What up, Brewsers! The Legendary Brew Crew is back in the building, and this week we’ve got our guy Elliot Johnson, CEO of Soul Mega, pulling up for his second round on the mic. We crack open some fresh pours and swap stories fresh off Barrel & Flow Fest, a weekend that felt like a family reunion for the Black craft beer scene. From collab brews to skating rink vibes, we break down the festival’s growth, the people, and the love in the air.

Elliot takes us behind the scenes of pouring at Barrel & Flow, building Soul Mega’s footprint in the DMV and beyond, and why Mega Fest 2025 is leveling all the way up with DJs, block party energy, and a whole lot more than beer. We’re talking brand building, community connections, and how a festival can be for everybody.

Whether you’re a craft beer vet or just here for the party, this episode is full of laughs, gems, and a reminder that beer is only part of the story, we’re here for the culture.

What We’re Drinking 🍺

• Remix – Belgian wit with lemongrass and lime, a collab from Black Viking & New France, sipped fresh from the Barrel & Flow haul.
• Key Lime Pie-fect – A tart, refreshing key lime–inspired sour ale from Shoehorn Brewing in Belleville, IL.
• Rhine Ghost Boat – Light, crisp Kölsch, with subtle pear notes and soft bready malt from Autumn Arch Beer Project.
• Water – Because sometimes you’ve got to pace yourself after a big festival weekend.

What up Brewsers!! In this episode, the Legendary Brew Crew cracks open a few brews and chops it up with Dom and Nicole Draper aka The Voiceover Couple. We dive into their journey from side hustlers to full-time storytellers, building a voiceover business from scratch and betting big on their vision (and each other). Plus, we talk the wildest VO request they’ve ever gotten (you’ll never sneeze the same again) and how they’re paying it forward by bringing the next generation into the booth. This convo is equal parts game and grit.

What We’re Drinking:

Bilbous - New Zealand Bitter, 5% - Sacred Vice Brewing

249 Years Later - American Wheat Beer, 4.5% - Autumn Arch Beer Project

Cabernet Sauvignon - Bota Box

What up, Brewsers! The Legendary Brew Crew are back with a special guest who wears ALL the hats—Morgan Robinson, founder of the Hospitality Coalition and part owner of Charlotte’s Babe Cave cocktail bar.

We sip, laugh, and talk hospitality hustle. Morgan takes us through her 20-year journey in the industry, from Chick-fil-A at 14 to opening bars, throwing cocktail competitions, and creating spaces that center women’s experiences. We get into her love for craft cocktails, the art of slow-melting ice, and even why she proudly embraces her villain era (yep, she’s team Ursula and Maleficent!).

We also talk boundary setting, the real behind-the-scenes of opening a bar, and the power of women creating opportunities for other women. Oh, and there’s plenty of banter about Disney villains, smoky beers, and even brothel algorithms.

So grab a drink—maybe a Grand Marnier on ice like Morgan—and pull up a chair. This one’s a vibe.

What we’re drinking:

Grand Marnier on ice

This World and the Other Smoked Helles Lager from Wilmington Brew Works

Tap in and hear how hospitality, empowerment, and a little villain energy can change the game.

5th Annual

Battle of the Babes Cocktail Competition

September 28, 2025 4PM-8PM

Merchant + Trade

303 N Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Tickets

What up, Brewsers! In this flavorful episode, we chop it up with JulieAnne Cross, the mastermind behind the Delaware Burger Battle—an epic clash of buns, beef, and bragging rights. From its beer-soaked beginnings at Twin Lakes Brewery to becoming a must-attend, sold-out summer showdown, JulieAnne shares how the Burger Battle is more than just buns and beef—it’s a full-on community celebration with a charitable heart.

From meaty strategies for burger domination to the art of judging the perfect patty, this one’s stacked with laughs, flavor, and heart.

Whether you're a foodie, beer nerd, or just hungry, this episode has something for everyone.

What We Drinkin’:

• Blueberry Pomegranate Magic Sour Ale by Heavy Seas
• Orange Dog Nation White Ale by Dr. Brewlittle’s
• Yuza Blonde Ale by Dokkaebier
• Special guest JulieAnne keeps it crisp with a LaCroix, saving room for the burger madness.

What up, Brewsers! This week, the crew links up with the powerhouse trio behind Crafted For Action—Jen Price, Shanelle Pickraum, and Kevin “Swirv” Irvin—for a special kickoff to their annual conference. We talk everything from emergency lagers and fridge-aged sours (yikes) to building a thriving, inclusive craft beverage culture in Atlanta and beyond.

Jen breaks down how Crafted For Action started as a pivot from a pandemic-halted beer boutique dream and grew into a nationwide platform for education, equity, and opportunity in craft beer, wine, and spirits. Shanelle shares the sisterhood that sparked it all, while Swirv lets us in on how he “self-nominated” his way onto the team—and why community is the heartbeat of it all.

From the Fellows Pitch Competition to Sunday Service beer shares, this episode is a vibe. If you’ve ever wanted to blend purpose with pints, this one’s for you.

If you missed Crafted For Action in 2025—trust, you felt that FOMO. But don’t let it happen again. Mark your calendars, prep your palate, and pull up next year. You don’t want to just hear about the vibes—you want to experience them.

What up, Brewsers! On this episode the Legendary Brew Crew serve up a chilled pint of banter, brews, and bold opinions.

🍻 Craft Beer News & Local Shoutouts:

• RIP to Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing and godfather of Asheville’s craft beer scene.
• Philly Beer Week gets love as the crew promotes Human Robot’s Logjammin’ fest and the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon beer collab.
• Wilmington Brew Works is expanding—right next to a donut and BBQ joint, no less.
• Delaware breweries entering the THC/CBD seltzer chat as local laws evolve.

