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Best podcasts about john kimmich

Latest podcast episodes about john kimmich

Beer People
41 - Jen and John Kimmich, The Alchemist | Antiracist storytime, how to have a happy marriage, psychedelics, nonnegotiable human values

Beer People

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 99:02


With great power comes great responsibility. Jen and John Kimmich have that power, earned through the creation of their iconic Alchemist Brewery and equally as iconic Heady Topper and Focal Banger beers. More importantly, the pair very much understand and embrace that responsibility. This has never been just about brewing for the Kimmichs, even though John rose to fame for literally creating hazy IPA as a style. Since opening as a 60 seat pub in 2003, the Alchemist has become a brewery known worldwide for not only white whale beers, but also for their multi-platform focus on sustainability. A certified B Corp, the Alchemist has become a gold standard. Jen and John Kimmich have been at the forefront of what the craft beer industry is and what it could and SHOULD be. IGs: The Alchemist⁠⁠, ⁠Beer People⁠ Websites: The Alchemist, ⁠Beer People⁠ Snazzy theme music by Beer Person Gerry Mayer, check out more of his tunes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork by the illustrious Lotus of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lotiecreates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman
Coming together and giving back in Waterbury

The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 28:22


Randall and Elm Streets in Waterbury felt like a raucous New Orleans funeral on Thursday. Residents and businesses lost so much when the waters of the Winooski River inundated parts of the downtown, flooding some 40 homes and six businesses. But scores of volunteers came from everywhere to give so much back.Prohibition Pig, the popular restaurant and brewery at the corner of Elm Street and Main Street, was the center of cleanup activity. By midday, the staff were serving free food and pizza donated by American Flatbread. A who's who of Vermont craft beer brewers, including John Kimmich, owner of the Alchemist brewery — which operated a pub that was flooded out of this location when Tropical Storm Irene hit in 2011 — dropped off coolers full of beer for the volunteers. A public works crew from St. Albans drove around with a giant vacuum truck — dubbed the “suck truck” by grateful residents – that pumped out flooded basements, a backbreaking job that took days when Irene flooded these same homes.Behind the celebratory vibe, there was also a somber reality. ProPig would be closed for the foreseeable future and owner Eric Warnstedt had to tell its 49 employees that they were laid off. The brewery was flooded and 3,000 gallons of their famous craft beer was lost.But the buzz, enhanced by the excellent beer, was palpable.I spent Thursday walking around the neighborhood talking to the people who were hard at work and elbows deep in mud.

Better on Draft  | A Craft Beer Podcast
The Alchemist w/ John & Jen Kimmich | Better on Draft 315

Better on Draft | A Craft Beer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 57:09


CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: 2023 marks the 20th year of The Alchemist being in business, but we sit down with the power couple of Jen and John Kimmich to talk about how they got there. From offering salary and health care to their employees, to rebuilding after Hurricane Irene, the story of The Alchemist is one that can be taught in business schools for years to come. Join us as we chat about hazy IPA's, meeting Heady Topper fanboy Scott Ian of Anthrax, and more on this episode of Better on Draft. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Tavour - https://www.tavour.com/ Sign Up Code: BETTERONDRAFT Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft Untappd - https://www.untappd.com/user/betterondraft YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraft Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@betterondraft

All About Beer
AAB 014: Finding Freshness in Beer

All About Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 80:52


There is a lot of talk about freshness when it comes to beer. Some breweries encourage drinkers to keep cans cold and to drink fresh. Otheres go above and beyond to date stamp when a beer was packaged or by when it is best consumed. What is freshness and why does it matter? On this episode of the All About Beer podcast hosts Em Sauter and Don Tse talk with two experts in the field who offer perspective from both the brewery and the retail space. Erika Goedrich is the owner of Craft Beer Cellar in Washington, D.C. and co-founder of Mindful Drinking Fest.John Kimmich co-founded The Alchemist in 2003 with his wife Jen.  As Head Brewer of their company, John oversees all brewing operations, recipe development and quality control.This Episode is Sponsored by:BeerSavvy Online by the Cicerone Certification ProgramAttention all managers and team leaders! Do you want to provide your staff with the best training in the beer industry? Look no further than BeerSavvy Online by the Cicerone Certification Program! In just a few hours, your team will master the fundamentals of excellent beer service, styles, and beer flavor. At the end of the course, your team can earn a globally recognized beer industry credential. And the best part? As a manager, you can monitor your team's learning progress. Set your business apart with a BeerSavvy staff today! To learn more, visit Cicerone.org and click on the Group Training button. Hosts: Em Sauter and Don Tse Guests: Erika Goedrich, John Kimmich Sponsors: BeerSavvy Online by the Cicerone Certification Program, All About Beer Tags: Brewing, Tasting, , Flavors, Freshness The following music was used for this media project:Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

CRAFTED
The Alchemist, Pt. 3: Sustainability, Beer, & the Bigger Picture

CRAFTED

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 75:31 Very Popular


This week Jonathan Ellsworth was back at The Alchemist in Stowe, VT, to sit down with its founders, Jen and John Kimmich, to dive into their philosophy on sustainability — in all of its forms — and to hear how they created a company that is leading the way on a number of these fronts. It's an impressive story driven by shared principles, and we hope this conversation serves as an inspiration to other companies across many sectors. (And of course, along the way, we also talk a good bit about making great beer and keeping the bar high.)TOPICS & TIMES:When did you get interested in sustainability? (3:05)Human Sustainability (9:10)Happiness, Job Satisfaction, & the Long Game (12:04)Quality vs Sustainability? (21:49)CO2 reclamation 24:07)Sidestreaming (28:30)Recycling (35:35)Food Composting & Food Recycling (43:18)Where do you get your ideas? (45:19)Authenticity (51:01)The Alchemist Foundation (58:13)What's Next? (1:04:22)RELATED LINKSThe Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich, Pt. 1The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich, Pt. 2The Alchemist BreweryBLISTER Open Mic SeriesBLISTER Craft CollectiveCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CRAFTED
The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich, Pt 2

