E129: Self-Distro Secrets, GF Beer, and Brewing on an Island with Alicia MacDonald of Port Rexton Brewing

In this episode, we’re trekking to a tiny town of 350 people in rural Newfoundland to chat with Alicia MacDonald, co-founder of Port Rexton Brewing (who is celebrating 10 years this summer)! Along with her business partner, Alicia has spent the last decade navigating island logistics, dodging icebergs, and balancing summer tourism with distribution-filled winters. Highlights include: Turning a DIY four-barrel hobby into a 15-barrel production facility How a celiac diagnosis led to running the only certified gluten-free brewery in Atlantic Canada The reality and insight gained of brewing on an island and how to get the most out of your taproom being a seasonal magnet for tourists Alicia proves that staying power comes from a "true brand following" and…well, a lot of grit. If you’re brewery is focused on local, local, local, you may just find a gem or two in this episode! Port Rexton Brewing - Website Port Rexton Brewing - Instagram   Book a profit strategy call with the SBS team