Brewery Travels is a podcast hosted by Joel Geier (aka Brewery Travels) that discusses a different city or region’s craft beer scene in each episode. Joel interviews two local experts, ranging from beer writers and beer bloggers to people working in the industry and even like-minded brewery adventurers. These discussions can have a wide range of topics, including:
-How to approach the craft beer scenes when visiting a new city
-How laws and regulations affect local breweries
-How history has helped shaped the current beer scene
-What the future holds for local breweries
-Comparing different scenes that are within a close radius
-How other cultural influences have an effect on breweries (such as food, music, etc)
-Breweries having to overcome obstacles (both external and internal)
-What beers best represent the area
-And of course personal favorites from the guests and Joel himself
Joel has visited over 900 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C., and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country, as well as shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
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Joel has visited over 900 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
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Episode 39: BEERCATION
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Episode 37: Dallas, TX - Featuring Jerry Richard & Tony Dunn
Thursday, May 19, 2022 • Duration 45:44
This week Brewery Travels takes on the Dallas beer scene! For this discussion, Joel brings on Jerry Richard and Tony Dunn, who host the Modern Beats + Brews Podcast. THey talk about several topics, including the changes that have occurred in local beer laws, how Deep Ellum Brewing has evolved since their sale to CANarchy, live music at breweries, and much more!
You can follow Jerry on Twitter: @ntx_beer
You can follow Tony on Twitter: @KooTonyD
You can follow their podcast on Twitter: @MBrewsBeats
Joel has visited over 900 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
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Episode 37: Dallas, TX - Featuring Jerry Richard & Tony Dunn
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Episode 36: Madison, WI - Featuring Chris Drosner & Greg Washington
Thursday, May 12, 2022 • Duration 01:12:40
This week Joel takes listeners back to his home state of Wisconsin, but this time focusing on the capital of Madison. Joining Joel for this episode are Chris Drosner (Executive Editor of Milwaukee Magazine and Beer writer for the Wisconsin State Journal) and Greg Washington (Madison-based beer blogger and Cicerone) who co-host the Badger Beer Hour together. They touch on many topics: how the beer scene has grown and changed over the decades, all the niche breweries, Great Taste of the Midwest, and much more!
You can follow Chris on Twitter: @wibeerbaron
You can follow Greg on Twitter: @daddyporterblog
Joel has visited over 800 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
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Episode 36: Madison, WI - Featuring Chris Drosner & Greg Washington
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Episode 35: Duluth, MN - Featuring The Sota Pod
Thursday, May 5, 2022 • Duration 38:40
Joel has visited over 800 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
Episode 35: Duluth, MN - Featuring The Sota Pod
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Episode 34: Las Vegas, NV - Featuring Bill Gegenheimer & Teri Nicpon
Thursday, April 28, 2022 • Duration 44:24
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Well, not completely, as this week Joel invites on Las Vegas locals Bill Gegenheimer and Teri Nicpon to talk about the local beer scene! As always, many topics are discussed: How the city’s notable tourism comes into play, recent success at GABF from local breweries, where there’s room for more growth, and much more!
Joel has visited over 800 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
Episode 34: Las Vegas, NV - Featuring Bill Gegenheimer & Teri Nicpon
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Episode 33: Indianapolis - Featuring Rita Kohn & Rick Burkhardt
Thursday, April 21, 2022 • Duration 01:00:15
This week, Joel invites on Rita Kohn, author of many books on beer in Indiana, and Rick Burkhardt, who writes about beer as Indy Beer Sleuth and homebrews. The trio talks about many topics, such as the growth of Sun King Brewing, the uniqueness of Books & Brews, some of their favorite taprooms, and much more!
Joel has visited over 800 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
Episode 33: Indianapolis - Featuring Rita Kohn & Rick Burkhardt
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Episode 32: Asheville, NC- Featuring Anne Fitten Glenn & Mike Semenec
Thursday, April 14, 2022 • Duration 57:11
Heading back to North Carolina, Brewery Travels takes on a top beer destination in Asheville! Joining Joel are two amazing guests: Anne Fitten Glenn, who has written two books on beer in and around Asheville and spent many years covering the scene, and Mike Semenec, one of the Co-founders of DSSOLVR. They discuss how Asheville became a brewery hub, why national brands Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, and Oskar Blues opened locations in the area, why South Slope is so trendy, and much more!
You can follow Anne Fitten Glenn on Twitter and Instagram: @brewgasm and check out her books: “Asheville Beer: An Intoxicating History of Mountain Brewing” and “Western North Carolina Beer: A Mountain Brew History”
You can follow Mike Semenec on Instagram: @death_shakes and Dssolvr on Instagram: @dssolvr
Joel has visited over 900 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
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Episode 32: Asheville, NC- Featuring Anne Fitten Glenn & Mike Semenec
For the first time, Brewery Travels visits Oklahoma, with a focus on the capital, Oklahoma City. With Joel this week are Tabbi Burwell (Executive Director of The Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma), and Greg Horton (Senior Writer at 405 Magazine with a focus on all things alcohol). They discuss many topics, such as the recent brewery boom, how legislation has changed, the Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail, and much more!
You can follow Greg on Twitter: @winerev
You can follow Tabbi on Twitter: @tabbiburwell
Joel has visited over 700 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
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Episode 31: Oklahoma City, OKC - Featuring Tabbi Burwell & Greg Horton
Heading back to Southeast Ohio, Brewery Travels makes a stop in Dayton this week! David Nilsen, a Beer Writer and Advanced Cicerone, and David McKinney, a brewery traveler with multiple beer podcasts, both hop on to talk with Joel about the beer scene in Gem City. Many breweries are discussed, including Carillon and Branch & Bone, as well as a variety of topics such as why many of the breweries are around the downtown area and how Dayton compares to other cities in Ohio.
You can follow David Nilsen on Twitter: @davidnilsenbeer or beantobarstool and his sites are davidnilsenbeer.com & beantobarstool.com.
You can follow David McKinney on Twitter: @MMAMcKinney and his website is MMAMcKinney.com
Joel has visited over 700 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
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Episode 30: Dayton, OH - Featuring Advanced Cicerone & David McKinney
This week Joel takes listeners back to the Tar Heel State, but this time focusing on the area known as The Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill). Joining Joel this week are Bryan Roth (Beer writer and editor for Good Beer Hunting and Director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers), and Dave Tollefsen (the man behind NCBeerGuys.com). They talk about several topics, such as how the beer scene changes across the area, why outside breweries are opening up taprooms there, and the impact of the Brewgaloo festival.
You can follow Bryan on Twitter: @BryanDRoth
You can follow Dave on Twitter: @NCBeerGuys
Joel has visited over 700 breweries across 44 states plus Washington D.C. and has been able to make connections with many amazing individuals because of his travels. He is currently living on the road with his family, constantly “exploring more content and doing extensive research” (which just means visiting breweries and drinking beer)! The goal of Brewery Travels is to provide more information about craft beer scenes from around the country and shine a light on some of the excellent individual breweries that call these cities home.
From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Thursdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers!
Follow Joel’s travels on social media:
Twitter: @brewerytravels
Instagram: @brewery_travels
Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com
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Episode 29: Raleigh, NC - Featuring Bryan Roth & Dave Tollefsen
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