Brewing Beverages With Transparency and Mindfulness With Justin Medcraft and Josh Makler of Mate Maker Co Hard Kombucha

Meet Justin Medcraft, Co-Founder of Mate Maker Co Hard Kombucha, and Josh Makler, the Brewmaster. This venture was born from a group of lifelong friends who reunited with a common mission: to bring transparency and better ingredients to the world of drinks.

Their community, a fusion of musicians, artists, brewers, and creatives, has fueled their journey. Mate Maker Hard Kombucha is their pioneering foray into beverages, and it's more than just a drink; it's a testament to their commitment to a positive impact on the planet and their community.

 

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

• Discover the origin story of Mate Maker Co and their mission to bring transparency and better ingredients to the world of beverages

• Learn how the team recognized the exciting opportunity of introducing hard kombucha to Australia

• Gain insights into Josh Makler's history and what sparked his passion for craft brewing

• Dive into the challenges of transitioning from traditional beer brewing to the world of kombucha

• Mate Maker Co's perspective on mindfulness and how it aligns with their commitment to better ingredients

• Evaluate whether the mindfulness ethos resonates with Australian consumers and see how they've responded to kombucha

• Discover the meticulous process of sourcing ingredients and crafting unique blends

• Look into the vegan and gluten-free aspects of hard kombucha

• Explore some of Mate Maker Co's standout releases, including Mate Maker POG Kombucha, Mango Peach Smash, and Pineapple Sundream

• Get an insider's look at the general brewing process of hard kombucha and the experimentation with yeast, teas, and sugar

 

In this episode with Justin Medcraft and Josh Makler

Justin Medcraft and Josh Makler share the origin story of Mate Maker Co, a drinks business driven by the mission to bring transparency and better ingredients to the world of beverages. Discover how they brought hard kombucha to the Australian market and the challenges they faced in transitioning from traditional beer brewing and dive into the ethos of mindfulness in drinking and the importance of quality ingredients. 

In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks is joined by Justin Medcraft, Founder, and Josh Makler, Brewmaster at Mate Maker Co Hard Kombucha. Explore their unique flavors, including the Mate Maker POG Kombucha, Mango Peach Smash, and Pineapple Sundream. Get an inside look into the brewing process of hard kombucha and the innovation driving Mate Maker Co's commitment to transparent ingredients.

 

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