Shawna Cormier's guest appearances

Shawna Cormier

Good Beer Hunting

Cheers To Beers

Jester King

Steve Wood

Andy Parker

Chris Baker

Stan Hieronymus

Michael Tonsmeire

Mitch Steele

Ray Daniels

Ron Pattinson

Tomme Arthur

Chris Lohring

Dave Infante

Ryan Williams

Chris Leonard

Craig Perman

OwlTail

Jess Keller Poole

While I cover the beer and beverage alcohol industries, I started from a simple place as an enthusiast. I was excited to drink different beers, then it was fun to homebrew, and eventually write about all those experiences. But for many people - perhaps most - beer is just beer. I can't tell you how many times I've had discussions with friends and family who ask about "beer flavored beer," and they're in the majority. So, what does it mean if we get the chance to share that passion and educate others? What kind of difference does that make for them, us, and the beer industry as a whole? In this conversation, Shawna Cormier and Jess Keller Poole give us some ideas and answers. The pair are the founders of Seattle Beer School, an events and education company, as well as long-time hospitality professionals, certified experts, and more. Perhaps above all else, they're passionate about beer and what it means to people. That enthusiasm is likely to rub off as you hear them describe why it's important to share that love, how you can talk to people to get them excited about beer, and how all this may be more important than ever as the industry works to become a more welcoming and inclusive space for all. Whether we realize it or not, beer connects to many aspects of our lives outside a bar or taproom, and Shawna and Jess offer all of us an important way to explore what that means through history, appreciation, and enthusiasm.

While I cover the beer and beverage alcohol industries, I started from a simple place as an enthusiast. I was excited to drink different beers, then it was fun to homebrew, and eventually write about all those experiences. But for many people - perhaps most - beer is just beer. I can't tell you how many times I've had discussions with friends and family who ask about "beer flavored beer," and they're in the majority. So, what does it mean if we get the chance to share that passion and educate others? What kind of difference does that make for them, us, and the beer industry as a whole? In this conversation, Shawna Cormier and Jess Keller Poole give us some ideas and answers. The pair are the founders of Seattle Beer School, an events and education company, as well as long-time hospitality professionals, certified experts, and more. Perhaps above all else, they're passionate about beer and what it means to people. That enthusiasm is likely to rub off as you hear them describe why it's important to share that love, how you can talk to people to get them excited about beer, and how all this may be more important than ever as the industry works to become a more welcoming and inclusive space for all. Whether we realize it or not, beer connects to many aspects of our lives outside a bar or taproom, and Shawna and Jess offer all of us an important way to explore what that means through history, appreciation, and enthusiasm.

EP-309 Jess Keller Poole and Shawna Cormier of Seattle Beer School

John Marti

Shawna's joining me on the pod to interview our friend and head brewer at Lowercase Brewing, John Marti. We're drinking Ayinger Jahrhundert Bavarian Pilsner and talking the difference between Franconian and Bavarian styles, bartending as an introvert, how John's basically a Trappist monk, and industry chit chat and hot goss per ushe. Grab a German Pilz and join us! Cheers!

Ayinger Jahrhundert ft. John Marti and Shawna Cormier

Half Pints are back! In the newest minisode, I introduce my new occasional co-host, Shawna Cormier. We talk about summer dranks and how there's a trend in both the beer world (and in the beverage industry in general) of how no one wants to drink something that actually tastes like alcohol. We try to understand this phenomenon by cracking open some White Claw and True hard seltzers.  Drink along with us (if you dare). For more about Seattle Beer School follow us on insta @seattlebeerschool and check out seattlebeerschool.com 

Half Pints are back! In the newest minisode, I introduce my new occasional co-host, Shawna Cormier. We talk about summer dranks and how there's a trend in both the beer world (and in the beverage industry in general) of how no one wants to drink something that actually tastes like alcohol. We try to understand this phenomenon by cracking open some White Claw and True hard seltzers.  Drink along with us (if you dare). For more about Seattle Beer School follow us on insta @seattlebeerschool and check out <a href="http://seattlebeerschool.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">seattlebeerschool.com</a>

Half Pint 3 - Alcohol That Doesn’t Taste Like Alcohol ft. Shawna Cormier and Hard Seltzer