The Beer Mighty Things Podcast

This episode features a mentor of mine who brings wisdom and leadership to my email inbox every day.  Today, I chop it up with entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, advisor to the Fortune 500, high-growth businesses, pro and college sports teams, Founder of Daily Discipline, and Leader of Culture at RallyDay Partners - Brian Kight. He's extremely passionate about helping others and you c...

Celebrating 10 years is Ska Fabricating in Durango, CO and I dropped in on Chief Customer Officer, Jake Kolakowski.   We discuss how Ska Fab grew out of Ska Brewing, the team involved and the mechanical side of things.  Jake walks us through the journey on how Ska Fab scratched the itch to improve efficiencies in the brewing, packaging and distribution of beer.  The Can Depalletizer...

For the first in-person episode, I linked up with Warwick Farm Brewing's Brewmaster Ryan Seiz to record this podcast and enjoy a Nitro Black Lager.  WFB quickly became popular and created an incredible experience in Bucks County, PA that continues to improve. Ryan is a former Major League Baseball player and we discuss the parallels between baseball, building a business, and embracing the dai...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Varda, Founder of Craft Beer Advisory Services in Virginia.  His company collects data for the craft beer industry and we break down that data he’s collected to really decipher who’s visiting your brewery, what’s important to them and why they come back.  Varda has programs to analyze your brand, help you choose where to distribute, and what...

In this episode, we're conversing with Dave Kushner - Founder of Trace Brewing, Co-Founder of Remnant Brewing, mentor to many and an all-around great guy to grab a beer with.  From Miami to DC to Boston to Pittsburgh... from John Harvard's to Harpoon to Lord Hobo to Remnant to Trace, Dave's gained a lot of experience in a short amount of time.  He discusses his 5 Year Plan (take notes!)...

Melissa & Kevin Walter, the wife and husband duo behind Love City Brewing, walk us through the intentionality & approachability of their brewery in Philadelphia PA.  From the beer styles to the aesthetics, the Walter’s truly pay attention to the details. They love lagers and they love thy neighbor.  They’re advocates for the industry, DEI and those in need. We dive into their NEW...

Well, this was an honor.  I got the opportunity to speak with Dr. Keith Villa, creator of Blue Moon and brewmaster at MillerCoors for 32 years.  Now, he's launched Ceria Brewing and he's on a new mission to disrupt the industry AGAIN by producing an AF (Alcohol-Free) "beer" infused with THC.   We take a trip down memory lane - from Colorado to Brussels and back. We discuss the Blue...

We're chopping it up with Detroit, Michigan CEO Drew Patrick of Skidmore Studio - a strategic creative studio focused on helping CPG brands win on shelves, online, and in real life. We discuss finding your WHY and following your passion. We dive into how art and playing sports helps with team building and prepping you for deadlines.  They've worked with Griffin Claw Brewing, Smooj, Detroit Ti...

Atomic Habits by James Clear is a great, practical book for anyone looking to reach goals and change habits and we're joined by Andrew Coplon of Craft Beer Professionals to discuss how it relates to the craft beverage industry. If you're willing to get 1% better every day, you’ll be 37% better by the end of 12 months; continuous daily improvements can change your life.  We delve into reaching...

I catch up with Andrew Coplon of Craft Beer Professionals and Secret Hopper to discuss hosting niche events, including Serial Killer Trivia and positioning your merch to sell. #beermightythings

Just a quick heads up on where to catch up with Andrew Coplon and The Craft Beer Professionals at #CBC2022 in Minneapolis MN. Also, a quick game of "Would You Rather?"  Follow Andrew and the CBP team at #CraftBrewersCon on IG at @craftbeerprofessionals and their LinkTree Page Cheers!   #beermightythings #craftbeeradvisor #craftbeerprofessionals

Just a quick hitter here on gemütlichkeit & beer gardens - The history, best practices and safety to set you up for success as we enter the warmer months. Share your favorite beer gardens with me.  Tag @beermightythingspodcast and your favorite beer gardens on instragram!   Enjoy! #gemütlichkeit

Work hard. Play hard. Drink local. That's what you get when you visit the recent winners of "Best New PA Brewery in PA - 2021" - Rick, Eric and Jay Von Czoernig - the brothers and owners of Von C Brewing in Norristown PA.  If you build it, they will come.  We take a walk down memory lane and travel back to the 1800's when Christian Schmidt founded Schmidt’s Brewery in Philadelphia. Their...

