Hoppy Craftsmen - Arizona Craft Beer Podcast

(NSFW) We mention Rowley Farmouse Ales on almost every episode. So its a little surprising that It's been nearly two years since we've had John Rowley on the show and A LOT has happened since then. A feature on Diners Drive-in and Dives and multiple medals from the Great American Beer Festival are just a few of the highlights we talk about when we met up with John at The Sleepy Whale in downtown Chandler. He even brought us his 2019 Gold, Silver and Bronze medal beers. Our Guest Information: Rowley Farmhouse Ales 1405 Maclovia St. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: 505.428.0719 Facebook Instagram Twitter Email Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Ins

(NSFW) Ed and Chris spend some time figuring out the new gear that our patrons helped buy us. So big thanks to them for sure. They do this in the newly formed HCPC Lab Studio. We go over the band that gave us the music your hear and how it holds to true to us. They deep into a few Goldwater beers, and choke down an amazing pickle lager from Chris' "recent" trip to North Carolina. Eddie has Chris guess what the brewery is by reading titles from a local new publication. As a side note Eddie says he'll do stand up if the patron supporters meet a goal. Lets make that happen!   Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitt

(NSFW) After their foodie adventure Chris and Eddie return to Pedal Haus and the more familiar subject of beer with owner Julian and brewmaster “Doc”. This episode’s rapid round might be the fastest ever...to go off the rails. We also talk about all the medals Pedal Haus has won and we find out they brought home a few more from the Copa Cervezas de América including Best Brewery in America. Our Guest Info: 730 S. Mill Ave., #102 Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: (480) 314-BEER (2337) Email: drink@pedalhausbrewery.com Website: https://pedalhausbrewery.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pedalhausbrewery/ Untappd: https://untappd.com/PedalHaus   Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

(NSFW) In this special foodie episode Ed and Chris talk about if they can keep their lowbrow status when they keep getting invited to VIP Beer Media Beer Pairing dinners. The sit down at The Shop Beer Co patio to recap the evening and what they liked about the dinner. A special thanks to Pedal Haus Brewery inviting the Craftsmen to come hang out. We go over the pros and cons of beer dinners in general. After listening to this podcast we think their status is still intact. Our Guest Info: 730 S. Mill Ave., #102 Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: (480) 314-BEER (2337) Email: drink@pedalhausbrewery.com Website: https://pedalhausbrewery.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pedalhausbrewery/ Untappd: https://untappd.com/PedalHaus   Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tako

(NSFW) It is hard to believe that another year has gone by and another Real Wild and Woody is upon us. Ed and Chris sit down and go over the good, the bad, and oh man did Matt from BRI just break up a fight! That and more is part of our amazing time we had a Real Wild And Woody 2019. Listen in and figure out if you are Real? Wild? or Woody? Our Guest Info: 12 West Brewing 8-Bit Aleworks Wren House Brewing Dark Sky Brewing Helton Brewing Goldwater Brewing Arizona Wilderness Backyard Suds - Use code HCPC for discount! Beer Research Institute Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: h

(NSFW)  Once again back at the offices of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild to talk to the Executive Director Rob Fullmer. We talk about the much anticipated Real Wild and Woody 2019 indoor festival. A oasis in the sweltering heat of the Arizona Summer. We wax over the awesome and growing craft beer community we have here in Arizona. We put Rob through the not so rapid, rapid round. We touch base on some pretty awesome awards that the some members of the Arizona Home Brewers Society (ASH) recently won. Finally, we dig into what the Guild has coming up for everyone in the coming year. Our Guest Info: Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Facebook Instagram Arizona Beer Week   Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouT

(NSFW) This week the boys find themselves back at Wren after two long years! Last time they talked to Luke, and he hoped that the 16oz can format would take off. They discuss how that went (we think pretty well) and get a post anniversary update on how everything went for their 4th Anniversary. How their success over the past four years has helped them replace crappy brewing equipment. They touch base on the rumor of a new offsite lager facility. They double down on classic styles with their recently announced Lager Celebration with some heavy hitters coming to town. On top of that Drew and Luke take a run at the infamous “rapid round”. Our Location Info: Wren House Brewing 2125 N 24th Street Phoenix AZ 85008 (602) 244-9184 Email: taproom@wrenhousebrewing.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrenhousebrewing/ Instagram: @wrenhousebrewing Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times

(NSFW or HCPC)  Since Ed is over seas drinking copious amounts of Guinness. Nate, Jeff and Chris decided to crash the patio at The Sleepy Whale. They gush over what is on tap at this new craft beer destination in downtown Chandler. Including some big hitters like Bottle Logic, Pueblo Vida, and their own collaboration with Arizona Wilderness called Into the Whalederness  They talk about the next upcoming craft beer bar in downtown Phoenix from the master minds behind The Wandering Tortoise, Sleepy Whale, and Hops on Birch called the The Roosevelt. Nate tricks Jeff and Chris with a Cellarmaker IG image that should be an hazy dream but it is not. They talk about up coming Hoppy Craftsmen trips, including Rowley and maybe Boston. Also, they create a new beer name. This time called Friends with Crust, please leave your comments about what kind of beer that might be. Then some on-the-air blendary of to create a one of kind sour stout. Sadly, they did not have a name for that one, missed opportunity. Enjoy! Our Loc

