CRAFTED

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CRAFTED episodes

December 07, 2022Art, Gear, & Beer: Blister Artist Series w/ John Fellows & Brandon Capps
Artist, John Fellows, and New Image Brewing founder & head brewer, Brandon Capps, are back on CRAFTED to discuss our Blister Artist Series collab. John talks about his inspiration for the art and how he produced it; Brandon talks about creating the beer by starting with John’s artwork; Jonathan talks about how he came up with the name of the beer (Ambulation); and we also discuss the difference between an IPA & Double IPA; wabi sabi & kintsugi; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Creating the Artwork (2:21)
Brandon’s perception of the Art (6:18)
Creating a Beer based on the Art (10:46)
Styles: Pale Ale vs IPA vs Double IP (16:29)
Barley Wine (18:58)
Naming the Beer: Ambulation (23:06)
Back to the Art: Why Linoleum? (24:45)
Wabi Sabi & Kintsugi (25:54)
Where to find the Shirts & Beer (29:27)
RELATED LINKS
Get the Blister x Fellows Shirt
New Image Brewing
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30
Happy Hour

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34 min
November 23, 2022Gelato: Alberto & Julia Bati of My Sugar Gelato Artigianale, Firenze, Italia
This past June, Jonathan Ellsworth stumbled across a gelateria in Firenze (Florence) Italy, that basically changed his life. Because after going there every day — usually twice a day — he knew that he would have to come back to Florence and sit down for a CRAFTED conversation with Alberto and Julia Bati, owners of My Sugar Gelato Artigianale, to talk about the craft (and the hard work) of making some of the best gelato in the world. Here is that conversation, fresh from Florence.
TOPICS & TIMES:
300 gelato shops (5:30)
Florentine gelato vs “tourist” gelato (6:58)
Making gelato (9:43)
What to avoid and what to look for (14:37)
Texture (26:32)
Ice cream vs Gelato (31:02)
Teaching gelato making (32:30)
What’s a typical day like? (37:31)
Jonathan’s story of finding My Sugar (44:06)
The Shop Name: “My Sugar” (49:54)
RELATED LINKS
My Sugar’s Instagram
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30

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59 min
November 09, 2022Amateur Hour: ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, on Knives
In the ski world, ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, is known for being maniacal about the craft of building skis. But today, we talk with Scott about his other obsession: knives. We discuss how Scott got into knives; knife quivers; patina chasing; price ranges; cutting boards; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Your background & ON3P Skis (6:27)
How & When Did You Get into Knives? (8:45)
What Types of Knives are You Into? (10:02)
Difference Between a Good vs Mediocre Knife (13:17)
Types of Grinds (15:33)
Cutting Boards (24:14)
What are ‘Knife People’ Most Obsessed With? (28:11)
Patina (33:24)
Knife Quiver (34:09)
Price Range of Knives? (52:51)
Polishing & Sharpening (41:57)
If You Could be Gifted Any Knife? (43:21)
Chef’s Knives (44:54)
Durability & Maintenance? (44:54)
Final Thoughts? (49:33)
RELATED LINKS
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30
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53 min
November 02, 2022The Art & Science of Whiskey, with Liz Rhoades, WhistlePig
We headed back to Shoreham, Vermont, to sit down with the head of whiskey development at WhistlePig, Liz Rhoades, to dive deep into the art and science of distilling, sourcing, yeast strains, specific types of rye, non-alcoholic whiskey, and … WhistlePig’s new bourbon.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Liz’s background & role at WhistlePig (3:46)
What’s a “Diploma Distiller”? (7:27)
Fermentation Science, Biochemistry, & Nutraceutical Beer (10:14)
Whiskey as the “Beer Afterlife” (14:15)
The Workers of Whiskey: Saccharomyces (17:13)
Rye & What to Look for in Whiskey (23:13)
Single Malt, Grain Whiskey, Batch Rectifiers (30:58)
Maturation Processes (34:28)
Finishing Processes (38:14)
Blending (40:44)
Non-Alcoholic Whiskey (45:49)
WhistlePig Bourbon (51:07)
The Boss Hog IX: Siren’s Song (54:32)
RELATED LINKS
WhistlePig’s website
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30
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1 hr 4 min
October 26, 2022Barr Hill Distiller, Ryan Christiansen, on Honey, Bees, Gin, & More
Barr Hill Gin is one of the best products being made in America today. And when paired with the mission of Barr Hill, you’ll understand why the company has such a fanatical following. Last week Jonathan Ellsworth was in Montpelier, Vermont, to spend the day at Barr Hill with Barr Hill president and distiller, Ryan Christiansen, to talk about bees and pollinators; the process of producing exceptional gin; what makes their Barr Hill vodka unique; the impact of their ‘Bees Knees Week’ initiative; their foray into the world of rye whiskey; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
What is Barr Hill? (5:28)
Bees & Honey (7:08)
Cocktail Culture Meets Agriculture (10:57)
History of Gin, Gin Production, & Vodka (13:26)
Gin & the Art of Extraction of Botanicals (26:11)
Honey, Bees, & More to Learn (36:21)
Exceptional vs Average Gin? (37:35)
Current State of the Gin World (48:57)
Tom Cat Gin (51:55)
Bees Knees Cocktail (1:01:51)
The Barr Hill Facility & Sustainability (1:09:00)
Bees Knees Week (1:17:53)
Bar Hill Accolades (1:24:40)
Whiskey?? (1:29:14)
Growth and Scale (1:35:38)
RELATED LINKS
Website: Barr Hill
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30

