The Brewery Underground Podcast : Craft Beer Stories and Adventures

We love talking about Untappd. It's a controversial tool in the craft beer world, and a tool that we use pretty much everyday, as we check in and rate our beers.

We met a guy who has mastered Untappd and has the most check ins that we've ever seen or even heard about.

Sean Jones is his name and we are all extremely impressed with his numbers - which by the way- have increased by 360 since we recorded this.

In this episode, w...

We're calling this a bonus episode, as we had so much content with Jonathan and Robert from Cedar Glade Brews, while we were at their brewery recording our 100th episode with Mitch and Rich of The Foamy Heads.

We just kept the party and recording going as we drank beer, shared stories - including our desert island beers, and just enjoyed being in good company.

As we sample a variety beers - Jonathan and Robert go into det...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

We hope you enjoy this earlier in the day released episode - while you're cracking a beer at 8AM. (It's a holiday - you're allowed)

The Foamy Heads and The Brewery Underground Podcast kept the night going after our 100th Episode collab.

This was an extra special episode (both parts 1 and 2), because immediately after we recorded our 100th episode at Cedar Glade Brews in Murfreesboro, TN, the Owner - ...

This is a re-release of Episode 10 that we have remastered the audio on, and an episode we talk about all the time, because Carl was so great.

We like to do this from time to time, just to bring some of our early episodes back to the surface.

We weren't doing video back then, so unfortunately that's not available, but this episode is worth a listen anyway.

Carl Meier from Black Abbey Brewing Company in Nashville, T...

Welcome to Episode 100!

We celebrate our 100th episode of The Brewery Underground Podcast at the same time as The Foamy Head's 100th episode, so we HAD to celebrate together.

We recorded this episode at Cedar Glade Brews in Murfreesboro, TN and we could not be more appreciative of them to host us, and roll out the red carpet for us. Jonathan and Robert treated is exceptionally well and treated us like VIP's.

Our next episode ...

Everything you didn't know about Malts! This is the theme of Part 2 of our episode with Brent Manning, Co-Founder of Riverbend Malt House in Asheville, North Carolina.

We had so many questions about the impact malts have in the craft beer industry. It doesn't just stop there. They also work with distilleries (there is a Tennessee connection)

Riverbend Malt House came to be in 2011. Since that time, Brent has seen his...

Asheville, North Carolina, is a favorite destination for craft beer lovers. It is also the home of Riverbend Malt House. Co-Founder, Certified Cicerone Brent Manning joins us.

In this episode, Brent walked us through how once upon a time, the conversation started of working with local farmers. Taking their barley and creating custom flavors for breweries. Really a win for everyone!

Brent describes part of what they do as "...

Amy Parks, VP of Business Development for Craftapped joins us. You will love her passion and enthusiasm for wanting to bring the craft beer community together.

Craftapped is a social craft beer beverage club that started in Minnesota. They have expanded to many other states, including Tennessee.

Amy talks all about the Craftapped app at places such as breweries, cideries, distilleries, and restaurants.

With so many establ...

East Nashville Beer Works opened a second location in 2024 in Lebanon, TN. They just recently celebrated a one- year anniversary. We went to go talk with owner Anthony Davis about how things are going.

Sitting up on the Mezzanine, Anthony shared with us about the massive effort that has gone into making this location successful.

From being family friendly with a lot of things to do for everyone (they even have a dog park) to...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Common John Beer Fest episode where we partnered up with Rich and Mitch of The Foamy Heads.

In this episode we talk to Mike from Broadcast Brewing, from Nashville, TN and Matt Love who is the founder of Hop Passport.

Mike talks about how he got started in craft beer and how he started his brewery, brew days being his favorite part of the day, how he likes his taproom to be communal and people meeting each oth...

The Foamy Underground teamed up once again. This time it's at the Common John Beer Fest in Manchester, TN.

We joined Mitch and Rich from the Foamy Heads on September 20, 2025, to experience one of the best Beer Fests around - labeled as 'The Last Beer Fest on Earth....Maybe'.

We talked to Jon Pritt, who is Chief Festival Office for Common John Brewing Company, Parker Loudermilk, who is the owner of Fait La Force Force Brewing, Miche...

We continue talking with Michael Williams of Great Lakes Brewery. He's focusing on brand development these days.

Steve and Scott had to find out the big question. Can we get Great Lakes Beer to Tennessee? Is there hope for us?

The Brewers Association recently released data regarding tariffs and breweries. Has Great Lakes Brewing Company seen any impact?

Christmas is still a few months away. At Great Lakes Brewing, a lo...

Our effort to bring Great Lakes beer to Tennessee continues.

It's no secret! If you listen to the podcast, then you know, Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland, Ohio is one of our favorites. We visited the location in May.

Michael Williams returns after joining us a year ago. He's been a part of the team going on 13 years! These days, his focus is on brand development.

This year, Great Lakes Brewing Company ha...

This was originally Episode 39 of our Podcast, and since it's Oktoberfest season and it officially starts on September 20th, we decided to re-release it.

We recorded this episode at Blackstone Brewing Co. in Nashville, TN and we were joined by the person who might know the most about Oktoberfest - Scott Mertie.

Scott is the owner of Nashville Brewing Co. in Nashville, TN and all of their beers are made with all German ingredi...

The Brewers Association is a nonprofit trade organization based in the U.S. that supports and promotes small and independent American craft brewers.

In this episode of Brewery Underground, Steve and Scott sit down with Matt Gacioch, staff economist at the Brewers Association, to dig into the numbers, trends, and future of craft beer.

Matt breaks down the Brewers Association’s role in supporting independent breweries, shares ins...

Welcome to Episode 90 of The Brewery Underground Podcast!

Since it's Oktoberfest season, we thought we'd comprise a montage of clips from previous episodes, where we talked specifically about Oktoberfest beers and the season.

In this episode we feature clips from our conversations with The Hilltappers, Esoteric Brewing Company, Johnson City Brewing Company, Hoppin' Frog Brewery and Steve and Scott have their own discussion about it.

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2 of Nashville's craft beer podcast teams come together once again. The Foamy Heads and The Brewery Underground Podcast team up to talk about a HUGE acquisition in the Nashville craft beer scene.

Xul Beer Company has purchased Southern Grist Brewing Company, and it's something we all wanted to get together and discuss.

This was more or less an impromptu episode (hence dropping it on a different day than we normally do) as the...

There are a lot of great places in Tennessee to drink craft beer. Among them, is Johnson City Brewing Company, in Johnson City, Tennessee.

We caught up with Owner Eric Latham, and Head Brewer Anna McKay to talk about what they do. Eric has been brewing the beer for a long time. Anna, was recently promoted to her position after having spent years working her way up the ladder.

Oktoberfest season has arrived. Johnson City Bre...

The winds of change are blowing through Nashville this summer! Talk about an action-packed episode. We have news on Southern Grist Brewing Company being taken over by Xul Brewing Company out of Knoxville. We will share all the details of what we know so far!

That's not all! Bearded Iris has also been acquired by a very large brewery from Memphis!

Stoke Haus Brewing and Barbeque is new to the Nashville brewery scene. But the two guys ...