Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar

This time around we sat down with some crafty brews and our very own Ben Walter of Priory,  long time teammate and Culinary Director of our Pizza Kitchen, to learn about the backstory and future vision of their beer collab & beer dinner business, The Priory. Joining alongside Ben, were our friends Big John McCurdy & Collin Zreet (Advanced Cicerone) also of The Priory. These guys are doing exciting work with this startup brand whether it be collab brews, beer dinners, or beer related events in general. We got to know all about what the future holds for their brand! 

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live August 20, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This episode we changed it up a bit & welcomed Gary Gordon of Breaking Brew Meadery to the taproom for the first time--to chat about this fabled libation style and get behind the scenes of the local Mead craft. What started from home brewing 20 years ago grew into an established Meadery in Farmers Branch, Texas. Their mission is to create a positive and flavorful drinking experience for a special community of people with our hand-crafted meads, while educating them about the history of this unique drink and its benefits.

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live August 13, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This week we welcomed Armor Brewing Co. to the taproom for the first time with Sales Manger Dave Strickland in house to chat all things North Texas Craft Brewing. Had a fabulous night hearing their stories and getting to know our Allen neighbors.  

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live August 6, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This episode we welcomed Sales Director Chris Nunez of Real Ale Brewing Co. to the taproom. Chris is a true veteran of the Texas Craft Beer game, representing one of Texas' oldest and most popular Craft Breweries. We had an amazing evening getting Chris' perspective on the future of the brewery, the industry at large, and a few great stories of the journey that led him here. 

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live July 30, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This week we highlighted our South Main Village neighbor, HopFusion Ale Works & Swiss Army Knife, Casey Wilson in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. The Hop is a trailblazer in the South Main Village, paving the way for this beautiful neighborhood to grow and flourish. What an amazing night catching up with Casey, having insightful convos and recapping the World Cup here in the taproom!

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live July 23, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This episode we were absolutely pumped to host Texas brewing legend, Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company (Houston, TX), to the taproom for the first time. Saint Arnold Brewing holds the title of Texas' Oldest Craft Brewery with over 30 years of producing & serving great brews. We look forward to having Brock in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and both the history & future of the brewery.

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live July 16, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This week we welcomed long time North TX Craft Beer staple, Chris Wilborn of Collective Arts Brewing, to the taproom to chat all things Craft Beer. We talk of a truly unique brewery concept, from the Great White North, whose's endless mission is to make the world a more creative place by bringing inspiration, collaboration and creativity into the everyday. Fusing the creativity of craft beverages with the inspired talents of artists worldwide in everything they do. We celebrated a night of tasty beer and great convo!

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live July 2, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This episode we highlighted the fantastic brews from our friends in North Ft. Worth TX, Three Wide Brewing Co. We welcomed local Brewmaster & Beer Evangelist Matt Morriss in house to go down the rabbit hole discussing his vast experiences in the local Craft Beer scene, the brand & the brews, and the future of his newest brewery. 

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live June 16, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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This episode we had a real treat with one of the true OGs of the industry, our friend Kent Deewall of Grand Rapids, Michigan's own, Founder Brewing Company. He stopped in and sat down to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. It was the perfect time to have Kent behind the mic to chat all things Founders as they are the Official Craft Beer sponsor of Real Madrid CF. He's brought some incredible goodies for our in-house raffle give away, we got the beer, you just gotta bring yourself! 

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live June 4, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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Our friends from the north east sector of the DFW Metroplex joined us from Richardson, Texas' own Oak Highlands Brewery. They were in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. We were stoked to have our homie, Ryan Hillman, on the mic along with first time taproom visitor, Brad Mall, to chat all things OHB. We were incredibly entertained hearing Brad's craft beer perspectives on his first visit to the Spotlight.

Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!

Recorded live May 28, 2026 at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Shawn Howell, host.
Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.

Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

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Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.