Episode 542 - Kevin Shanks, Troubled Waters Brewing

Episode 542 - Kevin Shanks, Troubled Waters Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! Troubled Waters Brewing was founded by a father and son duo, Steve and Kevin Shanks. While both grew up in Chicago, they have strong family roots in Safety Harbor, FL. Kevin’s Great Aunt moved to Safety Harbor in the 60s when she built a house. She was involved in the local community and even sold the Chamber of Commerce building to the Chamber. Kevin’s Grandparents often visited her, and when they retired, they purchased a house down the street from her. Steve and Kevin have personally been visiting Safety Harbor for more than 30 years. Around 2009 Steve moved to Safety Harbor after retiring and Kevin made the jump in 2016. After some time working in the Cigar City tasting room, Kevin and Steve decided to set out on their own and open up Troubled Waters Brewing Company. They are now five years into the project.

Kevin joins the show this week as we once again record from the swanky bar inside the Hotel Karol and he brings some real gems for the black glass. Thanks to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater for hosting us in the area and the Hotel Karol for lodging and excellent breakfast potatoes.

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 541 - Zac Collins & Eric Trinosky, Grand Central Brewhouse

Episode 541 - Zac Collins & Eric Trinosky, Grand Central Brewhouse

Happy Labor Day, Thieves! Week four in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida and we've settled into the swanky lobby bar of the Hotel Karol. We're joined by Zac Collins and Eric Trinosky of Grand Central Brewhouse. Collins is the head brewer and Trinosky is the brewer and they walk Augie and John through brewing in St. Pete, the aesthetics of the brewhouse, and the kind of beers that get tourists and locals alike walking through the door. Thanks to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater for hosting us in the area and the Hotel Karol for lodging and excellent breakfast potatoes.

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 540 - Robert Kirby, Southern Lights Brewing

Episode 540 - Robert Kirby, Southern Lights Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We went all the way to Florida to talk to a Jersey guy. Robert Kirby - who goes by just Kirby - of Southern Lights Brewing joins the show as we continue our St. Pete/Clearwater jaunt. Recorded at 7venth Sun in Dunedin, Kirbs shares his journey from Jersey to the Sunshine State and what he's trying to do with his brewery to bring new customers in. Kirby also fully understood the assignment for the black glasses. Tune in and let us know what you think!

Thanks to Visit St.Pete-Clearwater for hosting us on this trip. The award-winning beaches can't be beat!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 539 - Devon Kreps, 7venth Sun Brewing

Episode 539 - Devon Kreps, 7venth Sun Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! Week two of our summer in Florida finds us with Devon Kreps of 7venth Sun Brewing in Dunedin. She welcomes us into the venerable brewery and gets right into the spirits of the black glasses. From the evolution of the brand, to finding beers that bring joy to customers, Kreps gives us the insight into brewing in Florida that we need. Thanks to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater for brining us to the area to record these shows. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 538 - Sean Nordquist, Tampa Bay Beer Alliance.

Episode 538 - Sean Nordquist, Tampa Bay Beer Alliance.

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re fresh off the plane in Tampa Bay today, sitting down literally hours ago with our first of many Tampa Bay shows coming at you over the course of the coming weeks. First up is Sean Nordquist of Tampa Bay Beer Alliance to help us get our bearings. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 537 - Brian Strumke, Stillwater, is Back

Episode 537 - Brian Strumke, Stillwater, is Back

Happy Monday, Thieves! Our pal Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal is back in the guest chair today, probably his 4th or 5th visit to the podcast. We catch up with Brian about what he’s been up to since we last spoke and talk about all the various projects he has happening at the moment. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 536 - Colt Carpenter, Pax Verum Brewing

Episode 536 - Colt Carpenter, Pax Verum Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re headed to the Midwest today to talk to Colt Carpenter of Pax Verum Brewing, outside Holl’s old stomping grounds of Indianapolis, IN. Kennedy My Man was on vacation this week so Casse stepped up and supplied the blinds. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 534 - Gordon Whelpley, Float House Beverages

Episode 534 - Gordon Whelpley, Float House Beverages

Happy Monday, Thieves! We have something a little different today. We’re talking to Gordon Whelpley of Connecticut’s Float House, who makes non-alcoholic, beer-inspired THC beverages. Tune in to hear all about Float House and Gordon’s history in the beer and beverage industry. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 533 - STB Summer Vacation

Episode 533 - STB Summer Vacation

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re all a little off today. Holl is on vacation, Casse has a nasty cold, Augie is Augie, and Kennedy forgot that we didn’t have an episode recorded to post today. So 3/4th of us hopped on a quick Zoom to check in see what’s been going on. We’ll hopefully resume our regularly scheduled show next week. For now, tune in. And I guess let us know what you think.

