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Through the perspectives of brewers, beer lovers and consumers, Focus on the Beer gives a voice to movers and shakers within the craft beer industry. Join us as we discuss trends and news happening around the craft beer world. So crack open your latest favorite and listen in.
Josh and Ryan sit down with Mike Centanne from Urban Animal Beer Co. which is one of Colorado Springs' next breweries to open. Mike has a ton of experience from opening Iron Bird and Metric Brewing as well as brewing for Pikes Peak and Red Leg in between...this was a fun one, hope you enjoy listening in!
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In this episode, we run through our latest article about Cold IPAs...are they really a style, or will this fad fizzle out like others have before it?
Also, we run through some of our favorite festivals that are making a return for 2022.
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Keith Via, of Blue Moon-fame, about his newest venture Ceria Brewing and his new book Brewing with Cannabis. Listen in as we learn about his long history in the brewing industry as well as how Cannabis can be used in brewing!
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Wait, we still talk about beer on the internet? We do and we are. Ryan's off the sauce, and Josh isn't trying to drink for two, but they've got a rundown of all the upcoming brewery openings, festivals and whatnot in the Colorado Springs Beer scene. Listen in and let us know if we're wrong about anything!
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That's not all we talk about, but we do touch on the disappearance of Worst Beer Blog and how that affects the corners of the beer industry. Also, we cover some new breweries opening in Colorado Springs, some new beer bars and what COVID has done to GABF as we know it. Hope you enjoy!
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This podcast has been a long time coming. We recorded it a few weeks ago, and thanks to some connection choppiness, Zoom gave us 20 audio files to piece through in order to get you all an episode. It took way too may beers and way too long to edit, so we hope it actually sounds like a coherent stream of content...fingers crossed.
WeldWerksBrewing
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In this episode, Ryan and Josh sit down with the team behind Mash Mechanix, a brewery slated to open in Downtown Colorado Springs in a few months.
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For all you skier types who are hankering to get over to Telluride to go hit the slopes, you should know that Telluride Brewing Co is opening their new ski-in/ski-out Brewpub at Mountain Village with twenty taps, authentic street tacos and beer to go! What better way to end a great day on the slopes than with an unbeatable aprés ski scene that also offers crowlers, six packs, tacos and taco kits for take out?
We had the awesome opportunity to connect with Tommy Thacher, President and Co-Founder of Telluride Brewing Company, so hear it from him about their new venture. We also talked through some of the many cool things that Telluride has going in the pipeline beer-wise, that we should see here in Colorado Springs as well!
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It’s that time of year again, and if you’re trying to find that perfect gift for the beer-loving person in your life, we’ve got you covered with a few tips and options that are sure to put a smile on their face. In this episode, we’ll cover a few different online options, but we’d also like to implore you to shop local, as local breweries are facing tougher-than-ever restrictions that threaten their bottom line. If you can’t decide what someone might want, a gift card or crowler from a local brewery will always fit the bill. Thanks for listening!
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It's the end of the year! We cover all the different buyouts, sellouts, and our picks for the best and brightest breweries in Colorado Springs!
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Welcome to Focus on the Beer. I’m Ryan Hannigan.
Years ago, if you may remember, we posited that Colorado breweries were creating a new style of IPA. Back in 2014, FOTB’s very own Josh Howard wrote about the Colorado Wild IPA as a rising regional style. Many of the beers Josh mentioned still exist, yet the style didn’t catch on. Could it be that the Colorado beer scene was just waiting for a more exemplary style? Perhaps.
Flash forward five years to a beer industry dominated by breweries pushing out hundreds of copy-cat hazy IPAs, changing the hops ever so slightly and calling it good. With terms like “Double dry hopped,” “Quadruple DDH”, and more, we’ve waived farewell to the IBU wars of the late 90’s, as today’s brewers are fighting to pack as many pounds per barrel of hops as possible. Today’s guests are doing that too, but in unconventional way.
Join us as we embark on a conversation with Telluride Brewing’s Chris Fish and Oast House Oil’s Rob Kevwitch about the newest technology to hit liquid. Listen in.
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In this episode, the guys sit down with Jeff Lockhart from Dueces Wild Brewery to talk about winning Gold for their Knuckle Dragger Scotch Ale. Listen in!
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In this episode, Josh Adamski from Cerberus talks to the guys about the Sold-Out Cerberus Anniversary party, as well as the future plans for the brand.
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We talk with Jeff Airman from Paradox about a slew of things that are happening in the beer industry...listen in.
Beers in this episode:
- Rockcut Galactic Portal IPA
- Odd13 Superfly Keller Pilsner
- Stillwater Artisanal Rhinestones & Sequins Sour Brut DIPA
- Jester King Spon 4
- Cantillon Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio
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This week, we talk with the COS Craft Beer Facebook group moderators about herding cats, drinking beers and popularity contests.
Featuring beer from:
Other Half Brewing
New Belgium
Steamworks Brewing
Storybook Brewing
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Happy American Craft Beer Week!
We brought Resolute Brewing's Sam Sly into the studio for a little chat about all the changes in their neck of the woods and more! Thanks to Sam for making the drive and sharing some delicious beers! Also, go check out Resolute Brewing's second location opening up May 24!
Beers this episode:
Other Half Feels Like Outer Space
Weldwerks Fake Item Box
Resolute Brewing Tangential
Resolute Brewing Cape of Good Hop
Resolute Brewing/Something Brewing ESP10N4GE
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In this episode, Josh and Ryan breakdown the news about Weldwerks joining the Colorado Springs craft beer landscape and other oddities about CBC and beer news in general.
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Join Ryan, Josh and Katie as they recap the Collab fest experience! Don't take notice of the crew breaking the cardinal rule of podcasting and mentioning the exact date this episode had been recorded. Cheers!
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In our Seventieth episode, we sit down with Woody and Michael from Brass Brewing to talk about the ups and downs they've encountered in their first year and learn a bit more about the path ahead for their Downtown Colorado Springs brewery. Traditional Styles reign supreme with Michael Johnson, the head brewer at Brass, and we taste through a few of his creations on the show. Try them for yourself at their One Year Anniversary on March 22!
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This episode features JAKs Brewing's Head Brewer, André Blyth, as well as some pretty interesting sparkling water...
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We sit down with Chef Brother Luck and Fossil Craft Beer to talk about their collaboration beer that's on tap at IV by Brother Luck! Listen in!
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We welcome two Jeffs to the show for this Thanksgiving-week episode! Please enjoy the friendly banter from Jeff Eckles, famous for his role on the award-winning We Like Drinking podcast, and Jeffrey Airman, tastemaker at the wildly-popular Paradox Beer Company.
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Does candy pair with beer? We go all Thrillist-style this episode and we probably now have Diabetes.
Thanks to Kevin from Wild Westendorf for joining us for this Halloween-themed candy and beer pairing.
Candy for this episode:
Skittles, KitKat, Swedish Fish, Almond Joy, and Candy Corn
Beers include:
Boulevard Jam Band, Oskar Blues Fugli, Mike Hess Grazias, High Hops Habanero Hunny, Upland/Cascade Pearpawsterous, Avery Plank'd, Odell Eugene Whiskey Barrel Aged, and New Holland Dragon's Milk Reserve Banana Coconut
And yes, you can taste the banana.
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We're back and recording in the brand new R&D Studios! In this episode, we talk about how sometimes you can get after-fermentation in beers when dry hopping after terminal gravity, plus we drink some mighty fine beers in the process.
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Both Goat Patch and Fossil have respectively produced beers that mimic the flavor of strawberry milk, and we're here to find out which one takes the cake. Also featured on this show is Wiley Roots' Citra Funk Yo Couch, a can conditioned mixed culture beer that is freaking delicious.
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EP-063: Old Nation M43 Tasting with Aaron by Focus on the Beer
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This podcast is in no way brought to you by Brewer's Republic, even if Carrie wants it to be that way. Listen in as we talk about the Independent's Day IPA with Carrie Simison and Josh Adams.
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In this episode we breakdown FH Beerworks' latest announcement of their 4 acre expansion to the East side of Colorado Springs.
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It's our 60th episode! This week, we brought on Darcie from The Little London Show to talk about survival this Beer Festival season. We run down the 6 top tips to make sure you make it out alive. Check out The Little London Show here: https://soundcloud.com/thelittlelondonshow
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In this late-to-come out episode, we drink some Irish Craft Beer while talking about upcoming beer festivals and other news. Oh and we drink a few American beers too.
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In this week's episode, we talk with Jess and Rich Fierro about everything from Beerland to buying Great Storm. Listen in!
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EP-057: A Fruitful Recap of Past Happenings by Focus on the Beer
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EP-056: Malt Liquor Taste Test by Focus on the Beer
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Welcome to Focus on the Beer's first podcast of 2018. It's been awhile since we've talked beer, so we cover a bunch of information...a ton.
