In episode 16 of the Brewbound Podcast, Brooklyn Brewery CEO Eric Ottaway discusses his company’s global partnership strategy, shrinking international opportunities for U.S. craft breweries, growing consumer interest in low- and no-alcohol products, and the overall state of the beer business.

Also in this episode: Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall discuss the latest news, including information about Anheuser-Busch InBev’s recent partnership with Canadian cannabis company Tilray, layoffs at Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery, the Brewers Association’s “craft brewer” definition change and retail franchise Craft Beer Cellar’s ongoing legal disputes.

Show Notes: 

0:00 – 21:27: Furnari and Kendall introduce episode 16 and discuss the latest beer news

21:27 – 53:50: Furnari and Kendall interview Eric Ottaway at Brewbound Live

53:50 – 1:00:06: Furnari and Kendall share their takeaways from the interview