For this episode, The Gateway will explore the creative and unique industry of craft brewing and distilling. The craft industry has reached an all-time high in both demand and businesses attempting to quench the thirst for unique, flavorful, and high-quality beer and spirits. From the initial ingredients to the fermentation process, all the way through distributing the final product to local pubs and store shelves, there is a universe of logistics to be determined before the it is poured into a glass.

To help examine every facet of running a brewery, The Gateway is proud to welcome Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling. Pollyanna provides its customers with an intimate experience that goes beyond what's in the glass. By sharing their knowledge and advancing the culture of craft beer and craft spirits, the Pollyanna brand focuses on creating a relationship between customers and the brewery, brewer, distiller, and local community. As an integral part of the communities Pollyanna does business in, they strive to work in cooperation with local organizations to benefit the community as a whole. The Gateway is excited to have the Inventors of NIU’s very own beer, Dawgma!