What Ales Ya Podcast: Florida Brewer & Beer Tour

Host Brian Quain was invited and sat on a panel at the Florida Brewers Conference 2018 about mental health in the brewing industry. Co-owner of Hidden Springs Ale Works, Jacqueline Garman called Quain up one morning asking if he had read an article on Shaun Hill (Farm Hillstead Brewing) discussing this topic of mental health, and from there, the panel grew bigger. The panel is a 90 minute discussion, and the episodes are broken into two parts. Also on the panel is Devon Kreps (7th Sun Brewery); Cindy Parsons (Assoc. Professor in Nursing at the Univ. of Tampa & Mental Health Practitioner) and Leanne Cura (Pres. of Center for Rational Living). These episodes can be pretty heavy in content, and not all views from the panel participants reflect how What Ales Ya feels, or vice versa. This open discussion has been a long time coming, and pleased to know it will be happening more. We hope this discussion will open doors and open hearts to those listening and we hope to be a door you can open and talk to us at an

Host Brian Quain sits with friends The Pauses (Tierney Tough and Jason Kupfer) to go over their history, the Pauses records, and also being on tour together. We bring two amazing Hidden Springs Ale Works with us; the ZFG (Zero Fucks Given) and Tropic Thunder for the tasting, but we shared the Tropic Thunder after, since we're slower sippers. Get to know a band like the Pauses, but also get into a friendship like no other. We laughed, we drank and we got PAUSED. Enjoy, the Pauses!

Host Brian Quain sits with Matt Rolfe and Jonathan Wolverton of Deviant Wolfe Brewing, as they discuss the new brewery and taproom, but also the history of Deviant Wolfe and what it takes to be patient in creating the brand, and beers. Matt and Jonathan get into Sanford, how the area is picking up still, and community support. Find out which 5K or half marathon Quain will be running next...and good music, can make a good beer between Deviant and What Ales Ya. We had an amazing time just being able to sit, on comfy couches, drink beer and talk to, two amazing guys about beer, their community, life, music, and a damn fine breakfast. Don't forget to check out our Patreon, that is up and live now: www.patreon.com/whatalesya Great rewards at different tiers for our podcast.

Host Brian Quain sits (on the hottest day in Florida) with Matt Roberts of Central Florida Hops and Richard Smith of Florida Hops, LLC to discuss growing hops in Florida. This interview is taken from our exclusive content on our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/whatalesya We discuss an event that was in June at the Zellwood, FL Hopyard where Matt is growing hops for local breweries and brewers, We discuss how they met, we crack open some beers, and enjoy some sunshine and get to know how hop growing in Florida will be a success. Matt will having more events at his location, so we found this interview extremely informative, so take a listen. Thanks to Matt and Richard for incredible opportunity, and you know we will be back. Thanks for listening, and check us out on FB and Instagram. Also, our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/whatalesya

Host Brian Quain sits with New Smyrna Beach Brewing's co-owner and head brewer Chris Coyle to spend the first day of summer together, and talk refreshing beers and the beaches. Chris has a passion like no other, and we are so proud of the hard work him and his wife are doing to make amazing beer, stay connected in the community, and keep a historic city like New Smyrna Beach drinking great beer. Find out if Quain will be brewing a beer after one of his heroes, who was born in New Smyrna. Such an amazing time at New Smyrna Beach Brewing, and can't wait for you, our listeners to get out there. Also, our Patreon is doing amazing. Help keep this podcast go further, and you can be one of our primary sponsors. Yes, you, the listener. We have rewards that we will give out, but also, we want to keep the podcast going with exclusive content, and video. Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/whatalesya Thank you, and enjoy.

