Taplines The Rise and Fall of the Beloved Beer Ball
Feb 13, 2024
The podcast discusses the rise and fall of beer balls, a unique packaging format popular in the 80s. Fred Matt, President of FX Matt Brewery, shares insights on their history, origins, success during prohibition, and challenges faced by the craft beer industry. They explore the convenience and limited options at parties in the 70s, the decline of beer balls due to costs and consumer preferences, and the impact of craft brewing. The conversation reflects on the beer ball era, discusses reinvention and partnerships, and explores innovative packaging and business structures.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Rise and Fall of the Beer Ball
02:35 • 7min
The Origins and Rise of the Beer Ball
09:46 • 12min
The Rise and Fall of the Beer Ball
22:09 • 22min
Reflecting on the Beer Ball Era and Exploring the Possibility of Bringing it Back
44:15 • 2min
Reinvention, Partnerships, and the Future of FX Matt
46:20 • 2min
Concluding the Conversation with Packaging and Business Structure Innovations
48:33 • 2min