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UnfilteredBlack Project's James Howat is Everyone's Favorite Science TeacherJames Howat, the mad scientist behind Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales, joins Sam and Jay to talk science and more!
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UnfilteredJay Told Deerhammer's Lenny Eckstein He Thought He'd Be TallerDespite Jay opening the show with a comment on his height, Lenny Eckstein, founder of Deerhammer Distilling, stuck it out and let us redeem ourselves with this enlightening interview.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-10-0849 minUnfilteredLearning About UUs and High Gravity Beer with Laura and Wayne at Burns Family Artisan AlesThese interviews are getting longer because it's the one time each week Jay and I get to leave our homes... On this episode, Wayne Burns and Laura Worley of Burns Family Artisan Ales welcome us with open arms and great beer.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-09-241h 22UnfilteredOver-Talking and Long-Distance Running at Factotum BrewhouseWe covered a lot of things that had nothing to do with beer in this interview with Laura and Chris Bruns, two good midwesterners (as we all tend to be) and co-founders of Denver's Factotum Brewhouse.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-09-171h 12UnfilteredCatching Up with Old Friends at Tivoli BrewingWe head back to where it all started and meet up with Ken Hehir, Ethan Tsai, and Steph Rayman at Tivoli Brewing Company.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-09-1057 minUnfilteredCaannnnnnooooonnnnballllllllll Creek Brewing CoWe had a good ole time this week chatting up Cannonball Creek Brewing Company's Brian Hutchinson and Jason Stengl.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing. 2020-09-031h 06UnfilteredWent to Lady Justice, Talked to Betsy, Got Red PilledNo description will ever do this episode justice. That wasn't an intended pun.
With anxious enthusiasm, overwhelming joy, and masks, we made our way to Lady Justice Brewing to talk with Betsy Lay, who makes her first in-person appearance on the Unfiltered podcast.
This was so much fun to record. Hopefully you have just as much fun listening. If so, drop us a review and/or tell your friends.
As always, thanks for the support!
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-08-1350 minUnfilteredHappily Wandering to Dead Hippie Brewing, A Deadhead's Kind of PlaceThe Unfiltered Caravan makes its way to Dead Hippie Brewing to break bread and drink beer with Head Brewer Ty Nash.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-08-0548 minUnfilteredTwo Bankers and a College Professor Walk Into a Brewery... Lone Tree Brewing's Jerry Siote Joins the ShowWe had the pleasure of visiting Lone Tree Brewing Company and talking with Director of Brewing Operations and co-owner Jerry Siote. After 50 minutes with Jerry, it becomes pretty clear why LTBC has had so much success.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-07-2950 minUnfilteredHangover Tears, Social Responsibility, and Craft Spirits at Bear Creek DistilleryWe return to Bear Creek Distillery where Jay Johnson joins us once again but this time flanked by his cofounder whose real name we cannot share. It was a heavy conversation about small business and the need to commit ourselves once again to the well being of our community rather than just to friends and family.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-07-2356 minUnfilteredBlowing Through Stop Signs And Talking 'Rona with Ryan Skeels and Matt Schenck at Baere BrewingMasks were worn and beer was consumed for this one. Sans Jay, we finally arrived at Baere Brewing to talk with cofounder and co-owner Ryan Skeels and head brewer Matt Schenck.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-07-1756 minUnfilteredJay and Not-So-Silent Sam Find the Perfect Suburban Brewery: Jeff Tyler of Spice Trade Joins the ShowWe make our long-awaited visit to Spice Trade Brewing and chat it up with cofounder Jeff Tyler.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.2020-07-0859 minUnfilteredAssessing COVID-19's Impact on Craft Beer with Colorado Beer Man Jonathan ShikesJonathan "Colorado Beer Man" Shikes returns to the show to review what has happened to the craft beer industry since mid-March and to assess what we might expect over the next 12 months.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing. 2020-07-0144 minUnfilteredLebowski Jokes, Large Ships, and Social Movement Talk with Barquentine's Kyle KnudsonAfter three months of Zoom interviews, we got back together at Barquentine Brewing to talk with founder Kyle Knudson about ships, beer, social justice, and a lot more.
Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.2020-06-2451 minUnfilteredBallpark Beer, Science, and More with Draught Guard's Kevin BrauerDraught Guard's Kevin Brauer -who is aside from Liberace the most famous person from Milwaukee- jumps aboard the Unfiltered Train to chat about the scientific advancements allowing beer to not taste like used bath water.
Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.2020-06-1743 minUnfilteredBig Grove Brewery's Matt Swift Returns to the ShowMatt Swift, founder of Iowa's Big Grove Brewery, returns to the podcast this week. It was great to talk with him about the State of Iowa's reopening, craft beer's social awareness shortcomings, and the future of BGB in Iowa and beyond.
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There was beer talk and COVID-19 talk, but also a lot of discussion about George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, ongoing protests, and the state of our country.
Damn, it was nice to drink beer in public again and with a good friend to boot!
Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.2020-06-0551 minUnfilteredThe Brewbound Crew Joins the ShowJustin Kendall and Jess Infante of Brewbound joined us this week. We dived deep into the beer business, covering everything from the Great American Beer Festival and COVID-19's impact on the industry to the Jersey Shore's craft beer scene and whether Ames is a better college town than Iowa City. It's not. Don't worry. 2020-05-271h 03UnfilteredA 360-Degree Lesson on the Beer Business from Ken HehirWe had the honor of talking with Ken Hehir, CEO of Tivoli Brewing Company, great friend, and mentor. Ken shared some of the lessons he's learned during his 30-year career in the beer industry including a few marketing and branding wins and losses. We also examined the false dichotomy between "big beer" and "craft beer" and discussed what the next 18-24 months might look like for the industry. It was a fascinating interview.
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Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.2020-05-1354 minUnfilteredCraft Beer Marketing and PR RoundtableWe brought on three craft beer marketing and PR experts to discuss how they're weathering the COVID-19 storm, working to keep their craft breweries relevant, and staying top-of-mind for those who drink their beer. This roundtable includes John Carruthers of Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Emily Tracy of Seedstock Brewing in Denver, and Nate Smith of Long Table Brewhouse in Denver. 2020-05-0657 minUnfilteredSam Got Invited on a Pennsylvania Beer Podcast Then Made Fun of Penn State'Twas an honor to be on Ryan Galiotto's Fueled Live podcast. Sam had a chance to talk about SIP Beer Fest and meet some new friends out in Pennsylvania. 2020-05-031h 05UnfilteredTalking Delivery Beer and the Return of Baseball from Our Basements with The Great Eno SarrisEno Sarris, friend of the pod and writer for The Athletic (not The Atlantic), returns to the show to drink some beer and talk about what baseball will look like if it returns in 2020. 2020-04-291h 38UnfilteredJoin Us in the Magical World of City and County Zoning Laws with Erica and Manual Baca of Coal Mine Avenue BrewingErica and Manuel Baca of Coal Mine Avenue Brewing join us this week to discuss weathering the COVID-19 storm, opening a brewery with an attached dog park, and facial hair. 2020-04-2240 minUnfilteredSIP Happy Hour Episode 3We went with an all-distiller crew for this episode of the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Happy Hour, welcoming Rick Talley and Owen Locke from Locke and Co. Distillery, Lenny Eckstein from Deerhammer Whiskey, and Jay Johnson from Bear Creek Distillery. 2020-04-1851 minUnfilteredErica and Stephen from Brooklyn Brew Shop are Now Two of Our Favorite PeopleThis was a really awesome conversation with Erica Shea and Stephen Valand, the founders of Brooklyn Brew Shop. We talk about their beer kits, which include the brewing equipment and ingredients to make a one-gallon, all-grain batch of beer on a stove top, their film degrees, and their love of Excel spreadsheets. And we just put in our order for our own beer kits so we'll keep you posted on the outcome! 2020-04-1540 minUnfilteredSIP Happy Hour Episode 2In what was again a massive dumpster fire, we recorded the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Happy Hour. On this installment we have:
Angela Petz of Periodic Brewing
Shawnee Adelson of the Colorado Brewers Guild
Justin Baccary of Station 26 Brewing
Will Curtin and Chris Kirk of Banded Oak Brewing
As mentioned in the introduction, you can find all the information you need on the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Beer Festival as well as order event t-shirts at SIPBeerFest.com. 2020-04-1144 minUnfilteredTalking Yeast with Matty PeetzIn what is sure to be the most exciting conversation you will ever listen to about yeast, we shoot the shit with Matthew Peetz, founder of Denver-based Propagate Lab, one of the national leaders in the cultivation of tasty yeast strains.
