Today’s Guest: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life   In today’s conclusion of our interview with Ashley Smith, we dig deep into the travel side of things before it all comes back to beer again. Ashley tells us how she likes to travel and what some of her favorite places to visit are both domestically and abroad. Then we talk all about Oktoberfest, from her job as a tour leader to our love of that first liter of beer when you sit down in a tent. Finally, we dream together about our next visit to Munich, hoping we can meet up at Oktoberfest again next year. If you missed the first part of our conversation with Ashley, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 42 as well. Times of Note and Relevant Links sections will be updated as soon as possible. Ashley Smith Websites - mywanderlustylife.com / destinationwwii.com Facebook: MyWanderlustyLife Instagram: @mywanderlustylife Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer

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Episode 43: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life (Conclusion)

Today’s Guest: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life In addition to being the full-time blogger behind both My Wanderlusty Life and Destination World War II, Ashley Smith is an avid traveler, a beer lover, and an expert on Oktoberfest. In this episode, we talk to Ashley about her varied background, her many degrees, how she started her two very different blogs, and even a little about her beekeeping hobby. Be sure to check back next week to hear more about her travels and what it’s like to be an Oktoberfest guide. Times of Note and Relevant Links sections will be updated as soon as possible. Ashley Smith Websites - mywanderlustylife.com / destinationwwii.com Facebook: MyWanderlustyLife Instagram: @mywanderlustylife Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer

Episode 42: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life

Today’s Guest: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu Everywhere he goes, Stu Clemons does his best to find unique and amazing places to eat, bars to drink at, and things to see. He shares them with his audience through professionally produced videos that on their own, may inspire you to book a trip. In this episode, we talk about a few of Stu’s favorite places to travel and two of the spots he knows best: Portland, Maine, and the Yucatan Peninsula. If you missed the first part of our interview with Stu, check out Episode 40 to hear a bit about Stu’s background, and how he got started with making videos about travel, food, and drinks. Times of Note: 1:39 - A bit about Stu’s travel style. 4:04 - Um, yeah, travel may change just a little bit. 6:20 - Growing up in Portland, Maine, and how it’s changed. 7:30 - What?!? That’s a lot of prohibition. 11:55 - Beer in Portland! 15:47 - Stu’s favorite Portland restaurants - we agree! 19:42 - Italians in Maine. 21:21 - Stu’s time in Mexico. 25:58 - They were there long enough to take day and weekend trips. 26:52 - That’s an exciting trip to Tulum. 28:14 - Terrible ideas - good thing Janice was there. 28:50 - Some of Stu’s best and worst experiences in Mexico. 31:11 - Stu’s favorite places in the world for beer. 33:37 - Stu’s favorite places to travel. 35:45 - Lack of travel has broken Jeff’s brain - he spent a week diving in Coron. 36:22 - Where to find Stu and Find My Food Stu online. 38:23 - Miles and Points with Pints. 38:42 - Chase Sapphire Preferred 100k offer - GET THIS CARD!!!! 42:40 - Citi Premier 80k offer - Get this one too! 43:24 - Citi takes away Miles To Memories affiliate links because they told the truth. 47:04 - Point Debit Card - 10x at Target. 51:35 - Hilton Honors Power Up Your Points promo can be a huge earner. 56:25 - Claim your points from the Wyndham trivia contest. 59:20 - United adds restrictions for unvaccinated employees. 1:03:49 - Minute Suites to open Minute Suites Express at LGA. 1:07:23 - New travel print available from MeUndies. 1:09:44 - Jeff rants about Uber Grocery - it’s terrible. 1:13:33 - EU is looking at removing the US from the safe travel list. 1:16:37 - Book with a card that has travel insurance. 1:19:33 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song! Relevant Links: Geary Brewing Company - first craft brewery in New England Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub Shipyard Brewing Company   Street & Co Fore Street Restaurant Scales Restaurant - Best fish Jeff’s ever had High Roller Lobster Co - Lobster Taco with a Fried Cheese Shell Eventide Oyster Co - Warm lobster roll that can’t be beat Duckfat - Frites and other deliciousness Amato’s - Italian Sandwich Portland Episodes Episode 27 and Episode 28 - Mike Dixon from The Great Lost Bear Episode 29 and Episode 30 - Eli Cayer from Urban Farm Fermentory Foulmouthed Brewing Bissell Brothers Belleflower Brewing Allagash Brewing Company Foundation Brewing Company Austin Street Brewery Oxbow Blending & Bottling Miles To Memories Thrifty Traveler SightDoing Point Debit Card - free money MeUndies - 20% Off - Pack Your Bags Print Find My Food Stu Website - findmyfoodstu.com Facebook - Find My Food Stu Instagram - @60secondswithstu YouTube - Find My Food Stu Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer

Episode 41: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu (Conclusion)

Today’s Guest: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu Stu Clemons is the researcher, producer, and talent behind Find My Food Stu, where he shows us all the most unique food and drink spots in every place he visits. From tacos in Playa del Carmen to cocktails in Prague, Stu always manages to find the best spots and happily shares them with his viewers. In this episode, we talk about Stu’s background, how Find My Food Stu came to be, and a bit about the amazing foods he’s found while traveling. Be sure to tune in next week to hear the conclusion of our conversation and learn where Stu’s favorite places in the world are.  Times of Note: 1:36 - Stu says hello. 2:08 - Congratulations!!!!! 3:02 - What we’re drinking. 5:08 - How Stu and Jeff know each other. 6:35 - Stu’s background and early years. 8:49 - Stu gets into film and moves to NYC. 10:19 - Stu starts making videos on his own. 12:30 - How 60 Seconds with Stu was born. 15:01 - Starting slow with travel videos. 17:37 - The process Stu uses for making his videos. 20:11 - Beer is valuable! 22:23 - Each place Stu features has something unique. 24:24 - What kind of research happens prior to a trip? 28:58 - How is Stu able to spend so much time traveling? 30:56 - A trip to Pilsen changed Stu’s business. 35:03 - Traveling with points and miles people can be a challenge. 37:50 - Stu rebrands to Find My Food Stu. 41:24 - Miles and Points with Pints! 41:50 - CSP and CSR benefits updates. 54:59 - Chase Hyatt Card changes benefits and adds a promo. 1:00:22 - Citi Premier bonus remains at 80,000 points. 1:03:28 - Amex RAT is at it again. 1:06:43 - Curve Card is coming to the US. 1:11:03 - Hyatt announced they are acquiring Apple Leisure Group. 1:15:04 - Singapore Krisflyer launches family pooling. 1:17:19 - Spirit airlines is still struggling from their system outage. 1:18:53 - Federal mask mandate extended to January 18th. 1:20:02 - Germany only allowing vaccinated Americans to visit. 1:20:41 - Flash sales and low domestic prices are coming back. 1:23:42 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song! Relevant Links: Two Roads - Road Jam RAR Brewing - Grapefruit Nectar Harpoon - Team Mew-S-A Citrus IPA   Join the Curve Card waitlist. Find My Food Stu Website - findmyfoodstu.com Facebook - Yo Find My Food Stu Instagram - @60secondswithstu YouTube - Find My Food Stu Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer

Episode 40 - Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu

Today’s Guest: Brian Burton from Hop and Sting Brewing Company In 2014, after a 12-year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brewery and taproom is less than 10 minutes from DFW and is a great place to relax and enjoy a layover. Since Jeff and Derrick are both traveling this week, enjoy this replay of Episode 5 from back in May of 2019. Times of Note: 3:40 - Brian says hi! 7:30 - Brian meets Jon and the idea for Hop and Sting is born. 8:30 - What it takes to get a job in Alaska. 13:30 - A fire hydrant kills the plan. 18:24 - Hop and Sting’s first beer - Galactic Haze. 21:06 - Grapevine offers to sell. 22:19 - Sir William’s Brown Ale, 2-Time GABF medal winner. 23:32 - DFW layover tips! 27:21 - A commitment to service since day one - charity taps. 30:18 - Changing the water to fit the style. 31:51 - Texas to-go rules are crazy strict! (laws have changed for the better since this recording) 39:33 - Mexico for Cinco de Mayo - perfect for families! 41:33 - Brian’s favorites in Mexico. 43:13 - Brian’s beer location recommendations in the US. 47:40 - Beers Brian isn’t a fan of. 49:24 - Friendly or buzzed? 53:06 - Where to find Hop and Sting. 55:41 - The Miles and Pints Theme Song. Brewery Address: Hop and Sting Brewing Company 906 Jean St Grapevine, TX 76051 Relevant Links: Three Nations Brewing Company Turning Point Beer Celestial Beerworks Union Bear Brewing Company Grapevine Beer and Wine Hop and Sting Brewing Company Website - hopandsting.com Facebook - Hop and Sting Twitter - @hopandsting Instagram - @hopandsting Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer

Episode 39 - Brian Burton from Hop and Sting (Episode 5 Replay)

Today’s Guest: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing In the conclusion of our interview with Patrick Steffens, we talk about how they make brewing decisions at lost barrel brewing, nerd out a bit about hops and hop combinations, discuss why Loudoun County is great for beer and relaxation, and hear some of Patrick’s top recommended places to travel for beer. If you didn’t listen to the first half of our conversation with Patrick, be sure to go back to Episode 37 to catch what you missed.   Brewery Address: Lost Barrel Brewing 36138 John Mosby Hw Middleburg, VA 20117 Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.    Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling and Ashburn in the east, to everything from bespoke taprooms in historic towns to farm breweries with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views out west.   Grab your Ale Trail “passport” to collect stamps, win prizes and say cheers in Loudoun beer country. For more, check out visitloudoun.org. Times of Note:  1:47 - Our Sponsor - Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail. 2:36 - Untappd ratings can be a bit skewed. 5:33 - The Lost Barrel Chug Rate. 7:49 - Do they track beer sales with a carnival game? 8:58 - A few beers coming to Lost Barrel this summer - these may already be available! 10:48 - Concentrating on single hop beers. 15:24 - Hops and coffees and wines can all be blended or singled out. 17:00 - Craft beer can be intimidating. 19:54 - Miles and points talk can be intimidating too. 23:58 - Craft beer naming has gotten somewhat silly. 27:15 - Craft beer or kids drink? It’s tough to tell. 29:37 - What does Patrick drink at the end of a long workday? 33:58 - What makes Lost Barrel and Loudoun County a destination worth visiting? 37:49 - Derrick tries to claim he’s perfect…again… 38:45 - Patrick's top US destinations for beer. 43:41 - Places worldwide that Patrick thinks you need to see. 48:53 - Miles & Pints is available for beer quality control. 49:47 - Where can we find Lost Barrel Brewing? 52:33 - Miles and Points with Pints. 52:58 - CSP welcome offer is still at 100k! 54:38 - Chase adds Aeroplan as a new transfer partner. 58:37 - We are seeing more approvals for the Citi Premier 80k offer. 1:02:43 - New Chase Aeroplan credit card coming this fall. 1:05:00 - Amex adds a 15k welcome offer for the Blue Business Plus card. 1:07:17 - A brand new card from US Bank. 1:12:02 - The Moxy Dublin has absolutely awful beds. 1:14:08 - Air travel in the US was a big mess this week. 1:18:00 - Emirates awarding miles for every minute you spend in Dubai. 1:21:00 - TSA throughput numbers are up to more than ⅔ of pre-pandemic numbers. 1:21:43 - Be nice and patient when you travel!!! 1:24:17 - Jeff’s updates from international travel to Ireland. 1:28:50 - An overview of testing to get to and home from Ireland. 1:33:09 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song! Relevant Links:  Maine Beer Company Russian River Brewing Company Troon Brewing   Bonvoyed.com   VeriFLY   United and eMed Home Tests Lost Barrel Brewing: Website: lostbarrel.com Facebook: Lost Barrel Brewing  Twitter: @lostbarrelbrew Instagram: @lostbarrelbrew Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

Episode 38: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing (Conclusion)

