First Flight Brewery in Key West Florida, has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century when it was the PanAm Airlines ticket office hosting the first passenger flight outside the U.S.  In this episode, we meet Andrew, brewmaster, and Damien, owner, of First Flight. They share the story of how they came to open the brewery in this popular tourist destination. Formerly a restaurant owned by actress Kelly McGillis, of Top Gun fame, it opened as First Flight in 2017. The brewery produces a wide range of popular beers, has a chill outdoor beer garden, and a great selection of island dishes. First Flight is the southernmost brewery in the continental United States.  During my visit, I also tasted two popular beers, the Maverick IPA and the Oreo Cookie Stout and sampled some great local seafood. To learn more visit firstflightkw.com

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 650 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

If you have an idea for a brewery to be featured on the show email me at [email protected] 

On a cold Sunday in December your host visited Chubby Mermaid Brewing Company in Southwest Florida  Chubby Mermaid was started by Gary after he retired from the military. He quickly recruited Josh. Originally from opposite coasts, the two met through an online brewing club called BrewTubers, visit brewtubers.com.  We discussed their business, its growth, and the challenges they've faced in their first 13 months of operation. The guys also talked about their commitment to the Bonita Springs community and their initiatives to bring in new patrons. We shared some of their flagship beers and chatted about the importance of finding the right team members. We finished our discussion with a round of "gluten or no gluten", where your host tried to intentify which beers contained gluten and which did not. (Spoiler alert : I failed because they all tasted great!). To learn more visit chubbymermaidbrewing.com

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 650 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

If you have an idea for a brewery to be featured on the show email me at [email protected] 

I sat down with Ted Burrell, owner and brewer of Northern Tropics Brewing in Muncie, Indiana. Ted tand I discussed how he got into brewing and his personal story. He also discussed the challenges of opening a brewery and some of the unique aspects of his taproom which is really a cozy tropical clubhouse designed to encourage conversation and community among his customers. He also shared his love for golf, cigars and passion for brewing pilsners. We discussed the benefits of being on the TagaBrew Indiana Trail. I tasted a couple of Northern Tropics favorites, Palm Tree Pils and Undead Ted IPA. So raise a glass to craft beer, and to getting to know each other better on a cold day at Northern Tropics. Cheers!

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 650 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

If you have an idea for a brewery to be featured on the show email me at [email protected] 

In this episode Darryl visits The Cassopolis Beer Company, located in Cassopolis, Michigan, is a brewery and restaurant that is housed in a historic building that was once a fire station and town hall. Ted Romanetz, the owner, grew up in the area and returned home after working at breweries in Colorado. Ted discusses how he got interested in brewing, the process of starting his own brewery, and the different types of beer they offer. He is passionate about the local community, his beer and fishing Ted also shares the story about his best catch that inspired the brewery's logo.

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

 In our interview with Steve Newman, the owner of Brother Chimp Brewing, a small craft brewery located in North Aurora, Illinois. The owner, who also has a background in home brewing, talks about the challenges of running a small brewery and the increase in competition in the area. He also discusses the community in the Fox Valley area and what makes a great team member for his business. 

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

In this episode, I interview  breweries from Maine to New Mexico live at the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis. Our guests are:

Elizabeth Johnston and Danny McGovern from Monhegan Brewing and Lake Saint George Brewing, Maine  

Adam Drager from Inventor's Brew Pub in Port Washington  WI

Jen Levasseur from Ponderosa Brewing Company in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

They discuss the challenges of starting a brewery and give advice to potential entrepreneurs.The group also shared thoughts on the craft beer industry and insight to those looking to enter the industry today

Sit back and enjoy a taste of American craft beer, live from the CBC!

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

This is Part 1 of our "Live from the CBC" episodes! I had the pleasure of visiting with several Indiana craft brewers on the floor of this year's Craft Brewers Conference, held in Indianapolis in late April.

My guests included:

Sit back and enjoy a taste of Indianapolis hospitality, live from the CBC!

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

Centuries ago, this part of the Midwest was a wild expanse of wet forest and marsh stretching across a million acres, and early settlers who slogged through the muck and mosquitoes called the place the Great Black Swamp. The swamp's history inspired flagship beers such as Mosquito Red Ale , Bullfrog Stout and Wild Duck IPA. I met with Andy and Tom and learned about Toledo's Great Black Swamp Brewery's history and commitment to making quality beer and creating community. 

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

In this episode I sat down with Nathan Compton and Tim Palmer, co-owners of Primeval Brewing as they celebrate their 5th year in Noblesville, Indiana, Primeval offers fresh examples of classic European beer styles, and a few surprises like the fruity pink "Peony Days" and the slightly smokey " Smokey Bones". Opening just months before the pandemic, Primeval went from lines around the block on opening day to shutdown to becoming a popular family friendly beer hall in the  German tradition!

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

In this episode we visit with Jan and Russ Juliette, Co-owners of TagaBrew USA, our presenting sponsor. Hear how they are have built the nation's largest brewery trail and craft beer community, stretching from northern Michigan to the U.S Virgin Islands ! See the note below to find out how you can join in the fun!

 The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.