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With Republic National Distributing (RNDC) winding down distribution operations in California ahead of September 1 exit and consolidation continuing among craft wholesalers, this week's Brewbound Podcast explores the fallout of both in the Golden State.   Ferron Salniker, BevNET spirits editor, and Dave Infante, founder of the Fingers boozeletter, join Brewbound's Justin Kendall and Jessica Infante to look back on how one of the top distributors in the country's California business crumbled, the effect on smaller bev-alc producers in RNDC's book and the trickle-down effect on craft brewers.   They also explore multistate distributor Hand Family Companies' entry into the state through the acquisitions of three craft-focused wholesalers – Stone Distributing, Classic Beverage and Scout Distribution in Los Angeles – and the formation of Sunset Distributing.    Plus, Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata and Justin chat about her recent feature on the hard refresher trend and Gen Z's aversion to carbonated beverages.

How can you get the most out of your supply chain relationships? Communication is key, and not just when the headwinds hit.   Matt Potts, founder of Normal, Illinois-based Destihl, and Ron Schroder, Briess director of marketing, share how they're navigating supply challenges and how craft brewers can mitigate issues by maintaining lines of communication.    Potts also explains why Destihl has supplemented its own growth with partner brands, including the Wrexham Lager, Hanson Brothers' Mmmhops IPA, an Evel Knievel-branded beer and collegiate beers, including with the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.     Plus, U.S. Beverage VP of brand development Kris Sjolander explains the importer and platform's sales and marketing partnership program. He also dives into what opportunities U.S. Beverage's contract brewing process offers to potential partners in the U.S. and beyond. U.S Beverage's partners include Uinta, Woodchuck Cider, Moosehead, Captain Lawerence and several others.    Sjolander shares why he believes U.S. Beverage excels at distributor management, how the company is expanding its national accounts presence to meet its partners' needs and what types of brands benefit the most from partnering with the firm.    Before the conversations, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante break down Tilray Brands' latest leadership shuffle and taproom closure, as well as quick thoughts on White Claw's dominance of hard seltzer and cutting its vodka-based canned cocktail line.    Jess and Justin play Another Round or Tabbing Out on the elders' latest Generation Z gripe: forming a single-file line at the bar. They also talk about the Voodoo Ranger-Malört collaboration, Roulette IPA, where consumers risk getting a Malört-inspired IPA in a 6-pack.

How can brewers preserve freshness and extend their beer's shelf life without breaking the bank?   Upslope Brewing founder Matt Cutter believes he's found the answer with BevBoost, a Colorado company that has developed a patented dual-chambered widget that the company says is “food-safe, recyclable insert that holds fresh flavor compounds, functional ingredients, vitamins or even mood-enhancing additives such as THC and CBD, and unleashes them right when a carbonated drink is cracked open.”    In the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Cutter explains why his attempts to maintain an IPA's flavor led to the founding of BevBoost and gives Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante a third-grade science lesson. He also shares his expectations for adding shelf life to beverages, how others interested in adding the widgets to their beverages can integrate them into their systems and why he believes BevBoost is prepared to scale and meet demand. Upslope is prepared to be the guinea pig with the release of Hop-Boosted IPA, which it celebrated last week at a party that featured side-by-side taste comparisons.   Before the interview, Justin, Jess and Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata discuss the latest M&A activity in Colorado, where Wilding Brands has added decade-old Denver brewery Station 26 to its roster and Ska Brewing has been sold to two families in the beer distribution business.    Plus, in this week's edition of Another Round or Tabbing Out, Zoe explains why anxiety may not be what's driving Gen Z to close out their tabs after every order.

The team at 3 Tier Beverages breaks down hot trends in bev-alc heading into the summer selling season on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast.   3 Tier Beverages founder Donn Bichsel, consultant Danelle Kosmal and CGA VP Matthew Crompton share a complete look at trends in the off- and on-premise, including continued momentum for non-alcoholic beer, hard juice's rocketing growth and the growing simplicity movement within craft.    “The biggest opportunity for this summer and within the next year is just engaging new consumers and creating new drinking occasions,” Kosmal said of NA beer.    Kosmal also covers why craft lagers are working, how flavored lagers such as lime are performing and what opportunities still exist in the space. Bichsel cautions craft brewers against playing the pricing game with mainstream lager brands.    “When most of your revenue is coming from 4-packs, 6-packs and you start playing in the 12-packs, 15s, 18s, 24s, I think you're chasing a losing proposition,” he said.  “You've got to be very careful or be prepared to have a high price and just give up some of your turns.”   Kosmal and Crompton explore why ABV and style remain among the key factors driving consumer purchases. They also cover the three pillars of innovation growth – NA beer, flavor and craft line extensions – and explain why flavor is leading the way within new products, led by AriZona's Jumex Hard Nectar.   Before the conversation, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and senior reporter Zoe Licata analyze 2024 craft brewery production data, which the Brewers Association released last week, including New Belgium leapfrogging Anheuser-Busch InBev's craft portfolio, big losses for Boston Beer, big gains for Athletic Brewing and the regional craft breweries leveling up.

Leaders from Sierra Nevada and New Trail discuss their craft portfolios, innovation, packaging and recent wins during the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference.   Sierra Nevada chief commercial officer Ellie Preslar and chief brewing officer Brian Grossman sit down with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall for a chat about new offering Pils, Pale Ale's limited edition National Parks packaging and Big Little Thing's recent glow-up.   Then, New Trail chief operating officer Mike LaRosa joins Brewbound managing editor Jessica Infante for a chat about the fast-growing Pennsylvania brewery's volume gains, IPA-heavy innovation slate and debut on the Brewers Association's top 50 list.   But first, Jess and Zoe break down all the beer industry news, including distributors' not-so-sunny outlook on the category as we enter summer, DoorDash's findings that more people want booze delivered to their homes and the latest brands to leave RNDC in California.   They also discuss new Masshole Light Lager in depth and reveal appreciations for greater Boston's gruff reputation and … seagulls.

Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bart Watson entered the Brewbound Podcast studio last week fresh off stage from giving his State of the Industry speech at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC).   Watson discussed key takeaways from his speech, including why the 4% volume decline for craft last year wasn't everyone's experience, as 43% of craft breweries found growth last year.   “You can have a number where yes, the middle it is negative, but there's still lots of people on the positive side,” Watson explained during a conversation with Brewbound's Jess Infante and Justin Kendall on the Brewbound Podcast.   Watson also discussed why the growing number of closures has hit the long-tail of craft breweries – those making fewer than 500 barrels of beer – the hardest.    “Running a small business is hard,” Watson said. “They're just on the smallest line of, ‘OK, the landlord changes the rent when our lease is up.' … Main Street gets torn up because the city is doing construction. It disrupts our traffic.'    “A 2,000-barrel brewery is going to have resources and options to weather that; a 500-barrel brewery might not,” he continued. “Those are members that we're trying to think about how we help, how we drive foot traffic and what we can do to improve their conditions.”   The conversation touches on several topics, including: How the BA is advocating for its members with the Trump administration in Washington, D.C., and why it's important for brewery owners to connect with lawmakers; Why full-strength spirits are being added to the Great American Beer Festival and how that's manifesting in a way to support BA members; Whether the event could move away from Denver in the future;  Why there is a perception versus reality issue with consumers when it comes to the flavors that craft offers beyond IPA; And his overall read on the vibe of CBC. Ahead of the interview, the Brewbound team also discusses recent headlines, including Rhinegeist's NA beer venture and Tilray CEO Irwin Simon's honest thoughts on the company's stock price. Plus, the team plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on the commercialization of B.O.R.G.s, and Zoe dishes on her motorsport adventures.

