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If you haven't noticed, downtown Roswell is becoming a pretty good craft beer destination. Gate City Brewing Company is one of the reasons why.  On this week's show, we talk to Brian Borngesser and Pat Rains, co-founder of Roswell, Georgia's Gate City Brewing Company. They discuss their start, the challenges of moving from gypsy brewing to their own system, and the difference between contract and gypsy brewing. Also, we talk about the growth of the downtown Roswell area, especially as a craft beer destination. Cheers! Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: Gate City Terminus Porter Gate City OTP IPA Gate City Double Tropical Stout Three Taverns Cranberry Sauced Monday Night Brewing Centaur Terrapin Moo-HooChiatto Chocolate Espresso Milk Stout 21st Amendment/Stone/Firestone Walker El Camino (un)Real Dark Ale   Headlines - Brought to you by Your Pie Perimeter! New brewpub coming to Roswell, From the Earth Brewing Dr. John Isenhour is Dry County’s new Chief Technical Brewing Officer Paulding Cou

At the Beer Guys Radio Show, we love our craft beer.  But once in a while, we like to break the mold a bit.  And that's what we did this week. We talk distilling - whiskey and rum to be specific. Erik Vonk from Savannah's Richland Rum joined us, as did Michael Anderson from Decatur's Independent Distilling.  Craft beer and craft distilling has many things in common, and we talk to Erik and Michael about that, including how they got their start in distilling. Also the vagaries involved in barrel aging, and the importance of keeping their ingredients local.  Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week Of course, we had beers of the week, including:  A flight of Terrapin's Wake and Bake Coffee Stout from 2015 and 2016. We also got to try Independent Distilling's Outlier #1, a whiskey made from a Scotch Ale mash courtesy of Blue Tarp Brewing. Headlines (sponsored by Your Pie Perimeter): Oconee County votes yes on Sunday alcohol sales. Groundbreaking on new Albany brewery What to bring? W

Eventide Brewing's brand manager Haley Cowan joined us in the studios this week.  We talked about the origins of the brewery, their Kickstarter campaign, and the importance of being a community destination for the Grant Park neighborhood.  Truck and Tap's beers of the week:  Eventide's Pale Ale Eventide Kolsch Eventide Highlander Scotch Ale Headlines (sponsored by Your Pie Perimeter) Marietta's Ironmonger Brewing is  set to expand, offer new lineup in a few weeks. Project BGR launches! Arabi to vote on alcohol sales referendum (WALB)Augusta museum of history brewing 146 year old beer (WSAW)Amendment seeks to protect local laws being overturned (News Courier)From the “Ulterior Motive” Department: ABInbev reports craft beer growth slowing (VinePair.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smal

It takes some courage to open up a craft brewery focusing mainly on lagers.  After all, lagers require a little more love...time...and temperature control before they're ready to serve.  And for the most part, craft beer drinkers are mainly an ale-centric bunch.  But for the men behind Hapeville's Arches Brewing, craft lagers are a way to showcase their brewing skills. Ryan Fogelgren and Jamey Adams joined us in the studios this week. Specializing in crisp, clean-drinking (mainly) German-style beers, the crew behind Arches have gained a good following in the community, and have even gained fans at the nearby Porsche headquarters.  We talked about their start in the brewing business, their growth, and the future. Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week:  Speaking of lagers, we tried: Reformation Brewery's new "95" German Dunkel Arches Unseasonal Lager Arches Imperial Pilsner Arches Aged Russian Imperial Stout Headlines - Brought to you by Your Pie Perimeter! GEORGIA NEWS Atlanta&apos

A little history for you this week.  Ron Smith and Mary O. Boyle are with us today. Not only are they craft beer fans, they are the authors of “Atlanta Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the South” as well as “Prohibition in Atlanta: Temperance, Tiger Kings and White Lightning.” Atlanta and the south have had a love/hate relationship with alcohol over the past 250 or so years.  From the Whitehall Tavern opening on the West End in 1835 (back when Atlanta was called Terminus), to the mayoral election of Moses Frumwalt (of the awesomely named "Free and Rowdy" party) over Jonathan Norcross (of the "Moral Party), the early years of the region were quite...interesting.  Then, with the Civil War, reconstruction, and the abolitionist movement, the region underwent many, many changes.  The opening of Atlantic Brewing in 1935 (it was located on the current site of the downtown Hilton) marked a turn in Atlanta's brewing history. After its closing in the 50s, Atlanta's only brewery was a branch

