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For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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As we take a break from regular episodes, we're inviting listeners to help us plan the future of the podcast, please reach out on LinkedIn, Twitter or BizBevPod@gmail.com wiht content, sponsorship or guest suggestions. in the meantime... happy quizzing!
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
Which Drink connects Napoleon Bonaparte III, Kayne West and Taylor Swift? Which drink is served in "wreaths"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
1.17 Sober October special - How to win in No/Low Alcohol with Brendan Williams
In this episode you'll learn how a leading global expert codifies the growth drivers for alcohol free beer, one of the fastest growing categories in the drinks industry.
Brendan Williams has over 20 years experience in the drinks business but began to specialise in Non Alcoholic beer when he headded up the global category for Carlsberg during a period of rapid expansion and innovation. Brendan now operates The Free Consultancy, giving the benefit of his insights to clients, large and small, as they attempt to expand one of the fastest growing market segments. Brendan breaks down his approach for us and gives clear, actionable pieces of advice that are widely relevant beyond just non alc.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from Paul Matthew the founder of Everleaf non alcoholic aperitifs. Paul explains the motivation behind creating the drinks and debates the challenges in guiding consumers to drink a style of beverage most have never tried before.
On top of all that that, Foxy and Will reflect on their live Business of Beverages session in Dublin at the Grub & Gargle Festival at The Circular, they also talk about Foxy's birthday and how to become and Organoleptic Psychologist!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
Which drink doesn't contain its most famous "ingredient"? How do you pronounce Rialto? What exactly will Will and Foxy be doing next weekend and where can you get tickets to see them do it?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
1.16 New Moon - Keith Villa created the biggest "craft" beer in the world, Blue Moon, now he brews with cannabis
In this episode you'll learn why the man who single-handedly gave us one of the biggest beers in the world, Blue Moon, believes that his new cannabis beer might eclipse his previous success.
Dr. Keith Villa is a living legend in brewing circles, having not only created Blue Moon but also led the marketing and production from relatively humble beginnings to global success. For many, Blue Moon was the beer that opened their eyes (and taste buds) up to a world of flavours that mainstream lagers simply couldn't compare with. This arguably turbocharged the craft beer revolution and shaped the global beer market we know today. However Keith didn't stop there and his latest venture, Ceria Brewing, focuses on Cannabis infused beers and he describes the "Tsunami" of opportunity that legalisation creates. Keith also talks about how his new book, Brewing with Cannabis, giving practical advice for anybody wanting to start making Cannabis beers and beverages at any scale.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from Tara Nurin, Beer Journalist, Author and Lecturer. Tara talks about her newly launched book: A Woman's Place Is In The Brewhouse and she explains how women's role in brewing has changed throughout history and how modern women are overcoming challenges to improve their representation and making brewing a better industry for all.
On top of all that that, Foxy and Will make a BIG announcement about an upcoming live Business of Beverages session in Dublin at the Grub & Gargle Festival at The Circular, they also talk about Foxy Brands THC Tea and forget to discuss Mexican Stouts.
Please take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on... thanks.
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellf
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
1.15 Let's open a bar - How hard could it be, right? Kevin Demers sets us straight.
In this episode you'll learn what it takes to make the opening of your own bar a reality.
We've all done it, haven't we? Sat in a cosy corner of the pub and thought to ourselves... "I'd love to have my own bar". We all know it's an idle dream for most but many of us in the drinks industry still secretly harbour the ambition. But what does it take to actually make it happen? Well Kevin Demers from Montreal is an absolute authority on the subject as he made the jump from juggling bartending and professional Ice Hockey to opening his own bar, The Cold Room 5 years ago. The lessons he learned enabled him to follow up with El Pequeño and Parlement shortly after, giving a hat-trick of Canada's best bars. Now he consults on other bar openings and shares his knowledge and insights with us.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from Carol Quinn, the Archivist for Irish Distillers, (part of Pernod Ricard). Carol has a very particular crow to pluck with Will and makes her case convincingly.
On top of all that that, Foxy and Will talk about the new Guinness Microdraft dispense innovation, teh by gone days of substandard G&Ts and the also fret about the threat posed by the Haitian Mafia.
