As we raise Baffin into the rafters for being two time March Draftness champs, Joe Dowd joins us to talk about contract brewing, distribution, and we begin a conversation on how to become more inclusive of both women in the industry and Black Brew Culture. The topic starts as Rob realizes that he was one of very few black people at the Winter Beer Festival. We begin to break down further how to remove the barriers that face minority groups in the industry from presumptions to how to be more incl...
Mar 03, 2019•1 hr 47 min
A few weeks ago, Ken and Matt joined the Nerds with Alcohol group to hop on their show to talk a bit more about nerdy things including the Oscars. Here is their snippet: We were on their show a few weeks ago and had such a good time we wanted to have them on our show. We talk about all sorts of nerdy stuff as well as the Better On Draft show and a new project they just launched, the MI Beer Box, which is like Loot Crate for Michigan craft brewery lovers. You can check them out at betterondraft.c...
Feb 26, 2019•2 hr 1 min
Kevin and Alex, sales reps of Founders Brewing join us in our Detroit Studio to discuss distribution allocation, and pushing the updates of how well Founders has been doing including the new brewery celebrating its one year anniversary! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://it...
Feb 17, 2019•1 hr 43 min
No guest and Nick is on weather duty for DTE, Rob, Matt, and Ken sit together to talk about restaurant taboo's, beer news, and what trends Thrillist said needed to end in beer in 2016 and match it up with what they said in 2019. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.app...
Feb 09, 2019•2 hr 3 min
While Episode 163 was being recorded in Detroit, Ken was visiting Dan down in Phoenix where they met up with Eric from Tap That AZ, and Arizona based craft beer podcast with well over 100 episodes covering the mass growth of craft beer down in Arizona! This was the second of two special episodes recorded down there along with Episode 163.5 with our friends from The Shop Beer Co. Check out both that episode and this one as we try AZ beer and learn the differences between the scenes! Don’t forget ...
Feb 03, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Beerstagram star @TheBrewLocker joins us to talk about her foray into craft beer, gives us a social media lesson, and a surprise appearance by Jon Piepenbrok helps us break down the mindset of a distro rep, we talk about kids in bars, and we gamble on some prop bets. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would ...
Feb 03, 2019•2 hr 8 min
Compliments of Tap That AZ Podcast, we were able to record a live interview with the folks from The Shop Beer Co. We discuss their beginnings, how they've stayed together for so long, and why we don't see too many big beers in Arizona. We try some of their amazing beers along with bringing some delicious beers from Michigan for them to try. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJ...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Donavon from Paw Paw joins the guys as well as our online blogger Ed Norton who does our reviews. The boys shared some of Paw Paws “complex as hell” beer and share their thoughts. We also talk the news as well as the launch of - our new subscription service- Mi Beer Box Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we wou...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 44 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Recorded live during The Brewz Brothaz episode 6, Ken hops in to talk to Brandon from To Ol about distribution and importing craft beer from across the Atlantic. NOTE: This episode also includes the initial Brewz Brothaz episode and was recorded live at Ale Mary's in Royal Oak, MI. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - htt...
Jan 20, 2019•1 hr 37 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Nick the brewer joins us from Black Lotus to talk about the Brew Pub Club and the updates to Black Lotus including their new canning line and moving away from growlers. He tells us what it was like to work on a cruise ship as a musician and we discuss the parts of the government shutdown effecting beer while Matt tries to find every way around the system. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Li...
Jan 20, 2019•2 hr 18 min
The 2018 Ashley's Throwwdown Challenge Champions, Canton Brew Works, joins our program along with Erik from Ashley's to discuss the updates of Canton since their humble beginnings, we get an update from Barry about the business since they were last on our show 2.5 years ago, and we predict the 2019 Ashley's Throwdown Challenge! http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=470803 The best bracket gets a $50 gift card to Ashley's! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook ...
Jan 05, 2019•1 hr 41 min
We invited the Nerds With Alcohol Show to join us for our final episode of the year. We get into pop culture, try to guess who charges the most for personalized messages, and go over the key movies to watch as a human being. We also drink some delicious beer along the way! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we ...
Dec 29, 2018•1 hr 42 min
Ben from Two James Spirits joins us for this episode to talk about Detroit's first distillery since prohibition, and how craft cocktails and local liquor is starting to rise in our state. He teaches us the proper ways to drink each drink, the best mixers, and how to shop for yourself or a family member. For a beer only drinker, this is a must-listen as we hammer down how to approach liquor when you don't drink it that much! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Li...
Dec 22, 2018•1 hr 38 min
We start off the show with Kaylan from Founders (formerly Ellison) talking about her exit from the industry and re-acclimation back into it as the sales rep from Lansing. Alex joins us as the Metro Detroit rep during the second and third segment as we discuss further the industry, favorite spots in Lansing and Detroit, and when you should (or shouldn't) age your beer! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify...
Dec 15, 2018•1 hr 44 min
Stephen from Batch Brewing and Dave from Good Pour stop by to chat about the industry and how to improve both locally and globally. We discuss topics like beer groups, ratings, and charity! This full two hour interview goes into depth about all of the work Stephen does to make this business thrive. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free...
Dec 08, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Ryan and returning guest Kuma of Cultivate in Ypsilanti join us to talk about their non-profit gypsy brewery in which they have a full service bar, restaurant, and do a bunch for the community! A must-visit place in Ypsilanti when you’re in town! Dan Riley from Axle stops in for segments two and three to talk about their upcoming Chinese Christmas Dinner, tickets available at https://livernoistap.pingg.com/festivus2018?fbclid=IwAR3zjezmCzcHXULnRhaw1VgGrJk2EfY2JmqD8N4GUVzibuH4ekL9WJMCiME Don’t fo...
Dec 02, 2018•1 hr 42 min
With Rob still absent, Ken, Matt, and Nick take on the task to try all eight Flying Buffalo variants on this (why's it gotta be) Black Friday edition of Better on Draft. Kyle sits down with us to talk a bit about the future of Griffin Claw, how they're doing in their infancy, and what's going on in the future of the business! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you hav...
Nov 25, 2018•2 hr 22 min
With Rob out doing the lords work, Matt, Ken, and Nick are left to interview local CBS and self proclaimed beerfluencer Houston ( https://www.instagram.com/urbanbeersnob/) . Ken picks up the slack with the news, and Matt challenges the studio to “5 Questions" Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly ap...
Nov 17, 2018•1 hr 48 min
The crew is all back together for the 153rd episode of Better of Draft! Kevin from North Center Brewing and Harry from the Brewz Brothaz are live in studio! Matt kicks off the show by drinking from a bowl. Rob covers the news. Matt challenges the studio to “5 Questions. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we wou...
Nov 10, 2018•1 hr 48 min
Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOT...
Nov 03, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Travis has done it all! Even started the New England IPA Craze here in Michigan, but what happens when more people want the beer he makes but can't make enough? That's where Joe and Brew Detroit comes in. Learn about the history of brewing between these two including Joe's humble start in the 1970's at Stroh's, along with his journey leading him to one of the largest craft breweries in the country, Boston Beer Co, and how he ended back here in Detroit! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Fri...
Oct 21, 2018•1 hr 38 min
It may be rainy outside, but it’s hot inside for Episode 150! Nick from Cheboygan Brewing Company is live in studio! The crew covers news including the beer line-up paging tribute to local soda maker Faygo and internet sales of wines and how it could impact beer markets. Matt challenges the studio to “5 Questions.” Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute,...
Oct 13, 2018•1 hr 43 min
Better On Draft celebrates its third year anniversary in style bringing in the biggest hit brewery of 2018 as Drafting Table Brewing Company joins them to drink some great beers including the illusive Mallow! Check out the video and see how we felt about the beer! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ PCI BrandCraft - https://www.instagram.com/pcibrandcraft/ Join The Michigan Bee...
Oct 07, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Jeremiah from the USPBL joins us to talk about Jimmy John's Field and Better on Drafts upcoming Brew & Fall Festival https://uspbl.com/promotions/third-annual-brew-fall-fest/ Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-pod...
Sep 29, 2018•1 hr 43 min
Episode 147 has a full studio, as we return back to Royal Oak! Kickstand Brewing Company is life in studio! Listen in as we talk multiple topics including New England IPAs, Matt gets the punishment beer for Week 2 of the NFL Fantasy Football season, and The Wheel makes its Better on Draft debut! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to...
Sep 22, 2018•1 hr 38 min
On Friday we had Joe on from Liberty Street Brewing Co to discuss the closing of the production facility and moving away from distribution, we discuss a little bit about the news of the week, and Matt treats us to some new studio 5 Questions including Guess That Beer! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 44 min
In Angela’s final episode she teases us with a mystery beer to tell us where she is going, we french press some Griffin Claw, and we say goodbye! Shed a tear and crack that beer! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-pod...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 42 min
We are live every Friday night at 7pm EST on our Facebook page, join us on Facebook Live! Ken and the crew talk about how they got into craft beer and how it has brought them to the show. Their passions, the ones that got away, and the one that showed them the way! We learn this, and Matt makes us try to guess four mystery beers by telling us which ones there are, but not which cups he poured them into! A fun light hearted show for everyone! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm ...
Sep 02, 2018•1 hr 43 min
We are live every Friday night at 7pm EST on our Facebook page, join us on Facebook Live! Another full house in the studio for Episode 143! Adam and Jay from Hopcat Royal Oak are live in the studio! The studio talks news with the guests, which includes discussion about a significant brewery closing. An in-depth talk about Styles takes place in the final segment. Plus, Matt makes a huge announcement! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your S...
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 45 min
We are live every Friday night at 7pm EST on our Facebook page, join us on Facebook Live! Andy answers our tough home brewing questions as we talk about his upcoming brewery on site, the trends of home brewing vs. production brewing, and what he sees in the future of craft beer! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm Thanks to Audible for this show! To start your free 30-day...
Aug 19, 2018•1 hr 50 min
