Arizona Beer Frontier

In this episode, Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman unpack the Milwaukee Brewers' celebrated World Series victory and its ripples through the craft brewing community . From delivering hardware across Tucson's burgeoning beer scene to tracking the latest brewery transitions, upcoming fall festivals, and bittersweet farewells, grab a pint and tune in for an insider's look across Arizona beer and beyond ....

From the GABF lawn to postseason baseball road trips, Rob and Andrew reconnect to celebrate a banner run for Arizona craft beer . They dive into the local medal haul at the Great American Beer Festival, navigate the highs and lows of festival shifts and city event licensing, sip on some surprise makgeolli, and preview upcoming fall travel and taproom stops . Want to ask a question on the show? Rec...

Hey. Somehow we missed uploading this episode even though it went to YouTube OK. Guess what. You get two episodes this week! What happens when state brewers guild directors swap taprooms for international tarmac? From tackling unexpected audio gremlins to unpacking the real reasons behind collaborative beer tourism, this episode takes you inside the planning of an epic cross-country trek to German...

Join Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman as they grab a table at Phantom Fox Beer Co.'s new Mill Avenue location to unpack an action-packed month of travels and craft beer milestones. Andrew shares highlights from a recent Utah road trip—featuring high-altitude mine shaft explorations, EV charging realities, and a massive mountain Oktoberfest at Snowbird Resort. Meanwhile, Rob recounts a whirlwind journ...

Don't get excited. The 200th show was mentioned as a passing comment ad this show is just like any other. Can you crossfade your daily grind with the craft beer universe ? In this 200th episode milestone, Andrew embarks on a high-stakes electric vehicle road trip across northern Arizona and New Mexico , while Rob battles a kitchen meltdown over homemade cultured butter . From automated robot food...

Tucked away down the dirt roads of Concho, Arizona, veteran brewer Cody Sexson is building something truly unique on his homestead . From brewing with pure aquifer well water and a custom steam-powered brewhouse to distributing pints across local mountain destinations, discover what it takes to launch an off-grid craft brewery from the ground up . Want to ask a question on the show? Record a quest...

Ever wondered what it really takes to pull off a massive festival or turn a taproom parking lot into an unforgettable community block party? On this episode of Arizona Beer Frontier, guest Johann Warnholtz of Exceptional Vibe dives into the unfiltered reality of event planning, marketing grit, vendor hospitality, and how local food and craft beverage creators can turn a one-day crowd into lifelong...

What does it really take to build a craft beer brand from scratch without owning a single piece of brewing equipment? In this episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier, host Andrew Bauman sits down with Scott Searles, founder of Fuzzbot Brewing, to explore the wild world of contract brewing and brand building. From his origins as a retail buyer and sales representative to launching a brick-and-mortar t...

When disaster strikes halfway across the globe, the craft beer community steps up to answer the call . Join host Andrew at Phantom Fox Beer Company in Mesa as he sits down with Mark Sullivan, Brand Manager for Craft & Specialty Imports at Crescent Crown Distributing . Mark shares his deeply personal connection to Venezuela and discusses the catastrophic earthquakes that have left hundreds of thous...

What do 3,000-pound draft towers, cardboard-tasting beer, and the sacred rule to "Leave the Regulator Alone!" have in common ? In this episode, Andrew sits down with Scott Hanback and Josh Burdan of Craft Culture Draft Solutions live at the Arizona Society of Homebrewers clubhouse in Tempe to pull back the curtain on the art, science, and math of the perfect pour . From the bartending horrors of l...

In this episode, the gang hangs out at the Arizona Society of Homebrewers (ASH) clubhouse in Tempe right before a monthly meeting. From sharing laughs about chaotic club history to discussing the evolution of fermentation—including rice wine, mead, cask-conditioned ales, and non-alcoholic brews—this casual chat dives into what truly makes a homebrew community thrive. Tune in to hear stories from v...

What happens when a seasoned healthcare professional with over a decade of brewing experience decides to revive a historic craft beer space? Tune in as we sit down inside Prescott's freshly opened Mile High Beer Project to discuss the trials, triumphs, and technical snags of launching a new three-barrel system . From dialing in tricky glycol setups for a crisp, lager-like American blond ale to a w...