Please take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. We haven't had a new review in over a month and we would like to make sure that you're still there.
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
Why is Foxy called Foxy? Well that's the only obvious question on today's quiz...
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Our "Double Shot" series continues with Will in the narrowest of leads, can he keep it up?
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
1.14 Are you not Edutained? - Education as a tool to recruit/retain/entertain! With Elly Johnson and Charlie McCarthy
In this episode you'll learn how the right approach to education and training can help recruit the right staff, retain them for longer and improve your own career prospects. You might even be "Edutained"!
We speak to Elly Johnson of Flow Hospitality (MAPAL), a global leader in digital hospitality training, and Charlie McCarthy of the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), the leading body for alcohol education. Charlie and Elly help us approach the issue of how best to inform, educate and even entertain staff as they perform their roles in the brewery or behind the bar. With decades of experience in both formal and informal learning we delve right into the nitty gritty of getting learning right for yourself and your team. Plus we discuss how this can be a powerful tool for recruiting the right staff and retaining them into the future.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from M. Kevin Demers, of The Cold Room and El Pequeño and Parlement bars in Montreal. Kevin Picks a classic cocktail, perfect for the island but which one?
Not only that, Foxy and Will talk about learning styles, "Beer Grinds" and Watford FC's first ever Premier League goal scorer!
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
What do you do on the third Thursday in November? Well Foxy doesn't drink wine, that's for sure!!
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Our second "Double Shot" sees Will try to recover from losing out to Foxy last time out.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
1.13 Life's a Pitch! - Tom Hurst talks dragons, differentiation and daiquiris.
In this episode you'll learn how to do an equity pitch like a pro as we talk over-proofs, offers and optimum outcomes with the man who tamed TVs toughest dragons.
In the last episode we introduced you to dragon slayer Tom Hurst founder and CEO of Rockstar Spirits, following his raid on the the incredibly popular enterprise investment based Dragon's Den TV show in the UK. Tom had already caused quite a stir in the UK spirits scene when he had launched his range of over-proof spiced and flavoured rums. His first big break came when presenter Holly Willoughby couldn't hide her delight when trying his "Pineapple Grenade" live on This Morning. Doubling down on traditional media Tom then took to the Dragons Den looking to make the perfect pitch. We hear how he honed his technique, who he was really targeting before he entered the den and what really goes on behind the scenes.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from the irrepressible Victor Lanson, a Champagne man, born and bred. Victor shoots from the hip as he talks to us about how hard it can be to sell a drink that "sells itself", his experiences of the highs and lows of launching his own brand of bubbly, the loss of 'mad' characters from the Champagne industry.
Not only that, Foxy and Will talk about the reaction to our WTF BrewDog? episode, LinkedIn's weird and wonderful professional groups and the meaning of the word "erstwhile".
Please take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. We haven't had a new review in over a month and we would like to make sure that you're still there.
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
In this episode you'll learn what's happening in Rwanda and Kenya as Foxy reports on the local beverage scene and updates on the trends on the ground.
In the third of "Foxy's Tales", Padraig Fox gives us his stories and insights from a recent trip to Africa (& Portugal!). Coffee, beer, cocktails, you name it, he drank it. From craft brewery tap rooms (254) to swanky hotels, from airport concessions to street side bars, Foxy did the research so you don't have to! He tells stories of random encounters, lax security, "scheduled" riots and the one drink he'll never forget...
P.S. yes, that is Owen Wilson in the photo with Foxy. They met by chance in a bar in Kenya and Foxy forgot to tell the story in the interview!!! We'll save it for another time.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
A Shot Of... Round #8 - Double Shot! (our short silly / serious quiz!)
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With Will's lead stretching out in the earlier rounds, Foxy changes the format to see both hosts going head to head in a "Double Shot".
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
1.12 WTF Brewdog? - The real controversy you probably missed with Dave Infante.
In this episode, you’ll learn how Brewdog's faux punk veneer and constant shock tactics distract from craft beer's very own Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle.