CRAFTED

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 30:53 Very Popular


With Heady Topper, John Kimmich created one of the most sought-after craft beers in the world, and effectively created the profile of the modern IPA. In Part 2 of our conversation, we dive into the evolution of Heady Topper; why making great beer is not enough for John & Jen; & more.TOPICS & TIMES:Heady Topper: History & Evolution (1:32)Other Passions, Principles, & Priorities (16:26)Jen & Sustainability Initiatives (26:04)RELATED LINKSPart 1: The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John KimmichThe Alchemist BreweryBLISTER Open Mic SeriesBLISTER Craft CollectiveCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CRAFTED
The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich, Part 1

CRAFTED

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 82:51 Very Popular


With Heady Topper, John Kimmich created one of the most sought-after beers in the world, and effectively created the profile of the modern IPA. In Part 1 of this tour-de-force of a conversation, we talk to John about his path to opening The Alchemist with his wife, Jen, in 2003; the business — and current landscape — of craft beer; his advice on opening a brewery; and what distinguishes great beer from mediocre beer.TOPICS & TIMES:Pittsburgh Steelers (2:42)John's Beer Background (4:50)The Effects of Prohibition (18:52)Mediocre Beer (22:42)Current Landscape of Craft Beer (25:42)Being Fortunate vs Being Lucky (34:28)Opening The Alchemist (39:23)Why the name, ‘The Alchemist' (44:59)Skiing / Snowboarding (51:45)Why Vermont? (52:55)Heady Topper & It's Origins (55:39)Advice on Opening a Brewery? (1:03:13)Great Beer vs. Mediocre Beer (1:05:25)Bitterness vs. Astringency (1:11:44)Today's Hazy IPAs (1:18:21)RELATED LINKSThe Alchemist BreweryBLISTER's Open Mic SeriesCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BREAKING NEWS BEER & COFFEE
LIVE-HAVING A BEER WITH JOHN KIMMICH

BREAKING NEWS BEER & COFFEE

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 79:21


El pasado martes 5 de julio fue nuestro LIVE llamado; HAVING A BEER WITH JOHN KIMMICH! Tuvimos de invitado al creador del afamado estilo Hazy IPA/New England IPA con su cerveza; Heady Topper nada mas y nada menos que al gran: John Kimmich-Co-Owner and Head Brewer, The Alchemist @alch3mistb33r. Este es un episodio que no te puedes perder así que busca tu cervezas favorita y escuchalo/miralo, Salud & Pesetas!!! Last Tuesday, July 5 was our call LIVE; HAVING A BEER WITH JOHN KIMMICH! We had as a guest the creator of the famous Hazy IPA/New England IPA style with his beer; Heady Topper nothing more and nothing less than the great: John Kimmich-Co-Owner and Head Brewer, The Alchemist @alch3mistb33r. This is an episode you can't miss so look for your favorite beers and listen/watch it, Salud & Pesetas!!!

Wine Enthusiast Podcast
Episode 114: Without Clean Water, There is No Beer

Wine Enthusiast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 49:54 Very Popular


Clean water is critical—for life, of course, but also for beer. This episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast explores how beer's most important ingredient is often overlooked by consumers, and why chemistry, conservation and cleaning are front-of-mind for brewers. Beer Editor John Holl speaks with three beer professionals who are working toward making water a larger part of beer conversations: John Kimmich of The Alchemist in Vermont, Cody Reif of New Belgium Brewing in Colorado, and Luke Wortendyke of Wrenhouse Brewing in Arizona. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

No Agenda
1400: "The Learning Curve"

No Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021


No Agenda Episode 1400 - "The Learning Curve" "The Learning Curve" Show 1400 Special Executive Producers Dreb Scott, Duke of the Southern California MegaRegion Baron Keg of Southern Wake Sir Jolly Weirdo of the Surrealist Landscapes Steven Fettig, Sir Pants Sir Maggot of the Forest Bas Van vliet Tony Cabrera - NoAgendaShop.com Cody Smith Lou Perz: " The last of the "JUNGIAN" dreams spycoanalyst. Sir Loin, Superfreak of the Catawba River David Fugazzotto Jonas Astrom Dame of the Happy Hummers James Boyle Sir CrashEMT, Viscount of Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina Sir Tommyhawk of the Heartland Sir Alberto Barbosa of the Fluoride Free Waters Sir Onion Knight Sir Nathan Lee Miller Foster Noah Watenmaker Stormshayd, Knight Champion of the Frozen Wastes Taylor Davis Anonymous Sir Wes of the Westside Sir Absentea Ryan Marsh James Fukumoto Jeff (Icognito) William Robb Sir Chris - Protector of psychotic sausage dogs John Kimmich Sir Goon, Lee North Sir Hamilton Fish Sir Thomas Alwin Buskens Matt Chase Sir Christian of Phoenix Sir Addison, CEO of Shitposts Sir Kit Bored James Turner Sir Vince, Baron of Floribama. Ray Grill Giuseppe Conte Baron Gordon Walton Associate Executive Producers: Sir Jaymo Black Knight of North Central Idaho Janet Alligood Paul Tompkins Christopher Weirich Mary, Tom and Patrick Hughes Matthew LeRoy Dame Jennifer Ranck, Knight of the Iguana Steve Clutter Sir Jonathan of the Double-Bladed Paddle Bradley Shellnut JENNIFER WINTER The Phoenix Meetup Lillian Soehner Sir Cal Become a member of the 1401 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Title Changes Sir Keg of the Spring -> Baron Keg of the Southern Wake Sir CrashEMT, -> Viscount of Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina Knights & Dames Kurt Hildebrand -> Sir Jolly Wierdo of the Surrealist Landscapes Adam Petrey (pronounced Pet Ree) -> Sir Adam Petrey Todd Winton -> Sir Maggot of the Forest Bas Van Vliet -> Zombie With The Ring Lou Perez -> Sir Lou Perz, The last of the "JUNGIAN" dreams spycoanalyst James Foster -> Sir Lion, Superfreak of the Catawba River Susan Beales -> Dame Mama Susan of the North County San Diego Thomas Balmer -> Sir Tommyhawk of the Heartland Robert Conti -> Sir Alberto Barbosa of the Fluoride Free Waters Josh Persello -> Stormshayd, Knight Champion of the Frozen Wastes Wesley Olsen -> Sir West of the Westside Jac Bot -> Sir Absentea Chris Kimmich -> Sir Chris - Protector of psychotic sausage dogs Hamilton Fish -> Sir Hamilton Fish Rob -> Sir Zin of the Forgotten Vines Thomas Sullivan -> Sir Thomas Katherine Walton -> Dame Katherine Bradley Shellnut -> Sir Badley Shellnut Mike Bryan -> Sir Mike of the Rising Elevator Brandon Foster -> Sir Foster of the Deep Woods Electrons Bob Loew -> Sir Gears, Knight of Second-Hand Memes Art By: Capitalist Agenda End of Show Mixes: Sir Geoff Smith Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Aric Mackey Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda No Agenda Social Registration Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1400.noagendanotes.com New: Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format NoAgendaTorrents.com has an RSS feed or show torrents Last Modified 11/18/2021 15:46:38This page created with the FreedomController Last Modified 11/18/2021 15:46:38 by Freedom Controller  

