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**The Full Pint Podcast**

The Full Pint Podcast is your weekly destination for beer industry news rundowns and interviews from the most interesting beer-lebrities in the US. Check out our website thefullpint.com for up to date craft beer news, reviews and event information.

Latest Episodes:

Interview - Jon Sanchez - Native Son Dec 16, 2022

Show notes

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/

December Show with All the News Dec 06, 2022

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Danny and Andy are rounding the corner to 2023, but not before finishing out the year strong with a list of headlines and hot takes. Listen on as we discuss:

- Port Brewing / Lost Abbey contraction.

- MacLeod Brewing Saga.

- The Rare Barrel / Cellarmaker Brewing.

- Changes at Radiant Beer Co.

- Changes at Pizza Port Carlsbad.

- Russian River News.

And much more!

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/

Meet James and Micah from The Bruery Nov 28, 2022

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This week, we are joined by James Bruner and Micah Rush from The Bruery. We discuss many items including:

- James' and Micah's roles and backgrounds.

- Danny's history with The Bruery.

- Preconceived notion when someone you know leaves a brewery.

- Maintaining industry relationships when staff changes are made.

- The Bruery expanding their offerings and audience.

- Keeping Society members happy.

- Some of the more challenging concepts to execute.

- QC dialed in.

- How they respond to a fan request of a retired beer to return.

- Maintaining legacy brands like Anniversary and 12 days of Christmas.

And tons 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/

The Winning Blend - The Making of Firestone Walker XXVI Anniversary Ale Nov 10, 2022

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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!

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/

October Show with Andy Oct 18, 2022

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We return with Mr. October, Andy Carter, as we discuss so many beery related things such as:

- Andy going for a new home and stepping down as our president.

- Piping hot takes on how the GABF is ran.

- Combining two opposite styles in one category.

- So much volunteer labor.

- Another Mikkeller closure.

- Another Fieldwork opening.

- Leisuretown closing.

- Some New Realm Brewing news.

- And much 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/

Interview - Jake Atkinson of Human Robot Brewing Oct 10, 2022

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This week, we are joined by Jake Atkinson, co-founder of Human Robot Brewing out of Philadelphia. We dicuss many things including:

- Dan's introduction to Human Robot via @ratmagnet.

- Nodding Head talk.

- How Human Robot was formed.

- The history behind the brewhouse and brewer.

- Talk on gentrification in Philadelphia.

- Buying drugs in Philly!

- The early vision of Human Robot.

- The cast of main characters.

- Human Robot's beer buying demographic.

- Finding stale beer in Philly.

- The R&D behind the European style beers.

- Fanboying out on Forest and Main.

- The intersection of hype breweries and lagerbier.

- Some of the fun fests and gimmicks.

And much more!

This episode was ponsored 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/

Interview - Amy Crook - Firestone Walker Sep 23, 2022

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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/

Interview - Clayton LeBlanc of Eppig Brewing Sep 14, 2022

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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/

September Show - Andy Returns Sep 07, 2022

Show notes

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/

August Mailbag Show Aug 17, 2022

Show notes

Danny and Jonny sit down to answer beer related questions that you submitted across our social media channels. We hope you enjoy!

- Update on our 15th Anniversary can collabs.

- Home brewers opening up a brewery?

- The next brewery to sell out?

- Greatest threat to craft beer?

- Stone Cold IPA?

- Why lower ABV beer sell the way they do?

And tons 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/

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