May 11, 2023
This week’s Brewbound Podcast rebroadcasts two Brew Talks
conversations from the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. The first is
an introduction to the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A), a
newly formed trade group. Executive director Kevin Asato, Harlem
Brewing founder Celeste Beatty and Black Frog Brewery owner Chris
Harris share the NB2A’s mission and vision, explain the challenges
Black and Brown brewers face receiving capital and stress the
importance of mentorship.
Then, three brewery leaders share their experiences with expanding
their taproom presences in out-of-state markets. Monday Night
Brewing’s Jeff Heck, Hi-Wire Brewing’s Adam Charnack and Weathered
Souls Brewing’s Marcus Baskerville share their strategies, offer
advice to others considering similar expansions and lay out the
potential pitfalls.
Plus, Brewbound’s Justin Kendall and Zoe Licata share their early
takeaways from CBC, straight from the convention floor in
Nashville.