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Ashok Phogla

Founder & CEO of AFIC Group / AFIC EXIM and TruCraft Beverages, a commodity trading firm and the largest U.S. craft beer distributor in Canada.

Aug 24, 2026

Ciders, Sodas and Cocktails: The RTD Show

Ciders, Sodas and Cocktails: The RTD Show

Ciders, Sodas, and Cocktails August 2026

Aug 24 · 1h 2m

Joe Leary
Joe LearyHOST
52:43
And how big is this in Germany?
Ashok FoglaGUEST
52:45
Well, first of all, this brewery is a 220 year old brewery.
Ashok FoglaGUEST
52:49
And it's one of the oldest brewery in Germany.
Ashok FoglaGUEST
52:52
It's also, their Pilsner is the best selling Pilsner in Germany.
Ashok FoglaGUEST
52:59
And their brand, Kronbacher brand, is number one brand in Germany among 5,000 odd breweries.
Ashok FoglaGUEST
53:04
So everyone knows what Kronbacher is.
Ashok FoglaGUEST
53:07
Everyone who's gone to Germany knows what Kronbacher is.
Joe Leary
Joe LearyHOST
56:02
You want to have German beers at your Oktoberfest.

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