As mentioned in the introduction, you can find all the information you need on the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Beer Festival as well as order event t-shirts at SIPBeerFest.com.2020-04-0839 minUnfilteredCPA Justin Wenzelman Joins the ShowWe went with a bit of a "Special Episode," bringing on CPA Justin Wenzelman to discuss the specifics of business- and economic-related things relevant to the craft beer industry. Jay, who usually offers very little, brought a ton to the table here, too. 2020-04-0436 minUnfilteredDeep Thoughts by Michael Memsic... of Sanitas BrewingAnyone get that reference/joke?! Really aging ourselves...
On this week's show, we talked with Michael Memsic, one of the co-founders of Sanitas Brewing Company in Boulder, Colorado. 'Twas a really fun and interesting interview with a dude we'll be drinking with in-person as soon as this COVID-19 thing ends.
As mentioned in the intro, information on the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Beer Festival can be found at sipbeerfest.com. If you have questions, just email sam@unfilteredcraft.com. 2020-04-0151 minUnfilteredSIP Happy Hour Episode 1Our "Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Happy Hour" Episode 1 is here and it went about as well as you'd expect. Grab a beverage and give 'er a listen.
Guests: Chris and Deana Hill from Odyssey Beerwerks, Chad Moore and Jordan Fink from Woods Boss Brewing, Owen Locke from Locke + Co Distilling, and Master Cicerone Dan Imdieke2020-03-2850 minUnfilteredLady Justice Brewing Gives Back... A LotBetsy Lay, co-founder of Lady Justice Brewing, joined us this week. Over a beer and some Zoom-supported virtual social distancing, we discussed the brewery's commitment to supporting non-profits that assist women and girls in Colorado, COVID-19's effects on higher education, and how the membership model might help smaller craft breweries maintain cash flow.
Learn more about Lady Justice's Community-Supported Brewery membership.
For a list of breweries offering delivery and/or curbside pick up, check out PorchDrinking.com's extensive list.
2020-03-2545 minUnfilteredCraft Beer Writer Josh Bernstein Joins Us from New YorkCraft beer writer Josh Bernstein returns to this show to provide some insight into how COVID-19 is impacting craft breweries as well as to offer some perspective on what is going on in New York City as the virus continues to spread.
Our YouTube Page (for watching interviews and to join in our "Virtual Happy Hours"): http://tinyurl.com/UnfilteredYouTube2020-03-2320 minUnfilteredSpecial Report from the State of Craft BeerWe brought some friends together -those who make beer, those who drink beer, and those who write about beer- to talk candidly about what is going on amid COVID-19. Give 'er a listen. 2020-03-2036 minUnfilteredAnd So It Begins... Practicing Social Distancing with Chad Bratt of Jagged MountainWe commence our remote interviewing journey this week by practicing social distancing with Chad Bratt, General Manager and Marketing Director for Denver's Jagged Mountain Brewery. We discuss the stuff we usually do on the show, but spend a lot of the show talking about how breweries prepared for the pandemic, what they're doing to weather the storm, and the lasting effects COVID-19 will have on the craft beer industry across the globe.
Many thanks to Jay's brother Brian Schrader for joining us on this one. Because we are going to be recording remotely, we plan on having "...2020-03-1851 minUnfilteredLiving Homer Simpson's Dream with Drew Watson at Hops and PieWe consumed a lot of calories -beer, donuts, and pizza- while chatting up Drew Watson, owner and head chef at Hops and Pie, the Denver pizza (and now donut) shop known for its unmatched craft beer offerings and tasty pie.
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Want more Unfiltered content? Follow us on...2020-03-1150 minUnfilteredSitting at a Long Table at Long TableI am running out of funny titles... Sorry.
We made our way to Park Hill for this week's show to meet with Chris Cunningham, Ryan Chrisman, and Nate Smith, the crew behind the magic being brewed at Long Table Brewhouse.
Many thanks to Brock Harper for stepping in to cohost on this one. He did more research for one show than we have done for the previous 60 combined.
If you like what you hear, give us a follow on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. You can also learn more at unfilteredcraft.com. 2020-03-0458 minUnfilteredBankers, Brewers, and a College Professor Meet Up at Peak View BrewingWe met up with Sean Peters and Justen Coufal, the two fantastic humans behind Peak View Brewing Company in Greenwood Village. Our old buddy Kevin Paquette showed up midway through the interview, too. 2020-02-2642 minUnfilteredSam Takes a Trip to Lakewood to Visit with Nick Stafford and Tyler Burgei at Landlocked AlesSam sat down with Nick Stafford and Tyler Burgei, co-founders of Landlocked Ales, one of Lakewood's hidden gems. 2020-02-1936 minUnfilteredImperial Conquest, Chicha, and Pulque with Judd Belstock at Dos LucesJudd Belstock, founder and owner of Dos Luces Brewery, dropped some knowledge on us in this episode, teaching us about brewing with corn, the influence of imperial conquest on Latin and South American beer, and the politics of beer categories and styles. 2020-02-1246 minUnfilteredTony Doria, Molly's Resident Beer Nerd, Knows a Lot About Craft BeerOn this week's show we welcome Tony Doria, the brains behind the amazing craft beer selection at Molly's Spirits.2020-02-0551 minUnfilteredJust Some Midwesterners Talking Shop at SeedstockWe headed over to Colfax yet again, this time to talk with Ron Abbott, one of the minds behind Seedstock Brewing. 2020-01-2954 minUnfilteredListening To Waylon And Talking Beer At Woods BossWe were amongst (new) friends for this one while talking beer and such with Chad Moore and Jordan Fink, cofounders of Woods Boss Brewing Company.2020-01-2258 minUnfilteredBack In Greeley For More Beer, This Time at Wiley RootsWe made our way back to Greeley for this one to talk with Kyle Carbaugh, founder of Wiley Roots Brewing Company. 2020-01-151h 05UnfilteredHoly Sh*t, We Lasted a Whole Year: This is Our Season 1 Review ShowMuch to the chagrin of our wives and employers, we recorded 52 episodes of this show and drank a lot of good beer (and whiskey) while doing it. This is our year-in-review episode during which we cover every stop along the 2019 tour and point out some of our favorite moments and favorite people.
Thank you to those of you who have made this possible including our wives and kids, our friends who listen (or at least tell us they do), to Tivoli Brewing Company for sponsoring us, and to everyone else who has ever suffered t...2020-01-0848 minUnfilteredWestFax is Next to Casa BonitaSam was really excited to come to WestFax Brewing Co. and even more excited when he realized it was next to Casa Bonita. Many thanks to founder/owner Anthony Martuscello for joining the show and making Episode 52 of Season 1 badass. 2020-01-0138 minUnfilteredLiving the Dream Without Our Podcast KitHappy Holidays to all! On this week's show, we went to Living the Dream Brewing and chatted up Jason Bell, founder, owner, and sometimes brewer. We (and by that, we mean Sam) forgot the podcast kit at work so we did this one with some crappy mics in a loud room. Sorry about that...2019-12-2538 minUnfilteredDrinking with El Jefe i.e. Shawnee Adelson of the Colorado Brewers GuildShawnee Adelson, executive director of the Colorado Brewers Guild, joins the show to talk with us about everything that is craft beer in Colorado. 2019-12-181h 05UnfilteredWent to Chicago and Had to Drop into Revolution BrewingIn Chicago for a wedding, Sam needed a tax write-off so he stopped into Revolution Brewing "for work" to talk with John Carruthers. Sans Jay, Vic "Cousin Vic" Guerrieri stepped up to co-host! 2019-12-1136 minUnfilteredSkis, Boards, and Beers at Meier SkisWe stepped outside of the box a bit for this one and headed over to Meier Skis' "Craft Ski-ery." We drank some pints with owner Ted Eynon and talked about the connection between craft beer, skiing, and snowboarding. 2019-12-0446 minUnfilteredJeffrey Dahmer's Mannequins, Locating Ohio, and More at Odd13We made our way to Odd13 Brewing for this one to talk with Head Brewer Nicole Reiman and Head of Quality Amanda Oberbroeckling. As is usually the case, we chatted about beer and then a bunch of other shit.2019-11-2749 minUnfilteredTalking Shop with Zack Christofferson at Chain Reaction BrewingWe headed over to Chain Reaction Brewing Company to talk shop with cofounder Zack Christofferson.
