This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of San Diego, California.

This week, Brian and Mike try Abnormal Beer Co.’s Blonde Ale. They are joined by Jake Nunes, a member of the San Diego Brewers Guild Board of Directors. Jake also manages Burgeon Beer Co. and is an instructor at the Business of Craft Beer program at San Diego State University

In this episode, Jake shares his brewery background, which includes a slew of San Diego breweries—including one featured in our beer box this month! The trio talks about the differences between the front and back of house at breweries, and how they can be brought to work together. Finally, we learn all about the work Jake does at San Diego State University.

This week’s beer break is our last, as we begin to make some changes to the Brews Less Traveled podcast. Listen in to learn more about those changes, one of which is a new weekly release day for the show: Fridays, starting next week!

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of San Diego, California.

Brian is back this week as we continue our travels in San Diego! Brian and Mike try Pure Project Brewing’s Rove Adventure Beer. They are joined by Pure Project Brewing’s Beer Education Program Manager, Chris Legiuzamon.

In this episode, Chris explains the process to become an Advanced Cicerone; only 157 people can claim the honor! The trio give their individual takes on where the craft beer industry will be going in the coming years. They also discuss the importance of bridging the gap between the front of the house and the back of the house; Chris uses his role as Pure Project Brewing’s Beer Education Program Manager to not only help his team, but also those in his community. Finally, the importance of being environmentally friendly as a brewery is discussed as Chris tells us about the Yosemite Facelift 2022—the Yosemite Valley’s largest volunteer clean up event.

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of San Diego, California.

This week, Brian is on a business trip, so we welcome back our podcast producer and former host, Laura Juntunen! Laura and Mike try North Park Beer Co.’s Art is Hard Hazy IPA and Hop-Fu! West Coast IPA. They are joined by The Beervengers, Glenn and Ethan to discuss beer-inspired travels!

In this episode, Laura, Mike, Glenn and Ethan chat about beer vacations, highlighting the European Beer Vacation The Beervengers took earlier this year. The guys talk about their favorite breweries across Europe and give tips and tricks on how you can build the perfect beer trip! Brian graces us in the Beer Break with some very important updates and information on the Hoppy Hanukkah and 12 Beers of Christmas Holiday Beer Boxes. Tune in to learn how you can give the gift of beer and entertainment this holiday season!

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of San Diego, California.

We continue our travels in this not-so-lesser-known beer city with Mikkeller Brewing, an international brewery. This brewery has announced they are shutting down their San Diego facility at the end of 2022. We are happy to have some of the last San Diego-brewed beers from Mikkeller, their Bah Hum Bock and Henry's Holiday Cheer!

In this episode, Brian and Mike become quite the dynamic duo! These two go through the Mikkeller beers of the night, highlighting the famous can art and “Henry” character created by artist Keith Shore. They run a round of not-so-rapid fire questions and dive into Mike’s hay days as a YouTube star. Finally, Brian recounts how San Diego helped in the Brave Noise Movement. Information on the Brave Noise Movement and the AntiSexist, AntiRacist, ProEquality Beer Club is also highlighted.

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of San Diego, California.

We begin our travels in this not-so-lesser-known beer city with Abnormal Beer Co. We try the brewery’s Abnormalweiss Hefeweizen and its Mocha Stout. Brian and Mike are joined by the Head and Lead Brewers of Abnormal, Jason Martin and Paul Cesena!

In this episode, Brian and Mike ask about the production side of Abnormal Beer Co. Jason and Paul elaborate on how their pastry stouts and gluten-reduced beers are made. Collaboration projects are discussed, both with breweries near and not-so-near their community. Finally, our Beer Break features a brief history of San Diego beer!

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Thom explore the craft beer scene of Yakima, Washington.

We wrap up our time in Yakima with Cowiche Creek Brewing. We try their Golden Soda Hopped Up Pilsner and the Fickle Blonde Ale. Brian and Thom are joined by the Co-Founder and Head Brewer of Cowiche Creek Brewing, Derrick Nordberg!

In this episode, Derrick gives us his personal beer history. The trio talk about how important ingredients are while brewing, but also give love to temperature and brewing processes. They even bring the conversation over to food as Derrick gives us the secret ingredient in his brewery restaurant’s chicken wings. Finally, the trio touches on local festivals and community interaction, and how those set Yakima apart from other cities around the country.

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Thom explore the craft beer scene of Yakima, Washington.

Our adventure continues in Yakima as we dive into Single Hill Brewing this week, tasting their Shinrin-Yoku Japanese-style Rice Lager and their Outcross: Omega Experimental IPA. Brian and Thom are joined by Single Hill Brewing’s co-founder and head brewer, Zach Turner!

In this episode, our hosts and guest cover everything from lagering programs to GABF wins. This includes a conversation on how to brew with fresh hops and a discussion on the guidelines required to enter your beer in the GABF. Finally, we explore Single Hill Brewing’s Outcross series of Experimental IPA’s and the intricate components of the brewery’s endeavors.

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Thom explore the craft beer scene of Yakima, Washington.

We continue our trip in Yakima visiting Wandering Hop Brewery and Varietal Beer Company. We try Varietal’s Sunflight Citrus Wheat Ale, followed by Wandering Hop’s 369 Damn She Fine! Hazy IPA. Brian and Thom are joined by one of Wandering Hop Brewery’s co-founders, Nathan Cooper!

In this episode, Nathan details the start-ups of Wandering Hops Brewery and their expansion to their second location in Zillah, Washington in 2020. We learn about the unique Lupomax hops and how they differ from normal hops. Finally, the trio discusses how the Hazy IPA beer style made its way to the west coast and how the change was not as welcoming as Nathan had hoped.

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Thom explore the craft beer scene of Yakima, Washington.

We kick off our time in Yakima with featured beers from Bale Breaker Brewing Company. Brian and Thom try Bale Breaker Brewing Company’s Field 41 Pale Ale, as well as their Bottomcutter Imperial IPA. They are joined by the brewery’s Co-Owner and Brewmaster, Kevin Smith!

In this episode, Kevin shares the story of his family, who have owned and worked the brewery’s hop farm dating back to 1932. The trio discusses the aging process of hoppy IPAs in cans. Kevin explains the challenges he faces opening up a new taproom in Seattle. Finally, the group chats about Kevin’s new cannabis company, Sun Gaze Cannabis, which focuses on cannabis-infused seltzers.

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This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Molly explore the craft beer scene of Salt Lake City, Utah.

We round up our time in SLC with featured beers from Epic Brewing Company and Uinta Brewing. Brian and Molly try Epic Brewing Company’s Munich Mayhem Marzen-Style Lager, as well as Uinta Brewing’s Lime Pilsner. They are joined by Uinta Brewing’s Director of Marketing, Jeremy Worrell!

In this episode, the trio goes behind the scenes in a discussion about ABV law changes that were recently made in Utah. Jeremy shares the story of how he came to work at Uinta Brewing, and listeners will enjoy the legendary retelling of a robbery that took place at their Great American Beer Festival (GABF) booth. Finally, we learn about Uinta Brewing being acquired by US Beverage and what that means for the brewery.

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