The Brewbound Podcast is an extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.
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How to Make a Summer Shandy Work Year-Round
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Molson Coors-owned Leinenkugel’s is making its flagship Summer Shandy a year-round offering. Leinenkugel’s president Tony Bugher and John Leinenkugel discuss why the move represents the company getting out of its own way, how big the brand is for its business and how they plan to support the brand in the colder months. But first, ReserveBar CEO Der…
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Allagash Tests the Hop Waters, Some Cannabis Users Say They’re Drinking Less & Hard Kombucha’s Comeback
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The Brewbound team catches up on the latest news, including Allagash’s first foray into non-alcoholic adult beverages with Hop Water. Justin, Jess and Zoe discuss why this seems on brand for the Portland, Maine-based craft brewery, and why it may be a better entry point than NA beer. Jess then shares why some cannabis users say they are drinking le…
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Streamlining Brewery Operations: Insights from Kyle Kensrue of Ollie
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In this episode of the Brewbound podcast, host Ray Latif sits down with Kyle Kensrue, Account Executive at Ollie. With extensive experience in the brewing industry, Kyle shares his journey from managing breweries in New York City to his current role at Ollie, a software platform designed to support brewers. He highlights how Ollie, built by brewers…
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All the Angles of a Potential Boston Beer Sale
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Bernstein analyst Nadine Sarwat breaks down the pros and cons of a potential sale of Boston Beer Company. Sarwat also examines potential suitors, Wall Street’s view of potential deals and why Boston Beer continues to be in conversations around M&A. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses the latest news, including the Kelce brothers’ investment in Garag…
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Crafting Stability: Scott Labs' 90-Year Legacy in Brewing
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In this Brewbound Podcast interview, Ray Latif sits down with Nate Armbrust, a key figure at Scott Labs, to discuss the company's long-standing support for brewers and its role in the evolving beverage industry. Nate provides a detailed history of Scott Labs, which began as a yeast laboratory in Petaluma, California, 90 years ago. Originally servin…
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Burial Beer’s Doug Reiser on the Importance of Immersive Experiences
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Burial Beer Company’s Doug Reiser discusses the culmination of a three-year project to open a rooftop wine bar for the company’s Visuals wine brand in Asheville, North Carolina. For Burial, it’s about creating “immersive experiences” at its venues, Reiser explains. He discusses reviving once-abandoned spaces, how the company got into beer and then …
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Lager Talk with Jack’s Abby, Von Ebert; Marketing & Making Connections with Julie Rhodes
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On a special bonus episode of the Brewbound Podcast, we talk a lot about lagers and marketing. First, Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly discuss their book – Modern Lager Beer: Techniques, Processes and Recipes – and producers’ growing interest in craft lagers. Hendler is one of the co-founders of Jack’s Abby, a Massachusetts-based lager brewery, and Co…
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Anchor Back From the Abyss; Monster Closes Another Texas Brewery; and Boston Beer Sale Rumors
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Following a flood of news last week, the Brewbound team recaps the latest major headlines, starting with the billionaire founder of Chobani acquiring Anchor Brewing. Justin, Jess and Zoe share whether they foresaw this scenario playing out. Following the Anchor talk, they dig into the rumors of a potential acquisition of Boston Beer by Suntory. The…
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Craft Beer Production Data Christmas Arrives
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The 2023 craft brewery production data is officially in. Justin, Zoe and weekend newsletter writer Sean McNutly dive into the high-level data points and sift through some of the surprises in the numbers. They also discuss planned changes for the 2024 edition of the Great American Beer Festival and why they may be a positive for the festival experie…
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The Toll of Burnout and Craft's Barriers to Entry with Infinite Ingredient and Lifting Lucy
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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…
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3 Tier Beverages’ Donn Bichsel Jr. & Mary Mills; Plus, New Belgium’s Kelly McKnight
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Donn Bichsel Jr. and Mary Mills, leaders from beverage consultancy 3 Tier Beverages, share why data with the top 15 brewers removed can reveal true market opportunities and pitfalls, why brewers should also have a total-beverage alcohol perspective and which packages are trending. Then, New Belgium Brewing lead research and development brewer Kelly…
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A State of Craft Update with Bart Watson and Katie Marisic of the Brewers Association
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Brewers Association (BA) chief economist and VP of strategy Bart Watson provides insights into the state of the craft brewing industry, while senior director of federal affairs Katie Marisic gives an overview of the trade group’s government affairs work on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast. The conversations were recorded on the BrewExpo …
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Brewbound Podcast On Location - CBC Conversations with Breeze Galindo and Pam Brulotte
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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 prof…
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North Coast Brewing’s Jennifer Owen; Plus, Tom McCormick and HopXL’s Eric Duchin
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In the last round of interviews from the Brewbound Podcast On Location at the California Craft Beer Summit, North Coast Brewing CEO Jennifer Owen discusses taking Acme California Lager statewide, what it means for the Fort Bragg, California-based brewery to be a certified B Corporation and the company’s charitable work. Plus, Tom McCormick, the for…
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Bump Williams Consulting on Q1 Beer Trends, What to Watch This Summer
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Bump Williams Consulting’s Dave Williams and Brian “BK” Krueger explore Q1 beer category trends, the stickiness of 2023’s shifts caused by the Bud Light fiasco, the creep up of pricing, regional cider growth and the dampening of Dry January but continued growth of non-alc beer. They also share what they’re watching for the remainder of the year. Pl…
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The Brewers Association’s Dr. J on Thrive, CBC and Vegas Musts
