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Lagunitas CEO Bernardo Spielmann on Green Shoots and Party Legends
Nearly a year on the job, new-ish Lagunitas CEO Bernardo Spielmann is seeing opportunities for the legacy California craft beer brand. Those opportunities include expanding Lagunitas Hazy IPA from a draft-only release to package, building on the successful launch of 9% ABV Hazicus Maximus hazy IPA, which now boasts 20,000 points of distribution, and revamping the packaging for non-alcoholic hop water Hoppy Refresher. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Spielmann shares that it's also about listening to consumers, who demanded the return of seasonal Unrefined Shugga', the 10% ABV strong ale that returned this year as a national play in bottles and...
2025-11-19
36 min
Brewbound Podcast
Mark Anthony President David Barnett on White Claw's Consistency
Flavored malt beverages (FMBs) and hard seltzers have had a bright red 2025, but those declines haven't fazed Mark Anthony Brands, which continues to find growth in the segments where others have faltered. In this episode of the Brewbound Podcast, Mark Anthony Brands president David Barnett details how the bev-alc company is "doing better than most" in today's challenged marketplace. He spoke about the company's highlights with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall, in a conversation recorded at the National Beer Wholesalers Association's (NBWA's) Annual Convention in Las Vegas. "We, in 2025, are the No. 2 dollar share gainer of al...
2025-11-12
31 min
Brewbound Podcast
AleSmith Turns 30 with Party Tricks, Espresso Martinis and Big Contract Volumes
AleSmith is celebrating its 30th anniversary with momentum behind new products – in and out of beer – and a growing contract brewing business. In this episode of the Brewbound Podcast, AleSmith president Brandon Richards shares how the San Diego craft brewery has evolved to meet drinkers' needs with new products while fortifying its business by brewing for others. Richards explains how the Party Tricks IPA line and addition of Sun Path fruited lager line have driven growth for the company. Party Tricks has helped "turn the business around" over the last two years, he says. In 2025, AleSmith expects to double its contract v...
2025-09-24
50 min
Brewbound Podcast
The Summer Scans Turned Unpretty
On the latest Brewbound Podcast, the Brewbound team closes the book on a lackluster selling season. Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata breaks down the final round of off-premise data, with a letdown from the historically sales boosting summer beer occasions. Zoe along with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jessica Infante also recap the latest 3 Up, 3 Down quarterly report from 3 Tier Beverages, noting a few bright spots through the halfway point of the year, including alternative packaging styles such as smaller can formats. Plus, the team also hits the latest hot topics, including a major packaging change for Canada's Moos...
2025-09-17
33 min
Brewbound Podcast
Lessons on Navigating California's Turbulent Craft Distribution Market with Kevin McGee
Kevin McGee used his law degree more than he expected when his family took over legacy California craft brewery Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC), including in legal battles over distribution rights. Now that the family has sold the brewery, a move announced in March, McGee is putting his degree to use full time. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, McGee recounts recent franchise law cases and victories in the Golden State and shares his expectations for more challenges to craft brewers' ability to switch distributors in the future. McGee, who acted as AVBC's president and CEO, also shares when he...
2025-08-28
1h 00
Brewbound Podcast
A Look at Uncle Nearest's Fight to Retain Control of Operations
Representatives of Uncle Nearest were in court last week fighting to retain control of the whiskey brand's operations as its lender seeks the appointment of a receiver as the company has fallen into default on $108 million in loans. BevNET spirits editor Ferron Salniker joins the Brewbound Podcast to share the latest on the case, including arguments made in court last week in favor of CEO Fawn Weaver remaining in charge, a gag order on comments to the media and on social channels and the timeline for a judge's ruling. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses aluminum can producer Ball Corporation cutting ba...
2025-08-14
29 min
Brewbound Podcast
Bump Williams Consulting on the Importance of Defending Display Space, 1st Half 2025 Trends
While defending shelf space remains important, suppliers need to make sure they're also retaining lucrative display, floor, promotional and feature space, Bump Williams Consulting (BWC) president Dave Williams and VP of business development and portfolio strategy Brian "BK" Krueger shared in the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast. "That's what really multiplies anything that you have on the shelf," Krueger said. Beer brands' display losses aren't just coming from competitors within the category – they're coming from other mega alcohol categories and even non-alcoholic (NA) beverages. "If you look at what's on the floor on display now, it's less alcohol across the boar...
2025-08-06
59 min
Brewbound Podcast
Berkeley Alley Beer's New Owners on Being 'Crazy and Strategic'
After years working at various breweries and hosting their own craft beer podcast, Chelsea Rhoads and Liz Hess finally decided to take the plunge and buy a brewery. The pair, who co-host the Body By Beer podcast, acquired Denver's Berkeley Alley Beer Company earlier this summer and have put their own spin on the beloved local spot. They joined Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante for a conversation about why now was the time to become brewery owners and how they plan for Berkeley Alley to be a community gathering hub. The brewery, which opened as D...
2025-07-30
46 min
Brewbound Podcast
How Almanac Embraced Its Tiniest Taproom Guests and Their Parents
Almanac Beer got lots of people (including the hosts of this podcast!) talking earlier this summer when it announced it was ditching the word "taproom" and rechristening its Alameda, California-based location as Alameda Adventureland. There was a lot more than alliteration and snappy branding behind the move. Eschewing the "taproom" part of its name made way for Almanac to embrace all the other things it had become: a gathering space for all members of the community, whether or not they drank beer. In the fourth and final installment in the Brewbound Podcast's Learning Lounge: Taproom Tactics series, Almanac EVP of sa...
2025-07-23
55 min
Brewbound Podcast
How Worth Brewing's Airbnb Earns Its Keep
Worth Brewing co-owner Peter Ausenhus has some advice for fellow craft brewers looking to become innkeepers (or just short-term rental hosts): digital keypad locks and a reliable cleaner. "It's absolutely hands-off for me," he said of Worth's two-bedroom apartment, which is available for rent on Airbnb. In Episode 3 of the Brewbound Podcast's Learning Lounge: Taproom Tactics series, Ausenhus discusses the ins and outs of adding on-site accommodations to the Northwood, Iowa-based brewery. Since listing it for rent last summer, the apartment pulls in roughly $1,000 in monthly revenue. Guests have included people visiting family in the area or passing through during work t...
2025-07-16
36 min
Brewbound Podcast
Deep Diving California's Distribution Shakeup and the RNDC Fallout
With Republic National Distributing (RNDC) winding down distribution operations in California ahead of September 1 exit and consolidation continuing among craft wholesalers, this week's Brewbound Podcast explores the fallout of both in the Golden State. Ferron Salniker, BevNET spirits editor, and Dave Infante, founder of the Fingers boozeletter, join Brewbound's Justin Kendall and Jessica Infante to look back on how one of the top distributors in the country's California business crumbled, the effect on smaller bev-alc producers in RNDC's book and the trickle-down effect on craft brewers. They also explore multistate distributor Hand Family Companies' entry into the state through the ac...
2025-06-25
51 min
Brewbound Podcast
BevBoost's Secret to Fresher Beer
How can brewers preserve freshness and extend their beer's shelf life without breaking the bank? Upslope Brewing founder Matt Cutter believes he's found the answer with BevBoost, a Colorado company that has developed a patented dual-chambered widget that the company says is "food-safe, recyclable insert that holds fresh flavor compounds, functional ingredients, vitamins or even mood-enhancing additives such as THC and CBD, and unleashes them right when a carbonated drink is cracked open." In the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Cutter explains why his attempts to maintain an IPA's flavor led to the founding of BevBoost and gives Brewbound edi...
