#61: Allison Stevens | The Thirsty Pig

We're keeping it close to home this week with Allison Stevens, owner of The Thirsty Pig in Portland, ME! Allison is Noah's former boss, as well as a handful of other BBB employees, and Matt wastes no time in getting the scoop on Noah's performance as an employee (in an extraverted environment, no less). We shares countless stories about unique characters cast of people the bar has always attracted, the synergy that has come out of it, and the tremendous amount of impact it had on the brewery's formation and place in the Portland beer community. The last year also brought to an end to Allison and the Pig's involvement in two major events - Old Port Fest and Portland Beer Week, the latter of which Allison has been spearheading since she brought the concept to life in 2012. We get into the different, but equally complicated, reasons for and emotions from those eras ending.
After tracing Ally's interesting arc into the beer industry and the impact Shipyard and its owner Fred Forsley had on her perspective and career. Lastly, we revel in the wonder of the amazing place Allison calls home - Peaks Island. Legally part of Portland, but spiritually very distinct, Ally moved there after meeting her eventual husband Dave, and talks about how the different pace of island living has helped balance out both her business and mind.
This was an absolute fun one, full of real-time reflection, and was a great remind er of how fulfilling having a conversation between friends can be ...................................................................................... Music: "Mountain Climb" by Jake Hill