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On this episode, host Chris is joined by Andrew Bauman, Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, to explore the state's vibrant beer scene, legislative wins, and partnerships that strengthens members long-term success.

If you're interested in learning more about the Arizona Brewers Guild, upcoming events, or to inquire about becoming a Guild member or support any of their initiatives, please visit their website at chooseazbrews.com

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We sat down with Brian Deignan, owner and operator of Validation Ale. Brian brought his background in startup tech and market validation to the brewing industry. The result is a radically innovative, customer-centric model that has allowed the brewery to thrive. The "Validation" Concept: A Real-Time Beer Leaderboard.

If you want to learn more about Validation Ale's innovative approach, head over to their website and fill the contact form.

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Chris sits down with Caroline Wallace, Executive Director of the Texas Brewers Guild and Chris Troutman, Co-Founder of Good Line Beer Co., to unpack the realities of running and growing a craft brewery in today’s market especially in a state as large and diverse as Texas.

This episode offers both a statewide leadership perspective and an on-the-ground operator’s view of how breweries are adapting, innovating, and collaborating to move forward.

Visit their website texasbrewersguild.org to explore membership options and get plugged into one of the most dynamic beer communities in the US.

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Washington State is one of the most influential craft beer regions in the world and the Washington Brewers Guild sits at the center of it all.

In this episode of the Get Hoptimized Podcast, our host Chris speaks with the Guild leaders in Daniel Olsen and Shawna Cormier about advocacy, collaboration, and what it takes to support independent breweries in a maturing beer market.

To support independent craft beer in Washington;

👉 Visit the Washington Brewers Guild website washingtonbrewersguild.org
👉 Follow on IG @WAHBrewersGuild (industry) & @WashingtonBeer (consumer)

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In this episode of the Get Hoptimized Podcast, we’re joined by Marty Nachel—certified beer judge, Beer for Dummies author, and craft beer industry veteran.

Marty shares the moment that launched his career, reflects on the industry’s evolution, and dives into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame, including 2026 nominees, future initiatives, and details on the upcoming induction ceremony.

Explore more about Marty Nachel’s work and the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame at americancraftbeerhalloffame.org.

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Get ready—this episode is a hop lover’s dream!

In this episode of the Get Hoptimized Podcast, we sit down with Brian Clayton, CEO of Clayton Hops —New Zealand’s largest hop grower and most advanced hop processor. Brian takes us on a high-energy tour through the unique flavor profiles, next-level processing innovations, the future-forward hops and exciting new varieties that are driving global demand.

If you're looking to elevate your recipes with premium New Zealand hops, explore the full range of hop varieties straight from the source by hopping onto claytonhops.co.nz

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In episode 62 of the Get Hoptimized Podcast, we dive into what truly makes a website work. Jeff and Peter from Brandartica, a branding and web development agency, discussed the critical role of a website in a business's digital marketing ecosystem.

The conversation covers the balance between creativity and functionality, the importance of brand consistency, and their process for building effective websites for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses in the food and beverage industry.

Develop a website that scales with growth by connecting with Jeff and Peter at Brandartica.agency They specialize in crafting high-impact branding and web solutions tailored to your business.

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The world of alcohol production is exciting, but it comes with a complex web of regulations from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). For breweries, distilleries, and other producers, staying compliant is crucial to avoid costly delays and penalties.

In a recent episode of the Get Hoptimized podcast, host Chris sat down with Wendy Raymond, founder of Taps and Snaps and a seasoned TTB compliance consultant, to shed light on these critical issues. Key takeaway includes Common TTB Compliance Pitfalls to Avoid and many more. Avoid costly mistakes & stay ahead of changes!

Connect with Taps and Snaps today to streamline your TTB compliance! Visit their website at tapsandsnaps.com or find them on Meta, Instagram and LinkedIn

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