Beyond IPAs is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the wonderful New England Craft Beer scene. Centered in Southeastern Massachusetts, we shine a spotlight on our fantastic local hometown brewers, those throughout Massachusetts and beyond into New England. While we're at it, we learn about various craft styles, how they are made and we even just may taste a few along the way.

If you have a question for a local brewer, click the blue lightbulb button to the right. If it's good, we will either answer it, ask an appropriate brewer to answer it, or find the specific brewer you want to ask. Skol!

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EPISODES

Dan, Brian and Scott struggle with transition and sit down to talk about some interesting industry news such as Treehouse's new pickup system in the Prudential Center's underground parking garage, brewery Openings, closings and consolidations, all the while sampling some Trillium that UPS delivered thanks to our Patreon Sponsors Jonathan, Bernie and Dennis. Interesting times indeed. Cheers!
A new South Shore brewery is imminent! Red Hand Brewing is about to open in Lakeville! This Saturday (10/19/24) at 4PM, their doors will be open to the public! A month or so ago, we sat down with two of the three founders, Brian and Karen Donnelly, to talk about what their spot will be all about. Sneak preview - it's going to be beyond your typical tap room. They will feature their own handcrafted brews, other local craft beer offerings and other tasty spirits. Something for everyone! The location is epic as well, with a beautiful taproom featuring lovely lake views.
http:\\www.redhandbrewing.com
348 Bedford St, Lakeville, MA
Dino Funani, founder of Vitamin Sea Brewing sits down with us at the their Downtown Plymouth location to talk about the Plymouth Buildout, Four the Shore, his tie to Keever Glass, the Blue Cooler, how he got here, the food options and much more. Go get some in the new New England brew mecca!
https://vitaminseabrewing.com/
Fabian Vigil from Vigilant Vessels joins us Columbus, OH to talk about his fantastic one of a kind, pop culture glassware. If you've been on our Facebook page, you may have been impressed with Brian Wonson's impressive glass collection. Fabian is the creator of most of those beauties. We talk about the process of creating them, the fun of it all and the collectible nature of this hobby, that just so happens to go so well with good craft beer. In addition to this venture, Fabian is also an Engineer and an experienced brewer. Raise your glass to Fabian!
Instagram - @vigilantvessels
Harper Lane's new brewery is open and it's awesome! We sit down for a few pints with owner, head brewer and genuine nice guy Mike Pasalacqua in his new brewery and discuss how it all came to be. Until a few months ago, Mike had been a Tenant brewer for 6+ years and has finally realized his dream of opening a wonderful brewery in the South Shore of Massachusetts, Middleborough to be exact. We discuss his journey, transforming a garage into a beautiful brewery with his father and their 4 hands, his brewing philosophy, the challenges of 2-2-1, and the importance of quality ingredients. Cheers!
https://www.harperlanebrewery.com/
Much like the Pilgrims, Brian and Scott stopped into Plymouth, MA in search of good beer. We hooked up with Matt Elder and Mike Dyer at the new Cordage Park location. What a spot they've built! We covered a lot of ground, including the new spot, the old spot (Derby Street), their origins, their future, their brewing philosophy, brewing festivals and much more. Cheers!
www.untoldbrewing.com
We head up to the North Shore in this episode and talk with Ray Pickup. Ray and his wife Jordana have founded Rockport Brewing Company and are poised to change the entire craft beer game north of Boston. With delicious beer, a new taproom opening in Gloucester this summer, distribution up into NH and more surprises on the way ,RBC is sure to soon take Cape Ann by storm. And the North remembers after all.
www.rockportbrewingcompany.com
We've got a new brewery in the south shore - 42nd Brew Co. We sit down in their wonderful new taproom in Kingston with co-owners Stephen Darby, Paul Schiele and Matt Ward and get the scoop on the brewery, their Kill the Keg action, their emphasis on design, the bell, and their future plans. In some ways, their origin story is familiar (homebrew guys and a firepit) and in other ways it is definitely not (listen and find out). In any event, you'll be hearing more about this brewery from us for sure and probably from others who know a good brewery when they see one. These guys are onto something big. Cheers!
www.fortysecondbrewco.com
As promised, we kept recording and got back into with with Dave. Enjoy!
www.tamarackwineand spirits.com
​We dish the dirt on the recent Tamarack Wine and Spirits' change in ownership with Dave Donnelly, former owner. Well sort of. Dave is pivoting to his new venture Tamarack Wine and Spirits Homebrew Shop. We talk about his future plans, what led him to decide to sell, what you can expect from the new owners (the future looks promising!), the industry in general and we talk about all the cool Homebrew events on the horizon. Cheers!
www.tamarackwineandspirits.com
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The annual Christmas party was a rager in the Podcave this year and you are invited to listen in on the festivities and be with us in spirit, pun intended. Our good friend Rick Gallego came armed with a ridiculous array of Imperial Stout goodness and we had no choice but to dig in.  A good time was had by each and every one of us. Cheers and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Just the 3 co-hosts chatting about Boston craft beers tonight. Cheers!
