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| 04 Sep 2024 | When to Refresh, Rebrand or Stand Pat with CODO Design’s Isaac Arthur | 00:48:34 | |
When should you refresh your packaging? Or do a total rebrand? Or should you just stand pat? CODO Design’s Isaac Arthur explains the choose-your-own-adventure decision tree beverage-alcohol companies should consider when tweaking the look of their products or the feel of their brand. Arthur walks through the gut check breweries need to do on each of these decisions and what they should know going into the process. Arthur also gets into whether there are some products that are too iconic to touch, how nostalgia may factor into redesigns and what CODO might do for a certain San Francisco brewery rising from the ashes once more. Plus, the Brewbound team talks Labor Day and muted post-pandemic wholesaler beer purchasing in August. | |||
| 08 Oct 2021 | What Happened in Vegas | 00:30:42 | |
After an eventful National Beer Wholesalers Association annual convention in Las Vegas, the Brewbound team debriefs on all of the middle tier issues discussed over the last week. The team also hits the latest news, including a big wholesaler acquisition in Ohio, comments to the Department of the Treasury by Reyes and others, lawsuits over terminations in New York, and questions over PepsiCo’s entry into alcohol distribution. | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | Sazerac’s Big Move Gets the New Year Started | 00:17:10 | |
The Brewbound team regroups in the New Year to discuss Fireball-maker Sazerac’s big distribution move from RNDC to several beer distributors, including Reyes, Andrews, Faust, Keg 1, among others, as well as total beverage alcohol houses Johnson Brothers, Southern Glazer’s, Breakthru and more. Jess, Zoe and Justin also review Drizly’s predictions for 2023, the start of Dry January and Athletic Brewing’s seven-figure investment, and the closing of Roadhouse’s deal for Melvin Brewing. | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | Bart Watson Shares His Vision for the Brewers Association | 00:25:50 | |
Incoming Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bart Watson joined the Brewbound Podcast this week to share how he’s approaching the new role with the trade group. Watson, the BA’s VP of strategy and membership, was named as the successor to long-time leader Bob Pease, who will retire on January 3. Watson will take the post on January 6. On the podcast, Watson explains how the trade group representing small and independent craft brewers will be “ruthlessly member centric” moving forward and serve as a problem-solving organization. He also discusses how his leadership style may differ from Pease, the benefits of having a front-row-seat over the last 12 years, his approach to the BA’s “big tent” membership and who gets in that tent, and the biggest opportunity ahead for the trade group. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Making A Dunkin’ Spiked Run with Mass. Bay Brewing’s Leadership Team | 00:48:10 | |
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 flavored malt beverages and expansion plans for the brand. Plus, Justin and Zoe discuss the latest news, including more leadership shakeups at craft breweries, Russian River’s new canned brands and play Another Round or Tabbing Out on hysteria over supposed two-beer-per-week limits. | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Hard Seltzer Liquor Store Runs in Utah, Plus NA Lite Beer | 00:22:04 | |
The Brewbound team discusses the latest news, including a law making its way through the Utah Legislature that will require several hard seltzer brands to be sold in state-run liquor stores. The team also discusses the launch of Athletic Lite, a 25-calorie non-alcoholic beer, distribution moves in Minnesota and Vermont, and fundraising efforts for Ukraine. Plus, Jess goes to a tap takeover. | |||
| 09 May 2019 | Episode 035: Sean Lawson | 01:20:04 | |
In episode 35 of the Brewbound Podcast, Lawson’s Finest Liquids founder Sean Lawson discusses the Sip of Sunshine business and explains how his company approaches innovation. He also shares advice for brewery owners looking to expand and talks about how to entice customers to visit the taproom. Show Notes: 0:00 – 17:30: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 35 and discuss the latest news 17:30 – 58:15: Furnari interviews Sean Lawson 58:15 – 1:20:10: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown segments | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | Non-Alc Beer Has a Record Dry January in Grocery Stores | 00:36:33 | |
January 2025 was a record month for non-alcoholic (NA) beer in grocery stores. NA beer claimed a 4.2% share of beer grocery sales during the month, according to NIQ food store data shared by Bump Williams Consulting. The Brewbound team discusses how Dry January shook out, plus why industry leaders are bullish on regional cider; how the dots connect between the Consumer Price Index for beer at home outpacing overall inflation and beer’s 2024 summer slump; and who is keynoting the Brewers Association’s Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis. Plus, Justin, Jess and Zoe play Another Round or Tabbing Out on a surprise bev-alc platform and the We Love LA collaboration beer effort. | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | New Jersey Breweries Battle Taproom Restrictions | 01:05:33 | |
As Garden State regulators move to enforce strict limitations of brewery taproom events, Brewers Guild of New Jersey executive director Eric Orlando and Jersey City-based Departed Soles Brewing owner Brian Kulbacki join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the fallout. Plus, the team talks about Molson Coors’ Simply Spiked, the latest Modern Times auction developments, and more. | |||
| 01 May 2022 | Crafting Community-Centric Beer Festivals | 01:04:01 | |
How can festivals make the beer community more welcoming to people who often don’t see themselves reflected in it? Barrel and Flow co-founder Day Bracey and Grace Weitz, founder of Beers With(out) Beards and the Queer Beer Festival, join the Brewbound team to discuss how their festivals offer inviting experiences to beer drinkers who buck the conventional stereotype of white, bearded, flannel-wearing men. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Diving into Headlines with Deals, Deal Seekers, A Closing & Candy Corn Hard Cider | 00:33:37 | |