Beer, Baseball and Barbecue. What's more American than that?  Not much, if you ask me.  The new home for the Atlanta Braves is going up in Cobb County. It will not only feature the ballpark, but also a shopping and dining space called the Battery Atlanta.  Some of the Atlanta stalwart restaurants that are planned for the Battery are Antico Pizza, Ford Fry's Superica, and the iconic BBQ joint Fox Brothers.  Joining Fox Brothers in their venture? Terrapin Beer Company.  Co-founder "Spike" Buckowski, and representatives from the Atlanta Braves were on hand at Fox Brothers to make the announcement.  The tap room will not only feature Terrapin's regular and seasonal releases, but will also house a brand new pilot system that will allow Terrapin's brewers to experiment with new recipes on a smaller scale.  We talked to Spike about this new venture.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt w

Spike was in the house today.  No, not the inspiration for the great Elvis Costello album (at least not as far as we know), but "Spike" Buckowski, one of the founders of Athens' Terrapin Beer Company joined us in studio this week.  We talked about their start, and growth - as the third oldest craft brewery in Georgia, they were instrumental in building the scene as we know it today. And yes, we also talked about Tenth and Blake (the craft and import division of Miller/Coors) acquiring a majority stake in the brewery.  Of course, we also talked beer. We cracked open a few of Terrapin's newest releases, inlcuding:  Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week:  Terrapin Moo-Hoo chocolate milk stout Terrapin Luau Krunkles IPA  Terrapin So Fresh and So Green, Green Terrapin/Shmaltz 2016 Reunion Ale Almanac White Label (silver medal winner at GABF) Headlines (sponsored by Your Pie Perimeter) GEORGIA Festival showscases local breweries (Source: LaGrange News) Cartersville AB plant sends canned

Oktoberfest may be over in Munich, but it's on our mind this time of the year.  With that in mind, we talked to Max Lager's owner John "JR" Roberts and Brewtopia's Owen Ogletree. Both are experts in the field, and we talked, drank, and learned more about Martzens, Festbiers and all sorts of styles popular this time of the year. Owen just returned to the states from a trip to Munich, and he shares his experiences with us. It's also the weekend of the Great American Beer Festival. We will be there, and so we talked to John about the GABF...and some tips on surviving!  Truck and Tap's Beers of the week:  Bell’s Octoberfest Cigar City Good Gourd Funky Buddha Sweet poe-tay-toe Wild Heaven Autumn Defense Headlines (brought to you by Your Pie - Perimeter) Monday Night Brewing has a new facility in planning. It will be dedicated to brewing sours and barrel aging. It's to be on the SW side of Atlanta, along the beltline. We got the scoop - read and listen here.  Tim's

Atlanta's Monday Night Brewing is expanding. They just announced they will be opening a new facility on Westside Atlanta, dedicated to sour and barrel aging. We talked to Operations Manager Joel Iverson, Marketing Director Jonathan Baker and Brewmaster Adam Bishop about the new facility, and how they plan to use it.  Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon. Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!

We've made it to 40 episodes!  This week, we're talking to Alabama's oldest craft brewery, Good People.  Jason Malone takes a break from watching his kid's soccer practice to join us. We talk about how he got started in the brewing business, and all the changes he's seen in Alabama brewing since they sold their first keg in 2008.  Slowly growing, they've recently completed expansion into Tennessee; developed their first sour/funk beer program as well as barrel aging.  We also talk about Good People's Birmingham Airport location, and the importance of educating the area about craft beer.  (also, a sneak peek into Good People's plans on expanding into Georgia!) Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week:  Terrapin Beer's Krunkles Luau IPA Terrapin's 2016 So Fresh and So Green, Green Weyerbacher Sunday Mole Stout Headlines (Sponsored by Your Pie - Perimeter) GEORGIA NEWS Atlanta's comics and brewmasters have struck a beautiful friendship (Source: Creative Loa

