beertruth
The beertruth podcast takes an honest look at the craft beverage industry with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Find out what drives and inspires brewers, what their story is, and yes, what their favorite hop is.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Round 53: Mike Smith of Democracy Brewing
An interview with Democracy Brewing head brewer Mike Smith (co-creator of the Comic Book Story of Beer).
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https://www.democracybrewing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/democracybrewingboston/
https://…
Round 52: Tyler Fitzpatrick of Lamplighter Brewing
I talk to brewmaster Tyler Fitzpatrick about brewing in one of the smartest communities in the world.
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https://lamplighterbrewing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lamplighterbrew/
https://www.instagra…
Round 51: Chris Gandsy of DaleView Biscuits & Beer
Founder Chris Gandsy joins me to talk beer, biscuits, and brewing in a Brooklyn basement.
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https://www.biscuitsandbeer.nyc/
https://www.instagram.com/biscuitsandbeer/
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https://www.instagram.com…
Round 50: Nora and Adam of Lost Lantern Whiskey
Lost Lantern Whiskey, a Vermont company that sources and bottles hand-selected casks from independent distillers all over the country. Founders Nora and Adam join me to talk whiskey.
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https://www.…
Round 49: Rodg Little and Geoff Scott of Oak Park Brewing
Geoff Scott and Rodg Little of Oak Park Brewing Company join me to discuss beer, music, festivals, and how the industry can progress with race relations.
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https://opbrewco.com/
https://www.instag…
Round 48: Ting Su of Eagle Rock Brewery
A virtual conversation with Ting Su, cofounder of Eagle Rock Brewery in Los Angeles.
Round 47: Steve Altimari of High Water Brewing
High Water brewmaster and founder Steve Altimari joins the show to discuss his nearly 30 years in the industry. We also talk about adjuncts and milkshake IPAs, naturally.
https://www.highwaterbrewing.…
Round 46: Sam Tierney of Firestone Walker - The Propagator
Sam Tierney joins me to talk about Firestone Walker's Southern California outpost, where he runs the brewery in search of the next great FW beer.
https://www.instagram.com/firestonewalker_propagator/
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Round 45: Zac Ross of Marlowe Artisanal Ales
Zac Ross of Marlowe Artisanal Ales (and Twelve Percent Beer Project) joins me to talk lower-strength beers and taking a different approach to brewing.
https://www.instagram.com/marloweales/
https://www…
Round 44: Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing
The legend himself, Vinnie Cilurzo, joins me for a conversation at the Windsor brewery. We talk hops and how their uses have evolved since he started in the business, and Vinnie reveals what Russian …
Round 43: Nick Bonadies and Zach Page of Belleflower Brewing
Nick Bonadies and Zach Page, cofounders of Belleflower, join me to discuss their unique beginnings, what they're doing in Portland, and where things are headed for the brewery.
Check out Belleflower B…
Round 42: Sam Gilbert of Temescal Brewing
I talk with Sam Gilbert, founder of Temescal in Oakland, CA. We discuss the craft beer reckonings taking place, as well as refined yet approachable beer.
Check out Temescal Brewing Company:
https://www…
Round 41: Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing
A conversation with the legendary Rob Tod, founder of Allagash. We focus on sustainability, doing things the right way (even if it means sacrificing potential profits), and Rob runs through a few new…
Round 40: Ryan Nosek of Ghost Town Brewing
A sit-down with Ryan Nosek, one of the founders at Ghost Town Brewing in Oakland, California. We talk west coast IPA, death metal, and foeders.
Check out Ghost Town Brewing Company:
https://www.ghostto…
Round 39: Charlie Melhus of Norway Brewing Company
Founder Charlie Melhus from Norway Brewing Company joins me to talk brett beers, maximizing a small brewing space, and both Norways.
https://www.norwaybrewing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/norwaybrewi…
Round 38: Ray Ricky Rivera of Norwalk Brew House/SoCal Cerveceros (Part 2)
Picking up where we left off last week, Ray talks about contract brewing and beer festivals.
SoCal Cerveceros:
https://www.socalcerveceros.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SoCalCervecerosHomebrewClub
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Round 38: Ray Ricky Rivera of Norwalk Brew House/SoCal Cerveceros (Part 1)
Ray Ricky Rivera, founder of the SoCal Cerveceros and Norwalk Brew House. The SoCal Cerveceros are a Latino-focused homebrew club that welcomes everybody, and Norwalk Brew House is a beer brand with …
Round 37: Collin Knight of Black Brew Dialogues
A conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion in craft beer with Collin Knight, creator of the Black Brew Dialogues. We talk about making progress with DEI in craft beer and ways to get bette…
Round 36: Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus
A conversation with Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus. We talk Slow Pour Pils, the Reinheitsgebot, beer clean glassware, and blue raspberries.
Check out Bierstadt Lagerhaus:
https://bierstadtlager…
Round 35: Felipe Bravo of Fox Tale Fermentation Project
A conversation with Fox Tale co-founder Felipe Bravo. Felipe applies his engineering background to craft beer to maximize efficiency, and his partner Wendy brings a professional yet creative approach…