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EP3 Blackberry Farm Brewery & Art of Alchemy Distillery owner, Roy Milner

Jun 8, 2023

Roy Milner, Chief Fermentation Officer at Blackberry Farm Brewery and co-founder of Art of Alchemy Blended Spirits, shares his extensive journey in the craft brewing and spirits industry. He discusses the challenges and joys of launching a brewery on a working farm, emphasizing the spirit of community and collaboration. Milner delves into unique blending techniques and the art of crafting distinct flavor profiles, while also highlighting the importance of authentic connections with consumers. His stories illustrate the power of passion and creativity in the evolving landscape of craft beverages.

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Roy Milner

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Quick takeaways

Roy Milner's journey from home brewer to Chief Fermentation Officer illustrates the transformative power of passion and community in the craft beverage industry.

Blackberry Farm Brewery's focus on culinary collaboration and innovative recipe development has positioned it as a distinguished player in the competitive craft beer market.

The launch of Art of Alchemy Blended Spirits reflects Milner's commitment to creativity and storytelling, emphasizing unique blends that foster community connections.

Deep dives

Roy Milder's Craft Beer Journey

Roy Milder's journey in the craft beer industry began as a home brewer during his college years in Knoxville, Tennessee. His initial venture, Eastern Rivers Brewing Company, operated without a brick-and-mortar space but produced several beers, including a flagship brew named Ocoee Amber Ale. Although the company did not achieve long-term success, Milder's experience laid the foundation for his future endeavors in craft beer. His passion eventually culminated in the co-founding of Blackberry Farm Brewery in 2011, where he could channel his love for both brewing and community collaboration.

Intro

2min

Crafting Dreams: The Brewery Journey

22min

Brewing Connections: Triumphs and Traditions

14min

Innovative Blending and the Craft Beverage Spirit

3min

The Art of Crafting a Unique IPA

5min

The Power of Creative Workplace Culture

2min

Exploring Growth and Authenticity in Distilling and Brewing

5min

Brewing Laughter and Connections

12min

My guest today is Roy Milner, the Chief Fermentation Officer at Blackberry Farm Brewery & Founding Partner of Art of Alchemy Blended Spirits.

Roy began exploring his passion for great beer in Knoxville, TN as a home brewer while attending the University of Tennessee. With more than 20 years in and around the craft brewing industry, he’s worked as a brewer with multiple breweries and held several Sales and Marketing positions with beer and beverage companies throughout the US.. And in 2011, Roy co-founded Blackberry Farm Brewery in Maryville, TN, just outside Knoxville.

Over a decade later, Roy, along with three partners and friends, set out to establish a spirit brand created “by friends, for friends”.

In 2022, Art of Alchemy Blended Spirits was born from a passion for creating products, sharing stories, and collaborating with other makers. Drawing from a long list of friends who just happen to be some of the most influential minds, brands, and masters in the world of whiskey, AoA produces unique blends that celebrate community and connectivity, creating common ground and shared experiences.

Blackberry Farm Brewery
https://blackberryfarmbrewery.com/

Art of Alchemy Blended Spirits
https://aoaspirits.com/

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