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Jester King Speaks Out About Anti-Drag Bill in Texas Apr 12, 2023

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Jeffrey Stuffings, co-founder of Jester King, discusses a bill in the Texas Senate that would fine businesses $10,000 for hosting "sexually oriented performances" – which includes drag events, if people under age 18 are present or on public property – and shares why the Austin, Texas-based brewery is encouraging its followers to oppose it. Although the proposed law does not apply to establishments that are 21+, many breweries and restaurants that host drag shows are family-friendly and would like to stay that way. Stuffings explains how Jester King has built an inclusive space and why he sees the legislation as an example of "fear of the other." Dave Infante, editor of independent drinks newsletter Fingers, joins the conversation to share why brewery owners hosting similar events need to be prepared for potential backlash in this overheated political environment.

Tomme Arthur on Growing The Lost Abbey By Scaling Down Apr 05, 2023

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The Lost Abbey is in the process of scaling down the business. Tomme Arthur discusses the process of growing by getting smaller, the opportunities he sees ahead for the Southern California-based brewery and the evolution of the craft brewing industry.

BONUS EPISODE ft. Full Circle Brewing and Societe Brewing Live from the CCBA Summit Mar 31, 2023

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On this special bonus episode of the Brewbound podcast, the Brewbound team talks with Full Circle Brewing and Societe Brewing live at the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento.

Full Circle marketing manager Adam Band and brewer Mike Sumaya talk about what's changed at the Fresno, California-based, Black-owned brewery since new ownership took over in 2016. The duo also discuss the success of building a community through crowdfunding, and the strategy behind the company's unique distribution map.

Societe Brewing co-founder and CEO Doug Constantiner discusses how the San Diego brewery has changed over its decade of life and how the company keeps things fresh while maintaining its core value to "make great beer." Plus, Constantiner gives an update on the state of craft in California and the biggest challenges brewers are facing now.

Listen to both conversations in-full in the episode above, and on popular podcast platforms, including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify.

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Russian River's Natalie Cilurzo and Oak Park Brewing's Rodg Little Live from the CCBA Summit Mar 29, 2023

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Live from the California Craft Beer Summit, the Brewbound team catches up with Russian River's Natalie Cilurzo on the 2023 launch of Pliny the Younger triple IPA, the brewery's shift from sours to lagers and more. Plus, Oak Park Brewing's Rodg Little discusses the Sacramento brewery's mission, the People's beer and much more.

Live From the California Craft Beer Summit Mar 23, 2023

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The Brewbound team reports live from the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento. The team discusses early takeaways from the first major meeting of California's craft brewers since 2019, including thoughts on David Walker of Firestone Walker's enthusiasm for craft beer, Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson's early production data and much more.

Octopi Has 8 Arms in the Contract Brewing Game Mar 15, 2023

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Wisconsin-based contract brewery Octopi Brewing is targeting 7 million cases produced in 2023, and a lot of that product isn't beer. So how is the overall contract brewing landscape shaping up? Octopi founder president Isaac Showaki discusses. Plus, the Brewbound team plays half-full, half-empty on new products hitting the market, including SunnyD Vodka Seltzer and New Belgium's Wild Nectar Hard Juice, Bud Light Seltzer's new-old ad campaign, and a St. Patrick's Day rally.

Early 2023 Beer Trends with Bump Williams Consulting Mar 08, 2023

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Bump Williams Consulting's Dave Williams and Brian "B.K." Krueger discuss the early 2023 beer category retail trends, how the competition for the cold box is shaking out, the accelerated life cycle of brands, and Dry January and Super Bowl trends. They also share the opportunities ahead for smaller craft breweries and when is the right time to expand.

A Rough Week For Acquired Craft Brands, Plus, How PPP Funds Helped Breweries Mar 01, 2023

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After a rough week for craft breweries acquired by Anheuser-Busch, the Brewbound team discusses the fallout of the world's largest beer manufacturer shuttering operations of Platform Beer Co. in Ohio and layoffs at other Brewers Collective brands. The team also dishes on the resurrection of lager brand House Beer and the executive shakeup at Molson Coors. Plus, featured guest Aaron Staples breaks down the effect the Paycheck Protection Program had on the craft beer industry.

What's Up – and What's Down – in Beverage Alcohol to Start 2023? Feb 27, 2023

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3 Tier Beverages consultant Stephanie Roatis shares the beverage alcohol segments trending up (hint, Dry January did all right) and those on the downward swing. Plus, the Brewbound team analyzes the Drake's-Bear Republic craft-on-craft merger, breaks down Boston Beer's full-year earnings report, questions why one of the largest craft breweries in the U.S. isn't making non-alcoholic beer a focus, and calls for a moratorium on the use of "drinkable."

Who Won the Super Bowl Booze Ad Battle? Plus, BORGs Explained Feb 15, 2023

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Marketing and ad executives break down the winners and losers of this year's beverage-alcohol Super Bowl ad battle. Deb Gabor, CEO of Sol Marketing, and Mario Natarelli, managing partner of MBLM, each share an industry insider's view on the ads for Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Crown Royal, Remy Martin and more. Also, Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata explains the BORG (Black Out Rage Gallon) trend of mixing water, vodka and flavor packets into a gallon jug.

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