#33 - Kennett Brewfest (Jeff Norman)

Host Richie Tevlin chats with Jeff Norman, founder of the Kennett Brewfest, a celebrated event now in its 28th year and accompanied by the Winterfest for 13 years. Recognized as one of the oldest beer festivals on the East Coast, the Brewfest has established itself as a cornerstone of the craft beer community. Jeff discusses how all event proceeds benefit the Kennett Collaborative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the growth and vitality of Kennett Square.

 

Kennett Winterfest: 

https://www.kennettbrewfest.com/

@kennett.brewfest

 

Kennett Collaborative: 

https://kennettcollaborative.org/

@kennett.collaborative

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Wasak Water Treatment: https://www.wasakwater.com/⁠

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

• Stoudts Brewing - Reinholds, PA - Closed in 2020
• Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA
• Sly Fox Brewing - Epi 11 - Pottstown, PA
• Iron Hill Brewery - West Chester, PA
• Yards Brewing Co - Philadelphia, PA
• Dock Street Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
• Kennett Brewing - Kennett Square, PA
• Braeloch Brewing - Kennett Square, PA
• The Brew Gentlemen - Braddock, PA
• Space Cadet Beer - Philadelphia, PA
• Leatherback Brewing - Kingshill, St Croix
• Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE
• Sierra Nevada - Chico, CA

Mentioned People

• Liz Pappa - Stone's Beverage Manager
• Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head
• Mary Lou Baily - Manager of Kennett Collaborative
• Bill Covaleski - Co-Founder of Victory Brewing
• Ron Barchet Jr - Co-Founder of Victory Brewing
• Alan Spoll - Epi 32 - @BeerWithAlan

Mentioned Businesses

• Yakima Chief - National Hop Producer
• Ales for ALS - Beer for ALS
• Lorraine Farms - Local Farm
• Pink Boots - Women in Craft Beverage
• The Creamery - Beergarden 
• Stone’s Beverage - Epi 3 - Philly Beer Distributor 
• Philips Mushrooms - Mushroom Producer
• Philly Beer Week - Epi 14 - Yearly Beer Celebration

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What We Drank?

• Quiet Hero
• NE Pale Ale | 5.8% | Ales For ALS Hop Blend
• Braeloch Brewing

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