Supplier Spotlight at Southside Cellar

Southside Cellar, Fort Worth TX
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Every week we host a team from a different Craft Beer Brewery annd other top industry-related insiders, here at Southside Cellar. We sit down for an hour long forum discussion and Q&A session to discuss their brand, their brews, and the future of their Craft Beer concept—all in front of a live, rowdy taproom audience.  With 25 years of Craft Beer experience, owner Shawn Howell hosts the weekly podcast with a bevy of brewery owners, brewers, sales reps, suppliers and/or distributors to discuss their respective specialty of the industry. Crack a brew and enjoy the show. Cheers!

  1. 6h ago

    Surviving the Squeeze: The Realities of Texas Brewing with Brice Kesterson of Four Bullets Brewery

    This week we were excited to bring back our homie, Head Brewer Brice Kesterson of Four Bullets Brewery (Richardson, TX) in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. Brice has been a long time regular at our Spotlight events. We bypass the standard "how we got started" narrative to dive into the grueling, practical reality of running a production brewing floor where today's brewers are operating in a hyper-competitive market. Brice breaks down the unglamorous side of the job—bringing the good juice to life! Whether you are a homebrewer looking to go pro or a taproom regular, this episode is a ruthless look at the endurance required to survive the Texas beer market. Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live October 15, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com www.instagram.com/southsidecellar Shawn Howell, host. Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

  2. 2d ago

    Pushing Pints: The Art and Agony of Craft Beer Distribution with Andrea Brashier of Oak Cliff Brewing Co.

    This episode features Oak Cliff Brewing Co. Sales Rep, Andrea Brashier, in for another unfiltered interview from the taproom. And she tells us what it takes to convince a bar manager to give up a tap handle. We move past the romance of the brewhouse and get in the trenches of craft beer sales. She breaks down the brutal daily grind of managing a distribution footprint, the challenges of selling a proudly "Oak Cliff" neighborhood brand across the massive DFW metroplex, and how to combat local bias when pitching to Fort Worth buyers. We also dive into the shifting landscape of grocery store shelf space, the necessity of B2B relationship building, and how legacy brands survive the constant influx of new hype breweries.  Whether you are an aspiring sales rep or a brewery owner trying to understand why your beer isn't moving, this episode is a relentless look at how liquid actually gets sold! Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live September 17, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com www.instagram.com/southsidecellar Shawn Howell, host. Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

  3. 3d ago

    The Godfather of North Texas Craft Beer: Fritz Rahr on Two Decades of Brewing

    Before there was a brewery on every corner, there was Rahr & Sons Brewing Company in Fort Worth, Texas. We sat down with North Texas brewing legend Fritz Rahr to talk about what it takes to build a 20-year legacy in the craft beer game. The beer was crisp, the pizza tasty, and yet the night flew by with the man who started it all in DFW, quite literally spawning our local Craft Beer scene.  We went past the history to talk about the current business of beer: surviving the modern distribution wars; why core brands pay the bills; and the future of family-owned craft brewing. He gave us a full masterclass on finding success and longevity in a now crowded Craft Beer industry. Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live September 3, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com www.instagram.com/southsidecellar Shawn Howell, host. Recorded & Produced by Shaun Fernandez & Jaime Salazar. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

  4. Oct 21

    Building & Expanding a North Texas Beer-centered Hospitality Endeavor with the Priory Team

    This time around we sat down with some crafty brews and our very own Ben Walter of Priory,  long time teammate and Culinary Director of our Pizza Kitchen, to learn about the backstory and future vision of their beer collab & beer dinner business, The Priory. Joining alongside Ben, were our friends Big John McCurdy & Collin Zreet (Advanced Cicerone) also of The Priory. These guys are doing exciting work with this startup brand whether it be collab brews, beer dinners, or beer related events in general. We got to know all about what the future holds for their brand!  Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live August 20, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

  5. Oct 21

    Bees? And Honey? And Meads! Oh My! Talking All-things Mead Brewing with Gary Gordon of Breaking Brew Meadery

    This episode we changed it up a bit & welcomed Gary Gordon of Breaking Brew Meadery to the taproom for the first time--to chat about this fabled libation style and get behind the scenes of the local Mead craft. What started from home brewing 20 years ago grew into an established Meadery in Farmers Branch, Texas. Their mission is to create a positive and flavorful drinking experience for a special community of people with our hand-crafted meads, while educating them about the history of this unique drink and its benefits. Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live August 13, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

  6. Oct 1

    Not Just Another North Texas Brewery - We Talk Armor Brewing Co.

    This week we welcomed Armor Brewing Co. to the taproom for the first time with Sales Manger Dave Strickland in house to chat all things North Texas Craft Brewing. Had a fabulous night hearing their stories and getting to know our Allen neighbors.   Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live August 6, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

  7. Sep 9

    Talking All Things Texas Craft Brewing with Director Chris Nunez of Real Ale Brewing Co.

    This episode we welcomed Sales Director Chris Nunez of Real Ale Brewing Co. to the taproom. Chris is a true veteran of the Texas Craft Beer game, representing one of Texas' oldest and most popular Craft Breweries. We had an amazing evening getting Chris' perspective on the future of the brewery, the industry at large, and a few great stories of the journey that led him here.  Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live July 30, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

  8. Sep 3

    Celebrating the World Cup and the Tastiest Brews from HopFusion Ale Works with Casey Wilson

    This week we highlighted our South Main Village neighbor, HopFusion Ale Works & Swiss Army Knife, Casey Wilson in house to discuss the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery. The Hop is a trailblazer in the South Main Village, paving the way for this beautiful neighborhood to grow and flourish. What an amazing night catching up with Casey, having insightful convos and recapping the World Cup here in the taproom! Thanks for giving this episode a listen. We hope to see you in-house soon for great industry insight you won't find anywhere else, and to enjoy this podcast the way it is meant to be heard... live in the tap room with a delicious cold beverage and a hot slice of pizza in hand. Cheers! Recorded live July 23, 2026 at Southside Cellar. 125 S Main St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 www.southsidebeercellar.com 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++ Recorded live and in-person, in front of a real human audience.

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Every week we host a team from a different Craft Beer Brewery annd other top industry-related insiders, here at Southside Cellar. We sit down for an hour long forum discussion and Q&A session to discuss their brand, their brews, and the future of their Craft Beer concept—all in front of a live, rowdy taproom audience.  With 25 years of Craft Beer experience, owner Shawn Howell hosts the weekly podcast with a bevy of brewery owners, brewers, sales reps, suppliers and/or distributors to discuss their respective specialty of the industry. Crack a brew and enjoy the show. Cheers!

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  • Creator
    Southside Cellar, Fort Worth TX
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
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