Today the gang speaks with Jordan Bass, founder of non-alc hoppy water category leader Hop WTR, on their new flavor, celebrity endorsement, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhma...
Jun 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In a special bonus episode of Wednesday Warehouse, we explore A-B's financial relief/incentive plan for beleagured wholesalers, Cancun Cruz, tempering Harry's rant from the last episode, and the weakness in crossover beverages. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 =====...
Jun 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Today the gang discusses the latest in the Bud Light saga, the role of the trade press, BI's predicament, Bang's endgame, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his edi...
Jun 13, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Wherein the gang talks about Roth MKM's upgrades, TTB rulemaking extension, craft, and of course, Bud Light. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests o...
May 31, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Today the gang speaks with Zeke Durantini, VP of Sales - DSD at Spindrift Beverage Co., on their recent expansion into hard seltzers, geographic expansion, flavors, responsible marketing, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= A...
May 30, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 160
================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the beer industry issues of the day. -Podcast Hotline: Text or call Harry in confiden...
May 21, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Today the gang (minus Harry who was on the road) speaks with Carrie K. Yunker, Executive Vice President at Bell’s Brewery, as they speak of Bell's focus on innovation and its strong brand recognition, the importance of variety packs, expanding distribution into new markets, including the Pacific Northwest, investing in new brewing capacity, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https...
May 21, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Today the gang sits with legendary brewer Sean Lawson, founder of Lawson's Finest Liquids. About this episode: Sean talks about his distribution arm, The Beer Guy, which has started distributing an artisanal gin and tonic made by Bar Hill. The company is open to adding other non-competitive products such as wine, other beers, or spirits to their distribution arm in the future, with the focus for now on the gin and tonic Artesano cocktail. They may also consider distributing craft beer from other...
May 08, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Today the gang speaks with the CEO and founder of LA Libations, the emerging beverages brand creator, incubator and accelerator, of which Molson Coors has a minority stake. In this pod we discuss: Danny highlights the importance of disrupting legacy brands with ingredient problems and of creating products with taste, refreshment, and functionality to meet consumers' demands for healthier options. Danny provided examples of successful brands in LA Libations' portfolio, including Chamberlain Coffe...
May 04, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 156
This week the gang groks Fisher's Island sale to Gallo and more on the A-B fallout. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok t...
May 02, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 155
This week the gang (minus Jenn who was covering legislative conf) talks about coverage of Bud Light and Twisted Tea, wherein Jordan somberly analyzes the news and Harry has a meltdown. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Bus...
Apr 30, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Today the gang sits down again with the founders of BeatBox Beverages, makers of the original music-festival-vibe / wine-based party punch in a tetra-pak, on their new hard tea, branding heroes, recent growth and more. Founders joining us are COO Aimy Steadman, CMO Brad Schultz, and CEO Justin Fenchel. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb A...
Apr 23, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Today the gang speaks with Garrett Marrero and Scott Metzger of emerging craft empire, Maui Brewing / Craft 'OHana. Garrett is the CEO and founder at Maui Brewing, and Scott is President and COO of their platform Craft ‘Ohana. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ======...
Apr 19, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Our new Wednesday Warehouse segment, where your editors discuss the beer news of the week. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they...
Apr 19, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Today the gang sits down with John Herman, President of Austin-based Nutrabolt, makers of the hot energy drink brand C4, which was built with the help of beer distributors. We talk about the recent investment by KDP, the new wave of more mainstream 12oz energy offerings, the pros and cons of a beer network, and much more. Show starts in earnest: 01:05 ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: http...
Apr 16, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Today the gang sits down with Irwin Simon, Chairman and CEO, and Ty Gilmore, President of the beer division of cannabis and craft beer pioneer Tilray Brands. We touch on their experiences in growing their craft beer footprint while -- at least in the U.S. -- poised to pounce when federal prohibitions on cannabis relax. ================================= Watch on Youtube: / beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn... Apple: https://pod...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Today the gang speaks with Jeff Hansson, Co-Founder & CEO of Scout Distribution, the multi-state craft beer distributor. We talk about how Scout fits into the distributor ecosystem, their partnership with Columbia Dist., and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id159194056...
