October 2021 - Charlotte This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host MC explore the craft beer scene of Charlotte, NC. This week begins our stop in Charlotte with Heist Brewery’s Citraquench’l and London Bridges Falling Brown. Also, a conversation with special guest Connor Wolfarth, Franchise Owner of City Brew Tours Charlotte. In this episode, Molly, MC, and Connor discuss how breweries are a great way to get the lay of the land when traveling. Connor explains the...
Oct 13, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
September 2021 - Knoxville This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of Knoxville, TN. This week finishes out our stop in Knoxville with Next Level Brewing’s Viejo Norte Knox Dark Lager. Also, a conversation with special guest Rick Cox, Co-Founder and Co-Head Brewer at Next Level Brewing. In this episode, Molly, Mike, and Rick discuss where the name Next Level Brewing comes from. Molly and Rick talk about the Knoxville Food Truck...
Oct 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
September 2021 - Knoxville This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of Knoxville, TN. This week continues our stop in Knoxville with Elst Brewing Company’s Brown Ale Belgian Dubbel. Also, a conversation with special guest Matthew Cummings, Owner of Pretentious Glass Company and Pretentious Beer Company. In this episode, Molly, Mike, and Matthew discuss the creation of different glassware for different beer styles. Matthew tells ...
Sep 29, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
September 2021 - Knoxville This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of Knoxville, TN. This week continues our stop in Knoxville with Crafty Bastard Brewery’s Hawaiian BBQ Pale Ale. Also, a conversation with special guest Aaron McClain - founder, proprietor, and brewmaster at Crafty Bastard Brewery. In this episode, Molly, Mike, and Aaron discuss the origins of the brewery name “Crafty Bastard”. Aaron tells the legend of a Foo Fi...
Sep 22, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 16
September 2021 - Knoxville This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of Knoxville, TN. This week continues our stop in Knoxville with XÜL Beer Company’s Toro y Oso Mexican Lager and Paper Crowns IPA. Also, a conversation with special guest Brad West, Co-Founder of XÜL Beer Company. In this episode, Molly, Mike, and Brad discuss what it was like opening a brewery in the midst of the pandemic. Brad explains how video games and pop ...
Sep 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
September 2021 - Knoxville This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of Knoxville, TN. This week starts out our stop in Knoxville with Elst Brewing’s Juicy IPA. Also, a conversation with special guest Zack Roskop, Owner and Operator at Knox Brew Tours and Knox Brew Hub. In this episode, Molly, Mike, and Zack discuss what makes walking tours so special when on a Knox Brew Tour. Zack announces the future plans of Knox Brew Hub and ...
Sep 08, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
August 2021 - Lexington This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Ethan explore the craft beer scene of Lexington, KY. This week finishes out our stop in Lexington with Ethereal Brewing’s Tropical Gose. Also, a conversation with special guest Brandon Floan, Co-Founder and Head Brewer of Ethereal Brewing. In this episode, Molly, Ethan, and Brandon discuss Brandon’s journey from homebrewing to creating Ethereal Brewing. Brandon explains his second business of brewi...
Sep 01, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
August 2021 - Lexington This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Ethan explore the craft beer scene of Lexington, KY. This week features Blue Stallion Brewing Company’s Justa P’Haze NEIPA and Dunkel Amber Lager. Also, a conversation with special guest JR Redmon, Lead Brewer for Blue Stallion Brewing Company. In this episode, Molly, Ethan, and JR discuss how copper brewing equipment adds to Blue Stallion’s brand. JR explains how Blue Stallion follows traditional ...
Aug 25, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
August 2021 - Lexington This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Ethan explore the craft beer scene of Lexington, KY. This week features Pivot Brewing Company’s Volta Hefeweizen. Also, a conversation with special guest Justin Stewart, can artist for Pivot Brewing Company. In this episode, Molly, Ethan, and Justin discuss Justin’s process when designing can art. Justin explains how comic books, records, and movies led him to his art style. Justin talks about his ...
Aug 18, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode 10 - Lexington Week 1 August 2021 - Lexington This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Ethan explore the craft beer scene of Lexington, KY. This week features Fusion Brewing’s Stange Days Kolsch and Quasar IPA. Also, a conversation with special guest Christian Paumi, Ph.D. (CEO, Founder, and Head Brewer) of Fusion Brewing. In this episode, Molly, Ethan, and Christian discuss all things malt and how Christian uses malt in his beers. Christian talks about ...