What's going on in the country's second-densest craft beer state? The Brewbound team hit the road to Portland, Maine, to find out.    While in town for the New England Craft Brew Summit, Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante and senior reporter Zoe Licata checked in with 3 leaders to take the pulse of Maine's formidable (and cheerfully collaborative) craft scene.    This special Maine-centric episode kicks off with Maine Brewers' Guild executive director Sarah Bryan. Bryan dishes on the hottest topics impacting Maine brewers right now – including concerns over decreased tourism from Canada – as well as goals for her second year as executive director.    “A huge strategic goal of ours is to re-stitch-together a sense of pre-COVID[-19] camaraderie in the industry,” Bryan said.   “It's very easy for breweries to feel like they're on an island, there's always something more to be done, the work is never finished, there's never quite enough hands, you can never make enough beer and there's never enough storage. … Being in this role has impressed on me how deserving these breweries are of working channels of communication, creating pathways for them to work together.”   The team then chats with Thirsty Pig owner Allison Stevens about the craft beer bar and changes she witnessed in how the craft industry is operating, including distribution consolidation and shrinking sales teams. She also gives tips for how breweries can be the best partners for Thirsty Pig and other retail accounts.    Then, Orange Bike Brewing co-founder and CEO Tom Ruff chats about the origins of the gluten-free-dedicated craft brewery, and how the venture has opened his eyes to the amount of consumers looking for GF options, and the impact the availability of diverse beer options has on connecting the community.    Brewbound editor Justin Kendall also joins the episode to  discuss some of this week's California-centric headlines, including the formation of Sunset Distributing in LA and San Diego and the sale of Anderson Valley Brewing.

Take a look back at the best WWE, AEW and other wrestling action figures of 2024 with host Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall and A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠⁠     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood⁠ Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

Leaders of the newly former Barrel One Collective shared their vision for the new platform, which was formed from the merger of Harpoon Brewery's parent company Mass. Bay Brewing and Smuttynose's home of FinestKind Brewing.    Harpoon co-founder and CEO Dan Kenary and FinestKind CEO Steve Kierstead explained how the platform came together, how open they are to adding to the collective and the types of partners they'd welcome, and how they're approaching innovation with a portfolio that now boasts 14 brands.    Kenary also discussed the circumstances that led to the end of Harpoon's employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Moving forward, Kenary will lead Barrel One as CEO, while Kierstead will move into the role of chief commercial officer.    Plus, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante share their history covering Mass. Bay and Smuttynose and dive into the latest headlines, including the surgeon general's advisory calling for cancer warnings on bev-alc labels and WWE's investment in Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer.

This week's Brewbound Podcast features a pair of interviews with 2024 Brewbound Award Winners. Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver shares why fonio is a game-changing ancient grain for brewers. Brewbound named Brooklyn's Fonio Rising series of beers its 2024 Best New Product.    Plus, Breeze Galindo, director of operations of the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling, discusses the work of the grant-making and mentorship organization, which pays for technical education scholarships for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the brewing and distilling industries looking to continue their education.   But first, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata are joined by weekend newsletter writer Sean McNulty to review the latest headlines, including Jim Koch's succession plan at Boston Beer and President Jimmy Carter's impact on craft brewing's history.   Sean also quizzes Justin and Zoe for his “Week in Beer Awards.”

Lester Jones, chief economist and VP of analytics at the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), joins the Brewbound team to discuss the importance of the on-premise, and how tides may be shifting in draft beer's favor. The conversation was recorded in San Diego during the NBWA Annual Convention and Product Showcase.    Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata also recap the reimagined Great American Beer Festival (GABF) to managing editor Jess Infante, who is suffering from a bad case of FOMO. The duo give a play-by-play of walking through the new GABF experience areas – Fright, Blast Off, Chill, Prost and Score – and other changes the Brewers Association made to the festival, as well as the best (and strangest) beers they tried, and whether they're getting Another Round or Tabbing Out on the additions.

World of Beer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, in an effort to reorganize. Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante shares details of the filing and what it means for craft breweries.    Jess and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall also review the latest earnings reports, including Anheuser-Busch InBev cycling the anniversary of the Bud Light boycott, how A-B is faring in the U.S. a year later, and the fallout being felt by one of its top competitors, Molson Coors, and one of its biggest supply chain partners, Ball Corporation.    Jess and Justin also reveal how little they know about soccer, and discuss car trips with toddlers and adjusting to a new puppy.

A Wrestling Figure News Kinda Mood returns with a breakdown of the Best and Worst WWE and AEW reveals from San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Travis Moody and Justin Kendall share their favorite moments, figures and surprises from the biggest convention of the year. They also share what they could leave behind. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

How is beer doing at the halfway point of 2024? Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata shares highlights from not one, but two mid-year beer reports. Zoe breaks down the Brewers Association's mid-year craft report, as well as a total beer overview from the National Beer Wholesalers Association and Fintech halfway through 2024.    Plus, Zoe and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall discuss the latest earnings reports from Boston Beer and Tilray Brands, including nuggets on Twisted Tea and Truly's hold on Boston's portfolio and improvements in Shock Top's trends.   Justin also relays his experience on the Voodoo Ranger pirate ship and spotting Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch's graphic novel at San Diego Comic-Con.

This week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast is a crossover episode with Nick Storm's Figure Friday. Nick Storm, A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody and WFN Podcast host Justin Kendall lay out their expectations for San Diego Comic-Con and review the Walmart Collector Con WWE reveals. But first, they discuss the state of the Jazwares AEW line and offer constructive criticisms for improving a line that Nick and Justin have both deeply invested in. Look for coverage of SDCC this week as it happens on Wrestling Figure News.com. Watch this full episode here. Subscribe to A Toy Kinda Mood. Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

Wrestling Figure News Podcast's Justin Kendall and A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody share their most wanted wrestling attires from WWE Money In The Bank and AEW Forbidden Door. Justin and Travis also break down the latest wrestling action figure news, with a lot of Walmart exclusives hitting some stores now, including the SummerSlam shipper with Monday Night War Elites. Plus, the Walmart “exclusive” AEW Supreme Sting is showing up in GameStop stores in Canada. They also discuss the AEW Ringside exclusive Jeff Jarrett, Ringside exclusive Steiner Brothers and recent purchases, including WWE Elite 111. The show wraps with a discussion of independent toy makers, including San Diego Comic Con exclusives, PowerTown Series 2 and the Regium mid-1990s figures.  Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: Website: http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood

The San Diego Comic-Con exclusive is officially revealed, and the boyhood dream is coming to the Ultimate Edition line with a WrestleMania 12 Iron Man match Shawn Michaels. Figure photographer Matthew Goldberg and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall break down the release and whether this Mr. WrestleMania figure feels like a Comic-Con exclusive. Plus, conversations about the very toyetic Wyatt Sicks 6, packaging variants for the Greatest Hits Ultimate Batista and The Rock figures, and Jeff Hardy's inclusion in Big Rubber Guys. ⁠⁠⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme: Karl Casey's Hackers via White Bat Audio

What are the best wrestling figures of 2024 so far? A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody joins Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall to pick the best figures of the year through the midway point. They pick their favorite WWE Ultimate, WWE Elite and AEW and other wrestling figures. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and IHeart Radio. ⁠⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow A Toy Kinda Mood on YouTube. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Figure photographer Matthew Goldberg joins this week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast to review the latest wrestling figure news. Goldberg and WFN's Justin Kendall discuss the latest round of WWE pre-orders, including Elite 112; the opening of the Jazwares Vault for Danhausen and Death Triangle; the sneak peek at the Jeff Jarrett from Zombie Sailor Toys; a handful of Attitude and Golden Era reveals by Hasttel Toys; and the next Big Rubber Guys set. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and IHeart Radio. ⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Follow MBG1211 on Instagram. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Nick Storm joins to discuss the latest wrestling figure news following AEW Double or Nothing weekend. Storm and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall share which attires they think would be the most toyetic from the event. Plus, they dish on the news, including a Ringside pre-order for Jay White's first AEW figure, a sold out Target pre-order for Britt Baker's Owen Hart Tournament figure, Adam Copeland getting fast tracked to Unmatched 10, a first-look at several figures, including Daniel Garcia, Saraya and Samoa Joe; and reveals from Vegas, including another Jeff Hardy figure, a new "Hangman" Adam Page, and camo-gear Lucha Bros., among many more. Nick and Justin also discuss this week's Jazwares Vault opening, with Danhausen and Death Triangle; "Broken" Matt Hardy's inclusion in Big Rubber Guys; the last call for PowerTown TNA figures; and preview the Legends of Lucha Libre premium figures. Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Follow Nick Storm on YouTube. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

