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Unfiltered

By Samuel Jay and Jay Schrader

Welcome to Unfiltered, a podcast featuring leaders in the craft beverage industry sharing their stories and providing a behind-the-scenes look at what they do.

Hosted by Dr. Samuel Jay and Jay Schrader, Unfiltered is your go-to podcast for everything craft.
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UnfilteredJan 29, 2019

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Getting Academic with Dr. Katie Schwind
Aug 17, 202248:60
Wah Gwaan Brewing’s Harsha Maragh and Jesse Brown Are Good People

Wah Gwaan Brewing’s Harsha Maragh and Jesse Brown Are Good People

Harsha Maragh and Jesse Brown, cofounders and owners of Denver’s Was Gwaan Brewing join the show to talk craft beer and community.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling and Elan Naturals.

Dec 09, 202145:40
Black Project's James Howat is Everyone's Favorite Science Teacher

Black Project's James Howat is Everyone's Favorite Science Teacher

James Howat, the mad scientist behind Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales, joins Sam and Jay to talk science and more!

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Oct 28, 202142:36
Beards, Kabobs, and So Much More at Comet Brews

Beards, Kabobs, and So Much More at Comet Brews

Join us and Lisa Wilke as we make fun of her husband Brian Wilke’s beard and talk about Comet Brews.

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Sep 30, 202136:47
Getting Drunk in the Woods with Waldschänke Ciders

Getting Drunk in the Woods with Waldschänke Ciders

Waldschänke Ciders' Keane and Kelley Dufresne taught us a lot about cider while remaining patient with our continual mispronunciations.

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Jul 09, 202148:51
Discussing the Culture of Beer with Briar Common's Kent Dawson

Discussing the Culture of Beer with Briar Common's Kent Dawson

We hit the road after a few weeks off and meet up with Kent Dawson, co-founder of Denver's Briar Common Brewery + Eatery.

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Jun 15, 202142:47
Willy and Zuni Street Brewing Are Doing a Thing
Apr 22, 202145:39
Vaccine Small Talk, Wayne's World References, and Contract Brewing with Sleeping Giant's Matt Osterman

Vaccine Small Talk, Wayne's World References, and Contract Brewing with Sleeping Giant's Matt Osterman

We return this week with Matt Osterman, founder and CEO of Sleeping Giant Brewing Company.

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Apr 08, 202147:18
Baseball is Back at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery

Baseball is Back at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery

Chad Bratt, GM at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, returns to the show to talk about Opening Day in Denver and so much more.

Mar 11, 202151:60
Crocodile Dundee, Hunter S. Thompson, and Fatherhood with Strange Craft Beer's Tim Myers

Crocodile Dundee, Hunter S. Thompson, and Fatherhood with Strange Craft Beer's Tim Myers

The legendary Tim Myers, the brewer behind Denver's Strange Craft Beer Company, joins the Unfiltered Craft podcast to talk about hats, family, and mentoring the next generation of craft brewers.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Feb 18, 202150:41
FansOnly Tutorials and Plastic Igloos with Empourium Brewing's Sara and Greg Fetzer

FansOnly Tutorials and Plastic Igloos with Empourium Brewing's Sara and Greg Fetzer

Sara and Greg Fetzer, owners of Empourium Brewing climb aboard the Unfiltered Craft train to talk about Western Oregon humidity, selling other people's glass sculptures, and finding love at the Budweiser Events Center.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Feb 11, 202141:45
Guerrilla Marketing, Beer Collabs, and Relationship Advice with Pandemic Donuts

Guerrilla Marketing, Beer Collabs, and Relationship Advice with Pandemic Donuts

Pandemic Donuts' Gabrielle Henning and Michael Milton join the Unfiltered Craft podcast to talk about how fried dough and creative marketing helped them achieve amazing success during COVID-19.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Feb 04, 202131:27
Renegade's Jack Meyer Might Be the Most Interesting Brewer in the World

Renegade's Jack Meyer Might Be the Most Interesting Brewer in the World

Jack Meyer, Head Brewer and GM for Renegade Brewing, joins Unfiltered Craft nobility. 

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Jan 28, 202142:20
Mythology Distillery's Scott Yeates Helps Us Find Our Spirit Animals

Mythology Distillery's Scott Yeates Helps Us Find Our Spirit Animals

Scott Yeates, founder of Mythology Distillery, joins us to spin a yarn or two about kissing a moose, launching a brand, and becoming a go-to for consumers in the craft spirit world. 

