Washington Beer Talk

The host interviews the team at Kauai Brewing Company, including brewers and marketing staff, to discuss the brewery's operations and insights into the beer industry.

This episode features an interview with Aaron Inkrott, the Brewing Operations Manager at Saint Arnold Brewery in Houston, discussing his role, brewery operations, and the scale of Texas's oldest craft brewery.

This episode of Washington Beer Talk features an interview with Janet Leitner, who shares her journey from chef to general manager at Boundary Bay Brewery, discussing food pairing, restaurant operations, and the brewery's growth as a family-owned business in Bellingham.

This episode features an interview with Neil Miller, head brewer and founder of Head Flyer Brewery, discussing his journey from home brewing to running a small brewery operation.

This episode features an interview with co-founders Debbie Chambers and Tom Schmidlin of Postdoc Brewery in Redmond, Washington, discussing their journey from home brewing to opening a brewery.

This episode continues a discussion with Fremont Brewery's head of brewing operations, Matt, focusing on the importance of water recipes in beer brewing and addressing a dropped question from a previous interview.

This episode of Washington Beer Talk features an interview with Tommy Brooks and Josh Snyder from Zeke's Pizza, discussing their roles and the restaurant's craft beer transformation.

This episode of Washington Beer Talk features an interview with Jason Shrum, a co-owner of Bad Jimmy's Brewery in Ballard, discussing the brewery's edgy reputation, unique beers like pepper and Girl Scout cookie beers, and his journey from sales to ownership.

This episode features an interview with Joshua Surface, co-owner and cider maker at Bellingham Cider Co., discussing the cidery's origins, partnership with a restaurant, and local focus.

This episode features an interview with Austin Rude, the board president of Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery, discussing the brewery's co-op structure, board operations, and insights for members.

This episode explores how Metier Brewery uses sales data and other inputs to fine-tune their beer recipes and business strategies.

This episode features an interview with Ty and Kenneth, founders of Burke-Gilman Brewery, discussing the challenges and experiences of opening their new brewery in Washington.

This episode of Washington Beer Talk features an interview with Lara Zahaba, co-owner of Stoup Brewing, discussing the brewery's branding, naming aesthetics, and Pride Month relevance.

This episode features an interview with Adam Robbings, co-founder and brewmaster of Reuben's Brews in Seattle, discussing the brewery's history, size, and operations.

This episode of Washington Beer Talk features an interview with the founders and key team members of Metier Brewery, exploring their personal backgrounds, how they entered the brewing industry, and the origins of their bike-themed brewery in Woodinville.

This episode features an interview with Greg Howard, co-founder of Great Burn Brewing in Missoula, Montana, discussing the brewery's origins, beer, and business insights.

This episode features an interview with Kristen, the director of operations at WeldWerks Brewery in Colorado, discussing the brewery's history, extensive beer offerings, and her role as the first employee.

This episode features an interview with Stephanie Krieger, owner of Nani Moon Meadery in Kauai, discussing her journey from marine science to starting a meadery focused on sustainable land use and resource maximization.

This announcement episode updates listeners on Washington Beer Talk's new bi-weekly Wednesday schedule, shorter episode lengths, and exclusive Patreon content including bonus episodes and merchandise.

This episode features an interview with JJ, the head brewer of Under the Radar, a small Houston brewery focusing on accessible craft beer.

This episode features an interview with Ryan Petz, CEO and co-founder of Fulton Brewery in Minneapolis, discussing contract brewing and the brewery's growth from a small operation to a larger business.

The host visits No Label Brewery in Katy, Texas, interviewing co-founder Jennifer Royo about the brewery's origins and family involvement.

This episode features an interview with Peter Charvenier, co-owner of Populux Brewery in Ballard, discussing the brewery's history, operations, and the local brewing scene.

This episode features an interview with Dave Keller, co-owner of Peddler Brewery, discussing the origins of his bike-themed brewery, combining passions for cycling and beer, and insights into brewing and business operations.

This episode discusses the recent ownership change at Outlander brewery, with new owners Angela and Johnny taking over from founders Nigel and Dragon, and head brewer Jason sharing the brewery's history and his experiences.

This episode features an interview with Sarah Nelson, co-founder of Fremont Brewery, discussing its growth into Washington's third-largest craft brewery, the move to a new Ballard production facility, and insights on the brewing industry.

Tom and Dominic from Burning Brothers discuss their gluten-free brewery's origins, including their background in professional fire-eating and the transition to brewing beer.

This episode features an interview with Ben Smith, head brewer at Surly Brewery in Minneapolis, discussing his background, the brewery's operations across two locations, and how he got into brewing.

This episode features an entertaining interview with two brewers from Lake Monster Brewery who share advice on opening a brewery, discuss the beer industry, and recount their homebrewing origins including a winning espresso stout recipe.

This episode features an interview with Jeff Middleton, owner of Middleton Brewery, discussing the challenges and business model of running a small craft brewery in Washington.

This episode features an interview with Mark and Holly Eyrig, owners of Sumerian Brewery in Woodinville, discussing their journey into the craft beer industry and their aspirations to become Washington's version of Stone Brewery.

This episode features an interview with Mari and Will Kemper, founders of Chuckanut Brewery, discussing their brewing background, the history of Thomas Kemper Brewery, and industry brand acquisitions.

This episode features an interview with co-owners of Crucible Brewery, exploring the brewery's origins from an act of charity and the challenges of running a brewery.

This episode features an interview with the founder and winemaker of Willridge Winery, discussing their involvement with the Gigantic Bicycle Fest and the connection between wine, beer, and cycling culture.

This bonus episode of Washington Beer Talk features announcements about upcoming beer and biking events, including Gigantic Bicycle Fest, Everett Bike with the Brewers, and Vashon Island Oktoberfest, with a planned interview with musician Casey Neill.

This episode of Washington Beer Talk features an interview with Franco and Hannah at St.

This episode features a short interview with Jacob Glowinski, assistant brewer at Lakes and Legends Brewing Company in Minneapolis, discussing his brewing journey and role at the brewery.

This episode of Washington Beer Talk features an interview with Kelly Moritz, marketing manager at Indeed Brewing, discussing her role, the brewery's history, and insights into the craft beer industry.

In this episode of Washington Beer Talk, the host visits Chainline Brewery in Kirkland for a two-part interview with founders Eric, Tom, and Sean, discussing Budweiser acquisitions, the independence of breweries like Red Hook, and their focus on technically perfect beers for competitions.

The host visits Lazy Boy Brewing in Everett, interviewing co-brewers Sean and Ty about community stories, industry challenges like Budweiser acquisitions and hop contracts, and explores the Interurban Trail connecting local breweries.