Podcast EP 200 – Episode 200 With Sam Richardson of Other Half Brewing

We are joined on our milestone 200th episode with owner/brewmaster of Other Half Brewing, Sam Richardson. We discuss many things including:

– The lore and reputation Other Half has in California.

– What the New York / NYC beer scene looked like prior to Other Half.

– Was New England style IPA the plan?

– Approach to Other Half’s IPA.

– Selling beer in the most expensive market in the world.

– The drastic pivot once COVID hit.

– Lighting up Williamsburg and DC and why?

– How friendships and collabs with other star breweries has shaped the beer and the Other Half brand.

– Beer as a luxury item.

– What festivals may look like in the future.

– How will Other Half preserve their prestige as they mature.

– Does Sam want to be in the same conversation as a larger than life beer figure head (Jim Koch, Sam Calagione, etc).

– How far does Other Half expand?

And much more!

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