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The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
The Brewery Underground Podcast is a Nashville-based craft beer podcast hosted by Steve Sullivan & Scott Touron, featuring brewery interviews, beer reviews, and the stories behind the people shaping craft beer. Each episode features brewers, brewery owners, meaderies, guilds, charities, industry experts, and organizations like the Brewers Association—highlighting voices from Tennessee and across the United States to around the world. From taproom culture to behind-the-scenes insights, it’s fun…
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- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
HoneyTree Meadery on National Mead Day | Our 3rd Anniversary Interview | Episode 147
We're celebrating National Mead Day at HoneyTree Meadery in Nashville, Tennessee, with founders Ross Welbon and Dru Susan for a conversation about craft mead…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Beer Mail! Unboxing 12 Surprise Beers from our friends Nick and Ashley from West Virginia | Bonus Content
We got BEER MAIL! Our good friends Nick and Ashley sent us a surprise box packed with 12 beers, so naturally we had to fire up the cameras and see what was…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Three Years Underground: Celebrating Nashville Craft Beer & Community | Episode 146
Three years, 146 episodes, and a whole lot of great beer and even better people! We’re celebrating the third anniversary of The Brewery Underground Podcast…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Colorado Beer Hunter Tom Munden: Craft Beer Travel, Beer Judging & Untappd | Episode 145
Colorado Beer Hunter Tom Munden joins The Brewery Underground Podcast for a conversation about Colorado craft beer, brewery travel, beer judging, Cicerone…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
BONUS VIDEO: Cody’s Beer Adventures Sends Us Beer Mail | North Carolina Unboxing
Our friend Cody Brown from Cody’s Beer Adventures sent us a box, so naturally we had to open it on camera and see what was inside. We dug into a haul featuring…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Smackdab Brewing: Building a Brewery in Murfreesboro, TN | A Foamy Heads Collab | Episode 144
We’re smack dab in the middle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee for a special collaboration episode with our friends The Foamy Heads! For Episode 144 of The Brewery…
The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer TravelCincinnati Takeover 2026 - Oktoberfest, Breweries & Craft Beer - Episode 143
The Brewery Underground Podcast hits the road for our annual Cincinnati craft beer adventure! Steve and Scott spend a week exploring breweries, taprooms and…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Hofbräuhaus of America: Oktoberfest, Beer, History & Bavarian Tradition | Re-release of Episodes 108 & 109 Complete
It's Oktoberfest season, and we're celebrating by bringing together our original Episodes 108 and 109 into one complete conversation with Hofbräuhaus America!…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Celebrating Oktoberfest: Beer, Traditions & Stories from the Past Year | Ep. 142
Prost! Oktoberfest season is here, and The Brewery Underground Podcast is celebrating with a special compilation of our favorite Oktoberfest conversations from…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Curio Brewing's Von Wotring: Leiper's Creek Brewing & Tennessee Farm Beer | Episode 141
Curio Brewing Company owner Von Wotring joins The Brewery Underground Podcast with a major announcement: Curio is evolving into Leiper's Creek Brewing, a new…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
JT Krafty – Australian Craft Beer, Brisbane & the Global Beer Community | Episode 140
In Episode 140 of The Brewery Underground Podcast, Steve and Scott head Down Under—virtually—to hang out with JT Krafty from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia…
The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer TravelInside Genesee Brewing Company: Cream Ale, Rochester & 148 Years of Beer | Ep. 139
The Brewery Underground Podcast heads to Rochester, New York, for an inside look at one of America's most historic beer brands — Genesee Brewing Company. In…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
111 Motorcars: Exotic Cars, Craft Beer & Car Culture in Franklin, Tennessee | Episode 138
What happens when luxury automobiles, classic cars and craft beer come together under one roof? The Brewery Underground Podcast heads to Franklin, Tennessee…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Riverbend Malt House | Brent Manning on Craft Malt, Local Grain & the Future of Beer
