The Taproom Podcast
The Taproom Podcast
Mike
Episode 175 - Inside Mother Road Brewing with Dylan Prater
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Jun 14, 2026 at 4:38 pm.
Episode 175 Intro and Trip Plans
Arizona 250 Lager Story
Mother Road’s Origin Story
Flagstaff Move and Growth
Brewing Community in Flagstaff
Radical Hospitality Matters
Food Menu and Beer Cheese
The Four-Pack Begins
Outdoor Work and Collabs
Guilty Pleasures and Road Beer
Mother Road Road Trip Beer
What Guests Should Remember
Climbing Life and Grit
Situational Beers for Every Occasion
Spring Training and Baseball Beers
Hospitality Versus Brewing Challenges
Guiding New Beer Drinkers
Pilot System Creativity
The Six-Pack Rapid Fire
Favorite Brewery Back Home
Taco Bell Cravings
Beer With Snoop Dogg
Taproom Stories and Coasters
Favorite Trails Around Flagstaff
Best Local Spots to Visit
Brewery Bucket List Favorites
Childhood Throwbacks and Cassettes
Outlandish and Local
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Episode 175 of the Taproom Podcast — host Mike sits down with Dylan Prater of Mother Road Brewing in Flagstaff to explore the brewery’s story, history, and community role. Dylan shares how Mother Road started in 2011, the growth to a production facility, and the taproom’s focus on "radical hospitality."Topics include the Arizona 250 lager (the state celebration beer), the flagship Tower Station IPA, the pilot brew system and creative one-offs (including a massive quad IPA), the diner-style pub menu, and local collaborations and events like the Amp Ale and the Flagstaff Brewery Trail.Expect casual behind-the-scenes stories, beer recommendations (Daily Driver, Double Six, Tower Station), reflections on building community in Flagstaff, Dylan’s outdoor lifestyle (climbing and local trails), and tips for visitors — all delivered with a warm, conversational vibe.