We are truly "beyond" on this episode and its a banger. Todd Bellomy joins us in this episode at his Sake Brewery in Mendon, MA. We the full tasting tour and it was fascinating. Todd is a super smart, super nice guy and the sake he makes is really out of this world (get it?) Go get some Farthest Star sake! 
http://fartheststarsake.com
We are back with 7th Wave Brewing, this time with our old friend Head Brewer Brian Flach (see Episodes 28 and 29) and Taproom Manger Rich Morris. We discuss the changes we've seen at 7th Wave, reconnect with Brian and learn about Rich's vision for 7th Wave going forward. Thanks to Alison from Beers Over Boston for setting this one up!
http://www.7thwavebrewing.com
https://www.instagram.com/beersoverboston/
Jim Whedon, Sales Director at Kettlehead, and Rick Gallego (@thecuratedcraftma), Manager at Six West in Boston, join us in the afternoon of the Little Willow  x Kettlehead collaboration which produced Interstate Perspective. We talk about the two breweries, their commonalities and got some insight into how the collab came together. ​
The remarkably friendly and talented Bob Pepin joins us to discuss The Girls Brewery. We talk about his STEM, particularly empowering girls, his thought process on his beer styles, contract brewing and how he got his start. Cheers!
www.thegirlsbrewery.com
Kettlehead X Little Willow is about to hit us. Interstate Perspective is a DIPA collaboration between these wonderful breweries, hitting shelves for a few seconds around August 25th. Go get some and drink it while listening to Sam Morrisette and Kyle Hume explain what the brew is all about. Cheers!
Nick Ross from Tilted Barn joins us to fill us in on what is happening down in Exeter, RI, at one of the most beautiful breweries around. Cheers!
www.tiltedbarnbrewery.com
One Hemsley Place, Exeter, RI
Next up is Josh Schlesinger from Bissell Brothers Brewery joins us atop the roof at 6 West to fill us in on what is happening up in Portland. Cheers!
https://bissellbrothers.com/
Another 6 West event, Mast Landing and Friends, happened high atop the Boston skyline a few weeks ago. Rick Gallego (@thecuratedcraftma) and Kevin McGlynn, Vice President of Sales at Mast Landing join us to kick off the lastest installment of this fun event.
We continue with our report from the Riverhouse event, where we sat down with Steve McCarthy, Jonathan Cornett and Eval Silvera and Paula and Nella. We cap this one off with the Final Pour Tally. Cheers!
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We made it to 100 Episodes! Thanks to all that came to our event at Riverhouse in Taunton on July 14th. It really was a blast! In Part 1 of 2, we chat with Brad Mitchell, Derek Rix and Justin Medus (pronounced Meetus). Our gathering at Riverhouse was a great success due in large part to the efforts of Zack McGuire who helped us line up an epic tap list. Cheers!
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Security protocols were not followed Rick Gallego and Kyle Hume stole access to our Podcast Equipment - but only for a bit. We then go on to talk about Little Willow's latest offerings Beachcomber and Willy Goat, Kyle's upcoming venture into a new style and how we are desperately trying to take credit for his success.
Kyle's Insta - @littlewillowbrewing
Rick's Insta - @thecuratedcraftma
Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/533534287553071
In the second installment of our Listener Spotlight series, we sit down at the Six West event and chat with the wonderful Bernie Hinckley. Bernie is wonderful person and positive and insightful contributor to our Facebook Group (IPAs and Beyond). This guy epitomizes what the craft beer community is all about and we were thrilled to get his voice out there. Cheers!
We caught up with Rick Gallego (@thecuratedcraftma) a week or two ago on his epic roof deck at Six West in South Boston. We chat him up about this latest event featuring Little Willow, Kettlehead, Brockton Beer Company and Sour Not Sorry, our sweet bucket hats, Rick's love for Jam Bands, how you can meet brewers at these events and much more.

