Best Lumberyard Podcasts (2024)

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S3E110: The Lattice of Coincidence in the Cosmic Unconscious 1:01:58

2h ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Or, the news in the 3rd week of July and how it affects our Arizona brewing scene. This week we draw our show title from Alex Cox's 1984 cult classic film, "Repo Man." This magical realist depiction of the LA punk scene, with its neutron bombs, dead aliens, and the iconic "Repo Code," serves as our inspiration. You can hear Miller's theory on the i…

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S3E110: Harvest Hosts 55:45

2d ago55:45

55:45

Join our guest Wes Clark as he explains how the Harvest Hosts program can help our Arizona Breweries as well as our RV-traveling guests. Our Podcast Hosts discuss their Fourth of July plans. Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: https://www.speakpipe.com/azbeerfrontier We asked the fun duo, wetigersukes…

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S3E109: News Before The July 4th Holiday 42:43

9d ago42:43

42:43

Just a quick update on the new Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Board, Wanderlust, That Brewery, and the Secret Word... The Fourth of July. Hopefully, we did not Overlook something. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: https://www.speakpipe.com/azbeerfrontier We a…

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S3E108:DC After Dark: Paul Leone - NYSBA Director 51:33

17d ago51:33

51:33

When the Guild Team was in DC for Brewers Association Hill Climb, Rob and Andrew split an AirBnB. (No goods or services were exchanged for that plug!) In addition to our all day meetings, we pretty much lived together for several days. What do brewery trade association professionals talk about after a night out on the town? Beer? Work? Beer Work? K…

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S3E107: From Cool Pines to Hill Climbs (FLG to DC) 1:30:29

23d ago1:30:29

1:30:29

Sometimes this job takes you from festival to flight. Rob and Andrew discuss Real Wild and Woody and then pack it in and pack it out to Washington DC for the Brewers Association Hill Climb. Our guild took 7 meetings with our Arizona delegation. We discuss this year's talking points and in-person meetings with Rep Stanton and Rep Lesko. We also conc…

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S2E106: Mountain Top Taproom - Pre RWW 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

The team casted from the Mountain Top Taproom before the Real Wild and Woody Festival in Flagstaff to talk about how the festival has evolved and what the future holds. Rob then brings up some news about the state legislature, including the liquor consensus bill that passed and the difficulties involved this year with the needless politicization of…

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S2E105: Andy Ingram, Jeff Fowler & Jim Roper - Collab at Lumberyard 1:01:37

1M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

In this split episode, Rob first conversed with Four Peaks co-founder, Andy Ingram. Andy shared how the brewery started in 1994-95, the challenges they faced during tough economic times, and how they managed to thrive. Andy talked about the negotiations for the "Kilt Lifter" trademark, the mixed reactions from the community, and the importance of m…

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S2E104: Daniel Olson Washington Brewers Guild 39:35

1M ago39:35

39:35

Rob Fullmer interviews Daniel Olson, Executive Director of the Washington Brewers Guild, while he was in Seattle. They discuss the Seattle beer scene, Daniel's transition into his role, and the unique history of the Washington State Beer Commission, which transitioned into the Brewers Guild. Rob shares his experience with George Hancock, founder of…

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S2E103: Rocky Point 57:10

2M ago57:10

57:10

Andrew and Bonnie travel to Rocky Point for their 30th Anniversary. Why yes, there is beer value there! Rob debates Andrew on the merits of taking a booze cruise. Both believe that a desalination plant in Mexico is a terrible idea for different reasons. (The real reason is the cost would price out agriculture.) On to the next! Real Wild and Woody S…

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S2E102: Seattle 37:08

2M ago37:08

37:08

The week after Baja Beer Fest finds the Guild Team trucking the tents up to Flagstaff for Real Wild and Woody (coming up June 8th) and back down the hill to check out Sedona Beer Co's new Basecamp taproom. Oh, there was a new brewery opening too in Wickenburg-- Vulture Peak Brewing Co. While Andrew held down the fort, Rob spent Mother's Day in Seat…

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S2E101: Baja Beer Fest & Tucson 1:15:04

2M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

The Beer Frontierians break down the beloved Baja Beer Festival in Tuscon. We give the latest report from the Old Pueblo and discuss the future of the 8 year event. On to the next! Real Wild and Woody Saturday June 8, 2024 https://realwildandwoody.com/ Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: https://www.s…

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S2E100: The World Beer Cup / CBC in Las Vegas 1:20:12

2M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

Oh, our 100th show in a row! Good job us! The Arizona Frontierians attended the Craft Brewers Conference in Las Vegas and cheered on the 4 World Beer Cup medaling breweries. Also an Evening in Prague, new brewery Pinnacle Brewing and Happy 9 year Anniversary to Goldwater Brewing. NEW DATE: The return of Baja Beer Fest is right around the corner on …

