The Full Pint Podcast

This week, we are joined by co-host Andy Carter as we break down the 2020 Great American Beer Festival. Items of discussion include: - What is the GABF? - Memories of past GABFs. - How the format to GABF has changed for pandemic times. - The daunting task of juding beer. - Might this be the most accurate judging ever? - Danny announces winners for all 91 style categories. - Andy answers those questions regarding the weird categories. And much more! LINK: Brewers Association video explaining the safety measures taken for judging We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.

We are back in action and this week are joined by @WortWrangler, known to his parents as Antonio Sanchez. We discuss many things including: - When and why Antonio launched @WortWrangler. - Life as a brewer or a brewery employee. - Becoming a hit and getting tagged all day. - The crux/punchline of the jokes. - Brewing seeming glamorous. - Witnessing shady or bad practices in the brewhouse. - Mixing alcohol with manual labor. - User submitted safety flubs. - How SD beer has changed over the past 8 years. - Observations on the way beer media consumption and presentation has shifted over the years. - Has @wortwrangler been able to monotize? And much more. We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.

Returning to the show this week is Owner/Brewer of Courtyard Brewery out of New Orelans, Scott Wood. We discuss Scott's turbulant time over the past year, including: - The plan to leave Courtyard's original spot in New Orleans for a bigger production / destination brewery. - Being kicked out of spot 1 before spot 2 was ready. - Fighting to get funding. - What the new brewery would be able to provide the first spot wouldn't. - Folks getting very sick during Mardi Gra 2020. - Louisiana and New Orleans shutting down the tap room. - Scott fighting for clarity on what and how he can sell his beer. - False starts to open. - What Scott misses most about being open. - What the beer program will look like once reopened. - Has Scott turned the corner on lagers yet? - Burrito talk! And much much more! We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.

We are joined by irregular co-host Andy Carter as we provide insight and hot takes on recent beer news topics such as: - Danny's Stone Brewing newz bounty stunt. - Thoughts on Stone Brewing in 2020. - CANarchy / Deep Ellum spat. - Andy cracks open an Oskar Blues French's Mustard Beer on the show. - Danny's first experience with craft seltzer. - Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA talk. - GABF going virtual. And much more! We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.

Returning to the show is Marcus Baskerville, Co-Founder and Brewer at Weathered Souls Brewing and creator of Black Is Beautiful. We sit down with Marcus and discuss the BIB project, including: - Marcus ramping up for Craft Brewers Conference before COVID-19 hit. - High profile civil unrest / social injustice in May and how it made Marcus feel. - Initial plan for Black is Beautiful beer. - How Black is Beautiful morphed into a national platform. - Did Marcus solicit participants for Black is Beautiful? - Being inspired by All Together from OtherHalf - Skeptical of participant's involvement. - Recipe and label guidelines for participants. - Stout talk. - Any negative feedback from the black community? - Founders Brewing being involved. - Did Marcus wish certain brewers weren't involved? - Feelings on breweries that opted out. - Impact on Weathered Souls business due to new fame. And much more! We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.

We are joined by our irregular Covid-times co-host, Andy Carter. We crack a beer and run down what the beer industry is looking like during this portion of COVID-19. Items discussed includes: - Recap of where we left off. - How we approached the first re-opening. - Did the brewing industry collapse? - How breweries are staying in business. - Pliny For President! - Jester King Reimagined. - Black is Beautiful. - The Brewers Association Implodes. - Bob Pease-gate. - Virtual festivals. And much more! We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.

This week, we are joined by long time beer blogger, author and current co-owner and brewer at Sapwood Cellars, Scott Janish. We discuss the following: - Scott's homebrewing beginnings. - Scott journaling his homebrewing via blogging. - Studying scientific papers about hops. - Meeting the Mad Fermentationist - Helping startup Modern Times. - Launching Sapwood Cellars Brewery. - The Maryland beer scene. - Laser focus on a few styles he loves to brew. - Obsession with hazy IPA. - Cautiously brewing clean beer in the same facility as mixed fermentation beers. - A virtual tour of Sapwood Cellars. - Giving and receiving brewing help. And much much more! And much much more! We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.

Bob Kunz, the innovative brewer and owner of Highland Park Brewery, dives into fascinating beer topics. He discusses how IPAs can lose their charm after weeks and what hop burn really means. Bob shares insights into his approach to lagers and the lore of lagging beer for over a month. There's also chatter about Bortz, Dark Lager, and the art of brewing unapologetically unique beers. Plus, he reveals the journey behind the transformation of '90 Hour Days,' blurring the lines between styles while experimenting with fruit sours and spontaneous fermentation.

Bob Kunz, the passionate owner and brewer of Highland Park Brewery in LA, discusses his brewery's evolution and community role. He shares insights on the challenges of operating during COVID-19 and the transition from mobile to in-house canning. Kunz explores the changing landscape of IPAs, emphasizing quality control and customer loyalty. He also highlights how local events influence brewing dynamics and the impact of the aging process on beer flavors, offering a glimpse into the future of craft beer.

This week, we are joined by co-founder and CEO of Societe Brewing out of San Diego, Doug Constantiner. We discuss many things including: - BBQ and smoking talk. - Jumping in at year 7. - Parting ways with co-founder Travis Smith. - Societe's processes and continuity. - Societe's distribution model. - Signing on with Scout Distribution. - Reluctantly moving to canning. - Pupil IPA taking the crown of Best San Diego IPA. And much more! We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.