There are tons of late nights in the bar industry and conversations that cover all subjects. This is one of those conversations. We sat down with Chuck Fowler to discuss all the conspiracies that we hear serving guests at the bar and add our own take to them.    This is one of those types of shows that is genuinely as close as it gets to the conversations had at the bar top ..read more

In this episode we invite Enes from Alesmith on to talk about the history and beers of Alesmith Brewing. We learn a lot about how the brewery got started, some of their specialty beers, and the charities and organizations they help out with.   Enes was born in in the former Yugoslavia and is a Bosnian native that moved from there to Tucson AZ, and later Phoenix. We talk a lot about this growing up there and moving to the states, and what it is like to become a representative that helps open up markets and states for a brewery to get setup in. We hope you enjoy this episode ..read more

In this episode with sit down with the Southwest Area Sales Manager of Great Divide brewing to talk to us about the brewery and its beers. We also get into what its like in the beer industry and learned a lot along the way. We hope you enjoy ..read more

In this episode, we have on Bibiana González Rave, owner and winemaker, of Cattleya and Alma de Cattleya Wines.    She was named Winemaker of the year in 2015 by San Francisco chronicle as well as Wine Enthusiast top 40 under 40 Americas Tastemakers.    While we drink her wines and discuss her 2 labels Alma de Cattleya and Cattleya, we dive into how she arrived in the wine making world. What it was like working for Pahlmeyer and Wayfarer and how she started her own wine brand.    We learn a lot from her in this episode and hope you all enjoy it.   Wines drank ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with the VP of Marketing and sales for Karl Strauss Brewery Chad Heath. We sample through a bunch of different beers with him while we talk about what it was like to get to where he is at, as well as Karl Strauss Brewery and the future of beer from them. As usual we get into some other weird conversations that give you a look into the wide world of beer. Hope you all enjoy.   Cheers ..read more

In this episode, Adam Avery, the owner and founder of Avery Brewing Co in Boulder Colorado joins us on the show. We had a great time talking to him about what is was like starting his brewery, creating his original beers, what it was like to run the brewery during COVID, and numerous other topics.    Beer drank on this episode Pamona - Sour Beer White Rascal - Belgian Wit Beer Liliko'i Kepolo - Belgian Wit Beer with Hawaiian passion fruit Hazyish IPA - Hazy IPA Vanilla Bean Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Vanilla Rumpkin - Rum Barrel Aged Pumpkin Ale ..read more

In this episode the Head brewer of Harland Ryan Alvarez, and Brand Ambassador Erica Nichols come on to discuss their beers from Harland Beer Co in San Diego, California. We talk with Ryan and Erica about how they got into the beer industry, what its like being a brewer, the crazy world of the beer industry, becoming an ambassador for the company during a pandemic, and much more.        Beer Drank on the episode Wallaby - Australian Lager Tama Tama - Foeder fermented Pilsner - Foeder Pilsner w/ Yuzu and Hoshigaki, and Kentucky Bluegrass Super Seltzer - Hard seltzer brewed in ..read more

In this episode Brenson Johnson, from Toppling Goliath Brewery in Decorah, Iowa, join Jonathan and Damien. While they drink a few different beers from the brewery, they discuss every thing from what its like working for Toppling Goliath,  new trends in the beer industry, Brensons band, and making homemade furniture!    Beers drank in this episode Dorthys New World Lager Pompeii IPA Pseudo Sue - Hazy Pale Ale King Sue - Hazy Double IPA Term Oil Coconut Monster Cookie - Bourbon Aged Stout ..read more

WE ARE BACK!!! This is the ver first episode recorded in the podcasting studio at Rift! In this episode Jonathan and Damien discuss where the term cult wine comes from. they break down the possibility of the term originating from an actual cult in California, and not created to be used as a term for collector wines. They drink some wine made from a place in California that is considered among many to have once been a doomsday cult that produced the wine for this episode.  Check out the new bar at Rift Wine + Tap Wine Tasted 1997 Renaissance Vineyards - Proprietary Blend: Yuba City, Califo ..read more

In Episode 41, after a few months away from the mic's, the guys settle back into the groove of podcasting by welcoming their good friend Yousef back on the show to talk about his craft beer collaboration and to blind taste some wine with us.   Yousef is the founder and cohost of the live show "Social Distance Drinking Club" and a Spilling the Truth favorite guest.  The guys talk all about his recent beer collaboration with Tombstone Brewing, announce their new studio and wine bar, and of course discuss Jonathan's addiction to Sbarros pizza.   This was a perfect episode ..read more