The Shaffer RULES Podcast goes live for the first time from Elk Brewing Company in Kittanning, PA for Episode 18 – Part 1. Brian and Corey kick things off with beers in hand, a live crowd in the room, and plenty of classic Shaffer RULES chaos.

In this episode, the guys talk about the idea of the “third place” — that spot outside of home and work where people gather, connect, and build community. From breweries and clubs to basements, party spots, and modern digital hangouts, they dig into whether places like Elk Brewing are more important than ever.

The guys are joined by Josh Julius from Elk Brewing Company to talk about the brewery’s local roots, the history behind the Elk Brewing name, the process of recreating old-school beer styles, and how Armstrong County finally got its own hometown brewery. They also sample Elk’s cranberry lemonade shandy, hefeweizen, and a yet-to-be-named mix that quickly becomes a contender for “Pour of the Week.”

There’s also plenty of local flavor, including shout-outs to Dellantina’s food, Maono microphones, Dubby Energy, PA Rock Show, the Kittanning Fireman’s Band, old-school Pittsburgh sports, the Pirates, NIL in college athletics, and a whole lot of live-show fun.

Grab a beer, pull up a chair, and enjoy Part 1 of Shaffer RULES live from Elk Brewing Company.

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In This Episode

• The first Shaffer RULES live YouTube broadcast
• Live from Elk Brewing Company in Kittanning, PA
• Why breweries still matter as community “third places”
• Is social media the new neighborhood bar?
• Josh Julius joins the show to talk Elk Brewing
• The history of the original Elk Brewing Company
• Local malt, local beer, and Armstrong County pride
• Cranberry lemonade shandy, hefeweizen, and the “Pour of the Week”
• Kittanning Fireman’s Band heading to the national stage
• Old-school Pittsburgh Spirit, Pirates talk, and college sports NIL
• Sponsor reads, soundboard chaos, and live crowd energy

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