In this episode, we talk with Dr. Keith Via, of Blue Moon-fame, about his newest venture Ceria Brewing and his new book Brewing with Cannabis. Listen in as we learn about his long history in the brewing industry as well as how Cannabis can be used in brewing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

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EP-087: Bringing Cannabis to the Masses with Dr. Keith Villa of Ceria Brewing

Wait, we still talk about beer on the internet? We do and we are. Ryan's off the sauce, and Josh isn't trying to drink for two, but they've got a rundown of all the upcoming brewery openings, festivals and whatnot in the Colorado Springs Beer scene. Listen in and let us know if we're wrong about anything! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-086: We Still Have a Podcast!? Let's talk Beer News

That's not all we talk about, but we do touch on the disappearance of Worst Beer Blog and how that affects the corners of the beer industry. Also, we cover some new breweries opening in Colorado Springs, some new beer bars and what COVID has done to GABF as we know it. Hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-085: #BeerTwitter is boring now and other news

This podcast has been a long time coming. We recorded it a few weeks ago, and thanks to some connection choppiness, Zoom gave us 20 audio files to piece through in order to get you all an episode. It took way too may beers and way too long to edit, so we hope it actually sounds like a coherent stream of content...fingers crossed. #WeldWerksBrewing  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-084: WeldWerks Brewing

In this episode, Ryan and Josh sit down with the team behind Mash Mechanix, a brewery slated to open in Downtown Colorado Springs in a few months.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-083: Mixing it up with Mash Mechanix

For all you skier types who are hankering to get over to Telluride to go hit the slopes, you should know that Telluride Brewing Co is opening their new ski-in/ski-out Brewpub at Mountain Village with twenty taps, authentic street tacos and beer to go! What better way to end a great day on the slopes than with an unbeatable aprés ski scene that also offers crowlers, six packs, tacos and taco kits for take out? We had the awesome opportunity to connect with Tommy Thacher, President and Co-Founder of Telluride Brewing Company, so hear it from him about their new venture. We also talked through some of the many cool things that Telluride has going in the pipeline beer-wise, that we should see here in Colorado Springs as well! Thanks for Listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-082: Ski In and Beer Out at Telluride's New Beer and Taco Brewpub

It’s that time of year again, and if you’re trying to find that perfect gift for the beer-loving person in your life, we’ve got you covered with a few tips and options that are sure to put a smile on their face. In this episode, we’ll cover a few different online options, but we’d also like to implore you to shop local, as local breweries are facing tougher-than-ever restrictions that threaten their bottom line. If you can’t decide what someone might want, a gift card or crowler from a local brewery will always fit the bill. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-081: Holiday Gift Guide

It's the end of the year! We cover all the different buyouts, sellouts, and our picks for the best and brightest breweries in Colorado Springs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-079: Buyouts, Sellouts and the End

Welcome to Focus on the Beer. I’m Ryan Hannigan. Years ago, if you may remember, we posited that Colorado breweries were creating a new style of IPA. Back in 2014, FOTB’s very own Josh Howard wrote about the Colorado Wild IPA as a rising regional style. Many of the beers Josh mentioned still exist, yet the style didn’t catch on. Could it be that the Colorado beer scene was just waiting for a more exemplary style? Perhaps. Flash forward five years to a beer industry dominated by breweries pushing out hundreds of copy-cat hazy IPAs, changing the hops ever so slightly and calling it good. With terms like “Double dry hopped,” “Quadruple DDH”, and more, we’ve waived farewell to the IBU wars of the late 90’s, as today’s brewers are fighting to pack as many pounds per barrel of hops as possible. Today’s guests are doing that too, but in unconventional way. Join us as we embark on a conversation with Telluride Brewing’s Chris Fish and Oast House Oil’s Rob Kevwitch about the newest technology to hit liquid. Listen in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-078: Hop Terpenes with Telluride Brewing and Oast House Oils

In this episode, the guys sit down with Jeff Lockhart from Dueces Wild Brewery to talk about winning Gold for their Knuckle Dragger Scotch Ale. Listen in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-077: Jeff Lockhart from Dueces Wild Brewery

In this episode, Josh Adamski from Cerberus talks to the guys about the Sold-Out Cerberus Anniversary party, as well as the future plans for the brand.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-076: Josh Adamski Talks Cerberus Anniversary and Expansion

We talk with Jeff Airman from Paradox about a slew of things that are happening in the beer industry...listen in. Beers in this episode: Rockcut Galactic Portal IPA  Odd13 Superfly Keller Pilsner  Stillwater Artisanal Rhinestones & Sequins Sour Brut DIPA  Jester King Spon 4  Cantillon Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-075: Drinking Pilsners, AmLams and Lambics with Jeffrey Airman

This week, we talk with the COS Craft Beer Facebook group moderators about herding cats, drinking beers and popularity contests.  Featuring beer from: Other Half Brewing New Belgium Steamworks Brewing Storybook Brewing Get the podcasts before anyone else! Join our Patreon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-074: COS Craft Beer Mods and the Citra Tsunami

Happy American Craft Beer Week!  We brought Resolute Brewing's Sam Sly into the studio for a little chat about all the changes in their neck of the woods and more! Thanks to Sam for making the drive and sharing some delicious beers! Also, go check out Resolute Brewing's second location opening up May 24! Beers this episode: Other Half Feels Like Outer Space Weldwerks Fake Item Box Resolute Brewing Tangential Resolute Brewing Cape of Good Hop Resolute Brewing/Something Brewing ESP10N4GE Support Focus on the Beer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/focusonthebeer? Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-073: The Plum is in Play and other musings from Resolute Brewing's International Man of Marketing

In this episode, Josh and Ryan breakdown the news about Weldwerks joining the Colorado Springs craft beer landscape and other oddities about CBC and beer news in general.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support

EP-072: Winning the Weldwerks Lottery and Other CBC News

Through the perspectives of brewers, beer lovers and consumers, Focus on the Beer gives a voice to movers and shakers within the craft beer industry. Join us as we discuss trends and news happening around the craft beer world. So crack open your latest favorite and listen in. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusonthebeer/support