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Dedicated to the Craft
by Ballast Point Brewing Company
Dedicated to the Craft is a celebration of loving what you do every day. In this space, we will talk to everyone from breweries to artists and musicians. There's nothing we love more than raising a glass with guests who are as passionate about their craft as we are about beer. Join us as we share brewing tips, stories, and lots of laughs – all over a few of our favorite brews.
Episodes
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Jim Stroesser: From Converse to CALI Strong
Jim Stroesser has been at the top of the footwear world: New Balance, LA Gear, Nike, Oakley, and then owner-partner in the legendary Converse turnaround. On this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, he explains how his team revived a bankrupt American icon. They fired the whole sales force on day...
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Cody Morris: The Fifth Friend
Cody Morris almost became a chef. Instead, a homebrew kit, a few years at nonprofits, and an overnight shift on a 1950s bottling line started a career that took him from Mission Brewery to co-founding Embolden Beer Co. to VP of Brewery Operations at Harland Brewing. In this episode, Cody talks...
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Barley & Sword Brewing: You Have My Sword
Michael P. Howell's journey into brewing started young — the Navy at 18, an Irish pub in a Maine shipyard town, a homebrew mead recipe, and an unlikely detour through a Viking living-history guild. It all came together on one D&D night with friends, when a passing idea turned into a business plan…
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Bobby Tribal: How a Hustle Became a Movement
San Diego legend Bobby Ruiz, better known as Bobby Tribal, sits down to talk about how streetwear, hustle, and a deep love for the culture around him turned into something much bigger than a clothing brand. Bobby traces his roots back through South San Diego's low rider scene, Chicano art and...
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Kyle Carpenter
What would we do if we had a second chance to LIVE? How far would you go to protect the ones you care for? What sounds like a movie trailer is a preamble to a true hero's journey. Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter had his life turned upside down on November 21, 2010, when he valiantly jumped on a…
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Protector Brewery
Sean Haggerty has made it a life mission to protect. He has put everything on the line serving our country and is committed to doing the same for San Diego's iconic craft beer industry. Protector is San Diego's first certified organic brewery (no easy feat) and on this episode, Sean explains why...
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Eppig Brewing
Truly soaked with ambition, Eppig is a cold crashing powerhouse who's coming in hot. In a very short amount of time since our last chat, they have opened a new tasting room, secured distribution & have added to their amazing team of beer slingers. With a forever fermenting portfolio and a slew of...
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Homebrew Summer
"Fostering the relationship between homebrewer and pro brewer." That's what Homebrew Summer is all about, according to Brandon Hernandez from San Diego Beer News. It's an opportunity to bring both together and play off each other's strengths. Mo Nuspl from Deft Brewing and award-winning…
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Lost Cause Meadery
From bone dry to decadent sweet, mead can do it all. This week, we sit down with Billy Beltz and Magie Brennan from Lost Cause Meadery to chat about this delicious brew. Their medal winning meads are as craft as it gets. Though a lot of knowledge has been lost over time, the industry is...
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The Longhairs
Guys need hair ties too. This eureka moment led a couple of lusciously locked entrepreneurs to a successful pitch on Shark Tank, breaking a Guinness world record, launching a product line, and helping men all over the world embrace their inner Thor. The Longhairs company was born to fill a void…
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San Diego Legion
We are Legion! A declaration that Executive General Manager David Haigh and Team Manager Andre "Bo" Bosier of the San Diego Legion know will become a household mantra. As our hometown, star-studded rugby team continues to grow, so do the fans. On this episode, we touch on David's history as a...
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Megan Olivi
Megan Olivi is in the storytelling business, and she is marvelously suited for her job. What does it take to become one of the most notable broadcasters for one of the biggest sports in the world? A dynamic personality helps but Megan believes it all boils down to having a genuine interest in...
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El Gran Tocayo
Juan Marante has a style rooted in coastal city culture. His art is so authentically his own that if you see his work on a shirt, poster, beer can or mural, you can instantly tell it's a El Gran Tocayo illustration. Inspired by surfboards, sunshine and suds, he has built an amazing career…
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3 Punk Ales
Familia, Cerveza, Música y Fiesta. These are the core values behind Chula Vista's own 3 Punk Ales. A true testament to the neighborhood philosophy of "doing good in the hood", they have pushed against the odds and used their brewery as a seed from which local charity and foundations have…
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Ale Sharpton
Ale Sharpton: world-renowned beer authority, award-winning journalist, show host, social media extraordinaire, lobbyist, and pun master. To say he's is doing big things for the beer industry is the understatement of the decade. Ale has had his hands in the craft beer world for years and has…
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Black Plague Brewing
Starting out in a garage deep in Vista, CA, and growing into one of the coolest award-winning breweries on the SD Craft Beer scene. It is an absolute pleasure to be talking to the founders of Black Plague Brewing on this week's episode of #dedicatedtothecraftpodcast When pro skateboarder, Jordan...
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San Diego Beer News
If there is something happening in the SD beer community, you can bet that Brandon Hernández is going to be covering it. Founder and mastermind behind San Diego Beer News, he has his finger to the pulse on this ever-changing industry. Sip on your favorite local brew as they talk about the news…
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San Diego Magazine
New year, new #dedicatedtothecraftpodcast episode. For most of us, we are focused on fresh starts in 2022 but Troy and Claire Johnson decided to take that to another level. With the purchase of San Diego Magazine in late 2021 and the addition of a new baby, the couple is taking this year by…
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Tipsy Elves
If you have a soft spot for ugly Christmas sweaters, borderline inappropriate jokes, collaborative beer, and an overall great time, then this episode is made for you. When it comes to having fun at work, nobody does it better than the Tipsy Elves team! You probably know them for their...
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Black Beer Travelers
Above all Brandon Montgomery is a storyteller. Interested in community and dedicated to inclusivity he has tapped into a niche that has long been overlooked. A craft beer connoisseur, a travel fiend, and genuinely just a super cool dude to sit down and have a beer with. He has cultivated a space...
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Babe Kombucha
Babe Kombucha is the magic that happens when friends and family come together over a shared passion. In this case, delicious and locally made kombucha. On this week's episode we sat down with the co-founders and head brewer to get the full story on the booch that's taking over the town. Carol and...
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Jay Jones of WestBrew
Have you ever had a mimosa flight at 'Crushed' in Pacific Beach and wondered who the mastermind was? We found the man behind the creation! This week we sat down with Jay Jones, Head of Sales for Westbrew! Jay is a legend in the beer industry because of his extensive experience working with…
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Adam Moyer of Knockaround Sunglasses
Sunglasses are synonymous with San Diego. We had to get the inside scoop on a local sunglass company that has been producing sunnies for over 15 years! This week we sit down with the founder and CEO of Knockaround Sunglasses, Adam Moyer. Adam talks about the inception of Knockaround when he was...
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Doug Hasker
The Man, the Myth...the Lager Legend. This week we had the chance to chat with Puesto Head Brewer, Doug Hasker! Doug has been in the beer industry for 31 years! Doug's interest in brewing was fostered by his dad and eventually turned into a career brewing for Gordon Biersch. Doug shares some of…
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Xavier The X-Man
When music is your life, there's no bigger dream than turning it into your career and giving back to your community in the process. This week, we sit down with Xavier The X-Man. Xavier has a deep connection with music from childhood and tells us about his love for curating music for his…
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SD Wrap
Imagine that your artistic vision was so inspiring that it warranted a Hot Wheels replica! Well, that's exactly what happened to a local San Diego businessman. This week we had the chance to sit down with Co-founder of SD Wrap, Ramin Niroomand. Ramin's team of experts and passionate enthusiasts...
