Miles & Pints: The Travel And Beer Podcast

Today’s Guest: Brian Burton from Hop and Sting Brewing Company 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. Since Jeff and Derrick are both traveling this week, enjoy this replay of Episode 5 from back in May of 2019. Times of Note: 3:40 - Brian says hi! 7:30 - Brian meets Jon and the idea for Hop and Sting is born. 8:30 - What it takes to get a job in Alaska. 13:30 - A fire hydrant kills the plan. 18:24 - Hop and Sting’s first beer - Galactic Haze. 21:06 - Grapevine offers to sell. 22:19 - Sir William’s Brown Ale, 2-Time GABF medal winner. 23:32 - DFW layover tips! 27:21 - A commitment to service since day one - charity ta