You've heard of Brewdog, right? Those young, belligerent upstart brewers from Scotland, sticking it to the same old corporate giants only interested in Filthy Lucre? Always controversial, there is no doubt that Brewdog are masters of marketing and publicity, riding the lightning that they make to international success across categories, continents and companies. Their beers aren't too bad either. However do they treat the faithful army of "punks" they have created as mere pawns in a global game of high finance? Will (a sceptic) and Foxy (an "Equity punk") listen and learn from Dave Infante, a US based journalist whose recent reports on Brewdog go beyond their self-serving controversies and reveals the rising taste of hypocrisy no amount of IPA can wash away. Never mind the bollox, here's Dave.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from dragon slayer Tom Hurst, following his raid on the the incredibly popular Dragon's Den TV show in the UK with his Rockstar Spirits company. Will he pick his trademark Pineapple Grenade or set his sights further along the top shelf?
Not only that, Foxy and Will talk about podcast fame (sort of), the rain splashed joys of an Irish summer and indoor pints!
Please take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. We haven't had a new review in over a month and we would like to make sure that you're still there.
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
Which beverage has an can you make artificial diamonds out of??
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 10:7 to Will, Foxy has worked his sox off to flummox him with a series of cryptic clues about a mystery beverage. Can he shut Will out and keep the race tight?.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
1.11 All Time High - A Cannabis Industry Special with Lisa Weser and Bourcard Nesin.
In this episode, you’ll learn what two of the worlds' leading experts on the legal cannabis industry think the future holds and what the impact will be on the alcohol industry.
In an in depth discussion we hear from both Bourcard Nesin, Cannabis and Alcohol Analyst for Rabobank and Lisa Weser, Founder and CEO of Trail Blaze ("The Cannabis Publicist"). Taking things slowly at first we learn how the legal cannabis industry in North America has emerged from the fringes into the mainstream and how the growth experienced so far is set to accelerate. Hotly debated topics include the pace of legalisation, the target consumer, the role of CBD vs THC, the format wars and brand building in a uniquely challenging category. The big questions are asked and answered so if you don't know much about the legal cannabis industry and how it competes/compliments alcohol, this is the place to start because it's coming to a market near you!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we raid our archives to hear from Tom Lix, Founder and CEO of Cleveland Whiskey Co, one of the pioneers of accelerated aging techniques and a guest on episode 1.4. Tom prompts us to recall some of our favourite guests and interviews over our first ten episodes and prompt some recommendations for new listeners.
Not only that, Foxy and Will discuss the (eventual) launch of Guinness Zero, passing fads in the drinks industry (we're talking to you alcoholic root beer) and the mysterious "pod-fade"!
Please take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. We haven't had a new review in over a month and we would like to make sure that you're still there.
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
Which beverage will test Will and Foxy's symbiotic relationship?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 10:3 to Will, Foxy is in the hot seat as he tries to identify the mystery drink through the cryptic clues available.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
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1.10 Family Ties - Militza Zikatanova explains the ups and downs of working in the family vineyard
In this episode, you’ll learn how working in the family drinks business is more rewarding, complicated and challenging than working for global conglomerates.
We hear from Militza Zikatanova, Co-owner and Marketing Manager of Villa Melnik Winery in Bulgaria about her pre-ordained journey to joining a family business that was established specifically for her and her brother to run. Militza is frank about the conflicting pressures that come with working with and for your parents, a common feature in the drinks industry in production, distribution and hospo. Militza brings her own perspectives to the traditional & regional business from her experience studying in the USA and working in the UK for the biggest drinks business in the world. Plus she talks evocatively and with such passion about Bulgarian Wine that Will and Foxy are booked on the next plane to Sofia!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Lisa Weser, Founder and CEO of Trail Blaze, a pioneer in the world of legal Cannabis in North America. Lisa may be on the cutting edge professionally but she picks a stone cold classic for her desert island drink, one that we can't believe it has taken ten episodes to arrive at.
Not only that, Foxy discusses how he spends his days on "parental" leave, Will reflects on whether he could ever work in the family business and both lads show their numeric incompetence by celebrating our ninth episode, an episode late!
