CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Mark Logusz’s career in Mid-Michigan is well known within the industry, so we catch up with him over the last five years, talk about the importance of brewery consulting and what’s needed when a brewery wants to take it to the next level, and we then take focus onto what news is coming out of Ellison Brewery including the opening of REO Town in a few weeks, the closing of Indianapolis, the retraction of distribution, and what the future will hold. Also in the middle of t...
Jan 08, 2023•57 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Dan gives us the VinePair top rated stout of the year and we realize how old and broken Beer Advocate is in 2022, Rob talks about blue laws in Texas and how this past weekends rules and regulations will hinder many folks from buying booze for 2.5 days. Wendy brings us a sports article about Luka Doncic’s career night for Dallas and his need for a recovery beer, and Ken questions the panel about how much they expect to increase or decrease their time in bars and b...
Jan 02, 2023•51 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Tristan began PorchDrinking.com over ten years ago when he reached out to some friends to cover the beer industry almost like what Grant Land did for sports. He talks about his life in the Ameriacorps, studying at Miami University, and the ebbs and flows in his life that got him to starting his own website. We talk about brewery responses to hatred and he talks about his podcast and interviews he’s had over the last few years. Go check them out and listen to our last epi...
Dec 31, 2022•57 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Even in the age of zoom, snow storms can be something to mess with, but while Dan in Arizona didn’t have to deal with it, Ken and him set up shop and chat with Cee from the BAOS Podcast based out of Canada. We discuss laws and regulations between the countries, how Cee got to Canada to start his hip hop career, and we discuss the similarities and differences between craft beer podcasts and why each one has its own niche and fanbase. From buyouts to barrel aged beers we r...
Dec 24, 2022•54 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This week in the news, Ken brings an article from the Chief Economist of the BA and his predictions for 2023, we discuss the importance of water in beer with Wendy’s article and government oversight, Nick discusses a major brewery purchase out in Canada an Dan quizzes us on some of the highest rated beers of 2022 from Uproxx. Ken's Topic - Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson Shares Craft Predictions for 2023 - https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-as...
Dec 19, 2022•41 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: The winner of the best burger in Michigan by MLive in 2020 is also one of Michigan’s best kept secret’s as a brewery! Albion Malleable in Albion Michigan has been turning amazing food and drinks for the past five or so years and presents their take on Belgian style beers. Ben sits down with us to discuss the genesis of the brewery, we review a few beers, and talk about what the future can hold for this small town brewery! We’ve said it a few times on this show, make sure...
Dec 18, 2022•52 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: For the last 25 years, Dark Horse Brewing has gone hand in hand with Michigan Craft beer. From its humble beginnings to being one of the largest craft breweries in the state and country. From rumors to slander, from it’s fall and purchase by ROAK, and what the current outlook of the brand is today. We sit down in this three part series talking about the past with Aaron and Carlos, who have a combined 25 years of brewing at the facility. We sit with the present representi...
Dec 16, 2022•28 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: For the last 25 years, Dark Horse Brewing has gone hand in hand with Michigan Craft beer. From its humble beginnings to being one of the largest craft breweries in the state and country. From rumors to slander, from it’s fall and purchase by ROAK, and what the current outlook of the brand is today. We sit down in this three part series talking about the past with Aaron and Carlos, who have a combined 25 years of brewing at the facility. We sit with the present representi...
Dec 15, 2022•35 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: For the last 25 years, Dark Horse Brewing has gone hand in hand with Michigan Craft beer. From its humble beginnings to being one of the largest craft breweries in the state and country. From rumors to slander, from it’s fall and purchase by ROAK, and what the current outlook of the brand is today. We sit down in this three part series talking about the past with Aaron and Carlos, who have a combined 25 years of brewing at the facility. We sit with the present representi...
Dec 14, 2022•51 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Small show this week with Rob and Dan away, but Nick brings us an article talking about the contraction of beer as a market share within the alcohol industry, Wendy talks about chain breweries and we discuss their part within the craft beer world, Ken reminds you to buy swag for Atrevida as a thank you to his service and helping save countless lives during the Club Q shooting, and then ends the show talking about marijuana, CBD, and alcohol regulations and where ...