We're bringing together our original Episodes 98 and 99 into one complete conversation with Brent Manning, co-founder of Riverbend Malt House in Asheville…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Hoppin' Frog Brewery: Fred Karm, Barrel-Aged Stouts & Turbo Shandies | Complete Interview | Re-release of Episodes 85 and 86
As Hoppin' Frog Brewery founder and brewmaster Fred Karm prepares for retirement, we're celebrating his incredible career by bringing together our original…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Peg Leg Porker's Carey Bringle | Nashville Small Business, Tennessee BBQ & Award-Winning Bourbon | Episode 137
Peg Leg Porker owner and award-winning pitmaster Carey Bringle joins The Brewery Underground Podcast for a conversation about Nashville BBQ, running a small…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Unity Bar & Brewery | Budapest Craft Beer, Smoothie Sours & Brewing in Hungary : Episode 136
Welcome to The Brewery Underground Podcast as we take our first-ever international trip to Budapest, Hungary, to chat with Tamas Matyus, founder and brewer of…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Mill Creek Brewing with Ashley Gibson: Nashville Craft Beer, New Brews & Beer Community | Episode 135
We’re on location at Mill Creek Brewing Company in Nolensville, Tennessee, with Regional Sales Manager Ashley Gibson for a deep dive into Mill Creek, Middle…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
White Labs Yeast & Fermentation with Pablo Gomez | Brewing Science Explained | Episode 134
In this episode of The Brewery Underground Podcast, Steve and Scott sit down with Pablo Gomez from White Labs in Asheville, North Carolina, for a deep dive…
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Kelsey Simon on Craft Beer, Viral Social Media & Nashville's Brewery Scene | Episode 133
Nashville content creator and craft beer personality Kelsey Simon joins Steve Sullivan and Scott Touron at Blackstone Brewing Company and Nashville Brewing…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Best Day Brewing | Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer with Founder Tate Huffard & Head Brewer Jeremy Rudolf | Episode 132
Best Day Brewing founder Tate Huffard and Head Brewer Jeremy Rudolf join The Brewery Underground Podcast to talk about building a non-alcoholic beer brand…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Streetside Brewery with Garrett Hickey - Complete Episode | Cincinnati Craft Beer, Hazy IPAs & Barrel-Aged Stouts : Episodes 129 & 130 Combined
In this complete episode of The Brewery Underground Podcast, we sit down with Streetside Brewery owner and head brewer Garrett Hickey in Cincinnati, Ohio, for…
The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel5,000 Unique Beers on Untappd! Rich Freshwater of The Foamy Heads | Episode 131
In this special Brewery Underground Happy Hour, we celebrate our friend Rich reaching an incredible milestone: 5,000 unique beer check-ins on Untappd! Join…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Hop In, We're Drinking! Complete Podcast | Homebrewing, West Coast IPAs, Pliny the Elder & Craft Beer Across America
Welcome to this complete episode, combining Episodes 72 and 73, featuring Joe Crockett and Nick Rotruck from the Hop In, We're Drinking! Podcast—a…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Streetside Brewery's Garrett Hickey on His Brewing Journey, Craft Beer & Cincinnati Beer Culture | Part 2 | Episode 130
Streetside Brewery owner and head brewer Garrett Hickey joins us for Part 2 of our conversation, diving into his brewing journey, the evolution of Streetside…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Streetside Brewery’s Garrett Hickey Talks Barrel-Aged Stouts, Hazy IPAs & Cincinnati Craft Beer | Episode 129 | Part 1
Streetside Brewery owner and head brewer Garrett Hickey joins us from Cincinnati, Ohio, for Part 1 of our conversation about the creativity, experimentation…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Complete Episode: Ska Brewing Co-Founder Dave Thibodeau: Craft Beer, Ska Music, Brewery Growth & Industry Trends
This Episode combines Episodes #127 and #128. Join us for the complete conversation with Dave Thibodeau, co-founder and president of Ska Brewing, as we dive…
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Ska Brewing Co-Founder Dave Thibodeau Talks Craft Beer, Music & Brewery History | Part 2 | Episode 128
Part 2 with Dave Thibodeau from Ska Brewing is here — and this one dives even deeper into the culture, creativity, and rebellious spirit behind one of craft…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Ska Brewing Co-Founder Dave Thibodeau Talks Craft Beer, Music & Brewery History | Episode 127 Part 1
