Joined by a random retiree wandering around looking for beer, we talked about circuses, The Simpsons, and raising teenagers with LUKI Brewing's Jeff Smith. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Fun was had while talking to the crew at Branch and Barrel Distillery.  Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

We made it to 100 episodes so we attempted to reminisce in the most professional manner possible.  Seriously though... we did it! Thank you to our wives and our kids and to all of our guest cohosts, show guests, and most importantly, our listeners! This is unreal! Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:...

Eric Strom and Austin Adamson of Ballmer Peak Distillery joined us this week to discuss a lot of random things as well as some craft spirits.  Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Despite Jay opening the show with a comment on his height, Lenny Eckstein, founder of Deerhammer Distilling, stuck it out and let us redeem ourselves with this enlightening interview. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

People enjoy the beer and food at Platt Parking Brewing and on this episode we figured out why (for the record, we already knew). Thanks a ton to head brewer Greg Matthews for joining us for the interview. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

These interviews are getting longer because it's the one time each week Jay and I get to leave our homes... On this episode, Wayne Burns and Laura Worley of Burns Family Artisan Ales welcome us with open arms and great beer. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

We covered a lot of things that had nothing to do with beer in this interview with Laura and Chris Bruns, two good midwesterners (as we all tend to be) and co-founders of Denver's Factotum Brewhouse. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

We head back to where it all started and meet up with Ken Hehir, Ethan Tsai, and Steph Rayman at Tivoli Brewing Company.  Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

We had a good ole time this week chatting up Cannonball Creek Brewing Company's Brian Hutchinson and Jason Stengl. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing. 

No description will ever do this episode justice. That wasn't an intended pun.  With anxious enthusiasm, overwhelming joy, and masks, we made our way to Lady Justice Brewing to talk with Betsy Lay, who makes her first in-person appearance on the Unfiltered podcast.  This was so much fun to record. Hopefully you have just as much fun listening. If so, drop us a review and/or tell your friends.  As always, thanks for the support! Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find...

We trek to Wheat Ridge to visit with Rick Abitbol, the brewer -and the glasses- behind Brewery Rickoli. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

The Unfiltered Caravan makes its way to Dead Hippie Brewing to break bread and drink beer with Head Brewer Ty Nash.  Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

We had the pleasure of visiting Lone Tree Brewing Company and talking with Director of Brewing Operations and co-owner Jerry Siote. After 50 minutes with Jerry, it becomes pretty clear why LTBC has had so much success. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

We return to Bear Creek Distillery where Jay Johnson joins us once again but this time flanked by his cofounder whose real name we cannot share. It was a heavy conversation about small business and the need to commit ourselves once again to the well being of our community rather than just to friends and family.  Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Masks were worn and beer was consumed for this one. Sans Jay, we finally arrived at Baere Brewing to talk with cofounder and co-owner Ryan Skeels and head brewer Matt Schenck.  Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

We make our long-awaited visit to Spice Trade Brewing and chat it up with cofounder Jeff Tyler. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Jonathan "Colorado Beer Man" Shikes returns to the show to review what has happened to the craft beer industry since mid-March and to assess what we might expect over the next 12 months. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing. 

After three months of Zoom interviews, we got back together at Barquentine Brewing to talk with founder Kyle Knudson about ships, beer, social justice, and a lot more. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com.

Draught Guard's Kevin Brauer -who is aside from Liberace the most famous person from Milwaukee- jumps aboard the Unfiltered Train to chat about the scientific advancements allowing beer to not taste like used bath water.  Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matt Swift, founder of Iowa's Big Grove Brewery, returns to the podcast this week. It was great to talk with him about the State of Iowa's reopening, craft beer's social awareness shortcomings, and the future of BGB in Iowa and beyond. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've left the house and returned to Denver Beer Company to talk to co-founder Charlie Berger.  There was beer talk and COVID-19 talk, but also a lot of discussion about George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, ongoing protests, and the state of our country.  Damn, it was nice to drink beer in public again and with a good friend to boot!  Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

Justin Kendall and Jess Infante of Brewbound joined us this week. We dived deep into the beer business, covering everything from the Great American Beer Festival and COVID-19's impact on the industry to the Jersey Shore's craft beer scene and whether Ames is a better college town than Iowa City. It's not. Don't worry.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had the honor of talking with Ken Hehir, CEO of Tivoli Brewing Company, great friend, and mentor. Ken shared some of the lessons he's learned during his 30-year career in the beer industry including a few marketing and branding wins and losses. We also examined the false dichotomy between "big beer" and "craft beer" and discussed what the next 18-24 months might look like for the industry.  It was a fascinating interview. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find...

Rick Raisch, founder of Premier Draft Beer Services, joins us this week. Rick owns and operates Colorado's go-to resource for draft line cleaning and we had a chance to pick his brain about their process and the importance of having clean tap lines. Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and find video of this episode at UnfilteredCraft.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app