PS if you are wondering who the mystery voice is chipping on Lisa's DID, that would be the loquacious Bourcard Nesin!
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Which beverage is the OLDEST "spirit" known to man??
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 6:3 to Will, Foxy tries to outfox Will with some tricky clues to a mystery beverage.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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1.9 Managing a Fluid Career - Alex O'Rourke helps you to learn to love the squiggles in your career path.
In this episode, you’ll learn how manage a squiggly career to make you healthier, wealthier* and happier whether you work in marketing, hospitality or beyond.
We hear from Alex O'Rourke, co-founder of LockSmith Consulting, tutor at The Copy Club and a qualified Life & Career Coach. Alex brings the varied wealth of her career in beverages (mixers, beers, spirits and more) to bear on her work a a career coach, helping people plan their way into the areas they wish to work in, or helping them decide on the next steps if they have reached a crossroads. Alex gives us the insights into how best to manage yourself and also to assess your options as you navigate a career path that may have more squiggles than straight lines.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Kevin Hurley, General Manager of Balffe's @ The Wesbury in Dublin. Kevin is the proud owner of possibly the squiggliest CV in the drinks industry. From planning sewage systems to flipping Mighty Mac's to building Whiskey brands to crafting cocktails, Kevin has seen it all and has sage advice for those on either side of the interview table /Zoom call. Plus he picks a corker of a drink for the island a describes exactly how to make it perfectly.
Not only that, Will and Foxy discuss the beverage related antics at Euro 2020 and reflect on their own careers and how there is no such thing as a "sideways move".
*terms and conditions apply: may not actually make you wealthier, but happier is guaranteed.
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For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 6:1 to Will, Foxy is in the hot seat as he tries to identify the mystery drink through the cryptic clues available.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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1.8 If I can't sell it, I'll drink it! - Starting a successful Beer business from scratch with Rob Fink
In this episode, you’ll learn how to start a drinks business from a standing (at the bar) start as we talk to the founder of the world's first dedicated alcohol free beer company.
We hear from Rob Fink the CEO and Founder of Big Drop Brewing, the first beer company who solely offer non alcoholic products. Rob explores the challenges and opportunities that come from being a total outsider to the drinks industry as you try to set up a successful business. Rob entertains, informs and enlightens as he tell us how luck, determination and a novel approach played their part in Big Drops' growth from a half formed idea into a global innovator.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Claire Mac Evilly, Corporate Affairs Director for Danone. Clare has a mysterious and romantic (we hope!) reason for choosing her drink as we discuss drinking in nightclubs, bizarre chat up lines and how to become a certified B Corp. It's an eclectic mix to be honest.
Not only that, Will and Foxy reflect on the proper way to drink a popular digestif and recount tales of flaming misadventures! Brewdog even gets a mention for some positive news (a rare event these days...).
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 2:1 to Will, Foxy is hoping to stump him with a tricky beverage but will his clues be too weak?
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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1.7 Use It Or Lose It! - Emma McClarkin's lessons for the rest of the world from the UK's reopening.
In this episode, you’ll learn how the reopening of pubs in the U.K. is going and what lessons the rest of the world can learn as we talk to the Head of the British Beer and Pub Association.
We hear from Emma McClarkin the Supremo at the BBPA as she gives us the low down on what's gone right for pubs in the UK as they were one of the first countries to reopen and we also get an insight to the challenges too. Emma gives us the top 3 practical lessons that any venue around the world should focus on from her experience and we also talk scotch eggs (again!), the future of Cask Beer and the unsung advantages the pub has on our mental health,
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Rob Fink, Founder and CEO of Big Drop Brewing the worlds first brewing company dedicated to only non-alcoholic beers. Rob timetables his day by beverage type so he has some very firm views on what he wants on the desert island and why.
Not only that, Will and Foxy review new drinks from Dingle Distillery and Black Irish, talk about the depressing host of new sexism revelations from the beer industry and yet still find reasons to be cheerful as summer finally makes an appearance!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
This time Will plays quiz master and Foxy feels the heat as he tries to work out what the hell will is talking about!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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1.6 Who holds the power and why do we let them? - Rebekkah Dooley takes a critical look at the Bar media.
