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Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast Latest Episodes
- The SoulFire Project: A Guitar and a Full Tank of GasMeet Cooper, the Instigator behind The SoulFire Project, a nomadic music experience. We talk travel, music and dreams coming to fruition.
- Getting Lost is the Best Way to Find Yourself: Gatherings for TravelersMeet Josiah Roe, co-founder of The Journal of Lost Time and van-life event planner extraordinaire. Take a listen; he’ll inspire and intrigue you!
- Drink Like a Girl: A Story of Community, Collabs, and Pink BootsMeet Sam of Third Space Brewing. Brewing Like a Girl, this is her story and more as we celebrate International Women’s Day and Pink Boots Society.
- Amonia Cervecería: A La Paz Craft Beer Bar StapleWhen in La Paz, Nico at Amonia Cerveceria will get you the beer. This is Nico’s & Amonia’s story, a La Paz craft beer bar not to be ignored.
- Black Marlin Brewing Co and Pacific Brew: Baja Sur Craft BeerBlack Marlin Brewing Co and Pacific Brew are setting the standards high for the La Paz & Baja Sur craft brewery scene. This is their stories.
- Hey Mulegé (Brewing Co)! A Baja Sur Craft Beer StoryWhen in Baja Sur, stop at the oasis in the desert that is Mulegé Brewing Co. We chat love stories, Baja craft beer and travel, and community.
- Bikin’ Bits: Short Bits on Where to MTBWelcome to Bikin’ Bits – a bit about bikin’ – Podcast bonus episodes where we summarize the trails and tell you exactly where to MTB.
- Craft Beer and StressLess Camping Make for Less StressRVing and craft beer. Peggy and Tony from StressLess Camping are doing just that while giving you the resources to start your own RV journey.
- Bufona Cervecería Colombiana: Crafting Community in ColombiaBufona Cervecería roughly translated is fun. Bufón is jester is laughter is community is Medellín breweries. This is Bufona’s story.
- Sierra Blanca Cervecería: A Colombian Craft Brewery StorySaisons, chichas, IPAs. Whatever beer you seek in Medellín, Sierra Blanca Cervecería has the stories. And some of the best Medellín craft beer.
- ÖlBröder Cerveza Artesanal: Craft Brewery Stories from ColombiaTwo brothers, one dog equals great craft beer in Medellín. ÖlBröder Cerveza Artesanal is built from a passion for beer & a global community.
- Finding Community on the Road with Traveling GatheringsLooking for community on the road? Michael of Traveling Gatherings is your go to for RV events & more. We’ve got travel advice, beer & more!
- Cedar City Brewing Co: Brewing Up Classics and CommunityCedar City Brewing just outside of Nashville is the place to be. Join us as we chat beer, community, music, and yeast. Yes, yeast!
- Classic Beers with a Side of Chaos at Meddlesome Brewing CoNever settle, always meddle! That’s the peeps at Meddlesome Brewing in Memphis. Crafting classic beers, with the right amount of chaos!
- Roadhouse Brewing: Paving the Way to Sustainable BreweriesRoadhouse Brewing in Jackson Hole is a B Corp Certified Brewery because it embodies the spirit of great beer and the Earth that crafts it.
- Peter Bouckaert Finds Purpose after New BelgiumPeter Bouckaert, New Belgium’s craft beer legend; his wife & partner, Frezi; alongside James & Ashley; craft unique beers in a unique space.
- Inspiration through Outdoor Education with Cottonwood InstituteTime in nature through outdoor education & adventures creates life success. Ford Church, founder of CI, will inspire you to be your best.
- Gettin’ Punky with BrewDog’s Martin DickieMeet Martin Dickie, co-founder of BrewDog. From Scotland farms to breweries all across the world, this entrepreneur has stories to tell.
- Jeremiah Johnson: The Man Behind the BreweryJeremiah Johnson, the man behind the brewery, crafting Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Co. with a passion for beer, business, and fun.
