Season1: Episode 13 - Medina Brewing Company

This is the final episode of Pint Talking. Commercial free and uncut. Enjoy Bob and I talking about the future of craft beer.

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

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North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

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Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

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This week was the last onsite interview in the history of Pint Talking and got to hang out with Paoloa Vabuena and John Hill from Pulpo Brewing Co. in Willoughby Ohio. Pulpo is the first Latina women owned brewery in Ohio. They are associated with Barroco arepa bar and Hola Tacos. Paola and John talked to me about navigating the waters of tumultuous craft beer market in 2023 as well as increasing production to satisfy their needs of the other locations. During the interview we touched on potential future plans and what they feel is currently the best situation for Pulpo.

Beer selection:

Plantain Dunkel – Wheat Beer Dunkelweizen  6%

Oktoberfest – Marzen 6.5%

Teyquerisi  - Winter Warmer 8.3%

You can check out Pulpo Beer Co. at https://www.pulpobeerco.com/home as well as on FB and IG at @pulpobeerco.

Check out the BOS Recommends section of the website for my latest product recommendations. These are all products that I use or have had recommended to me. https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/bos-recommends

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

In this episode I am joined by one of my favorite guests Rick Armon. Rick is managing editor for the Canton Repository, a journalist since 1988, and a craft beer book author. In this episode we analyze how the landscape has changed since his last visit 15 months ago. We specifically discuss three major Ohio craft beer stories. You can buy Rick's books on Amazon. They are entitled "Ohio Breweries" and "50 Must Try Craft Beers".

https://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Must-Try-Craft-Beers-Ohio/dp/0821422677/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3O4W35IO1HPFD&keywords=50+must+try+craft+beers&qid=1702606915&sprefix=50+must+try+craft+beer%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/Ohio-Breweries-Rick-Armon/dp/0811708683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9RA7PYVA1FT3&keywords=Ohio+Breweries&qid=1702606947&sprefix=ohio+breweries%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

Shirts on Tap at https://shirtsontap.com/ and use the code rq7szr

 For $10 off your first order.

 The end is nigh. As we move closer to end of Pint Talking I finally tracked down the elusive John McGroarty fomrerly of Thirsty Dog, Butcher and Brewer,  and HiHo Brewing Company. John is now out on his own and is the co-owner and brewer at Green Valley Brewing. We talked about his storied history as well as the putting together the plan for Green Valley in Hudson, Ohio. We discussed the beer that he perfected at his previous employer and all of the other amazing beers he is brewing at Green Valley.

Beer selection:

Bound for Glory – Altbier 5.2%

Wise Goat – Weizenbach 6.4%

Happy Daze – NEIPA 6.7%

Tree Farm Holiday – Spiced/Herbed beer 6.9%

You can check out Green Valley Brewing at https://www.greenvalley.beer/ as well as on FB and IG at @greenvalleybrewingco.

Check out the BOS Recommends section of the website for my latest product recommendations. These are all products that I use or have had recommended to me. https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/bos-recommends

Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping through our affiliate link. Just click the link here or on my website and do your shopping as you would normally. With every purchase you make using the link the podcast gets a little commission kick back. https://www.amazon.com?&linkCode=ll2&tag=thebrewerof0f-20&linkId=508b80c5f61935cee690c0e883386653&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Please consider becoming a member of the Pint Club by visiting my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/PintTalkingPintClub

There are three tier levels and when you join the Pint Club you will get an opportunity to win a six pack of Ohio beer that is shipped by Brew Pigeon https://brewpigeon.com/. You will also get a few coupon codes, a Pint Talking Sticker, and you’ll also get the early released ad free version of this show.

Don’t forget to visit my website at https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/ to catch up on old episodes and visit the newly renovated BOS swag store. I have added several new colors and styles of Tees and Hoodies.

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

Shirts on Tap at https://shirtsontap.com/ and use the code rq7szr

 For $10 off your first order.

This week I visited with friend of the show Jennifer Hermann at Bell Tower Brewing Company in Kent, Ohio. A year after our first visit we geeked out on our favorite beverage. Jennifer talked about celebrating two years at Bell Tower as well as the beer school she teaches at the brewery every so often. We discussed the current state of craft beer as well as what the future may hold. I also gave a major update of the state of Pint Talking and what the future holds for the show.

Beer Selection:

·       MaStar of the West  – Festbier  5.8%

·       Confessional – Imperial Hazy IPA 8%

·       Radix – American IPA 6.7%

·       Runneth Over – Belgian Tripel 9.1%

You can find Bell Tower Brewing on the web at https://belltowerbrewing.com/. You can also find them on FB and IG @belltowerbrewing.

Check out the BOS Recommends section of the website for my latest product recommendations. These are all products that I use or have had recommended to me. https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/bos-recommends

Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping through our affiliate link. Just click the link here or on my website and do your shopping as you would normally. With every purchase you make using the link the podcast gets a little commission kick back. https://www.amazon.com?&linkCode=ll2&tag=thebrewerof0f-20&linkId=508b80c5f61935cee690c0e883386653&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Please consider becoming a member of the Pint Club by visiting my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/PintTalkingPintClub

There are three tier levels and when you join the Pint Club you will get a Pint Talking Sticker, and you’ll get the early released ad free version of this show. We also do a bonus episode each month called the Power Hour, and I will buy you a beer on your birthday.

Don’t forget to visit my website at https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/ to catch up on old episodes and visit the newly renovated BOS swag store. I have added several new colors and styles of Tees and Hoodies.

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

Shirts on Tap at https://shirtsontap.com/ and use the code rq7szr

 For $10 off your first order.

This week I visited Terrestrial Brewing Company in Cleveland, Ohio and sat down with Ralph Sgro is the co-owner and brewer at Terrestrial. During the visit we talked about the change in the brewery landscape as more and more breweries battle to stay relevant in a saturated craft beer market. We discussed on site expansion and how the market has changed dramatically in the past couple of years. We discussed how AI might change the landscape along with other unique brewing products focused mainly on the hop side.

Beer Selection:

·       ManGogh – Fruited Sour  5.5%

·       Catching Smoke – Smoked Lager 6%

·       Fresh Hop Big Black Furry Creature from Mars – IPA (Black) 6.6%

You can find Terrestrial Brewing Company on the web at https://terrestrialbrewing.com/.  You can also find them on IG @ terrestrialbrewingcompany and FB @terrestrialbrewing. Ralph, thanks again for being on the show.

Check out the BOS Recommends section of the website for my latest product recommendations. These are all products that I use or have had recommended to me. https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/bos-recommends

Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping through our affiliate link. Just click the link here or on my website and do your shopping as you would normally. With every purchase you make using the link the podcast gets a little commission kick back. https://www.amazon.com?&linkCode=ll2&tag=thebrewerof0f-20&linkId=508b80c5f61935cee690c0e883386653&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Please consider becoming a member of the Pint Club by visiting my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/PintTalkingPintClub

There are three tier levels and when you join the Pint Club you will get an opportunity to win a six pack of Ohio beer that is shipped by Brew Pigeon https://brewpigeon.com/. You will also get a few coupon codes, a Pint Talking Sticker, and you’ll also get the early released ad free version of this show.

Don’t forget to visit my website at https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/ to catch up on old episodes and visit the newly renovated BOS swag store. I have added several new colors and styles of Tees and Hoodies.

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

Shirts on Tap at https://shirtsontap.com/ and use the code rq7szr

 For $10 off your first order.

This week I discussed the winners of the Ohio Craft Brewers Cup and then I gave my thoughts on the situation over at R Shea Brewing Company.

Check out the BOS Recommends section of the website for my latest product recommendations. These are all products that I use or have had recommended to me. https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/bos-recommends

Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping through our affiliate link. Just click the link here or on my website and do your shopping as you would normally. With every purchase you make using the link the podcast gets a little commission kick back. https://www.amazon.com?&linkCode=ll2&tag=thebrewerof0f-20&linkId=508b80c5f61935cee690c0e883386653&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Please consider becoming a member of the Pint Club by visiting my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/PintTalkingPintClub

There are three tier levels and when you join the Pint Club you will get an opportunity to win a six pack of Ohio beer that is shipped by Brew Pigeon https://brewpigeon.com/. You will also get a few coupon codes, a Pint Talking Sticker, and you’ll also get the early released ad free version of this show.

Don’t forget to visit my website at https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/ to catch up on old episodes and visit the newly renovated BOS swag store. I have added several new colors and styles of Tees and Hoodies.

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

Shirts on Tap at https://shirtsontap.com/ and use the code rq7szr

 For $10 off your first order.

This week I hung out with Dave and Mathias from The BlabberMalt Show as they asked me to be a guest on their show. They were kind enough to give me the audio of the interview so that I could share it with my audience. Please make sure to support their show which can currently be found on Facebook and YouTube.

You can check out Blabber Malt on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@theblabbermaltshow. You can also find them on Instagram, Facebook, and X @blabbermallt.

Check out the BOS Recommends section of the website for my latest product recommendations. These are all products that I use or have had recommended to me. https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/bos-recommends

Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping through our affiliate link. Just click the link here or on my website and do your shopping as you would normally. With every purchase you make using the link the podcast gets a little commission kick back. https://www.amazon.com?&linkCode=ll2&tag=thebrewerof0f-20&linkId=508b80c5f61935cee690c0e883386653&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Please consider becoming a member of the Pint Club by visiting my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/PintTalkingPintClub

There are three tier levels and when you join the Pint Club you will get an opportunity to win a six pack of Ohio beer that is shipped by Brew Pigeon https://brewpigeon.com/. You will also get a few coupon codes, a Pint Talking Sticker, and you’ll also get the early released ad free version of this show.

Don’t forget to visit my website at https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/ to catch up on old episodes and visit the newly renovated BOS swag store. I have added several new colors and styles of Tees and Hoodies.

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

Shirts on Tap at https://shirtsontap.com/ and use the code rq7szr

 For $10 off your first order.

