Luke Wortendyke's guest appearances

Luke Wortendyke

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

Matt Wilson

Jennifer Talley

Mitch Steele

Tomme Arthur

Firestone Walker

Matt Brynildson

Garrett Oliver

Bill Oakley

Kim Sturdavant

Rudi Ghequire

Sam Calagione

Shawn Johnson

John Harris

John Parks

Sean Burke

OwlTail

Preston Theony

In an effort to bring some normalcy to this crazy world and to give you a respite from all of the COVID-19 news, we're bringing back the regular format of the show. This week is a conversation with Preston Theony and Luke Wortendyke of Wren House Brewing recorded in early February in Phoenix. Theony is a co-founder and head brewer and Wortendyke is the lead brewer and, as you'll hear, making beers with a local focus is a big thing at the brewery. They care about finding the terroir of Arizona and translating that into a glass. This means brewing with everything from local produce to working with a nearby maltster. For a state with a still growing beer culture this brings a real sense of place to the beers. The conversation ping pongs around to talk about IPAs and their fondness for big beers, including a ridiculous beer that they made for the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. But gimmicks aside, the brewery also wants their taproom to be a welcoming space. It's not your typical warehouse location and they have worked to create an environment that fosters a sense of peace and encourages conversation. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer or to check out Beer Edge: The Newsletter for Beer Professionals, follow us on Twitter @thebeeredge and subscribe to our beer industry focused newsletter. There is more information, articles, and engaging content at Beer Edge. Host: John Holl  Guests: Preston Theony and Luke Wortendyke Tags: beer, craft beer, Arizona, Craft Malts, IPA, hops, customers, taprooms  

In an effort to bring some normalcy to this crazy world and to give you a respite from all of the COVID-19 news, we're bringing back the regular format of the show. This week is a conversation with Preston Theony and Luke Wortendyke of <a href="https://www.wrenhousebrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wren House Brewing </a>recorded in early February in Phoenix. Theony is a co-founder and head brewer and Wortendyke is the lead brewer and, as you'll hear, making beers with a local focus is a big thing at the brewery. They care about finding the terroir of Arizona and translating that into a glass. This means brewing with everything from local produce to working with a nearby maltster. For a state with a still growing beer culture this brings a real sense of place to the beers.  The conversation ping pongs around to talk about IPAs and their fondness for big beers, including a ridiculous beer that they made for the <a href="https://chooseazbrews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Strong Beer Festival. </a>But gimmicks aside, the brewery also wants their taproom to be a welcoming space. It's not your typical warehouse location and they have worked to create an environment that fosters a sense of peace and encourages conversation.  For more <a href="http://www.beeredge.com/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drink Beer, Think Beer</a> or to check out <a href="http://www.beeredge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beer Edge: The Newsletter for Beer Professionals</a>, follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/thebeeredge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thebeeredge</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://www.beeredge.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beer industry focused newsletter</a>. There is more information, articles, and engaging content at <a href="http://www.beeredge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beer Edge</a>.<ul> <li>Host: <a href="http://www.beeredge.com/our-team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Holl</a> </li> <li>Guests: Preston Theony and Luke Wortendyke</li> <li>Tags: beer, craft beer, Arizona, Craft Malts, IPA, hops, customers, taprooms </li> </ul>

Ep. 25 - Preston Theony and Luke Wortendyke of Wren House Brewing