An Interview with Magic Hat

June 25, 2010 | Posted by Tim Noetzel

When Magic Hat’s PR agent contacted me about running a story on the brewery, I jumped at the chance. The larger craft breweries are the subjects of some controversy in the beer world. While these breweries have garnered devoted followings, especially in their home states, accusations of disingenuous marketing campaigns and mediocre beer are equally common. I thought an interview with Magic Hat’s cofounder, Alan Newman, would prove a good opportunity to set the record straight. And having only tried Magic Hat’s #9, Circus Boy, and Wacko, I decided a liberal sampling of Magic Hat’s less pedestrian products wouldn’t be amiss either. What I discovered was a reality far different from the stories of either the fanboys or the critics—and much more interesting.

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