From Woods Boss to Brewery Boss and Tales of Avalanches, Travel, and Nature Along the Way

In this feature length interview, we talk with Jordan and Michelle about nature, travel, owning a brewery, surviving an earthquake and an avalanche, and having a baby during a pandemic.

Originally meeting Jordan at his brewery that he co-owns with Chad Moore, we knew we needed to talk extensively with him about his very sciencey, very nerdy, yet still very cool and active lifestyle. With his equally kick-ass wife Michelle, and his Wood Boss, Jr, Miss Penelope (their newborn), we learned about forestry, river science, conservation, hydrology, beer (of course), and how to travel while respecting the culture of the region.

Coming at you live from Jordan’s closet – he thought it would prove to be a quiet space for a Zoom call, but thankfully that didn’t happen. It’s the real life-stories that we like to capture, and that is exactly what we did…live from Michelle and Jordan’s closest.

Oh the places we went!

• Woods Boss Brewing Company – Denver, CO
• Sherpa Brewery – Nepal
• Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center – Golden, CO
• Peru
• Nepal

Oh, the beers we drank!

• No Root No Peacock American Blonde Ale from Woods Boss in Denver, CO
• Start’n Early American Light Lager from Woods Boss in Denver, CO
• Dos Pedrinos Dark Mexican Lager from Superior Bathhouse Brewery in Hot Springs, AR
• Dick Danger Ale IPA from Dick’s Brewing Co in Centralia, WA
• Deschutes Black Butte Porter

More Resources:

• HistoriCorps– workforce for saving historical places
• Hike for Help Nepal – exactly what it says – Golden, CO

Want More?

Check out Jordan's Stout Conversation where he delves more into Woods Boss Brewing Company, his beer, and how his background helped to create a work ethic that creates truly amazing beer within an amazing space. Head on over to Living a Stout Life for that story and more.

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