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Season 5 Episode 12 (09/25/2025) - Side Project

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In this episode, Dan talks to Cory King of Side Project Brewing ahead of their 12 year anniversary. Cory talks about his journey in the beer world - from home brewing to being one of the first employees at Perennial to opening Side Project. He talks about his love for hospitality, the importance of charity, and why if you visit Side Project, you are likely to see him there. We discuss the impact of Untappd on the beer world, the secondary market, and the future of the craft beer world. Cory also shares the stories of how OWK and MJK came to be, why some recipes just don't turn out the same from location to location, and why despite brewing so many different styles, Side Project is still a sour brewery. He also talks about the two big releases for this year's anniversary including 12 Year - a massive barleywine blend that will be sure to go to the top of every craft beer nerd's most wanted list.