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Jan 14, 202151:24
Watching Uncle Buck with Sam Sly of Beer 'n' Loathing and Mike Trinidad of Downtown Craft
Jan 07, 202152:43
Celebrating the End of 2020 with Jen Leonard from Tie and Timber Beer Co.
Dec 31, 202045:22
Odyssey Beerwerks' Chris Hill is the Long-Haired Brewer We All Need Right Now
Dec 24, 202058:18
Beer, Kombucha, and Much More with First Street Brewing / Ensign Beverage's Jessi and Nathan Hoeft
Dec 17, 202054:54
Mansfield, Ohio: Birthplace of Phoenix Brewing (and Luke Perry)

Mansfield, Ohio: Birthplace of Phoenix Brewing (and Luke Perry)

Carmone and Duncan Macfarlane, two legs of the Phoenix Brewing tripod, joined us to talk about the Ohio brewing scene and making beer in an old funeral home.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Dec 10, 202041:56
Community and Craft Beer with Resolute Brewing's Andrew Duvall

Community and Craft Beer with Resolute Brewing's Andrew Duvall

It was great to have Andrew Duvall, Director of Sales and Community Engagement for Resolute Brewing, on the show to talk about community responsibility and the Colorado craft beer industry. 

This one is a must-listen!

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Dec 03, 202001:03:14
The #30DaysofCraftsmas Have Commenced!

The #30DaysofCraftsmas Have Commenced!

We want to celebrate this holiday season with you and we want to do it while helping our friends across the country who make the craft beer and craft spirits we all love. So in order to make that happen, today we’re kicking off Unfiltered’s “30 Days of Craftsmas Challenge.”

The deets:

⁃ The contest runs from 12/1/2020-12/31/2020

⁃ It is a point-based contest with the top three point-getters earning prizes from craft breweries and distilleries around the country

⁃ To earn points, every time you (responsibly) consume a craft beer or craft spirit, post to social media mentioning Unfiltered and the craft brewery/distillery who’s sauce you’re drinking as well using #30DaysofCraftsmas hashtag

⁃ Each post earns you ONE POINT but those who purchase directly from a craft brewery or distillery via in-house, to-go, or delivery (picture proof needed) will earn 10 POINTS

⁃ We’ll tally the points for you and at the end of December we will announce our three winners

Dec 01, 202007:34
Happy Thanksgiving from Us and Bootstrap Brewing's Steve and Leslie Kaczeus

Happy Thanksgiving from Us and Bootstrap Brewing's Steve and Leslie Kaczeus

Bootstrap Brewing's Steve and Leslie Kaczeus grabbed some adult beverages and jumped on Zoom to talk with us about their climb up the Colorado craft beer ladder and the success they've experienced in 2020.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Locke and Co. Distilling, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Nov 26, 202051:16
Denver Business Journal's Ed Sealover on Craft Beer vs. COVID-19: Round 2

Denver Business Journal's Ed Sealover on Craft Beer vs. COVID-19: Round 2

We were honored to have the Denver Business Journal's Ed Sealover join us to talk about the business of craft beer in the time of a pandemic. 

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Nov 19, 202049:43
Talking Blue Moon and Such with the OG John Legnard
Nov 13, 202058:11
We Like Good People and LUKI's Jeff Smith is Damn Good People
Nov 05, 202059:14
Who Left the Ramen Out at Branch & Barrel?
Oct 29, 202053:00
Look Mom! We Made It... to 100 Episodes
Oct 22, 202056:04
How Middle School PE Led to Ballmer Peak Distillery

How Middle School PE Led to Ballmer Peak Distillery

Eric Strom and Austin Adamson of Ballmer Peak Distillery joined us this week to discuss a lot of random things as well as some craft spirits. 

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Oct 15, 202059:45
Jay Told Deerhammer's Lenny Eckstein He Thought He'd Be Taller

Jay Told Deerhammer's Lenny Eckstein He Thought He'd Be Taller

Despite Jay opening the show with a comment on his height, Lenny Eckstein, founder of Deerhammer Distilling, stuck it out and let us redeem ourselves with this enlightening interview.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Oct 08, 202049:59
We Took a Mustache Ride with Greg Matthews at Platt Park Brewing

We Took a Mustache Ride with Greg Matthews at Platt Park Brewing

People enjoy the beer and food at Platt Parking Brewing and on this episode we figured out why (for the record, we already knew). Thanks a ton to head brewer Greg Matthews for joining us for the interview.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Oct 01, 202040:12
Learning About UUs and High Gravity Beer with Laura and Wayne at Burns Family Artisan Ales
Sep 24, 202001:22:23
Over-Talking and Long-Distance Running at Factotum Brewhouse
Sep 17, 202001:12:02
Catching Up with Old Friends at Tivoli Brewing
Sep 10, 202057:57
Caannnnnnooooonnnnballllllllll Creek Brewing Co

Caannnnnnooooonnnnballllllllll Creek Brewing Co

We had a good ole time this week chatting up Cannonball Creek Brewing Company's Brian Hutchinson and Jason Stengl.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing

Sep 03, 202001:06:14
Went to Lady Justice, Talked to Betsy, Got Red Pilled

Went to Lady Justice, Talked to Betsy, Got Red Pilled

No description will ever do this episode justice. That wasn't an intended pun. 

With anxious enthusiasm, overwhelming joy, and masks, we made our way to Lady Justice Brewing to talk with Betsy Lay, who makes her first in-person appearance on the Unfiltered podcast. 

This was so much fun to record. Hopefully you have just as much fun listening. If so, drop us a review and/or tell your friends. 

