Ep 015 | Rob Lightner, Co-Founder of East Brother Beer Co.

California is currently home to over 900 breweries leading the way in the American craft beer movement. These breweries add roughly $7.5 Billion to the state's economy. In this episode we interview a local brewery that calls Richmond, CA their home. Rob Lightner of East Brother Beer Company joins us to discuss the craft beer movement, why Richmond is the perfect home for East Brother and we sample their lineup of beer: Red Lager, Bo Pils, Red IPA and Oatmeal Stout. Guest: http://bit.ly/2x2SgWz Instagram: http://bit.ly/2x3g3Wr Enjoy their Tap Room with a local food truck guest: http://bit.ly/2x2SYTJ Show Notes Background Has known business partner Chris Coomer for many years Started with Chris home brewing Started brewing in 2013, opened in December 2016 Naming 500 names considered Named after the East Brother Lighthouse- fit brand Location Most are in Berkeley, San Francisco or Oakland Went off the beaten path- Richmond Get involved with community/ beer brings people together Beer Best to go light to dark Adding a 6th soon, goal to be at 8-10 soon, purchasing more tanks Classic styles Red Vienna Lager- similar to Negro Modello Bo Pils aka Bohemian Pilsner- Lemon/ grassy taste Logo- Old fashion, baseball feel Bay Area Craft Beer Boom 100+ now, over a thousand before prohibition Sierra Nevada and Lagunitas start new beer boom Demographics- woman and millennials love beer Beer again Red IPA- inspired from Deschutes Oatmeal Stout- color from malts, uses oats for flavor Address and Location