Host Brian Quain sits with Max Dunn and Jung Kim of the ARIA Award winning Australian band Gang of Youths on this episode of Sharing Cans With Bands. Quain goes to Portland, OR with cans of beer from Hidden Springs, Green Bench, and Ellipsis and opens them with the boys at the famous Portland venue, the Doug Fir. Of course we find out how they met, how they formed and what it's like being in a band. Tons of laughs while we talk about the differences of Australia to the United States. But as the beers pour, we get deep into David Le'aupepe's music, how the boys cope with David's mental health in the past, and how open and honest their latest album, "Go Farther In Lightness" is to how David lives with his mental health. Gang of Youths have never held back in storytelling and awareness with mental health and suicide, and this episode is the same. We appreciate everyone who made this episode happen, and we know, if you haven't already, you will be listening to Gang of Youths. "Go Farther in Lightness" was Quain's

Host Brian Quain sits with Rory, Christopher, and Spencer of Atlantic Beach who were celebrating their one year anniversary. Some amazing beers were poured, as Quain was tasting their beers for the first time, and blown away by Rory's passion and flavors in each beer. Maybe it's because of the Pantera that goes into them. Located in Jacksonville, Fl, Atlantic Beach fits right in with their community together but stands out in their own flavors and amazing taproom. Great conversation, great people and amazing brewery. Happy birthday to Rory, and happy one year to Atlantic Beach.

Host Brian Quain sits with one of Sanford, Florida's newest breweries and all around amazing team that's Inner Compass Brewing Company. Robert Turner and Dylan Bashore have been, for years, working day and night to get their brewery open, and their passion but laid back "Inner Compass" spoke to them, and put it all in. We find out what IS an inner compass, more of Sanford's history, punk rock, old people's cars, back in the day comic booking reading and just all around laughing the entire time. But What Ales Ya would like to dedicate this episode to the good friend and family of Ten10 Brewing's George Saunders. We will always miss you George. R.I.P.

Host Brian Quain walks around the biggest beer festival in Florida (Cigar City's Hunahpu's Day) for interviews with some of your favorite, out of Florida breweries. We speak to Trve, Surly, Galway Bay, 3 Floyds, Lord Hobo, Finback, Kane and more. What are some of Georgia's breweries doing these days? We got you covered. Also, if want EFX, we got you some Das Efx...so whats not to love? Can you recall how many beers Quain had at 2017's fest...let's see if this speed dating of interviews and day drinking can compete to last year. Listen. Subscribe. ENJOY!

Host Brian Quain sits with Crooked Can's Robert Scott, Nolan Clark, and Todd Glass to discuss daily operations since a year ago, and a new project, a new room, with new beers called The Barrel Room. We get into music played in the brewery, drink some incredible styles of beer, Opening Day, Winter Garden, and what's in store with The Barrel Room. Technical difficulties with Quain's mic, but it's all about Crooked Can, and what they have to say. Enjoy!

Host Brian Quain sits with Motorworks Brewing's brewer Bob Haa and their Marketing Director Barry Elwonger to discuss the brewery, their award winning beers, the history of Motorworks, Little Shop Of Horrors, Brandeton, and what beautiful weather we're having....and why not sit outside at Motorworks. Such a great time, and such a beautiful brewery. Thanks to everyone there.

Host Brian Quain sits down with Dan and Joe over at Arkane Aleworks in Largo, Fl. We get to discuss amazing beers, of course, but also what its like to be paralyzed on your face, the donut beer they did with Hidden Springs Ale Works, music, and the family that is Florida Beer, and the culture. We had a blast just sipping beers and finally getting to the brewery to find out what every one is talking about. Lando goes to Indianapolis for 2 days, and comes home to Quain having Bell's Palsy...but that's not stopping us. Such a fun episode, enjoy!

Host Brian Quain sits with two of the most laid back and open minded brewers and beer fans on the east coast of Florida. Pete Anderson has been around the U.S. home brewing and enjoying all kinds of beers, but when he decided to move to Florida, beer becomes life. We discuss the culture of Sebastian, Florida, what IS a pareidolia, and we enjoy some grab beers to enjoy oceanside. The great dynamic of Pete and Lee, isn't just working in the brewery, but it's amazing Lee gives his time for the passion and love for the brewery and Pareidolia. So much love in this episode, and great laughs all around. Thank you Pareidolia Brewing.

