Drinks & Discourse Carl Busch

Elainee Koehler, student/intern at the University of Dubuque, shares her journey into academia, current involvement at the campus Heritage Center University of Dubuque , and upcoming featured events. 7 Hills Brewing Co. recently held a themed trivia that just so happened to coincide with a musical performance held at the Heritage Center

Drinks & Discourse is going remote on this episode. Carl and Woodstock are at The Crow's Nest talking about an exciting event that 7 Hills Brewing Co. and The Crow's Nest have coming up.

Here about how 7 Hills Brewing got started with Keith Gutierrez. It is always not about what you thought you were going to do.

The most interesting aspect of interviewing local business owners is discovering the impulse that propelled them into their entrepreneurial voyage. Ann Butzier, of Namaste Athleisure Wear, is creating a unique shopping experience around the corner from here in the Millwork District of Dubuque, Iowa. Ann, and her general manager Margie, are extremely passionate about their work and enjoy seeing all the surrounding local businesses thrive as a community. Listen to their story as they discuss the fun and exciting things going on with their business.

Chef Ivo, owner and operator of Galena Canning Company, has heated up the hot sauce game for many many years, blazing trails wherever he journeyed. Chef's radical approach to creating flavor profiles separates him from the herd in the sauce and seasoning industry. We discover where Chef finds his inspiration to develop his unique recipes and discuss the collaborations in more detail between 7 Hills and Galena Canning Company. There might be a future Hot Wing Challenge, just saying...

The Blaum Brothers are killing the distillery game in Galena, IL. A manufacturer and retailer, Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. produce everything from bourbon, rye, gin, vodka, and even the enigmatic absinthe, utilizing locally sourced botanicals. Philanthropy is deeply embedded in their business model, along with other notable characteristics. Learn more on Alchemix: Drinks & Discourse.