CRAFTED

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CRAFTED episodes

September 07, 2022John Fellows: Artist, Illustrator, & Graphic Designer
Today we are talking with John Fellows, one of our favorite artists, whose signature style can be found across the outdoor industry. We discuss John’s background in art; the business of art & graphic design; the development of his trademark style; and we announce our new Blister Artist Series that we are kicking off with John.
TOPICS & TIMES:
John’s background (4:37)
Style (13:26)
Consistency vs. Evolution of Style (19:14)
The Business of Art (25:04)
Dream Gigs & Your Typical Work Day (39:13)
Ski Town Art (42:50)
What other craft categories are you into? (50:23)
Blister Artist Series (53:51)
RELATED LINKS
John Fellows’ Website & Work
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 5 min
August 31, 2022What is Natural Wine? Danielle & Katie Nichols of CORK, Stowe, VT
What is “Natural Wine”? Is it the same as organic wine, or raw wine? For answers, we talk with Danielle and Katie Nichols, the two amazing sisters behind CORK Restaurant & Natural Wine Shop. Danielle and Katie provide a fantastic introduction and overview of natural wine; explain how they got into it; and tell us about “Twinkie Wines” and “Breakfast Wines,” too.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Breakfast Wines (4:03)
What is CORK? (6:14)
Skiing & Sisters’ Backgrounds (12:55)
Back to Stowe (16:04)
Katie’s intro to Natural Wine (18:20)
Organic Wine vs. Natural Wine (24:13)
Twinkie Wines & Consistency (36:00)
Such a Range - approachable (45:39)
Wine Club (50:10)
Wine represents so much more than the rating (56:44)
Where to find them (1:02:22)
RELATED LINKS
CORK’s Wine Club
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 5 min
August 25, 2022The Origins & Ethos of Offset Bier, Park City, Utah
Offset Bier has quickly established itself as the best brewery in Park City, and one of the very best in the state, making it a must-stop for any true beer aficionado. But Offset is also establishing itself as a community hub for skiers, runners, and bikers. We talk with Offset co-founder, Conor Brown, about the name “Offset Bier”; approachability vs. complexity; brewing in a state with strict liquor laws; their “No Flights, No Whining” policy; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Ski-Industry Roots (4:16)
Why the name Offset? (6:12)
Origin story (12:35)
Approachability & Complexity (21:23)
Beer: DOPO: “Lie.P.A.” (24:32)
Beer: Czech-Style Dark Lager (27:20)
Foam (29:36)
Utah’s liquor laws (34:13)
“Death By a Thousand Cuts” (42:38)
“No Flights, No Whining” (51:54)
“Artisanal” (56:24)
Beer: Stivot (1:00:46)
Chemistry (1:06:54)
Standing Out (1:13:28)
Community Events (1:18:59)
Name a brewery that’s inspired you? (1:21:00)
Other craft category you keep an eye on? (1:25:16)
OUR OTHER PODCASTS
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30

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1 hr 34 min
August 17, 2022A Very Deep Dive on Coffee w/ Sam Higby of First Ascent
First Ascent Coffee Roasters might be best known for their instant coffee. So in this conversation, FA owner and partner and coffee roaster, Sam Higby discusses the difference between very good and very bad instant coffee; light roasts vs. dark roast; the brewing process; brewing coffee at altitude; how to make great coffee on a budget; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES
Sam’s background (4:25)
First Ascent Coffee (9:32)
History of instant coffee & what makes it good or bad (10:13)
Light Roasts vs Dark Roasts (22:17)
The roasting process (30:52)
Graders vs Sommeliers (34:22)
Hot sauce, hops, & dark roasts (37:16)
Brewing at altitude (42:13)
Grinding & Grinders (46:03)
Extraction / grind size (51:17)
Different brewing methods (54:23)
How to do good coffee on a budget (58:04)
Whiskey Taste (1:09:34)
OUR OTHER PODCASTS
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30

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1 hr 18 min
August 10, 2022New Image Brewing on Constant Experimentation, Inspiration, & Evolution
Today, we’ve got the very first episode of our latest podcast, CRAFTED. On CRAFTED, we dive deep into the craft world to explore how things get made, and do so with the remarkable people who insist on making things well.
We’re kicking off the podcast by talking with Brandon Capps, the founder and owner of New Image Brewing in the Denver area of Colorado. Brandon is not only part of the reason we launched CRAFTED, he’s also someone who is exceptionally good at — and passionate about — discussing the intricacies of brewing, growing a business, and doing things differently. We cover all of that and more, including what other breweries inspire him; coming up with 600+ beer recipes over the years; New Image’s constant production of new one-off beers vs. year-round options; and what truly makes a “Craft” company.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Jonathan & Brandon’s history (2:31)
CRAFTED Kick Off (6:35)
What is New Image Brewing? (8:15)
Growing a brewing company (11:53)
What we’re drinking (Fanny Pack) (14:51)
How New Image does things differently (19:25)
What makes a “Craft” company? (24:30)
Brandon’s background in engineering (30:28)
Brandon’s evolving personal preferences (36:08)
Curveball: psychedelic revolution (40:55)
ABV pop quiz (48:31)
Future segment: How to Pour Beer (49:53)
What other breweries inspire Brandon? (54:36)
One-offs vs. year-round beers (1:01:35)
Where is New Image beer found? (1:05:36)
OUR OTHER PODCASTS
Blister Podcast
Bikes & Big Ideas
Off the Couch
GEAR:30
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1 hr 12 min
August 05, 2022 Introducing: CRAFTED
CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well.
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2 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.