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 duo also discuss the closing of Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider, the search for new equity partners at Weathered Souls and Lost Nation and the changing of the guard that’s happening in beer. Plus, Justin and Zoe play Another Round or Tabbing Out on candy corn hard cider and share their experiences sampling Dunkin’ Spiked. | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | Craft Brewers Joining the Non-Alc Beer Movement | 00:39:45 | |
Midway through Dry January, three craft brewers discuss their new non-alcoholic offerings and why these new products make sense both this month and the rest of the year. Deschutes' Veronica Vega, AleSmith's Brandon Richards and Notch's Chris Lohring join the Brewbound team to talk about their N/A beers and the development behind them. | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | How Easy is It Being Green? | 00:47:14 | |
Allagash brewmaster Jason Perkins joins the Brewbound team to discuss the Portland, Maine-based craft brewery’s twin recycling programs on a special Earth Day edition of the podcast. | |||
| 20 Dec 2018 | Episode 015: Jim Woods | 00:54:25 | |
In episode 15 of the Brewbound Podcast, Woods Beer Co. founder Jim Woods discusses his company’s shift from a distribution-focused business model to a retail-minded operation. He also talks about the difficulty of trying to build a new product segment – in his case yerba mate-infused beer – and the challenges small breweries face now that thousands of competitors have flooded the space. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall share the latest news, including information about new co-packing facility in New Hampshire, details about equipment manufacturer DME’s receivership, and an update on Drizly’s latest round of funding. Show Notes: 0:00 – 7:07: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 15 and read the latest news 8:07 – 40:15: Furnari interviews Jim Woods 40:15 – 54:29: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview | |||
| 04 Jul 2019 | Episode 043: Nancy Palmer | 00:57:56 | |
In episode 43 of the Brewbound Podcast, Nancy Palmer discusses what franchise law reform could look like in Georgia, and shares her outlook on similar efforts across the U.S. Show Notes: 0:00 – 10:30: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 43, do some Fourth of July trivia and share the latest news 10:30 – 39:40: Furnari interviews Georgia Craft Brewers Guild executive director Nancy Palmer 00:00 – 1:00:18: Furnari and Kendall share takeaways from the interview, and select their four-pack of Fourth of July activities. | |||
| 11 May 2022 | That’s a Wrap on the CBC 2022 | 00:33:10 | |
The Brewbound team recaps the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference and shares their big takeaways from the gathering of 10,000 beer industry professionals in Minneapolis. Justin, Jess and Zoe discuss the push on direct-to-consumer sales, brewery cultures and the overarching themes of positivity and back-to-business mentality of the show. | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Craft Beer Data Christmas is Here, Plus More Craft-on-Craft Deals | 00:36:58 | |
The Brewbound team, along with Brewbound Weekend Insider newsletter writer Sean McNulty, reviews the Brewers Association’s annual craft beer volume data. The team also discusses the latest craft brewery deals, including Funky Buddha and Appalachian Mountain Brewery returning to independent brewery status, and FX Matt buying the Flying Dog Brewery brand. Zoe shares how the latest hard seltzers and canned cocktails were received over Memorial Day weekend. The gang also says farewell to Jess, as she goes on maternity leave (and promises to come back). | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Farewell to Anchor (For Now) | 01:09:14 | |
A week after Sapporo announced plans to shut down historic Anchor Brewing and liquidate the business to pay off creditors, the Brewbound team and Vine Pair reporter Dave Infante break down the story so far. The trio discuss the effect on the brewery’s union workforce and what’s next for the San Francisco institution, including how likely it is to be saved as a turnkey operation. Plus, Justin and Zoe chat with Paradox Brewery’s Devon Hamilton and Katie Eherton about the 10-year-old craft brewery’s brand refresh and reinvention as packaged distribution becomes increasingly competitive for small brewers. Finally, Justin and Zoe play a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out on beer slushies. | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Octopi Has 8 Arms in the Contract Brewing Game | 00:58:07 | |
Wisconsin-based contract brewery Octopi Brewing is targeting 7 million cases produced in 2023, and a lot of that product isn’t beer. So how is the overall contract brewing landscape shaping up? Octopi founder president Isaac Showaki discusses. Plus, the Brewbound team plays half-full, half-empty on new products hitting the market, including SunnyD Vodka Seltzer and New Belgium’s Wild Nectar Hard Juice, Bud Light Seltzer’s new-old ad campaign, and a St. Patrick’s Day rally. | |||
| 22 Jan 2025 | The Year in Beer 2024 | 01:01:55 | |
A tough year for craft. Big changes at the Brewers Association. A billionaire saving Anchor from the abyss. Looming dietary guidelines for alcoholic beverages … 2024 was a whirlwind. To wrap up the year that was, the Brewbound team is joined by Christopher Shepard, senior editor of Beer Marketer’s Insights, and Dave Infante, author of the Fingers newsletter and a contributing editor and columnist at VinePair. The quintet gives the inside scoop on covering some of the year’s top stories, and dives into the news to watch in 2025. | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Brewers Association CEO Bob Pease Previews the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference | 00:51:09 | |
Brewers Association president and CEO Bob Pease previews the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference, which will be held May 7-10 in Nashville. Pease offers tips to first-time attendees, shares his message to craft brewers as the segment matures, and offers his perspective on small brewery mergers and acquisitions and craft’s conflicting growth drivers. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Brewers Association CEO Bob Pease on His Decision to Retire in 2025 | 00:51:31 | |
Long-time Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bob Pease will retire on June 30, 2025, after 32 years at the trade organization representing small and independent craft brewers, Pease and the BA announced last week.
