The Beer Mighty Things Podcast

We bring in a man of many talents, a friend, @usarmy vet, a fellow "Dad with Daughters" and Head Brewer at @ 2ndStoryBrewing in Philadelphia PA, Cory McDonald.  He slings malt for @proximity.malt , Realtor @thehowgroup , a # triathlete , a nd founder of @Blueprintbrewing -  With so many balls up in the air, we discuss how discipline and helps you achieve your "Why" - We learn where...

Just a quick little diddy from me discussing the PA House Bill 425 & the PA Malt Beverage Tax Credit.  If your state doesn't have these options, push for them.   Links to the info: - House Bill 425 - PA Malt Beverage Tax Credit #10000downloads #beermightythings #supportpabeer #breweriesinpa

We're talking meat!  This week's episode features Steven Cabalar, Owner and Head Chef of Cabalar Meat Company in Downtown Lancaster PA.  From corporate caterer to butcher apprentice to owning a butcher shop and restaurant with an amazing, messy menu, Steven walks us through their process, menu and how he's gotten to where he is today.  He explains why they don't allow substitutions,...

This episode features tons of positive vibes from Anne Gannon, CPA and Founder of The Largo Group.  She's a former Professional Golfer and the author of NEVER AGAIN, a book for brewery owners on how to plan for the future and not get caught off-guard with life's uncontrollable events.   We walk through their toolkit and how that translates to the financials in your brewery. We discu...

Today's episode features me, and me.  The first Thanksgiving was 400 years ago in 1621 and beer was there.  Lack of beer was the reason the Pilgrims stopped in Cape Cod and I hit on that story as well as Beer Pairings, Recipes made with Beer and Gratitude.  I'm thankful for YOU! Thanks for listening, sharing, and commenting.  #beermightythings

At 2am on Labor Day Weekend in Alexandria Bay NY, Mark Tsigounis and I meet for the 2nd time to shake up some unnecessary late-night margaritas.  He's the founder of Hibear Outdoor Co. and we discuss his adventures hiking the Appalachian Trail, how he created the world's most versatile insulated bottle called the "Adventure Flask."  Hot or Cold Beverages, this bottle does it all. It's ma...

Drink a beer, help a family.  It's as simple as that.  We're talking with Executive Director of PA Eats, Jessica Darr to bridge the gap of the nearly 2,000,000 Pennsylvanians who struggle with hunger every day – including nearly 500,000 children. So, Feeding Pennsylvania, PA Eats , and Breweries in PA are joining forces with local breweries across the state to raise money for hunger reli...

We bring Spirits Author Eric Zandona back for Part 2 because I had so many more questions to discuss.  We really dive into how the heat in Texas can actually make whiskey "age faster" and taste more mature.  We hit on different types of corn, different altitudes and how distillers are standing out by utilizing local products.  We discuss how spirits and technique can vary all over t...

Today we go south into the tech world in Charlotte, NC with CEO & Co-Founder of Ekos, Josh McKinney.  An analyst, consultant, product manager, and now, CEO of Ekos - We talk about Josh's career path, how he met his co-owner and through to the launch of Ekos in 2014.  We discuss how their software solves many problems and streamlines data for the craft beverage industry. We discuss th...

Today, we're conversing with the guy you want to drink spirits with.  Eric Zandona is a spirits afficionado, spirits judge, Director at the American Distilling Institute and he’s searching for the world's best drinks.  We hit on his newly completed 3rd book, The Atlas of Bourbon & American Whiskey.   We're talking "Bottled in Bond," the first labeling laws & the confusion ab...

Listen up.  I'm bringing in the legendary John Holl and we're talking bowtie competitions, food, beer, the process of writing articles & books ( The American Craft Beer Cookbook; Drink Beer, Think Beer ), as well as the food & drink culture in New York.  We hit on the beer industry's growing pains, the Adidas Oktoberfest drinking shoes and how to book this man for events and...

