Greg took the Craft Beer Republic mics on the road to Denver for a sit-down with Jan Chodkowski, head brewer and co-owner of Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company (aka OMF). What started as a casual morning tasting turned into a full-on deep dive into Jan’s beer journey, from knocking back High Life in high school to running one of the most respected breweries in Colorado.

Over a lineup of OMF’s finest pours, including their fresh-from-the-tank Keller Pils, sunshine-in-a-glass Sunny Kölsch, dangerously drinkable Stingray Jesus West Coast IPA, pillowy Neon Nail Hazy IPA, and Little Character, a silky Southern English Brown Ale collab with Fort George, Greg and Jan swapped stories about how OMF grew from a scrappy one-barrel setup into a polished, award-winning, neighborhood staple.

Jan shares why OMF champions Colorado-grown malt and hops, the art of brewing beers they actually want to drink, and why chasing trends isn’t their style. We talk collaborations, dream brews, Denver’s evolving beer scene, and the magic of keeping things local. There’s plenty of brewer nerd talk (floor malting, hop selection, and water chemistry), but always with a pint in hand and a laugh in between.

Beyond the brewhouse, Jan talks about OMF’s work in the community, from partnering with nonprofits to creating Pride merch that benefits local LGBTQ+ organizations. And because no Craft Beer Republic chat is complete without a little fun, Greg puts Jan through a rapid-fire round covering guilty pleasure beers, dream beer trips, and his go-to hangover cure. It’s the kind of conversation that feels less like an interview and more like hanging out at the bar with a friend who just happens to make incredible beer.

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