Podcast EP 150 – Small Batch Scaled Up – Ben Knutson

We are joined by head brewer for Untitled Art at Octopi Brewing, Ben Knutson. We talk about Ben’s transition from brewing for Blue Moon to Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, WI including:

– Ben’s journey brewing for AC Golden/Tenth and Blake/Blue Moon.

– Deciding to move back home to Wisconsin.

– Helping Octopi and Untitled Art launch.

– The concept behind Untitled Art.

– Constantly experimenting.

– Collaborating with the trendiest brewers.

– Changing of the guard in Wisconsin beer.

– Being snubbed at Great Taste of the Midwest.

– Stigma of contract brewers.

– Being able to scale up hazies, milkshakes and pastry stouts.

– Packaging trends.

– Demand for non-adjunct barrel aged beers.

– Cannabis drinks and seltzer.

– What’s on the horizon for Untitled Art.

And much much more!

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