Episode 7: Matt Ehinger from Bitter Sisters Brewing Company Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

Today’s Guest:
Matt Ehinger is the head brewer and co-owner of the Bitter Sisters Brewing Company in Addison, Texas. Married to one of the actual Bitter Sisters, Matt is one of 8 family members who own and run the brewery and taproom. From their clever named beers to their expansive taproom, Bitter Sisters is a great place to spend your evening drinking a few delicious brews, and Matt tells us everything from how they got started to how they make working all together go as smoothly as possible.
 
Times of Note:
1:54 - Matt says hi.
4:01 - A family-owned brewery.
5:42 - Bitter Sisters is born.
13:33 - Germans in Texas.
15:40 - Emirates pilots even drink here!
17:45 - You heard it here first - Coffee Blondes are the next big thing!
23:11 - This is getting even closer to law since we recorded!
29:05 - One of Matt’s rules for choosing which beers to brew.
38:08 - Matt’s recommendations for great beer trips.
43:52 - The best brewer’s beard answer so far!
45:15 - Where to find Bitter Sisters online and in person.
47:09 - The Miles and Pints Theme Song!
 
Brewery Address:
Bitter Sisters Brewing Company
15103 Surveyor Blvd
Addison, TX 75001
 
Relevant Links:
Website: Bitter Sisters Brewing Company
Instagram: bittersisters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bittersisters
Twitter: @BitterSisters
 
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