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The PorchCast Ep 102 | Terence Sullivan – Sierra Nevada Brewing

February 23, 2023 |

In episode 102 of the PorchCast, we were joined by Terence Sullivan, Produce Manager for Sierra Nevada Brewing to share the story behind their iconic Celebration Fresh Hop IPA. Terence pulled back the curtain behind brewery’s extensive hop selection and hop harvest process needed for produce such large volumes of the widely popular seasonal IPA.

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The PorchCast Ep 101 | Kelly McKnight – New Belgium Brewing

January 23, 2023 |

In episode 101 of The PorchCast, we were joined by Kelly McKnight, lead R&D brewer for New Belgium Brewing to discuss all things innovation at New Belgium. In addition to hearing about her extensive brewing background, we were captivated by the fact that McKnight was a sponsored skateboarder & skier in a previous life and also studied chemistry at Harvard.

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The PorchCast Ep 99 | Jake Schinker – Eagle Park Brewing

December 22, 2022 |

In episode 99 of the PorchCast, we were joined by Jake Schinker of Eagle Park Brewing
& Distilling to chat about the Milwaukee brewery’s explosive growth. In addition to their recent acquisition of MKE Brewing, a pioneer of the Milwaukee craft beer scene, they’ve also expanded their operations into distilling.

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The PorchCast Ep 75 | Julia Herz – HerzMuses Enterprises

February 16, 2021 |

In episode 75 of the PorchCast, we welcome Julia Herz, former Craft Beer Program Director for the Brewers Association and Publisher of CraftBeer.com who recently launched HerzMuses Enterprises, LLC, a consulting firm for craft breweries around the country and globe.

We spoke with Julia about what lies next for her new enterprise and the types of brewery clients she is excited about most. We talked about her two-week road trip across the country and the moments of clarity she gleamed, and subsequently, Korey invited Julia to take peyote.

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The PorchCast Ep 59 | Peter Bouckaert & Dick Cantwell

April 25, 2019 |

In episode 59 of The PorchCast recorded during the Craft Brewers Conference, we were honored to welcome two legends who literally wrote the book on barrel-aged beers.

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The PorchCast | Ep 54 Recapping GABF Week

October 5, 2018 |

The PorchCast team of Tristan, Sami, and Sam (minus Hunter) gathered last week to lend their final thoughts on the 2018 Great American Beer Festival. Hear our take on how the event went overall, some of our favorite beers and breweries to emerge from the festival, some of the crazy interactions that took place with other media members during the week, and some of the best external events that happened around GABF.

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The PorchCast | Ep 52 – 14er Brewing Acquires Former Beryl’s Beer Co. Space

July 12, 2018 |

In a very special edition of the PorchCast, Tristan was joined by Andrew Kaczmarek and Nato Francescato, founders of Denver’s 14er Brewing to announce their acquisition of the former Beryl’s Beer Co. facility. That news, combined with their recent announcement of opening a taproom in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver, makes for one massive month for 14er Brewing.

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The PorchCast | Ep 51 Strange Craft Beer’s 8th Anniversary

May 16, 2018 |

In episode 51 of the PorchCast we were treated with a full crew of co-hosts, including Tristan, Hunter, Sam and Sami! The gang spoke with Tim Myers, founder of Strange Craft Beer to talk about the brewery’s upcoming anniversary weekend, but also touched on a recap of Nashville and the Craft Brewers Conference as a whole. The team also got real with a discussion on the meaning of independence in craft beer, the difference between Anheuser-Busch and Coors, Avery, Ballast Point and Founders, and why craft beer should be more inclusive and educational versus combative.

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The PorchCast | Ep 50 Collaboration Fest 2018

March 30, 2018 |

In episode 50 of the PorchCast Tristan, and Hunter broadcasted at Alamo Drafthouse Sloan’s Lake and were joined by Keanan Stoner of Two Parts, the organizers for the 5th Annual Collaboration Festival, taking place this Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency in Denver, Colorado.

