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| Lagunitas CEO Bernardo Spielmann on Green Shoots and Party Legends | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:36:06 | |
Nearly a year on the job, new-ish Lagunitas CEO Bernardo Spielmann is seeing opportunities for the legacy California craft beer brand. Those opportunities include expanding Lagunitas Hazy IPA from a draft-only release to package, building on the successful launch of 9% ABV Hazicus Maximus hazy IPA, which now boasts 20,000 points of distribution, and revamping the packaging for non-alcoholic hop water Hoppy Refresher. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Spielmann shares that it's also about listening to consumers, who demanded the return of seasonal Unrefined Shugga', the 10% ABV strong ale that returned this year as a national play in bottles and club packs. Spielmann tells Brewbound managing editor Jess Infante that the goal is to see what resonates and respond quickly. "More and more as the craft segment matures, we're going to have to be sharper per channel, per market, per SKU how you want to build your proposition," he said. "There will be a rationalization and that's the expected approach. We need to facilitate that for retailers but also our distributors. It's also part of our strategy to be very sharp on how we launch or roll out innovations and the tradeoffs." Spielmann also discusses the beer category's need to bring back socializing and capture those occasions. He explains how Lagunitas is doing its part with its "Party Legend" brand activation, which celebrates consumers who are the life of the party. But first, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante discuss the sudden closure of Rogue Ales & Spirits and why the shuttering of a top 50 craft brewery is jarring for the public and industry. They also dig into the rumored sale talks of party punch maker BeatBox to Anheuser-Busch InBev. Jess and Justin also share their experiences, including a visit to Tree House's country club/golf course/taproom and the scuttlebutt from the California Craft Brewers Association's Summit and the Iowa Craft Brewers Guild's I-Best meeting. | |||
| Mark Anthony President David Barnett on White Claw's Consistency | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:31:06 | |
Flavored malt beverages (FMBs) and hard seltzers have had a bright red 2025, but those declines haven't fazed Mark Anthony Brands, which continues to find growth in the segments where others have faltered. In this episode of the Brewbound Podcast, Mark Anthony Brands president David Barnett details how the bev-alc company is "doing better than most" in today's challenged marketplace. He spoke about the company's highlights with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall, in a conversation recorded at the National Beer Wholesalers Association's (NBWA's) Annual Convention in Las Vegas. "We, in 2025, are the No. 2 dollar share gainer of all of beer," Barnett said. "If you look at the top 30 beer brands in America, which represent 81% of the total beer industry, there's only nine of them that are actually growing dollars, and we have three of the nine: White Claw, [Mike's] Harder and Cayman Jack." Barnett said the company doesn't necessarily make business decisions based on overall segments trends or what's happening in scans, but instead focuses on how to strengthen its own portfolio and lineup of brands. That includes White Claw Hard Seltzer, which now has 67% share of the hard seltzer segment, according to Barnett. Mark Anthony has been able to maintain a dominant share of hard seltzer, and even bring consumers back to White Claw who may have drifted away, due to "the quality of the product in the can," he said. "And staying really consistent," he added. "We've done some innovation over the years, some have worked, some haven't, but we've got ourselves now in a really … simple focused portfolio strategy on White Claw." Ahead of the conversation, Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata chats with BevNET managing editor Marty Caballero about the latest hemp news, and how an advancing spending bill could put a halt to the intoxicating hemp beverage industry. | |||
| AleSmith Turns 30 with Party Tricks, Espresso Martinis and Big Contract Volumes | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:50:14 | |
AleSmith is celebrating its 30th anniversary with momentum behind new products – in and out of beer – and a growing contract brewing business. In this episode of the Brewbound Podcast, AleSmith president Brandon Richards shares how the San Diego craft brewery has evolved to meet drinkers' needs with new products while fortifying its business by brewing for others. Richards explains how the Party Tricks IPA line and addition of Sun Path fruited lager line have driven growth for the company. Party Tricks has helped "turn the business around" over the last two years, he says. In 2025, AleSmith expects to double its contract volume year-over-year with plans for more in 2026. The company is in the process of completing facility upgrades to enable spirits-based RTD production that will expand its consumer base as well as its own product mix. AleSmith is expanding its flagship Speedway Stout brand for its first spirit-based offering with Speedway Espresso Martini, and the company is adding a second spirit-based ready-to-drink (RTD) line with Hoptails, which Richards believes is a first-to-market product as a hard hop water cocktail. Richards also gives insights into what AleSmith is looking for in a contract partner, what he believes the brewery offers its clients and how much volume the company has earmarked for co-packing in 2026. Before the interview, the Brewbound team breaks down the biggest industry headlines, including Charlie Sheen's non-alc beer, Molson Coors' new CEO, investors' lawsuit against Island Brands and Boston Beer's winning pick for The Summer I Turned Pretty. | |||