Today’s Guest: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing Patrick Steffens does more than just head up the beer production at Lost Barrel Brewing, he’s also the general manager and a part of the ownership team. Excited to return to brewing after taking some time off for family, Patrick has jumped right back in with proven recipes and a whole lot of prior brewing knowledge. We talk with him about his background, how Lost Barrel came to be, and a bit about the beers they are making. Be sure to join us again next week for the conclusion of our interview.   Brewery Address: Lost Barrel Brewing 36138 John Mosby Hw Middleburg, VA 20117 Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.    Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling and Ashburn in the east, to everything from bespoke tap rooms in historic towns to farm breweries with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views out west.   Grab your Ale Trail “passport” to collect stamps, win prizes and say cheers in Loudoun beer country. For more, check out visitloudoun.org. Times of Note:  1:38 - Our Sponsor - Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail. 2:56 - Patrick says hello. 4:40 - What we’re drinking. 6:24 - The beers are timing themselves for our visits! 10:18 - A bit about the Lost Barrel Brewing property. 11:28 - Patrick’s background before Lost Barrel. 14:30 - The first step from homebrewing to a commercial brewery. 15:32 - Patrick connects with the Lost Barrel ownership team. 18:08 - The Lost Barrel beers were a terrific surprise. 19:20 - How the owners decided on the location for Lost Barrel Brewing. 22:54 - We’ve heard this from many people in Loudoun County. 24:49 - Our podcast guests are smarter than us. 26:45 - The details of the purpose-built hospitality property at Lost Barrel. 30:54 - The number of event spaces at Lost Barrel is impressive! 34:16 - They partner with an executive chef for amazing food. 36:09 - It was REALLY hard to get Derrick to leave before this happened. 36:51 - How Patrick and Lost Barrel choose what to brew next. 39:48 - People love to try lots of new beers! 41:47 - And some people like the same beer over and over. 43:01 - How much emphasis does Lost Barrel put on reviews and ratings? 48:04 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song! Relevant Links:  SABCO - BrewMagic Loudoun Brewing Company Salamander Resort - Middleburg, VA Lost Barrel Brewing: Website: lostbarrel.com Facebook: Lost Barrel Brewing  Twitter: @lostbarrelbrew Instagram: @lostbarrelbrew Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

Episode 37: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing

Today’s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter is back this week to talk about the business side of Pints and Panels, her favorite beer festivals to judge and to drink at, and the best places she’s seen while traveling. Hear why Em thinks Chicago has the best beer scene in America, learn a few tips for surviving an all-day beer festival, and be the first to hear where you can meet us at a beer festival later this year. If you missed the first half of our interview with Em, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 35 too! Our Sponsor: Beer By Coleman Are you looking into opening a new brewery, distillery, or craft beer bar? Or are you already an owner or operator and you’re looking for help to go from surviving to thriving? Maybe you’re simply looking for a finely curated virtual craft beer or beverage tasting experience for your business or organization?   Well, look no further! Beer By Coleman can help with all of this and more. They’re the solution you’re searching for for your craft beer & beverage needs.    Find out more at beerbycoleman.com and check out their brand new podcast: "What Are We Drinking About w/ Boogie & the BEERst." Times of Note: 1:41 - Our Sponsor! - Beer By Coleman 2:14 - We jump right back into things with Em. 3:44 - How Pints and Panels makes money. 6:04 - Pints and Panels is international. 7:25 - Derrick does a bit of bragging for Em. 9:05 - Wait, brewed with what?!? 11:29 - Sam Adams White Ale is a gateway beer. 13:27 - Em talks about so many Fox Farm beers that we need to schedule a trip there. 15:36 - There’s good beer everywhere! - Em sums up Miles & Pints. 18:08 - Is Australia really British Texas? 21:49 - Are judging and speaking requests picking up yet? 23:21 - Ouch, that’s a cancellation that hurts. 25:23 - Now, that’s a great tour! 27:02 - Em declares Chicago the best beer scene in America. 29:04 - Some of Em’s favorite places in the world. 32:22 - How even the dive bars roll in Belgium. 34:18 - This sounds like a great kind of happy hour! 35:35 - Em’s favorite beer festivals to drink at and to judge. 37:46 - Come join us at Snallygaster! 38:53 - Sports and beer in other countries. 43:23 - Can we get Em to join us at Oktoberfest? 44:20 - Where to find Em and Pints and Panels online. 45:31 - Miles and Points with Pints! 45:49 - The new Chase Slate Edge. 50:10 - CSP and CSR offer updates. 51:44 - Some good news about Citi Premier approvals! 55:59 - Citi ThankYou points now transfer to American Airlines. 58:37 - Targeted upgraded offers from American Express. 1:02:09 - Points sales from a couple of hotel programs. 1:07:48 - 3x on 2+ night stays at Hyatt promo is live. 1:08:28 - 30% transfer bonus from Amex MR to Flying Blue. 1:10:44 - Another option to use points to get to space? 1:13:05 - Canada opens to vaccinated Americans on August 9th. 1:15:46 - Iceland will require negative Covid tests even when vaccinated. 1:17:10 - Passport applications and renewals taking up to 18 weeks. 1:18:59 - Ireland to open indoor service at restaurants and pubs starting 7/26. 1:19:40 - No Miles and Points with Pints updates segment next week. 1:21:38 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song! Relevant Links: Fox Farm Brewery - Salem, CT   Australian International Beer Awards   Evil Twin Big Ass Money Stout   Black Hops Brewery - Burleigh Heads, Australia   Barrel & Flow Fest Cicerone Certification Program       Advanced Cicerone List      Master Cicerone List Pints and Panels Website - pintsandpanels.com Twitter - @PintsandPanels Instagram - @pintsandpanels Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer

Episode 36: Em Sauter from Pints and Panels (Conclusion)

Today’s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter has a master's degree in cartooning, is one of only 142 Advanced Cicerones, and is the artist behind Pints and Panels. While working on her second book and studying for the Master Cicerone exam, Em somehow finds the time to put out a new piece of visual beer education every single day. From learning the difference between hops to discovering what foods and activities will pair best with your beers, Pints and Panels has it all. Em has even created a visual syllabus for each of the Cicerone training courses. Be sure to listen to next week’s episode as well, to catch the end of our conversation with Em and hear about her travels and favorite beer festivals. Times of Note: 2:01 - Em says hello. 2:33 - What we’re drinking. 5:15 - Em’s life before Pints and Panels. 6:21 - We learn how close to amazing beer destinations Em is. 8:48 - How Pints and Panels came to be. 12:31 - The best part about beer is sharing. 13:10 - When Em discovered craft beer. 14:47 - Beer in a can?!? 18:32 - Hard Seltzers - Love ‘em or hate ‘em? 21:01 - Em decided to go the route of beer education. 27:48 - What is the benefit of being a Master or Advanced Cicerone? 32:54 - Even this class wouldn’t help Jeff. 37:00 - Montana vacation goals. 38:32 - An overview of what Pints and Panels is doing. 41:51 - Education should be accessible. 42:32 - Miles and Points with Pints! 43:00 - The Citi Premier 80k Offer comes with a catch. 51:44 - Some great Amex No Lifetime Language offers. 54:19 - Amex gives away some of the new benefits of the Platinum Card. 1:00:50 - NYT Digital is on special for $4 per month for the first year. 1:01:40 - The 100k Capital One Venture offer ends on 7/19. 1:03:18 - American Airlines and Hyatt announce status match challenges. 1:07:40 - American ends Reduced Mileage Awards. 1:11:06 - JetBlue Mint now bookable with Emirates miles! 1:12:51 - Will we be able to use Virgin miles for a trip to space????? 1:15:16 - Italy declares the waters around Venice a national monument. 1:18:03 - Ireland to open on July 19th to vaccinated Americans. 1:20:05 - ToP and STTP meetup in DC on 7/17! 1:24:37 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song! Relevant Links: Fox Farm Brewery - Grodziskie Polish-Style Smoked Wheat Beer Evolution Craft Brewing - Lot No. 6 Double IPA Guinness - Draught Stout   Tree House Brewing Company Hill Farmstead Brewery The Alchemist Von Trapp Brewery   Three Penny Taproom Prohibition Pig   Cicerone Certification Program       Advanced Cicerone List      Master Cicerone List Pints and Panels Website - pintsandpanels.com Twitter - @PintsandPanels Instagram - @pintsandpanels Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer

Episode 35: Em Sauter from Pints and Panels

Today’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards After sharing his background and the exciting new things he’s doing with Bilt Rewards in our last episode, we get a bit more personal with Richard Kerr this week. We’ll talk about some of Richard’s favorite award redemptions, a few spots he thinks you need to see, and a little bit about how he picks what beer to have with dinner when he’s traveling. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to check that out for the first half of our interview with Richard. Times of Note: 1:19 - We get into Richard’s travel style. 4:08 - Let’s go travel! 5:42 - Jeff’s wife thinks he has the same problem. 7:37 - Richard’s favorite redemption ever. 10:24 - Start slow or you’ll always want to fly up front. 11:50 - Skipping the military charter to fly in style. 13:37 - Richard’s favorite airline experiences. 14:08 - A crazy experience with Air India first class. 19:50 - Building a worldwide network of friends is an amazing benefit of travel. 24:12 - Coors Light and other things Richard likes to drink. 28:42 - Travel for festivals and Richard is a bi of an introvert? 31:07 - Richard’s most interesting award redemption. 38:20 - A couple of places that Richard thinks everyone needs to see. 42:18 - Where to find Richard and Bilt Rewards online. 43:43 - Miles and Points with Pints! 44:40 - Citi Premier all-time high 80k offer. 50:32 - Rumored changes for the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve. 1:03:45 - Updates on the Point Debit Card. 1:05:24 - The new Hyatt Bonus Journeys promo. 1:07:20 - Hilton drops housekeeping unless requested. 1:10:07 - No elite lounge access at Hilton’s new Signia brand. 1:12:02 - A very targeted Marriott promo. 1:13:51 - A Delta award fare sale to Central America. 1:15:11 - US blocks flights to Belarus. 1:16:48 - A very flexible change policy from Virgin Atlantic. 1:20:15 - The Tennessee On Me promo might be useful to some. 1:23:40 - Hawaii removes testing and quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers. 1:24:46 - US travel is still a mess - try international instead? 1:28:51 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song! Relevant Links:   Andaz Mayakoba   Our Point Debit Card Referral Link   Tennessee On Me   Straight To The Points Richard Kerr Instagram - @kerrpoints Twitter - @kerrpoints Bilt Rewards Bilt Rewards Bilt Card Bilt Writeup in Travel On Points Facebook Group Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

Episode 34: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards (Conclusion)

 Today’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards Richard Kerr is a well-known name in the miles and points world. He has built massive communities, written informative articles, and helped thousands of people learn how to travel the world for less. In this episode, Richard joins us to talk about his history in the travel rewards space and how he is taking his knowledge and skills to the next level by helping to create and grow the Bilt Rewards program, as their Director of Travel Rewards. Be sure to tune in next week for the conclusion of our interview and hear about some of Richard’s travels and best experiences over the years.     Apologies: Due to a power loss and lack of laptop battery, the Times of Note and Relevant Links sections will be arriving a bit late. We will get them uploaded as soon as we can.     Richard Kerr Instagram - @kerrpoints Twitter - @kerrpoints     Bilt Rewards Website - biltrewards.com     Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)     Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

Episode 33: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards

 Today’s Guest: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing Marty Dougherty is the owner and head brewer at B-Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia. During the pandemic, he’s managed to take advantage of the outdoor space available at their location to create an amazing outdoor concert venue that is pulling in national acts. They’re even planning to add on an 18-hole disc golf course this summer. We chat with Marty about how he decides what to brew, how the concerts actually help function as crowd control, and even some of his favorite spots for beer.  If you missed Episode 31, go back and listen to that first, as that’s the start of our conversation with Marty.     Brewery Address: B-Chord Brewing Company 34266 Williams Gap Road  Round Hill, VA 20141     Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.  Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling and Ashburn in the east, to everything from bespoke taprooms in historic towns to farm breweries with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views out west. Grab your Ale Trail “passport” to collect stamps, win prizes and say cheers in Loudoun beer country. For more, check out visitloudoun.org.     Times of Note: 1:32 - Our Sponsor! - Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail 2:34 - Marty talks about how they chose what beers to make. 4:57 - Derrick brings this up as often as he can. 6:06 - Marty predicts we will see more food at breweries going forward. 7:30 - Real Ginger Ale wasn’t a big hit. 9:27 - Does yeast respond to music and make better beer? 10:06 - B-Chord is very unique! 12:01 - What’s coming soon to B-Chord. 16:08 - What does Marty pour at the end of a long day? 17:14 - How has B-Chord changed during the pandemic and as we exit? 20:30 - Marty’s predictions for craft beer in the DC area. 22:52 - Ticketed musical events help with crowd control. 25:01 - Places in the US that Marty likes for craft beer. 27:30 - Marty likes to stay home and enjoy his beer and music. 29:38 - Beer and music festivals that Marty is looking forward to. 33:28 - Miles & Points with Pints! 34:15 - But first, a shout out to Falling Rock Tap House. 36:06 - The 100K CSP offer!!!!! - as of recording, this wasn’t available through referral, but as of release, it is!  37:51 - Our take on the Point Debit Card (referral below if you want one) 41:42 - Some end-of-quarter/end-of-the-month reminders. 44:33 - BILT Rewards and the BILT Mastercard - a game changer!  55:44 - American Air is short of pilots and canceling lots of flights. 59:59 - What it’s like to travel to NYC right now. 1:09:36 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song!     Relevant Links: Port City Brewing - Optimal Wit Devils Backbone Brewing Company   Our Episodes with Favio Garcia Episode 23 Episode 24   Falling Rock Tap House   Find the 100K CSP Offer Here Point Debit Card - Get 10,000 (or 25K?) points with our referral.   Bilt Rewards   Best Xiao Long Bao of the trip - Deluxe Green Bo   Hotel 50 Bowery   Fifth Hammer Brewing Company     B-Chord Brewing Company Website - https://www.bchordbrewing.com/ Facebook - B-Chord Brewing Twitter - @bchordbrewing Instagram - @bchordbrewing     Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)     Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

