Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar

Inside an Iconic Belgium Beer Brand with Michael Larson of Brasserie d'Achouffe - S3 E10

This week we were pumped to host, for the first time, Michael Larson of Chouffe. All the way from his Chicago base to our Fort Worth, Texas taproom. We were excited to have him in our little Craft Beer joint to talk about the Belgian brews that got so many aficionados into Craft Beer. Michael had a ton of great stories, unique insider perspective on  Chouffe's brewing history as well as the current state of Craft Beer in 2026. Thanks for giving another episode a listen! We hope to see you in-house soon to get your hands on some tasty brews and hear true industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room  with a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live May 21, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com [http://www.southsidebeercellar.com/] www.instagram.com/southsidecellar [https://www.instagram.com/southsidecellar/] Shawn Howell, host. Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe [https://www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe/] +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

Talking Craft Beer Distro and the Value of a Strong Portfolio with Emilio Manzano of Dynamo Distro - S3 E9

As always we were excited to welcome our long-time homie, Emilio Manzano in house to discuss all the buzz with  Dynamo Distributing's portfolio & their latest distribution acquisition. Emilio has been a staple and great steward of the local Craft Brew scene and we're pumped to have him in house to chat great brews and the future of craft beer distro in Texas. Thanks for giving another episode a listen! We hope to see you in-house soon to get your hands on some tasty brews and hear true industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room  with a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live May 7, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com [http://www.southsidebeercellar.com/] www.instagram.com/southsidecellar [https://www.instagram.com/southsidecellar/] Shawn Howell, host. Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe [https://www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe/] +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

Why Old World Brewing Still has a Foothold in Modern Beer Markets with Michael Vallandingham of Hofbrauhaus of America - S3 E8

This week our friend, Michael Vallandingham of Hofbrauhaus of America joined us to talk about their iconic beer portfolio, and with their new location coming soon, Hofbrau will soon be bringing legendary Bavarian Beer culture to Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhoods. Michael is a veteran of the DFW Brew Scene and we are excited to share his insights and perspectives on the state of Craft Beer in 2026.  Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live April 23, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com [http://www.southsidebeercellar.com/] www.instagram.com/southsidecellar [https://www.instagram.com/southsidecellar/] Shawn Howell, host. Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe [https://www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe/] +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

Behind North Texas' Iconic Lakewood Brewing Company with Founder Wim Bens - S3 E7

This episode we welcomed North Texas Brewing staple, Lakewood Brewing Company's President and founder Wim Bens to the taproom to chat all things Craft Beer and exciting happenings at the brewery and have a taste of their incredible Dubai Chocolate Temptress (Imperial Milk Stout). Wim has had a long stretching impact on the NTX Craft Beer landscape and we enjoyed hearing his craft beer stories and business insights.  Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers! Recorded live April 16, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com [http://www.southsidebeercellar.com/] www.instagram.com/southsidecellar [https://www.instagram.com/southsidecellar/] Shawn Howell, host. Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe [https://www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe/] +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

Everything Home Brewing and Craft Beer Styles with Greg Smith, Long-time Home Brewer and Beer Aficionado - S3 E6

This week we sat down with experienced home brewer and good friend of the Cellar, Greg Smith of the Horsemen of the Hopocalypse homebrew club to get a glimpse of the modern home brewing scene in North Texas and a recap of the 40th Annual Bluebonnet Homebrew Competition. Calling on any and all Homebrew enthusiasts for this one! Excited to hear his story and get his take on the current local Craft Beer scene.  Thanks for giving this episode a listen, and we hope to see you in-house soon for great beers and industry insight, as this particular podcast is meant to be enjoyed... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice in hand. Cheers! Recorded live April 9, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com [http://www.southsidebeercellar.com/] www.instagram.com/southsidecellar [https://www.instagram.com/southsidecellar/] Shawn Howell, host. Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. Liquid beats are "Brewed Up" by J/O/E - check it out: www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe [https://www.instagram.com/brewedupjoe/] +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.