Business of Beer: 2019
2019 marked the 7th annual Business of Beer event and was held on Friday, October 4th. An hour-long conversation began at 5:45 pm and there was beer tastings from roughly 10 different breweries. Before the conversation, each brewery was given a chance to introduce themselves, describe the beers they were pouring, where guests can buy their beers and how to visit the brewery.
This year’s panel theme was From Enthusiast to Entrepreneur: A founder’s view into the craft beer industry. CFIE switched up their panel format this year to a more intimate “conversation with” style. CFIE was excited to have Adair Paterno of Sante Adairius Rustic Ales and Matt Hartenstein, Brewer and Owner of Taplands to discuss their journey as brewers and entrepreneurs.