- Cartridge Brewing: One for the History BooksCartridge Brewing is one for the history books when it comes to both the brewer & the building. Once a teacher, now a brewer, this is his story.
- Learn Why Good Beer Matters: A Passion & PurposeLearn why good beer matters. Jeremy’s passion for education, life & beer is profound, yet simple. You’ll be motivated to seek your passion.
- Covertly Cultivating Unique Craft Beer in Sioux Falls, SDIt’s time to get wild & covert with a unique brewery in Sioux Falls, SD. Wild as in fermentation. Covert as in military. Beer for all your senses.
- Sever Your Ties in South Dakota: The Sioux Falls Craft Beer SceneSever your ties, but don’t sever your ties to the Sioux Falls craft beer scene. Severance Brewing is crafting great beer alongside community.
- Soulcraft Brewing: a Way of Life in Salida, ColoradoWhen you walk into Soulcraft Brewing in Salida, Colorado, you walk into what embodies the soul of Salida. This is Salida’s story as much as it is Soulcraft’s.
- Balter Beerworks: Balanced Beers for a Not So Balanced LifeBalter Beerworks in Knoxville, Tennessee, is all about artful balance and classic beers with friends.
- Level Up with Level Beer for Some Work Life BalanceLevel Beer in Portland is all about leveling up to the next level of life, balance, and play. Leveling up and finding work life balance is easier around a good beer.
- Sherman Street Beer Co: Here’s Your SignSometimes all you need is a sign to know which brewery to visit. Sherman Street Beer Co in Allentown, PA is that sign for great beer and more.
- Gallant Fox Brewing: Kentucky Beer, Bourbon, and Derby DaysGallant Fox Brewing in Louisville, Kentucky is Kentucky beer and bourbon proud. There’s a passion here for all things Kentucky, Derby Days, too!
- Blending Culture with Jade Mountain Brewing CoJade Mountain Brewery & Teahouse in Colorado will take you on a journey to China through flavor and senses. Join us as we blend cultures through beer.
- Brain Tumor Pushes Full-time Sailing Dream AgroundWhen a brain tumor shuts down your full-time sailing dream, what do you do? Conor & Danielle from Sailing Pivo talk about their experience with exactly that.
- Craft Beer and Music: The Soundtrack of LifeMikerphone Brewing, located outside of Chicago is about craft beer & music. We chat music, homebrewing, parenting & putting it all together.
- Piloting Small Batch Brews with Pilot Brewing CompanySmall batch brews are perfect for this pilot system. Rachael Hudson from Pilot Brewing Company talks beer, education, community, and more.
- Elevating Beer, Life, and Music with Intention and PurposeElevation Beer Company just outside of Salida, Colorado, elevates the beer scene to its highest, but mountain life and beer are just the prelude to this conversation.
- Earn Your Turns at Tres Litros Beer CompanyYou’ve earned your turns, now it’s time to head to Tres Litros Beer Co in Salida CO. This is their story of the beer, the brewery & the town.
- 467 Colorado Breweries, 97 Countries, 40 Days of Beer, 1 Guy!Paul Myhill, Colorado Brewery Master, has drank beer at all of the Colorado breweries. But there’s so much more to his story than just beer.
- River North Brewery May Just Have the Strongest Beer in ColoradoRiver North may just have the strongest beer in Colorado at just over 22%. Join us as we chat about big beers, community, and love of the craft.
- Baja Beer: The Ensenada Craft Beer Scene is Worth a StopoverBaja’s beer scene is booming and a great place to start is with Ensenada craft beer. From breweries to pubs to food, you’ll know where to go.
- Can You Hear the Music in the Beer?Breweries are works of artistic expressions. Ratio Beerworks in Denver is all about great beer and music and how it all comes together.
- Finding Wisdom and Experiences in a Craft Beer JourneyBurns Family Artisan Ales specializes in high ABV beers & creating experiences for beer lovers. This is their story of beer through time.
