Chris Hill & Mike McConnell (standing in for DJ in this episode) catch up with some of the awesome folks and brewers at Knoxville Brewfest 2017. This episode is also a special one because it's our first ever video podcast. Watch it on our YouTube Channel or on our website.
It's Knoxville Craft Beer Week! Chris & D.J. join Mike Frede of Last Days of Autumn to discuss all the exciting going on this week around Knoxville to celebrate our local craft beer scene. For more on Knoxville Craft Beer Week, check out the official KABA calendar below:
Knoxville Craft Beer Week Calendar
This year marks 35 years since The World's Fair Beer was launched in Knoxville, TN as part of The World's Fair. This year also marks the launch of The World's Fair Beer's return to Knoxville! Chris & D.J. meet with Rick Kuhlman and Harrison Collins to talk about their new brew, the history of the beer, and what its return means not only for collectors and beer lovers but also the city of Knoxville.
To find where you can get World's Fair Beer on tap, click here!
Stephanie Carlson from Knox County Stormwater Management and Adam Ingle from Alliance Brewing join Chris & D.J. to talk about the importance of local water in the brewing process. Stephanie also talks about the upcoming Tennessee River Runoff 5k, and what you can do to get involved.
Luann, Rachel, and Millie join Chris & D.J. to talk about the Knoxville's chapter of the Pink Boots Society. They talk about their background with Pink Boots, the history of the organization. and how any woman in the beer industry can get involved with this great organization. They also discuss where you can find their brews this summer!
Tony Schmitt, one of Knoxville's only Certified Cicerones, joins Chris & D.J. to talk about the process of becoming a Certified Cicerone, beer education, and his role in The Casual Pint. The boys also enjoy some excellent beer selections as they learn about Tony's time in the craft beer industry, his time with Stone, and what brought him to Knoxville, TN... and Chris breaks Tony's prized bottle opener.
Nick Giordano from Mill Creek Brewing Co. joins Chris & D.J. to talk about the beer scene in Knoxville, Mill Creek's humble beginnings in Nolensville, TN, and their recent Knoxville expansion. Find out where you can find their beer, and listen along as Chris & D.J. work their way through Mill Creek's finest craft beer selection.
Zack Roskop (Knox Brew Tours) and his friends Matt Malone and Jessica Warblow sit down with Chris & D.J. to talk about their great endeavor into the unknown as forge the path for the inaugural Tennessee Beer Run - all 76 Breweries in the state of Tennessee in just 21 days. This is part one of two, which will be posted in February upon their completion of every craft beer lover's fantasy - traveling their state and visiting every single brewery.
It's the Holidays, and that means there's plenty of great seasonal beers to sample and discuss. Chris, D.J., and their friend Aaron Hinds, sit around and sample some great (and not-so-great) brews of the season.
First of all, we'd like to thank our listeners for their continued support and for voting us Top Podcast in the Knox Mercury Reader's Poll again!
In this episode, DJ and Chris get together to have a few beers, talk about some of the finer points of the evolving craft beer industry, and update folks on some of the exciting things coming up for OHBP. If you're wondering why episodes have been spread out and slow to come this summer, the answer is in this episode. We've got lots to come in the coming months, so take a listen, and enjoy!