| Topa Topa, Match Point and That's Delicious Financials on What's Working for Craft | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:56:58 | |
This week's Brewbound Podcast features a 3-pack of conversations from the California Craft Beer Summit. Topa Topa founder and CEO Jack Dyer discusses what's working for the fast-growing, Ventura-based craft brewery. Then, Match Point Brewing co-founder Simon Chen shares the Albany-based brewery's path to opening a taproom and also connecting with consumers in his hometown. Finally, That's Delicious Financials founder Drew Kearns explains why he's optimistic about the craft brewing industry, as well as the most difficult conversations he's hearing on the financial side of the business. The Brewbound team also reviews the latest headlines, including positive beer category trends and Tilray Brands' Q3 earnings report. On Another Round or Tabbing Out, Jess and Justin answer whether they'd buy a $1,300 fridge for their cross-category chilling needs. Then Zoe shares why it might be lemon's time, if it ever isn't. | |||
| BevPort Seeks to Open Distribution Access for Craft Brewers | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:35:03 | |
BevPort, a self-described three-tier compliant digital distribution portal, launched in Florida earlier this year. Co-founder Phil Guana joins the Brewbound Podcast to explain how BevPort works, its focus on helping "the little guy" gain market access in the Sunshine State and the partnerships the startup has in the market. Guana also shares future expansion states for BevPort. But first, the Brewbound team reviews the latest news, including a sibling company of Bevana Partners filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the on-premise opportunities with 10,000 tap handles for the taking, increased efficiency at retail and The Bruery's plans for an Idaho outpost. This week's Another Round or Tabbing Out focuses on the future of sour houses following the announcement that Vermont's Hermit Thrush is ceasing operations. | |||
| Anderson Valley's Kevin McGee on Keeping a Legacy Brand Fresh; Full Circle's Arthur Moye on Building a House of Brands | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:51:04 | |
This week's Brewbound Podcast features two on location interviews from the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento. Anderson Valley Brewing president and CEO Kevin McGee shares how he's keeping the legacy craft brand relevant, and why he's entangled in a legal battle with the nation's largest beer wholesaler with potential wider implications for California craft brewers. Then, Full Circle owner Arthur Moye explores plans for the Speakeasy brand, which his company acquired a year ago, and how he's executing a house-of-brands strategy with those craft brands and Sonoma Cider. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses Sazerac's planned acquisition of ready-to-drink cocktail maker BuzzBallz, Tilray's ambitious innovation strategy and Sheehan's continued distributor sell off. The show also features a game of Another Round or Tabbing on whether mango is the flavor of 2024. | |||
| Russian River's Natalie Cilurzo on Pliny The Younger's 20th Anniversary; Calicraft on Going Beyond Beer | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:59:05 | |
Russian River co-owner Natalie Cilurzo joins the Brewbound Podcast On Location at the California Craft Beer Summit to discuss the 20th anniversary release of Pliny the Younger triple IPA, with festivities starting this weekend. Cilurzo discusses creating an experience that brings back repeat customers, its economic impact and Pliny babies. She also shares the strategy behind the Pliny for President quarterly releases, the growth of lager in the Russian River portfolio and much more. Calicraft founder and CEO Blaine Landberg and marketing director and brewmaster Thomas Vo share how the brewery is expanding beyond beer with the Bloom line of fruit-forward offerings. They also explore their own-premise expansion strategy and share a wild pre-pandemic story. Plus, the Brewbound team breaks down the latest news, including layoffs at Cigar City, a new CMO at New Belgium and Deschutes' national plans for non-alcoholic beer. The team also plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on a pricey Voodoo Ranger and Tombstone collab and Hard MTN Dew's attempts to be abducted by aliens. | |||
| How Breweries Can Navigate Leasing Issues | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:45:47 | |
Landlord issues have been a frequent reason cited among recent brewery closures. What do you need to look out for in a lease? When should you start renewal discussions? How do you navigate improvements? BPE Law Group associate attorney Melanie De Marco gives a leasing 101 course. Plus, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and reporter Zoe Licata break down the latest headlines, including Sapporo-Stone's focus on beer and discontinuation of its hard seltzer and canned cocktail brands, and Constellation Brands' Mexican import performance. The duo also plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on Constellation's new product slate of Corona Sunbrew and new-to-world flavored malt beverages The Drop and Shyft. | |||
| Brewbound Podcast: A California Craft Beer Check In | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:46:30 | |
