KUCI: The Beer Ambassador OC: Recent Episodes
Michael Woodward
Shawn & Tommy Hadjis (cousins & business partners) from Left Coast Brewery talk about their family business from start to the recent addition of the Irvine location which is a tasting room, smokehouse and distillery.
On this episode I had Geoff Brand & Mike Miller co-owners and brewers of Santa Ana River Brewing company talk about their name, beers, getting open and going from homebrewer to pro.
Brent and I talk about how he got into brewing, started Laguna Beach Beer Co., their beers and the 2nd Anniversary party.
Bob talks about their new beer Third Contact and the release at Back Street Brewery Saturday February 9th as well as why all things gluten free may not be gluten free and much more.
I start the show with my new engineer Kevin as we talk about the Australian Open & beer, then segway into Super Bowl Sunday, then Bert Joins in and we talk about Brooklyn Brewery, Karl Strauss and more.
I had Josh Leddy (co-owner) & Marc Makarem (brewer) from Back Channel Brewing out of Minnesota on air talking about their beer and the beer bowl.
I had Fiorella from Rossel Co. they upcycle grain bags into their Bountiful Bag and much more.
Bert Joins me for the second half hour as we talk about Resilience IPA & beer Trends again.
Bert Svensson (from Drinkability) and I talk about Sierra Nevada & Resilience IPA project, as well as the growth of new breweries being over 7,000 in the U.S. & trends in beer.
I had Alex Gonzales owner and mead maker at Honeypot Meadery in Anaheim, CA on talking about how he got started in Mead and went from ameteur to pro, as well as the meads he has, etc.
Andrew Reed & I talk about the Brew Hoho, National Repeal Day, National Lager Day, and Gamecraft Brewings Grand Opening on Dec. 8th, 2018
I talk about The Brew Hoho, Gamecraft Grand Opening, and gift ideas for the beer people in your life.
Andrew and I chatted about the monthly Homebrew Comp he hosts at the Brewhouse, as well as Thanksgiving and pairing beers with your meal.
I sat down and talked with Owner Scott Cebula and Brewer Andrew Moy of Gamecraft Brewing out of Laguna Hills, CA.
I sat down with my guest Andrew Reed and talked about the OC Brewers Mash and other beer events in October as well as supporting local breweries and what that means.
I spoke with Amanda and Rick Smets about their 2nd Anniversary Party at Stereo Brewing Company, beers, music, their 3 GABF awards and more.
I sat down with the Western Region Representative of the BJCP Travis Hammond at the 2018 Homebrew Con and talked about the program, beers and how he got into brewing.
I sat down with John Palmer at Skyland Ale Works and enjoyed a beer while we talked about how he got into brewing, his books "How To Brew", "Water", "Brewing Classic Styles" (co-written with Jamil Zainasheff), and Anvil Brewing Equipment, plus brewer Brad Nixon makes a cameo too.
I sat down and talked about the first Global Flavor Festival with SJ of Stella Davina as well as Andy Dale (co-owner), Ryan (brewer), and Spencer (marketing) from Last Name Brewing while enjoying their beers at the brewery, plus Pomona Queen and more.
At the CA Craft Beer Summit 2018 I sat down with several people to talk about beer and the industry. Here are four of those interviews with time stamps if you just want to jump to a specific one but they're all good. 1. Brendan Megowan Consultant/Brewer at Sacrement Brewing/Burger n Brew (2:09-33:53) 2. Franny Lopez (aka FrannyFullPint) Executive Director at the LA Brewers Guild (33:59-43:22) 3. Dr. Bill Sysak Partnere at Wild Barrel Brewing (43:30-48:43) 4. Stephanie Owner?Consultant of Sustainabrewery (48:54-55:18)
I talk about the recent C & D issued to IG Influencer Scotch_Trooper by DISCUS, censorship, laws, freedoms, the one beer debate, tolerance, the Gas Tax repeal and how it relates to beer, local breweries and you the end user (the beer drinker).
I talked with Tom McCormick about The Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento, as well as the 947 breweries we have here in California, as well as the CCBA (California Craft Brewers Association).
Talked with Greg Koch at the 22 Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival about Stone their beer, growth and the fest. Also had Homebrewer Bob Keifer on talking about Gluten Free beer and where he's taking it.
Andrew Reed from the Brewhouse in San Juan Capistrano talks about beer and four years of business. Then Ryan Rickert joined the show to talk about Pint Pass and how you can get paid to go to breweries amd text your friend a beer, this app will revolutionize the beer industry.
Talking with Mary Jane the OC Brew GIrl about Taps Brewery, beers and events around OC.
Reverend Nat of Reverend Nats Hard Cider talks about his cider, how he got started, beer and much more.