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Our Humble Beer Podcast

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Welcome to the humbler side of craft beer. Chris and DJ are two guys with a passion for craft beer, the companies that make it, and people that drink it. Join in their journey as they explore the growing southeastern craft beer industry and culture.

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Episodes

  1. Supporting Local at a Distance

    While the rest of the world is trying to figure out a global pandemic, Chris & D.J. are trying to figure out a problem closer to home: How to support the local breweries, their employees, and foodservice folks in their area. In this episode, the guys talk with the Knox Area Brewers Association...

  2. Puma Sweatpants and Beer

    It has been a while since Chris & DJ had a beer and chatted on the podcast. In this episode, the guys talk about getting older, having kids, and discuss the intricacies of Puma's loungewear. They also discuss the trends with craft beer in Knoxville, spiked seltzers, the Jameson collaboration with...

  3. Hop City in Blue

    It has been a few months since Chris & D.J. had a chance to sit down and talk about beer, life, and Knoxville's craft beer scene, and a lot has happened! Chris dislocated his kneecap, and D.J. spent a small fortune on craft beer in Atlanta... and much beer has been consumed in the ensuing months...

  4. Home Brewing with the Brewing + Distilling Center

    Have you ever wanted to learn to brew your own beer? As Todd White, head of the Brewing + Distilling Center knows, this can be a challenging (and rewarding) hobby to get into, and in this episode he sits down with Chris & DJ along with two of his instructors, Shawn Kerr and Charles Ellis to…

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  5. Winter Warm-Up Beer Fest

    It's been a cold, wet rainy winter, but all of that is about to change at the inaugural Winter Warm-Up on March 2nd! Join Chris & D.J. as they sit down with the Winter Warm-Up's founders, Landon Linton, and one of Humble Beer's most prolific guests, Scott Crammond as they talk about the adventure...

  6. 2018 Beer in Review - Part 2

    Chris & D.J. celebrate the beginning of 2019 by cracking open 4 season's worth of Highland Brewing's Cold Mountain. Along the way, they discuss the beers they're tasting and some of their favorite moments in beer from 2018.

  7. 2018 Beer in Review - Part 1

    2018 was a life-changing year for the Chris & DJ. Chris started out the year in Prague and ended up the year with a new son. DJ started the year with a new son and by the end of the year, he ended up at Chris's house to talk about the joys of fatherhood, craft beer, and their many adventures in...

  8. Two Out of Three Ain't Positive (The Negative Three)

    The Negative Three is one of Knoxville's new and up-and-coming podcasts, and Chris & D.J. have them over to the Goldfinch Pub to talk about all things life and beer. Join the guys as they chat with Jose and Thomas from The Negative Three and discuss the finer points of craft beer, faith, and...

  9. Bearden Beer Market

    Bearden Beer Market is one of the original craft beer spots in Knoxville. It also happens to be a favorite spot for D.J. and Chris to hang out and have a pint or five. So, when they recently got a new General Manager, Chris DiPietro, they took some time to sit down with him, have a pint, and...

  10. Urban Artifact

    Scotty Hunter from Cincinnati's Urban Artifact joins Chris & D.J. at the Bearden Beer Market to talk about the humble beginnings of the brewery, its beers, and what makes their brews so unique.

  11. Can't We All Just Drink Together?

    Well... we almost made it to "every other week." Now we're trying again. In this episode, Chris & D.J. meet up at Chris's house to have some pints and talk about the Craft Brewers Convention in Nashville, TN as well as some of the challenges that come with the growing craft beer market. Join in…

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  12. Czaan's Brewing Company

    After Chris & D.J. wrapped up their time at Jackalope, they saw a signal in the sky. Was it the bat signal? No. It was the Beer Signal indicating another great brewery that needed to be interviewed in Nashville before their journey home. In this episode, Chris & D.J. sit down with Ken Rebman…

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  13. New Format!

    After 40 episodes, Chris and DJ decide to try something new. In this episode, DJ talks about having his first child, and Chris talks about having his first beer in Prague. They also guys catch up on the past few months and discuss some of the exciting new changes coming to the podcast.

