CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We talk about the trends from 2014 to now of sessionable beer, brewing with goose poop, and a local store focusing on non-local brews. 00:00- Introductions 04:55- Low ABV/Large Volume vs. High ABV/Low Volume 18:38- Brewing With Goose Poop 25:47- Non-Michigan Beer Store In Michigan Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ PCI BrandCraft - https://www....
Jun 14, 2021•37 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Brian Newcomb and Tyler Kueber of Ground Breaker Brewing joined us to talk about the different techniques of gluten free brewing, the different ingredients used, and the need for more gluten free products in the market for the 20 million Americans living with some for of Coeliacs/Gluten Intolerance diseases. Brian talks about it from the perspective of someone who lives a GF life, while Tyler was able to start a career knowing friends who needed the type of beer. Listen ...
Jun 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We discuss the top beer brands of 2020, discuss business leases that can supersede laws, and we reflect one year later on the Black is Beautiful movement. 00:00- Introductions 05:40- Top Beer Brands of 2020 14:55- Black is Beautiful After 1 Year 25:20- Suing Over 3.2 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...
Jun 07, 2021•36 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Mark DeFrank and Eric Briggeman join us from Rochester Mills / Two Roots to talk about the trend of NA Beer, the buyout of the Rochester Mills production facility, and discuss the award winning Two Roots beer and it's future in Michigan and across the world. 00:00- Introductions 05:00- Rochester Mills Acquisition 07:30- Pitch to Drink NA Beer 11:30- Winning Beer Medals 13:15- CBD and Other Drinks 15:50- NA Beer Michigan Laws 19:27- Dealcoholization & Different Styles...
Jun 05, 2021•53 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken gives quite the opinion on the current staff shortage in the restaurant industry, and the crew covers the news, some positive and negative alcohol laws popping up in the US, and the 2020 data for craft beer in Michigan. We hope you enjoy the show and you can watch them live at 7pm ET on Friday nights! 00:00- Introductions 04:28- 2020 Data For Michigan Craft Beer 06:45- New KS and MI Laws 15:30- Restaurant Staff Shortage 22:03- Chicago Curfew Off Premise 32:00...
May 31, 2021•39 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Jason and Brian of the Michigan Brews show join us to talk about competitive homebrewing, starting up the show during COVID, and we exchange notes of what and where we see the current state of Michigan Beer. Join us on a very relaxed episode of the Michigan Series 00:00- Introduction and Genesis of the Show 13:02- Favorite Styles and Homebrewing 16:10- Competitive Homebrewing 33:07- Translating Styles From Homebrew to Big Brew 38:15- Lizard of Koz and Aging Beers 46:40- ...
May 29, 2021•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! From the USPS being allowed to ship beer legally, to beer filled baseball bats, to Hard Seltzer taking over 30% in beer taxes, we go over this weeks news. We know the largest story of this week (the litany of sexual harassment statements from women in the industry, we discussed this on the 258th episode of Better on Draft which you can download right now!) 00:00- Introductions 03:25- USPS Allowing Beer Delivery 15;15- Corona Hard Seltzer- Who Owns It? 23:25- Best...
May 24, 2021•44 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We break down this weeks craft beer bombshell discussing the litany of women whom have come forward to discuss their time in the craft beer industry as a brewer, owner, employee, or fan. We talk about how to be an ally, and that progression takes effort. Be the change you want to see. We hope you take the time to listen, learn, and as a community show that we can do and be better. 00:00- Introductions 05:15- Massive Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct In Craft Beer 44:00- D...
May 22, 2021•56 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! From Sonic Slushes to Iron Maiden's newest beer, we break down the articles of this weeks craft beer news and tell you what we think. 00:00- Introductions & Mask PSA 09:52- Iron Maiden's Newest Beer 18:35- Sonic Hard Slush Seltzer 26:00- Sneaky Favorite Breweries/Bars in CA/AZ/MI Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ PCI BrandCraft - https://...
May 17, 2021•35 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Brock Stuard of Tenth and Blake, a portion of MolsonCoors, sits down to talk to us about big beer, acquiring breweries, shelf space practices, and the 3-tier system. 00:00- Introductions 04:50- Introduction To Brock 08:35- Big Beer and its Relationship with Homebrewing 13:40- Reaching Out to "Craft Only" Fans 15:55- Searching For New Opportunities 17:35- Where Have All The Stables Gone 21:30- Stigma of Not Being 'Craft' 26:23- The 3-Tier System in 2021 31:50- Purchase an...
May 15, 2021•56 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The crew break down the future in beer movements as Five Shores continues its cause, New Belgium making the worst beer ever, and what laws we'd like to see kept and changed in a post C*VID world 00:00 - Introductions 04:01 - Topic #1- More Movements in Beer 10:01 - Topic #2 - New Belgium Worst Beer Ever 19:30 - Topic #3 - Keeping Laws Post COVID Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-...
May 03, 2021•35 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Florida Documentarian Aaron Hose sits down with us to talk about filming a documentary during C*VID, the struggles many black brewers and owners face getting into the industry, the goal of his film One Pint at a Time, and what we can see for the future of craft beer. Join us on this journey as we learn a lot about what he was able to learn during his time interviewing these folks for his documentary. 00:00- Ads 01:00- Introductions 03:45- Introduction to Aaron Hose 07:00...
May 01, 2021•50 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken may have been taking lessons from the previous guest Zane Lamprey, but he enters the news three sheets to the wind to talk about breweries buying breweries, overhyping beers (and media) in your head, and what did we actually think of shower beers. Listen and laugh with us on this weeks episode of the news. 00:00- Introductions 03:05- Internalizing Beer Hype 20:15- Shower Beers, What Did We Think 32:10- Breweries Buying Breweries Sponsors: North Center Brewing...
Apr 27, 2021•46 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Zane joins us to talk about his upcoming stand up tour, winning a CBMA award, his wives pet rescue, and we end the show turning the table onto him giving him a six pack challenge for a $100 donation to Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue. You have to listen to see if he won! 00:00- Introductions 03:02- Introduction to Zane Lamprey 05:23- Zane's YouTube & Stand Up Tour 10:00- Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue 12:24- Drink Culture & Changes 24:34- Winning CBMA 2020 Man of the Ye...
Apr 24, 2021•58 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Would you assault someone over pouring out a beer? Would you call a robotic dog over to bring you a new beer? Do you think your dog is ready for the spotlight of being a actor? We answer many of these questions (and more) in this weeks episode of the Better on Draft News. 00:00- Introductions 03:00- Topic #1- Bush Hiring New Dog / Promotion of New Dog Brew 09:10- Topic #2- Orlando Beer Spa 19:20- Topic #3- Boston Dynamics Robot Pissing Dog 25:11- Topic #4- Woman ...
Apr 19, 2021•50 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Josh joins us on the cold Muskegon night to talk about the Big Gretch Beer, brewing under Ron Jeffries and Travis Fritts, low ABV beers and changing the perception of Muskegon one visit at a time. If you're from the west side of the state or have been hesitant, Josh gives you many good food and drink tips for exploring the city! 00:00- Ads 01:00- Introductions 06:01- Introduction into Rake Beer Project 06:57- Work History 09:22- Local Agriculture Programs 10:57- Out Back...
Apr 17, 2021•43 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This week we discuss the top 50 breweries based on most rated on Beer Advocate, Budweiser becoming the official state beer of Utah, Sam Adams and their beer money for vaccines, and Ken goes off on a tangent about when to and not to tip. 00:00 - Introductions 02:15 – Beer Advocate Top 50 Most Rated Breweries 14:04 – Official Beer of Utah 24:26 – Sam Adams – Beer Money For Vaccines 31:08 – What to Tip and when to tip Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord...
Apr 12, 2021•44 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Jake Goodman and Colin Jones of WeldWerks join us to talk about a litany of updates for this Greeley Colorado brewery including talking about Juicy Bits, Nilly Wonka Memes, dreams of whiskey barrels, and their 10K IPA. Listen to this great episode now! 00:00 - Introduction & What We’re Drinking 03:45 - Who is WeldWerks 06:55 - Juicy Bits vs. Other New England Brews 10:57 – Golden Ticket Event & Nilly Wonka Memes 16:59 – A Legend Never Dies Series & Traditiona...
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! On this episode of the news we talk about someone trying to making the hottest beer possible, the BA list of top 50 breweries by production, and what vegan drinkers are looking for with a lactose replacement. All that and more on this weird ingredient episode of the news! Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spoti...