In this episode, you’ll learn how one little bar magazine cuts through all the bullshit of spirits sales, cool bar hype and the patronising of bartenders.
We hear from Rebekkah Dooley, co-founder of Discard, a hospitality publication that breaks all the rules: Independent, Transparent & Bullshit Free. We learn how the magazine has given voice to the foot soldiers of an industry that have been abandoned by governments, manipulated by drinks companies and continuously undervalued. She also takes exception to the Bar Competition Industry that is setting bars against each other and profiting from an á la carte attitude to rules.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Nick Curtis Davis, Head of Innovation for the Irish Food Board and an all round beverage miracle worker. Nick stretches the rules of the game to breaking point as he bends the laws of time and space in search of the perfect drink.
It's an action packed episode, we also carry out a live cannabis experiment, we do battle in an impromptu quiz and muse on the brevity of a podcast "career"!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up!
Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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1.5 Fail Quickly, Fail Cheaply - How to create megabrands with David Gluckman, the guy who did it again and again.
In this episode, you’ll learn how ideas can grow into mega-brands from the man who did it again and again and again.
Following the rave reviews of his Desert Island Drink appearance in Episode 1.2, we talk at length with David Gluckman, all round drinks industry legend, author of the hilarious and insightful "That Shit Will Never Sell", and the man who invented Baileys, amongst a plethora of other household names across Beer, Wines and Spirits (plus soft drinks!). David talks about the process of forming, selling and buying ideas, why he admires Puff Daddy greatly and getting sued by McDonald's!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Rebekkah Dooley, On Trade Marketing Maven and founder of the incredible (maga)zine Discard. Ground breaking in a number of brilliant ways, Discard is full of real hospitality stories by hospitality front liners, all whilst being Independent, Transparent, Self Funded, Gender Balanced and 100% Bullshit Free. Read it. Now!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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1.4 Age ≠ Maturity - Tom Lix makes whiskey in days, not years.
In this episode, you’ll learn how one man is trying to revolutionise the entire Whiskey industry by aging Whiskey in days, not years.
We talk with Tom Lix, Founder and CEO of Cleveland Whiskey Co, one of the pioneers of accelerated aging techniques that rely on cutting edge technology and old fashioned sensory techniques to create spirits that are truly unique. Tom describes how his colourful early career led to a fascination with distilling and eventually to the founding of Cleveland Whiskey Co, which he describes as "more of a technology company than a craft distiller". Tom also clarifies what legal restrictions he operates under, details his battles with the Scotch Whisky Association and talks about fermenting for astronauts!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Bourcard Nesin, Global Beverage Researcher at Rabobank and host of the exceptional Liquid Assets Podcast where his razor sharp analysis of the key industry trends, youth and good looks in comparison to his co-hosts leads to ritualistic (yet hilarious) bullying. Bourcard chooses a drink perhaps inspired by his time in Ethiopia and also turns the tables on Will.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recording @ Hellfire Studios
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1.3 Stop Doing Diversity - Melissa Cole speaks frankly about how we can all create better work places.
In this episode, you’ll learn from one of the leading Beer writer's in the world how each of us can do more to make our drinks businesses more inclusive, more diverse and, ultimately, more profitable.
We talk with Melissa Cole, author of a number of leading beer books, including the classic "Let Me Tell You About Beer" and she gives us a full and frank view on the challenges she faced breaking into an industry that still struggles with inclusion and diversity. She highlights the ongoing issues facing under represented groups in the industry. But she is as encouraging to businesses who see the value in broadening their approach, as she is critical of brewers who repeatedly show themselves up to be sexists or racists (yes, we're looking at you Founder's)!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Ned Gahan, Head Distiller at Waterford Whisky. Ned leads one of the most innovative distilleries in the world whose work on Whisky Terroir is truly cutting edge and making a global impact but his choice of drink is as local and traditional as you can get and testifies to the power of beverages to evoke memories.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recorded @ Hellfire Studios
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1.2 The Future of Flavour - John Kelly knows the next trends in flavour and how to spot them.
