This week, we are joined by James Bruner and Micah Rush from The Bruery. We discuss many items including:
- James' and Micah's roles and backgrounds.
- Danny's history with The Bruery.
- Preconceived notion when someone you know leaves a brewery.
- Maintaining industry relationships when staff changes are made.
- The Bruery expanding their offerings and audience.
- Keeping Society members happy.
- Some of the more challenging concepts to execute.
- QC dialed in.
- How they respond to a fan request of a retired beer to return.
- Maintaining legacy brands like Anniversary and 12 days of Christmas.
And tons more!
Big should out to our newest sponsors Native Son LA. Taking over the former Modern Times Dankness Dojo, Native Son LA is open for business offering food and of course great craft beer. Stay tuned as they begin brewing out of this location. Visit their instagram to stay up to date https://instagram.com/nativesonla
Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.
National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/
Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/
Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/
This week we are joined by Vailia From from Desparada Winery, Russel From of Herman Story Winery and our old pal Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker. We discuss the story of this year's Anniversary Ale blend that included your's truly, Danny Fullpint. Items for discussion include:
- Meeting the Froms.
- Matt giving the back story on the history of Anniversary Ale.
- How the program has evolved.
- Anniversary Parties.
- Firestone Walker inviting me up to blend and being put on a team with Russel.
- What the blending session is like.
- The legendary crowns.
- The introduction of Heavy Things.
- Not getting in trouble with Vailia.
- A round table discussion about all the components.
And much more!
This episode was sponsored by The Bruery. It's that time of year, enrollment has begun for The Bruery 2023 Reserve Society. Visit https://thebruery.com to learn about the two versions of The Reserve Society you can join while spaces are available!
Big should out to our newest sponsors Native Son LA. Taking over the former Modern Times Dankness Dojo, Native Son LA is open for business offering food and of course great craft beer. Stay tuned as they begin brewing out of this location. Visit their instagram to stay up to date https://instagram.com/nativesonla
Please check out these resources if you are a member of the craft beer industry and need help.
National Women's Law Center - https://nwlc.org/
Department of Fair Employment and Housing - https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/
Project When - https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/