This week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast features a WrestleMania reveals rewind, courtesy of A Toy Kinda Mood. The panel features A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody, YouTube wrestling figure reviewers Kyle Peterson and Alex West, and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall. Listen the the discussion here. Or watch it via A Toy Kinda Mood. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Landlord issues have been a frequent reason cited among recent brewery closures. What do you need to look out for in a lease? When should you start renewal discussions? How do you navigate improvements? BPE Law Group associate attorney Melanie De Marco gives a leasing 101 course.   Plus, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata break down the latest headlines, including Sapporo-Stone's focus on beer and discontinuation of its hard seltzer and canned cocktail brands, and Constellation Brands' Mexican import performance. The duo also plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on Constellation's new product slate of Corona Sunbrew and new-to-world flavored malt beverages The Drop and Shyft.

The Australian Icon Nick Storm joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss the latest WWE and AEW action figure news, as well as his expectations for WrestleMania week reveals. Storm and Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall break down the return of black card variants to the WWE Ultimate Coliseum Collection line, signs of life from Jazwares' AEW line and much more. Storm also shares how he got into figure collecting and reviewing. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Drizly will be no more as of March. The week started with Uber announcing plans to shut down the e-commerce alcohol delivery platform. Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and weekend newsletter writer Sean McNulty discuss the decision and why it's another blow for brewers. (Co-hosts Jess Infante and Zoe Licata are on the road this week.)   Plus, the duo discuss full-year 2023 craft beer scan data, the narrative (or lack thereof) for craft heading into 2024, and why the early read isn't great.    Other topics include New Jersey finally giving the state's craft breweries a break, Tilray wilding out with new products and Lawson's trying to get the low-ABV Beach Party started.

The Wrestling Figure News Podcast returns with special guest Travis Moody of A Toy Kinda Mood to rank the Best WWE, AEW, New Japan, Lucha Libre and Legends figures of 2023. Plus, Moody and Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall share their most anticipated figure releases of 2024. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Today were speaking with Justin Kendall and Zoe Licata from US brewing industry news site, Brewbound. Brewbound is the leading industry trade publication providing comprehensive information about the United States beer industry, analysis of industry trends and in-depth interviews with industry leaders.  Justin is the site's editor and Zoe a reporter and both are extremely plugged into what's going on in the US and two people whose coverage I always look to when news breaks in that market.  With the US being so influential on emerging trends here in Australia, I thought it was a good opportunity to talk with them about what they were seeing in the US beer market particularly following the sobering news that came out of the Craft Brewers Conference back in May. We start by talking about what they have labelled as craft beer's toxic positivity problem, we look at current trends and challenges facing the beer market and how their industry and industry associations are responding and we also look at the future of the beer slushie This episode of Beer is a Conversation is presented by HPA. Australia's leading hop grower offers a huge range of Aussie, international and innovative hop products that can help breweries of all sizes become more efficient, more sustainable, and more profitable. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

What's it like to attend a hard seltzer festival in 2023? Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata shares her first-person experience at Seltzerland in Boston.    Plus, BevNet spirits editor Ferron Salniker joins the podcast for the first time, detailing everything that went down at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United State's annual meeting.   Zoe and Brewbound editor Justin Kendall also run through the latest headlines, including more craft brewery CEO changes, this time at New Belgium and Lawson's Finest. Justin wildly speculates what Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman should do now that another craft brewery exec hits free agency.    And the team plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on AriZona entering the hard tea war of 2023 against Twisted Tea.

This week's Brewbound Podcast rebroadcasts two Brew Talks conversations from the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. The first is an introduction to the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A), a newly formed trade group. Executive director Kevin Asato, Harlem Brewing founder Celeste Beatty and Black Frog Brewery owner Chris Harris share the NB2A's mission and vision, explain the challenges Black and Brown brewers face receiving capital and stress the importance of mentorship.    Then, three brewery leaders share their experiences with expanding their taproom presences in out-of-state markets. Monday Night Brewing's Jeff Heck, Hi-Wire Brewing's Adam Charnack and Weathered Souls Brewing's Marcus Baskerville share their strategies, offer advice to others considering similar expansions and lay out the potential pitfalls.    Plus, Brewbound's Justin Kendall and Zoe Licata share their early takeaways from CBC, straight from the convention floor in Nashville.

Kieran Scott, Brand President of Pestmaster, and Justin Kendall, Pestmaster Franchise Owner in Virginia, have recently been named to the Diversity Council and Wildlife Committee respectively within the National Pest Management Association. The association is a vital part of the pest control community, and its selection of Scott and Kendall is an effort to expand […]

Kieran Scott, Brand President of Pestmaster, and Justin Kendall, Pestmaster Franchise Owner in Virginia, have recently been named to the Diversity Council and Wildlife Committee respectively within the National Pest Management Association. The association is a vital part of the pest control community, and its selection of Scott and Kendall is an effort to expand […] The post Kieran Scott With Pestmaster and Patio Patrol appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

You know him, you love him, he's the editor at Brewbound, and he's back for more tomfoolery. Justin Kendall (@justindkendall) joins us expanding the 2-timers club of people looney enought to talk to us twice.We talk about the changes in the industry during the pandemic and a host of other things.Our West Coast Correspondant Anyaa Carter steps in for an absent JT proving once again if she could replace all three of us it would be a better podcast.Visit us at www.bitterunits.com or www.thetailgatesociety.comCheck out our title sponsor Revelton Distilling Company @ www.reveltondistillery.com

National beer writers Kate Bernot and Dave Infante join Brewbound's Justin Kendall, Jess Infante and Zoe Licata for a special Beer Byliners crossover conversation. Topics include the Brewers Association's 2022 event vaccine requirement, the disparity in available capital for different brewing ventures, Boston Beer's entry into the Finnish Long Drink space, labor issues at contract brewer City, the “Great Resignation,” and Elvira “Mistress of the Dark.”

The Brewers Association shared its production report for 2020, and the pandemic made for a tough year for craft brewers. Brewbound’s Justin Kendall and Jess Infante dive into the 2020 numbers, recap a BA heavy news week, including the cancellation of the in-person Great American Beer Festival event for the second consecutive year, and offer PR tips and tricks (while also airing grievances).

Justin Kendall and Jess Infante of Brewbound joined us this week. We dived deep into the beer business, covering everything from the Great American Beer Festival and COVID-19's impact on the industry to the Jersey Shore's craft beer scene and whether Ames is a better college town than Iowa City. It's not. Don't worry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aaron Wall, a beer dummy, JT Nutt, a beer novice, and Tim Johnson, a beer expert, discuss beer. In this episode, they are joined by Justin Kendall from Brewbound. Kendall provides daily coverage of the beer industry on Brewbound.com, conducts live-streamed interviews during Brewbound's events and co-produces the Brewbound podcast. The group discusses the beer business, seltzers, their Iowa State routes, and wrestling while taste testing New Belgium's Fat Tire.

Aaron Wall, a beer dummy, JT Nutt, a beer novice, and Tim Johnson, a beer expert, discuss beer. In this episode, they are joined by Justin Kendall from Brewbound. Kendall provides daily coverage of the beer industry on Brewbound.com, conducts live-streamed interviews during Brewbound's events and co-produces the Brewbound podcast. The group discusses the beer business, seltzers, their Iowa State routes, and wrestling while taste testing New Belgium's Fat Tire.

