Uncover San Diego's beer world with 'The Capital of Craft Podcast,' hosted by Erik Fowler and Jeff Fox and presented by the San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG). The Capital of Craft delves into various facets of the beer world: the agricultural art of hop cultivation, the complex processes of brewing, and effective strategies for marketing in the local beer market. New guests every week!
Mindful Drinking & Beer Curation with Gene Fielden of Bottlecraft | Capital of Craft
Gene Fielden, manager of Bottlecraft North Park, joins Erik and Jeff to talk about how curated beer retail experiences are adapting to the evolving tastes of craft beer drinkers. From his background in archiving to managing one of San Diego’s top bottle shops, Gene shares his journey into beer, how Bottlecraft balances on- and off-premise sales, the comeback of lagers, and what breweries should know when pitching their beers.Whether you’re a brewer, beer enthusiast, or just curious about the changing craft landscape, this episode offers thoughtful insight from the intersection of retail and community.📍 Bottlecraft Locations: Little Italy, North Park, Liberty Station, Oceanside, Long Beach🍺 Visit: https://www.bottlecraft.comTopics Covered:• The evolution of Bottlecraft and its role in San Diego’s beer scene• The “death of the bomber” and rise of 16oz cans• Why lagers are back—and why they matter• On- vs. off-premise licensing• Distribution pathways: self-distribution, importing, and working with reps• Creating a curated beer experience• How aging drinkers are reshaping the craft landscape• Advice for breweries pitching to bottle shops
20 Aug 2025
From Brewer to Biotech: Craig Nelson’s Journey to Cytiva | Capital of Craft
Request a sample or get support at https://cytiva.link/70gnb. Want to reach Craig directly? You can email him at craig.nelson@cytiva.com.⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷ ⏷
In this Capital of Craft podcast episode, we sit down with Craig Nelson, Lab Filtration and Genomics Sales Specialist at Cytiva. Craig shares his journey from homebrewing in Florida to leading quality control programs in San Diego’s brewing and biotech industries.
Learn how Craig went from Funky Buddha Brewery to launching Resident Brewing in downtown San Diego, and how he eventually pivoted into public health and biotech sales, while staying rooted in the beer world. Now at Cytiva, Craig helps breweries implement better quality control systems to preserve shelf life, improve consistency, and avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you’re a brewer, beer fan, or just curious how science meets suds, this episode is packed with industry insights and career reflections.
Topics Covered:
Craig’s transition from brewing to biotech
Founding Resident Brewing in San Diego
Importance of quality control in craft beer
Tools and techniques for brewery lab testing
How Cytiva supports brewers with lab filtration
Why QC matters for shelf life and consistency
Advice for small breweries starting QC programs
6 Aug 2025
Reviving a Craft Brewery in San Diego | Bay City’s Comeback Story | Capital of Craft
In this episode of the Capital of Craft podcast, we sit down with Rob Vetere, COO of Bay City Brewing, to talk about the brewery’s relaunch after COVID-19 and how his background in hospitality has helped shape Bay City’s future. Rob shares insights on running dual tasting rooms in Point Loma and East Village, navigating the three-headed beast of hospitality, distribution, and manufacturing, and what it takes to create lasting exposure in a crowded beer market.We also get into Bay City’s major role in hosting the annual Pucks & Pints fundraiser—how it brought together the San Diego brewing community for a good cause, built connections, and proved that beer really is about more than just what’s in your glass.Whether you’re a fan of San Diego beer, a brewery operator, or someone who just loves a good comeback story, this episode delivers real talk from behind the bar.Topics Covered: • Bay City Brewing’s post-COVID relaunch strategy • Running hospitality, manufacturing, and distribution simultaneously • Community engagement through events like Pucks & Pints • Lessons from the restaurant industry applied to beer • Managing cash flow, inventory, and production • Building brand awareness in a competitive market • Collaborations and future releases from Bay City
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