Aug 11, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 10
July 2021 - Pittsburgh This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Eric explore the craft beer scene of Pittsburgh. This week features East End’s Duquesne Heights Stout and Crawford-Heights Saison. Also, a conversation with special guest Debbie Stueber, Director of Community Relations, at Brew: The Museum of Beer. In this episode, Molly, Eric, and Debbie discuss Brew: The Museum of Beer and the power of local online beer-centric groups. Debbie talks about the charm...
Aug 04, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
July 2021 - Pittsburgh This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Eric explore the craft beer scene of Pittsburgh. This week features Strange Roots’ Barrel Aged Sour, Mortal Eidolon. Also, a conversation with special guests Dennis Hock, Founder of Strange Roots, and Bert Mooney, Operations Director of Strange Roots. In this episode, Molly, Eric, Dennis, and Bert discuss wild fermentation and the barrel aging of sour beer. Dennis tells the story of how a 16th-centu...
Jul 28, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
July 2021 - Pittsburgh This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Eric explore the craft beer scene of Pittsburgh. This week features Brew Gentlemen’s General Braddock IPA and Recertified DIPA. Also, a conversation with special guest Brian Hatheway, CPO and Beer Guide, of City Brew Tours. In this episode, Molly, Eric, and Brian discuss Brew Gentlemen and the Allegheny Overlook (A pop-up park in downtown Pittsburgh). Brian tells a story about converting domestic be...
Jul 21, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
July 2021 - Pittsburgh This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Eric explore the craft beer scene of Pittsburgh. This week features Eleventh Hour Brewing’s Bönnsch Kölsch and a conversation with special guest Adam Miller, the Sales and Events Coordinator of Eleventh Hour Brewing. In this episode, Molly, Eric, and Adam discuss what it’s like living in Pittsburgh and what the craft beer scene is like. Adam explains how Eleventh Hour approaches “experimental brewin...
Jul 14, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
June 2021 - Cincinnati This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Julie explore the craft beer scene of Cincinnati. This week features Rhinegeist’s Truth IPA and a conversation with special guest Mike Stokes, the president and founder of Cincy Brew Bus. In this episode, Molly, Julie, and Mike discuss the “Craft Beer Boom” of the mid-2010s. Mike goes into detail about the Cincy Brew Bus experience and the unforgettable stories that come with running a Brew Bus. Mik...
Jul 07, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
June 2021 - Cincinnati This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Julie explore the craft beer scene of Cincinnati. This week features the Coffee Blonde from Listermann Brewing Company and a conversation with special guests Jess Gorman (Head of Marketing and Co-Taproom Manager) and Abby Bricking (Assistant Marketing Director, Co-Taproom Manager, and Event Coordinator) of Listermann Brewing Company. In this episode, Molly, Julie, Abby, and Jess chat about Listerman...
Jun 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
June 2021 - Cincinnati This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Julie explore the craft beer scene of Cincinnati. This week features Shortcut Hazy Pale Ale and Ocean City Gose from 50 West Brewing and a conversation with special guest Max Fram, Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Fifty West. In this episode, Molly, Julie, and Max chat about Max’s journey from studying biology in college to finding a home at 50 West. Max talks about the branding and can ...
Jun 23, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
June 2021 - Cincinnati This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Julie explore the craft beer scene of Cincinnati. This week features Bubbles Fruited Ale from Rhinegeist Brewing and a conversation with special guest Chris Shields, the Director of Education at Rhinegeist. In this episode, Molly, Julie and Chris chat about Chris’ journey from the production side of craft beer to the education side. Chris tells the story behind Rhinegeist’s Bubbles Fruited Ale, expl...
Jun 16, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
June 2021 - Cincinnati This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, Molly and co-host Julie explore the craft beer scene of Cincinnati. We kick off the podcast with a bang as Molly and Julie begin tasting their way through the Cincinnati beer scene. This week features Psychopathy IPA and Happy Amber from MadTree Brewing and a conversation with special guest Justin Hemminger, the Deputy Director of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. In this episode, Molly, Julie, and Justin chat abou...
Jun 09, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the official podcast of the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club. Join Molly each week for a road trip across the country featuring the best undiscovered craft beer cities. Tune in for exclusive guest interviews, guided tastings, and discussions about the world of craft beer. To get the most out of the experience, join the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club by visiting www.brewvana.com. By joining this monthly beer subscription club, receive 6 unique craft beers from the city we're exploring on t...
Jun 02, 2021•1 min
