Host Richie Tevlin talks with Mike LaRosa, Head Brewer & Co-Owner of New Trail Brewing Co. After gaining experience at Saucony Creek, Kane Brewing, and Tired Hands, he became a sought-after brewery consultant. His work with New Trail’s original founders led to him joining as a Co-Owner. New Trail was ranked America’s fastest-growing brewery in 2021 by the Brewers Association and is now among the top 70 largest production breweries in the U.S.
New Trail Brewing Co:
https://newtrailbrewing.com/
@NewTrailBrewing
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
Zilka & Co Brewing Supplies: https://zilkaandcompany.com/elementor-1120/
Brad Adelson - Technical Expert
brad@zilkaandcompany.com
818-400-7323
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EPISODE NOTES:
Mentioned Breweries
Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - King of Prussia, PA - Closed in 2023
Sterling Pig Brewing - Media, PA
John Harvards Brewery and Ale House - Hancock, MA
Saucony Creek Brewing - Kutztown, PA
Human Robot -
Epi 10 &
15 - Philadelphia, PA
Manayunk Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
Kane Brewing - Ocean Township, NJ
Sly Fox Brewing -
Epi 11 - Pottstown, PA
Oskar Blues Brewery - Brevard, NC
The Alchemist Brewery - Stowe, VT
Tired Hands - Ardmore, PA
Meetinghouse - Philadelphia, PA
Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE
Carbon Copy Brewing -
Epi 2 - Philadelphia, PA
Tonewood Brewing - Barrington, NJ
Industrial Arts Brewing - Beacon, NY
Freak Folk Bier - Waterbury, VT
The Veil Brewing - Norfolk, VA
Tree House Brewing - Charlton, MA
Trillium Brewing - Canton, MA
Hill Farmstead Brewery - Greensboro Bend, VT
Tannery Run Brew Works - Ambler, PA
Hale & True Cider Co. - Philadelphia, PA
Neck of the Woods Brewing - Pitman, NJ
Attic Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
Otto's Pub & Brewery - State College, PA
Happy Valley Brewing - State College, PA
Bullfrog Brewery - Williamsport, PA
Riepstine's Pub - Williamsport, PA
Rosko's Brew House - Williamsport, PA
Therapy Brewing - Montoursville, PA
Bald Birds Brewing - Jersey Shore, PA
John Ryan Brewery - Williamsport, PA
Troegs Brewing - Hershey, PA
DuClaw Brewing - Bel Air, MD - Closed 2023
Neshaminy Creek Brewing - Croydon, PA
Iron Hill Brewery - West Chester, PA
Chestnut Hill Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
North Park Beer - San Diego, CA
Dancing Gnome Brewery - Pittsburgh, PA
Old Thunder Brewing - Blawnox, PA
Mentioned People
Brian McConnell - Owner & Brewer of Sterling Pig
Joe Percoco - Industry Brewer
Colin McFadden - Co-Owner of Meetinghouse
Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head
Alyston Upshaw -
Epi 39 - Owner of Concrete Blues
Marty West - Co-Owner of Meetinghouse
Mike Nuhn - Brewer at Tonewood
Jess Reaves - Head Brewer at Industrial Arts Brewing
Ryan Miller - Head Brewer & Co-Owner of Freak Folk Bier
Bogdan Lisachenko - Head Brewer of Attic Brewing
Laura & Todd Lacy - Owners of Attic Brewing
Dave Hertwig - Co-Owner of New Trail Brewing
Charles Imbro - Co-Owner of New Trail Brewing
Ryan Keats - Graphic Designer
Marc Campolongo - Production Manager at New Trail
Andrew Foss - Head Brewer of Human Robot
Mentioned Businesses
Brewers Association - Craft Beer Trade Organization
Foxduck - Design Studio
Bierhual -
Epi 38 - West Chester Beer Bar
Beermill WC -
Epi 23 - Beer Distributor
Yakima Chief - National Hop Producer
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What We Drank?
Trail Marker
IPA | 6.5% | Centennial, Amarillo, & Simcoe
New Trail Brewing
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24/7 Hazy Session
Hazy IPA | 4.7% | Citra & Mosaic
New Trail Brewing
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Crisp Lime
Lager | 4.8% | American Noble
New Trail Brewing
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Crisp Amber Lager
Amber Lager | 5.0%
New Trail Brewing
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