2025-06-11
42 min
Brewbound Podcast
3 Tier Beverages on Key Bev-Alc Trends for Summer 2025
The team at 3 Tier Beverages breaks down hot trends in bev-alc heading into the summer selling season on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast. 3 Tier Beverages founder Donn Bichsel, consultant Danelle Kosmal and CGA VP Matthew Crompton share a complete look at trends in the off- and on-premise, including continued momentum for non-alcoholic beer, hard juice's rocketing growth and the growing simplicity movement within craft. "The biggest opportunity for this summer and within the next year is just engaging new consumers and creating new drinking occasions," Kosmal said of NA beer. Kosmal also covers why craft lagers are working, how f...
2025-05-29
53 min
Brewbound Podcast
NB2A's Kevin Asato on Supporting Black Brewers in Tough Times; Yonder Cider's Caitlin Braam Speaking to Many Audiences
National Black Brewers Association (NB2A) executive director Kevin Asato explains how obstacles have mounted for the trade group's members as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have come under fire during the Trump administration. "The beautiful thing is, I was Black yesterday. I'm Black today. And god willing I wake up tomorrow, I'll be Black tomorrow," he said. "The point being, just because there isn't a tagline like DEI available, doesn't mean our challenges and our need for diversity and our need to help our Black brewers in this space has gone away. Nothing has changed. Not a single thing ha...
2025-05-27
32 min
Brewbound Podcast
Lagers, IPAs and National Parks with Sierra Nevada and New Trail at CBC
Leaders from Sierra Nevada and New Trail discuss their craft portfolios, innovation, packaging and recent wins during the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference. Sierra Nevada chief commercial officer Ellie Preslar and chief brewing officer Brian Grossman sit down with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall for a chat about new offering Pils, Pale Ale's limited edition National Parks packaging and Big Little Thing's recent glow-up. Then, New Trail chief operating officer Mike LaRosa joins Brewbound managing editor Jessica Infante for a chat about the fast-growing Pennsylvania brewery's volume gains, IPA-heavy innovation slate and debut on the Brewers Association's top 50 list. But first, Jess and Zoe...
2025-05-21
51 min
Brewbound Podcast
Live from CBC – Right Proper's Leah Cheston and Hi-Wire's Adam Charnack
Craft Brewers Conference conversations continue on the Brewbound Podcast with a pair of interviews featuring Right Proper Brewing co-owner and Brewers Association board chairwoman Leah Cheston and Hi-Wire Brewing co-owner Adam Charnack. Cheston and Brewbound managing editor Jessica Infante discuss Executive Order Me a Beer – Right Proper's pay-it-forward program to support laid off federal employees with beers and networking – and the unique experiences of parents in the beer industry. Charnack discusses the recovery process of Hi-Wire's flagship location in Asheville in the wake of Hurricane Helene with senior reporter Zoe Licata. In addition, Zoe and Jess discuss the last gasp of Q1 e...
2025-05-14
50 min
Brewbound Podcast
Brewers Association CEO Bart Watson on the State of the Craft Beer
Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bart Watson entered the Brewbound Podcast studio last week fresh off stage from giving his State of the Industry speech at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC). Watson discussed key takeaways from his speech, including why the 4% volume decline for craft last year wasn't everyone's experience, as 43% of craft breweries found growth last year. "You can have a number where yes, the middle it is negative, but there's still lots of people on the positive side," Watson explained during a conversation with Brewbound's Jess Infante and Justin Kendall on the Brewbound Podcast. Watson also discussed why...
2025-05-07
49 min
Brewbound Podcast
Road Report from the New England Craft Brew Summit
What's going on in the country's second-densest craft beer state? The Brewbound team hit the road to Portland, Maine, to find out. While in town for the New England Craft Brew Summit, Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante and senior reporter Zoe Licata checked in with 3 leaders to take the pulse of Maine's formidable (and cheerfully collaborative) craft scene. This special Maine-centric episode kicks off with Maine Brewers' Guild executive director Sarah Bryan. Bryan dishes on the hottest topics impacting Maine brewers right now – including concerns over decreased tourism from Canada – as well as goals for her second year as executive director...
2025-04-02
1h 03
Brewbound Podcast
Rob Tod on 30 Years of Allagash
Allagash Brewing will celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, and founder Rob Tod knows where he'll be and what he'll be drinking on the brewery's birthday, July 1 – an Allagash White at the Great Lost Bear, the taphouse that served the first pint of White in Portland, Maine. "I remember it like it was yesterday. That was our very first draftline," Tod tells Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante on the latest episode of the Brewbound Podcast. "I shipped eight kegs of Allagash White to Nappi Distributors on June 29, and July 1 I worked at the brewery all day and my plan was to...
2025-03-19
50 min
Brewbound Podcast
A St. Patrick's Day Primer with Guinness
Guinness is synonymous with U.S. St. Patrick's Day celebrations. National ambassador Ryan Wagner joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss preparation for the holiday, how the Splitting the G viral phenomenon has played a role in the brand's upward trajectory and introduces it to new consumers. Wagner also discusses the on-premise rebound following the pandemic, what goes into creating a perfect Guinness pour and consumer learnings in recent months. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses the latest news coming out of Constellation Brands' Gold Network Summit with distributors, the New England Craft Beer Summit and the financial picture for the Brewers Ass...
2025-03-12
47 min
Brewbound Podcast
Lawson's Finest CEO on a Decade of Sip of Sunshine
2025 marks a milestone year for Lawson's Finest Liquids and its flagship Sip of Sunshine IPA. How will the Vermont craft brewery celebrate? CEO Adeline Druart shares details on the latest Brewbound Podcast. Druart, who took over as CEO in June 2023, shares the keys to keeping Sip growing, including a commitment to cold-chain distribution. She also discusses the crossover of her previous life in dairy, with the addition of cheese to Lawson's taproom. The conversation also covers Lawson's expansion into North Carolina and Virginia, if more markets will follow, additions to the Sunshine family, B-Corp status and the brewery's Airbnb. Plus, the Br...
2025-02-12
48 min
Brewbound Podcast
Pitch Slam Winner Hurray's Girl Beer
Hurray's Girl Beer won Brewbound's 2024 Pitch Slam competition during the Brewbound Live business conference last month in Marina del Rey, California. Founder Ray Biebuyck joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss how Hurray's Girl Beer is working to reclaim the term "Girl Beer," the brand's post-ironic, satirical and humorous vibe and why it's attempting to create a discourse about women and beer. Biebuyck explains why she's interested in bringing women into the beer category, while getting her beer to stand out both on shelf and in social media algorithms. Hear more from Biebuyck in this week's featured interview. Plus, the Brewbound team di...
2025-01-29
49 min
Brewbound Podcast
New Belgium CEO Shaun Belongie on Asheville Recovery Efforts, Mini Ripper Cans, Hard Refreshers and Oberon Light
New Belgium Brewing resumed brewing at its Asheville, North Carolina-based production facility this week for the first time since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the region and shut down the brewery's operations. It was a significant stoppage for the company as the Asheville brewery accounted for around 40% of New Belgium's total output. In the wake of the hurricane, the brewery was flooded with around 20 inches of storm water. More than three months after being knocked offline, Voodoo Ranger Juice Force will be the first beer going into the tanks in Asheville, with packaged products expected to follow in March. New Belgiu...
2025-01-16
59 min
Brewbound Podcast
Garrett Oliver Dishes on Fonio Rising; Plus, Breeze Galindo Discusses the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling
This week's Brewbound Podcast features a pair of interviews with 2024 Brewbound Award Winners. Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver shares why fonio is a game-changing ancient grain for brewers. Brewbound named Brooklyn's Fonio Rising series of beers its 2024 Best New Product. Plus, Breeze Galindo, director of operations of the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling, discusses the work of the grant-making and mentorship organization, which pays for technical education scholarships for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the brewing and distilling industries looking to continue their education. But first, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata are joined by...
2025-01-02
1h 02
Brewbound Podcast
Brewers Association Picks a New CEO, A Brewbound Live Recap & the 2024 Person of the Year
The Brewers Association has tapped Bart Watson to lead the trade group for small and independent brewers, following the planned retirement of Bob Pease. The Brewbound team breaks down the choice and the challenges ahead for Watson in his new role, as well as the larger industry after last week's release of the "Year in Beer" report. Plus, Jess, Zoe and Justin share highlights of the Brewbound LIve business conference and the underlying theme of "focus," the primer on intoxicating hemp and a new long-time partnership between Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead. They also discuss the winner of the 2024 Br...
2024-12-18
43 min
Brewbound Podcast
Meet Brewbound's 2024 Craft Brewery, Large Brewery and Beyond Beer Company of the Year
Brewbound revealed the winners of its 2024 awards during the Brewbound Live business conference this week in Marina del Rey, California. This week's Brewbound Podcast features interviews with three of those award winners: The 2024 Craft Brewery of the Year, Coronado Brewing Company; The 2024 Large Brewery of the Year, Narragansett Beer; And the 2024 Beyond Beer Company of the Year, Surfside. Coronado co-founder Rick Chapman discusses how Weekend Vibes IPA was the catalyst for spurring the San Diego brewery's growth. Narragansett Beer owner Mark Hellendrung shares how the Rhode Island legacy brand reversed fortunes and is now producing over 100,000 barrels. And Surfside co-founder and...
2024-12-11
42 min
Brewbound Podcast
Brewers Association Changes, Lagunitas' CEO Swap & a Brewbound Live Preview
After a packed news week, the Brewbound team breaks down the latest headlines, including leadership reorganization and staff cuts at the Brewers Association, an impending CEO change at Heineken-owned Lagunitas Brewing and Sapporo-Stone ceasing exports for the craft beer brand. Jess, Zoe and Justin also preview the Brewbound Live business conference coming up December 11 and 12 in Marina del Rey, California. The team shares highlights of the on-stage talks and surrounding events, including networking parties, the Pitch Slam competition and retailer and wholesaler one-to-one conversations.
2024-11-27
25 min
Brewbound Podcast
Our 200th Episode Extravaganza
This week the Brewbound Podcast crossed the 200th episode milestone. Insider's Week in Beer newsletter writer Sean McNulty joins to celebrate. The Brewbound team recaps the latest headlines, including the Lord Hobo-Lone Pine merger, the Beer Institute's Annual Membership Meeting, layoffs at Molson Coors' remaining craft production facilities and Monster's Q3 financial results. Plus, the gang plays Another Round or Tabbing Out, recalls Episode 100 (we think) and time capsules recent life moments for the next podcast milestone. It's a fast-moving show, with an unexpected Real Housewives detour.
2024-11-13
40 min
Brewbound Podcast
Chula Vista Founder Tim Parker on How Meditation Can Improve Your Business
Chula Vista Brewery co-founder Tim Parker shares how meditation, mindfulness and taking care of your mental health can help your business on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast. Parker discusses his personal journey, how he and his wife Dali have struck a better work-life balance and much more. Plus, the Brewbound team covers the latest news, including a brewery that is backing away from brewing for partners, the 2025 plans for Duvel USA and Boulevard Brewing Company and UK brewers' move away from the "craft beer" label.
2024-10-23
45 min
Brewbound Podcast
Lester Jones, Live From the NBWA Annual Convention, and a GABF Recap
Lester Jones, chief economist and VP of analytics at the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), joins the Brewbound team to discuss the importance of the on-premise, and how tides may be shifting in draft beer's favor. The conversation was recorded in San Diego during the NBWA Annual Convention and Product Showcase. Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata also recap the reimagined Great American Beer Festival (GABF) to managing editor Jess Infante, who is suffering from a bad case of FOMO. The duo give a play-by-play of walking through the new GABF experience areas – Fright, Blast Off, Chill, Prost and...
2024-10-16
58 min
Brewbound Podcast
Convention Prep With NBWA President Craig Purser
Craig Purser, president and CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), joins the Brewbound Podcast to preview highlights of the trade group's upcoming 87th annual convention and product showcase, taking place September 29-October 2 in San Diego. Purser discusses the NBWA's legislative priorities, metamorphosis into a beer and beverage distribution group, and top concerns for the association's members. Plus, the Brewbound team breaks down recent news, including insights for connecting with Gen Z from Zoe's trip to the Stout Collective's BOPP Beer Design Conference, a look at IPA's dollar share across the country and the forthcoming non-alc Michelob Ultra Zero.
2024-09-26
58 min
Brewbound Podcast
A Beloved Brewpub Says Farewell
Cambridge Brewing Company (CBC) founder Phil Bannatyne joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the recent announcement that the Massachusetts brewpub will shut its doors in December after 35 years in business. Bannatyne shared his thoughts on the brewpub segment, the team's next steps and how many CBC alumni are scattered across the industry. Plus, the Brewbound team covers recent California craft beer news, including Firestone Walker's annual business plan, Anderson Valley being up for sale, and production shifts and job cuts at Modern Times.
2024-09-11
36 min
Brewbound Podcast
A Beverage-Alcohol Legal Update with Nutter's Bev-Alc Team
What legal issues should be on brewers' radar? Nichole Shustack and Isabelle Cunningham from the bev-alcohol practice team at law firm Nutter, McClennen and Fish join the Brewbound Podcast to share what to watch out for this year and beyond. The team discusses the impact of non-alcoholic brands crossing over into bev-alc, direct-to-consumer sales, potential regulations on adult non-alcoholic beverages and other state legal updates. Plus, the Brewbound team reconvenes to break down the latest headlines, including Colorado's Left Hand Brewing's efforts to raise money for a brewery platform, another sale of San Francisco's Magnolia Brewing and BeatBox Beverages' big dea...
2024-08-28
1h 03
Brewbound Podcast
World of Beer Bankruptcy, Bud Light 1 Year After the Boycott
World of Beer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, in an effort to reorganize. Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante shares details of the filing and what it means for craft breweries. Jess and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall also review the latest earnings reports, including Anheuser-Busch InBev cycling the anniversary of the Bud Light boycott, how A-B is faring in the U.S. a year later, and the fallout being felt by one of its top competitors, Molson Coors, and one of its biggest supply chain partners, Ball Corporation. Jess and Justin also reveal how little they know about soccer, and disc...
