The Pope of Foam graces us with an appearance! Charlie Bamforth, Bobby's mentor and current consultant for Sierra Nevada Brewing, joins us to talk about his career path and his view on low alcohol trends and beer being deemed "unhealthy."

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TIMELINE

00:00 Bow your heads for the Pope of Foam!

00:56 Charlie Bamforth's pilgrimage to beer

02:46 Pretending we know soccer scores

04:08 Is beer really that unhealthy?

12:55 The French Paradox: Why is wine "healthy"?

23:06 Moderation and Dry January thoughts

25:38 Low alcohol beers trends

31:00 Charlie will be back next week!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansan

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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