Episode 006: Sam Calagione

Brewbound Podcast

In episode six of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari and Dogfish Head co-founder Sam Calagione discuss how the Delaware craft brewery is “navigating the noise” of 7,000 small breweries, how other craft breweries can grow without taking on too much debt, and how Dogfish Head has financed its own expansion in recent years.

Throughout the conversation, conducted during Dogfish Head’s annual distributor meeting, held in Baltimore last month, Calagione explains the benefits of remaining a small, taproom-focused brewery in today’s competitive marketplace, why he is bullish on the Brewers Association’s independent craft brewer seal, and how he envisions the marketplace evolving in the coming years.

Also in this episode: Furnari and Brewbound assistant editor Justin Kendall share the latest news and run down segments.

Show Notes:0:00 – 1:34: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode six1:55 – 6:31: Furnari and Kendall catch up on the latest news and introduce the featured interview with Sam Calagione6:31 – 39:16: Interview with Calagione39:16 – 50:17: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview50:17 – 55:18: Furnari and Kendall rundown Brewbound Podcast segmentsThe Brewbound Podcast is an audio broadcast 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 [e-mail].