Julian Shrago is the co-founder and brewmaster of Beachwood Brewing, which already boasts several locations in Southern California with more on the way. 

He’s a thoughtful brewer, who takes big ideas and brings them down to a manageable level that are executed well and in my interactions with him over the years, at festivals, at the brewery, and just in the wild, I’m always struck by his thoughtful nature and his commitment to small brewers, traditional styles, and education. 

On the show this week Shrago joins me from the brewery where we talk about the evolution and importance of West Coast IPAs, conveying the importance of being a small brewer to the world at large, musical influence, and how to best manage growth. 

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• Host: John Holl
• Guest: Julian Shrago
• Sponsors:   NZ Hops, Stomp Stickers Athletic Brewing, and The Beer Edge
• Tags: Beer, California, IPA, Barrels, Lager, Growth, Independence