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The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonThe Beerpod #39 "A GIRL RATES BEER" with Beck Bubenheimer-SchiavoBeck Bubenheimer-Schiavo has only been allowed to drink beer for two years. The Michigan-born Neuroscience grad is now working on her PhD in Molecular Pharmacology... Oh, and she has THOUSANDS of followers on social media for her posts as "A Girl Rates Beer"!! For episode 39 of The Beerpod, Teddy sits down with Beck and talks Craft Beers from A-Z and also asks the question; "how the heck did her popularity has grow so quickly?" Recorded from the Beer School Bar at Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden, it's another fun-fact-fest of Beer! Cheers!!2018-03-2100 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonThe Beerpod #38 SIERRA NEVADA with T.W. Moore & Patrick Von FeldtKen Grossman is widely known as the Godfather of American Pale Ale. He created it in Chico, CA at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and the world of Craft Beer in America began to grow. A few years ago, Sierra Nevada opened up their east coast brewery in Mills River, NC. T.W. Moore, one of the Lead Brewers joins Teddy for yet another great story not only about the liquid, but one of a "Hometown Boy done good" as well. Moore Grew up in Mills River it's likely he'll never move from there considering his love of his h...2018-03-0800 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #37 with Paul Vander Heide of VANDER MILL CIDERLet's put down the beer for today and talk CIDER! Who doesn't like apples, especially when you can drink them? That's Vander Mill Cider Owner Paul Vander Heide's motto and Teddy likes his logic! Since 2006, Vander Mill has gone from a small "cider and donut" idea in Spring Lake, Michigan to a full-on Cidery in Grand Rapids, with distribution throughout the Midwest! Paul and his wife Amanda have something special going on and we enjoy the rewards of their fruits (specifically, Michigan apples)! Hear how it all started, why apples are "saving the wor...2018-02-2100 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #36 with Jerry Vietz of UNIBROUE"La Fin Du Monde", "Blanche de Chambly" and "Maudite" are three of the more popular beers produced in Quebec, Canada by the artists at Unibroue. 25 years of Belgian-inspired excellence has garnered over 250 medals in the past 25 years! For the past 14 years, Jerry Vietz has been Master Brewer at Unibroue and he continues to not only produce the brewery staples, but push the envelope daily with explosions of flavors. Jerry is perhaps one of the most interesting and impressive humans to grace the mic of The Beerpod. He is not just a brewer. He is essen...2018-01-0900 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #35 Tent McCurren of FOUNDERS BREWINGHappy 20th Anniversary FOUNDERS BREWING! Episode 35 features this Grand Rapids, MI Brewery that has grown to producing over 420,000 Barrels per year, distributing to 46 states! Teddy sits down with V.P. of Marketing, Trent McCurren and they are also joined by Chicago Sales Rep Rick Wildt. It was party time at Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden as we celebrated the first tapping of the their coveted CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout)! Enjoy, Subscribe, Listen and share from here: The Beerpod. 2017-12-2000 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #34 with Veronica Vega of DESCHUTES BREWERYSince 1988, the people of Bend, OR have been enjoying delicious brews along the banks of the Deschutes River. As the family and employee-owned brewery approaches it's 30th Anniversary, there are no signs of slowing down. Teddy sits down with Veronica Vega, Deschutes Master Brewer since 2015 and they talk beer (of course), culture and even Spotted Owls! Yeah, just give it a listen, because this one one entertaining evening!! Cheers!2017-12-1200 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #33: TRACY HURST OF METROPOLITAN BREWINGSince 2008 Metropolitan Brewing has been serving up some of the best German style beers. This week Ted Brunson sits down at Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden with Co-Founder Tracy Hurst for an informative, entertaining and truly fun time. Cheers!2017-11-1500 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #32 WITH TED FURMAN OF GOLDEN PRAIRIE BREWING COMPANY & ARGUS BREWERYTed Furman has been called many names; "Abe Lincoln of craft beer", "The OG Brewmaster", "Godfather". The fact is, the man is a living legend in the craft beer scene in Chicago and the Midwest. Not only did he start