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The Astros on a roll after sweeping the Blue Jays, with the offense starting to pick up. Zach Dezenzo has been emerging as a spark that the team really likes. And the pitching staff has been nails, with Hunter Brown becoming a strong ace of the staff.The Crawford Boxcast is presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock! Hosted by Chris Gordy & Ross Villarreal.

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss the Astros' lack of offense and two of their biggest hitters who have been slow to get going - Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz. The guys also discuss the dominant Hunter Brown and some of the other pitchers who are still finding their way in the 2025 season. How long can we keep saying "it's early"? 

As the Astros offense has been slow to get going, the pitching has been more consistent as Houston sits at 3-4 on the young season. In this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss all the latest with the Astros including Jose Altuve playing left field, the contribution of Bryan King out of the bullpen and much more! 

It's an Opening Day edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock! Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal break down every position on the Astros roster as they open the 2025 MLB season - pitching rotation, bullpen, position players and the exciting call up of top prospect Cam Smith!

With 10 regular-season games left, the Rockets (46-26) remain at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings, though their margin has narrowed after Sunday's home loss to No. 3 Denver (45-28). Tuesday's show (sponsored by Karbach Brewing) breaks down what to watch for down the home stretch of the 2024-25 season. Topics include strategies for Houston to get back to its elite defensive play from earlier in the season; questions surrounding the usage of Fred VanVleet and Tari Eason; and a scheduling breakdown of where the Rockets stand relative to other West contenders.t.

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss the first few weeks of Astros Spring Training, as we are just two weeks away from opening day. Who will step up for the Houston Astros in 2025? What can we expect from Jose Altuve in left field? Can Hunter Brown establish himself as a dominant arm? When will Cam Smith make his big league debut? We talk all things Houston Astros. 

Episode 316 was recorded Saturday March 1st at Karbach Brewing in Houston, TX, shortly before our show there as part of Circle of Barhaven's Folklore Festival. This is a GREAT ren faire-themed event held at Karbach annually, and you don't want to miss it next time! Many thanks to Tara Devlin for running camera on this episode and selling LOADs of merchandise that day! Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, * leave a comment on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards), or * tweet them to us (https://twitter.com/blaggards) with the hashtag #slappercast.

After losing six straight games earlier this month, the Rockets (35-22, No. 4 in the West) entered this week with three wins in their last five games. Tuesday's podcast explores areas of encouragement, starting with a healthier roster out of the All-Star break, along with a few concerning trends — such as defensive inconsistency and issues on the second game of back-to-backs. Other topics on this week's show, again sponsored by Houston's Karbach Brewing and hosted by Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves, include analysis of potential starting lineup changes for head coach Ime Udoka and the underwhelming rookie season of Reed Sheppard.

Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal are fresh back from Houston Astros Spring Training in West Palm, getting you caught up to date on all things Astros as Spring Training gets underway. The guys run through position breakdowns, including Jose Altuve's move to left field, as well as every other position. How does the pitching staff shape up? What about the bullpen?As always, every Crawford Boxcast is presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock, it is always in season! 

With Spring Training quickly approaching, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss some of the storylines as the Houston Astros get ready for 2025. We recap Fan Fest and talk about some of the big storylines like Alex Bregman's free agency, the Kyle Tucker trade, Jose Altuve potentially playing in the outfield & more.In addition, we bring you our Fan Fest interviews with pitcher Hayden Wesneski and outfielder Taylor Trammel, two new additinos who are hoping to play big roles this season. Get ready for Astros season with plently of Crawford Bock from Karbach Brewing, and stay tuned to the Crawford Boxcast! 

We've got a lot to react to since we last talked including the Astros trading away All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, adding infielder Isaac Paredes, signing star first baseman Christian Walker, and assessing how different the team can look in 2025. In addition, we touch on some of the expectations for the Houston Astros in 2025, and debate the idea of staying under the CBT, and trying to maintain a flexible payroll. Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal are talking all things Astros on the Crawford Boxcast, presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock. 

On our first offseason edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross discusss the team's offseason so far, with some of the wants and needs to the roster, their impending free agents, the latest on Alex Bregman, some free agents they could target, and a coaching change made on the staff.Remember to keep it locked all offseason to the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock! 

Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal react to the Houston Astros' 2024 season coming to an end in their Wild Card series loss to the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park.The guys dissect some of the elements of the two-game series sweep for Detroit, and what areas the Astros need to address as they head into the offseason. presented by the Crawford Bock from Karbach Brewing

Ross and Gordy break down the Astros winning yet another AL West title, and how this team sets up for the postseason. Who do they throw in the Wild Card round? Who will they face in the Wild Card round? Can the Astros make yet another deep playoff run? It's the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock. 

On today's Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss the latest on the Houston Astros coming down the stretch of the season as they get closer to yet another playoff apperance. They run through some of the playoff scenarios, and touch on some of the latest injuries including Chas McCormick, Jose Altuve and the return of Kyle Tucker. 

Support our BaaM Patreon and receive our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast  Guest Emily Suggs returns because, "[She]'ll see ANYTHING with John Cho!" Can sexy, sexy Cho save the new AI-based, PG-13 horror flick, AfrAID? Spike Jones did this his way 11 years ago with Her. Which do we prefer? Don't be afrAId! It's a 2-pilsner episode with beers by Real Ale Brewing and Odell Brewing with an N/A sample from Karbach Brewing.

