UnCapped Podcast

This week we talk to Ben Little, Lucas Pinyan, and Dylan Krzywonski, the co founders of Interchange Tiki Bar & Brewing. We talked about their approach to beer, tiki bars and drinks, and Lucas's love for the McChicken sandwich. Finally we wrapped up with a bunch of stupid questions as usual. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Presented by...

For this weeks episode my friends Rob (@hazeboiz ) and Scott (@lorenzothebeercat) bailed me out after a guest had to reschedule. We talked about the big tap take over that Rob helped organize for Taphouse 15's seventh anniversary. We also discussed beer geekery, the Bruery's Reserve Society, and Scott made us talk about Miller High Life.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Inst...

This week we talk to Curaleaf District Manager Erin Lillis. Curaleaf is producer and dispenser of cannabis products. We discussed the companies history, what they do, and their new location in Frederick, Md. We also talked about Maryland voting to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Presented by Roas...

This week we hear from Jon Eberhart (Sales and Distribution Manager) and Mikey Foster (Lead Sales Rep) from Resident Culture Brewing Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. We talked the history of Resident Culture, what they have going on now, and why beer in North Carolina is so good. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Presented by Roasthous...

This week I spoke to Steven Grasse about his brand new book coming out on November 8th, Brand Mysticism. In addition to discussing his book, we talked about several of the brands that his company Quaker City Mercantile has created and worked with, including Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry, Guinness, Miller High Life, Puma, Tamworth Distillery, and many more. Lastly, we talked about his new whiskey br...

Six years ago on October 26th we recorded episode #1 with Olde Mother Brewing Company for their one year anniversary. As has been tradition the last few years Keith Marcoux, co-founder of Olde Mother, joined us for our anniversary episode. We talked about the beers they are releasing for their anniversary party, and their plans to open a kitchen with Fifty Fifty Burgers at the brewery. Subscribe t...

For this episode we took a trip to North Carolina for the Barrel Culture Invitational. We asked our stupid questions during the brewer's party the night before the festival after getting a quick rundown from the Caroline and Ethan Barbee. One big take away is that brewers really like Jason Statham and a pirate would definitely beat a ninja in a battle. We spoke to representatives from the followin...

In this episode we talk to Hugh Sisson, the founder of Heavy Seas Beer. We talked about their recently released canned cocktails, Heavy Seas over the years, and the craft beer industry as a whole. We also discussed the supply shortages and other difficulties facing craft breweries today. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Presented by Roasth...

In this episode we talk to Kelsey McNair and Mac McAlister from North Park Beer Company. He talked the history of the company, California beer, and what they have going on now. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Presented by Roasthouse Pub and Idiom Brewing Co. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage , Idiom Brewing Co. , District East , an...

In this episode we talk to Jen Walzer, the social media chair for the Pittsburgh Brewer's Guild. We talked about the upcoming Three Rivers Beer, the Pittsburgh Brewer's Guild, and about the craft beer community in the Pittsburgh area. For Three Rivers Beer week info - https://threeriversbeerweek.com/ For Pittsburgh Brewer's Guild info - https://pittsburghbreweries.com/ Our friends at Fueled By Hop...

This week we head to Hellertown, Pa to talk to Kenny Rampolla, co-founder of Lost Tavern Brewing. We were also joined by special guest co-host Scott Peluso (@lorenzothebeercat on Instagram). We talked about steel, dive bars, the history of Lost Tavern, and making Reels. We also talked about their upcoming festival/fundraiser Hops 4 Hope that takes place Saturday October 8th. Tickets can be purchas...

This week we welcome Eno Sarris back to the show along with guest host Dan Baumiller from Full Tilt Brewing. Eno writes about baseball for the athletic, occasionally writes about craft beer, and posts photos of sandwiches on Instagram. We talked about Stuff+ (the beer and the stat), baseball, craft beer in general, and of course wrapped up with some stupid questions. You can get up to date with En...

