Beer People

Tess is the co-founder of Triple Bottom Brewing in Philly, and they have a triple bottom line: beer, people, and planet. Tess talks about how to find peace while doing everything she can for social causes: prioritizing hiring folks who have been incarcerated or experienced homelessness, partnering with other women-owned businesses, and more. Check out art from Serena Saunders @mspassionart . Snazz...

Season 3 is gonna be epic. Check out why. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here . Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates .

Matt yodels (maybe?), we love on listeners new and old, and we preview S3. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here . Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates .

One of the most famous brewers in the world and a leader in the #MeToo movement in craft beer, Brienne Allan is a Beer Person's Beer Person. Hear how she got into beer, how she became an activist, and how @ratmagnet became her Instagram handle. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here . Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates .

From being in the room where Milkshake IPAs happened to producing some of the finest hazies and NEIPAs around, Mike LaRosa has had quite the beer journey. Listen for his take on which hops taste like "cat piss." Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here . Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates .

Listen as Dan journeys from not even liking beer to being trained in European brewing techniques, harvesting yeast from cherry blossoms, and using the mystique of saisons to craft a cast of characters that he hand-paints for each beer label.  Snazzy new theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer: https://gerrymayer.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by the illustrious Lotus @lotiecreates

We're back and better than ever! Preview of season 2. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here . Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates .

Matt and Chris celebrate Matt's baby, discuss a hot topic, and give a preview of season two. Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes here . Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of @lotiecreates .

Andrew Witchey is now known as the founder, owner, and head brewer of Dancing Gnome Brewery in Pittsburgh, but not long ago he was known for his work as a fashion retail photographer. Since making the career change, his work has bridged craft beer with art, the community, and environmental stewardship. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Learn how a small, neighborhood brewery wedged between rowhomes in South Philly is making an impact on the environment through "local origin brewing". Evan and Alex let their creative process unfold live in the episode, discussing the role creativity plays in building a brewery and making great beer.  Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Former music professor Lauren Hughes isn't afraid to get *technical, technical* about the wonders of brewing science and her own journey in beer. After leaving a job at a symphony, Lauren changed career paths and learned traditional brewing methods at the legendary Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh. She is now the head brewer at Necromancer, a brewery that specializes in resurrecting lost beer styles, wh...

Certified public accountant Alex Howell talks about taking on business ownership as a passion project with his wife Maria. We discuss his first solo construction project, going from homebrewing to workbrewing, and how we aren't intimidating enough as interviewers. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Matt and Justin, cousins and co-founders of Sacred Vice Brewing Company, talk about the importance of family, the brewery's unconventional location, and what it's like to start a small business.  Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

Melissa Walter, co-founder of Love City Brewing in Philly, moves the craft beer industry in a more inclusive, antiracist, antisexist direction. We discuss her vision for making Love City a welcoming space with delicious beer that also serves as an example of much-needed change.  Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is "Breath" by HoliznaCC0.

We speak with John A. Paradiso about beer trends (is 2022 the Year of the Lager?), the much-needed social justice movement within beer, the role of journalism in the industry, and more. John is currently the Managing Editor of Cool Material, a daily digital lifestyle magazine. He also runs The Rec Room, a biweekly lounge-meets-newsletter, and is the former Managing Editor of Hop Culture online bee...

Trailer for season one of Beer People. Artwork by @lotiecreates. Theme song is called Breath by HoliznaCC0.