On this episode of the Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross talk about the Astros taking the final series vs the Rangers to win the Silver Boot Series for the eighth year in a row. They also touch on Yusei Kikuchi impressing so far through two starts. And what is going on with the lack of timely hitting with this offense?In addition, could Zach Dezenzo help provide a spark to the bats? What's the latest with Justin Verlander returning? We hit on all of that & more on the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock. 

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Gordy recaps the Astros' huge 3-0 Friday night win over the Seattle Mariners as the Astros start off the second half of the season on the right foot, grabbing their first AL West lead of the entire 2024 season.Also, Ross catches up with GM Dana Brown as they discuss the approaching MLB Trade Deadline and discuss some of the possible position targets for the Astros as they look to make a strong push down the stretch of the season. And as always, the Crawford Boxcast is presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock, it's a homerun every time! 

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, Ross and Gordy discuss the Astros series win in Toronto, and the blown opportunity in Minnesota. They also discuss Alex Bregman's future, and Josh Hader's homerun barrage this season. 

Chris Gordy and Ross Villareal bring you this edition of The Crawford Boxcast from Karbach Brewing. They react to the Astros winning their road series against the White Sox, with a comeback effort in the finale. Jake Bloss is set to make his Major League debut and what it means for this team. Plus, they get you set for the upcoming series with the Baltimore Orioles. 

Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on June 20th, 2024.Live from Karbach Brewing.Astros Win Finale In Chicago 5-3 and Take Series. Here Come The Baltimore OriolesJake Bloss Time Tomorrow Night. JJ Reddick Hired By Lakers.

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the first five episodes of X-Men '97. Enjoy!  *** The Coda: Hopadillo from Karbach Brewing and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: This by Earth Suits Colin's recommendation: Bunny by Mona Awad and "Is There Something in the Movies?" by Samia *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on April 11th, 2024.Astros Swept In KC.Hitters Still Cold W/ RISPTime For Astros Fans To Panic?Tribute To OJ... Only The Way AC Would Want It? 

As we are two weeks away from Astros Opening Day 2024, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal talk all things Houston Astros as Spring Training continues to churn on. They discuss Justin Verlander not being ready for Opening Day though he does appear to still be on track to start a couple of weeks into the season. They also discuss the Yankees not having Gerrit Cole for the opening series vs Houston.In addition, they discuss Dylan Coleman being sent to minor league camp, Jake Meyers hot start to Spring Training, Yanier Diaz's slow start, and another health update on Lance McCullers Jr that has him coming back around July at the earliest.The Crawford Boxcast is presented by the Crawford Bock and Karbach Brewing. 

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss the report that Astros are targeting big time reliever Josh Hader. How would that work alongside Ryan Pressly?Also, we discuss losing Kendall Graveman for all of 2024 with shoulder surgery. Does that injury make the situation more dire to target a big time reliever? And we mention Dusty Baker going to work for the San Francisco Giants, as well the approaching Fan Fest this weekend.

For a second time in under two months, the Rockets (12-9) have won at least four straight games, and they're currently on pace to go 47-35 for the 2023-24 season as a whole. This time, Houston is doing it even amid a sluggish week by third-year prospects Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. So, how are the Rockets getting it done? Hosted by Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves, Friday's episode (sponsored by Karbach Brewing) breaks it all down. Topics include a continued surge by Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr.; steady and perhaps undervalued play by Fred VanVleet; potential reasons for Green and Sengun's underperformance; and Ime Udoka's creative usage of what's becoming a fairly deep rotation.

Gordy and Ross on another edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, discussing the Astros trading for Royals reliever Dylan Coleman, and the signing of free agent catcher Victor Caratini to back up Yainer Diaz.We also discuss some comments from Dana Brown and Joe Espada, as it sounds like Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick will once again platoon in centerfield.And we react to the news that New York Yankees have traded for big hitter Juan Soto.

Tuesday's episode of The Lager Line, sponsored by Karbach Brewing, features reaction from Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves to Houston's six-game winning streak. Rockets topics include the roles of veterans such as Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Jeff Green in closing out games; Alperen Sengun's evolution into a star big man; Ime Udoka's impressive coaching decisions; and what to make of inconsistency by young prospects Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green.

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, Ross Villarreal and Chris Gordy discuss the latest in the Astros Manager search as Craig Counsell is off the board, Mauricio Dubon is a Gold Glove Winner, and we say adios to Enoli Paredes!

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Ross Villarreal and Chris Gordy react to the Astros season coming to an end with an ALCS Game 7 loss to the Rangers. Where do the Astros go from here as they head into the postseason?With rumors abound that Dusty Baker will be departing, who should the Astros target as their next manager? What should they do with their roster management? Will they have TOO MUCH starting pitching next season? We address all of it on the Crawford Boxcast, presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock.

Astros Insider Michael Connor joins the show courtesy of our friends at Karbach Brewing and Fred Haas Toyota World.

Monday's episode of The Lager Line, sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing, explores the key takeaways from recent interviews involving general manager Rafael Stone, head coach Ime Udoka, and other members of the Houston Rockets.During the show, hosts Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves explain why Stone's remarks regarding Udoka's role in personnel decisions should be taken as a promising sign, along with the importance of Houston's draft and free agency decisions being made independently of one another. The show also offers early analysis of Udoka's rumored hires for assistant coaches.Finally, this weekend's podcast dives into the ongoing NBA Finals between Denver and Miami and various themes potentially relevant to the Rockets. Topics there include the role of Erik Spoelstra's Heat culture and whether the evolution of superstar big man Nikola Jokic with the Nuggets can provide a template for Alperen Sengun and the Rockets to follow.

