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IntroductionHaving previously featured Shmaltz Brewing Company founder, Jesse Cowan, to discuss the first quarter-century of the company on episode 117 of The Jewish Drinking Show, on that episode, Cowan introduced Jesse Epstein as the new owner of the company. Returning to The Jewish Drinking Show, Epstein is now an ordained rabbi and lays out his plans for the next stage of the company.Brief Biography of GuestThe owner of Shmaltz Brewing, Rabbi Jesse Epstein is a beer-brewing, text-loving, risk-taking Jewish innovator. With support from fellowships like the URJ's Community Cultivators Cohort (in partnership with Beloved) and Atra: The Center for Rabbinic Innovation, he's turned pints into platforms for everything from Torah study to social justice pop-ups. This summer, he's headed to Seattle to begin his new role as the Assistant Rabbi at Temple Beth Am. Whether he's leading a Havdalah at the local bar or spending time dreaming up a different beer for each Torah portion, Jesse is all about making Judaism accessible, meaningful, and just a little bit hoppy. Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!
Contract Brewing in craft beer has evolved over many years from what some might say was a dirty word (is it still?) to what has been a pathway to success for countless renown brands as well as a powerful revenue model for producers. We will examine the basic and more advanced models for contract brewing as well as dig deeper into how to actually pull off managing a successful contract brand and a contract production operation – plenty of information for both sides of the contract brewing equation. Some solid theory blended with a whole lot of practical experience – a “How To” and a “How Not To” guide from 25 years in the contract brewing trenches. Founder, long time president, now partner and independent consultant, Jeremy Cowan has seen a lot of life in craft beer. Evolving from tiny batch contract brewed beer in San Francisco in 1996, the Shmaltz adventure proceeded through 25 years of evolution, producing over 150 beers distributed through 40 states, brewing at multiple contract facilities, as well as their own 40,000 sq brewery in upstate New York, which brewed 30,000 bbls of contract beer for regional partners. After successful sales of the Coney Island brand, the Clifton Park Brewery, and recently the Shmaltz brand, Jeremy now consults across multiple areas in the craft beer industry for strategy, sales, operations, and finance. Let's chat - over a beer! Huge thanks to Encompass Technologies, Boelter, & Gorman Smith Beverage Equipment for all your support on our Fall Virtual Conference. Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networkingCharleston, SC | December 4-6, 2023Grab your spot now at https://cbpconnects-charleston.eventbrite.com
In today's podcast we talk lessons learned starting, running and selling a brewery with Jeremy Cowan, founder of Shmaltz Brewing. Jeremy's advice to those who want to start a brewery? "Don't." "100% do not start a brewery. Go find a really cool brewery where the owners are spread a little thin, and go buy one, or become a partner...before you ever start your own brewery."Key TopicsOptions to invest in a brewery, without actually starting one How to raise pricing and margins with sustainability initiativesJeremy's advice for brewery owners looking to sellResourcesConnect with Jeremy on LinkedInLearn about a new network of brewery owners and operators: Beer Business Finance Association
Today on the podcast we hear from Jeremy Cowan, founder of Shmaltz Brewing and Coney Island Brewing. Jeremy shares his journey from starting to selling his breweries and lessons learned along the way. Jeremy talks about one of his passions: Helping breweries to lose less money.This may not be the most optimistic way to frame the problem (losing money) but it can be a very practical first step for breweries working towards profitability. Key TopicsLessons learned in starting, running and selling a breweryHow to "lose less money in your brewery"Contract brewing: Is it still relevant?ResourcesLearn more about Arryved POSGet the free brewery finance newsletter
At some point in your life, you've probably been told that you're not supposed to talk about religion or politics in certain settings. Especially when you meet someone for the first time. In this episode, we're breaking that rule. As much as it may be one, at least. This conversation combines the secularness of beer with values of Judaism as our guest walks us through why this is a balance that will bring something new and exciting to the industry. Jesse Epstein is a rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion and the new owner of Shmaltz Brewing. The brand was founded in 1996, retired in 2021, and right at the end of 2022 came back to life after Epstein bought the rights to one of the longer-tenured craft beer brands in the country. While Judaism has always been a part of Shmaltz' schtick, Epstein plans to deepen that connection even more through his own education and work and commitment to caring for others and social justice. A homebrewer-turned-owner, Epstein is brand new to the professional world of beer, but his vision for what he wants Shmaltz to become is rooted in who he is, the values he's learned from family and his synagogue, and an interest for exploring what a Jewish beer brand can accomplish in 2023 and beyond. His hope is that one pint at a time, he can provide a reason for drinkers to consider how they can be a part of repairing the world through human connection. Join me in getting to know Jesse over the first 15 minutes of our conversation, which will give lots of context for why religion and politics becomes center to the rest of what we talk about, and what he wants to do with beer.