For more, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. 2019-11-2037 minUnfilteredDenver Beer Company's Charlie Berger is Pretty Funny for a BrewerWe made our way to Denver Beer Company to meet up with cofounder Charlie Berger. 2019-11-1347 minUnfilteredThe Liquid Mechanics Warn: Beware of Those Shelf TurdsSans Jay, Sam headed to Lafayette to meet with the gents behind Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company. 2019-11-061h 04UnfilteredBruz Beers Knows Belgian BrewsSam gets a wonderful Belgian beer education courtesy of Ryan Evans and Charlie Gottenkieny, co-founders of Bruz Beers. 2019-10-3039 minUnfilteredWe Lagered Hard at BierstadtWe finally made it to Lager Heaven aka Denver's Bierstadt Lagerhaus! Co-founders Ashleigh Carter and Bill Eye joined the show to talk about the business of making lager. Oh, and special guest David Lin of Comrade Brewing stopped by as well. 2019-10-2443 minUnfilteredDrinking Beer in Brooklyn with the Great Josh BernsteinSam (and his kids) head to Brooklyn to meet up with revered beer writer, Joshua M. Bernstein. Over some kombucha, a black IPA, and an amazing grilled cheese, Josh opens up about his career and offers an amazing perspective on craft beer in America. 2019-10-2033 minUnfilteredJonathan Shikes AKA Colorado Beer Man Joins the ShowWe had the honor of sitting down to talk craft beer with Jonathan "Colorado Beer Man" Shikes, revered journalist and expert on beer made in Colorado. Jonathan spins some yarn, telling us about the roles graduate school at Northwestern and home brewing played in getting him back to Denver to cover the industry for Westword. 2019-10-0945 minUnfilteredIt's All About the Beer'd at BURLY Brewing CompanyWe sat down with George Goodman and Reno Wilson, founder and head brewer, respectively, at BURLY Brewing Company in Castle Rock, Colorado. 2019-10-0241 minUnfilteredCy-Hawk Football, Legacy Breweries, and White Claw with Dry Dock's Kevin DeLangeWe did our best to reduce the background noise on this one. It's a little rough. but the content is worth it.
Kevin DeLange, co-founder and co-owner of Dry Dock Brewing Company, joined us for this one. While watching the Iowa-Iowa State football game with a packed house at Freshcraft in downtown Denver, we talked about the history of Dry Dock, trends in craft beer, and what the future holds for this legacy brewery.
2019-09-2538 minUnfilteredKong Puns and Wandering Turtles at New Terrain Brewing CompanyWe headed out west(ish) for this one, stopping in Golden to chat with Josh Robbins, founder of New Terrain Brewing Company, and his cast of fellow wanderers. 2019-09-1848 minUnfilteredScandinavian Death Metal and John C. McGinley Movies with Will and Chris at Banded OakJoined by our crew of flunkies, we headed to Banded Oak Brewing Company to talk shop with Will Curtin and Chris Kirk. 2019-09-1154 minUnfilteredBooks, Babies, and Brock at Fiction Beer CompanyWe bellied up with Ryan Kilpatrick (founder) and Brittany Portman (head brewer) of Fiction Beer Company to discuss family-friendly breweries and letting dogs drink alcohol.2019-09-0452 minUnfilteredPotty Mouths, Poop Jokes, and Love Stories (Twice) with The Hills at Odyssey BeerwerksWe sat down with Deana and Chris Hill, owners of Odyssey Beerwerks.