  14. Jackalope Brewing Company

    The guys continue their tour of Nashville with a stop at Jackalope Brewing to interview the founder, Bailey Spaulding, and COO Steve Wright. They discuss everything from the mythical start of the brewery to what makes Jackalope's brews a legendary addition to the Nashville beer scene.

  15. The Black Abbey Brewing Company

    The guys continue their Nashville adventure with a stop at The Black Abbey Brewing Company. Carl Meier, one of the founders, joins Chris & DJ for a wide-ranging conversation about brewing, faith, and the origins of The Black Abbey.

  16. New Heights Brewing Company

    New Heights Brewing Company is one of the many hot new breweries to take the stage in Nashville's craft beer scene. In this episode, Chris & D.J. sit down with Katy DeWinter (Tasting Room Manager) to talk about the story of how New Heights brewing got their start... all while sampling their…

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  17. Merchants of Beer & Park City Cigars

    "What's with that diner on Central and Summit Hill?" was a big question in Knoxville until late last year. Merchants of Beer (MoB) brings a much-needed mix of beer and cigars to Knoxville's Old City. Join Chris & DJ as they talk with David Suits, MoB's general manager, and John Stancil, owner of...

  18. Elkmont Exchange

    In this episode, Chris & DJ trek all the way to Broadway in downtown Knoxville to visit Elkmont Exchange. While on their craft beer adventure, they meet up with the head brewer & founder, Alex Violette and Bethany Lovato, Elkmont's brand manager, to talk about the brewery. Along the way, they...

  19. Brawny Beers Festival

    The summer is over, and beer festivals are fewer and further between. But fret not! There's a new festival in Knoxville to satisfy your winter beer festival needs! The Brawny Beers Festival, organized by Blackhorse Brewing Company, is sure to satisfy your thirst for this winter's dark and…

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  20. Murfreesboro Part 2 (Mayday Brewery)

    Chris & DJ continue their tour of Murfreesboro with a stop at Mayday Brewery. There they spend some time drinking beer and talking with the founder, Ozzy Nelson, and their head brewer, Kelsey Nelson. Please note that this episode is a bit more colorful than most, so we have deemed it worthy of…

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  21. Murfreesboro Part 1 (Green Dragons & Liquid Art)

    Thanks to our sponsorship with TN Craft Beer Magazine, Chris & DJ traveled Murfreesboro, TN for an adventure so epic that we've decided to do three episodes on it! In this first part, the boys grab a few pints at the Green Dragon Pub & Brewery with Joe Minter, the proprietor and head brewer, and…

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  22. Craft Distribution Co. & Pour Taproom

    Robert Gomez from Craft Distribution Co. sits down with DJ & Chris at Pour Taproom to talk about the challenges of being a small craft beer distributor in East Tennessee. Later, they are joined by Caitlin Riley, one of the owners of Pour Taproom to talk about what it took to get Knoxville's first...

  23. Brewing + Distilling Center

    Have you ever wanted to take your homebrew skills to the next level? Have you ever wanted to make a career out of being a brewer or distiller? In this episode, Chris & DJ venture to Round 6 Brewing to interview Dr. Todd White and Mike Adams of the Brewing + Distilling Center to learn how you can...

  24. Knoxville Brewfest 2017

    Chris Hill & Mike McConnell (standing in for DJ in this episode) catch up with some of the awesome folks and brewers at Knoxville Brewfest 2017. This episode is also a special one because it's our first ever video podcast. Watch it on our YouTube Channel or on our website.

  25. Knoxville Beer Week

    It's Knoxville Craft Beer Week! Chris & D.J. join Mike Frede of Last Days of Autumn to discuss all the exciting going on this week around Knoxville to celebrate our local craft beer scene. For more on Knoxville Craft Beer Week, check out the official KABA calendar below: Knoxville Craft Beer Week...