Tuesday's episode, sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing, features live, real-time reaction from Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves to the 2023 NBA draft lottery.With Houston landing the No. 4 overall pick and its prayers for Victor (Wembanyama) going unanswered, what prospects could the Rockets be choosing between when the draft takes place on June 22? Tuesday's show offers preliminary insight and pick-by-pick reaction. The show also explores recent rumors connecting the Rockets to former franchise icon James Harden, along with analysis of why fans should keep an open mind to the possibility in free agency.

The NBA's 2022-23 regular season is over for the young and rebuilding Houston Rockets (22-60), and they didn't wait long to kick off a busy offseason.In an occasionally fiery press conference, general manager Rafael Stone took the podium Monday at Toyota Center and explained Houston's decision to move on from head coach Stephen Silas after three seasons. As part of Stone's comments, he also pushed back on criticisms of Houston's culture and insisted the franchise would be an attractive destination this offseason – both for top coaching candidates and veteran free agents.So, is Stone's confidence warranted? Tuesday's podcast, sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing, takes a deeper look. Hosts Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves share their reactions to Stone's interview, along with key criteria the team could and/or should utilize in its upcoming search.

As the NBA's 2022-23 regular season enters its final week, the young and rebuilding Houston Rockets (19-60) have long been eliminated from playoff contention. Even so, there are several important storylines to watch as the offseason approaches.With that in mind, Tuesday's show, sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing, offers a complete preview. Hosts Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves evaluate Houston's recent form, including positive signs shown by Kevin Porter Jr. and renewed questions surrounding head coach Stephen Silas. Should Houston make a coaching change after the season, is Toronto's Nick Nurse a leading candidate? Reports from Raptors media suggest it's very possible, and our show breaks down his candidacy along with other criteria the Rockets may consider as they make these decisions. Finally, the show concludes with a look at which late-season games are most important when it comes to determining Houston's 2023 NBA draft placement. This includes games pertinent to Houston's own pick, as well as the one that is likely headed to the Rockets from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Michael Connor joins the show to give us all the latest details on what's happening with the Astros at Spring Training. His coverage is brought to you by Karbach Brewing.Enjoy this highlight from the Sean Salisbury Show!

Astros Third Baseman Alex Bregman Joins The Matt Thomas Show from Spring TrainingPresented by Karbach Brewing

Jake Meyers on The Matt Thomas Show from Spring Training, presented by Karbach Brewing

Astros Third Baseman Alex Bregman Joins The Matt Thomas Show from Spring TrainingPresented by Karbach Brewing

Jake Meyers on The Matt Thomas Show from Spring Training, presented by Karbach Brewing

The 2022-23 NBA trade deadline came and went, and major changes came with it for the young and rebuilding Houston Rockets.Veteran guard Eric Gordon is finally on his way to a contender (the Los Angeles Clippers), while reserves Garrison Mathews and Bruno Fernando are out the door, as well (to Atlanta). For general manager Rafael Stone, both deals were made with future draft capital in mind.With that in mind, Sunday's episode of “The Lager Line” (sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing) explains why Stone and owner Tilman Fertitta deserve praise for what ultimately became a successful week for the franchise in its ongoing rebuilding efforts.The show, hosted by Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves, also explores the ripple effects of Kevin Durant's Brooklyn departure and whether it should make the Rockets more or less likely to hold those future first-round draft assets from the Nets, which last through the 2027 cycle.

Yule Shoot Your Eye Out & A Christmas Story Christmas Movie Review! Too Soon?Welcome to the Monday Night show where the boys are knocking back cold beers and talking about movies. Tonight's beer is Karbach Brewing's Yule Shoot Your Eye out; a red ale brewed with orange peel. 5.6% ABV and 18 IBU. Tonight's movie is A Christmas Story Christmas...break out the tissue, its a sad one! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Julian Duncan, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer with the Rockets, and Paul Suarez, Vice President of Digital Marketing, join us for Friday's new episode of The Lager Line (sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing).In the podcast, Duncan and Suarez share what they see as highlights from Houston's newly released 2022-23 season schedule, as well as thoughts on the epic video that accompanied its reveal on social media. Other topics include the process of working with the NBA to put the 82-game schedule together; behind-the-scenes information on how the release video featuring Rockets players, coaches, and executives came to be; and what to watch for over the remainder of the 2022 offseason, such as jersey announcements, fan engagement strategies, and additional digital content.

Gretchen Sheirr, president of business operations for the Houston Rockets, joins the inaugural episode of The Lager Line podcast, sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing. Topics on the show include highlights and takeaways from her first year as president; the importance of stability and diversity in the team's leadership; strategies to get fans, sponsors, and partners on board with a rebuild; what the 2022 offseason and 2022-23 season may look like for business and events; and much more.

Listen in as we catch up with old beer friends, Matt Lorfing w/ Karbach Brewing Co. and Kelsey Lowe, tasting and talking new Karbach beers including the Ranch Water, Love Street Light and new Rodeo Clowns release including the Imperial Hazy and Tropical IPA. We also taste random beers from our neighborhood HEB Pick 6 selections and chat about Houston beer happenings. It's alot of fun, listen in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/draughtqueens/support

On tap this week: Dipping hotdogs in beer at a ballgame..Yay or Nay? Making non-alcoholic beer taste like the real thing, Are these beer fads that are officially dead?, Bottomless beer at a NBA playoff game, Budweiser comes out with the National Recycling League, Josh Olalde of Karbach Brewing talks about capturing that perfect beer photo for social…AKA Beertography. All this and so much more presented by Cask Branding. Enjoy the show!

