Six Point Craft Ales – Interview with Founder Shane Welch

Posted on December 03, 2009 by Tim Brady

VIDEO – Amy sits down at our pub with the founder of Six Point Craft Ales in Brooklyn New York, Shane Welch. Shane talks about the difficulties of starting up a brewery, from the basics of securing product on a shoestring budget, to a fire that nearly put Six Point out of business. With plenty of hard work and community support Six Point Craft Ales has been able to build themselves up into a great success story, as recently noted in the New York Times.

Of course, Amy and Shane also talk beer – and about the future plans for Six Point Craft Ales. It was a pleasure chatting with Shane and sharing some of their great brews, we look forward to visiting the new brewery one day soon – of course we will share the visit with you right here, on here for the beer!

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9 Responses to “Six Point Craft Ales – Interview with Founder Shane Welch”

  1. Frank says:
    December 4, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    That guy gave the worst interview known to man. Could he have been less enthusiastic. He is like the Ben Stein of brewing.

    But love you Amy, keep on rockin!

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    • Tim Brady says:
      December 4, 2009 at 5:42 pm

      He was certainly camera shy! I have to say, it was a lot of fun hanging out with Shane – I think he was just timid on the spot in the interview – we did have these giant new lights that I had set up… We are working out the kinks :) Thanks for watching though and we appreciate the feedback.

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    • Shane C. Welch says:
      December 4, 2009 at 8:56 pm

      Actually I am very enthusiastic and passionate about what I do – appearances can be very deceiving!

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    • Amy says:
      December 5, 2009 at 12:12 pm

      Having spent more then just that interview with Shane, it is very clear that he is very passionate about his brewing and about what sixpoint will become. The first time I had Six Point Craft Ales was five years ago and I have always considered them one of my favorite breweries. The beer ROCKS! Personally I was not disappointed at all when I met Shane he is calm, and certainly soft spoken, but most clearly passionate about his product. Cheers & thanks for watching!

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  2. mark taylor says:
    December 5, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    I’ve always enjoyed your interview, they are each as unique as the personality of the brewer. Mostly I want to say that I really like the new intro format and logo. Keep up the good work.
    mark
    http://www.backyardbrewer.blogspot.com
    http://www.thebackyardbrewer.com

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    • Tim Brady says:
      December 6, 2009 at 10:40 am

      Thanks Mark! I have been “re-branding” the site – glad to see you liked it. We are trying to take the site to the next level in 2010. We are enjoying your Mexico adventures – Cheers!

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  3. Brad Chmielewski says:
    December 9, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    Good interview, could of used a little more energy but I learned a lot of great stuff about 6 point (which I never heard of) and also some of the troubles that a small business faces.

    Keep up the great work!

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