This episode we welcomed Sales Director Chris Nunez of Real Ale Brewing Co. to the taproom. Chris is a true veteran of the Texas Craft Beer game, representing one of Texas' oldest and most popular Craft Breweries. We had an amazing evening getting Chris' perspective on the future of the brewery, the industry at large, and a few great stories of the journey that led him here. 

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live July 30, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This week we highlighted our South Main Village neighbor, HopFusion Ale Works & Swiss Army Knife, Casey Wilson in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. The Hop is a trailblazer in the South Main Village, paving the way for this beautiful neighborhood to grow and flourish. What an amazing night catching up with Casey, having insightful convos and recapping the World Cup here in the taproom!

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live July 23, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This episode we were absolutely pumped to host Texas brewing legend, Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company (Houston, TX), to the taproom for the first time. Saint Arnold Brewing holds the title of Texas' Oldest Craft Brewery with over 30 years of producing & serving great brews. We look forward to having Brock in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and both the history & future of the brewery.

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live July 16, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This week we welcomed long time North TX Craft Beer staple, Chris Wilborn of Collective Arts Brewing, to the taproom to chat all things Craft Beer. We talk of a truly unique brewery concept, from the Great White North, whose's endless mission is to make the world a more creative place by bringing inspiration, collaboration and creativity into the everyday. Fusing the creativity of craft beverages with the inspired talents of artists worldwide in everything they do. We celebrated a night of tasty beer and great convo!

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live July 2, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This episode we highlighted the fantastic brews from our friends in North Ft. Worth TX, Three Wide Brewing Co. We welcomed local Brewmaster & Beer Evangelist Matt Morriss in house to go down the rabbit hole discussing his vast experiences in the local Craft Beer scene, the brand & the brews, and the future of his newest brewery. 

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live June 16, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This episode we had a real treat with one of the true OGs of the industry, our friend Kent Deewall of Grand Rapids, Michigan's own, Founder Brewing Company. He stopped in and sat down to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. It was the perfect time to have Kent behind the mic to chat all things Founders as they are the Official Craft Beer sponsor of Real Madrid CF. He's brought some incredible goodies for our in-house raffle give away, we got the beer, you just gotta bring yourself! 

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live June 4, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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Our friends from the north east sector of the DFW Metroplex joined us from Richardson, Texas' own Oak Highlands Brewery. They were in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. We were stoked to have our homie, Ryan Hillman, on the mic along with first time taproom visitor, Brad Mall, to chat all things OHB. We were incredibly entertained hearing Brad's craft beer perspectives on his first visit to the Spotlight.

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live May 28, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This week we were pumped to host, for the first time, Michael Larson of Chouffe. All the way from his Chicago base to our Fort Worth, Texas taproom. We were excited to have him in our little Craft Beer joint to talk about the Belgian brews that got so many aficionados into Craft Beer. Michael had a ton of great stories, unique insider perspective on  Chouffe's brewing history as well as the current state of Craft Beer in 2026.

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live May 21, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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As always we were excited to welcome our long-time homie, Emilio Manzano in house to discuss all the buzz with  Dynamo Distributing's portfolio & their latest distribution acquisition. Emilio has been a staple and great steward of the local Craft Brew scene and we're pumped to have him in house to chat great brews and the future of craft beer distro in Texas.

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live May 7, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This week our friend, Michael Vallandingham of Hofbrauhaus of America joined us to talk about their iconic beer portfolio, and with their new location coming soon, Hofbrau will soon be bringing legendary Bavarian Beer culture to Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhoods. Michael is a veteran of the DFW Brew Scene and we are excited to share his insights and perspectives on the state of Craft Beer in 2026. 

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live April 23, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.