Join us and see for yourself at the next event on July 20th, featuring Mast Landing, Tilted Barn, Bissell Brothers and Barrelled Souls. 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mast-landing-friends-summer-hang-six-west-tickets-668816266457
A new brewery in Plymouth will be opening this summer and if you are a fan of the Sour style, you are in luck. Colin Crociati, Founder and Headbrewer, joins us to talk about his 10 year journey as a brewer, the fabulous Plymouth beer scene and he gives us some insight into the Sour style. He really nails it and is a great guy to boot. Cheers!
www.sournotsorrybrewing.com
In our final episode taped at the Brockton Culture on Tap Festival, we made a new friend, Tariq Benton. In short, Tariq knew his stuff, was very well-spoken, and is looking to further his career in the Brewing Industry, so we took a chance and decided to record it. Glad we did, as you will soon see.  Cheers!
https://www.instagram.com/beerhitch/
In one short week (on Friday July 14th from 6PM to 10PM) Brian, Dan and I will be taking over the Taps at Riverhouse! We will be doing some live podcasting with our wonderful listeners and drinking some fine suds. All are welcome! In this episode, with the help of Riverhouse's resident beer connoisseur Zack McGuire, we unveil our picks, which many smart people are saying is the greatest taplist in the history of taplists.  Cheers!
https://www.riverhouseweirvillage.com/
At the Culture on Tap Festival, we had the distinct pleasure of interviewing LaTisha Silvera, Co-Owner of BBC (...and we now know the secret to Eval's success.) We chat about Brockton Pride, their truly welcoming taproom, their first year in business and tried their Pink Boots Project brew, an Elderflower Saison designed and brewed with of some BBC's favorite female customers. Cheers!
www.brocktonbeer.com
Rick Gallego from @thecuratedcraftma and Six West,  frequent contributor, (some might say "most frequent guest" if anyone was counting) caught up with us at the Brockton Beer Company festival. We discussed the upcoming Brew Kids on the Block event, coming up on June 22nd at Six West. Get your tix here so you can come and grab a pint or two with Little Willow, Kettlehead, Brockton Beer Company, Sour Not Sorry, Rick and us!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brew-kids-on-the-block-tickets-641657854917
https://www.instagram.com/thecuratedcraftma
Ed Cabellon, co-founder of the Brockton Beer Company welcomes us to the Culture on Tap / 1st Anniversary block party that they put together. We talked about the highs and lows of their journey to this point, their great tap room and the new great beers that they are kicking out. Cheers!
www.brocktonbeer.com
At the start the Brockton Beer Company's Culture on Tap / 1 Year Anniversary bash, we caught up with Robert Sullivan, Mayor of the City of Brockton. The City of Champions / Shoe City / Home of Rocky Marciano is clearly in BBC's corner!
www.brocktonbeer.com
We are going way Beyond with this episode and diving into the wonderful craft of Whiskey with Ryan Thompson, CEO and Founder of 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Company out of Vail, CO.  10th Mountain's craft spirits (bourbon, rye, vodka, brandy, cordial, moonshine, American Single Malt Whiskey) are phenomenal as evidenced by our humble opinions, but more importantly, by all the awards they've won. And if that is not enough, they strongly support a ton of Veteran's causes, which we can all appreciate. In this chat, we discuss all the different causes that the distillery supports, their offerings, the similarities and differences between brewing craft beers, the history of the 10th Mountain troops and much more. Cheers!
https://10thwhiskey.com/
A surprise guest turned up at our recent sneak peak of the new Widowmaker / Bone and Bread location in Brighton. None other than Kyle Hansen, former Head Brewer at Untold and all around excellent brewer / gentleman. Great to see him back in the Hub, even if it's just for a quick visit. Or was it?...
https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/
https://www.secondwindbrewing.com/
We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at Widowmaker's new Brighton location last week. Sorry, no photos yet, but it's a reallllyyy cool vibe. Gonna be great once its opened later this summer! We talked about the new space, Kenny coming on board, some exciting new collabs and much more! Cheers!
https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/
https://www.secondwindbrewing.com/
Kyle Hume from Little Willow is with us again! In this episode, taped at the Equilibrium and Friends event at Six West, we discuss the aftermath of the Boats and Branches Collab he recently did with Mayflower Brewing (see Episode 83 for more info on that) and we discuss his upcoming offerings. Spoiler Alert - they might not all be IPAs. Cheers!
