Best Allagash Brewing Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Episode 6: Introducing Allagash Hop Water 27:56

21h ago27:56

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Are you looking for a zero carb, zero calorie, zero alcohol, carbonated drink that combines the best of hoppy aromatics with the refreshment of a classic seltzer? First, wow, that's a specific thing to look for. And second, you're in luck, because, we now make exactly that: Allagash Hop Water. In this episode you'll hear from Zach and Matthew of ou…

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A July 4 Darty Report, Plus TikTok Adds Bev-Alc Ads 29:52

1d ago29:52

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Following a long July 4 holiday weekend, the Brewbound team shares how they celebrated Independence Day. Jess provides a Jersey Shore report, including whether there was enough Surfside supply. Zoe shares the results from her July 4 darty on how newer beverages such as Surfside, Sun Cruiser, The Beast Unleashed, and Happy Thursday performed with th…

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How to Make a Summer Shandy Work Year-Round 40:48

8d ago40:48

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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 37:18

13d ago37:18

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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 5:31

15d ago5:31

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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 42:17

21d ago42:17

42:17

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 5:13

27d ago5:13

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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 1:06:38

28d ago1:06:38

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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 36:18

1M ago36:18

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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 48:37

1M ago48:37

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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 54:59

1M ago54:59

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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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S3 Episode 5: Competitions, Judging, and Award-Winning Beers 44:35

2M ago44:35

44:35

Allagash White is the most-awarded wheat beer in the world. And as of its silver medal win at the Great American Beer Festival in 2024, Allagash Tripel is also the most-awarded beer of its style. In this episode, we sit down with Brewmaster Jason Perkins and Sensory Program Manager Karl Arnberg to dig deep on beer awards. What does it take to brew …

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The Toll of Burnout and Craft's Barriers to Entry with Infinite Ingredient and Lifting Lucy 59:06

2M ago59:06

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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 39:13

2M ago39:13

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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 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

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 44:26

2M ago44:26

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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 37:10

3M ago37:10

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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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S3 Episode 4: The #1 Thing to do in Portland, Maine 37:18

3M ago37:18

37:18

We're lucky to be living in a city with a ton, ton, ton, of amazing things to do, eat, see, and experience. That fact makes us even more grateful for our ranking on Tripadvisor, which states that visiting the Allagash Tasting Room is the #1 thing to do in Portland, Maine. In fact, our guests—our wonderful, sweet, smart, kind guests—have ranked us s…

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Bump Williams Consulting on Q1 Beer Trends, What to Watch This Summer 51:43

3M ago51:43

51:43

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 48:14

3M ago48:14

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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 43:39

3M ago43:39

43:39

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 56:58

3M ago56:58

56:58

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 35:03

3M ago35:03

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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 51:04

3M ago51:04

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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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S3 Episode 3: Behind the Scenes with Tours and Tastings 38:19

4M ago38:19

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What happens at a tour or tasting here at Allagash? Much more than you might have guessed. We've got samples of deep-stash beers able to age beautifully for ten-plus years. We have pours fresh out of the barrel (shhh, don't tell). And we have passionate and extremely knowledgable people like Lindsay Bohanske, this episode's guest, to guide you thro…

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Russian River’s Natalie Cilurzo on Pliny The Younger’s 20th Anniversary; Calicraft on Going Beyond Beer 59:05

4M ago59:05

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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 45:47

4M ago45:47

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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 46:30

4M ago46:30

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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 13:20

4M ago13:20

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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 47:43

4M ago47:43

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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 51:40

5M ago51:40

51:40

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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S3 Episode 2: Deep Dive into Berry Wine 52:15

5M ago52:15

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You in the mood to geek out on wine making? Well, you better be if you're here to listen to the second episode of the third season of our podcast. Liz and Brett are joined by Patrick Chavanelle, Senior R&D brewer, and potentially vintner, here at Allagash. We dive deep into the recent berry wines, berry wine/cider hybrids, and cider that we've crea…

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MikMak’s Rachel Tipograph on the Post-Drizly Bev-Alc E-Commerce Landscape 54:46

5M ago54:46

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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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S3 Episode 1: Collabs, Seasonals, and Wine, Oh My! 23:47

5M ago23:47

23:47

In the triumphant return of From Maine, With Love for Season 3, we dive into something all listeners of this podcast can appreciate: beer. First, we chat through two collaborations with Black-owned breweries: Cur-8 and Verb. Then, we dip into the details of our very first "seasonal" beer by having a brewery-side chat with Joe Jr., the brewer who ca…

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How a Las Vegas Wholesaler is Prepping for the Super Bowl 1:10:20

5M ago1:10:20

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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 1:15:11

5M ago1:15:11

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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 36:34

6M ago36:34

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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 39:30

6M ago39:30

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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 1:00:23

6M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

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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What Even Happened in 2023? 53:07

6M ago53:07

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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 38:25

7M ago38:25

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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 1:09:42

7M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

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 1:08:58

7M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

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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It’s Brewbound Live Week! 5:32

7M ago5:32

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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 57:05

7M ago57:05

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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 31:38

8M ago31:38

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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 Makes Room at the Inn 47:29

8M ago47:29

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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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The Never-Ending Supply Chain Saga 50:24

8M ago50:24

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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 1:04:17

8M ago1:04:17

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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 49:24

9M ago49:24

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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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