This week, we are joined by Dan Cady, Head Brewer of Mikkeller San Diego. We discuss Dan's journey in San Diego beer and the birth of Mikkeller's first proper brewery. Items of discussion include:

- Dan's first brewery gigs in San Diego.

- AleSmith moving out and Mikkeller moving in.

- Working under Bill Batten.

- Initial confusion between Mikkeller contract brews, beer bars and an actual brewery.

- The dynamic between Denmark HQ and San Diego Brewery.

- Hazies in San Diego.

- The Viking Club.

- Sustainability of "a new can a week"

- The story behind Windy Hill NEIPA.

- How will Mikkeller SD fare in the weird SD market?

- The barrel program.

- Thoughts on Lo-Cal and Cannabis drinkings.

- Will traditional styles make a return?

And much more!

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