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 532 - Sean Torres, Kills Boro Brewing

Episode 532 - Sean Torres, Kills Boro Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re headed to the borough of Staten Island this week to talk to Sean Torres of Kills Boro Brewing. Kills Boro just opened their second location, a full service brewery and pizzeria on Richmond Terrace. Seans fills us in on how their approach to brewing has evolved since he was last on the show way back in 2018. We get a lot of lager talk and some deep discussion in the black glass. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 531 - Breeze Galindo, The Michael James Jackson Foundation

Episode 531 - Breeze Galindo, The Michael James Jackson Foundation

Happy Monday, Thieves! The last in our Philly series features Breeze Galindo, Director of Operations of the Michael James Jackson Foundation (MJJF). As you probably recall, we were in Philly for the Human Robot Log Jammin’ festival and the main beneficiary of the festival was the MJJF. Tune in and learn all about this awesome organization and what they support. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 530 - Ethan Tripp and Matt Nelms, Fermentery Form

Episode 530 - Ethan Tripp and Matt Nelms, Fermentery Form

Happy Monday, Thieves! We did a show with Fermentery Form way back in 2018 at Barcade Jersey City. This time, we’re on their home turf in Philly. We sit down with Ethan and Matt who bring some heat to the black glasses. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 529 - Returning to Philly with Sacred Vice and Widowmaker Brewing

Episode 529 - Returning to Philly with Sacred Vice and Widowmaker Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We were in Philly over the weekend for Human Robot’s Logjammin’ festival and sat down for three episodes while we were in town. First up is our host brewery, Sacred Vice, along with the guys from Widowmaker in Mass. who were in town for the fest as well. Because of myriad oddball reasons, it ended up being just Augie doing these. You’ll hear all about it in the opening here… Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 528 - Pre-Summer Catch-Up and Philly Preview

Episode 528 - Pre-Summer Catch-Up and Philly Preview

Happy Monday, Thieves! It’s just three of us this week (sadly no Casse, sorry!) and we’re previewing some upcoming travel shows in Philly that we’ll be recording later this week. Anyone headed to Human Robot’s Logjammin’ fest this weekend? If so, track us down and give a shout! Cheers, tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 527 - Colin McDonough, Oakflower Brewing

Episode 527 - Colin McDonough, Oakflower Brewing

Happy Memorial Day 2025, Thieves! We’ll keep this short and simple this week. We’re talking to our fellow New Jerseyites this week, Colin McDonough of Oakflower Brewing. Augie and Colin reminisce about a recent late-night visit to the brewery while sipping on one intriguing and one not-so-intriguing beer in the black glass. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 526 - Josh Penney, Threes Brewing

Episode 526 - Josh Penney, Threes Brewing

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re sitting down with Josh Penney of Threes Brewing in Brooklyn today. Josh transferred from the West Coast back east last fall to join the team at Threes. He was previously at LA’s Highland Park Brewing. We chat about stylistic differences between the coasts and what expertise and tweaks he’s bringing to Brooklyn. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 525 - Mitch Ermatinger, Speciation Cellars

Episode 525 - Mitch Ermatinger, Speciation Cellars

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re back in Michigan this week, albeit remotely. Mitch Ermatinger of Speciation Artisan Ales/Cellars joins us to talk about his path in the industry. The talk is heavy on Mitch’s celiac disease diagnoses several years ago and how it’s shaped his role in his company and the industry in the intervening years. With Holl away, we also get in some high-quality wine talk, specifically Michigan hybrid varieties. No black glasses this week, but it’s still a very thoughtful discussion. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 524 - Spring Mail Drop (aka Augie Needs His Thursday Back)

Episode 524 - Spring Mail Drop (aka Augie Needs His Thursday Back)

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re doing a catch-up episode for the first time in a few months. We preview some Craft Brewers Conference stuff and have some serious fun in the black glass. Tune in and hear it all go off the rails…. Let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 523 - Bob Bartholomew & Erik Tynik, Transcend Beer Crafters

Episode 523 - Bob Bartholomew & Erik Tynik, Transcend Beer Crafters

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re back in the Zoom remote studios this week for maybe the first time of the year? We’re catching up with Bob & Erik of Connecticut’s Transcend Beer Crafters. They’re opening a brand new spot in a couple of weeks and they run us through the transition and process. It’s a fun time. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.