Ken arrives late Friday night from Missouri so the show didn't start until 10pm, but that just means we get to bring in our Event recapper Ed to talk about The Great Taste of the Midwest, Burning Foot Beer Festival, and the Summer and UP Beer Festival in Michigan! We blindly rate Oktoberfest beers and go over the big news including the mergers, buyouts, tax liens, and Matt's online discussion with Larry Bell. Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/s...
Sep 21, 2019•1 hr 51 min
No guest in studio this week means we hit the news hard including talking about the investment of Rochester Mills Production Facility, the merger of Dark Horse with ROAK, we give away $20 gift card live on air, and we try to see the difference between Well 43, M 43, and a mystery 'aged' New England IPA Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcas...
Sep 14, 2019•1 hr 45 min
Without any guests we discuss the big news for the week, including the huge purchase/investment into Founders, Matt challenges us to NCAA Football names and we try Natural Light Seltzers because why not? All this and more on this light hearted episode of Better on Draft Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740 Subscribe to Bette...
Sep 01, 2019•1 hr 53 min
We are joined with Tom Block and his headbrewer over at Schoolcraft College as we chat about the brewing and distilling program and as it reaches its fourth year what new things are on the horizon including trying some of the crispest and cleanest beers we have ever had! Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740 Subscribe to Bett...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 41 min
We are joined by the ladies of Recolte Meads as we take an adventure into how a meadery started from a landlord dispute where in lieu of money the customer gave the landlord honey. We try a bunch of different meads including a Tomato based mead that made a Bloody Mary. We also look into this weeks news and try to help Matt with his neighbor problem. Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.co...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 48 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: After a few weeks off we are back in studio and this time Ed from Salt Springs joins us in studio to talk about his home brewing history, and we 'put on our big boy pants' and discuss the news and topics that have happened over the last few weeks including a recap of the Michigan Summer Beer Festival Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan...
Aug 03, 2019•1 hr 53 min
Shamus and John from EMBC come into the studio to talk about their drive to change the laws in Michigan, we drink some of their amazing NEIPA's, and we go further into what pop culture brand would make you want to buy their beer! That and more in this episode of Better on Draft! Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740 Subscribe...
Jul 20, 2019•1 hr 48 min
This week we discuss the rise and fall of Cellarmen's, beer trends we saw (and didn't see), and Matt sets up the summer time draft for beers to drink for every occasion. We toast some delicious Michigan beers and we talk about the rise of non-alcohols, sober drinking trends, and the powerhouse that is White Claw. Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are als...
Jul 13, 2019•1 hr 47 min
On this July 4th edition of Better on Draft, writer Ed joins Matt, Rob, and Ken as they go over the weeks news, we get hard numbers for how much beer is not selling, and Ken challenges the other three to an adult spelling bee. Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft 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 ...
Jul 07, 2019•1 hr 51 min
Rob, Ken, and Matt talk about the three tier system, and rise and fall of some breweries in the state, how the local brewpub is turning into the local watering hole removing the local dive bar, and Matt has his plan to fix the three tier system! Packed and loaded with banter and discussion on the state of the industry and ideas to improve it and more, right here in Episode 184 Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft Don’t forget to liste...
Jun 29, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Robb and Jason come down to Royal Oak to discuss the opening of their new brewery Tenacity Craft in Detroit, MI. They talk about opening up the brewery in Flint, dealing with the water crisis, and we try some distilled beer. Watch our reactions as we try the base and what they turned it into, and follow on the journey as we talk a little bit about the future of their craft beer and how their expanding into more than just beer. Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http...
Jun 22, 2019•1 hr 50 min
It's that time! We made it to Holland, MI to check out Brewery 4 Two 4! Ed, Ken, and Matt interview Dave, owner and head brewer about his career into the brewing industry, what made them choose Holland, and how "4 Two 4" came to be. We talk about the industry as we try nearly 20 of his beers during the show! Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on ...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Nick and Rob needed a break so we brought Ed in here to chat with Brian and Eric from Phillips Orchards. Eric is a former brewer at Ozones and Brian's family has owned the orchards for over 160 years! We discuss the want to get into the hard cider game, the competition, and how they have been doing since they opened in March. Eric talks about bringing his brand of beer making into cider making and they discuss the future of what you can (and can't do) with a winemakers license. Learn more by lis...
