
Beer gurus Matt McLaren, Sean Jackson, and Ron Swarner explore and celebrate the craft beer industry, community, and history in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding Pacific Northwest region.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArtsLeisure | |||

We’re back, baby! The Washington Brewers Guild‘s 2025 Washington Craft Beer Summit took place this week in SeaTac, Washington, bringing nearly 100 Washington breweries together under one roof to meet with vendors, attend expert lectures, and crown th... more
Happy Halloween, Grit & Grain family! This week, we thought we’d dress up as a super serious political podcast.
Just kidding!
But we were indeed joined by the 10th District Representative and former Tacoma mayor, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, w... more
It’s beer and cheese week! Beer industry veteran, professional cheesemonger, and German language educator, Ericka Baird, joined us this week to talk about everything beer and cheese.
We picked up a variety of cheeses, from real Wisconsin curds to th... more
The Great American Beer Festival wrapped up last weekend, and Ron attended for the second time with Peaks & Pints regular, Grit & Grain listener, and travel buddy, Bryan Johnson. Their four-day epic adventure had everything from hostile tap takeovers... more
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If your like beer, the Pacific Northwest and history…you need to listen. 10/10 for the outros, #beernudes and VISIT TACOMA (see ya soon PW)!
Have fun; learn about beer. Are you looking for very fun discussions on beer, brewing, and the business of beer? Even if you don’t live in the South Sound/Tacoma area, if you are interested in everything that goes into a beer scene, its history, its networks, its personalities, this podcast brings it. Co-host Matt McLaren, an Advanced Cicerone, really knows his beer and is fantastic interviewer and conversationalist. His foils are two tavern owners, one who interjects colorfully off-color remark... more
Hear stories from inside the the beer industry, with a focus on PNW and especially (but not exclusively) the Tacoma beer and brewing scene. Presented by 3 of Tacoma’s finest in the biz, you’ll hear history and wonderful stories, interviews with some of the area’s pillars, titans even, of the craft beer industry. Not just for beer and brewing geeks, there lots of local history and inside stories about the whole industry.
You’ll laugh ! You’ll cry ! Like a delicious brew, you’ll clamor for ... more
What a delightful trio that brings to life and chronicles the PNW beer scene.
More than just surprising and funny stories about the NW breweries you know and love - this is recorded history from the people that made it happen!
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Content is centered around the vibrant craft beer culture of the Pacific Northwest, especially focusing on Tacoma, Washington. The hosts frequently discuss historical elements intertwined with the craft beer scene, including significant local figures and events that have shaped the industry. Episode topics often delve into homebrewing competitions, fresh hop seasons, brewing techniques, and the ingredients that contribute to beer production. Listeners can expect a delightful blend of humor, educational segments, and community highlights, making it appealing for both craft beer enthusiasts and those interested in local history.
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Recent guests on Grit & Grain Podcast include:
1. Ericka Baird
2. Bryan Johnson
3. Michael Perozzo
4. Bethany Carlson
5. Shelly Schlump
6. Kendall Jones
7. Barry Chan
8. Shawna Cormier
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