What does a global creative networking group have to do with the success of a local brewery? Andrew explores his recent deep dive into "Creative Mornings" and how innovation beyond the taproom is essential for navigating the industry's complex legislative and entrepreneurial landscape . Meanwhile, Rob tracks the latest local movements, from a Phoenix favorite earning a prestigious "Cask Mark" certification to massive taproom expansions currently under construction in Gilbert and Mesa.

The duo also tackles the "soft" side of Arizona parking culture and why urban planning might be the silent killer of a good happy hour . To wrap things up, they look at the latest data on Gen Z and Millennial drinking habits—are the kids really alright, or are they just drinking differently than the generations before them?

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Dive into the changing tides of the craft beer world! Rob and Andrew discuss major shifts, including a legendary brewing institute moving from Chicago to Montreal , and the closure of a foundational craft brewery like Rogue. They consider the challenges of losing educational resources like Siebel , and the consequences of factors like limited international tourism on the U.S. market.

Locally, get the scoop on a motivated "fire sale" for professional brewing equipment from Ranch Hand Brewing and new offerings from Arizona breweries. The hosts also taste and compare two prickly pear sours from Roses by the Stairs and Arizona Wilderness , and a Superstition West Coast-style IPA. Plus, a focused discussion on the looming federal time clock that could impact the legality of hemp THC beverages.

Rob begins relating his trip to Asheville, but the rest of the story will have to wait for Part 2 S4E172.

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Mentioned in the Show

Geographic Locations, Regions, and Countries

Arizona, Asheville, Brevard, Canada, Chicago, China, Concho Arizona, Dallas, Davis, Grand Canyon, Minnesota, Montreal, Newport, New York State, New Zealand, North Carolina, Oregon, Portland, San Diego, Vermont, Willcox, Yosemite

Breweries, Cideries, and Bars

Arizona Wilderness, Cohesion, Dark Sky, Ranch Hand Brewing, Fate, Green Dragon Taproom, Greenwood Brewing, Griffin and Sphinx, Jester King, McMenamins, Mile High (Brewing), Mother Road, Oro Brewing Company, Pinnacle Brewing, Roses by the Stairs, Rogue Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Superstition Meadery, Uncle Bear's, White Mountain Brewing, Widmer Brothers, Wren House

People

Andrew Bauman, Rob Fullmer, Brenda Fullmer, Brian Grossman, Sebbie Buhler, Frank Lloyd Wright, Garrett Oliver, Hazel (dog), John Holl, John Maier, Josh Johnson, Ken Grossman, Michael Jackson, Randy Mosher, Ray Daniels, Sara Hagerty, Taylor Swift, Tommy Arthur, Wayne Wambles

Organizations, Events, and Specific Products

Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, Cactus Juice, Celebration (IPA), Chiricahua Poultry Ranch, Coors, Gose, National Homebrew conference (NHC), Jolly Rancher, Michael J Jackson Fund (MJJF, Pack Tech, Siebel Brewing Institute, Celly Drippings, MLB Spring Training, Superstition West Coast style IPA, Thanksgiving, Velvet Underground (record), Lallemand Yeast, Rahr Malting