S4E4 Back To The Grind With Gnarly Barley Brewing Company

S4E4 Back To The Grind With Gnarly Barley Brewing Company

Author: Small Batch Standard January 24, 2022 Duration: 55:45
With skateboarders, mountain bikers, rock climbers, etc. all finding their place in breweries across the country, the parallels between craft brewing and extreme sports are everywhere. From the dedication it takes to learn a new trick, to the ingenuity to build and maintain your equipment, to the supportive and collaborative community that surrounds action sports, there’s so much common ground. And that’s why we’re thrilled to bring you our guest for today, Zac Caramonta from Gnarly Barley Brewing Company out of Hammond, Louisiana. We talk about Zac’s love for biking and his recent bike trips, how he’s successfully blended his passion for skateboarding with the brewery, along with some practical tips on preventative maintenance, and much more. Enjoy!

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