Joe & Caroline Ludwig

Craft Parenting Podcast

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Join Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents and craft beer nerds, as they navigate life with two kids. Each week, they share local brewery highlights, real-life parenting stories, and recent family adventures—often with a pint in hand and a toddler in tow.

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Joe & Caroline Ludwig

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Kids

Latest episode

Dec 26, 2025

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Episodes

Ep. 218 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 11 12.12.2024

On the eleventh day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Seeing Things Double Dry-hopped Imperial India pale ale Other Half Brewing 8.3% abv  Hops - Citra, Cashmere, Motueka “An imperial IPA brewed with a hand-selected blend of hops giving notes of sweet orange and lime citrus plus some fruit punch.” About the Craft Parenting Podcast The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, tw...

Ep. 217 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 10 11.12.2024

On the tenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Basmati Rice Lager Rupee Premium lager beer ABV: 4.75 “A world-renowned Master beer brewer and an award-winning Indian chef have collaborated to make Rupee the go-to beer for Indian and spicy cuisine. Rupee has been slow brewed to a traditional Indian recipe using the finest all-natural rice, maize, malted barley, and three types of hops for...

Ep. 216 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 9 10.12.2024

On the ninth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Gunner’s Daughter Milk Stout Mast Landing Brewing Co. Westbrook, Maine ABV: 5.5% "A beautifully aromatic and balanced milk stout with delicious notes of peanut butter coffee and dark chocolate. Contains: lactose. Does not contain peanuts or nuts." About the Craft Parenting Podcast The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Ca...

Ep. 215 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 8 09.12.2024

On the eighth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Einstök ölgerd Stratford, CT Doppelbock ABV: 6.7% “Only available through the holiday season, our winter celebration German-style Doppelbock is worth the wait. Malted barley and chocolate tones define the traditional style, while the robust aroma in long, mellow finish make this the perfect companion for your holiday adventures.” About the...

Ep. 214 – Higher Gravityt's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 7 08.12.2024

On the seventh day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us... Pastrami on Rye - Manny’s Deli Edition  Pipeworks Brewing Company  Chicago, Illinois  ABV: 7.5% Royale with smoked malt, brown sugar, black pepper, coriander siege, red pepper and mustard seed. Brewing collaboration with mayonnaise cafeteria and delicatessen. About the Craft Parenting Podcast The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe...

Ep. 213 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 6 07.12.2024

On the sixth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Robot Santa's Christmas Ale  ABV: 7.6% MastHead Brewing Company  Cleveland, Ohio Brewed with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, coriander, honey, and orange peel.  After the robot uprising you'll be leaving Robot Santa a Christmas sale brewed with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, coriander, honey, and orange peel. About the Craft Parenting Podcast...

Ep. 212 – Higher Gravity’s 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 5 06.12.2024

On the fifth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Christmas Almond Thumbprint Cookie  American Fruit Tart  Urban Artifact, Cincinnati, Ohio ABV: 6.8%  Urban Artifact’s small batch society is a group for explorers. Each limited batch is a ticket to unique fruit tarts and the exploration of real fruit and food concepts. This beer is an ale brewed with pear, almond, nutmeg, and vanilla bean. A...

Ep. 211 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 4 05.12.2024

On the fourth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Elf Magic Cookie Blonde Ale Narrow Path Brewing, Loveland, Ohio ABV: 5.4% “The elves in the brewhouse work tirelessly throughout the year to create moments of happiness and joy for all who gather together with friends and family. Sometimes the magic is particularly strong. Well there must have been some magic in that all brewhouse they foun...

Ep. 210 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 3 04.12.2024

On the third day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Citrus Suh, