{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 16: Dan Minner from Ellicottville Brewing Company (Part 1)","description":"     Today\u2019s Guest: Dan Minner Dan Minner has been working with Ellicottville Brewing Company for over 17 years, most of that time as their head brewer. His creativity, attention to detail, and overall skill with brewing have helped EBC to grow into the multi-location powerhouse that it is today. Known for their wide variety of quality brews, Dan talks to us about his personal background, how EBC has evolved during his time there, and some of the beers they are working on now and in the near future. Be sure to catch the conclusion of this interview in Episode 17. &amp;nbsp; Today\u2019s Co-Host: Erik Coleman Erik Coleman from Beer By Coleman was our guest on the podcast just a couple of episodes ago and he\u2019s already worked his way up to co-hosting. Erik\u2019s background in the western New York brewing scene made him the perfect choice to help interview Dan at EBC.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Times of Note: 2:04 - Erik says hello. 2:30 - Dan dropping info right from the start. 2:50 - What we\u2019re drinking. 6:35 - The pumpkin beer debate begins. 9:59 - We go way back to talk about Dan\u2019s background before brewing. 13:25 - Dan joins Ellicottville Brewing Company as a bartender. 15:42 - After just a few years, Dan becomes head brewer. 18:56 - How Ellicottville Brewing Company has changed over the years. 24:03 - Loading docks help and it\u2019s cold in New York! 25:25 - That\u2019s a LOT of beer!!! 28:30 - Having lived in PA for several years, I fully agree with this. 29:27 - How EBC and their beers are connected to the local community. 34:16 - How does EBC decide what to brew? 39:23 - Beers that you can always find on tap at EBC. 43:21 - What\u2019s coming out next from Ellicottville and Empire. 46:13 - Dan and the team are hoping to get back to the basics. 48:54 - What beers do the customers love but Dan doesn\u2019t? 51:11&amp;nbsp; - The Miles &amp;amp; Pints Theme Song! Brewery Address: Ellicottville Brewing Company 28 Monroe St, Ellicottville, NY 14731 &amp;nbsp; EBC Tap + Bottle Taqueria 20 Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731 &amp;nbsp; EBC Bemus Point (open seasonally) 57 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point, NY 14712 &amp;nbsp; EBC West - Fredonia 34 W Main St, Fredonia, NY 14063 &amp;nbsp; Relevant Links: Sprague\u2019s Maple Farms  Falling Piano Brewing Company - Mexico City, Mexico Pumpkinville - Great Valley, NY Premier Gourmet - Buffalo, NY Iron Smoke Distillery - Fairport, NY &amp;nbsp; Holiday Valley Resort - Ellicottville, NY The Beer Nut - Salt Lake City, UT The Bayou - Beer Bar - Salt Lake City, UT &amp;nbsp; Southern Tier Brewing Company &amp;nbsp; Ellicottville Brewing Company Website - ellicottvillebrewing.com Facebook - Ellicottville Brewing Instagram - @ellicottvillebrewing Twitter - @EBCbrew &amp;nbsp; Beer By Coleman Website - beerbycoleman.com Instagram - @ericccoleman Twitter - @ericccolemanllc Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) &amp;nbsp; Miles &amp;amp; Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles &amp;amp; Pints Swag Facebook - Miles &amp;amp; Pints &amp;nbsp; Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints ","author_name":"Miles &amp; Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/milesandpints.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/18004640\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/96275969"}