In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating move in craft beer with a special guest, Ty Gilmore, the President of Tilray brand's US beer division. Tilray, renowned for its presence in the medicinal and recreational cannabis space, made significant waves when it entered the craft beer arena. Starting with the acquisition of Sweetwater Brewing just two years ago, Tilray has continued to make headlines by purchasing eight popular beer and beverage brands from AB In Bev. Join us as we sit down with Ty Gilmore to gain exclusive insights into this groundbreaking move and discover what lies ahead for Tilray's foray into the beer industry. Get ready to uncork the latest news and explore the exciting developments in this dynamic and evolving landscape. If you're a fan of innovation, brewing, or simply curious about the future of these industries, this episode is a must-listen.

Welcome back to Bitch Beer! We're thrilled to be back after a brief hiatus, and we've got an incredible episode to kick off our return. In this episode, we're diving into the world of craft beer and social impact as we sit down with filmmaker Marco Ortega to discuss his latest documentary, "Black is Beautiful." 🍻 Episode Highlights: The Impact of "Black is Beautiful" Film: Join us as we delve into the profound impact of the documentary "Black is Beautiful." Marco Ortega, the director of the film, takes us behind the scenes of this captivating project that explores the collaborative beer initiative started by Marcus Baskerville from Weathered Souls Brewing. Choosing the Project: Ever wondered why certain projects become documentaries? We'll explore Marco's motivations for selecting the "Black is Beautiful" initiative as the subject of his film. Learn about the challenges and rewards of capturing such a powerful movement on camera. From Film to Beer: Marco brings a unique blend of experiences from both the film and beer worlds. Discover how his background has influenced his storytelling approach, contributing to the powerful narrative of "Black is Beautiful." Upcoming Screening: Exciting news for those eager to experience "Black is Beautiful" on the big screen! The film is set to be screened at the Summer in the South Film Festival on September 3rd at Wild Heaven Brewery and Gardens. Don't miss the chance to be part of this incredible event. Purchase your tickets here- https://cinemalife.tix.page Join us for an enriching conversation that celebrates the unity, creativity, and positive change fostered by the "Black is Beautiful" movement. Subscribe to Bitch Beer on Spotify and stay tuned for more engaging episodes coming your way! 📅 Event Information: Film: "Black is Beautiful" Documentary Screening Date: September 3rd Location: Wild Heaven Brewery and Gardens, 1010 White Street Tickets: Purchase Here- https://cinemalife.tix.page 🍺 About "Black is Beautiful": The "Black is Beautiful" collaboration was a groundbreaking beer project initiated by Marcus Baskerville from Weathered Souls Brewing in San Antonio, Texas. This movement aimed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the craft beer community. Now, the documentary directed by Marco Ortega brings the story to life, highlighting the journey and impact of this inspiring initiative. Thank you for joining us on this exciting episode of Bitch Beer! Remember to subscribe and stay connected for more thought-provoking discussions on the intersection of craft beer and social change. Cheers! 🎉

Better late than never! Hey everyone, this week's episode is from the vaults of an episode where we had technical difficulties and now we're so happy to bring this incredibly important episode to you! I got to chat with my new bestie Obakeng Malope, founder of the Beer is Art movement that started in South Africa and is making its way around the globe! She goes by OB and we talk about her background, how she got started in the craft beer world and how she is bringing the world of craft beer together by recognizing beer as an art form. Cheers!

Surprise! Today is a very special BONUS episode with long time friend of the podcast, Jen Price! Her craft beer conference Crafted For Action is BACK for a second year with so many virtual and in person way to participate! We go through all of the panels and what to expect this years, you won't want to miss it! Reserve your spot for the virtual sessions or purchase tickets for in person events at craftedforaction.com CHEERS!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday everyone! I am happy to announce that the famous Dr J is back! We have a great conversation about her role at the Brewers Association, how things have changed for the better in the craft beer industry in the past year and all the work ahead! It's a great talk and I know you'll love it, Cheers!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing ladies from Women’s Craft Fermentation Alliance! Melissa McCann - Executive Director and Michele Wonder - Founding Member discuss their upcoming virtual event, Women’s International Beer Summit. They created this summit to inspire, empower, and educate. Melissa and Michele encourage attendees to reach for their highest goals in their craft. They invite the most dynamic women from the fermentation industry to share their stories. This year they have over 30 speakers and over 60 sessions. You can get tickets through the link in my bio! Thank you for listening and until next time, Cheers! Thank you to Sweet Crude Music for our title song Parlez Nous a Boire

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I take a trip OTP (Outside the Perimeter for non ATL Folks) and visit my friend Todd DiMatteo, owner and Head Brewer at Good Word Brewing in Duluth, Georgia! Todd is a longtime friend of the podcast, for all info on how they got started please go back and listen to episode 38 :) Today we talk about how Good Word has grown since they have gotten started, all of their amazing collars with incredible breweries and best of all, LITTLE BEER! Little Beer Festival is a low gravity beer festival happening this Saturday, April 9th, you can get your tickets here- https://goodword.oznr.com/offers/1830484 Thank you for listening and until next time, Cheers! Thank you to Sweet rude Music for our title song Parlez Nous a Boire

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I sit down with longtime friend of the podcast, Rachel Kiley! Rachel Kiley is COO of Monday Night Brewing and also President of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. We talk about what she has done since being named president and what she wants to see moving forward. We also talk about how to get into the C Suite positions! Most exciting: We talk ab out this upcoming Georgia Craft Brewer's Festival happening this Saturday April 2! If you want to attend for free you can apply to be a volunteer here- https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=1772 I know you will love this episode, cheers!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I got the pleasure of chatting with the ladies of one of my favorite OG breweries, Sierra Nevada! Mandi McKay – Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability and Ashlee Mooneyhan – Communications Manager talk with me about how sustainability is way deeper than a trend, it has been part of their business model from the start! Next up and very special BONUS episode featuring Hunter from My Friends Bottle Shop in Grant park and I talk about the latest and great local and out od state beers out right now! Thank you to Sweet Crude for out title song :)

Dames and Dregs Beer Festival is BACK! The long awaited festival is returning this Saturday and you can learn all about it in today's episode where we discuss the breweries, panels, artists and entertainment that will be happening this Saturday at the festival! General Admission and VIP Tickets are available at https://www.damesanddregs.com Thank you to Sweet Crude Music for Bitch Beer's Title Song!

Happy Brewsday Tuesday Ya'll! Today I visit my favorite new local Brewpub on Edgewood Ave right here in ATL, BiggerStaff Brewing! I sit down with part owner Sarah and we talk about how she made the transition from Preschool teacher to Craft Beer slinger, their beer, how this has been a dream in their family and all about how they want to be the new standard for company culture. Reminder: Tickets for Dames and Dregs Beer festival are on sale NOW! I am hosting along with my girl Chris (@theecraftbeerconnoisseur) and we have a ton of fun planned that you won't want to miss! Thank you to @sweetcrudemusic for our title song!