{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 36: Em Sauter from Pints and Panels (Conclusion)","description":"Today\u2019s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter is back this week to talk about the business side of Pints and Panels, her favorite beer festivals to judge and to drink at, and the best places she\u2019s seen while traveling. Hear why Em thinks Chicago has the best beer scene in America, learn a few tips for surviving an all-day beer festival, and be the first to hear where you can meet us at a beer festival later this year. If you missed the first half of our interview with Em, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 35 too! Our Sponsor: Beer By Coleman Are you looking into opening a new brewery, distillery, or craft beer bar? Or are you already an owner or operator and you\u2019re looking for help to go from surviving to thriving? Maybe you\u2019re simply looking for a finely curated virtual craft beer or beverage tasting experience for your business or organization?   Well, look no further! Beer By Coleman can help with all of this and more. They\u2019re the solution you\u2019re searching for for your craft beer & beverage needs.    Find out more at beerbycoleman.com and check out their brand new podcast: "What Are We Drinking About w\/ Boogie & the BEERst." Times of Note: 1:41 - Our Sponsor! - Beer By Coleman 2:14 - We jump right back into things with Em. 3:44 - How Pints and Panels makes money. 6:04 - Pints and Panels is international. 7:25 - Derrick does a bit of bragging for Em. 9:05 - Wait, brewed with what?!? 11:29 - Sam Adams White Ale is a gateway beer. 13:27 - Em talks about so many Fox Farm beers that we need to schedule a trip there. 15:36 - There\u2019s good beer everywhere! - Em sums up Miles & Pints. 18:08 - Is Australia really British Texas? 21:49 - Are judging and speaking requests picking up yet? 23:21 - Ouch, that\u2019s a cancellation that hurts. 25:23 - Now, that\u2019s a great tour! 27:02 - Em declares Chicago the best beer scene in America. 29:04 - Some of Em\u2019s favorite places in the world. 32:22 - How even the dive bars roll in Belgium. 34:18 - This sounds like a great kind of happy hour! 35:35 - Em\u2019s favorite beer festivals to drink at and to judge. 37:46 - Come join us at Snallygaster! 38:53 - Sports and beer in other countries. 43:23 - Can we get Em to join us at Oktoberfest? 44:20 - Where to find Em and Pints and Panels online. 45:31 - Miles and Points with Pints! 45:49 - The new Chase Slate Edge. 50:10 - CSP and CSR offer updates. 51:44 - Some good news about Citi Premier approvals! 55:59 - Citi ThankYou points now transfer to American Airlines. 58:37 - Targeted upgraded offers from American Express. 1:02:09 - Points sales from a couple of hotel programs. 1:07:48 - 3x on 2+ night stays at Hyatt promo is live. 1:08:28 - 30% transfer bonus from Amex MR to Flying Blue. 1:10:44 - Another option to use points to get to space? 1:13:05 - Canada opens to vaccinated Americans on August 9th. 1:15:46 - Iceland will require negative Covid tests even when vaccinated. 1:17:10 - Passport applications and renewals taking up to 18 weeks. 1:18:59 - Ireland to open indoor service at restaurants and pubs starting 7\/26. 1:19:40 - No Miles and Points with Pints updates segment next week. 1:21:38 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song! Relevant Links: Fox Farm Brewery - Salem, CT   Australian International Beer Awards   Evil Twin Big Ass Money Stout   Black Hops Brewery - Burleigh Heads, Australia   Barrel & Flow Fest Cicerone Certification Program       Advanced Cicerone List      Master Cicerone List Pints and Panels Website - pintsandpanels.com Twitter - @PintsandPanels Instagram - @pintsandpanels Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer ","author_name":"Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/milesandpints.com","html":"