New Brew Review is a bi-weekly bonus podcast.  Each episode a new reviewer from the world of craft beer will try a new brew they have never had before and share what they think of it with you in a bonus podcast. As the reviewer should be trying a new beer, and recording at the same time we hope to capture a very honest review. Not what they hoped it would be or thought it should be. As a note the review does not necessarily reflect those of the Hoppy Craftsmen, but are those of the reviewer. Beer Review Info: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Muirs Mure - Golden Sour Ale agen with AZ Blackberries Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppyc

(NSFW) We are fans of Rowley and Wren House but Goldwater is becoming a recording day favorite. Arizona is seeing a lot of new locations from familiar faces. Chris might have switched his craft allegiance from Mesa to Chandler. Mergers might be the next trend in craft beer. Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Beautifully nasty and pretty vile at times but ultimately gorgeous. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen Twitter: @hoppycraftsmen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoppycraftsmen/ E-mail: hoppycraftsmen@gmail.com Blog: http://hoppycraftsmenpodcast.com/ YouTube: Hoppy Craftsmen – Craft Beer Podcast Support US! Buy Us a Beer! For as little as a dollar a month you can help a bearded white guy drink a good craft b

(NSFW) A road trip north to party with one of the best breweries in the state — Dark Sky Brewing celebrates their 4th anniversary!  We sit down with Ryan and Nick the day after to figure out if we have a hang over or if it’s just altitude sickness. We establish a few things, first send all your mayo pictures to Ryan, and second there is no basement at DSB. Then since it is Nicks first time on the show, we put him through our infamous not-so-rapid round. We go over the past, present, beer, food, pizza, dogs and what is to come — we cover it all. Hope you have as much fun listening as we had recording this hung over. Our Guest Info: Dark Sky Brewing Facebook Instagram Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Ins

(NSFW) Eddie and Chris talk about McFate re-branding back to Fate. They go over some rumors about how this all came about. Touch base about SunUp Brewing going to a tab room only. How pizza is the next big thing in craft breweries that want a food option.  Another craft brewery from the east coast sells out to a major investor. Modern Times reaches out to the public and gets investors in the form of Wefunder. Stone Berlin falls to the way side, and is sold to Brewdog. We go over our standout beers of the week. How we made it into a legitimate magazine! Thanks to Phoenix Magazine for that. Then we discuss a semi-rude email we received about us and our initials. Look for more swag coming your way council members. Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://ww

(NSFW) This week Jeff is excited to be back on the show, Chris and Eddie are thrilled to be on Main Street and Nate won't be happy he missed Dr. Pepper slushies. Two of our Patreon Supporters join us at Cider Corp for a good dose of the rapid round and talk about Downtown Mesa. We take a second look at Second Chance Brewing coming to Arizona, thanks to some info provided by another Patreon Supporter, Indie Beer Talk. And see how excited that Bonnie from Irene's Taproom is as well. Finally, someone is ready to lead the lager movement in the 48th State. Stay tuned to figure out who that is?!   Our Guest Info: Lovely Lady Hops / CraftsnCurvesIG / CraftsnCurvesPodcast Cider Corp Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact u

(NSFW) This week, we are amazed by road maps and algorithms, unimpressed with Nate’s beer pouring skills and disappointed by beers from a popular brewery. Arizona’s most underrated brewery wins an award in Oregon. Big beer buys spirits. Arizona’s thirst for craft beer has more out of state breweries planning distribution. Beers We Tried Julius Green Haze Scaled Way Up Local News Superstition Meadery starting point for road trip Wren House won gold medal at Best Craft Beer Awards Bend, OR for Big Spill Pils Latitude 33 Brewing Co expands-distribution-to-Arizona Second Chance Beer Company expands distribution to LA and Arizona National News AB-Inbev Acquires Cutwater Spirits Our Information Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact

(NSFW) It is hard to believe we are already back at AZ Strong Beer Festival. This year we had a new Hoppy Craftsmen tag along to help with the interviews, Eddie Gomez! We wanted to do something a little different this year and not just ask about what people brought with them. Don't worry we still asked them that. But, we wanted to dig a little deeper into each brewery and ask the classic F#&K, Marry, Kill. That did not go over to well with most, so we quickly recovered and changed kill to collab instead. Later on we get pretty personal with the choices we give. We get to hear another exclusive, which by now is not super exclusive but Cider Corp is getting food full time! Hope you enjoyed our chats, and it makes you want to come join the madness that is Strong Beer Fest! Our Guest Info: Goldwater Brewing Dark Sky Brewing 12 West Brewing Craft Beer Betty Cider Corps Oro Brewing Az Wilderness Brewing Wren House Brewing The Beer Research Institute Sons of Suds Cold Brew Podcast Craft N Curves Podcast Our In

