Bitch Beer Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating move in craft beer with a special guest, Ty Gilmore, the President of Tilray brand's US beer division. Tilray, renowned for its presence in the medicinal and recreational cannabis space, made significant waves when it entered the craft beer arena. Starting with the acquisition of Sweetwater Brewing just two years ago, Tilray has continued to make headlines by purchasing eight popular beer and beverage brands from AB In Bev. Join us as we sit down with Ty Gilmore to gain exclusive insights into this groundbreaking move and discover what lies ahead for Tilray's foray into the beer industry. Get ready to uncork the latest news and explore the exciting developments in this dynamic and evolving landscape. If you're a fan of innovation, brewing, or simply curious about the future of these industries, this episode is a must-listen.

Welcome back to Bitch Beer! We're thrilled to be back after a brief hiatus, and we've got an incredible episode to kick off our return. In this episode, we're diving into the world of craft beer and social impact as we sit down with filmmaker Marco Ortega to discuss his latest documentary, "Black is Beautiful."

Better late than never! Hey everyone, this week's episode is from the vaults of an episode where we had technical difficulties and now we're so happy to bring this incredibly important episode to you! I got to chat with my new bestie Obakeng Malope, founder of the Beer is Art movement that started in South Africa and is making its way around the globe! She goes by OB and we talk about her background, how she got started in the craft beer world and how she is bringing the world of craft beer together by recognizing beer as an art form. Cheers!

Surprise! Today is a very special BONUS episode with long time friend of the podcast, Jen Price! Her craft beer conference Crafted For Action is BACK for a second year with so many virtual and in person way to participate! We go through all of the panels and what to expect this years, you won't want to miss it! Reserve your spot for the virtual sessions or purchase tickets for in person events at craftedforaction.com CHEERS!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday everyone! I am happy to announce that the famous Dr J is back! We have a great conversation about her role at the Brewers Association, how things have changed for the better in the craft beer industry in the past year and all the work ahead! It's a great talk and I know you'll love it, Cheers!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing ladies from Women’s Craft Fermentation Alliance! Melissa McCann - Executive Director and Michele Wonder - Founding Member discuss their upcoming virtual event, Women’s International Beer Summit. They created this summit to inspire, empower, and educate. Melissa and Michele encourage attendees to reach for their highest goals in their craft. They invite the most dynamic women from the fermentation industry to share their stories. This year they have over 30 speakers and over 60 sessions. You can get tickets through the link in my bio! Thank you for listening and until next time, Cheers! Thank you to Sweet Crude Music for our title song Parlez Nous a Boire

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I take a trip OTP (Outside the Perimeter for non ATL Folks) and visit my friend Todd DiMatteo, owner and Head Brewer at Good Word Brewing in Duluth, Georgia! Todd is a longtime friend of the podcast, for all info on how they got started please go back and listen to episode 38 :) Today we talk about how Good Word has grown since they have gotten started, all of their amazing collars with incredible breweries and best of all, LITTLE BEER! Little Beer Festival is a low gravity beer festival happening this Saturday, April 9th, you can get your tickets here- https://goodword.oznr.com/offers/1830484 Thank you for listening and until next time, Cheers! Thank you to Sweet rude Music for our title song Parlez Nous a Boire

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I sit down with longtime friend of the podcast, Rachel Kiley! Rachel Kiley is COO of Monday Night Brewing and also President of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. We talk about what she has done since being named president and what she wants to see moving forward. We also talk about how to get into the C Suite positions! Most exciting: We talk ab out this upcoming Georgia Craft Brewer's Festival happening this Saturday April 2! If you want to attend for free you can apply to be a volunteer here- https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=1772 I know you will love this episode, cheers!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I got the pleasure of chatting with the ladies of one of my favorite OG breweries, Sierra Nevada! Mandi McKay – Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability and Ashlee Mooneyhan – Communications Manager talk with me about how sustainability is way deeper than a trend, it has been part of their business model from the start! Next up and very special BONUS episode featuring Hunter from My Friends Bottle Shop in Grant park and I talk about the latest and great local and out od state beers out right now! Thank you to Sweet Crude for out title song :)

Dames and Dregs Beer Festival is BACK! The long awaited festival is returning this Saturday and you can learn all about it in today's episode where we discuss the breweries, panels, artists and entertainment that will be happening this Saturday at the festival! General Admission and VIP Tickets are available at https://www.damesanddregs.com Thank you to Sweet Crude Music for Bitch Beer's Title Song!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday Ya'll! Today I visit my favorite new local Brewpub on Edgewood Ave right here in ATL, BiggerStaff Brewing! I sit down with part owner Sarah and we talk about how she made the transition from Preschool teacher to Craft Beer slinger, their beer, how this has been a dream in their family and all about how they want to be the new standard for company culture. Reminder: Tickets for Dames and Dregs Beer festival are on sale NOW! I am hosting along with my girl Chris (@theecraftbeerconnoisseur) and we have a ton of fun planned that you won't want to miss! Thank you to @sweetcrudemusic for our title song!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! About 7 month ago, RatMagnet made her post that went viral and shared hundreds of stories of sexism and harassment from women in the beer industry turning the world of craft beer on it's head... Now What? Today I sit down with Ash Eliot, founder of Women of the Bevolution, a page that focusses on building up women in the beverage industry, and we discuss just that! We talk about what has happened since the famous post, where things are going next and how YOU can participate and be the change you want to see. Thank you to @sweetcrudemusic for our title song!

