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Episode 331 - Dave Infante Part 2

Because our last conversation with Dave Infante about his reporting on Brew Dog was cut short by time, we asked him back to keep the information coming. He's back and talking about the brewery's finances and plans for the United States. It's a fascinating look at a well-known brand and no one has dug deeper than Dave. We're glad he's back again to share some insight. 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 330 - Mike Karnowski, Zebulon Artisan Ales

Happy Monday, Thieves! Our accomplice today is an industry veteran from North Carolina—Mike Karnowski of Zebulon Ales. Mike’s owned a home brew shop in New Orleans, written a book on home brewing, and worked for one of the first brewpubs in Asheville. He’s currently the owner and sole brewer at Zebulon in Weaverville where he goes against the grain in nearly every way. Not content with making commercially successful beers, he crafts historically based beers along with some funky modern creations that defy categorization. Mike’s a fun interview and we had a great time chatting with him. 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 329 - Dave Infante, Beer Writer

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to James Beer Award-winning beer writer Dave Infante today. We booked Dave to talk about the breadth of his writing for sites like Thrillist and VinePair but ended up going super deep and specific on his recent expose of the Equity for Punks program from BrewDog. if you haven’t read the article, start here and then listen to the episode (or do the reverse). We don’t discuss much more, and we barely touched the tip of the iceberg, so we vow to get Dave back on in a couple weeks to complete the conversation. 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 328 - Van Carney, Pen Druid

Happy Monday, Thieves! We have a fun show today that touches on familiar themes we’ve discussed on the show over the years—namely those based around our many discussions with Evan Watson of Plan Bee. We found Evan’s brethren in the hills of Virginia in the Carney brothers of Pen Druid Fermentation. The brothers play in the pscyh-rock band Pontiak by day and brew beer in their downtime using a wood-fired kettle and mostly spontaneous inoculation. Augie’s in his full element here while Holl and Justin just sit back and listen. It was a fun time and we can’t wait to get down to Virginia to visit these guys! 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 327 - Tyler Coen, Black Dog Beer Shop

Happy Monday, Thieves! After a couple weeks guest-less, we return this week with our pal Tyler Coen of Northern Virginia’s Black Dog Beer Shop. We talk about opening a shop during the pandemic, what makes for a good in-store tasting, and how imported beers are selling these days. It’s a fun, casual conversation and we hope you enjoy it!

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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 326 - Just the Three of Us (Casse got Hitched Edition)

Happy Monday, Thieves! This is just about the freshest episode we’ve released in over 15 months. Recorded today, close to 5p on Monday, it’s bursting with freshie goodness. Longstoryshort, we tried to record an episode partially in person with a call-in guest last week but had some, ummm, technical difficulties in the process. So instead of posting a From the Vault episode, John, Augie, and Justin decided to jump on a Zoom real quick to fill you guys in on some current shenanigans. Not the least of which is Casse getting hitched just yesterday. Anyway, it’s probably the shortest episode we’ve ever recorded, and you’ll thank us for that. But we had fun and we think you’ll dig it. 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 325 - July 5 2021 (Just the Four of Us)

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re nursing our 4th of July hangovers and suspect you might be too. The four of us dialed into the B-Rizzle Mobile Studios last Thursday for a quick catch-up and present it here for your holiday listening pleasure. 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 324 - Fee Doyle, Beer Witch Brooklyn

Happy Monday, Thieves! This week on the show we get a peek behind the process. Fee Doyle of Beer Witch is our accomplice and she reveals that she has been the one helping Justin Kennedy pick out the beers for the black glass. It's deeper than that, though as we talk about how the pandemic has shaped retail sales, how to build a beer flight, and what she looks for when it comes to flavors and breweries. It's a rollicking good time and we encourage you to check out this great store next time your travels bring you to Brooklyn. 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 323 - Michael Tonsmiere, Sapwood Cellars

Happy Monday, Thieves! We're talking about clean beer and wild beer with the man who wrote the book on American sours. Michael Tonsmiere took some time away from the brewhouse and his writing desk to talk with us about what is inspiring his brewing and what has changed since he released "American Sour Beers: Innovative Techniques for Mixed Fermentation."

Tonsmiere shares what it is like working at Sapwood Cellars, the brewery he co-founded in Columbia, Maryland and where he looks for creativity and tries to educate drinkers on flavors and terminology. As they are fond of saying at the brewery: "Beer should be a pleasure to savor, not a challenge to conquer!" 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 322 - Lisa Allen, Heater Allen Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re thrilled to have Lisa Allen joining us today. Lisa is the head brewer at Heater Allen Brewing in McMinnville, Oregon, a brewery that holds a special place in the heart of Steal This Beer. You see, in the infant days of the show (think back to Episode 4) one of Lisa’s beers appeared in the blind tasting and knocked the socks off Augie and John for its purity and quffability. That beer was Heater Allen Pils, the revered flagship beer of the brewery that Lisa’s father started back in 2007. Lisa’s since taken over the brewery and continues the legacy of making crispy lagers that don’t make it far outside the Pacific Northwest. Tune in and hear about how she’s continuing the legacy and traditions of Heater Allen while also putting her own spin on things. 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.