This week, we are joined by the man behind Worst Beer Blog, out of Los Angeles, CA, Peter David. We discuss topics surrounding beer blogging and his place in beer media including:
- Beginnings running YourPicsSuck.
- The state of beer blogging.
- The creation of Worst Beer Blog.
- Starting off actually blogging.
- Love affair with Golden Road and Meg Gil.
- Modern Times.
- "Covering" scandals.
- Mix of memes and screenshots.
- Craft beer intersecting with social issues.
- Elaine Taylor.
- Jealousy from "traditional beer media."
- Positive and negative results from "making it on Worst Beer Blog."
And much more!
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• Firestone Walker Brewing - Check out the new hazy IPA, Mind Haze - Let your mind wander.
• El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, also check out their new digs, The Slice and Pint.
Music for The Full Pint Podcast is provided by our pal Ben Tuttle, check him out at tenderbubbles.com
We are joined by beer chemist and blogger at Beer Kulture out of Fort Collins, CO, Toni Boyce aka @tonitwopint. We discuss Toni's new found love for beer and her rapid integration into the craft beer industry. We discuss many things including:
- How and when Toni got into good beer.
- Studying and receiving Certified Cicerone credentials.
- The food pairing aspect of Cicerone.
- Gaining BJCP judge credential and judging competitions.
- Chemistry and science behind beer.
- Danny's early perception of the craft beer industry versus reality.
- Revisiting Toni's powerful blog posts on Beer Kulture.
- Thoughts on appropriation vs appreciation.
- Diversity in regards to brewery taprooms.
- The Founder's Brewing case.
- The Brewer's Association's involvement in diversity.
- #IamCraftBeer
- Thoughts on Crowns and Hops.
- Beer Kulture and blogging more.
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.
• Firestone Walker Brewing - Check out the new hazy IPA, Mind Haze - Let your mind wander.
• El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, also check out their new digs, The Slice and Pint.
Music for The Full Pint Podcast is provided by our pal Ben Tuttle, check him out at tenderbubbles.com
We are joined by New England brewing industry journeyman Will Ryan. We discuss has travels from Trillium to Treehouse to his current spot at Blaze Brewing Co. in Portland, ME including:
- Danny growing up in Maine in the summer.
- Will starting out at the ground level at Trillium Brewing.
- Watching Trillium rapidly grow.
- Jumping ship to Tree House Brewing.
- The vibe from the owners and brewers at Tree House.
- Perks and drawbacks from working at Tree House.
- Thoughts on Tree House brewing as a trade currency.
- Will deciding to return to Maine.
- Looking back on the old guard of Maine beer.
- Helping launch Blaze Brewing Co.
- What is Blaze Brewing all about.
- Deciding to go draft only.
- Being mindful as a brand manager on social media.
- Collaborating and fest'ing with rockstar breweries.
And much more!
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• California Craft Beer Summit 2019 - Whether you are in the beer industry or just love drinking the good stuff, mark your calendar and secure your tickets for the biggest beer event on the west coast.
• Firestone Walker Brewing - Check out the new hazy IPA, Mind Haze - Let your mind wander.
• El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, also check out their new digs, The Slice and Pint.
Music for The Full Pint Podcast is provided by our pal Ben Tuttle, check him out at tenderbubbles.com