Better On Draft | A Craft Beer Podcast

SHOW INFO: Joe sits down for an hour long talk, discussing the state of the brewery during COVID and the nasty comments his staff has been recieving from guests unhappy about mask mandates and rules. We ask him to recap his feelings of the industry from 2011 and his goal of keeping the power of smallness even though his staff has gone from 30 to over 150. We bring suggestions about new beer delivery systems including by bungee jumping and growth into bigger markets for a brewhouse. If you're looking for how Joe got into the industry, this show isn't for you. We dig deep this episode to get to the bread and butter that is Short's Brewing. 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 - ht

PODCAST UPDATE: Thank you everyone for listening and joining us on this 5+ year journey.  Our show sure has changed since our very first day and this past year it's gone through many more.  This has allowed us to focus on out-of-state breweries, but we know where we started and how we got to the show.  Starting in 2021 on this feed we will start The Michigan Sessions, which will focus on Michigan breweries both big and small, the ones who got us to where we are today! SHOW INFO: Recorded live at Griffin Claw Clubhouse in Rochester Hills Michigan, Ian who was back on episode 89 joins us to talk about what he has been up to since the closing of Cellarmen's, he gives advice to young cider makers who want to make cider at home, his moves of making a Baja Blast inspired seltzer, and more.  A wealth of knowledge witha short time, studying what Ian has done in his career will help any cider and mead maker become a better one! Support MI Brewing - http://www.supportmibrewing.com Subscribe to Better on Dr

PODCAST UPDATE: Thank you everyone for listening and joining us on this 5+ year journey.  Our show sure has changed since our very first day and this past year it's gone through many more.  This has allowed us to focus on out-of-state breweries, but we know where we started and how we got to the show.  Starting in 2021 on this feed we will start The Michigan Sessions, which will focus on Michigan breweries both big and small, the ones who got us to where we are today!   SHOW INFO: Recorded live at Griffin Claw Clubhouse in Rochester Hills Michigan, Angela and Kyle sit down to go over all six of the new Flying Buffalo beers as they talk about the explosion the company has seen over the last year including keeping up with demand for hand sanitzer, working with their on premise accounts, and adapting to what the upcoming winter will be like.  Listen to this audio-only show by clicking any of the links below to subscribe! Support MI Brewing - http://www.supportmibrewing.com Subscribe to Better on Draft -

SHOW INFO: A special Thursday night episode where we bring in former brew master and current owner of Virtue Cider Greg Hall, along with Brand Ambassador of Bourbon County Brand from Goose Island Mike Smith to talk about a slew of topics. We talk about the upcoming Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup, the Grit & Grain book and video series, winning the 2020 Good Food Award, and their true feelings of the beer black market. We talk so much more but it's a must listen for anyone in the industry, fans of Goose Island, or even if Goose Island has left a bad taste in your mouth for the past decade but want to see what has happened since. 00:00- Introduction to Ken & Mike Smith 02:02- 2020 BCBS Release During COVID 03:55- Introduction to Dan & Greg Hall 04:55- Utilizing Liquor Barrels To Make Beer 08:20- Introduction to Wendy & Cooking with Mike Smith 10:08- Introduction to Rob & Products From Virtue 12:15- Is The Cider Market Growing & Seltzer Market 16:53- Sourcing Local Ingredients &am

As we've reached 242 episodes, we decided to spruce things up a bit, change up the format, and change out how we bring you content.  This episode is different as we forwent the news segment to continue talking with our guest! You can watch us live at https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft. You can also watch us live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/betterondraft, on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast, or on our website www.betterondraft.tv. SHOW INFO: A long history in the industry, Bryant Goulding has done everything from brewing, selling, marketing, and now owning a brewery.  While he only gets into the brewhouse once a year for his birthday, Bryant's innate gift of business with his passion for beer has created one of the fastest growing breweries in Ohio and the country.  We dive deep into the ethos of Rhinegeist, the culture of the brewery and it's over three hundred staff, and see what the future will hold.  He gives his old self some advice as well as those who want to open

