Show Notes
From a marketing beginning to eventual homebrewing and then a professional career that had him working for one of the best-known German brewers to small outfits where his creativity could flourish, Charlie Cole has been dedicated to craft.
When the opportunity came along to get involved with
Blue Cat, an Illinois brewing institution going back to the 1990s, he jumped at the chance.
He’s a believer in tradition and forward momentum, of honoring location and history but not settling for the status quo.
For almost two years now he’s been working to keep the brewery and restaurant moving in a positive way but a series of factors – including many that are familiar to other brewery owners – have made it a tough road to walk.
At the end of 2022 he had to close, something he hopes is temporary.
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- Host: John Holl
- Guest: Charlie Cole
- Sponsors: Athletic Brewing, All About Beer
- Tags: Beer, Lager, Cucumber, History, Illinois, Restaurant, Labor
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Drink Beer, Think Beer is a weekly conversation with brewers, growers, and other brewing industry professionals that explores the art, culture, and business of craft beer. Hosted by John Holl and recorded on location, this podcast gets to the bottom of every pint and offers insight into the dynamic world of beer.