Aaron Wall, a beer dummy, JT Nutt, a beer novice, and Tim Johnson, a beer expert, discuss beer. In this episode, they are joined by Justin Kendall from Brewbound ( https://www.brewbound.com/ ). Kendall provides daily coverage of the beer industry on Brewbound.com, conducts live-streamed interviews during Brewbound's events and co-produces the Brewbound podcast. The group discusses the beer business, seltzers, their Iowa State routes, and wrestling while taste testing New Belgium's Fat Tire.

In this episode I talk with Justin Kendall from Brewbound, a leading resource for the beer industry. We discuss how the pandemic has exposed a major flaw in the taproom-only model, and how breweries are responding. We explore topics ranging from brewery 'survival mode' to future diversification strategies for breweries. And, as Justin says,"Just keep fighting."  

In Episode 10 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Rabobank analysts Jim Watson and Bourcard Nesin. Watson and Nesin share insights into the shift in consumer purchasing behaviors caused by the coronavirus disease, the effect on premium products, the opportunity for e-commerce sales and the challenges facing small brewers and much more.

In Episode 9 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Arlington Capital Advisors principal Ryan Lake. Lake discusses why deal-making in the craft beer industry hasn't slowed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lake provides insights into those conversations, stresses that good brands will always find a home and more.

In Episode 8 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Vitamin Sea Brewing co-founder Dino Funari. Funari shares how Vitamin Sea’s growing popularity doesn’t make the company immune to the realities of business, the challenges of balancing time at the brewery with his day job, the goal of maintaining a work-life balance and much more.

In Episode 7 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Atlanta Brewing marketing director Cameron Davis. Davis shares what it’s like to deconstruct a legacy brand and relaunch it anew, as well as the fallout of rebranding, the realities not matching expectations, the importance of working with an agency, and more.

In Episode 6 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews FIFCO USA chief sales officer Josh Halpern. Halpern discusses how FIFCO USA came to embrace being a big-small brewery, how that leads to co-creating brands with reality TV stars and why ceding some creative control to popular platforms such as Barstool Sports to build brand equity is necessary.

In Episode 5 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Deschutes Brewery VP of sales and marketing Neal Stewart. Stewart discusses his preference for working with people with beer industry experience, how craft beer has stopped being an “easy business,” and why he’s adopted a wholesaler’s mindset. He also explains why he’s embraced the dreaded question, “How does this help us sell beer?”

In Episode 4 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Iron Heart Canning founder Tyler Willie. Willie shares his journey into mobile canning, Iron Heart’s expansion into other markets through acquisitions, the growth of his company’s beyond beer business and much more.

In Episode 2 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Loma Brewing’s Kevin Youkilis. The former Boston Red Sox star discusses the next chapter of his career and shares his future ambitions for his California craft brewery, including opening multiple taproom locations in an effort to build up communities.

In Episode 1 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Night Shift Brewing co-founder Rob Burns. Burns shares Night Shift’s "guiding light" of morphing into a beverage company, the company's future ambitions, including a $10 million bet on building a production facility in Philadelphia, and how the 7-year-old company is juggling all of its various projects.

In Episode 1 of the Brewbound Podcast’s second season, editor Justin Kendall interviews Societe Brewing co-founder and CEO Douglas Constantiner. Constantiner discusses why 2019 has been a transformative year for the up-and-coming San Diego craft brewery, his journey from investment banking to craft brewing and much more.

On this episode of "Thirsty Talk" we break down the recent incident between Uproxx (@uproxx) & Brewbound (@brewbound) where Uproxx did an article about the top beer influencers to follow and following that article on episode 44 of the Brewbound podcast with Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall show that misogyny is still alive and present in the beer world and how much they were butthurt that they didn't get selected for the top influencer list. Cheers! Beers: Plan Bee Farm Brewery- Pickle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lomOK1O_eEM Veza Sur Brewing- La Yuma Dark Lager References: https://uproxx.com/life/best-beer-influencers-on-instagram-2019/ https://www.brewbound.com/news/an-apology-from-bevnet-and-brewbound-regarding-brewbound-podcast-episode-44 https://www.brewbound.com/news/a-letter-to-our-listeners-on-brewbound-podcast-episode-44 https://www.brewbound.com/news/2019/brewbound-podcast-episode-44-julie-verratti-talks-expansion-debt-management-and-diversity-inclusion-in-brewing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirsty-samurai-piggy/support

In episode 45 of the Brewbound Podcast, Beer Institute CEO Jim McGreevy discusses his group’s effort to extend tax cuts for all brewers and importers. He also discusses the importance of fighting aluminum and steel tariffs, explains what it’s like to work in Washington, D.C., as a lobbyist in the Trump era, and provides an update on an industry-wide advertising initiative aimed at improving the health of the beer category. Show Notes: 0:00 – 16:40: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 45, discuss the constant barrage of hard seltzer content hitting the internet, and read the latest headlines.  16:40 – 41:25: Furnari and Kendall interview Beer Institute CEO Jim McGreevy. 41:25 – 1:01:10: Furnari and Kendall share takeaways from the interview, and select their four-pack of summer activities to do with a beer.

In episode 44 of the Brewbound Podcast, Julie Verratti discusses her experience opening a second brewing location, and explains why the company structured its debt around reasonable growth projections. Show Notes: 0:00 – 15:30: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 44 and recap their Fourth of July vacations.  15:30 – 46:05: Furnari and Kendall interview Denizens Brewing co-founder Julie Verratti 46:05 – 1:14:07: Furnari and Kendall share takeaways from the interview, select their four-pack of all-time summer blockbusters, and do some “dumb journalist math.”

In episode 43 of the Brewbound Podcast, Nancy Palmer discusses what franchise law reform could look like in Georgia, and shares her outlook on similar efforts across the U.S. Show Notes: 0:00 – 10:30: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 43, do some Fourth of July trivia and share the latest news 10:30 – 39:40: Furnari interviews Georgia Craft Brewers Guild executive director Nancy Palmer 00:00 – 1:00:18: Furnari and Kendall share takeaways from the interview, and select their four-pack of Fourth of July activities.

In episode 42 of the Brewbound Podcast, Torch & Crown Brewing co-founder John Dantzler discusses the ins and outs of bankruptcy buys, and explains why he’s committed to opening a production brewery in Manhattan. He also discusses what’s leading to the uptick in distressed brewery sales, and shares how his business model has evolved over the last five years to accommodate for the current marketplace realities. Show Notes: 0:00 – 23:55: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 42, discuss hard seltzers, old beer on retail shelves, and the latest news.  23:55 – 1:02:08: Furnari and Kendall interview Torch & Crown Brewing co-founder John Dantzler. 1:02:08 – 1:23:36: Furnari and Kendall share takeaways from the interview, and rundown segments

In episode 41 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brew Gentlemen co-founder Matt Katase discusses his flagship philosophy and explains why he identifies “themes” to help guide the company at the start of every year. He also shares the company’s expansion plans and contemplates the future of beer retailing. Show Notes: 0:00 – 10:55: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 41, discuss the Beer Institute’s annual meeting and share recent news. 10:55 – 41:00: Furnari and Kendall interview Brew Gentlemen co-founder Matt Katase 41:00 – 1:00:44: Furnari and Kendall share takeaways from the interview, and rundown segments

In episode 40 of the Brewbound Podcast, Athletic Brewing co-founder Bill Shufelt discusses his outlook on the emerging non-alcoholic beer sector in the U.S., and the occasions in which his products -- and others like it -- play. Show Notes: 0:00 – 23:45: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 40, discuss the Beer Institute’s annual meeting and share recent news 23:45 – 51:14: Furnari and Kendall interview Athletic Brewing co-founder Bill Shufelt 51:14 – 1:01:22: Furnari and Kendall share takeaways from the interview

In episode 39 of the Brewbound Podcast, Sleeping Giant founder Matthew Osterman shares his perspective on the current state of contract brewing in the U.S. and explains how the contract brewery competes for business at a time when some well-known regional craft players have opened up their breweries for contract opportunities. Show Notes: 0:00 – 20:35: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 39 and discuss news 20:35 – 52:15: Furnari and Kendall interview Matthew Osterman 52:15 – 1:11:10: Furnari and Kendall share takeaways from the interview + rundown segments

