Yash Patel first started brewing at age 13.  While his dad was pretty happy about that, mom...not so much. However, since the brewing bug hit him quickly, he has spent a lot of time brewing beer. So it only made sense for him to take over ownership of Macon Beer company, central Georgia's first craft brewery.  We talk to Yash, a native Maconite, about his beers, the growing craft beer scene in Macon, and his ideas behind brewing beer. Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week: New Realm Radegast Monday Night Whirling Dervish Headlines: Johns Creek Now Allows Breweries to Sell Beer Terrapin’s Luau Krunkles to be a Year Round Beer in 2018 The International Herb Association Recognizes Hops as Herb of the Year Beer Can Appreciation Day is Coming Amazon Alexa Has a Favorite Beer and She is Wrong   Coming up next week, we're broadcasting from the Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting. Have a great week, and don't forget to DRINK LOCAL. Cheers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon. Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!