#112 - A baker, a doctor, and a brewer

About this episode

Ben talks with Stephen Rich about his extensive experience in the beer industry and the craft beer movement.

Ben welcomes Stephen Rich to the show to talk about his broad experience in beer from contract brewers, to big beer, and helping build a modest lil' brewery in Blythe. We also talk about his gigs consulting, applying finance guy skills to beer, and the punk rock myth of craft beer.

People in this episode

Guest: Stephen Rich

Topics covered

• beer
• brewing
• consulting
• finance
• craft beer

Keywords

• contract brewers
• big beer
• Blythe
• punk rock

Mentioned in this episode

Products: beer, brewery

Places: Blythe

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