For the next year of podcasts, we're hoping to give a little outline of topics so you know what to expect.
In this episode:
Smuttynose Brewing put up for auction Green Flash cutting 15% of its workforce and reducing its distribution Mendocino/Olde Saratoga breweries abruptly closed Great Storm Brewing changing hands Dueces Wild Brewing set to open Brass Brewing nearing opening, starting a kickstarter Brewers Republic closing, then miraculously reopening as a part of Cerberus Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines recap The Little London Show's Dryanuary Party and More!
Beer in this episode:
Smiling Toad Brewery Tangerine Hazy IPA
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This episode, we sit down with Mike Centanne and Chase Perry from Metric Brewing. Listen in as we catch up with the two on the progress in opening a brewery and drink some good beer in the process...
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Our latest episode features Taylor Donner of Cerberus Brewing. Taylor recently became an Advanced Cicerone, so we decided to have him on to talk about how that works and what he's got planned for the future. Also, we drink through some beer memberships and talk about those in case you're looking for a good holiday gift for the beer lover in your life.
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EP-052: Coming out of the Post-GABF Haze... by Focus on the Beer
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This episode we see if we can discern between New Belgium's new Fat Tire Belgian White and Blue Moon...it doesn't go well—for us.
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Don't take that title to heart. We sat down and talked beer with Phantom Canyon's brewers Alan Stiles and Troy Johnson and learned a thing or two about them and had some laughs along the way.
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We've overdone the IPA drinking on this show, so we're definitely ready for some imperial stouts and belgian beers. Bring it on!
As for Café Craft, here's the pairings for the fest! We'll be announcing them on Facebook every week coming soon, but you get the heads up.
Storybook Brewing / Story Coffee Co.
Goat Patch Brewing / Building 3 Roasters
Paradox Beer Company / Loyal Coffee
Fossil Craft Beer / Switchback Coffee Roasters
Bristol Brewing / R n R Coffee Cafe
Fieldhouse Brewing / Hold Fast Coffee
Local Relic / Switchback Coffee Roasters
Smiling Toad Brewery / Mission Coffee Roasters
Cerberus Brewing Co. / Loyal Coffee
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Josh and Ryan narrowly survive the exploding cans, as they talk through all the upcoming and recently passed beer festivals. Beer in this episode includes Bell's Two Hearted, Pueblo Vida Circuitous and Microburst, as well as some other fun stuff.
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To help celebrate Independent's Day (yes it's spelled that way in this case) Josh Adamski from Cerberus Brewing and Carrie Simison from The Independent came on the show to talk about their collaboration beer that will be released the weekend before July 4.
The collaboration is brewed with British Maris Otter and Caramel malts, then "liberally hopped" with American hops. It'll release at Cerberus June 30 at 4pm.
In this episode:
July 15: Cerberus is doing a Pale Ale collaboration beer release with All Breeds Rescue and The Misfits Dog Rescue named Buddy Up.
July 22: Look out for Jamaican Weekend at Cerberus
September 9: Cerberus' Anniversary. Josh tells us that Paradise Lost, their Heaven Hill barrel-aged Black Plague Imperial Stout, will be released. Coming in at around 11.3%, it's sure to be a doozy.
Beers in this episode:
The Alchemist Crusher Cerberus Elysium IPA Cerberus Tiny Umbrella Party IPA
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We had some technical difficulties this week, but we're back with another long rambling podcast. You should really take away two things: Go to Feast of Saint Arnold and go to Paradox. Both will be great times.
Beers in this episode: Alchemist Farmer's Daughter, Barrel Aged Myrcenary, and some other we can't remember.
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In this special American Craft Beer Week edition of the podcast, Josh and Ryan taste through some Ninkasi seasonal beers, Pikes Peak Brewing's newest Incline release, and finally try put the hazy IPA trend on this show to rest.
Also in this extra-long episode, Josh coins a new term(malt foundation for a hop house) beer nerds can use instead of "malty backbone" for describing a balanced beer, there's talk of South African hops and the guys discuss the fun things happening this week in Colorado Springs for American Craft Beer Week.
Beers in this episode:
Ninkasi Brewing Maiden the Shade Ninkasi Brewing Pacific Rain Pikes Peak Brewing Incline Firestone Walker Leo vs Ursus Fortem
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Thanks to Jacen for joining us on another Blind Taste Test.
NE IPAs are all the rage, but can you tell them apart just by taste? We tried and failed.
