This week, our summer Drinking Apples series introduces us to a group of cider-makers who began their company as part of a project at the University of Minnesota!

Jason Dayton, one half of the team behind Lionheart Cider, broke it down: the college class that got it all started, the English influences both his tastes and the progression of his company, and their big plans for the future. These guys are only like 25, so they’re just getting started.

I re-united with Sarah Meyer of Bent Paddle, also at Tullibee. Minnesota’s premier beer party is next weekend, All Pints North, in my hometown of Duluth. I have never been to this beer festival and I’m not going again this year, BUT she’s got stories. She shared some treasured memories from last year, previewed this year, and talked about being local to Duluth and helping this beer festival grow. It’s a huge presence, both among Minnesota and regionally, and locally, it behooves them to keep this event moving forward. 

Sarah discussed the changing the strategies down here in the Twin Cities. She said tap takeovers like the ones you see advertised at your favorite bar don’t hold the weight they used to, and that forces a brewery’s sales team to adapt. She talked about how she does that, and one of the big events she’s got coming up.

Episode 42: The Cider Company that Began as a Class Project, the Biggest Beer Fest in Minnesota!

I hung out with the guys from the 'Profession Confession' podcast this week, crushed a 12-pack of Coors Banquet had a great time. 

If you’re not familiar with the Profession Confession podcast, it’s time to check it out. If you enjoy my podcast, you’re gonna really enjoy Gabe Noah and Tevin Pittman as they talk every week with professionals who deal with life, death, sex, violence, drugs, you name it. 

Gabe and Tevin dabble in comedy, though, and I got some of their confessions! Gabe has been in the stand-up game for a long time, and Tevin is the general manager at the House of Comedy in the Mall of America.

I asked Gabe who some of his comedy heroes were growing up, and whether he would go back in time and do stand up in that era. Gabe touched on life on the road as a comic, how far he’s traveled, and how much your average comic pulls in for a weekend of work. He has stayed in hotel rooms that were missing beds. He has been invited to sleep in mop closets. You hear those stories and much, much more. You also hear a couple of beer cans crack open.

After you listen to this podcast, be sure to check out their newest episode, out this week! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/12-heroin-dealer/id1228245208?i=1000390345276&mt=2

Episode 43: Gabe Noah and Tevin Pittman of 'Profession Confession'

Episode 44: Head Mixologist Trish Gavin, Melina Lamer Explains Switchel!

Well-had conversations about beer, food, sports, dogs, crime, food sports, food crimes, dog food, and sports crimes. We extract useful information, but we also do stupid stuff. It'll be the best 45ish minutes you never get back all week!

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