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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 […] The post Better on Draft 122 – Brew Detroit appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 121 – A Canceled Beerfest, Surprise Show! appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 120 – YpsiAlehouse appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 119 – Dearborn Brewery: Dearborns First Brewery appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 post Better on Draft 118 – Nowhere in Particular Gypsy Brewer appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 post Better on Draft 117 – Dragonmead, 21 Years Of Family Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 116 – Axle Brewing, A Very Stable Brewery appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 The post Better on Draft 115 – New Year New Me? appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 The post Better on Draft 114 – New Year Show appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 113 – Christmas Show appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 The post Better on Draft 112 – No Guests but All Fun! appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 111 – Austin Brothers Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 110 – Eastern Market Brewing Co appeared first on Better On Draft.

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 […] The post Better on Draft 108 – North Center Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

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, […] The post Better on Draft 107 – Fillmore 13 Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

Dan flies in from Arizona for another episode of Better on Draft where he, Ken, Rob, and Matt interview Eddie of River Rouge Brewing. We get a chance to touch on his brewing history in California and the choice to move back to Michigan to open up River Rouge Brewing! We got to try one […] The post Better on Draft 105 – River Rouge Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

Matt, Ken, and Angela start off the show talking about Halloween parties, beers to drink, and go over some news to see if flights have jumped the shark! 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 post Better on Draft 104 – Halloween and Beer appeared first on Better On Draft.

Last minute cancellation and everyone attending GABF, Rob, Matt, Nick, and Ken begin to break down the news of the week, both beer and non. We dive into the new MTV Show 90’s House and Matt introduces a new version of “5 Questions”. Listen to it live! 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 […] The post Better on Draft 103 – We Love The 90s appeared first on Better On Draft.

With 18 years experience in the industry, Todd joins us to talk about his time at Stone, Copper Canyon, and Virginia before settling at a new site in Waterford. With hopes of opening up Q1 2018, this site will have soccer pool, darts, and plenty of other fun things to do while you are sipping […] The post Better on Draft 102 – Little Guy Brewing appeared first on Better On Draft.

Download This Episode 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/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm The post Better on Draft 101 – Harsens Island Brewery appeared first on Better On Draft.