On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

- We head to Phoenix Brewing in Ohio to talk with Carmone MacFarlane about how the brewery has come to rely on its 5 barrel brewhouse during COVID-19 and how a crowler club has brought new people to their doors 

- Plus, if you are a small brewery and just starting to think about mobile canning, Andrew Ferguson of Codi Manufacturing is here to share some steps to ensure you are ready.  

Episode 7 is sponsored by Blichmann Pro Brewing

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 7
Host: John Holl
Guests: Carmone MacFarlane and Andrew Furguson
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

More from our sponsors:
Blichmann Pro Brewing
With superior engineering and unrivaled service, Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment is designed from the ground up to generate a quick return on your investment by getting you up and running as efficiently as possible without sacrificing quality. Experience true turnkey systems that are versatile and flexible enough to give you room to grow and a modular design that can fit any space. Visit Blichmannpro.com to learn more about our one to ten barrel brewhouse systems and cellaring equipment.

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

- Andrew Coplon of Secret Hopper joins us to talk about how small breweries can work to not only survive, but thrive during these times. 

- and then finance expert Daniel Pische stops by to help you better understand how your money can work for you and steps you can take to get on better financial footing as the economy continues to fluctuate. 

Episode 6 is sponsored by Blichmann Pro Brewing

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 6
Host: John Holl
Guests: Andrew Coplon and Daniel Pische
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

More from our sponsors:
Blichmann Pro Brewing
With superior engineering and unrivaled service, Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment is the right choice for pro results. Whether it’s for your pilot system or production line, our turnkey systems come fully equipped with everything you need to hit the ground running. Designed for easy setup and intuitive use, our brewhouse systems and cellaring equipment deliver uncompromising quality and reliability backed by a name you trust, so you can focus on what matters most - your beer. Visit Blichmannpro.com today!

On Episode 5 of the BYO Nano Brew Podcast:

Host John Holl  talks with Neil Witte, the co-author of the Brewers Association Draught Beer Quality Manual, the Draught Beer Quality for Retailers, and a contributing author to the MBAA Beer Steward Handbook, as well as a master Cicerone, is here to talk about draft lines and best practices during a shutdown, quality control on to-go crowlers and growlers, and what can be done with any downtime to set your brewery up for success later.

Plus, Devon Hoffman of Site Seeker, a digital marketing company, talks about how small breweries can keep customers engaged from a distance and what to plan for with your brewery's social media marketing once restrictions are lifted. 

Episode 5 is  sponsored by Blichmann Pro Brewing and by White Labs

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 5
Host: John Holl
Guests: Neil Witte, Devon Hoffman
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

More from our sponsors:
Blichmann Pro Brewing
With superior engineering and unrivaled service, Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment is the smart choice for your bottom line. With our turnkey 3.5 barrel gas-fired or electric brewhouse systems starting at only $16,999, you won’t find a better match of price, performance and quality. Hit the ground running with equipment you can count on and support you can trust so you can focus on what matters ​— ROI. Visit Blichmannpro.com to learn more.

White Labs

White Labs began 25 years ago with the hobby of homebrewing and the simple desire to make something better. They quickly grew into a team of dedicated microbiologists exploring new ways to advance brewing altogether. Today, White Labs is at the forefront of yeast and fermentation, making its products and services accessible to breweries around the world. White Labs: Advancing Fermentation. Cultivating Community. Visit WhiteLabs.com.

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

- Host John Holl  talks with Audra Gaiziunas about what breweries can be doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

- John Snyder of Yakima Valley Hops goes deep on what he hoped to be doing right about now, what’s currently happening in Yakima Valley, and what we can be looking forward to with the harvest. 

- Dennis Grumm of Oktober Can Seamers talks about how business is booming and shares some thoughts on to-go beer sales. 

Episode 4 is exclusively sponsored by Blichmann Pro Brewing

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 4
Host: John Holl
Guests: Audra Gaiziunas, John Snyder, Dennis Grumm
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

- We talk with Luke Truman the Facilities Manager at Allagash Brewing Company about managing the liquid leaving the brewery

- Patrick Coyne and Ray Mowery, two of the owners behind Punch Buggy Brewing in Philadelphia talk about brewing small and lessons learned after being open for just a few months 

- and Attorney Peter Lowe sits down to talk about HR Law Essentials for small breweries Breweries

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 3
Guests: Luke Truman, Patrick Coyne, Ray Mowery, and Peter Lowe
Host: John Holl
Contact: [email protected]
Website: BYO.com/nanopodcast
Music: Scott McCampbell

Sponsors:
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QUIET. EFFICIENT. POWERFUL. The 3.5 BBL Gas Fired Systems offer automatic temperature control and fully enclosed burner boxes.  The burner boxes help keep operating costs low by keeping the heat in your kettle not in your room. Perfect for taprooms & neighborhood breweries. The 3.5 BBL Gas Fired UL / cUL Rated Brewhouses start at $16,999. Order yours today! 

Visit blichmannpro.com for more information. Again, blichmannpro.com.

Vermont Tech

Are you ready to learn craft distilling as a profession?

Content: Check out vtc.edu/distilling to get started. The 5-day course is offered by the Institute of Applied Agriculture and Food Systems and is packed with hands-on experience, lectures, demos, process training and distillery visits. The course brings students into direct contact with a variety of processes involved in building, operating, and working in the distilling industry, while emphasizing scratch distillation from local ingredients. The 5-day course runs May 4-8th in Randolph Center, Vermont. Visit vtc.edu/distilling.

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

- Host John Holl sits down with Alex McDonald of Earth Eagle Brewings in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to talk about how his homebrew shop evolved into a full brewery and the styles that still capture his attention and that of his regular customers. 

- Attorney Matthew McLaughlin joins us to talk about classic legal mistakes a craft brewery can avoid. 

- We’re talking about brewing with herbs and spices with a brewer who knows a thing or two about it: Jeff Tyler of Colorado’s Spice Trade Brewing.

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 2
Guests: Alex McDonald, Matthew McLaughlin, Jeff Tyler
Host: John Holl
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Brew Podcast: 

- We’re excited to kick off this new project and talk with Brew Your Own Magazine publisher Brad Ring on the current state of nano brewing in the United States and plans for the 2020 NanoCon November 6-7 in San Diego. 

-Finance expert Audra Gaiziunas talks about Understanding basic financial literacy in the wake of recent closures of breweries the industry might have thought as successful; why understanding the cash flow statement is paramount to running your small business. 

- Host John Holl sits down with David Levesque of Colorado’s Launch Pad Brewery to talk about going pro, keeping nearly 30 beers on tap, and growing from a 1.25 barrel system up to 5 barrels, but still maintaining that home brewer mentality.

Episode 1 is exclusively sponsored by Yakima Valley Hops.

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 1
Guests: Brad Ring, Audra Gaiziunas, David Levesque
Host: John Holl
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell