In this edition of the BREWER Podcast, we sit down with Barry and Heather VanDyke of Harmony Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to discuss the realities of building, expanding, scaling back, and reinventing a craft brewery over the last 15 years. What started as a neighborhood brewpub built with salvaged materials and homemade brewing equipment eventually grew into multiple locations, a production brewery, and a distribution-focused business. Along the way came difficult decisions, unexpected challenges, and lessons many brewery owners are facing today. Whether you’re considering expansion, evaluating distribution opportunities, or simply trying to build a more sustainable brewery business, this conversation offers an honest look at the pivots, surprises, failures, and successes that come with long-term ownership.
