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An Arizona beer podcast from the Rob Fullmer Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild and Deputy Director Andrew Bauman. Providing access to breweries, beer policy, and legislation, beer culture that no other pod can offer.
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Welcome to our craft beer podcast, where we delve into all things Arizona craft beer, from the latest news and brews to reviews and interviews with the talented brewers who make the beers we love. Join us as we explore the exciting and ever-changing landscape of craft beer in Arizona, sharing our passion and enthusiasm for this amazing industry with you every step of the way. Whether you're a seasoned craft beer aficionado or a newcomer to the scene, we have something for everyone, from in-d ...
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(NSFW) In this lively episode, the crew dives into a mix of nostalgia, creativity, and celebration. The legendary Randal the Enamel Remover makes a comeback in conversation, and Ed proposes an intriguing blend of stout and sour beers. They review the Hockey Czech! Pilsner from Goldwater Brewing Co. and reflect on the bittersweet end of the Arizona …
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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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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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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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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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(NSFW) Join Ed, Chris, and Nate in this episode as Ed returns from Spain and shares his discoveries about the local craft beer scene—or the lack thereof. Ed recounts his visit to a single craft beer bar and a memorable drinking session with some Irish lads. The conversation shifts to Wisconsin, revealed as having the drunkest counties in the US, le…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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(NSFW) Ed is still out of the country, backpacking around Europe.... we think. Though we're not sure what he's doing over there. I'm sure we'll get filled in on his beer escapades when he gets back. Until then Nate and I decided to sit down at his place and have some of the newer Wren House releases. We talk about some current news from the latest …
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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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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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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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(NSFW) On this exhilarating installment of Road Sodas, your hosts Nate and Chris sit down at one of the valley's favorite brew pubs, Tombstone Brewing. But the north location, they didn't drive all the way down to Tombstone to enjoy Tombstone IPAs. During this new-ish format of Road Sodas they go over some behind the scenes talks from the last epis…
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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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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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(NSFW) Join Nate and Chris for a captivating episode as they reunite with the team from The Shop Beer Co. to delve into their remarkable achievements over the past few years. From discussing the expansion of their production facility to the remodeling plans for the adjacent space, Dylan and Dave share insights into their journey. Learn about the wi…
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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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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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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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(NSFW) In this lively episode, Ed, Chris, Nate, and special guest Sarah Ritchie from Monster Brewing Company gather at Hair of the Dog in Gilbert, Arizona. Amidst clinking glasses, they explore Monster Energy's "The Beast" and Hard Tea, setting the stage for an engaging session. Sipping on Pueblo Vida Pulp IPA and Roses By the Stairs Fairy Dust Tri…
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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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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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(NSFW) In this episode, Chris and Ed sit down with Rob Fullmer, the Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, to spill the beans on Strong Beer Fest 2024. The trio breaks down the festival's essentials—what to expect, where to be, and when it's all happening. Beyond festival talk, they explore past highlights, teasing with insights into this yea…
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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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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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(NSFW) In this episode, Ed regales Nate and Chris with tales from his visit to the iconic Rowley Farmhouse Ales in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The studio comes alive with the popping of corks as the trio embarks on a beer-tasting adventure. The first sip is the uniquely crafted "Teosinte," a farmhouse ale where Oaxacan green dent corn, and Teosinte a Mex…
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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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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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(NSFW) Welcome to the first episode of 2024 with Ed, Chris, and Nate—a lively journey through the ever-evolving craft beer landscape. Ed brings back some hoppy treasures of Weld Works Extra Extra Juicy Bits IPA from his Colorado holiday, setting the stage for a year of exciting new brews. For the old news front, the gang talks about some drama that…
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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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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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(NSFW) In our final 2023 gathering, the whole crew comes together for a heartfelt reflection on the rich tapestry of Arizona Craft Beer. Ed, Nate, and Chris take a stroll down the memory lane of the year, reminiscing about the most cherished beers and the ones that found their way into countless glasses. Surprisingly, the most enjoyed and most cons…
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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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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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(NSFW) In this festive episode filled to the brim with holiday cheer, Ed takes on the role of an online detective, navigating the vast interwebs to curate the ultimate Christmas gift guide for craft beer enthusiasts. After thorough investigation, he compiles two distinct lists: one highlighting five gifts that should never grace the hands of a craf…
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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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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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(NSFW) In this episode, Ed and Chris delve into the realm of beer appreciation, exploring Hop Culture Magazine's compilation of the "Most Five-Star Check-ins on Untappd in 2023." As they navigate through the list, they offer insightful critiques, questioning whether certain entries are truly deserving of the prestigious five-star rating or if they …
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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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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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(NSFW) In this thirst-quenching episode, Ed and Chris dive headfirst into the rising star of beverage trends—Hop Waters! As per Nielson, this newcomer is swiftly becoming one of the fastest-growing drink categories. Following the "expert" guidance of Vine Pair, they navigate through the best selections, considering categories like the ideal choice …
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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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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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(NSFW) In this year's Craft Beer Awards season, Ed and Chris delve deep into the 2023 GABF results, celebrating the victories of Arizona's breweries. They shine a spotlight on the major categories and the skilled brewers who have risen to the top. However, as they navigate through the list, they can't help but notice the absence of certain beer sty…
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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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