THE TRUE CRAFT PODCAST

The True Craft Podcast facilitates the honest, insightful, behind-closed-doors conversations that craft owners and operators actually want to hear.

Join us each week to hear host Chris Farmand as he chats with a guest craft owner about the challenges, opportunities, and decisions facing craft practitioners every day across the country.

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Our Latest Episodes

Straight Shooting with Michael Memsic of Sanitas Brewing Company

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Brewery Success in the Modern Market with Mike Walters of Cocoon Brewing

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Legendary Lagers and Expansion with Ryan Wibby of Wibby Brewing

On this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Wibby, the co-founder and brewmaster of Wibby Brewing in Longmont, CO. Ryan chats the exciting world of lagers, sharing the story behind his brewery’s recent recognition ...

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Intentional Innovation with Erik Fowler of San Diego Brewers Guild

In this episode of The True Craft Podcast we welcome Erik Fowler, Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers Guild. Join us for a jam-packed discussion on the financial landscape of craft breweries in 2024. Highlights include: Erik shares his ...

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Developing Leaders in Craft with Grace Robbings and Larry Rock of Reuben’s Brews

In this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we chat with Grace Robbings, Co-Founder, and Larry Rock, Sales Representative, of Reuben’s Brews in Seattle! We shine a light on their work with the Mosaic State Brewers Collective, a mentorship ...

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Breaking Barriers in Craft with Teo Hunter from Crowns and Hops Brewing

In this episode, we sit down with Teo Hunter, co-founder of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., a pioneering Black-owned craft brewery championing diversity, inclusion, and (emphasis on the) equity in the craft beer industry. Some of what we cover: Find ...

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Every Beer Has a Story with Chris Cesnek & Brandon Monroe of Paperback Brewing

In this episode, we chat with Chris Cesnek and Brandon Monroe, the creative co-founders of Paperback Brewing Company. Their brewery’s edgy, 80s and 90s pop culture-inspired design has captivated Los Angeles locals, creating a truly memorable brand experience. A few ...

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Know Your Numbers with Kary Shumway of Beer Business Finance

In this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we delve into the world of brewery financial management with Kary Shumway,creator of Beer Business Finance. Drawing upon his decades of experience, we chat about topics for brewery owners striving to excel ...

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Lessons in Self-Distro with Phillip McLamb of Resident Culture

In this episode, we sit down with Phillip McLamb, COO and Co-Founder of Resident Culture Brewing, to chat about what it takes to self-distribute in 2024. From day one, Resident Culture was self-distributing. However, it’s taken years of trial and ...

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Elevate Your Taproom Experience with Andrew Coplon of CBP and Secret Hopper

In this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we welcome Andrew Coplon, Founder of Craft Beer Professionals and Secret Hopper to explore his unique insights on curating a fantastic customer experience in the taproom… and why that’s more important than ...

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