This week we talked to Bob Grim (co-founder / head brewer) and Josh Bayer (r&d brewer) from Foam Brewers. We talked about how good people in  Vermont are at brewing IPAs. We also talked about Garbage Pail Kids, the beginnings of the brewery and its evolution to present day. We of course ended with them answering a series of stupid questions.

Recently we headed to Damascus, Md to chat with Phillip Valencia of Valencia Glass. After shooting a video of Phil making a beer glass, we got a chance to make our own. Afterwards we talked about glass blowing, and everything that Valencia Glass has going on. You can watch Phillip create his are during his live streams on Twitch.  Twitch.tv/valenciaglass He can also be found on Facebook ( Fac...

This week we talk to Brent Manning, co founder of Riverbend Malt House. We discussed the ten year history of Riverbend Malt. Brent also taught us a lot about the malting process and the benefits of using craft malt. Riverbend anniversary video - https://youtu.be/OmxtMzAE2o8 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Presented by Roasthouse Pub and I...

This week we talk to Joshua Loyal, the founder of the cannabis seltzer company Mighty Kind. We talked about his first foray into entrepreneurship when he purchased a dive bar named Pop's Blue Moon with his father and how that eventually led to the start of Mighty Kind. Joshua also taught us about the differences between CBD, THC, CBG, and Delta 8. We wrapped up the conversation with how the collab...

This week we headed to Millvale, Pa to talk to Brian Eaton, the co-founder of Grist House Craft Brewery. We talked about the history of the brewery, the flooding they had to deal with, the expansion of their current location, and their new production facility that will be in Collier Township in a decommissioned Missile Command Center. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram&nbsp...

This week we headed to Fourscore Beer Company to meet up with Matt Monahan (co owner) and Geriz Ramirez (Director of Experience) from Other Half Brewing. Matt and Geriz were there to brew two collabs that will be released at the Fourscore 3rd anniversary party. We talked about the early days of Other Half Brewing, the design philosophy of their labels, the role collaboration beers play, and the ex...

This week we talk to Mike Semenec, the co owner and Creative Sensai at DSSOLVR. We talked about the history of the brewery, where the name came from, and the Ashville beer scene. Finally we talked in depth about the epic DSSOLR Instagram account. If you aren't following them, you definitely should be. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Prese...

This monster of an episode was recorded at The Richmond in Rochester, NY during the brewer's party the night before the Mortalis and Swiftwater Luau. We kicked off the episode with a discussion about the craft beer and tiki culture with Paul Grenier from Mortalis Brewing Company and Ben Little from Fourscore Beer Company. Next, Ben Little filled us in on the soon to be open brewery and tiki Bar na...

We recently took a trip down to Washington DC to talk to Todd thrasher about his Tiki bar and distillery. We discussed the history of Tiki TNT and Thrasher's Rum as well as what Tiki culture is and were it came from. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Presented by Roasthouse Pub and Idiom Brewing Co. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage...

This week we head to Baltimore, Md to talk with Ken Praay (Co-Founder) and Dave Thompson (Director of Brewing Operations) from Monument City Brewing Company. We kicked off the conversation with the details on their new table beer series named "Cute Little Saison". The first two will be available Saturday 5/25 at the brewery. We also talked about their biergarten in Upperco, Md and their upcoming l...

This week we talk to Julia Herz, Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association. We discussed homebrewer, craft beer in general, Savor, and what the AHA does. We also talked about Homebrew Con which takes place June 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pa. You can find more info about it at www.homebrewcon.org   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!...

We checked in with our friends Adam Osborn and Earl Holman from Crooked Crab. We talked about the expansion that they are going through to expand their production facility and taproom space. They will even have a pizza kitchen that features a pizza oven decorated like a shark. We also discussed out newest collaboration beer "Dank Farrik". Our good friend Huffy Glass also joined in on this collab....

This week we check in with our good friend Tony Prebula, owner of Saints Row Brewing. We talked about their newly opened location, which is absolutely beautiful and how things have been going at the brewery. Tony also filled us in on his newest endeavor, a coffee roastery and café named Hallowed Grounds. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram  Like us on Facebook!  Pr...