Episode Details

Greg takes the Craft Beer Republic mics to Denver for a craft beer podcast interview with Jan Chodkowski, head brewer and co-owner of Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company (OMF). What starts as a casual morning tasting quickly becomes a deep dive into Jan’s beer journey, from drinking High Life in high school to running one of Colorado’s most respected breweries.

Over a lineup of OMF’s best beers — Keller Pils, Sunny Kölsch, Stingray Jesus West Coast IPA, Neon Nail Hazy IPA, and Little Character English Brown — Greg and Jan dig into how the brewery grew from a one-barrel setup into an award-winning neighborhood spot. They talk about brewing the beers they actually want to drink, Colorado-grown malt and hops, collaborations, Denver’s evolving craft beer scene, and why OMF avoids chasing trends.

There’s plenty of brewer-level nerd talk (floor malting, hop selection, water chemistry), but always in the spirit of keeping craft beer fun and approachable. They also get into OMF’s community work, from nonprofit partnerships to Pride merch that benefits local LGBTQ+ groups.

Because no Craft Beer Republic episode is complete without some fun, Greg closes the interview with rapid-fire questions about guilty pleasure beers, dream beer trips, and hangover cures. It’s the kind of beer podcast conversation that feels like hanging at the bar with a friend who just happens to make incredible beer.

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