2twelve Roundtable

This week, Brandon, Matthe,w and Tony play catch-up while discussing what they've been up to lately, recent Chicago brewery closures, and their stance on Peeps.Beers on this episode:Alarmist Brewing - PantslessShort Fuse Brewing - Bear-ie WhiteCentral Waters Brewing - Lupulin NebulaTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we finish off our previews of the 2025 Deep Wood series from Revolution Brewing.  Big thanks to Rev for letting us get a sneak peek before the beers are released.Be sure to preorder your beer January 20th, 2026.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

It's The Malteez 2025.  This week we discuss our favorite beers from 2025.  Thank you everyone for your continued support and we look forward to bringing you more beer fun in 2026. Cheers!Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

It's our favorite time of year!  Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Tim Broyles and Matthew Moldenhauer of Old Irving Brewing Co. join us once again for our annual tasting of Krampus Cookies and the variants. We taste our way through all the beers with backstories of how each came to be.  Hopefully we didn't get to off track this year... ? This year's lineup includes:Krampus CookiesDouble Double KrampusGerman Chocolate Cake KrampusChampurrado Coffee Krampus   Krampus MélangeTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon and Tony dive into the second Fall release of Revolution Brewings Deep Woods series.

This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to Goose Island's Salt Shed taproom for the preview tasting of this year's Bourbon County lineup.The entire Bourbon County lineup will be available Friday November 28th 2025.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week, Brandon, Matthew and Tony sample through the October release of Revolution Brewing's "Deep Woods" series.All four beers will be on sale, Tuesday, September 30th 2025.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon and Tony catch up with what they've been up to this summer and look forward to Fall and Winter beers.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week, while Brandon is on vacation, Matthew and Tony try their best to do a full episode without their faithful leader.Beers on this episode:Boulevard Brewing Co. - More S'MoresOld Irving Brewing Co. - Fireside Krampus 2023Alaus Darykla - Chicago'SMusic provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon, Tony and Matthew discuss the 2025 Goose Island BCBS lineup while sipping through some past Bourbon County Variants.Check out the full lineup here: https://www.gooseisland.com/bourbon-county-brand-stoutTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we revisit the "Summer of the Stout" series with our good friend Matthew.Beers on this episode:Miskatonic Brewing Company - Dungeon Master: ThunderbirdRevolution Brewing - Cafe DethPipeworks Brewing Co. -Barrel Aged Jone's Dog Rye Barrel EditonOld Irving Brewing Co. - Tiki ProstTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

After a brief hiatus, we've returned and drink the most beers we've ever had on one episode.  That would be thanks to our old pal Matthew Moldenhauer for stopping by briefly to share some beers he brought back from his camping trip.Beers on this episode:Bell's Brewery - Tropical HopslamNew Glarus Brewing Co. - Two WomenNew Glarus Brewing Co. - SerendipityGreat Dane Pub & Brewing Company - Scotch AleTwisted Tea Half & HalfGoldfinger Brewing Company - Summer BeerHalf Acre Beer Company - Gossamer Golden AleTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Following in the footsteps of last week's episode, Brandon has Tony guess what beer he's drinking on this episode of After The Final Pour.Beer Description:Afterthought Brewing Company "Saison Meer: Malbec Barrel Aged"Saison brewed with Midwestern ingredients and aged in a Malbec barrel.Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid MindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

We're FINALLY back in the studio for a full length episode.  What better way to come back than another "Mystery Beer" episode.  This time Tony has selected for random beers for Brandon to try and figure what they are.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Captain Brandon Weninger and First Mate Tony Golec come back to the studio, after a much needed break and drink OIB's Hazy Triple IPA "Cosmic Kerfuffle".About the beer:Galaxy & Citra hopped hazy Triple IPAMusic provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week our old friend Ray Stout of the Illinois Craft Beer Guild joins us to discuss Beer Under Glass and other happenings for Illinois Craft Beer Week.Beers on this episode:Half Acre Beer Company - Akari ShogunHop District Community Brewing - RebelloHopewell Brewing Co. - SharpGrab your tickets for Beer Under Glass 2025 here:https://www.universe.com/events/beer-under-glass-at-harris-theater-in-downtown-chicago-tickets-HVPGBKTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon and Tony sample some "dank" IPA's followed by some "dark" stouts in what they are dubbing "Dank vs. Dark".Beers on this episode:Lagunita's Brewing Co. - Waldo's Special AlePipeworks Brewing Company - Double Fudge Barrel Aged AbductionEnergy City Brewing - Hop Buoy Hazy Triple IPAMikkeller - GeorgeTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon and Tony sample New Glarus "Gyrator Dopplebock".Intro and Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we sample four beers from Logan Square's Pilot Project Brewing. Beers on this episode:Funkytown Brewery - Hip-Hops and R&BrewStandard Goods - Pale AleBrewer's Kitchen - Two FallsDonna's Pickle BeerGet your Meals on Wheels Chicago On Tap Tickets TODAY! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cotTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we welcome back Matthew and dig deep into Brandon's beer fridge to unearth a 2023 Barrel Aged Shamrock Stout from Goose Island.Tickets for Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" AVAILABLE NOW! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cotThanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid MindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com