Encontrando la Cerveza
EP016 – Whirlpool

Encontrando la Cerveza

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 26:52


El whirlpool (remolino en inglés) es una técnica de adición de lúpulo. En la cual se genera un remolino, en la olla de cocción,  después de hervir el mosto para poder concentrar las partículas residuales del macerado para facilitar el proceso de enfriamiento. En este episodio describimos los detalles de esta técnica, desde la generación […]

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Steal This Beer
Episode 269 - John Kimmich, The Alchemist (COVID-19 Quarantine Edition)

Steal This Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020


Episode 269 - John Kimmich, The Alchemist (COVID-19 Quarantine Edition) Happy Monday, Thieves! Have you heard of this beer called Heady Topper? It's an IPA and is brewed in Vermont. It recently arrived on shelves in Jersey and so Augie and John wanted to learn a little more about it, so they had Justin ring up the brewer who readily agreed to come on the show. Turns out his name is John Kimmich and along with his wife Jen founded the Alchemist, a brewery in Stowe, Vermont that has been around for quite some time. They talk about hop character, freshness, specialty drops, and Florida weed. It's one to listen to fresh, and right from your ear buds. **Want to support us? We have launched a PATREON Page. Click here to let us know you care!**As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS!You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!!Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Craft Beer Storm
Episode # 92 – Throwback Monday - Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery and Co-Founder John Kimmich

Craft Beer Storm

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 48:32


Michael interviews the legendary John Kimmich, Co-Founder of The Alchemist Brewery in Stowe, VT to discuss the success of Heady Topper and give us insights on how he produces some of the most sought after beer in the WORLD.The Alchemist is a family run brewery specializing in fresh, unfiltered IPA. John and Jen Kimmich originally opened The Alchemist as a 60 seat brew pub in the village of Waterbury in 2003. After eight years of success and growing popularity, they decided to open a small production brewery. Today The Alchemist currently operates two breweries in Vermont and handles all local distribution.THE ALCHEMIST – WATERBURYIn early 2011 we built the Alchemist Cannery, a 15 barrel brewery and canning line, for the production of our flagship IPA Heady Topper. The first cans of Heady Topper rolled off the line just two days after Tropical Storm Irene demolished The Alchemist Pub and Brewery. Today, we move all of our beer weekly in a concerted effort to provide the freshest, hoppiest packaged IPA on the market. Heady Topper is brewed only in Waterbury, Vermont and is distributed within a 25 mile radius. Our Waterbury brewery is not open to the public. However, we distribute a portion of Heady Topper to our Stowe brewery and Visitor’s Center for retail sales and tasting. If you are not visiting our Stowe Visitor’s Center and would like to purchase Heady Topper elsewhere, please visit our WHERE TO BUY page to find a retailer close to you.THE ALCHEMIST – STOWEOpened in July 2016, this state of the art facility was designed to be as low impact as possible while providing us with enough space to serve our community and the growing number of beer tourists to Vermont. Our second year round beer, Focal Banger, is brewed in Stowe as well as seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year. The Alchemist Brewery and Visitor’s Center in Stowe provides samples of beer for tasting, retail beer sales, merchandise and a fun, educational experience.

Craft Beer Storm
Best of 2019 Part 4 – Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery and Co-Founder John Kimmich

Craft Beer Storm

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 47:17


Best of 2019 - Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery and Co-Founder John KimmichMichael interviews the legendary John Kimmich, Co-Founder of The Alchemist Brewery in Stowe, VT to discuss the success of Heady Topper and give us insights on how he produces some of the most sought after beer in the WORLD.The Alchemist is a family run brewery specializing in fresh, unfiltered IPA. John and Jen Kimmich originally opened The Alchemist as a 60 seat brew pub in the village of Waterbury in 2003. After eight years of success and growing popularity, they decided to open a small production brewery. Today The Alchemist currently operates two breweries in Vermont and handles all local distribution.THE ALCHEMIST – WATERBURYIn early 2011 we built the Alchemist Cannery, a 15 barrel brewery and canning line, for the production of our flagship IPA Heady Topper. The first cans of Heady Topper rolled off the line just two days after Tropical Storm Irene demolished The Alchemist Pub and Brewery. Today, we move all of our beer weekly in a concerted effort to provide the freshest, hoppiest packaged IPA on the market. Heady Topper is brewed only in Waterbury, Vermont and is distributed within a 25 mile radius. Our Waterbury brewery is not open to the public. However, we distribute a portion of Heady Topper to our Stowe brewery and Visitor’s Center for retail sales and tasting. If you are not visiting our Stowe Visitor’s Center and would like to purchase Heady Topper elsewhere, please visit our WHERE TO BUY page to find a retailer close to you.THE ALCHEMIST – STOWEOpened in July 2016, this state of the art facility was designed to be as low impact as possible while providing us with enough space to serve our community and the growing number of beer tourists to Vermont. Our second year round beer, Focal Banger, is brewed in Stowe as well as seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year. The Alchemist Brewery and Visitor’s Center in Stowe provides samples of beer for tasting, retail beer sales, merchandise and a fun, educational experience.Check out their website at https://alchemistbeer.com/Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to Michael@craftbeerstorm.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faebMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. (857) 342-3272 www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-center-la-2/craft-beer-stormCraft Beer Storm Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/Craft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