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1 hr 44 min
October 19, 2022The Alchemist's John & Jen Kimmich on Sustainability, Beer, & the Bigger Picture (Part 3)
This week Jonathan Ellsworth was back at The Alchemist in Stowe, VT, to sit down with its founders, Jen and John Kimmich, to dive into their philosophy on sustainability — in all of its forms — and to hear how they created a company that is leading the way on a number of these fronts. It’s an impressive story driven by shared principles, and we hope this conversation serves as an inspiration to other companies across many sectors. (And of course, along the way, we also talk a good bit about making great beer and keeping the bar high.)
TOPICS & TIMES:
When did you get interested in sustainability? (3:05)
Human Sustainability (9:10)
Happiness, Job Satisfaction, & the Long Game (12:04)
Quality vs Sustainability? (21:49)
CO2 reclamation 24:07)
Sidestreaming (28:30)
Recycling (35:35)
Food Composting & Food Recycling (43:18)
Where do you get your ideas? (45:19)
Authenticity (51:01)
The Alchemist Foundation (58:13)
What’s Next? (1:04:22)
RELATED LINKS
The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich, Pt. 1
The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich, Pt. 2
The Alchemist Brewery
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30

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1 hr 16 min
October 12, 2022Blue Collar Fine Art: Rob Dickinson of Precise Painting
Around here, we all think of Rob Dickinson as skiing royalty. But Rob is also the owner of Precise Painting, an interior and exterior paint and finishing company that does extremely fine work, and employs 25+ people in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado. We talk to Rob about the craft of painting and finishing homes; what anyone thinking about building, purchasing, or maintaining a home in mountain towns ought to know about exteriors; how to think about aesthetics vs. price vs. durability; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Skiers Talking Sh!t (3:48)
Starting Precise Painting (6:42)
The Family Business (10:29)
Ski-Rep Dreams, Big-Mountain Comps (15:14)
Work Hours & Ski Hours (21:42)
Mtn Town Economics & Precise’ Model (24:55)
Misconceptions about house painting (27:04)
Age-Old Rules of the Trade (29:53)
Interiors & Exteriors in CB & Mtn Towns (33:28)
Aesthetics vs Price vs Durability (39:52)
Example: Crested Butte Center for the Arts (42:44)
RELATED LINKS
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30

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53 min
October 06, 2022Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, on Traditional Bows
We talk to Blister reviewer (and medical doctor and lead heli guide), Paul Forward, about the art, ethics, and craftsmanship of traditional bows; when and how Paul became fascinated by them; and why we ought to appreciate their rich history and ethos, too.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Traditional Bow Hunter Magazine (1:53)
Trad Life (4:38)
Long Bows vs Recurve Bows (8:54)
Trad Bows vs Telemark Skiers (19:34)
Ethics of Traditional Bow Hunting (24:18)
The Act / Art of Archery (25:58)
“Bowyers” (35:22)
Paul’s favorite bows (29:58)
Self Bows (44:13)
Custom Bows (49:24)
Price Range of Traditional Bows (52:51)
Arrows? (58:40)
If you could be gifted any bow… (59:37)
How long should a bow last? (1:02:47)
Maintenance? (1:04:18)
Final Thoughts: Good Archery Shops (1:07:13)
RELATED LINKS
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30

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1 hr 12 min
September 22, 2022The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich (Part 2)
With Heady Topper, John Kimmich created one of the most sought-after craft beers in the world, and effectively created the profile of the modern IPA. In Part 2 of our conversation, we dive into the evolution of Heady Topper; why making great beer is not enough for John & Jen; & more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Heady Topper: History & Evolution (1:32)
Other Passions, Principles, & Priorities (16:26)
Jen & Sustainability Initiatives (26:04)
RELATED LINKS
Part 1: The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich
The Alchemist Brewery
BLISTER Open Mic Series
BLISTER Craft Collective
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30

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31 min
September 14, 2022The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich (Part 1)
With Heady Topper, John Kimmich created one of the most sought-after beers in the world, and effectively created the profile of the modern IPA. In Part 1 of this tour-de-force of a conversation, we talk to John about his path to opening The Alchemist with his wife, Jen, in 2003; the business — and current landscape — of craft beer; his advice on opening a brewery; and what distinguishes great beer from mediocre beer.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Pittsburgh Steelers (2:42)
John’s Beer Background (4:50)
The Effects of Prohibition (18:52)
Mediocre Beer (22:42)
Current Landscape of Craft Beer (25:42)
Being Fortunate vs Being Lucky (34:28)
Opening The Alchemist (39:23)
Why the name, ‘The Alchemist’ (44:59)
Skiing / Snowboarding (51:45)
Why Vermont? (52:55)
Heady Topper & It’s Origins (55:39)
Advice on Opening a Brewery? (1:03:13)
Great Beer vs. Mediocre Beer (1:05:25)
Bitterness vs. Astringency (1:11:44)
Today’s Hazy IPAs (1:18:21)
RELATED LINKS
Part 2: Our Conversation with The Alchemist's John Kimmich
The Alchemist Brewery
BLISTER’s Open Mic Series
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30
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1 hr 23 min

About CRAFTED

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CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well.