In Episode 149 we bring back a good friend to help us talk about the impact of the coronavirus quarantine on small independent craft breweries.  John Ream of Trek Brewing, located outside of Columbus, OH, updates us on how Trek Brewing has grown over the last 18 months and provides his inside look at surviving the corona crisis. For our Brew Buzz segment we are honored to review an article written by listener Jim Kudzal discussing how breweries have shifted gears to weather the turbulent times and how consumers can help keep them afloat. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Trek Brewing Trail Magik

Barbarian Brewing Odin’s Table Bier 

Columbus Brewing Bodhi

Wolfs Ridge Brewing Hop Pink

Homestead Brewing Engine No 7

Mother Earth Brewing Mystic Alchemy NEIPA

Eel River Brewing Hazy by Nature - Lowrider IPA

Revision Brewing Hazy Life NE DIPA 

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

How Craft Breweries Are Finding Creative Ways to Stay Afloat