California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) board of directors member Alicia Barr (5050 Brewing Co.) and former director Peter Hoey (Urban Roots Brewery) join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the state of craft beer in California, the country's largest craft market, in advance of the CCBA's annual California Craft Beer Summit next week in Sacramento. The Brewbound team discusses recent headlines, including Pontoon Brewing's split from Bevana as part of its Chapter 11 filing, Karben4's bankruptcy filing and JuneShine's proposed acquisition of Flying Embers. Plus, it's Women's History Month and Zoe and Jess have thoughts. | |||
| Teamsters and A-B's Tentative Deal, Boston Beer's CEO Swap, Hard MTN Dew Going National, Blue Cloud Pivoting | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:13:20 | |
With a flood of news over the last couple of days, the Brewbound team breaks down the latest stories, including the Teamsters and Anheuser-Busch InBev reaching a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract, Boston Beer Company's CEO succession plan, and PepsiCo's Blue Cloud Distribution pivoting from wholesaler to brand licensor. | |||
| Diving into Early Year Bev-Alc Data Trends with 3 Tier Beverages | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:47:43 | |
3 Tier Beverages' Mary Mills and Stephanie Roatis break down the early year data, including positive cider trends in convenience, non-alc trends, hard seltzer rationalization and much more. They also get into the growing trend of private label hard seltzer and whether anyone can break through the hard coffee curse. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses the potential strike at Anheuser-Busch InBev's U.S. breweries, and they play Another Round or Tabbing Out on the chances of Michelob Ultra challenger brands staking a claim of the better-for-you beer market. | |||
| Firestone Walker Details Its House of Brands Strategy | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:51:40 | |
Firestone Walker CMO Dustin Hinz and brand director Hannah Barnett explore the marketing approach to the Paso Robles, California-based craft brewery's biggest brand, 805, as well as its portfolio of other brands, including Cali Squeeze, Mind Haze and the F Brand. Hinz and Barnett break down Firestone Walker's Authenticos partnership program and how the black-and-white film work the brand does with its ambassadors plays with wholesalers. Plus, the Brewbound team reviews the latest news, including Iowa's Big Grove Brewery taking a majority stake in non-alcoholic, THC-infused sparkling water brand Climbing Kites and the union strike at Molson Coors' Fort Worth facility. The team also plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on the Brewers Association's decision to pause Homebrew Con and shift activities to the Great American Beer Festival. | |||
| MikMak's Rachel Tipograph on the Post-Drizly Bev-Alc E-Commerce Landscape | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:54:46 | |
MikMak founder and CEO Rachel Tipograph joins the Brewbound Podcast to analyze what's next for beverage-alcohol e-commerce in a post-Drizly world. MikMak is a software analytics company that helps alcohol companies funnel their business to retailers in compliance with regulations. Tipograph shared that bev-alc companies found out about Uber shutting down Drizly at the same time as the general public. In the aftermath, Tipograph believes Uber Eats, Instacart and ReserveBar will absorb Drizly's market share. As for alcohol companies, many have quickly transitioned away from the platform, she added. In addition to this conversation, the Brewbound team talks about the latest headlines, including lawsuits against Boston Beer over its employee non-compete clause, independent craft brewers' growth in the convenience channel, and Two Robbers' shift from hard seltzer to spirits-based canned cocktails. The team also plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on 1990s hip-hop nostalgia permeating RTDs. | |||
| The Summer Scans Turned Unpretty | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:33:54 | |
On the latest Brewbound Podcast, the Brewbound team closes the book on a lackluster selling season. Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata breaks down the final round of off-premise data, with a letdown from the historically sales boosting summer beer occasions. Zoe along with Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jessica Infante also recap the latest 3 Up, 3 Down quarterly report from 3 Tier Beverages, noting a few bright spots through the halfway point of the year, including alternative packaging styles such as smaller can formats. Plus, the team also hits the latest hot topics, including a major packaging change for Canada's Moosehead and the ensuing consumer backlash; a Denver brewery's closing announcement unlike any other; Iron Hill's decision to shutter three brewpubs; recent taproom consumer trends; and Boston Beer choosing a side in the Team Conrad versus Team Jeremiah debate in an effort to tap into Gen Z culture. And a bonus: More tomato canning talk than you'd expect. | |||
| How a Las Vegas Wholesaler is Prepping for the Super Bowl | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:10:20 | |
