Miles & Pints: The Travel And Beer Podcast

Today’s Guest: Trevor Mountcastle - Trevor is someone I met years ago through the hobby of collecting and using miles and points. An avid traveler and a big fan of business and first-class travel, Trevor runs a podcast, a travel blog, and a large scale reselling business, all while working a full-time job. Hear how he does it and what he likes to drink along the way while we chat about beers, Australia, airline lounge massages, and more.   Times of Note: 1:48 - Trevor says hi. 3:10 - Freddie Awards explanation. 4:03 - Trevor’s Travel Style. 6:44 - Asia Lite - find out where it is. 10:12 - Flying on holidays may help. 13:30 - Trevor’s favorite First Class Products. 20:40 - Tips for the Hyatt Ziva Cancun. 24:00 - I’ve ruined my family. 25:01 - We talk about Alaskan Cruises. 29:09 - We start talking about beer! 32:56 - Breakfast of Champions! 34:45 - The champagne talk begins. 41:13 - What does Trevor love about travel? 45:55 - How to find Trevor online. 48:09 - Our Podcast Song! Relevant Links: Twitter: @tmoun

Today’s Guest: Mike Frizzell - Mike is one of the two partners who own and operate Audacious Aleworks Brewery and Taproom in Falls Church, Virginia. While his business partner Brian handles most of the taproom responsibilities, Mike takes care of the beer. He is the Head Brewer and is tasked with consistently having 15-20 different beers available on tap. With a wide range of styles, there are sure to be at least a few you will love at Audacious Aleworks. They don’t distribute, so if you want to try their delicious brews, you’ll have to stop by the taproom.   Times of Note: 1:11 - Our episode release schedule. 2:12 - Mike says hello. 3:30 - Someday we’ll get those sound panels up. 6:42 - Audacious Aleworks opens! 10:44 - Food in the taproom. 13:32 - What’s different about Audacious Aleworks? 15:57 - Mixed beers? 20:03 - No brewing while we’re open. 23:45 - Preview of episodes to come. 28:22 - Brewer’s and owner’s favorites! 31:09 - Mike’s take on the “craft beer bubble.” 37:43 - Mike realizes he was near Soc

Today’s Guest: Levi Grubb - Levi is a world traveler who has recently started homebrewing. He didn’t start slow though. In just a couple of months, he already has a few beers finished and six more fermenting. He somehow finds time to brew between his family time and travels, even though his wife just had their fourth child in January. Levi’s taken his family all over the world, makes some great beers while he’s home, and still works a full-time job. Listen to our conversation to see how he makes time for it all.   Times of Note: 1:41 - Levi says hi. 2:12 - Getting started with homebrewing. 3:49 - We invent Nap Time Beer! 9:48 - 39 Countries (40 by the time this is posted). 10:46 - Tips about making changes on American Airlines award flights. 13:47 - United Business Class makes us sad. 18:48 - We talk about being in Sydney for NYE. 22:50 - Levi’s strategy for trying new beers while traveling. 26:15 - Our Podcast Song.   Relevant Links: Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class New Year’s Eve at Barangaroo Reserve

Download This Episode! Today’s Guest: Kevin Powers - Kevin is one half of the powerhouse duo operating the Powers Farm and Brewery in Midland, Virginia. Along with his wife Melody, Kevin has been serving the Fauquier County community with produce and beer since 2017. Many of their beers are inspired by the fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs that come straight from their fields. If you are looking for a beer with a subtle flavor that you may not have seen before, this is the place for you.   Times of Note: 2:14 - Kevin says hello. 4:52 - I realize that Kevin and I have quite a few connections. 7:42 - First really big wind gust. (it ends, I promise) 11:30 - Kevin talks about using fresh ingredients from the farm. 15:17 - Farmers with food trucks - super fresh! 20:35 - Kevin reveals his favorite beer - or does he? 23:04 - We invent the “Do I Like It?” scale for evaluating beers. 23:57 - The sadness of dumping beer. 25:25 - Kevin’s favorite spots he’s traveled for beer. 28:16 - I didn’t plan to Drink and Driv

In this mini-episode, we will introduce you to your host for the podcast, Jeff Brownson. We'll also give you a preview of what you can expect to hear when you listen to our full episodes. Finally, if you stick around until the end, you'll hear our brand new, custom podcast song for the first time.