In episode 38 of the Brewbound Podcast, New Belgium CEO Steve Fechheimer discusses the internal tug-of-war between creating new brand identities and leveraging the company’s already well-established name.  Show Notes: 0:00 – 20:35: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 38 and discuss news 20:35 – 52:15: Furnari and Kendall interview Steve Fechheimer 52:15 – 1:11:10: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview

In episode 37 of the Brewbound Podcast, Ceria Beverages co-founder Keith Villa discusses his days of brewing and selling the iconic Blue Moon brand, and shares his outlook for the future of cannabis-infused drinks. Show Notes: 0:00 – 26:05: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 37 and discuss the latest news 26:05 – 1:09:55: Furnari and Kendall interview Keith Villa 1:09:55 – 1:23:23: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview

In episode 36 of the Brewbound Podcast, Iron Hill Brewery’s Mark Edelson and Kim Boerema discuss the opportunities and challenges of running a brewpub chain at a time when brewery taprooms have become so popular, and explain how they see the taproom-focused business model evolving.  Show Notes: 0:00 – 23:10: Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 36 and discuss the latest news 23:30 – 51:40: Furnari interviews Mark Edelson and Kim Boerema 51:40 – 1:15:51: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown segments

In episode 30 of the Brewbound Podcast, NBWA chief economist Lester Jones explains how the NBWA’s monthly “Beer Purchaser’s Index” can help predict future industry trends, and how beer professionals can use it to make more informed decisions. He also explains his “cognitive beer dissonance” theory, and gives us all a reason to believe that the industry is actually pretty healthy. Show Notes: 0:00 – 20:25: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 30, discuss a recent encounter with baseball legend Wade Boggs and discuss the latest news 20:25 – 54:00 Furnari and Kendall interview Lester Jones 54:00 – 1:07: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview

In episode 29 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall chat with Allagash founder Rob Tod about how the addition of canned packages will transform the Allagash business in the years to come, how the company is repositioning itself off-premise, why it invests disproportionately in quality-control measures and how it approaches innovation without chasing trends. Show Notes: 0:00 – 16:45: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 29, discuss recent people moves and provide an update on #Corntroversy 16:45 – 1:00:10 Furnari and Kendall interview Rob Tod 1:00:10 – 1:11:35: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview

In episode 28 of the Brewbound Podcast, BA chief economist Bart Watson shares his early 2018 analysis and discusses the circumstances that have led to an increasing number of brewery closures in recent years. He also answers questions about the BA’s revised craft brewer definition, and the possible future impact of legal recreational cannabis on the alcohol segment. Show Notes: 0:00 – 17:50: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 28 and discuss the latest legislative and leadership updates in the beer industry 18:50 – 53:50: Furnari and Kendall interview Bart Watson 53:50 – 1:04:38: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and run down segments

In episode 27 of the Brewbound Podcast, Fort Point Beer Company founder Justin Catalana shares his plan to grow the company’s revenue to as much as $22 million in 2019, while hiring another five dozen employees. He also discusses the pros and cons of self-distribution, why the company takes a debt-averse approach to financing growth, and how it builds strong core brands at time when breweries and consumers alike are  chasing new beer offerings. Show Notes:  0:00 – 18:50: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 27 and discuss the Brewers Association’s new top 50 U.S. craft brewing companies list 18:50 – 50:10: Furnari interviews Justin Catalana 50:10 – 1:10:14: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and run down segments

In episode 26 of the Brewbound Podcast, recorded in February, Monday Night Brewing co-founder Jeff Heck discusses the company’s recruiting and hiring processes, interviewing and onboarding new employees, the company’s culture, and how the executive team encourages employees to take ownership over certain aspects of the brewery’s operations.  Show Notes:  0:00 – 10:20: Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode 26 and discuss recent news items. 10:20 – 40:55: Furnari and Kendall interview Jeff Heck 40:55 – 49:45: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview

In episode 24 of the Brewbound Podcast, which was recorded at the end of 2018, Chris Jackson and Patrick Delves discuss Seismic’s sustainability efforts, what it’s like to sell beer in wine country, early entrepreneurial lessons they’ve learned, and how the emerging cannabis industry could disrupt the alcohol sector, among other topics. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall talk about Anheuser-Busch InBev’s latest acquisition and discuss a pair of compromise bills in Texas that could finally give manufacturing breweries the right to sell beer to-go. Show Notes: 0:00 – 18:16: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 24 and discuss recent news items. 18:16 – 55:03: Furnari interviews Jackson and Delves 55:03 – 1:12:54: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown segments

In episode 22 of the Brewbound Podcast, Russian River Brewing co-owner Natalie Cilurzo sits down for a wide-ranging conversation that examines the process of managing debt, buying out investors, building a $50 million brewery, exploring industry trends and more. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss Anheuser-Busch’s Super Bowl LIII commercials and Sierra Nevada’s first-ever acquisition. They also give their Warm Shelf/Cold Box nominations of the week, and play a game of “Did Andy Crouch Tweet That?” Show Notes: 0:00 – 14:40: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 22, discuss Super Bowl commercials and Sierra Nevada’s first-ever acquisition. 14:40 – 58:00: Furnari interviews Cilurzo 58:00 – 1:12:47: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown segments

In episode 21 of the Brewbound Podcast, Murray discusses the changes to the American beer scene that he’s witnessed during his long career in beer, his latest collaboration with Wachusett Brewing and innovations that could drive future category growth. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall share their takeaways from the annual Beer Business Daily Summit in San Diego. Show Notes: 0:00 – 18:07: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 21, and share their takeaways from the 16th Annual Beer Business Daily Summit18:07 – 51:18: Furnari and Kendall interview Fergal Murray51:18 – 1:02:07: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and explain why McP’s Irish Pub on Coronado Island has some of the best people watching

In episode 20 of the Brewbound Podcast, House Beer founder Brendan Sindell discusses his company’s value proposition, its distribution and growth strategy, the challenges and opportunities of selling a single product offering and why his investors remain interested in the beer category despite declining volumes. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss Super Bowl storylines, the closing of the Widmer taproom in Portland, Oregon, and key executive hires at Sierra Nevada and MillerCoors. They also share some social media accounts to follow, and discuss the latest “Beer Twitter” debate over craft breweries using unpaid volunteers on packaging day. Show Notes: 0:00 – 20:10: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 20, discuss Super Bowl storylines and discuss the latest news20:10 – 49:30: Furnari interviews Brendan Sindell49:30 – 1:06:37: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown this week’s segments

In episode 19 of the Brewbound Podcast, Josh Landan talks about his time building the Saint Archer brand and the lessons he learned as a first-time entrepreneur. He also discusses the differences between building a beer company and a non-alcoholic beverage company. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss the early 2019 headlines and storylines. Furnari and Kendall also make some predictions for the new year and provide an update on the Goose Island field goal challenge.  Show Notes: 0:00 – 24:45: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 19, and make some predictions 24:45 – 59:55: Furnari and Kendall interview Josh Landan 59:55 – 1:09:52: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview

In episode 18 of the Brewbound Podcast, Tony Yanow discusses the circumstances that led to the sale of Golden Road, and what his goals are for the Artisanal Brewers Collective. He also talks about the state of the craft beer market, the consumer shift toward supporting hyper-local businesses, and how he evaluates beers that are sold in his pubs. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss Andy Thomas’ revised employment contract with CBA, and explain why Pizza Hut is expanding its beer delivery service. Furnari and Kendall also share musings from beer Twitter, including the outrage over Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s choice of beer, and Goose Island’s free-beer-for-a-year promotion. Show Notes: 0:00 – 16:35: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 18, discuss Andy Thomas’ revised employment contract with CBA, and explain why Pizza Hut is expanding its beer delivery service 16:35 – 51:35: Furnari and Kendall interview Tony Yanow 51:35 – 1:15:56: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown segments

