Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar

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!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 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 SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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 SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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. 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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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 on July 10, 2025Music: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

We were excited to introduce the folks behind DFWs newest brewing endeavor expected to land in Burleson in summer of 2026, Sandra & Michael Murphy of Murphy's Law Brewery & Pizzeria. Sandra is a two-time head brewer with a wealth of brewing knowledge and Michael most recently spent the last seven years with Pro Brew Supply on the ingredient & material supply chain side of the industry. We had a blast hosting our friends to discuss their journey, the local beer scene, and their roles in the future of their upcoming project. Murphy's Law Brewery & Pizzeria will be Burleson's first Grain to Glass brewery with all beer production onsite along with an open air Pizza Kitchen in one of Burleson's premiere locations on Hidden Creek Parkway at the Standard at Chisenhall. This was one of Shawn's all time favorite episodes and the support in house was amazing! Thanks so much for all the support and we look forward to seeing you in house for the next episode! 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, 2025Music is "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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, 2025Music is "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed in Matt Breslin of Rogue Ales & Spirits to discuss the beer brand of national fame. Matt is an industry veteran and we had a blast hearing his insights into the beer industry from a national brand perspective. This was a wild one and we hope you don't lose as many brain cells as we did on this one! Hoping to see you in house for great beers and industry insight. 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 July 31, 2025Opening/closing tune is "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we had Nick Bunce & Michael McCoy from 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 always as these guys are real pros and Nick brings his longevity with Sierra to the mic with industry insights & fun company stories. We had an awesome time hosting the industry pioneer in the Craft Beer space for a night at the Cellar.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, 2025Music is "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

For this episode, we were excited to host our fellow FTW homie, Stuart Maples of Maple Branch Craft Brewery to the taproom for his first Supplier Spotlight! Nice to finally have him in to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the quickly beloved Fort Worth brewery. We had multiple folks ask when we're getting Maple Branch in for a Spotlight... ask and you shall receive!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 July 24, 2025Music is "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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 but because of the wreck he was relegated to the Cellar to chat their incredible brews, the brewery, and the future of BL distro in Texas. 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!*Production note: unfortunately 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 June 19, 2025Music is "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

Recently we hosted Lance Cannon of Better Beverage Leaders representing the iconic global beer brand, Delirium! Delirium has 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 a lot 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. Hope you can catch the next episode here with us. Cheers!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 June 12, 2025.Music: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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. It was a blast to finally get him in here and hear his story. Jeremy is a true spokesperson for Local Craft Beer in the DFW and it was a blast having him in for the pod. 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 on May 29, 2025Music: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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 distro 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, 2025Music: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcome local craft advocate and DFW sport talk radio personality Matt McClearin was in house to chat all things local Craft Beer! We're stoked to have in a local sports talk celebrity with a large local platform that uses the bullhorn to preach the Craft Beer gospel. Matt has been a huge Craft Beer proponent here in DFW for years with a segment on local sports radio and another YouTube channel called "Sippin On The Road" and we had a blast sharing beer stories. We're blessed to have a strong voice in the DFW market sharing the good word. Hope you guys can make it in for the next episode!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, 2025Music: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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. Misty is one of our favorites guest as her & her company have defied conventional wisdom (and critics) since Manhattan started on the West side of Dallas. We love hosting her and thankfully the crowd always comes to support! Always a blast with MPB brews flowing!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, 2025Music is "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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, 2025Music: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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 on April 10, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we are highlighting the fantastic brews from our Dallas 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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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 on March 26, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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 on February 27, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/southsidecellarHosted by Shawn HowellRecorded and Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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! Hoping you can make it in for one (or all) of our Thursday Supplier Spotlights and enjoy the way it's intended, in the taproom amongst friends with a great brew in hand! 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 on February 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 SalazarMusic: "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - www.instagram.com/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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 on February 6, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we host 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 and we consider him a friend. 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we are excited to finally have Owner & Head Brewer Bobby Diaz of our DFW neighbor ODD Muse Brewing Company in Farmers Branch, TX. Odd Muse is a fantastic Craft Brewery in the North Dallas area creating some of the most delicious juice in DFW with some silky Hazy Boys with some slick branding. They have a great taproom that we encourage everyone to visit and enjoy the beer stylings from our homie, Bobby!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 19, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed Dallas Stars NHL Legend Marty Turco, Owner of Kingsville Brewery (Kingsville, Ontario). Most people know Marty Turco for his 127 NCAA wins and three NHL All-Star appearances. But today, he’s making a different kind of history in the craft beer world. He joined us live to discuss the founding of Kingsville Brewery and what it takes to scale a Canadian brand in the Texas market. It’s a fascinating look at how the discipline of pro sports translates to the highly competitive world of craft beer production and distribution.It was fantastic to get his perspective on the Craft Beer landscape and his approach to trading the crease for delving into the brewing industry. It was a blast and can't thank Marty enough for sharing some of his most epic stories with everyone 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 12, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed the team from legendary Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, in house to chat all things Sierra Nevada. Nestled in Chico, California, the passion project of industry legend Ken Grossman quickly became and has continued to persist as the standard bearer in the industry for quality and consistency. Having Nick & Jordan in house to discuss this industry powerhouse was so much fun and to hear the detailed stories of both Ken Grossman as an owner and the brand itself. This was a fantastic episode and the level of attention to detail from an industry giant was wildly impressive. If you want to immerse yourself in Craft Beer, this is the episode to start with... for sure! 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 5, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed beloved Local Brewery Owner & Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet for a unique Belgian Beer Tasting and food pairing. This was the first ticketed tasting of it's kind and helluva time with fabled brews Cantillon Gueuze, Tilquin Quetsche, Trappist Westmalle Tripel, Brasserie de Blaugies La Vermontoise with assorted cheese, nut, & fruit pairings provided by Priory Hospitality. It was a sellout event and a fantastic night here in the taproom. This was a one-off event that we weren't even going to record but decided to set up the gear at the last minute so please excuse the shit show! Hope you guys enjoy the episode 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 August 29, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed the Owner Brad Farbstein of Real Ale Brewing Company, from Blanco, Texas. This one was rescheduled from the last spring and it was an absolute blast hanging out with the Texas OG from the Hill Country! It was a treat for the entire taproom to get the story from the man himself as Brad walked us through the early days of basement brewing in downtown Blanco to the growth that necessitated the beautiful brewery they enjoy now. We also dove into the launch of Real Spirits, their "grain-to-glass" distilling philosophy, and what it takes to navigate the modern distribution landscape while staying true to your roots.Thanks, Brad, for all you've done for the Texas brewing industry and the great brews over the years! Thanks for giving this episode a listen, hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did, and we look forward to seeing you in the taproom for the live taping of the next episode. Cheers!  Recorded live on August 22, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed Chris Lewis and Matt Ellis from TUPPS Brewing, McKinney, Texas. TUPPS has quickly grown from home brewing into one of the biggest Craft Beer producers in the great state of Texas. With a beautiful new (and very large) brewery in McKinney, they've planted their flag in that area as THE go-to brand with a space that can execute a multitude of events. It was impressive to hear their story and how the weathered the early days of an un-airconditioned brewery to upgrading to one of the most impressive breweries in Texas. 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 August 15, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed the Owner Seth Morgan of Denton County Brewing Company, from up north in Denton, Texas. It was a treat to get Seth in house to chat about his background and journey to opening a Craft Brewery in his beloved Denton. It was an interesting, and what feels like what's an almost repetitive, story of overcoming obstacles with construction issues, problems dealing with code requirements presented by the city, and all the other unforeseen pitfalls of getting a brewery off the ground, well before the first brew ever gets mashed in. We had a blast and we certainly look forward to the next batch of Night Witch! 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 August 8, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed the OG, the Godfather of NTX brewing, the Local Legend, Owner & Founder Fritz Rahr of Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, right down the road here in Fort Worth, Texas, way back in 2004! It was a great night for our Supplier Spotlight and certainly a great night at the Cellar. The place was packed with local brewers, OG Craft Beer nerds, and locals at large that just wanted to hear Fritz' story. This was a great episode and Fritz had so many incredible stories that we really didn't get in any of the questions we normally ask during a normal episode of the podcast. It was a blast to get to hear from the pioneer of the NTX Craft Beer scene what the journey has been like so far and what he sees as the future of the Craft Beer industry. As a fun side note, our host, Shawn Howell was the daytime beertender at the old Flying Saucer location on 4th Street in downtown Fort Worth many moons ago when Fritz rolled in with some of his homebrew and pledged that he'd be opening a brewery in Fort Worth. It's been quite a ride for both Shawn and Fritz over the years, and tonight was a special one to be able to share these stories of a Craft Beer community that has grown so much over the years.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 August 1, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed Caine Lackey and David Ersland from Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was a pleasure to sit with the NTX team and chat the current state of Craft Beer in Texas from one of the nation's top breweries with wide distro. The guys were fantastic in laying out their approach to the modern Craft Beer landscape, particularly from the perspective of a National Brewery working in the great state of Texas and dealing with the strong local bias. We had a blast chatting the history of the brewery as well and some of the unique features such as the original Barrel Aging "cave." Even in a challenging Craft Beer landscape, it's always great to hear a modern business model from one of the absolute best breweries in the nation. Thanks to the guys for everything this year and for hanging out with us in the taproom for the Spotlight. 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 July 18, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed State Manager JT Bartlett of Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, California. As JT is now a FTW resident we've been lucky enough to get to know him well and when we get to sit and chat Firestone Walker in a public forum, it's a huge treat for everyone. As one of the sharpest young minds in Craft Beer, JT brings a different perspective than we normally hear on the Spotlight from one of the absolute best breweries in the US that deals with national distribution challenges. We got to hear JT peel back the curtain on their highly vaunted Barrel program, their portfolio of beloved brews, and their forward-thinking vision for the brand and layout for its execution. JT had a special visual presentation (in the first 2min) that Firestone Walker produced as their vision for the future and it was a treat for all of our patrons in house. It was a pleasure as always to sit with JT and chat beer, but also get a comprehensive business minded approach to the modern Craft Beer game.  Thanks for giving this episode a listen. Cheers! Enjoy the episode! Recorded live on June 27, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed Owner Dom Van Ausdall and Head Brewer Will Perry of False Idol Brewing of North Richland Hills, Texas. Ever since coming on the scene with ghost brew collaborations in the late teens, False Idol burst onto the DFW beer scene with sharp branding and a social media presence before opening. Brandon & Dom, both with backgrounds in the Craft Beer Distro game, brought their brewery online in 2020. They added Will to the team and after a long slog (as most breweries do) dealing with permitting and build out issues. Ever since coming online, their brewery in North Richland Hills has been a local favorite of the hardcore beer nerds in the Metroplex. Pumping out solid traditional brews like Viva & Fenris, but also crushing big DDH Double NEIPAs and huge Pastry Stouts has solidified them as one of DFWs best breweries. It was a great night hanging with the guys and chatting beer and the future of the 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 on June 20, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar

This week we welcomed Harold Sherrell and Ryan Shramek from Big Country Organic Brewing Company in Pflugerville, TX. This week our friends from the Austin are were in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. This was a real treat as we got into the real "nerd stat" details of the difficulties of operating a certified organic brewery. On top of the everyday hard labor of normal operations in a brewhouse, the ingredient sourcing/procurement, compliance, and processies of Organic Brewing add a whole new layer of challenges. It was a true pleasure to get an inside look at how they've met these challenges with a determined grit and new innovations. 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 June 13, 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/brewedupjoeAlways recorded live 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 Salazar