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Sep 6, 2023

We are joined by Mike and Matt from Knotty Taps, San Diego based taphandle makers. We discuss many topics including:

  • How Mike and Danny met at 316 Day two years ago.
  • Earliest craft beer memories for Mike and Matt.
  • How they got into the tap handle biz.
  • Danny shares that kegerator life experience.
  • The hardest commission. 
  • What will and won't Knotty say yes to?
  • Tap handle first impressions.
  • Referring to Beer Cruncher's tap handle blog.

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]

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at info@thefullpint.com!

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/

 

Aug 25, 2023

We are back with another mailbag episode with our President Andy Carter. We field many questions including:

  • Treehouse Brewing
  • Homebrewing
  • Anchor Brewing
  • Black IPA malts
  • Vegas craft beer scene
  • Haze hate
  • Innovation
  • Czech Dark Lagers
  • NA beer
  • High end lagers
  • Modern Times
  • Beer Thug Brewing news
  • How to draw in a crowd in 2023
  • Festbier season

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]

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at info@thefullpint.com!

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/

Jun 16, 2023

We are joined by co-founder of Human Robot Beer out of Philadelphia, PA, Ken Correll. We discuss many items including:

  • Ken's rapid fire history in the beer business leading up to Human Robot.
  • The perception of Human Robot.
  • Opening up spot number 3.
  • Fallout from Log Jammin' 3.
  • A look at "haze hype" in 2023.
  • Being in the cool kid lager club.
  • Considerations for distribution?
  • Mid-atlantic legacy brands consolidating.
  • Balancing beer nerd culture with enjoying beer.
  • Beer and THC co-existing.
  • Is Philly beer leaning too heavy on stars of yesteryear?
  • Milk tubes!
  • Self preservation and longevity.

And tons 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]

Looking to become the next big sponsor of The Full Pint Podcast? Email us at info@thefullpint.com!

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/

May 31, 2023

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/

Apr 26, 2023

We are joined by long time friend and current co-founder of Everywhere Beer in Orange, CA. Items of discussion include:

  • Recap of history between the two Dans.
  • Deciding to leave a bigger company to start a new one.
  • What does each member of the partnership bring to the table?
  • Going to a bank in 2023 to get funding for a craft brewery!
  • The very competitive nature of Orange County, CA beer.
  • How Everywhere intends to stand out.
  • Observations on Everywhere's branding.
  • Collab talk.
  • What the event and festival scene looks like now.
  • Thoughts on THC in the beer space.
  • Everywhere's next channel for distribution?
  • Widening the beverage offerings.
  • Thoughts on Non-Alc beverages.

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/

Mar 27, 2023

We are joined by former guest and host of RRBG Podcast and Comedy Store Wrestling Podcast Eddy Torres. On this very special edition, we give a preview of the two night WWE WrestleMania 39. Items we discuss include:

  • Why we have gathered here today.
  • First WrestleMania moments.
  • Rundown of all the matches for WrestleMania 39.
  • Speculation on matches that haven't been announced.
  • Celebs we hope we see.

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]

The California Craft Beer Summit returns as an industry only convention this year. This can’t miss experience is California Craft Brewers Association’s signature event for 2023, and your opportunity to network with fellow brewers, learn from experts, and meet with suppliers and industry peers. Follow this link for more details [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/

 

Dec 16, 2022

We are joined by owner/founder of Native Son and the new Native Son LA. We discuss many items including:

- Jon's background leading up to Native Son.

- What the craft beer bar/gastropub scene looked like when he entered.

- Dealing with hungry beer sales reps.

- Keeping events and promos fresh as the space grows bigger.

- The tap takeover getting stale.

- Pricing sensitivity.

- Modern Times relationship.

- Taking over the Modern Times Dankness Dojo DTLA.

- The concept/vision of Native Son LA. 

- The brewing program.

- Balancing the past and present of the location.

- Things learned from the difficult DTLA area.

- Will Native Son LA make it's way to the original location?

And tons more!

This episode was sponsored by The Bruery. It's that time of year, enrollment has begun for The Bruery 2023 Reserve Society. Visit https://thebruery.com to learn about the two versions of The Reserve Society you can join while spaces are available!