When I came across a press release announcing the end of Shmaltz Brewing Company last fall (and see also articles in Brewboundand Forward), I was sad to see Shmaltz Brewing come to an end, but also knew it would be an excellent opportunity to have a conversation with the founder of the company for an episode looking back on Shmaltz Brewing. When I reached out to the founder, Jeremy Cowan, I was surprised to hear that it was in the process of being sold(!). The 117th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features a conversation with both Jeremy Cowan, looking back on his 25+ years of running Shmaltz Brewing Company, as well as introducing us to the new owner, Jesse Epstein.Jeremy Cowan is the founder of Shmaltz Brewing Company, about which we are discussing in this episode, and for which he had been owner and president for many years. In this capacity, he has supervised all brand development, sales, and marketing, as well as having managed relationships with wholesalers and retailers across more than 25 states. Shmaltz Brewing is not his only brewery with which he has been involved, as he is also the owner and president of Alphabet City Brewing Company, as well as having created and evolved five brand lineups with over 100 beer styles. One of these was Coney Island Brewing Company, which he founded and then sold to Boston Beer/Sam Adams (2013). He also opened and supervised multiple retail tasting rooms. He is also the co-founder and the first president of the New York City Brewers Guild. He is also the author of Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah. He also serves as an advisor and consultant for several clients including ProBrewer.com, Atmosphere TV, Great Gorge, and August Point Advisors.Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!
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This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy nerds out about beer and more with Jeff Cioletti, author of Drink Like a Geek. Jeremy Cowan of Shmaltz Brewing, Doug Campbell of Brewery Ommegang, and beer writer, Ben Keene join in as well to try and put a finger on the genre of geeky beers they all love. Jeremy shares the process he underwent getting the rights to sell Star Trek beer and Doug describes how the flavor was developed for Ommegang’s Game of Thrones series. They also discuss the connection between craft beer and Comic Con, what butter beer would really taste like, and their craziest projects to date including a Pastrami Pilsner. Joel Suarez and Matt Negron of Uptown Beer Society pop in to talk about their latest beer for the Bronx Culture Series: Mister Stoutee. Beer ListAlphabet City Brewing, Sugar Plum FairyBrewer Ommegang, Idyll Days PilsnerBrewer Ommegang, Game of Thrones Valar Dohaeris Tripel AleFirestone Walker Brewing, Flyjack IPARevelry Brewing, Gullah Cream AleShmaltz Brewing, Babka Loves Rugelach
One of Jay's co-workers gave us a bottle from New York-based brewing company Shmaltz and said we needed to do an episode on it, so here it is! This 20 year anniversary "Jewbelation" clocks in at around 17% and well, things get interesting. As always, you can call anytime – 203-463-4043 and leave us a voicemail, or check out Facebook and Instagram to see when we are recording and give us a call live with any questions or comments, or just to say hi – If you don't suck it'll stay in the episode. You can also email us, tweet, message…whatever you like. Don't forget to follow us on all the social media and donate via Patreon for exclusive bonus content and to help us keep this thing going if you like it! Also, help us out by giving us 5 stars on iTunes and Stitcher. (Yes, we are shameless) Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/heavydrinkingpodcast/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/heavydrinkingpodcast/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/heavydrinkinpod Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/heavydrinking
After a short break, John and Dave have returned to the Podbros Studio for another episode of I’m Thirsty. This time a big thank you goes out to John Patrick for providing a Star Trek Klingon Imperial Porter for John and Dave to sample. You can find out more about Klingon Imperial Porter by going […]
In this episode, we toast the loss of prolific writer Ursula K. Le Guin with Shmaltz Brewing Company’s Captain’s Holiday (a Star Trek: The Next Generation 30th Anniversary Ale). Next, we discuss the shocking revelations in this week’s new episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Vaulting Ambition.” Finally, we talk about the new line of Discovery merchandise. For more on Shmaltz Brewing […]
In this episode, we toast the loss of prolific writer Ursula K. Le Guin with Shmaltz Brewing Company’s Captain’s Holiday (a Star Trek: The Next Generation 30th Anniversary Ale). Next, we discuss the shocking revelations in this week’s new episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Vaulting Ambition.” Finally, we talk about the new line of Discovery merchandise. For more on Shmaltz Brewing […]
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Star Trek: Discovery may be on hiatus right now, but Star Trek with Aron and Paulie doesn’t take a break (well, except the one we just took). So much awesome Trek news to discuss! Captain’s Holiday Ale from Shmaltz Brewing (shmaltzbrewing.com) William Shater vs. Jason Isaacs New Star Trek comics from IDW Publishing: Star Trek: Boldly […]
Star Trek: Discovery may be on hiatus right now, but Star Trek with Aron and Paulie doesn’t take a break (well, except the one we just took). So much awesome Trek news to discuss! Captain’s Holiday Ale from Shmaltz Brewing (shmaltzbrewing.com) William Shater vs. Jason Isaacs New Star Trek comics from IDW Publishing: Star Trek: Boldly […]
On Thursday, Star Trek celebrated it’s 50th anniversary and all year long fans have been marking the occasion with various conventions, memorabilia, fan fiction, and even food. This week on RetConned, visit the final frontier when it comes to beer.
