Bean to Barstool
A podcast exploring the intersections of craft beer and craft chocolate.
Podcasting since 2020 • 167 episodes
Bean to Barstool
Latest Episodes
9 Things Craft Chocolate Can Learn From Craft Beer
In our first episode for 2026, we're looking at 9 lessons craft chocolate can learn from craft beer. Most of these, honestly, are lessons craft beer has learned (or, actually, is still learning) the hard way, and craft chocolate businesses and ...
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Looking Back at 2025 (+ Favorite Beers & Chocolates)
Bean to Barstool host David Nilsen recaps 2025 by looking at what made this year difficult and what made it worth it, and also shares his favorite beer experiences and craft chocolates from the year.
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Storytelling Through Beer Pairings with Joanne Mumbey of BeyLoved Pairings
In today's episode, We’re talking with Joanne Mumbey, a rising voice in beer education and beer and food pairing. Joanne is a Certified Cicerone and, newly as of this month, a certified pommelier, and she's the founder of
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Bonus: Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival Recap
We just got back from the second annual Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival in Rushville, Indiana, where I gave several talks, Bean to Barstool had a table set up, we met a ton of great people, and of course came home with a bunch of great chocola...
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The Chemistry of Chocolate with Professor Robyn Araiza & Jorge Torres
Today’s guest uses craft chocolate as a way to introduce people to a subject they might otherwise feel intimidated by: chemistry.Professor Robyn Araiza teaches at California State University San Marcos. She leads a class called the Chemi...
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