Beers in this episode: The Alchemist Focal Banger Weldwerks Juicy Bits Odd13 Noob Tree House Alter Ego Destihl Mango IPA Destihl Blueberry Gose
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Catch Ryan and Josh as they taste their way through a panel of East coast IPAs...what started as an East vs West got quickly out of hand.
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No, not Jeff Mohrmann from The Little London Show, but Jeff Airman from Paradox. We also get to try two versions of Jameson's Caskmates beer barrel-aged whiskey.
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Join Focus on the Beer as they talk with Alyssa and Andy France from Lost Friend Brewing, a new brewery set to open up in 2017 in Colorado Springs.
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EP-040: Tasting Speck Private Reserve and More by Focus on the Beer
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EP-039: On Air Bottle Share by Focus on the Beer
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Welcome to the 2017 edition of the Focus on the Beer podcast! We'll officially call this one Vol. 2, Ep. 1, but for all of you who have been fans since the beginning, it's really just EP-038.
Look for 2 podcasts every month this year, as we'll talk to new breweries set to open as well as established breweries who are having fun brewing beer in Colorado Springs.
In this Episode, we talked about the move to Breckenridge for Big Beers, some upcoming events and we discussed Red Leg's new partnership with the Broadmoor for their Prospector's Pick Kölsch-style ale.
As always, listen in for more fun episodes this year as we've got more blind taste tests, interviews and On Air Bottleshares in the works!
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In our last episode for 2016, Josh and Ryan talk Big Beers and the move from Vail to Breck. Get your tickets before they sell out! http://bigbeersfestival.com/purchase-big-beers-festival-tickets/
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Josh and Ryan breakdown some of the latest beer news in this latest episode of Focus on the Beer.
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EP-035: Blind Tasting Porters with Cully and Airman by Focus on the Beer
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If you missed our LIVE broadcast at Bristol Brewing, we've got all the juicy bits for you now! We sat down with multiple people involved in the history of the Venetucci Pumpkin Ale. A huge thanks goes out to Bristol Brewing for hosting us!
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This week, we talk with Josh's old friend John Nicholls about his experience with the TV Show Bar Rescue and everything that went into transforming the Brickhouse into the Garrison Tavern.
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Sam from Beer n' Loathing is back for another episode! In this one we talk about some expansions happening locally, as well as the upcoming 10th annual All Colorado Beer Fest. Also, Venetucci Pumpkin Ale, because everyone loves a good community ale.
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Our GABF hangover has just about subsided, so we invited Sam from Beer n' Loathing to join us to talk about it. He then stole all of our content for his Weekly Chug...
Episode recorded on Sunday October 16, 2016
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In this week's episode, we're blind tasting imperial and barrel aged stouts with Jeff Airman of Paradox Beer Company. After we get through the thick and amazing tasting portion of the show, we find out what Paradox's GABF plans are...it was a fun episode!
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We've been slacking putting this podcast up, but here it is! Thanks to Scott Davidson from the Fermentologists, Dustin Hall from the Brewtography Project and Dane Skousen our Denver collaborator for sitting in on an impromptu podcast. Please excuse the audio quality, we did this with one microphone in the middle of a table.
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It's pumpkin beer season! We welcomed Bryce Crawford onto the show to blind taste some pumpkin beers...some were good—some not so much.
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The Aftershow Part 1 by Focus on the Beer
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Introducing our new podcast show: On Air Bottle Share. We drink the beer, tell you about it, and talk a lot about other things in the process. Welcome to episode one.
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Thanks to Mike Maio and David Walker of the Manitou Springs Heritage Center for coming in and talking with us about their upcoming beer festival! If you're wondering when and where it will be, September 24th is the day, and the Manitou Springs Memorial Park is the place. Thanks for listening!
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This week we welcome back Bryce Crawford to the show. No, he's not back for good, but he and Dionne Roberts both helped us talk through some heated exchanges about beer fests, beer fest etiquette and the likes...Ryan was lazy, so this episode is explicit content...no bleeps.
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This week's episode features our good friend Jeff Airman of Paradox Beer Company. It's been a hot minute since we've had him on the show, as they've been cranking out pint after pint up in Divide, CO. Jeff walks us through the next steps for Paradox's expansion to keep up with their taproom demand and the demand of drinkers in nearly 15 states.
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News News and more News! In this week's episode, Josh and Ryan talk about the latest beer news, from mergers to overturned semis. Also we give a little recap of our experience with 719Day...
