Laura Ulrich is the small batch brewer at Stone Brewing Co. and is our guest today. 

Yes, Stone Brewing is one of the larger craft breweries in America, and has succeeded over the years with in-your-face marketing and a fondness for West Coast IPA. But like most breweries their size, there is a smaller component, experimental batches that might one day become larger releases, but that serve the pubs or speciality accounts. 

What’s it like, warts and all, to have a job where the beer carries a familiar brand name, but the liquid might not be what some customers expect? We’ll get into it. 

Then we’re talking about Pink Boots, where Laura serves as president of the organization. From how she came be involved from the start, to its evolution, and where she would like to see it go. 

Education is key to elevating the whole segment, something the organization has put front and center. 

Get a beer and listen along. This is a fun conversation.

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• Host: John Holl
• Guest: Laura Ulrich of Stone Brewing 
• Sponsor: Cigar City Brewing 
• Tags: beer, craft beer, California, Stone, IPA, Experimental Brewing, Stout, Pink Boots Society

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