Blake's Craft Beer Podcast

Welcome to episode 133. In this episode I went down to Morrow Ohio to check on my buddies of Depot Brewing. I caught up with Scott Tilford and Taylor Dent. this weekend is a year anniversary party and we talked about that and drank some great beers. Excited about how far they have come in a year .

Welcome to episode 132 of the podcast. In this episode, I speak with Matt from Coasters and Brews. We had a great time discussing beer, along with another one of my passions: roller coasters and amusement parks. We explored the various beers available at different parks and compared the pricing differences. He also talked about the cool, different bars at different parks. You can find him on Faceb...

Welcome to epsiode 131. In this epiosde I went to West Chester Township to talk with Andy Reynolds from Alexandria Brewing Company. They have two different locations, their first one in Alexandria, Kentucky. Then this year, they opened West Chester Outpost in the old DogBerry location. Had a fun time getting to know him and his story while tasting some amazing brews.

Welcome to episode 130. In this episode, I was back at my hometown, Troy, Ohio, at Crafted and Cured with my two friends, Ronald Lynch from Misbeerhavior podcast, and Rob Pemberton, who is a big craft beer fan that travels all over the USA, from Chicago, New York, and has also been to California. We had a good time talking about our experiences and future travels.

Welcome to episode 129. In this episode, I returned to Madtree Brewing to talk with Brittany Frey, the Head Brewer at Madtree. We talked about all the exciting new beers that are out for the World Cup. We also talked about some beers making their return and some going away for new, exciting beers. We also talked about the ever-changing landscape in beer and new locations.

Welcome to Episode 127! In this episode, I visited Dayton, Ohio, at the Barrel House, where I spoke with Matt Ross and Greg Raps. The Barrel House is a bottle shop located in downtown Dayton. We discussed how they got started, their rotating tap list, and the various breweries they feature during tap takeovers. We also delved into the topic of Malört and explored the different varieties available,...

Welcome to episode 127 and a Thirsty Thursday edition. In this episode, I went to hang out at Elijah Moreland's house, aka Cincy Sours, on Instagram. I had such a treat there. We drank lambics, sours, and other fruited beers. Many of the beers came from Urban Artifact's history. One of the beers was made for this weekend's Missing Link Festival. I also took two different Marlot shots and a bourbon...

Welcome to Episode 126. In this episode, I went back to Fabled Brew Works in Erlanger, Kentucky, to talk with co-owner Jon Lawlor, who was on the 17th episode. He and I had a fun time tasting beer and mead, and we talked about the brewery's growth. Their new area in the brewery is absolutely amazing. We also talked about starting on June 1st, the start of their 3rd anniversary, which is seven...

Welcome to Episode 125. In this episode, I went back to Middletown, Ohio, to talk with Daniel Lauro, owner and brewer of Gravel Road Brewing. Daniel has been in the industry for a while, starting at Carrolin Brewing and now at Gravel Road. I tried some amazing beers, and the conversation was just as good, talking about different beer styles he's into making and the history behind them.

Welcome to Episode 124. In this episode, I went back to Middletown, Ohio, to New Ales Brewing. I had New Ales all the way back to episode 5. I talked to Nikki Heupel and Wes Heupel, owners of New Ales. We talked about the evolving craft beer scene, the Middletown, Ohio evolution, event, opening up their new food options and more.

Welcome to episode 123. In this episode, I was back at Warped Wing Brewing in Dayton, Ohio. I talked to John Haggerty and Nick Bowman, the owners of Warped Wing Brewing. They have been on a couple of times, and it was fun to have them back on the podcast. We talked about launching Share a Pint - A Warped Wing Podcast, which you can watch on YouTube and also listen to wherever you get your podcasts...

Welcome to episode 122 and a Thirsty Thursday Edition. In this episode, I talked with David Nelson, an Advanced Cicerone© and an award-winning member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers and the British Guild of Beer Writers. He also conducts beer tastings, beer classes, beer pairing events, and many other activities in the beer world. I had so much fun talking with him. Click the link to h...

Welcome to epiosde 121. In this episode, I was at Crooked Handle in Piqua, Ohio. I talked with Meghan Williams, General Manager of the Piqua Crooked Handle Location, and Jason Moore Owner of Crooked Handle and President of the Ohio Brewers Association. We talk about exciting changes, events, and what's going on in the Ohio craft beer scene.

