Ray Daniels, lifelong beer educator and founder of the Cicerone Certification Program, joins the podcast to tell us all about the early days of the Cicerone Certification Program, what the levels mean, and what it takes to become a Master Cicerone (aka somebody that really knows their beer).

The Cicerone Certification Program certifies and educates beer professionals in order to elevate the beer experience for consumers.  To learn more, visit www.cicerone.org

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Publish Date: 1/29/2019

Governor Hickenlooper joins the show to talk about Wynkoop Brewing, the economic impact of beer, New Belgium, and a potential 2020 presidential campaign.

This episode is sponsored by Stith Family Farms:
www.stithfamilyfarms.com

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Publish Date: 12/24/2018

Joel Shelton joins the show to share stories about the early days of Shelton Brothers Inc., Cantillon, and the future of American beer. View the Shelton Brothers Inc. distribution portfolio: www.sheltonbrothers.com/booze This episode is sponsored by Stith Family Farms: www.stithfamilyfarms.com Connect with Michael: Twitter: @michaeldmoeller Instagram: @michaeldmoeller Facebook: @buildingbreweries www.buildingbreweries.com

Publish Date: 12/18/2018

Steve Oliver of OPA Design Studio (Austin, TX) joins Michael to discuss all about brewery design, planning, building, and red tape headaches. www.designopa.com www.buildingbreweries.com E-mail Michael: michael@buildingbreweries.com

Publish Date: 12/5/2018

Ever wonder what goes into a beer festival? Derek Selznick of the Kentucky Guild of Brewers breaks it down for us when discussing the plans behind Kentucky Craft Bash 2018. www.kycraftbash.com Interested in other great independent beer podcasts? Check out the Hopped Up Network: www.hoppedupnetwork.com Facebook: Building Breweries Twitter: MoellerMD IG: BuildingBreweries

Publish Date: 4/23/2018

A former PhD left a tenure-track professor job in academia and opened a brewery in rural Abindgon, VA. Wolf Hills Brewing's Chris Burcher shares his thoughts on business and brewing in Appalachia. If you have questions about opening a brewery, feel free to reach out to Chris Burcher at chris.burcher@gmail.com Interested in other great independent beer podcasts? Check out the Hopped Up Network: www.hoppedupnetwork.com

Publish Date: 3/26/2018

President Obama likes to enjoy the occasional beer. But did you know he bought a homebrew kit? White House Chef Sam Kass joins the Podcast to share the story.

Publish Date: 1/22/2018