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Beernet RadioEp. 269 Wed. Warehouse - Celsius buys Alani Nu, AB and Boston earnings, RNDCToday the gang talks about Celsius purchase on Alani Nu and what it means for beer distributors, Jack Owoc's new Ai Energy, A-B and Boston's positive Q4 results, RNDC's CEO change and brand losses, and more. =================================Our 3 Daily Bev-Alc Trade Publications: https://beernet.com/Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerNetRadio/videosPodcast feeds - Audio: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/beernetradio=================================About Us:Beer Business Daily / Wine & Spirits Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and bev-alc industry guests once a week as they grok the beer and beverage business issues of the day. Like and...2025-02-2828 min
Beernet RadioEp. 258 Wed Warehouse - Lagunitas, BA, Sazerac, Mas+On this week's Wednesday Warehouse session, Harry, Jenn, and Bianca talk about the two conferences Harry attended last week, observations on the beer category, the BA's reorg, changes at Lagunitas, Mas+ vs Prime, and more.
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Beernet RadioEp. 221 Case Study: 3-Tier Ecommerce with Eagle Rock, Winking Lizard, and BeerBoardA distributor, a tavern owner, and a tech guy walk into a bar. Today Harry speaks with John Lane of Winking Lizard Tavern, Todd Morillo of Eagle Rock Distributing, and Mark Young of BeerBoard, on how e-commerce is changing the process on-premise retailers go through to order beer from wholesalers.
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other...2024-04-1823 min
Beernet RadioEp. 196 Jim Sabia of Constellation Brands - Beer DivisionToday we feature Harry's interview on stage with Constellation - Beer Division President and EVP Jim Sabia at our BWS Summit in Coronado earlier this week, where we divine Constellation's remarkable success in beer by being disciplined and focusing on the core.
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the beer industry issues...2024-01-1729 min
Beernet RadioEp. 191 Austin Sawyer of CMCBack by popular demand, today Harry speaks again with Austin Sawyer of CounterMeasures, Corp. (CMC), which offers shared sales rep and retail marketing services to beverage suppliers. We talk about non-alc, THC bevs, the retail landscape, and the importance of staying focused on the core, among other issues.
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a...2023-12-1147 min
Beernet RadioEp. 166 Wednesday Warehouse - Bud Light, HSBC report, Nasty BeastToday the gang discusses the latest Bud Light volumes, weakening demand, the damning HSBC report on A-B, Monster's Nasty Beast, and Harry prevents a kidnapping on his OneWheel.
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Beernet RadioEp. 163 Wed. Warehouse - More BL, Harry's rant, crossover bevsIn a special bonus episode of Wednesday Warehouse, we explore A-B's financial relief/incentive plan for beleagured wholesalers, Cancun Cruz, tempering Harry's rant from the last episode, and the weakness in crossover beverages.
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the beer industry issues of the day.
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Beernet RadioEp. 159 Carrie K Yunker of Bell's BreweryToday the gang (minus Harry who was on the road) speaks with Carrie K. Yunker, Executive Vice President at Bell’s Brewery, as they speak of Bell's focus on innovation and its strong brand recognition, the importance of variety packs, expanding distribution into new markets, including the Pacific Northwest, investing in new brewing capacity, and more.
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Beernet RadioEp. 154 Wednesday Warehouse - Twisted and BLThis week the gang (minus Jenn who was covering legislative conf) talks about coverage of Bud Light and Twisted Tea, wherein Jordan somberly analyzes the news and Harry has a meltdown.
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Beernet RadioEp. 147 Sam Shahidi of Happy Dad Hard SeltzerThis week Harry has a one-on-one long-form conversation with Happy Dad CEO Sam Shahidi as they roll out their new Happy Dad Grape flavor in partnership with Snoop Dogg's Death Row Records. This episode could pass for a decent Master Class for sophomore year bev-alc marketers, as we discuss the deal with Death Row, what he looks for in hiring feet on the street, how important consistent flavor and quality are in production, their banana flavored seltzer in conjunction with their Bored Ape NFT, using distinctive flavors to get into on-premise accounts, the importance of displays, working with wine...2023-04-101h 04
Beernet RadioEp. 140 Clinton Smith and Dave Schreiber of Coronado Brewing Co.Today the gang (minus Harry, who was traveling) catches up with Coronado Brewing Co.'s Clinton Smith, CCO, and Dave Schreiber, vp sales.
00:00 into
02:30 show starts
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Beernet RadioEp. 128 Latest with Phusion Projects - Pirate WaterPhusion Projects, makers of Four Loko and Mamitas tequila seltzer, came onto the scene in 2005 as arguably the original disrupters. Today the gang speakers with Phusion co-founders Jaisen Freeman and Jeff Wright, along with their VP Marketing Samantha Catalina, to talk about their innovations (spoiler: Pirate Water coming), the FMB landscape, and their ongoing partnership with Barstool.
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties.
01:00 interview starts in earnest.
02:40 give the people what they want: flavor, branding, abv.
06:30 international boom 4 loko.
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Beernet RadioEp. 127 Patrick Tickle and Bill Kraich of Encompass TechnologiesToday Harry speaks with Patrick Tickle, and new-ish CEO of Encompass Technologies, and Bill Kraich, their longtime VP of E-Commerce, about the evolution of simple beverage distributor route accounting software (RAS) to the digital hub of the post-production supply chain, and how RAS vendors have progressed through cloud computing and data integration from "order taking and reconciliation" to now including tools to not only streamline operations but to generate incremental sales.
00:00 intro - hilarious banter
03:00 interview starts
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Beernet RadioEp. 122 Sam Calagione of Dogfish HeadToday the gang (minus Harry who was on a plane .... or was he?) catches up with Sam Calagione, co-founder of Dogfish Head, where we talk about their innovations for 2023, (and taste a few), plus the usual grokking of the pressing industry issues of the day, (where Sam turns the mic on Jenn and Jordan).
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the industry issues of...2022-11-0754 min
Beernet RadioEp. 120 Bill Kirk of MKM PartnersToday Jenn and Harry speak with the Managing Director - Broadlines and Food Retail at MKM Partners, Bill Kirk (full disclosure - Bill is also married to our Executive Editor, Jenn Litz-Kirk). We speak about beer and colas, supermarket mergers, c-stores selling weed legit from actually within the stores, and more.
00:00 intro - hilarious banter, Harry shows off multi-camera capabilities, for what reason nobody can fathom.
02:00 Bill joins the show
01:45 Hard Mtn Dew matters.
04:30 Kroger-Albertson's proposed combination.
13:30 Circle K testing weed dispensary in-store.
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Beernet RadioEp. 118 SPECIAL EPISODE: Beers at the Palm in ChicagoA journalist, distributor, and economist walk into a bar........
