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Aug 2022
53 m

Belleflower Brewing's Zach Page & Musici...

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We're coast to coast on The Beer Hour this week! Zach Page of Portland, Maine's Belleflower Brewing talks about being a new brewery on the scene, and the right pace for expansion. From surfing the net on Beer Advocate to buying used dairy wares to brew beer, hear Belleflower's amazing story.
Then Venice Beach legend Harry Perry joins the show to reflect on his career in music, the idea behind his iconic look, and being the Kama Kosmic Krusader. Inspired by the amazing performances of James Brown at an early age, Harry decided to spend his life wowing audiences around the world, most known for playing guitar while rollerskating down the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

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