Denise and Leo Sawadogo, owners of Montclair Brewery out of Montclair, New Jersey. The conversation focuses around the unique ingredients collected from around the world and how he learned to brew beer from his mother in West Africa. We learn how they built a strong community in Montclair and their plans to expand that community to East Orange, NJ. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Deschutes Brewery Jubelale 

Mother Earth Brew Co Cause & Effect Hazy IPA

Bert’s Brewing Peel Out Grapefruit WC IPA

Bert’s Brewing Ryeway to Hell Rye Lager 

Vice Beer TED 2025 NZ IPA

Firestone Walker Anniversary XXIX (29) Ale (2025)

pFriem Family Brewers Las Pinas Barrel Aged Ale (2023)

Danico Brewing Lost Hills 

Bierstadt Lagerhaus Slow Pour Pils 

Outer Range Brewing Co  Whishhh

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Montclair Brewery website