Beyond My Day Job

Have you ever wondered if there's an optimal way to pour and serve beer? Do you know the best pairings of beer and food? Well you should. Annette May tells it like it is when it comes to this part of the craft beer world. Annette's an advocate of representing the taste that was intended by brewers when we sip their frothy beverage. She's the first female certified Cicerone and an educator to help students and hobbyists learn more about making beer enjoyable ... and profitable for the businesses who need their staff to be experts in delighting beer enthusiasts. You're in for a treat with Annette! #schoolcraftcollege#distillationtechnology#cicerone#beerpour#foodpairings#beereducation

Epiphany Craft Malt’s Sebastian Wolfrum and Tarboro Brewing Company’s Franklin Winslow vividly share how barley and malting help make desirable beer as we wrap-up a two-part episode on the supply chain in the craft beer sector. Sebastian and Franklin also share how businesses and community come together at an incubation campus in Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. @perry.farms#perryfarms#epiphanycraftmalt#tarborobrewingcompany@epiphanycraftmalt@tarborobrewingcompanync@rockymountmills#craftbeer#barley#ncstate#supplychain

In his very important side job, Tim Kuhls is an independent North Carolina barley farmer who helps make “farm to taproom” a reality in his local market. Tim explains why he got into growing barley and the role this critical crop plays in making beer all the while making it a profitable and local endeavor.@perry.farms@epiphanycraftmalt#craftbeer#barley#ncstate#supplychain

Tara Nurin is a beer journalist who writes about beer economics and business. Her latest book is “A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse” and it spotlights the massive role of women in the history of beer. We hear Tara’s path to researching, writing and promoting her findings with this book. A fun discussion for all! #womeninbeer #taranurin #pinkbootssociety #terifahrendorf #forbes #NPR #diversity #femalebrewers 

North Carolina’s first all female-owned microbrewery tells a great story of how they made it happen. Co-Owner, Michelle Miniutti, shares all about helping start up Bombshell Beer Company. It’s a true insider’s view of running a hyper-local taproom that’s growing in a crowded market. @lowesfoods #beer-den #hollysprings #beerbusiness #northcarolina

Brew beer, you will! Veteran home brewer John Huber breaks down the art and science of making your own personal batch of beer. Listen-in for an educational and gorgeous journey! It's all part of our dedicated season to the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries. #mash #boil #falsebottom #malting #hops #wort #CO2 #Guinness 

Bart Watson, Chief Economist from the Brewers Association, simplifies and explains the U.S. craft beer market. Bart covers the size of the craft beer market, the impact of COVID, geo-hot spots, popular consumer trends and global shifts influencing the U.S. beer market. #beereconomics #craftbeertrends #bartwatson #brewersassociation #beerCOVID #craftbeersales

Staying financially healthy in the craft beer business is part of the game. CPA and financial advisor, Maria Pearman, shares what brewers need to consider to compete for the long-haul. We’ll draw from her book "Small Brewery Finance: Accounting Principles & Planning for the Craft Brewer". Stay profitable, my friends. It's all part of our dedicated season about the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries.

Starting a brewery from scratch is no easy task and running one has its challenges. But with the love of beer and determination, it’s an absolute dream for many. Right Brain Brewery’s Founder and Owner, Russell Springsteen tells us why and how he entered the craft beer scene in Northern Michigan's Traverse City. It's all part of our dedicated season about the business behind the craft beer industry - The Craft Beer Inquiries.

Beer business cometh in Season 5, aptly titled The Craft Beer Inquiries. Here’s a quick montage of the goodness to come. Brewers, economists, hop farmers, cicerones, enthusiasts, home brewers and more!