Mean Mule Distilling Co. with Tyler Gloe: Navigating growth and sourcing changes at a craft spirits producer

Key Takeaways: Transitioning sourcing away from blue agave nectar to locally grown agave varieties as the market and availability changes.Challenges of whole plant distillation including labor intensity and costs, but benefits of full process control.Using handmade stills tailored only for agave and developing proprietary yeast strains.Overcoming operational challenges through extensive trial and error experimentation.Open communication between family owners to honestly discuss successes and problems.Navigating potential relocation challenges from a new stadium development near their distillery.Advice to aspiring distillers: thoroughly research, find mentors, and collaborate in the growing industry.Tyler GloeMean Mule Distilling Co.FacebookInstagramLinkedIn    Connect with the HostMatthew ShippBe a GuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewshipp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjshipp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emberisolutionsEmberi Solutions: https://emberisolutions.com/Buy me a coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mattshipp