BYO Nano Podcast
The Nano segment is a bright spot within craft brewing with the majority of new breweries opening up falling into this small-scale, hyper-local segment working on brewing systems five barrels or under. Each month on this podcast learn the business, marketing, and brewing strategies targeted for this smaller-scale sized brewery needs. From strategies to maximizing taproom sales to forecasting brewery budgets to brewing great beer in small spaces, you’ll learn from craft beer experts and fellow Nano brewers the tips and strategies for success to improve – or launch – your small brewery. New episodes will be added to this page each month in addition to all major podcast platforms. Please email any questions, thoughts, and feedback on the BYO Nano Podcast to [email protected]. You can use the player provided here to listen to episodes or subscribe to this show through a variety of popular podcast platforms linked just below. Cheers!
Episode 61 – Navigating Dry January
Dry January is upon us and showing no signs of leaving the calendar anytime soon. So what is a small brewery to do? There are options when it comes to making or serving low or no-alcohol options. On this episode, experts from the field weigh in.
Richard Priess is cofounder of Escarpment Laboratories, a yeast producer and developer in Guelph, Ontario. Richard graduated from the University of Guelph with a Masters of Science in Molecular Biology & Genetics. Richard leads the company’s product and business developments. He has also contributed to publicly available brewing science research on a variety of topics including kveik yeast, yeast hybridization, and Brettanomyces. His favorite beer styles are German Pils and Saison.
ABV Technology CEO Ben Jordan. Founded in 2017, ABV Technology makes products and services for the craft beverage industry to create flavorful and high quality reduced and non-alcoholic beverages.
Nate Anderson spent almost 20 years teaching physics and basic chemistry at the high school and college level before finding himself on the brew deck of a small brewery in northern Minnesota.. While brewing, he established the QA/QC program for the brewery and brought that experience to ABV Technology. Nate now runs the testing lab at ABV Technology, uses his brewing experience to help produce and improve NA beverages, uses his science education background to continue to innovate in the craft beverage industry, and is involved in the American Society of Brewing Chemists subcommittee on alternative beverages.
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