))
Sarah Jackson - Combustion Brewing - Episode 10
Manage episode 379172396 series 3502406
Content provided by Janis Francis and Michele Cook, Janis Francis, and Michele Cook. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Janis Francis and Michele Cook, Janis Francis, and Michele Cook or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Hosts:
- Michele Cook from Body Ache Escape Massage Center
- Janis Francis with the Humble Crate Artisan Marketplace
Guest:
- Sarah Jackson, the driving force behind Combustion Brewery
Headlines:
- Introduction to Sarah Jackson and Combustion Brewery
- Michele introduces the episode and the guest, emphasizing the blend of business and pleasure.
- Sarah expresses gratitude for being on the show.
- Origin Story of Combustion Brewery
- Sarah shares how homebrewing was the catalyst for entering the industry.
- Personal story of how she and her husband Keith started brewing as a gift for a friend.
- Their move to the Pacific Northwest exposed them to the craft beer industry.
- Keith's career progression in brewing and their decision to open their own brewery.
- Sarah's Background
- Studied anthropology and French in undergrad and has a master's in outdoor environmental education.
- No direct background in business or beer.
- Choosing Pickerington for Combustion Brewery
- Pickerington chose them; they initially looked for locations in Columbus.
- The old creamery building in Pickerington was perfect for a brewery.
- The community's growth and demographics were appealing.
- Opening a Second Location in Clintonville
- Celebrated one-year anniversary recently.
- The pandemic pushed them to consider a second location.
- Challenges included securing production space and ensuring a variety of beers.
- Clintonville and Pickerington locations have similar but not always identical beer selections.
- Balancing Business and Family
- Sarah emphasizes the importance of not trying to manage everything herself.
- The team at Combustion Brewery plays a crucial role in its success.
- Prioritizing family and ensuring they have strong relationships with them.
- Community Involvement and Giving Back
- Sarah's personal history of community involvement influenced the brewery's ethos.
- Combustion Brewery hosts community nights, euchre nights, and other events to support local organizations.
- The Farmer's Market initiative and the annual hog roast are examples of their community involvement.
- The Pickerington Pelotonia and lip sync battle fundraisers are other notable events.
Links
The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor and Peter Parnall
https://cosmosandcommerce.com
https://www.facebook.com/cosmosandcommercepodcast
20 episodes
Share
