#34 - Mainstay Independent (Brian O'Reilly)

Host Richie Tevlin chats with Brian O'Reilly, Owner of Mainstay Independent Brewing and former Brewmaster of Sly Fox Brewing, where he spent 17 years shaping one of Pennsylvania’s most respected craft beer brands. Brian is the force behind Mainstay Independent Brewing, located inside Craft Hall in Philadelphia, he continues to push the boundaries of craft beer with a focus on balance, drinkability, and innovation. During his time at Sly Fox he pioneered craft beer in cans, developed an award-winning lineup of beers, and launched iconic events like the Sly Fox Bock Festival & Goat Races.

 

Mainstay Independent: 

https://mainstaybrewing.com/

@MainstayIndependent

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

• Sly Fox Brewing - Epi 11 - Pottstown, PA
• Ringwood Brewery - Hampshire, UK
• New England Beer Co - Woodbridge, CT
• Southampton Publick House - Southampton, NY
• John Harvards Brewery and Ale House - Hancock, MA
• Anchor Brewing - San Francisco, CA
• Long Island Brewing Co 
• Great Lakes Brewing Co - Cleveland, OH
• Diamondback Brewing - Baltimore, MD
• Wynkoop Brewing Company - Denver, CO
• Sierra Nevada - Chico, CA
• Two Roads Brewing - Stratford, CT
• Troubles End Brewing - Collegeville, PA
• Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant - Philadelpphia, PA - Closed in 2014
• Clocktown Brewing Co - Thomaston, CT
• Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA
• Other Half Brewing - Brooklyn, NY
• Hill Farmstead Brewery - Greensboro Bend, VT
• St. Bernardus Brewery - Watou, Belgium
• Trappist Westvleteren - Vleteren, Belgium
• Yards Brewing Co - Philadelphia, PA
• Workhorse Brewing - King of Prussia, PA
• Kenwood Original - Epi 8 - Philadelphia, PA
• Human Robot Beer - Epi 15 & Epi 10 - Philly, PA
• Thimble Island Brewing - Branford, CT
• Old Nutfield Brewing Co - Derry, NH
• Athletic Brewing Co - Milford, CT
• Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE

Mentioned People

• Jack Curtin - Legendary Philly Beer Writer
• Lew Bryson - Legendary Alcohol Writer
• Brandon Greenwood - Chief Brewing Officer & Brewmaster of Yards Brewing
• William Reed - Owner of Standard Tap
• Corey Reid - Brand Ambassador of Sly Fox
• John Giannopoulos - Owner of Sly Fox
• Bill Covaleski - Co-Founder o