S4E157: Wanderlust's New Nate

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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