Better On Draft | A Craft Beer Podcast

A near empty studio won't stop the Better on Draft crew as we return for Episode 126! The crew talks about a variety of topics including cracking rare beers during special events and waiting in line at beer events. Rob does the news with a special 2-segment version and asks the question "Can City City compete in an already saturated market in Michigan?" Also, Nick gets Ken to mute his own microphone! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm

(VULGARITY WARNING) In Episode 125, Dark Horse Brewing’s Jon Pipenbrok graces us with his presence (2 weeks later than planned), as he brings his crazy hijinks (and a change in clothes) to the studio! He shares some pretty good beers with the studio, talks about his new experiences at Dark Horse Brewing, as well as what is coming up at the brewery. Round 1 of the 2018 Brewery Bracket Challenge concludes and Round 2 match ups are announced! Rob closes the show out with the news. We all also discuss Detroit Beer Week, Warren Big Beer Festival, and 4 Elf. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpod

Episode 124 has a packed house! Live in studio, Chris from Latitude 42 is back once again, sharing what big changes have happened for the Portage-based brewery. Rob covers the news, covering hazy beers and even more hazy beers. The studio debates whether or not Metro Detroit bars should stay open until 4:00 AM. The 2018 Brewery Bracket gets announced and the studio announces their picks! Plus, the announcement of the return of Detroit Beer Week! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/0

It’s a pre-St. Patty’s Day edition of Better on Draft! Episode 123 gives us a two segment version of the news with Rob. Matt challenges the studio to a blind taste test of American lagers! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm Download This Episode

It’s finally not snowing in Southeastern Michigan, so the Better on Draft crew is ready to get back to business with Episode 122! Ryan from Brew Detroit is live in studio; listen as he talks about his role in a contract brewery. Matt challenges the studio to “Five Questions.” Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm Download This Episode

THE LOST EPISODE IS BACK!!!!! We are live every Friday night at 7pm EST on our Facebook page, join us on Facebook Live! A Episode 121 was a surprise to everyone in studio as we had plans to be at the Winter Beer Festival in Grand Rapids Michigan, but mother nature had other plans for us! Join us as we talk about the brewers guild response, what we used to do on other cancelled days like school, we go over the news, and Matt tries to lay some trickery in this weeks five questions. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/0

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Episode 120 has a full house live in studio. The folks from Ypsi Alehouse are live in studio, as they share their experiences, backgrounds, and a lot of different beers. Matt asks his five questions and we discuss the judging requirements of a BJCP judge, and we learn who sold Larry Bell his first piece of brewing equipment! 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 -

Episode 119 has a full studio and the crew from Dearborn Brewing is back in studio, after 2+ years since their first appearance! Dearborn Brewing talks about how business has been since the doors opened, including their two new brewers including one from Schoolcraft College Brewing and Distillation Technology! Ken talks about his recent beer endeavors in Asheville, North Carolina. Matt challenges the studio to a pre-Super Bowl edition of "5 Questions." Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOTIFY- https://open.s

Episode 118 has a packed house! Max from Nowhere In Particular Brewing, along with Eric and Down from Blue Note Beverages are live in studio. We learn the definition of a Gypsy brewer and how their drifter attitude has allowed for so many delicious beers to be made, Rob covers the news, and Matt challenges the studio to a Boston/Philadelphia pop quiz. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook. We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes, we would truly appreciate it! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740?mt=2 www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm Download This Episode

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Spencer from Dragonmead visits the studio for his second time as he discusses all of the collaborations they have done with Kuhnhenn, Brooks, and Hazen Schumaker to name a few. We talk about what a small long time brewery with a small distro does as other breweries are encroaching in on their shelf space, and the potential for the bubble! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on 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.c

A late start to a great show, Dan Riley of Axle Brewing comes in to discuss their newest beers with a political theme, the backlash and love they get for their decisions, and break into the best and worst beers of 2017 and the future of Axle Brewing in 2018! www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm Download This Episode

Episode 115 kicks off 2018 for Better on Draft! the crew talks about tipping at breweries and restaurants, Rob covers the news, and the studio offers their opinion on the 3-tier system in Michigan. www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft Download This Episode

It's the final episode of 2017 for Better on Draft! The crew shares what beer gifts they got for Christmas. Ken talks about the "beer black market" and how much people are willing to pay for beer. Rob covers the news. The crew reflects on 2017. www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft Download This Episode

As Christmas is coming, we talk some news, play a fun new game of what I can only remember as Russian Brewlette. We talk about the news, the 99 pack of PBR from Quebec, and what we're looking forward to in the upcoming months beer wise! Kick back and listen! www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft Download This Episode

With no guest in studio, the five guys, sans Angela, were able to get through it talking about the beer industry, what they've learned, what has changed for them, and what they want to see in the future! Come check out this very laid back episode! www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft Download This Episode

Another full studio this week as the family from Austin Brothers Brewing in Alpena Michigan join us in studio to talk about how they got started, vacationing to Alpena as children all the way from California, and the difference between living in socal and Alpena! Join us as we tried a plentiful amount of their beers, and we even French pressed a Black Note Stout from Bell’s with some Cinnamon Toast Crunch! What did we think? You have to listen to find out! www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft Download This Episode

The studio for Episode 110 is the fullest its ever been! Eastern Market Brewing Company joins us in studio for the second time. We announce the winner of the Better on Draft New England IPA Challenge! We also announce our winners of the 1st ever Better on Draft Scholarship! www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft Download This Episode

Jack is a little late as he makes his way back from Chicago, so Dan, Nick, Ken, Matt, and Angela begin to talk about the news, waiting in line for beer (and other items), and talk about the upcoming law changes in the state of Michigan!     We bring back Brewlette as Jack joins us to talk beer, what's hot, and we learn more about the guests!

Owner Kevin and head brewer Dakota come in to discuss the 2.5 years North Center has been open, their struggles in picking a name, their upcoming introduction into distribution, and what they want to do in the coming years. They join Ken, Matt, Rob, and Nick to try their belgian tripel and imperial red, and talk about humble beginnings and working full time to support the brewery to not being there full time. www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft Download This Episode

Bo from Fillmore 13 joins the group as he brings two of his delicious beers, his double IPA (That Ken actually liked), and a double milk chocolate stout. Bo shares how he began brewing, how he attempts to stay traditional with his beer and let his next door neighbor do all of the crazy stuff, and talks about his history in Germany, Atwater, and Copper Canyon! Take a listen to how he got started and what he's doing to help revitalize Pontiac Michigan! www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.facebook.com/betterondraft www.untappd.com/bodpodcast www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft www.instagram.com/betterondraft Download This Episode