This week on the Arizona Beer Frontier podcast, hosts Rob Fullmer and Andrew Bauman connect remotely. Rob checks in from San Diego, navigating family vacation dynamics and dog routines amidst the SoCal "heat". He recounts beer stops at various breweries including McIlhenny Brewing in Alpine, Mike Hess in Ocean Beach, Pizza Port, California Wild Ales, and Kilowatt Brewing, sparking a discussion on the evolving definitions of international lager styles like Korean and Mexican lagers.

Andrew, meanwhile, is at Six Bird Cider's new production facility and taproom in Tempe, marveling at the family-crafted space and enjoying a mojito cider and strawberry watermelon cider. He highlights the importance of allied beverage producers within the Guild and shares news about a fundraiser event at Boulders on Southern for a former colleague battling leukemia, with proceeds going through the Arizona Craft Brewers Foundation.

The hosts also dive into industry news, including the uncertain future of Anchor Brewing, the USDA's updated (or lack thereof) alcohol guidance, and a discussion about new federal budget bill implications for breweries, such as permanent IRS tax credits for LLCs/S corporations, R&D credits, and CO2 recapture incentives. They touch on the success of local homebrew clubs, particularly Arizona's ASH, and a Forbes article on the changing landscape of alcohol industry investment. Finally, Andrew provides an update on the newly seated Arizona Craft Brewers Guild board and the postponed Arizona Craft Beer Awards.

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This week on the Arizona Beer Frontier podcast, hosts Andrew Bauman and Rob Fullmer are recording from Historic Brewing Company in Flagstaff. They kick off Season 4 by discussing the unique mug club at Historic, where pottery by a family member co-owner results in varied mug sizes.

The conversation then shifts to the contentious topic of children in breweries, sparked by a Massachusetts brewery's strict "arm's reach" policy, leading to a debate about appropriate family spaces versus adult establishments, with examples of disruptive behavior and safety concerns.

Rob recounts his recent trip to Milwaukee, visiting Lakefront and Eagle Park breweries, and experiencing local delicacies like Leon's Custard and At Random ice cream drinks. They also touch on Flagstaff news, including the Museum Club being for sale, and the city's ongoing road construction.

The hosts discuss the financial challenges facing the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, particularly with events like Real Wild and Woodsy seeing lower ticket sales, prompting a conversation about alternative fundraising models and the importance of member engagement versus reliance on event revenue.

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We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using AI native to Premier Pro. The podcast summary has also been generated using Gemini AI. Additionally, some podcast artwork has been created with the assistance of MidJourney. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is committed to providing accurate and accessible content for all listeners. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI in our podcast production, please contact us.

This week, we sit down with Nate Phillips, the new owner and brewer of Wanderlust Brewing Company in Flagstaff. Nate shares his journey from an engineering background to entering the brewing industry as an entry-level brewer at Mother Road Brewing, eventually taking over Wanderlust Brewing. He discusses the unique aspects of running a smaller, 3 to 3.5 barrel system, aiming for 250-300 barrels this year, and his experiences with barrel-aged beers like Flanders Red and Imperial Stout. Nate talks about Wanderlust's distribution to gas stations and Total Wine stores in Phoenix, and a significant new account at the Grand Canyon. He highlights the invaluable support from other Flagstaff breweries like Mother Road and Dark Sky, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of the local industry . Plus, Nate previews the upcoming Real Wild and Woodsy Beer Fest, where Wanderlust will be pouring a kettle sour Saison and another specialty beer.

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We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using AI native to Premier Pro. The podcast summary has also been generated using Gemini AI. Additionally, some podcast artwork has been created with the assistance of MidJourney. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is committed to providing accurate and accessible content for all listeners. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI in our podcast production, please contact us.