Join me for an in-depth conversation with Sam Lewey, Marketing Director at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company in Decorah, Iowa. Discover the incredible story of how a simple Christmas homebrew kit in 2009 transformed into one of America's most acclaimed craft breweries.

The Toppling Goliath Story:
What began as a hobby in a family garage has evolved into a 100-barrel brewing powerhouse distributing to 36 states and 9 countries. Sam shares how his father's passion for hoppy beers led to opening a tiny half-barrel taproom, and how their legendary barrel-aged stouts between 2012-2015 put this small Iowa town on the craft beer map.

Flagship Beers & Must-Try Brews:

Pseudo Sue - The iconic pale ale that became their most popular beer, blending tropical hop character with approachable flavor
King Sue - Their award-winning double IPA, described as "the perfect liquid translation of hops"
Dorothy's Lager - The beer that started it all, named after Sam's grandmother
Dragon Fandango - A vibrant kettle sour that launched their entire fruited sour series
Barrel-Aged Stouts - World-renowned stouts aging 1-3 years in a dedicated barrel room with hundreds of barrels