In this episode, you’ll learn from one of Europe's leading experts, what flavour trends are coming to both hot and cold beverage categories from beer to coffee and from spirits to smoothies. We talk with John Kelly, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager with Kerry Group about how one of the world's leading flavours and ingredients companies studies, forecasts and shares flavour trends across a wide variety of categories and territories. John shares the insights he has gained from analysing the techniques that successful companies use to innovate and create new beverages with new flavours. Plus he gives his top tips for flavours that will be popular and profitable in the near future.
We also welcome a new guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of David Gluckman, the man who invented Baileys in 1973, along with being a central figure in the creation of a host of other global spirits brands from Cîroc to Tanqueray Ten. David's choice reveals a lot about his uniquely successful approach to developing brands.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted, edited and independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recording @ Hellfire Studios
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1.1 The Science of Bartending - Gregory Buda Ph.D. looks at pulling pints and slinging shots from a different angle.
In this episode, you’ll learn how the best bar in the world uses science to make better drinks and more money. We talk with Gregory Buda Ph. D., Education Director of the Dead Rabbit Bar in NYC about how he approaches the science of drink creation and bartending systems. Gregory shares the insights he has gained from tending bar, training staff and teaching his methods to other bars all around the world.
We also introduce our first guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. The irrepressible Claire Tolan, MD of Irish Distillers (makers of Jameson Irish Whiskey), gives her thoughts on what she’d bring with her and why. (You might have to listen to it for it to make sense!)
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted, edited and independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. Recording @ Hellfire Studios
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Sinking without trace - Did conspiracy or incompetency kill Anchor, America's 1st Craft Beer?
In this episode you'll learn how Sapporo U.S.A. scuttled THE American flagship craft beer, Anchor Brewing Company. Small in volume but huge in influence, history and affection, Anchor was the first American #craftbeer. It has a storied past and global fanatics but it is to close following years of declining sales and serious missteps. But David Infante explores the key question: did incompetency or conspiracy weigh #Anchor down? Please share! PS You can find Dave Infante's brilliant Newsletter here: Fingers
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Announcing the upcoming launch of the Business of Beverages podcast: Drinks Industry insights from the back office to the front line. In a few short weeks we will be bringing you an insiders view of the people, products and plans that are shaping the trillion dollar beverage industry. In this trailer episode we share some upcoming highlights from interviews with the most interesting, insightful and irrelevant players in the business. We talk to Tom Lix of the Cleveland Whiskey Company about how he came to approach making whiskey in days, not years. David Gluckman, the inventor of Baileys Irish Cream, gives us his views on how the current poster child for NPD, Seedlip, is getting it all wrong. And Melissa Cole, beer writer extraordinaire, explains why companies need to stop "doing diversity". Subscribe now and you will get all episodes when we launch. Professionally produced, self funded and fiercely independent. x4BQu627iBQiqeMTC0Jx
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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The Missing Ingredient - Karen O'Neill created a buzz with Beekon but luck is the only thing it lacks
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In this episode you'll learn how the entrepreneur's journey is so often determined by an element that they have little control over... luck.
Karen O'Neil was a guest on our desert island last year when the world was at the feet of her newly created "honey refresher", Beekon. She had been through her fair share of ups and down as a founder of a new to world start up but all the elements for success seemed to be lining up for Beekon to explode, metaphorically. Unfortunately it exploded literally... We explore what led up to that moment, the consequences and the chink of light at the end of the tunnel.
We don't have a Desert Island guest today as Foxy had his hands full, as you'll hear in the background!
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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The end of alcohol!? - David Orren says you can have all of the benefits of ethanol without ethanol
A synthethic replacement for ethanol that has all of the benefits but none of the drawbacks seems like science fiction but David Orren from GABA Labs thinks they have cracked the code.
David is the MD and co-founder of GABA Labs, a potentially revolutionary start up that is aiming to produce a range of replacements for ethanol. These scientifically researched, but yet to be approved, ingredients could stimulate the same neuro-receptors in our brains as ethanol. According to David and his partner Prof. David Nutt, they could do it more accurately and they would be self limiting so over indulging would be impossible. But does the science stack up? How does it get FDA approval? And what sort of business model do you use when trying to disrupt one of humanities oldest industries?