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San Diego Homebrew Summer
At Ballast Point, our roots stem from the love of homebrewing. This year we had the opportunity to sponsor the annual San Diego Homebrew Brew Summer! Twelve local breweries shared a beer recipe that homebrewers could make at home and homebrewers sent out recipes for breweries to replicate. To get...
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BeerX: The 91X Crew
Last but certainly not least, we sit down with the crew behind BeerX, our friends over at 91X. Not only are they one of the most iconic alternative rock stations, but they have put on some rocking events over the years. Listen in as we sip on some 91XPA (specially brewed with the crew), chat…
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BeerX: The Brews
In our next installment of the BeerX podcast series, we chat with some awesome local breweries. We sit down with Latchkey, Eppig, Westbrew and Karl Strauss to talk about our favorite subject: BEER. We talk through all the delicious brews highlighted at the festival; Lagers, Kettle Sours, West…
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BeerX: The Bands
Join us for our first ever beer fest podcast series, live from BeerX! Between the good vibes, great music, tasty food and delicious beer, we couldn't have asked for a better day. In our first installment, we had the pleasure of sitting down with a few awesome artists – Tribal Theory, J Boog, and...
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Emo Brown
A podcast, a social club, a foundation, and so much more. Emo Brown Organization is doing it all! Today we sit down with Emo Brown and 3 Punks Ales Co-founder, Steve Garcia and Emo Brown Advocate, Justin Clint. The guys share their passion for giving back to the people of South Bay, planting the...
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Pepper
While they hail from Hawaii, Pepper has found their home in San Diego. This week we sit down with singer and guitarist of Pepper, Kaleo Wassman, and Danielle from the 91x morning show to talk all things music. Kaleo and Danielle talk about the upcoming BeerX festival that Pepper is headlining....
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Willy Santos
This week is our first in person podcast! We head to the skate park to do some kick flips & chat with a legendary San Diego professional skater, Willy Santos. Willy tells us the awesome story of how he was personally invited to join Tony Hawk's skate group, launching his skating career! Willy…
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Local Roots Hard Kombucha
Who's in for a better-for-you adult beverage? This week we chat with Local Roots Hard Kombucha's co-founder Joe Carmichael and sales representative, Joe Fuentes. Health issues are what originally drew Carmichael to non-alcoholic kombucha. He decided he wanted to make the switch from vectors to...
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Burgeon Beer Company
An Arbor, a Greenhouse, an Oasis, and killer beer? Does it get any better than that? This week we sit down with Burgeon Beer Company's co-founder, Anthony Tallman and their sales representative, Cesar Torres. We go back in time and talk about Anthony's experience in craft beer and how he and two...
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Savagewood Brewery
When a friendly dare leads to opening a craft brewery, you're sure to get some exciting beer. This week, Darrel Brown, aka Lance Savagewood, of Savagewood Brewery joins us to share his story. Darrel tells us about how his homebrew success gave him the confidence to open a brewery of his own. We...
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Kove Hard Yerba Mate
Yer· ba ma· té, a beverage with a rich history, has landed in San Diego with a hard twist. Josh, Alex, and Ryder, our friends over at Kove, join us this week to tell us more about this new-to-market liquid. Kove's hard yerba mate is naturally fermented and low in ABV. It's a delicious substitute...
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Chris Leguizamon
It's time for a lesson on our favorite beverage with Chris Leguizamon aka The Beer Educator! Chris is an advanced Cicerone and certified BJCP Beer Judge. From homebrewing to judging in beer competitions, he's done it all. This week, we deconstruct some of our flagship beers, talk beer history…
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ReBru Spirits
Gin with a side of sustainability? Count us in! ReBru Spirits was born out of the idea of doing more by wasting less. This week we sit down and chat "re-crafted spirits" with ReBru's head distiller, Neil Lotz, assistant distiller, Wili Fleming and Creative Director, Christine Cole. Neil, Wili…
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Home Brew Mart
Kick back, grab a Sculpin, and join us for a trip down memory lane at "Hombrew Heaven." This week, we sit down with Home Brew Mart OGs Jason Carlson, Matt Davis and George Cataulin. Jason serenades us with his sweet tunes and tells us about his virtual homebrew classes. George takes us back in…
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New Motion & Embolden
Kombucha and seltzers and beers, oh my! That's right, we're talking two brands under one roof. This week we chat with Andy Sist, Kyle Pool and Cody Morris; the masterminds behind New Motion and Embolden Brewing. New Motion was born of Andy and Kyle's passion to create "better for you" products....
