Earlier this month, Yazoo Brewing and Embrace the Funk held its annual Funk Fest. It was a return to somewhat normalcy filled with small pours, familiar faces, and a sense of camaraderie.  Amid the socially distanced crowd was Chris Cates. He’s the co-founder and head brewer of Little Animals Brewery in Tennessee. He has a great story and perspective and he will share his story on this episode. Amid the happiness and revelry at the festival, there was also worry about supply chains and ingredient shortages, labor issues and increased competition. One topic that kept coming up was about cans, and so the show reaches out to John Henfer at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co. for an update on the industry. ArryvedArryved Point of Sale is your mobile, flexible, solution to save your staff time, and provide the best guest experience on-premise and online. Built by craft beer professionals for craft beer professionals, Arryved is the only P-O-S with no contracts and no monthly fees, and everything your business needs to thrive. Go to Arryved.com/nano to set up a free, customized demo. Blichmann Pro  With superior engineering and unrivaled service, Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment is the smart choice for your bottom line. With our turnkey 3.5 barrel gas-fired or electric brewhouse systems starting at only $16,999, you won’t find a better match of price, performance and quality. Hit the ground running with equipment you can count on and support you can trust so you can focus on what matters ​— ROI. Visit Blichmannpro.com to learn more!BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 22Host: John HollGuests:  Chris Cates and John HenferContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbell

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Episode 22 - Aluminum Can Insights and Little Animals Brewing

Last week there was a scaled down version of the Craft Brewers Conference that happened in Denver and host John Holl flew out for a few days, to walk the expo floor, to see what was new in the world of beer, and to talk with brewers about what is exciting and worrying, and to have a few socially distanced pints. There is movement happening in the industry, new breweries getting ready to shed the planning phase and open, and small brewers are looking to get bigger, or better. Best practices are always important, so on this episode we have two guests that will share expertise and insight. - Kara Taylor the head of operations at White Labs- Dave Green, the assistant editor and recipe editor of BYO Magazine. The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 21 is sponsored by:Yakima Chief HopsYakima Chief Hops.  has officially launched their newest product – Cryo-Pop™ Original Blend! YCH has combined their proprietary cryogenic hop processing technology with cutting-edge lab analysis to create Cryo Hops® with a pop! Using this new research to identify the most beer soluble hop compounds that survive the brewing process, they engineered a supercharged pellet that shows massive tropical, stone fruit, and citrus aromas in your finished beers. Learn more at cryopopblend.com.Blichmann Pro  Check out the latest addition to the Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment line-up: Skid-Mounted Brewhouses. Available in 5 to 15 barrel capacities, these production powerhouses are designed for flexibility, engineered for performance, and built for growth. Experience the convenience you want, from a name you trust, at a price you wouldn’t expect. Visit Blichmannpro.com to learn more!ArryvedArryved Point of Sale is your mobile, flexible, solution for the best guest and staff experience on-premise and online. Built by craft beer professionals for craft beer professionals, Arryved is the only P-O-S with no contracts and no monthly fees, and everything you need to thrive. Go to Arryved.com/nano to set up a free, customized demo. BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 20Host: John HollGuests:  Kara Taylor and Dave GreenContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbell

Episode 21 - Practical Yeast Tips and Recipe Development

On this episode of the BYO Nano Podcast, host John Holl talks with experts in finance and wood-aged beers. The bottom line of your brewery is always something to be mindful of and after the last year and a half watching every cent is critically important. So, the show starts off with a conversation with Jason Sleeman the Vice President of Craft Beverage Lending at United Community Bank. Then we switch gears to the brewhouse. Barrels are fun, but are also a pain to work with. Andy Parker knows about working with wood. He’s had a career as a barrel herder, first with Avery Brewing and now with Denver Beer Co., which in addition to its larger operation also has a 7-barrel brewhouse where they can mess around and try different things. The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 20 is sponsored by:BSG HS-Evergreen™ from BSG Hop Solutions was developed to showcase a blend of citrus, floral, and fruit hop character in American-style craft lagers.HS-Evergreen™ enters with strong suggestions of fresh peach and apricot, bright citrus (lemon candy, orange zest, tangerine), and watermelon candy. Notes of hay and pine round out a classic American craft beer hop profile. Secondary and tertiary notes include menthol, dank, geranium, herbs (basil, dill, thyme), cannabis, and green tea. For more info, please visit bsgcraftbrewing.com/evergreenABS Commercial Are you in need of brewing equipment? ABS Commercial offers full brewhouses, fermenters, brite tanks, keg washers and small parts. ABS has in-stock equipment and has some of the shortest lead times in the industry for custom builds. The ABS team is made up of former brewers, so ABS brings the knowledge and the experience that will help YOU succeed and take your brewery to the next level. Learn more about everything ABS has to offer by visiting www.abs-commercial.com!Blichmann Pro:  Check out the latest addition to the Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment line-up: Skid-Mounted Brewhouses. Available in 5 to 15 barrel capacities, these production powerhouses are designed for flexibility, engineered for performance, and built for growth. Experience the convenience you want, from a name you trust, at a price you wouldn’t expect. Visit Blichmannpro.com to learn more!BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 20Host: John HollGuests:  Jason Sleeman and Andy ParkerContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbell

Episode 20 - Managing Finance and Tending to Barrels

On this episode of the BYO Nano Podcast, host John Holl starts off by talking with Alison Wisneski, the head of marketing, among other things, at Lady Justice Brewing in Colorado. She has insights into hiring practices for nano breweries, and what they have found works for their brewery, as well as how to focus charitable giving so that it means something to your small business. Then, he talks with Matt Humbard of Patent Brewing in Maryland, a nano brewery in planning which is currently offering lab services to small breweries. At his day job he has been part of the government response to combat COVID-19. As such Holl wanted to talk with him about how to be prepared for any kind of unexpected business interruption whether it be a pandemic, someone being sick, or a natural disaster. The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 19 is sponsored by:Blichmann Pro Brewing: Check out the latest addition to the Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment line-up: Skid-Mounted Brewhouses. Available in 5 to 15 barrel capacities, these production powerhouses are designed for flexibility, engineered for performance, and built for growth. Experience the convenience you want, from a name you trust, at a price you wouldn’t expect. Visit Blichmannpro.com to learn more!Yakima Chief Hops:Yakima Chief Hops has officially launched their newest product – Cryo-Pop™ Original Blend! YCH has combined their proprietary cryogenic hop processing technology with cutting-edge lab analysis to create Cryo Hops® with a pop! Using this new research to identify the most beer soluble hop compounds that survive the brewing process, they engineered a supercharged pellet that shows massive tropical, stone fruit, and citrus aromas in your finished beers. Learn more at cryopopblend.com.BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 19Host: John HollGuests:  Alison Wisneski and Matt HumbardContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbell

Episode 19 - Hiring Brewery Staff, Focused Charitable Giving, and Preparing for Business Interruptions

After more than a year of uncertainty and life moving slowly for a lot of us, things have picked up speed in the last few weeks. Taprooms are re-opening for inside service, customers are buying beer for parties, draft beer is coming back to accounts. Where do we go from here, how do small breweries make the most of this time and get on better footing for the future? There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s dive in with our guests:- Audra Gaiziunas the owner of Brewed For Her Ledger, LLC, a management consultancy firm focused on providing guidance to the craft brewing and cider communities. - Paul Leone, Executive Director of the New York State Brewers AssociationThe BYO Nano Podcast Episode 18  is sponsored by:Blichmann Pro Check out the latest addition to the Blichmann Pro Brewing equipment line-up: Skid-Mounted Brewhouses. Available in 5 to 15 barrel capacities, these production powerhouses are designed for flexibility, engineered for performance, and built for growth. Experience the convenience you want, from a name you trust, at a price you wouldn’t expect. Visit Blichmannpro.com to learn more!ArryvedArryved Point of Sale is your mobile, flexible, solution for providing the best possible guest and staff experience. Go to Arryved.com to set up a free, customized demo with an Arryved consultant and see how a point of sale can make all the difference in your guest experience, staff satisfaction, and bottom-line. A switch to Arryved will save you time, money and headaches. Tracy Bardugon, from Fire Maker Brewing in Atlanta, GA says, “I cannot recommend Arryved enough. Killer customer support, affordable, ability to start tabs without holding cards, keeps track of ounces sold for state reporting, two different ways to report tips, the list goes on. It’s amazing.”BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 18Host: John HollGuests: Audra Gaiziunas and Paul LeoneContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbell

Episode 18 - Carefully Back into the World

As late spring moves along, mask requirements are being lifted, people are getting vaccinated, and we are all making tentative plans to rejoin the world and get back into our old familiar ways. As we look forward we here at the BYO Nano Podcast thought we should also look inward to important small brewery infrastructure. This means making sure you are well insured and in the righ way, and taking stock of your brewing water. Our guests on this episode are:With that in mind I’m really pleased to welcome to the show:Malena Farrell - President, COO of Cedar Risk ManagementAnd John Palmer co-author of Water: A Comprehensive Guide for BrewersInsurance is one of those things that you don’t want to think about until you have to think about it. Having the right policy is important and as Malena Farrell the President, COO of Cedar Risk Management will tell you, working with the right company is even more important. We need water for life and beer and it’s sometimes overlooked in favor of more exciting ingredients, like hops. But the more we know about water the better beer can be and the more customers will engage. John Palmer shares his expertise and offers insight on water profiles for Hazy IPA, hard seltzer, and more The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 17  is sponsored by:ABS Commercial:  ABS Commercial is giving back to the craft beer community! ABS will be selecting one lucky brewery who will receive a FREE Keg Viking Keg Washer! ABS has given away two keg washers to date, one to Rough Edges Brewing in Pennsylvania and another to Lazy Horse Brewing in Nebraska! The third keg washer winner will be announced on June 4th, LIVE on the ABS Commercial Facebook page. To enter the contest, visit www.abs-commercial.com!Yakima Chief Hops:Yakima Chief Hops has officially launched their newest product – Cryo-Pop™ Original Blend! YCH has combined their proprietary cryogenic hop processing technology with cutting-edge lab analysis to create Cryo Hops® with a pop! Using this new research to identify the most beer soluble hop compounds that survive the brewing process, they engineered a supercharged pellet that shows massive tropical, stone fruit, and citrus aromas in your finished beers. Learn more at cryopopblend.com.BSG Craft Brewing :  We present to you a new Hop Solution from BSG, one of the highest pedigree and prestige – Nobility. Specifically developed with lager brewing in mind, Nobility is focused on a balanced noble-style hop character. Enjoy the primary aromas and flavors of citrus, lemongrass, green tea, and herbaceous, with an alluring mixture of floral and spice. Get to know Nobility by going online to bsgcraftbrewing.com.BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 17Host: John HollGuests: Malena Farrell, John PalmerContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbell

Episode 17 - The Importance of Insurance and Water

Talking with Brad Lawrence of the Lost Art Brewhouse in Michigan and Chris Prost of Polyculture Brewing in New Hampshire about running a small brewery in unprecedented times and what they have learned along the way.

Episode 16 - Brewers Plan for Post-Pandemic Business

A year into a pandemic and things are still uncertain but there are glimmers of hope on the horizon and for small breweries, the road to future success can be paved now through education and understanding.

Episode 15: Continuing Education for Small Brewers and the Pink Boots Hop Blend

Advice, tips, and insight into bringing quality control measures into your brewery and ways to help charities as a business in the communities around us.

Episode 14: Examining Brewery Quality Control and Non-Profit Giving

What are the best practices for setting your small brewery up for success as a new year starts? Our guests today have some tips and practical advice that will get 2021 off on the right foot.

Episode 13 - Brewing Resolutions for a New Year

A roundtable discussion with beer professionals on lessons learned during a pandemic, stratagies for small breweries in 2021, and what the future of taprooms, festivals, and styles might look like.

Episode 12 - Saying Goodbye to 2020 with Strategic Tips

This episode catches you up on craft malt in America, helps prepare your brewery for a more robust digital future, and talks with a brewer who is being all that he can be.

Episode 11 - Malt, Digital Strategies, and Discipline

Help your nano brewery not only survive, but thrive during COVID-19 by making it easy for customers to find and pay for your beer. Step up your marketing game to stay top of mind as the weather turns colder. Take a trip out west to hear how one brewery is using a local ingredient to give a true flavor to the turning season.

Episode 10 - Making the Most of a Pandemic

Let's dive into the current hop harvest with author and journalist Stan Hieronymous and then talk about operating a small brewery in a seasonal location with Mike Segerson from Devil's Purse Brewing of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Episode 9 - 2020 Hop Harvest and Seasonal Operations

Talking about COVID-19 impacts and practical solutions for future problems with the owners and brewers of Big Rip Brewing, Daleview Biscuits and Beer, and Guggman Haus Brewing.

Episode 8 - A Nano Brewery Roundtable

The Nano segment of craft brewing is growing fast with the majority of new breweries opening up falling into this small-scale, hyper-local segment working on brewing systems five barrels or under. Each month on this podcast learn the business, marketing, and brewing strategies targeted for this smaller-scale sized brewery needs. From strategies to maximizing taproom sales to forecasting brewery budgets to brewing great beer in small spaces, you'll learn from craft beer experts and fellow Nano brewers the tips and strategies for success to improve - or launch - your small brewery. The BYO Nano Brew Podcast is brought to you by Brew Your Own, the leading homebrew magazine as well as organizers of the annual NanoCon event for this small-scale craft beer niche and the monthly BYO Nano Newsletter available by email.

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