The Riggs Brothers are back to discuss the unique aspects of Riggs Beer Company, including their use of locally-grown grains from their family farm, financial strategies, and their focus on sustainability with solar energy. They highlight the benefits of their location near a major university (University of Illinois) and the importance of keeping their farm and brewery operations financially separate.

Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 Financial Viability of Brewing vs. Farming

00:54 Convincing the Older Generation to Grow Beer...

05:47 Sustainability Efforts and Carbon Neutrality on the Farm

10:26 Location and Community Impact

14:39 Challenges and Unique Position in the Market

17:49 Come on out to Riggs Beer Company!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansan

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co