John and Austin are joined by Jake Miller, founder and master brewer at Heirloom Rustic Ales. The guys touch on Jake's extensive background in the beer world learned from jobs around the country, his love of fishing, and his passion for conservation.

John and Austin are joined by Max Shafer, head brewer at Roadhouse Brewing Co. in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The guys talk about Roadhouse's extensive footprint in the culinary scene, Max's role in scaling Roadhouse to its current capacity, and his favorite beer in his impressive cellar.

Following a last-minute guest cancellation, John and Austin spend a few minutes updating you all on what's been happening, and what you can look forward to!

John and Austin are joined by two guests on this episode: Dustin Patterson, production manager for Balcones Whisky out of Waco, TX - and David McClain, head brewer at Cabin Boys Brewery. Dustin and David talk about their upcoming collaboration, and the guys ask Dustin about the beverage culture down in Waco and how Balcones has been a chief figure in its evolution. Plus, we find out what musician Austin is obsessed with.

John and Austin are joined by Aaron Post, owner of Valkyrie and St. Vitus in Tulsa. The conversation touches on all sorts of topics - from Valkyrie's award-winning drink menu, to creating an entirely new culture with St. Vitus.

Austin and John are joined by two of the masterminds behind Cirque Coffee. The guys touch on everything from business, to coffee farm relationships, to the most awkward customer interaction in the history of the hospitality industry.

John and Austin return from holiday break and welcome James Beard nominee Lisa Becklund to The Tasting Room. The conversation ranges from Lisa's start in Seattle, to her decision to move to Oklahoma & start Living Kitchen, open up Farm Bar in Tulsa, & much more!

Austin & John are joined by Andrew Jolly of Doubleshot Coffee Company in Tulsa, OK. The guys talk about the constantly evolving coffee scene, and how that plays a part in Tulsa's culture & identity as a city.

Drinks

Booker's Bourbon

Cornerstone Saison

Shades of Pale (v1)

Busch

Maduro 21 coffee pour-over

John and Austin are joined by restaurateur Noah Bush, who owns multiple businesses in the Tulsa area. Between Hodges Bend, Lowood, Saturn Room, and Open Container, Bush's operations represent a large portion of Tulsa's up and coming food & cocktail scene. The guys delve into inspiration gained while traveling, the amount of transplants moving to Tulsa and what that's doing to the hospitality industry, and Bush gives a quick class on how a sommelier tastes a glass of wine.

Drinks:

Cisterna Fuori Etna Rosso

Wiseman Kentucky Bourbon

Basis Lager

Dryad Dreams

Austin & John are joined by Katie Godoy from American Solera brewery in Tulsa, OK. Katie does a bit of everything at Solera, including running all events and managing the taproom, as well as playing an integral part in distribution. The topics of conversation range from Katie's time at Perennial Artisan Ales in St. Louis, to the challenges of working in a predominately male profession.

Drinks:

Lagunitas Sucks

Busch

American Solera's Solero

American Solera's Perpetual Bliss

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Cabin Boy's Huntman IPA

Old Tub Kentucky Bourbon