Episodes

Monday Aug 05, 2024
Field Trip! - Enzo's BBQ
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Influencer Jeff drops in on Enzo Mistretta, owner of Enzo's BBQ. Mistretta is a beer aficionado and his tap list reflects his love for great beer. With over 30 beers on tap, Enzo's BBQ offers many hard to find beers including Belgians, German lagers and Russian River selections. Take a listen as Enzo tells his journey from Sicily to Oceanside and from wine drinker to beer lover.

Monday Jul 29, 2024
Beer Tourism - The International Wrap Up Episode!
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
The ILB Team has returned from the UK. Lots to Toast, Roast and Pour from the trip. More importantly, they've returned to San Diego with lots of great beer and stories to share.

Monday Jul 22, 2024
South O Brewing - Summer 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
ILB welcomes the South O Brewing team back to their studio. Co-founder Trevor Whitehead and his new partner Jack Everett share new releases. Big changes happening at South O, but the great beer and commitment to the community remain the same.

Monday Jul 15, 2024
Dick Mack's Part Two
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
In this episode, the Jeffs continue their conversation with Finn MacDonald, owner of Dick Mack's Pub in Dingle, Ireland. They head into the brewhouse to meet Graham Murray, head brewer since day one. The brewhouse, which once was a cow barn among other things, has been renovated into a top-of-the-line brewery where Murray and MacDonald have continued to craft impressive beers found throughout Dingle. The challenges and rewards of independent brewing in the land of Guinness are unique--a story worth hearing. No trip to Ireland is complete without a visit to Dingle. And no trip to Dingle is complete without a night at Dick Mack's!

Monday Jul 08, 2024
Dick_Mack's Part One
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Where's Dick Mack's? Across from the church. Where's the church, across from Dick Mack's. Actually, it's in Dingle, Ireland.The ILB Team visits the iconic Dick Mack's Pub where both craic and great beer have been served up daily since 1899. An amazing Irish pub where the team enjoyed live music, pleasant company and, of course, a few spectacular pints. 4th generation owner Finn MacDonald shares the pub's story and why in the land of Guinness he decided to brew and serve his own beer.

Monday Jul 01, 2024
ILB Ireland? That's Right!
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Deep into the foothills of Crough Patrick near Westport, Ireland, the ILB found a magical nano brewery crafting l, of all things, Belgian beers! Cillian O'Morain, owner and head brewer of Mescan Brewing, took a break from a two-day marathon bottling session to give us a tour and tell his story. Cillian entertained with some good-natured teasing, history, exceptional beer, and an authentic Irish toast!

Monday Jun 24, 2024
ILB England? That's Right!
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
On the recommendation of Captain Kurt, Epic Beer Trips, the ILB Team heads to Manchester UK. They leave their home base at the BrewDog, Doghouse to find a micro gem. Taproom Gaffer, Jason Minzie, hosts the Jeffs at the Marble Arch Inn, a Victorian Inn with a rich history and spectacular beers. Jason and the March Beer team are creating both authentic styles and some creative twists to add to a burgeoning craft beer scene in Manchester.

Monday Jun 17, 2024
Downtown Chula Vista - Take Three
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Finishing their visit to 3rd Avenue, downtown Chula Vista, the ILB Team meets with Kevin Lewis, co-founder of 3 Punk Ales. Kevin had a surprise waiting for them! It took a long time for ILB to get to 3 Punks, but it lived up to and beyond all expectations. The story, the beers and the experience is amazing. Downtown Chula Vista is buzzing with great food, fantastic beer and all kinds of family friendly events. The concluding episode of this visit will leave you making plans to get there as soon as possible.

Monday Jun 10, 2024
Downtown Chula VIsta, Take Two
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
The ILB Team takes the trip down the I-5 to Downtown Chula Vista to check out the burgeoning beer scene. The Downtown Chula Vista District Manager, Dominic Li Mandri, starts off the day of adventures by sharing the story of what 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista has been and is becoming. Then they head down the street to Groundswell Brewing to meet Kevin Rhodes and hear about the unique journey he's had in the industry. Groundswell compliments their own excellent beers with an all-star lineup of guest beers. Take a listen at what "Unique" the team gets to add to their Untappd beer list.

Monday Jun 03, 2024
Filed Trip! Chula Vista Part One
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
The ILB Team headed down to 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista to explore the fine beer scene there. Tim and Dali Parker, owners of Chula Vista Brewery, welcomed the team into their special brewery venue. What once was the town jail has become the cornerstone of the downtown community. Tim tells stories that range from his time in the US Navy as a Search and Rescue expert to his favorite teacher to finding his second calling as a brewer and business owner. Chula Vista Brewery is doing everything right and hearing Tim tell their story makes you want to head down to Chula Vista for a pint.