Episode 8 -- Bryan Baird of Baird Brewing

On a rainy day, I sloshed my way through the sidewalk puddles up to the Nakameguro Taproom to share a pint with Bryan yet I had no intentions about learning the intricacies of how to brew a good batch of beer.  If you are a beer lover, live in Japan and never drunk Baird Beer, now's the time to catch up with the rest of us.  Bryan along with his wife, Sayuri have been spearheading the Japan craft beer movement and community since the mid-Nineties.  And he's doing it the right way.  You can see the passion and work ethic in his team which is spread through 6 taprooms and brewery in Japan as well as a taproom in LA.  But at the core of all this is the message that Bryan brings which is simple:  providing delicious beer.  We talk about how he came about  being a brewer in Japan, the college days, as well giving New Haven pizza the props it deserves (shout out to my CT brethren).  Also we touch on being a quality  owner/brewer in Japan is essential for the new up and comers.  To my listeners and friends who enjoy a good pint of craft beer, this round is for you! Baird Brewing Facebook --  https://www.facebook.com/BairdBrewing Instagram  -- @bairdbrewing Twitter  -- @bairdbeer