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In Angela’s final episode she teases us with a mystery beer to tell us where she is going, we french press some Griffin Claw, and we say goodbye! Shed a tear and crack that beer! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your […] The post Better on Draft 145- Farewell to Angela appeared first on Better On Draft.

We are live every Friday night at 7pm EST on our Facebook page, join us on Facebook Live! Ken and the crew talk about how they got into craft beer and how it has brought them to the show.  Their passions, the ones that got away, and the one that showed them the way!  We […] The post Better on Draft 144 – Origin Stories appeared first on Better On Draft.

We are live every Friday night at 7pm EST on our Facebook page, join us on Facebook Live! Another full house in the studio for Episode 143! Adam and Jay from Hopcat Royal Oak are live in the studio! The studio talks news with the guests, which includes discussion about a significant brewery closing. An […] The post Better on Draft 143 – Hopcat appeared first on Better On Draft.

We are live every Friday night at 7pm EST on our Facebook page, join us on Facebook Live! Andy answers our tough home brewing questions as we talk about his upcoming brewery on site, the trends of home brewing vs. production brewing, and what he sees in the future of craft beer! Don’t forget to […] The post Better on Draft 142 – Cap N Cork Homebrew Supply appeared first on Better On Draft.

We are live every Friday night at 7pm EST on our Facebook page, join us on Facebook Live! This past week we had Jeff and Kat from Jamex Brewing giving us a one year update on their brewery, how they’re doing, the struggles they’ve had, and the future of the brewery as they join the […] The post Better on Draft 141 – Jamex Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

Our guest from the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard comes in to discuss the Detroit riverfront conservancy, opening an outdoor venue off the beaten path, and the challenges it faces. We also discuss the ventures of Brut Detroit a wine and biergarten pop up. You can see the schedule of events at https://www.brutdetroit.com/events.   Don’t forget […] The post Better on Draft 140 – Dequindre Cut Freight Yard / Brut Detroit appeared first on Better On Draft.

The lack of having a guest doesn’t stop the Better on Draft crew for Episode 139! Ken shares a gift of beer with the studio. Rob talks about the recent news headlines. And Matt holds the 2nd Annual Better on Draft Summer Beer Draft!  Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm […] The post Better on Draft 139 – Payments in Beer appeared first on Better On Draft.

The crew is back (including Nick) for Episode 138! Hanging out with the crew tonight is Jeff from Tshirts.beer and Aaron from Brew Haus Media! Rob covers the news and asks the question “How would you modernize the 3-tier system” to the studio. Matt challenges the studio to an Independence Day (not the movie) edition […] The post Better on Draft 138 – tshirts.beer and Brew Haus Media appeared first on Better On Draft.

Eric from Rochester Mills and Amanda (currently looking for a brewing job) join us in the studio to discuss post-brewers guild life, Rochester Mills updates, and Matt challenges us to five questions about songs about beer. We also try some Vermont beers including the highly sought out Heady Topper to see if we are still […] The post Better on Draft 137 – Rochester Mills Brewing + Vermont Beer appeared first on Better On Draft.

Joe D comes in from Baffin to discuss 90’s hip hop, their introduction into distribution along with starting up distilling. We talk about the ‘independent’ label from the Brewers Association, how many people have drank themselves into their mug club, and how we retire their jersey into the rafters of Better on Draft as next […] The post Better on Draft 136 – Baffin Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

We hit you with a special point five episodes of Better on Draft where Hoppin Frog comes into studio to talk about their foray into Michigan, how their sessionable beers are at 6% minimum, and what the change of the Ohio law of max ABV has done for them.  Listen to the show and learn […] The post Better on Draft 135.5 – Hoppin Frog appeared first on Better On Draft.

Downey Brewing comes into the studio to talk about their brewery and how things have changed since their last trip in.  Filling their brewery with Yoga, comedy, and trivia, Downey talks about the trials of getting into self distro, Rob talks about the news, and Matt tricks us with a interesting five questions. Don’t forget […] The post Better on Draft 134 – Downey Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

The show starts off with Rob and Ken in studio talking about the beer they are drinking, and slowly but surly more people come in. Matt joins us and we talk about game shows, but he then surprises us with Dan Riley from AXLE Brewing coming into the studio to try a coney dog pate […] The post Better on Draft 133 – Axle Brewing and Ferndale PRIDE appeared first on Better On Draft.

Williamston International Festival of Lagers WIFOL.BEER Promo Code SHUTUPMATTBUSH for $5 off your ticket, and every ticket purchased under the promo code Better on Draft will donate $5 to Weekend Survival Kits Follow the journey that Travis and Mark bring us to talk about beer styles, the process, and the future of Old Nation.  Bringing […] The post Better on Draft 132 – Old Nation Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

Episode 131 starts off with our guests from SuperNatural Spirits and Brewing as we learn how they became the first ever drive thru brewery in Michigan (it’s a pun, they aren’t McDonald’s folks), and we take an extended break and get into a food coma as we enjoy their food. Their beers are amazing, their […] The post Better on Draft 131 – SuperNatural Spirits and Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

Episode 130 starts off great with Dan back in studio and our guest Ashley of Holiday Market. This aviation expert traded in the skys for Skyy (Get it?) He helps us discuss his feelings on the three tier system, the positives and negatives that he has to go through with it, and we discuss truth […] The post Better on Draft 130 – Holiday Market and the 3 Tier System appeared first on Better On Draft.

Episode 128 has a full house of hosts and guests! The Brewz Brothaz are live in studio! Listen in as they talk about their growing group of craft beer fans and their first experiences with craft beer. We announce the winner of our 2nd Annual Brewery Bracket Challenge! The studio debates whether or not the […] The post Better on Draft 128 – Brewz Brothaz appeared first on Better On Draft.

(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 […] The post Better on Draft 125 – Dark Horse Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 124 – Latitude 42 appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 123 – Beer News Still Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.