Show notes from Host John Holl:

"As this year limps to a close I was thinking of what usually brings me joy in and around the beer space and It’s getting together with good friends over pints for general business chat as well as a proper bullshit session. 

Since we can’t get together in I thought that this could be a good format to bring together some of my favorite people for a chat about the year that was and to share some stories. 

So on the show this week is author Melissa Cole, her new book is called “The Little Book of Lager” and it’s available now where books are sold. 

Christopher Shepard is the senior editor of Craft Brew News, published by Beer Marketers Insights. 

And Greg Avola is one of the founders of Untapped. 

I wanted to talk a little business, have a little fun, and generally see where their heads were as this year comes to a close.
So, get a beer, get comfortable and let’s have some fun."

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• Host: John Holl
• Guest: Melissa Cole, Christopher Shepard, and Greg Avola
• Sponsor: Cigar City Brewing 
• Tags: beer, craft beer, Untappd, Lager, London, Hard Seltzer, Trends, Glassware,

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