Ep 181 - Inside 1852 Brew Co. w/ Jeremy Schultz and Matt Bolden — Soccer, Community & Craft Beer

Host Mike sits down with Jeremy Schultz (owner) and Matt Bolden (head brewer) of 1852 Brew Co. in Visalia to tell the story of their ‘‘footy & brews’’ concept: indoor soccer fields paired with a family-friendly taproom and a locally rooted brewery. They talk brand origin, community-first design, and how soccer shaped the DNA of the business. Matt shares his path from homebrewer to head brewer, the brewery’s pilot system and brewing philosophy, and highlights core beers like the West Coast "Unite & Strengthen," Breakaway Blonde, the Bumpy Pitch pale ale and the red ale "Never Walk Alone." Jeremy and Matt discuss consistency vs. creativity, self-distribution, local food-truck partnerships and signature projects like the Todos Juntos/Unity on Tap fundraiser beer that funnels proceeds to local nonprofits. Episode takeaways: the importance of team and community, how a niche experience (soccer + beer) creates reliable foot traffic, the work behind the taproom and brew house, and the founders’ growth and franchising ambitions. Expect warm storytelling, brewing details, and practical insights for anyone building a local hospitality brand.