The Pitch #146 ReCraft Beer
Oct 9, 2024
Dean Eberhardt, founder of ReCraft and former creator of Hoplark, pitches a revolutionary brewing technology that increases efficiency by 30%. Elizabeth Yin shares insights on startup banking trends and highlights the importance of community support. Mac Conwell expresses enthusiasm for ReCraft’s innovation, while Jesse Middleton critically evaluates the pitch. The conversation blends brewing passion with business strategy, emphasizing the transformative power of technology in the craft beer industry and the unique opportunities for investors.
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Host's Homebrewing Hobby
- Josh Muccio, the host, shares his experience with homebrewing beer as a quarantine hobby.
- This personal connection sparked his interest in ReCraft, a startup aiming to revolutionize beer production.
ReCraft's Efficiency
- Dean Eberhardt, founder of ReCraft, introduces a new beer-making process that boasts 30% greater efficiency.
- He highlights the problem of hop absorption and waste in traditional brewing, which his technology eliminates.
Hoplark's Technology
- Dean leverages his experience with Hoplark, a successful non-alcoholic beverage brand, to develop ReCraft.
- He explains how Hoplark's hopping technology is adaptable to beer production and has a partnership with Brooklyn Brewery.