The Beer Mighty Things Podcast

Corey Martin of Spotlight Safety is back in this episode to talk about Personal Propective Equipment (PPE).  We cover the differences between the types of materials and hazards, from your boots to your ears and learn a lot about masks and meters.  Enjoy part 2! Connect with Corey at www. SpotlightSafetyInc.com - OSHA Awareness Pt. 1 is Episode 67

For the first episode of 2021, I chop it up with Gene Muller, founder of Flying Fish Brewery in NJ and discuss his journey to find investors, set up a Virtual Brewery and other fun stories along the way! Visit them at www. FlyingFish.com

This is it!  Get out of here 2020!  This is a quick recap of the year, the Top 5 Most-Listened-To Episodes and a thanks to our listeners & subscribers.  Thank you for being here with me, thanks for believing in this podcast and thanks for sharing it with your friends and coworkers.   CHEERS! KR

We bring in Sloop's brewers Mariquita Reese & Harrison Forman to talk about heated blankets, Dry hopping, Double Dry Hopping, what it is, what it's not, what can go wrong during the process and other fun chatter about boardgames and breakfast foods. Go get some Sloop at www.sloopbrewing.com

We welcome in our first Ivy League guest, founder of Brew Safer & Spotlight Safety, Corey Martin to discuss Part 1 of our "OSHA Series" - He's an expert in EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) and we discuss how that translates to the beverage industry.  We review tips for OSHA compliance, communication, safety culture, and OSHA 300 logs.   Know the risks, anticipate accidents, an...

A fun conversation with a friend, an experienced 5-location coffee shop owner, a Food & Beverage Consultant, Angela Vendetti.  We talk opportunity cost, online ordering, working smarter, delegating, mindset, partnerships, equity and tips on financing,  Pick up her COVID19 PLAYBOOK at www.angelavendetti.com

It's the time for thankfulness and gratitude, so I share my thoughts on these topics.  Cheers, have a Happy Thanksgiving and  BEER. MIGHTY. THINGS.  - KCR

Today I have the honor of speaking to a Boss Beerlady, Mariquita Reese!  She's a brewer and the Chairperson of the Open Waters Internship Program at Sloop Brewing in East Fishkill, NY. We're diving into diversity and inclusion and their new, QUARTERLY, PAID INTERNSHIP with the curriculum encompassing all aspects of craft beer production: Packaging, Cellar, Brewing and Lab Work. We also hit on...

In this Episode,  I do my best to inspire and discuss the "10 things that require Zero Talent" and I throw in some extras as well.  Sincerely,  KR 

Here, I sit down with Mike Podlogar, the Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Manager at Boardroom Spirits (Lansdale PA) about the evolution and rise of the RTD Cocktail.  We discuss the history, the process, the consumer and why these drinks are booming in the marketplace.  Order yours online at www.boardroomspirits.com

We talk “Less Pain and More Trails,” with Caleb Simpson, founder of Hemp Daddy's Therapeutics.  We discuss all-things-CBD; the benefits, the misconceptions, what to look for on a label, ways to use it, why it's important & why it's not going away any time soon.  Follow on IG at @hemp_daddys then head over to hempdaddys.com and use code MIGHTYTHINGS for 20% off your order!!!  Tak...

Here, we speak with Ben Loseke, Co-Owner of Midwest Barrel Company (Lincoln NE) about the lightbulb that went on during his frequent trips to yard sales and auctions.  We discuss their history, the difference between barrels and their usage in breweries, wineries and in your home as well as some tips for homebrewers who want to get into aging their beer. Visit them at https://midwestbarrelco....

You may experience the Fry's Scratch Kitchen when you visit your next PA Brewery or Distillery.  You won't be disappointed.  Here, we talk about their history, teamwork and the evolution of a business.  We discuss the importance of a Food Truck having a commissary, flexible employees, menu creativity and how beverage companies can pair best with a Food Truck. Check out their website...

We chat it up with Scott Smith, owner of sixteen-year-old East End Brewing (Pittsburgh PA) on how understanding liquor law language has created an opportunity for more than a dozen breweries to generate income during a pandemic.  Essentially, they found a loophole in the law that allows multiple breweries to collaborate & produce a packaged beer to be sold at their breweries.  More t...

Hey all, just a quick #productivitytip to get you out of your funk and back into focus.  I give some tips on changing your scenery for a more productive day and mindset.  Cheers!

In this episode, we chat with Meg Seastedt (Production Manager of North Country Brewing) about managing the production of a 30bbl brewery with multiple locations.  Her job is to act as a Swiss Army knife, determining goals & objectives of the business and their staff, as well as promoting from within, the importance of preparation, flexibility, communication, planning and problem solving...

Overwhelmed?  Stuck?  Here's a quick hitter on the 3 questions you can use to solve any problem.   #productivitytips

Here, I sit down with Molly Lauridsen, the Wellness Director at The Alchemist (Stowe VT).  We talk about how they're getting their employees into a healthy lifestyle and creating a "family" culture within their brewery.  Mind. Body. Spirit. Nutrition.  Follow Molly at @healthyheady Sign up for the Heady Trotter Virtual 4 Mile Run!  $28.50 and comes with lots of goodies that'll be mailed to you! ht...

Here's another Thursday #productivitytip to help you get more done during your day.  We all ONLY have 24 hours.  Listen in to hear about how the Pomodoro Method can help you crush your day.  Follow on instagram @beermightythings and let me know is you found this valuable! #getshitdone #pomodoromethod #beermightythings

This episode features Virginia-transplant Morgan Snyder Jr., Founder and Brewer of Buttonwoods Brewery (Cranston RI).  We discuss all the "Morgan's" in his life, who opens the mail, his work at the Bronx Brewery, and the tasty beers they're pumping out - including lagered saisons, sours, and the peanut butter Fluff stout.  We talk about his dogs, and using photography for can art. Check...

Here, I share a personal story about procrastination and a tactic called EAT THAT FROG that I use to increase productivity.  Enjoy.

A fun episode with lots of laughs with long time friends Jared Castaldi & Steve Orsborn of Animated Brewing Co. (the 1st brewery Coatesville PA). We talk about opening a brewery during a pandemic, an awful Wintergreen beer they made, word of mouth marketing, and how Mom and Grandma helped design and get the tasting room ready. Enjoy! Order their beer:  animatedbrewing.com

Social inflation is one of the latest buzzwords in insurance and is used by insurers to describe the rising costs of insurance claims resulting from things like increasing litigation, broader definitions of liability, more plaintiff-friendly legal decisions, and larger compensatory jury awards.  Let's dive in. #socialinflation #breweryinsurance #insurance

Today, we speak with craft beverage attorney Matt Andersen of the Norris, McLaughlin law firm regarding the first steps of starting a brewery.  We talk licensing, applications, challenges and his top 3 tips.  Enjoy! Follow the Alcohol Blog at https://norrismclaughlin.com/llb/

Matt Lindenmuth, former X-Games medalist and founder of The Larimer Beer Company (Chester, PA), drops in to discuss his international pilgrimage from professional athlete to brewery owner and beer lover.  We chat about action sports, traveling the world, kayaking with a keg, Gereral William Larimer and what's next. Use promo code "mighty" for Free Shipping or 10% off pickup orders. Follow @Th...