The Session | Modern Times & Maui Brewing Co.
In our final show stop of the 2023 BN On The Road Summer Brewery Tour, Justin and The Beard® stop in to Modern Times in San Diego to speak with new owner, Garrett Marrero. We know Garrett as the founder of Maui Brewing Company, of course, but his latest bold move in the craft beer scene was to purchase the struggling Modern Times. Now under the Craft Ohana umbrella, Garrett lets us know the reasons behind the purchase, how it all went down, and what's next for his growing empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Jul 20231h 19min
The Session | Bagby Beer Company
The Session "On The Road" continues with Jeff Bagby at Bagby Beer Company in Oceanside, CA. Jeff has been a fixture in the Southern California craft beer scene for years and has racked up medal upon medal for his brews. He's continued that output at Bagby Beer Co. and never disappoints when it comes to producing world class, classic styles. Justin and Beardy learn about some unique techniques and ingredients too, including a popcorn beer. Spoiler alert...it was great! Tune in and learn to brew from one of the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Jul 20231h 29min
The Session | Radiant Beer Company
The third stop on the 2023 Brewing Network Summer Brewery Tour is Radiant Beer Company in Anaheim, CA. We are joined by co-founders Jonas Namura and Andrew Bell and learn about their young, but already multi-award winning beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jun 20231h 30min
The Session | 14 Cannons Brewery + Showroom
The Brewing Network Summer Brewery Tour continues with a stop at 14 Cannons Brewery + Showroom in Westlake Village, CA. Justin and The Beard® spend time with Co-Founder and Brewmaster Nic Bertolin to learn about this unique brewery. In doing so, the lager tour continues with some stellar hoppy lagers from Nic's brewery, as well as an award winning Baltic Porter. We learn about how the brewery also operates as a showcase for a construction company that specializes in opening breweries, and for equipment manufacturers. Tune in and get all the details on this special On The Road edition of The Session! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Jun 20231h 11min
The Session | There Does Not Exist & Liquid Gravity
Justin & Beardy take The Session on the road with a first stop at There Does Not Exist & Liquid Gravity. As part of The Brewing Network's Summer Brewery Tour, we stop in San Luis Obispo, CA. to visit our old friend Brendan Gough from Liquid Gravity. We also invited Max Montgomery from There Does Not Exist to join the show. We dive into the incredible branding of TDNE, as well as their stellar lagers. Tune in and learn how Max does it all and get to hear the great Beardy back on the show too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Jun 20231h 51min
The Session | South Lake Brewing Company
On this episode of The Session, Justin hits the road and heads up to South Lake Tahoe, CA. to visit South Lake Brewing Company. Chris and Nicole Smith followed their dream to open a brewery in their beautiful home town and, with more than a fair share of adversity, have become one of the best craft breweries around. Tune in and learn about how this year's 'Snowmaggeddon" affected the town and their brewery, as well as how last year's fires nearly shut them down entirely. We also learn about how amazing Tahoe water and a high elevation present challenges and advantages alike for this small town brewery. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Apr 20231h 8min
The Session | Trillium Brewing Company
Jean-Claude Tetreault from Trillium Brewing Company joins Justin on The Session this week. Originally hailing from Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood, Trillum has grown into a powerhouse of a brewery, with the mindset of homebrewer, a farmer, and a hospitality fanatic. J.C. tells about their expansion over that last 10 years, teaches us techniques for world class New England style IPA's and talks about his passion for farm brewery agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Mar 20231h 36min
The Session | Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
Adair Paterno from Sante Adairius Rustic Ales joins us in the studio to talk about their unique brewery and brews. We discuss the upcoming California Craft Beer Summit, as well as her time on the board of the California Craft Brewers Association. We also dive into their incredible mixed fermentation beers and learn about their expansion to three locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Mar 20231h 54min
