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The True Craft PodcastE60: WTH is Happening in Distribution with Adam Robbings from Reuben’s BrewsIn this episode, Katy and Chris are joined by a True Craft Podcast veteran, Adam Robbings of Reuben’s Brews. We catch up with Adam to discuss what he is seeing as a Pacific Northwest craft leader in both the taproom and distribution.In particular, we discuss:What the heck is happening with distribution? Is draft really losing the game?How pricing and inflation are impacting both breweries and consumers.Predictions for 2024 and how craft beer can still find its way despite the changes in the industry. (Hint: Rock solid finances are non-negotiable).Links:...2023-09-2244 min
Reuben's Sightglass2023 Beer PredictionsAdam sits down with Kendall Jones of The Washington Beer Blog to talk about the trends they saw in 2022, and then translate that into what they see coming in 2023 for craft beer. They talk about non-alcoholic beer, with some warnings for craft brewers. They talk the impact of inflation, and the economy's potential impact on beer in 2023 with the talk of a possible recession. They also talk about the pandemic's impact on beer festivals.Adam prefaces the conversation with an update on a project Adam and Kendall have also been working on - The Taster Tray. This...2022-12-281h 00