Miles & Pints: The Travel And Beer Podcast

Today’s Guest: In 2014, after a 12 year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brewery and taproom is less than 10 minutes from DFW and is a great place to relax and enjoy a layover.   Times of Note: 2:04 - Brian says hi! 5:54 - Brian meets Jon and the idea for Hop and Sting is born. 6:54 - What it takes to get a job in Alaska. 11:54 - A fire hydrant kills the plan. 16:48 - Hop and Sting’s first beer - Galactic Haze. 19:30 - Grapevine offers to sell. 20:43 - Sir William’s Brown Ale, 2-Time GABF medal winner. 21:56 - DFW layover tips! 25:45 - A commitment to service since day one - charity taps. 28:42 - Changing the water to fit the style. 30:15 - Texas to-go rules are crazy strict! The bill we discussed did pass the first step in the process that