Business of Beverages: Recent Episodes
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This is a podcast for curious people working in the beverage industry: from marketers to makers, from brewers to bartenders, from distillers to drinkers. Each episode brings you insights that are relevant to everyone in the beverage industry who wants to build their knowledge about the people, products and plans behind the liquids we love.
Hosts Will Keating and Pádraig Fox bring all their experience, wit and charm to interviews with guests who are a mix of true subject matter experts, cutting edge innovators and living legends.
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Business of Beverages is hosted, edited and independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts. This is a self-funded creation. All studio recording is carried out at Hellfire Studio. All music is courtesy of ©Roundstone.
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The drinks quiz that nobody asked for is back! Actually, a few people did actually ask for it in the last few months so we were happy to oblige.
Can Will recover from the disaster of his last showing on this quiz?
If you have a drink that you want us to take on, send us a text using the link above!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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In this episode you'll learn what the beverage trends are in South Korea as Foxy recounts his observations and insights from two (!) recent trips to Seoul.
In another of Foxy's Tales, Biz Bev Pod's very own Padraig Fox gives his view on all he learned in Korea: from robot waiters to "no brand" cola to "Kelly's" local lager and the 24 hr MEGA coffee culture, we take a tour of one of the most exciting markets in the world right now.
If you liked this then check out his guide to the beverage markets of Kenya, Kazakhstan and the USA on previous episodes.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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The drinks quiz that nobody asked for is back! Actually, a few people did actually ask for it in the last few months so we were happy to oblige.
We intended to ease ourselves back in gently but Will's brain was not engaged...
If you have a drink that you want us to take on, send us a text using the link above!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
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In this episode you'll learn how the "third age" of coffee has presented challenges and opportunities for coffee distributors. Paddy Sands and Michael Ingle explain how a very safe, stable, well established coffee business decided the time was right to take a risk and vertically integrate.
The new Roasthouse is a big investment for a small company like Tall Order but it's already paying dividends for a company that had generations of knowledge of the coffee business. What changed in recent years to drive a change in strategy for a a successful distributor to become involved in roasting? We talk sourcing, roasting, tonnage, blending, margins and "cupping"...
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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Following a year long break, Will and Foxy make their long awaited return with a very personal episode.
They share what they have been up to, where they have been and what the plans are for the podcast in the coming weeks and months.
Thanks to everybody for waiting, there's an exciting full episode to come next week.
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For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.
As we take a break from regular episodes, we're inviting listeners to help us plan the future of the podcast, please reach out on LinkedIn, Twitter or BizBevPod@gmail.com wiht content, sponsorship or guest suggestions.
in the meantime... happy quizzing!
Support the show
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
As we take a break from regular episodes, we're inviting listeners to help us plan the future of the podcast, please reach out on LinkedIn, Twitter or BizBevPod@gmail.com wiht content, sponsorship or guest suggestions.
in the meantime... happy quizzing!
Support the show
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
As we take a break from regular episodes, we're inviting listeners to help us plan the future of the podcast, please reach out on LinkedIn, Twitter or BizBevPod@gmail.com wiht content, sponsorship or guest suggestions.
in the meantime... happy quizzing!
Support the show
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
As we take a break from regular episodes, we're inviting listeners to help us plan the future of the podcast, please reach out on LinkedIn, Twitter or BizBevPod@gmail.com with content, sponsorship or guest suggestions.
in the meantime... happy quizzing!
Support the show
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
As we take a break from regular episodes, we're inviting listeners to help us plan the future of the podcast, please reach out on LinkedIn, Twitter or BizBevPod@gmail.com wiht content, sponsorship or guest suggestions.
in the meantime... happy quizzing!
Support the show
For more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn why Will & Foxy are pressing pause on producing new podcast episodes for the moment.
63 episodes is an odd number of episodes to have in our first season of BizBevPod but it just turned out that was because we had so much success so quickly that we didn't take our planned first season break, we just kept going, delivering brilliant insights from fantastic guests from all around the world.
However, now's the right time for us to take a breath and plan out the next season of BizBevPod and we are looking for partners to help explode the potential of our podcast, already the most influential in the global drinks industry. If you have an idea and are willing to work with us, drop us a line at bizbevpod@gmail.com
PS enjoy the rugby, C'mon Ireland!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink was so bad that Prohibition era inspectors thought it was undrinkable? Which brand launched a series of global treasure hunts in 1967 to find cases of the precious drink?
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which Beverage was created in Limmers Hotel in London? What brand was created in 1986 by IDV but has been sold on twice since then?
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn how one brewer is working on a technology that would allow beer to be concentrated down and reformulated back up without an impact on its quality, opening up a whole world of possibilities.
Jasmin Vollrath is a "conservative" German brewer with experience brewing every beer style imaginable but she's working with Alfa Laval on their "Revos" technology. This has the potential to revolutionise how beer is processed, transported and served. We couldn't help but get excited by the ways this could work.
We also talk about the Hagstragavanza beer festival, lighthouses and what teenagers really want from their parents...
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which beverage is often mistaken for a wine but is closer to a beer? Which drink was poured into empty champagne bottles and sealed with wax?
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn what's happening in Rwanda and Kenya as Foxy reports on the local beverage scene and updates on the trends on the ground.
In the third of "Foxy's Tails", Padraig Fox gives us his stories and insights from a recent trip to Africa (& Portugal!). Coffee, beer, cocktails, you name it, he drank it. From craft brewery tap rooms to swanky hotels, from airport concessions to street side bars, Foxy did the research so you don't have to! He tells stories of random encounters, lax security, "scheduled" riots and the one drink he'll never forget...
P.S. yes, that is Owen Wilson in the photo with Foxy. They met by chance in Kenya and Foxy forgot to tell the story in the interview!!! We'll save it for another time.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
As promised, here's the link to support the show via subscription:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721337/support
Do it, do it now!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Full Shownotes to follow: in the meantime you can find Dave Infante here: Fingers
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
As promised, here's the link to support the show via subscription:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721337/support
Do it, do it now!
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn how the entrepreneur's journey is so often determined by an element that they have little control over... luck.
Karen O'Neil was a guest on our desert island last year when the world was at the feet of her newly created "honey refresher", Beekon. She had been through her fair share of ups and down as a founder of a new to world start up but all the elements for success seemed to be lining up for Beekon to explode, metaphorically. Unfortunately it exploded literally... We explore what led up to that moment, the consequences and the chink of light at the end of the tunnel.
We don't have a Desert Island guest today as Foxy had his hands full, as you'll hear in the background!
PS Nela's tooth was fine in the end!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Forget about the show notes... just click on this link to support the show, please!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721337/support
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
A synthethic replacement for ethanol that has all of the benefits but none of the drawbacks seems like science fiction but David Orren from GABA Labs thinks they have cracked the code.
David is the MD and co-founder of GABA Labs, a potentially revolutionary start up that is aiming to produce a range of replacements for ethanol. These scientifically researched, but yet to be approved, ingredients could stimulate the same neuro-receptors in our brains as ethanol. According to David and his partner Prof. David Nutt, they could do it more accurately and they would be self limiting so over indulging would be impossible. But does the science stack up? How does it get FDA approval? And what sort of business model do you use when trying to disrupt one of humanities oldest industries?
The fantastic Susan Boyle co-hosts this episode as Foxy is on a well deserved holiday.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink used an early IBM computer to come up with over 185,000 possible brand names, only to reject them all? Which drink was advertised by a dinosaur and a mountain?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Shownotes to follow
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink has its own bank notes? Which drink was founded by two brothers from Barcelona?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn how perseverance as well as several failures in health and nutrition informed the eventual success of Vit Hit, one of the fastest growing international health drinks.
Vit Hit founder, Gary Lavin joins us to talk about the painstaking evolution of Vit Hit from an vague idea to international success via some setbacks. Gary's time as a professional rugby player gave him confidence, resilience and an interest in nutrition. He needed all of those in order to grow a fledgling health drink into an international player that has tackled bigger brands into touch.
On our Desert Island we welcome our old friend, Dan Ryan (well our friendship is old, he's not old!). Dan has done everything from selling spirits in Saigon to Draught in Dublin but he now is part of the most exciting thing happening in Tea. Yes, there is something exciting happening in Tea... Unilever is spinning off it's global brands to create one of the world's largest ever "start ups", Lipton Teas & Infusions.
PS Leinster lost. Will is not taking it well. At all.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink was extinct till a recent(ish) revival? Which drink has a flavour that can be "preserved for over 20 years"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn why the Worshipful Company of Distillers took over 350 years to cotton on to the idea of auctioning off truly unique Whiskies to raise funds for their charity endeavours and how it's making up for lost time with an event of global significance.
The wonderful Beanie Geraedts-Espey is the person charged with running the biggest Scotch Whisky auction in the world. A charity fundraiser where every single lot has been created as a once off for the "Distillers One of One" event. Million dollar plus lots are expected as the donating distilleries offer prestige bottles that can never be purchased again. All for teh benefit of some brilliant drinks industry charities.