2024-08-07
24 min
Brewbound Podcast
A Mid-Year Beer Report; Plus Earnings SZN Begins
How is beer doing at the halfway point of 2024? Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata shares highlights from not one, but two mid-year beer reports. Zoe breaks down the Brewers Association's mid-year craft report, as well as a total beer overview from the National Beer Wholesalers Association and Fintech halfway through 2024. Plus, Zoe and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall discuss the latest earnings reports from Boston Beer and Tilray Brands, including nuggets on Twisted Tea and Truly's hold on Boston's portfolio and improvements in Shock Top's trends. Justin also relays his experience on the Voodoo Ranger pirate ship and spotting Stone Brewing co-founder Gre...
2024-07-31
29 min
Brewbound Podcast
Friday Beers and Its Ready-Made Audience
Almost Friday Media, the comedy meme account turned digital media empire that has long celebrated the vaunted opening of a beer at the closing of the workweek, had a drinker base long before it had a beer brand. The media network reaches more than 800 million accounts across more than 30 channels on seven different media platforms, and launched its eponymous light lager Friday Beers late last year. Almost Friday co-founder and CEO Jack Barrett and Corestone Capital founder and CEO Will McDonough joined the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the beer, its fans and the strategy behind it. Plus, the Brewbound team di...
2024-07-24
54 min
Brewbound Podcast
Brewers Association CEO Bob Pease on His Decision to Retire in 2025
Long-time Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bob Pease will retire on June 30, 2025, after 32 years at the trade organization representing small and independent craft brewers, Pease and the BA announced last week. Pease joins the Brewbound Podcast to detail how long he's been in talks to retire, why now is the right time and what advice he would give to his successor. He also discusses the legacy he's leaving behind, the most important moves of his tenure and whether there's a next chapter beyond the ski slopes. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses Pease's t...
2024-07-17
51 min
Brewbound Podcast
The Toll of Burnout and Craft's Barriers to Entry with Infinite Ingredient and Lifting Lucy
Infinite Ingredient founder and executive director Katie Muggli joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss burnout in the brewing industry, how to recognize it, and what resources are available for both industry leaders and individuals. Recognizing burnout can help industry members physically and mentally, and can help strengthen business's bottom line, according to Muggli. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, so it's a perfect time for this discussion, which was recorded on the trade show floor last month during the Craft Brewers Conference in Las Vegas. Then, Ashlie Randolph chats with Brewbound managing editor Jess In...
2024-05-22
59 min
Brewbound Podcast
Brewbound Podcast On Location - CBC Conversations with Breeze Galindo and Pam Brulotte
The first round of interviews from the Brewbound Podcast On Location at the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) in Las Vegas are here. Breeze Galindo, the director of operations on the Michael J Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling, discusses the foundation's work, evolution and scholarship awards for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color professionals in the bev-alc industry. Galindo also dishes on her brewery in-planning, MiLuna Brewing Company, which she will open in New York. Then, Icicle Brewing owner Pam Brulotte chats about her journey into the brewing industry, being married to a hop farmer and starting a brewery in Lea...
2024-04-30
44 min
Brewbound Podcast
Topa Topa, Match Point and That's Delicious Financials on What's Working for Craft
This week's Brewbound Podcast features a 3-pack of conversations from the California Craft Beer Summit. Topa Topa founder and CEO Jack Dyer discusses what's working for the fast-growing, Ventura-based craft brewery. Then, Match Point Brewing co-founder Simon Chen shares the Albany-based brewery's path to opening a taproom and also connecting with consumers in his hometown. Finally, That's Delicious Financials founder Drew Kearns explains why he's optimistic about the craft brewing industry, as well as the most difficult conversations he's hearing on the financial side of the business. The Brewbound team also reviews the latest headlines, including positive beer category trends and Ti...
2024-04-10
56 min
Brewbound Podcast
BevPort Seeks to Open Distribution Access for Craft Brewers
BevPort, a self-described three-tier compliant digital distribution portal, launched in Florida earlier this year. Co-founder Phil Guana joins the Brewbound Podcast to explain how BevPort works, its focus on helping "the little guy" gain market access in the Sunshine State and the partnerships the startup has in the market. Guana also shares future expansion states for BevPort. But first, the Brewbound team reviews the latest news, including a sibling company of Bevana Partners filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the on-premise opportunities with 10,000 tap handles for the taking, increased efficiency at retail and The Bruery's plans for an Idaho outpost. This week's Anothe...
2024-04-03
35 min
Brewbound Podcast
Anderson Valley's Kevin McGee on Keeping a Legacy Brand Fresh; Full Circle's Arthur Moye on Building a House of Brands
This week's Brewbound Podcast features two on location interviews from the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento. Anderson Valley Brewing president and CEO Kevin McGee shares how he's keeping the legacy craft brand relevant, and why he's entangled in a legal battle with the nation's largest beer wholesaler with potential wider implications for California craft brewers. Then, Full Circle owner Arthur Moye explores plans for the Speakeasy brand, which his company acquired a year ago, and how he's executing a house-of-brands strategy with those craft brands and Sonoma Cider. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses Sazerac's planned acquisition of ready-to-drink cocktail mak...
2024-03-27
51 min
Brewbound Podcast
Russian River's Natalie Cilurzo on Pliny The Younger's 20th Anniversary; Calicraft on Going Beyond Beer
Russian River co-owner Natalie Cilurzo joins the Brewbound Podcast On Location at the California Craft Beer Summit to discuss the 20th anniversary release of Pliny the Younger triple IPA, with festivities starting this weekend. Cilurzo discusses creating an experience that brings back repeat customers, its economic impact and Pliny babies. She also shares the strategy behind the Pliny for President quarterly releases, the growth of lager in the Russian River portfolio and much more. Calicraft founder and CEO Blaine Landberg and marketing director and brewmaster Thomas Vo share how the brewery is expanding beyond beer with the Bloom line of fr...
2024-03-20
59 min
Brewbound Podcast
Brewbound Podcast: A California Craft Beer Check In
California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) board of directors member Alicia Barr (5050 Brewing Co.) and former director Peter Hoey (Urban Roots Brewery) join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the state of craft beer in California, the country's largest craft market, in advance of the CCBA's annual California Craft Beer Summit next week in Sacramento. The Brewbound team discusses recent headlines, including Pontoon Brewing's split from Bevana as part of its Chapter 11 filing, Karben4's bankruptcy filing and JuneShine's proposed acquisition of Flying Embers. Plus, it's Women's History Month and Zoe and Jess have thoughts.
2024-03-06
46 min
Brewbound Podcast
MikMak's Rachel Tipograph on the Post-Drizly Bev-Alc E-Commerce Landscape
MikMak founder and CEO Rachel Tipograph joins the Brewbound Podcast to analyze what's next for beverage-alcohol e-commerce in a post-Drizly world. MikMak is a software analytics company that helps alcohol companies funnel their business to retailers in compliance with regulations. Tipograph shared that bev-alc companies found out about Uber shutting down Drizly at the same time as the general public. In the aftermath, Tipograph believes Uber Eats, Instacart and ReserveBar will absorb Drizly's market share. As for alcohol companies, many have quickly transitioned away from the platform, she added. In addition to this conversation, the Brewbound team talks about the latest...
