Behind The Mic

Chris Lukianeko
I worked in the beer industry for 6 or so years, discovering what it meant to out a little more time and care into designing a beer that was more than just yellow fizz. I had a craft beer epiphany while working with great brands like James Squire and Little Creatures. But, as they say, all good things must come to an end, and I sadly left the beer industry.
Before I left, I was able to secure a couple of old beer kegs, and after watching a few episodes of Brew Dogs, I decided I could get over my loss by brewing my own beer…and with that, I was dragged further into the world of craft beer.
As you will see on the older pages in this site, I have written articles, made videos, reviewed beer and sung songs…all for the love of beer. I don’t take myself too seriously, and I hope that you find some enjoyment in my antics.
I still miss going to work and being immersed in the beer world, but I feel like I am in a pretty good place these days. I dedicate a lot of my time now to help the industry that I love so much grow and prosper. Through the Beer Healer Interviews, I am able to tell the stories of all the great people that make up the industry, and I love it!
If you have a story to tell, shoot me a message via my Facebook page.
Cheers to Great Beers!
Ep. 165 – Experimentation with Hop Terroir: Another Journey Into the Mind of Mazen!
Mazen Hajjar back with another journey inside his mind, but also to tell everyone about his amazing new Hop Terroir project!
Ep. 164 – How Far Would You Go For Craft Beer? How About 4,500km?
We all love our craft beer…but how much do you love it? Would you move your family 4,500km across Australia to follow your dream? Ryan Nilsson-Linne did!
Ep. 163 – Evolution: From Gas Station to L.A’s Best Craft Beer Bottle-O. With Replicant Shell Founder Shibli Haddad.
The weird and wonderful story of how a petrol (or gas) station became Los Angeles’ hottest craft beer bottle shop.
A Round The World Beer Adventure
If you have a dream to chase, you must go all in, just like Jimmy from Goodland Brewing!
Ep. 161 – Doing It All Again. Starting A Second Brewery. With Seeker Brewing Co-Founder, Jeff Argent.
When starting one brewery is not enough, you do it all again!