CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Michael Williams of Great Lakes Brewing joins us to talk about the history of GLBC, the importance of training employees, sales reps, and distributors, and we discuss the ups and downs of a multi-state distribution system 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://...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy's Article- Denver's Call to Arms Brewing Re-brands Shirtless Putin Beer - https://www.outtherecolorado.com/news/shirtless-putin-no-more-colorado-brewery-to-rebrand-popular-beer-series/article_0a60454a-9b2c-11ec-b8f9-bb747fbbcf1b.html Rob's Article- Blakes Acquires Avid Cider Co - https://www.brewbound.com/news/blakes-hard-cider-acquires-assets-of-avid-cider-co-plans-to-expand-into-28-states-by-end-of-2022 Nick's Article- Bill To Allow Sales of Wine and Beer...
Mar 07, 2022•49 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Family businesses are hard to run, but these siblings put it all aside when it comes to making amazing spirits and beer. Celebrating seven years in the craft beer industry, they show us what amazing food and a family like atmosphere can bring to a city like Grand Rapids which has so many breweries already! Listen to this episode as they talk about some of the trials, rigging their brewery with old dairy equipment, and improving quality and quantity as their experiences g...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy's Article- Even More Unhealthy Beer - https://www.eatthis.com/unhealthiest-beers/ Rob's Article- Modern Times Closing Multiple Breweries - https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2022/2/modern-times-beer-closing Nick's Article- Blood Drive For Beer - https://bronx.news12.com/new-york-blood-center-gives-pint-of-beer-to-donors-at-jamesport-blood-drive Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liq...
Feb 27, 2022•36 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Matthew Steinberg and Kelsey Roth join us live on a special Thursday night episode to talk about brewing in Massachusetts, distribution locally and with Tavour, and what motivates them to keep growing within the industry. We talk about collaborations, their favorite 'untappd review' and what the future holds for them. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/...
Feb 26, 2022•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Danny Ranville of Bière de Mac Brew Works joins us to talk about being the first brewery in 'The City', how he's attracting guests during the off-tourist season, and why he continues to push the limitations of choices in his brewhouse without scaring off customers. From altbiers to black IPA's, Danny talks about his love for beer, the sense of community those who live in the northern lower-peninsula, and what to expect when you get to his brewhouse. Hear about his 'TED' ...
Feb 20, 2022•52 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Our interview was a no-show so we just have the news show for you this week! Rob's Article- Treasury Calls Out Beer Industry Over Anti Competition Practices - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-09/treasury-calls-out-beer-industry-over-anti-competitive-practices Dan's Article- Beer Sales Suffer in UK After Pandemic - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60335733 Nick's Article- Oldest Pub in England Closes - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ye-olde-figh...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Our interview was a no-show so we just have the news show for you this week! Wendy's Article- All Colorado Breweries In 18 Months - https://www.denverpost.com/2022/02/04/paul-myhill-colorado-beer-guy/ Dan's Article- French Brewer Uses Algae To Make Blue Beer - https://www.france24.com/en/business/20220203-sacrebleu-french-brewer-uses-algae-to-make-blue-beer Kens' Article- Athletic Owns 50% NA Craft Market Share - https://www.brewbound.com/news/athletic-brewing-an...
Feb 05, 2022•45 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy's Article- Would You Buy Beer From A Bully? - https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/01/would-you-buy-or-sell-a-beer-made-by-a-bully/ Dan's Article- Baja Blast 4th Hard Mountain Dew Flavor - https://www.brewbound.com/news/last-call-baja-blast-revealed-as-4th-hard-mtn-dew-flavor-non-alc-guinness-0-0-set-for-march-us-release Kens' Article- Turning 21 in COVID, Gen Z Drinks Less - https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewbound-live-what-gen-z-wants-from-its-products...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Owners Jake and Brett of Arvon Brewing Co talk about carving out their own niche into the craft beer and Grand Rapids community, the changes in business model when COVID hit, and what they're excited for in the future of craft beer! MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talkin...
Jan 29, 2022•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy's Article- Six Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2021. Did they Happen? Will they happen? ( https://daily.sevenfifty.com/six-beer-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2021/ ) Dan's Article- Deschutes Unveils Black Butte Porter NA ( https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/deschutes-brewery-unveils-na-version-of-black-butte-porter/ ) Kens' Article- Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week Starts Next Week With Beer Olympics at Presidential Brewing Co ( https://www.kalamazoocraftbeverag...
Jan 24, 2022•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Patti Smith, author of Michigan Beer (available at https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467147491 ) joins us to talk about writing the book of the history of Michigan, where we are still missing a lot of data points, and the pivot made as COVID hit changing the book a bit to adjust for what the future could hold in the Michigan Craft Beer scene. MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we wanted to still be true to our...
Jan 22, 2022•54 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy's Article- Uproxx defines the most underrated beers according to craft beer Experts- https://uproxx.com/life/the-most-underrated-beers-ever-according-to-experts/ Dan's Article- Fresca cocktails and the potential Coke/Monster Merger - https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/sightlines/2022/1/6/constellation-coca-colas-deal-to-launch-fresca-cocktail-teases-potential-coke-monster-merger Kens' Article- Kings and Convicts Purchases Saint Archer Facility - https://www.br...
