175 - When to Kill a Brand

Ruts in a brewery can materialize in a lot of different ways. The creative juices aren't flowing. Ignoring small problems because it's "fine." Or just completely doing things the wrong way because it's easier. The guys discuss these ruts and how to get out of them. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

Sometimes breweries have to take a long hard look at a core brand. Has it's sales been struggling? Are the ingredients getting too costly? When does a brewery decide enough is enough? The guys discuss when a brewery might decide to axe a brand that just isn't worth having around anymore despite a love for it. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

As if trying to sell beer isn't hard enough in today's market, it is becoming increasingly difficult for breweries to find tradespeople with the knowledge or desire to do work in breweries. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

Kevin Kain, writer of Casket Beer, joins the show to talk about British cask beer, underappreciated beer styles and glassware. Kevin loves to dive deep into research for his pieces and it shows. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

Throughout the years it seems like if you visit one brewery you've seen a bunch. Taprooms look similar in style. The types of beers on tap are usually all in the same vein. Repetitive trendy social media posts seem to be done by many different companies. Is sameness hurting beer? We discuss on today's episode. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

The guys "time travel" back to the early days of craft beer and look at things that maybe didn't work out in the long run like marketing, beer choices, etc. Would changing up some of this have resulted in a better presence for beer in today's alcohol market? Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

Many people that started in the beer industry in the early 2010s we young and energetic. Today, many of those folks are in their 40s with bodies that don't work the same way anymore. The guys discuss aging in the beer industry. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

The guys discuss some of the big news items of the last couple weeks including Deschutes and Costco breaking up, craft pioneer Alan Sprints passing and Republic National filing for bankruptcy. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

Different areas across the world have specific ups and downs for business. Many call them seasons. These seasons can bring big business or major lulls. The guys discuss these seasons and how they differ and impact breweries, bars and restaurants. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook

Taking a short break from new episodes for a replay of last year's episode with our friend Sam Harriman from Sisyphus Brewing. He recently hosted Michael Che back again at his brewery for a sold out night of comedy and wanted to share our talk with him about how his brewery has become a comedy spot in the Twin Cities. It's cold brew season and get coffee delivered to your door with Trade. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels. BlueSky Instagram Facebook