Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar

Our friends from the north east sector of the DFW Metroplex joined us from Richardson, Texas' own Oak Highlands Brewery. They were in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. We were stoked to have our homie, Ryan Hillman, on the mic along with first timer, Brad Mall, to chat all things OHB. We were incredibly entertained hearing Brad's craft beer perspectives on his first visit to the Spotlight.Thanks for giving another episode a listen! We hope to see you in-house soon to get your hands on some tasty brews and hear true industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room  with a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!Recorded live May 28, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we were pumped to host, for the first time, Michael Larson of Chouffe. All the way from his Chicago base to our Fort Worth, Texas taproom. We were excited to have him in our little Craft Beer joint to talk about the Belgian brews that got so many aficionados into Craft Beer. Michael had a ton of great stories, unique insider perspective on  Chouffe's brewing history as well as the current state of Craft Beer in 2026.Thanks for giving another episode a listen! We hope to see you in-house soon to get your hands on some tasty brews and hear true industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room  with a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!Recorded live May 21, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

As always we were excited to welcome our long-time homie, Emilio Manzano in house to discuss all the buzz with  Dynamo Distributing's portfolio & their latest distribution acquisition. Emilio has been a staple and great steward of the local Craft Brew scene and we're pumped to have him in house to chat great brews and the future of craft beer distro in Texas.Thanks for giving another episode a listen! We hope to see you in-house soon to get your hands on some tasty brews and hear true industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room  with a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!Recorded live May 7, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week our friend, Michael Vallandingham of Hofbrauhaus of America joined us to talk about their iconic beer portfolio, and with their new location coming soon, Hofbrau will soon be bringing legendary Bavarian Beer culture to Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhoods. Michael is a veteran of the DFW Brew Scene and we are excited to share his insights and perspectives on the state of Craft Beer in 2026. Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers!Recorded live April 23, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This episode we welcomed North Texas Brewing staple, Lakewood Brewing Company's President and founder Wim Bens to the taproom to chat all things Craft Beer and exciting happenings at the brewery and have a taste of their incredible Dubai Chocolate Temptress (Imperial Milk Stout). Wim has had a long stretching impact on the NTX Craft Beer landscape and we enjoyed hearing his craft beer stories and business insights. Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers!Recorded live April 16, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we sat down with experienced home brewer and good friend of the Cellar, Greg Smith of the Horsemen of the Hopocalypse homebrew club to get a glimpse of the modern home brewing scene in North Texas and a recap of the 40th Annual Bluebonnet Homebrew Competition. Calling on any and all Homebrew enthusiasts for this one! Excited to hear his story and get his take on the current local Craft Beer scene. Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers!Recorded live April 9, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This episode we welcomed in Will & Nate from the Near Southside's newest adult beverage company, Blue Flag Distillery of Fort Worth, TX, in house to make a proper introduction. This was a fun one with long-time Ft. Worth Brew Scene staple & former Head Brewer, Nate Swan, giving us insight about his newest project, that includes a tasting room for people to connect in and a distinct, premier event space. We dove into how it all came to be and why offering exceptional craft beer on-site was also a must have for their community-driven distillery concept. We were super pumped to have them in to share their stories here at the Cellar and to taste their very first brews produced on their brew system.Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers!Recorded live April 9, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we highlighted the fantastic beer crafted by our friends in Carrollton TX, 3 Nations Brewing & Symbol Brewing Company, with the always floored in 1st gear Tyler Harris... we got him back in the saddle to chat all things modern brew-life and so much more. Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers!Recorded live March 26, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we highlighted the fantastic brews from our Dallas friends at Oak Cliff Brewing with Head Brewer and Ft. Worth TX local, Conor Reeves, in house to chat their tasty brews and their move back into self-distribution. We are SUPER proud to now offer delish bites from our new pizza kitchen here with some of the best pizza in town!Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers!Recorded live March 12, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