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/

Nov 10, 2022

This week we are joined by Vailia From from Desparada Winery, Russel From of Herman Story Winery and our old pal Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker. We discuss the story of this year's Anniversary Ale blend that included your's truly, Danny Fullpint. Items for discussion include:

- Meeting the Froms.

- Matt giving the back story on the history of Anniversary Ale.

- How the program has evolved.

- Anniversary Parties.

- Firestone Walker inviting me up to blend and being put on a team with Russel.

- What the blending session is like.

- The legendary crowns.

- The introduction of Heavy Things.

- Not getting in trouble with Vailia.

- A round table discussion about all the components.

And much more!

This episode was sponsored by The Bruery. It's that time of year, enrollment has begun for The Bruery 2023 Reserve Society. Visit https://thebruery.com to learn about the two versions of The Reserve Society you can join while spaces are available!

Big should out to our newest sponsors 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/

 

Sep 23, 2022

This week, we are joined by Amy Crook, Quality Manager at Firestone Walker Brewing. We discuss many topics including:

- Meeting Amy this summer at the annual Anniversary Ale blending session.

- What does Amy do at Firestone Walker?

- The road leading to her role at Firestone Walker.

- Amy's education.

- Wine country fostering quality careers.

- What a typical work week looks like?

- How Firestone's growth has impacted her responsibilities.

- The journey beer takes from tank to shelf and how it relates to quality.

- Date codes in relation to brewery and customer expectation.

- The most challenging beer to manage from a quality perspective.

- How packaging tech has changed over the years.

- The challenges of using adjuncts.

And tons more!

This episode was sponsored by Eppig Brewing in San Diego. Makers of award winning lagers and ales - Eppig's Oktoberfest Celebrations are coming up soon. Follow them on instagram [here] to learn more.

This episode was also sponsored by The Bruery. It's that time of year, enrollment has begun for The Bruery 2023 Reserve Society. Visit https://thebruery.com to learn about the two versions of The Reserve Society you can join while spaces are available!

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/

Sep 14, 2022

This week, we are joined by Co-Owner/Brewer of Eppig Brewing out of San Diego, CA, Clayton LeBlanc. We discuss many things including:

- Danny's introduction to Eppig Brewing five years ago.

- The infamous Brewery Igniter program.

- Clayton's journey leading to Eppig.

- Eppig making their name by brewing really good lagers in an IPA town.

- Interesting history behind Eppig.

- Was the lager stigma in San Diego created by Stone Brewing?

- Moving out of the 'Igniter.

- Festbier/Oktoberfest

- Creating drinking destinations

- Being spooked by industry changes in San Diego?

- Hey, they make hoppy ale too!

- 6th Anniversary coming up!

And much more!

Follow all the latest on Eppig Brewing by visiting and following their Instagram account @eppigbrewing

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/

Sep 7, 2022

We are back in the studio with our president, Andy. We chop it up and talk beery things such as:

- A look back at Mikkeller in the United States.

- When Mikkeller hit the scene in 2007/2008.

- What made them unique at the time.

- Paling up with Stone and AleSmith.

- Importing high end beer via Shelton.

- Danish tickers

- High end bars Internationally and in the US.

- Chumming back up with AleSmith.

- Making a play for US production.

- Mikkeller SD and the Viking Club

- Mikkeller bars shuttering in California.

- Workplace issues.

- RIP Mikkeller SD.

- Mikkeller's clout currently?

- Latest chapter on Modern Times

- Predicting the synergy of dual brands.

- Early Festbier enjoyment.

And much more!

This episode was sponsored by Eppig Brewing in San Diego. Makers of award winning lagers and ales - Eppig's Oktoberfest Celebrations are coming up soon. Follow them on instagram [here] to learn more.

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/

Jul 7, 2022

Danny and Andy are joined to dicuss the sale of Stone Brewing to Sapporo U.S.A. Please note, there was a technical issue in Danny's audio this week that will be corrected in the next show. We discuss the following:

- Danny's recent trip to Paso Robles, CA.

- The news breaking of Stone Brewing getting acquired.

- A brief history of us talking about this for the past few years.

- The timing of the sale.

- Why it's so fascinating to us.

- Fan and employee reaction to the news.

- What the future holds.

- What remaining independent breweries are left to buy?

- The latest in the Modern Times auction saga.

And much more!

We'd like to thank our sponsor, Great Notion Brewing. Great Notion Brewing offers a variety of modern, cutting edge, culinary inspired beers: pastry stouts, hazy IPAs, smoothie sours. Every few weeks they have been adding states to their direct shipping list. Download their app on the app store, and check out with promocode FULLPINT10 for 10% off your next order.

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/

Jun 15, 2022

Danny and Andy are reuinited to dicuss all the latest in the craft beer world, including:

- Andy debriefs us on the 2022 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival.

- What behind the scenes media access looks like.

- Sad booths?

- The food situation.

- Update on Modern Times.

- Offshoots of The Bruery!

- The latest collab with Pizza Port Brewing.

- Eulogy of Cellador Ales.

And much more!

We'd like to thank our sponsor, Great Notion Brewing. Great Notion Brewing offers a variety of modern, cutting edge, culinary inspired beers: pastry stouts, hazy IPAs, smoothie sours. Every few weeks they have been adding states to their direct shipping list. Download their app on the app store, and check out with promocode FULLPINT10 for 10% off your next order.

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/

Apr 8, 2022

The Full Pint answered your questions live on Twitch the first weekend of April, dubbed MailbagMania. We also held a raffle and gave away some dope prizes. Items of discussion include:

- Cooking tri-tip.

- Distribution and expansion.

- Best club schwag experiences?

- Next Stone Greg type character?

- Is double decocted the new DDH?

- Craft lagers?

- Evil Twin

- $30 4 packs.

- Brut IPA

And tons more!

Follow our Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/thefullpintcom

Special thanks to our prize sponsors; Great Notion Brewing, Broken Skull Beer and Firestone Walker!

We'd like to thank our sponsor, Great Notion Brewing. Great Notion Brewing offers a variety of modern, cutting edge, culinary inspired beers: pastry stouts, hazy IPAs, smoothie sours. Every few weeks they have been adding states to their direct shipping list. Download their app on the app store, and check out with promocode FULLPINT10 for 10% off your next order.

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/

Jun 16, 2021

Our co-host Andy returns to the show as we talk about many of the hot topic swirling across the craft beer industry including:

- Things opening back up and what that looks like.

- BrewDog in the news for being a bad place to work.

- BrewDog's attempts to seem decent.

- Three Weaver's buy back.

- @BeerCruncher triggers Danny with beer / pro wrestling tweet.

- More talk about the "reckoning"

- A look at Tree House Brewing's limits.

And much more!

We'd like to thank our sponsor Pure Project, a small batch San Diego brewery making the finest barrel aged sours, stouts, hazy and clear IPAs. CA and NV residents can have Pure Project shipped directly. Listeners of The Full Pint podcast can receive 15% off their order by visiting purebrewing.org/fullpint.

We'd also like to thank our sponsor Radiant Beer Co., which is now fully opened in Anaheim. Please visit radiantbeer.com, sign up for their newsletter to receive 15% off your first tasting room visit.

Dec 3, 2020

We break from our usual format and join our irregular co-host Andy Carter to bring you this week's podcast. We dicuss recent beer events and provide one-of-a-kind hot takes on the following topics:

- Shelton Brothers closing shop.

- Bourbon County Stout Past and Present.

- Is Alpine Great Great still?

- Holiday Beer Season.

- BeerAdvocate Cyber Extreme Beer Fest.

- Lagunitas' hoppy beverages.

- Blind Pig Inauguration Ale.

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.

Oct 8, 2020

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.

Apr 10, 2018

Derek Gallanosa returns to the show to talk about his latest venture as the head brewer of Moksa Brewing in Rocklin, CA. We talk about many things including:

- Derek's transition from Abnormal Beer Co. to Moksa Brewing.

- Why Derek's stouts are the cornerstone of his portfolio.

- The trend of quick turn pilsners and pliner-style ales.

- The underserved Sacramento market and the shift from old guard to new.

