December 2021 - Houston

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Glenn explore the craft beer scene of Houston, TX.

This week continues our stop in Houston with True Anomaly Brewing Company’s “Ben’s House” West Coast IPA and “Peggy” Fruited Sour Ale. Also, a conversation with special guest Michael Duckworth, CEO of True Anomaly Brewing.

In this episode, Molly, Glenn and Michael chat about Michael’s 15 years working for NASA. Michael explains True Anomaly’s beer names, including naming all sours after females who have gone to space. Michael tells a story of using wild yeast from Big Bend National Park in West Texas.

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December 2021 - Houston

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Glenn explore the craft beer scene of Houston, TX.

This week continues our stop in Houston with Spindle Tap’s “Proper Pils” Pilsner  Also, a conversation with special guest Tara Love, Owner of Social Beer Garden Houston.

In this episode, Molly, Glenn and Tara chat about how England’s beer culture compares to the US. Tara details the size of the Social Beer Garden (spoiler alert, it takes up half of a city block.) Tara explains the events that take place at the Beer Garden including: drag shows, burlesque shows, and movie nights.

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December 2021 - Houston

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Glenn explore the craft beer scene of Houston, TX.

This week begins our stop in Houston with 8th Wonder Brewing Company’s “Rocket Fuel” Vietnamese Coffee Porter and “High Grade” IPA.  Also, a conversation with special guest Ryan Soroka, President and Founder of 8th Wonder Brewery.

In this episode, Ryan tells the origin story of 8th Wonder Brewery, starting with him writing a business plan for a restaurant instead of a thesis for his Master's Degree. The group discusses the Vietnamese Coffee Porter “Rocket Fuel” and the neighborhoods in Houston that inspired the beer. Ryan discusses 8th Wonder’s partnership with Jameson, a highly sought after Delta 8 Seltzer, and 8th Wonder’s Distillery.

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November 2021 - Birmingham

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Tim explore the craft beer scene of Birmingham, AL.

This week finishes out our stop in Birmingham with TrimTab Brewing Company’s “Continuum” Double IPA and “Imperial Euphoria Now” Fruited Berliner Weisse.  Also, a conversation with special guest Luke Garner, Brewmaster at TrimTab Brewing Company.

In this episode, Luke tells his story from being in the wine industry to ending up as Brewmaster without ever homebrewing. Luke explains the lab that is currently running at TrimTab. The group discusses a Spicy Pumpkin Wheat beer that TrimTab brewed. Later, Luke discusses the culture of TrimTab and the benefits of having the draft taps in front of the bar instead of behind.

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November 2021 - Birmingham

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Tim explore the craft beer scene of Birmingham, AL.

This week continues our stop in Birmingham with Avondale Brewing Company’s “Spring Street” Saison and “Sour Pash” Sour Ale.  Also, a conversation with special guest Ralph Marion, Social Media Director and Assistant Keg Manager of Hop City Beer Birmingham.

In this episode, Ralph explains the challenges of having over 1500 beer and wine options at Hop City. Ralph gives some tips and tricks on taking the best beer photos. Ralph details some events Hop City has had, as well as upcoming events.

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November 2021 - Birmingham

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Tim explore the craft beer scene of Birmingham, AL.

This week continues our stop in Birmingham with Back Forty Beer Company’s “Naked Pig” Pale Ale and “Truck Stop Honey” Brown Ale.  Also, a conversation with special guest Brad Wilson, Co-Owner and Director of Sales and Marketing at Back Forty Beer Company.

In this episode, Brad explains his craft beer origin story, starting with a small ski town in Colorado. Brad details how changing the narrative from alcohol bills to jobs bills helped pass beer laws in Alabama. Molly and Brad chat about mutual musical interests Jason Isbell and Drive-By Truckers.

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November 2021 - Birmingham

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Julie explore the craft beer scene of Birmingham, AL.

This week begins our stop in Birmingham with Good People Brewing Company’s “Mumbai Rye” IPA and “Muchacho” Mexican Lager.  Also, a conversation with special guest David Carn, Brewery/Distillery Attorney and General Counsel for the Alabama Brewers Guild.

In this episode, Molly, Julie, and David discuss the history of Alabama laws and the brewing community. David explains a demonstration he shared while advocating for homebrewing in Alabama. David shares information on “Free the Hops,” a grassroots organization that advocates for craft beer in Alabama.

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October 2021 - Charlotte

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host MC explore the craft beer scene of Charlotte, NC.

This week finishes out our stop in Charlotte with Newgrass Brewing Company’s “Hummingbird Cake” Pastry Sour.  Also, a conversation with special guest Brad Burton, Co-Owner and Director of Sales of Newgrass Brewing Company.

In this episode, Molly, MC, and Brad discuss the difference between kettle sours, mixed culture fermentations, and wild ales. Brad explains how Newgrass bases their sours off of southern desserts their Grandmothers made. Brad shares what it’s like working on a collaboration beer. Also, the group discusses the farm-to-table food served at Newgrass Brewing Company.

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October 2021 - Charlotte

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host MC explore the craft beer scene of Charlotte, NC.

This week continues our stop in Charlotte with Divine Barrel Brewing Company’s “Pleasantly Plum” Berliner Weisse and “Ribbon Reflector” West Coast IPA.  Also, a conversation with special guest Gavin Toth, Co-Owner and General Manager of Divine Barrel Brewing Company.

In this episode, Molly, MC, and Gavin discuss barrel aging of stouts and sours. Gavin explains Divine Barrel’s Cobbler Series, a sour series made with graham cracker, lactose, cinnamon, and fruit. Gavin shares how Divine Barrel is a place for people to gather and the importance of putting your phone down and having a conversation. Also, the group discusses the importance of the philanthropic efforts of Divine Barrel.

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October 2021 - Charlotte

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host MC explore the craft beer scene of Charlotte, NC.

This week begins our stop in Charlotte with Resident Culture Brewing Company’s Helles Lager, Country Kind of Silence. Also, a conversation with special guests Bria Edmonds, Front of House Manager, and Owen Ballard, Keg Manager of Charlotte Beer Garden.

In this episode, Molly, MC, Bria, and Owen discuss the importance of keeping draft lines clean for Charlotte Beer Garden's world-leading 436 taps. Bria and Owen explain how they choose which beers to go on tap at Charlotte Beer Garden. Also, they discuss how tap handles can impact customers’ decisions. Everyone chats about why having domestic beer options are important to have for Charlotte Beer Garden.

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