A One Pint Stand

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I am joined by sommelier and owner of My Wine Truth , Nicole Collins-Kwong.  We recorded our conversation about wines to pair with holidays and how to shop for the perfect gift for that wine enthusiast in your life at Thomas Liquors in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  Nicole talks about how to pair wine with some iconic holiday dishes and gives some suggestions of what...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I visited Dave Long at Paddlefish Brewing in St. Peter, Minnesota.  Situated right on the main drag in a cute downtown St. Peter, Paddlefish offers a nice selection of beers in a welcoming and fun craft beer environment.  I strongly suggest you go down for a visit so you can see the taproom’s charm for yourself. If you liked the show and want to support the A O...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I head down to New Ulm, Minnesota, to Black Frost Distilling to chat with co-founder, Jace Marti.  Jace shared the story of how he transitioned from being part of his family’s brewery, Schell’s Brewery, to starting his own distillery.  He also talked a lot about how Black Frost uses all Minnesota-grown ingredients in their spirits, which is quite unique. If you...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I head down to New Ulm, Minnesota, to Schell’s Brewery to chat with Kyle Marti, Vice President of Schell’s.  I had an unforgettable time chatting with Kyle about the history of Schell’s Brewery, the amazing events that happen there, and how Schell’s fits into the Minnesota craft beer puzzle.  I cannot thank Kyle and the staff at Schell’s for their generous hosp...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I head down to Rochester, Minnesota, to Little Thistle Brewing for a fantastic beer chat with co-owner, Steve Finnie, and head brewer, Niko Tonks.  This has been a long time in the making and the quality and breadth of the conversation does not disappoint. If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand, consider joining our Patreon .  There is s...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I head over to 56 Brewing where I am joined by Lindsey Darling and Bob Galligan from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild to talk about the upcoming Autumn Brew Review .  This is the oldest running craft beer festival and it will take place on Saturday, October 11th at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota.   If you liked the show and want to support the A On...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I stopped by Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative to hear the tale of how Broken Clock brewed a beer for Farm Aid , a fundraiser that has been going since 1985 and showcases epic music for a good cause.  The beer is called Fam, and it is a hoppy lager.  It was brewed with a special hop from West Coast Hop Breeding and malt from Two Track Malting .  I loved the conv...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I stopped by Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative to record a recap of the All Pints North weekend with Courtney, who hosts The Brewery Adventure podcast.  Courtney experienced her first All Pints North and thought that the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild did a fabulous job planning a fantastic craft beer festival in Duluth.  We chat about our brewery stops at Three-...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat down with Chip Walton, one of the creators and hosts of Chop & Brew , and Digital Content Producer for RahrBSG at BlackStack Brewing to chat all about homebrew and how Chop & Brew came to be. We had a great time and Chip shares some incredible insights about the homebrew industry and where it is headed.  Cheers! This episode is proudly sponsored b...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat down with Nicole Collins-Kwong, Certified Wine Educator and owner of My Wine Truth .  She is an engaging and intelligent wine guru who is going to help take the intimidation factor out of shopping for the perfect bottle of wine for every occasion.  We recorded this at Thomas Liquors in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  This has been a family-owned, multi-generation...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I ventured up to Klockow Brewing Company to chat with Andy and Tasha Klockow.  We talked about the craft beer culture of Grand Rapids, all the fun beers on tap, as well as how they have become a beacon of hospitality and community for Grand Rapids.  I cannot say enough good things about my time there.  I highly suggest you make a visit of your own to Klockow Br...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I got together with Jess Talley, Lindsay Darling, and Amanda Agamaite at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative to talk about All Pints North, a craft beer festival put on by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild .  Learning about all the different logistical elements that go into putting on a beer festival in Duluth, Minnesota, is an absolute marvel.  Get your tickets t...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I visit Gambit Brewing in lowertown Saint Paul.  They have created quite a spot when it comes to quality beers and a welcoming environment.  While the parking is a challenge, while the name suggests it might be risky to visit, I assure you that the beer, food, and vibes are a sure-thing if you enjoy a quality craft beer experience. This episode is proudly spons...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I stop by Padraigs Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis.  I sit down with Pat Carey (Co-founder) and Dan Pund (Head Brewer) to talk about beer, what it means to be Irish and UK-inspired, and how they see Padraigs filling a huge void in the Minnesota craft beer scene when it comes to Irish and UK beers.   This episode is proudly sponsored by Wandering Leaf Brewing C...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I recorded a live show down in Hastings, Minnesota, at Spiral Brewery to help them celebrate their 7th anniversary.  I moderated a panel of talented and fantastic women in the local craft beer industry and they shared their perspectives as owners and/or head brewers.  It was great to have Jen Fox and Ann Fahy-Gust, who both are owners of their respective brewer...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I visit Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, Minnesota to chat with Co-Owner Derek Allmendinger and Director of Sales Harry Leadbetter.  We talk about Derek’s transition from Head Brewer to Co-Owner, how the landscape in craft beer continues to change and what that means for both taproom and distribution sales.  After listening, there will be no question about why t...

