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Unfiltered

Samuel Jay and Jay Schraderunfilteredcraft.com
Welcome to Unfiltered, a podcast featuring leaders in the craft beverage industry sharing their stories and providing a behind-the-scenes look at what they do. Hosted by Dr. Samuel Jay and Jay Schrader, Unfiltered is your go-to podcast for everything craft.
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Episodes

Getting Academic with Dr. Katie Schwind

Newly-minted PhD Katie Schwind joins the show to talk about her academic research on branding and the craft beer ethos. As is always the case, we talk about a lot more, too. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube . Many thanks to our sponsors Locke and Co. Distilling and Coldwell Banker's Brian Campbell ....

Aug 17, 202249 minEp. 125

Wah Gwaan Brewing’s Harsha Maragh and Jesse Brown Are Good People

Harsha Maragh and Jesse Brown, cofounders and owners of Denver’s Was Gwaan Brewing join the show to talk craft beer and community. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals ....

Dec 09, 202146 minEp. 124

Black Project's James Howat is Everyone's Favorite Science Teacher

James Howat, the mad scientist behind Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ale s, joins Sam and Jay to talk science and more! Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals ....

Oct 28, 202143 minEp. 123

Beards, Kabobs, and So Much More at Comet Brews

Join us and Lisa Wilke as we make fun of her husband Brian Wilke’s beard and talk about Comet Brews . Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals ....

Sep 30, 202137 minEp. 122

Getting Drunk in the Woods with Waldschänke Ciders

Waldschänke Ciders ' Keane and Kelley Dufresne taught us a lot about cider while remaining patient with our continual mispronunciations. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals ....

Jul 09, 202149 minEp. 121

Discussing the Culture of Beer with Briar Common's Kent Dawson

We hit the road after a few weeks off and meet up with Kent Dawson, co-founder of Denver's Briar Common Brewery + Eatery . Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals ....

Jun 15, 202143 minEp. 120

Willy and Zuni Street Brewing Are Doing a Thing

We didn't do an intro for this one because it's Willy Truettner and he needs no intro. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Apr 22, 202146 minEp. 119

Vaccine Small Talk, Wayne's World References, and Contract Brewing with Sleeping Giant's Matt Osterman

We return this week with Matt Osterman, founder and CEO of Sleeping Giant Brewing Company . Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Apr 08, 202147 minEp. 118

Crocodile Dundee, Hunter S. Thompson, and Fatherhood with Strange Craft Beer's Tim Myers

The legendary Tim Myers, the brewer behind Denver's Strange Craft Beer Company , joins the Unfiltered Craft podcast to talk about hats, family, and mentoring the next generation of craft brewers. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Ela...

Feb 18, 202151 minEp. 116

FansOnly Tutorials and Plastic Igloos with Empourium Brewing's Sara and Greg Fetzer

Sara and Greg Fetzer, owners of Empourium Brewing climb aboard the Unfiltered Craft train to talk about Western Oregon humidity, selling other people's glass sculptures, and finding love at the Budweiser Events Center. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke a...

Feb 11, 202142 minEp. 115

Guerrilla Marketing, Beer Collabs, and Relationship Advice with Pandemic Donuts

Pandemic Donuts ' Gabrielle Henning and Michael Milton join the Unfiltered Craft podcast to talk about how fried dough and creative marketing helped them achieve amazing success during COVID-19. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan...

Feb 04, 202131 minEp. 114

Renegade's Jack Meyer Might Be the Most Interesting Brewer in the World

Jack Meyer, Head Brewer and GM for Renegade Brewing , joins Unfiltered Craft nobility. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Jan 28, 202142 minEp. 113

Mythology Distillery's Scott Yeates Helps Us Find Our Spirit Animals

Scott Yeates, founder of Mythology Distillery , joins us to spin a yarn or two about kissing a moose, launching a brand, and becoming a go-to for consumers in the craft spirit world. Are you enjoying the Unfiltered Craft podcast? Rate us and leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you use to listen. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals an...

Jan 14, 202151 minEp. 112

Watching Uncle Buck with Sam Sly of Beer 'n' Loathing and Mike Trinidad of Downtown Craft

We decided to ring in the new year with two guys who drink as much craft beer as we do. Many thanks to Sam Sly of Beer 'n' Loathing and Mike Trinidad of Downtown Craft for joining us to shoot the shit. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Jan 07, 202153 minEp. 111

Celebrating the End of 2020 with Jen Leonard from Tie and Timber Beer Co.

