The True Craft Podcast

E112: Building A Destination-Worthy Taproom with Brian Walker of Cody Craft Brewing

Episode Summary

This week on The True Craft Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Walker, the co-owner of Cody Craft Brewing in Cody, Wyoming. A former tech professional turned brewery owner, Brian shares how he made the leap from cybersecurity to craft beer, and how he and his team have built a destination-worthy taproom in a town of just 10,000 people. Some highlights include: * Why Cody Craft never wanted to run a kitchen...and still doesn’t * When to say yes (and when to say no) to distribution offers * The state of change of craft beer and what’s causing a shift toward “beer that tastes like beer” If you’re curious on what it takes to run a brewery in a small(er) market while growing at your own pace, this episode’s filled with stellar insight and grounded advice you’ll actually use!

Episode Notes

This week on The True Craft Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Walker, the co-owner of Cody Craft Brewing in Cody, Wyoming. A former tech professional turned brewery owner, Brian shares how he made the leap from cybersecurity to craft beer, and how he and his team have built a destination-worthy taproom in a town of just 10,000 people.

Some highlights include:

If you’re curious on what it takes to run a brewery in a small(er) market while growing at your own pace, this episode’s filled with stellar insight and grounded advice you’ll actually use!

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