Dedicated to the Craft

An Arbor, a Greenhouse, an Oasis, and killer beer? Does it get any better than that? This week we sit down with Burgeon Beer Company’s co-founder, Anthony Tallman and their sales representative, Cesar Torres.
We go back in time and talk about Anthony’s experience in craft beer and how he and two friends from high school came to start this ever-growing beer company. Anthony tells us about his passion for brewing and how his creativity continues to inspire him to try new recipes. We learn about everything Burgeon, from their gorgeous locations to their beautiful packaging and the wings so good they’ve been deemed the “stupid wings”.
Burgeon has frequent can releases! Keep up with their latest beers by following them at @burgeonbeer on social platforms.

When a friendly dare leads to opening a craft brewery, you're sure to get some exciting beer. This week, Darrel Brown, aka Lance Savagewood, of Savagewood Brewery joins us to share his story.
Darrel tells us about how his homebrew success gave him the confidence to open a brewery of his own. We chat crazy beer ideas, learn about the undercover assignment that led to the Savagewood name, and chat about how regulars became the savage family at this neighborhood spot.
Follow along at @SavagewoodBrewing to stay up to date with Darrel and his crazy brews.

Yer· ba ma· té, a beverage with a rich history, has landed in San Diego with a hard twist. Josh, Alex, and Ryder, our friends over at Kove, join us this week to tell us more about this new-to-market liquid.
Kove's hard yerba mate is naturally fermented and low in ABV. It’s a delicious substitute for coffee, sans the caffeine crash. The guys tell us about the winding roads that led them to this alternative beverage, how they embrace the art of living, and their dedication to their community and sustainability.
Tune in for info about their taproom grand opening over at the acre of awesome on June 18th and follow along on social at @kove.yerbamate.

It’s time for a lesson on our favorite beverage with Chris Leguizamon aka The Beer Educator!
Chris is an advanced Cicerone and certified BJCP Beer Judge. From homebrewing to judging in beer competitions, he’s done it all. This week, we deconstruct some of our flagship beers, talk beer history, beer styles, brewing, glassware, and more! Aspiring Cicerones listen up as Chris shares his advice on the process!
Want to learn more? Chris will be hosting a virtual book club that is meant to lift and empower the beer community! Follow Chris on Instagram to learn more about the virtual book club and stay connected @chris.thebeereducator .

Gin with a side of sustainability? Count us in! ReBru Spirits was born out of the idea of doing more by wasting less. This week we sit down and chat “re-crafted spirits” with ReBru’s head distiller, Neil Lotz, assistant distiller, Wili Fleming and Creative Director, Christine Cole.
Neil, Wili, and Christine tell us about how ReBru turns out-of-code beer into delicious spirits. This crew has a passion for sustainability and making a difference that's apparent in every aspect of their business, from the seals on their bottles to their resident rooster. They even have a zero-waste cocktail program!
Want to learn more about this eco-friendly distillery? Follow along on social @ReBruSpirits.

Kick back, grab a Sculpin, and join us for a trip down memory lane at “Hombrew Heaven.” This week, we sit down with Home Brew Mart OGs Jason Carlson, Matt Davis and George Cataulin.
Jason serenades us with his sweet tunes and tells us about his virtual homebrew classes. George takes us back in time to the creation of Sculpin IPA, a beer he once thought would be a one-off, and explains the passion behind his beer “Oh My Stars”. Matt lets us in on his homebrew story from novice to pro and personal advice he gives to aspiring brewers. You won’t want to miss this episode all about “the happiest store on the planet.” Take it from us, these guys rock.

Kombucha and seltzers and beers, oh my! That’s right, we’re talking two brands under one roof. This week we chat with Andy Sist, Kyle Pool and Cody Morris; the masterminds behind New Motion and Embolden Brewing.
New Motion was born of Andy and Kyle’s passion to create “better for you” products. Embolden came into the mix when Cody, a brewer in the San Diego craft scene for years, boldly left the stability of his previous position for the creative freedom of a startup. These guys make it their mission to create a one stop shop where everyone can find a beverage they love. From “seltzers with benefits” aka hard tea, to hazy west coast IPAs, the innovation is aplenty. What’s this talk about a pastry seltzer collab? Listen in to learn more!
Grab a Hard Sparkling Tea or A Brave the Haze DIPA and enjoy the show. Follow along on social @drinknewmotion and @emboldenbrewing.

It looks like there’s a 5th suit in the deck! This week we sit down with the jack of all spades, founder of 5 Suits Brewing, Nick Corona.
From the beer that got him started to his gold medal winning homebrew to opening a tasting room, Nick takes us through his journey in craft. A heart of gold, he shares the awesome beer program he created to give back to our local health care workers. This family-owned business exudes positivity and strives for unforgettable consumer experiences. It’s certainly not a gamble in our books. 5 suits beer is a sure thing!
Follow along with 5 Suits @fivesuitsbrewing on social channels.

“Hoppy Beer, Hoppy Life”, a slogan many beer lovers live by and the inspiration behind San Diego’s first beer gear company. In this week’s episode of Dedicated to The Craft, we sit down with the creator of the Hoppy Beer Hoppy Life company, Fede Savinon!
Fede takes a walk down memory lane, through his homebrewing days and many craft brewery visits, as he tells us about how HBHL was created. He pages through his sketch book to give our video viewers an exclusive look at his hand drawn designs. This professional drinker gives us his ‘layover style’ recommendation on which three local breweries are San Diego must-sees. Grab your favorite brew and listen in to find out which breweries make up his current favorites list.
For the latest and greatest beer gear, follow @hoppybeerhoppylife on social channels.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the Ballast Point Sky Lab! What is that you ask? This week we sit down with quality analyst, Matt Gallegher and sensory analyst, Adam Minjares to find out!
Matt and Adam give us a behind-the-scenes look into the world of packaging quality, beer analytics, and sensory analysis. Matt goes in depth about some of the quality checks that ensure great beer: carbonation, fill level, and more. Adam, the sensory guru, discusses assessing the flavor profile in beer and provides listeners with tips for having the best sensory beer experience. These two are truly dedicated to the craft and committed to ensuring top-notch quality in the Ballast Point beers you enjoy!
Crack open a Passing Haze IPA and learn to “deconstruct a beer” with us!