S2-E39: Sakura Festival + Craft Beer with Melissa Fisher

Podcast: The Deep End with Eric Triplett · Eric Triplett

Opublikowano: 2026-04-23

This interview features Melissa, the co-owner of Escape Craft Brewery, discussing the history and operations of her family business in Redlands. She explains the origin of their Sakura beer, a unique brew inspired by cherry blossom green tea, which has become a year-round staple. The conversation covers the technical challenges of brewing, such as maintaining consistency despite natural variations in hops and grain. Melissa also highlights the brewery's commitment to community through the Sakura Festival, an event celebrating Japanese culture and local art. Additionally, she addresses the business's adaptation to the current economy by offering non-alcoholic mocktails and hosting...