The True Craft Podcast

E124: Winning in Wholesale with Brian Durand of Asbury Park Brewery

Episode Summary

Join us at CBC 2026 for our free Brewery Profit Workshop on Monday, April 20th. Learn more and grab a spot at sbstandard.com/cbcprofit — In this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we’re chatting with Brian Durand of Asbury Park Brewery about what it takes to build a wholesale presence in a competitive, seasonal shore market. We unpack how distribution fits into their broader strategy and what it really means to grow alongside a distributor. Highlights include: * The one thing most breweries struggle to do well even in 2026 * Two surprisingly high-performing snacks that stand out to both Chris and Brian for taprooms * The right cadence for communicating with your distributor If you’re evaluating your own distribution strategy or trying to make wholesale feel more intentional, this episode with a 20-year industry veteran offers a look at what it takes to grow beyond the taproom in 2026. Visit the Asbury Park Brewery website: https://asburyparkbrewery.com Follow them on Instagram: @asburyparkbrewery

Episode Notes

Join us at CBC 2026 for our free Brewery Profit Workshop on Monday, April 20th. Learn more and grab a spot at sbstandard.com/cbcprofit

In this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we’re chatting with Brian Durand of Asbury Park Brewery about what it takes to build a wholesale presence in a competitive, seasonal shore market. We unpack how distribution fits into their broader strategy and what it really means to grow alongside a distributor.

Highlights include:

If you’re evaluating your own distribution strategy or trying to make wholesale feel more intentional, this episode with a 20-year industry veteran offers a look at what it takes to grow beyond the taproom in 2026.

Visit the Asbury Park Brewery website: https://asburyparkbrewery.com
Follow them on Instagram: @asburyparkbrewery