The Capital of Craft Podcast

Join the Capital of Craft Podcast as we delve into the dynamic world of craft beer sales with industry expert Cesar Torres. Discover the secrets to securing premium shelf space and taps in a constantly shifting market. From overcoming the hurdles small sales teams face to adapting post-Covid strategies, Cesar shares invaluable insights that can help your brewery thrive in San Diego and beyond. Top...

Join us on the Capital of Craft Podcast as we delve into the intricate world of hops with Steve Burchill, Southwest Region Sales Manager at Hollingbery & Son Hops and a craft beer industry veteran. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the evolving economic factors influencing hop usage and strategies for maintaining financial sustainability in brewing. Topics discussed in the podcast: ●...

Dive into the world of hop research with Arun, an associate professor at SDSU, as we explore the fusion of science and craft beer. Uncover the transformative projects that promise to revolutionize San Diego's brewing scene, from climate-resilient hop cultivars to innovative solutions for pest resistance. Join us on this enlightening journey through academia's contribution to a more sustain...

In this special episode of the Capital of Craft Podcast, we sit down with Jake Nunes, the 2023 President of the San Diego Brewers Guild and the Director of Hospitality for Modern Times, to discuss his two decades of experience in the local beer industry and his forward-looking vision for the Guild. Jake shares his journey from his early days in hospitality to influential roles in iconic breweries,...

Joined by Brandon Hernandez of San Diego Beer News, we unpack the essentials of building fruitful relationships between breweries and media outlets. On this episode of the Capital of Craft Podcast, Brandon Shares his expert insights on what makes brewery news newsworthy, emphasizing the importance of being proactive, communicative, and equipped with media-ready content. We also explore the challen...

Lager, a style, a process, or just a term used by brewers? We sit down with Doug Hasker and Jacob Bauch, the brewing team behind Puesto Cerveceria, to discuss what makes the perfect lager from the perspective of a brewing team with decades of lager-making experience combined. With an extensive history brewing Mexican lagers, Puesto head brewer Doug shares his time-honored techniques and insight in...

Join us for a compelling discussion on one of the craft beer industry's most crucial challenges: managing outside sales for self-distributing breweries. In this dense and competitive market, smaller breweries often struggle to gain handles and shelf space. With the expertise of Marc Martin, a seasoned beer sales professional and a dedicated board member of the San Diego Brewers Guild, we dive...