This week I visited 8^th Day Brewing Company and sat down with Matt Boddy. We talked about a bunch of different things including recent additions of fermenters, and some future enhancements to the brewery that are coming soon. We also discussed their upcoming 2-year anniversary as well as some lessons learned over the past two years. While doing all this chit chatting, we also got to enjoy some of Matt’s delicious beer, and we even welcomed in his tap room manager Dani.

Beer Selection:

·       Blorange – Blood Orange Wheat  5.0%

·       8thtoberfest – Marzen 6.5%

·       Hibiscus Saison – Saison 4.5%

·       Fat Old Sun – West Coast IPA 6.6%

·       Talk to Tony – Smoked Porter 5.6%

You can find 8^th Day Brewing Company on the web at https://www.8thdaybrewing.com/ and you can also see them on FB at @8thdaybrewing and IG @8thdaybrewingco.

Check out the BOS Recommends section of the website for my latest product recommendations. These are all products that I use or have had recommended to me. https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/bos-recommends

Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping through our affiliate link. Just click the link here or on my website and do your shopping as you would normally. With every purchase you make using the link the podcast gets a little commission kick back. https://www.amazon.com?&linkCode=ll2&tag=thebrewerof0f-20&linkId=508b80c5f61935cee690c0e883386653&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Please consider becoming a member of the Pint Club by visiting my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/PintTalkingPintClub

There are three tier levels and when you join the Pint Club you will get an opportunity to win a six pack of Ohio beer that is shipped by Brew Pigeon https://brewpigeon.com/. You will also get a few coupon codes, a Pint Talking Sticker, and you’ll also get the early released ad free version of this show.

Don’t forget to visit my website at https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/ to catch up on old episodes and visit the newly renovated BOS swag store. I have added several new colors and styles of Tees and Hoodies.

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

Shirts on Tap at https://shirtsontap.com/ and use the code rq7szr

 For $10 off your first order.

This week I visited Pompatus Brewing Company and sat down with the Joker of Love Steve Miller. Steve is the owner and brewer at Pompatus. While we did talk a little music, we mostly talked about our most favorite beverage on the planet. While Steve may be brewing on a small system, he’s delivering some fantastic beer to his customers. During the show we discussed his background that started in Boulder Colorado before the craft beer explosion had really gone bananas. Steve has a love a of lager beers, and he does his best to make sure Pompatus always has delicious lagers on draft.

Beer Selection:

·       Crooked River Reunion – German Lager 5.0%

·       Oktoberfest – Marzen 6.5%

·       Side Hustle – American Porter 5.6%

·       LTP1 – Hazy IPA 7.1%

You can find Pompatus Brewing Company on the web at https://www.pompatusbrewing.com/   and you can also see them on FB at @pompatusbrewing and IG @pompatusbrewingco.

Get your tickets to the Lorain County Beerfest or better known as the Brewfest Waterfront District. It is happening on 8/12 from 1 to 6pm at Black River Landing. Tickets are currently $65 for VIP, $25 for General Admission, and $10 for Designated Driver. You can enter the giveaway on my FB page by liking the post and commenting on who you would take. I’ll be giving away 3 pairs of General Admission tickets on 8/7.

https://shops.brewfestwd.com/

Check out the BOS Recommends section of the website for my latest product recommendations. These are all products that I use or have had recommended to me. https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/bos-recommends

Support the show by doing your Amazon shopping through our affiliate link. Just click the link here or on my website and do your shopping as you would normally. With every purchase you make using the link the podcast gets a little commission kick back. https://www.amazon.com?&linkCode=ll2&tag=thebrewerof0f-20&linkId=508b80c5f61935cee690c0e883386653&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Please consider becoming a member of the Pint Club by visiting my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/PintTalkingPintClub

There are four tier levels and when you join the Pint Club you will get an opportunity to win a six pack of Ohio beer that is shipped by Rivalry Brews https://rivalrybrews.com/. You will also get a few coupon codes, a Pint Talking Sticker, and you’ll also get the early released ad free version of this show.

Don’t forget to visit my website at https://www.thebrewerofseville.com/ to catch up on old episodes and visit the newly renovated BOS swag store. I have added several new colors and styles of Tees and Hoodies.

Make sure you check out our friends at  Wrecking Crew Brew Works on the web at https://www.wreckingcrewbrewworks.com/ and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Wreckingcrewbrewworks and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wreckingcrewbrewworks

Check out our other sponsors:

North East Ohio Craft Brewery News – Check out one of the best sources for craft beer news in Northeast Ohio. You can also find them on Facebook at @ NEOCBN.

https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwAR1W2i4nKp2fCO0jpQEnZE0ekO8oRYRbK8u6hI16wek8T2CGUvWntZ_FWKo

Join the American Homebrewers Association and get access to hundreds of award-winning recipes as well as countless informative articles. Follow this link and use the code PintTalking for $5 off your membership. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=the-Brewer-of-Seville.

Shirts on Tap at https://shirtsontap.com/ and use the code rq7szr

 For $10 off your first order.