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We had so much stuff to talk with Carrie and Korm, so here's the full episode! Skip ahead to 58 minutes to pick up where last week's episode left off!
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This week, we sit down with Jon Eddy from Jon Eddy Productions and talk all about the 719Day Brew Fest. We go over what makes a festival great and talk about the challenges in putting on a second year festival.
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In our latest Fan Forum, we invited Carrie Simison and James Kormanik to come talk beer with us. We talked about starting a new cellar, beer festivals and much more! Look for the extended cut online this week!
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Josh and Ryan sit down and discuss their picks for beers you can find in and around Colorado Springs as we head into the holiday weekend. From easy drinking mexican-style lagers to locally made cider, they cover every flavor your friends and family may want. Oh and there's a few IPAs...
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Fermentation is Fermentation. This week, we sit down with a crew made up of Axe and the Oak Distillery, Ice Cave Cider House and Colorado Common Hard Cider.
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This week's episode features Chris Wright, founder of Pikes Peak Brewing, and Keith Altemose of Nano 108 Brewing. We brought Chris on at the last minute to talk about the split between the Colorado Brewers Guild and Craft Beer Colorado, a new venture by 14 current Guild members. Then, after we finish with the somber-talk, we get down to business with Keith and Nano 108—tasting some excellent beers and talking a little shop.
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This week, Josh and Ryan talk about a bunch of the upcoming festivals thanks to the event pages from PorchDrinking and Two Parts.
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In this week's episode, we talk with Josh Adamski and Mark LeFebvre, head brewer and head chef, respectively of Cerberus Brewing Co. Cerberus is in the middle of their buildout of the old Animal Hospital in the 700 block of West Colorado Ave. Listen in and find out a little more about the new brewery's plans for the Westside.
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In this week's episode, we talk with Dustin Hall of the Brewtography Project about his already funded Kickstarter and learn a little bit more about the man behind the lens.
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This week we talk Pints and Plates, Saint Arnold's Feast and all things Storybook with Pete Kilman, owner and head brewer. Check it out!
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This week, we sit down with Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent and talk all things Pints and Plates, as well as delving into her online persona—Hot Chic Cold Beer.
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We got the chance to catch up with Todd from Red Leg Brewing to talk about their growth, what's coming up for the Southern Colorado Brewers Alliance, and how his military background has helped him be successful as a brewery owner.
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This week's episode features Sam Sly from Beer n' Loathing. You should listen to it.
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EP-011: IPAs for Days by Focus on the Beer
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We made it to ten episodes! In our tenth episode, we're joined by Ben Wilder of Gold Camp Brewing and Josh Howard of Brew Brothers/Focus on the Beer. Things get a little weird when we try out Mad Hops' Brew Drops. Who knew that a room of craft beer junkies could down a six-pack of Coors Banquet with the help of some concentrated beer drops? So how do they make the beer taste? Find out!
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This week we sit down with Fred from Smiling Toad! Bonus special guest: Edie Crawford!
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We sit down and talk with Grant, Melissa and Brian from Local Relic.
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We talk with JAKs brewing and The Occasional Brew about their upcoming collaboration and how the first year of business has gone for JAKs out in Peyton.
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Talking beer with Ben Wilder, of Gold Camp Brewing as well as Nick Mueller from the Brew Brothers of Pikes Peak Homebrew club! Look for the Unedited version up soon!
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This week's episode features Travis and Niki Fields from Fieldhouse brewing. We explore the ins and outs of gluten free brewing and more!
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We're joined by Whistle Pig Brewing's Rob Beers (yes, that's his real name), Eric Merrell, and Bobby Couch to talk about their brewery startup.
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Fieldhouse Brewing by Focus on the Beer
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Smiling Toad Brewery by Focus on the Beer
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Storybook Brewing by Focus on the Beer
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Episode 3 has us chatting beer, cooking and more with Jeff Airman of Paradox Beer Company and James "Uncle Korm" Kormanik.
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We had to cut out so much of our conversation with Steve from Triple S, we decided to put it all up online.
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EP-001: Rich and Katrina Benson of Fossil Craft Beer Company join Focus on the Beer's first episode on KCMJ 93.9FM.
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RedLegBrewing by Focus on the Beer
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This is the Experimental Brewing Session from Vail Big Beers with Cory King, John Mallett, Brian Dunn, and Jeremy Gobien. We had a recording issue at the very beginning, so it starts off a few minutes into the seminar with John Mallett's talk.
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Southern Colorado collaboration - About the beer with Alan Stiles by Focus on the Beer
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