Learn More Earn More Business Growth Podcast Host: Brian Webb Guest: David Graham Episode 17: The Explosive Growth Journey of Karbach Brewing That Started With A Few Good Men __________________________________ SUBSCRIBE Apple  |  Google Play |  Spotify  |  Pandora |  Amazon Music | Stitcher ________________________________ RESOURCES & HELPFUL LINKS Whatbox Digital Karbach Brewing Houston Astros Crawford Bock Karbach Brewing  - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter William VanderBloemen - Culture Wins ________________________________ TRANSCRIPT:  Brian Webb: Hey there everyone, welcome to the Learn More Earn More Business Growth Podcast. I'm your host, Brian Webb. This podcast is your premier place to learn the frameworks, secrets, and growth hacks to grow and scale your business and revenue faster. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a thriving business owner, this podcast is designed and produced just for you so you can learn from the best industry experts in the world. I'll bring you exclusive interviews with authors, thought leaders, and successful business titans who share their stories and business journeys so we can draw insights and learn from their successes and struggles together. As you're working on growing your business and pursuing your dreams, I'll be here to help you make better decisions and avoid costly pitfalls and expensive mistakes along the way, and we'll have some fun in the process. So let's go ahead and jump into today's episode. I'm really excited to have my guest today, David Graham, who has been with a company called Karbach Brewing since they began, 2011. Karbach was actually a client of mine for many, many years. They've had explosive growth, to put it mildly. Literally, when I started working with them, it was a few good men. That's actually what we put that in the title today because it's relevant. I remember when I first met with them, it was literally a few guys around a cardboard table. And wow, has that changed. Talk about an American entrepreneurial success story. Wow. When David began with Karbach, he started as a Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, he ultimately transitioned to the Director of Marketing. And David's role is he basically focuses on managing all the overall implementation of all marketing efforts for Karbach company-wide. So from monthly beer events at the brewery to beer collaborations, such as Crawford Bock with the Houston Astros Foundation, David has been really instrumental and overseeing the growth of Karbach's consumer base, both locally and nationally. And remember founded in 2011, 10 years later, over 150 employees, multiple markets around the nation, and acquired by Anheuser-Busch, Karbach has truly become an iconic brand, and I'm proud to share some of their story with you today. What an amazing, amazing story. So let's jump into my interview today with David Graham. David, it's awesome to have you here on the podcast today. You know, I've known you for, I guess, 10 years when I went back and do the math, easy math. It's good to have you here today. David Graham: Hey Brian, thank you so much for having me. I'm looking forward to talking all things beer and Karbach. Brian Webb: Yeah. You know, I've already told the audience of what it was like. I still remember meeting you, I'm guessing one or two, two or three other people, your brewer was there, but I introduced you as the company that started with a card table and a few good men. But tell us how Karbach got started. Let's start by sharing that with the audience today. David Graham: Yeah, absolutely. Yes, you're indeed right. When you met with us, we were all sitting around a cardboard table in our office building, just me and our brewmaster, Eric, and then David Greenwood, one of our founders. But yeah, so we started selling beer September 1st, 2011. Brian Webb: It's crazy. David Graham: So coming up on 10 years right now. But the interesting thing about Karbach is as our history is really unlike most craft breweries out there. And what I mean by that is breweries that were getting started around that time generally were homebrewers, kind of taking it to the pro level and our history actually started way, way further back than 2011 with our founders, Chuck Robertson and Ken Goodman. Chuck and Ken started their beer journey and [crosstalk 00:03:37]. Brian Webb: Wow, I didn't know that. David Graham: Yeah, they started in 1982 in College Station, Texas, when they opened up a beer distribution company out there. When they originally opened their doors, they had three brands, Mickey's, Old English, and Pearl. So not always the most robust craft beer portfolio, but again, 1982, College Station, very different time [inaudible 00:04:00] beer. However, kind of what brought them to the path of opening Karbach was as they expanded, they got really into bringing import beers and craft beers in the state of Texas when no one else was. And they fell in love with these full-flavored beers, unlike the kind of standard American light beer that had predominantly been available at the time. And so through their journey, they started traveling to all these breweries who they were interested in bringing into Texas, and that's where they fell in love with the idea of starting a brewery of their own. They would travel to these breweries, they'd see the employees there and the passion that they had, and really the sense of comradery that was fostered is what attracted them the most. When the five o'clock whistle blew, people didn't just make a beeline for the [inaudible 00:04:45] They would hang out with one another, they would have beers and really form that kind of family dynamic. So what's interesting about Chuck and Ken though, is even though they wanted to start this brewery, the Texas laws did not allow it, because they already had a distribution company. So they actually had to sell their distribution company in 2008 to be able to start this brewery today. And then at the same time, they sold that company and they invested that in Karbach. So Chuck and Ken knew a lot about the business side of the brewing but didn't really know much about the brewing itself. So they found [inaudible 00:05:21] by the name of Eric Warner, who joined us as our founding brewmaster, who had studied at the Technical University of Munich at Weihenstephan. Weihenstephan being the oldest, continuously operated brewery in the world. And it's there that he learned how to brew beer. He got his diploma as a brewmeister. If I had known that degree path was a possibility, perhaps my life would have turned out different