With everything going on, I wasn't too sure on if What Ales Ya needs to be posting episodes, but thank you for your desire for more episodes. I recorded two episodes for Taster Tuesday's before the mandatory stay at home went into effect. So here is one of them, as I sat with Cameron for the St Patricks Day episode & Tampa Beer Week recap. Thank you everyone for asking for these episodes. ALSO! Go to our YOUTUBE channel for a new daily series called "Wait, What Is Today?" in which I record w...
Apr 08, 2020•21 min
Quain sits at the lovely beer bar/food truck stop called A La Cart in Orlando with head brewer/co-founder Vince and social media sensei Mike from DSSOLVR Brewing in Asheville, NC. DSSOLVR Brewing is brand new in Asheville, but with their amazing collabs, branding, social media...they have made such a massive impact, and here's their story. Thanks to A La Cart for their amazing spot, and thank you Dustin, April, and as always Sam for being amazing.
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 25 min
We're back! And with our goof friends Horus! Horus has many hats in the Orlando brewing scene. Head Brewer at Blue Springs, co-founder of Centermost Point Invitational with our host Quain, and now soon to be the brains and voice of a podcast...but first...this episode. Quain sits with Horus to talk about CMP, Orlando Beer Week, Tampa Bay Beer Week, and the Orlando culture for the more open minded. Let's talk!
Feb 18, 2020•26 min
Our host Quain sits with Gary (head brewer) & Jordan (creative director) of Bhramari Brewing Co. over at GB Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, and so much beer tasting and geeking out happens in two hours. We love talking Asheville and whats the happening over there in their neck of the woods, but now Asheville gets to talk Florida beer and also hear who Bhramari was able to collaborate with while here in Florida. HUGE thank you to GB Bottle Shop for letting us record and go visit them while in...
Jan 30, 2020•2 hr 11 min
Quain sits in Shankly Studios with the man, the myth, the legend Cameron Henson. Cameron is What Ales Ya's right hand man at events and always making sure friends, and fans are happy with stickers, shirts, beer, and just a smile or hug. Cameron has only been on the mic once before at SMaSH Beer Fests Taster Tuesday last September. Get to know Quain more on film, 80's TV, good music, as they drink Virginia Beach's best and a Centermost Point brewery that poured, Commonwealth Brewing. Thanks Camer...
Jan 28, 2020•35 min
Hosts Quain & Pieter sit with Jeremy Pitman & Danny Diaz over at Rockpit Brewing in Orlando, FL, as they are coming to their one year anniversary. They discuss the culture of Orlando brewing and breweries, but also Florida as Danny gets into his brewing career. Jeremy talks "shop" since they have a home-brew shop in the brewery, and Pieter enjoys his Taco Bell. We really appreciate their time and energy, and congrats to RockPit on one year.
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Welcome to the year 2020, and Pieter comes right out and is wanting his DeLorean to go back in time. Join your hosts as they discuss the new year, Orlando Beer Week, what to expect in 2020, and just being happy to be back on. We experienced a hiccup in the audio while recording, Sadmyth did everything he could in surgery to save the episode, but it was when we were actually recording. BUT! Still, enjoy, and checking all equipment now before we record again. :)
Jan 14, 2020•24 min
Quain sits with punk & folk singer Frank Turner from the UK to discuss Frank's latest record & podcast "(Tales From) No Man's Land", growing up, punk rock, some beer tasting, & being a newlywed. We were able to meet up with Frank in St Pete, FL. & introduce him to Green Bench Brewing in the tiniest dressing room at the Palladium Theater. It truly was an honor to get to know him, & can't wait for the next record & talk again. Listen to the podcast: Tales From No Man's Land...
Dec 31, 2019•51 min
Quain's passion for local podcasts finally makes its mark on WAY as he brings chef & podcaster Eliot Hillis (Off Cuts Podcast, Orlando Meats) on the mic. The two get into some beers of course, but they discuss Orlando food, his podcast, where to bring a nuisance lamb, & welcome Eliot's food to our beer fest, Centermost Point. Quain has ALWAYS loved his food, his food knowledge, & his food podcast...and the two voices paired up perfectly.
Dec 17, 2019•54 min
The WAY family head back to Sarasota after two years to sit with a long time Florida favorite and hands down one of the most impressive breweries to have us come in. Calusa Brewing not only make exceptional beer, but have the most passionate team working behind them making it all happen. Listen to Ed Paulsen, Calusa's "man with many hats" discuss culture, history and passion of beer like no other, and Taylor Pogue's vision behind the camera and social media comes out in this conversation. Thank ...