Apr 12, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 148
This week Harry has a one-on-one long-form conversation with Happy Dad CEO Sam Shahidi as they roll out their new Happy Dad Grape flavor in partnership with Snoop Dogg's Death Row Records. This episode could pass for a decent Master Class for sophomore year bev-alc marketers, as we discuss the deal with Death Row, what he looks for in hiring feet on the street, how important consistent flavor and quality are in production, their banana flavored seltzer in conjunction with their Bored Ape NFT, us...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 147
This week the gang introduces a new segment, where we talk freely about the adult beverage industry news story of the day. In this episode, recorded in a hotel suite in Austin, we grok the Martignetti deal to purchase a Mass A-B distributor, Diageo shutting Maryland production, the controversy over recent Bud Light marketing, Constellation selling a brewery to New Belgium, brewers handing our spirits rights outside their network, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: http...
Apr 07, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Today the gang speaks with Brock Wagner, the founder of Saint Arnold Brewing Co. in Houston, one of the first and largest craft brewers in Texas, on his philosophy of community, why he's stayed close to his home market, all about the Art Car Parade, and more. Today the gang speaks with Brock Wagner, the founder of Saint Arnold Brewing Co. in Houston, one of the first and largest craft brewers in Texas, on his philosophy of community, why he's stayed close to his home market, all about the Art Ca...
Mar 30, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 145
This week the gang talks trends and e-commerce with Ethan Stienstra, CEO/founder of bev alc consulting firm, Ahead of The Curve; and dives into the current M&A landscape with Michael Richter, managing director at investment bank GLC Advisors. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio...
Mar 29, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 144
This week the gang speaks with Bill Shufelt, co-founder of Athletic Brewing Co., the leading non-alcholic craft brewer. We talk about their new foray into draft, expanded shelf space including the cold box, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================...
Mar 27, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 143
This week the gang speaks with Justin Kissinger, president and CEO of the Worldwide Brewing Alliance, the group which protects the long-term interests of the global top brewers, representing 80% of world production. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGBhHtQNusQ&t=81s Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ================================= Ab...
Mar 27, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Constellation was victorious in their bid to classify their sugar-based seltzer brands -- Corona Seltzer and Modelo Rranch Water -- as beer under the sub-licensing agreement they signed with ABI back in 2013. Beer Business Daily legal correspondent Bianca Bruno, who was on the ground in Manhattan in federal court for most of the trial, sits with the gang to discuss the hot-button issues and behind-the-scenes color. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beern...
Mar 19, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Today the gang (minus Harry, who was traveling) catches up with Coronado Brewing Co.'s Clinton Smith, CCO, and Dave Schreiber, vp sales. 00:00 into 02:30 show starts ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Daily publish...
Mar 15, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Today we speak to Craig Purser, CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, who gives us a primer to the upcoming NBWA Legislative Conference, topics of interest, and what to get your wife for her birthday. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ====================...
Mar 09, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Today the gang speaks with The Finnish Long Drink co-founders Evan Burns and Mikael Taipale, marketers of the gin-based RTD that is bucking convention in the space. We talk celebrity partners, the heritage of the drink in Finland, owning a small but growing category, pushing through the pandemic, and more. Show Starts in earnest: 01:10 00:00 intro - technical difficulties and hilarious banter. 01:10 guests join the show. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com...
Mar 02, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 138
This week the gang caught up with Lester Jones, chief economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association. We recorded in the lobby of a downtown Austin hotel, (which is why one camera angle was shut off in the middle because we were "filming without a permit."). We cover the economy, inventories, predictions, and more. Show starts in earnest at 11:45 ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: ...
Feb 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 137
This week the gang sits with John Lane, the proprietor of the Winking Lizard Tavern family of 16 beer-centric restaurants/taverns in northern and central Ohio, a good proxy for indie on-premise performance. John speaks of draft vs bottle pricing, foot traffic trends, the latest in labor issues, beer vs spirits, and more. 00:00 intro - hilarious yet mundane banter. 05:30 John joins the call. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: ht...
Feb 19, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Today the gang speaks with Jordan Bass, co-founder of non-alc health and wellness drink Hop Wtr, on their recent trends, routes to market, Constellation's investment, and more. ================================= Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio Podcast feeds: https://www.beernetradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mk5ITn9bXu1KOvx21QzEb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beernet-radio/id1591940567 ================================= About Beer Business Da...
Feb 15, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 135
