Episode 118: Canarchy in the USA [with Jesse Kercheval, International Business Development Manager for CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective]

Founded in 2015, CANarchy is a disruptive collective of like-minded brewers dedicated to bringing high-quality, innovative flavours to drinkers in the name of independent craft beer. The portfolio of craft breweries includes Oskar Blues Brewery, Cigar City Brewing, Squatters Craft Beers, Wasatch Brewery, Deep Ellum Brewing Company, Perrin Brewing Company, Three Weavers Brewing Company and Revitalyte.In 2020, CANarchy experienced dollar growth trends that doubled that of Top 20 Vendors in retail scans; increasing total shipments by 2%. The collective provides craft beverages throughout the United States and 21 countries and US territories.This week on the podcast, we chat to International Business Development Manager for CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, Jesse Kercheval about the formation of the collective, how it has positively impacted the breweries involved, the philanthropic work that their charity - Can'd Aid - does working with the local community, as well as some wider topics such as imports and exports, trends in craft beer and how the industry is responding to the social reckoning occurring at the moment.Not an episode to miss!THIS WEEK'S EPISODE OF THE PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY...Since 1870, Crisp Malt has been producing the finest malt at Great Ryburgh in Norfolk. With 5 maltings located in the best barley growing areas in the UK, they produce a wide range of malts and non-malted cereals in 25kg sacks for craft brewers and distillers all over the world.They still work one of the last remaining floor maltings in England and use it to make their pioneering heritage malts. They also craft roasted and crystal malts of unprecedented consistency on their vertical, all electric tower roasting plant, the only one of its kind in the UK. Check out their website for more information about their range of malts and also their educational blogs and webinars too.Visit crispmalt.com to find out moreFollow Hop Forward on social mediaFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInFind out what we can do for your brewery and businessHop over to www.hopforward.beer to discover more.