Education In Wine

Commentary

• Key takeaways on what Emil learned from the Southwest Wine Center.   And what makes the education experience very unique.
• Why Emil became involved as a member of The Arizona Farm Bureau.

Beer & Wine

GUESTS

• Brian McKean of Old Ellsworth Brewery

COMMENTARY

• Where to find Cove Mesa wines.
• Brian discusses his involvement in brewing the Arizona Farm Bureau’s 100th Anniversary Centennial beer called ‘Cien’ and where to find it.
• Brian talks about how he started his brewery.
• Brewing, like wine making, is 10% brewing 90% cleaning/sanitizing.  Plus some of the local farmers Brian uses for ingredients in the beer.
• Emil describes another wine they produce:  Malvasia Bianca.  What makes it unique.

Where Can I Find It?

COMMENTARY

• Brian get kudos for producing a great lager beer.  You can visit Old Ellsworth Brewery for other beers not distributed, only available at the brewery in Queen Creek.
• Emil explains the complexities of a blend and uses the Arizona Farm Bureau’s ‘Centennial Red’ wine as an example.
• The many advantages for the general public to become an Arizona Farm Bureau member for $60/year.