Dave Thibodeau, co-founder of Ska Brewing in Durango, Colorado, joins us for Part 1 of our conversation exploring the incredible 31-year history of one of…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Nashville Craft Beer in 2026: Brewery Changes, Beer Festivals & Top Beers | Episode 126
The Nashville craft beer scene saw plenty of changes during the first part of 2026, and Steve and Scott sit down to catch up on what's been happening across…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Cincy Brew Dads - Porch Beers, Brewery Reviews & Cincinnati Craft Beer | Episode 125
Cincy Brew Dads creators Matt and Ryan turned their love of Cincinnati craft beer into a growing YouTube channel and Instagram community built around beer…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Mr. Brews Taphouse: Smyrna & Murfreesboro Craft Beer with Marty & Mindi Bell | Episode 124
What happens when a corporate career, a love for craft beer, and a desire to give back to the community all collide? You get Mr. Brews Taphouse in Smyrna and…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Beer Glassware & Beer-Clean Glass Explained with Advanced Cicerone Michael Williams | Episode 123
Beer-Clean Glass Day is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Our buddy, Michael Williams from Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland, Ohio joins us to talk all about…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Tyler Boone: Nashville Music, Boone's Beer & Boone's Bourbon | Re-release of Episode 77
This is a re-release of Episode 77. Singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Tyler Boone joins The Brewery Underground Podcast for a conversation about music, craft…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Pink Boots Society: Supporting Women in Craft Beer | Erin Wallace & Georgina Solis | Episode 122
Pink Boots Society Board President Erin Wallace and Executive Director Georgina “Georgie” Solis join The Brewery Underground Podcast to talk about the…
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New Groove Artisan Brewery: Jonathan Duke, Josh Dodson & South Carolina Craft Beer | Episode 121
New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, has been creating everything from pastry stouts and lagers to great food since opening its doors…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Cabin Fever Beer Fest: Murfreesboro Craft Beer with The Foamy Heads | Episode 120
The inaugural Cabin Fever Beer Fest brought Tennessee's craft beer community together at Cedar Glade Brews in Murfreesboro, Tennessee—and The Brewery…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Saranac Brewery: Fred Matt on F.X. Matt Brewing Company & Craft Beer History | Episode 119
Step inside one of America’s oldest family-owned breweries as Steve and Scott welcome Fred Matt, president and fourth-generation leader of F.X. Matt Brewing…
The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer TravelSt. Patrick's Day Beer: Guinness, Irish Stouts & Irish Red Ales | Re-release of Episode 65
This is a re-release of Episode 65. Grab a pint and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with The Brewery Underground Podcast as we dive into Irish beer, Guinness…
The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer TravelThe History of St. Patrick's Day with Scott Mertie | Nashville Brewing Bonus
Nashville Brewing Company owner and beer historian Scott Mertie shares the history of St. Patrick's Day in this special Brewery Underground bonus feature. This…
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Great Lakes Brewing Comes to Tennessee | Brewery Underground Bonus Happy Hour
Great Lakes Brewing Company officially arrived in Tennessee, and we celebrated with a virtual happy hour! This bonus episode was originally recorded as an…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Emily Hutto Interview: RadCraft & Craft Beer Marketing Explained | Episode 118
Emily Hutto is the founder of RadCraft, a marketing and communications agency based in Durango, Colorado, specializing in the craft beer and beverage industry…
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Mashville Podcast: Chris Chamberlain & Braden Gall on Nashville Craft Beer | The Foamy Heads Collab | Episode 117
Welcome to another Foamy Underground Production! In this episode, we're joined by Braden Gall and Chris Chamberlain, creators and narrators of the seven-part…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery: Cincinnati Craft Beer, Lager Heritage & Taproom Experience | Episode 116
Cincinnati, Ohio has one of America's great brewing traditions, and Northern Row Brewery & Distillery is carrying that history forward in the heart of…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Great Lakes Brewing Comes to Tennessee: Chris Brown & Josh Sazy on the Expansion | Episode 115
