Let’s Talk Luxury Podcast – Episode 5
Guest: Carl Meier – Co-Founder of Black Abbey Brewing

Episode Summary
Alex sits down with Carl Meier to explore the intersection of craft beer, community, and luxury in Nashville. Carl shares how homebrewing turned into an award-winning career and the creation of Black Abbey. They cover the story behind the Black Abbey name and its ties to European tradition, how Nashville’s breweries grew from 6 to 35+, why beer can be a luxury experience, how taprooms build neighborhoods and real connection in a digital world, and how Carl balances tradition vs. innovation. It’s about intentional brands, local business, and shared experiences that elevate quality of life.

Key Takeaways
• Luxury is presence, connection, and intentionality—not just price.
• Craft beer is community-building and a luxury good created with care and story.
• Supporting local businesses strengthens Nashville’s economy and culture.
• Balance matters—work/home, tradition/innovation, exclusivity/accessibility.

Keywords: craft beer, Nashville breweries, Black Abbey Brewing, community building, European brewing tradition, luxury experiences, beer culture, local business, Martin Luther, barrel aging

Connect with Carl
Instagram: @blackabbeycarl | @blackabbeybrew

Listen
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Cl4JqMxtj9DgDJsOlywI0?si=b3af9b378ade4f0c
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-luxury-podcast/id1831125443
YouTube Music: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs-62_yuYfuAoV07JlmuvUPs0MGVh6eMm

“From Bugattis to backyard beers—Carl Meier shows why luxury is how you live. Listen now.”