Ep 5 - The Common Beer Co. - Mark & Amy Lortz

The Common Beer Co. is located in beautiful historic downtown Mason, OH & is owned & operated by two of the nicest people you'll ever meet, Mark & Amy Lortz.

Besides serving up delicious locally crafted brews to their patrons & friends, this amazing Mason power couple lives in & loves the community they set up shop in.  They created the business as a way to, personally, better their hometown & they did that by investing in, renovating, remodeling, & reviving a building in their historic Main Street corridor & turning it into a brewery with hopes of creating a center point & hub where their neighbors could gather.  

The Common Beer Co. is a beautiful venue with warm & welcoming decor that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you step through the doors. There's plenty of space, a long L-shaped bar, & a relaxing outdoor patio area with a firepit & extra seating out back.  It's one of my favorite local breweries to visit. The staff, along w/ Mark & Amy, are always super friendly & make you feel right at home as you sit down to sample their beer.

They are a true local small business & are passionate about their craft & city.  I encourage everyone listening to make it a priority to pay this place a visit once this quarantine ends. In the meantime, stop by for a carry-out growler & tell them you heard about them here!

Podcast Production: John Bl@ze
Theme Music: "Farmers Name" by Highly Likely
Sponsor Music: "Drip Drill" by Cory Christopher Beats
Episode Sponsors: Midwest Best BBQ & Cincy Brew Bus

Chapters

• 0:00 Episode Summary
• 1:44 Intro
• 3:22 What's Your "Why"?
• 16:04 What Are We Drinking On?
• 21:50 Sponsor Ad - Midwest Best BBQ
• 23:23 The Hustle
• 29:24 Entrepreneurial Influence
• 30:58 One of My New Favorite Sayings From The Gnarly Gnome Interview
• 32:05 Introducing My Boy "Quick Trip"
• 33:34 Chasing The Happiness
• 38:05 The Working Couple Dynamic
• 47:34 Owning A Small Business - What You Sign Up For
• 54:28 Sponsor - Cincy Brew Bus
• 55:32 Next Round - What Are We Drinkin' On?
• 58:05 Showing Love & That Time Mark Called Me a Bitch
• 1:07:10 The COVID19 Pandemic Effect on Small Business
• 1:21:08 Amazing Community Support!!!
• 1:23:45 Mason City Council
• 1:36:35 Downtown - The Original Hub of Every Community - Where it All Started
• 1:39:37 Entrepreneurial Advice
• 1:51:10 Contact Info
• 1:54:24 Credits - Music & Production