Brewbound Podcast

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Episode 012: Jake Maddux Nov 30, 2018

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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

Episode 011: Hugh Sisson Nov 22, 2018

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In episode 11 of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari interviews Hugh Sisson, the founder and managing partner of Heavy Seas Beer in Baltimore, Maryland.

In the mid-'80s, Sisson successfully lobbied the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation required to open a brewpub in Maryland, and he opened the state's first pub brewery, called Sisson's.

In 1994, he left Sisson's to launch Clipper City Brewing Company, which is more widely known as Heavy Seas. Today, his company's products are sold in 20 states as well as Washington, D.C.

During the interview, Hugh discusses how his company is evolving amid increasing competition within the craft beer segment, and he explains the headwinds facing regional breweries. He also talks about trends that he's paying close attention to, and shares his vision of how the beer category will continue to mature in the coming years.

Show Notes:0:00 – 3:03: Introduction to episode 113:03 – 39:14: Interview with Hugh Sisson39:14 – 40:02: Outro

Episode 010: Amy Cartwright Nov 15, 2018

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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.

Episode 009: Bill Covaleski Nov 08, 2018

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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.

Episode 008: Bill Hackett Nov 01, 2018

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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.

Episode 007: Josh Hare Oct 25, 2018

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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.

Episode 006: Sam Calagione Oct 17, 2018

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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.

Episode 005: Lynne Weaver Oct 11, 2018

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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.

Episode 004: Jake Rouse Oct 03, 2018

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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.

Episode 003: Tomme Arthur + Gov. John Hickenlooper Sep 26, 2018

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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."