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Digital Underground is a movement that continues to celebrate the joy of life decades after the group was founded. It is because of this continued movement that the golden ale Shock G Forever was created to celebrate the life of the legendary Shock G.  In this episode, we had the pleasure of not only speaking to Hella Costal Brewing Company and Oak Park Brewing Company about the golden ale, but Pe...

Digital Underground is a movement that continues to celebrate the joy of life decades after the group was founded. It is because of this continued movement that the golden ale Shock G Forever was created to celebrate the life of the legendary Shock G.  In this episode, we had the pleasure of not only speaking to Hella Costal Brewing Company and Oak Park Brewing Company about the golden ale, but Pe...

Digital Underground is a movement that continues to celebrate the joy of life decades after the group was founded. It is because of this continued movement that the golden ale Shock G Forever was created to celebrate the life of the legendary Shock G.  In this episode, we had the pleasure of not only speaking to Hella Costal Brewing Company and Oak Park Brewing Company about the golden ale, but Pe...

What Up World!!!   All it takes is the right sacue to make good extraodinary.   When hot sauce is the topic of discussion, there is no one way a person perfers it. Some like it spicy, others like it plan old hot, and then there are those who like it with a hint of sweetness. Whatever your profile for hot sauce is Keep It Lit Hot Sauce Company has a flavor for you. The Co-Founder Rome was bringing...

What Up World!!! When you give somone their flowers while they are grinding to be better, you never have to wonder if they appreciate you. Draught Season is a business that adheres to the motto "if the streets love you then you good". Not only has the company created amazing craft beer and merchandise, but their focus of bringing the craft beer community to brewers on the rise, has created a movem...

What Up Wold!!! Developing ones craft is something that many start but few continue, and it is in that continuation where one finds the path to clarity.   In this episode Creative Director Julia provides insight on what creativity and art can do for business, and why it is essential in making that step into the unknow. This is an episode that will invigorate the creativity in you.   Cheers

What Up World!!!   Far too often when discussing the craft beer industry we do not look at what Research and Development (R&D) has done to provide brewers with new ways of utilzing ingredients in new ways.  In this episode we talk to Jess, a former R&D memeber at New Belgium, who has brewered beer all over the world, and is still in love with the creativty of craft beer in the Bay Area. We discuss...

What Up World!!!   Many people who enter the craft beer industry find themselves falling in and out of love with the business, but never the beer. In this episode Steven, Assistant Head Brewer of Oakland United, discusses what it requires to weather the storms of the craft beer industry, and how knowing who you are and what you want from the craft, will continue your longivity in the business.   C...

What Up World!!! Alvarado Street Brewery is a must go to when you're in the Bay Area.  On this episode we talk to JC, the owner of Alvarado, on his collaboration with Brewing with Brothers Brewery, and the reality of what becoming a brewery owner does to your love for craft beer. Business is Business Cheers

What Up World!!!   There are few times where you hear the perspective of people who work for a brewerey that are not either the brewer or the owner. In this episode, we had the opportunity to not only have the Head Brewer and Production Manager of Drakes Barrel House, Miguel, but we had the Packaging Manager Fred, and the Logistics and Packaging Director Anthony shine some light on how a brewery c...

What Up World! Beer and science go hand and hand, yet it is the consistency of the science that will make a quality beer.  Ryan, the owner of Headlands Brewing Company, gave a master class in what it means to love the brewing process along with what you as a potential brewer, and the craft beer industry, must envision and implement to continue to grow.  What a great time it was at the SF Beer Gala...

What Up World! Eric is a person who looks at how to continue the growth of beer, and the experince with beer, that many have come to enjoy. His experience in the tab room and in the brew house is something that he clearly details in a way that will make you grab a pint and a note pad. Join the conversation as Eric from Brix Factory Brewing Compay pours up a pint full of game that all can drink to....

What Up World!!!   In this epiosde Black Barrel Brewing and Hella Coastal Brewing discuss their collaboration beers  "Black Futures" and "Soul to Seoul". We reflect back on the the concept of the beers, their continual co brewing with Dokaebier,and follow the steps they taken to be apart of the San Francisco Beer Gala being held Friday February 9, 2024.  Grab a beer and join us for good food, good...

What does professional Craft Beer Buyer actually do?  Amy Gutierrez has the answer and then some. Amy has been a developer, discoverer, and an experience creator of Craft Beer. With the passion to put brands in market that will meet and introduce the need of the Craft Beer customer, Amy's journey is a must follow. Join the conversation as we learn about the world of a Craft Beer Buyer.    

Science is the aspect of craft beer that most don't think about while drinking it, but Almanac Beer Co's head Brewer Phil Emerson lives it. In this episode Phil discusses who he is and how his all in mindset for hobbies lead him to becoming a the head brewer we know today. Grab a pint and enjoy.

Waldear Kegerators has set out to make the kegerator a center piece that many craft beer lovers would admire. Founder Jamie Waldear discuss the journey and the inspiration to create a kegerator to be proud of, and why he wants to continue to encourage craft beer drinkers to buy kegs.

Taprooms are the life blood of a brewery, so having a stand alone taproom only makes sense. Join the founder of Tiger's Taproom, Brian Chan, as we discuss the business of a taproom.

The first Black owned brewery in the United States, People's Beer, is more than just a brewery it is a foundation for all Black people who want to become owners in the beer industry. This one is for the Mack's!

Kinkysudz (Denise) has a her own craft beer! It's unique, high ABV, and matches her personality to a tee. It was a pleasure sitting down with her and enjoying the  craft beer she created with Oak Park Brewing Company. 

Urban Roots Brewing Co. in Sacramento CA is place where the food is good and the beer is better. I grab a pint of the DJ Quick collab "Pitch In On The Party" with guest Natomas Slimm, BlksBrewBeer, and Co-Founder and Restauranteur Rob Archie to discuss craft beer and what Rob wants Urban Roots to be for Sacramento. 

Black Calder Brewing Co. is a brewery created by co-founders Jamal and Terry to showcase black culture through craft beer. Both of the founders are focused in bring more black people into the business, science, and creativity of craft beer, while ensuring that they are moving the culture forward. Join the discussion.

Everyone says they want to be a Boss and an Entrepreneur but putting in that work day in and day out is not for the faint of heart. In the volume 2 of Brewteenth, Hella Coastal Brewing Co., Her World, and Oak Park Brewing Co. discuss what it means to be a Boss, and why not showing support to someone else who is on the same path as you, can remove the positivity coming your way.

Black owed breweries make up about 1 % of the 8,000 plus breweries in the united states, and to have multiple of them collaborate together on one beer is easier said than done. So how do you make it happen? You roll up your sleeves and call, email, and text all of them in your area to get it done. Then you go to each brewery that says yes and make the beer at their facility. Well that's how Oak Pa...

Who would have thought that a craft beer brewery would become the official beer of a university? Core Brewing and Distiller Co did and now the University of Arkansas and the community around the university are drinking craft beer. Join Lead Brewer Jamie Conway and Podcast Host Ben from Barley and Me Podcast as we discuss the impact Core Brewing and Distiller Co is having on the craft beer culture...

Many people think that Hops only are the key to making a quality craft beer, yet Yeast plays a major role in providing beer with the nose (smell) and notes (flavor) that is present in the beer we enjoy. Omega Yeast Co-Founder Lance Shaner discusses his journey in starting a Yeast business and the customer service and quality required to be in demand.