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| 05 Nov 2020 | Julia Herz On the Road | 00:52:46 | |
Craft beer evangelist Julia Herz discusses breweries’ needs during the pandemic, how the beer industry can become more inclusive, and what’s next for her following her departure from the Brewers Association. Plus, the Brewbound team breaks down recent beer business news, including winter hibernations announced at breweries in Illinois and Massachusetts, more wholesaler moves in the Midwest and new products in the pipeline at Guinness and Boston Beer. | |||
| 02 May 2019 | Episode 034: Nikos Ridge | 01:21:24 | |
In episode 34 of the Brewbound Podcast, Ninkasi Brewing co-founder Nikos Ridge shares his vision for the Legacy Breweries platform, and explains some of the transaction options that are available to brewery owners. He also discusses how the proliferation of smaller craft breweries is impacting regional breweries, Ninkasi’s new hard seltzer offering, and how he sees the better-for-you alcohol space developing. Show Notes: 0:00 – 20:48: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 34 and discuss the latest news 20:48 – 58:30: Furnari interview Nikos Ridge 58:30 – 1:21:31: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown segments | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | The New Yorker’s Charles Bethea on TRU Colors’ Questionable Track Record | 00:59:19 | |
New Yorker staff writer Charles Bethea discusses his story on TRU Colors in Wilmington, North Carolina, A Brewery’s Anti-Violence Mission, Complicated by a Killing. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | John Lane on Draft Day at the Winking Lizard Tavern | 00:40:54 | |
Following the Winking Lizard Tavern’s annual announcement of its beer menu for 2023, founder John Lane shares how the event shook out, who left the day happiest, the one beer that is untouchable on the Winking Lizard’s menus, the inflationary pressures on draft beer, changes to its Tour of Beers program and much more. | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | Rob Tod on 30 Years of Allagash | 00:50:13 | |
Allagash Brewing will celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, and founder Rob Tod knows where he’ll be and what he’ll be drinking on the brewery’s birthday, July 1 – an Allagash White at the Great Lost Bear, the taphouse that served the first pint of White in Portland, Maine. “I remember it like it was yesterday. That was our very first draftline,” Tod tells Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante on the latest episode of the Brewbound Podcast. “I shipped eight kegs of Allagash White to Nappi Distributors on June 29, and July 1 I worked at the brewery all day and my plan was to head down to the Bear where I knew it was going on tap at 5 o’clock, and just hang out for a few hours and having a bunch of beers. “I thought, my work’s going to be done. I’ve spent a year building the brewery. I’ve written this recipe, I’ve brewed the beer. I’m kind of all done,” he continued. Tod had a pint with the Bear’s owners and was happy with it. He had a second pint and a realization hit him: “I’ve got to get back to work.” “I got in my car and I drove right back to the brewery and kept working on whatever I was working on at the time just continuing to build and piece the brewery together,” Tod said. “I’ve always felt like the work isn’t done.” In the conversation, Tod Tod discusses growing Allagash into the 15th largest Brewers Association-defined craft brewery by volume. He also explains what Allagash is looking for in distributor partners, how much capacity his brewery has left for expansion and why the brewery pulled back in the early 2000s. “We’ve really optimized how we can support a market, whether it’s a really close local market like Boston or Minnesota, Colorado or even Los Angeles,” Tod explained. “We really do feel like we’ve got a strong, competitive go-to-market plan and that we can do a really solid, optimized job supporting our distributor partners.” Tod taps into Allagash’s innovation approach that checks the boxes of “balanced, drinkability, complexity and authenticity” and how the launches of a lager, hazy IPA and variety pack feed into those pillars. Plus, the Brewbound team recaps the latest headlines and plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on Minute Maid Spiked’s foray into lemonade, pink and otherwise. | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and El Segundo on the Broken Skull Beers | 00:55:16 | |
WWE legend “Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and El Segundo Brewing Company leaders Rob Croxall and Tom Kelley share how their partnership on the Broken Skull line of beers works, the bump the beers received following this year’s WrestleMania, why their collaboration feels organic and the future of the brand. | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | Brewbound Frontlines Short: Sonic Hard Seltzer Heading Outside of Oklahoma Starting in Mid-October | 00:21:49 | |
Oklahoma City’s COOP Ale Works made a splash in March with the reveal of its partnership with fast-food chain Sonic Drive-In to create a hard seltzer brand based on popular flavors such as Cherry Limeade and Ocean Water. COOP president Sean Mossman joins Brewbound Frontlines to discuss the early returns on the brand, the need to contract out production to meet demand, and the revised expansion plans that will take the seltzer brand to Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas starting in mid-October. | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | S3 E26: Border X and Mujeres Brew Club’s New Taproom; Heavy Seas CEO Dan Kopman on the State of Craft | 01:25:34 | |
Border X Brewing co-owners David and Carmen Favela and Mujeres Brew Club co-founder Esthela Davila discuss the upcoming Mujeres Brew House, a taproom and community space for women in San Diego to learn about brewing and the beer industry. Dan Kopman, the CEO of Maryland-based Heavy Seas, discusses the current state of the beer industry and the regulatory assistance needed to help craft brewers get back on their feet. | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | Garage Beer's Andy Sauer and Corey Smale on Finding the Craft Lager Brand's Voice | 00:57:05 | |
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 voice. The Brewbound team also breaks down the latest legal news in the beer space, including a lawsuit among Tree House owners and the dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit against Boston Beer amid the slowdown of Truly Hard Seltzer. The team also play Another Round or Tabbing Out on the growing number of craft doomsday stories. | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Jester King Speaks Out About Anti-Drag Bill in Texas | 01:05:56 | |
Jeffrey Stuffings, co-founder of Jester King, discusses a bill in the Texas Senate that would fine businesses $10,000 for hosting “sexually oriented performances” – which includes drag events, if people under age 18 are present or on public property – and shares why the Austin, Texas-based brewery is encouraging its followers to oppose it. Although the proposed law does not apply to establishments that are 21+, many breweries and restaurants that host drag shows are family-friendly and would like to stay that way. Stuffings explains how Jester King has built an inclusive space and why he sees the legislation as an example of “fear of the other.” Dave Infante, editor of independent drinks newsletter Fingers, joins the conversation to share why brewery owners hosting similar events need to be prepared for potential backlash in this overheated political environment. | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | The NBWA’s Lester Jones Provides a Reality Check on Beer and the Economy | 01:05:29 | |
