Topa Topa Brewing Company, founded by Jack Dyer, distinguishes itself in the competitive craft beer market through a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
Emphasizing core values shaped by Dyer's background as a teacher, the brewery prioritizes giving back to local nonprofits and supporting environmental causes.
They have collaborated with Patagonia provisions on regenerative agriculture, specifically working with Kernza wheatgrass, despite challenges. Using organic ingredients like Kearns, organic turo, and organic mosaic hops, Topa Topa Brewing creates a unique, high-quality beer, with their Chief Peak IPA being a best-seller.
Despite industry challenges such as declining market trends and volatile ingredient prices, Topa Topa Brewing remains focused on producing exceptional, sustainable beers while anticipating a shift towards local products in the beverage industry. They encourage others to join the 1% for the Planet organization for a collective impact on environmental change.
Tune in, sip along, and be part of this episode—where every beer has a story, and every story has a purpose!
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Highlights:
(01:03) Chief Peak IPA's Unique Theme: "Shrubland to Woodland to Highland."
(03:20) "Topatopa" Name and Its Local Tie.
(06:17) Starting Topa Brewing in a Competitive Craft Beer Market.
(08:30) Jack's Career Journey and The Value of a Good Business Partner.
(10:38) Early Challenges and Commitment to Sustainability.
(15:21) Substantial Contributions to The 1% for The Planet Network.
(22:08) Topotopa's commitment to regenerative agriculture and Kernza.
(23:59) Jack Dyer's insights into Kernza, its challenges, and Topotopa's role.
(26:27) Details on Kernza beer, recipe, and market release plans.
(28:46) Brands supporting causes, influenced by Patagonia's impact on Topotopa.
(33:03) Concerns about challenges in the craft beer industry and the impact of climate change.
(37:13) Jack Dyer on climate change's impact on brewing water supply.
(39:49) Emphasizes collaboration with hops and Kernza partners.
(41:46) Quickfire Q&A on Jack Dyer's beer preferences.
(46:50)Predicts classic beer flavors and local focus on future trends.
(47:50) Topotopa beer distribution, mainly in Southern California.
Links:
Website: topatopa.beer
LinkedIn: Topa Topa Brewing Co.
Facebook: Topa Topa Brewing Company
Instagram: topatopabrewingco
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