Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The crew break down the future in beer movements as Five Shores continues its cause, New Belgium making the worst beer ever, and what laws we'd like to see kept and changed in a post C*VID world 00:00 ​ - Introductions 04:01 ​ - Topic #1- More Movements in Beer 10:01 ​ - Topic #2 - New Belgium Worst Beer Ever 19:30 ​ - Topic #3 - Keeping Laws Post COVID Sponso...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Florida Documentarian Aaron Hose sits down with us to talk about filming a documentary during C*VID, the struggles many black brewers and owners face getting into the industry, the goal of his film One Pint at a Time, and what we can see for the future of craft beer. Join us on this journey as we learn a lot about what he was able to learn during his time interviewing thes...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken may have been taking lessons from the previous guest Zane Lamprey, but he enters the news three sheets to the wind to talk about breweries buying breweries, overhyping beers (and media) in your head, and what did we actually think of shower beers.  Listen and laugh with us on this weeks episode of the news.   00:00- Introductions 03:05- Internalizing Beer Hype...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Zane joins us to talk about his upcoming stand up tour, winning a CBMA award, his wives pet rescue, and we end the show turning the table onto him giving him a six pack challenge for a $100 donation to Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue. You have to listen to see if he won! 00:00​- Introductions 03:02​- Introduction to Zane Lamprey 05:23​- Zane's YouTube & Stand Up Tour 10:...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Would you assault someone over pouring out a beer?  Would you call a robotic dog over to bring you a new beer?  Do you think your dog is ready for the spotlight of being a actor?  We answer many of these questions (and more) in this weeks episode of the Better on Draft News. 00:00- Introductions 03:00- Topic #1- Bush Hiring New Dog / Promotion of New Dog Brew 09:10...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Josh joins us on the cold Muskegon night to talk about the Big Gretch Beer, brewing under Ron Jeffries and Travis Fritts, low ABV beers and changing the perception of Muskegon one visit at a time.  If you're from the west side of the state or have been hesitant, Josh gives you many good food and drink tips for exploring the city!   00:00- Ads 01:00- Introductions 06:0...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This week we discuss the top 50 breweries based on most rated on Beer Advocate, Budweiser becoming the official state beer of Utah, Sam Adams and their beer money for vaccines, and Ken goes off on a tangent about when to and not to tip.   00:00 - Introductions 02:15 – Beer Advocate Top 50 Most Rated Breweries 14:04 – Official Beer of Utah 24:26 – Sam Adams – Beer M...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Jake Goodman and Colin Jones of WeldWerks join us to talk about a litany of updates for this Greeley Colorado brewery including talking about Juicy Bits, Nilly Wonka Memes, dreams of whiskey barrels, and their 10K IPA.  Listen to this great episode now! 00:00 - Introduction & What We’re Drinking 03:45 - Who is WeldWerks 06:55 - Juicy Bits vs. Other New England Brews 10...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! On this episode of the news we talk about someone trying to making the hottest beer possible, the BA list of top 50 breweries by production, and what vegan drinkers are looking for with a lactose replacement.  All that and more on this weird ingredient episode of the news! Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - htt...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Wayne Wambles and Neil Callaghan of Cigar City Brewing sit down with us to talk about the explosive growth of Cigar City Brewing and CANArchy, the collaborations across the world they've been able to do, some fun things Wayne wants to do in the brewhouse soon, and all of the funny ways to pronounce Jai Alai (and so much more)  Listen to our hour long episode here! 00:...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We talk about the USA Today Top Beer cities, labels, breweries, and more.  We discuss Untappd reviews and the positives/negatives that come with it, and we discuss the morality of Black is Beautiful and saying where you're donating to. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: You see it in every beer forum in the state.  ISO: Wax Wings, but what truly sparks the flavors, the profiles, and the beers that this brewery presents and why is it well sought out after.  We discuss everything from their barrel program, to Untappd ratings, and what the future holds for this brewery as it dodges the covid pandemic for a 'curbside only' model unt...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Henok Fentie gives us a small tour of the new Omnipollo brewery in Sweden as he sits down to chat with us about beer trends, nomad brewing, and what the future holds for his brand now that he has roots.  Sit down and crack open a Yellow Belly (yes we talk about the World of Beer incident from 2020) and listen to us discuss what the future holds for this now Swedish nomad b...

SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a woman in the craft beer industry. From cringe worthy questions, reactions, and struggles, Wendy from Detroit Draft Divas/Better on Draft and Dani from the Detroit chapter of Girls Pint Out host a panel of amazing women in the industry including Molly Daniels, brewer at Railtown Brewing ; Jasmine Hairsto...

SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a woman in the craft beer industry. From cringe worthy questions, reactions, and struggles, Wendy from Detroit Draft Divas/Better on Draft and Dani from the Detroit chapter of Girls Pint Out host a panel of amazing women in the industry including Molly Daniels, brewer at Railtown Brewing ; Jasmine Hairsto...

CRAFT NEER NEWS EPISODE! Our newest news article talks about Molson Coors being hit with ransomware, South Carolina voting for alcohol delivery, and Rob's distaste for shower beers.  Listen to this and more by following the show and subscribing Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-14602144542...

CRAFT BEER SHOW INFO: It's been a few years since Andy has chatted with us, so we took the opportunity to catch up! Now that CapNCork is also brewing their own beer, we talk about owning a brewery, what covid has done to the homebrew community, why brewers change the names of beers and alter the styles to sell, and Andy helps Nick and Wendy start their new journey of wanting to home brew. MIC...

CRAFT BEER NEWS EPISODE! Rob is back to lead us int he charge of the news as we talk about breweries doing away with 3.2% beer, taking a beer bath, and what happens when Maryland wants to add beer to grocery stores. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Disco...

CRAFT BEER SHOW INFO: The Godfather of mead himself, Ken Schramm joins us to get an inside scoop on meadmaking.  We learn about some upcoming projects and dive deep into the personal touch.  We learn the reason why he doesn't have too many bad products in public, the way he treats his staff to create such a low turnover, and we talk a little bit about fishing, his new orchard, and what comes...

SPECIAL EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a person of color in the craft beer industry. From attending festivals, to showing up at breweries, to the feeling of being pandered to, Barb (@SirenOfStout), Kuma (@kumalupalicious), Damon (@milarkie), and The Brewz Brothaz (@BrewzBrothaz) (Wayne, Sasha, and Harry) break down the industry including personal deal...

SPECIAL EPISODE: This is the one episode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a person of color in the craft beer industry. From attending festivals, to showing up at breweries, to the feeling of being pandered to, Barb (@SirenOfStout), Kuma (@kumalupalicious), Damon (@milarkie), and The Brewz Brothaz (@BrewzBrothaz) (Wayne, Sasha, and Harry) break down the industry including personal deal...

NEWS EPISODE! Rob is off so Wendy takes over the news as we talk about beer puns in legal briefs and what you'd spend for a weekly/monthly/quarterly beer subscription service locally 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...

SHOW INFO: Dennis (Ben) joins us to talk about the production of beer, wine, and spirits out of Galesburg (Kalamazoo)  Michigan.  We learn a bit more about the history of the building, the brand, and what the future holds for the org in 2021.  Worth while stop into Kalamazoo or out of with a huge patio which will be great for summer! MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the coun...

NEWS EPISODE! Chatting this episode about the Tik Tok TENS Unit Beer Challenge, the layoffs upcoming for Heineken, and drinking only beer for 40 days. 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 - htt...

SHOW INFO: Andrew and Phillip join us live on Friday February 12th to discuss the blitz drop of Modern Times into the state of Michigan. We discuss a handful of topics including running a multi-chain brewery, beer tourism in San Diego, and the jump Andrew took from New York to California. Phillip chats about his long history in the business and we talk about the ingredients used in some of Modern...