Show Notes:

Guest: Azlan Graves, Head Brewer at Main Street Brewing

Episode Overview:

In this episode, we sit down with Azlan Graves from Main Street Brewing to uncover the secrets behind their celebrated Naked Fox IPA. Azlan shares his fascinating journey in the craft beer world, starting from his father’s love of home brewing to his experiences at renowned breweries like Powell Brewing and Steamworks Brewing.

Topics Discussed:

• Craft Beer Journey: Azlan talks about his early influences, his father's home brewing passion, and his professional journey across various breweries.
• Hop Love: A deep dive into our mutual admiration for Cascade and Amarillo hops and why they’re so special.
• Main Street Naked Fox IPA: Dive into the ingredients and brewing techniques that make Naked Fox IPA stand out.
• Cask Beer Program: Discover the nuances of Azlan's approach to cask beers and what sets his program apart.
• Traditional British Ingredients: Learn about the unique traditional British ingredients Azlan uses in his brews.
• BC Beer Scene: What’s exciting Azlan about the current trends and innovations in the British Columbia beer scene.
• Community and Collaboration: How Azlan has leaned on the community of brewers to refine his beers, including insights into the Babe Brew and The Beer Babes family collaboration project.
• Young Brewer of the Year: Azlan's recent nomination for Young Brewer of the Year and what it means to him.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of quality ingredients and meticulous brewing techniques in crafting a standout IPA.
• The value of community and collaboration in the brewing industry.
• The exciting developments and future trends in the BC beer scene.

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