Jim Whedon, Sales Director of Kettlehead Brewing Company, made the trip down from Tilton, NH to the Equilibrium and Friends event in Boston at Six West and spent some time with us on air. Kettlehead has always pumped out some great brews but they seem to be heading down into the Boston area more frequently as of late. Lucky for us! Go get some!
https://kettleheadbrewing.com/
We were lucky enough to broadcast from the spectacular roof deck (highest roof deck in Boston, BTW) at Six West in Boston for the Equilibrium and Friends event. If you haven't been there yet, it's worth the trip.  Equilibrium, Vitamin Sea, Widowmaker, Proclamation and Other Half were flowing freely in and out of the Keever glassware. Rick Gallego (@thecuratedcraftma) joins us to tell us about how it all came together. Cheers!
http://www.sixwestbroad.com
https://www.youtube.com/@thecuratedcraftma
Boats and Branches is a collab between Mayflower and Little Willow that dropped yesterday (4/21/23). Brian and Scott travelled to the Mayflower taproom to attend the Release Event and check in with Kyle Hume and Jimmy Stickney. And yes, its outstanding. Enjoy!
www.mayflowerbrewing.com
https://untappd.com/LittleWillowBrewingCompany
https://untappd.com/mayflowerbrewing
https://untappd.com/b/mayflower-brewing-company-boats-and-branches/5323539
After a quick beer break, we continue our conversation with Zack McGuire, Beer Manager Extraordinaire at Riverhouse in Taunton, MA. Part 2 of 2
https://www.riverhouseweirvillage.com/
Zack McGuire, Beer Manager Extraordinaire at Riverhouse in Taunton, MA, offers the best beer list we've ever seen (and we've seen a few). On this Episode and the next we talk about how Zack gets is list put together, the local restaurant business and much more! Part 1 of 2.
https://www.riverhouseweirvillage.com/
~ Drops Friday 4/21/23 ~
We caught up with the wonderful Kevin Merritt, owner and Head Brewer at Crue Brew Brewing in Raynham, MA after a long night of canning. We talked about how he and his wife got started about 4 years ago, his truly impressive tap list, his philosophy on the brew process and talk about his top notch taproom/brewery. Cheers!
After a bit of a battery hiccup, we continue our conversation these two up and coming stars in the Boston Beer scene. We chat about future plans, past adventures and even get into some tasty Rocky Mountain oysters talk. 
https://www.instagram.com/beersoverboston
https://www.instagram.com/guidedbybill
~Drops 4/14/23~
​Allison Bloch and Bill Hall, co-founders of Beers Over Boston, join us to tell us of their adventures all over the Boston Beer scene, how they both got started on their various beer-centered business endeavors, their beer CANdles business and much more. These two are great and super knowledgeable about the Boston beer scene. Enjoy!
https://www.instagram.com/beersoverboston
https://www.instagram.com/guidedbybill
We continue our conversation with Kyle Hume, Owner and Head Brewer at Little Willow Brewing. We discuss future plans, who the real Little Willow is and Kyle's brewing philosophy. Cheers!
Kyle Hume, Owner and Head Brewer of Little Willow Brewing joins us to talk about the delicious Hop Storm he has unleashed upon our palates. We discuss how he got to where he is (i.e. darling of the Hopheads in New England these days) and his brewing philosophy. Good stuff, just like his beer. Go get some!
In the last episode of our Beer West adventure, Brady Gill, Director of Business Development from Untold Brewing is back! We discuss the new Derby Street taproom, taste their Hazy IPA Kashmir and marvel at the goodness of Mr. Breeze, their coffee flavored Pale Ale. Cheers!
www.untoldbrewing.com
Dean McKeever, the artist behind Keever Glass is back. We talk about his new work, his epic wedding tap list, and his work with some of our favorite breweries.
www.keeverglass.com
Frank Altieri from Shovel Town Brewery in Easton joins us. We chat about the new firehouse location in downtown Foxboro, give another Bernie Hinckley shoutout, taste a fresh DELLAyed Fuse and discuss some of their new can art design.
www.shoveltownbrewery.com/
Barreled Souls out of Saco, ME makes a variety of barreled aged beers. Rick and his buddies made a 13% Stout in a personal batch from a Basil Hayden bourbon barrel and was kind enough to crack it with us at the Festival. Stoopidly good stuff. Click HERE for some live footage of the tasting.
www.barreledsouls.com
www.sixwestbroad.com
A second round from the Beer West festival at Six West! This time we've got Eval Silvera, one of the founders/owners of Brockton Beer Company. We taste three of their brews (Don't Say His Name,  a 10% Imperial Stout with chocolate, honey almonds and cocoa,  Any Heartbreak - a 7.2% well balanced New England IPA and Frederick and Main, their flagship 4.5% American Light Lager) and chat about their outstanding food offerings and their upcoming One Year Anniversary.
www.brocktonbeer.com
121 Main Street, Brockton
The next few episodes were taped live at BeerWest '23 at the Cambria Hotel / Six West Restaurant, organized by Rick Gallego (featured in Episode 66). In this first installment, we chat with Rick about how the Festival came together and how he got the stunning list of breweries that showed up. Great event at a great location.  www.sixwestbroad.com
Your 4 hosts sit down for a holiday chat to catch up and answer a question from one of our favorite Facebook Group contributors, Bernie Hinckley, on managing beer expectations. Happy Holidays!