We wrap up the worst year ever with a much-needed and fantastic interview, which was made possible thanks to our guest Jen Leonard, founder and executive brewer at Springfield, Missouri's Tie and Timber Beer Company. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Dec 31, 202045 minEp. 110

Odyssey Beerwerks' Chris Hill is the Long-Haired Brewer We All Need Right Now

Many people see him and ask "Is that guy a model?" Maybe, but to us he's just a friend. On this week's Unfiltered Craft podcast we welcomed back Chris Hill, owner of Odyssey Beerwerks . There were also a cameo or two from Deana Hill, fellow beer-maker and model. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Dec 24, 202058 minEp. 109

Beer, Kombucha, and Much More with First Street Brewing / Ensign Beverage's Jessi and Nathan Hoeft

On this week's Unfiltered podcast we welcomed Jessi and Nathan Hoeft, owners of Hastings, Nebraska's First Street Brewing and Ensign Beverage . Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Dec 17, 202055 minEp. 108

Mansfield, Ohio: Birthplace of Phoenix Brewing (and Luke Perry)

Carmone and Duncan Macfarlane, two legs of the Phoenix Brewing tripod, joined us to talk about the Ohio brewing scene and making beer in an old funeral home. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Dec 10, 202042 minEp. 107

Community and Craft Beer with Resolute Brewing's Andrew Duvall

It was great to have Andrew Duvall, Director of Sales and Community Engagement for Resolute Brewing , on the show to talk about community responsibility and the Colorado craft beer industry. This one is a must-listen! Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Dec 03, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 106

The #30DaysofCraftsmas Have Commenced!

We want to celebrate this holiday season with you and we want to do it while helping our friends across the country who make the craft beer and craft spirits we all love. So in order to make that happen, today we’re kicking off Unfiltered’s “30 Days of Craftsmas Challenge.” The deets: ⁃ The contest runs from 12/1/2020-12/31/2020 ⁃ It is a point-based contest with the top three point-getters earning prizes from craft breweries and distilleries around the country ⁃ To earn points, every time you (...

Dec 01, 20208 minEp. 105

Happy Thanksgiving from Us and Bootstrap Brewing's Steve and Leslie Kaczeus

Bootstrap Brewing 's Steve and Leslie Kaczeus grabbed some adult beverages and jumped on Zoom to talk with us about their climb up the Colorado craft beer ladder and the success they've experienced in 2020. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling , Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Nov 26, 202051 minEp. 105

Denver Business Journal's Ed Sealover on Craft Beer vs. COVID-19: Round 2

We were honored to have the Denver Business Journal's Ed Sealover join us to talk about the business of craft beer in the time of a pandemic. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Nov 19, 202050 minEp. 104

Talking Blue Moon and Such with the OG John Legnard

A lot happened on this one, but in a nutshell: John Legnard, the brewmaster behind Blue Moon and so much more joined the show. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Nov 13, 202058 minEp. 103

We Like Good People and LUKI's Jeff Smith is Damn Good People

Joined by a random retiree wandering around looking for beer, we talked about circuses, The Simpsons , and raising teenagers with LUKI Brewing 's Jeff Smith. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Nov 05, 202059 minEp. 102

Who Left the Ramen Out at Branch & Barrel?

Fun was had while talking to the crew at Branch and Barrel Distillery . Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Oct 29, 202053 minEp. 101

Look Mom! We Made It... to 100 Episodes

We made it to 100 episodes so we attempted to reminisce in the most professional manner possible. Seriously though... we did it! Thank you to our wives and our kids and to all of our guest cohosts, show guests, and most importantly, our listeners! This is unreal! Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Oct 22, 202056 minEp. 100

How Middle School PE Led to Ballmer Peak Distillery

Eric Strom and Austin Adamson of Ballmer Peak Distillery joined us this week to discuss a lot of random things as well as some craft spirits. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Oct 15, 20201 hrEp. 99

Jay Told Deerhammer's Lenny Eckstein He Thought He'd Be Taller

Despite Jay opening the show with a comment on his height, Lenny Eckstein, founder of Deerhammer Distilling , stuck it out and let us redeem ourselves with this enlightening interview. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Oct 08, 202050 minEp. 98

We Took a Mustache Ride with Greg Matthews at Platt Park Brewing

People enjoy the beer and food at Platt Parking Brewing and on this episode we figured out why (for the record, we already knew). Thanks a ton to head brewer Greg Matthews for joining us for the interview. Follow the show on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com . Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing ....

Oct 01, 202040 minEp. 97
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