Cigar City Brewing & Movember

We're heading to the courts on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got Lincoln's Beard Brewing Company cofounder John Falco talking the beginnings of the brewery, expanding into new businesses, and the challenges of sustaining a brewery in Florida.
Then professional pickleball player, social media personality and content creator for the New York Mets Tara Bernstein joins the show to talk her upbringing in sports, the fast rise of pickleball, and how to make a living as a social media influencer.

We're getting fit and staying true to our resolutions on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got part two of our interview with Keith Villa, legendary brewer who came to fame with the Blue Moon Belgian White. We'll talk his new venture Ceria, non-alcoholic beers infused with cannabis, and what the market for it might be like in the future.
Then Miami Beach Fit Camp founder Kristen Smith joins the show to detail her weightloss journey, running on the beach at sunrise, and how we can stay motivated to stay in shape. Listen in!

We're gearing up for the big game on The Beer Hour this week! First up, we've got legendary brewmaster Keith Villa joining the show. The man behind Blue Moon Belgian White talks his history at MillerCoors, what inspired him to create that beer, and the workings of a billion dollar brewery in PART ONE of our supersized interview! Tune in next week to hear part two, about his new venture in non-alcoholic beer Ceria.
Then former NFL player and coach Todd McNair joins the show to reflect on his time playing with the Kansas City Chiefs, their chances in this year's championship, and what makes a great coach and recruiter.

We're back on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got Nick Panchame, head brewer at HOMES Brewery. He'll talk the beginnings of their brewing, the special campus they began, and what sorts of beers are popular these days.
Then we've got friend of Miami and friend of the show Evan Benn joining. Currently Director of Special Projects and Editorial Events at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Evan previously wrote about food and craft beer around Miami. We'll hear his insight into print media, food, and more!

We're getting ready for the New Year on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got Jason Perkins, Brewmaster at Allagash Brewing Co., talking about their popular Allagash White beer, the new "Snow Report" brew, and what's in store for the future.
Then John Holl of All About Beer Magazine returns to the show to give us the rundown of how 2023 was for the craft beer market, what to expect for 2024, and why hop water might be the wave of the future. Happy holidays!

We're going to Kodiak Island on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got Ben Millstein, founder of Kodiak Island Brewing Co. We'll talk starting a brewery in a remote place, adding in a distillery, and the kinds of brews and cocktails that go best in the Alaskan tundra. Then Todd and Celeste Dorman of the Dorman Tree Farm join the show to talk raising Christmas trees in Alaska, and how to best prepare your tree for the holidays. Happy holidays!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on The Beer Hour this week! First up we'll chat with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery co-founder Eric McKay about their origins of their brewery, the challenges in getting a taproom started, and what's so special about their Christmas beers.
Then Mitch Allen from Hire Santa returns to the show to talk all about how to find the best Santa for your holiday celebrations this year, and what it's like to spread so much joy!

We're celebrating veterans on The Beer Hour this week! First up we've got Tactical Brewing Co. founder and CEO Doug Meyer joining the show, talking his time and the service and what inspired him to start a craft brewery. Be on the lookout for their beer collaboration with J Wakefield! Then Veterans Beer Club co-founder Barron Mills joins the show to share his story of service, and why it's so important for veterans to have an opportunity to meet up and share a beer together.

We're going back to where it all began on The Beer Hour this week! Johnathan and Maria are first joined by Cigar City founder Joey Redner and Vice President of Marketing Justin Clark to share the story of the legendary Florida craft brewery, where Johnathan got his start in the business! Then Max Skinner of Movember joins the show to talk about the moustache movement and the importance of raising awareness about men's health.

We're getting spoooooky on The Beer Hour this week! First up we'll speak with Kate Russell, founder and brewer at Hopkinsville Brewing Co. about her transition from the army to craft beer brewing. What was it like to be the first craft beer in town? And how did Sam Adams help get them going?
Then we're joined by JV Johnson and Britt Griffith of Paranormal Reality TV, talking wild ghost encounters! We'll hear about the paranormal across the country, starting a reality television show, and what it means to believe in the paranormal. Happy Halloween!