Mike and Dave Snowdale, co-owners and Annika Philips, Graphic Designer from the Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield, MA  join us on the Podcast tonight! This another "live from the taproom" adventure!
www.stellwagenbeer.com
Brady Gill, Sales Manager of Untold Brewing in Scituate, MA joins us on the 'cast to talk about the Boston South Shore craft beer scene. www.unotldbrewing.com. Cheers!
​Rick Gallego is Head Chef and  General Manager at Baldies Craft Pizzeria in Lakeville, MA. In this episode we chat about the inner workings of a restaurant, the art and science of being a Chef and, of course, their epic Craft Beer offerings. Saúde!
40 Main Street, Lakeville, MA
www.baldiecraftpizzeria.com
Nate Burkhardt is back! Having recently moved on from Empire Wine and Spirits, Nate is back to lend his insight into our South Shore craft scene. Cheers! www.beyondipas.com
Dave Donnelly, owner of Tamarack Wine and Spirits in Lakeville, MA, joins us on this episode. Dave is truly one of the good guys in the business and a craft beer nerd like us! So happy to have him on the 'cast.  Cheers!
We continue our chat with V and Jay from Break Rock Brewing. Topics include upcoming collabs with Sam Adams, Tod Mott of Tributary Brewing (and formerly of Quincy) and Crue Brew as well as a live tasting. Cheers!
Jay Southwood, formerly of Mayflower Brewing, now co-owner of Break Rock Brewing, returns to the 'cast, accompanied by co-owner and Head Brewer Vilija Bizinkauskas. In Part 1 of 2 we chat about Break Rock's Origin Story, their brewing philosophy and the challenges and opportunities of brewing in Quincy.  
www.breakrockbrewing.com
We are back with Season 2. Just the 4 of us, talkin' beers. Cheers!
We're keeping it simple with this Episode. Just the four of us chatting in person (finally!). Topics include Widowmaker / Obercreek's Interstellar Skylight, a bit of history on the City of Champions, Mortalis consistency, ABV monkey business and Brian's attempt at ASMR. Go Get Some!
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Our discussion continues with BBC. We get into Ed's vision for the brewery's future, backstories of collabs (Vitamin Sea in particular), the naming of Pilgrim Noir, its mind bending characteristics, and some good Untapp'd talk. Cheers!
We are joined by the four co-founders of the Brockton Beer Company in Part 1 of this 2 Part episode. Some of the topics discussed include: progress on their new buildout, the Prova beer garden, their collaborations, Soul Maker, Sycamore Soul and their dreams for their new brewery.
http://www. brocktonbeer.com
In this Mini Episode we chronicle Brian Wonson's Florida Vacation. Look kids, Big Ben! ​
We are joined by Matt Bolinder, owner  of Speckled Ax Coffee, the "go-to" coffee for breweries like Allagash, Liquid Riot, Banded and Austin Street. We discuss all the brews that Matt's coffee has found its way into, the similarities between roasting grains and coffee and how Matt, a South Shore native, made his way up to the Craft Beer Mecca that is Portland, ME.  www.speckledax.com
We are joined by Allan Petteruto, Sales Rep for Mighty Squirrel in Waltham, MA. Our conversation includes the transition out of the Protein Beer concept, the magnificence of Cloud Candy and Mighty Squirrel's upcoming plans. Celebrate Mighty Moments! www.mightysquirrel.com
Second Wind Brewing's Hans Terbush and Kenny Semcken join us to talk about the latest news down on Howland Street. We get into the beer making process, the reality of the business side of things, and what the future might look like as we transition out of the COVID tyranny. www.secondwindbrewing.com
Tony Rodriguez, Manager of the Fort Point Market in Boston, MA joins us to talk about all the great new brews that are flooding onto our scene. Due to his buying power, Tony tends to get the pick of the litter from distributors, and since he is very educated on what exactly to get, his store rocks.  It's clear that Tony works his ass off and knows the craft beer market inside and out. Enjoy! www.fortpointmarketstore.com
We just hit our 1 year Anniversary and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to Podcast live from the Widowmaker Taproom! Ryan Lavery and his crew opened their doors to us last week and we created our first ever in-brewery podcast. Fair warning, the sound quality is a bit rough in spots due the working nature of a large brewery, but the conversation was excellent!  Enjoy.  www.widowmakerbrewing.com. ​
In the second half of our conversation with Matthew Steinberg, Head Brewer at Exhibit A Brewing in Framingham, MA we talk about Flagship vs Rotating Beers, the Demo Tape series, the joys of hop selection trips, Mayflower Porter, Roasting Malts and we dig into their upcoming brew schedule.
