BeerWise Podcast
The BeerWise Podcast, hosted by Mark DeNote, editor of Florida Beer News, delves into the dynamic world of craft beer, offering listeners a comprehensive look at industry trends, news, and in-depth interviews with key figures shaping the beer landscape.
Each episode explores the past, present, and future of brewing, providing insights into the evolution of beer styles, brewing techniques, and the stories behind renowned breweries. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or new to the craft beer scene, BeerWise serves as an engaging platform to expand your knowledge and appreciation for the art of brewing and craft beer culture.
Episodes
40 episodes
Ep. 40: Attorney Trevor Brewer talks Beer Laws, Business Shifts, and Finding Community
What does it really take to succeed in Florida's craft brewing industry today? Attorney Trevor Brewer pulls back the curtain on the business challenges facing brewery owners across the Sunshine State in this revealing conversation with Florida ...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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51:01
Ep. 39: Sean Sasser's Journey at Cigar City Brewing
Sean Sasser invites us into the evolving world of Cigar City Brewing, where tradition meets innovation in Tampa's iconic brewery. As technical brewing manager, Sean's journey from college homebrewer with a Mr. Beer kit to brewing leader traces ...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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41:32
Ep. 38: It's Tampa Bay Beer Week 2025! Talking TBBW with Executive Director Sean Nordquist
Join us as we celebrate the vibrant Tampa Bay Beer Week! This episode explores the fascinating journey of beer enthusiasts as they immerse themselves in a unique week of craft beer events, seminars, and tastings. Host Mark DeNote interviews Sea...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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46:30
Ep. 37: Kreis Holland of Tactical Brewing Talks Orlando Beer Week
Ever wondered how a small grassroots initiative can morph into a celebrated event? Discover the fascinating evolution of Orlando Beer Week as I chat with Chris Holland, the co-founder of Tactical Brewing. Chris brings his insider perspective on...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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32:51
Ep. 36: Wayne Wambles of Griffon & Sphynx Brewing Company
Wayne Wambles, the founding brewer of Cigar City Brewing, joins us for an engaging conversation that promises an enlightening exploration of the craft beer world. Wayne talks us through his career from his beginnings in Dothan, Alabama, to beco...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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40:30
Ep. 35: David Nilsen and The Art and Science of Pairing Craft Beer and Chocolate
David Nilsen, the mind behind "Pairing Beer and Chocolate," joins the BeerWise podcast and takes us on a flavor journey, challenging preconceived notions of traditional pairings. Discover how David’s unique path, from hosting a pairing series t...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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56:17
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...
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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...
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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...
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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. &...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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,...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:20