This week, we are joined by Amy Crook, Quality Manager at Firestone Walker Brewing. We discuss many topics including:

- Meeting Amy this summer at the annual Anniversary Ale blending session.

- What does Amy do at Firestone Walker?

- The road leading to her role at Firestone Walker.

- Amy's education.

- Wine country fostering quality careers.

- What a typical work week looks like?

- How Firestone's growth has impacted her responsibilities.

- The journey beer takes from tank to shelf and how it relates to quality.

- Date codes in relation to brewery and customer expectation.

- The most challenging beer to manage from a quality perspective.

- How packaging tech has changed over the years.

- The challenges of using adjuncts.

And tons more!

This episode was sponsored by Eppig Brewing in San Diego. Makers of award winning lagers and ales - Eppig's Oktoberfest Celebrations are coming up soon. Follow them on instagram [here] to learn more.

This episode was also sponsored by The Bruery. It's that time of year, enrollment has begun for The Bruery 2023 Reserve Society. Visit https://thebruery.com to learn about the two versions of The Reserve Society you can join while spaces are available!

Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.

National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/

Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/

Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/