BeerWise Podcast
The podcast that looks at what is going on in the world, beerwise. Look for hot topics, news and opinion, and interviews with key players in craft beer and beyond! We look into the past, present, and future of this exciting industry and hope to learn all that we can. We hope you'll come along for the ride!
Episodes
34 episodes since 2020
Ep. 34: Vic Falck, Geordi Rauch, & Jason Thompson of Calusa Brewing Company
In this episode, Mark is joined by Geordi Rauch, Vic Falck, & Jason Thompson of Calusa Brewing. Calusa Brewing is a powerhouse in the Sarasota area – the brewery that always seems to have something new and something traditional on tap. In t...
September 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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43:35
Ep. 33: James Herrholz of Corporate Ladder Brewing Company
In this episode, I am joined by James Herrholz, the co-founder of Corporate Ladder Brewing Company in Palmetto, Florida, in a conversation recorded in February 2024. Corporate Ladder Brewing has a certain appeal to everyone who want...
July 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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39:27
Ep. 32 Tim Ogden of Deviant Libation
In this episode of the BeerWise Podcast, I am joined by Tim Ogden, owner and brewer of Deviant Libation, one of Tampa’s newest brewers helmed by one the area’s most experienced brewers. Tim has been a part of the Tampa Bay Bre...
March 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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31:26
Ep. 31: Elise Sweeney & Chris Fairchild of Tampa Bay Beer Week
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year here at the BeerWise Podcast because it’s time for our annual Tampa Bay Beer Week podcast. This year, I am joined by Elise Sweeney and Chris Fairchild from the Tampa Bay Beer Week Organization. &...
February 28, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:12
Ep. 30: Josh Aubuchon of the Florida Brewers Guild
Hello, and welcome to the BeerWise podcast, I’m your host, Mark DeNote, and I am the editor of Florida Beer News.This episode, I am joined by Josh Aubuchon, the Lobbyist and General Counsel of the Florida Brewers Guild.
February 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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36:24
Ep. 29: Gilly Woolfolk and Ryan Freeman of Dade City Brew House
Hello, and welcome to the BeerWise podcast, I’m your host, Mark DeNote, and I am the editor of Florida Beer News. It’s great to be back and bringing you new episodes of the podcast. Due to some unforeseen personal circumstance...
January 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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45:20
Ep 28: Brad Dahlhofer of B. Nektar Meadery
Hello, and welcome to the BeerWise podcast, I’m your host, Mark DeNote, and I am the editor of Florida Beer News. This episode, I am joined by Brad Dahlhofer of B Nektar Meadery. In 2008, Brad and his wife Kerri ha...
August 02, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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52:54
Ep 27: Ryan Sentz of Funky Buddha Brewery
Before we get to our guest for this episode, I wanted to take a minute and thank those of you who carve out time to listen to this podcast every few weeks. It is a labor of love for me – and I get to have some great conversations with the fine ...
June 20, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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39:20
Ep 26: Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz Brewing Company
Hello, and welcome to the BeerWise podcast, I’m your host, Mark DeNote, and I am the editor of Florida Beer News.In this episode, I am joined by Nile Zacherle, the President and Master Brewer of Mad Fritz Brewing Company in Saint Helena,...
May 12, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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57:14
Ep 25: Eric Luman of Reve Brewing Company
In this episode, I am joined by Reve Brewing Company owner and brewer Eric Luman. Eric is a veteran brewer of the Jacksonville craft beer scene. He began his career in the 1990s and has been brewing at various breweries around Jacksonville ever...
April 20, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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33:11
Ep 24: Kelly Hanseth of Lumberyard Brewing Company & Beaver Street Brewery
This episode I am joined by Kelly Hanseth of Lumberyard Brewing Company and Beaver Street Brewery in Flagstaff, Arizona. Kelly’s parents, Winnie and Evan Hanseth opened Beaver Street Brewery, Flagstaff’s first craft brewpub, in 1994. Kelly was ...
April 03, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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18:58
Ep 23: Michael Marquess of Mother Road Brewing
This episode, I am joined by Michael Marquess, the founder and president of Mother Road Brewing Company in Flagstaff, Arizona. Mother Road Brewing was the first stop on a tour of Flagstaff breweries that I recently took courtesy of Visit Flagst...
