The BrewedAt Podcast

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Shanleigh Thomson, founder of Shan Ferments and professor at Washington State University. A UC Davis Master Brewer with a Master of Food Science from Purdue University and over 12 years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry, Shanleigh has worked with industry leaders including Diageo, Yakima Chief Hops, and Agriculture Canada. Through Sha...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Breeze Galindo, founder and head brewer of MiLuna Brewing Company, an upcoming Brooklyn-based brewery rooted in her Mexican heritage and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in craft beer. A former Director of Operations for the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling, which funds education and career advancement for BIPOC p...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Eric Larkin, co-founder and brewmaster of Cohesion Brewing, a Czech-style lager brewery located in Denver's Clayton neighborhood. A brewing veteran with over a decade of experience at Allagash Brewing in Maine and Zero Gravity in Vermont. Cohesion is one of the only breweries in the United States dedicated exclusively to authentic Czech lager styl...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Tim Weaver, founder of The Brand Weaver, a strategy, design, and branding consultancy specializing in the craft beer industry and author of the book 'Branding for Breweries'. A former Creative Director turned agency owner, Tim works with independent breweries to develop authentic brand identities, sharpen their messaging, and build the visual and...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with PJ Johnson, the South Jersey native and Penn State graduate behind Traveling Tastebuds. Launched in 2020 to help local restaurants survive the pandemic, PJ's food review brand has grown to over 123,000 TikTok followers and millions of views, spotlighting the best eats across South Jersey and Philadelphia.   https://travelingtastebuds.org/ @TheTrav...

