In the Trenches with Barry Lowenthal: Building Loyalty, Culture, and Great Beer at Brass Tap Baltimore

On this episode of Tipped Off, host Kirk Grogan sits down with Barry Lowenthal, Owner of Brass Tap Baltimore, to talk about what it really takes to run a thriving craft beer operation.

Barry shares his secrets to hiring and retaining great staff, creating a culture of loyalty through hands-on leadership, and keeping his business profitable without losing sight of what matters most, his people and his guests. From promoting local Maryland breweries to seamlessly managing tips with Toast and TipHaus, Barry offers an inside look at how he’s built a community-driven business that runs on trust, teamwork, and transparency, one pour at a time.