Still Talking

This week the fellas are joined by Denver Cramer of Denver and Liely drinking vessels.  Hot topics will include but are not limited to; Australian brush fires, the proper tasting attire, the regionally specific colloquial term for “Caridea”, and adult naps involving an amount of nocturnal perspiration. Thanks again Denver and please look into the charities and fundr...

Hey listener.  Do you remember 2019?  The guys are finally back and are discussing the past year in the spirits industry.  They share personal anecdotes, figure out if it was in fact the year of rum, and continue to establish their sense of subtlety and tastefulness. The fellas also tease the next episode full of 2020 predictions, discuss how Colton helps Brian with his on...

This episode Brian and Zeno have a chat with Matt Strickland the head of production of Distillerie Côte des Saints in Mirabel, Quebec.  They discuss the state Canada’s spirit industry, what Matt is working on, apple beverages,  and Zeno’s effects on lab rats. Colton was off fighting for the FET reduction like a somewhat responsible adult.   Z ut!

Zoiks! This week the fellas discuss the recent upswing in minority stake investments and what to do after acquiring some of that sweet sweet cash. They also discuss how to best prepare for seeking investments or a buyout entirely. If you are wondering about Colton’s Custom undergarments, Zeno’s preference in punctuation, or the future of Disney in the spirits business your questions wi...

This week the fellas discuss how we define and know the lovely spirit vodka.  They chat about how vodka is changing and how to walk the line of having character and staying true to the category. They also discuss the subtle way Zeno orders drinks, Brian’s Parental strategies, and Colton’s proprietary botanical blends that you should consult a physician about if the effects last lo...

“Just one look at you and I know its going to be… A Corey Day… -Bill Withers (Zeno) This week, Colton and Brian sit down with Corey Day of the illustrious Stoel Rives law firm. They discuss Zeno’s legal troubles, Colton’s parking tickets, fence styles, trademarks, sewing machines, and a Tacoasis. So nestle up next to your chalupa and listen to someone who actually has...

This week the fellas talk about the dog days of summer and how they impact production. They also discuss the news as usual and have some tantalizing final thoughts about cheese snacks and their derivatives. They also soft launch merch without fully having materialized said merch and throw in the occasional High Proof Creative add.

This week Brian extends the news segment for an entire episode because his ego is extra bloated this week. Colton and Zeno absorb said news as they try to make sense of it and giggle. The fellas are preparing for the DC FET reduction fly in so they figured they would get political.  Well not really. Mainly the contents consist of the dictation of moderately interesting press releases regardin...

Double the pleasure double the fun. This week, Colton and Zeno travel to respective homes and have a chat with some of their hometown distillers.  Brian was in Spokane doing whatever it may be that you do in Spokane. Colton indulges in some moist solvent with Brian McKenzie of Finger Lakes Distilling while discussing the regionality of their portfolio and how they have evolved as a distillery...

This week the guys welcome Joseph Kalkwarf of Lallemand to chat about yeast again.  Ironically this microscopic species is a big enough topic to discuss in perpetuity. Joseph informs the fellas about some of the tech Lallemand utilizes and how the company tries to stay on the cutting edge of discovery, research, and facilitating education. They also discuss a future of booze delivering drones...

Brian returns from his illustrious river trip!  The fellas catch up on what said trip really was.  Brian loops Colton and Zeno in on raft booze logistics, attendees on the excursion, and his murderous nature in the name of antiquated patriotism. The guys also discuss such tantalizing topics such as legislation, state guild importance, why not to drop kick Arnie, and the spirits of the mo...

This week Colton and  Zeno  welcome back Rob Masters who is filling in for Brian who is busy carrying buckets. The guys decided to chat about aging, tradition, what is American oak, and how little we all still know.  The last part does not exclusively pertain to the aging of spirits.  Thanks Rob.

This week the fellas welcome Cody Snyder of AB Biotek.  Given Cody’s expertise and experience they dive deep into yeast processes of the industry.  They also discuss what we can learn from the fuel ethanol industry, super genetically modified enzymatic corn, and secret words.   Thanks again High proof creative and listener for sticking with us.

This week the guys chat about buildings.  Distillery buildings to be specific.  Even more specifically  what they like and dislike about these specific types of structures.  Let us be honest though, specifics have never been the fellas strong suit.  That is with the exception of Star Trek and Terry Bollea’s swollen bank account.

This week the guys chat about Zeno’s tip to France and the regionality of spirits.  They also adequately broach some hot topics such as garbage plates and sea turtle party hats.

This week, Colton and Brian sat down with Mark Shilling, founder and managing principal at Shilling/Crafted . They discuss the FET reduction, TTB’s proposed changes, and Mark puts the podcast on blast, which is probably long overdue. Enjoy!   Just to really hammer this point home,  the Craft Beverage Modernization Act reduces excise tax for distillers from $13.50 to $2.70 per gallo...

We’ve got a very special episode for you this week! The guys sat down with Justin Thomas and Scott Timms from G&D Chillers , one of our esteemed sponsors. To be frank, we loved chatting with these two about cooling solutions, chemical engineering, and pits of angry badgers, but this episode was in no way a paid advertisement. We really just appreciate what G&D does! Enjoy.   If you li...

This week, the guys discuss still geometry and its affects on the product. They go over the importance of copper contact, worm vs shotgun condensers, and the right way to pronounce dephlegmator. We’ve also decided to introduce segments! So please get in touch with us and let us know if you like them. As always, we would be nothing without our amazing sponsors, High-Proof Creative and G&D...

For this week’s episode the guys sat down with the wonderfully talented Nicole Austin, General Manager and Distiller at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co . They talk commemorative tattoos, the intricacies of shipping horses, and the work Nicole does at George Dickel. Enjoy! Could we ever do what we do without our sponsors, High-Proof Creative and G&D Chillers ? Maybe, but it wouldn’t be...

We’re back! This week we get into the important stuff…celebrity spirits. Listen to our take on celebrity spirit products and brands, which celebrities are doing it right and who is doing it wrong. As usual there are some jokes along the way, and a surprise celebrity spirit we bet you didn’t know about! Enjoy

John McKee, founder of Headframe Spirits and Headframe Spirits Manufacturing in Butte, Montana, joins the guys for this week’s episode. They discuss Good Guys, American single malts, and all things cream. This episode was recorded at ADI with all people present in the same place, a first for the pod! Also, please take note of the fact that John and Brian have weirdly similar laughs. Enjoy! &...

This week, the guys go over a few industry updates and discuss ADI’s upcoming convention before diving into the episode topic, events! They discuss hosting events at your distillery, attending events as a representative of the brand, and the importance of keeping bacon well stocked at all times. Enjoy!

Two of the guys are back from Minneapolis and ready to fill in the third guy on all the fun had at ACSA’s annual convention. They then make an elegant segue into this episode’s topic: spent grain, or grain leftover after distillation. The guys discuss what to do with it, who to give it to, and whether or not money can be made off it for small producers. Enjoy!

This week we’re hitting the road ( well most of us at least) to Minneapolis Minnesota for ACSA so the episode is coming to you early! Colton recaps a bit more from the malt conference, we discuss what we’re looking forward to during the upcoming ACSA conference, and Brian might have accidentally helped start a new scientific distilling community! Enjoy

This week, there is only Colton. But he’s joined by the maltster for the Bentley Heritage project to talk about all things malt! They cover barley and corn, floor malting and batch malting, dangers associated with certain varieties, and how many peas can be mixed in your mash before it is too much! Enjoy