The Beer Hour with Johnathan Wakefield

We're going sky high on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got the Bay Area's Ghost Town Brewing, with cofounder Ryan Nosek giving us a bit of the history of the brewery, its connections to music, and what makes a West Coast IPA.
Then we've got Dr. George Zambelli of the famous Zambelli Fireworks family, talking the storied history of the company, what makes their fireworks so special, and how best to celebrate the 4th. Listen in!

We're getting fully caffeinated on The Beer Hour this week! We'll speak with Dean Cycon, founder of Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Company, about getting his start as a lawyer for Native American rights, exploring coffee farms, and why 'organic' is so important when it comes to coffee.

We're going to Cincinnati on The Beer Hour this week! We'll speak with authors Michael D. Morgan and Bret Kollmann Baker about their book Tanked in Cincinnati: Fortune and Calamity in the Beer Business. What was Cincinnati's origin as a beer city, and why did it fall off? And what sparked the resurgence? Listen in and find out!

We're getting some good food and drink on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got OEC Brewing's owner, founder and head brewer Ben Neidhart joining the show to talk their old European style of specialty beers. Then Evan Burgess and Osmel Gonzalez join to talk their Michelin-starred food popup EntreNos in Miami, what inspired their variety of ingredients, and popups versus brick and mortar restaurants.

We're diving into the best combination on The Beer Hour this week: pizza and beer! First up we'll speak with Pipeworks Brewing Company's Gerrit Lewis, learning how the brewery got started, how they deal with capacity, and where trends are going in craft beer.
Then we talk to New Columbus Pizza Co.'s Tony Cerimele about all things pizza. What was it like winning pizza maker of the year? And what makes his pizzeria so special and sought after? Listen in and order a slice!

We're getting mighty on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got Kelsey McNair from North Park Beer Co. out of San Diego. We'll talk West Coast IPA's, how much hops is too much hops, and even some talk about video games!
Then Tim Whitaker from Philadelphia's Mighty Writers joins the show to discuss his career in education, why early childhood writing skills are so important, and ways that everyone can help children get access to great education in their community.

We're heading to the courts on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got Lincoln's Beard Brewing Company cofounder John Falco talking the beginnings of the brewery, expanding into new businesses, and the challenges of sustaining a brewery in Florida.
Then professional pickleball player, social media personality and content creator for the New York Mets Tara Bernstein joins the show to talk her upbringing in sports, the fast rise of pickleball, and how to make a living as a social media influencer.

We're getting fit and staying true to our resolutions on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got part two of our interview with Keith Villa, legendary brewer who came to fame with the Blue Moon Belgian White. We'll talk his new venture Ceria, non-alcoholic beers infused with cannabis, and what the market for it might be like in the future.
Then Miami Beach Fit Camp founder Kristen Smith joins the show to detail her weightloss journey, running on the beach at sunrise, and how we can stay motivated to stay in shape. Listen in!

We're gearing up for the big game on The Beer Hour this week! First up, we've got legendary brewmaster Keith Villa joining the show. The man behind Blue Moon Belgian White talks his history at MillerCoors, what inspired him to create that beer, and the workings of a billion dollar brewery in PART ONE of our supersized interview! Tune in next week to hear part two, about his new venture in non-alcoholic beer Ceria.
Then former NFL player and coach Todd McNair joins the show to reflect on his time playing with the Kansas City Chiefs, their chances in this year's championship, and what makes a great coach and recruiter.

We're back on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got Nick Panchame, head brewer at HOMES Brewery. He'll talk the beginnings of their brewing, the special campus they began, and what sorts of beers are popular these days.
Then we've got friend of Miami and friend of the show Evan Benn joining. Currently Director of Special Projects and Editorial Events at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Evan previously wrote about food and craft beer around Miami. We'll hear his insight into print media, food, and more!