Episode 39 - Brian Burton from Hop and Sting (Episode 5 Replay)

<p><strong>Today’s Guest: Brian Burton from Hop and Sting Brewing Company</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2014, after a 12-year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brewery and taproom is less than 10 minutes from DFW and is a great place to relax and enjoy a layover.</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since Jeff and Derrick are both traveling this week, enjoy this replay of Episode 5 from back in May of 2019.</span></em></p> <p><br /> <br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Times of Note:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3:40 - Brian says hi!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">7:30 - Brian meets Jon and the idea for Hop and Sting is born.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">8:30 - What it takes to get a job in Alaska.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">13:30 - A fire hydrant kills the plan.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">18:24 - Hop and Sting’s first beer - Galactic Haze.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">21:06 - Grapevine offers to sell.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">22:19 - Sir William’s Brown Ale, 2-Time GABF medal winner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">23:32 - DFW layover tips!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">27:21 - A commitment to service since day one - charity taps.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">30:18 - Changing the water to fit the style.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">31:51 - Texas to-go rules are crazy strict! (</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">laws have changed for the better since this recording</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">39:33 - Mexico for Cinco de Mayo - perfect for families!</span></p> <p><span st