Behind the Beer

Behind the Beer

Welcome to the Behind the Beer podcast, your ultimate guide to the inner workings of the craft beer industry. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of craft brewing, this podcast is tailor-made for you. Join us as we unravel the stories and roles that define this dynamic industry, offering you an insider's perspective like never before.

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April 22, 2024 111 mins

In this episode of Behind the Beer, we're diving into the fascinating world of brewery entrepreneurship with Brian and Colleen Quinn, the dynamic sibling duo behind Durham's newest sensation, Atomic Clock Brewing. Join us as we explore the journey of opening a brewery in today's craft beer landscape, where Brian and Colleen share the highs and lows of navigating a market experiencing a downward turn. From initial conc...

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Join us for an exclusive peek behind the scenes of 115 Craft, nestled in the heart of McAdenville, NC, with none other than the passionate owner, Dewayne Hedrick. In this captivating episode of "Behind the Beer," we delve into the rich history of McAdenville, known for its enchanting Christmas lights and now for its vibrant craft beer scene. Situated in a building steeped in over 150 years of history, Dewayne shares the...

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March 11, 2024 64 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Jared Steele, the visionary Director of Retail at Lost Worlds Brewing of Cornelius, NC. Join us as we delve into the exciting world of craft beer, discussing the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing the industry. Jared shares his insights into creating immersive experiences, leveraging technology, and adapting to the evolving consumer landscape. Whether you're a craft beer enthusi...

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February 26, 2024 73 mins

In this episode we talk with Mike Salzarulo, owner of Protagonist Beer Company in Charlotte, NC. We talk about the sacrifices made to open up a brewery, what it takes to create award winning craft beer, meshing several business units under the same roof, the importance of marketing your business, and much more. About: Behind the Beer podcast is designed to give those in or aspiring to be in the craft beer industry an in depth look...

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February 12, 2024 102 mins

In this episode of Behind the Beer we have a great discussion with Brent Voye, owner of The Vault Bottle Shop in Clover, SC. We talk about what all it takes to run a business, the importance of work/life balance, finding inspiration and some tasty craft beer. All this and much more.

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January 26, 2024 95 mins

In this episode of Behind the Beer with have a great discussion with Chad Henderson, head brewer and co-owner at NoDa Brewing in Charlotte, NC.

We talk about the phenomenon of Hop, Drop and Roll after winning gold at the World Beer Cup in 2014. We also discuss the impact of Dry January, craft beer decline, business vs community in craft beer, dark side of the industry plus an abundance of marketing, production and sales talk. All t...

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December 29, 2023 81 mins

In this episode we sit down with Ted Rosenau, owner of Petty Thieves Brewing in Charlotte, NC. Discover the philosophy of this eclectic brewery's taproom, the challenges of being in a location on the fringe, the lost history of Charlotte and even some thoughts on affordable housing plus much, much more.

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December 15, 2023 107 mins

In this episode of Behind the Beer we sit down with Adam Glover, Operations Manager for King Canary Brewing in Mooresville, NC. Learn what all it takes to be an operations manager at a premier lakefront brewery from someone with a wealth of knowledge in the beer industry. We discuss influences, industry trends and what the future of taprooms look like.

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December 1, 2023 22 mins

In this episode we talk with Allison Viola of Sugar Creek Brewing who is responsible for online sales and merchandise. Since we recorded this, however, Allison is now the Assistant General Manager.

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November 17, 2023 34 mins

In this episode of Behind the Beer we sit down with Michael Biondi, Owner of Frothy Beard Brewing based in Charleston, SC. We discuss how Michael went from a entomology background to owning a successful brewery to now opening up a third location in Charlotte, NC

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November 5, 2023 75 mins

In this episode of Behind the Beer we sit down with Jerod Jones, Head Brewer at Model A Brewing in Tega Cay, SC. We discuss the incredible story of how Jerod gets into professional brewing as well as all the in and outs of being a head brewer.

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October 18, 2023 46 mins

After a long hiatus Behind the Beer is back! Our first guest is Marques Nash, general manager of Sugar Creek Brewing.

We discuss all the ins and outs of being a general manager at a premier craft brewery, what its like working for a Master Cicerone and much more.

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