Our guest today is Alan Ward from Brigadoon Brewery and Brew School. Alan’s brewery is likely one of the most unique beer producers in the US.

They are located on the grounds of the Texas Renaissance Festival, are only open 19 days per year, and even brew some of their beer on equipment and using techniques from 500 years ago.

Alan has served as president of District Texas of the Master Brewer’s Association of the Americas and he hosts a bi-weekly radio show reviewing beer. So he knows how to make beer and how to taste beer. But it’s his experience opening and, subsequently closing, a second location South of Houston that interested me in having him on the show.

His story offers some insights and experiences in everything from dealing with city government to the challenges of self-distribution.

Please open your minds and open your ears because Alan is about to teach us How NOT to Start A Damn Brewery. 

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