CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Are you a craft beer fan that's hard to shop for? Or do you have someone in your life that you just don't know what to get them? Join us as we go through some of the best (and worst) options to buy for yourself or that craft beer fan in your life! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Craftapped (Code BOD for 15% Off At Checkout) - https://craftapped.com/...
Dec 09, 2023•58 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy talks about Utah having its first ever Pint Day and what that means for a state that seems to lack behind other states in craft beer. Dan talks about Anchor Workers WeFunder campaign to try to bring back the brand and how it is doing. Rob talk's about a new beer garden in the Indianapolis airport, and Ken ends the show talking about the three tier system and issues that Total Wine is running into with FTC regulations. Ken's Article - Total Wine Asks Court t...
Nov 27, 2023•56 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Our 8th Black Friday episode is in the books as we crack open our Bourbon County Brand Stouts from this and previous years, and talk about some crazy beer chasing stories. We end the show doing another edition of craft beer AITA (Am I The Asshole). Join us as we answer the internets most beer related queries. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Craftapp...
Nov 25, 2023•55 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Michael Williams of Great Lakes Brewing joins us again to talk about brewing in Cleveland. Unlike most interviews we do, Michael's job at GLBC involves also making sure each one of his co-workers understands beer, the brewing process, and craft beer as an industry as a whole. Michael also trains customers on the process utilizing his Advanced Cicerone certification. From new beers to old favorites, Michael shows us why GLBC celebrating 35 years in business! Sponsors: Nor...
Nov 19, 2023•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy starts off the news segment talking about the the increase use case for genetically modified yeast strains setting up massive debate within the industry, and where could the benefits lay. Dan talks about how Anheuser Busch believes it's going to win back its customers and Ken talks about how a certain local brewery could win back his patronage. Lastly Ken talks about the new Guy Fieri Flavortown FMB while Dan and Wendy talk about their love for his shows. K...
Nov 13, 2023•40 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Entering the top 50 Craft Breweries by Production and being named Best Craft Brewery by Brewbound in 2022, Matty-O (Matt Cohen) of Fiddlehead takes us on a journey of growth, their reliance on their production of Fiddlehead IPA, and even touch on his love of Disc Golf. Matt tells us about his love for draft beer, and how his business is reliant on making sure all of his beer is fresh, cold, and good to go! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ ...
Nov 11, 2023•53 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Keith Patterson has spent a lot of time working in the film and television industry, and this year has decided to branch out into documentaries. From state parks to shipwrecks, Keith has a lot on his plate, but the one thing that lingers is his love for his hometown Grand Rapids Michigan, aptly named, Beer City USA. Keith talks about how he came up with the idea, the different topics he wanted to touch on, and the warm welcome the industry has given him. Listen to the sh...
Nov 04, 2023•56 min
0:38: 🍻 The hosts of the Better on Draft podcast discuss the beers they are drinking. 5:36: 🗣️ The decline of people sharing their beer experiences on platforms like Untappd and Foursquare. 10:59: 🍺 Experiences at a beer event and encountering people who were obsessed with collecting badges and trying different beers. 16:57: 🍺 A well-crafted beer doesn't need to be extreme or have high ratings, it should bring out flavor profiles and sensations. 22:07: 🍺 The use of Untappd for checking craf...
Oct 23, 2023•55 min
0:38: 🍻 The hosts of the Better on Draft podcast discuss the beers they are drinking. 5:36: 🗣️ The decline of people sharing their beer experiences on platforms like Untappd and Foursquare. 10:59: 🍺 Experiences at a beer event and encountering people who were obsessed with collecting badges and trying different beers. 16:57: 🍺 A well-crafted beer doesn't need to be extreme or have high ratings, it should bring out flavor profiles and sensations. 22:07: 🍺 The use of Untappd for checking craf...
Oct 21, 2023•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The hosts talk about what success is in the craft beer world, if there is ever a time to turn down a free beer, and what modern medicine can tell us about future craft beer purchases. Ken's Article - Bump Williams Consulting: Manufacturers Focus on New Shoppers to Drive Growth, While Retailers Ask for Focus on Core Brands - https://www.brewbound.com/news/bump-williams-consulting-manufacturers-focus-on-new-shoppers-to-drive-growth-while-retailers-ask-for-focus-on-...
Oct 16, 2023•57 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As the crew continues to schedule upcoming guests, another episode without one brings a new topic and new game hosted by Ken. Tito joins the show to talk about the Better on Draft Beer festival from last weekend, and Dan, Ken, Wendy, and Tito answer pressing questions from reddit. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - http...
Oct 14, 2023•44 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! On this episode of the news, Wendy talks about the newest craft beer brewer after their purchase of former ABI ownership, Dan goes over medal winners and we talk about the importance of a medal, and Dennis talks about the trends changing by generations as they enter the emerging world of NA beverages. Dennis' Article - Sam Calagione: Ongoing Draft Challenges ‘A Generational Problem,’ Not a Pandemic Issue - https://www.brewbound.com/news/sam-calagione-ongoing-draf...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: It’s that time of year for reflection, seeing what we have done, and what we want to do. Wendy leads the team in a discussion of some of our bucket list breweries, festivals, and beers we want to make sure we get to try and attend. We talk about everything from music to TV in this casual episode where we get to learn a little bit more about each other. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquo...
Oct 07, 2023•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Thank you to Amanda and Gina for joining us from The Tasting Alliance to talk about their latest endeavors, their beer competition and RTD competition. They take us through a history of the organization hosting some of the most world renown spirits competitions and how they are entering the beer space. From how they choose judges to how they pick winners, follow us on our journey to understand how the world of competitive beer competitions influences us on our day to day...
Sep 26, 2023•59 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Rob W. is welcomed back to bring us some news as we continue our journey to find a new craft beer host. He talks about delivery apps and we discuss the beers that ALDI creates for its customers, Ken is curious if you’ve ever bought a beer because of an advertisement, Wendy asks us if we are in any beer clubs and what would get us to join one, and Dan gives us some updates on GABF including the Boston Beer Brunch in which Jim Koch is trying to make randalling a th...
Sep 26, 2023•53 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! With Dan in New Zealand, Ken and Wendy welcome Jeff back to the show to talk about craft beer news and stories from the past weeks. Recapping the UP Beer Festival Jeff asks if there is a decline in the beer festivals of the country from pre-covid with the increase costs of labor and ingredients. Wendy tasks us to think about what breweries do to reduce, reuse, and recycle to help the planet and if we would go to one of those venues, and Ken talks about the prices...
Sep 16, 2023•46 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy starts the show telling us about fresh hop season and Ken continues the show talking about on premise sales vs. keg sales and if you are still going to craft beer bars in 2023. Brenden asks us what our favorite brewpubs are as the top 10 were ranked by USA Today readers which included two from Michigan, and Gary finishes the show talking about New Jersey laws and how breweries are fighting against it. Ken's Article - CRAFT BEER DECLINES IN FIRST HALF 0F 202...
Sep 04, 2023•47 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: With a vast knowledge of architecture, and a love of craft beverages, Harold Remlinger combines his love into a career of building craft breweries. Harold talks about his other ventures including religious and medical buildings, his love for building everything he uses including his boat, and what he likes to do when he relaxes. If you're looking to start or buy a brewery this is a must listen to episode as we go over the do's and don't many people don't realize when bui...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken starts off the episode with a lengthy breakdown of how Modelo took over the number one spot in beer in the US and ponders if they will be there for the long haul. Wendy talks about the possibility for new alcohol consumption suggestions by the US Government. Rob gives us a rundown on how we can help the folks in Maui, and we go around trying to figure out if Gen Z is drinking more or less, partying more or less, and what that has to do with Labor Day coming u...
Aug 28, 2023•54 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Alex Puchner joins us on this episode to help us understand more the world of corporate brewing. He explains his beginnings of homebrewing in the 80s in California, to his ties to our state. BJ’s Brewhouse may have many locations, but Alex helps us talk about how he manages the multiple brewhouses, the use of reverse osmosis to help with the water chemistry, and we get a sneak peak into the details of the new location going up in Grand Rapids this fall! Sponsors: North C...
Aug 26, 2023•56 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We think Dan has had it up to his limit with IPA's and how they are still king in 2023 with Sierra Nevada going hard into the world of IPA's, Wendy talks about Treehouse opening up a massive tap house with a golf course and what other type of venues we'd love to see a tap house or brewery, and Ken talks about the re-consolidation of craft beer from the major players like AB and what smaller companies will pick up the pieces. Ken's Article - Anheuser-Busch to Sell...
Aug 21, 2023•38 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Live from the 49th State, Geoff and Marcy Larson join us to talk about being the first modern craft brewery in Alaska, the reason why Alaskan Amber is their flagship, and discuss all the ways that Alaskan Brewing is the leaders in sustainability from what they do with their CO2, spent grain, and more. We learn about some Alaskan laws and wildlife that they've encountered at the brewery, and we discuss distribution, trends, and what the next 40 years of Alaskan Brewing wi...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Recorded live on site, Jef and Jen Smith of Loaded Dice join Dan, Ken, Wendy, and special guest host Matt Bush to chat about craft beer, The Fat King, and what is going to be new and fun for their upcoming second site. We follow up on some questions we asked the last time they were on the show including if they still believe in Open Source Brewing, and we learned how they pivoted at the beginning of the Pandemic. While the audio quality isn't the best, the quality of con...
Aug 11, 2023•44 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The next special guest host Dennis joins us as we talk about the craft beer news for the week. We start with Wendy talking about the craft beer laws in South Carolina changing to allow for consumers to be able to buy kegs from their favorite breweries. Then the team discusses the labor strike at Leinenkugel and what labor movements could occur in the industry with the history of unions and union busting we've talked about previously. Ken talks about the Barbie mo...
Jul 31, 2023•47 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Special guest host for the show Jeff joins us as we bring in Jim McCune to be on the show, and boy did we get a deep dive lesson in marketing. Explaining his belief on social media, QR Codes, working with WWE, and Post Malone, Jim talks about his time in marketing, The Craft Beer Marketing Awards, and why he loves doing what he's doing! For every business out there that is looking for a leg up on marketing, this is a must listen! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://...
Jul 29, 2023•55 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Before our guest arrives, we talk about the recent closure of Anchor brewing and ponder if the writing may be on the wall for one of the many outside-owned breweries in Michigan. Cam from Trumer then joins us to chat about the new taproom, what brewing for Trumer is like under the Gambrinus brand, and what we can expect to see in the near future. Cam talks about his history in brewing and gives us a little lesson about the Trumer Pils. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - ht...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken starts off the news segment making his case for the new king of craft beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon. Dan asks us if there is space in the FMB world for higher octane FMB's like Twisted Tea Extreme and White Claw Surge. Wendy gives us a lesson on italian grape ales and we talk about the few we have had, and Nick ends the show talking about how Buzz Ballz has become an alcoholic empire. Ken's Article - What Defines a Craft Brewer? - https://www.brewersassociation.org...
Jul 15, 2023•52 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken tries to start off the show with a game but it doesn't go as well as he plans, so he passes it to Wendy who discussed the latest Tik Tok Trend, Beer Tanning. Dan embarks on a quest to find out our favorite drinking holidays, and Nick ends the show talking about a new law in Oklahoma which will allow you to buy more than two beers at once. We record the news segment after the interview segment, Friday's at 7:15pm ET on Twitch and Facebook! Ken's Article - All ...
Jul 10, 2023•44 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Clay Gentry brings decades of experience in building out breweries and brewing beer to his newest creation, Hello Monty and Dynamo Brewing in Chattanooga Tennessee. Clay talks about his brewing and sales philosphy, what him and his brother have accomplished with the restaurant side of things, and spoke on the imporatnce of consistency while maintaining independence. Listen to this great episode now, and watch us live Friday's at 7:15pm ET on Twitch and Facebook! Sponsors...
Jul 08, 2023•49 min
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Plenty of interviews coming up so this may be the last solo-pod for a while! Join Dan, Nick, and Ken as they talk about the impact of social media on craft beer and the changes of the community from 2015 to today, as well as they discuss some of the things they’ve learned that have shocked them, changed their mind, or the way they have changed how they approach craft beer. They end the show looking back at some of their favorite episodes, what makes a good guest, and wha...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
