This is the show beer lovers have been waiting for!

In Breweries, Bars & Beer Food, we’ll take you on a tour of craft breweries throughout America and learn the art and skills of brewing beer from those who do it best.

We’ll also visit local pubs where the best craft beers are served and of course, tell you the best foods to match with your favorite beers and how to cook with craft beer.

Each week, our host, Chris Spradley will take beer lovers to new places where the art of brewing is on display and the rewards are savored by all. So whether you’re an old hand at brewing or new to drinking quality brews, tune in with us to the world of beer.

We are currently looking for craft beer breweries, brewpubs and bars to feature in the show as well as advertisers and sponsors for the show and this website. If you are interested in being featured or in advertising with us, please email Chris.

About the Host:

Chris Spradley is the creator of Breweries, Bars & Beer Food, the current LA Craft Beer Examiner and a craft beer consultant.

Chris first enjoyed craft beer in 1994 while in college in Texas when he was given a Sam Adams Christmas 12-pack by his sister.  Years later, while living in Kentucky, Chris was an active member of the Louisville Ale Club where his passion for craft beer and a desire to learn more became even stronger.

But it was when he moved to Los Angeles in 2007 that his eyes were truly opened to the craft beer world.  With so many breweries in California, Chris was given a crash course in good beer.  He formed the Los Angeles Ale Club in April 2008 which now boasts over 350 members who participate in monthly craft beer events around the Los Angeles area.

Chris has been passionate about promoting the craft beer industry, especially in LA, where it often goes overlooked and he has been recognized for his efforts.

Chris is also a big foodie. As a cook for over 25 years, he has an identical passion for creating great dishes in the kitchen, often with beer. His specialties are Southern comfort cuisine, Cajun and Texas BBQ and of course pairing dishes with the perfect craft beer.  He was even a finalist on the very first season of Master Chef with Gordon Ramsay.

He has worked for many years in the restaurant/bar industry as a bartender and server and in the retail industry as a beer and wine expert.  Chris is currently studying for the Certified Cicerone (Beer Sommelier) certificate designed and developed by well known craft beer writer and brewer, Ray Daniels, with a completion goal of Fall 2010.

Chris holds a B.S. in Radio/Television Communications with an emphasis in sports broadcasting. He has over 7 years of radio broadcasting experience and is a published writer.

His favorite beer style is Barleywines but he also enjoys Stouts, IPAs and Belgians. One of his goals in life is to convert bad beer drinkers into good beer drinkers; true beer evangelism.

Because life is too short to drink bad beer.