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Five Suits Brewing
It looks like there's a 5th suit in the deck! This week we sit down with the jack of all spades, founder of 5 Suits Brewing, Nick Corona. From the beer that got him started to his gold medal winning homebrew to opening a tasting room, Nick takes us through his journey in craft. A heart of gold…
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Hoppy Beer, Hoppy Life
"Hoppy Beer, Hoppy Life", a slogan many beer lovers live by and the inspiration behind San Diego's first beer gear company. In this week's episode of Dedicated to The Craft, we sit down with the creator of the Hoppy Beer Hoppy Life company, Fede Savinon! Fede takes a walk down memory lane…
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The Skylab
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the Ballast Point Sky Lab! What is that you ask? This week we sit down with quality analyst, Matt Gallegher and sensory analyst, Adam Minjares to find out! Matt and Adam give us a behind-the-scenes look into the world of packaging quality, beer analytics, and…
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Setting Sun Sake
Pushing the limits of craft brewing, one sake at a time. Gluten, sulfite & tannin-free, it's a drink like you've never had before! Join us this week as we chat with Setting Sun Sake Brewing's President and Head of Brewing Operations, Josh Hembree. Josh talks about how his drive to create an "aha...
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Athletic Brewing
Beer for all occasions and any time of the day? Count us in! This week we sit down with Athletic Brewing Co-Founders Bill Shufelt and John Walker to chat about bringing non-alcoholic beer to the craft brew capital of the country, San Diego. Bill and John talk about their love for beer and drive…
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SD Legion
You don't win championships with orange juice. Introducing Legion Lager, the Official Craft Beer of the SD Legion! Join COO/the "King," Chris Bradley, Legion Co-Owner, Ryan Patterson, and Legion Player, Joe Pieterson on this week's Dedicated To The Craft episode. The guys talk about Rugby's…
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The Pink Boots Society
In honor of International Women's Collaboration Brew Day, we sit down with four amazing ladies from the Pink Boots Society on this week's #DedicatedtotheCraft episode! Founder, Teri Fahrendorf, Former President, Laura Ulrich, and San Diego Chapter Co-Leaders Lexi Martin and Amy Spackman share a…
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The Brothers Gus
Our super talented R&D team sit down to discuss the latest innovation: The Brothers Gus. From a funny idea over a few beers to 2 new package releases, listen in as Aaron and the Chris's officially introduce us to Big Gus (IPA) and Wee Gus (Hoppy Lager). Be sure to head to one of our tasting rooms...
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Victory at Sea Days
Coffee, vanilla, and beer: a priceless combination. We've been celebrating our collaboration with San Diego's own Caffe Calabria at Victory at Sea Day for years. The annual celebration includes rare riffs on the brew, pirate costumes, specialty merch and more. 2020 shipwrecked our initial plans,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dedicated to the Craft is a celebration of loving what you do every day. In this space, we will talk to everyone from breweries to artists and musicians. There's nothing we love more than raising a glass with guests who are as passionate about their craft as we are about beer. Join us as we share brewing tips, stories, and lots of laughs – all over a few of our favorite brews.
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Ballast Point Brewing Company
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Dedicated to the Craft is a celebration of loving what you do every day. In this space, we will talk to everyone from breweries to artists and musicians. There's nothing we love more than raising a glass with guests who are as passionate about their craft as we are about beer. Join us as we share...
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