The story of Flipside Brewing begins and ends with Erik Pizer, the owner and head brewer whose career has led him back to Tinley Park with his now 2-year old brewpub. This conversation is a long-time coming as we've been fortunate to follow Erik's brewing career over the last decade - and we must concur that Flipside is an excellent showcase for his talents. After a few handfuls of garlic cheese curds, we sip through a nice variety of his high quality beers while talking about everything that brought him back to where his professional brewing career started. Also, we dig into his no-nonsense approach to recipes and brewing techniques across many styles; we have a little beer déjà vu; and we gotta talk about those bathrooms. Plus, we nerd out about Easter eggs on labels, English-style beers, and potential musician collaborations. KornWine.

Beers Sampled

Sun Side (Kolsch)

Last Stop (IPA)

Monochrome Dream (Hazy IPA)

Kobabazoobie (Hazy IPA)

Double Stop (Double IPA)

Barrel-Aged Decision Fatigue 2024 (Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout)