Today I sit down with my friend and manager of Trail House Santa Rosa, a community gathering shop and taproom that revolutionized the way a taproom could serve its community--so much so that it was recently voted best bike shop in the US. Go figure.

Beyond being my profession, the bicycle has served as a tool of connection. I've developed a love for all things craft: Beer, wine, food. The bike has enabled me to meet professionals in this world. The Prologue gives you the WHY of this podcast: A bit of my personal brewing history, how I've embraced the untraditional moniker of a pro athlete who also openly enjoys craft beer.