Better On Draft | A Craft Beer Podcast

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As we inch closer to our seven year anniversary we still want to make sure we give love to some of the amazing Michigan Beer Makers.  We are off next week but this week we spoke to Ogma Brewing out of Jackson Michigan.  Andrew and Holly give us a break down of what it was like to go from the idea to the grand opening on the biggest bar night of the year.  Andrew talks about what he does within the brewery and Holly shows off her skills and what it takes to be a front of the house manager.  Listen as they take us through the art, music, and short but interesting history that is, Ogma Brewing. 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, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetou

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: The Drinking While Black Series was started in 2021 as a panel for black beer fans to come together to discuss what it is like to be in the community, the positives and negatives that have come from it, and what can breweries, festival owners, and fans alike do to be inclusive and promote equity and not just equality. 2022 Brought in Aaron Hose, documentarian and creator of the One Pint at a Time Film to co-host with Better on Draft’s Robear, as they bring in influencers and workers from across the country to talk about being black in craft. Listen to their stories from going to festivals and breweries, actions to improve inclusion, and overall how they see progress has happened, and the progress they want to see in the future of craft beer.   Hosts: Aaron Hose - @iamfloribbean Robert Everett III - @robear00 Panelists Angie Thomas - @the_undeniable_vixen Matthew Wilson - @grill_this Bronsky Bryant - @beerisfundamental Ashlie Randolph - @biwocinbeer Aubrey Perry - @crackem.

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Every once in a while along comes an interview in which you wish you had hours more to chat with the guest. Julia Herz career in craft beer is so long we only scratched the surface. Julia discusses the importance of inclusion, how homebrew clubs can do their part to reach out to more people, and she discusses the positives and negatives of craft beer culture including how to be a better partner in homebrewing. Her advocation in the industry is one many people know, and we were excited to learn so much more, but I don’t want to spoil the rest of episode 291, you’re just going to have to listen to hear it all! 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 Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF8

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: With just under ten years of being in business, Big Lake Brewing out of the Tulip Town of Holland Michigan send Zachary onto the show to talk about craft beer marketing, The Haze Craze Weekend, and getting into the local homebrew community and how some of their flagship beers have come from homebrew competitions they’ve helped host. We put Zachary to the test on what beer has a higher rating between Sparti Parti and Haze & Blue, and he discusses the importance of community including his competition against Ore Dock up in the Soo for the EUP Hospice Group. All of that and more on this episode of the Michigan Beer Series of Better on Draft. 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, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities. Sponsors: North Cen

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! With the last minute cancellation of the guest, Rob, Dan, Ken, and Wendy all hopped on after a few week hiatus to talk about some of the major news headlines that have appeared over the last few weeks we haven’t had a chance to talk about. As a reminder in these show notes, none of us are financial advisors and none of this is financial advice. Ken talks about Athletic Brewing IPO and investing in other alcoholic brands. Rob wants to discuss the Ube fruit and other adjuncts we do and do not want to see in our beer from now on. Dan updates us on the Minnesota Bill passing for to go beer at breweries and queries us as to if we think it’s worth it and what they could do, and Wendy gives us the major Great American Beer Festival updates with this years downsizing in preparation for next years massive expansion. We end the show speculating on an article about AB looking to acquire more brands and each of the hosts give their take on a brewery both in Michigan and nationally that ca

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: A few months in the making, Sean of Bella Snow sits down Friday evening to talk about a missing segment of the market he feels he will work well in, which is the low ABV market. Sean explains where the idea came from, his original target market, and the people who are actually drinking his beer. He goes on to discuss the styles that has been selling the best, and the future of his brewery including introducing online sales, and a taproom with not just low ABV beers, but what he likes to call, 8 percent bangers! Join us as we try these low ABV Scottish style ales and IPA’s Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ World Expo of Beer - https://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/ 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.spotify.com/show/

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Starting in 2009, Clown Shoes has made quite the name for themselves in the craft beer scene with their amazing beers and amazing bottle and can art. In 2017 they were acquired by Mass Bay Brewing Company, which you may know as the brewers of Harpoon, which allowed this gypsy brewer to have a permanent home and structure to continue making their amazing beer. Over the past few years they have been working on attracting new craft beer fans and bringing back older fans with their new brand design, their new Barrel Guild program, and even augmented reality. Better on Draft is joined by Dan Lipke their head brewer, Michael Axt their head designer, and Sean Geary their director of sales help reintroduce us and you, the listener, to clown shoes beer. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ World Expo of Beer - https://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This weeks craft beer news has Wendy taking a deep dive into the massive beer shortage about to happen and the laws and red-tape hurting bars in Quebec. Ken asks if you’d sell your future for a win today when discussing the request in law changes in Minnesota from their brewers guild, and finally Dan discusses how war time in Russia could lead a hop shortage for their brewers and the effects it could have on businesses whose only crime is to just operate in Russia. As an added note, we will be off next weekend, may 7th 2022 in Traverse City for the third annual inaugural Spring Beer Festival, we will see you in two weeks with back to back interviews with Clown Shoes and Bella Snow Soft Ale. Which also means the next episode of the news will not occur until June 3rd. Stay tuned to our Tik Tok as we will add news segments in there over the next month for discussion. Wendy's Article- Beer shortage caused by Molson Coors strike looms in parts of Quebec, bar owners warn Ken&a

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Kindsey Bernhard began her passion project simply due to the extra at home time during COVID. She came up with the idea for Boys are from Marzen and has interviewed some of the industries biggest giants in craft beer including Em Sauter, Julia Herz, and Dr. J Nikol Jackson-Beckham. She also writes for Porch Drinking and is continuing to chase her dream in the beer industry. Join us as we put her in the interview chair for once and hear why Boys are from Marzen is a much needed podcast in the world of craft beer. As an added note, we will be off next weekend, may 7th 2022 in Traverse City for the third annual inaugural Spring Beer Festival, we will see you in two weeks with back to back interviews with Clown Shoes and Bella Snow Soft Ale. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ World Expo of Beer - https://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This week Better on Draft discusses the news and articles that have been roaming through the craft beer world. Wendy discusses Trend Spotting from Kevin McGee, Anderson Valley Brewing’s President. Ken discusses the future of NA beverages including NA RTD’s. Rob discusses the benefits of what a union could bring to breweries. And Dan asks if draft beer is a sustainable business model going forward. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Better on Draft Craft Beer News. Wendy's Article- Kevin McGee: Trend Spotting in 2022 - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/trend-in-2022-an-insiders-take-on-the-quiet-revolution-going-on-in-craft-beer-1326277/ Rob's Article- City Brewing Strike Ends - https://www.brewbound.com/news/city-brewing-strike-ends-union-members-return-to-work Ken's Article - Athletic Brewing making NA-Michelada - https://www.brewbound.com/news/athletic-brewing-arriba-partner-on-non-alc-nada-chelada Dan's Article - Sus

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees, the world expo of beer happens the 3rd weekend of May yearly.  This mixed celebration of professional beer making competition and festival allows for brewers across the world to flex their brewing prowess to a festival also known for its fun and exciting atmosphere.  James Boyd joins us to discuss how the judging works, how the festival benefits non-profits, and even answers the questions about last years sticker shock that attendees were given for entry and how it has changed for this year. 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, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Ciga

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The news of this week has had some ups and downs. Dan brings us an article about the WrestleMania bump Stone Cold Steve Austin’s beer got, Wendy and Ken discuss the top 50 breweries of 2021 and the sales metrics going into 2022, and Nick brings his quirky PBR article about an Easter Keg Hunt. Have an article you want us to discuss on the show? Join our group on Facebook! Wendy's Article- Has Craft Beer Recovered Since The Pandemic? - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/has-craft-beer-recovered-since-the-start-of-the-pandemic-here-e2-80-99s-what-the-numbers-say/ar-AAW8FHM?ocid=uxbndlbing Nick's Article- Easter Keg Hunt - https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/pbr-easter-keg-hunt Ken's Article - Athletic Brewing Joins Top 50 Craft Beer Producers - https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-association-releases-2021-rankings-of-top-50-craft-breweries-by-volume-athletic-fiddlehead-vault-into-rankings Dan's Article - Stone Cold Broken Skull Lager Receives WreslteM

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: A journey that started in 2013, Miranda and Kyle Carbaugh, founders of Wiley Roots join us to talk about their different beer lanes from Ice Cream Truckz and the Zodiac Series, Miranda talks about being the Baroness of Big Picture Planning, and Kyle helps us understand the feelings he got getting a medal at GABF in year one.  Averaging over 100 new beers a year, this couple help take us through the journey that is Greely Colorado’s own, Wiley Roots. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ World Expo of Beer - https://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/ 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.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-bee

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: From 805 to Union Jack, Merlin Milk Stout to Parabola, Firestone Walker is known for so many of its award winning beers, but what if I told you there is more about them you didn’t know? Join Dan, Nick, Ken and Rob as they sit down in their virtual taproom to talk to Califronia’s second largest brewery, Firestone Walker. Sam Tierney, head brewer of their R&D brewhouse The Propagator joins us to talk about the technical parts of brewing, the many differences in the systems with the main brewhouse and more. Sam touches on the Duval purchase of the brewery and the importance of The Propagator doing all of the research. When was the last time you had an 805? I think it’s time to grab one and celebrate six years of the Propagator and 26 years of Firestone Walker. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ World Expo of Beer - https://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/ Join The Michi

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: What happens when you chat with the 5th largest craft brewery in the United States, the largest in Texas with over one hundred years of history? Shiner Beer joins Dan, Nick, Ken, and Rob in our virtual taproom to talk about this historic Texas Brewery. Matt Pechman, the Head of Marketing takes us on a tour of his long history of selling alcohol from getting his first industry job from pouring a perfect pour of Guinness, to selling Jay-Z’s wine. Nick Weiland, the Sr Brand Manager helps break down some of their newest brews and explains how a brewery this large survives with a bock as it’s number on seller. Take a moment, run to the store and buy that Shiner you’ve walked by one too many times, and join us for the next hour as we dive into the long history that is, Shiner. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ World Expo of Beer - https://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/ Joi

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy's Article- Beer Company Scams People Out Of Money, Claims April Fools Joke - https://boingboing.net/2022/04/01/beer-company-scams-people-out-of-their-money-calls-it-april-fools-joke.html Nick's Article- Busch Light Introduces 'Pee In A Busch Kit' -https://www.foodbeast.com/news/pee-in-a-busch-kit/ Ken's Article - Stone Brewing Awarded $56M In Trademark Lawsuit - https://www.foodandwine.com/news/stone-brewing-wins-lawsuit-keystone-light-molson-coors Dan's Article - Absinthe Based Seltzer - https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/oldknow-absinthe-hard-seltzer Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ World Expo of Beer - https://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/ 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 Spotif

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Dusan of Live Oak Brewing joins us to talk about their upcoming 25th year in brewing, the methods that make them different, and why people come to their brewery from amazing beers to a professional 13 hole disc golf course!  Just be careful of the cliff!  Listen to this and more as we learn from Dusan some technical things that go on down there and what he enjoys about being in the brewing business. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ World Expo of Beer - https://www.worldexpoofbeer.com/ 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.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740 Facebook - https://www.faceb

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Don't listen to Ken by the way, I don't think he knows his numbers quite yet as he messes up quite often the episode number.  It's been a minute since we've had a half episode, but we were given the opportunity to chat with Talia Spera, VP of Festivals and Live Events for Next Glass, and Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture, about the upcoming 5th edition of Beers without Beards.  We talk a little bit about their history in the business, what the upcoming event will hold, and we get what the future will hold for the festivals they help produce!  Learn about the festival and their team, and tickets are STILL available over at https://festivals.hopculture.com/beers-without-beards-portland-maine-2022/ 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.mib

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: A little video difficulties, a little audio difficulties, but we still managed to get in a great conversation with Dayne Bartscht, Rex Rexroat, and Eric Plata, representing Ferndale Project (and Eastern Market Brewing, and a litany of other organizations and collaborations).  Dayne, Rex, and Eric give us a rundown of what's happened since their opening right before COVID, Eric gives us his plan for 2022 to help grow the brand, and Rex breaks down his history of brewing.  We learn about the ROAK building purchase and what their goal is for the future of the building and equipment, and Dayne even gives former Matt Bush his credit for naming one of their beers, the Same Old Lager.  Join us as we catch up with the sour kings of south east Michgian. 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, tal

Typically posted to our Tik Tok and Instagram, this audio-only episode of The Chase is inspired by the TV Gameshow 'The Chase'.  This episode Dan and Nick challenge Rob to see who is the smarter trivia minds.  Make sure to follow our Tik Tok and Instagram to see future videos and make sure to stay tuned as we will have guests on with CASH prizes! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft Untappd - https://www.untappd.com/bodpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraft Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@betterondraft 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 Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Alz