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Episode 519 - Tim Besecker, Twin Elephant Brewing (Little Beer 2025)

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re back in Duluth, Georgia, this year for Good Word Brewing’s latest iteration of Little Beer festival. Twin Elephants Founder Tim Besecker joins the program on the morning of Little Beer. Recorded from our favorite booth in the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott, listen in as the fellas again heap praise on this remarkable little fest. Augie and Tim stroll down memory lane, and the beers in the black plastic glasses help everyone get tuned up for the day. 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 518 - Little Beers Bound!

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re headed down to Duluth, Georgia this weekend for Good Word Brewing’s Little Beer 5 festival. Holl, Kennedy, & Casse preview it here with a call for letters and a brief synopsis of what the festival’s all about. We also have a mystery door guest procuded by Casse in real time (spoiler: she’s a repeat guest). Tune in and find out all about it here. Oh! And write us some letters for Little Beer at [email protected]

Cheers!

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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 517 - Jason Spaulding, Brewery Vivant & Broad Leaf Brewery

Happy Monday, Thieves! ne last Michigan stop before heading to the airport. We're in a snowy and unplowed Grand Rapids for a fun (albeit Augie hungover) conversation with Jason Spaulding the Founder & CEO of Brewery Vivant and Broad Leaf Brewery. He went deep into the cellar for his black glass choices and it winds up sparking some fun conversations about process, time, and flavor. 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 516 - One Well Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! High Fives over handshakes is the lesson of this podcast, Thieves. We welcomeTrevor Klimek and Andrew McLean of One Well Brewing on to talk about the beers they are making, creating a welcoming space, and making sure a kick ass kitchen gets the attention it deserves next to the beers. Our big thanks to Discover Kalamazoo for the hospitality over these last few weeks. It's been great to learn about this part of Western Michigan and its breweries. If you have the chance to visit, do 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 515 - Jake Lohse, Presidential Brewing

Happy Monday Thieves and Ale to the Chief, y’all! Our Michigan sojourn continues with Jake Lohse the co-founder of Presidential Brewing Co. From talking about presidentially named beers, to the role of events, hospitality, and making a mark on brewing, Jake gives us insight on what is working for him and his team in this part of the country. Thanks to Discover Kalamazoo for inviting us out, putting us up, and for the hospitality. 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 514 - Ted Linabury, Brewery Outré

Welcome back to Michigan, Thieves. Our visit sponsored by Discover Kalamazoo has us talking with Ted Linabury, the owner and brewer of Brewery Outré a small operation in the shadow of Bell's cafe location. Ted is making some great beers and working to spread the good word of saison to all of the eager drinkers in Western Michigan. Settle in for a fun conversation with a black glass surprise. 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 513 - Andy Ferrell, Bell's Brewery

Happy Presidents’ Day, Thieves! Our journey in Kalamazoo, Michigan continues as we welcome Andy Farrell, the brewmaster for Bell's. We go into the history of the storied brand, get insight on Two Hearted and have some unexpected and delightful pours in the black glass. Thanks to Visit Kalamazoo for hosting us on this trip. 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 512 - Noah Bissell, Bissell Brothers (Back in Maine)

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re back in Portland, Maine, for one last show with repeat guest, Noah Bissell of Bissell Brothers. Bissell Brothers was conceived in November 2011 by brothers Noah and Peter Bissell, in response to Noah’s homebrewing obsession, and Peter’s interest and burgeoning experience in entrepreneurship and marketing. The brothers, who grew up in Milo, a small town in Central Maine, had no experience of any kind in commercial brewing or manufacturing, but they saw a hole in the market, both in types of beer, and ways to sell it, that was untapped in Maine, and spent the next two years on a crash course of personal and professional development to bring their ideas to fruition. The brewery sold its first kegs of The Substance Ale at The Thirsty Pig, where both brothers had worked during the company’s inception, on December 7th, 2013. 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 511 - John Liberty, Kalamazoo Show Part Deux

Happy Monday, Thieves! Firmly ensconced in the lobby of the Kalamazoo Home2Suites, our Michigan sojourn continues as Augie and John get the lay of the land from local beer writer, advocate, tour guide, and booster John Liberty.

He gives the fellas (and side guest Fred Bueltmann) all the intel on Kalamazoo Beverage Week and the best places to go, what to drink, and what to eat when in town. The weather app might say -6 but our tones are warm after a few rounds in the black glasses. 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 510 - Fred Bueltmann, the Beervangelist

Happy Monday, Thieves! We're kicking off a group of shows from Kalamazoo, Michigan. The local tourism board invited John and Augie to experience the sub-zero temperatures and local beers in advance of the city's Craft Beverage Week.

The Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week runs from February 1 - 8, 2025 and highlights the best in drinks from the area's breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cider producers. We're kicking off this group of shows with long-time Michigan beer evangelist Fred Bueltmann, who spent time working for Bell's, New Holland, and others. He gives us the lay of the land in Michigan.

He's joined by local reporter and beer supporter John Liberty, an ambassador for Craft Beverage week. Liberty will be back as the guest next week.

Thanks to Discover Kalamazoo for hosting us for these shows! 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.