We covered a lot of the stuff we usually cover (ex. beer) but we realized we really liked these two and as a result, potty humor and tasteless jokes crept into the show.
Enjoy! 2019-08-2852 minUnfilteredReal Estate, Production, and IPA Trends with Katie, Derek, and a Gaggle of Matts at River NorthSam and Jay sat down with Katie Schroepfer, Derek Goodman, and Matt Sauerwein, part of the executive crew from River North Brewery. They discussed River North's return to RiNo, meeting production demands, and trends in the industry. 2019-08-2148 minUnfilteredJay Eats His Mic While Sam and Dave Talk Euchre at Joyride Brewing CompanyFirst off, sorry about Jay's mic. We were outside on a very, very windy day. Second, enjoy the show. Dave Bergen, owner and brewer at Joyride Brewing Company was an awesome guest. We highly recommend heading over his way for some drink and Monday night euchre. 2019-08-1448 minUnfilteredOrganic Mattresses and Turkish Spices with The Intrepid Sojourner Beer ProjectSam and Jay handle a 100-degree day in Denver by sitting down with the crew from The Intrepid Sojourner Beer Project to talk about their roots, their beer, and their future. 2019-08-071h 02UnfilteredSam, Jeff, and Tamir Talk Soccer and Beer at Novel StrandThere is no Jeff. Tamir Danon, co-owner and brewer at Novel Strand Brewing Company, did call Jay "Jeff" though. Great interview here with a great dude. 2019-07-3157 minUnfilteredCharging Your RV with David Lin at Comrade BrewingOn a 100 degree day in Denver, we found a cold corner at Comrade Brewing and talked shop with founder David Lin. 2019-07-2436 minUnfilteredDrunk-ish History with Talnua Distillery's Patrick and Meagan MillerWe trekked to Talnua Distillery to talk whiskey and Irish American history with co-owners and co-founders Meagan and Patrick Miller. In addition to tasting the offerings, Patrick gave us one hell of a lesson on spirit-making in Ireland, Scotland, and the United States plus some history of how things all came together to make Talnua a possibility.
Thanks so much to Meagan and Patrick for having us. This was a fun interview to record. Great people up in Arvada, Colorado. We highly recommend finding them there, at bars around town, or on liquor store s...2019-07-171h 00UnfilteredRick Talley and Owen Locke Smuggled Us Some Locke + Co Rye So We Drank ItWe've returned to the hard stuff for this episode and sit down with Rick Talley and Owen Locke, co-founders of Locke + Co. Distilling. We cover a lot of ground and went into depth on the unique qualities of their aspen-aged rye whiskey, which is amazing.
For our friends down south, be sure to catch Rick at Interquest Liquor in Colorado Springs on Saturday. He's be slinging some samples. 2019-07-1045 minUnfilteredAt WeldWerks Trying to Figure Out if It's Christine, Christina, or KristenThis little side project of ours finally got us to WeldWerks Brewing a.k.a. the craft beer drinker's Valhalla. We sat down with co-owner Colin Jones, Director of Operations Kristin Popcheff, and lead brewer Dereck Gold, three of the masterminds behind the magic that is Weldwerks. We drank some beer and talked about the organic brand growth and awareness they've experienced since opening. 2019-07-0349 minUnfilteredBarrel Rooms and Balding Ponytails at Resolute BrewingSam and Jay reunite this week and make the trek to Arvada, Colorado, home to Resolute Brewing Company's new barrel- and tap-room. They talk marketing and strategic planning with Sam Layle, Resolute's marketing mastermind.
2019-06-2642 minUnfilteredDrinking Angry Cats with Hugh Grierson in Auckland, New ZealandIn order to find a tax write-off, Sam went to Auckland, New Zealand to talk beer with Hopscotch Beer Company's Hugh Grierson. A lot about craft beer and Kiwi slang was learned. 2019-06-1943 minUnfilteredSauce Brewing's Mike Clarke Informs Sam That No One in Australia Drinks FostersSam went to Australia (seriously) to meet up with Mike Clarke, founder of Sydney's Sauce Brewing Company.