We sat down with Ben Walter, our long time teammate and new Culinary Director for our Pizza Kitchen launch to tell us how it all came to be. We feel like we've got such a killer team here at the Cellar and are excited to chat with one of own about his endeavors, along with a recap of our recent Belgian Beer Dinner and all the goings-on with The Priory. Looking forward to chatting all things Pizza with Ben and seeing what's in the near future for him and his brands!Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers!Recorded live February 26, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week WE ARE BACK FROM OUR WINTER HIATUS with our South Main Village neighbor, HopFusion Aleworks & Owner Macy Moore in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. Macy was a pioneer in the South Main Village, paving the way for this beautiful neighborhood to grow and flourish. We had a great night of conversation and cold craft beers in the taproom. Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers!Recorded live February 19, 2026 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

It’s been a great year for our Supplier Spotlight series and this one will certainly be interesting to say the least! When we started this supplier forum we never envisioned its growth and morphing into a live podcast recording. We simply wanted to chat beer and learn from the hard working folks in the industry. With encouragement from our good friend, Charlie Pelletier that begged for this event, our Owner, Shawn Howell sat down to tell his Craft Beer journey. We opened it up to the Southside Cellar home crowd to come out to ask any question they wanted in an open forum finale to this amazing season. Beers, freebies, and maybe a story or two. Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers!Recorded live November 11, 2025 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we sat down with local beer legend, John Mosher. John has been a Craft Beer mainstay in DFW for years as the retail manager for the robust HEB beer & wine sections of multiple locations. We were excited to hear his stories and get his take on the survivability and future of the local Craft Beer scene in North Texas and beyond.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom, if you can catch the series live in the taproom that's truly how this series is intended to be enjoyed. Cheers!Recorded live on November 13, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarOpening/closing tune is "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

We welcomed back local craft brew advocate and local sports radio personality Matt McClearin (96.3 Sportsradio The Ticket) along with his homie Gavin Secchi of 3 Nations Brewing to chat their latest DFW Ticket P1 6-pack beer release "Matty Light" and all things local Craft Beer. Matty Beers is back to use his large local platform to preach the Craft Beer gospel. I'm absolutely pumped to have Gavin back in tandem to chat the recent 10 yearr celebration at 3 Nations Brewing as well.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on June 26, 2025 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we were stoked to host local legends Michael & Melissa Peticolas of Peticolas Brewing to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of their brewery. We're one of the few proud purveyors of their choice packaged goods in the DFW market. They chatted with us about why they focus on great beer, not chasing trends and what actually separates breweries that last from the ones that don't.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live October 16, 2025 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week were excited to sit down with our very own Ben Walter, John McCurdy, and Collin Zreet of Priory, to discuss what these guys are up to and upcoming events their involved in. We feel like we've got such a killer team here at the Cellar and are excited to chat with one of own about his endeavors, along with the team at Priory. Looking forward to chatting all things Priory with Ben and seeing what's in the near future for him and their brand!Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom, if you can catch the series live in the taproom that's truly how this series is intended to be enjoyed! Cheers!Recorded live on October 23, 2025 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we were excited to host a longtime homie, Spencer Withrow of White Rock Alehouse & Brewery. Spencer has been in the DFW craft beer scene crafting brews at Braindead Brewing, Vector Brewing, and now heading the brewing operations at White Rock. We sat down to catch up behind the mics breaking down what it actually takes to survive in one of the most competitive craft beer markets in Texas.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom. Make sure to check the calendar and make it in to enjoy the show as it was always intended, with a brew in hand here in person. See you soon. Cheers!Recorded live August 14, 2025 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week our homie, Tripp Wells was back in the taproom! We properly hoisted the fabled dimpled stein to cheers Altstadt's audacious Fredericksburg  brewery. It was a night of great beer and great convos, including him schooling us on the supply chain logistics of importing specific, premium German malts and hops to maintain the absolute authenticity of adhering to the 1516 German Beer Purity Law.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom. Make sure to check the calendar to make it in to enjoy the show as it was always intended--in person with a brew in hand. See you soon. Cheers!Recorded live on October 2, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we were pumped to host our Tarrant County neighbors with Owner and the Malort King himself, Dom Van Ausdall of False Idol Brewing back in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with one of the best beer brands in DFW!Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom, if you can catch the series live in the taproom that's truly how this series is intended to be enjoyed! Cheers!Recorded live on September 4, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we were pumped to welcome Brewer Justin Hatley of Jaquval Brewing Co. in Dallas TX to the taproom for the very first time! We got to know him well as we talked about his brews and the future of their Bishop Arts District brewery. Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom. Make sure to check the calendar and make it in to enjoy the show as it was always intended, with a brew in hand here in person. See you soon. Cheers!Recorded live on September 18, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we welcomed Owner/Head Brewer Chris Troutman of Good Line Beer Company in Lubbock, Texas to the taproom for the very first time! We are pumped to get to know him and check his brews and chat the future of his Panhandle brewery. Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live August 21, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This time we welcomed Dean Weaver of Autonomous Society Brewpub to the taproom for the very first time! We were pumped to get to know him and check his brews and chat the future of his Dallas brewery. He regaled us with stories of how he, a 30-year homebrewer turned film veteran, traded film sets for stainless steel brew kettles, building a Dallas brewpub rooted in old-world beer, modern craft beer science, and a stubborn belief that pubs should still bring people together.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live July 10, 2025 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

