Join George, Gustavo, and I as we cover the Embarcadero Brewing & LoveThyNeighbor beer release. A beautiful honey-gold blonde ale, George does love those blonds, LOL. Sounds like Gustavo had a great time brewing it. Great event, good beer, good cause. #hoppydays #hoppyhour #makeithoppy Follow LoveThyNeighbor on Facebook to learn more about their mission. The SDCA Flight Club takes flight once again to visit local business owners and entrepreneurs to craft new conversations. Catch us as we re...
May 25, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 15
Join us as we sit in with Eric Casas, creative professional and entrepreneur as he walks us through his experience working with some of San Diego's most iconic restaurants and breweries. Listen as he walks us through his experience creating commercials for auto dealers in Las Vegas to how he came to help local spots navigate the Barrio Logan cultural boom. Eric is currently working out of a large loft in downtown Chula Vista. He opened his doors to us shortly after downing several beers next doo...
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 13
Join us as we embark on a trip to Embarcadero brewing to join them in celebration of their soft launch. Embarcadero brewing opens its doors to friends and family to celebrate and taste their premiere flavors. Having spent over 20 years brewing, Gustavo Molina of Embarcadero brewing is proud to present a variety of flavors he's been working on for two decades. Listen in as Gustavo gives you the low-down on their upcoming Grand Opening October 20th! Like Embarcadero Brewing on Facebook Follow Emba...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 12
The San Diego Flight Club arrived in North Park just in time to catch a flight at North Park Beer Co. Rocking a distinctive flair, NPBC stands out from most other breweries or tasting rooms nearby. Listen in as we sit down with two local artists to discuss the art scene and making a living as an artist, we also discuss the importance of touring for artists looking for exposure. Ukeim Ortiz, a multi-talented DJ and artist and Jordan (JTreel) Thomas, award-winning music engineer have teamed up alo...
Jun 28, 2018•58 min•Ep. 11
The San Diego Flight Club crash-landed today at Embarcadero Brewing Co. with Owner, Gustavo Molina and strategic community partner, Ruben Torres of the Love Thy Neighbor Movement. Over a couple of glasses of fine craft beer, we discussed the challenges and expected rewards of opening the first Brewery in National City. Listen in as Gustavo and Ruben discuss their upcoming charity golf tournament and as they describe the value of working to create community partnerships. Hint: It's all about the ...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 10
The Flight Club landed today in Miramar to visit with Steve Anderson, Director of Aged Beers to talk about the process of creating a great barrel-aged beer. Listen in as Steve walks us through his experience over the past 10 years in selecting barrels, picking ingredients, and enjoying the fruits of his labor. Visit Ballast Point Brewing Follow Ballast Point The SDCA Flight Club takes flight once a month to visit local breweries and restaurants to craft new conversations with brewers, owners, lo...
Feb 18, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 9
The Hoppy Hour podcast crash lands at Chula Vista’s first tasting room, 3rd Avenue Alehouse. Listen as we speak to the dynamic duo behind this establishment and hear about how their business helped shape the development of the craft beer scene in downtown Chula Vista. 3rd Avenue Alehouse on Facebook 3rd Avenue Alehouse on Instagram Today’s episode also brings together two additional guests, food truck owner from Tacos el Rorro and @craftbeerenthusiast, teaching us the proper glassware to pair wi...
Nov 16, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 8
The San Diego Hoppy Hour podcast visits Chula Vista Brewing Co. for a very special event. Chula Vista Brewing has joined forces with the South Bay Creative Union to host an art show bringing out a lot of people interested in beer & art. Listen as we Speak to Master Brewer Russell Clements and owner, Tim Parker about their recent opening and how the community is responding. We also speak with Mark Jamotillo, Chula Vista native and founder of the South Bay Creative Union regarding the role art...
Jun 26, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Join the San Diego Flight Club as we visit Thorn Street Brewing. Our friends at Thorn Street have a pretty cool thing going on. Listen in as we Speak to Partner, Dan Carrico about how Thorn Street Brewing has grown into what it is today, and how they have grown despite the growing competition. Thorn Street Brewing Co. The SDCA Flight Club takes flight once a month to visit local breweries and restaurants to craft new conversations with brewers, owners, locals, and your average craft beer fans. S...
Nov 22, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Join the San Diego Flight Club as we visit the neighborhood of Point Loma to visit our friends at Bay City Brewing Co. Listen in as we talk to Chris West, head brewer of Bay City about how he started brewing beer and how Bay City Brewing Co. has allowed him to explore his passion. Hear how Bay City Brewing is working with the San Diego Gulls and what drives their particular flavor profiles. Visit Bay City Brewing Co. The SDCA Flight Club takes flight once a month to visit local breweries and res...
Oct 30, 2016•56 min
Join the SDCA Flight Club as we visit local eatery, Cali Comfort BBQ. Cali Comfort hosted their biannual Craft Brew & BBQ cooking class and invited the SDCA Flight Club to attend this intimate 4 hour class. Join us after class as we sat down to enjoy some local craft brew and talked about what we learned regarding craft brew and BBQ pairing. Check the Flight Club crew as we speak to Cali Comfort owner Shawn Walchef about what makes Cali Comfort a special place to visit, and listen as we spea...
Oct 02, 2016•58 min
Our Flight has landed. Join the SDCA Flight Club as we join our friends at Iron Fist Brewing Co. Learn about the new tasting room making waves in Logan Heights. Learn about their beers and meet a couple of new friends in this episode. And yes, we talk about Pokémon! The SDCA Flight Club takes flight once a month to visit local breweries to craft new conversations with brewers, owners, locals, and your average craft beer fans. Sign up for our mailing list to find out where we'll be next SDCAFLIGH...
Aug 18, 2016•55 min
San Diego's newest brew crew takes flight once again. Join the SDCA Flight Club Hoppy Hour Podcast once again as we visit Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan. Get to Meet David Favela, Owner of Border X and learn how he honors the community by staying true to the flavors of the people he serves. The SDCA Flight Club takes flight once a month to visit local breweries to craft new conversations with brewers, owners, locals, and your average craft beer fans. Sign up for our mailing list to find out wh...
Aug 18, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Pour Your Tastebuds Something New! San Diego's newest brew crew, the San Diego Flight Club is happy to announce the official launch of the Hoppy Hour Podcast. The SDCA Flight Club takes flight once a month to visit local breweries to craft new conversations with brewers, owners, locals, and your average craft beer fans. In this episode we visit #southparkbrewing, a local brewery with a thriving culture. Find out what makes this microbrewery different and worth visiting. Visit our website SDCAFL...
Aug 18, 2016•1 hr
