Consuming the Craft

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of Inbox Beverage Company, Mr. Max Fann. We delved into the exciting world of container breweries, wineries, dis...

Everyone has filtration problems, so it’s a blessing that folks like Stephen Daniels and the people of FILTROX innovate filtration technologies for the beverage industry. Stephen c...

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, Brodie Levadnuk from ZolaTerra. Brodie is the creator of the ZolaTerra product line, which offers plant-based, biodegradable...

In a competitive space like the liquor and spirits industry, it’s almost impossible to come up with a name for your business. So, Michael McGeary—who holds a Bachelor’s degree in P...

Many philosophers are linked to wine, but Michael McGeary isn’t simply “linked” to wine—he’s a winemaker extraordinaire and the owner of Euda Wine, where he crafts minimal interven...

In this episode, Puff is joined by Matt Beck, a first-year student at the Craft Beverage Institute. Matt, a former military man with 28 years of service, decided to transition into...

Karis Roberts is the executive director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance. They have been instrumental in the success of Asheville Beer Week, particularly the opening event. Karis ...

On this episode of Consuming the Craft Podcast, Puff, and John Lyda discuss the upcoming season and the new group of students starting in the fall. They also talk about the program...

Greg Hill is the Head Cider Maker and Production Director at the Urban Orchard Co. in Asheville and one of the first graduates of the Craft Beverage Institute program. He is a life...

In our studio, today is perhaps the most “specialist” of all the guests we’ve had so far on the podcast—my six-year-old daughter, Haley. She’s in this episode to do what we call Mo...

In the brewing industry—and any industry, for that matter—safety comes first. But A-B Tech alumnus Jamie Reardon takes it a step further than that. To Jamie, to be mindful and prep...

After over ten years of service as an environmental scientist, master maltster, and Certified Cicerone, Brent Manning has spent the past decade immersing himself in the world of cr...