Modern Brews and Beats Podcast

Coffee is back on the docket for episode 231. Jeff returns to discuss a recent article by Perfect Daily Grind on the similarity between the growth and challenges of craft beer and specialty coffee. He learned about it from the creators of Roastguide , which is a new app like Untappd where users can rate their favorite coffees. In addition to our coffee talk, we discussed recent beverages from Coff...

For episode 230, brewer Tommy Miller of Rollertown Beerworks is back on the podcast to talk about the brewery's expansion in Frisco, Texas, (slated to open in October 2025) and share his thoughts about the IPA beer style. In fact, he was brewing at Rollertown while talking with us. Given Miller's background in the Dallas brewing scene (Deep Ellum, Noble Rey Brewing), we discuss the IBU wars of the...

Modern Brews + Beats Podcast began August 11, 2019. On episode 229, we celebrate our anniversary and interview Stefan King of  HopLore Brewing in Leesburg, IN. We've partnered with HopLore to make a collaboration beer for the 5th annual Barrel & Flow Festival in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more about the beer and Stefan's experience in the restaurant industry before going into brewing.  For this episode...

Joe Krutz of Morrilton, Arkansas's Big Cuppa returns to the show to discuss how he's diversifying his coffee operations. In our Tasting Notes segment, Collin Zreet talks about his favorite pairings with Irish Stout-style beers. Speaking of beers, we're discussing New Belgium, New Glarus, Big Beach Brewing, and our upcoming collaboration with HopLore Brewing for Barrel & Flow . 

We're excited to welcome back Jon Renthrope, CEO of Cajun Fire Brewing Company in New Orleans, LA. In addition to his work with Cajun Fire, he is now the President of the Board of Directors for the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A) . We discuss NB2A, Crafted for Action, exporting Cajun Fire product in Asia, and the latest developments for the East New Orleans Cultural Hub. For this episode...

Kuumba "Smitty" Smith of Smittox Brewing joins us to discuss Black Eyed Peas' 1998 debut album, Behind the Front . Smitty also shares about his collaborations currently at Oak Cliff Brewing , Balanced Rock Brewing , and False Idol as we prepare for his brewery's grand opening. In our Tasting Notes segment, Collin Zreet discusses flavors and pairings from three stouts - oatmeal, foriegn extra, and...

Tony comes with a new Top Five segment listing his favorite Biggie guest verses in celebration of what would've been The Notorious One's 53rd birthday. Plus, Collin Zreet provides food pairing suggestions for American Stout beers. Additional notes from the show: Jazzanova - In Between Live Mariah Carey celebrating 20 years of The Emancipation of Mimi Vicki Sometani & MAX RAD

Jeff is a Certified Cicerone based in the Dallas area, a hip-hop fan, and he's one of our "day one" supporters. On episode 223, he shares his experience with coffee classes from White Rock Coffee , and we discuss the sensory comparisons between beer and coffee. In this week's Tasting Notes segment, Collin Zreet shares delicious foods you can pair with American Porter beers. Additional conversation...

On episode #222 of Modern Brews + Beats, our special guest is B. Bass, CCO and Co-Founder of BVP Coffee Co. Find how this Texas A&M and Howard University alum is making a difference for HBCU students one bag of beans at a time. Plus, Collin Zreet joins us to talk about pairing notes for California Common beers.

New York-based jazz bassist, band leader, and educator Alex Tremblay joins us for episode 221. We discuss (and hear selections from) his latest recording, People and Places on La Reserve Records. Plus, Collin Zreet brings pairing suggestions for American Brown ales.

Tony brings a Late-Ass Album Review segment on Gil-Scott Heron's 1981 album, Reflections . Also, Jerry talks about his experience at Little Beer V in Duluth, GA, and Collin Zreet talks food pairing with American Amber Ale. We did have some garbles in the show due to connection issues. We tried to remove as much of that as possible and apologize for any interruption in your audio experience. Additi...

