On this week’s episode of The Sauce Podcast

On this week’s episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren Healey sits down with Jared Williamson, Head Brewer at Schlafly Beer, to talk creativity, legacy, and what the future of beer really looks like.

Jared shares how his path into brewing began far from traditional beer school — starting as an art and music major before working his way up from cleaning kegs to leading operations at Schlafly’s original taproom. He dives into how beers are developed, from the “palate of the mind” to pilot batches, and what it means to honor a legacy brand while still pushing flavor forward.

The conversation also explores how Schlafly is responding to changing drinking habits, including the rise of non-alcoholic and lower-ABV beers, and the launch of Shorty’s — a new line of small beers that are short on alcohol but long on flavor.

In this episode:

Jared’s journey into brewing and how creativity shapes his approach to beer

How Schlafly balances innovation with tradition while developing new beers

The rise of mindful drinking and the inspiration behind Shorty’s small beers

📍 Schlafly Beer is based in St. Louis, Missouri
🔗 https://www.schlafly.com/

Follow Schlafly: @schlaflybeer

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