BYO Nano Brew Podcast

An update on aluminum and the options small brewers have amid can shortages and uncertainty. Then, a conversation with Chris Cates of Little Animals Brewing in Tennessee about his nano brewery, running a homebrew supply shop, brewing sours, and working with wine grapes.

Show Notes

Earlier this month, Yazoo Brewing and Embrace the Funk held its annual Funk Fest. It was a return to somewhat normalcy filled with small pours, familiar faces, and a sense of camaraderie.  Amid the socially distanced crowd was Chris Cates. He’s the co-founder and head brewer of Little Animals Brewery in Tennessee. He has a great story and perspective and he will share his story on this episode. 

Amid the happiness and revelry at the festival, there was also worry about supply chains and ingredient shortages, labor issues and increased competition. One topic that kept coming up was about cans, and so the show reaches out to John Henfer at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co. for an update on the industry. 

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BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 22
Host: John Holl
Guests:  Chris Cates and John Henfer
Contact: nano@byo.com
Music: Scott McCampbell

Creators & Guests

Host
John Holl
John Holl is the host of the BYO Nano Podcast and the author of several books including the Craft Brewery Cookbook.
Producer
Brew Your Own
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What is BYO Nano Brew Podcast?

The Nano segment of craft brewing is growing fast with the majority of new breweries opening up falling into this small-scale, hyper-local segment working on brewing systems five barrels or under. Each month on this podcast learn the business, marketing, and brewing strategies targeted for this smaller-scale sized brewery needs. From strategies to maximizing taproom sales to forecasting brewery budgets to brewing great beer in small spaces, you'll learn from craft beer experts and fellow Nano brewers the tips and strategies for success to improve - or launch - your small brewery. The BYO Nano Brew Podcast is brought to you by Brew Your Own, the leading homebrew magazine as well as organizers of the annual NanoCon event for this small-scale craft beer niche and the monthly BYO Nano Newsletter available by email.