Golden Prairie Brewing back in 1990, but he has also helped launch the careers of some of the most well-known brewers in the Midwest. Now Ted finds himself as Brew Master at ARGUS Brewery in Chicago and is resurrecting some of the old favorite Golden Prairie brews in the same spot. Teddy sat down with the Godfather and his Head Brewe...2017-11-0800 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #31 WITH PAUL CICIORA OF POLLYANNA BREWING COMPANY Pollyanna Brewing Company and the #PartyPenguin paid us a visit last week at Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden for this weeks podcast with Ted Brunson. Paul Ciciora knew he liked great craft beer, but didn't know how to brew it. So, he gathered some of the finest talent in Chicagoland and he, along with his partners opened up Pollyanna Brewing Co. in Lemont, IL.2017-11-0100 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #30 WITH TONY MAGEE OF LAGUNITAS BREWING COMPANYTony Magee sits down with Teddy at Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden and they talk about the amazing rise of Lagunitas, the Heineken partnership, music and more!2017-10-2500 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #29 WITH BILLY JACOBS AND JONATHAN CUTLER OF PIECE BREWERY & PIZZERIASince 2001, Piece Pizzeria & Brewery has been a Chicago staple in the Wicker Park neighborhood. New Haven style pizza is what to eat and you must pair it with one of their award-winning beers! For a 7-barrel system, this place pumps out some of the best small batch beers in the country and it's evidenced by their trophy case, including this year's Silver Medal for their "It's Your Fault" Alt. While they only serve on site and sell growlers, Rocky and the crew from Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden wanted to have their friends on because it's a true success story...2017-10-1800 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #28 WITH CARL HEINZ & JOHN KANE OF BRECKENRIDGE BREWERYAs the third oldest craft brewery in Colorado, Breckenridge Brewery is firmly established as one of the best in the nation! Ted Brunson sits down with Head Brewer Carl Heinz & Midwest Sales Manager John Kane to discuss the brews, the culture AND the exclusive Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden collaborative brew "Chi-Ridge".2017-10-1100 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #27 WITH JUSTIN BANEY OF GREENBUSH BREWING CO.This week Ted and the crew head up north to Sawyer, Michigan to Greenbush Brewing Co. for beerpod #27. Deep in the heart of Harbor Country, he gets the story of how it all started, the beers, food and environment that made them a midwest leader. They also delve deep into how they turned an entire economy around in this small town.2017-10-0400 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #26 WITH MARK LEGENZA & MARK POFFENBERGER OF ON TOUR BREWING COMPANYThis week, Ted Brunson sits down with a young, up and coming brewery that is making noise in Chicago! On Tour Brewing Co., headed by Founder Mark Legenza and Head Brewer Mark Poffenberger discuss the leap of faith, the confidence it takes and of course, music! After all, they’re named ON TOUR!2017-09-2700 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #25 WITH GABRIEL MAGLIARO AND ERIC KAPRAUN OF HALF ACRE BEER COMPANYThis week Ted Brunson sits down with Half Acre Beer Company founder Gabriel Magliaro and Sales Manager Eric Kapraun and talks about creating some of the city of Chicago's finest brews for over 10 years.2017-09-2000 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #24 WITH GREG HALL OF VIRTUE CIDERThis week Ted Brunson sits down with the iconic former Goose Island Brewmaster, Greg Hall and they discuss Hall's transition in to the Cider world with Virtue Cider. Family, Friends and Faith are all part of his journey!2017-09-1300 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #23 WITH CARL SETZER OF GREAT LEAP BREWINGTeddy & Carl Setzer of Great Leap Brewing sit down at Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden this week and chat about our fave beverage!2017-09-0600 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #22 WITH STEPHEN BOSSU & SAMANTHA LEE OF HOPWELL BREWING COMPANYThey say the couple that brews together stays together... Teddy sits down with Stephen & Samantha of Hopwell Brewing and chats about life, love & beer!2017-08-3000 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #21 WITH NUNZINO PIZZA FROM HOPHEAD FARMSIt's always a good time with this guy! Teddy & Nunzino Pizza of Hophead Farms get down to the nitty gritty of brewing and keeping it local!2017-08-2300 