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Episode 174 - w/ Mike Durrant and Kevin Wright of Hops & Fog Brewing in Pacific Grove

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Episode 174 of the Taproom Podcast: host Mike sits down with Mike Durrant and head brewer Kevin Wright of Hops and Fog Brewing (Pacific Grove) to trace the brewery’s origin story from homebrewing to opening day, changing brewers, and building a community-focused taproom. They discuss standout beers (the Kolsch KPA, Westie, Crush Mike, Tidal Haze), brewing challenges and day-to-day maintenance, evolving beer trends and yeast science, the local food scene and chef-driven menu, pub culture, events and collaborations, and why community matters to a small brewery. Guests share behind-the-scenes stories, favorite beers, and tips for newcomers to craft beer and brewing.

Episode 174 of the Taproom Podcast: host Mike sits down with Mike Durrant and head brewer Kevin Wright of Hops and Fog Brewing (Pacific Grove) to trace the brewery’s origin story from homebrewing to opening day, changing brewers, and building a community-focused taproom. They discuss standout beers (the Kolsch KPA, Westie, Crush Mike, Tidal Haze), brewing challenges and day-to-day maintenance, evolving beer trends and yeast science, the local food scene and chef-driven menu, pub culture, events and collaborations, and why community matters to a small brewery. Guests share behind-the-scenes stories, favorite beers, and tips for newcomers to craft beer and brewing.

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