March 21, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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22:54
Ep 22: Preben Olsen & Michael Payne of Aardwolf Brewing Company
This episode, I am joined by Aardwolf Brewing Company owner Preben Olsen and head brewer Michael Payne. Aardwolf Brewing has been a mainstay in the Jacksonville, Florida beer scene since 2013 when they opened as a beer bar and progressed to bre...
March 06, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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51:27
Ep 21: Corey Adams of Southern Swells Brewing
This episode, I am joined by Corey Adams of Southern Swells Brewing. Southern Swells just celebrated 6 years in the Jacksonville, Florida beer scene. Through it all, their beer lineup has been anchored by New England IPAs, especially their Kara...
February 20, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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36:43
Ep 20: Chris Fairchild of Tampa Bay Beer Week 2023
Our first repeat guest on the podcast, this episode Chris Fairchild joins us to talk about Tampa Bay Beer Week. Chris is the executive director of Tampa Bay Beer Week and he shares his insight on what makes Tampa Bay Beer Week 2023 different an...
February 08, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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38:13
Ep 19: Joey Redner - Founder of Cigar City Brewing
Cigar City Brewing founder Joey Redner joins us in this episode of the BeerWise Podcast. Joey Redner built one of the most iconic breweries in Tampa's history, but that is not what he intended when writing Cigar City Brewing's init...
January 18, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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55:32
Ep 18: Ron Raike of Playalinda Brewing and Madison Roane of Florida Avenue Brewing
It was a fortunate coincidence that I had my recorder handy during August's Florida Brewers Guild Conference, as both men were in attendance and had some time to sit down and talk about their journeys as brewers and record some of the names of ...
November 03, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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51:27
Ep 17: Jim & Brittney Barrie of Barriehaus Beer Co.
In this episode, I am joined by Jim & Brittey Barrie of Barriehaus Beer CompanyBarriehaus is a lager-focused brewery in the heart of Tampa Bay, located one block off of 7th Avenue in Ybor City and 5 minutes away from some of Tampa's ...
October 10, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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51:00
Ep 16: Mike Harting of 3 Daughters Brewing
In this episode, I am joined by Mike Harting, co-owner and CEO of St. Petersburg, Florida's 3 Daughters Brewing.3 Daughters Brewing opened as one of St. Petersburg's first craft breweries and after getting started and surviving the COVID...
September 12, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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41:19
Ep 15: John LoScalzo of LoKo Cuisine
In this episode, I am joined by John LoScalzo, owner and chef of LoKo Cuisine.LoKo Cuisine is best known for their pop-up meals in collaboration with the Tampa Bay area's craft breweries, called "Eggs & Kegs." On scheduled Sunday mor...
August 16, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:57
Ep 14: Joe Scheibelhut of Arkane Ale Works
In this episode, I am joined by Joe Scheibelhut of Arkane Ale Works.Arkane Ale Works is celebrating six years on Saturday, July 9th and they have certainly made their mark on the Tampa Bay brewing community.Arkane Ale Works is kno...
July 07, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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38:21
Ep 13: Dave Doble of Tampa Bay Brewing Company
In this episode, I am joined by Dave Doble of Tampa Bay Brewing Company. One of Tampa Bay’s iconic and well-visited breweries, Tampa Bay Brewing Company is celebrating 25 years in July 2022. Visited by both Michael Jackson and Guy F...
June 30, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:05:09
Ep 12: Ben Davis of Intuition Ale Works
In this episode, I talk with Ben Davis of Intuition Ale Works in Jacksonville, Florida. Ben founded Intuition Ale Works at a small facility on Kings Street in Jacksonville. The brewery was one of Jacksonville's first and holds t...
June 07, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:54
Ep 11: Devon Kreps of 7venth Sun Brewery
In this episode Devon Kreps of 7venth Sun Brewery joins the BeerWise Podcast to talk about her 10-year journey with 7venth Sun.Devon founded 7venth Sun Brewery in a small tasting room on Broadway in Dunedin, and grew the busin...
March 10, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:20
Ep 10: Chris Fairchild of Tampa Bay Beer Week
The latest episode of the BeerWise Podcast is out now with special guest Chris Fairchild, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Beer Week.Chris Fairchild is only the second executive director that Tampa Bay Beer Week has ever had. He took ove...
February 25, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:41