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Episode 77: Saucony Creek Brewing (or, "Action Toasty Select All") Dec 25, 2015

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With Matt Lindenmuth and Tim Howellsat Saucony Creek Brewing Co.

In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country we sat down in the tap room at Saucony Creek Brewing in Kutztown with founder Matt Lindenmuth and chef Tim Howells. We chatted over brews about many things, including the up and coming gastropub at the brewery. As usual, Dan got us up to speed on news, Steph beerducated us about Doppelbocks in Know Your Beers and Wayne hosted Band or Beer in Happy Fun Time. There was no shortage of great beer and, always a plus, lots of absolutely delicious food courtesy of Tim. Oh - and Merry Christmas!

Episode 76: Liquor Before Beer... Dec 18, 2015

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With Barry Holsten, Mark Graves & Chris Vaughnat Flying Fish Brewing Co.

We ventured across the river once again, this time to Flying Fish Brewing Company in Somerdale, NJ to sit down with Head Brewer Barry Holsten and brewers Chris Vaughn and Mark Graves (aka Slimy Sauce). The night began with Tequila early on and spiraled up from there. Dan gets his news on with stories about Cigar City/3 Floyds Florida Man Loses Bet and more. Steph taught us to appreciate those who pour our suds with a Know Your Beers about Tipping for Beer. In Happy Fun Time Wayne hosted another rousing jaunt with Libation or Fabrication. And, of course, there was beer.

Episode 75.5: Brewphoria, Part 2 Dec 11, 2015

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“Live” at Brewphoria 13 at Canal Street Pub

The thrilling conclusion to this year’s Brewphoria beer fest at Canal Street Pub and Restaurant in Reading, PA. Brewphoria is a semi-annual beer fest that’s brought some of the best breweries from the region and beyond to our hometown since 2007. Some familiar faces (or voices, I guess) return from last year’s event along with some newcomers. Brewphoria is truly one of the area’s best beer events, and a must for beer lovers who prefer their fests a bit more intimate with room to breathe and chat with the brewers, reps and fellow attendees in an awesomely chill atmosphere.

Episode 75: Brewphoria 13 Part 1 Dec 04, 2015

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“Live” at Brewphoria 13 at Canal Street Pub

We return as podcasters-in-residence once again for this year’s Brewphoria beer fest at Canal Street Pub and Restaurant in Reading, PA. Brewphoria is a semi-annual beer fest that’s brought some of the best breweries from the region and beyond to our hometown since 2007. Some familiar faces (or voices, I guess) return from last year’s event along with some newcomers. Brewphoria is truly one of the area’s best beer events, and a must for beer lovers who prefer their fests a bit more intimate with room to breathe and chat with the brewers, reps and fellow attendees in an awesomely chill atmosphere.

Episode 74: It's Very Good During Pizza Nov 20, 2015

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With Vince DesRosiers and Mark Russellat Dock Street Brewery

Philadelphia bound this time around, we hit up Dock Street Brewery in West Philly to chat with brewers Vince and Mark. Still high on the afterglow of their massivley successful release of the Wu-Tang serenaded Dock Street Beer Ain’t Nothin’ to Funk With, the gents talked about their brewing experiences, working at Dock Street and more. Dan’s newsy bits included a change in the makeup of Guiness and a World Series beer bet. In Happy Fun Time we played There’s Weird in My Beer. And Steph gave us some history on Philly beer in the 90’s in Know Your Beers. Plus beer, good beer, yay beer.

Episode 73: We Like Big Beers and We Cannot Lie (You Other Brewers Can't Deny) Nov 06, 2015

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With Theo & Brandalynn Armstrong at Zeroday Brewing

We’ve been spending a lot of time in Central PA. This time in Harrisburg, we hit up Zeroday Brewing to chat with owners Theo and Brandalynn Armstrong. There was an unusual amount of talk about hot tubs. Dan got us up to speed on some news including an interesting new offering from Sam Adams and a beer protein drink. In Happy Fun Time we tested how well the Zeroday duo and Beer Busters co-hosts really know each other in The Drinking Game and Steph taught us about the world of firkins in Know Your Beers. And, of course, we drank of the delicious Zeroday nectars.

Episode 72: Hops Rule! Oct 23, 2015

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With Adam and Diana Dellinger at Sunny Brae Hops

Once again in Carlisle, PA, this time to visit Sunny Brae hop farm with owners Adam and Diana Dellinger. We talked about the inspiration for and challenges and triumphs of starting a hop farm as first-generation hop growers. Returning the favor from our previous episode, Zach Ziegler from Molly Pitcher also sat in. Dan got us up to speed with news including a child named Miller Lite and a milestone for American breweries. Wayne also chimed in with news of a distribution deal for the Blood, Sweat, & Beer documentary. We played Hopscotch Part Deux in Happy Fun Time and Steph beerducated us on hop aromas in Know Your Beers. All amidst sipping on an array of brews made with Sunny Brae hops as well as a few other special treats.

Episode 71: Intoxicating History Oct 09, 2015

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With Zach Ziegler at Molly Pitcher Brewing Company

We took a trip out to Carlisle, PA to Molly Pitcher Brewing, next to the cemetary where the famous Revolutionary War namesake is memorialized, and sat down with Brewmaster Zach Ziegler for the usual chatting, beer and some shennanigans. There were also some cameos by next episode’s guest, Adam Dellinger from Sunny Brae Hop Farm and our good friend Chelsie Markel from Stouts and Stilettos. Dan brought the newsiness with stories about NFL beer prices and Metallica beer cans. In Know Your Beers, Steph taught us how to prepare for a beer festival. And we played a brand new Happy Fun Time Game about weird old beer recipes. As always, we sampled a scrumptious lineup of brews.

Episode 70: Capital City Invitational Beer Festival Sep 25, 2015

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The 18th Annual Capital City Invitational Beer Festival at Appalachian Brewing Company

Returning once again to the stage at the Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing in Harrisburg, we set up shop at the 18th Capital City Invitational Beer Fest to sample the amazing array of local brews and chat with the brewers, owners, reps and others pouring their quaffs. Some old friends returned to the mic and we met some new ones as well. Kicking things off were Artie Tafoya, Director of Operations, and Adam Cole, Head Brewer for Appalachian. Then we ran down the line and enjoyed the plethora of good beer and good people.

Be sure to check out our previous appearances at ABC: Last year’s Capital City Fest and the Little Big Beer Fest during Harrisburg Beer Week.

Episode 69: Pure Sizzle Sep 11, 2015

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With Josh Oliver, Mark Brault, Scott Welsh &Josh Fryauff at Deer Creek Malthouse

We took a trip out to Deer Creek Malthouse, a small craft malting operation in Glen Mills, PA and sat down with the crew to chat about the process of malting, the challenges and advantages of producing malt in the region and to sample a long list of beers from area breweries that use Deer Creek malts. Dan ran through some news including some exciting happenings with our friends at Evil Genius. We played Libation or Fabrication in Happy Fun Time and Steph and the Deer Creek crew talked about the malting process in Know Your Beers.

Be sure to check out our video we shot at Deer Creek back in April to get yourself amped up for this episode release.

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