National Beer Wholesalers Association chief economist Lester Jones joins the Brewbound Podcast to explain why he’s bullish on the beer category despite the current economic climate. Plus, Jess and Justin discuss a nightmarish week, recap Brew Talks, and break down the latest headlines, including Night Shift’s CO2 woes, the last gasp of Stone and Molson Coors’ legal fight, Maui’s plans to acquire Modern Times and more. | |||
| 05 Mar 2020 | S3 E5: Neal Stewart | 01:03:24 | |
In Episode 5 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Deschutes Brewery VP of sales and marketing Neal Stewart. Stewart discusses his preference for working with people with beer industry experience, how craft beer has stopped being an “easy business,” and why he’s adopted a wholesaler’s mindset. He also explains why he’s embraced the dreaded question, “How does this help us sell beer?” | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Road Reports, Private Equity Deals and More Leadership Changes | 00:36:34 | |
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 news of the last week, including a craft-on-craft deal in New England, a private equity firm selling part of its stake in Mikkeller, a CEO change at Sapporo-Stone Brewing, another Heineken exec joining Lagunitas’ c-suite and an update on the bidding for Anchor, including a Fritz Maytag sighting. Plus, the team plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on the return of the Coors Light train for the Super Bowl and a comparison of ready-to-drink offerings to craft beer. | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | All the Angles of a Potential Boston Beer Sale | 00:42:17 | |
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 Garage Beer, Hulk Hogan’s new lager and Athletic’s acquisition of another Ballast Point brewery in San Diego. | |||
| 25 Oct 2018 | Episode 007: Josh Hare | 01:07:34 | |
In episode seven of the Brewbound Podcast, editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss Texas’ confusing direct-to-consumer sales laws with Hops & Grain Brewing founder Josh Hare. Throughout the conversation, Hare explains his path to becoming a brewery entrepreneur, how he’s financed the company’s growth over the last seven years, and why current Texas alcohol laws make it difficult for upstart breweries to breakout. Also in this episode: Furnari and Kendall share the latest news and run down segments. Show Notes: | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | S3 E25: Legal and Regulatory Experts on Changes Made During COVID-19 | 01:18:41 | |
Legal experts Nichole Shustack of McDermott, Will & Emery and Shauna Barnes of Kaleo Legal joined Brewbound Frontlines to discuss recent privileges extended to brewers and retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic and the finer points of operating within the three-tier system. Jim Peters, director of the Responsible Hospitality Institute, discussed expansion of open container policies to create social districts, which allow people to patronize bars and restaurants safely. | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | What Receivership Means for Modern Times | 00:33:05 | |
Modern Times is on the edge of entering receivership to begin a court-ordered sale process. Jack O’Connor, a partner with Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger in Chicago, joins the Brewbound Podcast to explain the process. The Brewbound team also discusses the latest news, including the latest Stone legal wranglings, CBC and more. | |||
| 06 May 2021 | Talkin' Brew Talks and a Peek Behind the Paywall | 00:57:52 | |
The Brewbound team discusses the upcoming Brew Talks live event and dives into the latest headlines. Then, get a peek behind Brewbound's paywall with a special Frontlines interview with Stone Brewing CEO Maria Stipp, first recorded in February 2021. | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | Pilot Project’s Dan Abel & Glenn Allen Share Plans for Milwaukee Brewery | 00:53:33 | |
Chicago brewery incubator Pilot Project recently acquired the former Milwaukee Brewing Company (MKE) facility in Wisconsin. Pilot Project’s Dan Abel and Glenn Allen share their plans for the production facility and how the expansion will affect the bev-alc producers they work with and open the door to additional suppliers. | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Molson Coors Buys a Brewery, the BA Elects New Board Members and Krampus Talk | 00:25:02 | |
The Brewbound returns from Thanksgiving breaks to discuss the pre-turkey day news dump, including Molson Coors’ agreement to purchase the intellectual property of Cruz Blanca and why the Mexican-inspired, Chicago-produced brand is now on the clock. Jess, Zoe and Justin also break down the results of the Brewers Association’s board election and why this one was a bit out of the ordinary. The conversation then turns to Olde Mecklenburg’s recent global collaboration, Americans’ dream of brewery ownership (at least in five states), Rogue’s new Pacific Northwest IPA and Krampus’ reappearance in Jess’ spooky town. | |||
| 20 Feb 2020 | S3 E3: Michelle McGrath | 00:49:03 | |
In Episode 3 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, reporter Jess Infante interviews American Cider Association executive director Michelle McGrath. McGrath shares the ACA’s goals, opportunities and challenges in 2020, as cider fights for share in an increasingly crowded alcoholic beverage marketplace. McGrath also delves into the trade group’s lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | A Collab Beer to Rebuild Ukraine | 00:40:29 | |
Wisconsin Brewing’s Paul Verdu and Move Ukraine’s Ken Shearer join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Move Ukraine collaboration beer project aimed at helping rebuild Ukraine. Verdu and Shearer are seeking brewers to join the effort to brew a pilsner with sunflower seeds – the sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. The duo share how the collaboration beer came to fruition, and why its mission is so personal to Verdu. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses the latest news stories – including a July 4 preview from CGA and Monster’s entry into hard tea – and whether Tucson, Arizona is a desirable retirement destination in Another Round or Tabbing Out. | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | Friday Beers and Its Ready-Made Audience | 00:54:12 | |