He's written for The New York Times, Men's Journal, Bon Appétit, Imbibe, Wine Enthusiast and has written 5 of his own books including Brewed Awakening, The Complete Beer Course, and most recently, Drink Better Beer... He's Joshua M. Bernstein coming to us from NYC. We dive into his love of writing, his process and his search for bagels in Ohio. We discuss the beer landscape during each of the book...

Thanks for taking the time to listen, consistently!  We've eclipsed 12,000 listens!  So, today I'm talking a little gratitude, hiring great talent and comparing alcohol trends from September 2021 with February 2022. Enjoy and #beermightythings www.craftbvgins.com

What better way to kick of St. Patrick's Day 2022 than to feature the team at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore MD!?!  Today 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 “Sláinte” properly and what it actually means.  We discuss the history...

Today, we’re talking Barrel Aging 101 & Wild Yeast Innovations with none other than the former Barrel Program Manager at New Holland and Goose Island (Bourbon County!) and now the Technical Brewing Manager Mark Anthony Brewing (White Claw Seltzer) in Chicago IL - Tim Faith. We discuss his origin story from Pre-Med to homebrewing to professional brewing, and his OG beer blog - www.beertotry.blo...

We had a blast talking about a great event in the works.  Get excited!  The WCFA Executive Director and WIBS Founder, Melissa McCann is a Certified Beer Judge and has been involved in the beer community for several years organizing, volunteering, and managing beer events.   Michele Wonder is the WCFA Marketing/Web Director and WIBS Co-founder Michele Wonder is a self proclaimed...

We welcome back our friends Matthew Steinberg, Head Brewer/Co-Founder and Kelsey Roth, General Manager of Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company in Framingham, Massachusetts - known for its local sourcing, social initiatives, and great beer. Did you know that for every case of Exhibit ‘A’ beer you drink, you support 24 square feet of local farmland?  #themoreyouknow We discuss the Square Foot Project an...

Today we connect with Julie Rhodes , Founder of Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions in Denver, CO. We talk about Julie's journey from Texas to Chicago to Colorado, her gateway beers, and her "weird skillsets."   We dive deep into Distributor Management and selling your core, flagship brands as well as helping you create a Release Calendar. She loves email and tells us how to ask your cust...

I drop in on Drew Rutherford, head brewer at Stitch House Brewery in Wilmington DE. We dive into Drew's history at Yards Brewing to opening Stitch House in a building that was formally an ice house and garment manufacturer. Now it’s a great brewpub pumping out icy cold lagers and ales alongside a tasty menu. We hit on Forty Acres Hospitality, classic styles and their upcoming 4-Year Anniversary Pa...

Marc Martin of North West Brewery Advisors has consulted and guided over 50 North American breweries in getting up and running.  We're talking A to Z - Choosing your location, floor plan, system design, STEEL(!), brewing processes, training, equipment, and recipe scaling. He teaches me a new term -“Kettle Factor,” and we hit on how to choose your contractors and the common mistake with brewer...

Liquid Confidence was founded in January of 2021 to give health conscious drinkers a better-for-you spirits-based canned cocktail with the functional benefits of traditional kombucha (probiotics & electrolytes).  Co-Founder & CEO of Liquid Confidence, Ashley Sherman, runs us through her background and the leadership team behind the Chicago-based brand.   We talk through the Kombu...

The first episode of 2022 (and 10,000th listen!) features beer blogger Jeff Alworth. Jeff is a blogger/author living in Portland, Oregon.  He is the author of The Beer Bible (1 & 2), Cider Made Simple, The Widmer Way, Beer Tasting Tool Kit, and The Secrets of Master Brewers.  His writing is renowned in the industry and he's a wealth of knowledge and a great guy to have a beer with. &...

It's a wrap!  2021 has come to an end and a wild ride it was.  In this episode, I share with you the milestones achieved and recap the Top 10 Most-Listened-to Episodes. Thanks for being a listener! Top 10 - Most to Least: # 107 - On Making Change F'ing Happen! with Brienne Allan & Ash Eliot #  78 - On SELL. MORE. BEER. with Taphandles LLC #  87 - On Bringing Your Draft Syst...