2024-02-14
54 min
Brewbound Podcast
How a Las Vegas Wholesaler is Prepping for the Super Bowl
Breakthru Beverage Nevada beer division VP Deacon Nauslar joins this week's Brewbound Podcast to share how the distributor is preparing for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Nauslar dishes on when preparations began, how much of a bump the distributor is expecting, how the event will compare to the Formula 1 race earlier this year, and how the biggest football game of the year measures up to a normal week servicing Sin City. The Brewbound team also breaks down the early week headlines, including a potential end to the Sheehan family lawsuit and a sale of the business, two former Boston Bee...
2024-02-07
1h 10
Brewbound Podcast
AFicioNAdo Founder Meagen Anderson on Creating the Non-Alc Training and Certification Program
Meagen Anderson, the founder and CEO of AFicioNAdo (AFNA), joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the formation of the training and certification program for professionals in the adult non-alcoholic beverage space. Anderson shares her own journey to NA, how retailers are strategizing around the products and what it means for future generations. The Brewbound team also looks back at the big headlines of the last couple of weeks, including Asahi's planned acquisitions of Octopi Brewing, the latest on the Tree House shareholder lawsuit, Flying Fish Brewing's bankruptcy filing and leadership changes at Allagash. Th...
2024-01-10
1h 00
Brewbound Podcast
2023 Award Winners – Maui Brewing's Garrett Marrero and the National Black Brewers Association's Kevin Asato
This week's Brewbound Podcast features interviews with two of our 2023 Brewbound Award Winners. Brewbound's 2023 Person of the Year, Maui Brewing co-founder Garrett Marrero, discusses his work to help the people of Maui during the wildfires that killed at least 100 people and destroyed Lahaina. Then, Kevin Asato, executive director of the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A), whose founding members were named Brewbound's 2023 Beer Champions of the Year, shares experiences from the new organization's first year.
2023-12-27
38 min
Brewbound Podcast
AriZona Emerges as a Twisted Tea Challenger
AriZona Hard Tea VP of sales Lou Fabiano joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the opportunity for the hard tea challenger brand as it attempts to cut into Boston Beer Company's 90% stranglehold on the market with Twisted Tea. Fabiano shares how AriZona has grown to 2.5 million cases this year and why he believes the brand could eventually hold 20-25% share of the segment in the future. The Brewbound team also breaks down the latest news, including the Brewers Association's year-end recap and NIQ's latest consumer insights. Plus, the trio plays Another Round or Tabbing Out with a focus on CPG's enc...
2023-12-20
1h 09
Brewbound Podcast
2023 Award Winners – Athletic Brewing, Lawson's & BeatBox
This week's Brewbound Podcast features interviews with some of Brewbound's 2023 award winners. Hear from; 2023 Large Brewery of the Year, Athletic Brewing, with founders Bill Shufelt and John Walker; 2023 Craft Brewery of the Year, Lawson's Finest Liquids, with founder Sean Lawson and CEO Adeline Druart; And 2023 Beyond Beer Company of the Year, BeatBox Beverages, with co-founder and COO Aimy Steadman. Also, the Brewbound team gives a few quick takeaways from last week's Brewbound Live business conference, recaps the Brewers Association's Year in Beer report, and plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on non-alc and alc convergence and a Lobster Pie beer.
2023-12-14
1h 08
Brewbound Podcast
It's Brewbound Live Week!
The Brewbound team encourages you to skip this episode of the Brewbound Podcast and go to Brewbound.com and watch the 2023 Brewbound Live business conference. If you're a fan of this podcast, you won't want to miss Brewbound Live.
2023-12-06
05 min
Brewbound Podcast
Garage Beer's Andy Sauer and Corey Smale on Finding the Craft Lager Brand's Voice
Garage Beer's new owner, Andy Sauer, and VP of marketing, Corey Smale, join the Brewbound team to discuss taking over the craft lager brand following a deal with Kentucky's Braxton Brewing earlier this year. Sauer and Smale share how they're building the brand, expanding to new markets, speaking to consumers and creating and nurturing the brand's voice. The Brewbound team also breaks down the latest legal news in the beer space, including a lawsuit among Tree House owners and the dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit against Boston Beer amid the slowdown of Truly Hard Seltzer. The team also play Another Rou...
2023-11-30
57 min
Brewbound Podcast
A Collab Beer to Rebuild Ukraine
Wisconsin Brewing's Paul Verdu and Move Ukraine's Ken Shearer join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Move Ukraine collaboration beer project aimed at helping rebuild Ukraine. Verdu and Shearer are seeking brewers to join the effort to brew a pilsner with sunflower seeds – the sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. The duo share how the collaboration beer came to fruition, and why its mission is so personal to Verdu. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses the latest news stories – including a July 4 preview from CGA and Monster's entry into hard tea – and whether Tucson, Arizona is a desirable retirement destination in Another...
2023-06-29
40 min
Brewbound Podcast
Welcome to Seltzerland
What's it like to attend a hard seltzer festival in 2023? Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata shares her first-person experience at Seltzerland in Boston. Plus, BevNet spirits editor Ferron Salniker joins the podcast for the first time, detailing everything that went down at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United State's annual meeting. Zoe and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall also run through the latest headlines, including more craft brewery CEO changes, this time at New Belgium and Lawson's Finest. Justin wildly speculates what Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman should do now that another craft brewery exec hits free agency. And the team plays...
2023-06-21
39 min
Brewbound Podcast
Craft Beer Data Christmas is Here, Plus More Craft-on-Craft Deals
The Brewbound team, along with Brewbound Weekend Insider newsletter writer Sean McNulty, reviews the Brewers Association's annual craft beer volume data. The team also discusses the latest craft brewery deals, including Funky Buddha and Appalachian Mountain Brewery returning to independent brewery status, and FX Matt buying the Flying Dog Brewery brand. Zoe shares how the latest hard seltzers and canned cocktails were received over Memorial Day weekend. The gang also says farewell to Jess, as she goes on maternity leave (and promises to come back).
2023-05-31
36 min
Brewbound Podcast
Brewbound Podcast: Out-of-State Taproom Expansion Strategies, with Monday Night, Hi-Wire and Weathered Souls; Plus, the National Black Brewers Association
This week's Brewbound Podcast rebroadcasts two Brew Talks conversations from the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. The first is an introduction to the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A), a newly formed trade group. Executive director Kevin Asato, Harlem Brewing founder Celeste Beatty and Black Frog Brewery owner Chris Harris share the NB2A's mission and vision, explain the challenges Black and Brown brewers face receiving capital and stress the importance of mentorship. Then, three brewery leaders share their experiences with expanding their taproom presences in out-of-state markets. Monday Night Brewing's Jeff Heck, Hi-Wire Brewing's Adam Charnack and Weathered Souls Brewing's Marcus Ba...
2023-05-11
55 min
Brewbound Podcast
BONUS EPISODE ft. Full Circle Brewing and Societe Brewing Live from the CCBA Summit
On this special bonus episode of the Brewbound podcast, the Brewbound team talks with Full Circle Brewing and Societe Brewing live at the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento. Full Circle marketing manager Adam Band and brewer Mike Sumaya talk about what's changed at the Fresno, California-based, Black-owned brewery since new ownership took over in 2016. The duo also discuss the success of building a community through crowdfunding, and the strategy behind the company's unique distribution map. Societe Brewing co-founder and CEO Doug Constantiner discusses how the San Diego brewery has changed over its decade of l...
