So you want to host your own beer festival? Find out what it takes to create a beer festival from the ground up as we speak with Hip Hops Hooray organizer Woodie and Abbie Bonds and Rodney Beagle. Brewers Jason Edler and Taylor Jones also join the discussion.
Another thing to consider is insurance: most likely you will need “General Liability” and “Liquor Liability” coverage. The standard limit is $1,000,000 policy.
You do not want to miss out on this Crane Brewing Company podcast! It’s a fun inside look at a dynamic and excellent group of people.
Chris Meyers – Co-Founder Aaron Bryant – Operations Manager Christian Coryell– Lead Taproom Bartender Eric Pageler – Asst. Brewer Marty Graham – Production Team Michael Reynolds– Brewer
How was the KC Brew Fest this year?
This is Crane’s second year, what are some of the biggest learning experiences you all have had?
How important is team chemistry? Is it difficult navigating all these personalities toward a common goal?
You have 12 oz 6 packs of non sour beers: Farmhouse IPA, Omar Porter and Trailsmith Farmhouse Ale. Why glass and not cans?
Will you all be doing more .375 ml bottles?
Most of your beers are moderate to low ABV, is that intentional. Do you want more sessionable stuff?
This episode Woodie Bonds co-hosts with Ruven and discusses Hip Hops Hooray Beer Festival.
Co-owner Nathan Howard discusses Strange Days Brewing Company before opening to the public:
Brief introduction
How does it feel to be this close to opening your brewery?
This is a big dream for a lot of people. The aspect of owning your own business but also pursuing the dream of being a brewer with your own beer man. What would be something you would like to share with folks that have similar aspirations?
Talk to me about this building and location.
What has been your brewing journey thus far?
What events or people have been influential in that journey?
What’s up with the name?
You guys dig soccer?
Let’s talk about these Beers man!
Australian Gold, 5.0 ABV, 32 IBU
Australian-style golden ale
Australian-style golden with a mix of bready flavors as well as notes of banana & apple. Brewed with a single-bittering addition of Pride of Ringwood. This style beer has roots in England but was adapted for the warmer Australian climate.
Black & Wit, 5.0 ABV, 19 IBU
Black Belgian-style witbier
A dark twist on the classic belgian-style witbier. Similar to the original, Black & Wit is brewed with a hefty amount of wheat malt and spiced with orange peel & coriander, however this version was brewed with midnight wheat giving it a black apperance. Black & Wit proves a beer can be both light & dark at the same time.
Daydream, 7.0 ABV 21 IBU
French-style saison
A complex yet highly drinkable take on the saison. Daydream is brewed with honey, orange peel, and peppercorn before being dry-hopped with Mandarina Bavaria. A great beer to allow your mind to wander…
Episodes Pale Ale – Sorachi Ace edition, 5.7 ABV, 55 IBU
Single-hop pale ale
1st Episode of our rotating single-hop pale ale series features Sorachi Ace hop. Originally cultivated in Japan, this hop has wonderful aroma & flavor ranging from lemon to dill to pepper.
Estranged, 9.5 ABV 32 IBU
Belgian Dark Strong
A belgian-style dark strong ale with a complex & layered malt bill and a ruby red color. Expect notes of plum, dates, raisins, cherry and a hint of chocolate. This one may leave you feeling a sense of estrangement from all others things. Or maybe just feeling a little bit “strange”.
Japanese Black IPA, 7.8 ABV 80 IBU
Black IPA with Asian spices
Japanese Black IPA is a unique fusion of American Black IPA and asian culinary influences. A highly-hopped beer brewed with barley, rice, and midnight wheat which gives it a nice black appearance and dry finish, allowing ginger & Szechuan peppercorn to mingle with the hop profile.
Sir Real IPA 8.0 ABV, 83 IBU
This beer is surreal. No sir, it is real. Sir Real. Brewed with a simple grain bill to allow for some serious hop bitterness and aroma. Hops used include Warrior, Azacca, Ariana, and Eureka!
Kory Hochler and I had a few beers with Danner and here are the PODCAST QUESTIONS:
Give a brief rundown of your job? How long have you been with BLVD?
Ruven Commentary: Initial Approach vs Now
Whatcha Wanna Know? Wednesday: Thought Process behind the series.
What were some of the BLVD beer hits for 2017 and perhaps misses? Any surprises?
What trends do you foresee in beer for 2018?
What are your thoughts on NE style IPA’s? Is it strange they take such a departure from traditional IPA elements like appearance and bitterness in particular?
How are things different with Duvel?
What are boulevards flagship beers? Most popular of the Smokestack series?
Does the BLVD marketing philosophy for KC differ vs other city markets?
Any exciting tech innovations at boulevard software, engineering etc. ? Good Beer Hunting Article, “I Know What Boyz Like.” Demographics, diversity in brewing.
Market Saturation, micro vs macro, trend toward wine and spirits? What are the biggest obstacles for beer right now?
Do you even Whales Bro? The KC beer nerd community and Blvd.
