Brewbound Podcast

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The Brewbound Podcast is an extension of Brewbound’s leading B2B beer industry reporting, featuring interviews with beer industry executives and entrepreneurs, along with highlights and commentary from the weekly news. New episodes are released every week. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or your streaming platform of choice.

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Recent Podcast Episodes

Bump Williams Consulting on the Importance of Defending Display Space, 1st Half 2025 Trends

Bump Williams Consulting on the Importance of Defending Display Space, 1st Half 2025 Trends

While defending shelf space remains important, suppliers need to make sure they’re also retaining lucrative display, floor, promotional and feature space, Bump Williams Consulting (BWC) president Dave Williams and VP of business development and portfolio strategy Brian “BK” Krueger shared in the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast.

Brewbound Podcast: Berkeley Alley Beer’s New Owners on Being ‘Crazy and Strategic’

Brewbound Podcast: Berkeley Alley Beer’s New Owners on Being ‘Crazy and Strategic’

After years working at various breweries and hosting their own craft beer podcast, Chelsea Rhoads and Liz Hess finally decided to take the plunge and buy a brewery. The pair, who co-host the Body By Beer podcast, acquired Denver’s Berkeley Alley Beer Company earlier this summer and have put their own spin on the beloved local spot.

The Future is Hoppy: HPA’s Record-Breaking Harvest

The Future is Hoppy: HPA’s Record-Breaking Harvest

In a Brewbound podcast, Ray Latif spoke with Chris Swersey of Hop Products Australia (HPA) and Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing about the 2025 Australian hop crop. Swersey reported a bountiful harvest for HPA, with total production up 10% and yields increasing by 30% despite reduced acreage. This success stems from favorable weather and… Read more »

The Future is Hoppy: HPA’s Record-Breaking Harvest

Ray Latif spoke with Chris Swersey of Hop Products Australia (HPA) and Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing about the 2025 Australian hop crop. Swersey reported a bountiful harvest for HPA, with total production up 10% and yields increasing by 30% despite reduced acreage. This success stems from favorable weather and significant investments in productivity… Read more »

Brewbound Podcast: How Hard Slushies Became 10% of Red Bus Brewing’s Summer Beverage Sales

Brewbound Podcast: How Hard Slushies Became 10% of Red Bus Brewing’s Summer Beverage Sales

Red Bus Brewing owner Erik Schmid is candid about what changed his mind about adding hard slushies to the Folsom, California-based craft brewery’s summer menu: “bottom line.” In Episode 2 of the Brewbound Podcast’s Learning Lounge: Taproom Tactics series, Schmid shares that since Red Bus purchased a slushie machine, the fruity drinks have become 10% of Red Bus’ beverage sales and 5% of its overall business.

Learning Lounge: How Coffee Fortified Death of the Fox’s AM/PM Business

Learning Lounge: How Coffee Fortified Death of the Fox’s AM/PM Business

When Death of the Fox Brewing Company opened eight years ago, co-founder Chuck Garrity wanted to make sure its Clarksboro, New Jersey-based taproom stayed busy day and night. So to “maximize” Death of the Fox’s taproom investment and utility, the company launched by also offering coffee service, Garrity shared during the first edition of the Brewbound Podcast’s Learning Lounge: Taproom Tactics series.

Deep Diving California’s Distribution Shakeup and the RNDC Fallout

Deep Diving California’s Distribution Shakeup and the RNDC Fallout

With Republic National Distributing (RNDC) winding down distribution operations in California ahead of September 1 exit and consolidation continuing among craft wholesalers, this week’s Brewbound Podcast explores the fallout of both in the Golden State.

From Malt to Partner Brands – Growing with Supply Chain Allies with Destihl, Briess and U.S. Beverage

From Malt to Partner Brands – Growing with Supply Chain Allies with Destihl, Briess and U.S. Beverage

How can you get the most out of your supply chain relationships? Communication is key, and not just when the headwinds hit. Destihl’s Matt Potts and Briess’ Ron Schroder share how they’re navigating supply challenges. Plus, U.S. Beverage VP of brand development Kris Sjolander explains the importer and platform’s sales and marketing partnership program.

Brewbound Podcast: BevBoost’s Secret to Fresher Beer

Brewbound Podcast: BevBoost’s Secret to Fresher Beer

How can brewers preserve freshness and extend their beer’s shelf life without breaking the bank? Upslope Brewing founder Matt Cutter believes he’s found the answer with BevBoost.

Inside Rhinegeist’s Merch Strategy – Emotional Hooks, Limited Drops and Loyal Fans

Inside Rhinegeist’s Merch Strategy – Emotional Hooks, Limited Drops and Loyal Fans

Merchandise remains an important piece of Rhinegeist Brewery’s business, and the Cincinnati brewery is leveling up under the guidance of merchandise director Jenny Morrissey. Rhinegeist VP of marketing Tracey Ireland and Morrissey share the evolution of the company’s merch strategy from “marketing tool,” to an individual business unit.

The Future of Hops: New Varieties and Technologies from Clayton Hops

The Future of Hops: New Varieties and Technologies from Clayton Hops

 Brian Clayton, CEO of Clayton Hops, discusses the company’s growth to four farms in New Zealand and their innovative hop products. He highlights their Amplifire™ pellets and oil, which boost flavor and aroma, increase beer yields, and offer environmental benefits like a low carbon footprint due to direct oil extraction from wet hop cones…. Read more »