The Tap Line Podcast

S1E8 - At Session's End, with Phil and Mike

VBWA staff break down the results of the 2024 General Assembly for Virginia's beer and ABC community. Mike (a former legislator who is legally prohibited from lobbying for a year) and Phil (who spent most of his last 60 days in the halls of the new General Assembly Building) also discuss a few pertinent general business issues that beer wholesalers, and the broader business community, had their eyes on. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S1E7 - Former Delegate & New VBWA Counsel Mike Mullin

EPISODE NOTES Fresh off a seven-year career in the Virginia House of Delegates, Mike Mullin has joined the Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association as the organization's first-ever in-house counsel. Mike looks back at his time as a legislator and offers his insights on the evolving beer and alcoholic beverage industry in the Commonwealth. You'll hear how his background in law, criminal defense, and even his love for Batman have shaped his approach to his new role at VBWA. Mike's vision: Provide the best legal and business advice to ensure the success of the alcohol sector while keeping an eye on the state and national political landscape. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S1E6 - State Beer and Bev Affairs with NBWA’s David Christman

EPISODE NOTES We sit down with the NBWA’s David Christman, a more than 20-year veteran of the National Beer Wholesalers Association who today manages state-level affairs for the association and is a main point of contact for state wholesaler associations. They discuss a number of issues impacting every tier of the Three Tier system, from “crossover” brands (a la hard sodas and teas) to post-COVID direct-to-consumer regulations, craft beer challenges, the rise of canned cocktails and Virginia’s new self-distribution system for brewers. The podcast is hosted by Aden Short, Vice President and Craft Brand Manager of Roanoke’s P. A. Short Distributing Co. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S1E5 - 5: Beer Bills: A 2023 General Assembly Preview

EPISODE NOTES Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association President Phil Boykin takes a few minutes to outline some of the legislation state lawmakers will debate in 2023. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S1E4 - 4: Beer Industry Economist Lester Jones

EPISODE NOTES We sit down with Lester Jones, Chief Economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association. Lester’s the guy industry watchers and media turn to for insights into not only the wholesale tier, but the brewer and retail levels, too. He brings us a look at what the next few months could bring beer makers, distributors, and sellers, and discusses the blurring lines in tastes and consumer preferences. Be sure to also view/download Lester’s latest industry update. * NBWA Beer Industry Update - October 2022 [https://vbwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nbwa-beer-industry-update-october-2022.pdf] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].