- Planning Our First Event: Celebrations, Conundrums, and CommunityWant to build community? We’ve got the how-to’s on event planning. Coming off of our first event, we are stoked to share the experience.
- Looking Beyond the Liquid: Crushing it with the CBMAsLooking beyond the liquids, Jim and Jackie created the Craft Beer Marketing Awards to recognize the art behind the beer. This is their story.
- TRI-21 Project: A Recipe for Down Syndrome AwarenessWhen you work in craft beer and have a child with Down syndrome, you create a recipe for awareness and beer. This is the TRI-21 Project.
- When Beer Runs in Your Blood, You Open a Beer MuseumWhether you like beer, history or both, this is for you. Bubs started the Montana Craft Beer & Brewery Museum to share his love of community.
- Old Dominick Distillery: Bringing the Past into the FutureAlex Castle of Old Dominick Distillery crafts traditional spirits while innovating and has built a community you’ll want to be a part of.
- How to Adventure… No Matter Your AdventureOn our latest adventure (AND podcast), we debunk the myth that you could ever be too old to go on an adventure. It’s never too late!
- We All Have a Little Bit of Dog in UsLove to travel? Love your dogs even more? This is the RV dog life. We chat dogs, beer, national parks, and how to travel with furry friends.
- Ever thought about staying overnight at a brewery?Harvest Hosts is a community where you can stay overnight at breweries & more. Listen now to be inpsired to start your own travel lifestyle.
- Meet the Hooch Booch Yoga ChickCraft isn’t always about beer. Sometimes it’s about fermented tea, yoga, & travel. Anna, founder of Hooch Booch Hard Kombucha tells her story.
- Nomad to Expat to Family Man: Jason Moore Pivots on His TermsMeet Jason Moore from the Zero to Travel Podcast. He’s pivoted on his terms from nomad life to expat to family man. And we’ve got the story.
- Bridging Community & Craft Beer in Bozeman, MontanaBridger Brewing in Bozeman, Montana. Building community through craft beer and adventure. Daniel’s got the stories behind the beer.
- Beer Love, Bike Love at Crank Arm BrewingWe’ve got some beer and bike love for you at Crank Arm Brewing in Raleigh, NC. This bike themed brewery will make you fall in love with life.
- Unique and Meaningful Craft Beer Rooted in Greeley, ColoradoLooking to make beer fun again, Kyle and his team at Wiley Roots create beers that are unique and fun. This is craft beer Greeley style.
- A Braided Journey of Community with Braided River Brewing CoBraids intertwine. Rivers flow. Breweries create community. Meet David of Braided River Brewing in Mobile, AL, where he puts it all together.
- Global Beer, Wine & Spirits Storyteller & Traveler ExtraordinaireBeer, wine, spirits & traveling the world telling stories? Meet Jeff of the Beer, Wine & Spirits Channel. Adventurous tales across the globe.
- Sketchbook Brewing: Art, Community & Craft Beer in IllinoisAt Sketchbook Brewing Company in Illinois you’ll find art, community & craft beer. What you won’t find is the door. That’s how it used to be.
- Schoolhouse Brewing: Where Education Meets RecessSchoolhouse Brewing outside Atlanta, is where education meets recess. A brewery & homebrew shop, Schoolhouse crafts great beer & community.
- We Bike, We Brew: Tucson’s Handcrafted Bike Fuel at Catalina Brewing CoCatalina Brewing Company is all about brewing and biking. We chat about how they bring it all together while fitting in a bike ride or two.
- MotoSonora’s Craft Beer Oasis: A Life Built from Travel & BeerCreating a life filed with travel & beer, Jeremy & Joel talk with us about MotoSonora Brewing Co and their oasis in Tucson.
- The Intrepid Sojourner: Traveler, Brewer & BikerWe chat with Andrew Moore former owner of Intrepid Sojourner Beer Project about the advenutures he has a traveler, brewer and biker.
- Sailing Life: Beer, Boats and BarksEver thought of a full time sailing life? Living on a boat with a dog while working and traveling? Sailing Pivo is, and they’ll tell you how.
