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, an…

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…

James Howat, the mad scientist behind Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales, 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 Unfiltere…

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 tha…

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 episo…

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 Unfilter…

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 spo…

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…

Chad Bratt, GM at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, returns to the show to talk about Opening Day in Denver and so much more.

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, T…

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…

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, Tw…

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 spon…

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, Insta…

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, Loc…

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 ou…

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 epis…

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 …

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 Roo…

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 ou…

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-bas…

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,…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.

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 …

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.…

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 Prec…

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 Nat…

These interviews are getting longer because it's the one time each week Jay and I get to leave our homes... On this episode, Wayne Burns and Laura Worley of Burns Family Artisan Ales welcome us with open arms and great beer. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our…

We covered a lot of things that had nothing to do with beer in this interview with Laura and Chris Bruns, two good midwesterners (as we all tend to be) and co-founders of Denver's Factotum Brewhouse. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals …

We head back to where it all started and meet up with Ken Hehir, Ethan Tsai, and Steph Rayman at Tivoli Brewing Company. 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.…

We had a good ole time this week chatting up Cannonball Creek Brewing Company's Brian Hutchinson and Jason Stengl. 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.

No description will ever do this episode justice. That wasn't an intended pun. With anxious enthusiasm, overwhelming joy, and masks, we made our way to Lady Justice Brewing to talk with Betsy Lay, who makes her first in-person appearance on the Unfiltered podcast. This was so much fun to record. Hopefully you have just as much fun listening. If so,…

We trek to Wheat Ridge to visit with Rick Abitbol, the brewer -and the glasses- behind Brewery Rickoli. 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.

The Unfiltered Caravan makes its way to Dead Hippie Brewing to break bread and drink beer with Head Brewer Ty Nash. 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.

We had the pleasure of visiting Lone Tree Brewing Company and talking with Director of Brewing Operations and co-owner Jerry Siote. After 50 minutes with Jerry, it becomes pretty clear why LTBC has had so much success. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our spons…

We return to Bear Creek Distillery where Jay Johnson joins us once again but this time flanked by his cofounder whose real name we cannot share. It was a heavy conversation about small business and the need to commit ourselves once again to the well being of our community rather than just to friends and family. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter,…

Masks were worn and beer was consumed for this one. Sans Jay, we finally arrived at Baere Brewing to talk with cofounder and co-owner Ryan Skeels and head brewer Matt Schenck. 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 Ro…

We make our long-awaited visit to Spice Trade Brewing and chat it up with cofounder Jeff Tyler. 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.

Jonathan "Colorado Beer Man" Shikes returns to the show to review what has happened to the craft beer industry since mid-March and to assess what we might expect over the next 12 months. 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 P…

After three months of Zoom interviews, we got back together at Barquentine Brewing to talk with founder Kyle Knudson about ships, beer, social justice, and a lot more. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.

Draught Guard's Kevin Brauer -who is aside from Liberace the most famous person from Milwaukee- jumps aboard the Unfiltered Train to chat about the scientific advancements allowing beer to not taste like used bath water. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.…

Matt Swift, founder of Iowa's Big Grove Brewery, returns to the podcast this week. It was great to talk with him about the State of Iowa's reopening, craft beer's social awareness shortcomings, and the future of BGB in Iowa and beyond. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.…

We've left the house and returned to Denver Beer Company to talk to co-founder Charlie Berger. There was beer talk and COVID-19 talk, but also a lot of discussion about George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, ongoing protests, and the state of our country. Damn, it was nice to drink beer in public again and with a good friend to boot! Follow the show on …

Justin Kendall and Jess Infante of Brewbound joined us this week. We dived deep into the beer business, covering everything from the Great American Beer Festival and COVID-19's impact on the industry to the Jersey Shore's craft beer scene and whether Ames is a better college town than Iowa City. It's not. Don't worry.…

We had the honor of talking with Ken Hehir, CEO of Tivoli Brewing Company, great friend, and mentor. Ken shared some of the lessons he's learned during his 30-year career in the beer industry including a few marketing and branding wins and losses. We also examined the false dichotomy between "big beer" and "craft beer" and discussed what the next 1…

Rick Raisch, founder of Premier Draft Beer Services, joins us this week. Rick owns and operates Colorado's go-to resource for draft line cleaning and we had a chance to pick his brain about their process and the importance of having clean tap lines. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraf…

We brought on three craft beer marketing and PR experts to discuss how they're weathering the COVID-19 storm, working to keep their craft breweries relevant, and staying top-of-mind for those who drink their beer. This roundtable includes John Carruthers of Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Emily Tracy of Seedstock Brewing in Denver, and Nate Smith of…