In episode 17 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewery Ommegang president Doug Campbell discusses the Brut IPA trend, how Brewery Ommegang plans to help build awareness around the new style, and the challenges of building an entirely new product category. He also discusses strategies for executing successful partnerships – such as the one Ommegang had with HBO and the Game of Thrones series – as well as a consumer shift toward prioritizing proximity over quality when making purchasing decisions.  Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall share Brewbound’s most-read stories of 2018, and the final news clips that crossed our desks before the end of the year. Furnari and Kendall also introduce two new segments, and share their 2019 New Year’s resolutions. Show Notes: 0:00 – 12:25: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 17, discuss the top read stories on Brewbound in 2018 and the final news clips of the year 12:25 – 50:53: Furnari and Kendall interview Doug Campbell 50:53 – 1:10:31: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown segments

In episode 16 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brooklyn Brewery CEO Eric Ottaway discusses his company’s global partnership strategy, shrinking international opportunities for U.S. craft breweries, growing consumer interest in low- and no-alcohol products, and the overall state of the beer business. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss the latest news, including information about Anheuser-Busch InBev’s recent partnership with Canadian cannabis company Tilray, layoffs at Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery, the Brewers Association’s “craft brewer” definition change and retail franchise Craft Beer Cellar’s ongoing legal disputes. Show Notes:  0:00 – 21:27: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 16 and discuss the latest beer news 21:27 – 53:50: Furnari and Kendall interview Eric Ottaway at Brewbound Live 53:50 – 1:00:06: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview

In episode 15 of the Brewbound Podcast, Woods Beer Co. founder Jim Woods discusses his company’s shift from a distribution-focused business model to a retail-minded operation. He also talks about the difficulty of trying to build a new product segment – in his case yerba mate-infused beer – and the challenges small breweries face now that thousands of competitors have flooded the space.  Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall share the latest news, including information about new co-packing facility in New Hampshire, details about equipment manufacturer DME’s receivership, and an update on Drizly’s latest round of funding. Show Notes: 0:00 – 7:07: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 15 and read the latest news 8:07 – 40:15: Furnari interviews Jim Woods 40:15 – 54:29: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview

In episode 14 of the Brewbound Podcast, Michael Kurson and Neil Quigley, the founders of Briggs Hard Seltzer, discuss their offerings – which are made with 100 percent real fruit -- the emerging spiked seltzer category, and the opportunities they see for a higher-end brand in the market. Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall share the latest news, including details about layoffs at Anheuser-Busch, another update on the Trillium Brewing controversy and new data from the Brewers Association. Furnari and Kendall also celebrate the return of segments, including the debut of “Seriously, WTF?”  Show Notes: 0:00 – 8:05: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 14 and read the latest news 8:05 – 31:48: Furnari interviews the founders of Briggs Hard Seltzer 31:48 – 41:00: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview 41:00 – 56:19: Segments, including “Seriously, WTF?” “Bad PR Pitches” and Buy ‘Em a Beer.”

In episode 12 of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari interviews Jake Maddux, owner of The Brewer’s Table in Austin, Texas. During the interview, Maddux discusses how The Brewers’ Table is redefining food and beer pairings, how he fortuitously found his way into the beer industry, and why he is hell-bent on winning a James Beard Award.Episode 12 also features a conversation about the 2018 Brewbound Live business conference with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and BevNET senior brand specialist Jon Landis.Show Notes:0:00 – 10:00: Introduction to episode 12 and a discussion about Brewbound Live 201810:00 – 39:45: Interview with Jake Maddux39:45 – 41:02: Outro

In episode 10 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall interview Independence Brewing co-founder Amy Cartwright.Throughout the conversation, Cartwright discusses her entrepreneurial journey, explains how the craft beer landscape in Texas has changed since Independence opened in 2004, and shares her thoughts on consumer purchasing habits.   Cartwright also discusses her company’s deal with Lagunitas Brewing and Texas’ confusing direct-to-consumer sales laws. Also in this episode: Furnari and Kendall discuss Artisanal Brewing Ventures’ acquisition of Sixpoint, Pabst Brewing’s lawsuit with MillerCoors, and the ‘Camp Fire’ wildfires in California. They also share some bad PR pitches, and offer a conspiracy theory about rapper Post Malone and Brewers Association director Paul Gatza. Show Notes: 0:00 – 1:08: Furnari introduces episode ten 1:31 – 13:06: Furnari and Kendall discuss the latest news items. 13:06 – 49:12: Interview with Cartwright 49:12 – 1:11:16: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown the latest segments.

In episode nine of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall interviews Victory Brewing co-founder Bill Covaleski. In episode nine of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Justin Kendall interviews Victory Brewing co-founder Bill Covaleski, who explains how the company’s growth strategies have evolved as the craft beer category has become more competitive. Throughout the conversation, Covaleski shares his thoughts on how craft breweries can reach a broader base of beer consumers as well as opportunities he sees ahead for Victory. He also dives into Victory and Southern Tier’s tie-up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures and talks about the family-office backed collective’s appetite for continued M&A. Also in this episode: Kendall and fellow Brewbound editor Chris Furnari discuss the proposed changes to the Brewers Association’s (BA) craft brewer definition, and rundown a grab bag of segments. Show Notes: 0:00 – 1:55: Furnari introduces episode nine. 2:15 – 24:46: Furnari and Kendall discuss proposed changes to the BA craft brewer definition, and introduce the interview with Covaleski. 24:46 – 48:00: Interview with Covaleski. 48:00 – 1:06:12: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview and rundown this week's segments.

In episode eight of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari interviews Constellation Brands’ beer division chairman Bill Hackett, who talks about building the Corona brand in the United States.Throughout the conversation, Hackett discusses how the beer industry has changed since he started with Pabst Brewing Company in 1976, the strategies that have allowed the Corona brand to flourish in the U.S. over the last three decades, and how he sees the beer market evolving in the years to come.Also in this episode: Furnari and fellow Brewbound editor Justin Kendall discuss the latest news and run down segments.Show Notes:0:00 – 1:45: Furnari introduces episode eight2:06 – 10:30: Furnari and Kendall catch up on the latest news and introduce the featured interview with Bill Hackett10:30 – 37:30: Interview with Hackett37:30 – 46:30: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview46:30 – 55:01: Furnari and Kendall rundown three Brewbound Podcast segments -- Challenge Flag, Are You Kidding Me and Tweet of the WeekThe Brewbound Podcast is an audio broadcast extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.

In episode seven of the Brewbound Podcast, editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss Texas’ confusing direct-to-consumer sales laws with Hops & Grain Brewing founder Josh Hare. Throughout the conversation, Hare explains his path to becoming a brewery entrepreneur, how he’s financed the company’s growth over the last seven years, and why current Texas alcohol laws make it difficult for upstart breweries to breakout. Also in this episode: Furnari and Kendall share the latest news and run down segments. Show Notes:0:00 – 1:57:  Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode seven2:18 – 7:27: Furnari and Kendall catch up on the latest news and introduce the featured interview with Josh Hare 7:27 – 51:15: Interview with Hare 51:15 – 59:18: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview59:18 – 1:07:39: Furnari and Kendall rundown Brewbound Podcast segmentsThe Brewbound Podcast is an audio broadcast extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.

In episode six of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari and Dogfish Head co-founder Sam Calagione discuss how the Delaware craft brewery is “navigating the noise” of 7,000 small breweries, how other craft breweries can grow without taking on too much debt, and how Dogfish Head has financed its own expansion in recent years. Throughout the conversation, conducted during Dogfish Head’s annual distributor meeting, held in Baltimore last month, Calagione explains the benefits of remaining a small, taproom-focused brewery in today’s competitive marketplace, why he is bullish on the Brewers Association’s independent craft brewer seal, and how he envisions the marketplace evolving in the coming years. Also in this episode: Furnari and Brewbound assistant editor Justin Kendall share the latest news and run down segments. Show Notes:0:00 – 1:34:  Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode six1:55 – 6:31: Furnari and Kendall catch up on the latest news and introduce the featured interview with Sam Calagione6:31 – 39:16: Interview with Calagione39:16 – 50:17: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview50:17 – 55:18: Furnari and Kendall rundown Brewbound Podcast segmentsThe Brewbound Podcast is an audio broadcast extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.