The Brülosophy Podcast
Episode 115 | Live Q&A with Matt Del Fiacco

The Brülosophy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 79:34


A couple weeks ago, Brülosophy contributor Matt Del Fiacco spent about an hour taking questions from Patrons. These private Q&A sessions occur on a monthly basis and past guests have included folks like Russian River's Vinnie Cilurzo, Dr. Charlie Bamforth, John Palmer, The Alchemist's John Kimmich, and Gordon Strong, to name a few. To learn how to get involved as well as about all the other rewards you can receive for helping us bring you this show, visit PATREON.COM/BRULOSOPHY now! The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.

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Fear Of A Craft Beer Planet
#115 Jim Conroy Lead Brewer For The Alchemist

Fear Of A Craft Beer Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 50:16


Jim Conroy, Lead Brewer from The Alchemist, joins us to talk about the brewery and the beer that basically changed the craft beer landscape. Jim walks us through his beginnings with The Alchemist and how they struggled to keep up with production, up to now as they have expanded and have been able to make more beer. We talk about old school lot beers, how Heady has become the official beer of Phish lots, and what the future holds for The Alchemist.

BAOS: Beer & Other Shhh Podcast
#133 The Melody Of Beer with Fred Cormier (Hopfenstark)

BAOS: Beer & Other Shhh Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 166:51


After numerous failed attempts, we finally caught up with the legendary Fred Cormier of Hopfenstark at his taproom and bar, Station Ho.st, situated between The Village and Le Plateau neighbourhoods. Fred has been brewing for a long time, he came up with some of the most lauded brewers in Vermont like Shawn Hill, John Kimmich and Sean Lawson, and brews some exceptionally made beers out of his new expanded production facility. We ran through a ton of beers on a snowy Tuesday afternoon, and the chat was so fun we were almost hit 3 hours. Stick around, it's worth it. Enjoy!   Beers Reviewed: Hopfenstark Boson de Higgs; Hopfenstark 7 Sisters: Maïa; Hopfenstark Blanche de l'Ermitage; Hopfenstark Saison Station 55; Hopfenstark Ostalgia Rousse; Hopfenstark The Annex; Hopfenstark Nouvelle Saison Sûre; Hopfenstark Saison Du Repos; Hopfenstark Alexanderplatz Epilogue; Hopfenstark Kamarad Friedrich 2017; Hopfenstark 10th Anniversary Assemblage #1; Hopfenstark Captaine Swing; Hopfenstark 7 Sisters: Maïa (Fût de Vin Blanc).   This episode is brought to you by High Season Co. - @highseasonco // highseasonco.com   Theme tune: Cee - BrewHeads // bit.ly/CeeBrewHeads   Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! // bit.ly/BAOSYouTube

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Craft Beer Storm
Episode # 28 - Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery and Co-Founder John Kimmich

Craft Beer Storm

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 46:31


Michael interviews the legendary John Kimmich, Co-Founder of The Alchemist Brewery in Stowe, VT to discuss the success of Heady Topper and give us insights on how he produces some of the most sought after beer in the WORLD.The Alchemist is a family run brewery specializing in fresh, unfiltered IPA. John and Jen Kimmich originally opened The Alchemist as a 60 seat brew pub in the village of Waterbury in 2003. After eight years of success and growing popularity, they decided to open a small production brewery. Today The Alchemist currently operates two breweries in Vermont and handles all local distribution.THE ALCHEMIST – WATERBURYIn early 2011 we built the Alchemist Cannery, a 15 barrel brewery and canning line, for the production of our flagship IPA Heady Topper. The first cans of Heady Topper rolled off the line just two days after Tropical Storm Irene demolished The Alchemist Pub and Brewery. Today, we move all of our beer weekly in a concerted effort to provide the freshest, hoppiest packaged IPA on the market. Heady Topper is brewed only in Waterbury, Vermont and is distributed within a 25 mile radius. Our Waterbury brewery is not open to the public. However, we distribute a portion of Heady Topper to our Stowe brewery and Visitor’s Center for retail sales and tasting. If you are not visiting our Stowe Visitor’s Center and would like to purchase Heady Topper elsewhere, please visit our WHERE TO BUY page to find a retailer close to you.THE ALCHEMIST – STOWEOpened in July 2016, this state of the art facility was designed to be as low impact as possible while providing us with enough space to serve our community and the growing number of beer tourists to Vermont. Our second year round beer, Focal Banger, is brewed in Stowe as well as seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year. The Alchemist Brewery and Visitor’s Center in Stowe provides samples of beer for tasting, retail beer sales, merchandise and a fun, educational experience.Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. (857) 342-3272 www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0LCraft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

Beer Massif: A Craft Beer Culture Podcast
Interview: John Kimmich Of The Alchemist Stowe Vermont

Beer Massif: A Craft Beer Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 63:13


Mat from Massive beers sits down for a organic, flowing conversation with John Kimmich of The Alchemist Brewing out of Stowe/Waterbury Vermont. From John’s family history to what brought him to Vermont to his beer and what’s in store for the future of his brewery and family, we touch on a lot that makes the Alchemist and it’ steward tick.

EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization
Rhonda Kallman: Building Sam Adams

EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 50:43


Rhonda Kallman, owner and CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery and founding partner of The Boston Beer Company is a serial entrepreneur, consultant, and public speaker who has worked in the restaurant industry since she was 15. Today on the EO Podcast, Rhonda dives into what it was like sharing an office with former partner and dirty jokester Jim Koch, her 10 year “doom loop,” and how she finally found her passion producing “liquid gold.” Tune-in to learn how Rhonda handled her business’s needs while in labor, when she discovered that she had breast cancer, and even during an FDA inquiry. Find out how, despite these challenges, Rhonda’s drive led her to a new decade full of success, community, support, and (of course) good whiskey! Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:57 – Rhonda is from Boston and co-founder of Sam Adams (Boston Beer), that was turned from a craft beer to a $2 Billion business, she was dubbed “The Queen of Beer” 01:35 – She now has opened Boston Harbor Distillery, which offers an artisanal experience for the consumer 01:50 – She has worked in bars since she was 15, her first job was at the Heifer Pub and she loved it; she encourages her 3 teenagers to also work in the restaurant business to get great life-skills 03:04 – At the Heifer Pub she waitressed, bussed, and did whatever she was asked to do 03:15 – She ended up in Boston working with a guy every Saturday selling cheesy artwork; she always loved working with people and the restaurant business 04:10 – Her father worked at Chamberlin Junior College (no longer exists) as a controller, her mother was a telephone operator at the same college 04:45 – She got her associates in Secretarial Science in 1980 from North Shore Community College and it really set her up for success in today’s world; she’ll now be giving a commencement speech there 06:30 – She met Jim Koch (her partner) at the Boston Consulting Group; he was one of 7 executives that she assisted 07:20 – She got into BCG when she went to a recruiter and they linked her to BCG 08:13 – She loved it; everyone was brilliant, there was international influence, and she learned so much from smart people 09:04 – Rhonda’s mentor relationships: Sandy Moose gets a group together every year 09:50 – Jim Koch’s book “Quench your own Thirst” 10:07 – Jim has 3 Harvard degrees, was at the top of his game at BCG, was travelling all the time, and decided to start a brewery 12:20 – He knew about beer and business and asked if she could help spread the word 13:14 – Rhonda’s take on Jim’s book 13:18 – It was an easy read, witty, they have a great relationship, they made a terrific team, she was surprised by how often she was mentioned in the book, and it was about 90% accurate 14:34 – Rhonda and Jim shared an office until they day she left the company; they were so opposite that it worked, they really trusted each other 15:09 – The emotion that comes to mind when she thinks back to their beginnings 15:35 – Everything was fun and exciting, she learned so much and was up for the challenge 15:56 – She was trying to sell Boston beer made in Pittsburgh; Jim saw that there was unused production space since regional beers were going downhill and nationals were taking over 16:31 – They wanted to prove the model before investing in a brick and mortar in Boston; the craft movement started north of San Francisco 17:06 – They turned their headquarters into a brewery, but first they produced the beer elsewhere and drove it to the location (normally she would drive the truck) 17:55 – She delivered the beer and would go back and promote it at bars 18:43 – She’s in start-up mode again in the beverage industry 19:08 – Back in the 80s there were fewer than 100 craft brews, now there are well over 5,000 19:45 – Rhonda’s take on The Alchemist founder John Kimmich and brand: He’s true to his craft, was in the right place at the right time, created a cult following, and managed it well 21:35 – Jim moved out of his role and brought someone else in; this was around the time that she left 22:11 – She and Martin didn’t see eye to eye; when she left she sold all of her founder shares, which is her one regret in life 22:10 – The best thing she did for herself was leave the company 23:21 – She never thought she’d start another beer company, but she was inspired by Jim’s brewing consultant (Dr. Joseph Owades) 24:04 – She had known Joe for years, and he offered to make a beer if she makes the company; she didn’t want to compete with Sam Adams and the other great beers 25:15 – She found that there wasn’t a craft alternative to Bud, Miller, Coors, or Corona; she decided that she wanted a light beer 25:49 – New Century Brewing Company was created, and the beer was called Edison; it was made from scratch to be light, not watered down 26:15 – She launched it on the eve of 9/11 and that started her 10-year “doom loop” 26:35 – She ran into a lawsuit from the Edison family which ultimately led her to close down the business 27:00 – She incorporated New Century Brewing company while literally on the way to the hospital to deliver her 3rd child 27:38 – The capital markets were a mess during that time; she spent $70,000 fighting for the Edison name 28:30 – She discovered that she had stage 3 breast cancer and that she needed a mastectomy 29:11 – She created the first ever premium beer with caffeine, Moonshot; they patented the process of adding caffeine to ale 29:50 – Dr. Owades was dying and referred her to someone else who used their patent to make Four Loco and Panther Juice drinks 31:03 – The FDA banned those 2 companies and hers because they were using her patent 31:55 – Her eldest brother passed away suddenly during this “doom loop” time as well 32:25 – In 2012 Rhonda raised $2 Million to kick off Boston Harbor Distillery 32:48 – Origins of Boston Harbor Distillery and why Rhonda made the switch to whiskey 33:00 – When the FDA started their inquiry, no one came to her support and she lost heart in the beer industry 33:55 – She was always a whiskey drinker; to her, whiskey is the evolution of beer 34:35 – Whiskey as the next emerging category 34:53 – Spirits have been stealing share from beer for the last couple of decades; beer is flat (no growth) except in craft, which has slowed substantially 35:25 – Whiskey is picking up that consumption; Putnam whiskey (rye and single-malt) is like beer (grain-forward) 36:30 – Putnam whiskey offers a grain taste that give a spicy smoothness 37:03 – They distill 5 varieties of Sam Adams beer twice, make their cuts, lay it in used barrels, and get the amplified flavors of the beer in their whiskey (230 gallons of whiskey from 3,000 gallons of beer) 38:10 – They call it the “Spirit of Boston” 38:30 – Jim is personally supportive, but they don’t spend too much time together 38:55 – She now has a coffee liquor that has more caffeine and alcohol than Moonshot ever did; this is a much better decade than the last 39:28 – Rhonda’s vision: She wants to be both locally revered and nationally acclaimed; she believes the two don’t need to be exclusive 39:45 – The beauty of whiskey is that it stays good for a long time and can go anywhere 40:23 – She is focused on being part of the community; they are in a beautiful historical building that has history 40:55 – They have to go through lots of hoops just to get to the consumer; in the 1980s it was easy to get through, today is so different because you can get anything anywhere 41:55 – You have to believe that what is inside the bottle is better than anything else you can get 42:38 – Rhonda feels like she’s been training for this role for her entire life and she’s found her passion in whiskey 43:05 – She’s had a decades-old love affair with alcohol; she loves the complexity, layering, flavors, how it’s made, the ingredients, how it tastes, and its effects 43:25 – At her core, she’s an entrepreneur; she believes in herself and her abilities enough to take the risk 44:20 – Her journey from secretary to executive of a billion dollar company (and as a woman) 44:36 – It’s lonely and hard; she feels like if she was a part of the “boy’s club” she’d be a lot further ahead 45:03 – This year was the first time that she felt an emerging support system for female entrepreneurs so she’s excited for the future and what it looks like for women 45:40 – EO support system for women; Rhonda would a great mentor, inspiration, and role model for women 46:50 – What drives Rhonda to prove herself; what’s broken that makes her want to keep getting up 47:45 – She believes in herself and doesn’t have financial freedom so she has to work and figures she should in an industry she knows 48:00 – Her grandparents were immigrants that came with nothing and were survivors; she believes that burning sensation to succeed is in her DNA 48:50 – How to try Putnam Whiskey and Rhonda’s other products: Go on their website or visit their distillery in Boston Key Points:     Don’t let challenges stop you from moving forward and pursuing your dreams. Believing in your product and it’s quality will make you stand out in a time where the consumer can get anything anywhere. Know yourself and your abilities and use your passion to fuel your mission. Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneur's Organization – The EO Network Boston Harbor Distillery – Rhonda’s Company

EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization
Cal Fussman - Conversations with Muhammad Ali, Gorbachev and Clooney

EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 59:49


Have you ever faced difficulties in your interviewing process with potential hires? Is it a struggle to find passionate, talented individuals who are a good fit for your organization? If yes, then today’s episode of E.O. Podcast isn’t one you want to miss. Meet Cal Fussman, a New York best-selling author who has a history of interviewing global icons. Today, Cal will enthrall you with some of his life changing experiences with Julio Chavez, Petra Nemcova, Mikhail Gorbachev and Robert Di Niro. Cal also indulges listeners with his travel adventures across Europe which taught him the art of being an effective interviewer. Read on and get some terrific insights from this master storyteller on how to master your interviewing process. Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:40 – Dave was really impressed with Cal Fussman when he heard him on Tim Ferriss’ Podcast 1:55 – Cal gets nervous when people hero worship him—he gets bogged down by expectations 02:03 – Martin Scorsese was a big fan of Akira Kurosawa, the director of “Seven Samurai” 02:16 – Scorsese was about to enter a party when he found out that Kurosawa was there as well. Not wanting to be disappointed by his hero, he simply walked out 07:17 – Cal has a picture of him hitting Julio César Chávez in the jaw; it’s hanging in his office 07:32 – Cal sparred with Julio César Chávez, the then junior welterweight champion, for a couple of rounds 07:35 – This picture reminds Cal that ANYTHING is possible 08:06 – Cal was determined to fight one round with Julio; he trained hard for seven months 09:20 – Cal’s trainer advised him to throw a combination of jabs and punches that resulted in Cal landing a punch on Julio! 12:43 – After being knocked down by Julio at the end of the first round, Julio asked Cal whether he wanted to continue for another round. Not wanting to back down, Cal responded positively. This was one of the GREATEST movements of Cal’s life 14:00 – Cal is currently working with organizations to create a great interview process for employees 14:30 – Check out Cal’s website to learn more about him 14:54 – Cal’s Introduction: 14:54 – A New York best-selling author, Cal currently writes for Esquire magazine 15:01 – A renowned keynote speaker and corporate culture consultant, Cal has worked with companies like Pixar, Lululemon and Apple Music 15:18 – Written for Esquire, GQ, Sports Illustrated, ESPN and the Washington Post 15:35 – Cal has conducted interviews with Jeff Bezos, Jack Welch, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks, Barbara Walters, Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dr. Dre, Woody Allen, Serena Williams, Nelson Mandela and many more…. 16:45 – The first principle of a good conversation: “Start from the heart and go to the head” 18:00 – Cal has only recently started to reflect on what he has learnt from interviewing such icons; he wishes to help other people conduct their interviews 18:48 – Cal likens his interviewing process to that of an “old grandma cooking”—he points out that he has never thought about the process until recently 19:55 – Cal is coming to Boston in September 14, 2018 to talk to entrepreneurs about mastering the interviewing process 20:12 – How Cal got around to helping employers master their interviewing process 20:12 – Cal got in touch with the founder of Summit, an organization based in Powder Mountain, Utah. Entrepreneurs can network and figure out a way to help each other 20:49 – 4000 entrepreneurs take part in Summit at Sea every November where Cal was invited to be a speaker 22:00 – Cal had to reflect and jot down how he managed to interview difficult personalities such as Muhammad Ali, Gorbachev and Robert De Niro 23:54 – Cal had a bout of nervousness when he realized he would be speaking in front of a huge crowd consisting of prominent personalities; however his speech was well received 24:42 – After the speech, there was a long line of people waiting to meet Cal in a bid to find out how they could interview better and hire better people 25:06 – To gauge a candidate’s passion for work, Cal suggests asking the following question: “How long have you gone without sleep working on a project that you were passionate about?” 26:17 – He realized that if he could transpose what he knew over the company’s interviewing process, it would yield rich dividends 27:50 – Born in Brooklyn, Cal spent 10 years traveling the world 28:42 – How a trip to Europe turned into a 10 year adventure 28:50 – He’d show up at a train station or bus station and ask for a ticket to the next destination 29:12 – Having no money to pay for accommodation, Cal would initiate a conversation and hope that his fellow passenger would invite him to stay at their home for the night 32:32 – Was able to travel from one dinner table to another thanks to his gift of gab 32:57 – Cal recounts his conversation with the model Petra Nemcova 33:43 – Cal and Petra end up exchanging traveling stories—an hour and a half interview turned into a 4-hour long conversation 35:30 – Conversations that Cal had on the trains and buses in Europe helped him to become an effective interviewer 36:47 – Hear Cal recount his fantastic experience interviewing Mikhail Gorbachev 37:30 – Cal’s life changing experience with Robert De Niro 37:41 – Esquire asked Cal to interview De Niro back in 2003 38:06 – Cal was lukewarm about interviewing De Niro since he was known to be difficult 40:03 – De Niro agrees to meet Cal at the Tribeca Grill, De Niro’s restaurant 42:05 – Respect and trust between Cal and Robert led to Robert opening up about his many experiences 43:11 – Robert shares his biggest regret: that he could not record his family history 43:46 – Hearing Robert’s experience, Cal decided to make a short film about his parents and play it at their 50th anniversary celebrations—this is how the De Niro experience CHANGED Cal’s life 46:22 – Telling a good story 46:22 – Important to place a “seed of vulnerability” in every story; Cal was in a vulnerable position in all his experiences 48:32 – Like in a movie, if a story revolves around overcoming an obstacle, it heightens the storytelling experience 49:10 – Listen to Brené Brown talk about the power of vulnerability in her Ted Talk 52:50 – Check out Dave’s interview with John Kimmich, the maker of Heady Topper beer 59:35 – Dave closes the episode and encourages you to visit his website 3 Key Points: The first principle of having a great conversation: start from the heart and go the head. Trust and respect between the interviewer and the interviewee enables a genuine conversation. Placing a “seed of vulnerability” in a story heightens the entire story telling experience.  Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneur's Organization – The EO Network Cal Fussman – Cal’s website Pixar, Lululemon and Apple Music – Clients that Cal has provided corporate consultancy services for Esquire, GQ, Sports Illustrated, ESPN and the Washington Post – Organizations that Cal has written for Summit – Networking organization based in Powder Mountain, Utah Summit at Sea - Networking organization where Cal participated as a keynote speaker Mikhail Gorbachev – Hear Cal recount his experience with Mikhail Gorbachev Tribeca Grill – New York Restaurant co-owned by Robert Di Niro Heady Topper – Voted as the world’s best beer Brené Brown’s Ted Talk – Recommended by Dave EO interview with John Kimmich – interview with maker of Heady Topper beer

EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization
John Kimmich on Craft Beer Brewing as a Business

EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2017 45:41


In this episode, Dave interviews John Kimmich, the co-owner and head brewer of Alchemist Beer. He’s also the maker of the Heady Topper, also know as the “Heady,” a beer with an international reputation which is ranked #5 Beer in the World. John discusses the journey his brewery and pub have taken—from brewing 400 barrels a year to 18,000—with no compromise on quality and zero marketing efforts. The reputation of the beer alone and John and Jen’s commitment to quality is what fuels their success. Their motivation? Tune in to find out how these two are redefining what it means to run a “lifestyle business” that not only serves them, but their greater community. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:01 – Entrepreneurs Organization proudly presents Virtual Learning Podcast 00:33 – Dave welcomes John Kimmich to the show 00:52 – John is co-owner and head brewer of Alchemist Beer 01:40 – He started his brewery with his wife in Vermont 01:55 – They limit the production of the beer so that the beer sells out fast 02:49 – “It’s not an intentional limiting of production” 03:14 – The reality is, for the 8 years we’ve had the pub, the most number of beer barrels made were 400 – 28-35 of which were Heady Topper 03:33 – They now produce 9000 barrels of Heady Topper 03:50 – From 28 to 9000 barrels is an amazing leap for John and his wife, Jen 04:05 – Since the opening of their new brewery, they are able to produce a total of 18,000 barrels in a year – 50% of which are Heady Toppers 04:57 – When the pub closed in 2011 because of Hurricane Irene, the brewery became their only source of income 05:43 – They wanted to be able to offer people beer outside of the pub 06:16 – The pub was destroyed on a Sunday night and by Tuesday morning, they canned the first Heady Topper 06:30 – “The timing of it really saved us...we would have been financially ruined” 06:57 – For years, John paid flood insurance but their insurance company never told them that anything in the basement wouldn’t be covered by the policy 07:13 – “We lost everything” 07:20 – The proceeds from the production brewery became the source of funds to rebuild the pub 07:27 – The pub was rebuilt, but they were unable to put the brewery back into the basement – they leased out the building and focused on the production 07:48 – Within the first month, they went from 1,500 to 3,000 barrels 08:25 – Over the course of 6-8 months, they were able to do up to 9,000 barrels 09:20 – They had zero marketing – all came from word of mouth 09:53 – Quality was what made their beer stand out 10:20 – John has been making Heady Toppers since 2004 10:46 – In 2011, unavailability was the driving factor to get Heady Topper out into the market 11:34 – The couple knew if they put it out into the market, it would click 12:04 – John learned to brew from Greg Noonan at the Vermont Pub & Brewery 12:35 – Craft beer has exploded in the last 6 years 13:13 – Greg passed away a few years ago at 59 13:25 – “He never got to see any of this” 13:50 – He was a great friend and mentor to John 14:20 – In 2011, there were less than 2000 breweries, now there’s 5000 in the country 15:29 – “I have seen countless breweries expand and begin to suck” 15:40 – A slip in quality is something that comes with growth – the reason why John limits the production of Heady Topper 16:25 – The couple has leveraged everything they could to get to this point 17:17 – Their vision is to be a mechanism for social economic change in their state 17:51 – John and Jen feel they have a responsibility to the people around them 18:13 – Recently, they formed the Alchemist Foundation 19:04 – Their employees are an important factor in achieving their goal 20:02 – It’s the ripple effect that makes them focused on positive things 20:33 – What’s important to them is creating opportunity for other people 20:59 – Education is the #1 focus of their foundation 22:22 – John’s website is Alchemist Beer 23:13 – It took years to educate people on what makes a GREAT beer 24:08 – “The proof is in the can” 25:06 – Don’t let feedback change your opinion 25:19 – The trick is to know when to listen to feedback 26:27 – Brewers brew beer they way they like it 26:49 – Customers can tell if the beer is great or not 27:00 – Successful businesses have customers lining up 27:40 – John shares a story about the crazy things people do just to get Heady Topper 27:48 – The day John put Heady Topper on tap at the pub, he found out that a customer flew from Florida to Vermont just to get his beer 