As always, thanks for the support!

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Aug 21, 202001:18:38
Blues, Beers, and Military Brats with Rick Abitbol at Brewery Rickoli
Aug 13, 202050:06
Happily Wandering to Dead Hippie Brewing, A Deadhead's Kind of Place

Happily Wandering to Dead Hippie Brewing, A Deadhead's Kind of Place

The Unfiltered Caravan makes its way to Dead Hippie Brewing to break bread and drink beer with Head Brewer Ty Nash. 

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Aug 05, 202048:12
Two Bankers and a College Professor Walk Into a Brewery... Lone Tree Brewing's Jerry Siote Joins the Show

Two Bankers and a College Professor Walk Into a Brewery... Lone Tree Brewing's Jerry Siote Joins the Show

We had the pleasure of visiting Lone Tree Brewing Company and talking with Director of Brewing Operations and co-owner Jerry Siote. After 50 minutes with Jerry, it becomes pretty clear why LTBC has had so much success.

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Jul 29, 202050:37
Hangover Tears, Social Responsibility, and Craft Spirits at Bear Creek Distillery

Hangover Tears, Social Responsibility, and Craft Spirits at Bear Creek Distillery

We return to Bear Creek Distillery where Jay Johnson joins us once again but this time flanked by his cofounder whose real name we cannot share. It was a heavy conversation about small business and the need to commit ourselves once again to the well being of our community rather than just to friends and family. 

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Many thanks to our sponsors, Elan Naturals and RoofTec Precision Roofing.

Jul 23, 202056:39
Blowing Through Stop Signs And Talking 'Rona with Ryan Skeels and Matt Schenck at Baere Brewing
Jul 17, 202056:13
Jay and Not-So-Silent Sam Find the Perfect Suburban Brewery: Jeff Tyler of Spice Trade Joins the Show
Jul 08, 202059:38
Assessing COVID-19's Impact on Craft Beer with Colorado Beer Man Jonathan Shikes
Jul 01, 202044:40
Lebowski Jokes, Large Ships, and Social Movement Talk with Barquentine's Kyle Knudson

Lebowski Jokes, Large Ships, and Social Movement Talk with Barquentine's Kyle Knudson

After three months of Zoom interviews, we got back together at Barquentine Brewing to talk with founder Kyle Knudson about ships, beer, social justice, and a lot more.

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Jun 24, 202051:54
Ballpark Beer, Science, and More with Draught Guard's Kevin Brauer

Ballpark Beer, Science, and More with Draught Guard's Kevin Brauer

Draught Guard's Kevin Brauer -who is aside from Liberace the most famous person from Milwaukee- jumps aboard the Unfiltered Train to chat about the scientific advancements allowing beer to not taste like used bath water. 

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Jun 17, 202043:03
Big Grove Brewery's Matt Swift Returns to the Show

Big Grove Brewery's Matt Swift Returns to the Show

Matt Swift, founder of Iowa's Big Grove Brewery, returns to the podcast this week. It was great to talk with him about the State of Iowa's reopening, craft beer's social awareness shortcomings, and the future of BGB in Iowa and beyond.

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Jun 10, 202039:20
Drinking in Public Again: On Location at Denver Beer Company with Charlie Berger

Drinking in Public Again: On Location at Denver Beer Company with Charlie Berger

We've left the house and returned to Denver Beer Company to talk to co-founder Charlie Berger. 

There was beer talk and COVID-19 talk, but also a lot of discussion about George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, ongoing protests, and the state of our country. 

Damn, it was nice to drink beer in public again and with a good friend to boot! 

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Jun 05, 202051:60
The Brewbound Crew Joins the Show

The Brewbound Crew Joins the Show

Justin Kendall and Jess Infante of Brewbound joined us this week. We dived deep into the beer business, covering everything from the Great American Beer Festival and COVID-19's impact on the industry to the Jersey Shore's craft beer scene and whether Ames is a better college town than Iowa City. It's not. Don't worry. 

May 27, 202001:03:59
A 360-Degree Lesson on the Beer Business from Ken Hehir

A 360-Degree Lesson on the Beer Business from Ken Hehir

We had the honor of talking with Ken Hehir, CEO of Tivoli Brewing Company, great friend, and mentor. Ken shared some of the lessons he's learned during his 30-year career in the beer industry including a few marketing and branding wins and losses. We also examined the false dichotomy between "big beer" and "craft beer" and discussed what the next 18-24 months might look like for the industry.  It was a fascinating interview.


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May 20, 202058:31
A Lesson in Draft Line Cleaning from Rick Raisch of Premier Draft Beer Services

A Lesson in Draft Line Cleaning from Rick Raisch of Premier Draft Beer Services

Rick Raisch, founder of Premier Draft Beer Services, joins us this week. Rick owns and operates Colorado's go-to resource for draft line cleaning and we had a chance to pick his brain about their process and the importance of having clean tap lines.


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May 13, 202054:09
Craft Beer Marketing and PR Roundtable
May 06, 202057:20