2023-03-31
26 min
Brewbound Podcast
How Well Do You Know Your Brewbound Coworkers?
To celebrate the Brewbound Podcast reaching 100 episodes, Justin, Jess and Zoe break the format to see how well they know each other (or don't) after all these years. Brewbound Insider newsletter writer Sean McNulty joins the festivities as quizmaster. The team also breaks down the latest news, including full-year off-premise IRI sales data, wholesaler consolidation, and the Fireball/Sazerac class action lawsuit.
2023-01-25
47 min
Brewbound Podcast
Sarah Bettman on the DEI Topics Facing Beverage Alcohol Companies
Leadership development speaker, coach, and consultant Sarah Bettman joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the diversity, equity and inclusion topics facing beverage alcohol companies and how they can avoid just "checking off boxes." The Brewbound team also breaks down the top news stories, including Sazerac suing RNDC for allegedly not paying its invoices, the rebrand and reformulation of New Belgium's iconic Fat Tire, Molson Coors' Super Bowl ad playbook, and the increase in Brewers Association membership dues.
2023-01-18
1h 13
Brewbound Podcast
The Most-Read Beer Biz Stories of 2022
The Brewbound team and Insider newsletter writer Sean McNulty discuss the most-read stories on Brewbound.com in 2022, including the sale of Stone Brewing to Sapporo, the annual Brewers Association rankings of the top craft breweries by volume, and more. Then, McNulty takes the mic and quizzes Justin, Jess and Zoe and drags a few predictions out of them.
2022-12-21
53 min
Brewbound Podcast
The Hazy Aftermath of Brewbound Live
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2022-12-06
18 min
Brewbound Podcast
Catching Up with Brewbound Pitch Slam Winners Lunar, Crowns and Hops
With its 2022 Pitch Slam competition just days away, the Brewbound team caught up with past winners of the Shark Tank-like competition held annually at the Brewbound Live business conference. Lunar Hard Seltzer co-founder Sean Ro discusses his company's growth since its 2020 victory. Then, Crowns and Hops co-founders Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter, winners of the 2019 competition, share where they are in the process of opening a 14,000 sq. ft. brewery and restaurant and dish on the roll out of their new e-commerce platform.
2022-11-28
36 min
Brewbound Podcast
The Latest on the CO2 Issues
The supply of CO2 is tightening in the U.S. What's it mean for craft brewers? Dorchester Brewing director of operations James Haugh and Earthly Labs CEO Amy George join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the situation and alternatives available to brewers. Plus, the Brewbound team dives into the latest news, including MIkkeller shuttering its U.S. brewing operations and returning to contract brewing, the booming growth of New Belgium's Juice Force IPA, Allagash adding a year-round IPA to its portfolio, and beer industry vet Neal Stewart's essay on the mental health challenges facing many workers in...
2022-08-24
1h 02
Brewbound Podcast
Strategies for Opening Additional Taprooms and Retail Outlets
This week's Brewbound Podcast features a replay of a Brew Talks conversation on strategies for expanding taproom and retail outlets, featuring leaders from White Lion, Medusa Brewing, Castle Island and Boston Beer Company. Plus, the Brewbound team reunites to discuss New Belgium's Voodoo Ranger amusement park hoax and trolling of wine country; Ball closing two can manufacturing plants and blaming customer price increases for a lack of growth; the shaky Hard MTN Dew rollout; and Boulevard's Quirk Hard Seltzer sampling boat.
2022-08-10
1h 03
Brewbound Podcast
Simply Spiked Lemonade Makes a Splash This Summer
Simply Spiked – the hard lemonade Molson Coors launched this summer in partnership with Coca-Cola – has taken the FMB corner of the bev-alc world by storm. Joy Ghosh, VP of marketing for above premium brands and FMBs at Molson Coors, joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the company's launch strategy, new campaigns and plans to recruit new drinkers. Plus, the Brewbound team breaks down July 4 off-premise sales and craft beer at the midpoint of 2022.
2022-07-20
1h 04
Brewbound Podcast
The State of Hard Cider
Leaders within the craft cider industry break scan data misconceptions and share how regional cideries are growing in 2022. American Cider Association executive director Michelle McGrath, Schilling Cider co-founder and CEO Colin Schilling, Swilled Dog Hard Cider & Spirits co-founder and CEO Brooke Glover, and ANXO Cider co-founder and president Sam Fitz discuss the state of the industry, convergence trends, retail gains and much more. This interview was originally released as an exclusive to Brewbound Insiders, as part of the Frontlines video series. Also in this episode, the Brewbound team counts down to the Craft Brewers Conference, discusses Truly...
2022-04-27
1h 13
Brewbound Podcast
What Receivership Means for Modern Times
Modern Times is on the edge of entering receivership to begin a court-ordered sale process. Jack O'Connor, a partner with Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger in Chicago, joins the Brewbound Podcast to explain the process. The Brewbound team also discusses the latest news, including the latest Stone legal wranglings, CBC and more.
2022-04-13
33 min
Brewbound Podcast
Funkytown Brewery on Expanding Craft Communities
The Brewbound team reunites with Rich Bloomfield, Greg Williams and Zach Day, co-founders of Chicago-based Funkytown Brewery. Funkytown's founders discussed what they've been up to since winning the Brewbound Live 2021 Pitch Slam competition, what they've learned about the brewing industry since launching last year, and the roadblocks they've faced trying to bring craft beer to underserved communities in Chicago.
2022-04-07
50 min
Brewbound Podcast
Brewbound Podcast: What's Big Beverage's Plan with Bev-Alc?
Convergence is all the rage as big beverage companies (Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Monster) dive into bev-alc and lean into becoming "total beverage" producers. Nik Modi, managing director for RBC Capital, and Marty Caballero, editor for BevNet (Brewbound's sister publication), join the Brewbound team to discuss the latest beverage partnerships, what has caused the trend, and if a "complete collapse" of the lines between bev-alc and non-alc is ahead.
2022-02-09
41 min
Brewbound Podcast
Bev Alc Predictions for 2022
On one of the final Brewbound podcasts of 2021, Jess Infante and Zoe Licata are joined by Jeff Carroll, general manager of Avalara for Beverage Alcohol, to discuss his predictions for 2022, from e-commerce growth and evolution to state DTC shipping changes (or lack thereof). Plus, Jess and Zoe run down recent beer news, and share an exciting Brewbound team announcement!
2021-12-15
57 min
Brewbound Podcast
That's a Wrap on Brewbound Live 2021
With Brewbound Live 2021 in the rearview mirror, the team recaps what happened in Santa Monica both on and off the stage, including Firestone Walker co-founder David Walker's keynote speech, a data deep dive on Gen Z, and panel discussions featuring independent hard seltzer makers, beer buyers at popular national chains, and leaders in the middle tier.
2021-12-10
37 min
Brewbound Podcast
Brewbound Frontlines Short: Sonic Hard Seltzer Heading Outside of Oklahoma Starting in Mid-October
Oklahoma City's COOP Ale Works made a splash in March with the reveal of its partnership with fast-food chain Sonic Drive-In to create a hard seltzer brand based on popular flavors such as Cherry Limeade and Ocean Water. COOP president Sean Mossman joins Brewbound Frontlines to discuss the early returns on the brand, the need to contract out production to meet demand, and the revised expansion plans that will take the seltzer brand to Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas starting in mid-October.
