Beergeeks Podcasts

(NSFW) In the second episode of this season, Ed, Nate, and Chris kick things off with a splash of significant beer news. They shine a spotlight on some substantial acquisitions orchestrated by a relatively lesser-known player in the industry, Tilray, a Canadian-based cannabis product company. Tilray's acquisition spree extends to a slice of AB/InBe…

(NSFW) In the inaugural episode of Season 2, Ed, Nate, and Chris embark on a flavorful journey as they savor their last sips of the illustrious Dirty Hop Water Series, aptly named "This is the End" by AZ Wilderness Brewing. This hazy IPA boasts a single hop variety, the illustrious Wai-iti. As they sip and savor, they find themselves awash in nosta…

(NSFW) On this exhilarating installment of Road Sodas, your hosts Ed and Chris share the airwaves with the esteemed Patron Supporter, Zach D. With the recent unveiling of Phoenix Magazine's illustrious 2023 Best of Edition, our trio takes the plunge into the crème de la crème offerings nestled within the vibrant heart of Phoenix and its sprawling V…

(NSFW) Prepare your stash of tissues, as it's time to reach for those tear-jerking moments. Welcome to the Culmination of Season 1 of the Hoppy Craftsmen podcast. Over the course of this dual installment, Ed, Chris, and Nate convene with Jeff to delve into a medley of cherished episodes. Amidst these discussions, they unveil the concealed intricaci…

(NSFW) Prepare your stash of tissues, as it's time to reach for those tear-jerking moments. Welcome to the Culmination of Season 1 of the Hoppy Craftsmen podcast. Over the course of this dual installment, Ed, Chris, and Nate convene with Jeff to delve into a medley of cherished episodes. Amidst these discussions, they unveil the concealed intricaci…

(NSFW) In this rebroadcast of a Patron Exclusive episode Ed and Chris go through the gambit of several Pumpkin Spice beers so you don't have too. They range from not so bad to down right drain pours. They laugh, they cry, and most likely have a little throw up in their mouths, all for you. So remember this holiday season, not all Pumpkin Spice thin…

(NSFW) Ed and Chris reunite with the ever-friendly Andrew Bauman, Deputy Director of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild, to delve into the exciting updates on Flagstaff's Real, Wild and Woodsy craft beer festival. They reminisce about their previous chat before the Strong Beer Festival and eagerly discuss their enjoyable experience at the new location. And…

(NSFW) This week, join Nate and Chris as they venture to Divided Vine for an unforgettable IPA tasting session with Ed. It all started when Ed insisted they try a particular IPA on draft, leading to an impromptu gathering. As they arrived, they couldn't help but be captivated by the impressive selection of IPAs available. Thus, an IPA Showdown ensu…

(NSFW) In this episode of the Hoppy Craftsmen podcast, join Nate, Chris, and Ed as they embark on a thrilling adventure in "Crafting Adventures and Ales: An Interview with Jordan Gregory." Gather 'round as they sit down with Jordan Gregory, a long-time friend of the show, who is no stranger to living the adventure lifestyle and exploring the world …

(NSFW) Join Ed, Chris, and Nate at Divided Vine in this episode for a Pure Project tap takeover. They chat with owners Jeff and Clayton about their craft beer versus wine philosophy. The guys then get to fanboy with Pure Project's territory manager, Mike Czech. They ask burning questions about Pure Project and the San Diego craft beer scene. They e…

(NSFW) In this episode, the Hoppy Craftsmen are on location at Patent 139, one of Chandler's newest breweries. They sit down with the owner, Tim Hass, and chat about how his family legacy helped shape his path to opening Patent 139 Brewing. Of course, they put him through the rapid round, which, as always, wasn't so rapid. The guys then delve into …

(NSFW) In this episode of the Hoppy Craftsmen podcast, Ed and Chris surprise you with a mystery episode: their AZ weekend guide to craft beer! With Prime Time in Arizona happening soon, they wanted to share their favorite breweries and beers that you should try if you're only in town for a weekend. Ed is tired of the random top ten beers that peopl…

