The Beer Mighty Things Podcast

In this episode, we're welcoming in award-winning author Tara Nurin. We planned on discussing her book entitled " A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs" but we covered so much more - like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Catharina Sour Beers from Brazil - you know, important things! Lots of laughs, Enjoy! Follow...

My annual St. Paddy's Day repost! This was a fun conversation from St. Patrick's Day 2022 with the team at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore MD. I have since visited and was welcomed with open arms. In this episode, we're talking with the National Brand Ambassador, Ryan Wagner and Head Brewer of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore Maryland, Sean Brennan. First things first, we pronou...

Ep 219 is a fun one! We're welcoming in our first Brewery Brand Consultation, Strategy & Design expert from across the pond - Tim Weaver of The Brand Weaver. ( @brandingforbreweries ) He's also the host of the *NEW* Branding for Breweries Podcast - have a listen! Topics covered: - Changes in branding and what to expect - Mistakes breweries are making in branding - Ways breweries can us...

It's becoming a great tradition and honor to welcome Joshua M. Bernstein every first quarter to give us a run down of what we can expect for the upcoming 12 months. We're covering the beverage trends for 2025 - Flagships, NA Options and THC, oh my! Tune in and let's get planning! #2025trends #beerindustry #beverage #joshuambernstein

We all know that January stinks and February may also be slow. To kick off Season 6 (!), I'm providing a brief history of how "Dry January" began and I'm laying out a few things that we as patrons can do to support our favorite establishments and what beverage makers & restaurants can do to drive revenue while using this downtime wisely. Thanks Emily! (sarcastic) #dryjanuary #beermightythings

Thank you all! 2024 concludes Season 5 and it was a blast! Here are some of the statistical highlights! Happy New Year! #beermightythings #craftbeer #spotifywrapped

A rare weekend recording features tasty beers and fun banter with founder of Resin CRM/ERP and Senior Sales Manager at Lawson's Finest Liquids, Chris McClellan. We dive into the little things that enhance the bigger picture - attention to detail, Certified B Corporations, doing the right thing, making great beer and taking NO SHORTCUTS! We talk spruce beer and dortmunders as well as draught beer q...

We welcome back our friend Chris Farmand, founder of Small Batch Standard , a craft beverage financial agency in Florida with 10+ years experience. We're talking margins, wholesale and co-packing, OH MY! In this episode, Chris and I dive into a detailed analysis of brewing strategies, particularly the pros and cons of contract brewing. Chris explained the financial implications of in-house product...

Here's a quick and powerful episode all about how to deliver delicious suds from the tap to your patron's glass. We're sitting down with CEO & Co-Founder of BarTrack, Brett Danielson to discover his top tips for delivering a quality draft experience and reducing draft waste. Brett and I dive into their non-intrusive beverage sensing technology designed to monitor beer quality without disruptin...

After 15 years as a Physical Therapist, Josh Evans had a moment where he realized he needed a change. In 2023, Josh chose to open Afterglow Brewing in Norfolk VA and has already captured medals for his beers and the hearts of the community. Tune in and hear his story! Enjoy. #beermightythings #afterglowbrewing #vabeer

At the recent Virginia Brewers Conference, I met the met the Queen of Quality Control and founder of Charlottesville-based Imbibe Solutions, Audrey Skinner. She's a food scientist, a beer & whiskey judge and is here to make sure your beverages remain delicious. She was kind enough to join us and school us on the topic of Quality Control in the wine, beer and cider industries. She walks us thro...

We're welcoming in Michael Tonsmeire, author, mad fermentationist, and co-founder of Sapwood Cellars in Maryland. We're diving into the operational complexities of managing beer releases and brewing up bubbly gems. Michael's background lends him the skills of breaking down every detail and documenting them for constant improvement across all facets of the brewery. Sapwood's commitm...

