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When Nike's annual Air Max day (March 26th) arrives each year to commemorate the iconic Air Max sneaker line and its impact on sneaker culture, Nike often releases special edition Air Max sneakers.



But Craig Stroud, lover of craft beer and fresh sneakers, wanted to take it a step further by fusing his 2 passions together in a mashup that makes so much sense when you say it out loud! And simply put, ALE MAX DAY was born- the "celebration of ale and air!"



And who better to partner with than one of the biggest influencers in the craft beer industry- ATL's own Ale Sharpton, known for his fresh style and love and knowledge of the craft beer industry!



In celebration of the 2nd annual ALE MAX day, Mitch and Rich were blessed with the opportunity to sit down with creator Craig Stroud, Ale Sharpton, and marketing director Christina Albetta to discuss the how and the why behind the day that everyone looks forward to. It's an event that goes beyond the celebration of ale and air by ensuring the needs of those struggling in our communities are met.



 

PAWKids:

Demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility, ALE MAX will be donating a portion of beer sales to PAWKids – an incredible, Atlanta-based nonprofit and community hub that exists to support and provide holistic resources to children and families in need.

 

Gateway Center:

We welcome everyone to donate gently used sneakers during Ale Max Day at @mondaynightgarage, on March 22, from 7 to 11 pm.! The amazing, ATL-based nonprofit @gatewayctr will be collecting donations for both men and women experiencing homelessness. A free draft beer will be rewarded to donors courtesy of ALE MAX and Monday Night!

 

This year's release is definitely amped up, as the release of the ALE MAX 1 IPA is being brewed at both Monday Night Brewing (ATL) and Bearded Iris (Nashville)! So whether you're in ATL or Nashville, make sure to stop by and pick up a fresh draft of the ALE MAX 1, and grab a 4 pack before you go!



Mitch, Rich, Ale, and Craig look forward to seeing you at either of the below locations as ALE MAX DAY kicks in to action tonight!


3/22/24: Monday Night Garage (Atlanta, GA), 7-11pm EST
3/23/24: Bearded Iris Sylvan Supply (Nashville, TN), 4-8pm CST

 

Socials:

Ale Sharpton:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/realalesharpton/⁠

Blog: ⁠https://alesharpton.blogspot.com/2024/02/ale-max-returns-to-fuse-craft-beer.html?m=1⁠

 

Craig Stroud:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/craigstroud313/⁠

 


Bearded Iris:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beardedirisbrewing.com⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/beardediris⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/beardedirisbrewing⁠⁠

Sylvan Supply Website: ⁠https://beardedirisbrewing.com/location/sylvan-supply/⁠


Monday Night Brewing:

Garage Location Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mondaynightgarage/⁠

Home Base Location Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mondaynight/⁠

 


Foamy Heads Podcast:

Website: ⁠https://thefoamyheads.com/⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/foamyheads⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefoamyheads⁠

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2lcTXdrq51ZeCEbcJTv4Dz⁠

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-foamy-heads/id1460465040



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Join Mitch and Rich alongside special guest Shane Gibbs from House of Dogs Brewing as they take their craft beer discussions from the studio to the stage for the first time at Bearded Iris Brewing in Sylvan Supply! This special live show brings together a diverse lineup of guests, each with their unique perspective on the world of craft beer, and anything that accompanies a glass!



Show Lineup:


Rachel Krebs-Trisilla and her husband, owners of Dark Shadow Brewing, share insights into their brewing journey and the inspiration behind their innovative beer creations.
Nathan Benevelli, representing the Nashville Craft Beer Social Club, serves the community through beer by fostering a vibrant and inclusive beer culture, organizing events, tastings, and educational sessions that bring beer enthusiasts together, while also supporting local breweries
Adding a touch of sophistication to the conversation is CL Treece from Whisky and Sticks cigar lounge in Murfreesboro, TN, who shares his expertise on pairing cigars with craft beer, elevating the tasting experience to new heights.
Last and certainly never least, Shane Gibbs from House of Dogs Brewing keeps the discussion going, offering a behind-the-scenes look into the art of brewing and the passion driving the craft beer industry forward.



Throughout the live show, Mitch and Rich guide the conversation from beer brewing techniques, pairing beers with cigars, and to the cultural significance of craft beer in the local community. And while Mitch and Rich were able to keep their thoughts together and their wits about them, it became increasingly difficult as they enjoyed vintage stouts from the amazing brewers at Bearded Iris.



Special thanks to Bearded Iris Brewing, and all of the staff at the Sylvan Supply location, for making this possible and for their support before, during, and after the show! The Foamy Heads Live show at Bearded Iris Brewing promises an evening for craft beer enthusiasts and podcast fans alike. Tune in and raise a glass to the wonderful world of craft beer!



Links and Socials Below



Bearded Iris:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠beardedirisbrewing.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/beardediris⁠⁠

Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/beardedirisbrewing⁠⁠



Dark Shadow Brewing:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.darkshadowbrewingco.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkshadowbrewing/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkshadowbrewing/

Untappd: https://untappd.com/DarkShadowBrewingCo



Nashville Craft Beer Social Club:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2579573192320848/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nashvillecraftbeersocialclub/



Whisky and Sticks:

Website: https://whiskyandsticks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandsticks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandstickslounge/



House of Dogs Brewing:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofdogsbrewco⁠⁠



Foamy Heads Podcast:

Website: https://thefoamyheads.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foamyheads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoamyheads

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lcTXdrq51ZeCEbcJTv4Dz

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-foamy-heads/id1460465040

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New Year, old memories! Mitch and Rich sit down and focus on Nashville beers, tap rooms, and breweries. The guys are putting together some special events, so in the meantime let's pull an old episode out of the archives!



