Mar 8 2010

Episode 2.9: Durango Brewing Co.

Season 2, Episode 9

Colorado’s third oldest microbrewery, Durango owner Mark Harvey describes the beer menu and distribution. Later we explore one of New Mexico’s ancient volcanoes.


Links for this episode:

Durango Brewing Company
3000 Main Avenue
Durango, Colorado 81301

Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
April 16-18, 2010

Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano
Ice Caves Trading Co.
12000 Ice Caves Rd.
Grants, New Mexico 87020

(888) ICE-CAVE

Special appearance by:
Fred Bueltmann, beervangelist and partner of New Holland Brewing, Holland Michigan.


For more information:

Durango Area Tourism Office
635 S Main Street
PO Box 2321
Durango, Colorado
81302
(800) 525-8855

New Mexico Tourism Department
491 Old Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501


Mar 1 2010

Episode 2.8: Founders Brewery

Season 2, Episode 8

The partners of Founders Brewing describe finding their brewing voice in a saturated brewing market. Afterward we explore the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.


Links for this episode:

Founders Brewing
235 Grandville SW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Avenue NE

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
(888) 957-1580


For more information:

Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention & Visitor Bureau
171 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(800) 678-9859


Feb 12 2010

Episode 2.7: Marble Brewery, part II

Season 2, Episode 7

In part two of our interview with Ted Rice at Marble Brewery, we learn more about their IPA’s, and how customers can enjoy Marble’s products at home. Afterward we take flight with Rainbow Ryders.


Links for this episode:

Marble Brewery
111 Marble NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87102

Rainbow Ryders, Inc.
(800) 725-2477

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico
87113
(505) 880-0500

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
October 2-10, 2010


For more information:

Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
20 First Plaza NW Suite 601
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87102
(800) 284-2282

Special Appearance by:
Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens, Vice-President/Director of Marketing and President Founders Brewing Company


Feb 7 2010

Episode 2.6: Marble Brewery, part I

Season 2, Episode 6

Ted Rice at Marble gives us an overview of the then newly-opened Marble Brewery. Afterward, we hike along a basalt escarpment to discover petroglyphs in this sacred region.


Links for this episode:

Marble Brewery
111 Marble NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87102

Petroglyph National Monument
6001 Unser Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico


For more information:

Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
20 First Plaza NW Suite 601
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87102
(800) 284-2282

Special Appearance by:
Bob Fuchs, of Firehouse Brewing Co. in Rapid City, South Dakota


Jan 17 2010

Episode 2.5: Three Rivers Brewery, part II

Season 2, Episode 5

We chat with Three Rivers brewers, Daniel Gibbs and Peter Fieweger, before exploring Chacoan Culture at Salmon Ruins, Aztec Ruins National Monument, and Chaco Culture National Historical Park.


Links for this episode:

Three Rivers Eatery & Brewery
101 E Main
Farmington, New Mexico 87401

Salmon Ruins Museum and Research Library
PO Box 125
Bloomfield, New Mexico  87413
(505) 632-2013

Aztec Ruins National Monument
#84 County Road 2900
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6174

Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Hwy. 550
Nageezi, NM 87037

(505) 786-7014


For more information:

Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau
3041 E. Main St.
Farmington, NM 87402 (800) 448-1240


Jan 7 2010

Episode 2.4: Three Rivers Brewery, part I

Season 2, Episode 4

In part one of our visit with Three Rivers Brewery co-owner Bob Beckley, we learn how he retrofitted an historic building into a modern brewery, before spending a day fly fishing on the San Juan at Soaring Eagle Lodge.


Links for this episode:

Three Rivers Eatery & Brewery
101 E Main
Farmington, New Mexico 87401

Soaring Eagle Lodge
(800) 866-2719

Malcolm Alexander


For more information:

Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau
3041 E. Main St.
Farmington, NM 87402 (800) 448-1240


Dec 16 2009

Episode 2.3: Saugatuck Brewing Company

Season 2, Episode 3

We sit down for a pint at the Lucky Stone Pub in Saugatuck Michigan, and tour the first LEED Gold certified hotel in the Midwest.


Links for this episode:

Saugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star Hwy
Douglas Michigan
49406

City Flats Hotel
61 East 7th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423
(616) 796-2100

Special Appearance by:
Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens, Vice-President/Director of Marketing and President Founders Brewing Company


For more information:

Saugatuck/Douglas Visitors Bureau
(269) 857-1701

Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
76 E 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 394-0000


Dec 3 2009

Episode 2.2: Steamworks, part II

Season 2, Episode 2

In part two of our interview with Brian McEachron, co-founder of Steamworks Brewing Company, we learn about the Four Corners Mug Club, and more about his specific beer menu. Next we journey west to Mesa Verde National Park.


Links for this episode:

Steamworks Brewing Company
801 East Second Avenue
Durango, CO 81301

Mesa Verde National Park
PO Box 8

Mesa Verde, Colorado
81330
(970) 529-4465


For more information:

Durango Area Tourism Office
635 S Main Street
PO Box 2321
Durango, Colorado
81302
(800) 525-8855

Lodging & Dining Information for Mesa Verde
http://www.visitmesaverde.com

Mesa Verde Country Visitor Information Bureau
(800) 530-2998


Nov 22 2009

Episode 2.1: Steamworks, part I

Season 2, Episode 1

In part one of our visit with Steamworks Brewing Company co-founder Brian McEachron, where he defines the term “Durango Tango,” before taking a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.


Links for this episode:

Steamworks Brewing Company
801 East Second Avenue
Durango, CO 81301

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum
479 Main Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(877) 872-4607

Special Appearance by:
Dan Kopman, co-owner and founder of Schlafly, the Saint Louis Brewery


For more information:

Durango Area Tourism Office
635 S Main Street
PO Box 2321
Durango, Colorado
81302
(800) 525-8855


Nov 14 2009

Episode 26: Sullivan’s Black Forest Brewhaus, part II

Season 1, Episode 26

In part two of our interview with Sullivan’s Head Brewer Dave Shaw, we learn about his approach to developing beer recipes, before visiting the Frankenmuth Clock Company to learn about the history of clock making in Germany.


Links for this episode:

Sullivan’s Black Forest Brew Pub
281 Heinlein Strasse
Frankenmuth, Michigan
48734

Frankenmuth Clock Company
966 South Main Street
Frankenmuth, Michigan
48734
(989) 652-2933


For more information:

Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau
635 S Main Street
Frankenmuth, Michigan
48734
(989) 652-6106


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