Bitch Beer Podcast

Caroline and Ashley had another hang in Athens with Shannon Vinson, consumer marketing manager for Creature Comforts. We talk about all that Classic City love, just how rapid Creature Comforts’ growth is, and, of course, what it was like to have the God of Thunder drink their beer. Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Ashley and Caroline sat down with the Ladies of Terrapin Beer Co., Jess Hurd, Chrissy Loganchuk, Maddie Neely, Eva Tran, and Olive Overmoyer, who all have their hands in the brewing process. We talk about what it's actually like not being an independently owner brewery, some tribulations of being a woman in beer, and dream beer projects that we wish we could have right now. Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Caroline and Ashley got to hang in SweetWater's newly renovated taproom with their self-proclaimed "talking head", Tucker Berta Sarkisian. We talk about her long relationship with the brewery, her brand directed brew Guide Beer, and, inevitably, weed. Get FREE tickets to the Georgia Documentary Film Festival June 1st (Directed by our own Caroline King) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/georgia-documentary-film-festival-2019-tickets-61904417780 Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Ashley and Caroline chatted with Editor in Chief of craftbeer.com, Jess Baker! (@craftcurious) We talk beginnings, Jim Cantore, and Thor drinking Tropicalia! Read Caroline's article for craftbeer.com! https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/brewery-employees-share-thoughts-for-craft-beer-beginners Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Caroline and Ashley sat down with Brittany Goldstein (@bgoldstein59), Anna Watts (@annacaro), Tori Paquin (@toripaquin), and, a little later, co-founder Rob Goldstein (@rgoldstein45) of Wild Leap Brew Co. (@wildleap) We talk all things La Grange, reality TV, and what it's like to be the Best New Brewery in the nation. Make sure you stick around til the end because Rob makes an exclusive announcement you won't wanna miss! Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

On March 8, 2019, Caroline and Ashley moderated an International Women's Day Panel at Red Hare Brewing with special guests, Jen Price (@atlbeerboutique), Chris Hughes (@theecraftbeerconnoisseur), Stephanie Grant (@shelovescraft), and Melissa Harbers (@pinkiesupbw). We talk discrimination, inclusivity, and empowerment! Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Ashley and Caroline sat down with Christina Hughes, The Craft Beer Connoisseur to talk about beer festivals, being tactful with your influence, and "pigeon piss"? Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Keep up with Chris @theecraftbeerconnoisseur Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Caroline and Ashley sat at Reformation Brewing in Woodstock, GA with Jennifer Smoot, owner and head brewer of Smooty Brewing Company with CEO & co-founder of Reformation, Spencer Nix, and Communications Director, Jessica Miller. On this day Jennifer, a former intern of Reformation, brewed The Loud Peach, a peach saison, for International Women's Day. We talk about Jennifer's brewing school experience, the history of Reformation, and getting your family to try your beer. Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Keep with Jennifer: @smootybrews and Reformation: @reformationbrewery Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Ashley and Caroline sat down at New Realm Brewing with the founder of the Atlanta Chapter of Pink Boots Society, Christine Stevens (New Realm) , and members Zuri Coleman (Second Self Beer) and Taylor Corona (Oconee Brewing) in celebration of the organization's 7th Annual International Women's Brew Day. While the beer brewed we talked about PBS, the women who make up the local chapter, and how the ATL finally got a slice of PBS. Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Keep up with everyone: @atlpinkboots @newrealmbrewing @secondselfbeer @oconeebrewingco Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Caroline and Ashley sat down with Elias Spartis, born & raised ATLien and creator & founder of craft-connect.com, a collaborative marketplace for brewing. Besides all the ways to use the service, we talk about our interest in brewing and share first beer stories while drinking so much local beer. Keep with Elias and all things Craft Connect: @craft_connect Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Ashley and Caroline sat down with Sam Maloney, creator and founder of the Atlanta Women Bottle Share. We talk about the first meet up, who has the best events in the city, and Sam gives us insight into future themes for the bottle share. Keep up with Sam: @sam0ney Join the Atlanta Women Bottle Share: https://www.facebook.com/groups/889047057915484/ Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Caroline and Ashley sit down with Tessa Haukeness, General Manager of Scofflaw Brewing Co. We talk about Scofflaw's future, starting in breweries early, and life in Hawaii. Keep up with Scofflaw and Tessa: @scofflawbeer and @tessie2k Get 20% off your ticket to ride the Atlanta Beer Bus: atlantabeerbus.com, use the Code BB20 at checkout! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Words are hard sometimes and no one demonstrates that better than us. Here's our favorite flub-ups of 2018! Cheers!

