This week we welcomed Caine Lackey and David Ersland from Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was a pleasure to sit with the NTX team and chat the current state of Craft Beer in Texas from one of the nation's top breweries with wide distro. The guys were fantastic in laying out their approach to the modern Craft Beer landscape, particularly from the perspective of a National Brewery working in the great state of Texas and dealing with the strong local bias. We had a blast chatting the history of the brewery as well and some of the unique features such as the original Barrel Aging "cave." Even in a challenging Craft Beer landscape, it's always great to hear a modern business model from one of the absolute best breweries in the nation. Thanks to the guys for everything this year and for hanging out with us in the taproom for the Spotlight.

Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!


Recorded live on July 18, 2024
Music: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe

Always recorded live at Southside Cellar.
125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.southsidebeercellar.com
www.instagram.com/southsidecellar

Hosted by Shawn Howell
Recorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar