What does it take to go from brewery bartender to Executive Director of Pennsylvania’s largest craft beer trade organization?
In this episode of the Brewsing Banter Podcast, we sit down with Hannah Ison, Executive Director of Brewers of Pennsylvania and Director of Brewing Operations at Zero Day Brewing Company.
Hannah shares her unique journey from grassroots political organizing and world travel to becoming a professional brewer and one of the most influential voices in Pennsylvania craft beer. We discuss brewing operations, craft beer advocacy, brewery growth, diversity in the beer industry, motherhood in brewing, and the challenges and opportunities facing craft breweries today.
Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast, homebrewer, brewery owner, or simply curious about the people shaping the future of independent beer, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of laughs.
In This Episode:
Hannah's journey into craft beer
Building a career in brewing
Running brewing operations at Zero Day Brewing
Leading Brewers of Pennsylvania
Craft beer legislation and advocacy
Women in brewing and industry inclusion
Motherhood and brewery life
The future of independent craft beer
Pennsylvania beer culture and community
What We're Drinking:
🍺 Troegs - Pennsylvania Light Lager
🍺 Wilmington Brew Works - Mexcelente Especial - Mexican Lager
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