If you are a fan of this show,  you are likely a fan of beer in general, and you have likely already heard of Averie Swanson. She's had one of the more storied careers in beer thus far. Going from a volunteer at Jester King in Austin to its head brewer in just four years but new challenges awaited her, and so she moved north to Chicago last year where she started Keeping Together, a brewery that is focusing on mixed culture, rustic, Belgian-inspired beers.We cover a lot of ground in this interview, recorded just before the 4th of July holiday weekend. She spoke to me from Chicago about brewing philosophy, ingredients, and the changing nature of beer. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer or to check out Beer Edge: The Newsletter for Beer Professionals, follow us on Twitter @thebeeredge and subscribe to our beer industry focused newsletter. There is more information, articles, and engaging content at Beer Edge.Host: John HollGuest: Averie Swanson of Keeping Together (Photo provided by the brewery)Tags: Beer, Craft Beer, Chicago, COVID-19,  Diversity, Taprooms, Wood, Table Beer, Half Acre, Jester King, TexasThis episode is sponsored by: Beer Edge: The Newsletter for Beer Professionals  Help support journalism covering the beer industry by subscribing to the twice weekly newsletter. Learn more at our revamped website. 

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