Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: While Ken is away taking a much-deserved break Dan, Wendy, and Rob talk about some beer adventures they've been on, adventures they'd like to go on, and things they see in other locations they'd like to see back home. Our intrepid trio will try to get onto a regular, if limited schedule! March Draftness 2024 is still happening and the website/socials will st...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Dan misses the first episode of the year as the crew talks about pressing questions like how fast can you run a beer mile, what beer would you drink, and more. Check out this weeks laid back episode with Rob, Wendy, and Ken. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-14602144542...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Bart of Traders Brewing Company joins us to talk about the brewing industry in Indiana, what troubles he had during the COVID years, and what the future will hold for his brand. We talk about his wide variety of beer styles and what he thinks craft beer will be like in the next ten years. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - htt...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: After 405 weekly episodes it's time for the crew to take a break! While the show is on hiatus there is well over 405 episodes of Better on Draft including half episodes, news episodes, and more to check out. So the crew talks about burnout in the industry, Ken sticks by his anti-beer flight guns, and we sign off with a big thank you to all the sponsors that have gotte...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This episode of the news Dan wants us to chat about chasing beers and what we may want to chase in 2024, Rob talks about a new brewery in Chicago and Wendy talks about what happens when the roof literally caves in on a brewery and how they're going to address it. Wendy's Article - Astoria Riverwalk rerouted after further collapse of Buoy Beer building - h...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We end this years show with a discussion on beer journaling, the importance social media presently has on craft beer, and what we can expect in the coming years with our predictions including Ken's bold prediction that 2024 will be the first year more breweries close than open. Disagree? Join us live at 7:15pm ET every Friday night! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - ht...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Dan updates us on Snoop Doggs new beverage line while Rob talks about 'open carry' alcohol laws starting to begin in other states. The show ends with Wendy going over some of her favorite beers of the year as we cover with the Detroit Free Press mentioned as their favorites. Wendy's Article - Here are the top 12 Michigan craft beers of 2023 - https:/...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As the year continues to wind down, Ken, Rob, Dan, and Wendy all talk about holiday traditions, traditions around beer and more. The conversation gets into movie content and what they do and don't like in the realm of horror. The show ends talking about some of their favorite movies and games they've played this year. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://nort...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As we wind down towards the end of the year, Rob, Dan, and Ken talk go over some AITA from Reddit including a deep dive into tipping culture, respect for your roommates stuff, and we talk about some of our most/least favorite let downs in TV shows, Movies, or Concerts. You can join us live at 7:15pm ET every Friday evening! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcen...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We don't know what timeline that we are in but White Claw has some explaining to do trying to sell us regular seltzer as '0% White Claws'. We also talk about Christmas food flavored beer, Brewbound's rising stars, and do we take home beer as much as we used to? All that and more in this weeks episode of the craft beer news Ken's Article - M...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Are you a craft beer fan that's hard to shop for? Or do you have someone in your life that you just don't know what to get them? Join us as we go through some of the best (and worst) options to buy for yourself or that craft beer fan in your life! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Li...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy talks about Utah having its first ever Pint Day and what that means for a state that seems to lack behind other states in craft beer. Dan talks about Anchor Workers WeFunder campaign to try to bring back the brand and how it is doing. Rob talk's about a new beer garden in the Indianapolis airport, and Ken ends the show talking about the three tier system...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Our 8th Black Friday episode is in the books as we crack open our Bourbon County Brand Stouts from this and previous years, and talk about some crazy beer chasing stories. We end the show doing another edition of craft beer AITA (Am I The Asshole). Join us as we answer the internets most beer related queries. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Michael Williams of Great Lakes Brewing joins us again to talk about brewing in Cleveland. Unlike most interviews we do, Michael's job at GLBC involves also making sure each one of his co-workers understands beer, the brewing process, and craft beer as an industry as a whole. Michael also trains customers on the process utilizing his Advanced Cicerone certification. F...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Wendy starts off the news segment talking about the the increase use case for genetically modified yeast strains setting up massive debate within the industry, and where could the benefits lay. Dan talks about how Anheuser Busch believes it's going to win back its customers and Ken talks about how a certain local brewery could win back his patronage. Lastly Ke...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Entering the top 50 Craft Breweries by Production and being named Best Craft Brewery by Brewbound in 2022, Matty-O (Matt Cohen) of Fiddlehead takes us on a journey of growth, their reliance on their production of Fiddlehead IPA, and even touch on his love of Disc Golf. Matt tells us about his love for draft beer, and how his business is reliant on making sure all of his be...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Keith Patterson has spent a lot of time working in the film and television industry, and this year has decided to branch out into documentaries.  From state parks to shipwrecks, Keith has a lot on his plate, but the one thing that lingers is his love for his hometown Grand Rapids Michigan, aptly named, Beer City USA.  Keith talks about how he came up with the idea, the dif...

0:38: 🍻 The hosts of the Better on Draft podcast discuss the beers they are drinking. 5:36: 🗣️ The decline of people sharing their beer experiences on platforms like Untappd and Foursquare. 10:59: 🍺 Experiences at a beer event and encountering people who were obsessed with collecting badges and trying different beers. 16:57: 🍺 A well-crafted beer doesn't need to be extreme or have high rat...

0:38: 🍻 The hosts of the Better on Draft podcast discuss the beers they are drinking. 5:36: 🗣️ The decline of people sharing their beer experiences on platforms like Untappd and Foursquare. 10:59: 🍺 Experiences at a beer event and encountering people who were obsessed with collecting badges and trying different beers. 16:57: 🍺 A well-crafted beer doesn't need to be extreme or have high rat...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The hosts talk about what success is in the craft beer world, if there is ever a time to turn down a free beer, and what modern medicine can tell us about future craft beer purchases. Ken's Article - Bump Williams Consulting: Manufacturers Focus on New Shoppers to Drive Growth, While Retailers Ask for Focus on Core Brands - https://www.brewbound.com/news/bump-...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As the crew continues to schedule upcoming guests, another episode without one brings a new topic and new game hosted by Ken. Tito joins the show to talk about the Better on Draft Beer festival from last weekend, and Dan, Ken, Wendy, and Tito answer pressing questions from reddit. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! On this episode of the news, Wendy talks about the newest craft beer brewer after their purchase of former ABI ownership, Dan goes over medal winners and we talk about the importance of a medal, and Dennis talks about the trends changing by generations as they enter the emerging world of NA beverages. Dennis' Article - Sam Calagione: Ongoing Draft Challenges ‘...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: It’s that time of year for reflection, seeing what we have done, and what we want to do. Wendy leads the team in a discussion of some of our bucket list breweries, festivals, and beers we want to make sure we get to try and attend.  We talk about everything from music to TV in this casual episode where we get to learn a little bit more about each other. Sponsors: North Cen...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Thank you to Amanda and Gina for joining us from The Tasting Alliance to talk about their latest endeavors, their beer competition and RTD competition. They take us through a history of the organization hosting some of the most world renown spirits competitions and how they are entering the beer space. From how they choose judges to how they pick winners, follow us on our...

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Rob W. is welcomed back to bring us some news as we continue our journey to find a new craft beer host. He talks about delivery apps and we discuss the beers that ALDI creates for its customers, Ken is curious if you’ve ever bought a beer because of an advertisement, Wendy asks us if we are in any beer clubs and what would get us to join one, and Dan gives us some...