BeerWise Podcast

About BeerWise Podcast

The BeerWise Podcast, hosted by Mark DeNote, editor of Florida Beer News, delves into the dynamic world of craft beer, offering listeners a comprehensive look at industry trends, news, and in-depth interviews with key figures shaping the beer landscape. Each episode explores the past, present, and future of brewing, providing insights into the evolution of beer styles, brewing techniques, and the stories behind renowned breweries. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or new to the craft beer scene, BeerWise serves as an engaging platform to expand your knowledge and appreciation for the art of brewing and craft beer culture.

Publisher

Mark DeNote

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2021

Latest episode

26 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Ep. 53: How State Politics Shapes Your Pint with Sam DeWitt

   Send us Fan Mail There are many factors that govern our beers, and many times, our favorite beers are shaped by laws most of us never read. I’m joined by Sam DeWitt, the state government affairs director for the Brewers Association, to translate the policy battles quietly reshaping craft beer across the country. Sam pulls back the curtain on the biggest state-level issues: franchise laws that can lock a small brewer into a distributor for life, why self-distribution is still an “easy win” in...

2. 

   14 Feb 2026

   Ep. 52: Angry Chair's Ryan Dowdle Talking Tampa Bay Beer Week and Dark Embrace

   Send a text Barrel-aged legends. Shorter lines. Bigger flavor. We sit down with Angry Chair Brewing’s Ryan Dowdle to unpack how Tampa Bay Beer Week thrives when events are curated with intention and rare beers are made more accessible without losing the magic. From shifting away from 25.4-ounce bottles to crafting an event calendar that meets people where they are, Ryan shares how Angry Chair protects its stout and barleywine DNA while expanding the program for Space Grass IPA, crisp Czech-in...

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   6 Jan 2026

   Ep. 51: The Brick Store's Neil Callaghan On Curating A Modern Beer Program

   Send us a text Ever wonder how a beer bar becomes a destination instead of a museum? We sit with Brick Store Pub’s beer director, Neil Callaghan, to unpack how a 30-year institution stays fresh while honoring tradition. Neil traces his path from touring musician to Cigar City translator-in-chief to the person shaping one of the most respected tap lists in the country—and he shares the systems, stories, and stubborn standards that keep the program humming. We dig into Georgia’s once-strict la...

Who has been a guest on BeerWise Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Zac Collins
• Eric Trinosky
• Travis Rebstock
• Jordan Copher

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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Books guests

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