This is a part of a continuing series of Q&As with members of the brewing community from across the US. Brewer Magazine will share business and personal insights from Brewmasters, Head Brewers, Brewing Managers, Sales Directors, QCQA Managers and others each weekend to help you get to know each other better in the industry and learn more to better develop your own brand.
Jack Dyer, Founder/CEO, Topa Topa Brewing Company — Ventura, California
BREWER: What inspired you to start your brewery, and how has your original vision evolved over time?
DYER: I was inspired to start Topa Topa with my business partner by a desire to produce something that we could build a community around. Beer brings folks together so we wanted to brew great beer and serve it in hospitable taprooms with a message behind it. Topa Topa was a simplification project for us, a company focused on doing good in our communities.
BREWER: What has been your most successful strategy for navigating challenges like rising ingredient costs or economic downturns?
DYER: Having very strong relationships with our suppliers has been paramount for us as we navigate any number of challenges that we face. It all starts and ends with relationships.
BREWER: In the face of an evolving craft beer landscape, what significant changes have you noticed, and how has your brewery adapted to remain relevant?
DYER: In wholesale, we rely heavily on data and establishing solid connections with our distributor partners. Building trust and executing on our plans help us ride the ups and downs of a volatile market together. Relying on data to send our limited team into the market with is helpful and keeps us efficient.
BREWER: What are you sippin’ on right now from your brewery that you really enjoy?
DYER: I probably have a pint of our flagship Chief Peak IPA everyday. But I’ve also been loving our Sespe Pilsner lately, it’s such a refreshing beer to enjoy this time of year in California.
READ MORE: How Topa Topa Handles Managing Multiple Locations
BREWER: What trends in the craft beer industry do you think are worth investing in over the next few years?
DYER: Non-alcoholic options are something that we all need to consider, as it helps create new drinking opportunities or occasions for our customers, and could keep them in the taprooms for longer!
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