BEER HOP PODCAST
The Beer Hop Podcast dives deep into Oklahoma’s craft beer scene, exploring the back stories of our breweries, learning interesting tidbits about their founders, brewers, influencers, and supporters, and (obviously) drinking some delicious beers. Hosted by the co-founders of the Beer Hop OK app, this podcast will both delight and educate listeners about their favorite OK craft beer, wine, whiskey, champagne, and so much more.
Episode #33 – The Esterlines
The Beer Hop guys chat with Brandi & Jeremiah from Tiny Bubbles Wine Bar about the pandemic origins of their business, Jeremiah’s connection to Lively Beerworks, plans for their brick-and-mortar, the revitalization of malls, and their artistic patio + drink some delicious, unique, organic, and funky wines.
Episode #32 – Shelley Zumwalt
The Beer Hop guys chat with Shelley about the Oklahoma Department of Tourism, her beer phases, the OK Craft Beer Trail, her hopes for Oklahoma state parks, and her love for Beastie Boys + drink some brand new Bonding with Bigfoot lagers.
Episode #31: Adam Kahl
The Beer Hop guys chat with Adam from Kahloseum Brewing about home brewing, his origin story, being a brewing pirate, his logo, the mythology of their sour bean dip ale, and the upcoming Brewer’s Fest + drink some Okie Gold, Blueberry Stuntin, Animal Style and the S.H.I.T.
Episode #30: Cameron Brewer
The Beer Hop guys chat with Cameron from The Standard about the history of his building, his love for the Norman community and placemaking, what visitors can expect, and their future plans and updates + drink some Skydance Skodens and other local beers.
Episode #29: David Thomas
The Beer Hop guys chat with David from Vortex Alley about their taprooms in Ponca City and Shawnee, the origin of their brewery’s name, the importance of community breweries, and Chuck’s 15 taps + drink a few of their 16oz beers.
Episode #28: Mike Hearne
The Beer Hop guys chat with Mike from This is Oklahoma about his roots in Wales, Edna’s Lunchboxes, his favorite podcast guests, Wrexham football and his love for Ryan Reynolds + they drink some delicious local beers.
Episode #27: Wahoo! Running
The Beer Hop guys chat with Christie and Carlie about running marathons, the origin of Wahoo! Running, dealing with old beer Oklahoma beer laws, #partypants, and discovering what beers they suggest before and after running long distances + they drink some delicious local beers.
Episode #26: Nick Williams
The Beer Hop guys chat with Nick from Lively Beerworks about his experience in the craft beer industry while participating in a mock beer draft & drinking some delicious local brews. Each guy chose 5 beers for their fake bar. Whose beers are best???
Episode #25: Derek Duty
The Beer Hop guys chat with Derek from WanderFolk Spirits about the history of their distillery, Same Old Moses and Carrie Nation, his branding prowess and his experience at Anthem Brewing + drink some delicious double-barrel ryes.
Episode #24: Tyler Williams
The Beer Hop guys chat with Tyler from Skinny Slims OKC about the origins of their tiny bar, Tyler’s beef with Wes Welker, their Thanksgiving & Boxing Day traditions, and the John Party’s memories and plans for bubble soccer. – Also, Merry Christmas! 🎄
Episode #23: Joel Irby
The Beer Hop guys chat with Joel from Stonecloud Brewing about the origin of the OKC taproom and the Lager Lounge, his Stillwater and Colorado roots, and their exciting expansion plans + drink a Nite Black Lager, their camo Light lager and a Fuzzy Rabbit.
Episode #22: Nigel Dunham
The Beer Hop guys chat with Nigel from Canadian River Brewing about his Viking roots, success at the Denver International Beer Competition, his love of German & Belgium beers, and their move from Chickasha to OKC + drink a tasty Brown Ale, Abbey Ale, IPA and more.
Episode #21: Patrick Glueck
The Beer Hop guys chat with Patrick from Resonant Head about their music venue in the Capital Hill District, his background in brewing & VR/3D animation, and the struggles of running a small business + drink a Turtle Head from Stonecloud and more.
Episode #20: Adrienne Jaskula
The Beer Hop guys chat with Adrienne from FWF about their Ohio origins, their wood-fired oven, unique food preferences, mansplaining & their pickle pizza + drink a Saved By the Bell sour & a delicious festbier!
Episode #19: Tori & Ryan
The Beer Hop guys chat with the Beer Cats about gaming, photographing beers, their favorite local beers + drink some tasty brews!
Episode #18: Nick Hodge
The Beer Hop guys chat with Nick Hodge from Red Earth Brewers about the club, his brewing origin story, scoring beers, mouth feel and more + drink some tasty home brews.
Episode #17: Justin Wilson
The Beer Hop guys chat with Justin Wilson, aka “The Monocle,” from BIG Brewing about the Norman beer community, the origin of their brewery, their love of Red Earth Brewers, and more + drink some beer-flavored beer, a hazy IPA and a delicious 16% stout.
