The Craft Brewers Conference kicks off in Indianapolis next week. If you’re headed to the circle city, you’re likely looking for bar, restaurant, and entertainment options. You’re in luck This week it’s a roundtable episode with three Hoosiers that know all the best spots.  Even if you’re not going to the conference, the city is still one you should visit for beer.

Guests

Julia Whitson is the executive director of the Indiana Brewers Guild. She been with the Brewers Guild since the end of 2021 and has helped them find their footing in the post-pandemic era by bringing brewery members back into the fold, facilitating legislative efforts that support industry needs, and spearheading a rebranding effort. She came onto the Indiana craft beer scene with a decade-long background in nonprofit management that includes experience in all aspects of keeping organizations running successfully and empowering their members to shine in their areas of expertise.

John Allison is an Indianapolis native and BJCP National Beer/Mead/Cider judge with over 10 years experience in both National and International competitions. He is the co-judge coordinator of the Indiana Brewer’s Cup along with Sandy Cockerham and he is this years World Beer Cup Volunteer Coordinator.

Eddie Chimi is beer industry veteran. He’s got 25 years sales and management experience at the wholesale, brewery and raw material and equipment levels. He’s an avid traveler and pizza explorer.

Hear the whole conversation on the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast.

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