After the first day of the NBWA Convention general session in Chicago, Harry and Jenn record a quick and dirty show with distributors Rebecca Maisel of Gulf Distributing in Alabama and Florida, Don Faust of Faust Distributing in Houston (and a partner in KEG 1, LLC), and NBWA chief economist Lester Jones for an informal discussion about beer's challenges, the show so far, the economy, plus an intro with Jordan.
(We are still newbies with remote on-site recording, so bear with us on the production quality).
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Beernet RadioEp. 117 Grokking Mark Anthony Brands' New InnovationsToday Jordan and Harry sit down right after the Mark Anthony Brands 2023 distributor meeting in the lobby of the Sheraton Grand in Chicago to talk through our impressions of their new innovations.
Note: The audio is poor, but we've included subtitles in the video.
Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlB0dArHJmA
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the industry issues of the day.
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Beernet RadioEp. 117 Grokking Mark Anthony Brands' New InnovationsToday Jordan and Harry give their fresh quick-and-dirty perspectives on Mark Anthony Brands' new innovations, in the lobby of the Sheraton Grand hotel in Chicago where their distributor sales & marketing meeting was just held.
(Must warn, the audio isn't great, but the content is fire).
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the industry issues of the day.
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Beernet RadioNick Bodkins of BoissonToday the gang (Harry, Jenn, and Bianca) speak with the co-founder of alcohol-free marketer -- both brick and mortar and dtc -- Nick Bodkins of Boisson.
Show starts in earnest: 01:20
(Note: Audio only. Video failed on this episode).
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the industry issues of the day.
-Podcast Hotline: Text or call Harry in confidence at: (262) 345-2501
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-Art...2022-09-1136 minBeernet RadioEp. 111 Chris Rhodes of Better RhodesToday Harry speaks with 'recovering' management consultant turned DTC purveyor Chris Becker, founder and CEO of Better Rhodes, a direct marketer and wholesaler of premium non-alc beverages.
Chris speaks about his business model, the challenges of non-alc, the changing drinking landscape, and their non-alc product rating app, Better Without.
Note: A video version is available at: www.youtube.com/beernetradio
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...2022-09-0721 minBeernet RadioEp. 109 Jeff Nedeau of TapRMToday the gang speaks with Jeff Nedeau, Sr Director Of Business Development at TapRm, which works with emerging beer and seltzer brands to ramp up their DTC game. Learn how.
Show Starts in earnest: 01:00
00:00 Intro- technical difficulties, hilarious banter. Harry tries being a morning zoo dj.
02:00 Sean joins the circus.
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the industry issues of the day.
-Podcast Hotline: Text or call Harry in c...2022-08-2920 minBeernet RadioEp. 108 Molly Reilly of Double GreenBecause beer and beverages are naturally heavy and temp-sensitive, it takes a lot of energy to move and store the stuff. That's why beer industry veteran Molly Reilly started Double Green, a consultancy that helps members of all three tiers achieve their sustainability goals -- while saving them money.
In fact, the NBWA just contracted with Molly to create a sustainability toolkit (along with carbon calculator) for distributors to assess their needs.
Today Harry and Jordan speak with Molly on why now is a good time to make some smart eco-moves, the low-hanging fruit to ge...2022-08-2034 minBeernet RadioEp. 105 Colin Schilling and Eric Phillips of Schilling CiderToday Harry and Jordan speak with the founder of Schilling Cider, Colin Schilling, and their COO Eric Phillips about raising hard cider's image, Schilling's points of differentiation, why cider should own October, and more.
00:00 Intro - hilarious banter
03:30 show starts in earnest
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week or as they contemplate emerging brands and categories in the beer and beyond space.
-Podcast Hotline: Text or call Harry in confidence at: (262) 345-2501
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Beernet RadioEp. 95 Mallika Monteiro, evp Constellation BrandsToday the gang speaks with Mallika Monteiro, Constellation’s executive vice president, chief growth, strategy & digital officer, about the challenges and opportunities Constellation faces going into a (mostly) post-pan summer.
Show starts in earnest: 07:00
00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties, harry takes a live covid test.
07:00 Mallika joins the call.
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Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once or twice a week as they grok the industry issues of the day.
-Podcast Hotline: Text or call Harry in confide...2022-06-0135 minBeernet RadioEp. 91 Exit interview with Jim McGreevy of the Beer InstituteToday we speak with Jim McGreevy, the Beer Institue chief for the last eight years as he prepares to take a public policy post at the Coca-Cola company.
Show Starts in earnest: 13:00
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, jordan returns with a pop quiz, harry describes how bad a neighbor he is, and technical difficulties.
13:00 Show Starts: Jim McGreevy has joined the call.
14:40 beer vs soda industries: very different.
16:40 the threat of spirit-based rtd equivalency.
21:45 two big threats: equivalency and global movement towards “no safe level” of...2022-05-0539 minBeernet RadioEp. 89 Kyle Bradshaw of New Belgium Brewing Co.Today Jenn and Harry speak with New Belgium's VP of Brands, Kyle Bradshaw, on all things Voodoo Ranger, their new Fruit Smash extension, Bell's integration, and more.
Show starts in earnest: 03:00
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, tech difficulties, jenn in a wind tunnel, the yuush.
03:00 show starts: kyle joins the call, new gig.
04:30 how voodoo franchise breaks thru clutter.
09:00 pricing strat.
10:45 marketing commitment.
12:00 voodoo copycats.
13:30 new fruit smash higher octane extension.
15:30 where fruit smash seltzer fits in size?
2022-04-1719 minBeernet RadioEp. 88 Josh Landan of Wings and ArrowToday Jenn and Harry are joined by Josh Landan of Ashland Hard Seltzer and now Wings & Arrow. Josh was the founder of Saint Archer Brewing Co. which he sold to Molson Coors, and later Harland Brewing Co.
Show starts in earnest: 05:50
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties, harry buys cookies for his young tenants, jenn teases the bro bus, tree falls, etc.
05:50 Show starts: Josh joins the call.
07:00 why put parent brand/holding co wings and arrow over ashland and voyager?
11:30 built to sell?
1...2022-04-1730 minBeernet RadioEp. 86 Bianca Bruno of Courthouse News on Stone's massive settlement from Molson CoorsToday Jenn and Harry meet Bianca Bruno, the journalist from Courthouse News who brought everybody the eye-dropping verdicts against Molson Coors of $56 mill in favor of Stone Brewing (even though Harry kept saying $46 mil on the pod -- this is called an anticipatory correction).
Show Starts in earnest: 03:15
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties, busted neon.
01:00 oscar's blues: harry somehow missed the drama.
03:15 bianca joins the call, background.
04:45 bianca's personal thoughts as civilian.
08:15 vibes at trial with jurors.