Welcome to episode 120. In this episode, I talk with Bret Kollman Baker, the owner of Urban Artifact. We discuss how he got into beer and how Urban Artifact started. We talk about how sour beers are different from each other. We also discuss the hemp beverage and where the future is headed. Additionally, we talk about Cincinnati beer history and where it is going.

Welcome to epiosde 119. In this episode, the Ohio Brewers Conference Day 2 was held at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio. I had some amazing guests. The first part of the episode was with Bobby Slattery, founder of 50 West Brewing. We talked about the ban on Hemp drinks and what is being done to reverse it. Then the last part was a wrap-up of the conference with my friend Jon Sicotte fr...

Welcome to episode 118. This is the Ohio Brewers Conference, day 1, part 2 at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio. I had three amazing guests. I talked with Spencer Maps from the U.S. Open. Then I talked with Jack from Paradise Brewing out of Cincinnati. Then I had Ashley Baker, the owner of Redhead Graphic Designs, which does a lot of work with craft breweries and helps design the Dayton...

Welcome to episode 117. The next three episodes will be from the 2026 Ohio Brewers Conference at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio. Thank you again to the Ohio Brewers Association for the invitation. This Day 1 part 1. In this epiosde I had three amazing guests, the first one was Dell Hall Cai insurance, and is well known in the craft beer world from beer fasting, to 16 lots brewing, an...

Welcome to episode 116. In this episode, I traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, to talk with Garrett Hickey, owner of Streetside Brewing. We preview the Speak of the Devil event happening on April 11th and discuss other happenings at the brewery and in the craft beer scene. Also talked about the preview releases of Speak of the Devil at different stores, including The Cellar in Troy, Ohio.

Welcome to episode 115. In this episode, it was a big day because the Heavy Hitter Triple Hazy IPA was released. It was so much fun with many of my family and friends coming out to Loose Ends Brewing to try the beer and hang out. Later at the event, I had four amazing guests on the podcast: John Loose, Head Brewer at Loose Ends Brewing; Noah Jones from Community Vibrancy reporter at CityBeat ; The...

Welcome to episode 114. This is part 2 of brew day at Loose Ends Brewing. I picked up the conversation with John Loose from Loose Ends Brewing, Ronald Lynch from Misbeerhavior, Alex Rhinehart from Southridge Brewing, and Taylor Dent from Depot Brewing. It was such a fun day. On Saturday March 21st at noon the beer will be released at Loose Ends. Come out if you can it's going to be a fun event.

Welcome to episode 113. This is part 1 of brew day at Loose Ends Brewing. John Loose from Loose Ends Brewing and I came together to do a collab beer for the podcast, which is going to be a Triple Hazy England IPA. I also had Ronald Lynch from Misbeerhavior podcast, Alex Rhinehart from Southridge Brewing, and Taylor Dent from Depot Brewing hanging out, so we decided to do a podcast. This is part 1...

Welcome to episode 112. In this episode, I caught up with Kelly Montgomery of Third Eye Brewing. He has been on several times, love having him on the podcast. We discussed their growth, medals, and craft beer, and tasted some amazing beer that he and his team make at Third Eye Brewing.

Welcome to 111. On this episode, it was a little different from a normal podcast because it was just me. March marks my third anniversary of the podcast, so I decided it was time for a change in the theme music. If you were a fan of The Brewery Explorers podcast, it might ring a bell. I have brought the jingle back. I also dove into what's coming, including a beer, while reflecting on how the...

Welcome to episode 110. For the first time on the podcast, I decided to release two episodes earlier today. I released one with Mojo's Bar and Grill. Today is also my birthday, so I decided to gift my awesome listeners with a bonus episode. So I stayed in Troy, Ohio, at the Cellar, where Zach Burroughs from Heidelberg Distributing joined me, and Barry Davis, who had to work, so he jumped in from t...

Welcome to episode 109. In this episode, I went back to my home bar, which helped my growth in craft beer. I spoke with two bartenders who were working at the time. I spoke with Savannah and Rose. They took turns talking with me, and I had a blast talking with them.