A One Pint Stand

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...

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...