The Taproom Podcast
The Taproom Podcast
Mike
Episode 179 - w/ Jeremy Rodriguez of Beachwood Brewing
1 hour 12 minutes Posted Jul 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Beachwood and Beyond
Brewing Beachwood’s Story
West Coast IPA Roots
Trusting the Long Game
Distilling the Blending Craft
Comic Books and Crushers
Dream Collabs and Guilty Pleasures
Favorite Styles and First Recipes
Situational Beer Picks
Staying Hungry, Staying Humble
Brew Day Mishaps
Hip-Hop Brew Soundtrack
Awards and Recognition
Why Craft Beer Matters
Rapid Fire Favorites
Joe Strummer and Icons
Beer Legends and Pilots
Growing Up Outside
Patience, Purpose, and Passion
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Host Mike sits down with Jeremy "Jerm" Rodriguez of Beachwood Brewing to trace his decade-plus journey from bartender to brewer, blender and distiller. They discuss Beachwood’s IPA roots, the long-game patience behind the blendery’s lambic-style sours, building a distillery from scratch, and awards that validated their work. The episode also touches on brewery culture, customer experience, family life, nerdy hobbies, situational beers and behind-the-scenes stories from the brew deck.