In the second part of our interview with Bad Wolf Brewing’s Head Brewer, Mark Shaffstall, we learn more about the physical and tactical side of the brewing process and we get Mark’s thoughts on the meaning of ‘craft’. He also talks about where he gets his inspiration and why you can often find him behind the bar at Bad Wolf serving the beer he brews.

Music by MOSS: mossrva.bandcamp.com/

badwolfbrewingcompany.com/

www.oskarblues.com/beer/tenfidy/

Bad Wolf Brewing Company opened a little more than 4 years ago in Manassas, VA. Mark Shaffstall is the Head Brewer at Bad Wolf. In this, the first of a two-part interview, Mark talks about the role of a Head Brewer and how he got started in the beer business. His enthusiasm and passion are contagious, so don't be surprised if you are ready to brew your own at the end of this episode.

https://badwolfbrewingcompany.com/

https://www.oskarblues.com/beer/tenfidy/

When we left Kevin in Episode 4, he was about to venture out for some riding in Lake Tahoe. Hear the rest of the story and his tips on preparing for a bike packing trip and air travel with your bike. Be sure to check out Kevin's photo essay from his trip over at trails2ales.com

Music by MOSS: https://mossrva.bandcamp.com/

Links Related to the Episode:

www.bikepacking.com

http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/red-meadow-pass/

https://zacharystephenmiller.wordpress.com/

https://m.facebook.com/bonsaibrew/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitefish-Trail-Swift-Creek-Trailhead/431921533581579

https://www.mamablancas.com/

http://www.bhramaribrewhouse.com/mollys-lips

http://starrhill.com/brews/shakedown/

http://www.tahoecoldwaterbrewery.com/

http://www.laketahoealeworx.com/

https://russianriverbrewing.com/

https://www.imba.com/about/rules-trail

Kevin headed west to Washington, Montana and California for bike packing, single tracking and beer tasting. In this episode he shares his experience preparing for the trip, traveling with his bike, and the beers he sampled - including the renowned Pliny The Elder from Russian River.

Music by MOSS: https://mossrva.bandcamp.com/

Links Related to the Episode:

www.bikepacking.com

http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/red-meadow-pass/

https://zacharystephenmiller.wordpress.com/

https://m.facebook.com/bonsaibrew/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitefish-Trail-Swift-Creek-Trailhead/431921533581579

https://www.mamablancas.com/

http://www.bhramaribrewhouse.com/mollys-lips

http://starrhill.com/brews/shakedown/

http://www.tahoecoldwaterbrewery.com/

http://www.laketahoealeworx.com/

https://russianriverbrewing.com/

https://www.imba.com/about/rules-trail

While Kevin is away on a bike and brew exploration in the western US, Ken has a chat with Curtis Allred, the GM and one of the owners of the Delirium Cafe in Leesburg, VA.

Theme Music: 'in tangible' - written and performed by Moss: @mossrva

*References from the Podcast*

http://deliriumcafe.us/

https://www.delirium.be/en/brewery-huyghe

http://bikewashington.org/trails/wad/wad.htm

http://www.caboosebrewing.com/

https://russianriverbrewing.com/

http://booneshine.beer/

The Trails2Ales crew goes for a ride on Lorton, Virginia's Laurel Hill trail system where Kevin loses his shirt. We talk to Mike Applegate, the man who makes Laurel Hill tick and tick free. And we have a post ride beverage at Fair Winds Brewing.

Theme Music: 'in tangible' - written and performed by Moss: @mossrva

*References from the Podcast*

Trail Info: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5298304/laurel-hill

Workhouse Arts Center: http://www.workhousearts.org/

Laurel Hill Trails History: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/laurelhill/

Lorton Prison: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorton_Reformatory

Fair Winds Brewing Company: https://fairwindsbrewing.com/index.php

Rehashing our trip to Dirt Rag Dirt Fest in Bruceton Mills, WV. We discuss the festival and include interviews with some of the vendors we met there. This one is double the length of our typical podcast due to the amount of content gathered at the Fest.

Audio levels fluctuate in the first couple of minutes. We'll improve over time. Feedback is welcome.

References from the Podcast.

Dirt Rag Dirt Fest: http://www.wv.dirtragdirtfest.com/

Big Bear Lake: http://www.bigbearwv.com/pageload.cfm

Handup Gloves: http://handupgloves.com/

Pivot Bikes: http://www.pivotcycles.com/

NICA: http://www.nationalmtb.org/

Velofix: https://www.velofix.com/locations/northern-va/

Theme Music: 'in tangible' - written and performed by Moss: https://soundcloud.com/mossrva

CORRECTION: In the podcast Ken says that VA is host to 500 breweries. As ofJune 2017 there were 206 licensed breweries in VA.