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In episode 112 of The PorchCast, Tristan was joined by Eric Wallace, founder and president of Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing to talk about their recently launched WeFunder campaign, which aims to give beer fans an opportunity to own a share of the pioneer brewery.

In tandem with Left Hand’s WeFunder campaign, they’ve also announced a new consolidation platform that would provide mid-to-large-sized breweries, that are already focused on distribution, an opportunity to team up on distribution networks, salesforces, production, share in resources, and more, all while remaining completely independent.

Hear more about how Wallace and the Left Hand team hope these new shifts will help to disrupt the industry while keeping independence at the forefront for the industry. Coincidentally, we had an opportunity to discuss the importance of independence in beer on the heels of Tilray’s recent acquisition of several breweries from Coors including the likes of Atwater Brewery, Terrapin, Revolver and Hop Valley. We also segued into an interesting take on the future of GABF, so have a listen to it all!

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or wherever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA. Plus receive $150 toward getting your savings going when you open a personal checking account with On Tap Credit Union and. you use the promo code “PORCH”.

The Payroll Department has been proud to serve Colorado’s many craft brewers for 30 years. With integrated payroll, timekeeping, HR solutions, benefits, and paperless onboarding, the friendly and helpful team at the Payroll Department can take care of your business while you focus on doing what you do best, making good beer.

And with Payroll Department’s new easy-to-use app and online platform, your days of wading through paperwork are over. You and your employees can easily access all of your information right at your fingertips.

Each brewery in our state is crafting something unique that brings together community and makes this place feel like home. Don’t let payroll and HR take you away from your passion, the Payroll Department is here to help. For more information, email [email protected] or visit them online at PayrollDept.Biz

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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In episode 110 of The PorchCast, the whole gang got back together to chat with Betsy Lay and Alison Wisneski, co-owners of Lady Justice Brewing.

The Lady Justice crew recently moved into their new digs at 3242 S Acoma St, Englewood, CO in the former Sunroom Brewing space. Not only did we get to talk to them about the process of moving their entire operations but we also touched on their recent discussions with the Brewers Association about much-needed changes ahead of the upcoming Craft Brewers Conference.

All that and the revelation about Bryant’s secret side hustle of selling foot pics and more!

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or wherever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

The Payroll Department has been proud to serve Colorado’s many craft brewers for 30 years. With integrated payroll, timekeeping, HR solutions, benefits, and paperless onboarding, the friendly and helpful team at the Payroll Department can take care of your business while you focus on doing what you do best, making good beer.

And with Payroll Department’s new easy-to-use app and online platform, your days of wading through paperwork are over. You and your employees can easily access all of your information right at your fingertips.

Each brewery in our state is crafting something unique that brings together community and makes this place feel like home. Don’t let payroll and HR take you away from your passion, the Payroll Department is here to help. For more information, email [email protected] or visit them online at PayrollDept.Biz

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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In episode 109 of The PorchCast, Korey and Tristan were joined by Katherine Strain, Lab Manager and Lecturer for Brewery Operations in the School of Hospitality at Metro State, along with Bernardo Alatorre, Director of the Brewery Operations Program at Metro State to talk about the incredible Brewery Operations Program along with the newly opened Charlie Papazian Brewing Education Lab.

Housed in the heart of downtown Denver, this unique all-in-one brewery education program offers education on all aspects of owning, operating, and working in a brewery. From operating a brewpub, which the program has on-site, to understanding the sales, marketing and distribution side of the business and of course the actual brewing itself. Hear from the PorchCast team as they learn more about Metro State’s holistic brewery operations program.

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or wherever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

The Payroll Department has been proud to serve Colorado’s many craft brewers for 30 years. With integrated payroll, timekeeping, HR solutions, benefits, and paperless onboarding, the friendly and helpful team at the Payroll Department can take care of your business while you focus on doing what you do best, making good beer.

And with Payroll Department’s new easy-to-use app and online platform, your days of wading through paperwork are over. You and your employees can easily access all of your information right at your fingertips.

Each brewery in our state is crafting something unique that brings together community and makes this place feel like home. Don’t let payroll and HR take you away from your passion, the Payroll Department is here to help. For more information, email [email protected] or visit them online at PayrollDept.Biz

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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Happy kickoff to GABF! Last night, we recorded a very special PorchCast with our friends, Brandon & Lisa Boldt, co-founders of Primitive Beer in Longmont, as well as Eric and Lisa Larkin, co-founders of Cohesion Brewing in Denver during our Hard Brew Easy Drink event at Goed Zuur, a spontaneous, wild and sour-focused beer & cheese bar located in downtown Denver.

