S4E181 - Mid Beer Week Report

In this episode, Andrew and Rob sit down mid-Beer Week to recap the triumph of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival and look ahead to the industry's advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. .

From debating the real causes behind rising coffee prices at Costco to sharing a rare 2011 bottle of Orval, the duo provides a candid look at the "endurance sport" of beer festivals and the shifting landscape of craft beer marketing .

They also tackle the recent, controversial announcement regarding the Great American Beer Festival's move to an outdoor venue, questioning whether the industry is ready for such a significant shift in tradition.

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Mentioned on the show:
Geographic Locations, Regions, and Countries

Arizona, California, DC, Denver, Flagstaff, Madison, Midwest, Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson, Wisconsin.

Breweries, Cideries, and Bars

Arizona Wilderness, Beachwood, Blue Moon, Brewers Association, Crescent, Crooked Tooth, Kingman, Mother Road, Orval, Ranch House, Sam Adams, Starfire, Starship, Tim Hortons, Total Wine, Verde Brewing Company.

People

Andrew Bauman, Jeff Moriarty, Keith Miller, Marc Garthwaite, Rob Fullmer, Ron, Tyler, Zach Fowle.

Organizations, Events, and Specific Products

850, Arizona Society of Homebrewers, Arizona Society of Homebrewers Competition, Arizona Strong Beer Festival, Baja Beer Fest, Beer Week, Costco, Girls Pint Out, Great American Beer Festival, Great Taste of the Midwest, Hillclimb, Ponderosa Pinecone, State of the Union, Strong Beer Festival, USPS, Wisconsin Brewers Guild.