S3E137: Social Media Struggles and Legislative Updates

Arizona Beer Frontier

This episode of the Arizona Beer Frontier podcast features a conversation between Andrew Bauman, the Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Rob Fullmer, the Director of Government Affairs. They discuss a variety of topics related to the Arizona craft beer industry, including:

• Social Media and Marketing: The challenges of using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to promote craft breweries and events.
• The Impact of Technology: The impact of algorithms and AI on social media reach and the implications for craft breweries.
• The Uncanny Valley of Hazy IPAs: A discussion about the popularity of hazy IPAs and why some people find them "incomplete" compared to traditional IPAs.
• Arizona Strong Beer Festival: The importance of the Arizona Strong Beer Festival for the craft beer industry and the challenges of promoting the event.
• Legislative Updates: Updates on the latest legislative issues affecting the Arizona craft beer industry, including hemp beverages, festival licenses, and a potential reduction in the minimum production requirement for breweries.
• The Future of Arizona Craft Beer: The challenges and opportunities facing the Arizona craft beer industry, including potential tariffs, labeling regulations, and the need for continued support from consumers and legislators.

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