Breakthru Beverage Nevada beer division VP Deacon Nauslar joins this week's Brewbound Podcast to share how the distributor is preparing for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Nauslar dishes on when preparations began, how much of a bump the distributor is expecting, how the event will compare to the Formula 1 race earlier this year, and how the biggest football game of the year measures up to a normal week servicing Sin City. The Brewbound team also breaks down the early week headlines, including a potential end to the Sheehan family lawsuit and a sale of the business, two former Boston Beer employees' lawsuits against the company over non-competes and why soda may be a threat to beer shelf space. The team also plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on the latest big beer Super Bowl ads – including a mea culpa to the Chill train. And Justin does an impromptu round with a tasting of Truly Hot Wing Sauce hard seltzer. | |||
| An Exit Interview with Naomi Neville of Allagash Brewing | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:15:11 | |
Naomi Neville is departing Allagash Brewing after 14 years of leading and building its sales team. She has helped turn the Portland, Maine-headquartered craft brewery into a regional powerhouse and the Allagash White brand into a flagship with relevance across the country. Neville shares her experience building the Allagash brand, reflects on the last decade-plus of craft and dishes on where she sees the segment going and what's next for her. The Brewbound team also discusses the latest news, including Anheuser-Busch's taproom closures and craft strategy, the growing issues between breweries and landlords, and beer's relevancy problem. Jess, Zoe and Justin also play Another Round or Tabbing Out on the latest Super Bowl ad fare from A-B. | |||
| Road Reports, Private Equity Deals and More Leadership Changes | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:36:34 | |
The Brewbound team reconvenes after a week of West Coast travels to discuss the latest bev-alc industry news. Zoe reports back on the themes coming out of this year's CiderCon in icy Portland, Oregon, and then she and Jess share takeaways from the Beer Industry Summit in San Diego resort city Coronado. Justin joins the duo to break down the big news of the last week, including a craft-on-craft deal in New England, a private equity firm selling part of its stake in Mikkeller, a CEO change at Sapporo-Stone Brewing, another Heineken exec joining Lagunitas' c-suite and an update on the bidding for Anchor, including a Fritz Maytag sighting. Plus, the team plays Another Round or Tabbing Out on the return of the Coors Light train for the Super Bowl and a comparison of ready-to-drink offerings to craft beer. | |||
| Ding Dong, Drizly is Done; Plus, Scanning the Craft Scans | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:39:30 | |
Drizly will be no more as of March. The week started with Uber announcing plans to shut down the e-commerce alcohol delivery platform. Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and weekend newsletter writer Sean McNulty discuss the decision and why it's another blow for brewers. (Co-hosts Jess Infante and Zoe Licata are on the road this week.) Plus, the duo discuss full-year 2023 craft beer scan data, the narrative (or lack thereof) for craft heading into 2024, and why the early read isn't great. Other topics include New Jersey finally giving the state's craft breweries a break, Tilray wilding out with new products and Lawson's trying to get the low-ABV Beach Party started. | |||
| AFicioNAdo Founder Meagen Anderson on Creating the Non-Alc Training and Certification Program | 10 Jan 2024 | 01:00:23 | |
Meagen Anderson, the founder and CEO of AFicioNAdo (AFNA), joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the formation of the training and certification program for professionals in the adult non-alcoholic beverage space.
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| What Even Happened in 2023? | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:53:07 | |
Fellow beer industry journalists Kate Bernot and Christopher Shepard join the Brewbound Podcast to recall the bev-alc/non-alc crossover brand madness of 2023, craft beer's stormy seas and a potentially grim outlook for draft beer sales. The conversation isn't all doom and gloom, as the crew discusses positive developments in taproom hospitality and non-alcoholic beer options. | |||
| 2023 Award Winners – Maui Brewing's Garrett Marrero and the National Black Brewers Association's Kevin Asato | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:38:25 | |
This week's Brewbound Podcast features interviews with two of our 2023 Brewbound Award Winners. Brewbound's 2023 Person of the Year, Maui Brewing co-founder Garrett Marrero, discusses his work to help the people of Maui during the wildfires that killed at least 100 people and destroyed Lahaina. Then, Kevin Asato, executive director of the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A), whose founding members were named Brewbound's 2023 Beer Champions of the Year, shares experiences from the new organization's first year. | |||
| AriZona Emerges as a Twisted Tea Challenger | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:09:42 | |
AriZona Hard Tea VP of sales Lou Fabiano joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the opportunity for the hard tea challenger brand as it attempts to cut into Boston Beer Company's 90% stranglehold on the market with Twisted Tea. Fabiano shares how AriZona has grown to 2.5 million cases this year and why he believes the brand could eventually hold 20-25% share of the segment in the future. The Brewbound team also breaks down the latest news, including the Brewers Association's year-end recap and NIQ's latest consumer insights. Plus, the trio plays Another Round or Tabbing Out with a focus on CPG's encroachment on bev-alc. | |||
| 2023 Award Winners – Athletic Brewing, Lawson's & BeatBox | 14 Dec 2023 | 01:08:58 | |