Ashley and Caroline sit down with Mark Aldrich and Jimmy Ludwig of The Happy Hour Guys. THHG began twelve years ago, accumulating over 300 episodes of their show. They created the Broadway Brews Project we discussed with Ben Crawford. We get more in depth with the project, discuss how they started, and get some advice about longevity in this craft beer entertainment world. Keep up to date with THHG and watch all 300+ episodes at thehappyhourguys.com Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Caroline and Ashley sit down with Brie Galbreath, Laboratory Analyst at Arches Brewing in Hapeville, GA. We talk healthy and hungry yeast, sailing, and tranquilizing rhinos. (Seriously, ya'll, this girl does everything.) Follow Brie: @microbrieology Follow Arches: @archesbrewing Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Ashley and Caroline sit down with top Atlanta blogger and beer connoisseur, Ale Sharpton. We talk breweries from all over, ATL hotspots that are a must try, and how breweries could be more inclusive to women and people of color. Follow Ale Sharpton: http://alesharpton.blogspot.com/, Twitter: @AleSharpton, and Instagram: @realalesharpton Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Caroline and Ashley sit down with Ben Crawford (current Phantom of the Opera on Broadway) to talk about the cast's involvement with the Broadway Brews Project. Created by the Happy Hour Guys, Broadway Brews Project pairs a Broadway cast and a brewery to create a beer that benefits charity. The Phantom cast and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery out of Richmond, VA created the Pint of No Return, a black lager that symbolizes the Phantom's duality.

Ashley and Caroline sit down with Sarah Young, Executive Vice President and Owner (we incorrectly said her previous title in the episode) of Wild Heaven Beer in Avondale Estates. We try lots of WH beer, talk about what's coming up for them, and discuss Sarah's love of turquoise and Dolly Parton. Tickets for Essence to Crux's Double FEARture: https://snca.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=1553 Tickets for Georgia Shorts Film Festival: https://filmfreeway.com/GeorgiaShortsFilmFestival/tickets?utm_campaign=Georgia%20Shorts%20Film%20Festival&utm_source=email&utm_content=GSFF%20Tickets Coupon Code: GSFF50 Tickets for Georgia Documentary Film Festival: https://filmfreeway.com/georgiadocumentaryfilmfestival/tickets Coupon Code: GDFF50 Keep up with Wild Heaven: @beerwildheaven Keep up with Sarah: @wildheavensarah Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Caroline and Ashley sat at the beautiful Eventide Brewing with Haley Cowan (owner/founder), Taylor Martin (sales/brand), and Sarah Buckner (marketing). There's talk of Eventide's founding, family, and the beer that got away. Keep up with Eventide: @eventidebrewing Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com

Ashley and Caroline had the privilege of moderating a Business panel at Dames + Dregs Beer Fest this past August. You'll get to hear invaluable tips from Jen Price of Atlanta Beer Boutique, Molly Gunn of Porter Beer Bar, and Carly Wiggins of Southbound Brewing. There's also plenty of goofs and some questions from the audience! This episode is sponsored by Usit, Atlanta's on demand babysitting app. Bitch Beer listeners should send the code #bitchbeer to admin@usit.care to get their first hour of babysitting absolutely free! Follow Bitch Beer on Facebook and Instagram @bitchbeerpodcast or www.bitchbeerpodcast.com