CL-084 Matt Osgood says They're the Nicest People
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Finding good, honest people making good, honest beer isn\\u2019t as easy as craft beer has led us to believe. But every once in a while, a truly singular brewery\\u2014shielded by geography and rooted firmly to the land\\u2014reveals itself, putting forth artistry in liquid form while also providing a safe, beautiful, and intentional space for everyone who stumbles across its path.
Fox Farm Brewery is one such place. In his latest piece for Good Beer Hunting, titled \\u201cDegrees of Intent \\u2014 Fox Farm Brewery in Salem, Connecticut,\\u201d Matt Osgood explores the unique utopian vision that founders Zack and Laura Adams have for their small New England operation, along with the cosmic coincidences that helped pave their way. By harnessing genuine curiosity and a sense of discovery, the family-run brewery remains a rare example of craft beer actually living up to expectations of humanity, where the beer is revered but the people are paramount.\\xa0
As Matt explains in this podcast conversation, everyone\\u2019s stories matter to somebody, and we all share memories of family, community, and communion through food and drink. He describes what drew him to Salem in the first place, and what will likely keep him coming back. We explore the overlaps between beer and wine, however esoteric, and how spontaneity tinged with intent can yield delectable results. And we also talk about what else he\\u2019s working on, why he loves profiling people, and where he\\u2019s going next.\\xa0
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