What Ales Ya Podcast: Florida Brewer & Beer Tour

Join Brian Quain as he hosts and judges the first Central Florida Top Brewer Beer Festival brought to you by Bowigen's Brewery. We talk to brewers at the event about their "one of a kind" style beers based on the festivals style of a Top Chef brewing technique. Each brewery, blindly, picked one hop, one malt and two miscellaneous ingredients to go in the beer, and the outcome...well some one has to win the belt. We also discuss the Great American Beer Festival Florida winners at the end, and how did Florida pan out in awards? Check out this fun day, and the music by Sadmyth, as always.

Host Brian Quain sits down with Matt Thompson and John McGregor of Escape Brewing in Trinity, Fl. If you have never been to Trinity, Escape is the greatest reason to be in the car right now and on your way. On our Tampa, Not Tampa tour, we build a mini map of breweries in the September for you to enjoy out of Tampa breweries. We discuss living outside of Tampa their whole lives, their buddy system since high school, surfing, growing up with the best 90's bands, their 3rd anniversary party, and a past episode has us bring gifts....and CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Escape Brewing's name fits to their location, atmosphere and beers live up to the expectations we have heard on our journey of the Florida Brewers and Beer Tour. Thanks so much guys.

Host Brian Quain sits with Clint and Dakota of Stilt House Brewery in Palm Harbor, FL. The three discuss Kokomo, "Tampa Beer" culture, the patrons at Stilt House and how they did after Hurricane Irma. Also, thank you to the House of Blues and all that attended the Local Brews Local Grooves we hosted. We're coming back.

Host Brian Quain sits with Justin Stange in 7venth Sun's band new (2nd location)taproom and brewery in Tampa, FL. The two discuss their new location spot in Tampa, collaborating with so many different brewers and breweries, and starting up in Dunedin, FL, and the benefits of being out there. We missed not having female brewer, Devon Kreps with us, but soon, we will get her on the mic. Such good times with 7venth Sun, and Justin is running a well oiled and amazing ship over at 7venth Sun.

Host Brian Quain sits with iconic and well respected Florida brewer Bob Sylvester of the Tarpon Springs brewery St. Somewhere. The two sit down and discuss the new location and culture of Tarpon Springs, the history of St Somewhere, and who ain't afraid of no ghost. Lots of laughs, and great conversation as Brian really gets to know one of the firsts to put beer on the map in Florida.

Host Brian Quain sits with Norman Sale and Matt Uva of Quantum Leap Winery in Orlando and discuss being the most mentioned on the podcast; Cheers; Orlando culture; and wines and ciders.

Host Brian Quain finds himself going back to Jacksonville to find out what the buzz about the Void's voted 2017 #1 New Craft Brewery. Southern Swells brewers and owners Corey Adams and Jay Varney explain their craft beer styles, techniques, the Jacksonville culture, and being the new kid on the block, but fitting in right in, not even being a year old. Does Southern Swells live up to it's hype? Damn right, and Corey and Jay make themselves at home here at What Ales Ya. Thanks guys.

Hosts Brian Quain and Jeff Brennan sit with Jerry Sowders from BrewPop Brewery in Auburndale, FL. This episode feels like a binge watching night of Netflix for the ears. Almost two hours of an interview and we learn such amazing stories of the industry, food, beer, wine, soda, where's Auburndale, and the passion that Jerry has to make beers in the Parti Gyle style. What's Parti Gyle? It's such an amazing way to really taste how beers go through a certain brewing process, and what you get out of it. Amazing. If the only reason to NOT go to BrewPop is because of distance, don't let that stop you. See you there.

Host Brian Quain sits with Tom McDonald (owner) and Craig Birkmair, as they explain everyone that works at Infinite Ale Works. We also talk to Travis, Kyle, Sam, Andy, and Juan. The amazing friendship and family that Infinite Ale Works has us laughing, drinking, and getting to know Ocala so much more. What music do they listen to? Why is everything Belgium inspired? What is Thai Juan? Listen, Share, but ENJOY!

Host Brian Quain finally gets to Sanford, FL to sit with Sarah Nich of WopsHops Brewing Co. as they discuss Sanford culture, learning new languages for the military, her new (and first) beer the Bella Donna, and being Sanford's first female brewer. Head brewer and owner Greg Piecora stops by to talk WopsHops and the growing beer culture of Sanford, FL.

Hosts Brian Quain and Jeff Brennan sit down with two of Tampa, FL's ambitious brewers Austin Good and Joshua Garman of Hidden Springs Ale Works. Eight beers get tasted and very much appreciated, while we learn more about Tampa Heights, Danny Devito as the Penguin, and some Election Year beers we missed out on. Thanks to the boys (and girl) over at Hidden Springs Ale Works!

Host Brian Quain sits with Jon Sheldon and Shawn Lynch of BugNutty Brewing Co. and they discuss Merritt Island, rocket launches, great beer names, but most of all, great beers. Find out why taking a trip to Merritt Island isn't too far and very worth it. Keeping our beginning of Summer episodes on the beach and refreshing.

Host Brian Quain sits down with Donald Atwell of Intracoastal Brewing Company, and they discuss Melbourne, Fl, environmental engineering, and discover, their sisters have a lot in common. Supreme beer tasting going on in this episode, and perfect timing for the summer weather.

Host Brian Quain and Jeff Brennan hang out with Kevin Gray Jr and Preben Olson of Aardwolf. It's our first time in Jacksonville, so we get some history, some amazing beer, and that damn train never went by. Quain and Kevin bromance over Liverpool FC, and we drink some of their insanely good beer. All around, amazing trip.

Host Brian Quain sits with Jeanna Malines of Black Cauldron Brewing. What Ales Ya speaks with their first female brewer about Black Cauldron, kissing our Mayor Buddy Dyer, and Orlando City Soccer.

Host Brian Quain sits with Charles Frizzell of Broken Strings Brewery and the Broken Cauldron Taproom. Charles opens up with his family history in beer, his passion for music, and the process it took to open his brewery, and the collaboration of the taproom.

Host Brian Quain sits with Paul Smerge of the Bear and Peacock and discuss Winter Park and Orlando, some old friends of the podcast, and what a Brewstiillery is. It's good to be back home, and Jeff Brennan is back, like Major Briggs in Twin Peaks.

Host Brian Quain runs to as many brewers as he can, while staying dry at the 2nd Annual Florida SMaSH Beer Festival brought to you by our friends at Hourglass Brewing. We visit old friends of the podcast, and we meet some new ones that we will visit soon, but also, new ones who haven't even opened their doors yet. Congrats to all brewers invited, and congrats to the winner...and the winner is........(listen!)

Host Brian Quain sits with owner/brewer Greg Rapp and head brewer Troy Bledsoe of Rapp Brewing in Pinellas County and discuss the amazing beer they are brewing, but also lots of history. We apologize for some technical/audio issues, but Greg and Troy's humbling stories and passion are 100% there. Thank you so much to Rapp brewing for an amazing time.

Host Brian Quain sits with Grayson Lamb and Ed Irvin at Tomoka Brewing Co to discuss an amazing history at Tomoka Brewing, May the Fourth Be With them, and getting caught in the rain.