(NSFW) Ed and Chris share their experience of the AZ Strong Beer Fest 2023, held at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. They highlight the festival's positive aspects, including VIP early ticket pickup, spaciousness of the festival grounds, the great turnout, and the perfect weather. The duo also interviews breweries, who share their thoughts on th…

(NSFW) On this episode of The Hoppy Craftsmen podcast, the hosts sit down with Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Deputy Director Andrew Bauman to discuss the upcoming Arizona Strong Beerfest 2023. First, Andrew undergoes the Rapid Round to get to know him better. Later, the conversation turns to Subaru cars and the beers Andrew has brought to share. Not …

(NSFW) Ed, Nate and Chris sit down at one of their favorite places to chill in the Valley Trevor's Liquor in Tempe. They recap the 2022 AZ Craft Beer Awards that happened in Oct. They talk about the location, who was there, and who won what awards. Some big upsets in some of the more popular categories. Nate and Ed talk about beers at the Coyote's …

(NSFW) Ed, Nate and Chris sit down at one of their favorite places to chill in the Valley Trevor's Liquor in Tempe. They recap the 2022 Real, Wild, and Woody Festival that happened back in Aug. They talk about the new location, who was there, and what things didn't quite hit the mark for this years RWW festival. Then we get to hear the interviews a…

(NSFW) The guys sit down with Dave Walker (different Dave Walker) General Manager for Fate Brewing in Scottsdale. We talk about the what a general manager does and of course we have to put Dave through the infamous "Rapid Round"! We get the inside scope on the new Fate location in Phoenix. Then we get to the real reason we are here. Fate's Inaugura…

(NSFW) Once again back at the offices of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild to talk to the Executive Director Rob Fullmer and newly appointed Deputy Director Andrew Bauman. We talk about the much anticipated Real Wild and Woody 2022 indoor festival. This year happening a Bell Bank Park, the same site that this years Strong Beer Festival was at as well. But…

(NSFW) The episode the guys are all back together! Chris, Ed, and Nate sit down and catch up on what's been going on in the craft beer world. First and foremost, the addition of another Wren House Brewing location called Wren Südhalle or South Hall. They slip into food podcast for a minute and talk about what kinds of foods they should serve with t…

(NSFW) This episode an old friend of the show, and former AZ Wilderness Head Brewer Chase Saraiva stops by the studio. The guys reminisce about the first time Chase was on the show. They rehash old inside jokes and create a bunch more. Chase brings a lager to share with the guys. Ed quickly indoctrinates Chase into the Hoppy Lager Bois lifestyle cl…

For this final episode of the ‘Beer with Nat’ podcast, we’re going full circle… all the way back to Episode #001. Today’s guest is Jaega Wise, Head Brewer at Wild Card Brewery and my very first guest when the show kicked off in November 2018. We start by checking in with Jaega on what she’s been up to since then, including seeing the brewery throug…

Today’s guest is Helen Anne Smith (they/them), Founder of Burum Collective. We start by discussing what Burum Collective is all about, what inspired Helen to set it up during the first pandemic lockdown in 2020, the resources they offer currently and what their goals are for the future. Then we get into what keeps Helen busy alongside Burum, includ…

Today’s guest is Maia Kazas, European Events Manager at global hop company Barth-Haas. To start, Maia tells us what Barth-Haas does, what her role as events manager entails and how her work was impacted by the pandemic, given that most of the activities she’d normally be organizing were put on hold the past two years. Maia then shares what she was …

(NSFW) On this episode of Road Sodas Ed and Chris sit down and try a new brew and go over some old news again. This week the new brew was given to them by Ad Astra Brewing Company to try and give their honest opinion on it. For those that have heard the show before, know that they are nothing but honest when it comes to brew reviews. They go over t…

Today’s guest is Lucie Dallas, General Manager of The Griffin Pub in Whetstone, North London. To start, Lucie tells us what her day-to-day work life as a pub GM looks like, including a run-down of the different tasks on her to-do list and the skills she thinks it takes to really excel in her role. We then discuss what it was like to see the pub – h…

Today’s guest is Helena Adedipe, Co-Founder of Eko Brewery. To start, Helena tells us what inspired her and her husband, Anthony, to set up the business in 2019 and talks us through some of the unique ingredients and considerations behind their distinctive African-inspired beers. We then discuss what her role looks like today and what keeps Helena …

Today’s guest is Ruth Mitchell, Operations Director at Elusive Brewing. Ruth has been with Elusive for just about a year now, but her promotion to Operations Director was relatively recent. As the role was still very new when we spoke, she tells us a bit about what her current day-to-day looks like, the vision for the future, and what her previous …

Today’s guest is Lana Svitankova, a beer writer, translator, beer judge and brewery ambassador for Varvar Brew in Kyiv, Ukraine. Before we get into what we chatted about, I thought it best to mention when we chatted. Lana and I recorded in mid-December 2021, just two months before the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Given the current …

Today’s guest is Pip Young, founder of The Coven Brewsters and Brewery Manager at Salt Beer Factory. To start, Pip tells us about her business, 30 Six Co, and the projects it encompasses, including Flour to the People and The Coven Brewsters. You’ll hear all about what she’s accomplished so far and her exciting plans for the year ahead. We also dis…

(NSFW) This week Nate, Ed, and Chris all head up to Wren House Brewing's latest addition The Prairie Patio. Which, weather permitting, serves up delicious beers on their rustic patio with incredible views of the surrounding Prescott Air Park area. They sit down with their old friend, and head brewer Luke Wortendyke aka Cool Hand Dub. They sip on so…

Today’s guest is Emma Heal, Managing Director of Lucky Saint, the UK’s biggest dedicated alcohol-free beer brand with the aim to “inspire the world to drink better.” Emma tells us what a Managing Director does and what it was like to take on her role at Lucky Saint in February 2020… just one month before the pandemic began. We then take a deep dive…

Today’s guest is Allison Macdonald, Head Brewer at Malt Shovel Brewers in Sydney, Australia. We start by discussing what Alli’s day-to-day role looks like and her favourite part of the job, then we get into what inspired her to become a brewer and how she made it happen. Alli also tells us about her three-year tenure as the President of the Austral…

Welcome back to Beer with Nat. The fifth and final season of the show is here. This season, you’ll hear from a head brewer, managing director, brewery co-founder, events manager and more. And – as always – each guest is someone who works in and is incredibly passionate about the beer and pub industry. At the end of this season – after 50 episodes –…

(NSFW) This episode Chris and Ed dive into the all new location of the AZ Strong Beer Fest with special guest Terence Hallows. First time attendee of AZ Strong Beer Fest and official/unofficial videographer of the show. They break done the things that they loved, hated, and everything in-between about the new location of one of Arizona's biggest an…

(NSFW) Chris and Ed finally get to go somewhere! The now infamous Trevor's Liquor that Chris is always talking about. Side note: Ed loves it now too. But, they get to talk to craft beer aficionado and buyer for Trevor's, Aaron Heyman. They are also joined on the show by Ryan... Ryan Sandlin of Dark Sky Brewing. Who just show happens to be in town f…

(NSFW) In this episode of Road Sodas it's a rare Chris-less show, but he still manages to tell a bad joke. Ed takes on the hosting duties solo but he isn't alone. Greg From Cöld Brüe Pödcast made the hour-long drive to the studio to give his first hand account of the Copper State beer Festival, but first he's put through the “not so rapid” round. T…

(NSFW) In this episode the Hoppy Craftsmen recap Old News in the New Year. Chris gets tricked into drinking a Lager while Ed brings up old news and the death of the Teku? Nate brings a beer from Jester King with instructions to share it with friend of the show John Rowley, instead it was drunk in his honor. Texas must think Arizona and New Mexico a…

