Drunken Money

Zach Barnes, Owner of Great Flood Brewing Co, comes on the show and shares the story of Great Flood's rise from idea to a brewery to canning and distribution. Ever wanted to learn how a couple young guys could start a successful brewery? This is the story of how Great Flood Brewing Co got started. Great Flood Brewing Co:  Zach tells us how brewers decide which beers should go into cans, and gives us a teaser for future Great Flood beers. We learn the guys' biggest hurdle to actually opening a brewery. While some people might think of opening a brewery as a fun hobby, these guys took a look at the market beforehand and made sure there was a need for their product before starting the business. They made sure success was not an accident. The original plan was for Zach to be a silent partner but immediately had to come on board full-time after Great Flood ran out of beer opening weekend. To differentiate their business, they decided to open a tap room and avoided the high overhead and hassle of running a full-se