too. Brian Webb: No doubt. David Graham: But yeah, he learned all the training, hundreds of years of German brewing techniques, moved back to his hometown of Denver, Colorado in the nineties, started a brewery called Tabernash, and then later was brewmaster and CEO of Flying Dog. So Ken and Chuck, again, put together what I like to call a dream team when most people were going from garage brewing to trying to take it to the next level, they were already pretty seasoned industry vets at that point, coming together to start this brewery in Houston. Brian Webb: One of the things, just by knowing you and having the privilege of, one, working with you guys for several years, but two, just watching you from the outside as someone who has consumed your products, but I know that culture is really, really important. I know that you've really been instrumental in helping to shape that, but share with our audience about the culture, the ethos, that is Karbach. David Graham: Yeah, so it's been very important for us as a company that grew very quickly, you know, that can be a hard thing to hang on to. We went from, our original three-year plan was to do 3,000 barrels, 6,000 barrels, 9,000 barrels production year one, two, and three. Year one, we did 8,100, year two 19,000, then up to 33,000 year three. So, a steep climb, heavy growth, and bringing on a lot of employees. Back in the day when we started, it was seven of us, and then up to today, we're right about 200 employees. Brian Webb: Wow. David Graham: So hanging onto that culture is something that takes a lot of effort and hard work to make sure that you're keeping that. But again, Chuck and Ken really wanted to get into the brewing side because of the passion that they saw and the comradery and teamwork and family dynamic that they saw when they would travel to these breweries. So for us, it's about working together. It's about working really, really hard, but it is about also having that relationship with each other, that's probably a little deeper than most jobs you might have. We want to hang out with each other after we get off work, we want to have lunch with each other, even on the weekends. So that's something that we're continuously trying to foster within our doors, but also kind of a message that we want to send outward too. You know, we think great craft beer should be for everyone, and we mean everyone. When craft beer started to really take off, it got this sort of snobbery and this sort of clique-ish mentality where it's like you had to know the right buzzwords to be part of the cool club and be involved. I'll give you an example of what I'm talking about. It was right around the time that we were opening the doors at Karbach, I was sitting at a bar, a craft beer bar, and a guy walks in and he orders, he says, "I'll take six Bud Lights." And the bartender says, "We don't carry Bud Light here." He goes, "Okay, I'll take six Doseki's.". "Sorry, we don't carry that here." "Okay, I'll take six Guinness." "We don't have Guinness here, but we do have Avery Uncle Jacob Stout." So let me recap this story. Bud Light and Doseki, both lighter lagers, about 4.2% alcohol, and then Guinness, even though it's dark in color, only 4% alcohol and actually really smooth, easy to drink. And he actually sells this guy six of these Uncle Jacob Stouts, which are 14.5% ABV, so about three to four times the strength of a Bud Light and barrel-aged in bourbon barrels, so super intense flavors. So this guy walks this tray out to his table who's outside, and the bartender starts laughing his ass off because that guy wanted something easy to drink and he just sold him something super, super complicated. And do you think that guy came back in for another round for him and his friends? No. And, so instead of taking an opportunity to teach the guy about craft beer and how wonderful it can be, he kind of took that opportunity to embarrass that guy. Meanwhile, right behind him on the tap wall was a beer called Fireman's #4, still in production today, out of [inaudible 00:09:40] He could have said, "Hey, we don't have Bud Light, we don't have Doseki's, but if you're looking for that flavor profile, we've got this great local beer here, let me tell you about it. And so instead of sharing his passion for craft beer with this guy, he turned him off, and that is everything we want to be the opposite of at Karbach. If you come into our facility or we meet you out at a bar, we definitely want to educate you about our products. But if you're looking for a light beer, we're going to recommend a light beer for you. If you want to advance on to Imperial IPA's, great, we're going to join you for that journey. But we think everyone should be welcomed into the club of craft beer. Brian Webb: We'll get back to the show in just a moment, but first, a quick word from our sponsor, Whatbox Digital. If you're like most business owners and leaders, you likely have several marketing problems. Your marketing is just a lot of guesswork, you don't know what is working and what isn't, you have no strategic plan to effectively and consistently deliver new customers, you hate dealing with lumpy cashflow and up and down sales cycles, you don't have a system for consistently generating new leads month after month, you have no idea how to convert website visitors into paying clients, and you don't even know where to start. Well, great news. I can help with all of that. You need a seasoned and highly experienced chief marketing officer, but that comes at such a high price. And that's why our fractional CMO program is just right for you. 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I'll walk you through our proven discovery process, do some necessary research so I can present some data-driven strategies for establishing and launching your new marketing plan. You know, my hope is that you would stop feeling uncertain and frustrated about how marketing can and should be helping you to grow your business. I think you've worked too hard for too long to not be enjoying the peace of mind that comes from knowing you're doing marketing right. To get started today, just visit our website, www.whatboxdigital.com, or just text the letters CMO to 8 3 2 3 2 4 2 4 3 2, and we'll get the discussion moving forward. Again, visit whatboxdigital.com, or just text CMO to 8 3 2 3 2 4 2 4 3 2. Don't waste another dollar on failed marketing systems that are doing nothing to grow your business. Let's get started today. You know, a colleague, I wouldn't say a close friend, but a colleague of mine, William Vanderbloemen, actually wrote a book called Culture