This week's Brewbound Podcast features interviews with some of Brewbound's 2023 award winners. Hear from;
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| It's Brewbound Live Week! | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:05:32 | |
The Brewbound team encourages you to skip this episode of the Brewbound Podcast and go to Brewbound.com and watch the 2023 Brewbound Live business conference. If you're a fan of this podcast, you won't want to miss Brewbound Live. | |||
| BrewDog USA's Eric Franco on Gaining Greater Autonomy and Getting Focused | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:54:44 | |
Less has been more with BrewDog's U.S. business over the last year and a half. On the latest episode of the Brewbound Podcast, BrewDog USA chief sales and marketing officer Eric Teodoro Franco explains how the business has "done fewer things better," leading with a focus on its core brands, which helped the brand increase volume 26% last year, to 89,084 barrels of beer, according to data from the Brewers Association (BA). "We were very, very famous and very willing to be famous for throwing a lot against the wall and seeing what would stick for many, many years," Franco shared. "We can do that in the U.K. where you have a 50-plus share and you can develop a lot of things and trial and try new things. "In this market, we did that and it didn't work. We've really taken our range plan, we've taken our focuses down to really doing fewer and better things." That's led to improved wholesaler partnerships and led to a redeployment of BrewDog's teams to better support its core markets, Franco said. Additionally, BrewDog USA has been given the opportunity to run its operations with some autonomy from its homebase in Scotland as its U.S. leadership team has earned the trust of the global team. "We're running things the way we need to run them," Franco said. "Same on the food side and on the retail side of our business. "For many years, we were very much driven by what the U.K. or international bars looked like, and we would apply that narrative, if you will, or business plan to the U.S. bars. That's gone away as well." Franco also discusses how the exits of founders James Watt and Martin Dickie have affected the U.S. business, how the company is approaching innovation and how the company has rethought both its distribution footprint and its taproom strategy. Before the interview, Brewbound's Justin Kendall, Jessica Infante and Zoe Lica break down the impending closure of 21st Amendment Brewery, the removal of a study from the dietary guidelines process and the challenges of making an alcoholic version of better-for-you soda. They also dig into TikTok trends and the latest grousing about Generation Z's bar habits. | |||
| Garage Beer's Andy Sauer and Corey Smale on Finding the Craft Lager Brand's Voice | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:57:05 | |
Garage Beer's new owner, Andy Sauer, and VP of marketing, Corey Smale, join the Brewbound team to discuss taking over the craft lager brand following a deal with Kentucky's Braxton Brewing earlier this year. Sauer and Smale share how they're building the brand, expanding to new markets, speaking to consumers and creating and nurturing the brand's voice. The Brewbound team also breaks down the latest legal news in the beer space, including a lawsuit among Tree House owners and the dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit against Boston Beer amid the slowdown of Truly Hard Seltzer. The team also play Another Round or Tabbing Out on the growing number of craft doomsday stories. | |||
| All the News Before Thanksgiving/Drinksgiving/Blackout Wednesday | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:31:38 | |
More signs of the times keep coming in the beer industry, with consolidations, expansions, production shifts and IP sales. Jess, Zoe and Justin reconvene to discuss the latest industry shakeups at Made by the Water, Young Lion, Other Half, Riverwalk, Ipswich and Anchor. Plus, the team shares whether they'll be participating in Drinksgiving/Blackout Wednesday and looks at the latest Circana convenience store scans, with New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA passing Molson Coors' Blue Moon Belgian White. The show wraps with a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out on the influx of new non-alcoholic beer brands from regional breweries and large-scale marketing activations in the wake of Heineken's big F1 spend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. | |||
| Short's Makes Room at the Inn | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:47:29 | |
Short's Brewing CEO Scott Newman-Bale joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Bellaire Inn, the brewery's solution to the workforce housing crunch in its northern Michigan home. Thanks to the inn, Short's was able to remain fully staffed through its busy summer season. Plus, Zoe and Jess break down the week's news, including Boston Beer's new vodka-based hard tea, Great Frontier Holdings' acquisition of Ecliptic Brewing and New Belgium's new CEO. | |||
| The Never-Ending Supply Chain Saga | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:50:24 | |
In turbulent times, the supply chain rollercoaster delivers more chills than thrills. Fear not – Agrowgate partners Tim Near and David van Wees joined Justin on the Brewbound Podcast this week to break down everything craft beverage producers need to know. Plus, Zoe and Jess detail the week's news, including quarterly earnings reports from Molson Coors and Anheuser-Busch InBev, Smuttynose's parent company's acquisition of Five Boroughs and Great Divide and Dry Dock Brewing's new strategic partnership. | |||
