A One Pint Stand

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat with the brewers at Forgotten Star Brewing to talk about their award-winning beers, taproom events, and their thoughts on the Great American Beer Festival and other beer competitions.  It is a fun conversation, and I hope that you enjoy listening! If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand, consider joining our Patreon .  There is some...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat with Courtney, from The Brewery Adventure , a craft beer podcast that we co-host, to chat and recap about the 2026 Autumn Brew Review.  This festival was put on by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild and it was a fantastic time.  We also chat about the Minnesota breweries who brought back some hardware from the Great American Beer Festival as well as my sto...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat down with local brewer, Ansel Tulgar and founder of Pundit Beer Co., Manu Gonzalez.  We chatted about Stormking Brewpub , Pundit Beer Co. , and a lot of things in between.  When this was recorded, Ansel was the head brewer at Stormking Brewpub, but he has since moved on to start a brewery of his own in Ely, Minnesota, so stay tuned for that.  Cheers! If y...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with some of my favorite travel companions, Paige and Rick to recap our incredible beercation to Cleveland, Ohio.  We met up at Steel Toe Brewing to share about our wonderful time in what I would absolutely categorize as a hidden gem of beer, food, and culture. Between a wonderful tour at Great Lakes Brewing Company, to an unexpectedly special lunch...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with the owner of ABV Technology and the new owner of BauHaus Brew Labs , Ben Jordan.  We chat about how NA beers have completely changed the definition of what a taproom can look like. Cheers! If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand, consider joining our Patreon .  There is some great bonus content that our Patreon supporters...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with the incredibly fun and knowledgeable group of brewers at Lakeville Brewing , Randy and Anthony.  We chat about the history of Lakeville Brewing, their award-winning beers, and their delicious food.  They also own Inver Grove Brewing since they are a brewpub in Minnesota and can have multiple locations.  Cheers!   If you liked the show and want t...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Courtney from The Brewery Adventure podcast .  We recap our time at the final Duluth All Pints North.  As you have probably heard, All Pints North will be moving to Bemidji, Minnesota for 2027.  We also highlight some fun events taking place on Saturday, Aug. 15th. Castle Danger Brewing’s 15th Anniversary , Steel Toe Brewing’s 15th Anniversary W...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Bob Galligan and Nate Schneider from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild to help make sense of the impending hemp-THC ban and how that will affect the craft beverage industry.  They explain how we got here, what we might be able to do to delay or stop the ban, and what the fallout might be.  We recorded our conversation at Wandering Leaf Brewing C...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Brent, Danny, and Dane at Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, Minnesota, to chat about their upcoming Hoptacular Beer Event on Saturday, July 18th at the brewery.  This is a fantastic little collection of breweries pouring some delicious beers.  The event is sponsored by Hollingbery & Sons Hops and should definitely be on your social calendar.  I...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Laura McCauley, Co-Owner of Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  We chat about the joys of brewery ownership, the importance of community in the taproom, and Boom Island’s upcoming 15th anniversary party. If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand, consider joining our Patreon .  There is some great bonus content th...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Matt Johnson of Scientia Beverage Consulting and Maui Brewing .  His ability to understand and analyze the metrics of craft beer is a thing of legend.  If you own and operate a brewery, you should touch base with him so he can make sure your brewery is as efficient and profitable as possible during these unpredictable and shifting times.    If y...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Dicky Lopez at La Doña Cervecería to talk about their transition from a production brewery to a brewpub.  We cover the expanded food and drink menus as well as what the process was like for them.   If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand, consider joining our Patreon .  There is some great bonus content that our Patreon su...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Jeremy Kuhns at his soon-to-be open Dangerous Man Brewing taproom inside the Miller Textile Building of Northeast Minneapolis.  If that sounds familiar, it is because that is where HeadFlyer Brewing used to be.  Jeremy gave me a tour of the new taproom, we discussed how that location became the new Dangerous Man Brewing taproom home, and talked...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Ben Hebel and Shaena Leik, the brewers who craft the excellent beers at Dual Citizen Brewing Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  We had a great conversation about what they brew, how they approach brewing, and what it is like to share a brewhouse with Venn Brewing . It is an enlightening beer chat, so give a listen!  Cheers. If you liked the show...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Keigan, Daniel Paul, John, and Bri from Modist Brewing to talk about their momentous craft beer milestone of turning 10 years old.  We chat about what it takes to stay relevant in today’s craft beer climate, we look back at points of pride at Modist, and celebrate with pitchers full of Supra Deluxe and fantastic stories.  Cheers.   If you liked...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Mike Christenson and Josh Secaur of Gambit Brewing in Lowertown.  They have recently switched to a brewpub model and have begun serving cocktails and wine to go along with their delicious craft beers.  They have also added some exciting new food options to go with their wonderful Weiner Wednesdays and pizza.  If you liked the show and want to su...