  26. World's Fair Beer

    This year marks 35 years since The World's Fair Beer was launched in Knoxville, TN as part of The World's Fair. This year also marks the launch of The World's Fair Beer's return to Knoxville! Chris & D.J. meet with Rick Kuhlman and Harrison Collins to talk about their new brew, the history of the...

  27. H2gO Drink Beer

    Stephanie Carlson from Knox County Stormwater Management and Adam Ingle from Alliance Brewing join Chris & D.J. to talk about the importance of local water in the brewing process. Stephanie also talks about the upcoming Tennessee River Runoff 5k, and what you can do to get involved.

  28. Pink Boots Society

    Luann, Rachel, and Millie join Chris & D.J. to talk about the Knoxville's chapter of the Pink Boots Society. They talk about their background with Pink Boots, the history of the organization. and how any woman in the beer industry can get involved with this great organization. They also discuss...

  29. Tony Schmitt (Oh, Schmitt!)

    Tony Schmitt, one of Knoxville's only Certified Cicerones, joins Chris & D.J. to talk about the process of becoming a Certified Cicerone, beer education, and his role in The Casual Pint. The boys also enjoy some excellent beer selections as they learn about Tony's time in the craft beer industry,...

  30. Mill Creek Brewing Co.

    Nick Giordano from Mill Creek Brewing Co. joins Chris & D.J. to talk about the beer scene in Knoxville, Mill Creek's humble beginnings in Nolensville, TN, and their recent Knoxville expansion. Find out where you can find their beer, and listen along as Chris & D.J. work their way through Mill...

  31. TN Beer Run (Part 1)

    Zack Roskop (Knox Brew Tours) and his friends Matt Malone and Jessica Warblow sit down with Chris & D.J. to talk about their great endeavor into the unknown as forge the path for the inaugural Tennessee Beer Run - all 76 Breweries in the state of Tennessee in just 21 days. This is part one of…

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  32. Compliment Sandwich

    It's the Holidays, and that means there's plenty of great seasonal beers to sample and discuss. Chris, D.J., and their friend Aaron Hinds, sit around and sample some great (and not-so-great) brews of the season.

  33. Where Are They Now?

    First of all, we'd like to thank our listeners for their continued support and for voting us Top Podcast in the Knox Mercury Reader's Poll again! In this episode, DJ and Chris get together to have a few beers, talk about some of the finer points of the evolving craft beer industry, and update…

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  34. Blackhorse Brewery - Live from Sugar Mama's

    Brandon from Blackhorse Brewing sits down with Chris & D.J. (and Mike McConnell!) live from Sugar Mama's to talk about excitement of running a small brew pub turned full-fledged brewery in Tennessee.

  35. We're On A Boat (With Beer)! Feat. Nautical Workz

    We're on a boat! And we're drinking a great sampling of craft beer and talking with John Geer, owner of Nautical Workz. The guys talk with John about the great combination of summer, beer, and boats. In this episode, the guys sample Sierra Nevada Otra Vez, Terrapin Hi-5, Parallel 49 Tricycle...

  36. Highland Brewing Company

    Highland Brewing Company recently invited the Humble Beer Podcast crew to visit them for a live podcast from their tasting room in Asheville, NC. Join Chris & D.J. as they talk with Oscar Wong, Leah Wong Ashburn, and Holly Stephenson about the origins of Highlands, and where its beer is headed in...

  37. The Lost & Found Episode: Tennessee Winter Beer Fest

    Like that fantastic beer that you thought you drank but you found in the back of the fridge, we have managed to recover what was once thought to be a lost episode from the Humble Beer audio fridge. Join Chris & D.J. as they talk to what can only be described as a star-studded podcast of some of...

  38. RJ Rockers

    With Spring in full swing, the weather getting warmer, and the days getting longer, nothing is quite as nice as sitting back with a Son of a Peach from RJ Rockers. Join Chris & DJ as they talk with RJ Rocker's President, Henry Depew, and their Knoxville rep, Hayden Raabe. They talk about…

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  39. Sugar Mama's Bakery

    In their search for the ultimate beer pairings, Chris & D.J. are about to discover that nothing goes quite as well with beer as Sugar Mama's Bakery's cookies and craft beer. Mike & Hannah from Sugar Mama's join the guys as they talk about the origin of their bakery, their amazing cookie offerings...