Jen and Mike Onofray, owners of Two Frays Brewery in Pittsburgh PA pop by to brighten up Yinz day with their focus on community and their exciting"Mod Monday" innovations within the NA Craft Beer scene. They've created Mod Mondays to create a safe space for those who thought they'd never step foot in a brewery again - and they're crushing it! Tune in, follow them (@twofraysbr...

With the amount of online stores on the web and growing litigation, we need to make sure we're compliant in running our shops and making them accessible to all. Kris Rivenburgh of Accessible.org sits down with us to emphasize the need for thorough audits to identify accessibility issues and the potential risks associated with non-compliance, particularly in the context of litigation. We discus...

Co-packing is becoming more and more popular and also, necessary. Emily McClendon of Wildpack Beverage joins us to help you navigate the best possible way to work with your co-packer to ensure a smooth relationship. We're diving into the questions the ask, the ins and outs, the do's and dont's. We cover the considerations for selecting a co-packer and ensuring a successful production r...

Since 2024 is going to take some paying attention and improvement to drive revenues and create margins, we're bringing in Dan Hornbrook of BrewLogix to help guide us on this journey. We're discussing the Brewlogix platform and the evolution of serving the craft community in the on-premise world, emphasizing how their FREE marketing tool "Market My Brewery" has helped brewers prom...

In this episode, I'm chatting with the one and only Brian Winkeler of Robot House , a creative agency in Oklahoma City who’s done a ton of great branding work in the craft beverage space. We discussed workout routines, beer consumption habits and provide insights into the evolution of Robot House, from its humble beginnings to its current team of six, and elaborate on the company's brandin...

We're breaking down the Spirits world with OJ Lima, founder of Taste, Select, Repeat & Kinfolk Spirits! We're diving into spirits trends for 2024 as well as non-alcoholic spirits, being a Spirits Judge and the American & Japanese Whiskey markets. OJ let's us know what it means to "Date the Nose & Marry the Palate" From "picking" single barrels to sipping...

It's time for #CBC2024 in Las Vegas and what better way to get a lay of the land than to connect with Skip and Joe from HUDL Brewing. The fellas share their experiences of learning brewing, creating popular beer recipes, and the importance of meeting consumer preferences. We also discussed the upcoming craft beer events in Las Vegas (including our Welcome Party with CBP, Arryved and Able Baker...

After thoroughly enjoying a number of delicious beers from this brewery, I had to connect with Steve Parker, Co-Founder & Head Brewer of Fidens Brewing Company (Albany, NY) We jump into Steve's love of beer and taking the leap from Phys-Ed teacher to professional brewer and business owner. Due to the pandemic, their business plan had to shift from taproom to a to-go model, and that created...

I had to repost! This was a fun conversation from St. Patrick's Day 2022 with the team at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore MD. I have since visited and was welcomed with open arms. In this episode, we're talking with the National Brand Ambassador, Ryan Wagner and Head Brewer of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore Maryland, Sean Brennan. First things first, we pronounce “Slái...

2024 will require beverage companies to become better in many ways. So, today we're talking about "Core Values" with Chad Kimmel of Grand Illusion Hard Cider in Carlisle, PA. We hit on a range of topics, including the significance of core values in business and the importance of investing in employee wellness. We also discussed creating unique and exceptional experiences for customer...

2024 will be the year of creating value for your consumer. I'm joined by author and friend Joshua M. Bernstein. "As the brewing industry navigates another 12 months of spirited competition and capricious consumer behavior, here's what's in store: 1) Taprooms will put a premium on hospitality on service. 2) Breweries will get more creative with events. The days of one-size-fits-all...

Kicking off Season 5 with a quick hello and a THANK YOU. It’s going to be a great year for you, your business, and this podcast. We appreciate our listeners and look forward to continuing to deliver great value in 2024. Cheers.

In this episode, I connect with Devin Smith, Co-Owner and Brewer at Clarion River Brewing in Clarion, PA. We discuss the brewery briefly but we're really digging into her journey to become a brewer. She's currently enrolling in Brewing and Fermentation Science classes at Penn College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. They're being taught by Tim Yarrington of Elk Creek Cafe and Michael...