DBTB Episode 65: The State of Beer Bars featuring Chris Black, Michael Roper, and Polly Watts
The pandemic has been devastating for bars across the country. On this episode we talk with three publicans of beloved craft beer bars about what 2020 has been like, measures they have taken to survive, and the challenges of a new year. Listen to Chris Black of the Falling Rock Tap House in Denver, Polly Watts of the Avenue Pub in New Orleans, and Michael Roper of Hop Leaf in Chicago talk about their bars, which we all love so much.
Episode 64: A Holiday Roundtable featuring Melissa Cole, Christopher Shepard, and Greg Avola
A conversation about 2020, what comes next for beer, and holiday traditions with author Melissa Cole, reporter and editor Christopher Shepard, and Untappd Co-founder Greg Avola.
Episode 63: Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing
A conversation with Mitch Steele, the brewmaster of New Realm Brewing on the evolution of IPAs, finding the right food pairings, styles that he cares about and wants to develop, and what he’s learned over a long career of brewing.
Episode 62: Laura Ulrich of Stone Brewing and Pink Boots Society
From brewing speciality batches to following career desires, and the importance of education, Laura Ulrich of Stone Brewing talks about her beers and passions. As president of the Pink Boots Society she talks about the changing nature of beer education and advocacy.
Episode 58: J.C. Tetreault of Trillium Brewing Co.
Talking about all of the F-Words (Farming, Future, Festivals, Foam, and Fans) with Jean-Claude Tetreault of Trillium Brewing Co.
Episode 57: Jason Pellett of Orpheus Brewing
The south’s beer scene continues to evolve and as it does Jason Pellett the head brewer and CEO of Orpheus Brewing in Atlanta talks about embracing both tradition and chaos.
Episode 56: Jeremy Marshall of Lagunitas Brewing Co.
The brewmaster of Lagunitas Brewing Co. talks about the relationship to beer and marijuana, an overall maturing in the beer space, and just how difficult it is to nail a non-alcoholic recipe. Jeremy Marshall has seen a lot of changes at the California-based brewery since it was fully purchased by Heineken three years ago, but says the core and soul of the brewery “that knows a good party” remain firmly intact.
Episode 55: Anna Jobe of Night Shift Brewing
Talking with the innovation brewer at Night Shift about creating a recipe from scratch and where she finds inspiration. Then it’s a dive into the brewery’s future plans that include seltzer, wine and cider.
Episode 54: Mike Kraai of Drowned Lands Brewery
The newly opened Drowned Lands Brewing space in New York is a wonderful, sleek combination of tradition, modern flair, and finding innovation in beer. Owner Mike Kraai talks about his love of oak, and how he wants his beers to convey a sense of place and time.
Episode 45: Ethan Cox of Community Beer Works
Talking about building a beer community, brewing with fruit, and the tough future for breweries with Ethan Cox.