Episode #16: Matt Gerstner
The Beer Hop guys chat with Matt Gerstner from The Joinery and Community Through Beer about their monthly beer dinners, his New Orleans memories, and go down lots of random rabbit holes + drink some delicious local beers.
Episode #15: Ross Harper
The Beer Hop guys chat with Ross Harper from Angry Scotsman Brewing about the origin of his brewery, his Ph.D. history, their Helles “gateway drug,” highland games, and Speyside (outerspace) whiskey!
Episode #14: Shaun Gray
The Beer Hop guys chat with Shaun Gray, aka Mr. Boozy from Boozy Jerky about their origin story, their connection with the OCBC, several new collabs, new features, and more + enjoy their redneck charcuterie with a dozen rip and dips and Carolina chews!
Episode #13: Evan Smith
The Beer Hop guys chat with Evan Smith from Vanessa House Beer Co. about the origin story of the brewery and their core beers, Evan’s award-winning moviemaking background, their GG’s seltzers and more + drink a delicious smoothie sour and their new IPA!
Episode #12: AmandaBear_Lecter
The Beer Hop guys chat with AmandaBear_Lecter about her love of Japan, her stupid neighbors, Norman breweries, Jelf Zelbst, and more + drink a mustard hotdog beer and some other delicious local brews! Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, etc. @amandabear_lecter…but don’t be creepy!
Episode #11: Dustin Caballero – Rubiel Art
The Beer Hop guys chat with Dustin Caballero from Rubiel Art about creating art and beer labels, Dustin’s Norman connections, smokey sour stouts, and more + they beer bong some local lagers! Visit Rubiel Art’s showroom in the Paseo District in downtown OKC and follow Dustin’s work on Instagram.
Episode #10: Wade Pierce – Prairie Ales | BanjoBug Trivia
The Beer Hop guys chat with Wade Pierce from Prairie Ales and BanjoBug Trivia about Wade’s large heart, sours and stouts, Prairie’s new pickleball court, and more + drink some tasty high point beers! Visit Prairie’s taproom in Automobile Alley in downtown OKC and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Episode #09: Gail Shore – The Brew Shop | Red Earth Brewers
The Beer Hop guys chat with Gail Shore from The Brew Shop and Red Earth Brewers about helping brewers grow their passion, cloning beers, our favorite childhood field trip, and more + drink some tasty home brews! Visit The Brew Shop in OKC and follow them on Facebook.
Episode #08: Buck Buchanan – Core4 Brewing
The Beer Hop guys chat with Buck Buchanan from Core4 Brewing about winning the Hop Madness tournament, 1,000 Russian bots, Mojo Thief, the CRAZY weather, and more + drink some tasty taproom beers! Visit Core4 Brewing in downtown OKC and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode #07: Stephen Swanson – Lazy Circles Brewing
The Beer Hop guys chat with Stephen Swanson from Lazy Circles Brewing about Norman’s beer scene, Cannonball Sunday, Scrappy – the 56 pound terrier, and more + drink some tasty stouts! Visit Lazy Circles Brewing in downtown Norman and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode #06: Tony Tielli – Roughtail Brewing
The Beer Hop guys chat with Tony Tielli from Roughtail Brewing about Red Earth Brewing, mini golf, hops, Roughtail’s 10th Anniversary, and more + drink some “variety pack” beers! Visit Roughtail Brewing on Memorial Avenue in north OKC and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode #05: Mo Perez – Anthem Brewing
The Beer Hop guys chat with Mo Perez from Anthem Brewing about the being a head brewer and artist, The Last of Us, and more + drink some tasty beers (including the Paloma)! Visit Anthem Brewing in downtown OKC and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode #04: Tim King – OK Cider Co.
The Beer Hop guys chat with Tim King from OK Cider Co. about the origin of his cidery, Tim’s Cider Adventures™️, the coolest bottles in OK, and more + drink some tasty ciders! Visit OK Cider Co. in downtown OKC and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode #03: Patrick Lively – Lively Beerworks
The Beer Hop guys chat with Patrick Lively from Lively Beerworks about Blake Lively (they’re related, obviously), zumba, running a brewery during the pandemic, and more + drink some tasty Lively brews! Visit Lively Beerworks in downtown OKC and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode #02: Jake Keyes and Bobbi Gabler – Skydance Brewing
The Beer Hop guys chat with Jake Keyes and Bobbi Gabler from Skydance Brewing about going rogue, comfy chairs, training fleas, and more + drink some tasty Skydance IPAs! Visit Skydance Brewing in downtown OKC and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Episode #01: Matt Conner – Frenzy Brewing
The Beer Hop guys chat with Matt Conner from Frenzy Brewing about the origins of his brewery, summer memories, “chick” beers, and more + drink some tasty Frenzy beers. Visit Frenzy Brewing in downtown Edmond and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.