Better On Draft | A Craft Beer Podcast

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Mark Bjornstad, co-founder of Drekker Brewing sits down with us to talk about their style of IPA's, their partnership with PunchGut and what Tavour has done for their business. Listen to that and more here!! 00:00- Introductions 04:58- Relationship with Tavour and Distribution 09:33- Stupid Fruited Sours 18:25- Partnership with Punchgut 24:00- Ken Learns About Drekker IPA's 33:00- Expansion of Brewhalla 37:12- Festivals in 2021 39:40- Black is Beautiful 42:25- Updating North Dakota Laws 47:03- Final Questions 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 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 i

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We recorded the news segment first which we discussed everything from an all you can drink beer NFT, fruited sours, energy drinks getting into the FMB game, and the future of craft beer bars. 00:00- Introductions 02:45- Future of Craft Beer Bars 09:30- Sam Calagione Predicts Future 19:05- Craft Beer NFT's 28:30- Energy Drinks Entering Hard Seltzer 42:35- Queen of England's Beer 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 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: Kevin and Michael, the father and son duo out of Decatur open up with us to talk about making craft beer, scaling up to newer and bigger systems, and trying to keep up with production even during the pandemic. They talk about their methods and why they choose the ingredients they do, and talk about how they do their best to be zero waste by giving back to their local farming community. Listen to this episode and learn from a great father and son team. 00:00- Introduction & Origin Story 04:10- Trademark Distputes & Settling Over Beer 08:43- Beer Styles & Corn Creamer Review 14:10- Upcoming & Rotating Beer 17:08- Eye Opener & King Tut Review 20:45- Setlzers & High ABV Versions 24:55- 'Miller Killer' Beers 26:35- Homebrewing, Scaling, and Competitive Help 33:10- Brewery Review 35:35- Regulatory Hurdles In Brewing 38:35- Recycling and Distribution 43:09- Final Questions MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We talk about University of Iowa allowing alcohol sales, beer festivals being back, and Ken has some questions about Rob's theories on most craft friendly ball parks in the USA. 00:00- Introductions 04:40- Beer At College Venues 14:38- Beer Festivals Are Back! 26:52- Crafty Baseball Parks 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 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.facebook.com/betterondraft Untappd - https://www.untappd.com/bodpodcast YouTube - https://www.yout

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Bart Watson, Chief Economist of the Brewers Association sits down with us to discuss the current setting of the craft beer world, the future that is taprooms, and how we went from Doom and Gloom to some positivity past C*VID. Check out the episode here! 0:00- Introductions 5:40- Craft vs. Macro 9:05- Saturation and Craft Beer Demographics 21:25- Big Box Chains & Beer Clubs 25:15- Changing Beer Laws 27:38- Hard Seltzer 30:14- Public Response To Brewery Purchases 39:18- C*VID Predictions from 2020 47:08- Final Questions https://www.betterondraft.com/blogs/michigan-production-numbers-2020 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 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://o

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We talk about the trends from 2014 to now of sessionable beer, brewing with goose poop, and a local store focusing on non-local brews.   00:00- Introductions 04:55- Low ABV/Large Volume vs. High ABV/Low Volume 18:38- Brewing With Goose Poop 25:47- Non-Michigan Beer Store In Michigan 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 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.facebook.com/betterondraft Untappd - https://www.untappd.com/bodpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/be

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Brian Newcomb and Tyler Kueber of Ground Breaker Brewing joined us to talk about the different techniques of gluten free brewing, the different ingredients used, and the need for more gluten free products in the market for the 20 million Americans living with some for of Coeliacs/Gluten Intolerance diseases. Brian talks about it from the perspective of someone who lives a GF life, while Tyler was able to start a career knowing friends who needed the type of beer. Listen as we talk about the legalities and differences between gluten reduced and gluten free, and we discuss the future of gluten free products. 00:00- Introductions 04:41- Gluten Removed vs. Gluten Free 11:18- Tyler Getting Into Brewing GF Beer 13:25- Ingredients in GF Beer 19:27- Beer Review: Inclusion Dry Hopped Pale Ale 23:35- Difficulties in Brewing Styles 26:04- Gluten Free Gastropub & Gluten Free Lifestyle 37:44- Beer Review: Olallie 40:48- Beer Review: Dark Ale 45:44- Lentils in Beer 50:07- Where In MI To Find Gr

