Michael Peticolas, the founder of Peticolas Brewing Company, chats with us about the success of his brewery through slow growth and his personal work ethic.

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#42 – Michael Peticolas of Peticolas Brewing Co.

Drew Huerter and Dave Muckian of Braindead Brewing join us to talk about beer journeys and what the beer industry is looking like these days. 

#40 – Drew and Dave of Braindead Brewing

Shawn Howell of Fort Worth's Southside Cellar joins us to chat about opening his combined retail shop and growler bar and about what his 20+ years in the beer industry have taught him.

#39 – Shawn Howell of Southside Cellar

Dave Riddile, formerly of The Collective Brewing Project, joins us moments before heading to Seattle to begin his new job as GM of No Anchor Bar, a two-time James Beard Award-nominated beer bar. Michael believes in Folk music and Josh groans.

#38 – Dave Riddile Is Gone

Matt Maroney, a long-time listener of GBG and brewer at Wild Acre Brewing talks about his rise from homebrewer to a professional brewer and what beer is all about. Michael hates Tool and Josh reads a Yelp review.

#37 – Matt Maroney of Wild Acre Brewing

Jerrod Womack, the co-head brewer of Wild Acre Brewing Co. joins us to chat about the ever-evolving world of Wild Acre, including new beers, new location and more. Michael doesn't eat fish and Josh attempts a song.

#36 – Jerrod Womack of Wild Acre Brewing

We recap the last several months of guests and talk about a few key takeaways. Michael pronounces Smithwicks correctly and Josh wants you to give a damn.

#35 – Give A Damn About Your Beer

Owner Wim Bens of Lakewood Brewing joins us to chat about how Lakewood came to be and how much beer has changed in the eight years they've been open. Michael reverses and Josh gets to talk Star Trek.

#34 – Wim Bens of Lakewood Brewing

Mary Bowen, Lakewood's Tarrant/Johnson County sales rep, joins us to chat about women in craft beer, Lakewood's newest beers, and work-life balance. Michael recognizes Amy Grant and Josh knows the answer.

#33 – Mary Bowen of Lakewood Brewing

Owner of the Bearded Lady, Shannon Osbakken joins us to talk about the beer industry from the ownership side and her feelings about Beer-To-Go. Michael gushes a few times and Josh only tells public memories.

#32 – Shannon Osbakken of Bearded Lady

Fort Worth rap artist J/O/E joins us to chat about his craft beer journey and how it's inspired his music and artistic endeavors. Michael signals a child to go to bed and Josh takes too long to explain something.

#31 – J/O/E

Friend of the show and past Fort Worth Weekly Bartender of the Year, Les Bennett joins us to chat about his perspective regarding bars, craft beer explosions and more. Michael hurt himself and Josh’s audio is still not right. (Sorry.)

#30 – Les Bennett, Bartender Extraordinaire @ HopFusion

Eric and Jason of Brutal Beerworks take a break out of their busy days to talk about opening the brewery and where they see beer in 5-10 years from now. Michael makes surfer assumptions and Josh is a nobody.

#29 – Brutal Beerworks

Bruce Alford from Ye Olde Bull & Bush and The Royal Falcon joins us to talk about dark beer and craft beer from the perspective of a classic English pub.

#28 – Dark Beer, English Pubs & Ye Olde Bull & Bush

Live from The Collective Brewing Project, we discuss the path the Beer-To-Go amendment to the TABC sunset bill took to get to the governors desk.

#27 – Sunset Bill/Beer To Go + Entry-level Beers

The Good Brew Guide is hosted by Josh Wright and Michael Harper. Based in the North Texas (DFW) Metroplex, celebrating good beer and the local brew scenes that connect us all.

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