Wins, read it many years ago. Really good book, and another good friend of mine, Dr. Ike Reighard, was over the culture for a really large mortgage company up in Atlanta. And he oversaw literally their culture, and that brand won like, that mortgage company, won like top best place to work, three or four years in a row. So I know how important culture is and how difficult, especially as fast as you've grown, so tremendously quickly, to maintain. So it sounds like community and meeting people where they are, are two of your kind of like pillars of your culture. What would be one more pillar of the value that's really important, that you really try to install to everyone that's on the team there at Karbach? David Graham: Well, I would say, you know, achievement. I mean, we are proud to be great craft brewers, and we want to excel and we want to be a big player in the market. So we want a community atmosphere, we want to be inviting for everyone, we want the sense of family, but we also really value hard work. And we want to applaud those people on our team who are busting their ass and getting things done and making sure to do so on a really high level of quality. I think one of the biggest detriments to the craft beer industry is potential quality issues. The entries to barrier this industry have lessened over the years, and I think that's a great thing. But the training and the lab processes and the brilliant processes, that education, I don't think has grown as quickly as some of the amount of breweries opening. So I think achievement and recognition of strict quality standards is something that we really want to instill in our family. And of course, you know, with growing culture, with growing people, there's always going to be missteps, and there's times you stub your toe, but for us, just making sure that that commitment to culture is at the forefront of our brains every day when we wake up, that's how we drive it forward. Brian Webb: So, 10 years, you've been there since the very, very beginning. That's a lot of growth. You talked about even some missteps along the way, which of course, every company, every human being on the planet has, but what's something that you would say is something that you're the most proud of in terms of achievements or accomplishments since you've been there to launch Karbach brewing? David Graham: Absolutely. So, there's so many different things throughout the years that I'm very proud of. For me personally, one of my biggest proud moments is the development of our collaboration with the Houston Astros. Brian Webb: Yes, yes. David Graham: Yeah, so we've been partners with the Astros since 2015, back in the days when they were losing more games than they were winning, 2013, I think actually. And then in 2018, we started to talk to them about, "Hey, let's do something together that's really cool, that's not really being done out there." It was after their world series championship, so Fandom was at an all-time high and, you know, Astros fans wanted more ways to enjoy the Astros. And so we pitched them this idea of doing this collaboration beer, and for me, a lifelong Astros fan and Houston native, I mean the amount of geeking out that I did of being able to work with the organization to develop this beer was off the charts. But the really cool thing, and you mentioned community, and it's a big pillar of ours is, you know, we didn't just want to make this beer for the Astros', which we knew would sell really well, but we wanted to give back too. So a really big feather in our cap is that at beer, to date, we've raised nearly $300,000 for the Astros Foundation. Brian Webb: Wow. David Graham: Their charitable arm that does everything from building youth baseball fields to now even vaccine distribution. So, it's been awesome to be able to create this beer, but also give back at the same time. Brian Webb: That's amazing, that's amazing. I love to hear that about your story and I appreciate you sharing that with me today and the audience of course. Everyone has an answer to this next question, but I bet you might have a unique perspective being that this is the center of your wheelhouse. What is it about beer that brings people together? David Graham: Yeah, the thing that brings people together through beer that is unlike anything else, it's just that beer is for everyone, it is approachable. Even craft beer, which, you know, I mentioned, I think we sometimes tow the line or did for a while on getting too clique-ish, it's something that everybody can kind of understand. And unlike wine, which is intentionally kind of marketed more as high brow, and spirits can be sometimes a little bit intimidating, beer is something that's historically always been for everyone and bring people together. The pub is short for public house, and what that really was, was a place not just for people to go drink, but for families to come together, for everybody to have a meeting place, to make connections. And so that's what I think is so cool about the history of beer and the opportunity that we have as a business to fuel that in people. Brian Webb: Wow, I did not know that. I did not know that pub was an abbreviation for public house. That's interesting. David Graham: Yeah, and if go through the history books, I mean, there's just so many instances where beer was just such a major factor in bringing people together. I mean, even the revolution in the United States was fueled through, that's how they got people to meetings to talk about it, was to offer free beer, for folks to come listen to what the plan was. So, it's a great beverage. It was the beverage of temperance at the time. So instead of spirits where people were drinking too much of, beer is relatively low alcohol comparatively. So it was something where people could kind of calm the nerves, but also keep their wits about them. And that brought them together. Brian Webb: So, probably the number one challenge, you know, obviously I'm a marketer and so the people that I work with, the businesses that I engage with, or that engage with me, growing is probably their biggest challenge. And yet for you, that has not been your biggest challenge as far as like, in other words, knowing how to do it. What would you say are some of the biggest challenges that Karbach has faced over the past 10 years? David Graham: Yeah, our challenge has been actually keeping up with capacity, especially in those first five years, coming on 10 years now. About a year ago is the first time that I can remember that we weren't actively doing a construction project here at the brewery to add capacity. So