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The PorchCast | Crooked Stave & Two Roads Brewing Collaboration

March 20, 2018 |

In a very special edition of The PorchCast, Tristan and Sam were lucky enough to join Chad Yakobson, founder of Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project and Phil Markowski, co-founder of … Read More

The PorchCast | Ep 49 Factotum Brewhouse & Lady Justice Brewing

March 15, 2018 |

In episode 49 of the PorchCast Tristan, Hunter and Sam met with the crew at Factotum Brewhouse to speak with both Chris and Laura of Factotum as well as Betsy, Jen, and Kate, the co-founders of Lady Justice Brewing.

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The PorchCast | Ep 48 Stout Month at Vine Street Pub

February 15, 2018 |

In Episode 48 of The PorchCast the entire gang of Tristan, Hunter, Sami and Sam paid a visit to Denver’s Vine Street Pub to speak with John Fiorilli, Director of Operations for the Mountain Sun Breweries and Pubs in celebration of the fan favorite, Stout Month.

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The PorchCast | Ep 47 Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker & Neil Fisher of WeldWerks

January 19, 2018 |

Episode 47 of the PorchCast had Tristan, Hunter and Sam recording from the Big Beers Belgians & Barleywines Festival at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, CO. In town for the special occasion was Matt Brynildson, brewmaster for Firestone Walker and Neil Fisher, co-founder and brewmaster for WeldWerks Brewing in Greeley, CO.

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The PorchCast | Ep 46 Saying Goodbye to Jesse & Recapping 2017

January 3, 2018 |

In Episode 46 of the PorchCast we bid farewell to longtime co-host Jesse Brookstein who announced that he’ll be moving to Madison, WI. We’re incredibly bummed to hear that he’ll be leaving us, but can’t wait for him to start a Madison branch of The PorchCast fingers crossed.

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The PorchCast | Ep 45 Cerebral Brewing

November 17, 2017 |

Episode 45 of The PorchCast brought the crew to Cerebral Brewing where we spoke with Sami Hartman, Sales Manager for Cerebral about their upcoming 2nd Anniversary weekend of celebrations.

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The PorchCast | Ep 42 Sam Calagione at Avanti Food & Beverage

October 16, 2017 |

Episode 42 of The PorchCast was certainly a special one. Not only did we have the chance to remote broadcast live for the first time from our friends at Avanti Food & Beverage, but we did so while interviewing Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery, and one of craft beer’s most recognizable and outspoken advocates.

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The PorchCast | Ep 40 Dev Adams & Alamo Drafthouse Barfly

August 23, 2017 |

In episode 40 of The PorchCast, Tristan, Jesse and Sam were joined by Dev Adams aka Miss Lupulin, who was only the second woman to reach the Advanced Cicerone level of certification. Dev also runs her own website, as well as serves as Senior Writer for Colorado Brewery List.

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The PorchCast | Ep 39 Blue Moon Brewing, Acquisitions & The Underground Music Showcase

July 27, 2017 |

In episode 39 of The PorchCast, Tristan, Hunter and Jesse dropped into Blue Moon Brewing’s River North outpost to talk with Pilot Brewer, Ben Knutson about the brewery’s growth over the past year on the heels of their one year anniversary at the RiNo location. Additionally the team was joined by Tobias Kraus and Kyle Hartman of The Underground Music Showcase, to preview this weekend’s music festival taking place in Denver’s Baker district. Tickets to The UMS are still currently available.

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The PorchCast | Ep 37 Cider Week Colorado

May 26, 2017 | 1

For episode 37 of The PorchCast, Tristan, Hunter and Sam were joined by Eric Foster and Ryan Means of Stem Ciders, Brad Page and Xandy Bustamante from Colorado Cider Company and Eric Hatlestad of C Squared Ciders at The Pint Room in Littleton, CO to talk about Cider Week Colorado as well as the state of the Colorado Cider industry.

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The PorchCast | Ep 36 Spice Trade Brewing & Wicked Weed Acquisition

May 4, 2017 |

Housed in a 150 year old building in Arvada, CO, Spice Trade Brewing, what was formerly Yak & Yeti Brew Pub, has entered in its next evolutionary phase. After undergoing a re-branding, launching a series of new beers and hiring a new head brewer in Jeff Tyler, Spice Trade Brewing is now in search of a second production facility with plans to enter Denver’s competitive retail market.Spice Trade Brewing

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