We are back with Andy to preview the 2023 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival and the news surrounding our friend Alex Kidd of Don't Drink Beer. Items for discussion include:

• Andy debriefs us on his homebrew festival.
• Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival 2023
• Looking back to 2012.
• Andy's fondest memories.
• Running down the list of attendees.
• The weather situation.
• Pro tips from Danny.
• Alex Kidd's news about cancer.
• DDB the early years.
• The approach DDB took to beer media.
• Alex using his platform for charity.
• Scrolling on 5/16 in the AM.
• The GoFundMe
• What can we do?

Click here to donate to Alex Kidd's GoFundMe

Check out Andy's FWIBF Spreadsheet showing all the attendees over the years!

And much more

You are reading this because you know you are in need of a lambic basket and you don't own one yet. Click here to purchase your very own lambic basket and support The Full Pint podcast in doing so. [LINK]

Big shout out to Native Son LA. Taking over the former Modern Times Dankness Dojo, Native Son LA is open for business offering food and of course great craft beer. Stay tuned as they begin brewing out of this location. Visit their instagram to stay up to date https://instagram.com/nativesonla

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/

We are joined by co-founder of Green Cheek Beer Co., Brian Rauso. Items for discussion include:

• History leading up to Green Cheek including Noble Ale Works.
• Changes Brian has noticed over the past ten years.
• Being the yang to Evan Price's yin.
• Swooping in on failed breweries.
• What Brian has learned from the "bubble burst."
• How is Direct to Consumer working out post pandemic.
• Green Cheek's approach to festivals and collabs.
• The tough competition in Orange County beer.
• Brad is opening a brewery!
• Expansion strategy.
• Widening the beverage offerings.

And much more!

And much more!

You are reading this because you know you are in need of a lambic basket and you don't own one yet. Click here to purchase your very own lambic basket and support The Full Pint podcast in doing so. [LINK]

Big shout out to Native Son LA. Taking over the former Modern Times Dankness Dojo, Native Son LA is open for business offering food and of course great craft beer. Stay tuned as they begin brewing out of this location. Visit their instagram to stay up to date https://instagram.com/nativesonla

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/