2021-08-25
21 min
Brewbound Podcast
Love Conquers Ale
Boston Beer Company's Carissa Sweigart (leader of diversity, equity and inclusion) and Shelley Smith (brewing innovation manager) join the Brewbound team to discuss Love Conquers Ale, Samuel Adams' Pride month release. Plus, meet the newest member of the Brewbound team.
2021-06-10
47 min
Brewbound Podcast
Misconduct and Misogyny in the Beer Industry
On a special edition of the Brewbound Podcast, the Brewbound team recaps some of the news stories from the outpouring of accounts of sexual harassment, abuse, misogyny and toxicity within the beer industry. The team discusses the chilling effect non-disclosure agreements can have on former employees' ability to speak out about past experiences in toxic workplaces, as well as why employees are hesitant to report harassment or inappropriate behavior when it happens. Editor's Note: This episode may not be suitable for all listeners. It was recorded on Monday, May 24.
2021-05-25
31 min
Brewbound Podcast
Talkin' Brew Talks and a Peek Behind the Paywall
The Brewbound team discusses the upcoming Brew Talks live event and dives into the latest headlines. Then, get a peek behind Brewbound's paywall with a special Frontlines interview with Stone Brewing CEO Maria Stipp, first recorded in February 2021.
2021-05-06
57 min
Brewbound Podcast
The Big Game, Plus a Big Deal
Did this year's crop of Super Bowl beer commercials score or fumble? Ad Age assistant managing editor E.J. Schultz joins the Brewbound team to break down all the beer ads from the big game. Rabobank analyst Bourcard Nesin also stops by to discuss Uber's $1.1 billion deal to acquire Drizly. The Brewbound team breaks down recent beer industry news, including the culture of harassment and leadership changes at Boulevard, A-B shifting Stella Artois production to the U.S. and more.
2021-02-11
1h 07
Brewbound Podcast
Changing American Drinkers
Rabobank beverage analyst Bourcard Nesin joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss a new report that details how the changing demographics of American and how beverage companies can welcome these new consumers, who are more female, more diverse and older. Nesin and the Brewbound team discuss the Capitol Hill riot and its implications for the beer industry, including how the largest brewers and trade organizations are approaching their political donations.
2021-01-14
51 min
Brewbound Podcast
The Brewbound Live Schedule Reveal
With the annual Brewbound Live business conference less than two weeks away, the Brewbound team shares the schedule for the two-day event taking place December 14 and 15. They also air grievances and discuss Thanksgiving eve trends and the latest headlines.
2020-12-03
25 min
Brewbound Podcast
S3 E21: Brewbound Frontlines: Leaders of Stone, Rogue and Revolution
In Episode 21 of the Brewbound Podcasts's third season, leaders of Stone Brewing, Rogue Ales & Spirits and Revolution Brewing discuss how their companies are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Stone Brewing CEO Dominic Engels, Rogue Ales & Spirits president Dharma Tamm and Revolution Brewing CFO Doug Veliky share updates on their breweries' business, how they've pivoted and what they're doing to maintain employee culture.
2020-06-02
1h 18
Brewbound Podcast
Brewbound Frontlines: E-Commerce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Episode 20 of the Brewbound Podcast's third season, experts from leading e-commerce platforms Drizly and GoPuff, as well as beverage analysts from Rabobank discuss the success of the e-commerce channel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drizly director of consumer insights Liz Paquette, GoPuff director of alcohol Randy Ornstein and Rabobank analysts Bourcard Nesin and Jim Watson share how breweries can find opportunities via online sales.
2020-05-26
1h 01
Brewbound Podcast
S3 E18: Brewbound Frontlines: Guild Leaders From California, New York and Illinois
In Episode 18 of the Brewbound Podcast's third season, guild leaders from California, New York and Illinois, as well as Brewers Association senior VP Paul Gatza discuss challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak. Gatza, along with Illinois Craft Brewers Guild executive director Danielle D'Alessandro, California Craft Brewers Association executive director Tom McCormick and New York State Brewers Association director Paul Leone delve into guild fundraising, brewery closures, declines in craft beer sales and more.
2020-05-12
1h 05
Brewbound Podcast
S3 E17: Brewbound Frontlines: Founders of Deschutes Brewery and Harpoon Brewery
In Episode 17 of the Brewbound Podcast's third season, Harpoon Brewery co-founder Dan Kenary and Deschutes Brewery founder Gary Fish discuss the survival mode thousands of craft brewers find themselves in. They would know -- Kenary and Fish's companies have ridden out many storms during their 30-plus years in business. They discuss leadership, what it's like to be an employee-owned company and what the beer industry might look like once the pandemic ends.
2020-05-05
1h 02
Brewbound Podcast
Title: S3 E16: Brewbound Frontlines: Other Half, Trillium and WeldWerks
In Episode 16 of the Brewbound Podcast's third season, the founders of Other Half, Trillium and WeldWerks discuss how they're adjusting their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trillium's JC and Esther Tetreault, Other Half's Matt Monahan and WeldWerks' Colin Jones discuss how their businesses have pivoted, how they're approaching innovation, the future of the on-premise and much more.
2020-04-28
58 min
Brewbound Podcast
S3 E15: Brewbound Frontlines: Operating in a State Without Stay at Home Orders
Representatives from Iowa's Exile Brewing, Oklahoma's COOP Ale Works and North Dakota's Six Shooter Hospitality share what it's like to operate in states that haven't issued statewide stay at home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Cervine, Sean Mossman and Angie Pelton share safety measures they're taking, their experiences applying for government assistance programs and more in the first Brewbound Frontlines event.
2020-04-21
1h 00
Brewbound Podcast
Title: Episode 029: Rob Tod
In episode 29 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall chat with Allagash founder Rob Tod about how the addition of canned packages will transform the Allagash business in the years to come, how the company is repositioning itself off-premise, why it invests disproportionately in quality-control measures and how it approaches innovation without chasing trends. Show Notes: 0:00 – 16:45: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 29, discuss recent people moves and provide an update on #Corntroversy 16:45 – 1:00:10 Furnari and Kendall interview Rob Tod 1:00:10 – 1:11:35: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interv...
2019-03-28
1h 11
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 024: Chris Jackson and Patrick Delves
In episode 24 of the Brewbound Podcast, which was recorded at the end of 2018, Chris Jackson and Patrick Delves discuss Seismic's sustainability efforts, what it's like to sell beer in wine country, early entrepreneurial lessons they've learned, and how the emerging cannabis industry could disrupt the alcohol sector, among other topics. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall talk about Anheuser-Busch InBev's latest acquisition and discuss a pair of compromise bills in Texas that could finally give manufacturing breweries the right to sell beer to-go. Show Notes: 0:00 – 18:16: Furnari and Kendall in...
2019-02-21
1h 12
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 022: Natalie Cilurzo
In episode 22 of the Brewbound Podcast, Russian River Brewing co-owner Natalie Cilurzo sits down for a wide-ranging conversation that examines the process of managing debt, buying out investors, building a $50 million brewery, exploring industry trends and more. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss Anheuser-Busch's Super Bowl LIII commercials and Sierra Nevada's first-ever acquisition. They also give their Warm Shelf/Cold Box nominations of the week, and play a game of "Did Andy Crouch Tweet That?" Show Notes: 0:00 – 14:40: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 22, discuss Super Bowl commercials and Si...
