Brewbound Podcast

The Go-To Podcast for Beer Industry Professionals

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

Tonya Cornett on Her Journey from the World’s Largest Brewer to One of the Smallest

Tonya Cornett on Her Journey from the World’s Largest Brewer to One of the Smallest

Tonya Cornett thought she would end her career at 10 Barrel Brewing. She had joined the Bend, Oregon-based craft brewery in 2012, piled up competition medals for her beers and created a following at the brewery. She thrived as the brewery’s R&D brewmaster before and after its 2014 sale to Anheuser-Busch InBev.

Brewbound Podcast: How Surfside Will Ride The Wave This Fall

Brewbound Podcast: How Surfside Will Ride The Wave This Fall

How does an ready-to-drink (RTD) brand that was built on the beach translate to other seasons? Surfside, Stateside Vodka’s hard iced tea and lemonade canned cocktail brand, is betting big on sports this fall.

AleSmith Turns 30 with Party Tricks, Espresso Martinis and Big Contract Volumes

AleSmith Turns 30 with Party Tricks, Espresso Martinis and Big Contract Volumes

AleSmith is celebrating its 30th anniversary with momentum behind new products – in and out of beer – and a growing contract brewing business. In this episode of the Brewbound Podcast, AleSmith president Brandon Richards shares how the San Diego craft brewery has evolved to meet drinkers’ needs with new products while fortifying its business by brewing for others.

The Summer Scans Turned Unpretty

The Summer Scans Turned Unpretty

On the latest Brewbound Podcast, the Brewbound team closes the book on a lackluster selling season. Brewbound senior reporter Zoe Licata breaks down the final round of off-premise data, with a letdown from the historically sales boosting summer beer occasions.

BrewDog USA’s Eric Franco on Gaining Greater Autonomy and Getting Focused

BrewDog USA’s Eric Franco on Gaining Greater Autonomy and Getting Focused

Less has been more with BrewDog’s U.S. business over the last year and a half. On the latest episode of the Brewbound Podcast, BrewDog USA chief sales and marketing officer Eric Teodoro Franco explains how the business has “done fewer things better,” leading with a focus on its core brands, which helped the brand increase volume 26% last year.

Brewbound Podcast: Columbia Distributing Leaders On Building a Next Gen Pipeline of Beer Leaders

Brewbound Podcast: Columbia Distributing Leaders On Building a Next Gen Pipeline of Beer Leaders

Columbia Distributing leaders believe they’ve tapped into a pipeline for the next generation of beer industry workers. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Columbia president and CEO Chris Steffanci, VP of sales, Portland Chris Watzig and former intern Rebecca Logan share the ins and outs of the Pacific Northwest distributor’s Beer Careers Program.

Rupee Beer Poised for Indian Cuisine’s Breakout Moment

Rupee Beer Poised for Indian Cuisine’s Breakout Moment

Rupee Beer founders Van and Sumit Sharma believe they’re ready to meet Indian cuisine’s moment. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, the brothers share their journey of launching the Indian American beer brand during the COVID-19 pandemic as an add-on purchase at their family’s restaurant.

Brewbound Podcast: A Look at Uncle Nearest’s Fight to Retain Control of Operations

Brewbound Podcast: A Look at Uncle Nearest’s Fight to Retain Control of Operations

Representatives of Uncle Nearest were in court last week fighting to retain control of the whiskey brand’s operations as its lender seeks the appointment of a receiver as the company has fallen into default on $108 million in loans. BevNET spirits editor Ferron Salniker joins the Brewbound Podcast to share the latest on the case.

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 »