Ep 8 Cody Schmick- Kinkaider Brewing Co.

Brand Lincoln

Cody Schmick, owner of Kinkaider Brewing Co., Sideshow Spirits, and Bierhaus Maisschäler, shares his journey of starting and growing his businesses. He started with a grocery store in Broken Bow, Nebraska, and then ventured into craft brewing with Kinkaider. He expanded to multiple locations and added a distillery called Sideshow Spirits. Cody also opened Bierhaus Maisschäler, a German-themed bar. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and creating a sense of community among customers. Cody discusses the different aspects of his businesses, including Sideshow Spirits, Bierhaus Maisschäler, and Kinkaider Brewing Company. He talks about the unique German-style beers they offer and the full bar they have to cater to all customers. He also mentions the rooftop bar they recently opened above the German bar. Cody shares the story of the Dan phone, a red phone on top of the brewery that connects customers to Dan the Wiser. He also talks about their coffee company, Howdy Coffee Company, and their consulting company, Barco. Cody emphasizes the importance of passion in the craft beer industry and shares his favorite spots in Lincoln.