We bring in a man of many talents, a friend, @usarmy vet, a fellow "Dad with Daughters" and Head Brewer at @2ndStoryBrewing in Philadelphia PA, Cory McDonald.  He slings malt for @proximity.malt, Realtor @thehowgroup, a #triathlete, and founder of @Blueprintbrewing - 

With so many balls up in the air, we discuss how discipline and helps you achieve your "Why" - We learn where his passion for service stems from and what it's like to brew on the 2nd floor of a building!  Enjoy!

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Also, check out Episode 44 with @proximity.malt

Just a quick little diddy from me discussing the PA House Bill 425 & the PA Malt Beverage Tax Credit.  If your state doesn't have these options, push for them.  

Links to the info:

- House Bill 425

- PA Malt Beverage Tax Credit

#10000downloads #beermightythings #supportpabeer #breweriesinpa

We're talking meat!  This week's episode features Steven Cabalar, Owner and Head Chef of Cabalar Meat Company in Downtown Lancaster PA.  From corporate caterer to butcher apprentice to owning a butcher shop and restaurant with an amazing, messy menu, Steven walks us through their process, menu and how he's gotten to where he is today.  He explains why they don't allow substitutions, his best food experiences and helping Front Line Workers during COVID.

Don't listen if you're hungry! You've been warned!

Check out their menu at cabalarmeatco.com

Follow them on Instagram @cabalarmeatco

This episode features tons of positive vibes from Anne Gannon, CPA and Founder of The Largo Group.  She's a former Professional Golfer and the author of NEVER AGAIN, a book for brewery owners on how to plan for the future and not get caught off-guard with life's uncontrollable events.  

We walk through their toolkit and how that translates to the financials in your brewery. We discuss focus, mindset and discipline as well as the baby steps it takes to EAT AN ELEPHANT and stay on track with your financial scorecard.  You'll enjoy this one! 

Visit TheLargoGroup.com 

Follow on IG: @thelargogroup

#beermightythings #craftbeer #craftbeerpodcast #beerpodcast

Today's episode features me, and me.  The first Thanksgiving was 400 years ago in 1621 and beer was there.  Lack of beer was the reason the Pilgrims stopped in Cape Cod and I hit on that story as well as Beer Pairings, Recipes made with Beer and Gratitude. 

I'm thankful for YOU! Thanks for listening, sharing, and commenting.  #beermightythings

At 2am on Labor Day Weekend in Alexandria Bay NY, Mark Tsigounis and I meet for the 2nd time to shake up some unnecessary late-night margaritas. 

He's the founder of Hibear Outdoor Co. and we discuss his adventures hiking the Appalachian Trail, how he created the world's most versatile insulated bottle called the "Adventure Flask."  Hot or Cold Beverages, this bottle does it all. It's magical!

We hit on how to create a product from prototype, 3D Printing, crowdfunding tips, fundraising and "embracing the suck."  We hit on our "Routine Stacks," journaling, mindfulness, podcasts, music (check out the Hibear Spotify Playlists!) and "running naked."  

They're Climate Neutral and giving 1% for the Planet.  Go order your flask now!  For Free Shipping, use code: FREESHIPHIBEAR

#ClimbHighAF - Follow @hibearco on IG and other socials

Drink a beer, help a family.  It's as simple as that.  We're talking with Executive Director of PA Eats, Jessica Darr to bridge the gap of the nearly 2,000,000 Pennsylvanians who struggle with hunger every day – including nearly 500,000 children.

So, Feeding Pennsylvania, PA Eats, and Breweries in PA are joining forces with local breweries across the state to raise money for hunger relief through the #HopsForHungerPA campaign. Hops For Hunger will be a month-long, statewide fundraiser throughout November.

Get involved, create awareness, donate. We're looking for 50+ breweries to raise/donate $1,000+ each.  That's how we can #beermightythings my friends!

Follow:  @PA.eats @HopsForHungerPA #HopsforHungerPA

Donate: https://www.feedingpa.org/our-programs/hopsforhunger/

We bring Spirits Author Eric Zandona back for Part 2 because I had so many more questions to discuss.  We really dive into how the heat in Texas can actually make whiskey "age faster" and taste more mature.  We hit on different types of corn, different altitudes and how distillers are standing out by utilizing local products.  We discuss how spirits and technique can vary all over the world.  We talk about where to find great recipes and 3 whiskeys you need to try now! 

This is another fun one with Eric!  Hope you enjoy!  

Visit his site: www.EZdrinking.com for recipes, his bibliography and plenty more! (The Atlas of Bourbon and American Whiskey: A Journey Through the Spirit of America, Bourbon Bible, The Tequila Dictionary)

Be sure to follow Eric @EZDrinking

Today we go south into the tech world in Charlotte, NC with CEO & Co-Founder of Ekos, Josh McKinney.  An analyst, consultant, product manager, and now, CEO of Ekos - We talk about Josh's career path, how he met his co-owner and through to the launch of Ekos in 2014. 

We discuss how their software solves many problems and streamlines data for the craft beverage industry.

We discuss their epic party at Ratio Beer Works during CBC in Denver, what he's most excited about moving forward and what's next for Ekos.

Utilize their amazing blog at GoEkos.com, follow @go_ekos & and @joshsmckinney and reduce those headaches today!

Enjoy the conversation!

Today, we're conversing with the guy you want to drink spirits with.  Eric Zandona is a spirits afficionado, spirits judge, Director at the American Distilling Institute and he’s searching for the world's best drinks. 

We hit on his newly completed 3rd book, The Atlas of Bourbon & American Whiskey.  We're talking "Bottled in Bond," the first labeling laws & the confusion about the spelling of Whiskey vs Whisky. We discuss his findings on how and why the quality has increased dramatically as well as Flavor Impact, Barrel Entry Proof vs Flavor Profile and White (unaged) Whiskey

Visit his site: www.EZdrinking.com for recipes, his bibliography and plenty more! (Bourbon Bible, The Tequila Dictionary)

Follow Eric @EZDrinking