Bitch Beer Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating move in craft beer with a special guest, Ty Gilmore, the President of Tilray brand's US beer division. Tilray, renowned for its presence in the medicinal and recreational cannabis space, made significant waves when it entered the craft beer arena. Starting with the acquisition of Sweetwater Brewing just two years ago, Tilray has continued to make...

Welcome back to Bitch Beer! We're thrilled to be back after a brief hiatus, and we've got an incredible episode to kick off our return. In this episode, we're diving into the world of craft beer and social impact as we sit down with filmmaker Marco Ortega to discuss his latest documentary, "Black is Beautiful." 🍻 Episode Highlights: The Impact of "Black is Beautiful" Film: Join us as we delve int...

Better late than never! Hey everyone, this week's episode is from the vaults of an episode where we had technical difficulties and now we're so happy to bring this incredibly important episode to you! I got to chat with my new bestie Obakeng Malope, founder of the Beer is Art movement that started in South Africa and is making its way around the globe! She goes by OB and we talk about her backgrou...

Surprise! Today is a very special BONUS episode with long time friend of the podcast, Jen Price! Her craft beer conference Crafted For Action is BACK for a second year with so many virtual and in person way to participate! We go through all of the panels and what to expect this years, you won't want to miss it! Reserve your spot for the virtual sessions or purchase tickets for in person events at...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday everyone! I am happy to announce that the famous Dr J is back! We have a great conversation about her role at the Brewers Association, how things have changed for the better in the craft beer industry in the past year and all the work ahead! It's a great talk and I know you'll love it, Cheers!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing ladies from Women’s Craft Fermentation Alliance! Melissa McCann - Executive Director and Michele Wonder - Founding Member discuss their upcoming virtual event, Women’s International Beer Summit. They created this summit to inspire, empower, and educate. Melissa and Michele encourage attendees to reach for their highest g...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I take a trip OTP (Outside the Perimeter for non ATL Folks) and visit my friend Todd DiMatteo, owner and Head Brewer at Good Word Brewing in Duluth, Georgia! Todd is a longtime friend of the podcast, for all info on how they got started please go back and listen to episode 38 :) Today we talk about how Good Word has grown since they have gotten started, all of their a...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I sit down with longtime friend of the podcast, Rachel Kiley! Rachel Kiley is COO of Monday Night Brewing and also President of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. We talk about what she has done since being named president and what she wants to see moving forward. We also talk about how to get into the C Suite positions! Most exciting: We talk ab out this upcoming Georg...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I got the pleasure of chatting with the ladies of one of my favorite OG breweries, Sierra Nevada! Mandi McKay – Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability and Ashlee Mooneyhan – Communications Manager talk with me about how sustainability is way deeper than a trend, it has been part of their business model from the start! Next up and very special BONUS episo...

Dames and Dregs Beer Festival is BACK! The long awaited festival is returning this Saturday and you can learn all about it in today's episode where we discuss the breweries, panels, artists and entertainment that will be happening this Saturday at the festival! General Admission and VIP Tickets are available at https://www.damesanddregs.com Thank you to Sweet Crude Music for Bitch Beer's Title Son...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday Ya'll! Today I visit my favorite new local Brewpub on Edgewood Ave right here in ATL, BiggerStaff Brewing! I sit down with part owner Sarah and we talk about how she made the transition from Preschool teacher to Craft Beer slinger, their beer, how this has been a dream in their family and all about how they want to be the new standard for company culture. Reminder: Tickets f...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! About 7 month ago, RatMagnet made her post that went viral and shared hundreds of stories of sexism and harassment from women in the beer industry turning the world of craft beer on it's head... Now What? Today I sit down with Ash Eliot, founder of Women of the Bevolution, a page that focusses on building up women in the beverage industry, and we discuss just that! We talk...