In honor of this past Sunday, Mental Health Awareness Day, I have the pleasure of interviewing a very special guest today, LPC, MA Therapist Mycah Whiting! I can speak firsthand to her expertise because she is MY therapist! The best way I can think to be open and honest about mental health is to bring you into my world and share advice from my therapist that has changed my life forever in the best ways possible. Mental health is a topic that carries a lot of stigma and my goal with today's episode is to help eliminate that stigma! We should all be open about our mental health and Mycah will help walk us through all of the mental health basics such as: - What to talk to your friends about vs your therapist - Who should go to therapy? - Daily habits for good mental health - Alcohol, how to use it responsibility, when to take a break We also discuss important topics with my own mental health. I have suffered from anxiety and depression my entire life and ever since I started going to therapy a few years a

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today's episode is very near and dear to my heart. Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana and Gulf Coast exactly 16 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina. Since Louisiana is my home state, I wanted to find a way to help people impacted the most by this devastating storm. I am so happy to have met our guest today, Jennifer Weishaupt. She is the founder of Ruby Slipper Cafe, a very popular restaurant in New Orleans and most recently she founded Lagniappe Krewe, a non profit that supports service industry workers during a crisis. We talk about how she got started in the restaurant industry, how they have grown, and what led to the development of this amazing organization and how YOU can help! Please visit us at Red's Beer Garden Thursday September 30 for music, New Orleans inspired food, and great beer to help this incredible cause. Red's is very generously donating 10% of profits to Lagniappe Krewe and will be holding a raffle for a $100 gift card. To enter, show proof of donation to La

Happy Brewsday Tuesday!!! Today I have the famous J Jackson-Beckham (Dr. J) joining us today to discuss Crafted for All (craftedforall.com) and her mission to empower craft beverage organizations to develop inclusive, equitable, and just practices that drive success, build communities, and inspire individuals. This is a wonderful talk about how create more opportunities in the craft beer industry for diversity and inclusion, how things have changed in the past year for the beer industry and where she hopes the beer industry goes in the future. Also in this episode we have a BONUS interview/ update with Jen Blair! We talk about her new gig and the new beer that comes out TODAY to support women in the beer industry. Special thanks to Sweet Crude for our title song!

Sexism has always been the Craft Beer industry but why are we talking about it now? It all started with a simple question posted on Instagram by a female brewer in Massachusetts, "What Sexist Comments Have You Experience?" A match was lit and a firestorm of stories from all over the nation poured in to the inbox of @ratmagnet. She shared each of them and the curtain has been pulled back on sexism in this industry and breweries are scrambling to come to terms with this harsh reality that women are all too familiar with. I start with speaking to Beth Demmon (@delightedbite) a food and beer journalist and advocate for women's rights where we discuss her most recent article on this topic-Link to Article- https://vinepair.com/articles/sexism-assault-beer-industry-ratmagnet/ Next we speak with owner and brewmaster from Orpheus Brewing on his take as a male ally and what he does in his establishment to ensure the safety of women in the brewery and why all breweries should be speaking out against sexism in this

Happy Brewsday Tuesday Everyone! Today I sit down with Jen Price, Founder of the Atlanta Beer Boutique, author of "The Chick's Guide To Beer" and founder of the hottest new beer conference Crafted For Action! Crafted For Action is a four day hybrid conference that offers educational experiences for the full spectrum of craft beer lovers. A combination of intimate, in person events and virtual panel discussions promotes accessibility to all audiences and a safe way to engage. Visit craftedforaction.com for a full list of speakers and panelists (including me!)and several other amazing humans. Thank you Sweet Crude for our title song!

Great News Everyone!! Senate Bill 219 PASSED! Yayyyyy..... Uh so now what? Senator Parent stops by Bitch Beer Podcast to explain the details of SB 219, how it passed, what it means and what is coming next! Thank you to everyone for calling your senators and asking them to support SB 219! Thank you to Senator Parent for taking the time to chat with us today , thank you to Sweet Crude Music for Bitch Beer's Title Song and thank you to all of you for listening! Cheers!

LISTEN UP GEORGIA BEER LOVERS! Today's episode is being posted EARLY so you can help Georgia Brewers all over!! Today I sit down with Joseph Cortez from The Georgia Craft Brewers Guild about HD 278 and SB 219 that are up for vote! SB 219 is up for vote TOMORROW at 3:00PM at the Georgia State Capitol and Joseph gives us all of the info we need to contact our local representatives and senators to make sure this bill is supported! Drink Local!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today is a very special and informative episode where I am very lucky to get a call from Katie Marisic, The director of Federal Affairs with the Brewer's Association where we discuss the new rounds of PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) and how they apply to craft beer breweries and anyone that is eligible for a forgivable SBA loan. 2020 was a savage beast so let's make sure we get off to a good start in 2021! Link to Katie's article discussed in episode: https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/congress-passes-covid-relief-package-and-craft-beverage-modernization-and-tax-reform-act/ Thank you to Katie and The Brewer's Association for all of this helpful information and always looking out for our local breweries. Thank you to @sweetcrudemusic for our title song, Parlez Nous a Boire! If you have any questions about today's episode or suggestions for future episodes, please contact me at caroline@bitchbeerpodcast.com Hope you enjoyed the episode today and CHEERS!