TapHunter Podcast, Episode 1: Greg Koch, CEO & Co-Founder of Stone Brewing Co, expresses his passion for craft beer in this very unique podcast interview with a luminary figure in the industry.

Andy "The Beerman" Coppock kicks off The Business of Beer podcast series here on TapHunter Radio with an interview with Greg Koch, CEO & Co-Founder of Stone Brewing Co. Going back a number of years, these friends and colleagues dive head first into discussing Stone Brewing's past and future, the artisanal model of American food culture, Greg's 4 month sabbatical from technology, and much more.

Show Notes

• Greg’s moment of epiphany
• How deep does the rabbit hole go
• Stone Brewing Co.
• “Success when we opened up: could you dare even say that word?”
• Craft beer simply tastes good
• Quality over cheapness
• Commodity model vs artisanal model
• Craft distillation
• Technology allows like minded people to connect
• The stupidest complaint Greg has ever heard
• Greg’s 4 month sabbatical
• Bumps in the road
• Greg is very passionate

Selected Links from Episode 1

• Greg Koch
• Stone Brewing Co.
• @StoneBrewingCo
• What Does "Artisanal" Mean, Anyway? | Civil Eats
• I Am a Craft Brewer video by Greg Koch
• National Beer Sales & Production Data | Brewers Association
• What It Really Takes to Open a Craft Distillery | Slate
• Stone's CEO Prepares for a Mini-sabbatical | UT San Diego

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