Blake's Craft Beer Podcast
My name is Blake Longfellow, also known as Blake the Brewery Explorer, and I am one of the hosts of the Brewery Explorers podcast, as a craft beer enthusiast I have always enjoyed exploring local breweries in the Dayton area and around the Miami Valley. In this podcast, we will dive deeper into the Craft beer scene and discover what makes it so fun and exciting. So, grab a cold craft beer and join me on this journey of exploration, and let's learn together!
Episodes
Welcome to 75. In this episode, I talked with Spencer Mapes. He is the Director at the U.S. Open Beer Championship. We discussed the history of the Open and all the different categories they run for the beer championships. We met at Sonder Brewing in Mason, Ohio, drinking a couple of beers that won medals this year. It was a fun conversation and a great learning experience about a beer competition.
Welcome to episode 74. In this episode, I returned to my hometown of Troy, Ohio. I talked with David and Heidi Peeples, owners of The Cellar by Bottle No. 121. They appeared on my very first podcast. They have done an amazing job growing this place, and it's been fun to watch the progress. On August 2nd, Warped Wing Brewing will release a special beer, Gary's Haze Craze IPA, exclusively available at their location.
Welcome to Episode 74. In this episode, I caught up with the Gnarly Gnome to talk about everything he's been up to and what's going on in the Cincinnati craft beer scene.
Welcome to Episode 72. In this episode, I took a trip up to Cleveland for a vacation to check out their awesome craft beer scene. During my vacation, I decided to check in with Michael Williams, who was on episode 30. He gave me a tour of Great Lakes, and then we sat down and talked about their amazing beers coming out for stores and also what you can find in the taproom.
Welcome to Episode 71. In this episode, I talked with Jon Sicotte, a writer for the Brewer Magazine, who runs the Northwest Ohio Craft Beer News on Facebook. Here's the link for both of his places.
https://www.facebook.com/NWOBeer
https://thebrewermagazine.com/
Welcome to Episode 70. 70 is an exciting number, and thank you to all my listeners. I'm having so much fun, and more shows are coming your way. In this episode, I had Rob from Northeast Ohio Craft News. We talked about his page and everything happening in craft beer. Click the link and check out his amazing page.
https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK6bV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTQlJQRzRhT0lKVm1JSGFFAR635hozcDbFJ...
Welcome to Episode 69! In this episode, I invited my friend Eric Burgasser from The Brewery Explorers to join me for a conversation with John Elafros from Schlafly Beer, the first craft brewery in St. Louis. Schlafly has been in operation since 1991, and it was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about them.
Welcome to Episode 68. In this Podcast, I caught up with John Loose with Loose Ends Brewing in Centerville, Ohio. He was on my 6th ever episode and hosted the 2024 Craft Beer Summit Dayton Panel. We talked about lagers, the state of craft beer, and beer festivals.
Welcome to Episode 67! In this episode, I returned to Third Eye Brewing to catch up with Kelly Montgomery, the head brewer. We discussed Third Eye Brewing approaching its 5-year mark, their World Cup medal, collaborations with Facebook groups, their incredible beers, and much more.
Welcome to episode 66. In this episode, I visited Wilmington, Ohio, to explore the up-and-coming brewery Southridge Brewing. I discussed what to expect from their atmosphere, food, and the types of beer they plan to offer. I had fun conversations with the owners: Jen Purkey, Brad Heys, and Alex Rhinehart. I'm very excited for them to open.
Welcome to epiosde 65. On this episode, I meet Sean Schlate, a Sales Rep for Southern Ohio Brewing. He worked at Mojos Bar &Grill and was on episode E27. We were at The Cellar in Troy, Ohio.
Welcome to Episode 64. In this episode, I was back in Columbus, Ohio, at Gemüt Biergarten talking with brewer Kayla McGuire. Had an amazing time drinking lagers and talking about their amazing place.
Welcome to Episode 63. In this episode, I'm still in Columbus, Ohio, at Seventh Son Brewing. I talked with Colin Castore, Co-owner of Seventh Son. Had a fun time catching up with him and all the exciting things they are making
Welcome to episode 62. I finally made it to Columbus, Ohio, for my first podcast in Columbus. I went to Wolf Ridge Brewing. I talked with Master Brewer Francis Kunkler and Head Brewer Harry Pendergrast. I had a fun time learning about them and tasting amazing beer.
Welcome to Episode 61. I went to Full Circle Brewgarden in Englewood, Ohio on this episode. I sat down with Greg Raps. He's been in the Dayton craft beer scene for 8 years. We talked about his journey in craft beer and tried some amazing beers.
Welcome to the 60th episode of Blake's Craft Beer podcast. On this episode, I had Adam Mills from Adam Makes Beer. We talked about history into beer and what he is doing now helping brewers in the craft beer industry. Click the link below on all the great things he does.
https://youtube.com/@adammakesbeer?si=3t0ZYClGJwnXZFCZ
Welcome to episode 57! In this episode, I welcomed some incredible women from Ohio's craft beer scene. Joining me were Brittany Frey, Head Brewer of Madtree Brewing; Daira Moore, HR Project Manager at Rhinegeist; Hannah Kent, Brewhouse Operations Lead at Urban Artifact; Kayla McGuire, Brewer at Gemüt Biergarten; and Natalie Iseli-Smith, Head Brewer at Yellow Spring Brewing. Mark your calendars for April 5th! The Pomona's Ab...
Welcome to episode 56. I went back to Bock Family Brewing in Centerville Brewing to talk with Jen and Ian Bock. They were on my second-ever episode. We just caught up and talk everything going on with them and craft beer.
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