Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar

This week we highlighted our Panther City homies, Panther Island Brewing with Rep. Ryan Hillman in house to discuss all things Panther Island and the state of the modern Craft Beer industry. Ryan is one of our favorite reps in the DFW and we had a blast hearing his Craft Beer journey and stories in the industry.  Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom. Make sure to check...

This week we welcome local craft beer advocate and DFW sport talk radio personality Matt McClearin  in house to chat all things local Craft Beer and his own beer-lifestyle podcast, "Sipping on the Road"! If you know his work, you can appreciate someone with a large local platform that uses the bullhorn to preach the Craft Beer gospel.  Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope...

This time we did it a little different with local Craft Beer staple, Emilio Manzano in house to discuss all the buzz with the Dynamo Distro portfolio and the future of distro in Texas. Emilio has long represented one of the best Craft Beer portfolios in the DFW market with Dynamo Distro. He's had an integral part in ensuring great brands such as Outer Range, Other Half, Trillium, The Veil, an...

We were excited to chat with our friend, Owner Jeremy Roberts of 903 Brewers about his journey in Craft Beer since opening his Sherman brewery in 2013. Jeremy is now officially one of the NTX OGs and has built a brand known for BIG BOLD flavors and decadent brews of all styles, including their celebrated Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts. We breakdown the raw reality of sourcing, storing and processing...

We recently  hosted Lance Cannon of Better Beverage Leaders representing the iconic global beer brand, Delirium! A beer maker with the distinct honor of being voted "World's Best Beer" and we're here to say, "Congratulation's, you did it, World's Best Beer!" It was great to host one of the industry's staple brands, one that got so many of us into Craft...

This episode we had an absolute BANGER of a Spotlight with GM & Sales Director Stephen Langton of Bottle Logic Brewing coming in hot from Cali! Stephen was a trooper, FIRING IT IN THERE after a nasty car wreck the day before this episode and performing like a trooper! He was in TX for a market visit and swam by Southside Cellar to chat all things Bottle Logic, including the future of distribut...

For this episode, we were excited to host our fellow Fort Worth homie, Stuart Maples of Maple Branch Craft Brewery to the taproom for his first Supplier Spotlight. We had multitudes of folks ask when we're getting Maple Branch in for a Spotlight... ask and you shall receive! We sat down to discuss the story of this beloved Fort Worth brewery, including the financial risk and real estate strat...

This week we are highlighting the fantastic brews from our Dallas friends, Oak Cliff Brewing Co. with Head Brewer and FTW local, Conor Reeves, and Owner Joel Denton in house to chat the brews and the future of the brewery. We love what this Dallas brewery is doing in terms of styles and branding with it's ties to the fabled Dallas community. Conor is a long time Cellar mainstay as he is forme...

This week we brought back our homie, Tisha Baucum Smith of Deschutes Brewery to discuss the iconic beer brand. Tisha is a longtime Craft Beer veteran & friend of Shawn's, and were pumped to have her in house to share her insights into the beer industry from a national brand perspective. Tisha dives into the cold, hard mechanics of sales and distribution in a market saturated with local st...

This week we are excited to chat with Owner/Operator Steve Porcari of Four Corners Brewing about his unique perspective on selling his brand and ultimately buying back his independence. We were really looking forward to sitting with Steve after a decade since the first promotion he and Shawn did together. It was a blast to get caught up on all things Four Corners and get the scoop on life after a...

We had another banger for the live recording of our Craft Beer podcast. We are pumped to bring back a guest that packed the house on her last visit, our homie, Owner Misty Sanford of Manhattan Project in house to chat all things MPB. Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers! Recorded live April 24, 2025, at Souths...

This week we are highlighting the fantastic brews from our South Main Village neighbor, HopFusion Aleworks with Owner Macy Moore. Macy was a pioneer in the South Main Village, paving the way for this beautiful neighborhood to grow and flourish. He's been a beloved member of both the DFW Craft Beer community & and the Near Southside for years as he's always been the first to lend a ha...

This week we are really excited to host our neighbors from the east, Celestial Beerworks with Owner Matt Reynolds in house to discuss the celebrated brand. We're big fans of their brews and shared a great night talking with our Dallas homie. Matt has reset the scene in DFW with his solid portfolio of great beers but its been his sought after hazys that have set a higher standard in the DFDub!...