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S2E99: Sketches of Spain & Hermosillo 1:08:32

3M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Lessons learned from travel to countries that have beer monopolies. In Madrid, the large breweries have effectively pushed beer out of the thriving tapas culture. In Hermosillo, the breweries band together to throw a festival. It's a much different vibe than those in the US. You can find beer value and value in beer wherever you go! NEW DATE: The r…

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S2E97: The Path Ahead - the Saffords Part 2 1:22:08

3M ago1:22:08

1:22:08

We had Google's Gemini create the show notes for this show. Chat.GPT just started making things up and ignoring entire sections of our podcast transcript. More and more the AI also makes some terrible captions. At any rate, here's Gemini. Remember the days of lining up for the latest, rarest craft beer? This podcast dives into how the craft beer in…

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S2E97: Tap and Banter with the Saffords. Part 1 48:29

3M ago48:29

48:29

The AZ Beer Frontier team once again to leverage AI to write the episode notes based on what it knows about the beer world and the transcript of the conversation. Honestly it was a chat with long-time friends. Welcome to Arizona Beer Frontier! In this episode, hosts Rob and Andrew sit down with Scott and Rebecca Safford, the founders of Tap & Bottl…

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S2E96: (AZ)ealand 1:03:55

3M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Part 1: (AZ)ealand Contrasting here and there Join Rob and Andrew, the dynamic duo behind Arizona Beer Frontier, in an engaging conversation exploring the rich tapestry of beer culture and culinary traditions. In this episode, the hosts delve into a variety of fascinating topics, including New Zealand's beer scene, the impact of prohibition in the …

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S2E95: Proper Pack Produces Proper Environmentally Appropriate Packaging 1:03:21

4M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

In this episode of Arizona Beer Frontier, the Beer Frontier Team chats with Jeff Watkins, founder of Proper Pack. Jeff's company specializes in sustainable packaging solutions for microbreweries. They discuss the intricacies of packaging design, collaboration opportunities with Tucson breweries, and the importance of embracing local culture in desi…

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S2E94: Camila Alarcon CamiLaw Law Labeling. CamiLaw Law Licensing 1:11:14

4M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

The Beer Frontier Team was joined by Guild GC Camila Alarcon and her dog (1 of 3) Auggie. In this extensive conversation, the podcasters delve into various aspects of the alcohol industry, including the process of obtaining temporary extensions of premises, challenges faced by businesses in dealing with regulatory requirements, and the need for fle…

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S2E93: "A Bunch of Stuff That's Pretty Relevant" Said the AI 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Here on the podcast, we're leveraging AI to write the transcript and the captioning of the show with often terrible results. But there is no denying that we'd be able to produce a pod and videocast without it. We try and correct some of the known issues... it thinks Phoenix is spelled Phenix and Wren House is Red House or Rent House. It seems to al…

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S2E92: Flagstaff After Dark- The Drinkening 1:03:38

4M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Well this is our drinkiest show as Andrew was on a mission. We headed north to celebrate Beaver Street Brewing's 30th Anniversary at the wonderful Orpheum Theater on March 1st. And we did a little bit of day drinking and night drinking on Saturday. Andrew's wife Bonnie makes a show appearance to counter a slightly surly Andrew and a slightly annoye…

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S2E91: AZ Beer Week Proclamated AF! 1:03:32

5M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

In this week's episode: Proclamated AF, we delve into the proclamation of Arizona Beer Week by then Acting Governor and current Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, aka AF. We explore the decision-making process behind choosing the venue for the proclamation and press gathering, highlighting the bipartisan value of beer and breweries in political disc…

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S2E90: Sic Beer Week Bro! 40:44

5M ago40:44

40:44

Sic Bro Sic. Not in that way. Sick. Really Sic. Rob and Andrew limp through Arizona Beer Week with stomach conditions that preclude the consumption of liquids AND solids. We get a Legislative update and a brief discusssion on the hiatus of the American Homebrewers Association's HomebrewCon. Oh, and more unregulated products are delivered through th…

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S2E89: Minds at the Legislaure. Hearts at Arizona Strong. Soul is Arizona. 49:48

5M ago49:48

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EARLY RELEASE. This is where we are at. The cross roads on the eve of the eve of Arizona Beer Week. One of our biggest events of the year that funds the entire enterprise for the Brewers Guild--Arizona Strong Beer Festival. Our hearts are there. But this is also the time that we have to represent the industry at the state legislature. We normally d…

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S2E88: Lobbying For Licensees 47:54

5M ago47:54

47:54

What happens in small hot rooms with lawyers? Rob shares some of the idiosyncrasies of the job and the power dynamics at the Capitol. Andrew gets some unexpected items in the mail. We talk about the latest in beer news. Who won't be coming to the aid of home distillers? Who will win the Superbowl? What does Randall Pink Floyd want? No services or m…