| Loverboy Spills the Tea on New NA Beverage | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:04:17 | |
Hard tea and spritzer brand Loverboy is getting into the non-alcoholic space with a pair of 6-packs: lemon iced tea and white tea peach. Loverboy SVP of sales Derek Hahm and SVP of commercial strategy Todd Anderson discussed the launch of the brand, and how it will be incorporated into the Bravo reality series. Hahm and Anderson also discuss Loverboy's goals in the hard tea category, the advantage of working with a Bravolebrity and Loverboy's strategy of working with beer wholesalers. | |||
| Bernstein Analysts on Ozempic's Effect on Bev-Alc Consumption | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:49:24 | |
Bernstein Autonomous analysts Nadine Sarwat and Trevor Stirling share what they know so far about Ozempic, Wegovy and other diet/diabetes drugs' effect on alcoholic beverage consumption. Sarwat and Stirling break down why these drugs have entered popular culture conversations, what users are saying about their cravings, comparisons to past diet trends and much more. Also, Jess, Zoe and Justin discuss the latest news, including promotions at Rhinegeist, the failed union effort at Creature Comforts and non-alcoholic beer reaching its limit at retail. | |||
| A Field Report for the NBWA Annual Convention in Las Vegas | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:38:13 | |
The Brewbound team reconvenes and debriefs following the National Beer Wholesalers Association's Annual Convention. Zoe and Justin give a field report on the convention, including the issues at the forefront of wholesalers' minds, the products sampled on the floor and the vibe at the Alliance for Women in Beer and BREW Making Moves event. | |||
| It's National Cider Month and the team at Seattle-based Schilling Hard Cider is "excidered." | 11 Oct 2023 | 01:10:11 | |
Co-founder and CEO Colin Schilling, CCO Eric Phillips and EVP of marketing Rachel Thomas join the Brewbound team to discuss the cidery's participation in National Cider Month, as well as its debut at the Great American Beer Festival and a retail activation with Whole Foods. Plus, Zoe, Justin and Jess break down recent headlines – including Molson Coors' Happy Thursday hard refresher, the Beer Institute's annual meeting and Duvel USA's 2024 innovation slate – and sample hop-infused chocolate. | |||
| Giving a Legacy Brand a Second Life | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:00:51 | |
Eagle Park Brewing co-founder Max Borgardt discusses acquiring and reviving legacy brand Milwaukee Brewing Company (MKE). The Wisconsin craft brewery acquired MKE's brands and recipes a year ago. Borgardt gives an update on the integration of the two brands and plans for the future. Plus, Jess, Zoe and Justin break down the latest news, including draft challenges, inflation outpacing at-the-brewery sales and Tilray closing its deal for eight craft beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch. | |||
| A Field Report From the Great American Beer Festival | 27 Sep 2023 | 01:16:58 | |
Fresh back from Denver, Justin and Zoe recap their experiences at the Great American Beer Festival. Jess quizzes them on the beers, the booths and the vibe of the fest. Plus, stick around for a Brew Talks replay of our conversation on the health of national draft beer, featuring Dogfish Head co-founder Sam Calagione, Buffalo Wild Wings director of beverage strategy and innovation Jason Murphy, and Tamarron Consulting co-founder and president Lori Scheiffler. | |||
| Columbia Distributing Leaders On Building a Next Gen Pipeline of Beer Leaders | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:46:36 | |
Columbia Distributing leaders believe they've tapped into a pipeline for the next generation of beer industry workers. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Columbia president and CEO Chris Steffanci, VP of sales, Portland Chris Watzig and former intern Rebecca Logan share the ins and outs of the Pacific Northwest distributor's Beer Careers Program. Watzig and Logan offer decades-apart experience of the 10-week paid internship program, which introduces participating students to all elements of Columbia's business and operations. Watzig entered the program in 2015 and has worked his way up the ladder over the last decade. Logan recently graduated from Oregon State University and was in the program's 2025 cohort. The discussion covers how candidates are selected, why the company believes it's important to invest in career development programs and what employers can learn from the emerging Gen Z workforce. Before the conversation, Justin, Jess and Zoe share their Labor Day weekend adventures, including an unexpected encounter with a sandwich-hungry seagull. The trio also cover the latest news, including Sierra Nevada's 2026 plans and Constellation Brands' negatively revised guidance. | |||
| Brooklyn Brewery and Hoplark Leaders Discuss Deal | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:54:48 | |
Leaders from Brooklyn Brewery and Hoplark share the why behind their recent partnership. Hoplark founder Dean Eberhardt, CEO Betsy Frost and Brooklyn Brewery CEO Eric Ottaway also share their perspectives on the trajectory of NA beverages. Plus, Jess returns after three months! Zoe and Justin bring Jess up-to-speed during a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out, covering some of the big news of the last quarter, including Tilray's big craft deal, Jim Koch's shade for hard tea competitors, Sapporo's decision to close Anchor and more. | |||
