Every great pint starts long before the pour.

In this episode of Thirsty Business, Guinness ambassador Ryan "Wags" Wagner joins Jen Hauke for a fascinating conversation about beer quality, draft systems, faucet cleaning, nitrogen pours, and the unseen work that shapes every guest experience.

From the role of a well-maintained draft system to the science behind a perfect Guinness pour, Ryan explains why the details behind the bar matter just as much as the beer itself.

Along the way, they explore exploding Guinness faucets, the psychology of hospitality, and the emotional storytelling that has helped make Guinness one of the world's most iconic brands.

Part beer science, part operational insight, part hospitality philosophy, this episode reveals how great experiences are built one pint at a time.

If you care about bars, restaurants, hospitality, beverage programs, Guinness, or creating memorable guest experiences, this episode is for you.

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00:00 Welcome and Cheers

01:17 Preakness TV Perfect Pour

03:16 First Guinness Memories

04:03 From Theater to Beer

07:16 Laid Off Then Guinness Call

09:13 Career Dots Connect

12:33 Why Chicago Brewery

21:16 Guinness Ad Legends

23:32 John Gilroy Menagerie

25:30 Michael Ash Draft Science

30:58 Perfect Head and Foam

32:55 Beer Clean Glassware Rules

42:23 Quality Culture and Training

49:36 Guinness Growth and Moments

52:20 Converting a Tap to Guinness

01:01:40 Hospitality as a Career

01:10:22 Final Cheers and Wrap Up

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