2019-02-07
1h 12
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 021: Fergal Murray
In episode 21 of the Brewbound Podcast, Murray discusses the changes to the American beer scene that he's witnessed during his long career in beer, his latest collaboration with Wachusett Brewing and innovations that could drive future category growth. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall share their takeaways from the annual Beer Business Daily Summit in San Diego. Show Notes: 0:00 – 18:07: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 21, and share their takeaways from the 16th Annual Beer Business Daily Summit18:07 – 51:18: Furnari and Kendall interview Fergal Murray51:18 – 1:02:07: Furnari and Kendall share their...
2019-01-31
1h 02
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 017: Doug Campbell
In episode 17 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewery Ommegang president Doug Campbell discusses the Brut IPA trend, how Brewery Ommegang plans to help build awareness around the new style, and the challenges of building an entirely new product category. He also discusses strategies for executing successful partnerships – such as the one Ommegang had with HBO and the Game of Thrones series – as well as a consumer shift toward prioritizing proximity over quality when making purchasing decisions. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall share Brewbound's most-read stories of 2018, and the final news clips that cross...
2019-01-03
1h 10
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 016: Eric Ottaway
In episode 16 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brooklyn Brewery CEO Eric Ottaway discusses his company's global partnership strategy, shrinking international opportunities for U.S. craft breweries, growing consumer interest in low- and no-alcohol products, and the overall state of the beer business. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss the latest news, including information about Anheuser-Busch InBev's recent partnership with Canadian cannabis company Tilray, layoffs at Oregon's Deschutes Brewery, the Brewers Association's "craft brewer" definition change and retail franchise Craft Beer Cellar's ongoing legal disputes. Show Notes: 0:00 – 21:27: Furnari and Ken...
2018-12-27
1h 00
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 012: Jake Maddux
In episode 12 of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari interviews Jake Maddux, owner of The Brewer's Table in Austin, Texas. During the interview, Maddux discusses how The Brewers' Table is redefining food and beer pairings, how he fortuitously found his way into the beer industry, and why he is hell-bent on winning a James Beard Award.Episode 12 also features a conversation about the 2018 Brewbound Live business conference with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and BevNET senior brand specialist Jon Landis.Show Notes:0:00 – 10:00: Introduction to episode 12 and a discussion about Brewbound Live 2018
2018-11-30
40 min
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 009: Bill Covaleski
In episode nine of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall interviews Victory Brewing co-founder Bill Covaleski. In episode nine of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Justin Kendall interviews Victory Brewing co-founder Bill Covaleski, who explains how the company's growth strategies have evolved as the craft beer category has become more competitive. Throughout the conversation, Covaleski shares his thoughts on how craft breweries can reach a broader base of beer consumers as well as opportunities he sees ahead for Victory. He also dives into Victory and Southern Tier's tie-up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures and talks about...
2018-11-08
1h 06
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 008: Bill Hackett
In episode eight of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari interviews Constellation Brands' beer division chairman Bill Hackett, who talks about building the Corona brand in the United States.Throughout the conversation, Hackett discusses how the beer industry has changed since he started with Pabst Brewing Company in 1976, the strategies that have allowed the Corona brand to flourish in the U.S. over the last three decades, and how he sees the beer market evolving in the years to come.Also in this episode: Furnari and fellow Brewbound editor Justin Kendall discuss the latest news...
2018-11-01
54 min
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 007: Josh Hare
In episode seven of the Brewbound Podcast, editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss Texas' confusing direct-to-consumer sales laws with Hops & Grain Brewing founder Josh Hare. Throughout the conversation, Hare explains his path to becoming a brewery entrepreneur, how he's financed the company's growth over the last seven years, and why current Texas alcohol laws make it difficult for upstart breweries to breakout. Also in this episode: Furnari and Kendall share the latest news and run down segments. Show Notes:0:00 – 1:57: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode seven
2018-10-25
1h 07
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 006: Sam Calagione
In episode six of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari and Dogfish Head co-founder Sam Calagione discuss how the Delaware craft brewery is "navigating the noise" of 7,000 small breweries, how other craft breweries can grow without taking on too much debt, and how Dogfish Head has financed its own expansion in recent years. Throughout the conversation, conducted during Dogfish Head's annual distributor meeting, held in Baltimore last month, Calagione explains the benefits of remaining a small, taproom-focused brewery in today's competitive marketplace, why he is bullish on the Brewers Association's independent craft brewer seal, and how he...
2018-10-17
55 min
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 005: Lynne Weaver
In episode five of the Brewbound Podcast, editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall sit down with Three Weavers founder Lynne Weaver to discuss why she "bought into" the Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective, opportunities to grow craft beer sales in Los Angeles and why Three Weavers initially chose to build its brand on-premise as a draft-only brewery.Throughout the conversation, conducted during the 2018 Great American Beer Festival, Weaver explains the process of launching, scaling and selling Three Weavers, the maturation of the craft beer category, and how Canarchy will help Three Weavers expand into off-premise chain retail sets.
2018-10-11
55 min
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 004: Jake Rouse
In episode four of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari sits down with Braxton Brewing co-founder Jake Rouse to discuss his journey as a beer entrepreneur, collaboration and partnership strategies, and managing rapid growth. Throughout the conversation, conducted in mid-August 2018, Rouse explains how his company approaches collaborative brewing projects. He also shares how Braxton has professionalized as it has grown while maintaining its company culture as well as the loneliness of being a founder. Also in this episode: Brewbound assistant editor Justin Kendall shares the latest news and runs down our segments. Show N...
2018-10-03
1h 18
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 003: Episode 003: Tomme Arthur + Gov. John Hickenlooper
In episode three of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall sit down with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Tomme Arthur, the co-founder of Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey, for two separate conversations about beer, politics and the future of brewing. During the episode's first interview, Gov. Hickenlooper discusses his possible presidential bid in 2020, the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on small businesses, an emerging cannabis industry and the evolution of the craft beer category since he opened Denver's Wynkoop Brewing in 1988. In the second interview with Port Brewing's Tomme...
2018-09-26
1h 13
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 002: Carey Falcone
In the second episode of the Brewbound Podcast, Carey Falcone, the co-founder of New Realm Brewing, joins Brewbound editor Chris Furnari in a discussion about his long career in the beer business and the launch of the Atlanta-based beer company. Throughout the conversation, Falcone talks about his experience as a first-time entrepreneur, New Realm's core values, the eight-year planning process to get the brewery off the ground, and how he convinced former Stone Brewing Company brewmaster Mitch Steele to move across the country to join a startup in the South. Falcone also discusses the impact...
2018-09-20
58 min
Brewbound Podcast
Episode 001: Dan Kenary
In the inaugural episode of the Brewbound Podcast, Dan Kenary, the co-founder of Boston-based Mass Bay Brewing Company (Harpoon Brewery), joins Brewbound editor Chris Furnari in a discussion on the state of the beer industry. Throughout the conversation, Kenary talks about his experience launching and scaling Harpoon, some of the more savvy business decisions he's made over the years -- including the purchase of a distressed brewery in Vermont for 25 cents on the dollar -- and where he thinks the craft category is headed over the next few years. Show Notes: 0:00 -- 5:41: Brewbound...
2018-09-13
50 min