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On the 50th anniversary of the debut of Star Trek, the gang sits with original star WALTER KOENIG aka Pavel Chekov! Plus: Star Trek beer! Our Drunken Labor Day Show Meet THE CREEPER! RITA'S NEWS! Call in with your questions 323 792 2992! Plus- in an exclusive, former WWE Superstar Aldo "ADAM" ROSE will join us! He will have a huge surprise, as he will be doing something that has never been done before- you will not want to miss this!! Walter Koenig celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek with us and looks forward to the next 50 years with the upcoming series Nobility the show about the crew of the most powerful ship of Earthdom, the C.A.S. Nobility, a crew that is, well, less than noble. This show is "Firefly" meets "The Office" and Walter Koenig is hilarious as he plays a slurring galactic drunk. Speaking of galaxy wide drinking...Shmaltz Brewing Company boldly goes to Comic-Con International with a unique Collector’s Edition 50th Anniversary Release commemorating Star Trek 50: The Trouble With Tribbles. This summer and fall, Star Trek celebrates its 50th Anniversary and Shmaltz captures the TV show’s indelible spirit that so many science fiction fans have come to love over the last half century. With The Original Series debuting on NBC in 1966, Star Trek has grown to become the #4 all-time movie franchise broadcasting in over 200 countries and grossing $2.4 billion all-time sales at the box office. CBS Studios has teamed up with Shmaltz Brewing for the only officially licensed Star Trek beers in the United States.
The Beer Guys sit down with Taylor Lamm, co-owner and head brewer at Oconee Brewing Company in Greensboro, Georgia. We talk to him about the startup process, and his background in brewing. Also, we speak with Jeremy Cowan from New York's Shmaltz Brewing about his new collaboration with Terrapin....as well as their new distribution partnership with Liberator. Finally, friend of the show Nick Hudson from Alabama's Free the Hops talks to us about a ridiculous new proposal affecting growler sales. Truck and Tap's Beers of the week are Oconee's Kolsch, IPA and Chili Pale Ale. We also have Tim's Whalez of the Week, the Hot List and more! Thanks for listening. Head to beerguysradio.com for more information...subscribe to the show (and leave a review!). Coming up next week, we'll be in studio with Marietta's Red Hare Brewing. Cheers! Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast 032
On this episode we discuss craft beer with Greg Chanese, the marketing director of Shmaltz Brewing Company in Clifton Park, NY.
Jimmy Carbone is talking about the Freaktoberfest beer festival with a room full of guests on this week’s Beer Sessions Radio. Pat Fondiller, one of the founders of Freaktoberfest and Field Sales Manager for Smuttynose Brewing Company, is in the house talking about the origins of the New York City beer festival. Pat brings some great Smuttynose brews to share with the gang; hear about some great seasonals from Smuttynose! Albert Antonucci, owner of Greenwood Park, is also in the studio and talking about hosting Freaktoberfest at his bar and beer garden. Hear from Tim Traynor, the Brand Manager for Founders Brewery. Founders is launching its Breakfast Stout on September 21st, so make sure to try it when it becomes available! Tim also talks about beer and food pairings, as well as the Founders beers at Freaktoberfest. Finally, hear from Matt Polacheck, the man behind all of Shmaltz Brewing’s crazy designs. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “We wanted to make it a party with a beer festival attached to it, rather than a beer festival with some entertainment in the background. Over the years, I think we’ve really honed in on what we’ve wanted to do, and it’s become a blast.” — Matt Polacheck on Beer Sessions Radio
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Kosher Jewish Beers and Whimsical Coney Island brews! Jeremy Cowen, founder and CEO of Shmaltz Brewing has a great deal of fun brewing, naming, and promoting his line of beers. The Jewish beer for the chosen few, He-Brew, started it all 13 years ago and today, with his line of Coney Island beers, including Mermaid […] The post Ripley Radio – He-Brew, Doomsday Wishes & a Front Yard Toilet Planter appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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