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This week on The Session we welcome Oakland newcomer, Tenma Beer Project. Co-owner and head brewery Brennan Perry joins us to discuss his new project and how he's already been able to accumulate some serious awards and accolades in such a short time. Learn about Brennan's stellar brewing history as well as how he got a tiny brewery up and running in no time at all. We also discuss his favorite beers, lagers, and some serious hop talk too!
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This week on The Session we are joined by Spent Grain Brewing from Atascadero, CA. Founder and brewer Chris Chambers has been in the game for well over 20 years and his latest project is the pinnacle of his passion for craft beer. Spent Grain is the only "speakeasy" craft brewery that we know of, and it's a format that works perfectly for Chris and his nano brewery project. Learn about how this veteran owned brewery works and maintains profitability with a one barrel system and no front door. You can hear the passion for the industry Chris has throughout the interview and it's a breath of fresh air for an often struggling industry.
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In this episode of The Session we are joined by a very unique California brewery that specializes in Belgian beer. And the kicker is that they are also Belgian! Learn about how two families, one hailing from Belgium and the other from Sonoma County, CA, came together to form CUVER. The story is fascinating and the beer is delicious. Cheers!
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In this episode of The Session, we branch further out into the pro brewer world to discuss finances. Our friend Lou Catalano from MUN CPAs join us to discuss brewery accounting and taxes. While it may not seam like the topic everyone wants to hear about, Lou is a fantastic CPA that has helped The Brewing Network and The Hop Grenade through the toughest of times. And he's a homebrewer himself! Tune in and find out some tips and tricks you might not have heard and hone in on your brewery or taproom's financials to make the most of your hard earned cash!
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On this episode of The Session we are joined by True North Ale Company from Ipswich, Massachusetts. Head Brewer Seth Barnum and Director of Taproom & Events, Tim Griggs log in to tell us all about their wonderful Northeast brews. Learn about some new lagering techniques they're experimenting with as well as some unique IPA's, like one brewed with spruce tips.
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In this episode of The Session, we change things up a little and bring in the wonderful people from Early Alert Canines. Executive Director Carol Edwards and Puppy-Rasier Suzie Scher, along with puppy-in-training, Sheldon, join us in the studio to talk about their wonderful program. Sheldon is training to be an early alert Medical Detection Dog, specializing in diabetes. Suzie also consults restaurants, breweries and bars on how to improve accessibility to all people in their spaces through her company Scher Spaces. Tune in and learn all about these amazing dogs (and people)!
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