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Brewers Association (BA) director of social impact Dr. J Jackson-Beckham joins this week’s Brewbound Podcast to preview the THRIVE pre-conference workshop, which takes place Sunday, April 21, ahead of this year’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC). Dr. J discusses the increased focus on wellness during this year’s conference and how those elements are …
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Hear From Green Cheek, Arryved and East Brother
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On a special bonus episode of the Brewbound Podcast, we bring you a 3-pack of interviews from the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento in March. First, Green Cheek co-founder and CEO Brian Rauso discusses what having the “cool factor” means, doing what’s best for business even if it means taking a financial hit, and expanding into the former …
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Topa Topa, Match Point and That’s Delicious Financials on What’s Working for Craft
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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 c…
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BevPort Seeks to Open Distribution Access for Craft Brewers
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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…
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Anderson Valley’s Kevin McGee on Keeping a Legacy Brand Fresh; Full Circle’s Arthur Moye on Building a House of Brands
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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…
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Russian River’s Natalie Cilurzo on Pliny The Younger’s 20th Anniversary; Calicraft on Going Beyond Beer
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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…
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How Breweries Can Navigate Leasing Issues
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Landlord issues have been a frequent reason cited among recent brewery closures. What do you need to look out for in a lease? When should you start renewal discussions? How do you navigate improvements? BPE Law Group associate attorney Melanie De Marco gives a leasing 101 course. Plus, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata break d…
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Brewbound Podcast: A California Craft Beer Check In
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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 Sacrament…
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Teamsters and A-B’s Tentative Deal, Boston Beer’s CEO Swap, Hard MTN Dew Going National, Blue Cloud Pivoting
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With a flood of news over the last couple of days, the Brewbound team breaks down the latest stories, including the Teamsters and Anheuser-Busch InBev reaching a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract, Boston Beer Company’s CEO succession plan, and PepsiCo’s Blue Cloud Distribution pivoting from wholesaler to brand licensor.…
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Diving into Early Year Bev-Alc Data Trends with 3 Tier Beverages
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3 Tier Beverages’ Mary Mills and Stephanie Roatis break down the early year data, including positive cider trends in convenience, non-alc trends, hard seltzer rationalization and much more. They also get into the growing trend of private label hard seltzer and whether anyone can break through the hard coffee curse. Plus, the Brewbound team discusse…
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Firestone Walker Details Its House of Brands Strategy
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Firestone Walker CMO Dustin Hinz and brand director Hannah Barnett explore the marketing approach to the Paso Robles, California-based craft brewery’s biggest brand, 805, as well as its portfolio of other brands, including Cali Squeeze, Mind Haze and the F Brand. Hinz and Barnett break down Firestone Walker’s Authenticos partnership program and how…
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MikMak’s Rachel Tipograph on the Post-Drizly Bev-Alc E-Commerce Landscape
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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 shuttin…
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How a Las Vegas Wholesaler is Prepping for the Super Bowl
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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…
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An Exit Interview with Naomi Neville of Allagash Brewing
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Naomi Neville is departing Allagash Brewing after 14 years of leading and building its sales team. She has helped turn the Portland, Maine-headquartered craft brewery into a regional powerhouse and the Allagash White brand into a flagship with relevance across the country. Neville shares her experience building the Allagash brand, reflects on the l…
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Road Reports, Private Equity Deals and More Leadership Changes
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The Brewbound team reconvenes after a week of West Coast travels to discuss the latest bev-alc industry news. Zoe reports back on the themes coming out of this year’s CiderCon in icy Portland, Oregon, and then she and Jess share takeaways from the Beer Industry Summit in San Diego resort city Coronado. Justin joins the duo to break down the big new…
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Ding Dong, Drizly is Done; Plus, Scanning the Craft Scans
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Drizly will be no more as of March. The week started with Uber announcing plans to shut down the e-commerce alcohol delivery platform. Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and weekend newsletter writer Sean McNulty discuss the decision and why it’s another blow for brewers. (Co-hosts Jess Infante and Zoe Licata are on the road this week.) Plus, the duo …
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AFicioNAdo Founder Meagen Anderson on Creating the Non-Alc Training and Certification Program
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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…
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Fellow beer industry journalists Kate Bernot and Christopher Shepard join the Brewbound Podcast to recall the bev-alc/non-alc crossover brand madness of 2023, craft beer’s stormy seas and a potentially grim outlook for draft beer sales. The conversation isn’t all doom and gloom, as the crew discusses positive developments in taproom hospitality and…
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2023 Award Winners – Maui Brewing’s Garrett Marrero and the National Black Brewers Association’s Kevin Asato
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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 …
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AriZona Emerges as a Twisted Tea Challenger
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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…
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2023 Award Winners – Athletic Brewing, Lawson’s & BeatBox
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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, Be…
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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.