The fantastic Susan Boyle co-hosts this episode as Foxy is on a well deserved holiday.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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Which drink used an early IBM computer to come up with over 185,000 possible brand names, only to reject them all? Which drink was advertised by a dinosaur and a mountain?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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Down to a Tea - Daniel Ryan on how the Tea category is finally showing signs of development
In this episode you'll learn why Unilever is creating "the world's largest beverage start up" and how the tea category can go from zero to hero.
Daniel Ryan is part of the newly craeated Lipton Teas & Infusions company. With Brands like Lyons, PG Tips and Pukka, it is a global powerhouse in a category that has failed to cause a stir in recent years. As coffee has exploded Tea has gone cold. What can be done to change this and cow can the category really develop?
On our Desert Island Drink segment, David Orren from GABA Labs explains how he and Prof. David Nutt are creating the ultimate replacement for ethanol.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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As we take a break from regular episodes, we're inviting listeners to help us plan the future of the podcast, please reach out on LinkedIn, Twitter or BizBevPod@gmail.com wiht content, sponsorship or guest suggestions. in the meantime... happy quizzing!
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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Which drink has its own bank notes? Which drink was founded by two brothers from Barcelona?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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Sure Fire Hit? - Gary Lavin of Vit Hit on the ups and downs of sweetness, selling and sachets.
In this episode you'll learn how perseverance as well as several failures in health and nutrition informed the eventual success of Vit Hit, one of the fastest growing international health drinks.
Vit Hit founder, Gary Lavin joins us to talk about the painstaking evolution of Vit Hit from an vague idea to international success via some setbacks. Gary's time as a professional rugby player gave him confidence, resilience and an interest in nutrition. He needed all of those in order to grow a fledgling health drink into an international player that has tackled bigger brands into touch.
On our Desert Island we welcome our old friend, Dan Ryan (well our friendship is old, he's not old!). Dan has done everything from selling spirits in Saigon to Draught in Dublin but he now is part of the most exciting thing happening in Tea. Yes, there is something exciting happening in Tea... Unilever is spinning off it's global brands to create one of the world's largest ever "start ups", Lipton Teas & Infusions.
PS Leinster lost. Will is not taking it well. At all.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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Which drink was extinct till a recent(ish) revival? Which drink has a flavour that can be "preserved for over 20 years"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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A Singular Opportunity - The rarest Whisky auction of all is run by Beanie Gearedts-Espey
In this episode you'll learn why the Worshipful Company of Distillers took over 350 years to cotton on to the idea of auctioning off truly unique Whiskies to raise funds for their charity endeavours and how it's making up for lost time with an event of global significance.
The wonderful Beanie Geraedts-Espey is the person charged with running the biggest Scotch Whisky auction in the world. A charity fundraiser where every single lot has been created as a once off for the "Distillers One of One" event. Million dollar plus lots are expected as the donating distilleries offer prestige bottles that can never be purchased again. All for teh benefit of some brilliant drinks industry charities.
Plus Foxy recounts his limited experience with both Sherry and podcast statistics...
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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Which drink has its own Netflix series? Which drink was saved from prohibition by its "medicinal" use?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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Lyan's Den - Ryan Chetiyawardana on the practicalities of running a global cocktail "empire"
In this episode you'll learn how Ryan Chetiyawardana, with the help of his sisters, built a global cocktail empire in less than a decade and what actually pays the bills.
Better known to the world as Mr. Lyan, Ryan is an engaging and passionate speaker about all things cocktails but he's just as informative about the work that goes into building up and expanding a business that includes publishing, casual bars, formal venues, speaking engagements and prepared cocktails.
Plus Foxy talks about the IASIP podcast and paying for the privilege of listening to Rob McElhanney's hangover...
No Desert Island Drink this week because we couldn't find a guest we were happy with. Maybe you should be that guest? Drop us a line on Twitter or LinkedIn!
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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