In episode 117 of the PorchCast, we had the chance to talk with Sophia Crouzet, Advertising Director and Micaela Yeo, the Membership & Specialty Manufacturers Supervisor for Firestone Walker Brewing to take us behind the scenes for an inside look into what it takes to plan probably the most iconic beer festivals within the nation within the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Pageant.
This yr’s sold-out Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Pageant takes place on Saturday, Might 31, on the Paso Robles Occasion Heart. However even when beer followers weren’t in a position to get tickets to the primary occasion, there’s nonetheless a lot extra that goes into the competition as an entire together with native pub takeovers showcasing native Paso-area beer bars, the Block Social gathering which takes place Friday, Might 30 which incorporates visitor beers and specialty tappings in addition to a musical performances, and a lot extra.
Yeo and Crouzet shared a deeper look into what it takes to plan a competition of this magnitude, noting that they take a day without work after the fest wraps, however instantly start planning for the following yr. We gained slightly little bit of perception into how Brewmaster Matt Brynildson balances figuring out returning breweries, and deciding on new breweries to showcase for every year’s fest. And we look forward to some surprises that folk can sit up for in the event that they’re attending this yr’s occasion.
When you’re a fan of the Firestone Walker Invitational, or simply curious about what goes into planning one of many largest beer festivals within the nation, it is a CAN’T MISS episode.
Talking of… let’s speak about Thoughts Haze—Firestone Walker’s iconic lineup of hazy IPAs that don’t simply blur the road between actuality and beer; they straight-up obliterate it.
Thanks to Firestone Walker Brewing
An enormous thanks to the Firestone Walker group for sponsoring the PorchCast. Make sure you try their newest launch within the Thoughts Haze IPA sequence, Thoughts Haze Rage Turbo Radler—a hazy beer-meets-lemonade hybrid that exists purely to confuse beer purists and refresh the remainder of us. It’s huge taste, low bitterness, and precisely what you need after pretending to be productive all day.
So whether or not you’re right here for the haze, the juice, or simply the excuse to crack one other one open, Thoughts Haze has your again. Discover it at your favourite beer spot—or should you can’t discover it, possibly rethink your life selections.
Lastly, because of Denver band, Bud Bronson & the Good Timers, for permitting the usage of their track, “Denver Rock Metropolis” for our opening and shutting themes.
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