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S2E87: Help Employ More People 44:18

6M ago44:18

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We rushed out this episode to announce that we are going to Help Employ More People as we support a very interesting bill at the Capitol. People often wonder why the laws between beer, wine, and spirits are so different and why they are designed to keep us from working together. We explore why through the lens of this lawmaking process. What if you…

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S2E86: Industry News 1:07:50

6M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

From New Jersey to Nogales Denmark to Dragoon Glendale to the Bahamas Homebrew to Cider Mikkeller to McCain Dragoon to Drizly Stone to Strong Here's what's happening in our Beer World and yours on January 24th or the 25th depending on your timezone. No services or monetary considerations were made in exchange for this interview (as with all of our …

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S2E85: Shared Sales Reps 1:23:28

6M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

We're all familiar with beer sales staff who work on behalf of either a brewery or a distributor, but a new kind of sales position is emerging in Arizona and other parts of the country — a shared salesperson that represents a handful of brands and coordinates with one or more distributors. These "people in our beer neighborhood" are more deeply int…

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S2E84: AZ Women’s Collab at Dragoon 2024 & YCH 55:26

6M ago55:26

55:26

The Arizona Women's Collaboration Brew Day has a long history of bringing networking, camaraderie, and charitable contributions by women and for women. This year's location was Dragoon Brewing Company in Tucson. The Arizona Beer Frontier team sat down with 2 of the 4 committee members, Sarah Ritchie and Michael Anne Arnce to find out what the exper…

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S2E83: 2024 Predictions of the Predictions 1:25:09

6M ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Rob and Andrew discuss industry predictions for 2024 put out by various professionals including John Holl and Bart Watson. Trends in other F&B disciplines were also explored. Are you sick of jumper cables? Discover a tool of the trade used by boith Andrew and Rob. It's a tool suitable for those motoring around the state. (No goods or services were …

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JOE AND THE GERMANS 8:35

7M ago8:35

8:35

In this episode we point out the importance of being positive and "pushing" through life.By Butch Heimsoth

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S2E82: Craig Miller: From Enforce to Inform 1:14:55

7M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

A Liquor Agent is a person in your beer neighborhood. In this episode, you'll hear from Craig Miller, a native Arizonan and former agent for the Arizona Department of Liquor and License Control (DLLC). Today he offers his services to assist in managing your liquor licenses and renewals, guiding your business through audits, providing training for t…

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S2E81: Negative Growth Projections 1:06:30

7M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

The end-of-year projections from the Brewers Association (BA) and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) do not paint a pretty picture for beer in 2024. But there are some strategies for Arizona breweries facing the storm. There are things that consumers can do to help their favorite places. We hope that you tune into this episode. There …

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S2E80: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Austin 1:14:41

7M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Get ready for a wild ride through the twisted trails of the World Series Bet beer delivery saga! This beer odyssey began with a detour from Phoenix through Chicago, as if the brews were on a farewell tour. In fact, there were some farewells. It all started with a wake in Ash Fork for an old soul in the industry. A happenstance discussion with the p…

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S2E79: Repeal Day is Arizona Beer Day and We Are All Homebrewers 1:06:18

7M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

The Arizona Beer Frontier crew discusses the importance of Repeal Day and how it came to be Arizona Beer Day. We covered some of the State-of-the-State topics covered in the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Annual Meeting. Then a blast from the past as ASH reposted the I Am A Homebrewer Video from 2009. It turns out that Rob was a part of that project i…

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S2E78: Postprandial Peripatetic Portmanteaus 1:03:17

8M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Our podcast personalities perspicaciously pontificate on personal peregrinations pertinent to prandial preparations. The propreantepenultimate plan to prevent percoct pablum. There is prattle on poculent potables and provender. Palaver on philoxenia and portmanteaus. The purchase of pochettes in potentially perilous parts--Pochetts with pretty phol…

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S2E77: The DOC. No One Can Do It Better 1:00:52

8M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

We caught up with Derek Osborne aka Doc at the new production brewery in Chandler to discuss the recent growth spurt happening at Pedal Haus, the 3 Gold Medal showing at the Arizona Craft Beer Awards that resulted in the Arizona Brewery of the Year Award for 2023. And we also have the origin story of his nickname. Y'all ready for this? Tickets are …

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S2E76: Bellweathers- Rain, Awards, Barrels, Bottles, Brews, Anniversaries, Black Fridays & Heists 1:07:20

8M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Bellweathers for mid-November 2023. Is our beer culture robust enough to go from a 99F fest to a (now) 40% chance of AM showers and 74 partly cloudy afternoon? One hopes we are heartier than Bass Pro Shop customers. Two breweries gain national acclaim from Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine. Where can you find them? Speculation abounds. A rebrew for a…

