The second episode in Jason Evans' recording session brings a conversation about the Independent Brewing wort challenge, which Jason regularly competes in. Two examples of his entries are sampled during the discussion.
The Economic & Community Development Commission presented the Archer-Bull Award to Independent Brewing Company, owned by Philip Rhudy and business partner Harry O'Neill. The award is named after prominent 19th century Bel Air architect George Archer and master builder Jacob Bull.
When you go to Independent Brewing Company, in Bel Air, Maryland, you’ll find 22 beers on tap, food trucks during the week and plenty of windows letting the light in.
You’ll also probably find Phillip Rudy, Independent’s “Chief Fermentation Officer” and founder.
In this episode we discuss the sales funnel and what it means for your brewery. Then we have a great interview with Ben Woodworth of KegTag.com and Phil Rhudy of Independent Brewing. We talk to them about the relationship between vendors and brewers. They have some great tips on how vendors can form great relationships with the brewers as well as how to manage all of the external vendors breweries use.
When they're not creating small-batch craft beers, Independent Brewing Company owners Phillip and Beth Rhudy like to participate physical activities. They sponsor local sports groups and athletic businesses, and Phillip Rhudy is on the Ma & Pa Trail committee.
That's why hosting yoga classes on Sunday mornings, which the Bel Air brewery has done since January, "totally" makes sense, Beth Rhudy said.
Mike Condax and his girlfriend, Shannon Fouty, patronized Independent Brewing Co., Bel Air's first microbrewery, Friday evening, and they eagerly returned Saturday for food from local food trucks and caterers, games, friendly staff and 'great beer'.
It’s a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in Harford County, and after a bike ride or stroll on the Ma & Pa Trail, you get thirsty. Thanks to Phillip Rhudy, soon there will be something you can do to quench that thirst.
The Fallston resident’s new brewery and taproom, Independent Brewing Company, is opening in a former auto shop near the trail.