(NSFW) The Craftsmen start out by talking with co-owners of Irene's Tap Room Bonnie and Aaron. We get the skinny on what they are all about, how the place got started, and why they have such an amazing tap list of independent craft beers and wine. We dive into how this match up between two of our favorite breweries came to be. Then we go off the deep end and do a blind taste test with Wes from Rowley Farmhouse and Ryan from Dark Sky Brewing. We do some tasting of some treats that Wes brought for us to try. All in all it was a very great way to start of AZ Beer Week 2019. Our Guest Info: Irene's Tap Room Rowley's Farm House Ales Dark Sky Brewing Our Information: Music Credit: Takotsubo Men The assorted sounds of three ageing humans hitting things in a studio for five days. Enjoy! Intro: Skint But Free Outro: Takotsubo Man Follow them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakotsuboMen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakotsuboMen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TakotsuboMen Contact us! Instagram: @hoppycraftsmen

(NSFW) This week we talk about how two of the craftsmen joined the Superstition Meadery guild membership. Then how they have to pay back the borrowed money from a loan shark. But, they are going to flush with mead though! Nate is a tad disappointed with the Wren House Saguaro Society swag. We then discuss which one of the Wren's releases was our favorite over the past year. A Thrillist list of most underrated breweries brings some heat on who belongs on the top of those lists. We go over a few standout items that we saw for events in the AZ beer week 2019. Such as Meet Me in the Pit event at Irene's Tap room where Rowley Farm House Ales versus Dark Sky Brewing go head to head . Where we will be podcasting from, and talking to both brewers. AZ Wilderness is opening their new facility to the general public for a two bottle release, and popping some bottles from their cellar. The HCPC crew is going to Strong Beerfest to cause some mayhem in the festival. We invent a toilet stove combo, so you never have to leave

(NSFW) The guys talk about their New Year shenanigans, how champagne gives them headaches on demand. They go over some beer lists about Winter Beer Lists. Which then in turns brings up just chugging porters to stay warm. We talk beer laws in Mississippi. We go over a beer that guys did not like from Az Wilderness. The Resilience from Sierra Nevada is mentioned, and what Ed thought of the one from Wren House. The the new Beerdior Calendar is viewed and oogled over. Maybe foretelling an appearance by some steamy hot pod-casters in the 2020 edition. We sample a new release from The Shop Beer Co collab with >Burgeon Beer Company Also, gearing up for Strong Beer Fest 2019 and what to expect Arizona Craft Beer Week-ish. Beers Drank: Wren House: E112 / Omnioctopus  The Shop Beer Co: Desert Dolphins Articles Mentioned: Arizona Beerdoir Mikkeller Casual Pint 9 Winter IPAs to Try This Season Utah set to drop blood-alcohol limit to .05, strictest in country Mississippi Rising The Year in Beer: Breaking Down 2018’s Ratin

(NSFW) Once again Ed and Chris sit down and talk beer related things. Chris brings over a cellar beer he has been sitting on since 2016 to end the year right. They cover the sad but sweet news that a brewer is leaving the AZ beer scene for bigger and better things. They cover some good and bad 2018 lists, including beers, can art, and most anticipated brewery openings. Finally, they cover what they hope comes in 2019. This is the last show for the year, we'll be taking a little break for Christmas and the New Years. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holidays. We'll see you in 2019 with more opinions, more interviews, and hopefully a collab or two. Cheers! Beers Drank: The Bruery - Black Tuesday Wren House - Good Girl Pearl  Articles Mentioned: Best Beer Cities 2018 -  https://www.hopculture.com/best-craft-beer-cities-2018/ Giving Up Hazy IPAs - https://www.porchdrinking.com/articles/2018/12/19/why-im-giving-up-hazy-ipas-in-2019 Most anticipated Breweies opening 2018 - https://www.azcentral.com/picture-galle

(NSFW) Ed and Chris sit down and talk about holiday shopping for the beer lover in your life. How sites that are not related to craft beer are putting out some pretty lame beer holiday gift guides. Ed goes over the Saguaro Society membership, the class of 2019 group, the record setting sellout of the fifty spaces. They wax and wane on what really is stout season and is there really a "stout season" or should all year be a stout season. Later on, the guys are joined by Sina Gomez (@SaucySina) wife and more importantly Patron supporter of the show. She asks the Craftsmen what they are looking forward to in 2019, and makes some pretty big Patron Supporter requests, or they may have been demands. Also, Ed and Chris settle some beef with the two time Beard Champion @OneTokentoPlay. Beers Drank: 12 West Brewing - Double Midnight Run Dark Sky Brewing - .3 Repeating Pueblo Vida Brewing - Order Up Wren House - Thanksgiving Cactus  & Black Caddis   Articles Mentioned: Vine Pair - 8 of the Best Black Friday Deals f