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140 – The Last AI One

The guys decide to break the AI out for one more go. First, they ask it to revitalize an existing brand and what it would to increase sales and visibility. Second, they inquire with it to revive a closed brand. What does it think would work? How hilarious are these options? It’s cold brew season…

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139 – AI Makes Us a Brewery

AI is making so much stuff and a lot of it is controversial. So the guys decide to try using AI to plan out a brewery. Both Kevin and Tim input the same prompts and get two different brewery concepts. The results include branding, beer names, sales strategy, location and so much more. Some of…

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138 – Shootin’ the Shit with Joe Ploof

Joe Ploof runs Hanging Hills Brewing, a company that was a brewery and then became a contract brand. He is about to take another new step and he will get to that but only after he, Mike, Kevin and Tim talk about a lot of other things. Get coffee delivered to your door with Trade….

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137 – What Changed?

Today’s episode is interesting, in that it develops as it goes. The original idea heads out the window as Kevin and Mike discuss how they viewed the industry change over the last decade and what their own experiences during that were, both as a drinker and working in it. Cook like a pro with Made In…

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136 – Growth

When a brewery sees growth there is a lot of money that has to go into scaling up operations. New equipment and employees are needed. You need to order more ingredients. The increase in sales can offset those costs eventually. But what happens if a sales channel closes? It can be tough to regain those…

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135 – Tariffs

Tariffs are coming and they are going to impact breweries, distilleries, wineries and consumers. Mike, Kevin and Tim discuss the aspects of booze making that consumers might not know about and how the prices at retail are going to be affected. Get coffee delivered to your door with Trade. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels.TwitterInstagramFacebook

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133 – Charities

It’s not uncommon for breweries to work with local charities to help raise money for certain causes. The guys discuss the pros and cons and things that make you think a bit more when dealing with charitable causes. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels.BlueSkyInstagramFacebookThreads

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132 – Alcohol Causes Cancer?

Back in 2025! The US Surgeon General released an announcement that consumption of alcohol can lead to cancer and recommends a potential warning statement be put on labels. The guys discuss if this is needed and if it would actually hurt sales. Take a break from alcohol with Athletic Brewing. Follow United We Drink on their social media…

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131 – Holiday Banter

It’s the final episode of 2024. The guys discuss holidays–including Tim’s disertation on Celebration–among many other things. Take a break from alcohol with Athletic Brewing. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels.BlueSkyInstagramFacebookThreads

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130 – Give Thanks…Kinda

The holiday season is upon us. The guys give thanks to what they are thankful for. Maybe with a backhanded comment or two. Plus they offer up their must haves for their family Thanksgiving. Cook like a pro with Made In Cookware. Follow United We Drink on their social media channels.BlueSkyInstagramFacebookThreads

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