Episode 185 of the Taproom Podcast: host Mike visits Lake Arrowhead Brewing and sits down with owner Travis Lanthier to explore the brewery’s origin, its stunning mountain setting, and the beer that defines it.They cover Travis’s path from screen printing to craft beer, finding and renovating a long-vacant lakeside building, opening during COVID (the crowler pivot), production and seasonality challenges on the mountain, and the brewery’s core and rotating beers — including Coldy mountain lager, Golden Hour Czech Pils, Rattler, Switchback XBA and the Lake Days Hazy Double IPA. Travis also discusses collaborations (Synth), branding and merch, and the role his team (including brewer Victor and his wife Megan) plays in daily operations.The episode highlights the taproom vibe, community focus, local food vendors and events, beer education and hospitality, plus light moments (a brazen skunk story, Buzz Balls confession) and music tastes in the taproom. Key takeaways: how to balance creativity with consistency, build a location-based brand, and pivot under pressure.Listeners can expect an upbeat, candid conversation with practical brewing and small-business lessons.