As we've reached 242 episodes, we decided to spruce things up a bit, change up the format, and change out how we bring you content.  This episode is different as we forwent the news segment to continue talking with our guest!  Stay tuned for part two on monday!  You can watch us live at https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft. You can also watch us live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/betterondraft, on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast, or on our website www.betterondraft.tv. SHOW INFO: A long history in the industry, Bryant Goulding has done everything from brewing, selling, marketing, and now owning a brewery.  While he only gets into the brewhouse once a year for his birthday, Bryant's innate gift of business with his passion for beer has created one of the fastest growing breweries in Ohio and the country.  We dive deep into the ethos of Rhinegeist, the culture of the brewery and it's over three hundred staff, and see what the future will hold.  He gives his old self some advi

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE!  News Topics: Best in Beer's Top 20 (beerandbrewing.com) Pairing Beer w/ Halloween Candy (wbtv.com) Jon Lester Buys Chicago Beer (radio.com) 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

As we've reached 241 episodes, we decided to spruce things up a bit, change up the format, and change out how we bring you content.  While this episode is delayed (Saturdays will be the new release date), on Mondays will release the news segment.  Both will still be recorded We are live Fridays at 7pm EST on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft. You can also watch us live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/betterondraft, on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast, or on our website www.betterondraft.tv. SHOW INFO: - Barb Baker, the Siren of Stout joins us to talk about being a woman and person of color in an industry dominated by white men, the future she wants to see with being more inclusive with craft beer, and her history of the industry that started from one Heineken and ended with her telling everyone about stouts.  We also talk about the origin of her name, voice acting, and the change of Michigan beer over the last 20+ years. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcente

SHOW INFO: – The four hosts discuss the intricacies of how judging works, what the medals mean to beer fans, and if Michigan has fallen behind on the times. We also talk about the intricacies of giving away free beer in the USA. 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

As we've reached 240 episodes, we decided to spruce things up a bit, change up the format, and change out how we bring you content.  While this episode is delayed (Sundays will be the new release date), on Tuesdays we will release the news segment.  Both will still be recorded We are live Fridays at 7pm EST on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft. You can also watch us live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/betterondraft, on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast, or on our website www.betterondraft.tv. SHOW INFO: - We welcome Jeffrey Stuffings from Austin Texas to talk about his decade plus running of Jester King, his aspirations of being a professional basketball player, and his love for Ron Jeffries up at Jolly Pumpkin.  He talks about his travels, the difference between some very close beer styles, and even touches on the situation that occurred when Wicked Weed was purchased by ABI. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.

Segment one we come back to a Michigan Brewery who is starting their expansion into Florida, so we bring in Co-founder, Director of Sales & Marketing at Pigeon Hill Brewing Company Michael Brower to chat with us about the brewery including the grand opening of their new auxillary taproom which was opening as we were recording live.  Michael talks about getting into a lawsuit with LMFAO, living in Chicago, and the culture of west Michigan beer. Segment two we bring in the news including the insurance payment declines of breweries and distributors in Florida with the lack of beer sales at vacation spots like Disney.  We end the show with our first take on 'King of the Hill', a quick game to end the show that involves Ken questioning the group of hosts to declare the 'winner' of the week!  Who won? You gotta listen to find out We are live Fridays at 7pm EST on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft. You can also watch us live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/betterondr

The Michigan Hop Alliance is a large acreage farm up in Leelanau County which is one of the largest independent hop suppliers in the midwest.  Some of the top breweries in the country look to Michigan Hops for the way they're grown, so Mike comes on the show to talk about how resilient the plant is, what people look for in hops when they're brewing, and what hops can tell us about the beer we're drinking before we even take our first sip.   Mike stays on for segment two as we talk about shower beers and the news of the week. 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

NOTE- Beginning of the show during the introductions Ken's mic was static-y.  It was fixed about 7 minutes in and was fine the rest of the show.  We apologize that we weren't able to fix it earlier. Segment 1 and 2 brought on a little bit of news as we all discussed the changes over the last five years, what COVID has done to alter the community for the rest of our lives, and what we expect to see in the coming year(s). Segment 2 Matt Bush surprises us with a 'birthday gift' Segment 3 brings an over/under game with a lot of participants! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liqu... 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 -

