The Beer Mighty Things Podcast

In Episode 46, I speak with Day Bracey, Comedian and Co-Founder of the "Fresh Fest" - the country’s first Black beer festival.  The festival is virtual this virtual in it's 3rd year and takes place August 8th, 12-9pm.  Day is also the Co-Host of The Drinking Partners Podcast and we discuss all the intricacies of being a comic up on stage and having Richard Pryor, George Carlin & Chris Rock as infl...

In this episode, I sit down with... myself!  That's right.  I'm reporting the PA Liquor Control Board alcohol guideline updates (as of July 22, 2020) for breweries, distilleries, wineries, bars & restaurants.  I feel your pain and I try to offer a little positivity at the end.  Be well!   You can always find me at craftbrewinginsurance.com - I always post valuable arti...

Here, I connect with long-time friend & former brewer, Jason Macias, now a Regional Sales Rep with Milwaukee-based Proximity Malt.  We talk about land sustainability, quality standards, their technology & equipment, the ABC's of malt, and how to avoid mistakes when purchasing malts as well as why they're a great partner for your brewery. To reach out to Jason @notorious_c.i.p and take...

In this episode, I chat with the Brewers of PA Guild's Deputy Executive Director, Adam Harris, on legislation, advocacy and how his career has changed from being in policitics as the Chair of Pennsylvania’s House Liquor Control Committee.   We discuss laws, packaging, comradery and the benefits of joining an association or guild.  Enjoy! More about Adam Harris and the PA Guild...

In this episode, we chat with Tim Brown of Tannery Run about their recent Customer Engagement experiment.  They created a beer naming contest that generated over 150 submissions from the public and are finding new ways to stand out from all the social media clutter.  Enjoy! More at tanneryrun.com

I chat with Ray Babik, an expert in lending to the craft beverage industry and a member of Key Bank, about the ins & outs of how beverage manufacturers can obtain a loan.  We discuss what you need to know before you approach a lender, what lenders look for, the types of loans, and the process.  We also discuss the differences in business models and how that may affect your chances of...

A very funny conversation with Oxbow's Brewer Rachael Morris about her travels, studies and how she ended up at Oxbow Brewing Company.  But, we do hit on the outdoorsy culture, origins and hip-hop roots of Oxbow, the vibe of their different locations and Maine itself.  We're introduced to Rachael's rooster and also what "Benching" means.  You'll enjoy this! More at oxbowbeer.com

In this episode, we discuss craftsmanship, heritage and all-things Hydrometers with owner Brady Marzella & Bill Kaster of Brady Instruments in Lykens, PA.  We discuss their dedication to quality, their history, the allowance of home brewing under President Jimmy Carter, and the different types and uses of hydrometers.  We dive into old-school equipment and good old-fashioned hard wor...

We were able to sit down with Marcus Baskerville, Co-Founder & Head Brewer at Weathered Souls Brewing (San Antonio TX) to discuss their incredible initiative entitled "Black is Beautiful" - They have over 900 beverage companies involved in just 30 days as "a collaborative effort to raise awareness for the injustices people of color face daily and raise funds for policy brutality reform and leg...

In this Episode, we chat with Dan Neff, Co-Owner and Head Distiller at ISCO Spirits in Providence, Rhode Island about their still, spirits, and recognition from Late Night Host Seth Myers.  We hit on sanitizer, cocktails to-go, guest bartenders, vodka with radish, whiskey in a wine glass, sustainability, and plenty more. More at iscospirits.com

We had the pleasure to speak with Maureen Fabry, Co-Founder and Head Brewer of CraftRoots Brewing (Mass) about her 21-year brewing journey, sourcing locally, being the fastest growing brewery in the country, 32 oz. "Squealers", and delivering smiles to the community. We also discussed how & why this podcast began.  Enjoy! More at craftrootsbrewing.com/

We chop it up with Matthew Steinberg, Founder & Head Brewer of Exhibit A Brewing (Mass) on being "underrated" and many of their accolades.  We discuss patience within their process as well as his love for malt, porters and the environment.  We also discuss his nicknames, favorite gameshow and what's in his fridge.  Hope you enjoy! Check them out at www.exhibit-a-brewing.com/

