On this episode of Brewer to Brewer Grant Wood of Bero non-alcoholic beer interviews Lee Lord the brewmaster at Narragansett Beer. The duo discuss her journey from a pub brewer to leading a large-scale brewery with historic undertones.

Lord shares her initial passion for beer was sparked by an interaction with barleywine and her experiences at various breweries, including Watch City, Smutty Nose, and Cambridge Brewing Company. She highlights the challenges and lessons learned, such as the importance of quality, consistency, and innovation. Lord emphasizes the need for craft beer to remain accessible and fun, and the importance of networking and support within the industry.

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