09:15 boring at points, very te...2022-03-2923 minBeernet RadioEp. 84 Jessica Lukas of Cannabis Analytics Firm BDSAJessica Lukas is the chief commercial officer of the leading data analytics firm for the cannabis industry, BDSA. I've known Jessica for many years, since she was at Nielsen, and she has a proven and unique ability for distilling vast amounts of data-points into simple, real, actionable insights.
Join Harry as he and Jessica speak about the growing, but challenging, cannabis market in the U.S. and how it affects beverages.
Show starts in earnest: 01:30
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties. jenn on "special assigment" in aspen.
01:30 SHOW...2022-03-2030 minBeernet RadioEp. 83 Willie's Superbrew co-founder and CEO Nico EnriquezToday the gang speaks with Northeast hard seltzer sensation Willie's Superbrew co-founder and CEO Nico Enriquez about the brand's start, last year's challenges, their re-branding, and more.
Show Starts in earnest: 13:15
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties. Baby watch 2022, jordan is having a baby.
13:15 SHOW STARTS: Nico joins the podcast.
15:30 willie's origin story.
17:45 challenges of 2021 with seltzer saturation - greg owsley and lee schill join team for re-branding.
20:00 getting hits in chains and elsewhere. filling out east coast.
21:00 flavor and soul.
22...2022-03-1348 minBeernet RadioEp. 81 Happy Dad co-founders John and Sam ShahidiThe Nelk Boys and Full Send brands enjoy millions of engaged and
energized fans, especially among young men -- the perfect demo for a
hard seltzer.
Harry speaks with Happy Dad seltzer co-founders John and Sam Shahidi
in a hotel suite in Austin about how they got the idea for Happy Dad,
coming up with the product, getting started with distribs and
retailers, the secret to maintaining celebrity brands, and more.
(Note: Audio quality isn't great so we had subtitles added to the
...2022-03-0956 minBeernet RadioEp. 80 Zing Zang CEO Brent AlbertsonZing Zang, the popular mixer most known for it's bloody mary and
margarita mixes, has now entered the canned cocktail space with a line
of spirit-based RTDs.
Today Harry and Sarah are joined by Brent Albertson, CEO of Zing Zang,
as we talk about the new launch, their innovation strategy, and more.
Show Starts in earnest: 02:30
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties.
02:30 SHOW STARTS: Brent Albertson of Zing Zang joins the call.2022-03-0622 minBeernet RadioEp. 79 Alisa Beyer of Spa Girl CocktailsSpa Girl Cocktails was originally conceived by Karen Haines in her
kitchen in Palm Springs. Later, serial entrepreneur Alisa Marie Beyer
was brought in to re-capitalize and re-vitalize the brand, pivoting
through covid along the way.
Today, Harry and Jenn are joined by Alisa (and pr professional Elena Sheridan) as we talk about how she
got here, and where Spa Girl Cocktails is going.
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties, grokking stz's results.
05:00 SHOW STARTS: Alisa Beyer joins th...2022-03-0641 minBeernet RadioEp. 76 JuneShine co-founders Greg Serrao and Forrest DeinToday Harry and Jordan (and briefly Jenn) are joined by top hard kombucha maker JuneShine co-founders Greg Serrao and Forrest Dein to talk about how they found a gap to fill in bev-alc, scaling up, their new lined of higher abv spirit-based canned cocktails, and more.
Show starts in earnest: 04:15
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties.
04:15 SHOW STARTS: Forrest and Greg join the call from JuneShine.
05:20 backstory.
07:20 hit upon hard kombucha, better for you was new in 2017.
09:30 brewpub opened june 2018.
10:30 bought old...2022-02-2839 minBeernet RadioEp. 75 Craig Purser of the National Beer Wholesalers AssociationIt's been a hot minute since we've caught up with National Beer Wholesaler's Association chief Craig Purser. And as we slide into springtime, our thoughts naturally turn to the upcoming NBWA Legislative Conference, which after a hiatus of two years returns to Washington DC in early April, and we have much to talk about.
In the meantime, Craig and I spoke about equivalency, Treasury's report on competition in the beer industry, franchise law, consolidation, blurring of lines, and more.
Harry is joined by Craig and editor Jordan Driggers.
Show starts in earnest: 04:00
...2022-02-2038 minBeernet RadioEp. 73 Jeana Harrington of Austin-based Mighty Swell Spiked SeltzerToday the gang meets Jeana Harrigton, ceo of Austin-based Mighty Swell Spiked Seltzers, on their new variety pack -- Keep it Weird -- and their growth plans, new funding, how they choose flavors/names, why tigers are hot this year, and more.
Harry is already in San Diego for the Summit pre-gaming, and is joined by editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers who are still back at home grinding.
Show Starts in earnest: 03:15
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter but no technical difficulties. the gang compares how lit their shoe game wil...2022-01-2724 minBeernet RadioEp. 72 Rob Bratskeir of new bev-alc PR firm, Three CheersToday we speak with Rob Bratskeir, managing director of a new subsidiary of longtime PR firm 360PR+, a dedicated beverage alcohol-focused firm called Three Cheers PR, which launches today with Drizly and Sagamore Spirits.
Join Harry, editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers, as we speak with Rob about some of the best practices and challenges of integrating PR into your marketing mix.
Show Starts in earnest: 10:00
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00:00 Intro - hilarious banter, technical difficulties, a long boring discussion of health issues and doctors, dog gets a shock collar for xmas (for her...2022-01-2733 minBeernet RadioEp. 71 King's and Convicts co-founder Brendan WattersToday Harry finally meets the Convict, of Kings & Convicts fame, Aussy Brendan Watters, where we dig into Brendan's strategy of expanding through opportunity, the Ballast Point acquisition, the more recent Saint Archer facility acquisition, and more.
Harry is joined by editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.
Show starts in earnest: 06:50
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00:00 intro - lotsa hilarious banter, technical difficulties, biscuit has a hangover, harry wraps up long three minute anecdote (first of 2).
03:40 jenn shows off her new "jenn's jams" neon.
06:30 editors: early grokking of molson coors deal with...2022-01-2637 minBeernet RadioEp. 70 Bill Moses and Liz Tomic of Flying Embers Hard KombuchaToday we speak with Bill Moses, the founder and CEO of Fermented Sciences, maker of Flying Embers hard kombucha - (he was also the co-founder of non-alc probiotic brand Kevita, which was sold to PepsiCo in 2016 for ~$250 mil), and chief growth officer Liz Tomic to discuss the fast-growing hard kombucha and the difference between scaling a non-alc vs alc brands, the recent Beam investment, following the consumer's needs for clean ingredients and transparency, and more.
Harry is joined by editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.
Show starts at 08:00
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00:00 Intro...2022-01-2334 minBeernet RadioEp. 67 Zeke Bronfman of XED Beverages / SESHIn the latest in our up-and-comers series, meet Zeke Bronfman, a fourth-generation entrepreneur in the bev-alc industry hailing from the Seagrams (yes, that Bronfman) to talk about their platform and their line of seltzers, SESH.
Zeke is the co-founder and CEO of XED Beverage Co., and is joined by BBD publisher Harry Schuhmacher for a chat to close out the year
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00:00 Intro - hilarious banter. Introducing Zeke.
01:00 zeke relates origin story with college roommate.
04:00 challenge of launching during pandemic, and windy.
05:20 launching sesh.
07:10 distr...2022-01-0916 minBeernet RadioEp. 66 Jake Hill, serial cannabis entrepreneur and CEO of Grow AutomationsIn the latest in our Fresh Faces series, today we meet serial cannabis entrepreneur Jake Hill, who not only produces a myriad thc/cbd/hemp products, but also markets a CBD Delta-8 seltzer here in Texas (and a plant-growing automation system).
Jake joins Harry and beer editor Jordan Driggers as we explore this nascent and adjacent industry.
Ed. Note: The internet connection was not ideal -- apologies for the audio occasionally cutting out.
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00:00 Intro - hilarious banter, introducing Jake Hill.
03:30 describing the different types of canna...2021-12-2653 minBeernet RadioEp. 65 Taylor Foxman of The Industry CollectiveIn our new Fresh Voices series, meet Taylor Foxman, founder and ceo of the Industry Collective.
Taylor joins Harry, Jordan, and Millicent to discuss how emerging bev-alc brands can leverage the power of their story, personality of the founder, omnichannel strategy, social media, your audience, and more to win in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Taylor is founder and CEO of The Industry Collective; PR WEEK 40 UNDER 40; Rolling Stone Culture Committee Member; Entrepreneur Media Contributor, and just a general badass in grokking bev strategies.
(Reminder: We need your feedback on issues to tackle. Call or text...2021-12-1241 minBeernet RadioEp. 64 JB Shireman of Arlington Capital AdvisorsHarry is joined by industry veteran JB Shireman of bev M&A firm Arlington Capital Advisors. JB has been a friend to BBD since the very beginning and has seen it all. Join Harry and JB as they attempt to divine just a few aspects of the exciting brave new world of beer and beyond.
**Disclaimer: “Presentations and public appearances content are informational and should not be considered as personalized investment advice or recommendations. The information discussed today represents my very own ganja-soaked opinions and it should not be regarded as a description of services provided by Arlin...2021-12-0735 minBeernet RadioEp. 63 Eric Ottaway of Brooklyn BreweryHarry is joined by Eric Ottaway, longtime chief of Brooklyn Brewery as we grok the post-pan NYC beer market, wild swings in comps, pivoting, and the bifurcation of much of the beer consumer. We are joined by beer editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.
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00:00 intro - hilarious banter.
00:55 grokking the ball minimum can order deal.
01:20 talking about kelly meyer at nbbc's pod and experience.
03:30 can situation is like double whiplash for brewers.
04:20 eric ottaway joins the show.
05:40 industry bifurcating between hyper local...2021-11-2440 minBeernet RadioEp. 061 David Williams and BK Krueger of the BWC Company--- Panel ---
Harry is joined by industry consultants David Williams and BK Krueger of the BWC Company, along with editor Jenn Litz-Kirk, to discuss the rise of 19.2oz cans, canned cocktails, low and high alc, and more.
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00:00 Intro - hilarious banter, tech difficulties, winter is coming, jeff nowicki vs biscuit.
03:00 david williams of bump williams consulting joins, more banter.
04:15 bk krueger finally decides to join. more technical difficulties.
05:30 show starts in earnest, single-serve nation.
07:20 singles took a hit in...2021-11-1336 minBeernet RadioEp. 60 Sean Mossman of COOP Aleworks, makers of Sonic Hard Seltzers--- Panel ---
Harry is joined by Sean Mossman of COOP Aleworks based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma's largest craft brewer, and maker of the hot Sonic Drive-Inn's hard seltzer line.
Editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers also join.
---Time-Stamped Contents ---
00:00 intro - technical difficulties and hilarious banter.
00:20 sean mossman of coop aleworks, makers of sonic hard seltzer.
02:00 whirlwind year since idea for sonic hard seltzer took root.
03:30 saw other co's doing collabs with non-alc, blurring lines.
04:00 the cold text that changed eve...2021-11-0637 minBeernet RadioEp. 59 Dr. J Jackson-Beckham of Crafted for All--- Panel ---
Harry is joined by Dr. J Jackson-Beckham of Crafted for All and diversity and inclusion partner with the Brewers Association, along with editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.
---Time-Stamped Contents ---
00:00 Intro - tech difficulties, hilarious banter.
00:30 grokking latest neilsen scan data.
04:20 harry recalls old adage from former mbco chief john bowlin: never activate ads/rollers/tpi's/promos against empty shelves.
05:30 harry's theory on why co's still promoting without supply.
07:30 Dr. J. Jackson-Beckham of crafted for all.
08:20 ha...2021-11-0541 minBeernet RadioEp. 58 John Lane of Ohio's Winking Lizard Tavern--- Panel ---
Harry is joined by John Lane of Ohio casual dining/bar chain Winking Lizard along with editors Jenn Litz and Jordan Driggers.
---Time-Stamped Contents ---
00:00 Intro - hilarious banter, send harry beer hats.
01:00 john lane of winking lizard tavern.
01:50 tough 18 months, but "we're coming out of it just fine", kinda -- 95-98% back to 2019 levels.
02:15 but traffic is different, extended lunch, late night down.
04:00 on-premise traffic going to be "fundamentally different going forward" unless something big happens.
04:30 clos...2021-11-0525 minBeernet RadioEp. 57 Sam Calagione of Dogfish HeadHarry is joined by Sam Caligione of Dogfish Head and editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.
---Time-Stamped Contents ---
00:00 Intro - hilarious banter and the usual technical difficulties.
00:25 a celebrity appears: sam calagione of dogfish head / boston beer.
01:25 more banter, jenn joins the call. 02:25 sam has a new book: dogfish head after 25/26 years. 04:25 recounting recent eastcoast road trip with mariah: nature conservancy and meeting distribs.
06:10 sam on getting over 2020-21 "friction points": cycling pantry loading, getting distrib footprints in place from maine to miami, pushing through logistics challenges during trans...2021-11-0349 minBeernet RadioEp. 56 Bill Shufelt of non-alc brewer Athletic Brewing Co.--- Panel ---
Harry is joined by Bill Shufelt of non-alc brewer Athletic Brewing Co. on their meteoric growth over the past four years, along with editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.
---Time-Stamped Contents ---
00:00 Intro - hilarious and interesting banter.
02:40 origin story of founders bill shufelt/john walker and athletic brewing.
05:20 addressing "pain point" of not having good non-alc alternative to drinking.
06:00 going from pain point to intellectual curiosity to passion.
10:00 people are watching inputs into their lives compared to outputs.
11:10 bws c...2021-10-2839 min
Beernet RadioEp. 53 Jason Murphy of Buffalo Wild Wings18% spirits, 2% wine.
27:25 non-alc mocktails small but increasingly important to consumers.
29:40 non-alc beers at bww.
31:00 ipa's and blue moon still popular. local brews hit too.
34:20 jason gives the industry an uplifting message of hope.
---About---
Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests 2 times a week as they grok the industry issues of the day.
-Podcast Hotline: Text or call Harry in confidence at: (262) 345-2501
-Audio/Video feeds at HarrysPod.com
-Articles referenced...2021-10-2633 min
Harry's Pod.comEp. 055 Alex Koral of ShipCompliant on the state of beer DTC shipping--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Alex Koral, editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers, to talk all things direct-to-consumer in our series on bev-alc e-commerce. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - hilarious banter. 01:15 alex koral of shipcompliant gives overview of what they do. 02:45 states where beer can ship dtc. 07:30 beer is heavy relative to its price. 08:30 will distribs block dtc of beer?10:45 does more dtc mean more taxes?12:40 allowing usps to deliver alcohol. 14:15 folks don't want the federal govt in the bev-alc distribution business. 15:20 quantifying how big beer dt...2021-10-2231 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 54 The gang groks MC freight, Athletic Brewing's rise, and craft trends--- Panel ---Harry is joined by editors Jenn Litz and Jordan Driggers---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - harmless and hilarious banter00:45 recurring technical difficulties bit01:20 Jenn leaves for vacay and shit hits the fan molson coors not pleased with freight increase coverage. 01:50 some distrib responses legit.02:00 remember MC had these supply chain issues long before covid.02:35 mc is just about only major player that breaks out freight separate from laid-in cost. 06:15 jenn complains of receiving too much nice equipment. 07:20 more useless banter. 07:45 jordan decides to join. 0...2021-10-1929 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 53 Jason Murphy of Buffalo Wild WingsToday we speak with Jason Murphy at B-dubs on cracking the hard seltzer code on-premise, and more. --- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jason and editors Sarah Barrett and Jordan Driggers. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - hilarious and amusing banter. 00:40 the biscuit is back. 01:05 harry describes his impression of discus. 02:00 sarah describes the vibe at the discus meeting in atx. 04:10 jason from b-duibs joins. 05:00 jason explains bw306:05 business is returning to on-premise, re-opening 1,200 draft systems. sports in full swing - weekends good. 07:25 on-premise nearly where it was i...2021-10-1336 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 052 Bullpen recap session on NBWA ConventionThis is a straight-up bullpen BS session with Harry and Jordan discussing the NBWA Convention, cbd beverages, rip spooky doo, new pod features coming, and a lot of other worthless banter. --- Panel ---Harry is joined by beer editor Jordan Driggers.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - long hilarious and informative banter: harry wears 'lipstick', jordan abandons harry at the vegas airport (or does he?), real bike vs peloton, spooky doo's last day thankfully as biscuit returns from 'exhaustion camp', and other nonsense. o6:25 new features coming to the pod soon, including ne...2021-10-1042 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 051 Taylor Katzman, founder of distributor b2b e-commerce platform Provi--- Panel ---Harry is joined by our editors Jenn and Jordan, along with Taylor Katzman, ceo and founder of distributor b2b e-commerce platform Provi, on the challenges and benefits of building an online ordering solution for bev-alc distributors. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - hilarious banter, the usual tech issues, harry plugging pod as best as he knows how, (bless his heart). 03:25 Taylor at Provi 04:30 the provi model explained by the ty-guy.06:00 integrating with wholesalers. 06:40 don't get sas-ie with me, bernaise. it's software as a service to distributors. 07:00 competing with...2021-10-0130 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 050 Dan Timm, bev director at Dickey's BBQ Pit--- Panel ---Harry is joined by editors Jordan and Jenn, along with Dan Timm, the bev director at Dickey's BBQ Pit, with over 550 locations, on how to build a bev-alc program from the ground up, with vastly different types of locations and with franchisees. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - tech difficulties as yoosh, introducing Spooky Doo. 03:35 Dan joins the party.06:25 layering in assortment at stores with vastly different types of locations.07:00 focus on the future: putting full bars in all futures Dickey's and new concepts in planning.07:30 beer, wine, spirits le...2021-10-0131 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 049 Jo-Anne Reynolds of Sexy AF Non-Alc Spirits--- Panel ---Harry is joined by entrepreneur Jo-Anne Reynolds of Sexy AF non-alc spirits options, along with Wine & Spirits editors Sarah Barrett and Hana Kruger.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - hilarious and enchanting banter. 02:00 Jo-Anne Reynolds, founder of 0% abv Sexy AF spirits.02:50 south african roots to canada. 03:05 aha moment. 05:40 tackling bar call/awareness challenges.06:00 harry goes on a typical man-splaining riff. jo-anne takes it in stride like a pro.07:20 getting the bar call sexy af out there. 09:00 educational component on dtc during pan. 10:00 not competing with liquor...2021-09-2431 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 048 Maria Littlefied, co-founder of Owl's BrewHarry is joined by Maria Littlefield, co-founder at Owl's Brew, the tea-based rtd made with completely natural ingredients, along with our editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 - Intro - hilarious and entertaining banter - plus baby talk. 02:45 introducing Maria of Owl's Brew, drink wise, origin story, from shandy to boozy tea.06:00 going from buckets to boozy clean tea in a can. 06:45 in 18 states and growing with mostly beer distribs. 07:20 blurring of lines within "better for you" movement and ingredient-based rtds. 08:00 following non-alc into clean and transparent ingredients trend...2021-09-2234 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 047 The Gang debriefs each other on recent travels.---About---Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests (almost) every day as they grok the industry issues of the day. -Text or call Harry in confidence at: (262) 345-2501-Audio/Video feeds at HarrysPod.com-Articles referenced at beernet.com-Twitter / IG / TikTok: @beerbizdaily2021-09-211h 07Harry's Pod.comEp. 045 NBWA Convention primer with Craig Purser--- Panel ---Harry is joined by NBWA chief Craig Purser to talk convention specifics, beer growth initiative, distrib values, and more. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - enchanting and humorous banter00:15 Beer First Initiative: Beer Growth meeting at Andrews in Ft. Worth.01:35 Barry A. and the arlington live concept.02:25 operating safely in new reality.03:00 what's new for nbwa convention? mitigating risk, like distribs been doing. 