S3E145: 15 Hours in Chicago

Arizona Beer Frontier

In this episode, we dive into the latest happenings in the Arizona beer scene and beyond.

First, we discuss a delicious Mexican hot chocolate-flavored milk stout from Arizona Wilderness . Then, we provide an update on important Arizona bills, including Senate Bill 2905, which aims to reduce the minimum gallon requirement for microbreweries and consolidate festival language . We also discuss SB 1556, the hemp bill, and the challenges it faces in the legislative process .

The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is moving offices . It's bittersweet.

Justin Crosley from The Brewing Network, was in town for several weeks. He visited and recorded a show with the Arizona Society of Homebrewers.

We then shift our focus to national and international issues, discussing tariffs and their potential impact on the craft beer industry .

Rob shares their experiences from a trip to Chicago, including a hemp beverage symposium and just what the hell you do from 5 am to 10 am and then a short time before your 8 pm flight and still feel like you were on Chicago.

The episode further explores the National Homebrewers Association and its future .

Want to ask a question on the show? Record a question or comment for the show here: https://www.speakpipe.com/azbeerfrontier We asked the fun duo, wetigersukesongs if we could use their version of Minas de Cobres and they graciously agreed. We hope you like it as much as the original. wetigersukesongs can be found here! https://www.youtube.com/user/wetigersukesongs

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