In episode five of the Brewbound Podcast, editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall sit down with Three Weavers founder Lynne Weaver to discuss why she “bought into” the Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective, opportunities to grow craft beer sales in Los Angeles and why Three Weavers initially chose to build its brand on-premise as a draft-only brewery.Throughout the conversation, conducted during the 2018 Great American Beer Festival, Weaver explains the process of launching, scaling and selling Three Weavers, the maturation of the craft beer category, and how Canarchy will help Three Weavers expand into off-premise chain retail sets. Also in this episode: Furnari and Kendall share the latest news and run down segments.Show Notes:0:00 – 1:26:  Furnari introduces episode five.1:48 – 8:08: Furnari and Kendall catch up on the latest news and introduce the featured interview with Lynne Weaver8:08 – 39:21: Interview with Lynne Weaver39:21 – 44:46: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview44:46 – 55:42: Brewbound Podcast segments: Challenge Flag and Stay Woke.The Brewbound Podcast is an audio broadcast extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.

In episode four of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari sits down with Braxton Brewing co-founder Jake Rouse to discuss his journey as a beer entrepreneur, collaboration and partnership strategies, and managing rapid growth. Throughout the conversation, conducted in mid-August 2018, Rouse explains how his company approaches collaborative brewing projects. He also shares how Braxton has professionalized as it has grown while maintaining its company culture as well as the loneliness of being a founder.  Also in this episode: Brewbound assistant editor Justin Kendall shares the latest news and runs down our segments. Show Notes: 0:00 – 1:17:  Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode four 1:38 – 13:16: Furnari and Kendall catch up on the latest news and introduce the featured interview with Jake Rouse 13:16 – 59:06: Interview with Jake Rouse 59:06 – 1:03:28: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the Rouse interview 1:03:28 – 1:18:06: Furnari and Kendall rundown Brewbound Podcast segments The Brewbound Podcast is an audio broadcast extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.

In episode three of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall sit down with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Tomme Arthur, the co-founder of Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey, for two separate conversations about beer, politics and the future of brewing. During the episode’s first interview, Gov. Hickenlooper discusses his possible presidential bid in 2020, the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on small businesses, an emerging cannabis industry and the evolution of the craft beer category since he opened Denver’s Wynkoop Brewing in 1988. In the second interview with Port Brewing’s Tomme Arthur, Furnari and Kendall explore the state of the industry, innovation versus imitation, and how he thinks the industry will continue to evolve in the future. Show Notes: 0:00 – 3:28:  Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode two.  3:30 – 19:46: An interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper 19:48 – 21:13: Furnari and Kendall introduce their interview with Tomme Arthur 21:15 – 57:04: An Interview with Tomme Arthur 57:05 – 1:04:17: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the Arthur interview.  1:04:17 – 1:13:20:  Furnari and Kendall rundown Brewbound Podcast segments “First One’s Free,” and “Beer Twitter.” The Brewbound Podcast is an audio broadcast extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.

In the second episode of the Brewbound Podcast, Carey Falcone, the co-founder of New Realm Brewing, joins Brewbound editor Chris Furnari in a discussion about his long career in the beer business and the launch of the Atlanta-based beer company. Throughout the conversation, Falcone talks about his experience as a first-time entrepreneur, New Realm’s core values, the eight-year planning process to get the brewery off the ground, and how he convinced former Stone Brewing Company brewmaster Mitch Steele to move across the country to join a startup in the South. Falcone also discusses the impact that recently enacted direct-sales laws in Georgia have had on New Realm’s business, the decision to purchase a distressed brewing facility in Virginia ahead of the company’s original expansion plans, and how he envisions the craft beer category evolving over the next decade. Show Notes: 0:00 -- 1:33: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce episode two. 1:54 -- 11:18: Furnari and Kendall catch up on the most recent industry news, and introduce the Falcone interview. 11:20 -- 48:12: Furnari interviews Falcone. 48:15 – 58:27: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the Falcone interview, and introduce upcoming Brewbound Podcast segments. The Brewbound Podcast is an extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send comments and suggestions to podcast@brewbound.com.

In the inaugural episode of the Brewbound Podcast, Dan Kenary, the co-founder of Boston-based Mass Bay Brewing Company (Harpoon Brewery), joins Brewbound editor Chris Furnari in a discussion on the state of the beer industry. Throughout the conversation, Kenary talks about his experience launching and scaling Harpoon, some of the more savvy business decisions he’s made over the years -- including the purchase of a distressed brewery in Vermont for 25 cents on the dollar -- and where he thinks the craft category is headed over the next few years. Show Notes: 0:00 -- 5:41: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall introduce the Brewbound podcast and discuss the upcoming Brew Talks GABF meetup in Denver, Colorado. 5:44 -- 44:30: Interview with Dan Kenary 44:30 -- 50:25: Furnari and Kendall discuss takeaways from the conversation with Kenary. The Brewbound Podcast is an extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every Thursday. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to podcast@brewbound.com.

When it comes to entrepreneurship, Clayton Christopher believes that “you can’t read the book; you gotta live it.” And live it he has; Christopher is best known as the co-founder of Sweet Leaf Tea, acquired by Nestlé Waters in 2011, and Deep Eddy Vodka, which just five years after its launch was sold to Heaven Hill Distilling for a reported $400 million. Yet even as a highly successful entrepreneur and investor, Christopher, currently the co-founder and managing director of private equity firm CAVU, has always looked beyond simply achieving a desired end result. In an interview included in this episode of Taste Radio, he urged business owners “to appreciate and cherish the journey,” a perspective that will yield a rare and valuable currency few will ever grasp. As part of our conversation, Christopher also delved into why he believes that “the need for human capital is greater than it’s ever been,” how board and management teams can most effectively work together, and why entrepreneurs should spend less time on adding new distribution and instead focus on “creating a success story” inside individual stores. This episode also features an interview with another “kitchen to exit” entrepreneur: John McDonald, the founder of iconic craft beer company Boulevard Brewing. McDonald, who founded Boulevard nearly three decades ago, is something of a godfather in the beer business. In our conversation, he spoke about the origins of the company and its early days as a pioneer of the craft beer category through to its 2013 acquisition by Duvel Moortgat USA. And in this week’s edition of Elevator Talk, we hear from Kabir Gambhir, the founder and CEO of innovative beverage brand Bevea. Show notes: 2:42: Four Letter Brands LIVE -- The hosts chat about recent visits to BevNET HQ by BKON, maker of innovative brewing machines and Waku, a wellness tea brewed with 20 super herbs from the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. The hosts also discuss the speaker lineups at the upcoming BevNET Live Summer 2018 and NOSH Live Summer 2018. 12:09: Interview: Clayton Christopher, Co-Founder, Sweet Leaf Tea/Deep Eddy Vodka/CAVU -- At Natural Products Expo West 2018, Christopher sat down BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman and discussed his remarkable journey as an entrepreneur and how he advises and invests in fast-growing brands. 36:58: Interview: John McDonald, Founder, Boulevard Brewing Co. -- Boulevard has led the craft scene in the Midwest and is the largest specialty brewer in the region. Brewbound assistant editor Justin Kendall recently visited Boulevard HQ in Kansas City, Missouri and as part of their conversation, McDonald shared war stories from Boulevard’s journey and why he never allowed himself to believe that the company was going to succeed. 1:04:50: Elevator Talk: Kabir Gambhir, Founder/CEO, Bevea -- Gambir is the founder and CEO of Bevea, a recently launched brand that markets innovatic tonics made with organic coffee fruit, ginger and botanicals. Kabir recently visited BevNET’s West Coast branch in San Diego, where he joined us for an interview included in this edition of Elevator Talk. Brands in this episode: BKON, Waku, Coolhaus, Hippeas, Chef’d, Biena, Kodiak Cakes, Essentia, Vita Coco, Sweet Leaf Tea, Deep Eddy Vodka, Boulevard Brewing Co., Bevea