03:50 trade show more spread out, but sold out.04:20 taking more care with folks' travel/time. suppliers organizing events around nbwa to save trips/$/exposure2021-09-1231 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 043: Grokking the top ten hard seltzers, last year vs this year--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers to decipher what's going on with the top ten malt seltzers.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - harry is dramatically in emo clothes and wearing blue blockers for no reason. 02:30 jenn recreates the plot of the Jerk. 02:50 harry sings song, nacho libre, etc. 04:20 Top ten seltzer pop quiz10:45 hot prices for labor day12:50 highlights from our fall distrib survey14:20 most salespeoples' time spent dealing with out-of-stocks15;30 jordan and rib going to Spokane. 16:45 jenn hanging at home, no m...2021-09-0319 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 042: Katie Beal Brown of Lone River Ranch Water--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Katie Beal Brown of Lone River Ranch Water and our editors Jenn, Jordan, and a special appearance by Chanel Gulf Coast. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - free and easy banter - hot girl summer coming to an end.01:00 ABI suing Constellation over Modelo Reserva's use of 'tequila' on label. 02:15 Legit claim or kinda dick move?05:35 Katie Beal Brown of Lone River Ranch Water is a fan of the pod! Sweet redemption!06:45 Katie's background in marketing, creating campaign.07:25 Challenge logistically getting folks to fa...2021-09-0233 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 041 Grokking Wine & Spirits' wholesalers latest moves--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Wine & Spirits Daily editors Sarah Barrett and Hana Kruger, along with beer editor Jordan Driggers, to discuss the latest in the W&S distribution world. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 needless banter about tech difficulties, Biscuit (the dog harry obsesses over) had cbd oil and is feeling the vibes. 04:45 industry trying to define these new bev-alc rtd's. 08:00 do rtd's play on-premise? harry says no, sarah says yes in short term.09:25 jordan says seltzers don't mix well with food. so true09:60 grokking seltzer's fall, but hana says still...2021-08-2723 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 039 Loverboy Hard Tea's Kyle CookeThe reality tv star of Bravo's Summer House (and soon Winter House), Kyle Cooke and COO Nick Califano join Harry and the gang to talk about their hard iced tea line, Loverboy. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 intro - aimless banter00:50 can you take dogs anywhere now? niet 01:30 jenn going to vermont to bank some marriage points with hubs.02:35 pre-gaming the loverboy hard tea and summer house story05:45 kyle and nick join us with loverboy06:00 summer house spared by storm07:10 kyle on merch07:30 lifestyle brand07:50 loverboy #2 hard tea in some cuts...2021-08-2538 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 038: Grokking Modelo Especial and Pacifico's growth, (and will it continue?)--- Panel ---Harry is joined by bbd editors Jenn and Jordan.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - bts talking canna-beverages coverage01:40 harry is dressed like a rodeo clown, and we don't know why.02:30 bts: jenn interviews bill newlands of constellation. 03:13 upside for modelo especial03:40 jenn describes modelo as top brand in many non-california markets.04:10 modelo is so big now, how much runway could it have? 05:30 modelo 50/50 hispanic vs general market, jim sabia predicted it.06:20 pacifico is starting to break out and shine.06:40 constellation is it's own biggest co...2021-08-1716 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 037: Bump Williams joins the gang to talk boston/pepsi deal, the ascendency of c-stores, and moreHarry is joined by Bump Williams of Bump Williams Consulting, Jenn, and Jordan.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - talkin' trash.02:00 grokking boston/pepsi implications02:50 bump not a fan of hard sodas, but...03:25 boston and pep folks are "wicked smaht"04:10 mtn dew was the right brand to pic for alc test.05:20 continued blurring of lines in beverages05:50 long-term play -- how big?06:20 lotsa ruffled feathers with boston distribs, more than anticipated07:25 bump settles a bet between harry and jordan/jenn. 09:20 jenn asks what about dew-ing on-premise - esp v...2021-08-1342 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 036: Grokking MTN Dew and more with chain expert Tom Fox--- Panel ---Harry is joined by CM Profit Group's Tom Fox, along with Jenn and Jordan, to talk about all things chain sales.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 intro - hard mtn dew not very similar to soft version.00:50 will it compete more with 4 loko or twisted tea?02:05 why low abv? likely due to issues of crossover from non-alc to alc.02:50 it's a big deal and small deal: small in that it's one brand, big in that it brings a new big distrib competitor to the cold box. 03:30 jordan: it's the opposite o...2021-08-1139 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 35: Grokking gopuff's business model, and High Noon's success--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz-Kirk, Sarah Barrett, and Jordan Driggers---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Gopuff model02:00 They have the capital to win the prize.02:15 Harry takes us down milkman and diaper delivery lane03:35 So many models: tip of the iceberg04:45 It will all end up being Amazon in the end05:45 Favor was Harry's first delivery app experience, at Jenn's wedding in 201407:00 Jordan doesn't think tobacco is healthy. 07:40 Harry disagrees. 08:20 Sarah groks Gallo's High Noon.12:15 Jordan wonders what the demo is for HN...2021-08-1021 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 034: Talking Biden's exec order, people who staple checks, and the late hot girl summer blues--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz and Jordan Driggers---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Harry irritated with people who stable checks to invoices. 01:30 Biscuit watches new Nick Cage movie, Pig, and is traumatized. 03:20 International Beer Day. 04:10 Harry speaks with Nuno Teles of Diageo Beer Co., which is growing at twice the industry in beer and FMBs. 04:40 Smirnoff Ice at 20 years old is still a hit among Gen Z, and "icing" is still a thing, says Jordan. 04:55 Guinness still doing well. 05:20 Yes Harry, Guinness has a nitro coffee...2021-08-0928 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 033: Paul Rene of Geloso Beverage joins us to give a mid-year tune-up --- Panel ---Harry is joined by Paul Rene, Business Director for Geloso Beverage, and editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Talk with Geloso's Paul Rene. Of course we have tech issues.01:45 Getting back to traveling. 02:02 "We're not plug and play". It's vital for Paul and Geloso to be out there.02:35 On-premise return hurt business?03:05 Number 2 supplier in higher alc fmbs. 04:00 Keeping ahead of capacity constraints -- family owned. Put 45 days of production on the floor. 05:00 Money is cheap, nothing else is. 05:30 Clubtail Seltzer...2021-08-0529 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 032: Chanel Gulf Coast heading to Saratoga with her AuntA brief chat with the staff re travel plans. ---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Harry covid scare00:50 Delta variant reactions of staff - Jenn wary.01:45 Jessica doesn't go out, Gulf Coast masks up. 02:15 Gulf Coast heading up to Saratoga for Hall of Fame induction for her cousin, Todd Pletcher. 