Dec 05, 2022•39 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As many of you may recall a few years ago, a Instagram and Facebook page named UntappdWTF popped up showing some of the worst beer takes in the world from reviews like “not my style, 1.75/5” to rating the same domestic beer 5000 times and that’s it. We talk to the legendary Pilsnerboi of the now renamed social media site Pilsernish. He breaks down the reasons why the name changed, what the ITU system of rating is, and his obsession of The Island Boys. All of this and mor...
Dec 04, 2022•56 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This weeks articles do get a little political as we discuss the layout of Colorado and how they passed magic mushrooms as a proposal, only one of three liquor related questions passed and just barely paving the way for only wine to be sold at a lot of new locations starting march 1st. Rob brings us an update on World Cup and talks about the quote unquote worst beers in the world. Nick gives us a story about how science is using hop plants to help with Alzheimer’s...
Nov 28, 2022•49 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: For nearly 15 years, Jack Zetouna has been assisting craft beer fans in the Metro Detroit area by having the latest and greatest beers always. If you talk to anyone from the area, Zetouna Liquor is always one of the top suggestions for out of towners to get a taste of Michigan beer and booze as well. Jack has cultivated a loyal fanbase which he talks about giving us the rundown of his 2020/2021, the future of his industry and the customers he caters to, and gives his bol...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We are back with another episode of craft beer news including the massive update on the World Cup and removing all beer sales, the massive investment by Kuerig Dr Pepper into Athletic Brewing, the policies sports athletes have to follow while traveling in private planes, and where is the most expensive beer at a NBA arena. All that and more this week on the craft beer news segment. Ken's Topic - Which Team Has the Most Expensive Beer in the NBA This Season? - htt...
Nov 21, 2022•50 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: The Bruery is known for its big beers and bigger personalities, and James is a perfect fit for them. Bringing knowledge to the organization, James helps us understand why The Bruery continues to go big on its beers, discusses the three brands of the organization including their sour brewery and hazy brewery, and we talk about the changes within the industry that he’s seen, and what the future can hold for updating craft beer laws, and what we can expect from The Bruery i...
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! With only three hosts on Friday Night, Wendy digs up some law changes in California that will help businesses and what we could do in Michigan to mirror some of those changes, Rob challenges us to think of some better uses for beer advent calendars and what breweries and styles we’d like to see come out, and Ken ends the show talking about how Jim Koch of Boston Beer Co is currently looking toward the future of his brand and how half his portfolio will be non-bee...
Oct 31, 2022•39 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Hot Plate Brewing is an upcoming Latin and Woman owned brewery in Pittsfield MA, where the combination of owners Mike and Sarah join forces showing their love of craft beer, the appreciation for true to style brewing, and making some off the wall styles on top of it. They talk about the competition of craft beer in the northeastern united states and explain how they went from their humble beginnings of a hot plate in their tiny NYC apartment to a full time brewing facili...
Oct 29, 2022•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The craft beer news this week talks about outdated beers on shelves, ordering beers online, and the closure of Mikkeler USA. All of this and more during this weeks catch up of the craft beer news. Ken's Topic - Importance of checking labels and beers for best buy dates and when beer was brewed. Dan's Article - Mikkeller USA Closing Its Doors Rob's Article - Tavour is back in Michigan, and the dangers of having a 'Untappd Minimum' Wendy's Article - Best Beer Festi...
Oct 24, 2022•50 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Thanks to Josh, that’s right, Josh, not Jason, from Hana Koa, for joining us this Friday night to talk about brewing Hawaii. We talk about the craft beer fan and their love towards the beer and new beers, how to brew between hype beers, what the brewer wants, and what the residents of the island want, and we end the show with a request for a new beer! DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE https://www.betterondraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BOD304Transcript.pdf Sponsors: North Ce...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: October 2015, Ken, Dan, and Nick decided to revive an old podcast we used to do about craft beer, professional wrestling, and MMA. And while those last two topics do sneak into our show every now and then, we decided to focus on the industry, and we started Better on Draft with our very first guest, Eric Briggeman. On episode 40, Jon Piepenbrok joined us along with Eric to celebrate 40 episode in which we talked about beer festivals, the persistent snobbery in craft beer...