Almost Friday Media, the comedy meme account turned digital media empire that has long celebrated the vaunted opening of a beer at the closing of the workweek, had a drinker base long before it had a beer brand. The media network reaches more than 800 million accounts across more than 30 channels on seven different media platforms, and launched its eponymous light lager Friday Beers late last year. Almost Friday co-founder and CEO Jack Barrett and Corestone Capital founder and CEO Will McDonough joined the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the beer, its fans and the strategy behind it. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses global hop production and inventory, regulatory changes for THC-infused drinks in Iowa and a makeover for Cigar City’s Jai Alai IPA. | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | A Rough Week For Acquired Craft Brands, Plus, How PPP Funds Helped Breweries | 00:49:30 | |
After a rough week for craft breweries acquired by Anheuser-Busch, the Brewbound team discusses the fallout of the world’s largest beer manufacturer shuttering operations of Platform Beer Co. in Ohio and layoffs at other Brewers Collective brands. The team also dishes on the resurrection of lager brand House Beer and the executive shakeup at Molson Coors. Plus, featured guest Aaron Staples breaks down the effect the Paycheck Protection Program had on the craft beer industry. | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | A Beverage-Alcohol Legal Update with Nutter’s Bev-Alc Team | 01:03:36 | |
What legal issues should be on brewers’ radar? Nichole Shustack and Isabelle Cunningham from the bev-alcohol practice team at law firm Nutter, McClennen and Fish join the Brewbound Podcast to share what to watch out for this year and beyond. The team discusses the impact of non-alcoholic brands crossing over into bev-alc, direct-to-consumer sales, potential regulations on adult non-alcoholic beverages and other state legal updates. Plus, the Brewbound team reconvenes to break down the latest headlines, including Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing’s efforts to raise money for a brewery platform, another sale of San Francisco’s Magnolia Brewing and BeatBox Beverages’ big deal with Shaquille O’Neal. | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | A Field Report From the Great American Beer Festival | 01:16:58 | |
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 beverage strategy and innovation Jason Murphy, and Tamarron Consulting co-founder and president Lori Scheiffler. | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | It’s National Cider Month and the team at Seattle-based Schilling Hard Cider is “excidered.” | 01:10:11 | |
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 Coors’ Happy Thursday hard refresher, the Beer Institute’s annual meeting and Duvel USA’s 2024 innovation slate – and sample hop-infused chocolate. | |||
| 09 Feb 2022 | Brewbound Podcast: What’s Big Beverage’s Plan with Bev-Alc? | 00:41:05 | |
Convergence is all the rage as big beverage companies (Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Monster) dive into bev-alc and lean into becoming “total beverage” producers. Nik Modi, managing director for RBC Capital, and Marty Caballero, editor for BevNet (Brewbound’s sister publication), join the Brewbound team to discuss the latest beverage partnerships, what has caused the trend, and if a “complete collapse” of the lines between bev-alc and non-alc is ahead. | |||
| 14 Nov 2019 | S2 E5: Brewers Association CEO Bob Pease and Beer Paws Founder Crystal K. Wiebe | 00:49:56 | |
In Episode 5 of the Brewbound Podcast’s second season, Brewers Association president and CEO Bob Pease gives a snapshot of the craft brewing industry in 2019. Additionally, Beer Paws founder Crystal K. Wiebe shares how the ebbs and flows of the craft brewing industry affects a small, beer-adjacent business. | |||
| 12 Mar 2020 | S3 E6: FIFCO USA’s Josh Halpern | 00:39:46 | |
In Episode 6 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews FIFCO USA chief sales officer Josh Halpern. Halpern discusses how FIFCO USA came to embrace being a big-small brewery, how that leads to co-creating brands with reality TV stars and why ceding some creative control to popular platforms such as Barstool Sports to build brand equity is necessary. | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | Catching Up with Brewbound Pitch Slam Winners Lunar, Crowns and Hops | 00:36:03 | |
With its 2022 Pitch Slam competition just days away, the Brewbound team caught up with past winners of the Shark Tank-like competition held annually at the Brewbound Live business conference. Lunar Hard Seltzer co-founder Sean Ro discusses his company’s growth since its 2020 victory. Then, Crowns and Hops co-founders Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter, winners of the 2019 competition, share where they are in the process of opening a 14,000 sq. ft. brewery and restaurant and dish on the roll out of their new e-commerce platform. | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | Guild Leaders on Advocating for DTC Sales, Protecting Privileges | 00:52:21 | |
A new year brings the return of legislative sessions across the country and a new agenda for leaders of state brewers guilds. Texas Craft Brewers Guild executive director Caroline Wallace and Iowa Brewers Guild executive director Noreen Otto share their priorities in 2023, including advocating for direct-to-consumer sales, protecting existing privileges, working with wholesalers and much more. | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | Residency Programs Opening the Door to Upstart Breweries | 00:44:29 | |
Leaders of Chicago-based Moor’s Brewing Company share how their participation in a residency program for Black-owned breweries at Haymarket Brewing helped grow their fledgling business. This conversation took place during the first Brew Talks meetup of 2022 in Minneapolis during the Craft Brewers Conference. | |||
| 26 Mar 2020 | S3 E8: Vitamin Sea’s Dino Funari | 00:31:38 | |
In Episode 8 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Vitamin Sea Brewing co-founder Dino Funari. Funari shares how Vitamin Sea’s growing popularity doesn’t make the company immune to the realities of business, the challenges of balancing time at the brewery with his day job, the goal of maintaining a work-life balance and much more. | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | BevPort Seeks to Open Distribution Access for Craft Brewers | 00:35:03 | |
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 expansion states for BevPort. But first, the Brewbound team reviews the latest news, including a sibling company of Bevana Partners filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the on-premise opportunities with 10,000 tap handles for the taking, increased efficiency at retail and The Bruery’s plans for an Idaho outpost. This week’s Another Round or Tabbing Out focuses on the future of sour houses following the announcement that Vermont’s Hermit Thrush is ceasing operations. | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | SoCal Cerveceros Share How the Homebrew Club is Building a Brewery Pipeline | 00:52:10 | |
Agustin Ruelas and Ray Ricky Rivera join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss how the SoCal Cerveceros homebrew club is helping build a pipeline of professional brewers. Ruelas and Rivera share their own aspirations, including Ruelas’ Brewjeria Company in Pico Rivera and Rivera’s contract brewed Norwalk Brew House brand and self-distribution business. | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | NIQ on Bev-Alc at Halftime 2024 and the Coming 4th Mega Category | 00:47:34 | |