Jan 17, 2022•42 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Marty Scott of Revolution Brewing joins us to talk about proper barrel aging, saving broken barrels, and we learn the proper way to say 'Deth'. Want to learn more about this Chicago Brewery? Join us for a great interview! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Reputation Beverage Company - https://reputationbev.com/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https:/...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We start off the new year with a handful of news topics including many updates in Ohio's alcohol laws, Troy Aikman's beer, and the importance of sobriety and understanding your relationship with alcohol. Starting off this Dry January strong (the opposite of our ABV!) Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Reputation Beverage Company - https://reput...
Jan 10, 2022•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Taking time out of his Friday evening out of the UK, Rob from Big Drop Brewing Co joins us to talk about being one of (if not the first) NA Craft Breweries in the world dedicated solely to NA beer. We discuss the cultures of craft beer and sobriety and what we can expect the future to behold Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Reputation Beverage Compan...
Jan 08, 2022•55 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Our final news segment of the year brings the original three, Dan, Nick, and Ken to talk about year end reviews, resolutions, and if some styles may ever make a comeback. 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 Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Bee...
Jan 07, 2022•33 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Hailing from Chicago IL, Jonathan Fritz of Hopewell Brewing sits down to talk about the explosion that is the Chicago Craft Beer scene, distributing into Michigan, and the challenges that have occurred an in ever growing market. Listen to what Jonathan has to say about emerging markets and the future of sales in craft beer! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-1460214454...
Dec 18, 2021•56 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Kevin sits down with our yearly catch-up where we talk about this past year, the trials and tribulations, the changes in the industry, and what we can look forward to in 2022. We discuss how the restaurant industry was exposed due to c*vid and what changes can occur to keep people in it, prices where they are, and customers happy. MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began ...
Dec 11, 2021•51 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Wendy Yuengling sits down to discuss the history of Yuengling Brewery, it's take on the current market, and how it plans to compete in the future as we continue to open up breweries at a crazy rate. We dig deep into the prohibition area and the future of low alcohol and near beer options, and why Yuengling doesn't make an IPA. All that and more! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-...
Dec 08, 2021•40 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We make a change to our format where each host brings a news topic to discuss during the episode. This week we discuss the following: Wendy- IPA Day has come and gone, but what is the history of IPA Day and how it began with Ashley Routson. Ken- Ken gets a bit soap boxy but wants you to understand the future of the restaurant industry and what the changes of the industry are about to occur and how you can prepare yourself for these changes and understand the Amer...
Dec 06, 2021•37 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Four Fires Meadery joins us to discuss the making of mead, why the price point can get a bit high, his history of making fermented beverages and how he got into mead making, and what he expects the future of mead to be in the industry. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ PCI BrandCraft - https://www.facebook.com/PCIBrandCraft Join The Michigan Beer Disc...
Dec 05, 2021•57 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: The show starts off with a fun game before the crew gets into the news for the past few weeks including upcoming increases in beer costs, a craft beer game show, and if we are really safe yet to go back into the world. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ PCI BrandCraft - https://www.facebook.com/PCIBrandCraft Baffin Brewing - https://www.baffinbrewing.c...
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We make a change to our format where each host brings a news topic to discuss during the episode. This week we discuss the following: Wendy- Using green-friendly can toppers to reduce waste and see the cost of packaging vs the current plastic packaging we use for six packs Dan- How many bands are going to make beer and what is the limit we as consumers will take to buy a beer/fifth of alcohol simply because it's tied to someone famous Ken- Discussing the future o...
Nov 15, 2021•50 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Most of the episode is spent talking about the future of craft/independent beer in the state of Michigan and what losing 2% of market share overnight for the craft beer industry will do with the stats. We also talk about festivals that have come and gone in 2021 and the announcement that BA will require proof of vax for all four events next year (subject to change) and what the future of extremely social events will be in a post C*VID world. Sponsors: North Center Brewin...
Nov 13, 2021•48 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! From hops that go into space, to gimmick beers nearly 1000 feet in the air, Rob is back talking about the news including the upcoming beer cost increases we should expect to see nationwide over the next few years and that the restaurant industry is prone to a new recession as food costs are looking to skyrocket more than it already has. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-W...
Nov 08, 2021•34 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: 35 years will give you a long and honest outlook in the craft beer industry, and Mark Stutrud has provided us with that outlook. From college aspirations to craft beer pioneer, Mark breaks down these years and talks about the lost art of craft beer and where he wants to see the future of craft beer go including the honesty of his concerns of where craft brewing is going today. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.f...
Nov 06, 2021•58 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The crew discusses what holidays they enjoy going out to drink, what a brewing incubator in the state of Michigan could do to help bring a low cost entry into craft beer for brewers who may be looking to get into the game without the massive down payment, and we discuss the tax liabilities for out of state breweries that open up tap houses in your state. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zet...
Nov 01, 2021•31 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: This week we bring in Matt Demorest to chat about his brewery up in northern Michigan, we discuss pay rates of his staff verse the industry, we discuss his litany of collaborations since opening, and we end the show with a little bit of Untappd Reviews where Matt gives his 100% honest plea with customers regarding reviewing on both Yelp/Google/Facebook, and we wonder how many Untappd Stars is worth 5 Thumbs Up! MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the ...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 13 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! A bit of a delay but we finally get the episode out to you and it's a doozy. Ken tries to keep quorum discussing the news but gets easily sidetracked like a cat who just found a squirrel. Listen as we go over some of the pressing news about Sierra Nevada, ABI selling their German beers, and what we think are the must watches currently on streaming services. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/...
Oct 29, 2021•42 min
