Changing the world one beer at a time | Alan Mahon, Brewgooder

Changing the world one beer at a time | Alan Mahon, Brewgooder

Author: Matthew Thompson April 15, 2024 Duration: 58:02

Alan Mahon is the Belfast-born Founder and CEO of Brewgooder, an impact beer brand, B Corp, and the fastest-growing independent UK beer brand of 2023.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Meeting George Clooney & Leonardo Dicaprio
  • Leaving his "three mums” behind to move to Scotland
  • The tension between doing good and making money
  • How getting a parasite in Nepal led to him starting his business
  • The power of pub culture and its impact on relationships
  • Using business as a vehicle to change the world
  • Not compromising on quality just because you're "doing good”
  • Why he moved back to Northern Ireland after so many years
  • And advice he'd give to an 18-year-old version of himself

Check it out!

https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/alan-mahon-brewgooder


There's a deeper, richer narrative woven into the fabric of Northern Ireland, and Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast is where you'll hear it. Host Matthew Thompson sits down each week with the remarkable individuals who are shaping this place, moving the conversation far beyond familiar headlines. This isn't about nostalgia or simplified history; it's a living, breathing collection of over three hundred conversations that reveal the true pulse of the city and its people. You'll find a genuine connection here, a break from the noise, as you listen to stories from an astonishingly diverse range of voices. From NASA scientists and Oscar-winning artists to billion-dollar founders and nonagenarian athletes pounding the pavement at local park runs, the guest list is as unpredictable as it is inspiring. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a Belfast pub for a fascinating chat you won't find anywhere else. It’s an ongoing exploration of society, culture, and place, dedicated entirely to the incredible things happening right now, hosted by someone who knows that the best stories are always told by the people who live them.
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