Focus Feature – Spring 2016 – Hand-Brewed

Focus Feature – Spring 2016 – Hand-Brewed

by | May 28, 2016 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2016

Hand-Brewed Beer

Hand-Brewed

Tony, Will and Brian discuss the process brewing beer in Chatsworth.

Focus Features pre-recorded interviews created by Team KPCRadio.com hosts. In this Lager Than Life feature Dan DeLeon focuses on local on local local breweries, and local bar community. Dan interviews Tony Casteneda, Will Caplenor, and Brian Hand, who are the owners of Hand-Brewed Beer in Chatsworth, California. Will discusses how they started the brewery, and talks about the reservations he originally had before they began the business. He mentions that he changed his mind once the first beer was brewed. Tony discusses the process it took to start the business, and how they built everything themselves from raw materials. Brian shares his appreciation for the Maltos Falcons community, and talks about how the trio came up with the brewery’s name. They also talk about their Kickstarter campaign, and how they were received in the West Valley community.

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Profiles – Spring 2016 – Comic Book Club

Profiles – Spring 2016 – Comic Book Club

by | May 22, 2016 | Clubs, FEATURED, PROFILES, Spring 2016

Comic Book Club

Comic Book

The Comic Club focuses on Graphic Novels, Anime & Manga-Anime.

Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Club Profiles that feature the student-run clubs on campus. In this profile Dan DeLeon focuses on the comic book culture by featuring the Pierce College Comic Club.

André Necochea, who is the club president explains that this year the club mainly focused on Graphic Novels, Anime and Manga-Anime. Club member Andre Alcazar says that it’s broad enough to include all styles of novels. Club member Yitchak says the the club has been organized and that the president is doing a good job.

Lager Than Life – 04.25.16 – Seven Barrel

Lager Than Life – 04.25.16 – Seven Barrel

by | Apr 25, 2016 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2016

Seven Barrel Brew

Seven Barrel

Alastair and Jennifer talk about how they started MacLeod Ale Brewing Co.

Lager Than Life with Dan DeLeon is a show that focuses on the local breweries, and the local bar community. On this episode Dan interviews Alastair and Jennifer Boaser the owners of MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. Alastair shares that they use a seven barrel brew system, while explaining the differences between the different systems of brewing. Jennifer talks about how they started their own family brewery. She also discusses how they began working with an experienced award winning brewmaster, who originally was one of their customers. Alastair and Jennifer talk about the atmosphere of their brew house, and the reasons why they chose to open MacLeod Ale in Van Nuys, California.

Lager Than Life – 03.28.16 – Home Brew

Lager Than Life – 03.28.16 – Home Brew

by | Mar 28, 2016 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2016

Home Brew

home brew

Brian discusses the origins of 818 Brewing in Canoga Park.

Lager Than Life with Dan DeLeon is a show that on the local breweries, and the local bar community. On this episode Dan talks with Brian Olson, who makes Home Brew, and who is the proprietor of 818 Brewing in Canoga Park, California. He discusses the origins of his brewing company, and the challenges of starting a brewery. He talks about Snuggles, and how he got the nickname. He mentions how he learned brewing in a class with the Maltose Falcons Home Brewing Club of California. Brain shares 818’s brewing strategy, and how they decide on beer recipes. He also mentions how they came up with the name.

Lager Than Life – 03.14.16 – Firkin Cask

Lager Than Life – 03.14.16 – Firkin Cask

by | Mar 14, 2016 | FEATURED, PIERCE, Spring 2016

Firkin Cask

Firkin Cask

Craft beer, food and more at Crazy Harry’s Bar.

Lager Than Life with Dan DeLeon is a show that on the local breweries, and the local bar community. On this episode Dan interviews Christopher Zaforis and Joey Foot of Crazy Harry’s Bar in Winnetka. Christopher mentions their firkin cask event, while explaining how what it means. He talks about the history of the bar, their history in the industry, and how they became the owners of Crazy Harry’s. They discuss their tastes in beer, as well as how they promote local breweries. Joey talks about the bars focus, which is to make each customer feel comfortable and at home.

Lager Than Life – 02.29.16 – Micro Brew

Lager Than Life – 02.29.16 – Micro Brew

by | Feb 29, 2016 | FEATURED, PIERCE, Spring 2016

Micro Brew

micro

Vic talks the basics of Micro-Brewing .

Lager Than Life with Dan DeLeon is a show that on the local breweries, and the local bar community. On this episode Dan talks with Vic Chouchanian, who is the owner of the San Fernando Brewing Company. Vic discusses micro brews, the basics of operating a brewing company, and the equipment used. He explains that his company started small with a family size group, and how the local community openly welcomed the grand opening to their taste room. Vic also talk about the different flavors of beer his company brews, and he also talks about some of the obstacles they’ve face.