Podcast EP 168 – 16 New Beers A Month??!! – Andrew Schwartz

This week we are joined by Andrew Schwartz, Commissioner of Flavor at Modern Times Beer in San Diego. We discuss many things including:

– Modern Times entering the scene over 6 years ago.

– Skepticism over Modern Time’s bravado.

– Andrew’s beginnings in craft beer.

– How Andrew joined Modern Times.

– Astonishment over how many new products MT makes a month.

– Comparing the product innovation to The Bruery.

– Feedback channels for new products.

– A look at MT’s core lineup, then and now.

– Modern Time’s membership programs and fanbase.

– Is Modern Times staying on top of beer trends?

– MT’s big festivals.

And much more!

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• 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.