Host Brian Quain sits with Jay, Hayley, and Briant of 81Bay Brewing Co as they discuss Rampage the video game, growing up in small towns in FL, Delores of the Cranberries, beer, and Tampa Bay Craft Beer Week. Lando and Quain are amazed by 81Bay's brewery, amazing taproom, and their guard cat Mittens. Lando and Quain head to Hidden Springs to talk to Josh Garman of Hidden Springs Ale Works about their collab beer "Donut Quote Me On This" with Arkane Aleworks and Krispy Kreme. Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUAIN!

Host Brian Quain sits with the Orlando based Americana band Beemo for a fun discussion of the band's history, events, and beer. Beemo members Dan Harshbarger, Matt Juliano, Tony Mickle, and Justin Braun (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!) get into their influences and also their appreciation of Orlando, FL and their fans. This B(beer) Side is the first episode of many to come where What Ales Ya will be sitting down with bands, artists and musicians to get to more about them, while enjoying beers. Thanks to Beemo and their amazing beer they collaborated with Ten10 Brewing. Enjoy. Also: Like what you're hearing, then check out our Patreon page for exclusive content, interviews, video clips and rewards for shirts, stickers, and join us for festivals: www.patreon.com/whatalesya

Host Brian Quain sits with Robert McKee of Ellipsis Brewing to celebrate a GRAND OPENING. We celebrate 5 solid beers that are on tap, two awards they won in 2017, and the What Pales Ya beer we made, makes it's podcast debut. Rob discusses how beer drinkers, and having no investors, open their brewery. Old school hip-hop also gets it's day. As we wind down in 2017, we are opening a door to 2018 as we talk to Lando...every one needs a Lando in the seat next to them. Cloud City or bust!

Host Brian Quain sits with Ron DiDonato of Orlando's beer bar The Thirtsy Topher and gives thanks to Ron and the community of the Topher on a Thanksgiving Day. We sit with Ron to discuss good friends and their establishments; stolen identities; "sweaty balls" and the best in Florida beer and enjoying great beers with friends. Ron, we give thanks and say keep it up buddy.

Host Brian Quain sits down with Mike Malone and Alan Dritenbas of Walking Tree Brewery as they discuss culture and the background of Vero Beach, what used to be the Los Angeles Dodgers spring training home. Brian and Jeff go the furthest south to find out how good these Florida Best Beer awards and Great American Beer festival award winner beers are. Who was Bill Murray playing baseball with before his obsession over the Chicago Cubs? Where else can rabbi's and pastors sit for good conversation and amazing beers? Where else can your brewers moderate Town Hall events for the elections for this week? It's all here and it's all amazing. Thanks to Daniel Rey for making this happen in the amount of time we had, we appreciate you guys so much. Listen! Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE!

Host Brian Quain sits down with Sanford Brewing’s Christopher, Alan and Robyn. We learn more about the culture of Sanford AKA Celery City, where the names of their beers come from, how Chris and Alan met, and the journey from home brewing to being Sanford Brewing. Also, more on the growth of Sanford, and we discuss Asheville to Sanford more in depth.

Host Brian Quain sits with Chris Schoen and Jen Dearden of Brew Hub in their tasting room to discuss "What is Brew Hub?", a question that is on tons of Florida beer drinkers lips. Chris and Jeni explain operations, brewing, friends and breweries that brew with Brew Hub. We learn so much on the brewing aspect pf Brew Hub from Chris, like their 2 GOLD AWARD winning beers from 2017 GABF Rome City & Three Tun and how Brew Hub is so important on a larger scale with Jeni. Who is Brew Hub, and where can you get their award winning beers? Enjoy their story.