After an unintentional summer break, the boys are back to kick off the fifth season of the show! Grab a cold drink as they recap a packed few weeks, tracking a journey through the newly independent Homebrew Con in Asheville, navigating some unexpected mountain weather, and exploring unique wood-aged beer profiles. They dive straight into the evolving landscape of craft beer demographics, the logis...

Step back into the studio with Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman as they test out some shiny new video equipment and dive into the evolving landscape of the homebrewing community. In this jam-packed episode, Andrew hits the road for an exclusive inside look at two major Arizona craft breweries in Mojave County. First, he tours the massive new 10,000-square-foot expansion at College Street Brewing Comp...

What happens when you mix a self-proclaimed brewing purist, an indigenous wild hop named after Frank Zappa, and a 330-gallon tote of actual mineral-rich hot springs water ? Find out in this episode as Andrew sits down with Kerry Hovig at Grand Canyon Brewing Co.'s Kingman brewhouse . From Kerry's accidental start in brewing while stationed in Germany in the late 1970s to the heartbreaking local hi...

What happens when two craft beer veterans escape their daily routines and descend upon Philadelphia for the Craft Brewers Conference? You get a whirlwind chronicle of aggressive itineraries, midnight food quests, and inside-baseball industry truths . Fresh off a massive international trip, Rob recounts flying into the city incognito, embracing a chaotic sleep cycle, and hunting down the absolute b...

Pull up a stool at  Arizona Wilderness in Gilbert for an episode that blends recent travel stories with the industry's most polarizing "hot takes" . From a birthday trek through Tucson's vibrant brewery scene to a deep dive into the controversial opinions currently shaking up the beer internet, this conversation explores why the "karate chop zone" of a hand is the best place for a tattoo and why a...

Rob and Andrew are back in the studio, though the jet lag is still very real mfor Rob . In this episode, the duo dives into Rob's recent journey through South Korea, exploring everything from the high-energy chanting of Korean baseball to the "baby vodka" known as Soju . Between tasting non-alcoholic beers and authentic Makgeolli, they discuss the nuances of Korean drinking etiquette and the surpr...

Join the crew at the Arizona Society of Homebrewers clubhouse in Tempe for a session that is equal parts beer history and future travel plans . This episode features a deep dive into vintage bottles—including a 15-year-old RockArt VerMonster and a Crooked Tooth golden sour—while exploring the local connections that tie the Arizona beer scene together . From the shifting landscapes of iconic brands...

In this episode, Rob returns from an extensive journey across the UK, sharing a "stream of consciousness" travelogue that spans from the bustling pubs of London to the snow-dusted streets of Edinburgh . He dives into the nuances of British pub culture—from the etiquette of "pay as you go" to the specific charm of low-ABV cask ales . Along the way, he navigates the "nerve-racking" experience of dri...

In this episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier , Andrew Bauman and Rob Fullmer catch up after a brief hiatus and a major international trek . Rob shares early snippets from his recent journey through London and the Yorkshire Dales , including his time at the Tan Hill Inn , famously known as the highest pub in the UK . It's been a few weeks since our last episode and you can maybe understand why Rob...

In this episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier, Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman record live from Narwhal in the Mesa-Gilbert area to recap a whirlwind trip to Washington, D.C. . They share behind-the-scenes stories of lobbying on Capitol Hill, including a high-speed encounter with Congressman Greg Stanton and a run-in with security over a cow costume . The duo also dives deep into the shifting landsca...

Rob's discussion with former WI Brewers Guild Director and longtime Great Taste of the Midwest pointman, Mark Garthwaite. Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here:  https://www.speakpipe.com/azbeerfrontier We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the o...

In this episode, Andrew and Rob sit down mid-Beer Week to recap the triumph of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival and look ahead to the industry's advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. . From debating the real causes behind rising coffee prices at Costco to sharing a rare 2011 bottle of Orval, the duo provides a candid look at the "endurance sport" of beer festivals and the shifting landscape of craf...

In this episode, the air is thick with the scent of New Zealand hops and the anticipation of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. As the "Arizona Beer Week Eve" festivities kick off, our hosts navigate the logistical tightropes of event planning, share stories of marathon poster-delivery runs across the state, and even discuss the unexpected intersection of geolocation data and fashion-specific adver...