Host Richie Tevlin sits down with BrewedAt Co-Founders Evan Blum and Cole Decker for a preview of the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference, coming to Philadelphia this year. Richie shares updates on Space Cadet Beer, while Evan and Cole catch up on the latest from BrewedAt, as the three break down what to expect from one of the biggest events in the craft beer industry landing in their own backyard.   ht...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Jose Manchola and Scott Novick of Alternate Ending Beer Co., a brewpub in Aberdeen, New Jersey built inside a former movie theater. Scott is the co-founder and owner, who honed his brewing skills at Other Half Brewing in Brooklyn and was named InsideHook's 2026 Brewery of the Year. Jose, known as @YankeeRunner77, is the brewery's Social Media Mana...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Mike Greger, Communications and Editorial Manager at Visit Philadelphia. A veteran Philadelphia sports journalist and Philadelphia native, Mike spent over 20 years covering the Eagles and 76ers with bylines at Heavy, Philly Sports Network, Metro Philadelphia, and the Washington Examiner. He also handled PR for Philly Beer Week before transitioning...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Christopher Mullins Jr., co-owner of McGillin's Olde Ale House, Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern and one of the oldest in the United States. Founded in 1860, McGillin's has been in Chris's family since 1958 and is now in its third generation of family ownership. A Cornell University School of Hotel Administration graduate, Chris...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Scott Graham and Ariel Schwarz, co-owners of Sgraffito Beer. Scott honed his craft at Mikkeller NYC and Burial Beer Co in Asheville, earning GABF gold medals and a Craft Beer and Brewing nod for Best Small Brewery in 2022. Ariel brings experience from Mikkeller NYC and TALEA Beer Co, with deep roots in Brooklyn's homebrewing community. Founded in...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Ted Zeller, liquor law attorney and recipient of the 2025 F.X. Matt Defense of the Industry Award from the Brewers Association. Chair of the Liquor Law Practice Group at Norris McLaughlin and General Counsel to both D.G. Yuengling & Son and the Brewers of Pennsylvania, Ted has spent decades shaping Pennsylvania's craft beer industry through la...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Steven Grasse, Philadelphia advertising executive, author, filmmaker, and spirits entrepreneur. He is the founder of Quaker City Mercantile, the creative force behind Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum, owner of Narragansett Beer, and founder of Tamworth Distilling and Art in the Age Spirits. He also directed the cult film Bikini Bandits and is t...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Mark McGuigan, President of the German Society of Pennsylvania. Founded in 1764, the German Society of Pennsylvania is the oldest German organization in the United States, dedicated to preserving German culture and traditions through language classes, cultural events, concerts, and its Joseph Horner Memorial Library. The Society is also the home o...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Rob Tarves, co-owner & head brewer of Our Town Brewery. A Penn State graduate, Rob worked at several breweries including Otto's Pub & Brewery and Mad Chef Brewing before co-founding Our Town Brewery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2020.   https://ourtownbrewery.com/ @OurTownBrewery _____________________________________________ THANK YOU TO O...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with the Sheffield Shuffler, a sports social media creator with over 200,000 followers. A graduate of Chicago’s renowned Second City, he blends comedic training with sports commentary to create engaging, personality-driven digital content.   https://sheffieldshuffler.com/ @sheffieldshuffler _____________________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Jason Goldstein, founder and brewmaster of Icarus Brewing. Brewing professionally since age 19 and studied Food Science at Ohio State University before earning advanced certifications in Cask Ale and British Brewing Technology through Brewlab at the University of Sunderland in England. He founded Icarus Brewing in 2017, and the brewery’s beers can...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Nate Fochtman, 20-year beverage industry veteran and founder of the FreeMind Group. Nate has spent more than two decades working across production, distribution, and brand development, helping founders and operators grow their businesses. He produces and hosts the Ready To Drink Podcast and The Leaders’ Arena Podcast, and leads a network of conten...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Tara Hankinson and LeAnn Darland, owners of New York based TALEA Beer Co. Founded in 2021, TALEA has grown to five taprooms across New York City and is nationally recognized for its approachable, fruit-forward beers and modern taproom experience. The brewery recently expanded distribution into Philadelphia.   https://www.taleabeer.com @TaleaBeer _...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Kyler Gretz, owner of the revived Gretz Brewing. Once one of Philadelphia’s most iconic beer names from 1881 to 1961, the Gretz brand has been brought back to life on a Chester County farm in Elverson, PA. Now with distribution currently centered in Chester County and the greater Philadelphia area and plans for a future farm taproom.   @GretzBrewi...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Brett Meyer, co-owner of Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea, one of the pioneers of the spiked iced tea beverage category. Brett spent years working in the service industry before moving into brand development with Hoop Tea. He later partnered with Sea Isle Ice to help develop and launch Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea, contributing to the growth of the ready to d...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with George Hummel, grain master at My Local Brew Works and owner of Home Sweet Homebrew. My Local Brew Works is a custom brewery that provides production space for private events and small batch beer. Home Sweet Homebrew is a Philadelphia staple founded in the 1990s and is widely recognized for helping launch early careers of brewers from Victory, Yar...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Dave Argust of Beermill WC talk with Keith Tomaselli, founder of the Northern Liberties Run Club. Founded in Philadelphia, the club has grown into a community-driven running group that brings people together through fitness, social connection, and local brewery meetups.   @phillygingerbeerdude @northern_liberties_run_club _____________________________________________...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Dave Argust of Beermill WC talk with Danny Childs, James Beard Award-winning author of Slow Drinks. Danny is a trained ethnobotanist, mixologist, and former bartender at The Farm & Fisherman Tavern. His book Slow Drinks focuses on creating seasonal, foraged, and fermented beverages using ingredients sourced from local ecosystems. Through his work, Danny has becom...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Mike “Scoats” Scotese, co-owner of Lucky Cat Brewing and former owner of the Grey Lodge Pub. A key figure in Philadelphia’s craft beer scene since 1996, Scoats helped shape the city’s beer culture through his pioneering work at Grey Lodge, one of the earliest bars to champion craft beer in the region.   @LuckyCatBeer https://luckycatbrewing.com/ _...

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with John Trogner, co-founder of Tröegs Independent Brewing. One of Pennsylvania’s most influential breweries, Tröegs has built a national reputation for award-winning beers like Nugget Nectar and Mad Elf, while maintaining its roots as a fiercely independent, family-run operation.   @troegsbeer https://troegs.com/ _____________________________________...