| Diving into Headlines with Deals, Deal Seekers, A Closing & Candy Corn Hard Cider | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:33:37 | |
September has brought not only a heatwave to the Northeast, but a flood of beer industry news. On this week's Brewbound Podcast, Justin and Zoe dive into some of the latest headlines, including several business deals, such as Brooklyn Brewery's minority investment in Hoplark and Green Man and Appalachian Mountain Brewing's new joint venture. The duo also discuss the closing of Reverend Nat's Hard Cider, the search for new equity partners at Weathered Souls and Lost Nation and the changing of the guard that's happening in beer. Plus, Justin and Zoe play Another Round or Tabbing Out on candy corn hard cider and share their experiences sampling Dunkin' Spiked. | |||
| Making A Dunkin' Spiked Run with Mass. Bay Brewing's Leadership Team | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:48:10 | |
Mass. Bay Brewing is hitting the reset button on its partnership with Dunkin' for beverage-alcohol products in Year Six. Mass. Bay co-founder and CEO Dan Kenary, CMO Val Toothman and chief growth and ventures officer Nathaniel Davis share why they moved from beer centric releases to hard coffees and hard teas in 2023, the opportunity they see with flavored malt beverages and expansion plans for the brand. Plus, Justin and Zoe discuss the latest news, including more leadership shakeups at craft breweries, Russian River's new canned brands and play Another Round or Tabbing Out on hysteria over supposed two-beer-per-week limits. | |||
| What's Next for New England IPAs | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:52:42 | |
As Brewbound's next Brew Talks event in Denver approaches, this week we replay a Brew Talks Boston conversation exploring what's next for hazy IPAs. Vitamin Sea Brewing founder Dino Funari, Wormtown Brewery president and general manager Kimberly Golinski, Mighty Squirrel Brewing co-founder Naveen Pawar and Samuel Adams taproom head brewer Megan Parisi share where they believe the style is going, how New England craft breweries are approaching hazies and what maturity means in the market where it originated. Plus, Justin and Zoe recap Firestone Walker's annual business planning meeting. They also play a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out, discussing White Claw's entry into non-alcoholic seltzer. | |||
| A Three Tier Reality Check | 23 Aug 2023 | 01:07:55 | |
This week's Brewbound Podcast features a replay of the Brew Talks Boston three-tier reality check conversation with Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione, Total Wine & More's Andrea Starr, Burke Distributing's Kristen Burke and Bump Williams Consulting's Dave Williams. They discuss the state of the market, their current priorities, their approach to new brands and suppliers, and much more. Plus, Zoe and Justin review the latest news, including Sierra Nevada's 2024 strategy, as well as NBWA chief economist Lester Jones' check-in on the state of the U.S. beer industry. Zoe and Justin also play Another Round or Tabbing Out, including the encroachment of CPG brands such as Eggo and KFC into bev-alc. | |||
| Four Corners Co-Founder on Independence From a Big Brewer | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:48:08 | |
Four Corners Brewing co-founder George Esquivel shares why he and his partners decided to buy back the Dallas-based craft brewery from Constellation Brands. Esquivel explains why independence from the brewing giant will lead to more freedom and an ability to move more swiftly, how he's viewing the brewery's future prospects and much more. Plus, Zoe and Justin review the latest news, including the Brewers Association's midyear survey results, Gallup's poll on U.S. consumers' consumption habits and the continuing changing of the guard in craft beer. The two also play a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out, looking at White Claw's connection with Generation Z consumers, Athletic Brewing's beer now being used as a chaser and beer holidays. | |||
| Black is Beautiful Vol. 2, plus Tilray's Blockbuster Craft Deal | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:43:47 | |
Weathered Souls co-founder Marcus Baskerville discusses Black is Beautiful Vol. 2 and how the cause beer collaboration has evolved. Plus, Zoe and Justin break down Monday's blockbuster news that Tilray Brands will acquire eight craft brands from Anheuser-Busch InBev in a $85 million cash deal. The deal includes Shock Top, Breckenridge, 10 Barrel, Redhook, Widmer Brothers, and Blue Point, among others. Zoe and Justin also play Another Round or Tabbing Out on Harpoon's latest Dunkin' Spiked release. | |||
| How to Reshape a Portfolio with Larry Horwitz | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:03:54 | |
Crooked Hammock director of brewing operations Larry Horwitz shares his vision for portfolio reinvention and why he is the "light lager whisperer." Horwitz also offers insights into brand creation and consumer trends. Plus, Justin and Zoe review the latest earnings for Boston Beer and Molson Coors, discuss leadership changes in the industry, and play Another Round or Tabbing Out with greywater beer and aliens. | |||
| DISCUS CEO on the Opportunities for and Opposition to Spirits' Cold Box Expansion | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:49:57 | |
Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. president and CEO Chris Swonger joins to break down the opportunities canned cocktails are creating for beverage-alcohol companies. Swonger also pushes back against the beer industry's stance against expanded market access and lower excise taxes for these products.
