We are joined by Zack Christofferson, co-owner and brewer of Chain Reaction Brewing in Denver, CO. We talk about many things including:

- The events leading up to the opening of Chain Reaction

- Starting off on home brewing equipment and brewing around the clock

- Having support within Colorado by the veterans

Music for The Full Pint Podcast provided by our pal Ben Tuttle, check him out at tenderbubbles.com

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This week, we are joined by owner/brewer of Mraz Brewing, Mike Mraz in El Dorado Hills, CA. We talk about many things including:

- How Mraz Brewing started.

- Winning big at the California State Fair

- The new wave of breweries in the Sacramento area

- Thoughts on Brut IPA

- Thoughts on Pastry Stout

- Thoughts on Milkshake IPAs

- Mike's love of Belgians and Saisons

- Approach to participating in festivals.

And much more!

We are joined by quite possibly the first farmhouse brewer in the US, out of Tarpon Springs, FL, Bob Sylvester of Saint Somewhere Brewing. We talk about many topics including:

- How Bob started Saint Somewhere Brewing

- How the Florida market took to a farmhouse brewery.

- Thoughts on beer trends in the State of Florida

- Brand loyalty

And much more!

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This week, we speak with friend of the show and host of RocknRoll Beer Guy Podcast Eddy Torres about his career as a Road Warrior in the beer industry. Eddy has been a craft beer sales rep for Brown Distribution, Modern Times and more. Items of discussion include:

- Early years of craft beer in Florida.

- Joining Cigar City Brewing

- The shock and challenge of working at Iron Triangle Brewing

And much more!

This podcast is sponsored by Hopsy.beer.

This week we are change it up a bit and chat with the President of the California Homebrewers Association, Andy Carter. We run down a list of topics one would want to know about home brewing.

- Getting the itch to home brew.

- Starting off

- What kind of equipment to buy

- Mastering a few batches

- Using clone recipies

- Creating your own recipies

And much more

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We are back from our Jet Ski Party with JC Hill over at Alvarado Street Brewery in Monterey, CA. We talk about many current topics including:

- Introduction to Alvarado Street Brewery

- Approach to brand identity and beer identity

- Lager's current role in beer

- Designing cool cans

- Managing collaborations

- The old guard vs. new guard in Northern California

And much more!

We move up the California Coast this week with our guest Jack Dyer, owner/co-founder of Topa Topa Brewing in Ventura, CA. Topa Topa is finding great success just turning 3 years old. Items of discussion include:

- Introduction to Topa Topa Brewing

- Ventura / Oxnard beer scene.

- Brut IPA

- Kids and dogs in the tasting room!

- And more!

This podcast is sponsored by Hopsy.beer. Please visit TheFullPint.com for daily craft beer news, reviews, event information and more!

We are joined by industry veteran and new owner and brewer at Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse in Sacramento, CA. Peter has just opened his doors to Urban Roots and shares the long and winding road to get there. We discuss the following:

- Peter's brewing resume

- Nut Rolls?

- The Legacy of Odonata Brewing

- Not compromising on what's being brewed and how it's being sold to customers.

- Relationship with Sante Adairius Rustic Ales in Capitola

- Lagerbier and much much more!

We are joined by owner/founder/brewer of Santa Fe New Mexico's Rowley Farmhouse Ales, John Rowley. John shares his strong and fun views on many topics such as:

- An introduction of Rowley Farmhouse Ales

- His love of Saison / Farmhouse Ales

- John's inspiration for making mixed culture beers

And much more!

This podcast is sponsored by Eat Drink Vegan and Hopsy.beer. Please visit TheFullPint.com for daily craft beer news, reviews, event information and more!

We are joined by Southern California Craft Beer OG "Dr." Bill Sysak of Wild Barrel Brewing. Doc shares his transition from Stone Brewing as their craft beer ambassador to Co-Founder and CEO of a new brewery in North County San Diego. Items of discussion include:

- The "Dr." Moniker

- An introduction to Wild Barrel Brewing

- Starting off with Kettle Sours

- Selecting San Diego County for a new brewery

- Picking a core lineup that pleases the geeks and new drinkers.

And much more!