Episode 32: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing (Conclusion)

 Today’s Guest: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing Marty Dougherty is the owner and head brewer at B-Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia. After retiring from the world of IT, Marty used his savings to pursue two of his creative passions, beer and music. In doing so, he’s created a fantastic music venue with freshly brewed beer, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy an evening or maybe even a whole weekend. Learn how the brewery was founded, how it’s grown into what it is today, and how Covid forced the music side of the business to grow and adapt. Be sure to catch the conclusion of the interview next week in Episode 32.   Brewery Address: B-Chord Brewing Company 34266 Williams Gap Road  Round Hill, VA 20141   Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.  Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling and Ashburn in the east, to everything from bespoke taprooms in historic towns to farm breweries with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views out west. Grab your Ale Trail “passport” to collect stamps, win prizes and say cheers in Loudoun beer country. For more, check out visitloudoun.org.   Times of Note: 1:39 - Our Sponsor - Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail 2:48 - Marty says hello. 3:03 - What we’re drinking. 5:22 - Marty’s background before brewing. 8:22 - Is moving from tech to beer a natural transition? 11:18 - Some of the obstacles Marty had to overcome when trying to open. 16:01 - They used his own ISP against him. 17:41 - How does B-Chord today compare to the original vision? 19:40 - How Loudoun County is changing and growing. 24:50 - It’s really an hour...Derrick must drive fast! 26:16 - The music at B-Chord - how it happened. 30:56 - Music moved outside to deal with Covid. 32:10 - Bigger acts meant a bigger stage. 34:20 - It’s important to keep the neighbors happy. 36:00 - How they choose the music. 38:58 - Miles and Points with Pints! 40:00 - Huge 100k Chase Sapphire Preferred offer!!!! 42:56 - Doctor of Credit reporting a 70k Chase Sapphire Reserve offer is coming soon. 46:05 - Citi launches the new Citi Custom Cash card. 51:44 - 10-20k Authorized user bonuses from Amex. 53:15 - 160k Business Platinum offers! 57:17 - Huge News!!! - We now have credit card affiliate links! 59:29 - A less-than-stellar Hyatt promo. 1:02:21 - A much better Hyatt promo. 1:04:04 - Hyatt delays the launch of peak/off-peak awards. 1:05:27 - Southwest has a couple of terrible promos. 1:10:16 - EU moves the US to green - opens travel - theoretically. 1:14:48 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song!   Relevant Links: Dirt Farm Brewing Jiffy Lube Live   Doctor of Credit Our Credit Card Links!!!!!   B-Chord Brewing Company Website - https://www.bchordbrewing.com/ Facebook - B-Chord Brewing Twitter - @bchordbrewing Instagram - @bchordbrewing   Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

Episode 31: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing

 Today’s Guest: Eli Cayer We’re back this week with the second half of our interview with Eli Cayer, owner of the Urban Farm Fermentory and Gruit Brewing Co in Portland, Maine. Eli chats with us about great places to travel for beer, cider, and mead, the future of brewing and fermenting in Portland and beyond, and a 78-tap shipping container that travels the world sharing Portland beers. If you missed the first half of our conversation, check out Episode 29 too!     Fermentory Address: Urban Farm Fermentory & Gruit Brewing Co. 200 Anderson St Portland, ME 04101     Times of Note and Relevant Links: Coming soon!     Urban Farm Fermentory & Gruit Brewing Co. Website - fermentory.com Facebook - Urban Farm Fermentory Instagram - @fermentory Twitter - @fermentory   Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

