The Brew Daddies

Welcome back to The DC Beer Show! This episode is a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of craft beer with your amiable hosts, Jacob Berg, Michael Stein, and Brandy Holder. They're joined by Justin Desmarais, our insightful guest from Allied Beverages, who has some exciting news and industry secrets to share.Brandy kicks things off by giving a warm shoutout to Justin and the fantastic reputation Allied has earned within the industry. Justin then takes the mic to introduce us to Allied's unique approach to distribution. He explains the notable difference Allied provides by offering release letters to breweries, ensuring they're not tied down to lifetime contracts, a practice that's indeed refreshing in the DC beer community.We get a taste of Justin's favorite styles—Czech pils and northern German pils—before diving into what he's currently sipping, a special release from Dovetail, one of the many acclaimed breweries Allied distributes. Allied's fine reputation is further extolled through mentions of brands