It's a great interview with a ton of insight into the industry in Australia including its history, the politics involved, and what things are looking like for the future.
If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and tell your friends about it. 2019-06-1133 minUnfilteredRainy Day Beer with Willy Truettner at Zuni Street Brewing CompanyOn a cold and rainy/snowy day in May (WTF?!), Sam and Jay head to Zuni Street Brewing Company to chat up co-owner and head brewer Willy Truettner. A lot of ground was covered including plenty of bagging on Willy's partner-in-crime TJ Slattery who couldn't make the interview. 2019-06-0545 minUnfilteredOne Pony Tricks with the Gents from Call to ArmsIn what might be the most unfiltered of the Unfiltered podcast episodes, Sam and Jay went long-form while talking beer names and Vlad Putin with Chris Bell and Jon Cross from Call to Arms Brewing Company in Denver. 2019-05-2951 minUnfilteredMushrooms and Finnish Farming with Mockery's Zach RabunSam and Jay do some day-drinking with Zach Rabun, owner and brewer at Mockery Brewing in Denver. Mushroom beer was consumed. You've been warned. 2019-05-2241 minUnfilteredMike and Greg's Excellent (Declaration) AdventureWe took the RTD Light Rail down to Evans Station to drink some hazy IPAs with Mike Blandford and Greg Schlichting of Declaration Brewing Company. 2019-05-1634 minUnfilteredDrinking Beer in an Elementary School with the Crew from Goat Patch BrewingSam and Jay made the trip down to Colorado Springs to talk shop with the team at Goat Patch Brewing. 2019-05-0746 minUnfilteredMaking Man-friends with Jason Reinhardt and Andy Nelson at Locavore Beer WorksSam rides solo down to Locavore Beer Works in Littleton, Colorado to talk with co-founders Jason Reinhardt and Andy Nelson. 2019-04-3041 minUnfilteredBranded Bills's Sam Coil Tells Us That Craft Beer and Snapback Hats Are SoulmatesUse the promo code UNFILTERED20 to get 20% off your next purchase at BrandedBills.com
We take another trip back to the Brewers Association's Craft Brewers Conference and talk hats and craft beer at the Tivoli Brewing Company/MicroStar Logistics Picnic with Sam Coil, founder of Branded Bills. 2019-04-2420 minUnfilteredSam's Love of Beer and Iowa Finally Come Together Thanks to Big Grove BreweryWith open arms, Sam and Jay welcome Andy Joynt (head brewer) and Matt Swift (owner) from Iowa's Big Grove Brewery. In town for the Craft Brewers Conference, Andy and Matt drop by Tivoli Brewing Company for a few pints and some conversation about Iowa's craft beer scene, growing hops in the Midwest, and a shared disdain for Nebraska. 2019-04-1729 minUnfilteredSteve Skalski Looks Like The Dude and Founded Guanella Pass BreweryWe drove up the hill to meet with Steve Skalski, founder of Guanella Pass Brewery in Georgetown, Colorado. We talked about a lot of random things and beer. Steve's a smart guy.
#craftbeer #craftbeers #craftbeersnob #craftbeernerd #craftbeerlove #craftbeergeek #craftbeerculture #craftbeerstagram #craftbeerlover #craftbeerporn #craftbeerlife #craftbeerdrinker #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerjunkie #craftbeernation #craftbeerbar #craftbrewery #craftbrewing #craftbrews #denver #denvercolorado #denverco #drinklocal #milehighcity #wemakebeer #yaybeer #beer #goodbeer2019-04-0931 minUnfilteredHolidaily Brewing's Karen Hertz Couldn't Have Gluten, But Loved Beer So She Made Her OwnSam and Jay head out to Golden, Colorado to sit down with Karen Hertz, founder and owner of Holidaily Brewing Company. While drinking gluten-free beer that actually tastes like beer, the three unpack Karen's story and discuss what's next for one of the fastest-growing breweries in Colorado. 2019-04-0232 minUnfilteredReuben's Brews Adam Robbings Destroyed His Car Self-DistributingSam heads to Reuben's Brews in Seattle to talk with Adam Robbings about how much beer a compact car can hold and the craft beer industry's need for more macro beer drinkers.