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S2E75: We Lost a Bet 59:07

8M ago59:07

59:07

The Arizona Beer Frontier Team lost a World Series bet to the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. We'll discuss the bet terms and what we learned about the Diamondbacks and the Rangers, minor league teams, merchandise, and promotions. Andrew shared his experience camping on the Mogollon Rim and attending the N'acho Beer Fest in Cottonwood. Rob went to a mal…

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S2E74: Luis Osuna - Buqui Bichi - Hermosillo, Chandler, & Phoenix 54:37

9M ago54:37

54:37

The Arizona Beer Frontier team sat down with Luis Osuna, one of the founders of Buqui Bichi, a brewery based in Hermosillo Mexico. We learn why Buqui Bichi opened a taproom in downtown Chandler and one planned for Downtown Phoenix. What does Buqui Bichi's arrival say about the Arizona market and will Buqui Bichi begin brewing operations in the stat…

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S2E73: West Side Pour-y ACBA Fest 23 46:43

9M ago46:43

46:43

Coming up with titles for these things is the worst. And we went right for the puns. We had to talk about our unrelenting fanbase showing up for a 99F festival and our heat mitigation strategies for live events moving forward. They are unrelenting because they never relent. The Arizona Craft Beer Awards Festival continues to be a gem on the west si…

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S2E72: From the Wick to the West(Side) We Have Another Fest 48:11

9M ago48:11

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Andrew and Rob discuss the upcoming Arizona Craft Beer Awards and recap the recent Wickenburg Oktoberfest. How will the new festival law after October 30th impact smaller festivals like Wickenburg? They briefly outline the implications of a government shutdown should the House continue to stalemate on selecting a speaker and approving a continuing …

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Kenny vs The Redwood 7:27

9M ago7:27

7:27

A true "sticky" situation results in pain and suffering for one, but laughter for all. Tune in and learn how dangerous redwood can be to your health.By Butch Heimsoth

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S2E71: Arizona Craft Beer Awards 23 1:15:42

10M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

We've cleaned up the audio and video on the live feed of this year's Arizona Craft Beer Awards held on October 6 2023 at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe. , Over 200 entries competed in 19 categories, with winners judged using the Brewers Association style guidelines for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). This year, the competition expand…

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S2E70: Maybe It's The Shoes. The Beer Week In Review 48:06

10M ago48:06

48:06

The week in review, October 4, 2023: As we close out September and the official and Munich Oktoberfests, Andrew recaps Button Oktoberfest at Button Brewhouse in Marana. Well we still have one more O-Fest to go in Wickenburg WickenburgOktoberfest.com October 14th. Rob got an early peek at the new Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria and the C…

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S2E69: Nice... Nice Medal Run @ GABF 44:31

10M ago44:31

44:31

The podcast team recaps the exciting wins for Arizona Breweries at the Great American Beer Festival. Tickets are on sale for the following events: StrongBeerFest.com WickenburgOktoberfest.com We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the origina…

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S2E68: Back to Back Beer Comps 56:49

10M ago56:49

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The judging for the Arizona Craft Beer Awards concluded last weekend and Andrew provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce a competition. We then look forward a few days when we will be at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver representing Arizona at the United in Beer Guilds Pavillion. Arizona is one of 10 states chosen to …

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S2E67: Back in the Saddle Beer News 1:07:20

10M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

The Frontier Team is back in the office with Rob returning from the EU. So many things happened in the last 10 days or so in Arizona beer news that we felt it was a good time to catch everyone up before we did a show on Belgium and France. The closures of Lonesome Valley and the announcement of the closure of Flying Basset are disappointing since e…

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S2E66: CPG in the BE and also Pah-Ree 32:56

11M ago32:56

32:56

We had a plan to cover Rob's time in Belgium and Paris but things don't always work out that way. What was once some video notes for a bigger beer episode, now becomes the show! Rob looks at Consumer Package Goods (CBG) and relates the to beer and brewing. We also looked behind the scenes at Belgian Beer Week in Brussels. Next week we'll wrap up th…

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S2E65: Things are Nucked up in NJ 1:06:28

11M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

With the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly unanimously passing S3038, it seemed like the odious measures put forth by an out-of-control liquor department last July. After all the agency seemed to lean out of enforcement with the governor's signature seeming inevitable. No. This is New Jersey after all home of the fictional character from…

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S2E64: Beers on the North Rim 1:09:15

11M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is known for its more remote and tranquil beauty. We'll tell you about the best place to enjoy a beer. (Maybe even from your own porch.) We also discuss the new legislative session even as the current laws from the last session have not gone into effect. Rob has a crazy idea about Shock Top. More politicians are we…

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