Wendy and Rob talk to Eric Bean from Columbus Brewing Company.

If you find yourself in Ohio, especially in Columbus, check out some of their beers. Eric talks about how he got started in craft beer in the early 90s all the way up through the things they're doing today (year of the lager!).

Learn more at https://columbusbrewing.com/ and follow them on Facebook
@columbusbrewing, Instagram @columbusbrewingcompany, and TikTok
@columbusbrewingco

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It's summer and that's a great time for beer festivals! Rob and Wendy talk about two upcoming (or already-passed depending on when you hear this) beer festivals. Whether you attend these festivals or not you may learn some strategies to apply to your next fest - or have strategies to share with us.

July 19: Indiana Brewers Guild presents Summerfest 2025 - https://drinkin.beer/event/summerfest/

July 25 & 26: Michigan Brewer's Guild presents Summer Beer Festival 2025 - https://www.mibeer.com/Events/summer-beer-festival-2025

Rob has often stated that Books & Brews Brownsburg is the best beer bar in Brownsburg. Wendy and Rob get to talk to Nick Valentin, the owner and proprietor of the best beer bar in Brownsburg!

Books & Brews Brownsburg can be found on Facebook if Brownsburg, Indiana alone isn't a big enough draw for you to visit in person: https://www.facebook.com/BnBBrownsburg