#craftbeer #craftbeers #craftbeersnob #craftbeernerd #craftbeerlove #craftbeergeek #craftbeerculture #craftbeerstagram #craftbeerlover #craftbeerporn #craftbeerlife #craftbeerdrinker #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerjunkie #craftbeernation #craftbeerbar #craftbrewery #craftbrewing #craftbrews #denver #denvercolorado #denverco #tivolibeer #drinklocal #comegetsometiv #unfiltered #podcast2019-03-2639 minUnfilteredRhetoric, Philosophy, and Belgian Saisons with Matt Lincecum of Seattle's Fremont BrewingSam heads out to Seattle to talk with Matt Lincecum, co-owner and co-founder of Fremont Brewing. 2019-03-1943 minUnfilteredSeinfeld Jokes While Drinking in an Alley with Billy Stewart from Colorado Sake Co.Sam and Jay chat saké with Billy Stewart, co-owner of Denver's Colorado Sake Co. 2019-03-1236 minUnfilteredEno Sarris Talks Beer and Baseball with Two Overserved Podcast Hosts from DenverSam and Jay welcome baseball expert and beer aficionado Eno Sarris to the show to talk about ballparks with the best craft beer selection, potential MLB rule changes, and his move to The Athletic. 2019-03-0530 minUnfilteredKahlúa Mudslides and Incompetent Security Guards with Andy Sparhawk from the Brewers AssociationSam and Jay sit down with Andy Sparhawk, the Brewers Association's Web Manager, to talk about craft beer in Colorado and beyond, the future of the industry, and much more. 2019-02-2649 minUnfilteredGerman Gose and Old Denver Mansions with David and Meghan from Black Shirt Brewing Sam and Jay head to Black Shirt Brewing to talk distribution, German gose, and old Denver mansions with Head Brewer, David Sakolsky, and Director of Communications, Meghan Howes. 2019-02-1941 minUnfilteredDrinking in the View at Aspen Brewing CompanySam heads to Aspen, Colorado to talk shop with Aspen Brewing Company's founder, Duncan Clauss. 2019-02-1229 minUnfilteredBurning Couches at Bear Creek DistillerySam and Jay drink hard liquor with Jay Johnson from Bear Creek Distillery. No additional information is needed. 2019-02-0545 minUnfilteredBeer and Bee Movie with Grist Brewing CompanySam and Jay sit down with Kevin Paquette and Nathan Wannlund from Grist Brewing Company in Denver, Colorado to discuss the brewery's new era, brand development, and the draw to beer that smart people tend to have. 2019-01-2938 minUnfilteredBeer, Jazz, and Cauliflower Ear with SpangalangSam and Jay sit down with Taylor Rees and Darren Boyd from Spangalang Brewery in Denver to talk about experimental brewing, Denver's jazz scene, and more. 2019-01-2144 minUnfilteredCustom Wooden Tables and Punk Rock with Ratio's Jason zumBrunnenSam and Jay have beers and talk brand with Jason zumBrunnen, brewer and co-founder over at Ratio Beerworks in Denver. 2019-01-1434 minUnfilteredHops and High Hurdles with Tivoli's Nate NicklasSam and Jay sit down with Nate Nicklas, Director of Brewing Operations at Tivoli Brewing Company in Denver to talk about style trends, canning, and the science of making a refreshing lager. 2019-01-0729 min
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Welcome to Unfiltered, a podcast featuring leaders in the craft beverage industry sharing their stories and providing a behind-the-scenes look at what they do.
Hosted by Dr. Samuel Jay and Jay Schrader and presented by Tivoli Brewing Company, Unfiltered is your go-to podcast for everything craft.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support2018-12-3002 minUnfilteredAnnouncing Unfiltered, a new podcast from Tivoli Brewing CompanyWelcome to Unfiltered, a podcast featuring leaders in the craft beverage industry sharing their stories and providing a behind-the-scenes look at what they do.
Hosted by Dr. Samuel Jay and Jay Schrader and presented by Tivoli Brewing Company, Unfiltered is your go-to podcast for everything craft.2018-12-1700 min