E110: Balancing Contract Brewing and Taproom Growth with Jeremy Duffy of Isle Brewers Guild
On today’s episode of The True Craft Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Duffy, co-founder of Isle Brewers Guild (IBG) in Pawtucket, RI. IBG is a 100-barrel contract brewing facility that also runs three successful retail locations under The Guild Brewing Company brand. Jeremy gives us a behind-the-scenes look into large-scale production with a strong retail presence focused on food, events, and sales (without sacrificing margin!) Highlights: * What a diverse beverage lineup looks like in 2025 * How to pull off 373 events in one calendar year (!) * Making the transition from food trucks to an in-house kitchen If you’ve been curious what it’s like to run a high-capacity brewhouse while building a consumer brand, or you’re looking for ideas on how to tackle your business’ retail strategy...you won’t want to miss this episode!
The True Craft Podcast · Jeremy Duffy, Chris Farmand
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Show Notes
On today’s episode of The True Craft Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Duffy, co-founder of Isle Brewers Guild (IBG) in Pawtucket, RI. IBG is a 100-barrel contract brewing facility that also runs three successful retail locations under The Guild Brewing Company brand. Jeremy gives us a behind-the-scenes look into large-scale production with a strong retail presence focused on food, events, and sales (without sacrificing margin!)
Highlights:
- What a diverse beverage lineup looks like in 2025
- How to pull off 373 events in one calendar year (!)
- Making the transition from food trucks to an in-house kitchen
If you’ve been curious what it’s like to run a high-capacity brewhouse while building a consumer brand, or you’re looking for ideas on how to tackle your business’ retail strategy...you won’t want to miss this episode!
Links
Isle Brewers Guild - Website
The Guild Brewing Co. - Website