Hosts Rob and Andrew discuss the state of the Arizona craft beer industry, recent brewery events, and upcoming festivals. They start by enjoying a barrel-aged imperial stout from Fate Brewing Company. They then talk about recent visits to breweries like Lumberyard, Bone Haus, Button, Slowbody and discuss the importance of revisiting breweries and appreciating beers in a mindful way, a concept they refer to as "drinking in 360."

They also delve into industry news, such as the challenges faced by breweries due to competition from new alcoholic beverages, the use of software as a service for analysis and marketing. They also provide updates on upcoming events like the Wickenburg Octoberfest and the Arizona Strong Beer Festival, and talk about their collaboration with Santan Brewing Company. The podcasts "Drink Beer, Think Beer" and "Steal This Beer" are also mentioned in relation to appreciating the seasonality and context of beer.

Mentioned podcasts: Both available at AllAboutBeer.com

"Drink Beer, Think Beer" with John Holl: This is a well-known beer podcast hosted by author and journalist John Holl. It's available on most major podcast platforms.

"Steal This Beer" co-hosted by Augie Carton and John Holl: It's also available on major podcast platforms

Coming up: September 26th
https://wickenburgoktoberfest.com/

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This week's podcast episode primarily discusses the impact of large corporations and regulatory bodies on the craft beer industry in Arizona. Rob and Andrew express concerns about the Kroger-Albertsons merger potentially limiting market access for smaller breweries and reducing product variety. The Arizona Beer Frontierians also criticize the Arizona Corporation Commission's consistent approval of utility rate increases, impacting breweries' operating costs. Additionally, they discuss Tilray's recent layoffs at Ten Barrel Brewing, highlighting the challenges faced by craft breweries navigating corporate acquisitions. The hosts also touch on local beer events and the Arizona Craft Beer Awards, showcasing their dedication to promoting and supporting the local industry.

Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: https://www.speakpipe.com/azbeerfrontier

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

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.

Join Rob and Andrew, your Beer Frontierians, for a journey through the Arizona craft beer scene.

In this episode, they share their experiences at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns conference, highlighting its unexpected drinking extravaganza and the networking opportunities it offers for the craft beer industry. They also discuss brewery visits and events, including their trip to Friendship Village and lunch at the Starfire Grill and Brewery. They also touch on the upcoming Arizona Craft Beer Awards Festival and Wickenburg Oktoberfest. Finally, they mourn the closure of Brewers Connection, a beloved homebrew supply store, and ponder the future of the homebrew industry in Arizona. Tune in for all this and more on Arizona Beer Frontiers! It's not a beer podcast, it's a podcast about 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

Disclaimer: This podcast episode of Arizona Beer Frontier has been transcribed and captioned using Gemini AI and Chat GPT. The podcast summary has also been generated using Chat GPT. Additionally, the 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.