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #20 WITH CHRIS KLEIN AND RYAN GAVRICK OF BALLAST POINT BREWINGThis week Teddy Brunson sits down with Chris Klein & Ryan Gavrick of Ballast Point Brewing.2017-08-1600 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #19 WITH JASON EBEL FROM TWO BROTHERS BREWINGTeddy sits down with one of the Two Brothers from Two Brothers! Jason Ebel talks about his love of brewing and keeping it in the family!2017-08-0900 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #18 WITH FRED BUELTMANN OF NEW HOLLAND BREWING2017-08-0200 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #17 WITH RICK CHAPMAN, CLINTON SMITH, AND DAVID KAHLE FROM CORONADO BREWING2017-07-2600 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #16 WITH JASON KLEIN AND CALVIN FREDRICKSON OF SPITEFUL BREWING2017-07-1900 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #15 with John Barabas of NORTH COAST BREWING CO.Teddy sits down with our good friend John Barabas from North Coast Brewing for some good old fashioned beer talk!2017-07-1200 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #14 with Brent Cordle & Gus Briggs of ODELL BREWING CO.All the way from the mountains of Colorado, Brent Cordle & Gus Briggs of Odell Brewing Co. sit down with Teddy Brunson at Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden.2017-07-0500 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #13 with Jeremy Kosmicki of FOUNDERS BREWING CO.Cheers to sharing a beer with Jeremy Kosmicki of Founders Brewing Co!2017-06-2800 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #12 with Stephen Hale of SCHLAFLY BEERThis week Teddy and Stephen Hale of Schlafly Beer hang out at Sheffield's Beer School Bar and share their love of beer!2017-06-2100 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #11 with Brian Taylor of WHINER BEER COMPANYThis week Teddy sits down at Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden and shares some stories with Brian Taylor of Whiner Beer Company.2017-06-1400 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #10 with Fred Huebner of ESPN RadioThere's nothing better than sharing a pint with Fred Huebner in Sheffield's Beer School Bar and talking beer, baseball and more... 2017-06-0700 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #9 with Larry Bell of BELLS BREWERYOne of the nicest fellas on the block! Teddy talks beer & baseball with Larry Bell of Bells Brewery and breaking that goddam curse!2017-05-3100 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #8 with Josh Deth & Jim Cibak of REVOLUTION BREWINGWe always have time for our buddies over at Revolution Brewing, these guys rock! This week Teddy sits down with Josh Deth & Jim Cibak and chat about beer, brewing and our fair city!2017-05-2400 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #7 with Michelle Foik of ERIS BREWERY & CIDER HOUSELong time friend of Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden, Michelle Foik sits down with Teddy & Rocky and talks about building Chicago's first cidery, scheduled to open early 2018.2017-05-1700 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #6 with Bob Egan of VANDERMILL CIDERThere's never a dull moment when this mans around! This week Teddy sits down with Bob Egan of Vandermill Cider.2017-05-1000 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #5 with Cornell Bar & Heather Christian of Windy City DistributingAlways a good time with the Windy City Distribution crew, this week Teddy sits down with Cornell Bar & Heather Christian and talks about beer & booze!2017-05-0300 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #4 with Karen Hamilton & Mary Bauer of LAGUNITAS BREWINGIt's the first of The Beerpod's Girl Power episodes with Karen Hamilton and Mary Bauer of Lagunitas! 2017-04-2600 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #3 with Adam Cieslak of MAPLEWOOD BREWERY & DISTILLERYGood times at Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden with Teddy Brunson and Adam Cieslak, co-founder of Maplewood Brewery!2017-04-1900 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #2 with John Freyer of ARGUS BREWINGTeddy sits down with John Freyer of Argus Brewery. John joined Argus in 2015, bringing nearly three decades of experience in the beer industry including at 3 Floyds Brewering Co. Sharing a love of beer and Chicago this duo is a perfect pairing!2017-04-1200 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #1 with Mike Siegel of Goose Island BrewingTeddy sits down with Mike Siegel of Goose Island and talks Chicago, where it all began and where it's headed!2017-04-0500 min