Behind-the0scenes of Expansion

In this episode, Nick sits down with Drinking Horn co-founder Evan to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to get mead on big retail shelves and into new states. From the hard-fought journey into Total Wine to the exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking) wait for our first New Mexico order, this episode is a toast to the hustle behind the horn.

Plus, don’t miss our mid-episode break where we drop some fun updates about upcoming events—including our Mead Madness bracket, Punk in the Park, the Olive Blossom Festival, and the fiery return of the Dragon Meads.

It’s a mix of behind-the-scenes grit, upcoming mead-fueled mayhem, and a whole lot of laughs. Grab a glass and join us!

After you take a listen, bee sure to let us know what you thought or any follow up questions you would like us to answer! Best, and certainly the most fun, way to do this? Leave us a voicemail and we will use it on the next episode!

Just go to Speakpipe.com/drinkinghorn Nothing to download and super easy, just hit record and give us your mind!

We wanted to bring back this fun episode from a few winters ago where we had Kelly on to talk about some delicious winter delights! Mead is great for every season here in Flagstaff and beyond!

We are looking forward to putting out some new content soon, so let us know what YOU would like to hear!

Episode Title: Save Water, Drink Mead
Hosts: Nick Irvine and Evan Anderson

In this enlightening and entertaining episode of the Drinking Horn Meadcast, Nick and Evan dive into the eco-friendly benefits of choosing mead over other alcoholic beverages. With their signature banter and fun side tangents, they explore how mead production uses dramatically less water compared to beer, wine, and spirits.

Listeners will learn about the often-overlooked water consumption involved in growing agricultural products for fermentable sugars in other drinks.
By choosing mead, you’re not just enjoying a delicious beverage but also making a positive impact on the environment.

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Summary: In this episode, Nick and Evan delve into the water-saving benefits of mead production. They discuss how mead uses significantly less water compared to other alcoholic beverages and why this is an important consideration for environmentally conscious consumers. Their lively banter and amusing tangents make this informative episode both entertaining and educational.

Key Points:

• The environmental impact of water usage in alcoholic beverage production.
• The process of growing agricultural products for fermentable sugars and its water footprint.
• Differences in production practices for mead and other beverages
• Mead as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative.
• Fun side discussions and humorous anecdotes.

References:

1. Water Sustainability Webinar
2. Water Use in Beer Production

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Tune in, save water, and enjoy some mead! Cheers!