The Craft Beer Podcast

What is CBD Beer? – Portland Beer Podcast episode 65 In this science centric episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler talks with Phil Boyle Coalition Brewing and Bill Stewart Half Baked Labs discussing the question "What is CBD Beer?" You Can Share this Episode by telling people to go to www.WhatisCBDBeer.com iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Terms You Will Hear During this Episode CBD AKA Cannabidiol-- a nonpsychoactive substance in cannabis that some say offers relief from pain, anxiety and depression. THC AKA Tetrahydrocannabinol -- the psychoactive substance in cannabis that produces a euphoric high. Terpenes -- Myrcene Pinene Limonene Follow Coalition Brewing Website - www.coalitionbrewing.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/Coalition-Brewing-273849830697 Instagram - www.instagram.com/coalitionbrewing Twitter – www.twitter.com/CoalitionBrewin The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and this episode was recorded at the Pod Bar Food Cart at Cart on Foster. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Two Flowers CBD Beer Fest– Portland Beer Podcast episode 64 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler talks with Philip Boyle Coalition Brewing and Bill Stewart Half Baked Labs about the first ever Two Flowers CBD Beer Fest happening Friday 4/20/2018 at Coalition Brewing! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More about the Two Flowers CBD Beer Fest Date – Friday 4/20/2018 3 PM – 10 PM Tickets – No tickets are needed. Simply show up drink the CDB beer(s) that strike your fancy. Where – Coalition Brewing 2705 Southeast Ankeny Street Portland, OR, 97214 Schedule, Activities and Food A special toast will happen at 4:20 PM with prizes. A terpene sensory station will be provided by True Terpenes. A panel discussion at 6 PM will include; Anna Symonds - CBD Certified & East Fork Cultivars (CBD Education) Courtney Moran - Earth Law (Hemp Lobbyist) Leah Mauer - The Weed Blog (Community and Advocacy) Jason Calderon - West Daily (Working with Hemp in Clothing) Live Music, Games, and a Raffle with prizes that includes an awesome uKeg from Growlerwerks! Food Cart - The Jamaican House Follow Coalition Brewing Website - www.coalitionbrewing.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/Coalition-Brewing-273849830697 Instagram - www.instagram.com/coalitionbrewing Twitter – www.twitter.com/CoalitionBrewin The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and this episode was recorded at the Pod Bar Food Cart at Cart on Foster. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

8 Strategies for Breweries to Become More Profitable – Portland Beer Podcast episode 63 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler talks with Mark Meckler and Sam Holloway Co-founders of Crafting a Strategy. During this episode you will learn 8 strategies that will help your brewery become more profitable. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More about this Portland Beer Podcast Episode This episode begins with Mark Meckler sharing 4 strategies for breweries that have a pub and sell food. #1 Give People What they Want #2 Set and Meet Expectations #3 Keep Your Menu Narrow #4 Smile – If You Don't Love It Don't Do It. Then Sam Holloway shares 4 strategies for breweries related to distribution. #1 The One Number You Need to Know Before You Sign With a Distributor. Here is the question - If you are brewery who self distributes and you sell 2000 barrels a year, how many more barrels will you need to sell in a year once you sign with a distributor to hit the same profit margin? The answer is in this podcast. ☺ #2 Why You Need To Taste Your Beer In the Field #3 The Secret to Getting Your Seasonals Into Chain Stores #4 Cleary Communicate Expectations with Your Distributor and have Consistent Communication Patterns Best Line of the episode -- Brewer talking to their Distributor about monthly sales volume "Why haven't you hit that number I have never told you about?" Follow Sam Holloway Instagram - www.instagram.com/shollow1 Twitter – www.twitter.com/samholloway_pdx Follow Mark Meckler Twitter – www.twitter.com/Meckler99 Follow Crafting a Strategy Website – www.craftingastrategy.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/craftingastrategy Twitter – www.twitter.com/craftastrategy The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and this episode was recorded at Culmination Brewing. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Sam Holloway The Brewery Professor and Co-Founder Crafting a Strategy - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 62 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Sam Holloway one of the Co-founders of Crafting a Strategy. Sam Holloway AKA the Brewery Professor is an actual professor at the University of Portland, and he has a passion for helping breweries succeed, hence his launching Crafting a Strategy. Sam is also a craft beer fan and during this episode you will get to hear Sam's beer journey! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Follow Sam Holloway Instagram - www.instagram.com/shollow1 Twitter – www.twitter.com/samholloway_pdx Follow Crafting a Strategy Website – www.craftingastrategy.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/craftingastrategy Twitter – www.twitter.com/craftastrategy The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and this episode was recorded at Culmination Brewing. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival 2018 Preview - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 61 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Ezra Johnson-Greenough and Sarah Pederson previewing the 2018 edition of the Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival. The Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival is happening Saturday March 24th, and Sunday March 25 at Saraveza – one of Portland's best craft beer bars. You can get tickets to this Portland beer festival at this link here (scroll to the bottom of the page to purchase your tickets) – www.portlandfarmhousefest.com/festival iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Follow the Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival Website - www.portlandfarmhousefest.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/PortlandFarmhouseAndWildAleFestival Instagram - www.instagram.com/pdxfarmhousefest The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and this episode was recorded at Saraveza. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Shane O'Beirne Soulwater Creative Beer Project Galway Ireland - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 60 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler is joined by special Co-host Garrett McAleese with Kells Brewery and the Irish Beer Festival. Steven and Garrett visit with Shane O'Beirne with Soulwater Creative Beer Project in Galway, Ireland. Shane is a craft brewer who hails from Ireland. During this episode you will hear how Shane became a craft brewer and opened his own brewery. Shane, Garrett, and Steven close out this episode talking about the Irish craft beer scene. Shane was recently at Kells Brewery where he brewed a traditional best bitter style ale that's was infused with Earl Grey Tea. You can enjoy this beer at the 2018 Irish Beer Festival Portland happening this weekend March 16th and 17th. You can get tickets here www.kellsbrewpub.com/irish-beer-festival iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and this episode was recorded at Culmination Brewing. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast — iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Cider Rite of Spring 2018 Preview - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 59 The tagline of the Portland Beer Podcast is "Telling the Stories of the Portland Beer and Cider Scene and Beyond!" In this Cider Centric episode we preview the 2018 Cider Rite of Spring event happening Saturday March 10th from Noon – 6 PM at Left Bank Annex 101 N Weidler St, Portland, Oregon 97227. In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast our Host Steven Shomler is joined by very special Co-host Jana Daisy-Ensign with Finnriver Cider. Steven and Jana preview the 2018 Cider Rite of Spring and then they visit with Brooks Cooper with Oregon Mead and Cider, Vicki Daigneault with Bad Granny Hard Cider, and Kelly McCune with Runcible Cider. Brooks, Vicki, and Kelly each tell us a bit of their cider story and Steven and Jana preview some of the ciders that each of those three cideries will be pouring at the 2018 Cider Rite of Spring. Steven and Jan close out this episode talking about Finnriver and enjoying some of the ciders the Finnriver will be pouring at the 2018 edition of Cider Rite of Spring. Tickets to Cider Rite of Spring Get your tickets to Cider Rite of Spring here - www.merctickets.com/events/50888130/cider-rite-of-spring-2018 iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Cidermakers Pouring at the 2018 Cider Rite of Spring The list of Cidermakers pouring at the 2018 Cider Rite of Spring include: 12 Bridge Ciderworks 1859 Cider Co 2 Towns Ciderhouse 7Bev Corp Alter Ego Cider Art+ Science Bad Granny Bandon Rain Bauman's Cider Dragon's Head Cider Finnriver Farm & Cidery La Familia Cidery Locust Cider McMenamins New West Cider Oregon Mead & Cider Co Pear UP, Portland Cider Co Red Tank Cider Co Reveille Ciderworks Runcible Cider Co Seattle Cider Co Spire Mountain Ciders Square Mile Cider Steelhead Cider Stone Circle Cider Swift Cider Tumalo Cider Co Wildcraft Cider Woodbox Cider The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and this episode was recorded at Oregon Mead and Cider. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast — iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Brewstillery Portland's Beer and Spirits Pairing Festival 2018 Preview - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 58 Episode 58 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Steven Shomler visits with Dan Malech StormBreaker Brewing, Mark White Rose City Distilling, Lee Medoff Bull Run Distillery, and Rik Hall Baerlic Brewing talking about the 2018 edition of Brewstillery – Portland's Beer and Spirits Pairing Festival happening Saturday Feb 24th, 2018 from Noon – 8 PM. Tickets to Brewstillery Use code "stormbreaker5" at checkout to save $5 off advance General Admission tickets Use code "brewstillery5OFF" at checkout to save $5 off of Advance VIP tickets Link for Tickets – www.merctickets.com/events/50901994/4th-annual-brewstillery-festival iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More about this Portland Beer Podcast Episode In this episode you will hear about 4 separate pairings and you will get the latest news about StormBreaker Brewing, Rose City Distilling, Bull Run Distillery, and Baerlic Brewing. The pairings discussed during this Portland Beer Podcast episode are: Gin Beast - Little Beast Brewing Bes Tart Wheat Ale + Rose City Distilling Cricket Club Gin Breakfast Time! -Great Notion Brewing Double Stack Imperial Stout + Bull Run Distillery Oregon Single Malt Whiskey Mesclando Sabores - Baerlic Brewing Oatmeal Stout + Engenho Buritide Minas Famosinhade Minas Cachaca Noble's big Triple - StormBreaker Brewing Barrel Aged Big Bottom Triple XL IIIPA + Big Bottom Distilling Bourbon Finished in Port Casks More info about Brewstillery 2018 Tickets Tickets on sale on our website until Saturday 2/24/18 at 10 AM Advance Regular Admission is $25. Includes festival beer tasting glass and 10 tickets. Advance VIP tickets are $45. Includes festival whiskey snifter, festival beer tasting glass, 15 tickets, and early entry and mingle with makers such as Big Bottom, New Basin, Rose City Distilling, StormBreaker and more! Use code "stormbreaker5" at checkout to save $5 off advance general admission tickets Use code "brewstillery5OFF" at checkout to save $5 off of Advance VIP tickets Link for Tickets --www.merctickets.com/events/50901994/4th-annual-brewstillery-festival Music Playing this year at Brewstillery 2018 Noon – 2:00 PM Ben Rice Band 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Folk Inception 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Jumptown Aces The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and this episode was recorded at StormBreaker Brewing. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast — iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast - the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Joel Sheley Gateway Brewing - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 57 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Host Steven Shomler visits with Joel Sheley Founder of Gateway Brewing! iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Follow Gateway Brewing Website – www.gatewaybrewingpdx.com Facebook - www.gatewaybrewingpdx.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/gatewaybrewingpdx Twitter – n/a The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio, and is often recorded at Culmination Brewing. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com

Bryan Keilty Head Brewer Lompoc Brewing - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 56 In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Host Steven Shomler visits with Lompoc Brewing Head Brewer Bryan Keilty! During this episode you will hear Bryan's beer story, and learn how he went from graduating the Culinary Institute of America and having a culinary career to becoming the Head Brewer at Lompoc Brewing! Bryan also tell us how Lompoc's Pamplemousse Citrus IPA came about, what makes for a good brewer, and Bryan and Steven close out the episode talking about and enjoying Lompoc's Proletariat Red. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 Follow Lompoc Brewing Website – www.lompocbrewing.com Facebook www.facebook.com/LompocBeer Instagram www.instagram.com/LompocBeer Twitter www.twitter.com/lompocbeer The Portland Beer Podcast 411 The Portland Beer Podcast is brought to you by Portland Culinary Radio and and this episode was recorded at Lompoc's Sidebar on N Williams. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Portland Beer Podcast. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! Follow The Portland Beer Podcast iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/portlandbeerpodcast Facebook – www.facebook.com/PortlandBeerPodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/portlandbeerpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/PDXBeerPodcast The Portland Culinary Podcast The Portland Beer Podcast has a sister podcast the Portland Culinary Podcast www.PortlandCulinaryPodcast.com