Beverage-alcohol’s growing “fourth category” of flavor-first offerings are quickly becoming a “mega category,” NIQ VP of alcohol industry thought leadership Jon Berg shared on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast. Berg explains how the collective of ready-to-drink offerings such as flavored malt beverages, canned cocktails, hard seltzers and other flavor-forward offerings have shifted the fortunes of bev-alc for the year, while the best case scenario for beer, wine and spirits is likely a flat year. He also dishes on the tension between value and volume, slumping craft sales, channel outlooks and brand life cycles. Plus, Zoe is back with a beer report from the Bahamas. She and Justin discuss their travel schedules, the decline in attendance for this year’s Craft Brewers Conference and Monster’s bev-alc struggles. | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | Brewers Association Changes, Lagunitas’ CEO Swap & a Brewbound Live Preview | 00:25:24 | |
After a packed news week, the Brewbound team breaks down the latest headlines, including leadership reorganization and staff cuts at the Brewers Association, an impending CEO change at Heineken-owned Lagunitas Brewing and Sapporo-Stone ceasing exports for the craft beer brand. Jess, Zoe and Justin also preview the Brewbound Live business conference coming up December 11 and 12 in Marina del Rey, California. The team shares highlights of the on-stage talks and surrounding events, including networking parties, the Pitch Slam competition and retailer and wholesaler one-to-one conversations. | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | A St. Patrick’s Day Primer with Guinness | 00:47:49 | |
Guinness is synonymous with U.S. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. National ambassador Ryan Wagner joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss preparation for the holiday, how the Splitting the G viral phenomenon has played a role in the brand’s upward trajectory and introduces it to new consumers. Wagner also discusses the on-premise rebound following the pandemic, what goes into creating a perfect Guinness pour and consumer learnings in recent months. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses the latest news coming out of Constellation Brands’ Gold Network Summit with distributors, the New England Craft Beer Summit and the financial picture for the Brewers Association. Jess, Zoe and Justin also play Another Round or Tabbing Out on recent beyond beer innovation plays, including Constellation’s Rule of Five hard punch; Boston Beer’s Sinless vodka RTDs and Just Hard Squeezed FMB; and Barrel One’s latest crossover brand with Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | The Week in Brewery M&A | 01:00:45 | |
The Brewbound team discusses the pending sale of Stone Brewing to Sapporo and the auction sale of Modern Times to an affiliate of Brewery X. This week’s featured guest is Courtney Simmons, diversity, equity and inclusion director for New Belgium and Bell’s. | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | AriZona Emerges as a Twisted Tea Challenger | 01:09:42 | |
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 20-25% share of the segment in the future. The Brewbound team also breaks down the latest news, including the Brewers Association’s year-end recap and NIQ’s latest consumer insights. Plus, the trio plays Another Round or Tabbing Out with a focus on CPG’s encroachment on bev-alc. | |||
| 19 May 2020 | S3 E19: Brewbound Frontlines: Missouri and Georgia Breweries on Reopening | 01:06:15 | |
Cinder Block’s Bryce Schaffter, 2nd Shift’s Libby Crider, Creature Comforts’ Chris Herron and Monday Night’s Jeff Heck discuss how they plan to ease back into on-premise service, safety precautions they’re adding to their breweries and the emotional aspect of how it feels to weigh business conditions against the health and safety of staff and customers. | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Who is the Craft Beer Drinker in 2023? | 00:16:35 | |
The Brewbound team gives a quick overview of the Brewers Association and Harris Poll’s latest craft beer consumer survey and plucks out a few key takeaways. Plus, Justin and Zoe dish on a Lagunitas defection to Firestone Walker, decry Friday news dumps, and play Another Round or Tabbing Out on Bud Light’s latest media blitz. | |||
| 28 Apr 2020 | S3 E16: Brewbound Frontlines: Other Half, Trillium and WeldWerks | 00:58:26 | |
In Episode 16 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, the founders of Other Half, Trillium and WeldWerks discuss how they’re adjusting their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trillium’s JC and Esther Tetreault, Other Half’s Matt Monahan and WeldWerks’ Colin Jones discuss how their businesses have pivoted, how they’re approaching innovation, the future of the on-premise and much more. | |||
| 04 Apr 2019 | Episode 030: Lester Jones | 01:06:56 | |
In episode 30 of the Brewbound Podcast, NBWA chief economist Lester Jones explains how the NBWA’s monthly “Beer Purchaser’s Index” can help predict future industry trends, and how beer professionals can use it to make more informed decisions. He also explains his “cognitive beer dissonance” theory, and gives us all a reason to believe that the industry is actually pretty healthy. Show Notes: 0:00 – 20:25: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 30, discuss a recent encounter with baseball legend Wade Boggs and discuss the latest news 20:25 – 54:00 Furnari and Kendall interview Lester Jones 54:00 – 1:07: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Brooklyn Brewery and Hoplark Leaders Discuss Deal | 00:54:48 | |
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 Tabbing Out, covering some of the big news of the last quarter, including Tilray’s big craft deal, Jim Koch’s shade for hard tea competitors, Sapporo’s decision to close Anchor and more. | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Short’s Makes Room at the Inn | 00:47:29 | |
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 vodka-based hard tea, Great Frontier Holdings’ acquisition of Ecliptic Brewing and New Belgium’s new CEO. | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Black is Beautiful Vol. 2, plus Tilray’s Blockbuster Craft Deal | 00:43:47 | |
Weathered Souls co-founder Marcus Baskerville discusses Black is Beautiful Vol. 2 and how the cause beer collaboration has evolved. Plus, Zoe and Justin break down Monday’s blockbuster news that Tilray Brands will acquire eight craft brands from Anheuser-Busch InBev in a $85 million cash deal. The deal includes Shock Top, Breckenridge, 10 Barrel, Redhook, Widmer Brothers, and Blue Point, among others. Zoe and Justin also play Another Round or Tabbing Out on Harpoon’s latest Dunkin’ Spiked release. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | Pitch Slam Winner Hurray’s Girl Beer | 00:49:36 | |