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Garage Beer's Andy Sauer and Corey Smale on Finding the Craft Lager Brand's Voice
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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 v…
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All the News Before Thanksgiving/Drinksgiving/Blackout Wednesday
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More signs of the times keep coming in the beer industry, with consolidations, expansions, production shifts and IP sales. Jess, Zoe and Justin reconvene to discuss the latest industry shakeups at Made by the Water, Young Lion, Other Half, Riverwalk, Ipswich and Anchor. Plus, the team shares whether they’ll be participating in Drinksgiving/Blackout…
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Short’s Brewing CEO Scott Newman-Bale joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Bellaire Inn, the brewery’s solution to the workforce housing crunch in its northern Michigan home. Thanks to the inn, Short’s was able to remain fully staffed through its busy summer season. Plus, Zoe and Jess break down the week’s news, including Boston Beer’s new vo…
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In turbulent times, the supply chain rollercoaster delivers more chills than thrills. Fear not – Agrowgate partners Tim Near and David van Wees joined Justin on the Brewbound Podcast this week to break down everything craft beverage producers need to know. Plus, Zoe and Jess detail the week’s news, including quarterly earnings reports from Molson C…
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Loverboy Spills the Tea on New NA Beverage
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Hard tea and spritzer brand Loverboy is getting into the non-alcoholic space with a pair of 6-packs: lemon iced tea and white tea peach. Loverboy SVP of sales Derek Hahm and SVP of commercial strategy Todd Anderson discussed the launch of the brand, and how it will be incorporated into the Bravo reality series. Hahm and Anderson also discuss Loverb…
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Bernstein Analysts on Ozempic’s Effect on Bev-Alc Consumption
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Bernstein Autonomous analysts Nadine Sarwat and Trevor Stirling share what they know so far about Ozempic, Wegovy and other diet/diabetes drugs’ effect on alcoholic beverage consumption. Sarwat and Stirling break down why these drugs have entered popular culture conversations, what users are saying about their cravings, comparisons to past diet tre…
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A Field Report for the NBWA Annual Convention in Las Vegas
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The Brewbound team reconvenes and debriefs following the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s Annual Convention. Zoe and Justin give a field report on the convention, including the issues at the forefront of wholesalers’ minds, the products sampled on the floor and the vibe at the Alliance for Women in Beer and BREW Making Moves event.…
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It’s National Cider Month and the team at Seattle-based Schilling Hard Cider is “excidered.”
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Co-founder and CEO Colin Schilling, CCO Eric Phillips and EVP of marketing Rachel Thomas join the Brewbound team to discuss the cidery’s participation in National Cider Month, as well as its debut at the Great American Beer Festival and a retail activation with Whole Foods. Plus, Zoe, Justin and Jess break down recent headlines – including Molson C…
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Giving a Legacy Brand a Second Life
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Eagle Park Brewing co-founder Max Borgardt discusses acquiring and reviving legacy brand Milwaukee Brewing Company (MKE). The Wisconsin craft brewery acquired MKE’s brands and recipes a year ago. Borgardt gives an update on the integration of the two brands and plans for the future. Plus, Jess, Zoe and Justin break down the latest news, including d…
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A Field Report From the Great American Beer Festival
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Fresh back from Denver, Justin and Zoe recap their experiences at the Great American Beer Festival. Jess quizzes them on the beers, the booths and the vibe of the fest. Plus, stick around for a Brew Talks replay of our conversation on the health of national draft beer, featuring Dogfish Head co-founder Sam Calagione, Buffalo Wild Wings director of …
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Brooklyn Brewery and Hoplark Leaders Discuss Deal
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Leaders from Brooklyn Brewery and Hoplark share the why behind their recent partnership. Hoplark founder Dean Eberhardt, CEO Betsy Frost and Brooklyn Brewery CEO Eric Ottaway also share their perspectives on the trajectory of NA beverages. Plus, Jess returns after three months! Zoe and Justin bring Jess up-to-speed during a game of Another Round or…
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Diving into Headlines with Deals, Deal Seekers, A Closing & Candy Corn Hard Cider
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September has brought not only a heatwave to the Northeast, but a flood of beer industry news. On this week’s Brewbound Podcast, Justin and Zoe dive into some of the latest headlines, including several business deals, such as Brooklyn Brewery’s minority investment in Hoplark and Green Man and Appalachian Mountain Brewing’s new joint venture. The du…
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Making A Dunkin’ Spiked Run with Mass. Bay Brewing’s Leadership Team
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Mass. Bay Brewing is hitting the reset button on its partnership with Dunkin’ for beverage-alcohol products in Year Six. Mass. Bay co-founder and CEO Dan Kenary, CMO Val Toothman and chief growth and ventures officer Nathaniel Davis share why they moved from beer centric releases to hard coffees and hard teas in 2023, the opportunity they see with …
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