It Starts With Beer

Brewery Consultant Daniel Flynn

Ep 14: Breweries, like nearly all segments of the economy, have some worries about what the new landscape will look like in the era of COVID-19. Daniel Flynn of DRF Consulting in Cheshire, Conn., works with breweries all the time on their accounting needs. I spoke with him about the big financial picture. 

CT Brewers Guild's Phil Pappas

Ep 13: My interview with Phil Pappas of the Connecticut Brewers Guild reveals what the nonprofit advocacy group has been doing behind the scenes to help local breweries, particularly in regards to laws and loans. There's some money talk in this one, so get your finance hat on. Photo by Katharine Manning.

Little Red Barn's Community Support

Ep 12: My discussion with Nils Johnson of Little Red Barn Brewers of Winsted, Conn., focuses on how the brewery is staying staying positive with the support of its community. Despite having to cut staff, the owners are hoping to bring them back when the COVID-19 crisis is over, and is collecting money for them along the way. Music by The Dead Dawgs featured in this episode. Cover photo courtesy of the Register-Citizen newspaper.

Veracious Brewing vs. coronavirus

In ep 11, I interviewed Mark and Tess Szamatulski of Veracious Brewing Company and Maltose Express homebrew store, both in Monroe, Conn. We focused on how our current crisis is putting in peril a way of life: the face-to-face interaction in a quiet, publike atmosphere. This husband and wife team were optimistic nonetheless.

Labyrinth Brewing vs. coronavirus

In ep 10, I interviewed with Adam Delaura of Labyrinth Brewing, which since 2018 has served beer out of a refurbished old space in Manchester, Connecticut. Learn how this 3-man team is dealing with the current crisis with hard work and levity. Photo: Jessica Prout Photography

Alvarium Beer vs. coronavirus

Enjoy ep 9, my conversation with Chris DeGasero of Alvarium Beer Company of New Britain, Connecticut, on how the brewery has learned to cope with life in the era of COVID-19. 

Brass Works Brewing vs. coronavirus

In ep 8, I interviewed Kyle Ondrush of Brass Works Brewing of Waterbury, Conn. It was March 26, 2020, and we focused on how this team of four co-owners worked together to keep beer and cash flowing during a crisis.

Brewery Legitimus vs. coronavirus

In ep 7, I interview Christina and Chris Sayer, owners of Brewery Legitimus in New Hartford, Conn., and how they are weathering the coronavirus. Interview is from March 23, 2020.

Coronavirus and beer

In episode 6, I talk a bit about the potential impact of the spreading coronavirus on the beer industry and reflect on the joy of drinking alone.

Continuum Distilling

My interview in episode 5 with Brandon Collins of Continuum Distillery in Waterbury, Conn., shows us how spirits, too, can start with beer. Join me as I venture into the world of Drops and Charred: beer-based spirits. www.continuumdistilling.com