02:40 She hopes to meet @stoolpresidente there.04:40 Pod devolves into poop jokes, again. ---About---Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests every workday as they grok the industry issues of the day. -Text or ca...2021-08-0406 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 031: Provi may have legal issues in Texas, and beer pricing to be up over 4%--- Panel ---Harry is joined by editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Rainy Mondays get Jenn down. 01:35 Small world dept. Harry's cousin found distributor Bruce Leetz' golf ball on the street. 03:00 Provi -- the web ordering service for wholesalers -- is getting heat from TABC on whether it's legal.04:15 Jenn: There's going to be pushback with anything new.05:10 Bloomberg/IRI says beer pricing going up over 4% in Fall, with equal splits between price increase, promo reduction, and mix shift/trading up.07:30 Shortages of raw ma...2021-08-0215 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 030 Nick Lake joins us to talk MC sku reductions, seltzer summer, and moreFormer Nielsen and Heineken and Andrews Dist exec Nick Lake joins us to talk numbers. --- Panel ---Harry is joined by Nick Lake, Jenn Litz-Kirk, and Jordan Driggers---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Nick Lake00:38 Nick likes retirement01:20 AB and MC's Q2 results, no surprises. 01:35 Grokking MC cutting 100 SKUs.02:30 Biting the bullet.03:00 A-B continues to out-quarter MC by all measures. 03:45 Nick: Scale and innovation matter04:35 Harry and Nick are not big runners. 05:25 Seltzer "softness" is a misnomer.06:00 Truly and White Claw turned into mega...2021-07-3025 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 029: The Truly Seltzer vs Twisted debateJordan is back in the studio, and Harry tries out Jenn's outdoor studio, to disastrous results.--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Harry is in Austin at the Turnstyle Coffee House, which is appropriately named as it is loud as Grand Central. 00:40 Mexican imports (Modelo) outpacing seltzer in off-premise share trends. 01:40 Harry and Jenn bicker about which is cooler, Modelo or seltzers. 02:20 Podding from a noisy intersection. 03:15 Twisted Tea is suffering supply issues.04:20 Harry gives a shout-out to h...2021-07-2919 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 028: Comedy of errors - a pod about Jordan not getting on the podNot much beer news today. Comedy of Errors: It's a pod about Jordan not being able to get on the pod.--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan sometimes.----Table of Contents-----00:00 Intro - Jordan still having technical issues.01:30 Jordan still having technical issues. 01:50 Jenn has somebody "edge-ing" next to her(?!)02:20 This is why we have to put "explicit" on the podcast rating. 07:00 Jenn's son is learning about banana rolls.08:30 - Onward, Jordan has tech issu...2021-07-2711 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 027: 2021 Predictions: How did we do mid-year?We made industry predictions in early January for the year 2021. Here we check ourselves and wreck ourselves. --- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz-Kirk and the ghost of Jordan---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Checking in on 2021 predictions.03:20 Jenn threatens to get an air horn.05:20 Is Bill a can collector?05:50 Harry is white06:20 Gotta front merch to pay for the trike. (he says bike).06:20 Jenn has ideas. 07:00 We miss Jordan07:30 We do it for the children10:50 Harry isn't so sure the Bide Admin stuf...2021-07-2719 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 026: A Talk with Constellation Beer's Jim RyanA brief talk with Constellation Brands - Beer Division EVP Corp. Affairs and longtime beer veteran Jim Ryan about the latest with the V Foundation. --- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jim Ryan---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Jim Ryan, SVP Corporate Affairs, Constellation Brands - Beer Division02:10 - 10 years with the V Foundation. ---About---Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests every workday as they grok the industry issues of the day. -Text or call Harry in con...2021-07-2515 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 025: Grokking A-B's sale of Hawaii Branch, and Andy England's returning trick--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn and Jordan.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Biscuit be patrollin', they be hatin'.01:00 Grokking A-B's plans to sell its Hawaii distribution branch to non-AB house Odom.11:45 Former MolsonCoors CMO Andy England showing his British moxy using same slogan for vodka brand. ---About---Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests every workday as they grok the industry issues of the day. -Text or call Harry in confidence at: (262) 345-2501-Audio/Video feeds...2021-07-2221 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 024: Grokking cyber-security, weed, and Mars--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz-Kirk, Jordan Driggers, and Chanel Gulf Coast---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Jessica won our company seltzer cannonball contest (yes we are all over 21). 02:20 Grokking cyber-security and ransomware issues in the beer business. 06:00 Grokking the future of cannabis in the bev-alc space. 07:50 How California screwed the pooch on cannabis taxation and regulation.10:10 Conquering the last mile is crucial, 50% of canna trade. 12:40 Does FL have a commerce clause issue with their cannabis structure? 13:20 Harry tries to convince everybody he's a legal expert. 14...2021-07-2223 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 023: Grokking Bang Energy seltzer news and Boston / Beam deal--- Panel ---Harry is joined poolside by editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro - Pod'ing by the pool.01:00 Introducing the SchuhPub Crime Wagon (tm)02:10 Dog initially ejected, but now has hang of it.02:25 It is a "Crime Wagon", to prevent crimes.02:50 Black Rifle Coffee gets fair write-up in New York Times Magazine. Harry's family ranch Guajolote gets mentioned.03:20 Jenn talks about Bang Energy's plans for bev-alc selter rollout.04:05 Rolling out new markets, focus on military. 05:50 Harry comments on Biden Administration's targeting of bev-alc fo...2021-07-1624 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 022: Harry buys a cargo bikeNo beer content today, just BS'ing.--- Panel ---Harry is joined by Chanel Gulf Coast.---Time-Stamped Contents ---00:00 Intro 02:25 Harry gives up on idea of buying a peloton or hydro. Bike is stolen.04:50 Bike is stolen.05:02 Harry reports theft on portal. 06:35 Story isn't over.07:30 Have you ever seen the movie Nacho Libre?07:50 Harry buys a cargo trike.08:45 Made in the Netherlands, where land is flat and bikes are abundant. 09:30 Talking generations. Harry says Gen Z is best. Millennial worst.10:40 Gen X invented the inter...2021-07-1437 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 021: Bloom off the rose for beer branded seltzers---Panel---Harry is joined by Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers.---Contents---00:00 Intro04:00 Constellation's charge for old beer.05:50 Beer-branded seltzers, a bad idea?06:55 Jenn says it works, always has. 08:00 Coors Seltzer RIP09:00 Jordan: They launched it so late in the year. 11:00 Jordan has equipment issues.11:45 Pop quiz13:50 HUSA bigger than DBC?14:50 SweetWater moves west.15:30 SweetWater has been looking west for a long time. ---About---Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests every workday as they grok the industry issu...2021-07-1317 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 020: Vibing with TikTok star Doggface and BeatboxWe talk with breakout TikTok viral star @420Doggface208 and grok his deal with wine-based RTD Beatbox to roll out their Cranberry Dreams flavor.