiast Pete Brown
A conversation on the meaning of “craft” in beer with author Pete Brown. How it came to be, how it changed and lost its meaning, and why the word is still important.
Episode 17: Bob Pease of the Brewers Association
On this episode of the Beer Edge podcast, Andy Crouch talks with Bob Pease, CEO of the Brewers Association. We discuss the BA’s decision to cancel the CBC, its plans for the future, the hiring of beverage attorney Marc Sorini, recent layoffs at the BA, and issues relating to diversity, inclusion, and racial justice. About The […]
Episode 40: Averie Swanson of Keeping Together
Talking about brewing small, specialty batches of beer with Averie Swanson of Keeping Together in Chicago.
Episode 39: Chase Healey of American Solera
Talking about changes to a brewery model, making stouts, and respecting wood with Chase Healey of American Solera in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Episode 16: Natalie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing
On this episode of the Beer Edge podcast, Andy Crouch talks with Natalie Cilurzo, the president of Russian River Brewing in Santa Rosa, California. When COVID-19 hit, Natalie thought she and her husband Vinnie might lose the brewery they had spent almost 20 years building. In the months since, they’ve worked hard to develop new models, including […]
Episode 38: Libby Crider of 2nd Shift Brewing
A conversation with brewery co-owner Libby Crider about responding to COVID-19, strong partnerships, and being active online and in life.
Episode 15: Greg Avola of Untappd
On this episode of the Beer Edge podcast, Andy Crouch talks with Greg Avola, co-founder of Untappd. His beer ratings app jettisoned any pretenses about beer and simply presented users with a location based social networking service that allowed them to check in beers and share them with friends. Untappd’s early focus on an app instead […]
Episode 37: Geoff and Marcy Larson of Alaskan Brewing
Talking with the founders of Alaskan Brewing Co. on the evolution of amber ale, adapting to a changing beer world, the importance of tradition, and smoked beer.
Episode 14: Khris Johnson of Green Bench Brewing Company
On this episode of the Beer Edge podcast, Andy Crouch talks with with Khris Johnson, the head brewer and co-founder of Green Bench Brewing in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This conversation took place last year, long before COVID-19. Crouch first visited Green Bench shortly after they opened and he has made it back just about every year since then. […]