It's not everyday that beer dreams come true, and although that sounds like an exaggeration, it is NOT in this case. If any of you have spent 5 minutes…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Middle Ground Brewing: Brandon Bingman on Murfreesboro Craft Beer & Community | Episode 114
The Brewery Underground Podcast heads back to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for an on-location conversation with Brandon Bingman, owner of Middle Ground Brewing…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Stoke House Brewing & Barbecue: East Nashville Craft Beer, BBQ & Building a Brewery | Episode 113
The Brewery Underground Podcast heads to East Nashville for an on-location conversation with Chad Mueller and Mike Morbitzer of Stoke House Brewing and…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Mayday Brewery: Ozzy Nelson & the History of Craft Beer in Murfreesboro, TN | Episode 112
Before Murfreesboro, Tennessee, developed the craft beer scene it has today, there was Mayday Brewery—and at the center of it was Ozzy Nelson. In Episode 112…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
SweetWater Brewing: Atlanta Craft Beer, 420 & Southern Beer Culture | Episode 111
SweetWater Brewing Company has been part of the Atlanta, Georgia craft beer scene since 1997 and has grown into one of the most recognizable brewery brands in…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
The Queen of Sours: Ashley Rotruck on Fruited Sour Beer, Instagram & Craft Beer | Episode 110
Our good friend Ashley Rotruck joins The Brewery Underground Podcast for an episode filled with fruited sour beer, Instagram, pickle beer and plenty of laughs…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Hofbräuhaus of America: Oktoberfest, Masskrugstemmen & German Beer Traditions | Episode 109 Part 2
Our conversation with Steve Ksycki and Jerry Bishop of Hofbräuhaus of America continues in Part 2 of our Season 3 premiere. Steve, CEO of Hofbräuhaus of…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Hofbräuhaus of America: Munich Beer History, German Brewing & U.S. Growth | Episode 108 Part 1
Welcome to Season 3 of The Brewery Underground Podcast! We're kicking off our third season with an episode we've been trying to make happen for a long…
The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer TravelThe BUPA Awards: Our 2025 Craft Beer Awards | Season 2 Finale | Episode 107
Welcome to Episode 107 and the Season 2 finale of The Brewery Underground Podcast! We're closing out another year the only way that makes sense—with the annual…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Top 10 Breweries We Visited in 2025: Our Favorite Brewery Experiences | Episode 106
Merry Christmas from The Brewery Underground Podcast! 🎄🍻 We love a good Top 10 list, and after revealing our favorite craft beers of 2025, it's time to tackle…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Top 10 Craft Beers of 2025: Our Favorite Beers & Blind Taste Challenge | Episode 105
We're celebrating the holiday season at The Brewery Underground Podcast by looking back at some of the best beers we drank all year. In Episode 105, Scott and…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Untappd Ratings, Badges & 50,000 Check-Ins with Sean Jones | Episode 104 Part 2
How do you decide what a beer deserves on Untappd—and what does it take for a beer to earn a perfect 5.0? In Part 2 of our conversation with Sean Jones from…
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Untappd Super User Sean Jones: Craft Beer Check-Ins & Ratings in Las Vegas | Episode 103 Part 1
We love talking about Untappd. It's one of the most recognizable—and sometimes controversial—tools in the craft beer world, and it's something we use regularly…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Cedar Glade Brews: Beer Recipes, Mayday Brewing & Murfreesboro Beer History | Episode 102 Part 2
The beers kept flowing and the microphones kept recording at Cedar Glade Brews in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In Part 2 of our extended conversation with Cedar…
- The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer Travel
Cedar Glade Brews: Murfreesboro Craft Beer & a Rare Estonian Ale | Episode 101 Part 1
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍻 If you're cracking open a beer at 8 AM, we're not judging. It's a holiday—you're allowed. The celebration continued after The Brewery…
The Brewery Underground Podcast | Craft Beer Interviews, Reviews and Beer TravelCarl Meier & Black Abbey Brewing: Stories from the Nashville Craft Beer Scene | Re-Release of Episode 10
We're reaching back into The Brewery Underground Podcast archives to bring one of our favorite early conversations back to the surface. This is a remastered…