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BeerX: The Bands Aug 17, 2021

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Join us for our first ever beer fest podcast series, live from BeerX! Between the good vibes, great music, tasty food and delicious beer, we couldn't have asked for a better day. In our first installment, we had the pleasure of sitting down with a few awesome artists – Tribal Theory, J Boog, and Arise Roots. Listen in as we chat about how these bands dedicate themselves to their craft, talk about their favorite beers, and tell us about some projects they have brewing. Stay tuned for our next two BeerX recap podcasts coming out this week!

Emo Brown Aug 10, 2021

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A podcast, a social club, a foundation, and so much more. Emo Brown Organization is doing it all! Today we sit down with Emo Brown and 3 Punks Ales Co-founder, Steve Garcia and Emo Brown Advocate, Justin Clint. The guys share their passion for giving back to the people of South Bay, planting the seeds of opportunity, and investing in their community. Learn all about their scholarships, tailored toward helping under privileged youth, and how they hope those scholarships make a positive impact. Emo Brown scholarship applications are open now through July 31st! For more information, check out @emo_brown on Instagram. We'll see you at the Emo Brown Golf Tournament on August 13th, 2021!

Pepper Aug 03, 2021

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While they hail from Hawaii, Pepper has found their home in San Diego. This week we sit down with singer and guitarist of Pepper, Kaleo Wassman, and Danielle from the 91x morning show to talk all things music. Kaleo and Danielle talk about the upcoming BeerX festival that Pepper is headlining. Kaleo shares his positive outlook on life and how that positivity has helped him learn, grow, and pivot into some killer opportunities during the pandemic. What's this about a coincidental paperclip connection? Listen in on this episode of Dedicated to the Craft to find out! Make sure to follow along with Pepper @pepperlive, Danielle @91xsandiego, and follow @beerxsandiego for festival updates.

Willy Santos Jul 20, 2021

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This week is our first in person podcast! We head to the skate park to do some kick flips & chat with a legendary San Diego professional skater, Willy Santos. Willy tells us the awesome story of how he was personally invited to join Tony Hawk's skate group, launching his skating career! Willy also shares his love for skating, his passion for coaching and enjoyment of being an ambassador for his Philippine culture. Grab your board, beer or both and enjoy this episode. Don't forget to check out all the cool merch at WillysWorkshop.com and follow him @willysantos

Local Roots Hard Kombucha Jul 06, 2021

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Who's in for a better-for-you adult beverage? This week we chat with Local Roots Hard Kombucha's co-founder Joe Carmichael and sales representative, Joe Fuentes. Health issues are what originally drew Carmichael to non-alcoholic kombucha. He decided he wanted to make the switch from vectors to scobys to follow his passion and make this healthy beverage fun. The crew started with recipes revolving around interesting cocktail flavors, including Cali Mule and Strawberry Mojito, to give people an idea of what to expect in their beverage. Joe and Joe discuss their company ethos – bringing people together, giving back to their community, and putting their booch where their mouth is. Be on the lookout for a Local Roots special release coming soon! Follow @localrootskombucha on social platforms to keep up on the latest happenings.

Burgeon Beer Company Jun 28, 2021

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An Arbor, a Greenhouse, an Oasis, and killer beer? Does it get any better than that? This week we sit down with Burgeon Beer Company's co-founder, Anthony Tallman and their sales representative, Cesar Torres. We go back in time and talk about Anthony's experience in craft beer and how he and two friends from high school came to start this ever-growing beer company. Anthony tells us about his passion for brewing and how his creativity continues to inspire him to try new recipes. We learn about everything Burgeon, from their gorgeous locations to their beautiful packaging and the wings so good they've been deemed the "stupid wings". Burgeon has frequent can releases! Keep up with their latest beers by following them at @burgeonbeer on social platforms.

Savagewood Brewery Jun 21, 2021

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When a friendly dare leads to opening a craft brewery, you're sure to get some exciting beer. This week, Darrel Brown, aka Lance Savagewood, of Savagewood Brewery joins us to share his story. Darrel tells us about how his homebrew success gave him the confidence to open a brewery of his own. We chat crazy beer ideas, learn about the undercover assignment that led to the Savagewood name, and chat about how regulars became the savage family at this neighborhood spot. Follow along at @SavagewoodBrewing to stay up to date with Darrel and his crazy brews.

Kove Hard Yerba Mate Jun 08, 2021

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Yer· ba ma· té, a beverage with a rich history, has landed in San Diego with a hard twist. Josh, Alex, and Ryder, our friends over at Kove, join us this week to tell us more about this new-to-market liquid. Kove's hard yerba mate is naturally fermented and low in ABV. It's a delicious substitute for coffee, sans the caffeine crash. The guys tell us about the winding roads that led them to this alternative beverage, how they embrace the art of living, and their dedication to their community and sustainability. Tune in for info about their taproom grand opening over at the acre of awesome on June 18th and follow along on social at @kove.yerbamate.

Chris Leguizamon Jun 02, 2021

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It's time for a lesson on our favorite beverage with Chris Leguizamon aka The Beer Educator! Chris is an advanced Cicerone and certified BJCP Beer Judge. From homebrewing to judging in beer competitions, he's done it all. This week, we deconstruct some of our flagship beers, talk beer history, beer styles, brewing, glassware, and more! Aspiring Cicerones listen up as Chris shares his advice on the process! Want to learn more? Chris will be hosting a virtual book club that is meant to lift and empower the beer community! Follow Chris on Instagram to learn more about the virtual book club and stay connected @chris.thebeereducator .

ReBru Spirits May 24, 2021

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Gin with a side of sustainability? Count us in! ReBru Spirits was born out of the idea of doing more by wasting less. This week we sit down and chat "re-crafted spirits" with ReBru's head distiller, Neil Lotz, assistant distiller, Wili Fleming and Creative Director, Christine Cole. Neil, Wili, and Christine tell us about how ReBru turns out-of-code beer into delicious spirits. This crew has a passion for sustainability and making a difference that's apparent in every aspect of their business, from the seals on their bottles to their resident rooster. They even have a zero-waste cocktail program! Want to learn more about this eco-friendly distillery? Follow along on social @ReBruSpirits.

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