The Full Pint Podcast

Danny and Andy are back from Winter, Spring and Summer vacation to talk all the shit about their favorite beverage. Items for discussion include:

• The second Stone Brewing Sale
• Us missing FWIBF
• Homebrew Fest and the economics of it
• Everywhere Beer Expansion
• Thoughts on Breweries using AI

And much more!

The response to this show will help guide us to the next episode. Much love.

We are joined by The President, Andy Carter and special guest, friend of the show Sam Tierney from The Propagator. Items of discussion include:

• Quick update from Danny on milestone beer events at The Full Pint
• Look back on 2025 year in beer.
• Looking at the "Craft Beer Killers" Seltzer, RTD, THC and if it really impacted beer culture
• Pricing sensitivity
• High profile brewery closures
• What beer influencers content and demand looked like
• What trends will roll into 2026?
• Predictions
• Wishes

And much more!

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This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

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A note from Danny - Sorry for the delay on this show, we had a technical glitch with the recording and lost the video footage. Thanks for sticking with us.

This week, we sit down with Nick Firestone, CEO of Firestone Walker Brewing. We discuss many items including:

• Being appointed the CEO role at Firestone Walker Brewing.
• Nick's straight as an arrow upbringing, education and leadership background.
• Danny tries to squeeze a fun college story out of Nick.
• Taking the reigns from David Walker.
• Looking at the heritage at play with all the brands.
• Thoughts on the 805 juggernaut.
• Reclaimed C02 initiative.
• What's in store for 2026

And much more!

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This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

We are joined by not only Andy but The Wort Wrangler this week to chop it up about beer. Items for discussion include:

• GABF Fallout
• Events around Denver
• Round the clock drinking like a pro
• Changes to festival and awards format
• BA gatekeeping media passes
• Johnny Tsunami
• Forrest and Main hits Philly
• Creature Comforts Los Angeles RIP
• Best drunk fast food
• Celebrating Celebration

Make sure you follow The Wort Wrangler @wortwrangler

And much more!

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This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

We sit down with craft beer royalty, Brian Grossman, Chief Brewer and second generation owner of Sierra Nevada Brewing. Items of discussion include:

• Introducing Brian to the audience
• Clarifying Brians roles in the company
• 45 years of Sierra Nevada
• Introducing the new 8.4 oz canned Pils
• Looking back on previous pilsner products from Sierra Nevada
• How the second destination brewery has changed the company
• Talking Pale Ale, Celebration and Bigfoot
• Reaching new drinkers

And much more!

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This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

We are joined this week by NA Poe of Poe's Sandwich Joint and Poe's Sidepiece.

THIS EPISODE IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

We discuss:

• Poe owning and operating two food places within Human Robot Brewing in Philly.
• The legendary kingpin story of how he get his startup money.
• Weed culture
• Philly sandwiches
• Roast pork
• Cheesesteaks
• Hoagies
• Pat's, Geno's, Skinny Joey, Angelos talk
• Intersection of crime and gentrification in Philly.
• Franchise model of Poe's?

And tons more!

Follow Poe's insane antics at https://www.instagram.com/poessandwichjoint/

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This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

Danny and Andy are back at it to discuss beer related topics such as:

• Cruising Whole Foods Market beer aisle
• Russian River bottles
• Wort Wrangler update
• Philly spots closed on Monday and Tuesday
• Human Robot expansion news
• Firestone Walker Hoppy Mixed Pack
• ISM Brewing visit
• Jack McAuliffe RIP
• Tiny can trend

And much more!

Help Wort Wrangler CLICK HERE!

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This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

We sit down with craft beer legend, founder of Pints for Prostates and The Denver Rare Beer Tasting. We discuss many items including:

• Rick's charity, Pints for Prostates
• Talk about Denver Rare Beer tasting and it's place in beer fest history.
• Announcement of DRBT future.
• Piggybacking on BA's GABF.
• How the DRBT contrasted with the GABF festival.
• The current state of obtaining great beer.
• Landing insane beers.
• Added value of craft beer figureheads attending.
• How integral having beer Godfather's tied to beer culture.
• Wondering if the torch is being passed.
• Looking back on some crazy beers the festival pulled.
• Conversation around heritage and aquired craft breweries.

And tons more!

And much more!

Pints for Prostates: https://www.pintsforprostates.org/

The Final Denver Rare Beer Tasting Tickets CLICK HERE

Help Wort Wrangler CLICK HERE!

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This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

Andy and Danny are back to discuss the latest craft beer happenings. Items for discussion include:

• Urban Roots news
• Jordan and Pippen comparisons.
• Andy's vision for craft beer expansion present day.
• Fiden's Brewing update.
• Helping out Wort Wrangler (link to GFM below)
• Kirkland Lager love.
• Recap of Cal Homebrew Fest
• Sierra Nevada ESB.
• Firestone Invitational Preview chat.

And much more!

Help Wort Wrangler CLICK HERE!

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This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

We are back in the studio with some springtime beer chat. Danny and Andy chop it up and discuss many things including:

• Danny goes to New York City!
• Fort Point merges with HenHouse Brewing.
• Difficulties of the San Francisco beer market.
• Side Project Brewing silent expansion.
• The tale of California beer shipping.
• GOAL. Brewing shutting doors.
• FiftyFifty Brewing's act 2.
• Tech bro buys Toronado?
• TireHands Brew Café rebranded
• Andy's TDNE collab for Walt's.

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And much more!

This podcast is sponsored by Firestone Walker Mind Haze. Let your mind wander. Click here to find some!

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at [email protected]!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/