This week’s episode of Taste Radio features a captivating interview with veteran beverage executive with Joth Ricci, a veteran beverage executive Joth Ricci with one of the most diverse, interesting and impactful track records of anyone in the industry. Over a 17-year career, Ricci has held roles as president of Stumptown Coffee, president and CEO of Jones Soda and managing director with beverage investment and advisory firm First Beverage Group. BevNET assistant editor Marty Caballero recently traveled to Portland, Ore. to meet with Ricci, who is currently the president of Adelsheim Vineyard, a pioneering winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and a board member at a number of fast-growing companies in the Pacific Northwest, including Brew Dr. Kombucha and Dry Sparkling. As part of their conversation, Ricci discussed his path to Adelsheim and shared insights into parallels between previous roles and beverage categories, how premiumization has changed the coffee business and why he believes there’s more to come for innovation in cold brew. Ricci also offered his take on why Portland has emerged as an incubation hub for innovative food and beverage trends. Also included in this week’s episode: Brewbound editor Chris Furnari and assistant editor Justin Kendall joined us to discuss recent M&A deals in craft beer, how they unfolded and their potential impact amid an industry in transition. And this week’s Elevator Talk features Deborah Aiza, the founder of Sweet'tauk, a brand of organic, cold-pressed lemonade. Show notes: 1:08: Intro: We’re at Whole Foods. We’re at Whole Foods. Wait, Is There an Echo In Here? -- Monday marked a new day for Whole Foods. The natural retail giant, whose acquisition by Amazon was approved by shareholders and federal regulators last Thurs., touted lower prices for many of its “best-selling staples” including organic bananas, salmon, organic eggs, almond butter, and grass fed beef. Amazon’s influence was promoted on product signage and sales displays for its Echo hands-free smart speaker (“Farm Fresh” read witty banners for the devices). The hosts discuss their take on the updates. 6:53: Interview: Joth Ricci, President, Adelsheim Vineyard -- BevNET assistant editor Marty Caballero recently traveled to Portland, Ore. and met with Joth Ricci, a veteran beverage executive who is currently the president of Adelsheim Vineyard. Joth discussed his path to Adelsheim, parallels between the businesses of coffee and wine, why entrepreneurs need to “learn to say ‘no’” and Portland's role as an incubation hub for innovative food and beverage trends. 41:39: Segment: A discussion with Brewbound editor Chris Furnari and assistant editor Justin Kendall join on recent M&A deals in craft beer, including Constellation Brands acquisition of Florida-based brewery Funky Buddha, San Francisco-based Magnolia Brewing’s acquisition by a group led by New Belgium Brewing Company, Sapporo Holdings’ purchase of Anchor Brewing, and Anheuser-Busch’s acquisition of Hiball, which markets energy drinks, sparkling waters, cold brew coffees and sister brand Alta Palla, a brand of non-caffeinated juices and seltzers. 1:00:59: Elevator Talk: Deborah Aiza, Founder, Sweet'Tauk Lemonade -- Sweet'tauk is a brand of organic, cold-pressed lemonade based in Montauk, N.Y. Brands in this episode: Adelsheim Vineyard, Stumptown Coffee, Jones Soda, Starbucks, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Dry Sparkling, Ninkasi Brewing, Funky Buddha, Magnolia Brewing, Anchor Brewing, Hiball, Alta Palla, Sweet’Tauk Lemonade. For sponsorship opportunities, feedback and suggestions contact podcast@bevnet.com.

On this week’s episode of Taste Radio, Project NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg and BevNET’s Jon Landis are joined by Scott Norton, founder of natural condiment brand Sir Kensington’s. Fueled by a mission to create “condiments with character,” the New York-based company, which was acquired by food and consumer product giant Unilever in April, is using a commitment to clean ingredients and responsible sourcing to reshape how consumers think about ketchup, mayonnaise and the entire condiment category. In our conversation, Norton discusses the company’s “inside-out” approach to marketing, how a strong company culture can bring tangible business results, and how a shared sense of responsibility to consumers has strengthened the company’s new relationship with Unilever. Also in this episode, Brewbound assistant editor Justin Kendall and BevNET managing editor Ray Latif talk with John Reardon, founder and CEO of Deep Ellum Brewing; and Gwen Burlingame, founder of lactose-free ice cream brand Minus the Moo, is our next guest on Elevator Talk. Show Notes: :00 Intro hosts: Mike Schneider, Jon Landis Mike and Landis contemplate doing "Phishcast" with Ray and John out of the office, but quickly jump into "What are you eating?". :32 "What Are You Eating?" Jon and Mike discuss doing one thing well with Brooklyn Brine as the example. They also discuss a new flavor of Soylent. 6:00 Interview Jon Landis, Carol Ortenberg interview Scott Norton, Co-Founder, Sir Kensington's who talks about the roots of Sir Kensington's, how they are planning to growth of the brand, their distribution channels and how they connect with their audiences. 35:57 Interview Ray Latif and Justin Kendall of Brewbound interview John Reardon, Founder & CEO, Deep Ellum Brewing at Brewbound Session. Deep Ellum Brewing Company is in Dallas, Texas and has grown steadily since opening in 2011 and is now the fifth largest regional craft brewery in Texas, according to the Brewers Association. John talks about maturing from "chasing the cool factor" to brewing as a supplier, pacing to 45,000 barrels, diversifying the offering by adding spirits, fighting to make Texas craft-friendly and chasing your passion. 1:03:00 Elevator Talk with Gwen Burlingame, Founder, Minus the Moo Lactose-free ice cream? Sign us up. Brands in this episode: Sir Kensington's, Brooklyn Brine, Soylent, Deep Ellum Brewing, Minus the Moo For sponsorship opportunities, feedback and suggestions contact podcast@bevnet.com

Brian Fritz and Justin Kendall are back for their WWE Raw Review 10/26/2015. The guys talk about the show including who is next in line to challenge Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship following the mini-tournament ending in a Fatal 4-Way in the main event, the new, fresh matches and lots more from the show. Plus, they'll take your questions live on-air as well.

Brian Fritz and Justin Kendall review WWE Hell in a Cell 2015! The guys talk about all of the matches from The Undertaker versus Brock Lesnar to finish out their trilogy, Seth Rollins against Kane for the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, who the mystery opponent will be to challenge John Cena for the United States Championship and more. Plus, they talk about what they think could be the next matchups in WWE and take your questions as well.

Brian Fritz and Justin Kendall recap the 10/12/2015 edition of WWE Raw! They talk about everything from inept bosses, Kane once again being fearsome and Seth Rollins being scared, the real life engagement of Rusev and Lana and how WWE explained it, John Cena's latest US Open Challenge and the rest of the show. Plus, they talk other news and notes around wrestling and take your questions as well.

Brian Fritz, Michael Wiseman and Justin Kendall review WWE Night of Champions 2015! They discuss Seth Rollins defending both his WWE World Heavyweight Championship and United States Championship, thoughts on both Sting and The Dudley Boys returning to the ring, and more! Plus, we take your questions on-airand talk about WWE Monday Night Raw and the big upcoming match Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker at next month’s Hell in a Cell!

Captain Awesome and T-Mac welcome in wrestling columnist and magazine editor Justin Kendall into the studio to talk some wrasslin'. They also go over how they did in their Royal Rumble Picks, answer some listener emails, talk about the news and play a great round of #TweetTheTable!

Captain Awesome and T-Mac welcome in wrestling columnist and magazine editor Justin Kendall into the studio to talk some wrasslin'. They also go over how they did in their Royal Rumble Picks, answer some listener emails, talk about the news and play a great round of #TweetTheTable!