We were excited to introduce the folks behind DFWs newest brewing endeavor, Sandra & Michael Murphy. They were in house to discuss their journey, the local beer scene, and the future of their upcoming new brewery in Burleson, TX.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom. Make sure to check the calendar and make it in to enjoy the show as it was always intended, with a brew in hand here in person. See you soon. Cheers!Recorded live on October 30, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we highlighted our Panther City homies, Panther Island Brewing with Rep. Ryan Hillman in house to discuss all things Panther Island and the state of the modern Craft Beer industry. Ryan is one of our favorite reps in the DFW and we had a blast hearing his Craft Beer journey and stories in the industry. Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom. Make sure to check the calendar and make it in to enjoy the show as it was always intended, with a brew in hand here in person. See you soon. Cheers!Recorded live on August 14, 2025125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we brought back the boys from Turning Point with Owner Alex Knight in house to change it up and chat the new kid on the block, Delta 9 THC beverages and their new impact on our industry. We deconstruct the "Hype to Hemp" pivot—how a leader in the craft beer world is navigating the regulatory "Wild West" of hemp beverages and why the future of liquid hospitality might not just be in a beer glass. We always have an absolute blast with the TPB crew and expect more of the same chaos this year! Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live August 7, 2025 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we welcomed industry veteran Matt Breslin of Rogue Ales & Spirits to discuss the beer brand of national fame. We had a blast hearing craft beer industry insights from a national brand perspective, along with their expansion into a full-scale distillery and canned cocktail producer. We shook down the blessing and the curse of having an absolute juggernaut flagship like Dead Guy Ale. How does a brand innovate without cannibalizing the one beer that pays all the bills? This was a wild one and we hope you don't lose as many brain cells as we did on this one!Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom, if you can catch the series live in the taproom that's truly how this series is intended to be enjoyed! Cheers!Recorded live July 31, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This episode featured Nick Bunce & Michael McCoy of the big industry OG from Chico, California, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. This was truly a great episode as these guys are real pros, discussing their grassroots tactics and diving into the psychology and marketing challenge of selling icon brews to a new generation of 20-something buyers who seem to only care about the newest local hazy-IPA. Nick brought his longevity at Sierra to the mic with industry insights that are unglamorous, often hilarious realities! We had an awesome time hosting a craft beer industry pioneer for a night in the tap room.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live July 17, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

