About the show...

In this episode, Dan Baumiller discusses a unique sacrifice he & Nick Fertig made to grow the brewery; how farm-life ties into their city location, the importance of live music & how their relationship with All Time Low lead to "Beer Maria: Count Me In", plus the stories behind several of their popular beer series: Hops the Cat, Dan's Jams & their wrestling themed beers! Also, in our "Straight from the Tap" segment, he gives an answer that might be hard for future guests to top!  [Audio version]

In this episode, Christian Layke & Erin Karla discuss their unique location, paying homage to the 4 major brewing cultures, their use of traditional brewing techniques & Gemutlichkeit. Christian shares how visiting Bamberg, Germany & his apprenticeship in Belgium shaped him as a brewer & the role it played in them winning 2020 GABF Gold! Erin talks about the Explorers Club, the popularity of their Gnomes & upcoming events, like KolschFest! NOTE: This episode is VERY educational!  [Audio version]

In our Season 2 opener, we sit down with Earl Holman, Co-Founder of Crooked Crab Brewing in Odenton, MD. Earl discusses being Anne Arundel Co's first brewery; shares how creating outdoor seating & discovering 25 oz Crowlers helped them survive CV-19; discusses several of their popular beer series & reveals a clever connection between two of them; talks about upcoming collabs & possible future expansion. Plus, we learn more about Earl in our new segment, "Straight from the Tap"!  [Audio version]