This week we were excited to have Head Brewer, Tommy Gutierrez of Vector Brewing in house & live in front of a packed taproom. Conversation explored how a modern craft brewery can go beyond beer—combining brewing, food, and community to create a sustainable and engaging community hub. From startup challenges to building a multi-dimensional brand, this episode offers a candid look at what it ta...

This episode features our friends from Carrollton, Gavin Secchi & Tyler Harris of 3 Nations Brewing and Symbol Brewing. Tyler is always a staple here at the Cellar and a friend to the show, but this was the first time we had Gavin out for the podcast. We dive into how two craft beer brands navigate growth, collaboration, and evolving identity in a competitive market. From merging operations to...

This week were are excited to expand the scope of the Thursday Supplier Spotlight as we welcome our friends from Texmalt for a special Malt Symposium! Texmalt is a local Craft Malt House that sources high quality local grains to malt for local brewers and distillers. In constant search of knowledge & appreciation for the industry we enjoy, we're looking forward to an evening diving into t...

This week we host Sales & Distro Manager Caleb Churchwell of Jester King Brewery in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. As Jester King has garnered national and even worldwide recognition, we had a deep dive into the transition from a celebrated sour/funk brewery into a brewery with a more rounded portfolio to meet the masses. Caleb was a masterclass is brand...

This week we are bringing back the boys from Turning Point Beer with Owner JP Goytia and Social Media Manager, Michael Beck. They stopped in to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of their brewery. We always have an absolute blast with the TPB crew. These guys are not just industry colleagues, they're homies and every time we sit down for one of these, a shit show ensues! Hoping you...

This week we host our friend Tripp Wells of Altstadt Brewery in house to discuss all things German Style brews. Tripp is a FTW homie and regular figure to the Cellar taproom so it's a pleasure to host him in house on official business and roast him on his ridiculous cajun loyalty as an LSU alumn. Tripp represents a great Texas Hill Country brand, taking a raw look at the massive capital inves...

This week we are excited to have Todd Ewing and Jay Watson of legendary, independently-owned Odell Brewing from Fort Collins, Colorado. Always a great chat and we hope you can get something out of the chaos that is the Thursday Night Supplier Spotlight. It was a true pleasure to hear the Odell story and chat with the team from one of America's top breweries in every sense! Thanks for giving t...

This week we are excited to have Kaley Palmer of Boulevard Brewing Co. Always a great chat and we hope you can get something out of the chaos that is the Thursday Night Supplier Spotlight. Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom. Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers! Recorded live on N...

This week we welcomed Owner Cody Martin and Head Brewer "Beef" Laughman from Martin House Brewing Company, our celebrated neighbor here in Fort Worth, Texas. Cody and his partners opened the brewery in 2012 with 4 core brews in a beautiful location just east of downtown right on the Trinity River. Martin House quickly grew with innovative brews and has now established an iconic reputatio...

This week we are excited to host Brewer Brice Kesterson of Four Bullets Brewery in Richardson, Texas. Brice is actually a Fort Worth resident and regular to the Southside Cellar taproom and we were excited to host him for this week's episode. It was awesome to hear Brice's Craft Beer journey and his tenure at Four Bullets. Four Bullets planted their flag in Richardson in 2015 with distin...

This week we welcomed Dallas Stars NHL Legend Marty Turco, Owner of Kingsville Brewery (Kingsville, Ontario). Most people know Marty Turco for his 127 NCAA wins and three NHL All-Star appearances. But today, he’s making a different kind of history in the craft beer world. He joined us live to discuss the founding of Kingsville Brewery and what it takes to scale a Canadian brand in the Texas market...

This week we are excited to finally have Owner & Head Brewer Bobby Diaz of our DFW neighbor ODD Muse Brewing Company in Farmers Branch, TX. Odd Muse is a fantastic Craft Brewery in the North Dallas area creating some of the most delicious juice in DFW with some silky Hazy Boys with some slick branding. They have a great taproom that we encourage everyone to visit and enjoy the beer stylings fr...