BYO Nano Brew Podcast

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

We’re closing out 2020 with a panel discussion from experts in and around brewing who share their insights, advice, tips , hopes, and more with our guests:

Melissa Romano

Owner of Lake Anne Brew House in Reston, Virginia

Rob Fullmer, Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild

Laura Lodge

Founder of the Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywine Festival

&  founder of Customized Craft Beer Programs.

And 

Brandon Hernández

The founder and executive editor at San Diego Beer News

Listen in for a spirited discussion on beer life amid a pandemic and hear from experts on what you can to to help your small brewery thrive and grow. 

Episode 12 is sponsored by 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, their turnkey systems come fully equipped with everything you need to hit the ground running. Designed for easy setup and intuitive use, their 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!

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 12
Host: John Holl
Guests: Melissa Romano, Laura Lodge, Rob Fullmer, and Brandon Hernández
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

• We will check in on the current state of craft malt in America and get a preview of what’s to come in the new year. Jesse Bussard, the Executive Director of the North American Craft Maltsters Guild talks about growth, agriculture, and innovation. 

• Then, host John Holl talks with John Kelley the CEO of Craft Peak on how to dial in your brewery’s digital platform and what to think about as some temporary changes become permanent solutions.  

• Finally, the show calls down to Georgia to talk with Jeremy Boucher of Split Fin Brewing on what the Army taught him about running a brewery. From keeping to a schedule, putting down business roots in a small town, and shouldering all the work alone, he shares his insight. 

Episode 11 is sponsored by Blichmann Pro Brewing
With superior engineering and unrivaled service, Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment is the smart choice for your bottom line. With their 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. 

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 11
Host: John Holl
Guests: Jesse Bussard, John Kelley, Jeremy Boucher
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

• It’s getting colder and that brings some new worries for breweries amid this pandemic. Nancy Trigg of Arryved is here to talk about what your small brewery can do to optimize your taproom agility. 
• Then, host John Holl talks with Warren Bondi, co-founder of Beer Marketeers on what believes are winning Marketing Strategies Mid-Apocalypse. 
• Finally, it’s off to Montana to talk with Brewer Dave McAdoo of Burnt Tree Brewing on how its putting a little bit of harvest season into his beers. 

Episode 10 is sponsored by Blichmann Pro Brewing

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 10
Host: John Holl
Guests: Nancy Trigg, Warren Bondi, Dave McAdoo
Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

On This Episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

Let’s dive into the 2020 Hop Harvest and find out what is on deck from the Pacific Northwest. Stan Hieronymous is here to break it all down and offer up some unparalleled insight.

Then, we're headed to Cape Cod to talk with one of the owners of Devil’s Purse Brewing about what the summer season was like and what his nano brewery has learned over six months of a pandemic. 

Episode 9 is sponsored by Blichmann Pro Brewing

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 9
Host: John Holl
Guests: Stan Hieronymous, Mike Segerson 
 Contact: [email protected]
Music: Scott McCampbell

On this episode of the BYO Nano Podcast:

Host John Holl leads brewers and owners of nano brewers around the country in a roundtable discussion on what it has been like running a small brewery in unprecedented times. From talking about supply chain logistics, recipe development, marketing, and ways of managing mental health and family life, the brewers unpack a lot of information. 

The panel includes: 

• Bri Burrows, the head brewer and co-owner of Big Rip Brewing in Missouri
• Courtney and Derek Guggenberger of Guggman Haus Brewing in Indiana. 
• Christopher Gandsy owner and brewer of Daleview Biscuit and Beer in New York. 

Episode 8 is sponsored by Blichmann Pro Brewing

BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 8
Host: John Holl
Guests: Bri Burrows, Courtney and Derek Guggenberger, Christopher Gandsy
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 their 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. 

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:
Blichmann Engineering™ Pro Brewing Now Offering Gas Fired Systems

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.