We are joined by Matthew Steinberg, Head Brewer at Exhibit A! Topics include his Brewing Origin Story, the connections between Exhibit-A and Jack's Abby, Second Wind and Mayflower Brewing, Hoops and Homework, the wonders of Valley Malt, the importance of short supply chains and future plans for breweries and specific brews. This is Part 1 of 2. Cheers!
www.exhibit-a-brewing.com
In this episode, we are joined by Justin Cirenza, Head Brewer at 7th Wave Brewing in Medfield, MA. 7th Wave is leading the pack with their large variety of eclectic brews and their commitment to environmentally sustainable brewing practices. Enjoy! www.7thwavebrewing.com
Our resident Beer Trader, Jeff Krula, joins us tonight to explain how the world of Beer Trading works. Its an interesting intersection of Instagram, Trust and Good Beer. Jeff is an active member of our Facebook Page called IPAs and Beyond. If you love the Craft Beer scene, we'd love for you to come join in on the ongoing conversation there. Cheers!
In our final episode of 2020, Brett, Dan, Brian and Scott look back on a trying 2020 and look forward to a promising 2021! Sláinte!
Nicole and Nate Gagne, owners of Happy Hops Farm in Taunton, MA join us to talk hops. We discuss how hops are grown, they tell us about their journey in starting a 2,000 pole operation from scratch and also explain the benefits of local hopyards to craft brewers.  Cheers!
www.happyhops.farm.
In this episode, the four co-hosts get together to talk about the amazing Pre-Thanksgiving craft beer drops we're seeing, ongoing COVID impacts on distribution, the local impacts on Treehouse's plans to dominate Cape Cod and Brett's aversion to the entire Star Wars franchise. www.beyondipas.com
In Part 2 of 2 with Nate, we get into "Shelfies", cooler strategies and learn about Nate's stash of collectible beers.
Nate Burkhardt, beer buyer extraordinaire at Empire Wine in Spirits of Kingston, MA joins us to give insight behind the scenes of retail craft beer stores.  We discuss dealing with customers who are always right, dealing with distributors and get his views on he pros and cons of Uptap'd. We are even lucky enough to have been visited by Nigel. Cheers mate!
In Part 2 of 2 with Mike Pasalacqua of Harper Lane Brewery we discuss his Hop Farm and being Middleboro's brewery and much more. Cheers! www.harperlanebrewery.com.
Mike Pasalacqua, Head Brewer/Owner of Harper Lane Brewery, joins us to discuss his brewery, the challenges of being a Tenant Brewer, his unique 32 ounce growler system and much more. Cheers! www.harperlanebrewery.com
In Part 2 of 2 with Dean McKeever we dig deeper into Keever's development as a successful artist, the different mediums he uses and his and his wife Kristin's latest endeavor Keever Glass. http://kristinmckeeverart.com/  www.keeverglass.com www.keeverart.com
Dean McKeever, more commonly known as Keever, joins us to talk about his work in designing art materials such as can art and brewery murals to places like Vitamin Sea and Treehouse, among others. In Part 1 of 2, we dig into how he got started with the formerly relatively unknown breweries, now VSB and Treehouse, can art first impressions and his collab with VSB on the recently released Ducky Sauce. www.keeverart.com
Tatum Stewart, Chief Operating Officer of the Craft Beer Cellar franchise and owner of the Plymouth CBC joins us in this episode. We delve into the many benefits of taking the time to shop at a place that is knowledgeable about craft beer and who cares deeply about the buying experience, mercurial customers, the life of a craft beer entrepreneur and more. Cheers!  www.plymouth.craftbeercellar.com
Brianne Grealish, Head of Sales and Distribution at Lamplighter Brewing in Cambridge, MA joins us to discuss the importance of the sales team, Lamplighter's philosophy and her professional journey through the Craft Beer world. Cheers!
In response to a listener question about cellaring and ageing beer, we're chatting with Wyatt Hope, Head Cellarman at Shovel Town Brewing in Easton, MA. Wyatt fills us in on the role of cellaring and we dig even further into storing and ageing beer and the chemistry involved. Enjoy!  www.shoveltownbrewery.com
In Part 2 of 2 with Will Hope, Head Brewer at Shovel Town Brewing, we discuss their location in North Easton, their wonderful Crunch stout, achieving a proper work life balance, get an update on the location in Foxboro and Brett goes deep with the insightful questions! To Your Health!
We are joined by Will Hope, Head Brewer at the Shovel Town Brewery in North Easton, MA. Shovel Town is known for its consistent quality and its rock solid offerings, particularly the outstanding Flyaway IPA. In Part 1 we get to know Will better, dig into Shovel Town's overall brewing philosophy and the notion of creating a proper well-balanced beer.
We've got a bonus episode this time where we talk to Kenny Semcken from Second Wind Brewing in Plymouth, MA again. Late in the night that we recorded the previous episodes, Kenny and Brian were digging deep into some good hop talk. We decided to hit record and here it is! 
In Part 2 of 2 with Jay Southwood, Head Brewer at Mayflower Brewing Company, we discuss the beers Jay like to brew, COVID pivots, Mayflower's exceptional Nitro system and Brian and Jay geek out on Professional Wrestling. Ohhh Yeahhhh!!!!
Jay Southwood, Head Brewer at Mayflower Brewing, joins us to discuss what is going on down there in America's Hometown. We dig into Jay's professional journey, from the Blue Hills Brew Pub to Sales Rep to Head Brewer. We also discuss Sanguine, their new grisette, the 400 and Diamants are Forever, their new doppelbock. 
In Part 2 of 2 with Brian Flach, Head Brewer at Stellwagen Beer Company, we discuss the finer details about brewing with Cryo hopping, Hazy Bois, saisons, sours and Belgians as well as the impacts of yeast and the healthy competitive spirit in the brew scene in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Brian Flach, Head Brewer at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield, MA joins us to discuss his work. Topics we delve into include Smoothie Machine, a sour with lactose and the fruit additions, Brian's professional history as a brewer, the cooking/brewing connection, how volunteering led him to where he is now, music including his interesting direct connection with Robert Smith of The Cure, brewing with Marshfield water, plans for the Gose series and Brian's take on the New England IPA bubble.
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Craft beer culture has a language of its own. In this episode we kick around some terms you may hear Craft Beer Nerds utter. We explain the Mule, the Chewbacca, the Size Queen and the Wallflower. 
In our final episode with Ryan (for now) we discuss the real deal behind "Collabs", Widowmaker's Braintree location and the Untapp'd App. Go Get Some!
In our third part of this session with Ryan Lavery of Widowmaker, we talk about Ryan's favorite brews to make, COVID impacts, the cooperative nature that craft brewers show, Beer Karma and why we all need a Brett. Enjoy!
​Part 2 of 4 with Ryan Lavery of Widowmaker Brewing. In this episode, we tackle the connection with Mayflower Brewing, life in Braintree, building a new system under your feet while not missing a beat and the inevitable COVIS-19 pivot discussion.
Drinking a delicious craft beer from a 16 ounce can is something we take for granted. A lot of effort and skill comes into play in getting the liquid into this container which stores and preserves what the brewer intended, often for weeks or months. Pressure, carbonation, cleanliness and ensuring a full pour is all part of the game. Its not as easy as you would think. Brian Olsson joins us in this episode to fill us in on what getting beer into a can properly is all about. I guarantee, after listening to this episode, you will have a whole new appreciation of your next canned beer. Cheers!
In Part 1 of 4 with Ryan Lavery from Widowmaker Brewing, we discuss the brewery's initial struggles, the new brew setup that they built on the fly and the incredible South Shore beer scene. Cheers! https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com
Now that Spring is into full gear, we thought it would be appropriate to dive into Belgian Style White Ales (Witbiers). We examine what they are supposed to be according to style guidelines, how they are brewed and then we taste three examples: Sam Adams Cold Snap, Black Hat White Ale and Allagash White. 
In Part 4 of 4 with Kyle Hansen we discuss Untold Brewing's future plans, the challenges of management and the community aspects of running a brewery in a small coastal town. Cheers! www.untoldbrewing.com
Listen in for more brewing goodness from Kyle Hansen, Head Brewer at Untold Brewing in Scituate, MA.  We discuss the "All Together" charity brewing effort and the return to life post curve flattening. www.untoldbrewing.com
Recently, Brett, Scott, Brian and Dan sat down to discuss the long term impacts of the COVID-19 world. A half hour in, we realized that we had just spent a long time discussing why distribution matters so much to craft brewers and how it drives a lot of their decisions. (Note - its more interesting than it might sound!). Skol!