---Contents---00:00 Intro - Nathan aka Doggface - 7 million active followers.01:12 Doggface tells the story of the now-infamous Fleetwood Mac Dreams viral video.02:50 Harry admires DF's work ethic, and vibing.05:00 On starting over with new TikTok account after getting 160k followers.06:15 Harry digs for tips to go viral. 08:00 DF appreciative for the opportunity. 09:30 Owes it to his kids. 11:00 Doggface partners with Beatbox for Cranberry Dreams flavor FMB.2021-07-1132 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 019: A talk with winery and retailer advocate Tom WarkTalking DTC for wineries and online retailers with their staunchest advocate, Tom Wark of Wark Communications and exec director of the National Association of Wine Retailers. ---Panel---Harry is joined by Sarah Barrett.---Contents---00:00 Intro - Tom Wark01:55 Update on retailer direct shipping to consumers across state lines.02:30 The reciprocity era. 04:20 Explaining dicta in court rulings: The court may declare Tom and Harry to be a-holes, but it's not the law.05:00 Most interpreted Granholm to only apply to producers/wineries, not retailers.05:20 The weird Tennessee case.07:40 Easier fo...2021-07-0835 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 018: Summer 2021 is the hottest beer/seltzer/rtd ever so far, plus the Spec's interview---Panel---Harry is joined by Chanel Gulf Coast, Jenn Litz-Kirk, Jordan Driggers, Sarah Barrett, Jessica Lopez, and Hana Kruger.---Time-Stamped Contents---00:00 Intro - BS-ing, gratified to get props from Rabobank/Liquid Assets pod. Introducing the entire SchuPub staff.13:00 Comparing YTD-May shipment trends with same period in 2019. 15:50 Jordan says it's even more impressive that the industry is holding up compared to 2020, so far. 16:16 Mexican shipment comps will get tougher as the year progresses past May. 18:00 Jenn's Spec's interview highlights: seltzers and canned cocktails galore, coming from non-local craft, other beer, and chilled ape...2021-07-0738 minHarry's Pod.comEp: 016 Grokking A-B's choice of a new U.S. CEO, Brendan WhitworthOur first remote/mobile pod from bustling Vegas. It's a short 11 minutes. ---Panel---Harry is joined by editors Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers ---Contents---00:00 Intro03:13 Grokking Brendan---About---Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests every workday as they grok the industry issues of the day. -Text comments and topic ideas to Harry at: (262) 345-2501-Audio feed at HarrysPod.com2021-06-2911 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 015: Grokking retailers' bid for Supreme Court hearing--Panel---Harry is joined by Wine & Spirits Executive Editor Sarah Barrett for a special edition pod.---Contents---00:00 Intro01:00 Delicato acquires Coppola, what do it mean?03:23 Harry tries to flex and compares himself to Bill Murray in Lost in Translation. Sarah checks him. 04:45 Is it believable that Daniel Craig can date 20 year-olds in Bond movies?05:36 Grokking the challenge to Missouri's in-state vs out-of-state laws. 06:40 Same issue, same players, different decade: Tom Wark and James Tanner still hammering away at three-tier.08:17 State residency requirements and physical location mandates under attack.14:46 Wil...2021-06-2617 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 013: Grokking the top FMB/seltzers----PANEL----Jenn-Litz, Sarah Barrett, Jordan Driggers00:00 Intro - Jordan attends Fiesta NIOSA block party.01:56 Jenn finally got her mic figured out.03:44 Harry administers an FMB pop quiz to Jordan. 04:40 Ranking FMBs.09:35 Wine and spirits also having supply problems. 12:37 Jenn groks celebrity-backed FMBs.16:00 Harry hosting a Molson Coors exec tonight to discuss the charms of San Antonio as a host city for next year's distrib meeting. 18:07 Jenn's ideas for podcast recurring segments. 20:55 More texts from Harry's son.22:58 More discussion on pod segments. 24:25 Jordan talks about Great Nation Brewi...2021-06-2433 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 012: Grokking three-tier and GoPuffShipping bev-alc to consumers’ doorsteps is the last frontier. We grok the GoPuff model of buying brick-and-mortar with technology to bridge the last mile.----PANEL----Jenn-Litz, Sarah Barrett, Jordan Driggers, Gulf Coast----Contents-----00:00 Intro - After Harry makes it needlessly complicated, Sarah offers a simple yet elegant solution for fixing Jenn’s mic. 02:14 Victory! Jenn’s mic finally works.04:23 Jenn and Harry bicker about the direction of the podcast at a dinner with a top industry exec.05:43 Banter vs content: Why can’t we have it all?06:45 A rare apology fr...2021-06-2331 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 011: Night Shift Brewing's brewer/publican/distributor Rob BurnsWherein Harry hogs the mic in a frank chat with Rob organized by Jenn to explore Night Shift's sprawling empire in all three tiers. (2021-06-2239 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 010: Grokking AB's bottle bottleneck, capacity matters, and on-premise killing itIt's the explanation of capacity utilization that does it for me. 2021-06-1826 minHarry's Pod.comEp: 009: We grok the latest report from IWSR's Brandy Rand on bev-alc's killer 2020.Plus, still working out the logistics of the podcast ..... on the podcast. It's called being efficient. By the way, if you have ideas for the pod, text Harry at (262) 345-2501. (2021-06-1735 minHarry's Pod.comEP. 008: More on canned cocktail equivalency, bugs, and comparing milks. (20 min)Panel: Editors Jenn Litz-Kirk, Jordan Driggers, and Sarah Barrett. (2021-06-1619 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 007: Wherein we talk about retailers' big bet on canned cocktails, the newly exercised levy powers of the TTB in rap form, pricing, and why I would rather watch a show about The Bachelor than The Bachelor itself.Ft. Lazy Sunday with the TTB: "We gonna chase ya' Southern Glaza." (2021-06-1527 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 06: Grokking the recent crazy IRI numbers with Jordan (poor audio)We only had about 15 minutes in a crowded hotel lobby before we were expected at a supplier reception, but Jordan and Harry were able to knock out a quick-and-dirty pod before the weekend regarding the craziness doing on in off-premise numbers. We apologize for the poor audio quality (we were in the lobby bar of the Hotel Emma). (2021-06-1108 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 005: The whole gang is here. All the editors gather in studio to catch up and cut up.Panel: Editors Jenn Litz-Kirk, Jordan Driggers, and Sarah Barrett are all in studio to record and quick pod before a supplier reception. (2021-06-1134 min
Harry's Pod.comEp. 004: A conversation with Credit Suisse analyst Kaumil GajrawalaWe talk with Kaumil about A-B, Constellation, Molson Coors, Boston Beer, and more. (2021-06-0928 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 002: Wherein we introduce sound effects to little effect, hot girl summer, seltzer fatigue.Hot Girl Summer is a real thing, and this year it's going to be wild. (2021-06-0818 minHarry's Pod.comEp. 001: Grokking the outsized effect 2005 had on our industry.2005 was a seminal year. Was 2020 another one? (2021-06-0619 min