This week KooTonyD takes the interviewer seat to speak with Mike Williams of Wild Revival Craft Cocktails  in Denton, TX. Mike shares how he and business partner Andrew Martin  developed the concept of Wild Revival and what makes them unique in the Dallas / Ft. Worth bev-alc scene. Listen to find out where you can grab some cans locally as well as their distribution spots outside of Texas. For thi...

Episode 217 takes us to Autonomous Society Brewpub  in the historic Cedars neighborhood of Downtown Dallas. Jerry speaks with Assistant Brewer / Bartender / all-around-handy man Tom Graybael , and cellarman / marketing assistant Preston Grigsby .  Along with learning how they connected with brewpub owner and founder, Dean Weaver, we discuss the inspiration behind our draft-only IPA collaboration r...

In 2021, Jerry and Tony were featured on Joel Geier's podcast, Brewery Travels . Now, we're interviewing Joel about his new book, Flights Across America: A Brewery Lover's Journey .  Plus, Collin Zreet joins us for the Tasting Notes segment on the style, cream ale. Additional show links. Live Oak Brewing False Idol Brewing Point Remove Brewing 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Winners Durand Bernarr BL...

Angi Thomas from Being Black in Craft  joins us to discuss Kendrick Lamar, CiderCon , and more. Also, Collin Zreet is back with another Tasting Notes segment about American Lager. More links below: Red Crow Brewing Diversey House Peticolas Brewing Company Hoppin Fort Worth

Tony is shining a light on the Houston-connected sights and sounds in the Netflix drama, Mo , starring Mo Amer. We're also discussing beers from False Idol Brewing  in North Richland Hills, and we debut the Tasting Notes segment with Fort Worth-based Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet. Additional notes from this episode: Power and Prescience of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower Being Black In Craf...

Tony's bring his first Late Ass Album Review segment for the 2005 debut album from The Game, The Documentary. Plus, we introduce a new segment called Tasting Notes with Collin Zreet. DFW listeners may be familiar with that name as Zreet was one of the owners of Funky Picnic Brewery & Cafe in Fort Worth.  Additional links from this episode: Thomie Solomon Fox Symbol Brewing Celestial Beerworks Hopp...

Happy 2025! Patreon supporter and Certified Cicerone Jeff joins us for this first episode of the new year to discuss four beers from Point Remove Brewing in Morrilton, Arkansas. You'll also hear his top five 2024 album releases. Additional links from this episode: Homebrewing Association remembers President Jimmy Carter Point Remove Brewing Company Peticolas Brewing Company Cicerone Certification...

It's the first of two 2024 'Best Of' shows for Modern Brews + Beats. On this episode, we're joined by Greg Washington  and Doug Zeigler of Speakeasy Conversations Show to discuss brews and begin our countdown of our favorite albums of 2024. The second part of the show will be on Speakeasy Conversations later this month. Be sure to follow Greg and Doug to gain access to the Discord for that show. S...

We're discussing beers from Point Remove Brewing Company and Vector Brewing. Plus, Tony has a segment discussing TLC's second album, now a 30-year old classic. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #209: Crazy Sexy Cool @ 30 appeared first on NTX Beer .

Travis Bailey, Government Affairs Associate with Texas Craft Brewers Guild, joins us for episode 208 of Modern Brews + Beats Podcast. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #208: Travis Bailey appeared first on NTX Beer .

Carlos Esquerra joins us to discuss the future of Lewsiville bar Kegs & Mugs, and his favorite EDM tracks. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #207: Carlos Esquerra appeared first on NTX Beer .

For episode 206, we spoke with Donavan Williams, Operations Manager for Delta Dirt Distillery in Helena, Arkansas. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #206: Donavan Williams / Delta Dirt Distillery appeared first on NTX Beer .

Chicago-based beatmaker/producer CozyCole.g joins us for episode 205. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #205: CozyCole. G appeared first on NTX Beer .

On episode 204, we speak with Anthony Bell, Chief Marketing Officer of Moor's Brewing in Chicago. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #204: Anthony Bell / Moor's Brewing appeared first on NTX Beer .