

Starting a Brewery with Alex Wenner – BeerSmith Podcast #279
Apr 29, 2023
Alex Wenner, a guest who started his own brewery in the Hudson Valley, talks about his experience in starting Lasting Joy brewery. They discuss topics such as the seasonal nature of the Hudson Valley, the influence of environment on beer tasting, selecting equipment for brewery expansion, managing wastewater in a rural brewery, sourcing local malts and barley, and the future of the craft beer industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Seasonal Nature and Background in Brewing
02:04 • 13min
The Influence of Environment on Beer Tasting
14:42 • 2min
Selecting Equipment for a Brewery Expansion
16:14 • 2min
Managing Wastewater in a Rural Brewery
17:47 • 15min
Local Malts and Barley
32:59 • 7min
Discussing Brewery Location, Future of the Craft Beer Industry, and Importance of Focus
39:51 • 3min