For this episode, we were excited to host our fellow Fort Worth homie, Stuart Maples, of Maple Branch Craft Brewery live in our taproom for his first Supplier Spotlight. We had multitudes of folks ask when we're getting Maple Branch in for a Spotlight... ask and you shall receive! We sat down to discuss the story of this beloved Fort Worth brewery, including the financial risk and real estate strategy required to build and maintain a large-scale, European-style Biergarten in the heart of North Texas.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom. Make sure to check the calendar and make it in to enjoy the show as it was always intended, with a brew in hand here in person. See you soon. Cheers!Recorded live July 24, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This episode we had an absolute BANGER of a Spotlight with GM & Sales Director Stephen Langton of Bottle Logic Brewing coming in hot from Cali! Stephen was a trooper, FIRING IT IN THERE after a nasty car wreck the day before this episode and performing like a trooper! He was in TX for a market visit and swam by Southside Cellar to chat all things Bottle Logic, including the future of distribution in Texas plus an awesome deep dive into the precise engineering, temperature tracking, and blending mastery behind their world-renowned, spirit-forward "Status Project" barrel-aged series. THIS ONE WAS A CAN'T MISS! Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live June 19, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe*Production Note: a technical snafu caused us to lose a few minutes at the start of this one, but it didn't go totally tits up and is still great listen!+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

We hosted Lance Cannon of Better Beverage Leaders representing the iconic global beer brand, Delirium. A beer maker with the distinct honor of being voted "World's Best Beer" and we're here to say, "Congratulation's, you did it, World's Best Beer!" It was great to host one of the industry's staple brands, one that got so many of us into Craft Beer in the first place. It was a fantastic night and a treat to get Lance's insights representing such an amazing globally-recognized brand, including the psychological hurdle of marketing a traditional, high-ABV Belgium Golden Strong Ale to a consumer base currently obsessed with fruit slushies and hazy IPAs.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom, if you can catch the series live in the taproom that's truly how this series is intended to be enjoyed. Cheers!Recorded live June 12, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

We were excited to chat with our friend, Owner Jeremy Roberts of 903 Brewers about his journey in Craft Beer since opening his Sherman brewery in 2013. Jeremy is now officially one of the NTX OGs and has built a brand known for BIG BOLD flavors and decadent brews of all styles, including their celebrated Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts. We breakdown the raw reality of sourcing, storing and processing massive quantities of fruit purees, marshmallows and baked goods required for their signature styles. Jeremy is a true spokesperson for local craft beer in North Texas and it was a blast to finally get him in to hear his story. Make sure to make it in for the next episode! Cheers!Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live May 9, 2025 at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This time we did it a little different with local Craft Beer staple, Emilio Manzano in house to discuss all the buzz with the Dynamo Distro portfolio and the future of alcohol beverage distribution in Texas. Emilio has long represented one of the best Craft Beer portfolios in the DFW market with Dynamo Distro. He's had an integral part in ensuring great brands such as Outer Range, Other Half, Trillium, The Veil, and Bottle Logic have found their way to DFW/TX. Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom, if you can catch the series live in the taproom that's truly how this series is intended to be enjoyed! See you in the Taproom soon!Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on May 1, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarShawn Howell, host.Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar.Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we welcome local craft beer advocate and DFW sport talk radio personality Matt McClearin  in house to chat all things local Craft Beer and his own beer-lifestyle podcast, "Sipping on the Road"! If you know his work, you can appreciate someone with a large local platform that uses the bullhorn to preach the Craft Beer gospel. Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on May 15, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

We had another banger for the live recording of our Craft Beer podcast. We are pumped to bring back a guest that packed the house on her last visit, our homie, Owner Misty Sanford of Manhattan Project in house to chat all things MPB.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live April 24, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we are excited to chat with Owner/Operator Steve Porcari of Four Corners Brewing about his unique perspective on selling his brand and ultimately buying back his independence. We were really looking forward to sitting with Steve after a decade since the first promotion he and Shawn did together. It was a blast to get caught up on all things Four Corners and get the scoop on life after a buyout and the unique opportunity to get his brand back from big beer. Great night overall!Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on April 17, 2025125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we brought back our homie, Tisha Baucum Smith of Deschutes Brewery to discuss the iconic beer brand. Tisha is a longtime Craft Beer veteran & friend of Shawn's, and were pumped to have her in house to share her insights into the beer industry from a national brand perspective. Tisha dives into the cold, hard mechanics of sales and distribution in a market saturated with local startups. We explore the enduring legacy of Black Butte Porter, the technical innovation behind the Fresh Squeezed series, and the philosophical challenge of maintaining a "small-town" soul while operating on a national stage.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for great juice and industry insight at the next live taping at the Cellar. Cheers!Recorded live April 10, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This episode we highlighted the fantastic brews from our Dallas Texas friends, Oak Cliff Brewing Co. with Head Brewer and FTW local, Conor Reeves, and Owner Joel Denton in house to chat the brews and the future of the brewery. We love what this Dallas brewery is doing in terms of styles and branding with it's ties to the fabled Dallas community. Conor is a long time Cellar mainstay as he is formerly of the Hopfusion crew before taking the helm of Brewing Operations at Oak Cliff. Had a blast with the guys at this one, hope you enjoy!They stopped in to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of their brewery. We always have an absolute blast with the TPB crew.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on March 3 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we are really excited to host our neighbors from the east, Celestial Beerworks with Owner Matt Reynolds in house to discuss the celebrated brand. We're big fans of their brews and shared a great night talking with our Dallas homie. Matt has reset the scene in DFW with his solid portfolio of great beers but its been his sought after hazys that have set a higher standard in the DFDub! Always a treat to have him in house, hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom! Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on March 20, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we are highlighting the fantastic brews from our South Main Village neighbor, HopFusion Aleworks with Owner Macy Moore. Macy was a pioneer in the South Main Village, paving the way for this beautiful neighborhood to grow and flourish. He's been a beloved member of both the DFW Craft Beer community & and the Near Southside for years as he's always been the first to lend a hand on projects big and small and last to accept help in any form. A true Craft Beer sage for the rest of us to lean on. I feel like I can never thank him enough for his help with this little draft house on South Main. With all the love in our souls, we hope you enjoy this episode! Cheers!Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on March 13, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week were are excited to expand the scope of the Thursday Supplier Spotlight as we welcome our friends from Texmalt for a special Malt Symposium! Texmalt is a local Craft Malt House that sources high quality local grains to malt for local brewers and distillers. In constant search of knowledge & appreciation for the industry we enjoy, we're looking forward to an evening diving into the ingredient side of the brewing process... as we have a glass of beer in hand of course. Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live March 26, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This episode features our friends from Carrollton, Gavin Secchi & Tyler Harris of 3 Nations Brewing and Symbol Brewing. Tyler is always a staple here at the Cellar and a friend to the show, but this was the first time we had Gavin out for the podcast. We dive into how two craft beer brands navigate growth, collaboration, and evolving identity in a competitive market. From merging operations to building a unified vision, they offer a candid look at what it takes to adapt and stay relevant in today’s craft beer industry.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here. If you can, catch the series live in the taproom how this series is truly intended to be enjoyed!Thanks for giving this episode a listen, Cheers!Recorded live February 27, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we were excited to have Head Brewer, Tommy Gutierrez of Vector Brewing in house & live in front of a packed taproom. Conversation explored how a modern craft brewery can go beyond beer—combining brewing, food, and community to create a sustainable and engaging community hub. From startup challenges to building a multi-dimensional brand, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to stand out in today’s craft beer industry.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did. If you can, catch the series live in the taproom--that's truly how this series is intended to be enjoyed. Cheers!Recorded live on February 20, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we are bringing back the boys from Turning Point Beer with Owner JP Goytia and Social Media Manager, Michael Beck. They stopped in to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of their brewery. We always have an absolute blast with the TPB crew. These guys are not just industry colleagues, they're homies and every time we sit down for one of these, a shit show ensues! Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope you can make it in for one (or more) of our Thursday Supplier Spotlights to enjoy the way it's intended... in the taproom amongst friends with a great brew in hand! Cheers!Recorded live on February 13, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we host Sales & Distro Manager Caleb Churchwell of Jester King Brewery in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. As Jester King has garnered national and even worldwide recognition, we had a deep dive into the transition from a celebrated sour/funk brewery into a brewery with a more rounded portfolio to meet the masses. Caleb was a masterclass is brand representation as we chatted all things Jester King. It was a fantastic night complete with some cellared goodies that Caleb brought for the crowd to share! Hoping you can make it in to the taproom where this event is truly meant to be experienced! Cheers!Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live February 6, 2025, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarLiquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we host our friend Tripp Wells of Altstadt Brewery in house to discuss all things German Style brews. Tripp is a FTW homie and regular figure to the Cellar taproom so it's a pleasure to host him in house on official business and roast him on his ridiculous cajun loyalty as an LSU alumn. Tripp represents a great Texas Hill Country brand, taking a raw look at the massive capital investment in copper brewhouses and the discipline of brewing subtle, malt-forward, traditional German styles. Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on November 14, 2024, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we are excited to have Kaley Palmer of Boulevard Brewing Co. Always a great chat and we hope you can get something out of the chaos that is the Thursday Night Supplier Spotlight.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on November 7, 2024, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we are excited to have Todd Ewing and Jay Watson of legendary, independently-owned Odell Brewing from Fort Collins, Colorado. Always a great chat and we hope you can get something out of the chaos that is the Thursday Night Supplier Spotlight. It was a true pleasure to hear the Odell story and chat with the team from one of America's top breweries in every sense! Thanks for giving this episode a listen. Hope to see you in the taproom soon to catch the series live, the way it's truly intended to be enjoyed. Cheers!Recorded live on October 10, 2024, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we are excited to host Brewer Brice Kesterson of Four Bullets Brewery in Richardson, Texas. Brice is actually a Fort Worth resident and regular to the Southside Cellar taproom and we were excited to host him for this week's episode. It was awesome to hear Brice's Craft Beer journey and his tenure at Four Bullets. Four Bullets planted their flag in Richardson in 2015 with distinct English style brews in a pub like atmosphere. It was a treat to hang with our friend in the taproom for this episode, and raise a proper pint to Four Bullets this week.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on October 10, 2024, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we welcomed Owner Cody Martin and Head Brewer "Beef" Laughman from Martin House Brewing Company, our celebrated neighbor here in Fort Worth, Texas. Cody and his partners opened the brewery in 2012 with 4 core brews in a beautiful location just east of downtown right on the Trinity River. Martin House quickly grew with innovative brews and has now established an iconic reputation as THE brewery willing to push the limits in the brewing industry. With partnerships with brands such as Best Maid for their pickle beer, they've maneuvered the ever-changing industry skillfully and are poised for a long run in an uncertain future. Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on October 3, 2024, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

This week we are excited to have the Co-Founder, JP Goytia, of Turning Point Beer in Bedford, TX. Admittedly, JP is a long-time close friend in the industry and we simply love having him out as we love his brewery, the juice, and their ability to continually rock out culturally relevant branding that draws in the customer base and keeps everyone guessing about what's next... and of course, the occasional C&D! Always a great chat and we hope you can get something out of the chaos that is the Thursday Night Supplier Spotlight.Hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did here in the taproom.Thanks for giving this episode a listen and we hope to see you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!Recorded live on September 26, 2024, at Southside Cellar.125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104www.southsidebeercellar.comwww.instagram.com/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe+++++++++++++++++++++++Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.