Jeremy Cowan, founder and proprietor of the Shmaltz Brewing Company, regaled a SoulFood crowd Sunday night with tales of starting up a virtual craft brewery. Pictures.

Jeremy Cowan of Shmaltz Brewery will be speaking about creating the only Jewish celebration beers in America, and describing the adventures he's had along the way.

Shmaltz Brewing Company is kicking off the Great American Beer Festival with all the chutzpah that you've come to expect, and 3 events this week on the Front Range.