  40. OHBP Live! (Part 2)

    Part Two of Our Humble Beer Podcast: Live! continues as Chris & D.J. get the opportunity to talk to Marty Velas, the owner and head brewer at Fanatic Brewing Co. Marty, also known as the "Godfather of Craft Beer" in Knoxville, shares stories from his 19+ years in Knoxville's craft brewing scene…

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  41. OHBP Live! (Part 1)

    Our Humble Beer Podcast heads to its first-ever live event at Bearden Beer Market. In part one of their adventure, Chris & D.J. talk with Last Days of Autumn about their new brewery and talk with Blue Pants Brewing about some of the exciting changes and updates at their brewery. Note: Part Two,...

  42. #PodcastAlliance

    Chris & D.J. team up with Donnie Foust of Inebriated Wisdom for a podcast at Alliance Brewing. The guys hang out with a few friends, sample Alliance's Pumpkin Java beer, and talk with the brewers of Alliance (Adam Ingle and Ben Seamans) about the beer and progress at Alliance.

  43. Matt Ward & Scruffy City Comedy Festival

    Comedian Matt Ward catches up with Chris & D.J. at Scruffy City Hall to talk about life in comedy, craft beer, and the Scruffy City Comedy Festival. Matt gets the honor of trying his first sour beer with the guys, and he also talks about the mini sour festival happening during the Scruffy City...

  44. Our Not-So Humble Beer Podcast

    For once in their lives, D.J. and Chris are #1 at something. They won the Knox Mercury reader poll for Top Podcast in Knoxville! In this episode they gloat, drink beer and laugh heartily as they recount their victory. Then they get back to doing what they do best: getting down on themselves for...

  45. Devils Backbone Brewing Company

    Devils Backbone Brewing Company just launched here in Knoxville, and Alexis Goldstein was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about their launch. Tune in as we talk with Alexis about all things Devils Backbone, the adventures of working in the industry, and how she pronounces "Knoxville."

  46. Better "Latte" Than Never

    After a few unforeseen delays, the podcast is back on track. So, without further ado, please join Chris & D.J. as they hang out on a Sunday afternoon sampling beers, and chilling at Flow Brew Parlor with Brad Peer and friends. As they say in the coffee world, better "latte" than never!

  47. The "Dry Tour"- Part 2

    The tour continues as the gang travels to Alliance Brewing. There they discuss, hops, barley, water, and how they all come together not just to make beer, but to make art. So come and join the Chris & DJ as they go on a trip with Zack Roskop of Knox Brew Tours, Aaron McClain of Crafty Bastard...

  48. The "Dry Tour"- Part 1

    What's better than a tour of Knoxville's finest breweries? How about touring some of the most highly anticipated, soon to be open breweries in Knoxville with the brewers of said breweries? Sound too good to be true? Well, that was the pitch that Chris & DJ got from Zack Roskopp at Knox Brew…

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  49. Brewfest and What's Next

    A week after Knoxville Brewfest, D.J. and Chris break down the event and discuss Knoxville Craft Beer Week as well as Chris's recent trip to Italy and his adventures finding craft beer there. They also talk about "What's Next" for the podcast and what you can expect in the coming weeks and months.

  50. Ratchet

    Join D.J. and Chris as they talk with professional brewer and Knoxville craft beer legend, Ratchet, at Flow Brew Parlor in downtown Knoxville. This week's featured beverages were provided by Brad Peer, the owner, operator, and coffee genius at Flow. Both drinks feature Terrapin's Liquid Bliss...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the humbler side of craft beer. Chris and DJ are two guys with a passion for craft beer, the companies that make it, and people that drink it. Join in their journey as they explore the growing southeastern craft beer industry and culture.

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