Hurray’s Girl Beer won Brewbound’s 2024 Pitch Slam competition during the Brewbound Live business conference last month in Marina del Rey, California. Founder Ray Biebuyck joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss how Hurray’s Girl Beer is working to reclaim the term “Girl Beer,” the brand’s post-ironic, satirical and humorous vibe and why it’s attempting to create a discourse about women and beer. Biebuyck explains why she’s interested in bringing women into the beer category, while getting her beer to stand out both on shelf and in social media algorithms. Hear more from Biebuyck in this week’s featured interview. Plus, the Brewbound team dives into the latest news, including the split between the Brewers Association and the American Homebrewers Association and hard times at Sapporo-Stone and Monster Brewing. Also, Another Round or Tabbing Out returns with discussions around “faux-stalgia” lager brands, cannabev advertising and a surprising cameo by Angry Orchard. | |||
| 21 Nov 2019 | S2 E6: No-Li Brewhouse’s John Bryant | 00:42:51 | |
In Episode 6 of the Brewbound Podcast’s second season, No-Li Brewhouse founder John Bryant shares how his company survived early struggles and why beer companies need to self-reflect and know when not to grow. | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Bernstein Analysts on Ozempic’s Effect on Bev-Alc Consumption | 00:49:24 | |
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 trends and much more. Also, Jess, Zoe and Justin discuss the latest news, including promotions at Rhinegeist, the failed union effort at Creature Comforts and non-alcoholic beer reaching its limit at retail. | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Funkytown Brewery on Expanding Craft Communities | 00:50:41 | |
The Brewbound team reunites with Rich Bloomfield, Greg Williams and Zach Day, co-founders of Chicago-based Funkytown Brewery. Funkytown's founders discussed what they’ve been up to since winning the Brewbound Live 2021 Pitch Slam competition, what they’ve learned about the brewing industry since launching last year, and the roadblocks they’ve faced trying to bring craft beer to underserved communities in Chicago. | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | Hard Seltzer Tries to Beat the Off-Season Blues | 00:29:11 | |
When the boss is away, the mice will play. Team J-Z tackles the news in this bonus episode, while Justin takes a much-deserved vaction. The duo discusses new fall and winter hard seltzer releases, an update on the annual NBWA convention’s health and safety policies, and the new Moon Haze brand from Blue Moon. | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | NBWA CEO Craig Purser Previews 2022 Legislative Conference and Priorities | 00:48:53 | |
Craig Purser, president and CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, previews his trade organization’s agenda for its upcoming Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Purser breaks down the NBWA’s 2022 legislative priorities, discusses the U.S. Treasury Department’s report on competition in the alcoholic beverage industry, and shares his thoughts on what will be on beer wholesalers’ trucks in the next five years. | |||
| 22 Oct 2020 | The Middle Tier, It’s Shrinking, But Reyes Keeps Getting Bigger | 00:51:28 | |
3Tier Beverage’s Donn Bichsel Jr., the Brewers Association’s Marc Sorini and PINTS LLC’s Kimberly Clements join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss wholesaler consolidation in recent weeks, including Reyes’ moves in Indiana, California and Illinois, and what it means for small brewers. | |||
| 06 Jan 2022 | Ball Kicks the Can Down the Road | 00:34:46 | |
Ball Corporation has postponed the implementation of its new minimum order quantities and warehousing policy until March 1 after conversations with the Brewers Association and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). Then, the newly reunited Brewbound team discusses more headlines, including Topo Chico Ranch Water, Troy Aikman's Eight Lager, and Pabst's social media attention grab. | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | A Rash of Closures, A Big Rumor & The Treasury Report | 00:53:29 | |
The Brewbound team is joined by Selling Craft Beer’s Sean McNulty to discuss several brewery closures, including Modern Times’ plans to shutter four locations, the rumored deal between Constellation Brands and energy drink maker Monster, and the Treasury’s report on competition in the alcohol industry. | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 | World Brewing Alliance Justin Kissinger on Global Beer Hot Topics | 01:04:05 | |
World Brewing Alliance CEO Justin Kissinger dishes on the global beer market, non-alcoholic beer trends, the rise of West African ancient grain fonio and emerging markets. In addition, Kissinger dives into the dietary guidelines that are under review and may be revised. He also shares his favorite places in the world to drink beer. Plus, the Brewbound team recaps the latest earnings reports from Boston Beer, Monster and Anheuser-Busch InBev, including standout quotes from Boston Beer founder Jim Koch. And Another Round or Tabbing Out returns with the recent news that some major brewpub chains will begin selling domestics and imports. | |||
| 02 Apr 2020 | S3 E11: Special Coverage: Monday Night Brewing’s Jeff Heck | 00:15:38 | |
In Episode 11 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, Monday Night Brewing’s Jeff Heck shares how the Atlanta craft brewery went into “survival mode” due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Heck discussed the existential threat facing small breweries and the entire hospitality business during a crisis few could have predicted, how business owners must balance the tension between a lack of cash flow and the need to stock up, the future of the industry on the other side of the crisis and much more. | |||
| 16 Jun 2020 | S3 E23: Weathered Souls Brewing & Buffalo Wild Wings | 01:05:49 | |
Weathered Souls Brewing co-founder Marcus Baskerville and marketing and sales manager Kimberly Machado discuss the Black is Beautiful collaboration, which aims to raise money and awareness to end police brutality and racism. So far, 635 breweries have signed up to participate. Buffalo Wild Wings beverage innovation manager Jason Murphy shares the sports bar chain’s reopening plans post-COVID-19 shutdown, as well as how the nation’s largest pourer of draft beer is adjusting its strategy to stay relevant with craft beer drinkers. | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | A Field Report for the NBWA Annual Convention in Las Vegas | 00:38:13 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | 2023 Award Winners – Athletic Brewing, Lawson’s & BeatBox | 01:08:58 | |
This week’s Brewbound Podcast features interviews with some of Brewbound’s 2023 award winners. Hear from;
Also, the Brewbound team gives a few quick takeaways from last week’s Brewbound Live business conference, recaps the Brewers Association’s Year in Beer report, and plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on non-alc and alc convergence and a Lobster Pie beer. | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | S3 E24: Jack’s Abby, Wormtown, Castle Island and Vitamin Sea Leaders Discuss 2019 Growth, COVID-19 Impact | 01:02:15 | |
Leaders of Massachusetts craft breweries Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, Wormtown Brewery, Castle Island Brewing and Vitamin Sea Brewing discuss their 2019 volume growth and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | 2023 Award Winners – Maui Brewing’s Garrett Marrero and the National Black Brewers Association’s Kevin Asato | 00:38:25 | |
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 Black Brewers Association (NB2A), whose founding members were named Brewbound’s 2023 Beer Champions of the Year, shares experiences from the new organization’s first year. | |||
| 25 Jun 2021 | The Brewbound Minute: Falling Rock to Close, GoPuff to Acquire Liquor Barn & More | 00:05:03 | |
Denver craft beer bar the Falling Rock Tap House announced it will permanently close on June 27 after 24 years in business; GoPuff continued its buying spree of brick-and-mortar liquor stores this week with the acquisition of Liquor Barn; Pepsi looking at bev-alc for Rockstar; and much more. | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | Five Beer Writers Enter a Zoom Meeting ... | 00:58:45 | |
National beer writers Kate Bernot and Dave Infante join Brewbound’s Justin Kendall, Jess Infante and Zoe Licata for a special Beer Byliners crossover conversation. Topics include the Brewers Association’s 2022 event vaccine requirement, the disparity in available capital for different brewing ventures, Boston Beer’s entry into the Finnish Long Drink space, labor issues at contract brewer City, the “Great Resignation,” and Elvira “Mistress of the Dark.” | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Anchor Back From the Abyss; Monster Closes Another Texas Brewery; and Boston Beer Sale Rumors | 00:48:37 | |
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 news wraps with a conversation on Monster Brewing’s shutdown of the Deep Ellum brewery and taproom in Texas. The show also features a 3-pack of interviews with:
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| 29 Feb 2024 | Teamsters and A-B’s Tentative Deal, Boston Beer’s CEO Swap, Hard MTN Dew Going National, Blue Cloud Pivoting | 00:13:20 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | What’s It Like to Open a Brewery in 2022? | 01:01:00 | |
Opening a brewery in any year is a challenge. In 2022, amid inflation, rising cost of goods and labor shortages, what’s it like to try to move from brewery-in-planning to open with a full taproom? Sarah Real and Mike Dell’Aquila, the co-founders of Hot Plate Brewing, share their experience and the challenges they’ve faced in trying to open a brewery Western Massachusetts before the end of the year. | |||
| 09 Jun 2020 | S3 E22: Brewbound Frontlines: Beer Economists Lester Jones and Bart Watson | 01:02:36 | |
Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson and National Beer Wholesalers Association chief economist Lester Jones discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected consumers’ beer-buying patterns, what the road back might look like for the beer industry and what’s needed in the interim as breweries attempt to recoup losses from a shuttered on-premise channel. | |||
| 18 Aug 2020 | Brewbound Podcast: Dealmakers Discuss Private Equity's Influence in Craft Brewing and the State of M&A | 00:55:45 | |
Dealmakers from Arlington Capital Advisors, Cascadia Capital, Cowen and Company, and Farlie, Turner & Co. discuss the influence of private equity money on the craft brewing industry and the current state of M&A activity in the brewing space. | |||
| 09 Aug 2021 | The Brewbound Minute: Wormtown Leadership Moves, Mid-Year Survey Results & More | 00:03:48 | |
Wormtown picks its next president and general manager; Montucky raises $5.7 million; the Brewers Association provides a snapshot of brewery growth at the midway point of 2021; and restrictions go into effect across the country. | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | DISCUS CEO on the Opportunities for and Opposition to Spirits’ Cold Box Expansion | 00:49:57 | |
Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. president and CEO Chris Swonger joins to break down the opportunities canned cocktails are creating for beverage-alcohol companies. Swonger also pushes back against the beer industry’s stance against expanded market access and lower excise taxes for these products.
Also, Justin and Zoe recount the latest Anchor Brewing news, including brewery workers’ bid to buy the company and the response from Sapporo’s spokesperson.
Zoe recaps July 4 data in both the on-premise and off-premise channels. Finally, Justin and Zoe close out the show with a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out on Walmart’s unique UPC mandate for seasonals and variety packs, and an e-commerce platform’s marketing target of tallboys. | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | A July 4 Darty Report, Plus TikTok Adds Bev-Alc Ads | 00:29:52 | |
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 the under 30 crowd. She also notes the prevalence of High Noon in Boston’s party districts. Then the conversation turns to social media platform TikTok opening its platform to beverage-alcohol advertisements. Jess explains why now and what bev-alc companies should consider. The team also discusses non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing’s $50 million equity financing round and rumored valuation. | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | California Craft Brewers Association’s Lori Ajax & Chris Walker on Satellite Locations, On-Sale Privileges & More | 00:49:51 | |
The California Craft Brewers Association’s Lori Ajax and Chris Walker discuss a pair of bills awaiting the governor’s signature that would benefit the state’s craft brewers. Those bills -- expanding the number of satellite locations and bonafide eating places, and adding on-sale privileges -- were among the CCBA’s priorities this year. Ajax and Walker also dish on middle tier consolidation, direct-to-consumer sales, supply chain issues and much more. | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | Boston Beer Does the Dew | 00:40:21 | |
The Brewbound team breaks down the new partnership between Boston Beer Company and PepsiCo to produce Hard MTN Dew in a conversation featuring 3Tier Beverages CEO Donn Bichsel and Rabobank beverage analyst Bourcard Nesin. | |||
| 01 Nov 2018 | Episode 008: Bill Hackett | 00:54:57 | |
In episode eight of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari interviews Constellation Brands’ beer division chairman Bill Hackett, who talks about building the Corona brand in the United States. | |||
| 10 Jan 2019 | Episode 018: Tony Yanow | 01:15:49 | |
In episode 18 of the Brewbound Podcast, Tony Yanow discusses the circumstances that led to the sale of Golden Road, and what his goals are for the Artisanal Brewers Collective. He also talks about the state of the craft beer market, the consumer shift toward supporting hyper-local businesses, and how he evaluates beers that are sold in his pubs. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss Andy Thomas’ revised employment contract with CBA, and explain why Pizza Hut is expanding its beer delivery service. Furnari and Kendall also share musings from beer Twitter, including the outrage over Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s choice of beer, and Goose Island’s free-beer-for-a-year promotion. Show Notes: 0:00 – 16:35: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 18, discuss Andy Thomas’ revised employment contract with CBA, and explain why Pizza Hut is expanding its beer delivery service 16:35 – 51:35: Furnari and Kendall interview Tony Yanow 51:35 – 1:15:56: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown segments | |||