​In Part 2 with Kyle, we talk about the secrets of brewing a proper Hazy Juice Bomb New England IPA and more.  www.untoldbrewing.com
Next up in our chats with fabulous local brewers is Kyle Hansen, Head Brewer at Untold Brewing in Scituate, MA. In Part 1, we talk to Kyle about how he got out here from Seattle and we get into the importance of yeast in brewing.
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Episode 15 is Part 3 of 3 with Ken Semcken co-owner of Second Wind Brewing. This episode gets more into beers that Kenny enjoys and Second Wind's expansion plans. Skol!  www.secondwindbrewing.com
Episode 14 is Part 2 of 3 with Ken Semcken co-owner of Second Wind Brewing. In this episode we talk the recent rapid changes in the industry, about maintaining your reputation and the important link between the brewers and those out in the stores selling the delicious brew. Cheers!  www.secondwindbrewing.com
In Episode 13, we sit down with Ken Semcken co-owner of Second Wind Brewing. Second Wind is producing some innovative and delicious brews in downtown Plymouth, MA. In Part 1 of this three part series we delve into Kenny's brewing origin story, the reality of fitting into the unique Plymouth community, the challenges of brewing in a small space and the remarkable cooperation that exists in the South Shore beer scene. So sit back, grab a Correlation IPA or a Prince of the Universe Scotch Ale and enjoy. Cheers!     www.secondwindbrewing.com
There can be only one!! Beer for the rest of your life that is. Dan, Brett, Scott and Brian decide on the one beer they will have to choose if they can only get one beer for the rest of their lives. Here's to your health!
In this episode Brett, Dan, Brian and Scott look at the clean and crisp German ale that dresses up as a lager, the Kölsch style. We look at its style guidelines and how its brewed and we also sample a few: Goody 2 Shoes by Exhibit A; Schönfeld by Schilling; Handline Kölsch by Devils Purse and a fresh Sprang by Trillium. ​
An update from Week Two of COVID self quarantining in Massachusetts, where we look at how our local breweries are stepping up in their communities in various ways, impacts of the new distribution laws that came out this week and we ponder the long term impacts on craft breweries. Enjoy!
The journey to becoming a craft beer enthusiast nearly always traces its through line back to the cheapest swill one could get their under-aged hands on. The four of us tell our stories of life before Craft Beer. ​
Just days ago, The Alchemist starting distributing Heady Topper and Focal Banger here in Massachusetts for the first time. In yet another ripple effect of COVID-19, this highly sought after beer can now be found in select Craft Beer outlets. Bissell Brothers is next and beyond that, who knows... Brett Crehan, Brian Wonson, Dan Lattuada and Scott Lussier kick around the short and long term implications of this news.
Following the recording of a recent tasting episode, we found ourselves engaged in an enlightening conversation centering on Beer and Society. On a whim, I turned the recorder on and let it roll. It starts with Pablo Picasso and ends with the tasting of an outrageously good Schilling Augustin 13° (Polotmový [Amber] Czech Lager), which I had been squirreling away for just such an occasion. Enjoy!  http://schillingbeer.com/
In this episode, Brett Crehan, Dan Lattuada, Brian Wonson and Scott Lussier sit down and discuss their completely biased and unscientific Top 3 favorite Craft Breweries in Massachusetts, as of Spring 2020.
Brett, Scott, Dan and Brian discuss the importance of checking can dates. Which styles handle ageing better than others and how the brewers care even more than the consumers do. Go get some!
Dan and Scott talk about their experiences entering Homebrew Competitions with their respective homebrew operations, Coppertree Brewing and Harvest Junction Craft Ales. Topics included how to enter a competition, how to package them, what to expect back from the judges, the Great American Brew Fest and the 2019 Boston Extreme Beer Fest. Cheers!
In this Episode Scott, Brian and Dan get to the bottom of can art and the role it plays in influencing a craft beer shopper standing in front of a cooler in New England. What we like, what we hate, its all here. ​
In this episode Brian, Dan and Scott weigh in on the Uptapped App. We talk about how it is used and misused by craft beer drinkers and the limitations in its rating system. ​
In our quest to shine a light on the wonderful craft beer scene in New England and go "Beyond IPAs", Brian, Dan and Scott take a look at American Ambers, including the brewing processes that are unique to Ambers, the style guidelines that judges use to evaluate a good one, the best places to get some in New England and we taste a few examples for good measure.