This special GABF episode of the PorchCast also welcomed a special co-host Russell Hainline of @russellhbeer on Instagram and @thebeertravelguide on TikTok to preview some of the sleeper breweries you should check out during this year’s Great American Beer Festival. Russell has traveled extensively across America discovering some of the best-rising breweries, and was kind enough to doll out some serious gems pouring at this year’s fest while also sharing his fandom of Duke basketball.

This was an absolute can’t-miss episode, as we were able to hear a bit more about Primitive’s focus on bringing modern elements and a thoughtful yet playful approach toward an old-world style in only producing spontaneous beers. Similarly, with Cohesion, they’re also focused around a very traditional style in Czech Lagers but Eric was able to share more about how expansive that style can be and how Cohesion has been able to showcase its many nuances.

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or wherever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

The Payroll Department has been proud to serve Colorado’s many craft brewers for 30 years. With integrated payroll, timekeeping, HR solutions, benefits, and paperless onboarding, the friendly and helpful team at the Payroll Department can take care of your business while you focus on doing what you do best, making good beer.

And with Payroll Department’s new easy-to-use app and online platform, your days of wading through paperwork are over. You and your employees can easily access all of your information right at your fingertips.

Each brewery in our state is crafting something unique that brings together community and makes this place feel like home. Don’t let payroll and HR take you away from your passion, the Payroll Department is here to help. For more information, email [email protected] or visit them online at PayrollDept.Biz

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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In episode 107 of The PorchCast, Tristan and Korey were joined by Jill Preston, Director of Marketing for Left Hand Brewing at Left Hand’s newest location in Denver’s River North Art District right next to Mission Ballroom to recap what a monstrous past two years it’s been for the pioneer Colorado brewery.

In addition to a medal at the World Beer Cup, Left Hand won two medals and was named Brewery of the Year two years ago at the Great American Beer Festival and is on the brink of celebrating its 30th anniversary beginning next week.

We also got a chance to hear more about Left Hand’s focus on community endeavors from their experiential-driven events like Leftapalooza and Nitro Fest to the millions of dollars they’ve raised for Bike MS, an organization that supports folks with multiple sclerosis.

Since we were on the topic of brewery expansions, we were also excited to be joined by Tony Nieto of On Tap Credit Union to share some insight into what breweries need to do in order to financially prep for a brewery expansion or when opening a new brewery in general. If you’d like to learn more about brewery financing be sure to visit www.ontapcu.org!

And finally to close out the show we were joined by Ellie Hixenbaugh of Team Player Productions to preview this weekend’s Vail Oktoberfest taking place in Vail Village Friday, September 15 – Sunday, September 17. Festivities include everything from traditional oompah bands throughout each day, to full-on rock concerts in the evening, as well as contests like stein hoisting, keg bowling, bratwurst eating contests, and German costume contests. Vail Oktoberfest will also feature Spaten Oktoberfest Märzen on draft and commemorative steins for sale. This event is free to attend and open to all ages! Learn more online!

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or wherever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

The Payroll Department has been proud to serve Colorado’s many craft brewers for 30 years. With integrated payroll, timekeeping, HR solutions, benefits, and paperless onboarding, the friendly and helpful team at the Payroll Department can take care of your business while you focus on doing what you do best, making good beer.

And with Payroll Department’s new easy-to-use app and online platform, your days of wading through paperwork are over. You and your employees can easily access all of your information right at your fingertips.

Each brewery in our state is crafting something unique that brings together community and makes this place feel like home. Don’t let payroll and HR take you away from your passion, the Payroll Department is here to help. For more information, email [email protected] or visit them online at PayrollDept.Biz

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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In episode 105 of The PorchCast, Tristan and Bryant spoke with Rich Fierro, co-founder of Atrevida Beer Company about the origin story of he and his wife/head brewer, Jessica Fierro launched Atrevida.

We learned a bit more about the serendipitous start that Jessica had by winning Vice’s Beerland series profile incredible home brewers, and how that gave Jessica the push needed to launch the brewery.

We also revisited the horrific Club Q shooting which took place last November and heard from Rich how his instincts kicked in to help take down an active shooter at a drag show in Colorado Springs. Hear the harrowing story and more in episode 106.

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or where ever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

The Payroll Department has been proud to serve Colorado’s many craft brewers for 30 years. With integrated payroll, timekeeping, HR solutions, benefits, and paperless onboarding, the friendly and helpful team at the Payroll Department can take care of your business while you focus on doing what you do best, making good beer.

And with Payroll Department’s new easy-to-use app and online platform, your days of wading through paperwork are over. You and your employees can easily access all of your information right at your fingertips.

Each brewery in our state is crafting something unique that brings together community and makes this place feel like home. Don’t let payroll and HR take you away from your passion, the Payroll Department is here to help. For more information, email [email protected] or visit them online at PayrollDept.Biz

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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In episode 105 of The PorchCast, Tristan caught up with Ren Navarro, founder of Beer Diversity to discuss her frustrations stemming from this year’s Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville.

During this discussion, we examined the positive steps taken by the Brewers Association toward boosting diversity and inclusion in craft beer, while also exploring the shortcomings that stemmed from hosting the conference in a state that has repeatedly passed anti-inclusive laws.

One of Colorado’s best destination beer festivals is BACK this SUMMER. Head to the mountains to join PorchDrinking at the Vail Craft Beer Classic on June 16th and 17th two enjoy over 35 incredible beverage producers across a two-day extravaganza featuring a pair of all-you-can-drink beer fest sessions.

Enjoy some of the Front Range’s best breweries paired with incredible mountain breweries you can’t always try in the city. Plus this year’s fest features two days of live music, stunning scenic views, your chance to vote on the People’s Choice of Best Beer of the Summer and a Keg Bowling competition.

Tickets are on sale NOW plus if you use the promo code PORCH you’ll get 10% off your ticket. So grab your friends and plan for a long weekend in Vail this June.

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or where ever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

The Payroll Department has been proud to serve Colorado’s many craft brewers for 30 years. With integrated payroll, timekeeping, HR solutions, benefits, and paperless onboarding, the friendly and helpful team at the Payroll Department can take care of your business while you focus on doing what you do best, making good beer.

And with Payroll Department’s new easy-to-use app and online platform, your days of wading through paperwork are over. You and your employees can easily access all of your information right at your fingertips.

Each brewery in our state is crafting something unique that brings together community and makes this place feel like home. Don’t let payroll and HR take you away from your passion, the Payroll Department is here to help. For more information, email [email protected] or visit them online at PayrollDept.Biz

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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In episode 104 of The PorchCast, our team had the chance to sit down with Sam Tierney, Propogator Brewery Manager, and Brad Miles, Innovations Manager for Firestone Walker Brewing. This dynamic duo heads up research and development for Firestone Walker and the two been essential in the creation of iconic brands like Mind Haze, Hopnosis, and the recently released Double Hopnosis West Coast Imperial IPA featuring Cryo Hops just to name a few.

We had the opportunity to catch up with Miles and Tierney to find out a bit more about how R&D works at Firestone Walker, how their small-batch collaborations come about, and what other exciting products they’ve been working on as well as so much more.

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or where ever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

The Payroll Department has been proud to serve Colorado’s many craft brewers for 30 years. With integrated payroll, timekeeping, HR solutions, benefits, and paperless onboarding, the friendly and helpful team at the Payroll Department can take care of your business while you focus on doing what you do best, making good beer. 

And with Payroll Department’s new easy-to-use app and online platform, your days of wading through paperwork are over. You and your employees can easily access all of your information right at your fingertips.  

Each brewery in our state is crafting something unique that brings together community and makes this place feel like home. Don’t let payroll and HR take you away from your passion, the Payroll Department is here to help. For more information, email [email protected] or visit them online at PayrollDept.Biz

Finally, thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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In episode 102 of the PorchCast, we were joined by Terence Sullivan, Produce Manager for Sierra Nevada Brewing to share the story behind their iconic Celebration Fresh Hop IPA. Terence pulled back the curtain behind brewery’s extensive hop selection and hop harvest process needed for produce such large volumes of the widely popular seasonal IPA.

We also learned a bit more about what makes Celebration such an enduring staple of the craft beer industry after over 40 years. Finally we spoke a bit about what else drives Sierra Nevada’s hop innovation program and what we can look forward to in terms of cryo hops on the horizon. Have a listen!

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or where ever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

Thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

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In episode 101 of The PorchCast, we were joined by Kelly McKnight, lead R&D brewer for New Belgium Brewing to discuss all things innovation at New Belgium. In addition to hearing about her extensive brewing background, we were captivated by the fact that McKnight was a sponsored skateboarder & skier in a previous life and also studied chemistry at Harvard.

Aside from those elements of badassery, McKnight broke down some of her favorite brewing projects during her time at NBB, shared details on a recent collaboration in Hawaii, and also talked about how Lion Brands’ acquisition has impacted the company and its employees.

There were a ton of great nuggets about New Belgium and its R&D program throughout this episode, so have a listen.

And with On Tap’s mobile app you can access your account whether you are meeting friends at a local brewery, out on the slopes, or where ever your next adventure takes you. On Tap Credit Union is located in Golden, Arvada, and at ontapcu.org. Member Owned, Colorado Proud. Federally insured through NCUA.

Thanks to Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers for allowing the use of their song, “Denver Rock City” for our opening and closing themes.

Like what you’re hearing and want to support the PorchCast? We are looking for new sponsors to join the PorchCast family. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to tristan {at} porchdrinking {dot} com

Can't visit the site everyday like us? Bummer! No worries, we've got you covered. Submit your email below to receive our monthlyish newsletter on reviews, tours, events and more!

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