Living in Tokyo I have met a lot of great people, but it's hard to find time to turn those acquaintances into friends. I think the best way to get to know someone is to have a drink together, ask them questions, and listen to their stories. So with the help of this podcast and lots of beer, my guest and I will learn about each other and (hopefully) become Beer Friends Forever!! Join us for an intimate chat after hours at Chelas Bar in Tokyo and meet some of the coolest people in Japan.
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Episode 10 | Beer Friends w/ Matthew Boynton
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On our 10th episode of Beer Freinds Forever we are joined by Matthew Boynton, Co-Owner and Brewmaster for Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa. It's not our first experience together as Matthew and co-owner Daniel Bellamy hosted Chelas on their podcast last year! We're reunited on this episode and enjoyed a few glasses of beer, one of us perhaps a bit to…
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Episode 9 | Beer Friends w/ Peter Liedberg
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An episode recorded with our friend and Typography master, Peter Liedberg!! (@letter_boy on IG) Apologies as this was recorded in September and is only now being released and we really wanted to share our conversation with Peter who talks about his work, motivations and perspective working in Japan! Please have a listen, thank you.…
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Episode 8 | Beer Friends w/ Yui Shirako
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On Episode 8 of the BFF podcast I got a chance to catch up with Lui Shirako, Co-Owner of Cabin Bar in Nakameguro and Cedros Restaurant in Daikanyama. It was great to have a chat about his experiences growing up overseas and coming back to Japan to open two businesses. This episode was posted after our collaboration dinner together so please check o…
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Episode 7 | Beer Friends Forever w/ Jeremy Freeman
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In this episode of the BFF podcast we are visited by Jeremy Freeman of Freeman Shokudo in Hatagaya. He gives us a little background on his move to Japan after growing up in the US, and living Brooklyn and Chicago. We talk about his backyard bbq concept for his restaurant and what it's like to set up shop in a Tokyo community as a newcomer. He even …
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Episode 6 | Beer Friends Forever w/ Kevin Ashford
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In Episode 6 of the BFF podcast, we have Kevin Ashford, Head Brewer & Creative Director of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. in California. It was his first visit to Japan and talks to us about experiencing the current Japanese craft beer scene and bringing Figueroa Mountain beer to Japan for the first time!…
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Episode 5 | Beer Friends Forever w/ Mike Grant
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For Episode 5 we are joined at Chelas Tokyo by Mike Grant from the awesome Devilcraft Brewing! We talk a bit about things to consider when opening a new beer business in Japan, great pizza and even better beer! Mike is a gem of a human being and we're so happy he joined me for a chat, give a listen!By Chelas Tokyo
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Episode 4 | Beer Friends Forever w/ Martina Sazunic
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We're visited at the bar this episode by the effervescent Captain Martina of the King Kogi Airship! She talks with me about her passion for travel and exploration, her amazing YouTube channel, adventures in Japan, and teaches us about how to #buildaladder https://www.youtube.com/@KingKogiBy Chelas Tokyo
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Episode 3 | Beer Friends Forever w/ Jay Holmes
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On Episode 3 of The BFF podcast, we're joined by Jay Holmes, an artist, DJ, and musician among other things. We have more than a few beers and discuss fun nights in Tokyo, beer art, and current music projects! https://fevermoontokyo.bandcamp.com/album/gods-heart?fbclid=PAAabHhWhl3ffCaqce1cC7IgluZgHvEWOTHPUYxz74Gd9Kdfwzd4dyrLx9FBI…
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Episode 2 | Beer Friends Forever w/ Rachel Dow
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Rachel Dow, the chef at Salam restaurant in Hiroo, joins us for episode 2 of the BFF podcast. She shares her approach to mediterranean food in her kitchen as well as other foodie related topics like authenticity in cooking. More importantly, we learn her favorite karaoke song! Recorded as always at Chelas Bar in Tokyo. www.tablecheck.com/shops/sala…
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Episode 1 | Beer Friends Forever w/ Chris Macomber
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For our inaugural episode of Beer Friends Forever (BFF), we are joined by the very talented and straight shooter Chris Macomber. He is the brewer for Anglo Japanese Brewing in Libushi - Baschamichi in Yokohama. Listen to the podcast to find out a little bit more about this Star Wars lovin' brewer and what makes his beers special! Recorded as always…
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