EP 40: History and Hops, A visit to First Flight Island Restuarant & Brewery , Key West FL

EP 46 LV Beer Trip 2 - A Nevada Craft Beer Pioneer, Meet Wyndee Forrest of CraftHaus, Henderson NV

This episode of the Roadshow features an interview with Wyndee Forrest co-owner of Crafthaus, located in Henderson, Nevada. Wyndee and her husband, Dave, got their inspiration from their travels in Europe. Faced with some local legal hurdles to opening, Wyndee became a lobbyist for the city and successfully changed the licensing laws, making it easier for independent breweries to open in the area. Opening in 2014, they are proud to offer the official beer of UNLV. We discuss their journey in opening the brewery and their flagship beers, including their award-winning Czech pilsner called "Czech, Please!" which I had the pleasure of enjoying!  We also talked about the Vegas you don't know, Brewers Row located  in the Arts District. The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with nearly 700 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew [http://tagabrew.com]or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!   If you have an idea for a brewery to be featured on the show email me at darryl@brewsline.com  [darryl@brewsline]

EP 45 LV Beer Trip 1 - A trip to the Dark Side - Beer Zombies Brewing , Las Vegas

The Beer Zombie brand was created in 2013 as an Instagram page focused on beer. The owner, Chris Jacobs, has a background in art and design. He trademarked the Beer Zombies logo and began selling merchandise, and in 2020, Beer Zombies Brewing was launched.  We discuss the brewery's origins, unique beers, and the challenges of running a small brewery and the growing craft beer scene in Las Vegas.  With large scale distribution and Chris's busy mind, you can expect Beer Zombies to keep the dead alive! The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with nearly 700 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew [http://tagabrew.com]or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!   If you have an idea for a brewery to be featured on the show email me at darryl@brewsline.com  [darryl@brewsline]

EP 44 -When you need a change take it to the flipside ...Meet Erik Pizer at Flipside Brewing, Tinley Park, IL

Join me in my conversation with Erik Pizer of Flipside Brewing located in Tinley Park, IL in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.  Erik shares his story of closing an opening a brewery in the same location and the importance of having family and community support in making a small brewery successful.  The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 650 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew [http://tagabrew.com]or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!   If you have an idea for a brewery to be featured on the show email me at darryl@brewsline.com  [darryl@brewsline]

EP 43: Two Huskies talk beer - Meet Ike Orcutt at Buckle Down Brewing in Lyons, IL

In this episode I sat down with fellow Northern Illinois University alum Ike Orcutt, Owner and Brewer at Buckle Down Brewing. After sharing our mutual joy of NIU's moment of football fame, beating Notre Dame to start the 2024 season, we got down to beer business. Ike's first order of business was to stress the importance of a solid business partner. In this case, his wife Michelle co-owner of Buckle Down.  We discussed  being nimble in the brewery business and Buckle Down's transition from primarily focusing on distribution to becoming a great community gathering spot.  Join us as we learn more about the Buckle Down's 13 years and what the future holds. To learn more see buckledownbrewing.com [http://buckledownbrewing.com/]   The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 650 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew [http://tagabrew.com]or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!   If you have an idea for a brewery to be featured on the show email me at darryl@brewsline.com  [darryl@brewsline]

EP 42: From Beer Pimp to Brewery Owner - Meet Adam Fine of Tarpon River Brewing, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Tarpon River Brewing Company is a brewery located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The name comes from the Tarpon River, a popular fishing spot in the area. The owner,  Adam Fine, has been in the beer business for almost 30 years and has a history of brewing, distributing, and promoting craft beer throughout Florida, where he became known as the "Beer Pimp". The brewery restaurant hosts community-driven events and is well-connected with local businesses. The atmosphere is family-friendly and dog-friendly. Tarpon River Brewing's founder talks about starting the brewery,  the dedication it takes to deliver every day for his guests, and the unique techniques and ingredients they use when brewing,  Finally, I get a taste of  Honey Love, a unique 9.5 ABV Imperial Cream Ale. Learn More at tarponriverbrewing .com [https://tarponriverbrewing.com/]   The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 650 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew [http://tagabrew.com]or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!   If you have an idea for a brewery to be featured on the show email me at darryl@brewsline.com  [darryl@brewsline]