To go alongside our collaboration with Bale Breaker and Loftus Ranches, we sat down with brewmaster and co-founder Kevin Smith.

Bale Breaker isn't your usual brewery. It sits in the middle of a hop field on Loftus Ranches, the family farm in the heart of the Yakima Valley, where the Smiths first planted hops back in 1932. Today, Kevin's dad, Mike and brother Patrick run the farm, while Kevin, his sister Meghann, and brother-in-law (also Kevin) run the brewery.

It's a true family affair. Raised on a hop farm, Kevin left to cut his teeth brewing in Seattle before coming home to build something pretty special: a brewery surrounded on all sides by the very hops that go into the beer.

Enjoy.

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This week on the podcast, we have Jeremy Grinkey of Everywhere Beer Co.

The word "legend" gets thrown around a lot, but it sits perfectly with Jeremy. After taking the lead at The Bruery's world-renowned barrel-aging program (The Bruery Terreux), he and a few of his associates left to set up Everywhere Beer Co.

His love of wine, people, and beer shines through, and it was an absolute joy to sit down with him and hear more about his journey.

Enjoy!

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If you love West Coast IPA, this one's for you.

We were lucky enough to have Ryan and Noah from Ghost Town Brewing stop by on their way to MBCC and naturally, we had to brew a West Coast IPA together.

Their beers blew us away, and their passion for what they do is something else. Getting to learn from them was a real privilege, and only deepened our love and reverence for the style.

Enjoy!

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A couple of weeks back we had the pleasure of welcoming Davy from Orchestrated Minds to the brewery to brew a beer with us.

Davy, is a man who leaves an impression. His drive and enthusiasm for what he does is infectious and brings with it a kind of energy and positivity

that makes you feel like you could run through a brick wall!

Maybe that's how you'll feel after listening to this one too...

Enjoy!

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What does it take to leave everything familiar behind and start from scratch in a new industry?

On this week’s episode of The Thirst Time, we sit down with Judit and Michael, founders of Girona’s beautiful brewery and taproom, Dos Kiwis. They open up about walking away from their careers in fashion to chase a dream wrapped in place and purpose.

This is a story about community, passion, and, of course, incredible beer.

Enjoy!

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Three and a half years ago, we sat down with James as he was embarking on his new brewing project, Ideal Day.

James was never interested in just brewing for brewing's sake; he wanted to make a difference and use the knowledge he'd accumulated

through years of working in the brewery industry to create something with purpose and to do it with the people he loved the most, his family.

We thought it was about time we caught back up with him, to see how it has all been going.

Enjoy!

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This week, we sit down with Dom Driscoll, Production Manager at Thornbridge Brewery.

Dom takes us through his journey in beer, from washing casks to working at Marble Brewery, before finding his home at one of the UK's most iconic breweries.

We get into the Thornbridge story, the culture behind it, and of course, we couldn't let him leave without talking about that beer, Jaipur.

Enjoy!

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A long overdue discussion with our friend Reece Hugill, owner & founder of Donzoko Brewing Company.

You won't be surprised to know we talked a lot about Lager in this one, you might be surprised to hear us talk about

homemade pineapple wine and how it all began in a PE changing room...

Enjoy!

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Welcome to our Thirst Time IWD Specials, hosted by our Lead Brewer, Caitlín McErlean.

This year, we opened up the brewery for three 'Brewery Experience' days for women and people who identify as non-binary.

We did things a little differently this year, collaborating with three different breweries: Miluna, Queer Brewing, and Kerroo Brewing.

To give each brew a bit more depth, Caitlín took the reins and interviewed each brewery, learning more about them and their journeys in craft beer.

Enjoy!

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Welcome to our Thirst Time, IWD Specials, hosted by our Lead Brewer, Caitlín McErlean.

This year, we opened up the brewery for three 'Brewery Experience' days for women and people who identify as non-binary.

We did things a little differently this year, collaborating with three different breweries: Miluna, Queer Brewing, and Kerroo Brewing.

To give each brew a bit more depth, Caitlín took the reins and interviewed each brewery, learning more about them and their journeys in craft beer.

Enjoy!

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Welcome to our Thirst Time IWD Specials, hosted by our Lead Brewer, Caitlín McErlean.

This year, we opened up the brewery for three 'Brewery Experience' days for women and people who identify as non-binary.

We did things a little differently this year, collaborating with three different breweries: Miluna, Queer Brewing, and Kerroo Brewing.

To give each brew a bit more depth, Caitlín took the reins and interviewed each brewery, learning more about them and their journeys in craft beer.

Enjoy!

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