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Episode 439 - Kelly Meyer, How Not to Start a Damn Brewery

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re crossing streams today with another podcast by welcoming Kelly Meyer of the podcast, “How NOT to Start a Damn Brewery.” Engaging and insightful chat. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 438 - Patrick Rue

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to Patrick Rue today. Patrick was the founder of The Bruery and recently bought a 50% stake in Moonlight Brewing (see Episode 433). Patrick has dabbled in the wine industry since selling a majority stake of The Bruery to Castanea Partners in 2017. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 437 - James Priest, the Referend Bier Blendery

Happy Labor Day, Thieves! We’ve got a return guest this week in James Priest of the Referend Bier Blendery. The last time we spoke, James was a NJ-based mobile coolship haulin’ brewery. He’s since set up a permanent shop in Pennsylvania but is still making the same 100% spontaneously fermented beers. We catch up and talk some NJ/PA politics while sipping some seasonals from the black glass. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 436 - August Mail Drop

Happy Monday, Thieves! NJ ABC law talk, 36 hours in Manhattan (i.e. - Blind Tiger Ale House), Rochester Update, contract brewing, and more. Right this way! Tune in and let us know what you think.

Episode 435 - A Newsy One to Discuss Tilray Acquisitions

Happy Monday, Thieves! It’s just Augie & Holl this week talking about Tilray’s recent craft beer acquisitions from ABI. Holl puts on his reporter hat and breaks down the deal, explaining why it’s important and what it might mean for both ABI and the cannabis industry. It’s a good one, so tune in here and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 434 - Aaron Gore, Bevana

Happy Monday, Thieves! Aaron Gore of Bevana joins us today. He’s one of those guys we’ve all kinda known for a while but we’re not quite sure how. Aaron’s just always been there, sharing a plethora of beer news and stories on social media and engaging with the community on a consistent (hourly?) basis. We talk about his company, Bevana, and the current state of craft beer. It’s a fun, engaging talk so tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 433 - Brian Hunt, Moonlight Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re chatting today with Brian Hunt of Santa Rosa, California’s Moonlight Brewing. Brian is an industry veteran who has worked at some of the most storied breweries in the country (Schlitz!) and founded his lager-centric Moonlight Brewing in Santa Rosa in 1992. The company has gone through several partnerships over the last decade but is now back in the hands of Brian and his most recent partner, Patrick Rue, founder of The Bruery. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 432 - Zach Mack, Alphabet City Beer Co.

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to our friend Zach Mack of Alphabet City Beer Co. today. We’ve been fans of ABC for ages - we actually recorded an early episode of the podcast there with Jason Perkins of Allagash way back in the day — so it was a pleasure to have Zach on to talk about the history of the bar and how beer has changed in the 11+ years he’s been open in the East Village. Fun, nostalgic talk with some tomato sandwich and mayonnaise opinions tossed in, to boot. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 431 - RIP Anchor Brewing with Brian Yaeger

Happy Monday, Thieves! As you may have heard by now, Anchor Brewing is closing. We’re joined this week by beer writer Brian Yaeger to discuss what happened and lament the downfall of one of the first American craft breweries. RIP Anchor. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 430 - Second District Brewing (Ben Potts & Curt Decker)

Happy Monday, Thieves! Here’s our fourth and final Philly show. We’re sitting down with a couple of local beer legends, Ben Potts & Curt Decker, of Second District Brewing. We talk about their backgrounds in the industry and what’s going on at Second District these days. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.