Sometimes this job takes you from festival to flight.

Rob and Andrew discuss Real Wild and Woody and then pack it in and pack it out to Washington DC for the Brewers Association Hill Climb. Our guild took 7 meetings with our Arizona delegation. We discuss this year's talking points and in-person meetings with Rep Stanton and Rep Lesko.

We also concluded the 160 days of the 75th 2nd Regular Session of the Arizona Legislature and discussed this year's gains across a stalemated legislative agenda. Woof!

Plus some easter eggs from Jeffery Lebowski and Mr T.

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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

The team casted from the Mountain Top Taproom before the Real Wild and Woody Festival in Flagstaff to talk about how the festival has evolved and what the future holds.

Rob then brings up some news about the state legislature, including the liquor consensus bill that passed and the difficulties involved this year with the needless politicization of almost everything at the state capitol. They also discuss a bill that would regulate the sale of hemp in Arizona. John, the owner of Mountain Top Taproom, talks about his bar's open mic night. Jand hw it has been a great way for local musicians to get exposure and even get gigs at other bars and restaurants in Flagstaff.

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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

In this split episode, Rob first conversed with Four Peaks co-founder, Andy Ingram. Andy shared how the brewery started in 1994-95, the challenges they faced during tough economic times, and how they managed to thrive. Andy talked about the negotiations for the "Kilt Lifter" trademark, the mixed reactions from the community, and the importance of maintaining relationships with other brewers.

Rob then asked Andy to discuss his experience at a 30-year-old brewery and compare and contrast the issues faced by today's newer breweries including distribution, packaging lease negotiations, and the importance of the public space--the brewpub.

In the second half of the show, Rob spoke with Jeff Fowler of Lumberyard Brewing Co and Jim Roper from Four Peaks Brewing Co. Jim elaborated on the brewing relationship with Andy and Melissa Osborn. Jeff introduced his team.

The brewers went on to explain their collaboration process and the challenges of brewing with different ingredients and equipment. They discuss the upcoming release of their collaborative beer, an Extra Pale Ale (XPA), and how they choose beers to brew based on consumer preferences and seasonal trends. They also touch on the importance of continuous improvement in brewing and the beers they are most proud of. Finally, they discuss the challenges of balancing work and personal life in the brewing industry.

Last Call!
Real Wild and Woody
Saturday June 8, 2024
https://realwildandwoody.com/

View the Real Wild and Woody Trailer here.
https://youtu.be/1Ut9pd2MgCs

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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