Episode 30: Eli Cayer from Urban Farm Fermentory (Conclusion)

 Today’s Guest: Eli Cayer Eli Cayer is definitely one of the most down-to-earth and interesting owners that we have talked to on the podcast. He runs the Urban Farm Fermentory and Gruit Brewing Co in Portland, Maine, and he does his best to bring the local ingredients into the products he produces. In this first half of the interview, we talk about how Eli got started in fermenting, foraging for ingredients, and all five types of beverages they are creating. Be sure to come back next week to hear the conclusion of our conversation.     Fermentory Address: Urban Farm Fermentory & Gruit Brewing Co. 200 Anderson St Portland, ME 04101     Our Sponsor: Beer By Coleman Are you looking into opening a new brewery, distillery, or craft beer bar? Or are you already an owner or operator and you’re looking for help to go from surviving to thriving? Maybe you’re simply looking for a finely curated virtual craft beer or beverage tasting experience for your business or organization? Well, look no further! Beer By Coleman can help with all of this and more. They’re the solution you’re searching for for your craft beer & beverage needs.  Find out more at beerbycoleman.com and stay tuned for the launch of their brand new podcast: "What Are We Drinking About w/ Boogie & the BEERst."     Times of Note: 1:36 - Our Sponsor - Beer By Coleman. 3:04 - Eli says hello. 3:32 - What we’re drinking - sort of? 6:20 - Eli gets technical right out of the gate. 8:53 - Everything except the beer is gluten-free. 9:46 - How Eli got into the fermenting business. 11:30 - Eli accidentally starts keeping bees. 13:02 - Eli opens his first Meadery. 14:32 - Eli opens UFF starting with Cider. 15:23 - Brewing Kombucha as a winery? 15:52 - They finally start fermenting grain! 18:26 - Their products are all a little different each time due to the natural fermentation. 21:04 - What a cool way to run a business. 26:11 - Foraging is a huge part of the flavors at UFF! 29:12 - We learn what a crop mob is and how they use them. 36:48 - They have both foraging and production calendars. 39:33 - Eli definitely has his hands full with all of these products and flavors. 41:52 - We transition to our Miles and Points with Pints segment. 43:02 - An important few minutes about sexism, harassment, and abuse in the brewing industry. 46:11 - Confusion on the end of the Chase Sapphire Preferred offers. 48:27 - Jeff wants an even higher offer! (update - mailers appeared for a 90k offer shortly after recording - can Jeff see the future?) 49:39 - Capital One improves earning on the Savor and SavorOne cards. 54:51 - Retention offer reports for Discover cards. 56:24 - Cardless shows up with a couple of 100k offers. 58:33 - Keep an eye out for big Rakuten referral bonuses. 1:00:35 - Hilton drops breakfast for elites this summer. 1:02:50 - IHG extends free night certificates. 1:04:12 - JetBlue starts booking for JFK to London flights. 1:08:58 - Delta will require vaccines for new hires. 1:10:05 - United partners with Abbot for BinaxHome tests. 1:11:50 - Europe to open to vaccinated Americans. 1:13:26 - CDC says masks not necessary for vaccinated Americans. 1:16:52 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song!     Relevant Links: @ratmagnet  - compiled information about sexism, harassment, and abuse in brewing Tired Hands Owner Steps Down    Miles to Memories - Discover Retention Frequent Miler - Cardless Cards?   Urban Farm Fermentory & Gruit Brewing Co. Website - fermentory.com Facebook - Urban Farm Fermentory Instagram - @fermentory Twitter - @fermentory   Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

Episode 29 - Eli Cayer from Urban Farm Fermentory

Travel and Beer, Beer and Travel. Whichever way you want to say it, these are the two things that make up the Miles and Pints Podcast. From conversations with brewers and discussions about breweries around the world to destination-specific recommendations and the details of how we book our trips, we will have it all. If you’re like us and you love both Travel and Beer, then this is the perfect podcast for you. Give it a listen, subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes, and be sure to tell your friends. But most importantly, get out there and see the world. Travel as much as you can, try some local beers, and maybe someday we’ll see you in the taproom.

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