- The H-Word.

- Debate on secondary and trade markets.

- Balancing a stout so it's not deemed 'Beetus.'

- Strong relationship with Wakefield and Mostra Coffee.

- Collaborating around the country.

- Approach to IPAs.

And much more.

This podcast is sponsored by hopsy.beer and brought to you by TheFullPint.com, a craft beer website with daily news updates, beer reviews and opinion articles.

Apr 3, 2018

This week, we are joined by well known pub owner and brewery owner from San Diego county, Grant Tondro. Grant is the owner of Urge Gastropub, Brother's Provisions, Mason AleWorks and much more.

We talk about the following:

- Balancing dad life while being in the beer industry.

- The rundown of all of Grant's restaurants and breweries.

- Starting out in the unchartered territory of North County San Diego.

- How Stone and Lost Abbey helped Grant grow his businesses.

- The change in gastropub landscape over the years.

- Has Sculpin changed?

- The birth of Mason Ale Works.

- The Mexican Lager trend.

- A look at San Diego beer culture.

- A look at the Green Flash situation.

This podcast is brought to you by TheFullPint.com, a craft beer website with daily news updates, beer reviews and opinion articles.

Mar 27, 2018

We are joined by legendary, awarding winning brewer and owner of Bagby Beer Company, Jeff Bagby. Items of discussion include:

- Jeff working his way up the ranks in San Diego Beer.

- Brewing every classic style in the English and Belgian beer book.

- Thoughts on the recent news of Green Flash shutting down the new Virginia location.

- The current health of San Diego beer.

- Competition being tougher for GABF.

And much more!

This podcast is brought to you by TheFullPint.com, a craft beer website with daily news updates, beer reviews and opinion articles.

Feb 6, 2018

This week, we are joined by owner / brewer Matt Garcia of Homage Brewing. Homage is a very young brewery out of Pomona California, brewing hoppy ales, mixed fermentation and barrel aged sour ales. We talk about the following items:

- Homage's beginnings

- Decision to open up in Pomona of all places

- The choice to do crowdfunding at the beginning. 

- Being blessed by Chris Quiroga

- The synergy with brewer Jeremiah

- Keeping bugs out of the clean beer

- Recent and future collab projects

- Pressure to expand

- And much more!

This podcast is brought to you by TheFullPint.com, a craft beer website with daily news updates, beer reviews and opinion articles.

Jan 3, 2018

This week we are joined by longtime friend of the show, Conor Hunter. Conor of 2nd Craft Brewing, who takes us on his journey from quitting alcohol to being knee deep in the middle of the Southern California craft beer scene where he roasts coffee specific beer and designs for breweries.

Items of discussion include:

- Starting a micro coffee roasting company

- Popular and classic coffee beers on the market

- Craft Beer x Craft Coffee collaborations

- Mikkeller Raspberry Blush

- Off flavors in coffee beers

- Freelance art design for craft beer

- The current labeling and design trends

- Treating beer as a collectible

This podcast is brought to you by TheFullPint.com, a craft beer website with daily news updates, beer reviews and opinion articles.

Nov 14, 2017

Danny Fullpint fills in for Javi this week. Danny runs down his trip with The Full Pint team down to San Diego to finish out San Diego Beer Week 2017. Items of discussion include:

- Checking Wild Barrel Brewing

- Eppig Brewing in North Park

- North Park Beer Co.

- The Legendary Woodshop Tasting

- And many stops in between.

 

Oct 31, 2017

We catch up with one of craft beer media's pioneers, Todd Alström of BeerAdvocate.com and BeerAdvocate magazine. We asking him about their infamous message board, balancing print and online publications, beer trading, trolling, thoughts on the RateBeer transaction earlier this year as well as being newly welcomed into the LA beer scene.

Oct 6, 2017

This week, we are joined by one of the unsung heroes of Stone Brewing, Kris Ketcham. Kris is the Sr. Manager of Brewing and Innovation at the Liberty Station San Diego location, where he is responsible for the pilot program at Stone. We talk about Kris' beginnings at Stone, some of the cool stuff he has gotten to do, and what he thinks of the current craft beer scene in San Diego.

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