Get ready to get nerdy.  Today, we're talking Yeast Care & QC Practices with Nina Houts of Imperial Yeast and Dan Neuner of the Malt Beverage Testing Lab at BruSciences,  We discuss a "slurry" of things, like the value of investing in yeast care and QC practices, and it doesn't have to be large or costly.  We talk pitch rates and how your supplier can be a resource to hitting yo...

Here's my story of #CBC2021 and how I scootered and sprinted to airplanes, but made all of them!

A quick bonus episode about #CBC2021 - If you see me, say hello!

I connect with the Brave Noise duo that consists of Brienne Allan (@ratmagnet) & Ash Eliot (@asheliot)! We discuss how the #metoo movement has swept the Craft Beverage Industry and what's developing since.  We uncover the resources available, the Brave Noise Beer Collaboration, putting together workplace Codes of Conduct and improving our workplaces as well as ourselves in general.  We talk about...

An intriguing conversation with the "Steve Jobs of Canning" - EVP of Business Development and Co-Founder of Wild Goose Filling, Alexis Foreman. We discuss their "OH SH!T MOMENT" and how that's catapulted Wild Goose to the top in the canning & filling world.  We hit on the meaning of the Goose, what you can expect when you purchase from Wild Goose and what sets Wild Goose apart.  They...

Today we're chatting with in Chief Operating Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Co-Founder at Arryved, David Norman. Arryved is your secret weapon to unite front of house, back of house, and guest experience.  We talk about their origin story, giving away data, value and content for free, without contracts!  We discuss Arryved’s capabilities for consumers, staff and business owners.&nbs...

In this episode, we bring in Dean Pierce, one of the coordinators of the upcoming Brews and Bands for Bart. Bartley F. Kaminski, founder of Hop Hedz Gear and friend to many, recently passed away. He Provided work for dozens of local breweries, biggest customers included - Stickman Brews, Pizza Boy Brewing, Workhorse Brewing, ZeroDay Brewing, Pour Man's Brewing, St. Boniface Brewing, Mad Chef Brewi...

Happy National IPA Day!  Here are some fun facts about IPAs and a list of the "best" IPAs of 2020 and 2021.   Go support your local brewery today, and every day! #nationalIPAday #IPAday #BEERMIGHTYTHINGS

A fun episode with the one and only Kate Bernot of Good Beer Hunting !  From her desk in Montana, she tells us what it means to be a Chicken Mom, how she became a reporter and editor with a decade of experience in craft beverage print media and also, unveils the fact that when you're a journalist, people will tell you anything you ask them. We talk glassware IP infringement, DTC Shipping, Dis...

Today, we bring in a long-time friend of mine, a M&A professional, a partner at Stony Hill Advisors... He's Fred Kaplan.  We discuss how to think long-term, how much you're working IN the business, and making sure you set aside time to work ON the business. We're diving into Valuing and Selling Your Brewery, Why and How to Prepare. We talk about what drives a brewery's valuation and how t...

Episode 100.  Can you believe it?  This is a quick thank you to all who have participated and listened.  I quickly recap the topics we covered and what's to come.  I appreciate you! Cheers, and BEER.MIGHTY.THINGS! 

This was a live broadcast with Andrew Coplon of Craft Beer Professionals ( Spotify Link ). In this episode, we discussed the latest #MeToo movement in the brewing industry and brought in the experts from multiple angles to discuss best practices to move our community in the right direction. I was honored to be a part of this fantastic panel with AJ Head of Safe Bars , Amy Lessa of Fisher Phil...

Episode 98 is a fun adventure with Meredith Megan Rebar, Founder of Home Brewed Events and Sales Manager/Educator at Deer Creek Malt. She's a Certified Cicerone, award-winning homebrewer, a professional brewer, and a founding member of Philly Pink Boots Chapter.  We talk about Penn State, a life-changing overseas experience, her Duvel Tattoo and how Home Brewed Events has grown into a notable...

In this Episode, we bring back my good friend Jason Macias (also in Episode 44).  We discuss his experience in the industry and how that's led him to Zuckerman Honickman and he's launching their new Hops and Malt Program.  We hit on the history of ZH, their packaging capabilities, reputation and now, South African Hops , US base malts and the types of beers they pair with. We also touch...