{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 39 - Brian Burton from Hop and Sting (Episode 5 Replay)","description":"Today\u2019s Guest: Brian Burton from Hop and Sting Brewing Company In 2014, after a 12-year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brewery and taproom is less than 10 minutes from DFW and is a great place to relax and enjoy a layover. Since Jeff and Derrick are both traveling this week, enjoy this replay of Episode 5 from back in May of 2019.    Times of Note: 3:40 - Brian says hi! 7:30 - Brian meets Jon and the idea for Hop and Sting is born. 8:30 - What it takes to get a job in Alaska. 13:30 - A fire hydrant kills the plan. 18:24 - Hop and Sting\u2019s first beer - Galactic Haze. 21:06 - Grapevine offers to sell. 22:19 - Sir William\u2019s Brown Ale, 2-Time GABF medal winner. 23:32 - DFW layover tips! 27:21 - A commitment to service since day one - charity taps. 30:18 - Changing the water to fit the style. 31:51 - Texas to-go rules are crazy strict! (laws have changed for the better since this recording) 39:33 - Mexico for Cinco de Mayo - perfect for families! 41:33 - Brian\u2019s favorites in Mexico. 43:13 - Brian\u2019s beer location recommendations in the US. 47:40 - Beers Brian isn\u2019t a fan of. 49:24 - Friendly or buzzed? 53:06 - Where to find Hop and Sting. 55:41 - The Miles and Pints Theme Song.    Brewery Address: Hop and Sting Brewing Company 906 Jean St Grapevine, TX 76051    Relevant Links: Three Nations Brewing Company Turning Point Beer Celestial Beerworks Union Bear Brewing Company  Grapevine Beer and Wine    Hop and Sting Brewing Company Website - hopandsting.com Facebook - Hop and Sting Twitter - @hopandsting Instagram - @hopandsting    Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   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 &amp;nbsp;  Buy Us A Beer ","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\/20112014\/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\/109107419"}