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We discuss the top beer brands of 2020, discuss business leases that can supersede laws, and we reflect one year later on the Black is Beautiful movement. 00:00- Introductions 05:40- Top Beer Brands of 2020 14:55- Black is Beautiful After 1 Year 25:20- Suing Over 3.2 Beer 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 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.facebook.com/betterondraft Untappd - https://www.untappd.com/bodpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Mark DeFrank and Eric Briggeman join us from Rochester Mills / Two Roots to talk about the trend of NA Beer, the buyout of the Rochester Mills production facility, and discuss the award winning Two Roots beer and it's future in Michigan and across the world. 00:00- Introductions 05:00- Rochester Mills Acquisition 07:30- Pitch to Drink NA Beer 11:30- Winning Beer Medals 13:15- CBD and Other Drinks 15:50- NA Beer Michigan Laws 19:27- Dealcoholization & Different Styles 25:38- Review New West IPA 27:38- Michigan Market Trends For NA Beer 31:01- Favorite NA Beer (Non Two Roots) 33:12- Future Distribution Goals 40:39- On Premise Trends For NA Beer 46:10- Final Questions 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 Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken gives quite the opinion on the current staff shortage in the restaurant industry, and the crew covers the news, some positive and negative alcohol laws popping up in the US, and the 2020 data for craft beer in Michigan.  We hope you enjoy the show and you can watch them live at 7pm ET on Friday nights!   00:00- Introductions 04:28- 2020 Data For Michigan Craft Beer 06:45- New KS and MI Laws 15:30- Restaurant Staff Shortage 22:03- Chicago Curfew Off Premise 32:00- MI Summer Beerfest Rescheduled 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 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 - http

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Jason and Brian of the Michigan Brews show join us to talk about competitive homebrewing, starting up the show during COVID, and we exchange notes of what and where we see the current state of Michigan Beer. Join us on a very relaxed episode of the Michigan Series 00:00- Introduction and Genesis of the Show 13:02- Favorite Styles and Homebrewing 16:10- Competitive Homebrewing 33:07- Translating Styles From Homebrew to Big Brew 38:15- Lizard of Koz and Aging Beers 46:40- Beer Trivia & Final Questions 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. Join us on this continuing series throughout the rest of the month of December! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! From the USPS being allowed to ship beer legally, to beer filled baseball bats, to Hard Seltzer taking over 30% in beer taxes, we go over this weeks news.  We know the largest story of this week (the litany of sexual harassment statements from women in the industry, we discussed this on the 258th episode of Better on Draft which you can download right now!) 00:00- Introductions 03:25- USPS Allowing Beer Delivery 15;15- Corona Hard Seltzer- Who Owns It? 23:25- Best Beer Cities According To Real Estate Witch 33:10- Minor League Baseball Beer Bat 40:52- Cheapest Hot Dog & Beer At Football Stadium 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 Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spo

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We break down this weeks craft beer bombshell discussing the litany of women whom have come forward to discuss their time in the craft beer industry as a brewer, owner, employee, or fan. We talk about how to be an ally, and that progression takes effort. Be the change you want to see. We hope you take the time to listen, learn, and as a community show that we can do and be better. 00:00- Introductions 05:15- Massive Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct In Craft Beer 44:00- Dumb Alcohol Laws In Each State 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 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://podcast

