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The Taproom PodcastAuthor: Mike
The Taproom is a podcast thats all about Craft Beer, You will hear interviews, with Brewers, Owners, and beer lovers alike! Its all about the journey and finding your beer. Logo design by @wildrileysupply Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Food, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 186 - W/ Miguel Santoyo and the story of The Bear Trap Beer in Big Bear
Episode 190
Sunday, 30 August, 2026
Episode 186 of the Tap Room Podcast with host Mike and guest Miguel Santoyo of The Bear Trap Beer (Big Bear Lake). Miguel shares the family-driven origin story of turning an abandoned steakhouse into a celebrated taproom, the role his wife, brother and father played, and the legacy of his late mother as the taproom’s spirited hostess. Topics include craft-beer discoveries, sourcing rare cans (Monkish, Highland Park, Harlan), collaborations and can releases, taproom operations (line cleaning, hand-washed glassware), menu highlights like the Spice Mountain pizza and smash burgers, and the challenges of staffing and running a seasonal mountain business. Listeners can expect warm family anecdotes, practical lessons on launching a taproom, beer style talk (pilsners, hazies, West Coast), and why The Bear Trap has become a must-stop in Big Bear.
