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#91 Phil Cutti | Ripple Beer Project, Headlands 50K, & From Stanford Physiology to Ultras
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“I am not producing beer just to produce beer. I am producing beer with the intention of building a community around an event.”
This episode Troy Meadows talks with Phil Cutti.
Troy and Phil unpack how science, sport, and brewing can feed each other in the best possible way. Listeners will hear a story about curiosity, community, and finding purpose after setbacks.
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Who he is: Exercise physiologist turned brewer, ultra runner, open water swimmer, and long-time Marin local.
What he built: Ripple Beer Project, creating event beers that celebrate finish lines and send money back to local nonprofits.
Racing and service: Years of triathlon and trail racing, safety sweep volunteer at the Dipsea, and a growing return to ultras after back surgery.
What is next: Aiming for a big 2025 with an eye on Hood Hundred and a steady rebuild after successful outings like Gorge Waterfalls 100K.
- Motivation you can use: Practice the craft, control what you can control, and keep reinventing yourself at any age.
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