Sarah Jackson - Combustion Brewing - Episode 10

Cosmos & Commerce Podcast

Hosts:

• Michele Cook from Body Ache Escape Massage Center
• Janis Francis with the Humble Crate Artisan Marketplace

Guest:

• Sarah Jackson, the driving force behind Combustion Brewery

Headlines:

1. Introduction to Sarah Jackson and Combustion Brewery
   • Michele introduces the episode and the guest, emphasizing the blend of business and pleasure.
   • Sarah expresses gratitude for being on the show.
2. Origin Story of Combustion Brewery
   • Sarah shares how homebrewing was the catalyst for entering the industry.
   • Personal story of how she and her husband Keith started brewing as a gift for a friend.
   • Their move to the Pacific Northwest exposed them to the craft beer industry.
   • Keith's career progression in brewing and their decision to open their own brewery.
3. Sarah's Background
   • Studied anthropology and French in undergrad and has a master's in outdoor environmental education.
   • No direct background in business or beer.
4. Choosing Pickerington for Combustion Brewery
   • Pickerington chose them; they initially looked for locations in Columbus.
   • The old creamery building in Pickerington was perfect for a brewery.
   • The community's growth and demographics were appealing.
5. Opening a Second Location in Clintonville
   • Celebrated one-year anniversary recently.
   • The pandemic pushed them to consider a second location.
   • Challenges included securing production space and ensuring a variety of beers.
   • Clintonville and Pickerington locations have similar but not always identical beer selections.
6. Balancing Business and Family
   • Sarah emphasizes the importance of not trying to manage everything herself.
   • The team at Combustion Brewery plays a crucial role in its success.
   • Prioritizing family and ensuring they have strong relationships with them.
7. Community Involvement and Giving Back
   • Sarah's personal history of community involvement influenced the brewery's ethos.
   • Combustion Brewery hosts community nights, euchre nights, and other events to support local organizations.
   • The Farmer's Market initiative and the annual hog roast are examples of their community involvement.
   • The Pickerington Pelotonia and lip sync battle fundraisers are other notable events.

Links

Combustion Brewing & Taproom

Facebook

Instagram

Pickerington

The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor and Peter Parnall

HydroFlask Water Bottle

Wildcat Ridge Farms

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