28:04 – The customer drank all-day until the pub closed and flew back home the next day 28:26 – Since then, John has been hearing crazy stories 28:50 – “We’re not going to let the quality slip ever” 28:57 – What they do and what they create is a lifestyle for John, his wife, and their employees 29:33 – “We don’t need more” 29:45 – It’s a different way of running a business for John and his team 30:34 – John turns 46 in a couple of weeks 31:02 – John will never pressure his son into the business 31:27 – “If it dies with us, it dies with us” 31:46 – They will never sell this brewery ever 32:35 – Different people have different priorities in life 33:31 – Beer is a delicate thing – improper handling can ruin it within 2 days 33:47 – When Lagunitas first came out, John was sure they’d be amazing 35:02 – John shares their journey looking for the perfect pub location 35:12 – John worked as a bellman in a hotel 35:23 – Over dinner, he said he found a location in Waterbury 35:29 – One guy chuckled and said, “Nobody goes to Waterbury to drink” 35:40 – “That was a real motivator for me” 35:50 – Waterbury was very different back then than what it is now 36:14 – John takes great satisfaction in what they’ve built 37:17 – The “Boxers or Briefs” Round Meat or Veggies? – “Meat” Kids or No Kids? – “Kid” Dunkin or Bulletproof? – “I don’t drink coffee” Consistency or Fluctuation? – “Consistency” Prius or Pickup? – “Prius” Beyonce, Janis Joplin, or Judy Garland? – “Frank Zappa” Powerboat or Sailboat? – “I hate being out on water” Paperback or Audible? – “Paperback” Star Wars or Free Willy? – “Star Wars” Mountain bike or Road bike? – “Mountain bike” Red or White? – “Green” Jeans or Khakis? – “Jeans” Supplements, Vitamins, or Au Naturale? – “Au Naturale” Crusher, Heady, Focal Banger, Beelzebub or Skadoosh? – “Whatever is in my hand...I guess Heady” 40:10 – Within the 8 years of the pub being open, John has had 12 beers rotate on tap 40:36 – “It’s a very different thing when you’re packaging” 41:12 – Freedom and a creative outlet is what they’ve built in their new brewery 41:53 – The vast majority or names of their beers come from John and Jen brainstorming 43:36 – John has taken the term “lifestyle business” to a whole new meaning 44:14 – One man’s success is another man’s failure 44:40 – People have social responsibility and there’s too much selfishness in the world 45:23 – Dave closes the podcast and encourages you to visit Entrepreneur’s Organization 3 Key Points: Be mindful that expansion can result in a slip of quality—maintaining quality is of the utmost importance. Everybody has different needs, desires, and priorities; know who you are and what is right for you. Use your business to serve a more meaningful purpose in life as well as your greater community.  Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneur's Organization – The EO Network Alchemist Beer – John’s website Heady Topper – John’s bestseller beer that currently ranks #5 in the world Hurricane Irene – The hurricane that destroyed John’s brewery and pub Greg Noonan at the Vermont Pub & Brewery – Where John learned to brew Alchemist Foundation – The Alchemist Beer’s foundation Lagunitas – A beer competitor

Guys Telling Stories Podcast
S3 Episode 4: John Kimmich

Guys Telling Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2017 42:46


John Kimmich brews the Holy Grail of beer!   He's owner of The Alchemist Brewery in Vermont, an active environmentalist, and creator of the legendary Heady Topper.   You'll be shocked when you hear how Hurricane Irene destroyed everything!   -- Learn more about John Kimmich at https://alchemistbeer.com   Theme music written and performed by Eric Hutchinson.   More Episodes and Information at https://www.guystellingstories.com  

Under My Host
The Alchemist

Under My Host

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2013 56:54


Our guests are Jen and John Kimmich of The Alchemist in Waterbury, Vermont. NOTE: you're a d-bag if you don't recycle, call John Kimmich up asking for his recipe for Heady Topper and/or call Cori out for every incorrect thing she said during this show. Rough start on this one.... Corrections: Producer Tyler, not Producer Matt. The Alchemist is located in Waterbury, not Hardwick. Waterbury, Vermont is 2.5-3 HOURS outside of Boston, not 3 minutes! :::FACEPALM::: I've been a bit discombobulated since Matt's exit (compounded by some really cool UMH-related stuff that I can't share just yet), but I am pretty sure I've found my groove with my new guys now... Uh, I hope! More importantly, the Kimmichs are completely lovely and their Heady Topper is as good as everyone says it is! C. Music: Juice - Keep It Moving