#186 🍻 Inside New York Craft Beer with Chad Meigs

About this episode

Chad Meigs returns to discuss the New York craft beer scene, sharing insights on breweries, distribution, and marketing.

This week on Brews & Banter, Roman and Frank welcome back Chad Meigs, owner of Drink NY Craft and Third Space Distribution, for another great conversation centered around New York's thriving craft beverage scene. As someone who works directly with breweries and producers across the state, Chad brings a unique insider perspective on the industry. We talk about the growth of New York craft beer, the challenges and opportunities facing breweries today, and the important role that distribution and marketing play in helping great products find their audience. Chad also shares more about Drink NY Craft, a platform dedicated to connecting consumers with New York-made craft beverages, and Third Space Distribution, which helps bring local craft products to more retailers and customers throughout the region. Of course, Chad didn't come empty-handed. He brought some amazing beers to the studio, and we spent the episode doing what Brews & Banter does best — enjoying great brews while having great conversations 🍻. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast, brewery owner, or just curious about the industry, Chad always delivers valuable insights and plenty of stories from the front lines…

People in this episode

Hosts: Frank, Roman

Guest: Chad Meigs

Topics covered

• craft beer
• New York beverage scene
• breweries
• distribution
• marketing
• insider perspective

Keywords

• craft beer
• New York
• breweries
• distribution
• marketing
• Drink NY Craft
• Third Space Distribution

Sponsors

Drink NY Craft

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Drink NY Craft, Third Space Distribution

Places: New York

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