Plus Foxy recounts his limited experience with both Sherry and podcast statistics...
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink has its own Netflix series? Which drink was saved from prohibition by its "medicinal" use?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn how Ryan Chetiyawardana, with the help of his sisters, built a global cocktail empire in less than a decade and what actually pays the bills.
Better known to the world as Mr. Lyan, Ryan is an engaging and passionate speaker about all things cocktails but he's just as informative about the work that goes into building up and expanding a business that includes publishing, casual bars, formal venues, speaking engagements and prepared cocktails.
Plus Foxy talks about the IASIP podcast and paying for the privilege of listening to Rob McElhanney's hangover...
No Desert Island Drink this week because we couldn't find a guest we were happy with. Maybe you should be that guest? Drop us a line on Twitter or LinkedIn!
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink get's its main ingredient from Corsica? Which drink is available in Sweden as "Safari"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn how coaching in a professional context differs from mentoring and how it can become a powerful to tool to make you a better, happier and more productive worker or manager, no matter what stage your career is at.
We are joined by not one, but two qualified Executive Coaches to better understand how coaching can play a role in everybody's career. Formerly of Carlsberg, Daniel Savill, of Savill Transformations, is a professional Executive Coach in addition to his very senior position in a M&A consultancy. Daniel works one on one with clients who have specifically sought external help to navigate their way to, or through, a particular point in their career. Graham Villiers-Tuthill is the Marketing & Innovation for Director Greater China @ Diageo and has personally seen the benefits of Executive Coaching, before deciding to qualify as a coach himself. His coaching is done in an internal context but has helped him navigate the cultural and corporate challenges of managing teams through transformation in places as diverse as Western Europe, East Africa and Asia.
On our Desert Island we welcome Andrew Copeland from Secret Hopper, a mystery shopping service for craft beer taprooms in the USA. Andrew shares his views on what makes a great taproom experience and what brewers can do to help train and retain staff to provide brilliant experiences for customers.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink launched a "Scampi Fries" flavoured Pale Ale? Which Drink was invented by an Irish Botanist in Jamaica?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn how hops have out grown their status as the darlings of the brewing world and now need to demonstrate that they can contribute more sustainably and efficiently to beer.
Ed Kentish Barnes is the MD of Steiner Hops (part of the Hopsteiner group) and as a Master Brewer for almost 20 years, he knows the benefits that the right quality hops can bring to brewers. But the supply chain and energy crunch of recent years, together with chronic sustainability challenges are forcing hop breeders, farmers and brewers to become more innovative. Ed explains hop hops can meet these challenges head on.
Better known to some as "GVT", Graham Villiers-Tuthill is the Marketing & Innovation for Director Greater China @ Diageo and he joins us on our desert island with an "anti-marketing" choice of beverage.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink's foamy head separates it from the competition? Which drink is served 187,000 times per hour in the USA?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn what's happening on the ground in Philadelphia as our very own Pádraig Fox gives us a view on what the city of brotherly love has to offer the (not so) discerning drinker.
Foxy goes from co-host to guest again this week. He has previously reported on the drinking culture and trends in Kazakhstan but this time he's in the US of A, in a city new to him but familiar to many through film, TV and song. Foxy gives his views on how to navigate the 4 types of bar in Philly: Irish, Belgian, Celebrity and Dive. He also contrasts European and US drinks trends, remarks on the lack of St. Patricks Day themed Green Beer and ponders why It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia lied to him...
On our Desert Island, Ed Kentish Barnes, MD of Steiner Hops UK, makes best use of his experience as a Master Brewer, distiller and hop expert to choose a drink but his choice of vessel is as quirky as it is quintessentially English.
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Which drink provides a distinctive hue during micturition? Which drink was bought by Guinness in 1993?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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In this episode you'll learn how the beer market in China is developing at a rapid pace, with evolving drinking culture, local recipe inspiration (Duck Shit Tea is a real thing!) and increased connectivity with the rest of the brewing world.
Neil Playfoot of Asian Beer Network is our guide as he introduces us to the dynamics of the largest volume market for beer in the world where even in the last 13 years, changes in consumption and production habits have been profound. Having worked in England, France, Bermuda, Armenia and as one of the most experienced craft brewers in China he's perfectly placed to compare the contrasting beer cultures across countries and continents.
On our Desert Island, we have another hands on creator, Christopher Goggins of the Dublin Liberties Distillery. Christopher is a skilled distiller who started out in the "romance" side of the business as a tour guide & brand ambassador. However his love for talking about Irish Whiskey led him to change career and as a "maker not a taker"!
By the way, here's the ChatGPT blurb for BizBevPod:
Looking for a podcast that's as refreshing as a cool drink on a hot day? Look no further than "The Business of Beverages", hosted by the one and only Will Keating!
Join Will on a journey through the wonderful world of drinks, from coffee and tea to beer and wine. Along the way, you'll discover fascinating insights into the industry and learn how your favorite beverages are made.
With a light touch and a sharp wit, Will will take you behind the scenes of the business of beverages, bringing you hilarious stories, amusing anecdotes, and surprising revelations that will leave you thirsty for more.
So if you're looking for a fun and informative podcast that's perfect for sipping on your morning commute, hit subscribe on "The Business of Beverages" and get ready to drink in the knowledge!
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In this episode you'll learn what the state of the Spirits led On Trade is like around the world in 2023 from a global expert and Judge of The 50 Best Bars in the World.
Phillip Duff of Liquid Solutions Consulting has seen and done it all over the last +30 years in the drinks industry, as a bartender, mixologist, speakeasy owner, global brand ambassador, consultant and one man Genever evangelist. A well travelled speaker at industry events and seminars, his insights are always in high demand from bar staff and brand owners alike. He gives us his views on the post pandemic changes that are here to stay and the trends for the future.
On our Desert Island, Neil Playfoot of Asian Beer Network arrives all the way from China. Having worked in England, France, Bermuda, Armenia and as one of the most experienced craft brewers in China he's perfectly placed to compare the contrasting beer cultures across countries and continents.
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Which drink was the inspiration for the term "Limey" for English sailors? Which beverage is only sold in the Seychelles, Gibraltar, Ireland and the UK?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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In this episode you'll learn how one distilling start up is doing everything different and yet their story is eerily familiar. We get to the bottom of things!
Will and Foxy talk to Miika Salmi Lipiäinen one of the 5 brave co-founders of Kyrö Distillery Company who's naked ambition has seen them go from a sauna drinkers to serious distillers. Their rye based spirits from Nothern Finland have made quite the impression on markets around the world and, whilst their story is typical of so many craft brewers/distillers, the way they have achieved their success to date has seen them use all their available assets. (No more puns, we promise).
On our desert island Philip Duff, the globe trotting master of bar, brand and bon vivants, joins us to give us insights into a cocktail from yester year and why it is The Last Word in drinks as far as he's concerned.
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Which drink "saved more Englishmen than all the doctors in the Empire"? Which drink comes in "Ice Pop" flavour?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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In this episode you'll learn how a host of passionate and well informed experts battle Will's suspicion of Wine to convince him that there's innovation, excitement and, ultimately, hope for the category.
Will is a self confessed "wine sceptic", frustrated by his perception of the industry's slavish devotion to tradition and glacial pace of innovation. However, it's a new year so Will has resolved to educate himself in the company of some of the best Wine experts on the planet.
"Irish Wine writer of the Year™" Susan Boyle returns to BizBevPod to co-host in the enforced absence of Foxy and she brings her charm and deep category knowledge to bear on proceeding. Dividing her time between Dublin and Paris where her work includes writing, broadcasting and sampling (!) wines.
Our main interviewee, Steve Rannekleiv, is the Executive Director of Food & Agri-business Research at Rabobank, host of the Liquid Assets Podcast and general wine industry sage. Steve advises many of the biggest producers, exporters, importers and distributors of wine on the overall state of the category, the key trends and economic watch outs from across the globe. Who better to cast a dispassionate eye on the opportunities and challenges for the category?
On our Desert Island Drink slot we welcome the bubbly Elly Owen a Sommelier and Wine educator based in beautiful Cornwall. Elly wants to bring simple and carefree wines to people everywhere but will she stick to those principles if she can only choose one drink for the island?
Foxy will return, that's a threat, not a promise 😉
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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Which drink has worked with Andy Warhol and Björk on artwork for their labels? Which cocktail is named after a South American flower?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
Which drink was discovered by accident in Germany? Which beverage was Mark Twain so enamored with when he first discovered it that he drank it before breakfast, dinner and bed?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn why the most celebrated drinks marketeer alive believes that you have to get mystical when creating brands, cultivating curiosity and captivating consumers.
Steve Grasse is the man who famously pitched the concepts for Hendrick's Gin and Sailor Jerry's rum in the same day. Steve is a marketing agency chief, distillery owner and author, together with Aaron Goldfarb, of the new book, Brand Mysticism. Together they explain how they have captured Steve's unique approach to booze marketing and how to take the lessons from his success to your own business, career or brand.
