Beer People

He's baaaaack! For a 3rd time, join us as we continue our years' long conversation with New Trail Brewing's COO and Head of Brewing Operations, Mike LaRosa. Listen in as Mike talks about some exciting new products (including an NA version of his flagship IPA), how NA beer is made (it can involve Flubber), the growing size of the brewery, and exciting stories from hop harvest (a brand new hop?!). Hop to it and give it a ...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are under attack, and that's b***s***. This podcast amplifies the voices of the folks making the world a better place through beer, and at a time when our values are under fire, it's essential that we rally together. We believe in love and unity, and we believe a multicultural society is a beautiful thing. The beer community is stronger, richer, and fuller when it's welcoming to everyone.

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Trailblazers. That’s truly the best way to describe Jasmine and Drew Dill of Liquid Intrusion Brewing (LIBCo). Jasmine and Drew are actively pushing for more diversity, equity, and inclusion within the craft beer industry. Whether it’s engaging with other breweries through their work on the DEI committee of the Brewers’ Association of Maryland, having a full schedule of events for Black History Month, or owning Prince George's Coun...

In West Philadelphia born and raised… you see where we’re going with this, right? Raise your hand if you thought we were talking about Rich and Mengistu Koilor of Two Locals Brewing Company. Owners of the first black owned brewery in Pennsylvania, the Koilors have created a beautiful space that showcases their affinity for the community, their reverence for the past, and their desire to provide the highest quality beer and experien...

Dorien Saunders has set the vibe. You feel it the minute you step foot into Whims Brewing in Atco, New Jersey. It’s the kind of place that you’d miss if you weren’t looking for it. Sitting in the middle of a nondescript strip mall, the brewery quickly establishes its presence through its signature purple color and countless hanging plants. That vibe, along with the excellent beer, the mom and pop attitude, and Saunders himself, are...

In this conversation with Jackie and Brendan Breslin, owners of Wishful Thinking Brewing Company in Bethlehem PA, we talk about the science of pizza dough, the motivation behind an entrepreneurial spirit, and the importance of perfecting and preserving traditional European brewing and pouring practices. Embrace your love for foam(!) and give it a listen. Cheers!

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Richie Tevlin's sights have been set high for a long time and with launching Space Cadet Brewing, he's aspiring to earn a James Beard Award someday, not just to make tasty beer. In this episode, Richie takes us on his journey from the runway (his business degree at Penn State to Philly Brewing Co to head brewer at Victory Brewing Philly) to the launch pad (conceptualizing and opening his own brewery). We chat about how he chose the...

Meredith Rebar’s impressive resume is too long to list here, but suffice to say that it’s no surprise she runs Home Brewed Events so successfully. Drawing on her experience at Tröegs and St. Benjamin’s brewing companies, plus being a Cicerone who has been involved with Philly’s Pink Boots Society since its inception AND having tons of event-planning experience for breweries and bands, she’s a rock star. Join us for this conversatio...

We all need community, and community relies on accessibility. Matt Westfall drives that point home through his Cheshire, CT, brewery, Counter Weight. A sociology major, Westfall pivoted towards hops after college, but his degree serves as a foundation for what he has come to build. With an eye towards brewing approachable, high-quality beer as well as providing a welcoming environment, Westfall has opened his space to many communit...

With great power comes great responsibility. Jen and John Kimmich have that power, earned through the creation of their iconic Alchemist Brewery and equally as iconic Heady Topper and Focal Banger beers. More importantly, the pair very much understand and embrace that responsibility. This has never been just about brewing for the Kimmichs, even though John rose to fame for literally creating hazy IPA as a style. Since opening as a ...

The Pittsburgh beer scene has spread rapidly across the Steel City, helping to mold and define many of the neighborhoods that make up the burgeoning city. Trace Brewing has been one of the leading pioneers in this movement. Spearheading their efforts are owner Dave Kushner and Head of Marketing and Customer Experience Aadam Soorma. Along with General Manager Katie Rado, Kushner and Soorma have worked to create and provide an open a...

Intentionality is built into the fabric of Lesser-Known Beer Co in Winston-Salem, NC. As a co-founder, Will Loring is central to the design of this rising star brewery that just seems to earn more and more recognition by the day. You’ll want to have your thinking cap on for this episode because Will drops knowledge and philosophical quotes like none other, and you’re gonna want to make a note of this guy’s wisdom. Lesser-Known is k...

Beer Banter is finally here! The special crossover episode between Beer People and the Brewsing Banter Podcast that we've all been waiting for. This is a lively, fun conversation recorded live at Two Locals Brewing that weaves together a mix of topics from music choices and show recommendations to race and building community, from friendship/podcast origin stories and hopeful future guests to snow days and people-watching with ...

The Washington, DC beer scene is on the rise. Red Bear Brewing, with a dedication to providing a warm, welcoming, and oftentimes adventurous space is a key player in the developing community. At the heart of Red Bear is Simon Bee. While this transplant from the Pacific Northwest may appear to be a lumberjack at first sight, quite literally, his insistence on creating a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as anyone who wa...

Up in the north Philadelphia neighborhood of Germantown, Laura and Todd Lacy are building something special at Attic Brewing Company. With an eye on highlighting local history and bringing more attention to their community, the Lacys are creating a welcoming and inviting space where award-winning beer and unconventional collaborations are the norm.

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We chat with Melissa Walter, co-owner and co-founder of Philadelphia's Love City Brewing, about the latest developments for the brewery and for her. Melissa's background as a social worker comes out in her balanced approach to grief, her business acumen is on full display in her ability to steer the ship toward Love City's upcoming 6th anniversary, and her future-focused vision is seen as she describes what is sure to b...

Beer People John and Richie return for a new episode format in which we discuss the state of the beer industry over the past year. John’s now into the second year of running The Daily Beer Bar, after gigs at Hop Culture and Cool Material, and Richie’s making BIG career moves after leaving Victory Brewing. Their unique perspectives on the industry shed light on 2023’s style trends, economic competition in the beer market, non-alcoho...

Believe it or not, Andrew Foss wasn't always the brewing legend he is today. His background includes drilling wells, bartending, and house flipping before networking and just plain hard-working his way into brewing. Andrew's contemplative approach to finding his path is punctuated with interesting tidbits and a thoughtful discernment for how best to contribute to change-making movements.

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