{"podcast":{"title":"BYO Nano Brew Podcast","slug":"byo-nano-brew-podcast-921128","podcast_index_feed_id":921128,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/byo-nano-brew-podcast","website_url":"https://byo.com/nanopodcast/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ai-_I6hAFuCbcpvVogsBvEziHOJJkwBA8yZggxz7A9U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzY0MzEvMTU3Njcw/MjQxNS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg","author":"Brew Your Own","episode_count":79,"summary":"The Nano segment of craft brewing is growing fast with the majority of new breweries opening up falling into this small-scale, hyper-local segment working on brewing systems five barrels or under. Each month on this podcast learn the business, marketing, and brewing strategies targeted for this smaller-scale sized brewery needs. From strategies to maximizing taproom sales to forecasting brewery budgets to brewing great beer in small spaces, you'll learn from craft beer experts and fellow Nano brewers the tips and strategies for success to improve - or launch - your small brewery. The BYO Nano Brew Podcast is brought to you by Brew Your Own, the leading homebrew magazine as well as organizers of the annual NanoCon event for this small-scale craft beer niche and the monthly BYO Nano Newsletter available by email.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T02:32:12.274171+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/byo-nano-brew-podcast-921128"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 79: Diversifying Beyond Beer","slug":"episode-79-diversifying-beyond-beer","published_at":"2026-07-15T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/byo-nano-brew-podcast-921128/episode-79-diversifying-beyond-beer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/byo-nano-brew-podcast-921128","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4bb3f40","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/b4bb3f40/1f592e75.mp3","summary":"From coffee to kombucha, wine, and spirits, there are a lot of different ways brewers are offering beverages beyond beer. There are some natural connections between some of the categories, but also a lot to learn. Often it comes with experience, passion, and a good push. This month, we're glad to be talking with Rich Michaels, who is the co-founder of Second Act Spirits in New York. As the name suggests, this is a new chapter for him and his wife Stacey. You’ll hear about his background in brewing in a moment and how he found his way into distilling and the work that goes into changing gears. There are a lot of important nuggets in this conversation that you’ll pick up along the way. If you’re thinking about adding a new fermentation program to your business or looking to make a switch, Rich is here with some guidance. The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 79 is sponsored by: Five Star Chemicals Running a nano brewery means making every minute count, and your cleaning products should work just as hard as you do. Five Star Chemicals' Saniclean PAA Pro combines an acid rinse and no-rinse sanitizer into one powerful solution, helping remove beerstone, protect your equipment, and simplify your cleaning routine. Spend less time switching between products and more time brewing exceptional beer. Learn more about Saniclean PAA Pro at FiveStarChemicals.com and keep every batch tasting its best. NanoCon Online Registration has opened for NanoCon Online. On October 23rd craft brewing industry experts will present a full-day of live seminars covering Brewery Operations, Business Operations & Sales, and Start-Ups for the small-scale, taproom-oriented brewer. Get your questions answered live and have future access to NanoCon Online video recordings and course materials for all sessions.…","meta_description":"From coffee to kombucha, wine, and spirits, there are a lot of different ways brewers are offering beverages beyond beer. There are some natural connectio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2998,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/byo-nano-brew-podcast-921128/episodes/episode-79-diversifying-beyond-beer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/byo-nano-brew-podcast-921128/episode-79-diversifying-beyond-beer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}