If you’ve been following some of the big craft beer news outlets lately, you’ve likely seen some of the big stories coming from Oregon recently. Distributor consolidation, new craft beer start-ups, and brewery buy-outs. These…
Episode 178: Brewing a New Legacy with Ladd & Lass
- February 20, 2026
- Tagged as: Ladd & Lass Brewing, Seattle beer
This week, we are joined by Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan, owners, operators, and the respective Ladd and Lass from Ladd & Lass Brewing. Nestled in the heart of Seattle’s University District — and in…
Are you still scrambling for a thoughtful gift for your loved one? Look no further! The Grit & Grain team put our heads together and came up with a romantic plan you can use for…
Episode 176: Pink Boots Society Biennial Conference with Stacey O’Connor
- February 6, 2026
- Tagged as: Pink Boots, Stacey O’Connor, The Funk Busters
The Pink Boots Society Conference wrapped up a few weeks ago. The every-other-year occasion brings together women and non-binary identifying beer industry professionals together to learn, network, and build community. Our best buddy and fellow…
Episode 175: Building a Community Around Lacey’s Lone Brewery with Casey Sobol
- January 30, 2026
- Tagged as: Casey Sobol, Top Rung Brewing
This week are joined by veteran firefighter and Top Rung Brewing Company owner Casey Sobol. For over a decade, Top Rung has slowly but surely built a loyal community around Lacey’s only brewery by creating…
Episode 174: Food and Beer Journalism from Chicago to Tacoma with Kristine Sherred
- January 23, 2026
- Tagged as: Kristine Sherred, Tacoma News Tribune, TNT Diner
The Tacoma News Tribune is in the building! We are joined this week by food and dining reporter Kristine Sherred. A longtime food writer who first cut her teeth writing a feature for a Chicago…
Way back in 1978, craft beer legends Charles and Rose Ann Finkel founded a small importing business and began shipping classic European beers into the US, effectively changing the American craft beer landscape for generations. Nearly…
It’s 2026! After a short holiday break, we are back to bring you an absolute banger of an episode to kick off the new year. We are joined this week by fermentation expert and beer…
Episode 171: Pre-Christmas Special with Sean Jackson
- December 19, 2025
- Tagged as: Doug's Studio, Sean Jackson, Sunday Session
We’re less than a week from Christmas, which means it was the perfect time to sneak away with our best buddy and former co-host Sean Jackson for a secret Sunday podcast. Tucked away in Doug’s…
Episode 170: The Art of Smoothie Sours with Shelby Bible
- December 12, 2025
- Tagged as: Odd Otter Brewing, Shelby Bible, smoothie sour
As odd as it may sound, there really is an art behind making smoothie sours taste good. Like anything else, there are good and bad examples, and often the difference is the thoughtfulness of the…