# 216 - 2024 Wrapped!

In this episode, we're welcoming in award-winning author Tara Nurin. We planned on discussing her book entitled "A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs" but we covered so much more - like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Catharina Sour Beers from Brazil - you know, important things! Lots of laughs, Enjoy!Follow Tara @taranurin on IG and her website:https://www.eyesontheworld.us/#taranurin #beermightythings #craftbeer

My annual St. Paddy's Day repost! This was a fun conversation from St. Patrick's Day 2022 with the team at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore MD. I have since visited and was welcomed with open arms.In this episode, we're talking with the National Brand Ambassador, Ryan Wagner and Head Brewer of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore Maryland, Sean Brennan.First things first, we pronounce “Sláinte” properly and what it actually means.  We discuss the history of the Nitro Pour, a 9,000 year lease (!) and the Guinness Book of World Records.  The more you know!We dive into the plethora of breweries Guinness has that you didn't know about, including Open Gate in MD, their 1,000,000 visitor(!) and all of the 20+ other beers you were unaware of.  Oh, and they have a new brewery in Chicago, IL!Happy St. Paddy's Day and, well, Slainte!https://www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com/ #guinness #guinnessstout #beermightythings #slainte #stpaddysday #beerpodcast

Ep 219 is a fun one! We're welcoming in our first Brewery Brand Consultation, Strategy & Design expert from across the pond - Tim Weaver of The Brand Weaver. (@brandingforbreweries)He's also the host of the *NEW* Branding for Breweries Podcast - have a listen!Topics covered:- Changes in branding and what to expect- Mistakes breweries are making in branding- Ways breweries can use their competitors followers to grow there audience- The importance of consistency- Brewery memberships and mug clubsand some fun St Paddy's Day ideas breweries can use to increase sales. Cheers!Follow Tim at @[email protected] thebrandweaver.co.uk #beermightythings #1000truefans #beerbranding #branding

It's becoming a great tradition and honor to welcome Joshua M. Bernstein every first quarter to give us a run down of what we can expect for the upcoming 12 months.We're covering the beverage trends for 2025 - Flagships, NA Options and THC, oh my!Tune in and let's get planning!#2025trends #beerindustry #beverage #joshuambernstein

We all know that January stinks and February may also be slow. To kick off Season 6 (!), I'm providing a brief history of how "Dry January" began and I'm laying out a few things that we as patrons can do to support our favorite establishments and what beverage makers & restaurants can do to drive revenue while using this downtime wisely. Thanks Emily! (sarcastic) #dryjanuary #beermightythings

Thank you all! 2024 concludes Season 5 and it was a blast! Here are some of the statistical highlights! Happy New Year! #beermightythings #craftbeer #spotifywrapped

A rare weekend recording features tasty beers and fun banter with founder of Resin CRM/ERP and Senior Sales Manager at Lawson's Finest Liquids, Chris McClellan. We dive into the little things that enhance the bigger picture - attention to detail, Certified B Corporations, doing the right thing, making great beer and taking NO SHORTCUTS! We talk spruce beer and dortmunders as well as draught beer quality and "background sconey malts". Then, we discuss the most important thing... "What’s your Walk-Up song?" Connect with [email protected] #beermightythings #lawsonsfinestliquids #resincrm #draughtbeer

We welcome back our friend Chris Farmand, founder of Small Batch Standard, a craft beverage financial agency in Florida with 10+ years experience. We're talking margins, wholesale and co-packing, OH MY! In this episode, Chris and I dive into a detailed analysis of brewing strategies, particularly the pros and cons of contract brewing. Chris explained the financial implications of in-house production versus contracting, emphasizing the need for breweries to regularly analyze their costs and pricing. We discussed the challenges of maintaining brand identity and quality while navigating the complexities of contract brewing. Chris and I stress the necessity for breweries to understand their financial metrics and strategize effectively to ensure profitability, especially in light of current economic challenges. Give Chris a shout a [email protected] https://sbstandard.com/ Enjoy! #beermightythings #smallbatchstandard #contractmanufacturing #copacking

Here's a quick and powerful episode all about how to deliver delicious suds from the tap to your patron's glass. We're sitting down with CEO & Co-Founder of BarTrack, Brett Danielson to discover his top tips for delivering a quality draft experience and reducing draft waste. Brett and I dive into their non-intrusive beverage sensing technology designed to monitor beer quality without disrupting the flow, providing real-time updates and insights for bar owners. Brett stressed the significance of effective communication and staff training in maintaining high standards for draft beer dispensing, addressing common operational inefficiencies that can lead to poor product quality. If you love draft beer and draft cocktails - lend 22 minutes of your life to this episode! Enjoy! #beermightythings #bartrack #draftbeer

After 15 years as a Physical Therapist, Josh Evans had a moment where he realized he needed a change. In 2023, Josh chose to open Afterglow Brewing in Norfolk VA and has already captured medals for his beers and the hearts of the community. Tune in and hear his story! Enjoy. #beermightythings #afterglowbrewing #vabeer