5-5-26 Tony Qualls – Manic Meadery – Gnosis Brewing – Sugarbelt Mead Festival

About this episode

Tony Qualls discusses his ventures in mead making and brewing, along with his musical background and future plans.

5-5-26 Tonight we're hanging with Tony Qualls. Tony is meadmaker/owner of Manic Meadery and brewer/owner of Gnosis Brewing. And he puts on the Sugarbelt Mead Festival every year. A busy guy! Tony is not just a meadery owner, he's also a musician. He toured in the band Groovatron for 12 years, doing over 1500 shows in 12 years (makes me tired just thinking about all that travel!). In April 2024, Tony and the gang opened Gnosis Brewing, also in Merrillville, Indiana. Founded by Tony, Keith, Eric, Adam, and Brandon, the brewery embodies an unending quest for beer perfection, continually evolving to delight both new craft beer enthusiasts and seasoned connoisseurs. With a commitment to quality over quantity, Gnosis Brewing rigorously tests each beer recipe through multiple batches and trials before it reaches the customer. The brewery aims to push the boundaries of traditional brewing, ensuring that every release meets their high standards of excellence. Tony is a lifelong entrepreneur, having run a vinyl record company, painting company and a bunch of other businesses. Plus he's a skilled tradesman in welding and carpentry (that would help with build out!). Tony has been married to…

People in this episode

Guest: Tony Qualls

Topics covered

• mead making
• craft brewing
• entrepreneurship
• music
• family life

Keywords

• meadery
• Gnosis Brewing
• Sugarbelt Mead Festival
• Tony Qualls
• craft beer
• entrepreneur

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manic Meadery, Gnosis Brewing, Sugarbelt Mead Festival

Places: Merrillville, Indiana

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