Beers we drink:


Panther Creek "The Quencher": a 5.5% light bodied easy drinking juicy lager
derived from copious amounts of late addition hops crafted to encapsulate the flavors and aromas of a tropical summer. Light crisp and lower abv


Bearded Iris Blind Ambition: An 8% imperial stout featuring the dark chocolate nuttiness of cacao nibs and light, bright orange peel. While there was a plan to perform a live show with the Bearded Iris team in October, Rich ended up in the hospital. While a rescheduling is in the works, that doesn't mean we can't drink their awesome beer in the meantime!



Links and Socials for Panther Creek:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.panthercreekbrews.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/panthercreekbrews⁠⁠

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PCBrews




Links and Socials for Bearded Iris:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beardedirisbrewing.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/beardediris

Facebook: www.facebook.com/beardedirisbrewing

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Ah, it sounds like Mitch and Rich are brewing up a blast! The boys sit down with Nathan, owner and founder of the Nashville Craft Beer Social Club to swap stories and sip brews.



The fun starts when the guys discuss the most recent event- the 12 days of beermas, a huge beer swap in the Nashville beer community where each day brings a new, flavorful surprise!

Discussion then turns to the Nashville Craft Beer Social Club mission- to give back to the community through the love of craft beer, and the methods used to do it. They're not just raising their glasses; they're raising spirits by bringing their community together through their love for craft beer.

This is a fun back and forth discussion between good company, great brews, and spreading cheer, one sip at a time. Cheers to that!



Links and Socials: 


Linktree: https://linktr.ee/NCBSC


Facebook: facebook.com/groups/2579573192320848


Instagram: instagram.com/nashvillecraftbeersocialclub


Click here to Donate to NCBSC*


#CraftBeer #CraftBrew #NashvilleBeer #Beer #Podcast #NewEpisode #NashvilleCraftBeerSocialClub #NCBSC
#NCBSCgivesback


*Nashville Craft Beer Social Club is a 501(c)(3)

Some time ago, Mitch and Rich sat down with Bob and Shane from BS Brew Works to experience Robertson County's sole brewery and taproom. Those familiar with BS Brew Work's beers know that their Black Patch porter is a roasted mild porter with a lot of flavor.

On our way out, they gifted us with a limited edition set of Black Patch Barrel Aged Porters- both original and Vanilla variants. Join Mitch and Rich as they discuss the details of each of these great tasting brews!



Beers we discussed:


Black Patch Porter Barrel: Imperial/Double porter aged in Corsair triple smoke barrels
Black patch Porter Barrel Aged Vanilla: Imperial/Double porter aged in Corsair triple smoke barrels with vanilla



Links and Socials: 

Website: ⁠https://www.bsbrewers.com/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bsbrewworks⁠

Address: 1010 S Main St, Springfield, TN 37172

Phone: (615) 380-8076

What is one of the best pairings with a good dark beer? How about a great cigar! Mitch and Rich take a small detour from the usual brewery visits and, instead, focus on the love of the cigar craft. The guys sit down with owner and entrepreneur CL of Whisky & Stsicks, Murfreesboro’s newest luxury cigar lounge. Being able to pair a great beer with a great cigar creates an unparalleled relaxing experience, as cigars truly accompany the craft beer mindset. The guys are humbled by CL, as he walks us through his experience in the cigar industry, as well as its comparisons and contrasts to the beer industry.



We drink:


Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2020. The cigars goes great with this beer! its intense aroamas of charred oak, vanilla, caramel, and smoke compliment the medium bodied cigars.
Starlight Distillery Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel Whiskey finished in apple brandy barrels, with barrels selected by Ghostown Barrel Ventures. The apple brandy is the star of the show! That flavor punches through right from the start, and it stays with you all the way to the finish. Talk about a warm hug! This whiskey perfectly compliments the cigar.



We Smoke:


Rich: Blanco 2nd third from the Cigar Obsession line. This cigar is mild to medium bodied with a very smooth taste. This cigar is consistent in its entirety! The flavor stays with you from start to finish. It balances out the strong flavors of the BCBS
Mitch: Luj Anniversary #4 box press: peppery notes on this box press cigar are not powerful enough to overwhelm the flavors of the stout- rather they compliment the brew nicely. Light coffee notes begin to show up as Mitch continues burning in to the 2nd third of the cigar.



Whisky & Sticks Socials:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandstickslounge/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskyandsticks

Website: https://whiskyandsticks.com/



Address: 630 NW Broad Street, Suite C Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Phone: (615) 852-8725

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The Foamy Heads podcast offers a unique platform for beer enthusiasts to learn more about their favorite brews, straight from the people who make them. Whether you're a casual beer drinker or a craft beer connoisseur, episodes like this provide a wealth of information about the international beer scene, the brewing process, and some truly exceptional beers. With the continuing growth and evolution of the craft beer industry, podcasts like The Foamy Heads, and others, are an excellent way to keep up to date with the latest trends, flavors, and stories behind your favorite brews. So, whether you're in Nashville or anywhere else in the world, crack open a cold one and tune in to The Foamy Heads for an in-depth look at the world of craft beer.



- Mitch and Rich

https://thefoamyheads.com/

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