EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 49 MIN
This Is Why I Drink... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar w/ Steve Hayer
from Barley & Me · host Ben Rice
On this episode, host Ben Rice travels to Roseville, CA to sit down with I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest organizer Steve Hayer to find out why he drinks... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar in Roseville, CA.Over a glass of the "high octane" version of The Monk's Cellar's Old Fashioned, made by bartender Kevin, we discuss the 2nd annual I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest, which is taking place October 18, 2025 in Rancho Cordova, CA, featuring over 30 breweries, 3 food trucks, and a live band. Steve tells us why he paired with Albie Aware for this very personal and important mission.We also see what Steve has been up to since Year One of the brewfest, including buying into partial ownership of Crooked Lane Brewing in Auburn, getting married, and still. not. asking. for help. with the brewfest.We'll delve lightly into why it's hard to ask for help, perfectionism, and what makes for a damn good Old Fashioned.This and so much more, on the latest episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice.BUY TICKETS TO I CAN FIGHT CANCER BREWFEST: https://albieaware.org/events/i-can-fight-cancer-brewfest-benefiting-albie-aware/Find out more on FB & IG: @icanfightcancerbrewfestSteve Hayer can be found on IG @sacbeerFor Ben Rice, Barley & Me Pod-uctions, and This Is Why I Drink..., follow @barleyandmepod across social media or visit www.barleyandmepod.com for more info.Intro Music: "Functional Alcoholism" by Be Brave Bold RobotInterstitial Music: "JamRoc" by BreezLogo by Jaclyn Weiand
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On this episode, host Ben Rice travels to Roseville, CA to sit down with I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest organizer Steve Hayer to find out why he drinks... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar in Roseville, CA.Over a glass of the "high octane" version of The Monk's Cellar's Old Fashioned, made by bartender Kevin, we discuss the 2nd annual I Can Fight Cancer Brewfest, which is taking place October 18, 2025 in Rancho Cordova, CA, featuring over 30 breweries, 3 food trucks, and a live band. Steve tells us why he paired with Albie Aware for this very personal and important mission.We also see what Steve has been up to since Year One of the brewfest, including buying into partial ownership of Crooked Lane Brewing in Auburn, getting married, and still. not. asking. for help. with the brewfest.We'll delve lightly into why it's hard to ask for help, perfectionism, and what makes for a damn good Old Fashioned.This and so much more, on the latest episode of This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice.BUY TICKETS TO I CAN FIGHT CANCER BREWFEST: https://albieaware.org/events/i-can-fight-cancer-brewfest-benefiting-albie-aware/Find out more on FB & IG: @icanfightcancerbrewfestSteve Hayer can be found on IG @sacbeerFor Ben Rice, Barley & Me Pod-uctions, and This Is Why I Drink..., follow @barleyandmepod across social media or visit www.barleyandmepod.com for more info.Intro Music: "Functional Alcoholism" by Be Brave Bold RobotInterstitial Music: "JamRoc" by BreezLogo by Jaclyn Weiand
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This Is Why I Drink... Old Fashioneds at The Monk's Cellar w/ Steve Hayer
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