Apr 05, 2021•29 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Wayne Wambles and Neil Callaghan of Cigar City Brewing sit down with us to talk about the explosive growth of Cigar City Brewing and CANArchy, the collaborations across the world they've been able to do, some fun things Wayne wants to do in the brewhouse soon, and all of the funny ways to pronounce Jai Alai (and so much more) Listen to our hour long episode here! 00:00- Introductions 04:20- Cigar City Misnomers 07:36- Distrusting Outside Florida 10:48- CANArchy Alliance ...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We talk about the USA Today Top Beer cities, labels, breweries, and more. We discuss Untappd reviews and the positives/negatives that come with it, and we discuss the morality of Black is Beautiful and saying where you're donating to. 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 ...
Mar 31, 2021•29 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: You see it in every beer forum in the state. ISO: Wax Wings, but what truly sparks the flavors, the profiles, and the beers that this brewery presents and why is it well sought out after. We discuss everything from their barrel program, to Untappd ratings, and what the future holds for this brewery as it dodges the covid pandemic for a 'curbside only' model until we are past it. A must listen for any fan of the brewery! MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all ...
Mar 27, 2021•56 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Henok Fentie gives us a small tour of the new Omnipollo brewery in Sweden as he sits down to chat with us about beer trends, nomad brewing, and what the future holds for his brand now that he has roots. Sit down and crack open a Yellow Belly (yes we talk about the World of Beer incident from 2020) and listen to us discuss what the future holds for this now Swedish nomad brewer in this Sunday afternoon special episode of Better on Draft. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - h...
Mar 24, 2021•54 min
SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a woman in the craft beer industry. From cringe worthy questions, reactions, and struggles, Wendy from Detroit Draft Divas/Better on Draft and Dani from the Detroit chapter of Girls Pint Out host a panel of amazing women in the industry including Molly Daniels, brewer at Railtown Brewing ; Jasmine Hairston, People Director at Eastern Market Brewing / Ferndale Project ; Megan Turriff, Owner of M4 CIC Dis...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min
SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a woman in the craft beer industry. From cringe worthy questions, reactions, and struggles, Wendy from Detroit Draft Divas/Better on Draft and Dani from the Detroit chapter of Girls Pint Out host a panel of amazing women in the industry including Molly Daniels, brewer at Railtown Brewing ; Jasmine Hairston, People Director at Eastern Market Brewing / Ferndale Project ; Megan Turriff, Owner of M4 CIC Dis...
Mar 20, 2021•46 min
CRAFT NEER NEWS EPISODE! Our newest news article talks about Molson Coors being hit with ransomware, South Carolina voting for alcohol delivery, and Rob's distaste for shower beers. Listen to this and more by following the show and subscribing Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www...
Mar 16, 2021•32 min
CRAFT BEER SHOW INFO: It's been a few years since Andy has chatted with us, so we took the opportunity to catch up! Now that CapNCork is also brewing their own beer, we talk about owning a brewery, what covid has done to the homebrew community, why brewers change the names of beers and alter the styles to sell, and Andy helps Nick and Wendy start their new journey of wanting to home brew. MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we wanted to still be tr...
Mar 13, 2021•59 min
CRAFT BEER NEWS EPISODE! Rob is back to lead us int he charge of the news as we talk about breweries doing away with 3.2% beer, taking a beer bath, and what happens when Maryland wants to add beer to grocery stores. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to ...
Mar 11, 2021•28 min
CRAFT BEER SHOW INFO: The Godfather of mead himself, Ken Schramm joins us to get an inside scoop on meadmaking. We learn about some upcoming projects and dive deep into the personal touch. We learn the reason why he doesn't have too many bad products in public, the way he treats his staff to create such a low turnover, and we talk a little bit about fishing, his new orchard, and what comes next for a brick and mortar for Schramms. A must listen to any fan of his mead which I'd guess would be any...
Mar 06, 2021•57 min
SPECIAL EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a person of color in the craft beer industry. From attending festivals, to showing up at breweries, to the feeling of being pandered to, Barb (@SirenOfStout), Kuma (@kumalupalicious), Damon (@milarkie), and The Brewz Brothaz (@BrewzBrothaz) (Wayne, Sasha, and Harry) break down the industry including personal dealings with Founders, the creation of Black is Beautiful & Black Excellence, and the true definiti...
Mar 01, 2021•45 min
