In the last round of interviews from the Brewbound Podcast On Location at the California Craft Beer Summit, North Coast Brewing CEO Jennifer Owen discusses taking Acme California Lager statewide, what it means for the Fort Bragg, California-based brewery to be a certified B Corporation and the company’s charitable work.

Bump Williams Consulting’s Dave Williams and Brian “BK” Krueger explore Q1 beer category trends, the stickiness of 2023’s shifts caused by the Bud Light fiasco, the creep up of pricing, regional cider growth and the dampening of Dry January but continued growth of non-alc beer.

Well MILLER LITE, you had ample opportunity … but the IRON CITY BEER folks have stolen your thunder (and apparently read this newsletter). Yes, ladies & gentlemen … I give you IRON CITY BEER BUNS! Yes, the PITTSBURGH Brewing Company has partnered with MANCINI’s Bakery and contributed their spent grain to create these beer-y delicious baked goods, apparently just in time for yinzers to enjoy on uh, National Picnic Day. 🤷

Brewers Association (BA) director of social impact Dr. J Jackson-Beckham joins this week’s Brewbound Podcast to preview the THRIVE pre-conference workshop, which takes place Sunday, April 21, ahead of this year’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC). Dr. J discusses the increased focus on wellness during this year’s conference and how those elements are threaded throughout CBC.

Now, this is a sporting event menu folks. #5DollarBeer.

On a special bonus episode of the Brewbound Podcast, we bring you a 3-pack of interviews from the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento in March, featuring conversations with leaders from Green Cheek, Arryved and East Brother.

This week’s Brewbound Podcast features a 3-pack of conversations from the California Craft Beer Summit, featuring the founders of Topa Topa, Match Point Brewing and That’s Delicious Financials. The Brewbound team also reviews the latest headlines and talks $1,300 bev-alc fridges.

Ray Latif of the Brewbound Podcast interviews Andy Diacetis, North American Sales Manager for Lallemand Brewing. He discusses Lallemand’s role as a global manufacturer of yeast and bacteria for various industries.

BevPort, a self-described three-tier compliant digital distribution portal, launched in Florida earlier this year. Co-founder Phil Guana joins the Brewbound Podcast to explain how BevPort works, its focus on helping “the little guy” gain market access in the Sunshine State and the partnerships the startup has in the market.

Where I’ll start with a public service announcement today, here on Easter weekend – make sure you make a detailed map of where you hide the cans of beer for your adult Easter egg hunt today … so that it doesn’t flow into your kid’s Easter egg hunt. 🫣

This week’s Brewbound Podcast features two On Location interviews from the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento. Anderson Valley Brewing president and CEO Kevin McGee shares how he’s keeping the legacy craft brand relevant, and why he’s entangled in a legal battle with the nation’s largest beer wholesaler with potential wider implications for California craft brewers. Then, Full Circle owner Arthur Moye explores plans for the Speakeasy brand.

So, I guess it’s comforting to know that if you ever get a not-so-great medical diagnosis, the folks at Gear Patrol have you covered. No, they won’t help with medical advice or mental health resources . . . but rather they have very considerately compiled the list of “24 beers you need to try before you die.” So, have fun using your last days on earth to track down bottles of beer.

Russian River co-owner Natalie Cilurzo joins the Brewbound Podcast On Location at the California Craft Beer Summit to discuss the 20th anniversary release of Pliny the Younger triple IPA, with festivities starting this weekend. And Calicraft founder and CEO Blaine Landberg and marketing director and brewmaster Thomas Vo share how the brewery is expanding beyond beer with the Bloom line of fruit-forward offerings.

Hope your St. Pat’s Day celebrations are off to a fine start given the calendar timing this year! Sean 2004 would likely already be a couple of pints in alongside ya at this time of day … but Sean 2024 is more likely just getting back from a yoga class. Listen – times change, people. Pretty sure we’re already getting close to Jess’ Saturday nap time.