NewFangled Brew Works - Adam Cole

<p>Adam Cole got the call that so very many people in this industry dream of. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Some rich asshole picked up the phone and tagged Adam to help him open an overbuilt, beautiful facility with a high-end restaurant. He got to design the brewery, pick out the equipment, set his brew schedule and design his own recipes. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Best of all, he was given sweat equity for his investment of effort, intelligence and management. He was part of the ownership structure with everything that comes with it. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The brewery opened, the beer started flowing and customers started drinking. A lot. They were off to a solid start but I have podcast because of what came next. You know, the part where the nightmare started. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Costs skyrocketed. Labor was a mess. Sales plateaued and then declined. Partners left. The restaurant closed. Then the rich asshole bolted to Florida…….</p> <p><br></p> <p>I’ll let Adam tell it from his perspective but it’s a unique story from the other 40-something I have shared with y’all. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Here is the story of Adam Cole and NewFangled Brew Works from Harrisburg, PA. </p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://breweriesinpa.com/newfangled-brew-works-is-closing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Announcement of NewFangled closing</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Episode Sponsored by:</p> <p><a href="https://brewerydirect.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Brewery Direct</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.simpsonmotorcyclehelmets.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Simpson Motorcycle Helmets</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.leapfrogpromos.com/">Leapfrog Promotional Products</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.brewbids.com/">BrewBids</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-NOT-start-Brewery-Business-ebook/dp/B0848VRW18">Where to get my book</a></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damnbrewery/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d