(NSFW) In this episode Ed and Chris pound through a few local and national Oktoberfest style beers to find Das Beste Bier. Ranging from previous official style Märzen to the current Fest Bier and everything in-between. The guys struggle to peal the labels that Trevor's put on their cans. And like always, to pronounce anything correctly. Chris gets …

(NSFW) Ed, Chris, and Nate get to sit down and share a beer with the Director AZ Craft Brewers Guild Rob Fullmer on this episode of Road Sodas. Since its been so long since they have chatted. They catch up on what has been happening in the world of Arizona craft beer, what festivals look like currently, what beers we are drinking, and what the worl…

(NSFW) In this episode Chris and Ed are joined by patron supporter and fellow geek/nerd Zach Dominguez. For the first time in a long time the Hoppy Craftsmen go venturing out into the wild and land in one of Mesa's newest hidden gems. The Silver Key Lounge! Where they have all the things we enjoy. Namely craft beer and a grip ton of board games. We…

Today’s guest is Lorraine Copes, Founder and CEO of Be Inclusive Hospitality, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to accelerate racial equality within the hospitality sector. We start by discussing what inspired Lorraine to set up the organization, what her day-to-day role as Founder and CEO looks like, and what aspect of her work she’s fe…

Today’s guest is Amy Todd, Owner and Analyst of Zymology Labs. We start by discussing what Zymology Labs does, what inspired Amy to set up the business, and what her day-to-day there looks like. Then Amy tells us how she got here and the training it took to set up an independent beer quality laboratory – from her chemistry degree in university, to …

Today’s guest is Claire Ashbridge-Thomlinson, Director and Founding Partner of East London Brewing Company. Claire tells us what her day-to-day role as a Director there looks like, how the business got started, and what it’s been like to help navigate the brewery through these incredibly challenging last 16 months. We then learn all about her caree…

Today’s guest is Dr. Margaux Huismann, Hop Applications Scientist at Totally Natural Solutions. Margaux tells us what her role at Total Natural Solutions entails, what the business does, and we even do a little tasting experiment with some of their products! Then we learn what sort of training it took for Margaux to get to this role by focusing in …

Today’s guest is Mellanie Struthers, Co-Founder of Draught Drop, the UK’s first draught beer delivery service. Mell tells us what her day-to-day life at Draught Drop looks like, how the business works and what inspired her and her husband to set it up. We also hear about the many skills Mell brought with her from her previous career… which was conv…

Today’s guest is Sophie de Ronde, Head Brewer at Burnt Mill Brewery. Sophie lets us in on what her day-to-day role as a head brewer looks like… but she’s quick to acknowledge that her experience in the role likely isn’t the same as others. That’s because in recent years Sophie learned she’s allergic to wheat and barley, so she can’t actually spend …

Today’s guest is freelance beer writer Ruvani de Silva. Ruvani tells us what her day-to-day life as a freelance beer writer looks like and talks us through some of her latest pieces for Burum Collective and Good Beer Hunting. Then we hear about her many careers before beer, how she made the transition to full-time beer writing, and what advice she …

Today’s guest is Cherisse Ketchum, Co-Founder of Gusto Brand Marketing. To start, Cherisse tells us what her business does, what inspired her and her Co-Founder, Crystal, to set it up, and some of her favourite projects that she’s worked on so far. We then talk about Cherisse’s decade-long career in beer and the various roles she’s held, before dis…

Today’s guest is Jules Gray, owner of Hop Hideout and the organizer of Sheffield Beer Week, Indie Beer Feast and Indie Beer Shop Day. Jules tells us all about how she set up one of the UK’s first drink in bottle shops, how it’s changed over the years, and how the learnings she took from her previous roles in the beer industry have helped with her b…

(NSFW) This week Ed and Chris put their lexicon of descriptors to the test in a game Ed likes to call, Bloated Not Buzzed. As they blindly pound through twelve beers that are either low calorie or are considered non-alcoholic. The beers themselves run the gambit of local, regional, and national brands. As it is with most things in life, this seemed…