Exit 12 Home Brew & Craft Beer Lifestyle Podcast

This week we talk about a great article from vinepair regarding In-Bev's latest roumd of lay-offs. This leads us to speculate on what In-Bev does from here and if they get out of the market altogether. We also let you guys in on our latest hobby outside of beer and we may have found our new favorite musical artist of all time during Brew-Songs. Link to article: https://vinepair.com/articles/ab-inbev-craft-layoffs/Intro song provided by Young Kartz, called "Levels" Find Y...

This week we have a very special episode celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8th) we invite on the Podcast Erika and Becca from the Pinks Boots Society Boston Chapter!! We talk all about this wonderful Nonprofit organization and ways you can support and join. If you would like to support Pink Boots, please follow the links below: Pink Boots:Website: https://www.pinkbootssociety.org/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/PinkBootsBoston/Instagram: @pinkbootsbostonLinktree: https://link...

This week we have a brand-new segment to the Podcast that we are affectionally calling Brandon’s Bits. Brandon found some carefully curated beer news to discuss. We also get an update on some dental trouble Nick has been having. All this plus Brew Songs of the Week!!Intro song provided by Young Kartz, called "Levels" Find Young Kartz's music HERE: https://yungkartzbeats.com/beat/levels-2828650 Break song provided by DJ Quads, called "Chillin" Find DJ Quad's mu...

This week we discuss Detroit-based Atwater Brewery using chatbot Artificial Intelligence to create a recent IPA recipe. We discuss what we think of this latest technology being used in the Brewing Industry and if we think its use will just be a fad or not. This also sparks Nick to tell us of other places he would like to see technological advancement (you will not guess where). All this, plus brew songs of the week. Link to Article: https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/202...

This week we talk about an article from EIN News Desk talking about a new Craft Beer equipment coming to North America that boasts fully automated processes, we discuss if this is good for the industry or if we see this taking off in the future. Nick also has a nice little vent session about an issue that has been bothering him all day. Link to EIN Newsdesk Article: https://www.einnews.com/amp/pr_news/613028875/craft-beer-equipment-maker-igulu-enters-the-us-market-introduces-...

This week we discuss the latest controversy surrounding New Belgium’s re-brand and recipe change of their popular Fat Tire Amber Ale. We also have a special Exit 12 birthday to celebrate as the birthday boy keeps reminding us (we'll let you guess which of the E12 boys it is) who's special day it is! All this, plus brew songs of the week.Intro song provided by Young Kartz, called "Levels" Find Young Kartz's music HERE: https://yungkartzbeats.com/beat/levels-2828650 Break ...

This week we welcome on Homebrewer, Cicerone Craft beer Server and Craft Beer Influencer Kristen Slough (@butcanigetaflight on Instagram) we talk to her all about the craft beer serving program, how she got into the hobby and some of her favorite beer styles. We also have a great round of brew songs where Nick takes his obsession with an instrument to new heights. Please follow Kristen on Instagram @butcanigetaflightIntro song provided by Young Kartz, called "Levels" Find Youn...

This week we welcome on Jazman (mommybeersalot on instagram and "Black Girls Guide To Craft Beer" on YouTube). We have a wonderful conversation touching on how she got into the hobby, her awesome content and the merch she is creating with Jaz & Pizzazz; a specialty glassware company! All this plus an awesome brew songs of the week!Please Follow Jazman on Instagram @mommybeersalot. Check out her business Jaz & Pizzazz LLC [website coming soon] and Williams Family Events. Follow William...

This week we look at an article from Chris Crowell on Craft Brewing Business highlighting the best marketing ideas for 2022. We will give our unique perspective on some of these marketing ides as well as tell you the ones we thought were good and bad. We have a rare correction from last weeks interview as well as an awesome round of brew songs!!!Link to article “17 Best Craft Brewery Marketing Ideas of 2022 by Chris Crowell”https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/news/17-best-craft-brewery-marke...

This week we welcome on Sarah Real, the Owner & Co-Founder of Hot Plate Brewing Co. a brand new brewery opening soon in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. We talk to Sarah about her journey from home brewer to opening her own brewery. We chat about her initial start in the hobby, the reason for the brewery name, her vision for the spot in the Berkshires, & more! Please follow Sarah on Instagram @hotplatebeer and check her website out at hotplatebeer.comIntro song provided by Young ...