that was tough and making sure that we didn't over-commit ourselves. The last thing that we wanted to do was spread our distribution further than we could handle. And so we always wanted to grow in a methodical way to make sure that we were always taking care of those who have been with us since the beginning. So that's been a major pinch point over the years. It is getting better, but it still continues to be something that, how do you grow effectively and how do you maintain that supply and demand factor. And then for us now, it's increasing our brand awareness. You know, we're in the fourth largest city or- Brian Webb: Yeah, Houston. David Graham: Third, or maybe we're third already in the United States, in Houston. And so even though Karbach is really well-established in Houston, there's still a ton of Houstonians that have never heard of Karbach before. So it's always -  Brian Webb: I can't even imagine that. Everywhere I go, you guys are there. As much as I see the Astros, the Texans, Karbach seems to be everywhere. That's amazing that you share that with me. David Graham: It is, I know, I kind of take that for granted sometimes too, but that's also how much run room and opportunity there is too. So we look at it as actually, not a negative, it's just a positive. If we can increase this brand awareness of Karbach, continue to tell our story, God, there's ample opportunity just in the city of Houston alone to keep growing our business. Brian Webb: Wow, wow. Let me ask you this. So again, you've been there since the beginning, let's rewind tape. Let's just say, what would you go back and do differently? Looking back, what would you go back and do differently, knowing what you know today, in the beginning? David Graham: That's a great question, and I don't know that I would necessarily change anything or pinpoint a certain thing that would definitely change. I think for me, I wish I had just taken in every moment a little bit more, captured every moment a little bit more because it was such a rush in the early days that you were just flying by the seat of your pants, and didn't really take a chance to stop and look around about what you were creating. So we're doing a lot of reflecting right now, looking back at old photos and stuff, since we are coming up on 10 years. And yeah, I guess I just wished that I would've stopped to smell the roses a little bit more. Brian Webb: Well said, well said. That's a lesson for all of us. So, one, thanks for being here. Thanks for sharing the Karbach story. I'm proud to know you and to have been a little piece of that story in the early days. For our audience who wants to learn more about your products and the brand, where's the best place for us to send them? David Graham: Yeah, so if you ever want to learn anything about Karbach, Karbachbrewing.com is the place to find that information. But if you really want to take the journey with us and be a part of Karbach, I definitely recommend following us on social channels, which is at Karbach Brewing. That's where we really connect to consumers and really share that experience. Brian Webb: And that's Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, I think you said? David Graham: And Twitter as well, yep. Brian Webb: And Twitter. And by the way, for our listening audience, that's K-A-R-B-A-C-H Brewing. So, well, thanks for being here, David, thanks for sharing your story. I mean, it shocks me that someone hasn't heard of you, because everyone that I know, I would label you guys, I already have as a kind of a really iconic brand and how you guys have exploded. So, I have no doubt that your story can help to inspire others. And thanks for being here today. David Graham: Thanks so much for having me, Brian, it's always fun to reflect on that history and to talk about the brand. And next time you're in the area, let's raise a pint. Brian Webb: You know, this episode is airing today, July 5th, 2021, the day after we Americans celebrated the anniversary of our nation's independence. We, the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America. We all know this is the preamble to the constitution of the United States, but wow, what an idea. The blessings of Liberty, how easy it is for us as Americans to take these blessings, these blessings of Liberty for granted. Millions of people around the world live under the tyranny of dictators and governments and countless people every single year risk their lives and the lives of their families to come to this place we call America. How blessed and fortunate we are to live in such an amazing country. And, you know, I'm truly, truly, truly proud to be an American, but not in the elitist we're better than anyone else around the world kind of way. Ernest Hemingway once said, "There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man, true nobility is being superior to your former self." In my view, I'm better than nobody. I've met some of the most iconic, brilliant, talented, generous, and kindhearted people from so many places around the globe, France, Africa, China, Israel, Australia, India, countless people that I am proud to call my friends and that have made an indelible and positive impact on my life. So to me, this July 4th holiday is not about who we're better than, but we're arguably perhaps amongst the most fortunate to live in this country where we experience the blessings of Liberty of which, by the way, has cost countless men and women, their lives to protect these blessings of Liberty that you and I get to live with and experience every single day. So I hope you had an amazing July 4th holiday and celebration with your family and friends. I just thought it was a timely opportunity to share some personal thoughts. To all you veterans who have served, and all those who are still serving this amazing country, and certainly to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with your lives to protect these blessings of Liberty, I think I can speak for every American when I say that we salute you, honor you from the bottom of our hearts. We thank you. Happy Independence Day, everyone. ________________________________ FIND & FOLLOW WHATBOX DIGITAL Website | Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram ________________________________ CONNECT WITH BRIAN WEBB Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram Email: brianw@whatboxdigital.com  Clubhouse: @brianwebb __________________________________ CONNECT WITH DAVID GRAHAM AND KARBACH BREWING  Linkedin Email Karbach Brewing  - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter __________________________________

In this episode we review Karbach Brewing's Love Street and Crawford Bock (and have our first real disagreement about a beer)

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Want to Subscribe? Connect with The Do Marketing Better Podcast on Apple Podcasts - Subscribe and leave us a review. Your participation helps us grow and reach more business owners and leaders just like you. _____________________________________________ Transcript:  Brian Webb: Well, it's official. This is the trailer and the premiere episode of The Do Marketing Better Podcast. As the intro says, I am Brian Webb. I am the CEO and one of the senior consultants at a marketing and consulting firm called Whatbox Digital. While Whatbox services clients all around the world, our headquarters is located here in The Woodlands, Texas, which is a suburb, a master plan community on the Northside of Houston. Whatbox happens to be the sponsor of this podcast as well. Since this episode is the trailer and introduction to what we're all about. It seems fitting to introduce you to both our brand as a marketing agency, as much as introducing you to this podcast and sharing what's in it for you as a subscriber and a listener. First, it might be a good idea to talk about the name, Whatbox. The name, Whatbox is actually a question. Jack Welch, who was arguably one of the top and most well-known CEOs of the 20th century, he led General Electric through tremendous growth from 1981 to 2001. In his book, which I read probably 10 years ago, Winning, he wrote about a core value that he instilled at General Electric, which he called boundarylessness. Our name actually stems from a core belief that if you want to grow your business, there are no boundaries. There is no box. So in fact, so much so that we would say, what box? Whatbox Digital is actually brand new but our core leadership team has been serving our clients in the Houston metroplex and around the nation for nearly 18 years. So while the brand, as an agency and this podcast is sparkly brand new, we're not the new guys in town by any stretch. As the CEO of my previous agency, Loud Creative, my team and I had the privilege of coaching and providing marketing advice and servicing brands you've probably heard of like Coca-Cola or Karbach Brewing, The Hospital Corporation of America, The Entrepreneurs Organization of America, Caldwell banker, Sabreliner Aviation and many, many other clients in probably over, I think it was 60 different industry verticals, but enough about us, let me tell you why we exist. Bad marketing is the mortal enemy of business growth, period. That's what we believe and that's what we teach. 18 years of experience has proven over and over again that most business leaders are just not effective at all in consistently executing marketing strategies that actually grow their businesses. And the problem really is pandemic. And that's why we exist, we're here to help. We do this in three ways. First, we provide consulting services that allow us to come in as a strategic partner where we can one, discover what growth goals our clients want to achieve. Second, we actually audit where they are currently and identify holes in their existing marketing initiatives. And then last, we actually come in and present new strategies that will help clients basically to reduce the friction of acquiring new customers and more effectively grow their business with proven tactics that actually work. Second, we actually help business leaders find the right creative and marketing experts and execution partners to get the necessary work done, allowing them to leverage their strategies that they've been taught and watch their businesses ascend to new heights. And third, we are actually in the middle of launching a brand new mastermind program, where we provide ongoing coaching and frameworks and tools and community and accountability and educational workshops that help them to ensure that they will basically be able to never be left in the dark again about what it takes to actually successfully grow and scale their businesses with more effective marketing strategies. I can't, I say this all the time, I can't, you can't, none of us can afford to risk business failure by attempting to navigate this journey on her own. So that's what the mastermind is all about. Any wise leader already knows that constant and aggressive pursuit of knowledge and wisdom is paramount. If you ask me anyway, if we are to truly be successful in creating a real business that has any kind of significant impact, most certainly to our own personal economies, but also to our community, there will forever be new trends and new approaches to growing your business as the world, technologies and our culture is constantly changing around us. So we must continue to adjust to the never-ending changing landscape of marketing and business growth. So that's again, why, Whatbox Digital exists. Consider this your personal invitation to be a part of our tribe. You know, when entrepreneurs and business leaders hire marketing experts and agencies, they're always looking to pay for results. Unfortunately, in my experience, most marketers and agencies are only selling their time. So any time that there's a gap that lies between what we expect and what we experience and you'll understand this, that's where frustration and disappointment is going to show up and grow and fester over time. So again, we're here to help and we're committed to seeing the entrepreneurs and business leaders in our podcast audience, just like our roster of clients grow, succeed, and dominate your competitors. We'll help you to make better decisions and experience fewer regrets. I'm begging you to stop spending money on marketing that does not work and has little or no chance of helping you to grow your business. So who is this podcast for? First and foremost, this podcast is absolutely for entrepreneurs and business owners that are driven and determined to grow and scale their businesses, but almost equally as much this podcast is for those of you that might have aspirational dreams of launching a new business someday. The way my team and I see it, you might as well get started off on the right foot by actually having a plan that will effectively acquire new customers and grow your revenue. We're also here though for marketing leaders. In other words, if you're a Chief Marketing Officer, VP of Marketing, or a Marketing Coordinator inside of another organization, and you'd like to have access to the newest secrets, tactics, strategies, current trends that we see working to grow other people's businesses, then I think you'll find this podcast to be a must-listen. And the overall content that you choose to consume on a regular basis to keep growing as a marketing professional. What can you expect from this podcast? As I've alluded to a little earlier, we'll always be sharing ongoing secrets and tips and tricks and resources, all kinds of stuff. The list is actually quite long as to all the resources and knowledge and wisdom and insights that we'll be sharing over the course of the days, weeks, months, and years to come. But we'll also keep you up to date with growth hacks and marketing trends that we continue to monitor across all of our numerous strategic relationships and information channels. We'll be sharing interviews as well with thought leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and pretty much anyone that we know that can provide helpful insights on how to be more effective in growing a business. And we'll definitely be making a strong effort to have fun and be entertaining along the way. So that's it for today, our trailer and premier podcast episode. We're here and I speak for all of us when I say, I hope you'll become an active part of the community. You'll never meet anyone else, who's more committed to adding value to your life than me or my team. It's why we're here. Thank you for listening to today's episode of The Do Marketing Better Podcast, where we know that bad marketing is a pandemic and the mortal enemy of growing your business, but good marketing done right is the cure to poverty. I genuinely hope that you enjoyed today's episode. I'd be honored if you subscribe to the show and leave us a review if you felt that today's episode inspired you to do marketing better in a way that will actually help you grow your business. I'd be honored for you to connect with me personally, on Instagram at, @Brian Webb and Whatbox Digital at, @Whatbox Digital. You can also find me and Whatbox on Facebook and LinkedIn with the links in the show notes. This will allow you to stay up to date and never miss out on exciting new announcements, events, offers, and opportunities. And you'll be in the know when a new episode of our do marketing, better podcast drops. And if you'd like to drop me a DM to say hello, I'd love to hear from you. And since we are launching this podcast, mid-December, 2020, I want to take a quick moment from the very bottom of my heart and wish you, your family, and your team a very Merry, Merry Christmas. I sincerely hope, I believe actually, that 2021 is going to be your best year yet. Again, thank you for listening. Let's go and grow together. I'll see you in the next episode.