Designated Drinker – TrendPunk

“Turquoise Barn Episode” Designated Drinkers, Chris and Raf head up to Ramona, California to get a taste of the awesome ciders produced by this family run operation. The guys get in on the family secrets of how they make the tastiest ciders — apple pie a la mode cider, apple pineapple cider, hard apple pomegranate […]

“The Rebel In All of Us” Trend Punk’s Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf visit Dos Desperados — a micro brewery in San Marcos, California where owner Steve tells the tales of how he started making beer in his kitchen after his his wife begged him to get a hobby! Show Notes: This episode all about […]

“Twisted Horn — Mead Me!” The Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf visit Twisted Horn — a mead brewery nestled in Vista, California. This place is worthy of vikings!  The guys talk to brewers Vincent and Mike — who are masters when it comes to brewing ye olde mead! Show Notes: Mead is probably one of the […]

“Jacked Up Brewery” The Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf visit a great new brewery in the shadow of one of Southern California’s biggest beer meccas! The guys meet up with Mike and his wife Carly to chat about their brand new brewery. This episode all about how to start a brewery, making small batches and […]

“Crazy Kuracali Sparkling Sake” Sparkling clear sake, blueberry sake, ginger, mango and more. When the Designated Drinkers visit Kuracali they find a tasting room mashup where Japan’s secret ingredients pair with Southern California’s fresh and spirited vibe. The batches are small but the tastes are massive. Savor the liquid! Show Notes: In this episode, Trend […]

“Sage Against the Machine” The Designated Drinkers visit one of their favorite brewery haunts. Join them in the tasting room and raise a glass to the Mosaic Monster, Flying Rye Eye, Dark Voyage, seasonal dark ales and of course the famed brew Sage Against the Machine. These brew dudes use herbs, cherries, and are malt […]

“Hidden Whiskey Gem” Follow along as craft spirits enthusiasts Chris Roach and Raf Corona scour the earth to find the best craft spirits and microbrews. Join us in a drinking, tell all that exposes the the brewing and distilling secrets behind the finest brews, wines, whiskeys and rums! We talk to the owners, drink for free […]