In honor of this past Sunday, Mental Health Awareness Day, I have the pleasure of interviewing a very special guest today, LPC, MA Therapist Mycah Whiting! I can speak firsthand to her expertise because she is MY therapist! The best way I can think to be open and honest about mental health is to bring you into my world and share advice from my therapist that has changed my life forever in the best...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today's episode is very near and dear to my heart. Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana and Gulf Coast exactly 16 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina. Since Louisiana is my home state, I wanted to find a way to help people impacted the most by this devastating storm. I am so happy to have met our guest today, Jennifer Weishaupt. She is the founder of Ruby Slipper Cafe, a ve...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday!!! Today I have the famous J Jackson-Beckham (Dr. J) joining us today to discuss Crafted for All (craftedforall.com) and her mission to empower craft beverage organizations to develop inclusive, equitable, and just practices that drive success, build communities, and inspire individuals. This is a wonderful talk about how create more opportunities in the craft beer industry...

Sexism has always been the Craft Beer industry but why are we talking about it now? It all started with a simple question posted on Instagram by a female brewer in Massachusetts, "What Sexist Comments Have You Experience?" A match was lit and a firestorm of stories from all over the nation poured in to the inbox of @ratmagnet. She shared each of them and the curtain has been pulled back on sexism...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday Everyone! Today I sit down with Jen Price, Founder of the Atlanta Beer Boutique, author of "The Chick's Guide To Beer" and founder of the hottest new beer conference Crafted For Action! Crafted For Action is a four day hybrid conference that offers educational experiences for the full spectrum of craft beer lovers. A combination of intimate, in person events and virtual pane...

Great News Everyone!! Senate Bill 219 PASSED! Yayyyyy..... Uh so now what? Senator Parent stops by Bitch Beer Podcast to explain the details of SB 219, how it passed, what it means and what is coming next! Thank you to everyone for calling your senators and asking them to support SB 219! Thank you to Senator Parent for taking the time to chat with us today , thank you to Sweet Crude Music for Bitc...

LISTEN UP GEORGIA BEER LOVERS! Today's episode is being posted EARLY so you can help Georgia Brewers all over!! Today I sit down with Joseph Cortez from The Georgia Craft Brewers Guild about HD 278 and SB 219 that are up for vote! SB 219 is up for vote TOMORROW at 3:00PM at the Georgia State Capitol and Joseph gives us all of the info we need to contact our local representatives and senators to ma...

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today is a very special and informative episode where I am very lucky to get a call from Katie Marisic, The director of Federal Affairs with the Brewer's Association where we discuss the new rounds of PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) and how they apply to craft beer breweries and anyone that is eligible for a forgivable SBA loan. 2020 was a savage beast so let's make sure...

Today I have a call with Jimmy Ludwig and Marl Aldrich, Broadway actors, podcasters and the masterminds behind The Happy Hour Guys! I am very excited to welcome them back to Bitch Beer with exciting news: They finished the famous Broadway 6- Pack! For more info on the Broadway 6-Pack, go back to Episode 20 where we talk about the story behind it and how they found a way to combine the worlds of Br...

Today I talk with Marcus Baskerville, Head Brewer at Weathered Souls Brewing in Texas about how he started the Black is Beautiful Collaborative effort, how it has grown and what he hopes will come in the future.

Today I have a special call with Ann Obenchain, Marketing Director for The Brewer's association and spokesperson for The Great American Beer Festival (GABF)! This year they have switched to a COVID friendly virtual model and you won't want to miss out on the exciting virtual ways you can participate. Cheers!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday everyone! Today I have incredibly special guests on the podcast, the guys from the legendary Nappy Roots! We sit in their garage and talk about their new album, 40RTY available now, and their new brewery, Atlantucky brewing, and of course some other fun topics. Crack open a cold one and enjoy! Thank you to Sweet Crude for our Title Song!

Bitch Beer Podcast is Back!!! Today I sit down (on Zoom) with Christian, Myron and Justin from the Atlanta Podcast! These guys have been dear friends since Bitch Beer got started and I am so happy to finally have them on to discuss the state of the world and their new beer from Pontoon brewing! We have a lot to catch up on and you won't want to miss a beat!