In this episode, we chat with Rafa D’Armas - a man with many hats - for a conversation that’s as thoughtful as it is energizing. Rafa shares how beer can be a force for authenticity and human connection, plus how the social spaces we build around it can strengthen entire communities.

We explore the formative memories that shaped his philosophy as a brewer, the work he’s doing to expand access and equity through the Michael James Jackson Foundation and the Beer Culture Center, and how he continues to evolve his craft at Other Half. It’s an inspiring look at the intersection of culture, creativity, and community-building, told by someone who lives it every day.

Guest Instagrams:⁠⁠⁠ Rafa, Beer Culture Center, Michael James Jackson Foundation, Other Half NYC

Guest websites: Beer Culture Center, MJF, Other Half

Beer People links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