What do you get when you combine a Georgia native, an interest in home brewing and an education in Colorado?  A really awesome brewpub, that's what. Nick Tanner, brewmaster of Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative in Cumming joined the Beer Guys in studio. We were able to grab Nick for an interview as he was in the midst of shipping beer to the upcoming Great American Beer Festival.  Nick talked about his background, growing up in the restaurant industry, discovering craft beer while at Colorado State University, and heading back to his hometown to open a brewpub and tap room in partnership with Rick Tanner's Grille and Bar in the Vickery Village center. We also talked about their recent tap room expansion and their many, many, many varieties of beer. Truck and Tap's beers of the week include Cherry Street's O.A.S.I.S barrel aged Imperial stout (don't ask what O.A.S.I.S stands for). Plus, a couple beers from Florida's Cycle Brewing that Becky brought back from her recent trip.  In He

We took the show on the road this week.  All the way out to Avondale Estates to the home of Wild Heaven Craft Beers.  The folks there were busy, you see. They were brewing a collaboration with a little place from Florida called Cigar City.  So we were able to interview two amazing brewers at once - Wild Heaven's Eric Johnson and Cigar City's Wayne Wambles.  We talk about Eric's non traditional entry into brewing, Wild Heaven's move to canning, and many more things...including what he and Wayne are cooking up! We'll also learn about the success of Emergency Drinking Beer and crack open a special sour that's in the works. Truck and Tap's Beers of the week included Wild Heaven's Autumn Defense, and a surprise from across the pond. Wayne and the Cigar City crew have spent the last several months traveling around the world, collaborating with brewers. One of their collabs happened to be with Ireland's Galway Bay Brewery, home of friend of the show Wil Avery. We sampled

What do you do when you start a brewery in a college town with two other amazing breweries in town? Create some amazing beers. Brian Roth, founder and chief bottle washer at Southern Brewing Company joined the Beer Guys in the studios. We talked about their craft beer lineup, what they learned in their year of existence, and the importance of keeping everything as local as possible....down to the yeast! Tyler Nelson, southeast rep for Green Flash and Alpine also joined us in the studio.  Truck and Tap's beers of the week included some great Southern beers, including a few from their new Southern Woodpile line.  In Headlines, sponsored by Your Pie - Perimeter, we talk to Alabama's newest craft beer destination, Green Bus Brewing in downtown Huntsville. Tim's Whalez of the week include Juiceless IPA, a collaboration between Creature Comforts and Wicked Weed and Burial Beer Company from North Carolina, hitting the shelves soon. Next week, we're on the road, talking to Wild Heaven Craft Beers.

JP Watts, Matt Shirah and the rest of the Scofflaw Brewing Company have been pretty busy.  Ahead of their Sept. 17th "official" tasting room opening in West Atlanta, the men behind Scofflaw have been going to bars and events to get the word out. And their brewers have been working overtime getting orders out.  So far, it's worked. Scofflaw has created quite a buzz in the market in a short amount of time. And a very tired JP and Matt joined us in the studio this week. We talk to them about their start -- from life in the corporate world, to running a beer bar in California to brewing in Matt's mother in law's house -- to all the hard work of opening up Georgia's newest brewery.  Truck and Tap's Beers of the Week? Scofflaw's Sneaky Wheat, Basement IPA and Interrogation Coffee stout.  We also had some other treats in store. Thanks to the city of Atlanta (finally) passing growlers-to-go, 5 Seasons Westside gave us 64 ounces in celebration.  Also, Eventide Brewing just relea

Blue Pants Brewery owner Michael Spratley joins the Beer Guys this week. Over the past six years, Spratley and his wife have grown the operation from a 1.5 barrel setup to their current production line based in Madison, Alabama.  We talk to Spratley about the beers, his sour program and Blue Pants plans to start canning....and possible expansion of their distribution..... Truck and Tap's beers of the week are from Blue Pants, including their Oktoberfest (a much lighter version than what we usually see in the states), Weedy's Double IPA and two variations of their Pinstripe Stout - Candy Bar and Peanut Butter.  Tim's Whale of the week is Creature Comforts Athena Paradiso - their Berliner Weiss with Passion Fruit and Guava, one of Tim's all-time favorites.  Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast 035See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and

We're talking bottle shops on this week's Beer Guys show! Kraig Torres, owner of Hop City joins us in studio along with Josh Doherty, specialty department manager of Harry's Farmers Market (Whole Foods).  We talk about their craft beer journey, how beer has evolved and grew all over the south, and what trends they are seeing in the industry. Kraig also lets us know about Hop City's newest venture in Alpharetta, and how they figured out the importance of selling pints at their Krog Street Market location.  Also, talented local artist Rory "Catlanta" Hawkins stopped by to hang out as well. Check out his artwork here. Tim and Aaron also talked to Dan Roberts, Executive Director of the Alabama Brewer's Guild about the latest in their beer-to-go debate. Truck and Tap's beers of the week include some selections our guests brought in, including a vintage one from Shmaltz, Green Bench, Monday Night and Westbrook.  Next week? One of Tim and Aaron's favorite brewers from Ala

"Drinkin' Beer." It's a beer that you always keep stocked in the fridge or cooler, ready to go after a hard day of work or relaxing at the beach or a party. Red Hare Brewing Company aims to be the craft beer that's stocking that fridge or cooler. We talked to Roger Davis, Managing Partner and Bobby Thomas, Head Brewer of Red Hare on the show. We talked about their start, born out of the recession of 2008-09, and the importance of canning their offerings.   Truck and Tap's beers of the week? Red Hare's SPF 50/50 "IPR," an India Pale Radler with grapefruit soda. And their newest creation, Cotton Tail Orange Creamsic-Ale, an orange/vanilla take on their pale ale.  Tim's Whales of the week are Orpheus Brewing's Even The Furies Wept. We sampled this earlier in the year on the show, and now it's available. Also, Three Taverns Night On Ponce IPA, which is their second can release.  The Hot list includes the Georgia launch of Hi-Wire Brewing, as well as Wis

Creature Comforts is big into the collaboration game these days.  Earlier this year, the Athens-based brewers teamed up with New York's Other Half for King's Ransom Baltic Porter and Grits 'n' Greens Pilsner.  More recently, Creature Comforts teamed up with Austin, Texas brewers Jester King. The result, Mutualism, is a "Southern Style Farmhouse Lager," with a nice mix of both Creature Comforts and Jester King's attitudes, approaches and ingredients.  Aaron sat down with Jester King's Founder Jeffrey Stuffings and Creature Comforts Blake Tyers during their release party earlier this summer.  They talk about how this collaboration came about, the two breweries' common philosophy, and what's coming up next for the two.  Creature Comfort's year of collaborations continues, by the way. They just partnered with Gilbert (Arizona)'s Arizona Wilderness to come out with Transmission, a citrus saison.  Thanks for listening! If you like what we're doing,

The Beer Guys sit down with Taylor Lamm, co-owner and head brewer at Oconee Brewing Company in Greensboro, Georgia.  We talk to him about the startup process, and his background in brewing.  Also, we speak with Jeremy Cowan from New York's Shmaltz Brewing about his new collaboration with Terrapin....as well as their new distribution partnership with Liberator. Finally, friend of the show Nick Hudson from Alabama's Free the Hops talks to us about a ridiculous new proposal affecting growler sales.  Truck and Tap's Beers of the week are Oconee's Kolsch, IPA and Chili Pale Ale.  We also have Tim's Whalez of the Week, the Hot List and more!  Thanks for listening. Head to beerguysradio.com for more information...subscribe to the show (and leave a review!).  Coming up next week, we'll be in studio with Marietta's Red Hare Brewing. Cheers! Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast 032    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts

Craft Beer 101 with Jason Dominy. If you don't know your ales from your lagers or your porters from your pales, this show is for you.  Atlanta craft beer connoisseur (and coffee geek) Jason Dominy joins us for a boozy primer. Twitter and Instagram: @BeerGuysRadio Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast 031See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon. Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!