On this episode, I visit Shakopee Brewhall in Shakopee, Minnesota, to chat with Ben Salyards (head brewer) and Maddie Sullwold (Event and Marketing Manager).  I had a great time chatting about how Maddie thoughtfully puts together dynamic programming to create a third space for the Shakopee locals.  Ben, being a veteran of the Minnesota craft beer industry, is always great to chat with because of...

This episode of A One Pint Stand is the live recording in front of our studio audience for the show on beer history that we recorded at Forgotten Star Brewing on Friday, March 2st. My guests for the evening were Doug Hoverson, the author of Land of Amber Waters:The History of brewing in MN, Bill Lindeke, the co-author of Closing Time: Saloons, Taverns, Dives, and Watering Holes in the Twin Cities,...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Josh Denny and Jessi Storms up at Heavy Rotation Brewing to talk about how to plan an international beercation. They visited some fantastic beer cities on their 17-day journey-Amsterdam, Cologne, Prague, and Pilzen. They share tips, logistics, and stories about their journey and it is a fantastic beer converstion. This episode is proudly sponsor...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I met up with Emmett Swartout, the Owner and Head Brewer of Boathouse Brothers Brewing in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Emmett spent countless summers in his family's boathouse on a lake in northern Minnesota and has tons of experience working in the hospitality industry. Boathouse Brothers Brewing is an extension of his sense of welcoming people into a great comm...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sat down with the fine folks at Lupulin Brewing to talk about their 9th Annual Big Beer Week. This celebration of big beers will take place from Sunday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 9th in their taproom. Enjoy 56 different beers as you drink your way to the epic and sought after 8-day t-shirt! This episode is proudly sponsored by First Draft Tap Solutions...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Town Hall Brewery Head Brewer, Derek Brown, and Wrangler of Barrels, Mike Hoops.  They give the history and details of the Town Hall Brewery Barrel-Aged Week.  This sensational celebration of barrel-aged beers is not to be missed and it will go from Thursday, Feb. 20th to Sunday, Mar. 2nd.   This episode is proudly sponsored by Rail Werks Brewin...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Waldmann Brewery owner Tom Schroeder and Waldmann Head Brewer Matt Anhalt. Waldmann Brewery is the longest standing commercial building in the state of MN.  It started out in 1857 as a lager saloon and was reborn in 2017, thanks to Tom Shroeder. It is a brewpub that focuses on wonderful food and classic craft beer styles anchored by delicious an...

This is a curated selection of clips taken from the 25 episodes of A One Pint Stand that I did in 2024. There are hilarious outtakes, little snippets of wonderful conversations, and a lot of really good entertainment. If you want the uncut version, consider joining the ⁠A One Pint Stand Patreon⁠ to get access to Patreon-only episodes. "Meanwhile in Bavaria" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I recorded live at the Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative Hurricane Relief Fundraiser that took place on Nov. 22nd and raised nearly $6,000 dollars. Enjoy!  I was joined by Jeremy Mathison (Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative), Matt Holton ( Wandering Leaf Brewing ), Ansel Tulgar( StormKing Brewpub ), and Katie Meier( Gambit Brewing ) to chat about the festival and...