Oct 15, 2022•54 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: The United States largest beer festival is next week, so Ann of the Brewers Association took time out of her Friday evening to help us prepare for the upcoming festival. Comparing differences between Michigan festivals and GABF, the app they created to help those who love certain styles find those styles, and the extra activities from Karaoke to yard games, Ann helps us understand what it will be like drinking in the mile high city next week. Join us as we get a crash co...
Oct 01, 2022•49 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Jason Santamaria joined us this week to talk about his life and heritage. From Cuba, having lived in Puerto Rico, to the main land, Jason has always had food in his life, growing up within the restaurant industry it really help mold him into what he wanted to do. Without really knowing how to do so, Jason began his career going to Georgia Tech where he began working during the week, and brewing on the weekends for friends and family, it’s how his persona of having a Seco...
Sep 26, 2022•50 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Megan Wilson is no stranger to the craft beer industry, having worked for beer giants including Boston Beer Co and currently Mass Bay Brewing Company as the director of Digital Strategy. Megan sits down to talk about marketing in the alcohol space and the rules and regulations you have to follow, we talk about the collaborations with other major organizations including Dunkin and Reebok, and she gives us some insight onto what makes Harpoon Brewery so special, and why it...
Sep 24, 2022•51 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Every year Rob brings up the average price of beer at a stadium and this year there is a new winner! Wendy talks about the Bell’s Inspired Giving campaign, Nick is curious about the future in THC Beer, Dan ponders the data Drizly gives us including RTD’s passing hard seltzer, and Ken finishes the show by recapping the 2022 Burning Foot Beer Festival and why you should go! Want us to cover articles? Send us the news to betterondraft@gmail.com Ken's Article - Burni...
Sep 19, 2022•52 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: This episode is filled with knowledge of one of the largest craft breweries in the United States. Dan is the Area Manager for Boston Beer Co and has been with the organization for almost a decade. He took time out of his Friday Night coaching football to talk about redefining both brands in a modern day world of over 7000 breweries, the future expansion of different products, and reaching out to consumers that are not their typical market. CJ, a Data Analyst for Dogfish ...
Sep 17, 2022•57 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: When reading the Reinheitsgebot, the original writing did not have yeast stated, but it was implied as a fixture of the brewing process as it was commonly transferred from one batch to the next. Lance sat down with us to discuss his long schooling history in microbiology and law, but helped us understand the importance of Yeast, the decisions made by homebrewers and big batch brewers, and helps us understand the subtle differences you may not notice before. Sponsors: Nor...
Aug 22, 2022•58 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: On a sunny Hawaiian Friday Afternoon, head brewmaster Kim of Maui brewing sat down with us to teach us the history of brewing on the islands, her journey from Hawaii to helping open Saint Archer, and back to Maui Brewing to continue her award winning career. She talks about the one stop shop that Maui Brewing has become with food, spirits, RTD’s, and coffee, and what the future of sustainability Maui Brewing is presenting. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northce...
Aug 20, 2022•57 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: AS A NOTE: The beginning of the show Ken’s microphone was muted so it does feel a little out of order. We did our best to keep the dead air down but keep the conversation going! Adam Powers has had his mark on the industry for a long time now. Whether it’s been finding bands, performing in one, managing the Captain Pabst taproom, and selling all of the heritage brands in the Pabst portfolio, he’s done it all. Adam sat down with us to chat about his time in the industries...
Aug 15, 2022•54 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: When deciding to open a brewery, Doug Constantiner weighed his options and concluded that being around some of the best and world class breweries in the USA was a must. Join us as this former finance guy gives us a history of moving into the beer world, his experience he learned at The Bruery and Green Flash, and what ten years of west coast IPA’s has done for his brand and his love for beer. We would be what he would call, The Pupils in this interview, as he teaches us ...
Aug 13, 2022•57 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: It’s been a year since Allen of Burning Foot Beer Festival joined us to talk about the upcoming 2022 version of the festival. Allen walks Ken through a survival guide and we get some updates as to what has happened since last years post-covid return. Join us as we talk about the beer, food, music, and art that goes into this festival, and chat about the upcoming 100 plus breweries that will be there. MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country thi...
Aug 09, 2022•46 min
