Better On Draft | A Craft Beer Podcast

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Josh joins us on the cold Muskegon night to talk about the Big Gretch Beer, brewing under Ron Jeffries and Travis Fritts, low ABV beers and changing the perception of Muskegon one visit at a time.  If you're from the west side of the state or have been hesitant, Josh gives you many good food and drink tips for exploring the city!   00:00- Ads 01:00- Introductions 06:01- Introduction into Rake Beer Project 06:57- Work History 09:22- Local Agriculture Programs 10:57- Out Back Counting Stars and Dream Collaborations 12:28- The Family (Mug Club) 14:05- Reasons for Not Distributing / Changing Muskegon’s Perception 17:00- Josh’s Favorite Beer Styles 18:19- Modern Beer Styles by Traditional Brewing Methods 22:23- Table Beers and Low ABV Beers 26:18- Production Brewing at New Holland and Old Nation 28:11- Big Gretch Beer (and Josh’s Mom Stops by) 35:18- Final Questions MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we wanted to still be true to our

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This week we discuss the top 50 breweries based on most rated on Beer Advocate, Budweiser becoming the official state beer of Utah, Sam Adams and their beer money for vaccines, and Ken goes off on a tangent about when to and not to tip.   00:00 - Introductions 02:15 – Beer Advocate Top 50 Most Rated Breweries 14:04 – Official Beer of Utah 24:26 – Sam Adams – Beer Money For Vaccines 31:08 – What to Tip and when to tip 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https:

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Jake Goodman and Colin Jones of WeldWerks join us to talk about a litany of updates for this Greeley Colorado brewery including talking about Juicy Bits, Nilly Wonka Memes, dreams of whiskey barrels, and their 10K IPA.  Listen to this great episode now! 00:00 - Introduction & What We’re Drinking 03:45 - Who is WeldWerks 06:55 - Juicy Bits vs. Other New England Brews 10:57 – Golden Ticket Event & Nilly Wonka Memes 16:59 – A Legend Never Dies Series & Traditional Styles 22:53 – Medianoche update 27:57 – What it is like to dump beer 33:01 – Tavour and Distribution 42:25 – WeldWerks Invitational Update 47:26 – 10K IPA And Diversity & Inclusion Programming 54:50 – Whiskey Barrel Dreams 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

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! On this episode of the news we talk about someone trying to making the hottest beer possible, the BA list of top 50 breweries by production, and what vegan drinkers are looking for with a lactose replacement.  All that and more on this weird ingredient episode of the news! 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraft

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Wayne Wambles and Neil Callaghan of Cigar City Brewing sit down with us to talk about the explosive growth of Cigar City Brewing and CANArchy, the collaborations across the world they've been able to do, some fun things Wayne wants to do in the brewhouse soon, and all of the funny ways to pronounce Jai Alai (and so much more)  Listen to our hour long episode here! 00:00- Introductions 04:20- Cigar City Misnomers 07:36- Distrusting Outside Florida 10:48- CANArchy Alliance 12:40- Wayne's Current Brewing Inspiration 14:26- Cigar City's Mug Club 19:55- Secondary Market in Beer 21:02- Collaborations 28:50- Brewing Styles Then & Now 30:46- Beer Styles and Future Wants 38:38- Cigar City Elevator Pitch 43:43- Smoking Cigars Drinking Cigar City 47:57- Eggfruit Beer 52:23- Cigar City Seltzer 55:55- Guilty Pleasure Beers & Closing Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We talk about the USA Today Top Beer cities, labels, breweries, and more.  We discuss Untappd reviews and the positives/negatives that come with it, and we discuss the morality of Black is Beautiful and saying where you're donating to. 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 Instagram - https://www.instag

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: You see it in every beer forum in the state.  ISO: Wax Wings, but what truly sparks the flavors, the profiles, and the beers that this brewery presents and why is it well sought out after.  We discuss everything from their barrel program, to Untappd ratings, and what the future holds for this brewery as it dodges the covid pandemic for a 'curbside only' model until we are past it.  A must listen for any fan of the brewery! 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-Cigars-146021445420374/ PCI BrandCraft - https://www.facebook.com/PCIBrandCraft/ Join The Michigan

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Henok Fentie gives us a small tour of the new Omnipollo brewery in Sweden as he sits down to chat with us about beer trends, nomad brewing, and what the future holds for his brand now that he has roots.  Sit down and crack open a Yellow Belly (yes we talk about the World of Beer incident from 2020) and listen to us discuss what the future holds for this now Swedish nomad brewer in this Sunday afternoon special episode of Better on Draft. 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/

SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a woman in the craft beer industry. From cringe worthy questions, reactions, and struggles, Wendy from Detroit Draft Divas/Better on Draft and Dani from the Detroit chapter of Girls Pint Out host a panel of amazing women in the industry including Molly Daniels, brewer at Railtown Brewing; Jasmine Hairston, People Director at Eastern Market Brewing/Ferndale Project; Megan Turriff, Owner of M4 CIC Distributing; and Kim Collins, Owner and Head Brewer at Guardian Brewing Co. 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/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/

SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a woman in the craft beer industry. From cringe worthy questions, reactions, and struggles, Wendy from Detroit Draft Divas/Better on Draft and Dani from the Detroit chapter of Girls Pint Out host a panel of amazing women in the industry including Molly Daniels, brewer at Railtown Brewing; Jasmine Hairston, People Director at Eastern Market Brewing/Ferndale Project; Megan Turriff, Owner of M4 CIC Distributing; and Kim Collins, Owner and Head Brewer at Guardian Brewing Co. 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/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/

CRAFT NEER NEWS EPISODE! Our newest news article talks about Molson Coors being hit with ransomware, South Carolina voting for alcohol delivery, and Rob's distaste for shower beers.  Listen to this and more by following the show and subscribing 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/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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraft

CRAFT BEER SHOW INFO: It's been a few years since Andy has chatted with us, so we took the opportunity to catch up! Now that CapNCork is also brewing their own beer, we talk about owning a brewery, what covid has done to the homebrew community, why brewers change the names of beers and alter the styles to sell, and Andy helps Nick and Wendy start their new journey of wanting to home brew. 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-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on

CRAFT BEER NEWS EPISODE! Rob is back to lead us int he charge of the news as we talk about breweries doing away with 3.2% beer, taking a beer bath, and what happens when Maryland wants to add beer to grocery stores. 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/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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraft

CRAFT BEER SHOW INFO: The Godfather of mead himself, Ken Schramm joins us to get an inside scoop on meadmaking.  We learn about some upcoming projects and dive deep into the personal touch.  We learn the reason why he doesn't have too many bad products in public, the way he treats his staff to create such a low turnover, and we talk a little bit about fishing, his new orchard, and what comes next for a brick and mortar for Schramms.  A must listen to any fan of his mead which I'd guess would be anyone who has had it! 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-Cigars-146021445420374/ Joi

SPECIAL EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a person of color in the craft beer industry. From attending festivals, to showing up at breweries, to the feeling of being pandered to, Barb (@SirenOfStout), Kuma (@kumalupalicious), Damon (@milarkie), and The Brewz Brothaz (@BrewzBrothaz) (Wayne, Sasha, and Harry) break down the industry including personal dealings with Founders, the creation of Black is Beautiful & Black Excellence, and the true definition of what black owned means. There is so much to unpack that it's best just to listen. (Part 2 of 2) 00:00- Introduction 1:37- Personal Experiences 22:51-What Breweries Can Do 35:06- Creating Non-Profit Awareness 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

SPECIAL EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a person of color in the craft beer industry. From attending festivals, to showing up at breweries, to the feeling of being pandered to, Barb (@SirenOfStout), Kuma (@kumalupalicious), Damon (@milarkie), and The Brewz Brothaz (@BrewzBrothaz) (Wayne, Sasha, and Harry) break down the industry including personal dealings with Founders, the creation of Black is Beautiful & Black Excellence, and the true definition of what black owned means. There is so much to unpack that it's best just to listen. This is part 1 of 2 00:00- Introductions 06:16- Founder's Discrimination Lawsuit 19:01- Black is Beautiful Beer/Movement 24:01- Allies and Siren of Stout's Beer 28:58- Black Spaces In Craft Beer 36:01- Black Owned Breweries & Definitions Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan B

NEWS EPISODE! Rob is off so Wendy takes over the news as we talk about beer puns in legal briefs and what you'd spend for a weekly/monthly/quarterly beer subscription service locally 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraft

SHOW INFO: Dennis (Ben) joins us to talk about the production of beer, wine, and spirits out of Galesburg (Kalamazoo)  Michigan.  We learn a bit more about the history of the building, the brand, and what the future holds for the org in 2021.  Worth while stop into Kalamazoo or out of with a huge patio which will be great for summer! 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-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

NEWS EPISODE! Chatting this episode about the Tik Tok TENS Unit Beer Challenge, the layoffs upcoming for Heineken, and drinking only beer for 40 days. 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/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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraft

SHOW INFO: Andrew and Phillip join us live on Friday February 12th to discuss the blitz drop of Modern Times into the state of Michigan. We discuss a handful of topics including running a multi-chain brewery, beer tourism in San Diego, and the jump Andrew took from New York to California. Phillip chats about his long history in the business and we talk about the ingredients used in some of Modern Times most famous beers. Andrew talks about the coffee program there as well as what the future of Modern Times looks like with these beer drops! 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/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft