The Taproom Podcast
The Taproom Podcast
Mike
Episode 170 - w/ Todd Baldwin & the RedLeg Brewing Story
1 hour 9 minutes Posted May 10, 2026 at 4:36 pm.
Colorado Tour Recap
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Exciting Podcast Guests
Inspiring Stories from Listeners
Upcoming Events and Travels
Supporting the Podcast
Introducing Todd Baldwin
Todd’s Journey to Craft Beer
Building the Brewery
Impacting the Community
Balancing Business and Brewing
Remembering the Old Taproom
Navigating Industry Competition
Awards and Recognition
The State of Craft Beer
Brewing Innovation and Creativity
The Four Pack Segment
Collaborations and Dreams
Guilty Pleasures
Situational Beers
Challenges of Running a Brewery
Military Community Support
Fundraising and Giving Back
Historical Figures and Beers
Mount Rushmore of Breweries
Reflecting on Childhood
Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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Show notes
Host Mike sits down with Todd Baldwin, owner of RedLeg Brewing in Colorado Springs, to trace the brewery’s rise from military veteran roots to a bustling three-acre taproom. They discuss Todd’s journey out of the Army, funding the business through hardship, the decision to build a flagship facility, and lessons learned growing a brewery in a crowded market.Topics include RedLeg’s veteran-focused mission and community impact, investments in quality and QA (laboratory and shelf-stability work), the new pilot brew system that enables creativity, award and competition strategy (GABF/world beer events), and the challenges of scaling a taproom and distribution business. Todd also shares stories about signature beers (Springs Light, Mexican lager, barrel-aged brews, Belgians), collaborations, and the brewery’s big Memorial Day fundraiser for veterans.The episode also features lighter segments — the Four Pack rapid-fire questions, Todd’s guilty pleasure (college football officiating), tips for entrepreneurs, and host notes about the Colorado tour, upcoming episodes, and ways listeners can support the show.