Dec 12, 2019•2 hr 29 min
Quain, Brie & Pieter sit with Blue Springs Brewing's Horus Andersen to answer some questions. The return of Horus to a TT, but also the return of Centermost Point, Orlando's Invitational Beer Fest run by Quain and Horus. Questions are asked, beers are poured, and more on Centermost Point since tickets went on sale yesterday. Get your tickets now, and save $10 on the regular ticket price until Dec. 16th. 2019.
Dec 03, 2019•21 min
For this Taster Tuesday, join Quain as he talks to some friends over at the Tom & Dan's Bad At Business Beer Fest in Sanford, Fl. (including Dan Dennis of the podcast A Mediocre Time w/ Tom & Dan.) We also get to hear about Pieter's travels to Mexico...aaaand an amazing surprise for Brie at the end of the episode. So much going on, and a HUGE thank you to everyone who lent their voice.
Nov 26, 2019•30 min
The crew head up to Jacksonville for the Florida Brewers Guild's 5th Anniv. Barrel Aged, Sours & Ciders Beer Fest. In this Taster Tuesday they speak with Sean Nordquist (Exec. Direct. of FBG), Tanya Lawrence (@babels_cameron), & Lisa Henning (@hopsandflipflops). It's 50 degrees, drizzling, Pokemon Go Community Day, and all the beers. It was great fun, some great announcements & great 80's TV. Follow us on IG, FB & Twitter to ask questions, & follow our guests as well....
Nov 19, 2019•24 min
Hosts Quain & Pieter sit down to discuss the past two weeks with episodes recorded, Quain at FEST 18, & catching up on some events coming up. We answer questions from Krystine over at @feedmeorlando which makes Quain & Pieter leap tall buildings in a single bound (in a different comic universe) & never eat where again? Enjoy! And don't forget to head to iTunes to give us a 5* review for some love, & follow us on Twitter, FB & IG to submit your TasterTuesday questions....
Nov 12, 2019•41 min
Host Quain heads to Tampa again to sit with podcast regular but now brewery co-owner & head brewer of Bay Cannon Beer Co., Joseph Simmons. Along side Joe is co-owner Matthew Juaire & his assistant brewer Allie Gray. Finally, Allie gets her time on What Ales Ya finding a new home with Bay Cannon & we learn who Young Gravy is. Great beers, great location, great friends, & the perfect sponsor to our trip at FEST 18 this year. Thanks Joe for coming back on, & congrats on this ama...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 55 min
Quain sits down with Quinn & his band Cicala at FEST 17, who will also be performing at FEST 18. Even though Quinn doesn't drink, the band gets to try some Hidden Springs beer & discuss being on tour, playing FEST, & just hanging out. Quain choses 3 songs from Cicala for you to hear & an amazing interview by the band. Enjoy!
Oct 29, 2019•43 min
Quain sits with good friends Allie Gray of Bay Cannon Beer Co & Tyler Astl of Angry Chair for this MEGA sized Taster Tuesday. Allie & Tyler (A Pint & A Slice) pour some incredible Angry Chair beers for Quain, & ask some fun questions on Guilty Pleasures in music, best vinyl, and some horror films for this Halloween coming up. No Holds Barred when it comes to great beers over at Angry Chair.
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 8 min
This 5oz Taster of the week is brought to you by Orpheus Brewing's Atalanta: Plum Sour Saison. The team sits back to a beer & a couple questions from FB friend Scott Norris, & IG friend @bkfrijoles. Who's our favorite horror film villain & their beer? And who says toilet paper won't cause conflicts? Join Quain, Pieter & Brie as they roll up toilet paper a certain way, who's Pieter's "real" gatekeeper, & Brie WILL see Joker. Enjoy!
Oct 15, 2019•31 min
This 5oz taster of the week is brought to you by Stack Brewing's Puppers (official lager from Crave TV's hit comedy Letterkenny) and shared by Horus Andersen of (Blue Springs & Centermost Point Invitational Beer Fest) and Chris Davis (Amazon Hose Company). We share the Puppers thanks to one of our greatest supporters & followers Allyson Knights @mugofhoptimism, whom as well, is a massive Letterkenny fan in Canada. This episode gets pretty nerdy, pretty funny, then very sour thanks to Chr...
Oct 08, 2019•29 min
Join Quain & Brie as What Ales Ya heads back to St. Petersburg to speak to Troy Bledsoe again, as he now has his own spot called Overflow Brewing. Sitting next to Troy is his amazing wife Jessica and brewer Walter, and as the beers pour, the conversation leads to great conversations of community, music, & enough laughs about Letterkenny & childhood tastes. Also, what does Jessica and Troy have brewing for the Bledsoe family? Find out!
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 34 min
This 5oz taster of the week, is more an 8oz enjoyable New England IPA from Sideward Brewing called Internet Famous. Joined with us this week, is What Ales Ya's sound editor & our music by, Sadmyth. Sadmyth has been with What Ales Ya since episode one with Central 28, & has never repeated a song in over 75 episodes. He asks Pieter & Quain some fun questions for October, & we answer a question from @thetravelingsnifterdrifter on IG. To submit your question: Go to IG, FB, or Twitter...
Oct 01, 2019•40 min
This 5oz taster of the week, is a bit upgraded to a 8oz taster again, and Quain, Brie & Pieter sit with Kreis Holland over at Tactical Brewing for some Tasty Tuesday questions. We answer a question from a listener, and get to know who Moon Knight from Marvel is. Is Pluto a planet? Which beers do we Fuck, Marry or Kill? And how long do any of us last in the zombie apocalypse? All this and more in this weeks episode.
Sep 24, 2019•31 min
This 5oz taster of the week, is a bit upgraded to a 8oz taster. We sit with CT over at Brew Hub in Lakeland, FL. and we have him ask the questions to Quain, Brie and Pieter for a lot of fun, good beer, and crazy announcements. Get ready for brain busters and good times. Join us Oct. 19th at Brew Hub for their 5th year anniversary with our beer on tap. Enjoy!
Sep 17, 2019•35 min
This 5oz taster of the week finds Quain and Brie at the SMaSH Beer Festival brought to you by Hourglass Brewing in Orlando. We are joined by good friends of ours Charlotte (@hops_and_Charlie) and Cameron (@camhen47) and we had the mics over for them to ask some questions while we enjoy some of the beer festivals beers that are being poured. Again. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter to submit your questions for our weekly 15-20 minute episodes to hear the thoughts of the hosts, friends, and ...
Sep 10, 2019•11 min
It's been some time since a Sharing Cans With Bands, & this episode Quain sits with the UK band Other Half at FEST 17 in 2018. First time playing in the states as a band, Other Half get to learn some amazing craft beer from Hidden Springs and of course, OTHER HALF! Enjoy some great conversation, great beers, & great friends. Get ready for more cans and bands coming from FEST 18 this year.
Aug 29, 2019•36 min
This 5oz taster of the week is recorded in one of Orlando, FL's favorite beer bars and bottle shops, GB Bottle Shop. Quain, Brie, & Pieter sit to answer two questions that come from our social media support. @thejoeywright & @abeertoremember, listen up, hope we answered well, and it brought some amazing insight, and laughs. Follow us on Facebook, IG, and Twitter: search What Ales Ya Podcast.
Aug 27, 2019•16 min
Welcome to Tasting Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, your hosts will be recording short episodes to bring more thoughts of the week, questions from you, our listeners. On our social media, message us questions with "Tasting Tuesday" in there, and we will do our best to answer, and we will give shoutouts. This week: we answer our first question from Chris Davis in Orlando about "chasing whalez" and Quain's geeky culture comes out. Enjoy this fun conversation, and message us out there. Search What Ales Ya ...
Aug 20, 2019•14 min
Join Pieter & Quain back to Jacksonville, Fl to sit with head brewer & co-owner of Reve Brewing, Eric Luman. Once a brewer & co-owner of Green Room Brewing, Eric separated from there to open Reve Brewing & the beers explain why Eric took the plunge into his own spot. They discuss that journey, the music inspired beers, & how Jacksonville is always on the up. Also, this episode's outro is recorded at our friends over at Southern Swells & with our social media friend Lisa o...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 56 min
Quain, Pieter & Brie head back to Melbourne to Hell 'N Blazes and sit in the Vault Room with head brewer Todd Furbeck for some honest conversation & great beer. There is so much amazing going on in this building, & we were so honored Todd took the time to sit & talk for as long as he did, & show us around this massive, but fun brewery. Congrats to everything Todd & the gang have accomplished, & to many more coming.
Jul 24, 2019•2 hr 5 min
WAY sits with KJ & Jillian Lynch of Leaven Brewing in Riverview, Fl. to discuss KJ's amazing beer styles, the gorgeous brewery and Jillian's amazing style of social media presence that makes Leaven's operations, more of a personal experience for their customers and friends. Good friends with our host Quain, inside jokes and open dialogue ensues before our amazing friend and Executive Director of the Florida Brewers Guild, Sean Nordquist gets added to the genuine storytelling mix. We love you...
Jul 04, 2019•2 hr 36 min