We start the interview with Jim Schleckser, author of Professional Drinking, a book about how to drink in a professional setting.  We talk to him about wine tastings, how to approach networking events, and we begin to break down what the future holds during COVID networking sessions. Segment 2 we talk about the news and keep Editor in Chief Edwin Norton who joined us for the interview talking about what the next fad will be in beer. Segment 3 brings an over/under mix game with our cameo game! 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 - ht

Every once in a while you sit down with someone in the industry and you just let them talk.  Dan Carey of New Glarus is that person.  When he speaks, you listen.  Dan joined us this week to talk about his humble beginnings, and how he's made New Glarus and Spotted Cow the Brewery/Beer of Wisconsin.  He talks about distribution, his choice to concentrate on such a small footprint, and what he learned traveling the world and brewing in another country.  We also learn the furthest his beer has traveled even though you can only get it in Wisconsin right now. Segment 2 we talk about the news including Brew Dogs +50% ABV beer, Kristen Bell's kids drinking O'Douls while at 'Zoom School' and we touch a bit more on the age restraints we have in the country vs Europe in drinking. 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/vEEDyzw

With the internet back up, we bring in Buck and Cody from Grand Armory to talk about five years brewing in the state of Michigan, the hard times of a tourist town during COVID, and the future plans of distribution of beer!  Cody helps Ken learn the difference between a "Juicy IPA" and a "New England IPA", and Cody/Buck give their opinions of how they judge their fellow breweries.   Segment 2 we discuss news from retirement homes brewing beer to the Surly incident, and discuss in a world where unions are needed in hospitality, is this a clear cut case of retaliation or did COVID kill the Surly Beer Hall. Segment 3 (for video watchers we forgot to put video back on, sorry), we played Over/Under and Dan's domination of random trivia numbers continues. 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 Bee

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Not even crappy weather knocking out Ken's power could stop this episode from happening.  A big thank you to Wayne of The Brewz Brothaz (See link to their podcast below) for providing me a space to set up my rig.  Sadly we didn't get the opportunity to be live but the show still went on as planned as we sat down with Marcus who talked to us about the origins of Black is Beautiful, welcoming black men and women into the industry, and how to continue the movement past these series of beers.  Harry and Wayne from The Brewz Brothaz join us and I really don't want to give too much away from the episode, this is a must listen! 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

NOTICE: We are aware of the background noise in this episode and are unable to fix it. We were left with the choice of scrapping the episode or continuing our goal of pushing breweries and their stories. We hope you enjoy! We are live Fridays at 7pm EST on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft. You can also watch us live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/betterondraft, on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast, or on our website www.betterondraft.tv. A long time in the making, but we have such a great show for you.  We sit down with Jonathan 'Danger' Cole for about two hours talking about his time in the industry and we get to sample five (of the six) upcoming Fury releases from Witch's Hat.  We get a inside perspective of the new laws and changes within the industry as well as get the opportunity to try some more amazing Witch's Hat Beers and to our surprise, Witch's Hat full kitchen of amazing food (don't sleep on the spent grain pretzels).   We reach to

As we continue to branch off into more non-local non-Michigan breweries, we bring in Jason Brewer (yes, real name) from Listermann Brewing to chat about their well sought after beers, the future of distribution, and working from the ground up at the brewery. We try a few of their beers including Pride which coincides with Cincinatti Pride, and we also talk about the collaboration with our guest for next week, Witch's Hat. Segment two we go over the news and segment three we bring back the Cameo game but add a little twist to it! 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-cr

We are live Fridays at 7pm EST on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft. With a short staff this week we bring in Michael and PJ from Saugatuck Brewing to chat about the changes in life since COVID, how they're still pushing out kegs of beer, and what Michiganders look for from breweries outside of the state, and what outside of Michigan drinkers look for in Saugatuck Brewing.  We learn their reach gets all the way to Nevada and Colorado, and PJ talks about the process changes that have occurred recently to keep Saugatuck brewing at full capacity.  We learn how they are a guest brew on-site premise where you can pay to brew your own beer there. Segment two we talk a little bit about the news including the fines AB Inbev is levied for sponsorship laws broken, Oksar Blues mustard beer, and the aluminum shortage and its effect on all forms of liquid sales and what Coke/Pepsi are already doing proactively.  Support MI Brewing - http://www.supportmibrewing.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - h