How They Turned an Abandoned High School Gym Into a Destination Brewery | Bobby Mattingly, Moontown Brewing Company

Today I sat down with Bobby Mattingly, general manager and co-owner of Moontown Brewing Company. We discuss the transformational journey of restoring a historic gymnasium in Whitestown, Indiana, into a lively space that celebrates local music, events, food, and craft beer. Bobby shares insights on his family's brewing heritage, winning major awards, and expanding to new locations in Nashville and Carmel. He also highlights the vital role of the Indiana Brewers Guild in advocating for breweries and details upcoming events like the Indiana Brewers Guild Summerfest on Saturday, July 19, at Victory Field. The episode emphasizes the importance of community, evolving business models to enhance customer experiences, and the collaborative nature of Indiana's craft beer industry. You are going to learn about: - The Amazing Transformation of a High School Gym to Moontown Brewery - The Collaborative Nature of Indiana's Craft Beer Industry - The Indiana Brewers Guild's Impact on Indiana Breweries Thank you to our partners: JC Hart Keller & Keller Check out these great clips from the show: 01:21 Guest Introduction: Bobby Mattingly, Moontown Brewing 02:15 The Journey to Moontown's Flagship Location 03:28 Bobby's Brewing Beginnings and Family Influence 05:13 From Home Brewing to Business: The Early Days 06:16 Challenges and Triumphs in Building Moontown 14:14 Finding the Perfect Location in Whitestown 31:18 Opening a New Spot in Nashville 32:19 Challenges and Rewards of Expansion 33:27 Memories and Connections 34:46 Brewing and Beer Tasting 36:34 Winning Awards and Gaining Confidence 43:07 The Craft Beer Experience 44:56 Expanding to Carmel 46:38 Role in the Indiana Brewers Guild 48:34 Craft Beer Culture and Inspirations 53:14 The Story Behind Cecil 57:01 The Meaning Behind the Beer 57:25 The Brewery Skill and Craft Beer Journey 01:01:06 Summerfest and Craft Beer Events 01:04:19 Moontown's Beer Club and Community Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.