Welcome to the State of Craft Beer, where First We Feast and Brooklyn Brewery bring you an insider’s view of craft beer as it spreads its influence from New Orleans to Stockholm, and London to Chicago. Following the stops of the Brooklyn Brewery Mash Tour, we’ll feature discussions between Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy and boldface names from the local scene about what brewers are excited about, what challenges the industry faces, and what you need to be drinking. Subscribe on iTunes, or bookmark this page to keep up with the all the episodes.
Episode 8: Austin
Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy sits down in Austin with a powerhouse panel featuring some folks at the forefront of the Texas beer scene: Michael Graham, co-founder of Austin Beerworks; Josh Hare, founder of Hops & Grain; and Brad Farbstein, owner of Real Ale Brewing Company. Also joining the panel is John Holl, editor of All About Beer.
Episode 7: Philly
Are corporate beer takeovers bad for craft? This and many other hot issues are on the table as Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy sits down in Philadelphia with a powerhouse panel featuring some folks at the forefront of the Mid-Atlantic beer scene: Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery; Bill Covaleski, co-founder and brewmaster of Victory Brewing Company; Tim Patton and Christina Burris of St. Benjamin Brewing Company; and John Holl, editor of All About Beer. (Photo: Andre Rucker)
Episode 6: D.C.
Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy sits down in D.C. with a powerhouse panel featuring some of the heavyweights of the local brewing scene: Jeff Hancock and Mari Rodela of DC Brau; Greg Engert, Beer Director & Managing Partner of ChurchKey and Bluejacket; and Justin Cox, Founder and CEO of Atlas Brew Works. John Holl, editor of All About Beer, joins the discussion as well, which tackles hot-button issues like craft-beer buyouts by brewing conglomerates. (Photo: Ben Droz)
Episode 5: Chicago
Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy sits down in Chicago with a powerhouse panel featuring some folks at the forefront of the Midwest beer scene: Erin Lowder, General Manager of Operations at Solemn Oath Brewing; Eric McNeil, founder of Aquanaut Brewing Company; John and Ben Saller, founders and head brewers at Atlas Brewing Company; and John Holl, editor of All About Beer Magazine. The discussion covers everything from the challenges of becoming a small brewer, to the perception of Chicago’s Goose Island since it sold to AB InBev. (Photo: Brittany Purlee)
Episode 4: Boston
Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy sits down in Boston with a powerhouse panel featuring some of the heavyweights of Massachusetts beer: Jim Koch, the founder of the Boston Beer Company and Samuel Adams; Harpoon Brewery CEO Dan Kenary; Rob Martin, president of Ipswich Ale Brewery and president of the Massachusetts Craft Brewers Guild; and John Holl, editor of All About Beer Magazine.
Episode 3: Stockholm
Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy sits down in Stockholm with Darren Packman, founder of Beer Studio and BeerSweden.se; Mikael Dugge Engström, founder of Dugges Ale & Porterbryggeri; Mattias Grundström, Sweden Alcohol Suppliers’ Advertising Scrutineer; and Johan Lenner, founder of Portersteken. Over a few beers, the panel discusses the landscape of Scandinavian craft beer, dishes out advice for young brewers, and tackles the common challenges facing small breweries worldwide.
Episode 2: London
Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy sits down in London with Logan Plant, founder of Beavertown Brewery; Jasper Cuppaidge, founder of Camden Town Brewery; Roger Protz, a prolific British beer writer and editor of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide; and John Holl, editor of All About Beer Magazine. Over a few beers, the panel discusses some major announcements in the UK beer scene, including the formation of a brand-new brewers association and CAMRA’s decision to warm up to the modern craft-beer movement.
Episode 1: New Orleans
In this Big Easy episode of the State of Craft Beer, Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy sits down in New Orleans with John Holl of All About Beer Magazine; Louisiana Craft Brewer’s Guild president Andrew Godle; Abita Brewing Company president David Blossman; and NOLA Brewing COO Dylan Lintern. Over a few beers, the panel breaks down craft-beer market growth across the country, discusses whether the definition of craft beer is outdated, and much more.
More episodes coming soon…
- Chicago: August 20
- Washington: October 15
- Philadelphia: October 29
- Austin: November 19