- 2020: The Gift that Keeps on GivingRecording a podcast at Woods Boss Brewing, 2020 happened. That gift that keeps on giving. We’ve got beer talk, a dump truck and power lines.
- Tall Tales of Wild Ales Rooted in NatureThrough tales of barrels of beer, working for Deschutes, and traveling the world, Paul’s wild ales and tall tales will keep you wanting more.
- The Crux of Bend: A Crossroads of Craft Beer, Community and AdventureWelcome to Crux Fermentation Project in Bend, Oregon, where you’ll find unique beers alongside community. Come on in, we’ll show you around.
- Don’t Kick the Bucket Before You Visit These Bucket List BreweriesMost people have some sort of a bucket list. So what about bucket list breweries? Join us as we talk bucket list breweries and travel.
- COVID Urges Pivot into Craft Beer Dream BusinessBrian created Packmule, craft beer delivery. He’ll tell you how he did this and where to go for the best breweries in the Pacific NW.
- Beer Here, Beer There, Beer EverywhereCraft beer is everywhere. Drinking while grocery shopping to sipping on a cold one at the barbershop and more. Should it be everywhere?
- Hop Harvest: Why IPAs Taste so GoodThe hop harvest is a big deal in the craft beer world. It’s why your IPAs taste so damn good. Learn how the hops are harvested: farm to glass.
- 2020 Doesn’t Suck: And Don’t Let the Media Tell You Differently2020 doesn’t suck and don’t let the media tell you differently. Here are our reasons why, along with proof from Single Hill Brewery.
- Crafting Oyster Mushrooms from Beer at Wildwood BrewingSustainable brewing is king at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville, MT. Creativity is brewing along with organic beer, oysters and mushrooms.
- Denver’s Beer Boom…Bust… Boom!Join us as at Tivoli Brewing as we talk with the Colorado Beerman about his new book, Denver Beer: A History of Mile High Brewing.
- Meet Chicha and Pulque: Ancient Ales from Dos Luces BreweryMeet Chicha and Pulque, two ancient ales from Latin America that offer a unique take upon what we know as beer.
- It’s Never too Late: Stories to Get You to New AdventuresIt’s never too late to start new adventures or learn new things. We’ve got stories of inspiration to get you to new adventures.
- A Fearless Venture: Your Guide to Craft Breweries in the South: On LocationLooking for breweries to visit in the South? Have some fun while doing the research. We’ll guide you through craft breweries of the South.
- The Virtual Campground: Making RV Life a RealityThinking about living the RV life? Need community & resources to do so? We’ve got two of the funniest & coolest people to tell you how.
- From a Bad Ass Teen to a Bad Ass BrewerBecoming a brewer may not have been in her plans as a 14-year-old, now in her mid-20’s this bad ass teen has become a bad ass brewer at Storm Peak Brewing.
- Brewability Lab: An Inclusive Brewery Debunking the Disability MythTiffany, of Brewability Lab, an inclusive brewery, debunks the disability myth & celebrates the abilities in everyone by employing people with disabilities.
- Black is Beautiful Beer Initiative: Brewers Unite to Spark Social JusticeA conversation about the Black is Beautiful Beer Initiative – a collabortive effort to bring awareness to the injustices that people of color face daily.
- Grandpa and Brothels: Lessons on Family, History and Craft BeerAlways listen to Grandpa…and the women! The family at Copper Brothel Brewery will revel you with tales of family, history, and brothels.
- Tales of Trails, Ales and Gratitude on the East CoastThis week we’ve got some tales with Kevin & Ken from Trails2Ales, a project focusing on…you guessed it beer and biking, or better yet…trails and ales.
- Tales of Building Beer and Community in an Arizona Trailer ParkJim & Jean-Marie met in a bar. Years later they opened a brewery in an old trailer park. This is their tale of building beer & community in Prescott Arizona
- Southwest Colorado Breweries, Biking, and Adventure: On LocationWe are on location in southwest Colorado to bring you breweries, restaurants, mountain biking trails, and adventures. We are your travel resource.
