In episode 31, we talk with "Bert" who has a long history in the Michigan Brewing community, including time with Kraftbrau, The Livery and New Holland Brewing. Bert shares his perspective and stories with his unique, enthusiastic passion for Michigan beer.

We talk with Kris & Jason Spaulding about their history in the MIchigan brewing scene that began with New Holland Brewing and led to their co-founding of Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. www.breweryvivant.com

We talk with Isaac Hartman, President of the Michigan Brewers Guild Board of Directors, and long-time ambassador for New Holland Brewing and all things Michigan beer.  www.newhollandbrew.com

We talk with John Svoboda, brewer and past board member for the Rising Tide book project in 2018. He shares stories from his more than twenty years brewing Michigan beer in Grand Rapids. http://www.thebob.com/bobs-craft-beer-brewery/

We talk with Pat Scanlon, whose career includes Detroit Brew Factory, Royal Oak Brewing and Motor City Beer Work.  Pat was a big part of getting the Michigan Brewers Guild beer festivals off the ground, and he shares some colorful stories looking back over the years.

Mitch and Whitney Ermatinger founded Speciation Artisan Ales in 2016. We talk with Mitch about the origin story of their unique operation, the Michigan brewing scene and how they're adapting to the pandemic. https://speciationartisanales.com/

Alec Mull has a long history with the Michigan brewing community, dating back to the mid-nineties, prior to his current role at Founders Brewing. He shares his thoughts and stories in this conversation from the Fall of 2018. https://foundersbrewing.com/

We talk with Edwin Collazo of City Built Brewing in Grand Rapids, about how they came into the world in 2017, and how they've shaped the brewery in these current times, including choosing beer styles and interpreting his Puerto Rican cuisine in their tasting room. www.citybuiltbrewing.com

In this episode we share an interview with the founder of Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Ron Jeffries.  Ron is a past board member of the guild, and recent recipient of the Tom Burns Award, recognizing the pioneering spirit of the Great Beer State.  www.jollypumpkin.com

Episode twenty-two brings us to Grand Marais, Michigan to talk to Karen Brzys, co-founder of Lake Superior Brewing Company at the Dunes Saloon.  Karen started LSBC in 1994 when most people thought a brewpub was a crazy notion.  She has since moved on from the brewing industry to run the Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum, but she took time with us to share her story from the early days of Michigan beer.