Episode 77: The State of Small Brewing in 2026
From BYO Nano Brew Podcast by Brew Your Own
May 15, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 77
About this episode
John Holl discusses the state of small brewing in 2026 with brewers Jeremy Lees and Justin Steinberg.
The brewing world is grappling with a lot of challenges, but there are still some bright spots and things to look forward to. This month host John Holl talks with two brewers who are building community, making thoughtful beers, and working to better the industry each and every day. Jeremy Lees of Flounder Brewing in Hillsborough NJ and Justin Steinberg of Sacred Vice in Philadelphia are thoughtful owners who are focused on finding new ways to bring people into their taprooms and to offerer experiences of great quality. Visiting their breweries guarantees not only great pints, but a chance to learn something new about the industry and to see how thoughtful works in progress benefit us all. So as beer navigates 2026 and experiences what it is doing to the beer industry, Holl connects with them both to find out what’s happening within their walls and how we can learn from them. The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 77 is sponsored by: NanoCon Online Registration has opened for NanoCon Online. On October 23rd craft brewing industry experts will present a full-day of live seminars covering Brewery Operations, Business Operations & Sales, and Start-Ups for the small-scale, taproom-oriented…
People in this episode
Host: John Holl
Guests: Jeremy Lees, Justin Steinberg
Topics covered
- small brewing
- community building
- craft beer
- industry challenges
- taproom experiences
Keywords
- small brewing
- craft beer
- community
- taproom
- industry challenges
- NanoCon
- brewing strategies
Sponsors
NanoCon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Flounder Brewing, Sacred Vice
Places: Hillsborough NJ, Philadelphia
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