We're excited to welcome back Jon Renthrope, CEO of Cajun Fire Brewing Company in New Orleans, LA. In addition to his work with Cajun Fire, he is now the President of the Board of Directors for the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A). We discuss NB2A, Crafted for Action, exporting Cajun Fire product in Asia, and the latest developments for the East New Orleans Cultural Hub.
For this episode's Tasting Notes segment, Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet brings pairing suggestions for English Porter-style beers. Be sure to grab your tickets for Collin's upcoming craft beer and chocolate pairing at Central Market Fort Worth on July 8.
Additional discussion points include:
Get ready for Crafted for Action 2026
Our Culture Brewing X Creature Comforts collaboration
Congrats to Vine Street Brewing winning a Gold ADDY award for marketing and design
Soulshine Kolsch from Bentonville Brewing
Do the Hop Thing from Narrow Gauge x Brothas & Craft Beer
Our September 2024 conversation with Jon Renthrope
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