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Following a year long break, Will and Foxy make their long awaited return with a very personal episode.

They share what they have been up to, where they have been and what the plans are for the podcast in the coming weeks and months.

Thanks to everybody for waiting, there's an exciting full episode to come next week.

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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
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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!

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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.

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.

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Which beverage is often mistaken for a wine but is closer to a beer? Which drink was poured into empty champagne bottles and sealed with wax?

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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.

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.

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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

Support the show

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.

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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!

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 Hellfire Studios.

Support the show

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.

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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.

Support the show

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.

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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

Support the show

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.

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What beverage is categorised by aroma, not taste?

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.

Support the show

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.

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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.

Support the show

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.

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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.

Support the show

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.