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The History of LA Beer: A Beer Week Chat with Beer Writer, Tomm Carroll
Join Gary in this LIVE episode of HopTalk, recorded at the recent LA Beer Week kickoff festival, where he chats with renowned beer writer, Tomm Carroll about the beer scene's evolution in the city ove
Crafting Community: A Beer Week Chat with Tom Kelley of El Segundo Brewing
Join Gary in this LIVE episode of HopTalk, recorded at the buzzing LA Beer Week kickoff festival, where he sits down with Tom Kelley of El Segundo Brewing. This isn't your typical beer chat; it's a de
A S’mores-Inspired Live Podcast with Firestone’s Sam Tierney & Radiant’s Andrew Bell
In this LIVE episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with Sam Tierney of Firestone Walker and Andrew Bell of Radiant Beer Co. at the release party for their collaboration, Camp Blanket. - Camp Blanket is a s'm
Brew Fast & Lager Slow with Carey Jonker of Transmission Brewing
In this episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with Carey Jonker, owner and head brewer of Transmission Brewing Company. - If you're outside the city of Ventura, there's a decent chance you haven't heard of T
Brewing, Growing & Evolving with Chris & Andy of Three Weavers Brewing Company
In this episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with Chris & Andy of Three Weavers Brewing Company ahead of the brewery's eight-year anniversary. - We dig into the story behind Three Weavers' longest-tenured e
Tasting Beer Like a Pro with Hal Mooney of Your Beer Friend
In this extended episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with Hal Mooney of Your Beer Friend. - We dig into the ins and outs of tasting beer, the benefits of the Cicerone program, the magic of beer and food pa
Confessions of a First-Year Brewery with James & Bryce of Far Field Beer Company
In this episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with James Bardeen & Bryce Lowrance of Far Field Beer Company. - Coming up on Far Field's 1-year anniversary in Lawndale, we dig into their homebrewing roots, th
The Past, Present & Future of Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival with Matt Brynildson
In this episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with the legendary Matt Brynildson, Brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewing Company. - Coming off the heels of the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival 202
Beer Blogger to Beer Buyer with Chase Dipple of Hi-Lo Liquor Market
In this episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with Chase Dipple, beer program manager of Hi-Lo Liquor Market. - We dive deep into Chase's journey from beer blogger to beer buyer and all the steps he's made a
Hanging with the Beergang with Kurt & Kyle Leingang
In this episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with Kurt & Kyle Leingang, co-founders of new beer delivery and marketplace startup, Beergang. - We chat all about their journey of launching Beergang, how they