On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast Alyssa Hoberer of Full Frame Beer hosts Rob Bessett, co-owner and head brewer at Milieu Fermentation Company. The duo have a unique perspective on the industry. Both are now owners of breweries in locations where they previously worked as employees. There are upsides to taking over an existing business that they are intimately familiar with. from skipping the learning curves on equipment, to understanding what works for local customers, Hoberer and Bessett talk about why the move made sense for them.
Bessett also shares his brewing philosophy, focusing on hazy IPAs and barrel-aged beers, and details his brewing techniques, including the use of a 10-barrel brew house and a reverse osmosis system for water adjustments. He also discusses the challenges and successes of running a brewery, including the importance of division of labor with his business partner, who handles accounting and distribution. Bessett also touches on his interest in mycology and cultivating functional mushrooms.
Listen to the whole conversation on the Brewer to Brewer Podcast. Download below, or on Amazon, Pocketcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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