Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast

The 2018 Ashley's Throwwdown Challenge Champions, Canton Brew Works, joins our program along with Erik from Ashley's to discuss the updates of Canton since their humble beginnings, we get an update from Barry about the business since they were last on our show 2.5 years ago, and we predict the 2019 Ashley's Throwdown Challenge! http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=470803 The be...

We invited the Nerds With Alcohol Show to join us for our final episode of the year. We get into pop culture, try to guess who charges the most for personalized messages, and go over the key movies to watch as a human being. We also drink some delicious beer along the way! 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.spot...

Ben from Two James Spirits joins us for this episode to talk about Detroit's first distillery since prohibition, and how craft cocktails and local liquor is starting to rise in our state. He teaches us the proper ways to drink each drink, the best mixers, and how to shop for yourself or a family member. For a beer only drinker, this is a must-listen as we hammer down how to approach liquor wh...

We start off the show with Kaylan from Founders (formerly Ellison) talking about her exit from the industry and re-acclimation back into it as the sales rep from Lansing. Alex joins us as the Metro Detroit rep during the second and third segment as we discuss further the industry, favorite spots in Lansing and Detroit, and when you should (or shouldn't) age your beer! Don’t forget to listen t...

Stephen from Batch Brewing and Dave from Good Pour stop by to chat about the industry and how to improve both locally and globally. We discuss topics like beer groups, ratings, and charity! This full two hour interview goes into depth about all of the work Stephen does to make this business thrive. Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spot...

Ryan and returning guest Kuma of Cultivate in Ypsilanti join us to talk about their non-profit gypsy brewery in which they have a full service bar, restaurant, and do a bunch for the community! A must-visit place in Ypsilanti when you’re in town! Dan Riley from Axle stops in for segments two and three to talk about their upcoming Chinese Christmas Dinner, tickets available at https://livernoistap....

With Rob still absent, Ken, Matt, and Nick take on the task to try all eight Flying Buffalo variants on this (why's it gotta be) Black Friday edition of Better on Draft. Kyle sits down with us to talk a bit about the future of Griffin Claw, how they're doing in their infancy, and what's going on in the future of the business! Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST...

With Rob out doing the lords work, Matt, Ken, and Nick are left to interview local CBS and self proclaimed beerfluencer Houston ( https://www.instagram.com/urbanbeersnob/) . Ken picks up the slack with the news, and Matt challenges the studio to “5 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/s...

The crew is all back together for the 153rd episode of Better of Draft! Kevin from North Center Brewing and Harry from the Brewz Brothaz are live in studio! Matt kicks off the show by drinking from a bowl. Rob covers the news. Matt challenges the studio to “5 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...

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/betterond...

Travis has done it all!  Even started the New England IPA Craze here in Michigan, but what happens when more people want the beer he makes but can't make enough?  That's where Joe and Brew Detroit comes in.  Learn about the history of brewing between these two including Joe's humble start in the 1970's at Stroh's, along with his journey leading him to one of the largest cr...

It may be rainy outside, but it’s hot inside for Episode 150! Nick from Cheboygan Brewing Company is live in studio! The crew covers news including the beer line-up paging tribute to local soda maker Faygo and internet sales of wines and how it could impact beer markets. Matt challenges the studio to “5 Questions.” Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are...

Better On Draft celebrates its third year anniversary in style bringing in the biggest hit brewery of 2018 as Drafting Table Brewing Company joins them to drink some great beers including the illusive Mallow! Check out the video and see how we felt about the beer! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cig...

Jeremiah from the USPBL joins us to talk about Jimmy John's Field and Better on Drafts upcoming Brew & Fall Festival https://uspbl.com/promotions/third-annual-brew-fall-fest/ 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 i...

Episode 147 has a full studio, as we return back to Royal Oak! Kickstand Brewing Company is life in studio! Listen in as we talk multiple topics including New England IPAs, Matt gets the punishment beer for Week 2 of the NFL Fantasy Football season, and The Wheel makes its Better on Draft debut!   Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spoti...

On Friday we had Joe on from Liberty Street Brewing Co to discuss the closing of the production facility and moving away from distribution, we discuss a little bit about the news of the week, and Matt treats us to some new studio 5 Questions including Guess That Beer! 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.c...

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 Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcGLwJbocm If you have a minute, please feel free to rate us on iTunes...

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 learn this, and Matt makes us try to guess four mystery beers by telling us which ones there are, but not which cups he poured th...

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 in-depth talk about Styles takes place in the final segment. Plus, Matt makes a huge announcemen...

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 listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook Live. We are also on your Spotify too! https://ope...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: 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 brewers guild! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ J...

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 to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on Facebook L...

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 EST on www.twitch.tv/bodpodcast . We are also on your Spotify too! https://open.spotify.com/show/0rofqU5VHPmEjcG...

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 of “5 Questions!”  Don’t forget to listen to us live every Friday at 7pm EST on ww...

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 not a fan. You have to listen to find out!  Don’t forget to listen to us live...