Fort Collins' Charm & Community: A Conversation with New Belgium's Shaun Belongie

In this episode, Greg Roeder and guest Shaun Belongie, CEO of New Belgium Brewery, give us an exclusive peek into Fort Collins’ vibrant culture, the evolution of beer, and more. 

Key topics explored in this episode (plus chapters with time stamps): 

* (0:02) From music to marketing. 

* Shaun’s attempts at art before landing his first marketing job. 

* Shaun’s move to Fort Collins for the New Belgium job and the area’s quality of life.

* (11:55) Creating a unique brewery experience. 

* The importance of creating a memorable experience for visitors, prioritizing the quality of interactions over monetary gains.

* People being drawn to work at New Belgium because of its company culture.

* (21:40) Beer trends. 

* The "juice forward" beer movement in beer and experimentation in the alcoholic beverage industry. 

* (27:31) Local restaurants in Fort Collins. 

* Great breakfast spots and bars, including Silver Grill, Loose Leaf Coffee, Town Pump, and Nick's.

* (35:19) Culture in Fort Collins. 

* The music and comedy scene in Fort Collins. 

Thanks to Shaun Belongie for being on the show! A quick note: The longest ride in the Foco Fondo Bike event is 118 miles, not 188 miles as stated in this episode. For more info, visit https://www.focofondo.com/the-routes 

Connect with Shaun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-belongie/ 

New Belgium Brewery: https://www.newbelgium.com/ 

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