Jun 08, 2019•1 hr 49 min
Ken was in Dallas Texas for a week so he sits down with Victor from Dallas Beer Talk (SEE VIDEO HERE) and don't forget to subscribe to them over at SoundCloud. Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft 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 app...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Andrew of Rusted Crow joins us to talk about liquor, cocktails, Michigan Moonshine, and we discuss the caloric intake of booze, proper cocktails to make with Rusted Crow, and Matt tests our flavors to see if we like Founders Solid Gold, Bell's Lager of the Lakes, Short's Local Light, or a surprise Macro beer. What did we choose? Could we be good BJCP judges? Join us on podcast! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 50 min
The final installment of our weekend at the WEB and while Ken is away, Nick and Ed party! The first episode for Ellison involves a cast of characters including Ellison, M4CIC, Brew Detroit, and Drafting Table. It ends with Steve from Frankenmuth Brewing to put a cherry on the top of the yearly festival in Frankenmuth! Check it out here! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spo...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Part 3 of our 4 part World Expo of Beer brings in some more great brewers! Dana from B. Nektar talks about mead and cider within the confines of the industry, Michael from Saugatuck joins us to talk about the purchase of Gonzo's, and Wob and Phil from Mitten Brewing sit down to chat about beer. It starts with Nick and Ken for the first two episodes and as Ken leaves, Ed joins Nick to finish the interviews Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft Don’t forget to listen to us ...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Another trio of interviews between the two days as Tyler from Loggers, Aaron from Lumber Barons, Nicole from Forgotten Ciders, and Cody from Oracle brewing all sit down with Ken to chat about the festival, Oracle brings some samples for us to try, and Aaron from Lumber Barons delivers us some beer! Matt from Michigan Beer Box / Better on Draft joins us for the Forgotten Ciders episode while Nick finally shows up for the Oracle Brewing portion Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/bette...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Ken is riding solo during part 1 of the World Expo of Beer show. This trio of interviews involves some great local brewers including Bo from Fillmore 13, Andrew and John from Witch's Hat, Doug from Big Buck, Nick from Cheboygan, Connor from Grand Armory, and Tim from Rummel Insurance! We learn everything from brewing, to the competition, to what we think needs to change about Michigan festivals! You have to listen to learn! Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 50 min
As Ken made his way back from South Carolina, Rob misses one of the biggest news stories ever with the Boston Beer Co Merger, Wes and Marty from Odd Side and Kathy (their mother) join us to chat about the long list of beers (as we try nearly everyone OSA makes), Matt tries to best us in a game of Better on Draft Bingo, and we ask the O'Leary's some embarrassing questions! Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st /betterondraftDon’t forget to listen to ...
May 11, 2019•1 hr 58 min
Matt, Ken, Rob, and Nick talk with Gary and Gordy from Cadillac Straits and opening up a brewery in Madison Heights. From a welcoming city to a great start as a homebrew shop, Cadillac Staits is gearing towards a June opening. Rob gives us some news updates while Matt challenges us on to 5 Questions with a mystery beer! Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We ...
May 04, 2019•1 hr 47 min
Matt, Nick, Ken, and Rob run to No Rules Day where they interview John and Connor where we talk about removing No Rules from distro, how the event plans on going, and a little bit more about big beers in smaller vessels. Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft 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=...
Apr 28, 2019•41 min
We start off episode 174 with a phone call from one of the owners of M4 CIC who talks to us about craft beers, high-end imports and ciders, and bringing the delicious liquid to the masses! He ends the call telling us his favorite non-Michigan distro'd brewery and we hope he can make his own dream come true! Bryan and Jenny are in studio from M4 to continue the conversation and they bring Kyle from Upland Brewing to chat about Upland, their sour program, and we discuss topics about being on the r...
Apr 20, 2019•1 hr 59 min
With the studio out of power, we bring you episode #11 of the Brewz Brothaz which you can listen to over at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewz-brothaz-better-on-draft/id1443234432?mt =2 as they interview the Diversity director of Founders Brewing amidst the allegations of racism within the workplace. Want to learn more? Check them out on iTunes, and make sure to leave a review. Don't forget to subscribe to Better on Draft at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft Don’t forget to listen t...
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 42 min
Matt, Ken, and Jenna welcome Dave and Jess from Youngblood Vineyard to open our mind about wine! We sip on a nice Pinot Noir and drink some beers in between as they explain their first few years in the wine making business, and how 3 years of growing and producing will finally yield their first wine which will be available Memorial Day Weekend right at the Vineyard! Grab some wine, don't be too expensive, and watch those labels! Learn more by listening to the show! Subscribe to our podcast at ht...
Apr 06, 2019•1 hr 53 min
New host Jenna, Matt, Ken, and writer Ed join us as we make our trip west on I-96 heading to Brewery Becker, Aberrant Ales, and Old Nation! Listen to the show and learn about our antics! Subscribe to our podcast at http://playpodca.st/betterondraft 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...
Mar 29, 2019•2 hr 28 min
Jenna (TheBrewLocker) officially joins the team as the fifth member of our show. She surprises us with her own version of five questions, and we discuss topics and news of the beer industry today. Light hearted and fun. Don't forget we are off next week so no live show, BUT there will be a show featuring Adam of Aberrant Ales, Matt of Brewery Becker, and Travis of Old Nation that we recorded last week! We hope you enjoy it Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Liv...
Mar 24, 2019•1 hr 49 min
Ron, Lauren, Kim, and Kyle, owners of the Detroit Mobile Bar join us in studio to chat about entrepreneurship, how they came up with the name, mascot, and creation of the Detroit Mobile Bar, and what they hope they can do over the next few years with this one of a kind idea! No news or game segment this week as the conversation took us to draft cocktails and the service industry! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://...
Mar 16, 2019•1 hr 47 min
Aaron and Chuck from ROAK join us to talk about the industry, how they can stay friends with their opponents in the work force and continue to bring each other up. They talk about the future of ROAK and we dive deep into the CANAarchy model to see if maybe ROAK could follow it. We discuss their previous artwork prior to Aaron/Chuck's time in the company, and we talk about life on the road as a salesman. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on yo...
Mar 10, 2019•1 hr 42 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST: Zane Lamprey calls in to chat about his travels, we call him out for never coming to Michigan for any of his shows, and he talks about his new show Four Sheets as well as how to buy some of his clothing line which helps plants trees. He also gives us his best hangover cure!. 00:00 - Introductions 03:05 - DrinkTV and Four Sheets 07:35 - Local Hangover Cures 10:45 - Not Recording In Michigan and Mark Cuban 13:22 - Adv3nture & Three Tree Initiative 19:37 - Monkey Rum 2...
Mar 10, 2019•39 min
