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Grit & Grain Podcast

Matthew, Bethany, and Ron
Craft Beer
Tacoma
Tacoma Beer Week
Tacoma, Washington
Pacific Northwest
Local Breweries
Craft Beer Industry
Great American Beer Festival
Pumpkin Beer
Mexican Lager
Beer Distribution
Cinco De Mayo
Fresh Hop Beer
Lagers
Craft Beer Community
Browns Point Homebrew Club
Beer Culture
Home Brewing
Community Engagement
State Street Beer Company

Craft beer sales and brand manager — Matt McLaren, professional brewer and line cleaner — Bethany Carlsen, and bottle shop owner and operator — Ron Swarner explore and celebrate the craft beer industry, community, and history in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding Pacific Northwest region.

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Happy Seattle Beer Week!

A bunch of amazing brewers and beer folks have converged on Seattle this week to celebrate all things beer. We took advantage and dragged Michael Messenie down for a quick pod to talk all things cask, English brewing tradit... more

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Happy Cinco de Mayo / May the 4th week! Owners and operators of Vice Beer, Michael and Bria Perozzo are in the house!

We are flush with Star Wars-themed beers, and we just couldn’t wait to bring the Tournament of Beer Best PNW Breweries champion on... more

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Matt’s back from Berlin! He was gone so long and missed so much that we figured we might as well just crack a few beers and catch up a bit.

Ron’s been busy traveling all over the PNW trying to hire as many breweries as he possibly can to wrap up hi... more

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Matt’s still in Germany, and Ron, Bethany, Phaedra, and Doug held down the fort beautifully for this week’s super special episode.

We are joined this week by one of the strongest brewing duos working the state right now — Dan Cady and Meghan Michel... more

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Recent Guests

Ericka Baird
Certified cheese monger and beer industry expert
Episode: Episode 164: Pairing Beer and Cheese with Ericka Baird
Bryan Johnson
Ron's travel buddy to GABF, represents the beer consumer perspective.
Episode: Episode 163: GABF Adventures with Bryan and Ron
Michael Perozzo
Owner and Brewer at Vice Beer
Vice Beer
Episode: Episode 162: Michael Perozzo, Part 3
Bethany Carlson
Pro-brewer and line cleaner
Episode: Episode 161: Hop Selection Connection
Shelly Schlump
Co-President of the Puyallup Historical Society
Puyallup Historical Society
Episode: Episode 159: Mansions and Museums in the Mecca of Hops
Kendall Jones
Beer expert and writer of the Washington Beer Blog
Washington Beer Blog
Episode: Grit & Grain Episode 148: Keeping up with Joneses with Kendall Jones from Washington Beer Blog
Barry Chan
Brewer at Lucky Envelope
Lucky Envelope Brewing
Episode: Episode 147: 10 Years of Beers! with Barry Chan of Lucky Envelope
Tristan McCoy
Member of Browns Point Homebrew Club
Browns Point Homebrew Club
Episode: Episode 144: Field Trips, Lights Out, and Title Belts with Tristan McCoy
Parker Rush
Owner and head brewer of Narrows Brewing
Narrows Brewing
Episode: Episode 143: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? with Parker Rush from Narrows Brewing

Hosts

Matt McLaren
Host of Grit and Grain Podcast; focuses on craft beer and Tacoma-area brewing scene.
Ron Swarner
Co-host and on-air personality; regular discussions on brewing, history, and the local beer community.
Sean Jackson
Co-host with a focus on brewing culture and Tacoma beer scene.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Craft beer 👍

    Fun podcast- talk some north sound (Snohomish County) brews team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack.Hartsock
    United States6 months ago
  • Wow! This podcast keeps evolving

    The consistency in which they keep improving the craft of podcasting about craft beer is astonishing, episodes always feel relevant even if they are discussing beer history or beer in Tacoma a town I only know from their trucks. Could use more Sean episodes but the entire crew is 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disappointed wary adopter
    United States6 months ago
  • Your 2 Nashville Listeners

    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)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madeleine in washington state
    United States3 years ago
  • Portable Tavern Banter

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Catanistan
    United States3 years ago
  • PNW Beer History, Industry Stories, and so much 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALVEENUS
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality guests and thoughtful beer culture discourse.
Engaging host trio with deep industry ties.
Great mix of history and practical brewing insights.
Strong sense of community and local focus.
Hosts feel like you're at a Tacoma beer bar with good stories.

Chart Rankings

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#202
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 154: Hop Growers and Grain Makers with Haas Farm and LINC Malt, Part 2
Q: What did you do down there?
Brian shared that he backpacked all over Central America and experienced distinct cultures and communities.
Episode 143: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? with Parker Rush from Narrows Brewing
Q: Did you enjoy your time at lowercase?
Parker expresses that he loved his experience there and gained valuable brewing knowledge.
Episode 143: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? with Parker Rush from Narrows Brewing
Q: How have your parents influenced your path to success?
Parker discusses his supportive parents and how they inspired him to pursue his dreams without forcing him into a family business.
Episode 115: Lyra Teaches Beer
Q: Lyra, how did you get into beer?
It started when I celebrated my 21st birthday at The Flying Pig, where most of my friends worked.
Episode 141: Florida Woman Changes Everything About the Seattle Beer Scene with Leslie Shore
Q: What is exactly your title?
I'm a brewery consultant and project manager at Coldstream Malt and Grain.

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A conversation-driven series that celebrates the craft beer scene in the Pacific Northwest, with a recurring trio of hosts guiding discussions on brewing techniques, regional history, and beer culture. Episodes frequently feature brewers, hop and malt experts, historians, and festival organizers, offering practical insights for brewers, retailers, and enthusiasts alike. Noteworthy is the emphasis on local Tacoma-area history and community, from farm-to-glass conversations to events and collaborations that shape the region's beer landscape. The show stands out for its approachable banter, deep dives into ingredients and processes, and strong ties to the local beer ecosystem, making it a compelling listen for listeners who love craft beer, lo... more

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3. Michael Perozzo
4. Bethany Carlson
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6. Kendall Jones
7. Barry Chan
8. Tristan McCoy

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