Will and Foxy also talk distillery tours, cask strength whiskies and Foxy's fleeting moment of fame!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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Which 44% ABV drink is classified as a food by the FDA and can be sold anywhere without a liquor license? Which drink was created to honour a visit by King George the 6th of England?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Support the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on Twitter or LinkedIn
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn how to approach beverage innovation at a project and an organisational level from someone who's been at the cutting edge of global innovation management in Diageo, SAB Miller and Costa/Coca-Cola.
Gráinne Gilsenan began her career as an innovation brewer with Guinness and quickly realised that she wanted to write the NPD briefs, not just respond to them. Thereafter her path took her through global roles looking after "Beyond Beer" for SAB Miller and "Beyond Coffee" for Costa. She reflects on the key ingredients to brilliant innovation and NPD and how "killing your own ideas" is the real sign of success.
On our Desert Island Drink segment we have the closest thing to an NPD rock star as possible... Steve Grasse. The man who famously pitched the concepts for Hendrick's Gin and Sailor Jerry's rum in the same week. Steve is a marketing agency chief, distillery owner and author, amongst a host of other things. He talks beaver anus flavoured whiskey, the TTB and why we all misunderstand the Dunce Cap (really).
Will and Foxy also talk exploding TVs and the World Cup PR disaster for Budweiser.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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Which brand sent a personalised bottle to every goalkeeper that Messi had ever scored against? Which beverage is the official "Hydration" partner of the FIFA World Cup?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn what the hell is happening in the US drinks market as the aftershocks of explosive growth of Hard Seltzer cause an avalanche of new categories, competitors and consequences
The brilliant beverage behemoth that is Dave Infante (Fingers NewsLetter & Vinepair) returns to the pod to catch us up on what the exactly is going on in the US right now as brewers and CPG conglomerates fight over the white space created by the plateauing of craft beer and the creation of new categories such as hard seltzer and hard energy.
In a return to our regular Desert Island Drink slot, Will talks to Gráinne Gilsenan of Mission Innovation about her experiences leading innovation at the world's biggest beverages companies such as Diageo, SAB Miler and Costa Coffee. Gráinne gives great insight into why it's a good think the kill you own ideas from time to time and brings something truly innovative to the island, as you might expect
We also worry about Foxy's children swallowing an "E" and engage in some randall reminisces!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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Which fictional drink was originally created for a TV show in 1991? Which beverage is an Irish icon but was rumored to have been banned for export by the EU?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show.
In this episode you'll learn how an academic approach to studying the Australian Craft Beer scene has given greater insights into how brewers large and small avoid transparency for short term gain but at the cost of long term credibility.
Will talks to Professor André Sammartino, from the University of Melbourne in Australia about the 12 "Golden Rules" for success in enterprise and how these apply to brewing and distilling businesses. But the conversation then takes a deep dive into the questionable practices of micro and macro brewers over the last 25 years in Australia as they sought to create their own myths in the pursuit of selling beer. The learnings are relevant all over the globe and far beyond the brewing industry.
In place of our regular Desert Island Drink slot, Foxy's first "Uncle Travelling Pat" slot (*Name TBC) dives deeper into his impressions of Kazakhstan and it's nascent drinking culture, unique hospitality and salty fermented milk beverages.
Plus we talk about Will's fancy dress philosophy, the origin of Pumpkin Beers and how Halloween is really Irish (like evrything else).
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Which drink originally contained Lithium Citrate as a "mood stabiliser"? Which beverage launched in the USA at the premier of Saturday night Fever?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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In this episode you'll be treated to an outstanding overview of a category that is both familiar and exotic, Sake.
The most Japanese of all drinks has hit the headlines around the world as growing exports but falling consumption at home have caused issues for brewers and the taxman alike. Luckily Kyoko Nagano of Sake Lovers Inc. was available to help guide Will through the very basics of how Sake is made, what makes it unique, how the traditional brewers are being challenged by changing tastes and demographics but also the new opportunities that are being developed for this most ancient of drinks.
For the Desert Island Drink, John Kelly returns to the pod yet again, giving us a short and sweet view of his go to drink if he was all alone and in need of some comfort.
We also discuss Foxy's first impressions of Kazakhstan (really), his (hazy) memories of drinking Sake in Toyko and Will's coffee confusion.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.
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Which drink expanded production to Cyprus and then Malawi when first venturing oversees? Which beverage was once called "Old Tub"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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In the traditions of all the best sit coms, we're taking a mid-season break from our usual scheduling to bring you a reflection of our thoughts on the pod as we hit a big milestone. No, we're not talking about Foxy officially becoming middle aged, we're giving our recommendations to new listeners of the pod on the best episodes and guests on our back catalogue to check out.
If the Simpson's can do a "138th Episode Spectacular", then we can chew the cud and ruminate on the sucess of the podcast to date before charging onwards with a brilliant program of new episodes and top class guests in the weeks and months to come.
Normal service will be resumed shortly...
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Which drink was launched in the USA by it's founder driving a tank through Time Square? Which beverage was part of 007's signature cocktail?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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In this episode you'll learn how the undervalued art of whisky blending is being given new life by a young team based in Edinburgh but with international ambitions. However despite the seeming rude health of the category they sound the alarm over the ever escalating speculative frenzy between flippers, fraudsters and brands who are fulling the fire.
Host Will Keating sits down for an exclusive and in depth interview with Pete Allison and Duncan McRae from Woven Whisky. They are bringing an independent and conceptual take on the traditional art of blending with stunning success in their first year in business. However despite the positive momentum in almost all sectors of the industry, they are cautious about some of the hype that is bringing short term gains for some in Whisky but at the cost of long term stability and growth. We get int the nitty gritty but there is a positive story there in the end and a world exclusive on their plans for a future beyond Scotch.
On our usual Desert Island Drink slot, we talk to a man with the broadest set of interests that we have encountered in the industry, Jamie Ryder. Jamie talks to us about sake, stoicism and Substack! Read his Drink to That newsletter or Yamato Magazine.
Hey there new listeners! This podcast is for the curious and creative in the global drinks industry, from brewers to brand managers, from distillers to drinkers. If you enjoyed this episode how about you share the pod with somebody who will enjoy it? Or take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify. Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on... thanks.
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Which drink sponsored an international sports tournament a year before it was even launched? Which beverage is named after a bunch of rocks in La Manche?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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In this episode you'll learn how Diageo approaches innovation at a fundamental level and what the company's core strategy is to meeting the changing needs of consumers across categories, cultures and continents.
Host Will Keating sits down for an exclusive and in depth interview with Mark Sandys, the newly appointed Chief Innovation Officer for Diageo, undoubtedly the most exciting job in the largest drinks company in the world. Mark shares unique insights into his approach to the challenge of innovating in a company that has more to gain (and lose!) than anyone else from new thinking across drinks categories .
Mark gives frank assessments of category convergence in beer/seltzers/sodas, seemingly endless brand extensions/flavours, the opportunity of THC/Marijuana and his test and learn approach to the "metaverse" as well as many other invaluable glimpses of Diageo's vision for the future.
On our usual Desert Island Drink slot, we shift gears completely as Foxy talks to Jason Kidd founder of Blood Monkey Gin and Two Shores Rum about the challenges and opportunities of brining bespoke brands to the world from a small island in the Atlantic.
Hey there new listeners! This podcast is for the curious and creative in the global drinks industry, from brewers to brand managers, from distillers to drinkers. If you enjoyed this episode how about you share the pod with somebody who will enjoy it? Or take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify. Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on... thanks.
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Which drink was advertised by Ben Stiller's dad? Which hangover cure was made famous by the movie "Cocktail"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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In this episode you'll learn why why non-linear thinking led to a "smack-down" for Hard Seltzer, why the US beer market is so complex and what the economic fundamentals tell us about the log term health of the category.
Lester Jones is the Chief Economist and VP of Analytics at the National Beer Wholesalers Association in the USA. With a deep love of beer, an astute economic mind and access to an unrivalled network of data, Lester is the foremost expert on the state of the beer market in the US. Recent years have seen the plateauing of Craft, the bedding in of the AB InBev mega merger and the boom /bust (?) of Hard Seltzer. On top of the impact of the pandemic, these events have led many to question the pre-eminence of Beer. Inflation and supply constraints are increasing short term concerns too but Lester has the insight into the real state of play. It's not all doom and gloom...
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Which drink was said to cure "sickness at the stomach" and retching? Which drink was advertised as "a man's beer"?
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As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic
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In this episode you'll learn how talent and determination can bring you all the way around the world and into a job you were born to do.
Will talks to Dhavall Gandhi a Whiskey Master Blender whose talent is only matched by his determination to follow his dreams and carve out a career in an "uber-niche" pursuit. Dhavall tells how from an early age his hypersensitive sense of smell was a source of frustration but how it led him to a profound career change and a long journey to pursuing the role "he was born to do".
Foxy brings his favourite teacher home from Virtual Beer School and drags her to our Desert Island. Natalya Watson take it all in her stride and explains why she started VBS and how it has spawned a global community of beer enthusiasts.
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Which drink was the first alcoholic brand advertised on UK TV? Which drink "moved" countries thanks to the Treaty of Turin?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic
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In this episode you'll learn how the rapid progression of cutting edge technology is changing how people socialise and therefore how, what, where and when they drink.
Will and Foxy have plenty of opinions on this topic as they reflect on the "constant change" in our interactions with tech and drink, from the historical to the next wave. But to get a better informed perspective we share a discussion that Will was part of for the Persuaders Media & Marketing radio programme on Dublin City FM recently. There Alex Gibson (TU Dublin Head of Digital Marketing) and Ben Finnegan (Head of eSports and Gaming at EPIC Global & host of TBD podcast) help tease out the issues that range from the frivolous to the fundamental for our industry.
On our first visit back to our desert island in a couple of months, we talk to Dhavall Gandhi a Whiskey Master Blender whose talent is only matched by his determination to follow his dreams and carve out a career in an "uber-niche" pursuit.
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Which drink has its own festival in Nebraska in August every year? Which drink has a silhouette of its country as its logo?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic
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In this episode you'll learn what is really happening in the Beer Industry in Ireland, Europe and around the world and, more importantly what the lessons and implications are for brewers, publicans and businesses.
We're on a roll... another live episode! This time we were invited to the 7th Beeronomics Conference at Trinity College Dublin to host a special round table discussion on the Beer Industry in Ireland. The audience of International Beer scholars, economists and academics had travelled from all over the world to discuss every aspect of the economics of beer from the historical to the hypothetical. Will took them out of their academic ivory towers and introduced them to some of the leading figures from the industry in Ireland who have real life experiences from the macro to the micro. Jonathan McDade is the Director of Drinks Ireland Beer, Noel Anderson is the Managing Director of a small but highly successful group of pubs in Dublin and John Kelly is the Strategic Director of Beverages for Kerry Group. They give honest, informed and hilarious insights into the real business of beer.
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Which drink was referred to as "Pig's Lemonade" in Tolstoy's War & Peace? Which drink was created in Glendale Az.?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic
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In this special live episode you'll learn why the man with 50 years experience creating the biggest spirits brands in the world dislikes beer and how he thinks those who make and market it can do so much better.
Recorded in the historic Irish College in Leuven, Belgium, in front of a large audience of Business of Beverages listeners, Will and special guest co-host, Susan Boyle talk with David
Gluckman, author of That Shit Will Never Sell and creator of Baileys, Tanqueray Ten and Ciróc Vodka. David is in provocative form as he addresses an audience of brewers and beer lovers, explaining why beer is so unappealing to so many consumers. Ingredients, serve sizes, packaging and communication all come into focus as he back up his ire with well reasoned examples, from the mega successful Corona to the ill fated Virgin Lager. However he also offers thought provoking solutions and issues a challenge to everybody in beer to do better in a conversation full of wit and warmth.
Please note that this is the third and final in a series of episodes that were recorded Live in Leuven as part of the first Business of Beverages roadshow which included, brewery tours, beer pairing dinners, brasserie visits and technical talks amongst other amazing adventures in the Beer Capital of Europe. If you want to talk to us about ideas and suggestions for our next roadshow destination & theme, please email bizbevpod@gmail.com
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Which drink is part of a Caesar cocktail? Which drink is known as a "Fredo" when it's cold?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic
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In this special live episode you'll learn how the the man leading the revolution in brewing technology for the biggest company on the planet believes that cheeper, better and greener beer is possible for all.
Recorded in the historic Irish College in Leuven, Belgium, in front of a large audience of Business of Beverages listeners, Will and special guest co-host, Susan Boyle talk with David De Schutter, Global Vice President for Innovation and Technology Development for AB Inbev, the world's largest brewer. David leads a team of over 120 brewers, engineers, materials specialists, consumer analysts and neuro scientists as they try to find more efficient, sustainable and tastier ways to brew beers. David explains how AB Inbev have developed technology to reduce the carbon footprint of Brewhouse operations by 90% and how they have made this freely available to smaller brewers. Ate there any catches?
Please note that this is the second in a series of episodes that were recorded Live in Leuven as part of the first Business of Beverages roadshow which included, brewery tours, beer pairing dinners, brasserie visits and technical talks amongst other amazing adventures in the Beer Capital of Europe. If you want to talk to us about ideas and suggestions for our next roadshow destination & theme, please email bizbevpod@gmail.com
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Which drink has 3 separate fruit infusion processes? Which drink is has an ABV that varies by up to 1% depending on its age?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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In this special live episode you'll learn how the Brewers of Europe organisation is fighting for Beer's place at the European table as it lobbies, researches and represents on behalf of all brewers.
Recorded in the historic Irish College in Leuven, Belgium, in front of a large audience of Business of Beverages listeners, Will and special guest co-host, Susan Boyle talk with John Brauer, Executive Officer with the Brewers of Europe. John is uniquely placed to talk about the massive challenges that beer faces from a regulatory point of view but also the opportunities that new brewing techniques and categories provide. John is frank about the advantages and disadvantages that organisations like the Brewers of Europe face as they represent large and small brewers whose priorities may clash in the short term but align in the long term.
Please note that this is the first in a series of episodes that were recorded Live in Leuven as part of the first Business of Beverages roadshow which included, brewery tours, beer pairing dinners, brasserie visits and technical talks amongst other amazing adventures in the Beer Capital of Europe. If you want to talk to us about ideas and suggestions for our next roadshow destination & theme, please email bizbevpod@gmail.com
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It's time to come to Belgium with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live in Leuven event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. It's not too late, just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the quiz... Which drink is sold in an "award winning" bottle deigned in the 1970's? Which drink is made from fruit varieties such as Merrylegs and Mumblehead?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
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Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests from Duvel, ABI, The Brewers of Europe and others, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. the last few places are available now. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the episode... In this episode you'll learn how the boom in whiskey sales has led some to invest in "rare" bottles or cask programmes that have a whiff of the gold rush about them.
Will talks to Serghios Florides, Editor in Chief of the Irish Whiskey Magazine about the promises and the pitfalls of investing in whiskey. Serghios gives his expert views on the right and wrong way to go about turning your interest in whiskey into an investment.
On our Desert Island, Bill Franks, the Chairman of "The Canadian College of Whiskey Knowledge" talks endearingly about blagging his way around the Whiskey world and turning an interest into an artform.
No only that but we talk about Foxy's recent tumble and Will's ineptitude at recording.
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Come to Belgium with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live in Leuven event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the quiz... Which drink was was used instead of saline? Which drink is aged in a combination of oak casks and glass demi johns?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Let me say it again...Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day Belgian Beer Bonanza on may 25th -27th with: live interviews with World class industry guests, Exclusive Brewery tours, Beer pairings, Brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details
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Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests from Duvel, ABI, The Brewers of Europe and others, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the episode... In this episode you'll learn how the global distilled non alc category was created by one man with curiosity and a thousand bottles of hope.
Will talks to Ben Branson, the founder of Seedlip, about the nitty gritty of how he created the business and the challenges and opportunities he faced along the way. Specifically Ben describes the difficulties in persuading retailers to categorise and fixturise the emerging non alc category correctly and the temptation to devalue the category through cutting margin and prices too quickly. Plus Ben expands on why he chose to seek investment from Diageo and how that allowed him to achieve his goals quicker.
No only that but we talk about Foxy's return to the Beer Festival circuit and Will's understanding of the theory of Effectuation.
We skip our visit to our Desert Island because it's a bank holiday and a change is as good as a rest.
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Come to Belgium with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live in Leuven event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the quiz... Which drink was first created in Fraserburgh? Which drink was amended from 11% ABV to 15% ABV to avoid tax in Germany?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Let me say it again...Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day Belgian Beer Bonanza on may 25th -27th with: live interviews with World class industry guests, Exclusive Brewery tours, Beer pairings, Brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
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Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests from Duvel, ABI, The Brewers of Europe and others, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the episode... In this episode you'll learn how one young woman is changing the way that the spirits industry (and Scotch in particular) builds it's networks and educates it's consumers, ambassadors and advocates.
Will talks to Georgie Bell, the Global Head of Advocacy for incubation Brands at Bacardi. Despite being an industry veteran with nearly 15 years experience and memberships of the most exclusive industry bodies, Georgie is still retains an outsider's perspective, enabling her to better advise and agitate for change in an industry that can be seen as "stale, male and pale".
Our visit to our Desert Island sees Ben Branson, the founder of Seedlip, make a pretty left-field choice that will bring home comforts, if not tropical tastes, to the island.
No only that but we talk about Foxy's shirking of BizBevPod responsibilities, wedding ceremonies and the worst cocktail Will has ever ordered.
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Come to Belgium with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live in Leuven event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the quiz... Which beer was the first to be imported to the USA after the end of prohibition? Which drink was invented in the University of Bristol?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Let me say it again...Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day Belgian Beer Bonanza on may 25th -27th with: live interviews with World class industry guests, Exclusive Brewery tours, Beer pairings, Brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
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Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the episode... In this episode you'll learn how two students in Hamburg took on the biggest beverage monopoly in history with nothing more than €7,000, a second hand van and bags of attitude. fritz kola is now the second biggest soft drink company in Central Europe and over 300 "fritzies" are spreading it father afield.
Will and Foxy talk to Mirco Wolf Wiegert founder of Fritz Kola. Mirco and his co founder were students hanging out in a dorm in Hamburg in 2002 when they struck upon the idea of waking up the CSD monopoly with their own creation. In one of the most remarkable underdog successes of the 21st century, Fritz Kola is now a major European CSD company showing "Big Red" exactly how to grow an edgy, authentic and truly purposeful brand.
Our visit to our Desert Island sees Karen O'Neill choosing her favourite drink. Her choice isn't any surprise considering how much she loves Beekon Batches, the unique "honey refresher" that she created. Karen shares her roller coaster journey as a founder and talks about how the big consumer trends that have driven the growth of Hard Seltzer are perfectly served by her entirely natural concoction.
PS sorry about the sound quality on Will's mic for the Mirco interview.
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Come to Belgium with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live in Leuven event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the quiz... Which (other!) drink is named after a type of still? Which beverage is named after "saliva"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Let me say it again...Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day Belgian Beer Bonanza on may 25th -27th with: live interviews with World class industry guests, Exclusive Brewery tours, Beer pairings, Brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
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Come to Belgium with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live in Leuven event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the episode... In this episode you'll learn how Will and Foxy have, born out of humour & heartache, created one of the world's most successful Drinks Industry Podcasts in just one year.
At the suggestion of one of our guests we have decided to celebrate our official anniversary of the launch of the podcast with a reflection on how we got here and where we are going. We always focus our episodes on our guests and their experiences, stories and insights, whist chiming in with our own views and opinions but for a whole episode we talk solely about our favour subject... ourselves! We give a little bit of background into our shared history and what engendered the spark of curiosity that led to us starting BizBevPod. More importantly we discuss the hopes we have for the future of the podcast and how YOU can be part of them! It's a wide ranging conversation that features Will's love of Microsoft Excel, Foxy's random Boston GAA stories and a genuine affection and friendship that is framed through our shared love of drinks.
For our Desert Island Drink we also break all the rules and feature a tasting "on the island" with our in person special guest, Joe McGrath. Joe is our sound engineer and owner of the fantastic Hellfire Studios where we record the podcast. Not only that he is a keen whiskey enthusiast and when we received a special package of spirits to taste, we could think of nobody better to share them with than Joe.
It's a very different episode and we hope you enjoy the break from the norm!
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Come to Belgium with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live in Leuven event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the quiz... Which drink is named after a type of still? Which beverage makes an Old Fashioned, "old fashioned"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Let me say it again...Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day Belgian Beer Bonanza on may 25th -27th with: live interviews with World class industry guests, Exclusive Brewery tours, Beer pairings, Brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
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Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the episode... In this episode you'll learn how the glass you choose for your drink can make a world of difference to you and your customer's experience. We get practical advice on designing, branding and storing glassware for spirits, wines and beers.
Will and Foxy talk to Marty Duffy, from Glencairn Crystal, makers of the most famous whisk(e)y glass in the world. With decades of experience in the world of whiskies and cocktails Marty now lends his expertise to the wold of premium glassware. We learn how the shape of your glass can affect the appearance, aroma and taste of your drink and how it can work wonders for your brand. We describe our favourite glasses and recount stories of how and why we make our choices. We also mention the wine glass company Riedel if you want to get some visuals for what we're discussing.
For our Desert Island Drink we are privileged to speak to Mirco Wolf Wiegert founder of Fritz Kola. Mirco and his co founder were students hanging out in a dorm in Hamburg in 2002 when they struck upon the idea of waking up the CSD monopoly with their own creation. In one of the most remarkable underdog successes of the 21st century, Fritz Kola is now a major European CSD company, with over 300 employees in Central Europe and showing "Big Red" exactly how to grow an edgy, authentic and truly purposeful brand.
Plus we Foxy shocks the entire world by recommending that you drink your Guinness from a wine glass, whilst Will get's sentimental about his Granny's "good room".
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Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day BizBevPod Live event all about Belgian Beer on May 25th -27th with: live interviews with world class industry guests, exclusive brewery tours, beer pairings, brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
Back to the quiz... it's a weird one this week! Which beverages is a character on the cartoon "Aqua-teen hunger force" (apparently it's a real thing!)? Which beverage was mentioned in Beowulf?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Let me say it again...Come to Leuven with us! We're hosting a 2 day Belgian Beer Bonanza on may 25th -27th with: live interviews with World class industry guests, Exclusive Brewery tours, Beer pairings, Brasserie visits, panel discussions and networking events. Places have just opened for booking. Just drop us a mail at BizBevPod@Gmail.com and we'll share details.
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In this episode you'll learn how the rarest, most expensive spirits in the world are discovered by one small family company dedicated to honouring and evolving the vision of two legendary founders.
Will and Foxy talk to Rebecca Jago, MD of The Last Drop Distillers, "Curators of the most remarkable spirits in the world". Rebecca reveals how the company was founded by her father Tom and his friend James after they had retired from a lifetime of building global brands for other companies such as Diageo, Moet Hennessey and Pernod Ricard. What started out as an adventure for two old men has become an exceptional company which fills a niche that nobody else had identified.
For our Desert Island Drink we speak to Marty Duffy, from Glencairn Crystal, makers of the most famous whisk(e)y glass in the world, a familiar sight to anyone who has ever conducted serious tastings for spirits or stood around a trade show, hoping for a free sample from a Whiskey stand. Marty makes us laugh out loud with his selection and if you have never seen the drink he mentions, click here.
Plus we talk our upcoming trip to Leuven, dolphins and make plans to taste some remarkable spirits. Email us at bizbevpod@gmail.com for more details.
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Which beverage is created by heating skimmed milk and glucose? Which drink was thought to be satanic until Pope Clement VIII declared it otherwise?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
I stand corrected - somebody does read the shownotes (thanks Chris!). We'd still appreciate a review or just drop us a line to let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to hear from you. Or just buy us a coffee... or all three! Thanks.
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In this episode you'll learn how farmers, malsters, brewers and distillers are finding new inspiration and flavours from crops that had previously died out.
Will and Foxy talk to Alison Milne, a 6th generation farmer and maltster from Scotland who has created her own family malting business, Crafty Maltsers. Ali has taken on the challenge of growing and malting heritage varieties of barley for brewing and distilling because it offers a chance to differentiate from products that are created with only efficiency in mind as novel flavours and characteristics are revealed. To best explain how those flavours and characteristics come through, Simon Thompson and his team from Dornoch Distillery join us and reveal exactly why it's worth all the effort.
For our Desert Island Drink we speak to Christine Parkinson of the Alcohol Free Sommelier podcast about the state of alcohol free wine and how the best options are not necessarily alcohol free wines(?!)
Plus we talk rugby, pints and Foxy makes the worst joke of his tenure so far...
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Which beverage was saved by an owner who made his money in washing machines and Blue Cheese? Which drink was created by a pair of confectioner brothers?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
I stand corrected - somebody does read the shownotes (thanks Chris!). We'd still appreciate a review or just drop us a line to let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to hear from you. Or just buy us a coffee... or all three! Thanks.
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In this episode you'll learn what challenges and opportunities one of the sharpest minds in marketing sees in the US drinks industry as categories converge and branding becomes more important than ever.
Will and special guest co-host Bourcard Nesin (of the Liquid Assets podcast) talk to Jonnie Cahill, the Chief Marketing officer of Heineken USA. Jonnie gives razor sharp analysis and insight into the current US drinks scene where consumers increasingly don't care what category a drink belongs to, they just want to be delighted with great liquids and beautiful brands. Seltzers, such as Heineken's Arizona Sunrise, loom large in the conversation but Jonnie explains how beer can innovate and grow well into the future, siting the example of Heineken 0.0, a brand he helped create.
For our Desert Island Drink Foxy sneaks back into studio and we talk to Simon Thompson of Thompson Bros. Distilling from Dornach on the East coast of Scotland. Simon gives a very different perspective on distilling for flavour in a distillery the size of a shed and using ingredients like heritage barleys and brewers yeasts. Simon also proves he's one clever bucko when it comes to thinking about what drink to choose for the island a why.
Plus we recap the huge news that Business of Beverages is going to host a two day event in Leuven, Belgium on May 25th & 26th of 2020! Get in touch at bizbevpod@gmail.com if you would like to attend, speak or sponsor.
P.S. Bourcard's sister played rugby, obviously ;-)
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
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Which beverage changed its spelling but not it's pronunciation ? Which drink has a logo inspired by the conversion of 2 saints?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Does anybody ever read the show notes? Honestly? if you're that dedicated then please give is a review or just drop us a line to let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to hear from you. Or just buy us a coffee... or both. Thanks.
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In this episode you'll learn how the role of a Brand Ambassador can be one of the most simultaneously under AND over-rated jobs in the drinks industry plus we make a big announcement on bringing BizBevPod on the road!
Foxy and Will talk to Peter O'Connor owner of the fabulous Onda Cocktail Room in Lisbon. Peter is the prefect person to guide us through the seemingly glamourous world of the Brand Ambassador, the most misunderstood job in drinks. Peter is a poacher-turned-gamekeeper-turned-poacher as he started work as an exceptional bartender before Brand Ambassador roles with Diageo and other companies in Ireland, the USA and around Europe before settling behind the bar of Onda. Peter talks with searing honesty about the highs and lows of being a Brand Ambassador.
For our Desert Island Drink we talk to Eoghan Walsh, the award winning Beer Writer based in Belgium. Eoghan talks about the thriving Belgian beer scene and bonding with his in-laws over beer and cycling.
Plus we announce the huge news that Business of Beverages is going to host an event in Leuven, Belgium on May 25th & 26th of 2020! Get in touch at bizbevpod@gmail.com is you would like to attend, speak or sponsor.
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
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Which beverage only exports 1% of its production? Which drink shares its name with an English Acid Jazz band from the 1990's?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Does anybody ever read the show notes? Honestly? if you're that dedicated then please give is a review or just drop us a line to let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to hear from you. Or just buy us a coffee... or both. Thanks.
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In the words of Monty Python: "And now for something completely different..."
Christmas is a time for spending time with family and friends and at BizBevPod we're no different. We don't have an episode full of insight into the drinks industry as usual but we do have lots of mischief and music as we talk to our friend Dominic Scott, the writer/singer of the theme music that we use every week on the podcast. Dominic visits our desert island to talk about the drink he'd choose but more importantly to discuss the song writing process, how music and lyrics ebb and flow, and how progress can come quickly whilst perfection can sometimes take decades.
Plus we play out with the full version of his song, London Rome performed with his band Roundstone.
Normal service will resume in the New Year.
Because it's Christmas, why don't you click the link at the bottom to buy us a coffee by way of a Christmas present? We've been really good all year and are on the nice list, we promise.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at the brilliant Hellfire Studios.
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Which drink caused a riot in West Point? Which drink sometimes has a rum soaked sugarloaf set alight above it?
HoHoHo! Foxy and Will serve up some short festive treats on this round of the quiz as we get set for Christmas with our favourite drinks. But which weird and wonderful facts are we going to serve with our choices?
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Hey, because it's Christmas, why don't you click the link below to buy us a coffee by way of a Christmas present? We've been really good all year and are on the nice list, we promise...
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In this episode you'll learn what the key Craft Beer branding trends are for 2022 and why Brand Values and Brand Architecture are more important than how you look on the shelf.
Foxy and Will talk to Isaac Arthur of CODO Design and BeerBrandingTrends.com about Craft Beer branding trends and much more as we explore the view of the market from a design agency point of view. Isaac has written the book on this topic and not only has an in depth knowledge of the aesthetics and design principles required to win in 2022 but he has keen understanding of the strategic fundamentals that any beverage business needs to get right BEFORE they start thinking about branding design/redesign.
For our Desert Island Drink we talk to Professor Sam Holloway about his wide variety of beverage enterprises and how his Crafting A Strategy organisation is an invaluable resource for small brewers seeking to learn and grow their strategic and management capabilities with a brewing specific focus, real world case studies and peer to peer support. Sam's choice is a surprise given he has dedicated his life to studying beer.
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
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Which drink do British people think is posh? Which drink must not exceed 95.5% ABV in its distillation?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Does anybody ever read the show notes? Honestly? if you're that dedicated then please give is a review or just drop us a line to let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to hear from you. Or just buy us a coffee... or both. Thanks.
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In this episode you'll learn how to improve your fundamental selling skills to better persuade customers, shoppers and consumers to choose your drinks.
Foxy and Will talk to Kirsty Lewis of the School of Facilitation about the practical tips and techniques that she uses to help people sell better. A leading training and facilitation specalist Kirsty cut her teeth flogging Bass and hooch to publicans in the north of England before moving to Guinness and Diageo where she eventually had a key role in the Global Sales Capability team. Whether you are a veteran sales rep or someone who thinks that "other people sell my product", Kirsty has the skills and experience to improve the ways in which you persuade customers that your product will meet their needs.
For our 20th episode Desert Island Drink we reunite with our first ever guest on the Podcast, Gregory Buda, Director of Education at The Dead Rabbit. Gregory keeps it pretty simple with his choice but it's an opportunity to reflect on how far we've come with the podcast, and where we're going.
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
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Which drink was originally a cure for cholera? Which drink is made from the fermented sap of the Maguey (Agave) plant?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Does anybody ever read the show notes? Honestly? if you're that dedicated then please give is a review or just drop us a line to let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to hear from you. Or just buy us a coffee... or both. Thanks.
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In this episode you'll learn what goes into designing a successful drinks brand, from the smallest details to the biggest challenges.
Foxy and Will were invited to a secret, private pub in an undisclosed Ulster location for an interview with one of the most creative, insightful and driven leaders in the global drinks industry, Richard Ryan.
Richard is a spirits savant, equally comfortable designing the best bars in the world (Merchant Hotel, The Dead Rabbit, BlackTail), scheming new brands into life for clients (Gunpowder Gin, Hinch Whiskey), developing world class brand homes (Roe & Co., Johnnie Walker Princess St.) or crafting his company's own portfolio of new to world brands (The Shamrock Whiskey, Jawbox Gin, Bowsaw Bourbon).
In a full length interview, Richard gives a masterclass in using design as a tool for building a brand, not merely creating a product. It is simply the best advice you will ever get on how to go about creating a drinks brand that will stand out, add value and achieve your goals.
Desert Island Drink will return in the next episode.
If the quality of this episode can't persuade you to give is a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or to buy us a coffee to support the work we do, well we just don't know what will to be honest!
For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
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Which drink comes in "bonbonne" bottles? Which drink was scientifically developed by Dr. Robert Cade?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review
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In this episode you'll learn what it take to win in the On Trade in a post covid world. We recorded a LIVE episode with three of Dublin's hottest venue owners to learn how they pack their bars and events.
Foxy and Will were thrilled to be invited by John Mahon and Ali Dunworth to host a live recording of our podcast at the Grub 'n& Gargle Festival at The Circular recently. We were even more please to have a chance to explore what it takes to win in the on trade these days with three of Dublin's best venue owners. With pubs, restaurants, festivals and events companies to their names Andy Noonan, Craig Reynolds and David Parle represent a new generation of publican/promoter. They explain how they take the entrepreneurial élan they got from starting out in nightclubs and bring it to their venues, discussing everything from the perils of gentrification and the protection of cultural spaces to draft wine systems.
We also drag them on a quick trip to our desert island to warm them up and find out what "one drink" they would bring with them if they were stranded.
Not only that but the multi talented Judith Boyle heckles from the floor with her "traditional" publicans hat on and Will's neighbour Bertie turns up to ask awkward questions about random pubs on Parnell St., as you do.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
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Which Drink connects Napoleon Bonaparte III, Kayne West and Taylor Swift? Which drink is served in "wreaths"?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review
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In this episode you'll learn how a leading global expert codifies the growth drivers for alcohol free beer, one of the fastest growing categories in the drinks industry.
Brendan Williams has over 20 years experience in the drinks business but began to specialise in Non Alcoholic beer when he headded up the global category for Carlsberg during a period of rapid expansion and innovation. Brendan now operates The Free Consultancy, giving the benefit of his insights to clients, large and small, as they attempt to expand one of the fastest growing market segments. Brendan breaks down his approach for us and gives clear, actionable pieces of advice that are widely relevant beyond just non alc.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from Paul Matthew the founder of Everleaf non alcoholic aperitifs. Paul explains the motivation behind creating the drinks and debates the challenges in guiding consumers to drink a style of beverage most have never tried before.
On top of all that that, Foxy and Will reflect on their live Business of Beverages session in Dublin at the Grub & Gargle Festival at The Circular, they also talk about Foxy's birthday and how to become and Organoleptic Psychologist!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
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Which drink doesn't contain its most famous "ingredient"? How do you pronounce Rialto? What exactly will Will and Foxy be doing next weekend and where can you get tickets to see them do it?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BizBevPod)
In this episode you'll learn why the man who single-handedly gave us one of the biggest beers in the world, Blue Moon, believes that his new cannabis beer might eclipse his previous success.
Dr. Keith Villa is a living legend in brewing circles, having not only created Blue Moon but also led the marketing and production from relatively humble beginnings to global success. For many, Blue Moon was the beer that opened their eyes (and taste buds) up to a world of flavours that mainstream lagers simply couldn't compare with. This arguably turbocharged the craft beer revolution and shaped the global beer market we know today. However Keith didn't stop there and his latest venture, Ceria Brewing, focuses on Cannabis infused beers and he describes the "Tsunami" of opportunity that legalisation creates. Keith also talks about how his new book, Brewing with Cannabis, giving practical advice for anybody wanting to start making Cannabis beers and beverages at any scale.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from Tara Nurin, Beer Journalist, Author and Lecturer. Tara talks about her newly launched book: A Woman's Place Is In The Brewhouse and she explains how women's role in brewing has changed throughout history and how modern women are overcoming challenges to improve their representation and making brewing a better industry for all.
On top of all that that, Foxy and Will make a BIG announcement about an upcoming live Business of Beverages session in Dublin at the Grub & Gargle Festival at The Circular, they also talk about Foxy Brands THC Tea and forget to discuss Mexican Stouts.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
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What beverage is categorised by aroma, not taste?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BizBevPod)
In this episode you'll learn what it takes to make the opening of your own bar a reality.
We've all done it, haven't we? Sat in a cosy corner of the pub and thought to ourselves... "I'd love to have my own bar". We all know it's an idle dream for most but many of us in the drinks industry still secretly harbour the ambition. But what does it take to actually make it happen? Well Kevin Demers from Montreal is an absolute authority on the subject as he made the jump from juggling bartending and professional Ice Hockey to opening his own bar, The Cold Room 5 years ago. The lessons he learned enabled him to follow up with El Pequeño and Parlement shortly after, giving a hat-trick of Canada's best bars. Now he consults on other bar openings and shares his knowledge and insights with us.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from Carol Quinn, the Archivist for Irish Distillers, (part of Pernod Ricard). Carol has a very particular crow to pluck with Will and makes her case convincingly.
On top of all that that, Foxy and Will talk about the new Guinness Microdraft dispense innovation, teh by gone days of substandard G&Ts and the also fret about the threat posed by the Haitian Mafia.
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For more highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn/Facebook (manned by Will).
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studios.
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BizBevPod)
Why is Foxy called Foxy? Well that's the only obvious question on today's quiz...
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Our "Double Shot" series continues with Will in the narrowest of leads, can he keep it up?
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
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In this episode you'll learn how the right approach to education and training can help recruit the right staff, retain them for longer and improve your own career prospects. You might even be "Edutained"!
We speak to Elly Johnson of Flow Hospitality (MAPAL), a global leader in digital hospitality training, and Charlie McCarthy of the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), the leading body for alcohol education. Charlie and Elly help us approach the issue of how best to inform, educate and even entertain staff as they perform their roles in the brewery or behind the bar. With decades of experience in both formal and informal learning we delve right into the nitty gritty of getting learning right for yourself and your team. Plus we discuss how this can be a powerful tool for recruiting the right staff and retaining them into the future.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from M. Kevin Demers, of The Cold Room and El Pequeño and Parlement bars in Montreal. Kevin Picks a classic cocktail, perfect for the island but which one?
Not only that, Foxy and Will talk about learning styles, "Beer Grinds" and Watford FC's first ever Premier League goal scorer!
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BizBevPod)
What do you do on the third Thursday in November? Well Foxy doesn't drink wine, that's for sure!!
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
Our second "Double Shot" sees Will try to recover from losing out to Foxy last time out.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.
Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
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In this episode you'll learn how to do an equity pitch like a pro as we talk over-proofs, offers and optimum outcomes with the man who tamed TVs toughest dragons.
In the last episode we introduced you to dragon slayer Tom Hurst founder and CEO of Rockstar Spirits, following his raid on the the incredibly popular enterprise investment based Dragon's Den TV show in the UK. Tom had already caused quite a stir in the UK spirits scene when he had launched his range of over-proof spiced and flavoured rums. His first big break came when presenter Holly Willoughby couldn't hide her delight when trying his "Pineapple Grenade" live on This Morning. Doubling down on traditional media Tom then took to the Dragons Den looking to make the perfect pitch. We hear how he honed his technique, who he was really targeting before he entered the den and what really goes on behind the scenes.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from the irrepressible Victor Lanson, a Champagne man, born and bred. Victor shoots from the hip as he talks to us about how hard it can be to sell a drink that "sells itself", his experiences of the highs and lows of launching his own brand of bubbly, the loss of 'mad' characters from the Champagne industry.
Not only that, Foxy and Will talk about the reaction to our WTF BrewDog? episode, LinkedIn's weird and wonderful professional groups and the meaning of the word "erstwhile".
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Does Danny DeVito make Ham flavoured Rum?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With Will's lead stretching out in the earlier rounds, Foxy changes the format to see both hosts going head to head in a "Double Shot".
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In this episode, you’ll learn how Brewdog's faux punk veneer and constant shock tactics distract from craft beer's very own Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle.
You've heard of Brewdog, right? Those young, belligerent upstart brewers from Scotland, sticking it to the same old corporate giants only interested in Filthy Lucre? Always controversial, there is no doubt that Brewdog are masters of marketing and publicity, riding the lightning that they make to international success across categories, continents and companies. Their beers aren't too bad either. However do they treat the faithful army of "punks" they have created as mere pawns in a global game of high finance? Will (a sceptic) and Foxy (an "Equity punk") listen and learn from Dave Infante, a US based journalist whose recent reports on Brewdog go beyond their self-serving controversies and reveals the rising taste of hypocrisy no amount of IPA can wash away. Never mind the bollox, here's Dave.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we hear from dragon slayer Tom Hurst, following his raid on the the incredibly popular Dragon's Den TV show in the UK with his Rockstar Spirits company. Will he pick his trademark Pineapple Grenade or set his sights further along the top shelf?
Not only that, Foxy and Will talk about podcast fame (sort of), the rain splashed joys of an Irish summer and indoor pints!
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Which beverage has an can you make artificial diamonds out of??
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 10:7 to Will, Foxy has worked his sox off to flummox him with a series of cryptic clues about a mystery beverage. Can he shut Will out and keep the race tight?.
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Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
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In this episode, you’ll learn what two of the worlds' leading experts on the legal cannabis industry think the future holds and what the impact will be on the alcohol industry.
In an in depth discussion we hear from both Bourcard Nesin, Cannabis and Alcohol Analyst for Rabobank and Lisa Weser, Founder and CEO of Trail Blaze ("The Cannabis Publicist"). Taking things slowly at first we learn how the legal cannabis industry in North America has emerged from the fringes into the mainstream and how the growth experienced so far is set to accelerate. Hotly debated topics include the pace of legalisation, the target consumer, the role of CBD vs THC, the format wars and brand building in a uniquely challenging category. The big questions are asked and answered so if you don't know much about the legal cannabis industry and how it competes/compliments alcohol, this is the place to start because it's coming to a market near you!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time we raid our archives to hear from Tom Lix, Founder and CEO of Cleveland Whiskey Co, one of the pioneers of accelerated aging techniques and a guest on episode 1.4. Tom prompts us to recall some of our favourite guests and interviews over our first ten episodes and prompt some recommendations for new listeners.
Not only that, Foxy and Will discuss the (eventual) launch of Guinness Zero, passing fads in the drinks industry (we're talking to you alcoholic root beer) and the mysterious "pod-fade"!
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Which beverage will test Will and Foxy's symbiotic relationship?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 10:3 to Will, Foxy is in the hot seat as he tries to identify the mystery drink through the cryptic clues available.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how working in the family drinks business is more rewarding, complicated and challenging than working for global conglomerates.
We hear from Militza Zikatanova, Co-owner and Marketing Manager of Villa Melnik Winery in Bulgaria about her pre-ordained journey to joining a family business that was established specifically for her and her brother to run. Militza is frank about the conflicting pressures that come with working with and for your parents, a common feature in the drinks industry in production, distribution and hospo. Militza brings her own perspectives to the traditional & regional business from her experience studying in the USA and working in the UK for the biggest drinks business in the world. Plus she talks evocatively and with such passion about Bulgarian Wine that Will and Foxy are booked on the next plane to Sofia!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Lisa Weser, Founder and CEO of Trail Blaze, a pioneer in the world of legal Cannabis in North America. Lisa may be on the cutting edge professionally but she picks a stone cold classic for her desert island drink, one that we can't believe it has taken ten episodes to arrive at.
Not only that, Foxy discusses how he spends his days on "parental" leave, Will reflects on whether he could ever work in the family business and both lads show their numeric incompetence by celebrating our ninth episode, an episode late!
PS if you are wondering who the mystery voice is chipping on Lisa's DID, that would be the loquacious Bourcard Nesin!
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Which beverage is the OLDEST "spirit" known to man??
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 6:3 to Will, Foxy tries to outfox Will with some tricky clues to a mystery beverage.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how manage a squiggly career to make you healthier, wealthier* and happier whether you work in marketing, hospitality or beyond.
We hear from Alex O'Rourke, co-founder of LockSmith Consulting, tutor at The Copy Club and a qualified Life & Career Coach. Alex brings the varied wealth of her career in beverages (mixers, beers, spirits and more) to bear on her work a a career coach, helping people plan their way into the areas they wish to work in, or helping them decide on the next steps if they have reached a crossroads. Alex gives us the insights into how best to manage yourself and also to assess your options as you navigate a career path that may have more squiggles than straight lines.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Kevin Hurley, General Manager of Balffe's @ The Wesbury in Dublin. Kevin is the proud owner of possibly the squiggliest CV in the drinks industry. From planning sewage systems to flipping Mighty Mac's to building Whiskey brands to crafting cocktails, Kevin has seen it all and has sage advice for those on either side of the interview table /Zoom call. Plus he picks a corker of a drink for the island a describes exactly how to make it perfectly.
Not only that, Will and Foxy discuss the beverage related antics at Euro 2020 and reflect on their own careers and how there is no such thing as a "sideways move".
*terms and conditions apply: may not actually make you wealthier, but happier is guaranteed.
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Which beverage has an ABV that can vary WILDLY??
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 6:1 to Will, Foxy is in the hot seat as he tries to identify the mystery drink through the cryptic clues available.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to start a drinks business from a standing (at the bar) start as we talk to the founder of the world's first dedicated alcohol free beer company.
We hear from Rob Fink the CEO and Founder of Big Drop Brewing, the first beer company who solely offer non alcoholic products. Rob explores the challenges and opportunities that come from being a total outsider to the drinks industry as you try to set up a successful business. Rob entertains, informs and enlightens as he tell us how luck, determination and a novel approach played their part in Big Drops' growth from a half formed idea into a global innovator.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Claire Mac Evilly, Corporate Affairs Director for Danone. Clare has a mysterious and romantic (we hope!) reason for choosing her drink as we discuss drinking in nightclubs, bizarre chat up lines and how to become a certified B Corp. It's an eclectic mix to be honest.
Not only that, Will and Foxy reflect on the proper way to drink a popular digestif and recount tales of flaming misadventures! Brewdog even gets a mention for some positive news (a rare event these days...).
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Which beverage was too fancy for miners?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
With the scores at 2:1 to Will, Foxy is hoping to stump him with a tricky beverage but will his clues be too weak?
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In this episode, you’ll learn how the reopening of pubs in the U.K. is going and what lessons the rest of the world can learn as we talk to the Head of the British Beer and Pub Association.
We hear from Emma McClarkin the Supremo at the BBPA as she gives us the low down on what's gone right for pubs in the UK as they were one of the first countries to reopen and we also get an insight to the challenges too. Emma gives us the top 3 practical lessons that any venue around the world should focus on from her experience and we also talk scotch eggs (again!), the future of Cask Beer and the unsung advantages the pub has on our mental health,
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Rob Fink, Founder and CEO of Big Drop Brewing the worlds first brewing company dedicated to only non-alcoholic beers. Rob timetables his day by beverage type so he has some very firm views on what he wants on the desert island and why.
Not only that, Will and Foxy review new drinks from Dingle Distillery and Black Irish, talk about the depressing host of new sexism revelations from the beer industry and yet still find reasons to be cheerful as summer finally makes an appearance!
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
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Which Superhero is named after a beverage ?
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up! Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
This time Will plays quiz master and Foxy feels the heat as he tries to work out what the hell will is talking about!
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In this episode, you’ll learn how one little bar magazine cuts through all the bullshit of spirits sales, cool bar hype and the patronising of bartenders.
We hear from Rebekkah Dooley, co-founder of Discard, a hospitality publication that breaks all the rules: Independent, Transparent & Bullshit Free. We learn how the magazine has given voice to the foot soldiers of an industry that have been abandoned by governments, manipulated by drinks companies and continuously undervalued. She also takes exception to the Bar Competition Industry that is setting bars against each other and profiting from an á la carte attitude to rules.
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Nick Curtis Davis, Head of Innovation for the Irish Food Board and an all round beverage miracle worker. Nick stretches the rules of the game to breaking point as he bends the laws of time and space in search of the perfect drink.
It's an action packed episode, we also carry out a live cannabis experiment, we do battle in an impromptu quiz and muse on the brevity of a podcast "career"!
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And now for something completely different...
As you'll hopefully have gathered by now, the Business of Beverages brings you drinks industry insights with makers, marketers and mischief every fortnight. However we thought that we would dial up the mischief with a short quiz/game played between Will and Foxy every other week (between the "serious" episodes).
A Shot Of... sees each of our hosts take turns trying to guess which beverage is being described in cryptic clues. The points on offer vary as the difficulty changes and competition heats up!
Play along and let us know if you think you can do better! And remember, it's only a bit of craic.
We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or some feedback directly. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.
For more insights, highlights and lowdowns follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod (manned by Foxy), or LinkedIn (manned by Will).
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recorded at Hellfire Studio, Dublin.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how ideas can grow into mega-brands from the man who did it again and again and again.
Following the rave reviews of his Desert Island Drink appearance in Episode 1.2, we talk at length with David Gluckman, all round drinks industry legend, author of the hilarious and insightful "That Shit Will Never Sell", and the man who invented Baileys, amongst a plethora of other household names across Beer, Wines and Spirits (plus soft drinks!). David talks about the process of forming, selling and buying ideas, why he admires Puff Daddy greatly and getting sued by McDonald's!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Rebekkah Dooley, On Trade Marketing Maven and founder of the incredible (maga)zine Discard. Ground breaking in a number of brilliant ways, Discard is full of real hospitality stories by hospitality front liners, all whilst being Independent, Transparent, Self Funded, Gender Balanced and 100% Bullshit Free. Read it. Now!
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In this episode, you’ll learn how one man is trying to revolutionise the entire Whiskey industry by aging Whiskey in days, not years.
We talk with Tom Lix, Founder and CEO of Cleveland Whiskey Co, one of the pioneers of accelerated aging techniques that rely on cutting edge technology and old fashioned sensory techniques to create spirits that are truly unique. Tom describes how his colourful early career led to a fascination with distilling and eventually to the founding of Cleveland Whiskey Co, which he describes as "more of a technology company than a craft distiller". Tom also clarifies what legal restrictions he operates under, details his battles with the Scotch Whisky Association and talks about fermenting for astronauts!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Bourcard Nesin, Global Beverage Researcher at Rabobank and host of the exceptional Liquid Assets Podcast where his razor sharp analysis of the key industry trends, youth and good looks in comparison to his co-hosts leads to ritualistic (yet hilarious) bullying. Bourcard chooses a drink perhaps inspired by his time in Ethiopia and also turns the tables on Will.
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In this episode, you’ll learn from one of the leading Beer writer's in the world how each of us can do more to make our drinks businesses more inclusive, more diverse and, ultimately, more profitable.
We talk with Melissa Cole, author of a number of leading beer books, including the classic "Let Me Tell You About Beer" and she gives us a full and frank view on the challenges she faced breaking into an industry that still struggles with inclusion and diversity. She highlights the ongoing issues facing under represented groups in the industry. But she is as encouraging to businesses who see the value in broadening their approach, as she is critical of brewers who repeatedly show themselves up to be sexists or racists (yes, we're looking at you Founder's)!
We also welcome another guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of Ned Gahan, Head Distiller at Waterford Whisky. Ned leads one of the most innovative distilleries in the world whose work on Whisky Terroir is truly cutting edge and making a global impact but his choice of drink is as local and traditional as you can get and testifies to the power of beverages to evoke memories.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/ independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity.
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In this episode, you’ll learn from one of Europe's leading experts, what flavour trends are coming to both hot and cold beverage categories from beer to coffee and from spirits to smoothies.
We talk with John Kelly, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager with Kerry Group about how one of the world's leading flavours and ingredients companies studies, forecasts and shares flavour trends across a wide variety of categories and territories. John shares the insights he has gained from analysing the techniques that successful companies use to innovate and create new beverages with new flavours. Plus he gives his top tips for flavours that will be popular and profitable in the near future.
We also welcome a new guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of David Gluckman, the man who invented Baileys in 1973, along with being a central figure in the creation of a host of other global spirits brands from Cîroc to Tanqueray Ten. David's choice reveals a lot about his uniquely successful approach to developing brands.
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Business of Beverages is self-funded and hosted, edited and independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.
Recording @ Hellfire Studios
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In this episode, you’ll learn how the best bar in the world uses science to make better drinks and more money.
We talk with Gregory Buda Ph. D., Education Director of the Dead Rabbit Bar in NYC about how he approaches the science of drink creation and bartending systems. Gregory shares the insights he has gained from tending bar, training staff and teaching his methods to other bars all around the world.
We also introduce our first guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. The irrepressible Claire Tolan, MD of Irish Distillers (makers of Jameson Irish Whiskey), gives her thoughts on what she’d bring with her and why. (You might have to listen to it for it to make sense!)
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Recording @ Hellfire Studios
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Announcing the upcoming launch of the Business of Beverages podcast: Drinks Industry insights from the back office to the front line.
In a few short weeks we will be bringing you an insiders view of the people, products and plans that are shaping the trillion dollar beverage industry.
In this trailer episode we share some upcoming highlights from interviews with the most interesting, insightful and irrelevant players in the business. We talk to Tom Lix of the Cleveland Whiskey Company about how he came to approach making whiskey in days, not years. David Gluckman, the inventor of Baileys Irish Cream, gives us his views on how the current poster child for NPD, Seedlip, is getting it all wrong. And Melissa Cole, beer writer extraordinaire, explains why companies need to stop "doing diversity".
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