The BrewedAt Podcast

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Nate Fochtman, 20-year beverage industry veteran and founder of the FreeMind Group. Nate has spent more than two decades working across production, distribution, and brand development, helping founders and operators grow their businesses. He produces and hosts the Ready To Drink Podcast and The Leaders’ Arena Podcast, and leads a network of content, advocacy, and market-development platforms focused on elevating emerging beverage.

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natefochtman/

@FreeMindNate

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

 

The Beer Accountant:

https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions

Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

Sly Fox Brewing - Epi 11 - Pottstown, PA

Allagash Brewing - Portland, ME

New Belgium - Fort Collins, CO

Deschutes - Bend, OR

Icarus Brewing - Brick, NJ

Mentioned People

Suzanne Woods - Mid-Atlantic Sales at Allagash Brewing Co

Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head

Hannah Ison - Epi 64 - Executive Director of the Brewers of Pennsylvania & Head of Brewing Operations at Zeroday Brewing

Josh Shapiro - Epi 43 - Governor of Pennsylvania

Adam Harris - Lobbyist & Consultant

Danny Childs - Epi 78 - Founder of Slow Drinks

Kyle C. Rheiner - Arthur Hall Insurance

Eric Orlando - Epi 13 - Director of Government Affairs at the Brewers Guild of NJ

Phil Murphy - Governor of New Jersey

Clifford Starks - Former UFC Fighter

Mentioned Businesses

Drexel University 

Hollywood Video - Video Store Chain

Origlio Beverage - Beer Distributor 

Ace Distribution - Beverage Distributor 

Epps Beverage - Beverage Store

Siebel Institute - Professional Brewing Education

Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea - Epi 81 - RTD Company

Enterprise Sports - Epi 46 - Sports Media Company

Brewers of PA - Epi 64 - PA Brewers Guild

Redners - Grocery Store Chain

Sheetz - Convenience Store Chain

Hemp Beverage Alliance 

Wawa - Convenience Store Chain

Moonflower Farm  

Total Wine - Alcohol Store Chain

Ready To Drink Podcast 

Leader's Arena Podcast

What We Drank?

Float School

IPA | 6.4% | Simcoe & Chinook

Space Cadet Brewing

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High Sea

10mg Delta-9 THC

Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Tara Hankinson and LeAnn Darland, owners of New York based TALEA Beer Co. Founded in 2021, TALEA has grown to five taprooms across New York City and is nationally recognized for its approachable, fruit-forward beers and modern taproom experience. The brewery recently expanded distribution into Philadelphia.

 

https://www.taleabeer.com

@TaleaBeer

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The Beer Accountant:

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Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

Love City Brewing - Epi 12 & 59 - Philadelphia, PA

Maine Beer Co - Freeport, ME

Chimay Brewery - Belgium

Icarus Brewing - Brick Township, NJ

Lagunitas Brewing Company - Petaluma, CA

Stone Brewing - San Diego, CA

Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE

Other Half Brewing - Brooklyn, NY

Tree House Brewing - Charlton, MA

Trillium Brewing - Canton, MA

Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA

Brewery Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY

Sixpoint Brewery - Brooklyn, NY

The Bronx Brewery - The Bronx, NY

Torch & Crown Brewing - Manhattan, NY

Human Robot - Epi 10, 15, & 62 - Philadelphia, PA

Mentioned People

Melissa Brandt - Sales Manager at TALEA

Kevin Heald - Owner of Malt & Mold (NY)

Ken Grossman - Founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing

Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head

Ariel Schwarz - Co-Founder of Sgraffito Beer

Mentioned Businesses

Middle Child Clubhouse - Philly Restaurant 

Tapster Philly - Epi 75 - Self Pour Beer Bar

Brewbound - Brewing News Publication

Longwood Gardens - Botanical Garden

31st & Wharton - Beer Distributor 

The Malt House - Beer Bar 

Malt & Mold - Beer Bar 

Whole Foods - Grocery Store

Swingers - Mini Golf Bar

Hopsy - Defunct Craft Beer Delivery Service

Wölffer Estate Vineyard - New York Winery

Mike's Hot Honey - Honey Company

Tony Chocolonely’s - Chocolate Company

Tabasco - Hot Sauce Company

Levain Bakery - New York Bakery

OLIPOP - Prebiotic Soda

Flamingo Razors - Razor Company

Black Seed Bagel - Bagel Company

Fishwife Tinned Fish Co. - Tinned Fish Company 

Quincy's Brine & Olives Jar - Olive Company

L'Industrie Pizza - New York Pizzeria

Union Beer - Beer Distributor 

Northern Eagle - Beer Distributor 

GoPuff - Delivery Service Company

Trader Joes - Grocery Store

Target - CPG Store

Brēz - Mushroom Drink

What We Drank?

FRESH COAST

IPA | 6.0% | Mosaic & Citra

Talea Beer Co

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PEACH BERRY PUNCH

IPA | 6.0%

Talea Beer Co

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SUN UP

Hazy IPA | 6.5% | Mosaic & Idaho 7

Talea Beer Co

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AL DENTE

Italian Pilsner | 5.0% | Saphir, Tettnang & Hersbrucker

Talea Beer Co

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Kyler Gretz, owner of the revived Gretz Brewing. Once one of Philadelphia’s most iconic beer names from 1881 to 1961, the Gretz brand has been brought back to life on a Chester County farm in Elverson, PA. Now with distribution currently centered in Chester County and the greater Philadelphia area and plans for a future farm taproom.

 

@GretzBrewingco

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

 

The Beer Accountant:

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Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

Rieger & Gretz Brewery - Closed in 1961

Yuengling Brewery - Pottsville, PA

von C Brewing - Epi 74 - Norristown, PA

Esslinger Brewery - Closed in 1961 - Philadelphia, PA

The Jacob Ruppert Brewery - Closed in 1965 - Manhattan, NY

Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company

Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA

Tröegs Independent Brewery - Epi 76 - Hershey, PA

Mike LaRosa - Epi 41 - Owner of New Trail

Stickman Brews - Royersford, PA - Closed in 2023

Vault Brewing - Yardley, PA 

Warwick Farm Brewing - Epi 68 - Jamison, PA

Human Robot - Epi 10, 15, & 62 - Philadelphia, PA

Mentioned People

Cole Decker - Epi 1 & Epi 21 - Co-Founder of BrewedAt

Hannah Pilling - Philly Graphic Designer

Rich Wagner - Epi 50 - Philadelphia Beer Historian

Auggie Busch - CEO of Anheuser-Busch

Mike Gretz - 5th Generation Brewer

Eddie Friedland - Legendary Beer Distributor for Philly

Tom Peters - Epi 42 - Owner of Monk’s Cafe

John Trogner - Epi 76 - Co-Owner Tröegs Independent Brewery

Brendan Breslin - Epi 24 - Co-Owner of Wishful Thinking Brewing

Tony Ruffo - Commercial Construction

Mentioned Businesses

Breweries in PA - Pennsylvania Brewing Publication

Smithsonian Institution - World's Largest Museum

Delco Beverage - Beer Store

Penn Beer Sales - Beer Whole Distributer

Lou Beverage - Downingtown Beer Store

Kunda Beverage - Epi 16 - Wholesale Beer Store

Siebel Institute - Professional Brewing Education

Iron Heart Canning - Mobile Canning Co

What We Drank?

Gretz Lager

Lager | 5.3%

Gretz Brewing

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Gretz Pilsner

Pilsner | 4.8%

Gretz Brewing

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Brett Meyer, co-owner of Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea, one of the pioneers of the spiked iced tea beverage category. Brett spent years working in the service industry before moving into brand development with Hoop Tea. He later partnered with Sea Isle Ice to help develop and launch Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea, contributing to the growth of the ready to drink iced tea segment.

 

https://seaislespikedicedtea.com/

@SeaIsleSpikedIcedTea

@DrinkHighSea

@TheIcedTeaGuy

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

 

The Beer Accountant:

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Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

Bald Birds Brewing - Jersey Shore, PA

Space Cadet Brewery - Epi 22 - Philadelphia, PA

Love City Brewing - Epi 12 & Epi 59 - Philadelphia, PA

Workhorse Brewing - Epi 54 - King of Prussia, PA

Tröegs Independent Brewery - Epi 76 - Hershey, PA

Yards Brewing Co - Epi 36 - Philadelphia, PA

New Trail Brewing - Epi 41 - Williamsport, PA

Mentioned People

Joe Romano Jr. - Owner of Sea Isle Ice

Jeannie Romano - Owner of Sea Isle Ice

Jacklyn Romano - Owner of Sea Isle Ice

Danny Childs - Epi 78 - Founder of Slow Drinks

Doug Robins - Epi 46 - Co-Founder of Enterprise Sports

@ChaseU - Epi 56 - Sports & Food Influencer

Pat O'Malley - Director of Craft Brand Management at Penn Beer

Marc Massetti - Director of Craft Brands at Penn Beer

John Trogner - Epi 76 - Co-Founder of Tröegs Independent Brewery

Tom Kehoe - Epi 36 - Founder of Yards Brewing

Mike LeRosa - Epi 41 - Co-Owner of New Trail Brewing

Erin Dintinger - Sales at New Trail Brewing

Josh Shapiro - Epi 43 - Governor of Pennsylvania 

Kate Scott - Epi 58 - Philadelphia 76ers Announcer 

Tom Peters - Epi 42 - Owner of Monk’s Cafe

Mentioned Businesses

Fishtown Iced Tea - Epi 28 - RTD Beverage Brand

Twisted Tea - Spiked Iced Tea

Sea Isle Ice - Ice Company

Hoop Tea - Spiked Tea

Slow Drinks - Epi 78

Enterprise Sports - Epi 46 - Sports Media Company

Top Dog Law - Law Company

McClenaghan's Pub

Penn Beer - Pennsylvania Beer Distributor

Giant Grocery Store - Grocery Store Chain

The Wharf - Wildwood Bar

Monk's Cafe - Epi 42 - World Renowned Beer Bar

What We Drank?

Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea

Iced Tea / Various Flavors

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with George Hummel, grain master at My Local Brew Works and owner of Home Sweet Homebrew. My Local Brew Works is a custom brewery that provides production space for private events and small batch beer. Home Sweet Homebrew is a Philadelphia staple founded in the 1990s and is widely recognized for helping launch early careers of brewers from Victory, Yards, and Dogfish Head, among others.

 

https://mylocalbrewworks.com/

@mylocalbrewworks

https://www.homesweethomebrew.com/

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

 

The Beer Accountant:

https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions

Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

Yards Brewing Co - Epi 36 - Philadelphia, PA

Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA

Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE

Oxbow Brewing - Newcastle, ME

Flying Fish Brewing - Somerdale, NJ

Dock Street Brewing - Philadelphia, PA

Iron Hill Brewery - West Chester, PA

Sierra Nevada - Chico, CA

Sacred Vice Brewing - Epi 40 - Philadelphia, PA

Sgraffito Beer - Philadelphia, PA

Concrete Blues - Epi 39 - Philadelphia, PA

McKenzie Brew House - Malvern, PA - CLOSED

Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery - Lafayette Hill, PA - CLOSED

Human Robot - Epi 10, 15, & 62 - Philadelphia, PA

Sam Adams Brewery - Boston, PA

Notting Head Brewing - Philadelphia, PA

Schmidt's Brewery - Philadelphia, PA - CLOSED

Best Day Brewing

Second District Brewing - Philadelphia, PA

Shmaltz Brewing - Troy, NY

Flying Dog Brewery - Frederick, MD

Mentioned People

Chef Yun Fuentes - Owner of Bolo Restaurant

Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head

Nancy Rigberg - Owners of Homesweet Homebrew

William Reed - Epi 57 - Owner of Standard Tap

Tom Kehoe - Epi 36 - Founder of Yards Brewing

Bill Covaleski - Co-Founder of Victory Brewing

Ron Barchet Jr - Co-Founder of Victory Brewing

John J. Palmer - Author of "How to Brew"

Tara Nurin - Epi 52 - Author & Independent Beer Writer

Charlie Papazian - Founder of the Association of Brewers and the Great American Beer Festival

Alyston Upshaw - Epi 39 - Owner of Concrete Blues

Mike “Scoats” Scotese - Epi 77 - Owner of Lucky Cat

Timmy Montague - Co-Founder of My Local Brew Works

Wayne Humphrey - Co-Founder of My Local Brew Works

Scott Harris - Owner of Specific Mechanical

Michael Fava - Former Head Brewer of Dock Street 

Erin Wallace - Epi 35 - VP of Pink Boots Society & AGM of Other Half Brewing

Andrew Foss - Head Brewer of Human Robot

Chris "Lappy" LaPierre - Former Head Brewer of Iron Hill

Jon Oldt - Epi 6 - Former Sales Director of Philadelphia Brewing & Sales Director of Best Day Brewing

Patrick Edward McGovern - Biomolecular Archaeology

Fergus "Fergie" Carey - Owner of Fergie's Pub

Curt Decker - Second District Brewing Company

Ben Potts - Former Brewer of Second District & Iron Hill

Ralph Steadman - Illustrator

Mentioned Businesses

Home Sweet Homebrew - Philly Homebrew Shop

MidAtlantic Brew News - Brewing Publication

Bolo Restaurant - Latin American Philly Restaurant 

Superette - French Philly Restaurant 

Keystone Homebrew - Greater Philly Homebrew Shop

Barley Corn - Publication

Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies - Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant

John's Roast Pork - Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant

Angelo's Pizzeria - Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant

Royersford Beverage - Beer Distributor

London Grille - CLOSED 2019

Meetinghouse - Philly Beer Bar

SS Brewtech - Brewing Equipment 

Specific Mechanical - Brewing Equipment 

Johnny Brendas - Epi 57 - Philly Bar

Monks Cafe - Epi 42 - World Renowned Beer Bar

Breweries in PA - Pennsylvania Brewing Publication

What We Drank?

Bolo Light Especial

Cream Ale | 5.5%

My Local Brew Works

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Philly Phinger

Kölsch | 5.1%

My Local Brew Works

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George's Fault Redux

Belgian Strong Golden Ale | 8.6%

My Local Brew Works

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