We have The Happy Hour Gal to thank for this one: Kristen Ludwig was doing theatre at the Alpine Theatre Festival in Whitefish, Montana, and made it a mandate that The Guys shoot at a festival favorite, Glacier Distilling, situated on the very threshold of one of America's most stunningly beautiful National Parks. Press play for a peek into a company making some terrific spirits - run, don't walk, to visit this one; or rather, Bev-Tour! Cheers!
Video #316: Spider Bite Beer, Long Island.
As the Long Island Craft Beer scene continues to blow up, Mark and Jimmy visit one of those that helped lead this Revolution, just to the east of New York City. Spider Bite beer has been making incredible stuff since 2008, and they have a ton of accolades to show for it. Join us for a peek at their new tasting room... and some BORIS THE SPIDER! Cheers!
Video #315: Back to business - Balcones Whiskey.
In this moment, there's a distillery under a bridge in Waco, Texas. In a tiny space, Balcones is doing things their own way and making whiskey that is, simply put, blowing peoples' minds. They've had a tough year legally; but now, finally they're looking towards the future. Press play for a look at some liquids that you're going to want to get your hands - and your mouth on. Cheers!
Video #314: Bigger in Texas! - Community Beer Co.
The Guys (and the Gal) make a stop in Dallas, TX to take in Community Beer Co, a brewery that has brought home multiple gold medals from the Great American Beer Festival in just a few years' existence. In fact, they've won gold in a single category two years in a row, a rare feat indeed. Are things really bigger in Texas? Click play to find out, and a big thank you to Happy Hour Gal Kristen Beth for great camera work. Cheers!
Video #313: THHG at Lagunitas - The Farm.
Following up on our overview episode at Lagunitas from a few months back, here's a companion piece; highlighting not only their hyper-local philosophy, but also Lagunitas' mandate to protect the little guy. Talk about an organization that puts their money where their mouth is. Press play for some late day NorCal sun, belly laughs and a lot of good thoughts. Cheers!
Video #312: Transmitter Brewing, BC1, and...LIC? WTF?
In the most industrial of neighborhoods of NYC, a Transmitter: A small brewery making, of all things, Farmhouse Ales. And the proprietors of Beer Culture, a local favorite Happy Hour Guys haunt, just happen to be there on this day... brewing a house beer?
Click play to enjoy the smallest of details in the largest of cities - and once again, a big shout-out to Squigs for some stellar camera work.. Cheers!
Video #311: The Guys and Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing.
Today, Mark Jimmy and Kevin (thanks for camera work, man) touch down in the Dogpatch District of San Francisco, and dive headfirst into great beer, BarBQue, and FOOD SCIENCE! (She blinded me!) At Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing, they know that what is simple can be complex, and vice versa. What is the Maillard Reaction, anyway? And why is it so important to BOTH food and beer? Press play, good fans; Knowledge is Power.