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! From Sonic Slushes to Iron Maiden's newest beer, we break down the articles of this weeks craft beer news and tell you what we think.   00:00​- Introductions & Mask PSA 09:52- Iron Maiden's Newest Beer 18:35- Sonic Hard Slush Seltzer 26:00- Sneaky Favorite Breweries/Bars in CA/AZ/MI 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 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.facebook.com/betterondraft Untappd - https://www.untappd.com/bodpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Brock Stuard of Tenth and Blake, a portion of MolsonCoors, sits down to talk to us about big beer, acquiring breweries, shelf space practices, and the 3-tier system. 00:00- Introductions 04:50- Introduction To Brock 08:35- Big Beer and its Relationship with Homebrewing 13:40- Reaching Out to "Craft Only" Fans 15:55- Searching For New Opportunities 17:35- Where Have All The Stables Gone 21:30- Stigma of Not Being 'Craft' 26:23- The 3-Tier System in 2021 31:50- Purchase and Changes at Atwater Brewery 33:38- Reaction To Big Beer Purchases 38:25- Big Beer Tactics and Misinformation 41:12- Tasting Classes at Tenth and Blake 45:50- Final Questions 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 Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The crew break down the future in beer movements as Five Shores continues its cause, New Belgium making the worst beer ever, and what laws we'd like to see kept and changed in a post C*VID world 00:00​- Introductions04:01​- Topic #1- More Movements in Beer10:01​- Topic #2 - New Belgium Worst Beer Ever19:30​- Topic #3 - Keeping Laws Post COVID 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 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.facebook.com/betterondraft Untappd - https://

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Florida Documentarian Aaron Hose sits down with us to talk about filming a documentary during C*VID, the struggles many black brewers and owners face getting into the industry, the goal of his film One Pint at a Time, and what we can see for the future of craft beer. Join us on this journey as we learn a lot about what he was able to learn during his time interviewing these folks for his documentary. 00:00- Ads 01:00- Introductions 03:45- Introduction to Aaron Hose 07:00- Hurdles for Black Brewers & Owners 10:05- Making Craft Beer Diverse 12:25- A Fresh Perspective Documentary 16:07- Filmmaking and Homebrewing 21:25- Brewing In Florida During C*VID 24:25- Traveling and Filming During C*VID 26:50- Favorite Styles & Black is Beautiful 33:40- Goal of One Pint at a Time 37:50- Festivals Focusing On Minorities 42:10- What's in the Fridge 44:42- Future For Aaron Hose 47:15- Closing Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.f

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken may have been taking lessons from the previous guest Zane Lamprey, but he enters the news three sheets to the wind to talk about breweries buying breweries, overhyping beers (and media) in your head, and what did we actually think of shower beers.  Listen and laugh with us on this weeks episode of the news.   00:00- Introductions 03:05- Internalizing Beer Hype 20:15- Shower Beers, What Did We Think 32:10- Breweries Buying Breweries 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 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

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Zane joins us to talk about his upcoming stand up tour, winning a CBMA award, his wives pet rescue, and we end the show turning the table onto him giving him a six pack challenge for a $100 donation to Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue. You have to listen to see if he won! 00:00​- Introductions 03:02​- Introduction to Zane Lamprey 05:23​- Zane's YouTube & Stand Up Tour 10:00​- Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue 12:24​- Drink Culture & Changes 24:34​- Winning CBMA 2020 Man of the Year 31:18​- Making a Comedy Set 40:30​- Drinking Made Easy Story 44:20​- Drinking, Traveling, and Hiking 50:00​- Chat Questions 51:23​- Six Pack Challenge 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 Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - h

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Would you assault someone over pouring out a beer?  Would you call a robotic dog over to bring you a new beer?  Do you think your dog is ready for the spotlight of being a actor?  We answer many of these questions (and more) in this weeks episode of the Better on Draft News. 00:00- Introductions 03:00- Topic #1- Bush Hiring New Dog / Promotion of New Dog Brew 09:10- Topic #2- Orlando Beer Spa 19:20- Topic #3- Boston Dynamics Robot Pissing Dog 25:11- Topic #4- Woman assaults grandma over poured out beer 31:12- Topic #5- Performance Beers + Post Golf Beers 39:15- Side Topic- Kroger 6-Packs 46:06- Topic #6- Return of Habanero Sculpin Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ PCI BrandCraft - https://www.pcipromo.com/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - h