Podcast EP 105 – Erasing Contract Brewing Stigmas – Isaac Showaki
We are joined by industry veteran, owner of Octopi Brewing and co-owner of Untitled Art Brewing Isaac Showaki out of Waunakee, WI. We have a great chat with topics including:
– Danny’s story of linking up with Levi Funk and Isaac.
– Isaac’s journey into craft beer.
– Pivoting from Chicago to Wisconsin.
– The stigmas surrounding contract brewing.
– What makes Octopi different from the rest.
– Meeting Levi Funk and eventually creating Untitled Art Brewing.
– Contract clients pushing the limits of creativity.
– Expansion plans.
– Sourcing cans.
– Adapting to breweries and one-offs.
– Wisconsin beer being old school.
– Making Octopi a destination brewery.
And much more!
This podcast is sponsored by The Full Pint Shop. Grab tshirts, hats, glasses and more to support the beer fam.
Music for The Full Pint Podcast provided by our pal Ben Tuttle, check him out at tenderbubbles.com
October 5, 2018 @ 5:52 pm
Really enjoyed your interview with Isaac Showaki. Lots of Wisconsinites judge their beer in quantity vs quality, but some of us are more discriminating, and we are willing to pay for quality beer! I haven’t been to the Octopi brewery, but as a result of your podcast, I’m looking forward to visiting the taproom and hopefully taking a tour.
Cheers!