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.

BeerWise Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Mark DeNote, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mark DeNote hosts BeerWise Podcast, a arts show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #53

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

  Mar 25, 202649 minS5

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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.<br/><br/>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 states that don’t allow it, and how those rules change w...

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  Episode #52

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

  Feb 13, 202627 minS5

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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-inspired lagers, and even a surprise-hit seltzer.<br/><br/>We dig into the philosophy behind Th...

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  Episode #51

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

  Jan 6, 202646 minS5

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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.<br/><br/>We dig into Georgia’s once-strict laws that banned taproom pints until 2017 and how that forged a unique...

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  Episode #50

  Ep. 50: Danielle Vergnaud-McKinnon of Sky Puppy Brewing talks about bats, walls, and community building a brewery

  Nov 3, 20251h 4mS4

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>A crumbling Ybor firehouse. Three brick walls and a floor of dirt. A bronze bat that sparked a movement. We sit down with Danielle Vergnaud-McKinnon of Sky Puppy Brewing for a vivid look at how design, community, and patience turned near-ruins into one of Tampa’s most thoughtful taprooms.<br/><br/>Danielle shares how her retail and visual design background shaped the brewery’s “brewhouse vista,” a mezzanined stage that lets guests see stainless, follow the process, and connect the dots from mash to pint. We dig into Sky Puppy’s rotating gallery wall—where...

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  Episode #49

  Ep. 49: Khris Johnson of Green Bench Brewing believes beer brings people together

  Oct 9, 20251h 13mS4

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The history of a city lives in its landmarks—some beautiful, some painful, all part of the collective story. For Khris Johnson, head brewer and co-owner of Green Bench Brewing in St. Petersburg, reclaiming one such symbol became the foundation of a brewing philosophy that balances exceptional beer with social responsibility.<br/><br/>Green Bench draws its name from the 3,000+ green benches that once dotted downtown St. Petersburg, marketed as symbols of community but tainted by segregation policies that prohibited Black residents from using them. Khris explains this wasn't a name chosen lightly: "Th...

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