Earlier this month, Joe attended a bottle share with the 513 Craft Brew Facebook group at Third Eye Brewing in Sharonville to celebrate the release of their collaboration beer, Meanwhile in Sharonville.

Bottle shares were once a key part of craft beer culture, but they're not as common today.

In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, we discuss:

• What bottle shares are and why they matter
• The essential items to bring to a bottle share
• Our thoughts on Meanwhile in Sharonville, a barrel-aged blueberry raspberry maple syrup stout.

Plus, Joe shares a sneak peek of his guest appearance on Blake the Brewery Explorer's podcast and Caroline apparently has a sound clip on a show we've never heard of!

What We Are Drinking

Meanwhile in Sharonville
BA Blueberry Raspberry maple syrup Stout
Third Eye Brewing And 513 Craft Brew Facebook Group
ABV: 12%

"Rise and shine, we're having pancakes for breakfast! In collaboration with the 513 Craft Brew, we're serving up a mouth-watering delight of berry pancakes in the form of a delicious barrel-aged stout. Aged for over a year and blended with blueberry raspberry, maple, vanilla, and marshmallow, this limited release is rich in dedicates yet bursts with a tart very sweetness that will transport you straight to your cozy breakfast nook. Now, where's the whipped cream? Contains lactose peanuts and wheat."

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America's second "golden age" of craft beer started taking shape back in 2012. Breweries opened on every corner, beer nerds lined up for exclusive releases, and taprooms became the heart of local communities. It wasn't just about beer; it was about community.

However, as the market became more saturated and the growing consumer base became older and more health-conscious, beer releases became less and less popular.

And then COVID-19 happened and changed everything. Post-COVID, bottle releases still occur, but they aren't as popular nor as frequent, and most places let you pre-order online. Bottle releases became less about the community and more transactional.

According to the Wall Street Journal, 20% of adult drinkers are responsible for 90% of alcohol sales. Meanwhile, the Surgeon General of the United States issued a new warning about the effects of alcohol, and Gen Z seems to prefer alternatives like non-alcoholic beer, mocktails, hop water, and cannabis over craft beer.

There's no doubt about it: the way our society views craft beer has changed significantly over the last decade. How are craft breweries navigating these industry headwinds?

In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline share their thoughts on the current state of the craft beer industry and how consumer habits are shifting. Plus, Joe shares his Dry January experience and they try Hop Water, a growing non-alcoholic alternative.

Supporting your favorite craft breweries doesn't have to stop just because you're not drinking. Many breweries offer delicious food and non-alcoholic options -- make sure you support them during Dry January!

🍻 What We're Drinking

Cold Boy
Anytime Lager
Taft's Brewing Company | Cincinnati, OH
ABV: 4.5%

"This lager features American pilsner malt and saaz hops for clean, balanced character that drinks smooth every time."

Pineapple Hop Water
Fifty West Brewing | Cincinnati, OH

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Dry January marches on! Looking for easy and delicious mocktail ideas to stay alcohol-free?

In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss four popular and easy-to-make mocktail options for those who choose to be alcohol-free, whether it's in January or any other time of the year. Listen to this episode to learn about the origins of these drinks and the ingredients that are used to make them.

Mocktails we are drinking in this episode:

• Shirley Temple
• Roy Rogers
• Virgin Mojito
• Virgin Margarita

Supporting your favorite craft breweries doesn't have to stop just because you're not drinking. Many breweries offer delicious food and non-alcoholic options -- make sure you support them during Dry January!

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// About the Craft Parenting Podcast

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