🏀 Random Buzzer-Beater Banter: Is the NBA ready for an OKC vs. Indiana Finals? Probably not. But we are. Plus, Halliburton’s glow-up, cheesesteak debates, and why the Midwest should really be called the Mideast.

🎬 Deep Dive Documentary Talk: Rob drops gems from HBO’s new Paul Reubens (aka Pee-Wee Herman) documentary—touching on identity, fame, and the complicated layers of being a cultural icon.

🔥 Hot Takes & Sidebar Shenanigans: From state border conspiracies and sting operations disguised as Redskins ticket giveaways, to whether cheesesteaks should ever require a fork—no topic is too random for the crew.

🍺 What We Drinking?

Rob cracks open "November Yankee Charlie," an easy-drinking 4.7% American lager from JAKL Beer Works, brewed in honor of a Vietnam vet. Meanwhile, Lew sips on a different kind of brew—coffee with extra French vanilla. No judgment.

What up Brewsers! This week, the Legendary Brew Crew is back and we're bringing the vibes from coast to coast. We’re sipping everything from hazy IPAs to smoothie-style sours, but the real buzz came from our conversation with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and Soul Seeker podcast host Sam Kabert.

Sam joined us to crack open more than just brews — he dropped deep knowledge on plant medicine, ayahuasca journeys, breathwork, and how reprogramming the subconscious mind can help us finally chill out and deal with our real baggage (not just the annoying beer fridge that won’t stay cold).

We talked about:

• The real reason you might pop off in traffic (hint: it's not just that guy who cut you off)
• How ayahuasca flipped Sam’s world upside down
• Breathwork as the cheat code for emotional regulation
• Why healing ain’t for the faint of heart, but it is worth it

So grab your favorite brew, take a deep breath, and join us for a wild ride of banter, balance, and better vibes.

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What we drinking:

Cold Pressed Hazy IPA from Alvarado Street Brewery (Salinas/Monterey, CA) – smooth, citrusy, 6.5% ABV

Thrills Fabric smoothie-style sour from Dewey Beer Co. – raspberry, mango, sweet cherry, and birthday cake (but mostly fruit!). 5.25% ABV and thick like a smoothie.

Fonio Rising Pale Ale by Brooklyn Brewery – brewed with a West African super grain for sustainability. 5% ABV and smooth enough to say “Pass me another!

What up Brewsers! This week, the Legendary Brew Crew kicks it with Youngwon Lee, founder of Dokkaebier, a bold award winning brewery infusing Asian flavors and stories into every pint. We crack open a Rice Kölsch and a wild card Kimchi Sour (yep, you read that right) while Youngwon breaks down how a Korean kid turned global wine hustler ended up repping his roots through experimental beer in Cali.

From jasmine rice and yuzu citrus to kettle-souring with actual kimchi culture (who knew?), we dive into what makes Dokkaebier taste—and feel—different. It’s not just about ingredients, it’s about identity, community, and flipping the beer script being Unapologetically Asian, Unmistakably Craft. Plus, the gang debates spice levels, label easter eggs, and whether oyster sauce belongs in a stout (spoiler: not like that).

AAPI Heritage Month gets its shine, and Youngwon drops real talk on growing up Korean American, representation in craft brewing, and the mythic meaning behind the Dokkaebi name.

Grab a can, crack it open, and ride with us. This one’s got heat.

The Legendary Brew Crew is back hashing out everything from the nuanced naming of our listeners (brewsers vs. brewsettes, anyone?) to a hilarious debate on Spanish grammar and identity politics.

Then we sink our fangs into Ryan Coogler's certified horror hit Sinners (spoiler alert). From dissecting Michael B. Jordan’s subtle flex to the film's wild genre mashup, we unpack whether the vampires were even necessary or just some spicy seasoning on an already flavorful stew of storytelling.

Plus, we give flowers to the “Roof Is On Fire” musical moment, break down garlic etiquette in vampire hunting, and debate passing in 1930s Mississippi. Oh, and mall-walking?

🍻 What We’re Drinking This Episode:

Secret Machine Caribbean Harmony - Dewey Beer Co.

A 7% ABV fruit smoothie beer bursting with dragon fruit, pineapple, guava, and tangerine. Smooth, juicy, and straight-up tropical.

Mexcelente Negra - Wilmington Brew Works

A 4.3% dark Mexican lager with smooth drinkability and just enough roast.

What up Brewsers! Rob G’s flying solo on this one—but he’s not alone. He links up with craft beer enthusiast and community advocate Jordan Harvey, known online as Beers Around the Way. Jordan shares his hop-filled journey from sipping commercial brews to becoming a passionate advocate for diversity in the craft beer scene.

But it’s not just about what’s in the glass. Jordan also highlights his role in the Harvey Wilder Foundation, a family-founded nonprofit supporting HBCU students through scholarships and passport grants. It’s beer, community, culture—and a bit of travel too.

Plus, hear about his role with DC Beer, hosting events, writing articles, and advocating for the beer-loving community in the DMV.

Whether you’re a hazy IPA diehard or a pilsner purist, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, and plenty of brew talk. Grab a pint and press play.

🍻 What We’re Drinking:

All Extra Shipper Everything (8.5% ABV) - a hazy double dry-hopped IPA from @otherhalfnyc, a collab with @angrychairbrewing, @sideprojectbrew, @weldwerksbrewing, and @theveilbrewing. Hopped with Citra and Citra Cryo, Riwaka and Krush.

Zingabier (5.5% ABV) - from @blackvikingbrew , ginger beer that’s smooth, flavorful, and perfect for daytime sipping.