Every big decision comes with lessons, some you are glad you learned and others you wish you could have avoided. In this panel, brewery owners and managers share the moves they have made, from expansions to new revenue streams to tough calls that changed the direction of their business. Hear what worked, what did not, and what they would do differently so you can make smarter moves in your own business.

This conversation features:

-Ben Acord (Mucho Aloha Brewhouse)

-Mike Garcia (Loose Screw Beer Co.)

-Nicole Carrier (Throwback Brewery)

-Tyler Forbes (Burzurk Brewing Co.)

Join us in person for CBP Connects New Orleans

December 8–10, 2025

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