Beernet Radio

Today the gang discusses the latest Bud Light volumes, weakening demand, the damning HSBC report on A-B, Monster's Nasty Beast, and Harry prevents a kidnapping on his OneWheel. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts....

Today the gang speaks with Eric Schulman, co-founder of Brooklyn-based Sarene Craft Beer Distributors, the growing craft distributor of over a million cases, regarding their expansion into Ohio, the challenges facing craft distributors, emerging styles, and more. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho...

Today the gang speaks with Jordan Bass, founder of non-alc hoppy water category leader Hop WTR, on their new flavor, celebrity endorsement, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-ra...

In a special bonus episode of Wednesday Warehouse, we explore A-B's financial relief/incentive plan for beleagured wholesalers, Cancun Cruz, tempering Harry's rant from the last episode, and the weakness in crossover beverages. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...

Today the gang discusses the latest in the Bud Light saga, the role of the trade press, BI's predicament, Bang's endgame, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591...

Wherein the gang talks about Roth MKM's upgrades, TTB rulemaking extension, craft, and of course, Bud Light. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ====================...

Today the gang speaks with Zeke Durantini, VP of Sales - DSD at Spindrift Beverage Co., on their recent expansion into hard seltzers, geographic expansion, flavors, responsible marketing, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple:...

================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a wee...

Today the gang (minus Harry who was on the road) speaks with Carrie K. Yunker, Executive Vice President at Bell’s Brewery, as they speak of Bell's focus on innovation and its strong brand recognition, the importance of variety packs, expanding distribution into new markets, including the Pacific Northwest, investing in new brewing capacity, and more. ================================= Watch on...

Today the gang sits with legendary brewer Sean Lawson, founder of Lawson's Finest Liquids. About this episode: Sean talks about his distribution arm, The Beer Guy, which has started distributing an artisanal gin and tonic made by Bar Hill. The company is open to adding other non-competitive products such as wine, other beers, or spirits to their distribution arm in the future, with the focus f...

Today the gang speaks with the CEO and founder of LA Libations, the emerging beverages brand creator, incubator and accelerator, of which Molson Coors has a minority stake. In this pod we discuss: Danny highlights the importance of disrupting legacy brands with ingredient problems and of creating products with taste, refreshment, and functionality to meet consumers' demands for healthier optio...

This week the gang groks Fisher's Island sale to Gallo and more on the A-B fallout. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer...

This week the gang (minus Jenn who was covering legislative conf) talks about coverage of Bud Light and Twisted Tea, wherein Jordan somberly analyzes the news and Harry has a meltdown. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podca...

Today the gang sits down again with the founders of BeatBox Beverages, makers of the original music-festival-vibe / wine-based party punch in a tetra-pak, on their new hard tea, branding heroes, recent growth and more. Founders joining us are COO Aimy Steadman, CMO Brad Schultz, and CEO Justin Fenchel. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast...

Today the gang speaks with Garrett Marrero and Scott Metzger of emerging craft empire, Maui Brewing / Craft 'OHana. Garrett is the CEO and founder at Maui Brewing, and Scott is President and COO of their platform Craft ‘Ohana.  ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/s...

Our new Wednesday Warehouse segment, where your editors discuss the beer news of the week. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Be...

Today the gang sits down with John Herman, President of Austin-based Nutrabolt, makers of the hot energy drink brand C4, which was built with the help of beer distributors. We talk about the recent investment by KDP, the new wave of more mainstream 12oz energy offerings, the pros and cons of a beer network, and much more. Show starts in earnest: 01:05 ================================= Watch on You...

Today the gang sits down with Irwin Simon, Chairman and CEO, and Ty Gilmore, President of the beer division of cannabis and craft beer pioneer Tilray Brands. We touch on their experiences in growing their craft beer footprint while -- at least in the U.S. -- poised to pounce when federal prohibitions on cannabis relax. ================================= Watch on Youtube: / beernetradio Podcast feed...

Today the gang speaks with Jeff Hansson, Co-Founder & CEO of Scout Distribution, the multi-state craft beer distributor. We talk about how Scout fits into the distributor ecosystem, their partnership with Columbia Dist., and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

This week Harry has a one-on-one long-form conversation with Happy Dad CEO Sam Shahidi as they roll out their new Happy Dad Grape flavor in partnership with Snoop Dogg's Death Row Records. This episode could pass for a decent Master Class for sophomore year bev-alc marketers, as we discuss the deal with Death Row, what he looks for in hiring feet on the street, how important consistent flavor...

This week the gang introduces a new segment, where we talk freely about the adult beverage industry news story of the day. In this episode, recorded in a hotel suite in Austin, we grok the Martignetti deal to purchase a Mass A-B distributor, Diageo shutting Maryland production, the controversy over recent Bud Light marketing, Constellation selling a brewery to New Belgium, brewers handing our spir...

Today the gang speaks with Brock Wagner, the founder of Saint Arnold Brewing Co. in Houston, one of the first and largest craft brewers in Texas, on his philosophy of community, why he's stayed close to his home market, all about the Art Car Parade, and more. Today the gang speaks with Brock Wagner, the founder of Saint Arnold Brewing Co. in Houston, one of the first and largest craft brewers...

This week the gang talks trends and e-commerce with Ethan Stienstra, CEO/founder of bev alc consulting firm, Ahead of The Curve; and dives into the current M&A landscape with Michael Richter, managing director at investment bank GLC Advisors. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://ope...

This week the gang speaks with Bill Shufelt, co-founder of Athletic Brewing Co., the leading non-alcholic craft brewer. We talk about their new foray into draft, expanded shelf space including the cold box, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu...

This week the gang speaks with Justin Kissinger, president and CEO of the Worldwide Brewing Alliance, the group which protects the long-term interests of the global top brewers, representing 80% of world production. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGBhHtQNusQ&t=81s Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...