Also, Justin and Zoe recount the latest Anchor Brewing news, including brewery workers' bid to buy the company and the response from Sapporo's spokesperson.
Zoe recaps July 4 data in both the on-premise and off-premise channels. Finally, Justin and Zoe close out the show with a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out on Walmart's unique UPC mandate for seasonals and variety packs, and an e-commerce platform's marketing target of tallboys. | |||
| Farewell to Anchor (For Now) | 19 Jul 2023 | 01:09:14 | |
A week after Sapporo announced plans to shut down historic Anchor Brewing and liquidate the business to pay off creditors, the Brewbound team and Vine Pair reporter Dave Infante break down the story so far. The trio discuss the effect on the brewery's union workforce and what's next for the San Francisco institution, including how likely it is to be saved as a turnkey operation. Plus, Justin and Zoe chat with Paradox Brewery's Devon Hamilton and Katie Eherton about the 10-year-old craft brewery's brand refresh and reinvention as packaged distribution becomes increasingly competitive for small brewers. Finally, Justin and Zoe play a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out on beer slushies. | |||
| Lessons on Navigating California's Turbulent Craft Distribution Market with Kevin McGee | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:00:19 | |
Kevin McGee used his law degree more than he expected when his family took over legacy California craft brewery Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC), including in legal battles over distribution rights. Now that the family has sold the brewery, a move announced in March, McGee is putting his degree to use full time. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, McGee recounts recent franchise law cases and victories in the Golden State and shares his expectations for more challenges to craft brewers' ability to switch distributors in the future. McGee, who acted as AVBC's president and CEO, also shares when he and his family knew it was the right time to sell the brewery. He explains what brewery owners thinking about selling need to consider, how they should prepare and what the current buyer market looks like. Before the conversation, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and senior reporter Zoe Licata discuss Anheuser-Busch InBev's sale of its New York City wholly owned distributor to Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and why they believe more moves are on the way. Plus, Justin and Zoe play Another Round or Tabbing Out on Spindrift pulling the plug on its spiked seltzer brand and the crossover bev-alc market. | |||
| Shipping Up to Boston | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:18:44 | |
With Brew Talks just a day away, the Brewbound team previews the Boston event and shares why they're excited. Justin then quizzes Zoe on her wants in a taproom experience after reviewing a listicle on the best breweries in Massachusetts. The team also salutes Chicago's Funkytown Brewery for winning the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Brewing & Business Experienceship. The show wraps with a game of Another Round or Tabbing Out on Truly Hard Seltzer's zero gravity sweepstakes. | |||
| Who is the Craft Beer Drinker in 2023? | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:16:35 | |
The Brewbound team gives a quick overview of the Brewers Association and Harris Poll's latest craft beer consumer survey and plucks out a few key takeaways. Plus, Justin and Zoe dish on a Lagunitas defection to Firestone Walker, decry Friday news dumps, and play Another Round or Tabbing Out on Bud Light's latest media blitz. | |||
| A Collab Beer to Rebuild Ukraine | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:40:29 | |
Wisconsin Brewing's Paul Verdu and Move Ukraine's Ken Shearer join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Move Ukraine collaboration beer project aimed at helping rebuild Ukraine. Verdu and Shearer are seeking brewers to join the effort to brew a pilsner with sunflower seeds – the sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. The duo share how the collaboration beer came to fruition, and why its mission is so personal to Verdu. Plus, the Brewbound team discusses the latest news stories – including a July 4 preview from CGA and Monster's entry into hard tea – and whether Tucson, Arizona is a desirable retirement destination in Another Round or Tabbing Out. | |||
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