This episode is all about the state of NA beers in Minnesota.  My guest is Ryan Good of MNNABEER and we did our recording at Venn Brewing because they have a great selection of quality NA options.  Ryan talked a lot about how to support people who have either paused or ceased their relationship with alcohol so they can still participate in the wonderful and inclusive communities that taprooms prov...

This is a live recording of the Big Beer Week Preview up at Lupulin Brewing Company on Friday, Feb. 27th.  The sold out crowd was treated to the debut of SliceCraft , a new food concept that shares space in the brewery.  The 4 different pizzas were paired with 4 different Big Beer Week Offerings:Onyx, Demigod, Barrel God Cuvee, and Whiskey Nutz.  It was a great time and you can enjoy Lupulin’s Big...

This is my interview with the team at Venn Brewing in South Minneapolis.  Venn has coffee, craft beer, and THC beverages all served in a safe and inclusive taproom dedicated to providing people a place to foster and find community.  It is a quintessential third space.  This interview talks about how Venn Brewing started and showcases the passion behind the beverages and smiles that you are sure to...

This is my interview with the team behind The CrowBar and Voliere Spirits over at the Historic Hamm’s complex in Saint Paul.  Their cocktails lounge is eye-popping and their cocktails are balanced and inventive.  I strongly suggest you give them a try and consider taking home one of their seven different spirits to add to your bar.   If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand,...

This is my interview with Jeremy Kuhns, the new owner of Dangerous Man Brewing Company .  We recorded our chat at 56 Brewing Company since they just collaborated on a beer called Playmaker Amber Ale.  It will be available for Hockey Day Lakeville , and will help raise money for the Hendrickson Foundation . The Dangerous Man version is hitting stores soon in cans and the 56 Brewing version is soon...

This is the recording of the live show I did at the Minnesota State Fair in August.  I interviewed Bri Smith from Modist Brewing on the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild’s Brewed in Minnesota stage.  Bri talked about her journey to becoming Minnesota’s first black, woman head brewer.  She has blazed a trail with intelligence and determination, and now others have a path to follow.   If you liked the s...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I head over to Wandering Leaf Brewing Company to chat with my favorite travel companions Rick and Paige about our summer trip to Boise, Idaho.  We met up with 10 really fun friends to unearth the beer, coffee, and food marvels of this absolute gem of a place.  We packed in a lot and we all agreed that we would go back in a heartbeat. If you liked the show and w...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I head down to South X SouthEast Brewing in Pine Island, Minnesota, to chat with their Co-Founder and Master Brewer, Ann Fahy-Gust. Ann has several decades worth of brewery experience at Coors, Guinness, and Scottish Courage.  She has traveled the world and is now creating fantastic beers at South By SouthEast Brewing. If you liked the show and want to support...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I take the stage at Heavy Rotation Brewing in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, to celebrate the release of our collaboration beer, Minnesota Hug.  Josh, Kabel, and Mahad join Dan on stage to talk about the beer, some craft beer talking points, and, of course, have a few laughs.  Minnesota Hug is a 9% Belgian Dark Strong Ale and it is on tap now, so go and try a pour o...