Arizona Beer Frontier

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...

First of all. All Firestone Walker Innovation Brewers eventually come to Arizona to ply their craft. (Right Val?) Second, sometimes the puns write themseles.  Gather and listen as Bradley Miles chats with Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Wilderness Miracle Mile facility.  Renew your marriage vows and your vow to support the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild at https://strongbeerfest.com/ Want to ask a que...

This episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier captures a casual yet deep-diving conversation between long-time collaborators and craft beer advocates Andrew Bauman and Rob Fullmer, the hosts of the show. Recording from The Shop Beer Co. on a sunny but chilly day in Tempe, the duo explores the resilience of the craft beer market, the logistical nightmares of winter weather for some of their Guild colle...

Is there a Human more Yuman than you, man? Of course. It's Chris Wheeler from Yuma. Yuman is the official demonym of Yuma. In the same way that Tucsonians live in Tucson and Phoenicians live in Phoenix, so too are Yumans in Yuma. And yes, I can't believe that "More Human Than Yuman" is a unique Google search term, but go ahead and Google that. Andrew Bauman sat down with Chris Wheeler from Prison...

In this episode, recorded at  100 Mile Brewing Co.  in  Tempe , hosts  Andrew Bauman  and  Rob Fullmer  are joined by  Camila Alarcon , General Counsel for the  Arizona Craft Brewers Guild .  The trio navigates the complex "gray areas" of alcohol legislation, from the historical evolution of smoking bans to modern-day disputes over restaurant food ratios and underage drinking enforcement .  They p...

Andrew has a casual conversation with Misty and Kase Limmeroth of High Tanks Brewing in Wellton, AZ.  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 original. wetigersuke...

What does a global creative networking group have to do with the success of a local brewery? Andrew explores his recent deep dive into "Creative Mornings" and how innovation beyond the taproom is essential for navigating the industry's complex legislative and entrepreneurial landscape . Meanwhile, Rob tracks the latest local movements, from a Phoenix favorite earning a prestigious "Cask Mark" cert...

Join Andrew and Rob as they open up a time capsule of epic, aged beers, rolling the dice on bottles up to 17 years old ! Get ready for a delicious deep dive into a 2008 Bourbon County Stout and a luxurious, chocolate-forward, barrel-aged beer . Along the way, they share wild stories from the formative days of the Arizona craft beer scene . Plus, there's a surprising debate about the unsung heroes...

Dive into the changing tides of the craft beer world! Rob and Andrew discuss major shifts, including a legendary brewing institute moving from Chicago to Montreal , and the closure of a foundational craft brewery like Rogue. They consider the challenges of losing educational resources like Siebel , and the consequences of factors like limited international tourism on the U.S. market. Locally, get...

This week, dive deep into the emotional and financial realities of life after the Guild. With one host no longer officially employed by the AZCBG, the conversation explores the awkward shift in tone, new roles, and the challenges of maintaining a platform dedicated to  Arizona's breweries . After learning he would not be continuing his employment with the Guild due to a lack of funds, Rob Fullmer...

Andrew and Rob tackle the concept of "Swedish Death Cleaning" , leading to the unearthing of a treasure trove of vintage beers, including a decade-old Westvleteren and a forgotten Dogfish Head Noble Rot. Tune in to hear which aged beer is a win and which is a "failure". The hosts also dive into the politics and complexities of beer competitions, from the Great American Beer Festival to local award...