This week, hosts Rob and Andrew dive into a variety of topics, beginning with their recent travel experiences. They discuss the ups and downs of renting a car for a trip, from surprisingly cheap options to the challenges of a manual transmission. The conversation then turns to tasting two different non-alcoholic beverages on the show. One, a Hop Lark hop water, is noted for its beer-like appearance, while the other NA beverage is described as having a "warty" smell and a "very chocolatey" taste.

The tasting continues with a Czech-style dark lager from Pinnacle, which the hosts describe as having a recreation of the Prague clockface on the label. This leads to a discussion of how some sparkling beverages are legally classified and taxed similarly to wine, even when they're a local cider. The hosts consider how to blend these beverages together but conclude they are too stylistically different.

In a humorous moment, the hosts contemplate turning the podcast into a "mukbang," which they define as a "Korean video casting thing where they just eat a lot of food." They discuss what that would entail for their show, especially when tasting beer and the Pringles "beer can chicken" chips they have on hand.

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This week, hosts Rob and Andrew discuss a range of topics from home repairs to industry-wide challenges. Rob opens with his ongoing battle with a faulty water softener and shares his Flagstaff apple tree's unexpected bounty, leading to plans for homemade cider or applejack. Andrew recounts a recent visit to O.H.S.O. Distillery, noting its remodel and patio bar.

The conversation delves into the complexities of alcohol laws, with Rob highlighting the continuous efforts to clarify and modernize statutes. They discuss complementary products like bitters and the intriguing concept of beer schnapps. Andrew expresses strong concern over irresponsible social media ads for THC products mixed with alcohol, citing a lack of regulation compared to traditional alcohol advertising.

Economically, Andrew highlights the impact of a new 15% EU tariff on brewing inputs like malt and hops, describing it as a "tax on a an American morning" that ultimately burdens U.S. consumers and manufacturing. They also discuss a controversial increase in Tempe special event fees, which could negatively impact local non-profits and community-focused venues.

The episode touches on industry trends like the challenges of placing beer in big-box stores like Costco , and the strategic changes brewers make to appeal to wider audiences, as seen with the "Garage Beer" brand. Rob also shares observations on a reported downturn in tourism for Las Vegas.

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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

No goods or services were exchanged for this podcast as always.

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.