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We are joined by San Diego Beer royalty, head brewer of the up-and-coming Tap Room Beer Co. in San Diego, CA, Bill Batten. We discuss many things with Bill including: - Our long history with Bill. - How Bill got into brewing. - Him joining AleSmith and growing it with the team. - Moving AleSmith out and moving Mikkeller in. - Becoming a free agent. - Consulting for SD startups. - PB TapRoom. - Tap Room Beer Co. - What beers will Bill brew. - Philosophy on San Diego IPA. - Old school vs Modern West Coast IPA. - Thoughts on today's hazy IPA. - Approach to fitting in to today's market. - Thoughts on Toronado San Diego closing. And much much more! We'd like to thank the sponsors of this show, if you are interested in sponsoring this podcast, please drop us a note at advertising@thefullpint.com. • Firestone Walker Brewing - Check out the new hazy IPA, Mind Haze - Let your mind wander. • El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, also check out their new digs, The Slice and Pint. • Oskar Blues Brewery - Try new One-y IPA, 100 Calorie Hazy IPA Low Cal, High Haze. Music for The Full Pint Podcast is provided by our pal Ben Tuttle, check him out at tenderbubbles.com |