Here, I speak with childhood friends Mike Beresky, Phil Harris and Jake Howell, owners of Second Sin Beer (Bristol, PA) on how they utilize their different skills to run a brewery together.  We discuss the evolution of Second Sin and what's up next for them, and you (surprise announcement - minute 27). More at https://www.secondsinbrewing.com/

We sat down with Chad Kimmel, Founder of Grand Illusion Cider & Wine Bar and discussed his path from winemaker to Shippensburg Professor to Hard Cider Maker and creating a cohesive, whimsical theme in Carlisle PA. Keep an eye out for their product and upcoming Escape Room at grandillusioncider.com

We're discussing all-things oak foeders with Matt Walters, Co-Founder of Foeder Crafters of America - based in St. Louis MO.  They're the ONLY foeder manufacturer in the US!  We talk about Missouri Oak Trees, adding Becca Senn as President, how they determine whether or not the oak is worth their foeders, attending log auctions and puzzling.  We chat about working with Trillium, Tre...

We chat with Christopher Hink, co-founder of Simple Days Beer. He's a graduate of the BruScience Program (See Episode 18) and his mother is his business partner.  We dicuss following your instincts with your company's name, location, logo Follow @simpledaysbeer on Instagram.

Here, we speak with Brendan Cawley, Chief Trafficking Officer of Righteous Felon Jerky Cartel in West Chester PA.  We discuss the beginnings of RF, their catchy names, collaborating with Victory Brewing, supplying healthy snacks to professional sports teams and those on the front lines during COVID19.   We hit on bringing all facets under one roof and a great primer on what the perf...

Lee Lord, Brewer at Narragansett Beer is a huge fan of sharks, refuses to roll her sleeves down, and makes a big annoucement on the show!  We discuss how she got into beer, brewing, hockey, coffee, her one tattoo, arm wrestling, war reenactments, historical movies, lagers and plenty more!  More at NarragansettBeer.com

We speak with former brewer of Jack's Abbey (MA) and now Production Manager at Notch Brewing (MA), Brienne Allan, Leader of the Largest Pink Boots Chapter (Boston) in the US.  We talk french fries, women's arm wrestling, Zwickels & other traditional beer styles as well as different draught systems, the Canadian Beer Market and much more!  PS - Her cat kills a bird around minute 37! Tune in!  More...

Chat with a legend - the youngest ever, first female and fourth ever Master Cicerone, Nicole Erny - the Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinated at Alvarado Street Brewery in California.  We talk Belguim beers and dive deep into testing for Diacetyl and the hopes and dreams of yeast.  We hit on the "Skittles Test," the evolution of IPAs and plenty more.  Enjoy!

From labeling bottles to Head Brewer to Production Manager, Meg Seastadt is a student of the game and a leader among brewers.  We discuss her first Homebrew, Fresh Fest, spontaneous beer, the history of Grisettes & Saisons, and Heavy Metal. She’s brewed at Southern Tier, Rivertowne, Rock Bottom and now North Country. Grab Meg’s beer at NorthCountryBrewpub.com

From Venture Capitalist Firm in NYC to Brewery Owner in Honesdale, PA,  Allaina Propst, Founder of Here and Now Brewing is bringing energy, local ingredients, saisons and an adult kid's menu to life.  More at HereandNowbrewing.com

We chat with Brooke Franus, CEO (Chief Edu-Tainment Officer) of Stewards of Beer and "Protector of Beer" to discuss beer promotion, events, festivals and educating the consumers throughout the Pittsburgh region.  We discuss the scholarship she was awarded from the Pink Boots Society and being an entrepreneur.  We hit on Piper's Pub and D's Six Pax and Dogz as well.  Find out more at StewardsofBeer...

Today, we speak with Risa McKenzie, Co-Founder of Hale & True Cider Company in Philadelphia PA.   We talk taproom aesthetics, fermented foods and the process of going from Apple to Glass.  We discuss apple varieties and how European cider differs from the US as well as offering cider courses at their cidery. Learn more at haleandtrue.com

We got the opportunity to speak about all things Pink Boots Society with Erin Wallace, Owner of the Devil's Den Bar & President of the Philly Pink Boots Chapter.  We discuss fundraising, scholarships, Bold Women & Beer, and empowering the many terrific women in our beloved brewing industry!   Visit The Pink Boots Society