- Beer, Boondocking, and the C-WordWe’ve got some beer, brewery, and boondocking tips for you to make travel easy again even if that C-word is still out there.
- The Chattanooga Beer and Adventure SceneFind out all about the Chattanooga beer and adventure scene from Mike Dial brewer and owner of WanderLinger Brewing Company.
- A Journey of Creating a Life on the Road with Seasonal JobsWorking seasonal jobs keeps this couple busy but not too busy to tell us how they do that, travel, take care of their pup, and live an adventurous life.
- A Candid Conversation with Brewery Owners During COVID-19Curious as to how breweries are doing during a pandemic? Join us for a candid conversation with brewery peeps and how our beloved breweries are faring.
- From Woods Boss to Brewery Boss: Tales of Avalanches, Travel, and NatureTake a walk in the mountain with a Woods Boss. We talk with Jordan from Woods Boss Brewing about avalanches, travel, and having a baby during a pandemic.
- Weird, Dirty Hippies Redefine the American DreamThomas and Lizzy aren’t weird, dirty hippies, but they are redefining the American Dream as van-lifers and adventurers. How do they do it?
- Beer Born in a BarnThe Big Horns brought us to Wyoming, Ten Sleep Brewing kept us there. With tales of dive bars and beer born in a barn, we’ve got your wild spirit covered.
- If You Were a Beer, What Beer Would You Be?If you were a beer what beer would you be? Ken asked April that and a few other dumb questions to ask during a pandemic to keep you entertained & laughing.
- Van-Lifin’, Mountain Bikin’, Beer Drinkin’ IdahoansMeet Jill & August, van-lifin’, mountain bikin’, beer drinkin’ peeps with inspirational stories of traveling the world and quitting their jobs.
- Burning Man, Beer, and BreckenridgeMeet Jason Ford, avid cyclist, mountain lover, brewer & builder at Burning Man. This guy’s got life figured out, and he’ll inspire you to figure out yours.
- Life after Hiking the Colorado TrailWhat’s life like after hiking the Colorado Trail? Hear about acclimating back into normal life and figuring out how not to become too normal while doing so.
- Hiking the Colorado Trail without Killing Each OtherEver thought about hiking the Colorado Trail? We talk with a couple that did. You’ll hear about their accomplishments & struggles & why you should hike it.
- Introducing The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure PodcastIntroducing the Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast where we sit down with adventurous people over craft beer & inspire you to live your best life.
“Craft Beer, adventure and a fun couple of hosts! Who wouldn’t want to chuck the same/same, move into an RV and travel the country sampling beers, hitting trails and capturing stories along the way? Hosts Ken and April made the jump and bring us along on their journey. They let their subjects tell their story, but they are part of the story, too. Stout Lives indeed!”
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We are traveling, adventurous craft beer geeks!
Beer has been creating community, laughter, inspiration, and just plain awesome stories for centuries. Join us as we talk with fellow craft beer lovers and adventurers about being entrepreneurs, avid hikers, crazy-ass mountain bikers, parents, home-brewers, volunteers, and anyone who is living their Stout Life. So grab your favorite craft beer, embrace your favorite person, and get ready to be inspired to live your Stout Life.
We are Ken and April Pishna. We created Living a Stout Life because we love to drink good beer, yes, but to also share the stories that inevitably arise from the craft beer community. And what better way to do that than through sitting down with fellow beer geeks and talking… enter the Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast. Living and working in our RV while traveling the world in search of craft beer, adventures, and good humans, we bring creative thinkers and inspirational go-getters together around craft beer.
“This is a wonderful podcast showcasing some of my favorite things: craft beer, outdoor adventure, and connecting with people. Ken and April, the hosts, are doing a super job as first-time podcasters. Can’t recommend them or the podcast highly enough.”
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