Tomme Arthur talks state of the industry, beer trends, dextrose farmers The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing are well known to most craft beer fans.  Many of their beers make "White Whale" lists and see fans clamoring for short pours at bottle shares or searching trade forms to land their catch. Founder and Chief Operating Owner Tomme Arthur discovered craft beer while pursuing an English degree.  By the time he he graduating his mind was set on a career in brewing.  Prior to starting The Lost Abbey he earned several accolades at other breweries including Small Brewpub and Small Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival along with Small Brewpub and Small Brewery Brewer of the Year. Arthur talks with us about brewing in those early days and the styles that were popular, comparing beer to music and where we are as an industry.  We discuss the role and importance of terroir in brewing, and how each beer tells a story.  We also sample offerings of his other brands (The Hop Concept and Tiny Bubbles) and discuss why each deserves it's own identity. Craft Beer News Surly Brewing Closing Beer Hall After Employees Announce Their Intent to Unionize USDA is Trying to Cut the Definition of Moderate Alcohol Consumption For Men Deep Ellum’s Founder Has Been Thrown Out of the Brewery He Founded The Beer List The Lost Abbey Judgement Day My Black Parade Number of Beast Red Poppy Veritas Key Lime The Hop Concept IPA Port Brewing Hop 15 DIPA Tiny Bubbles Orange Guava Brut Ale The Original Brut 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!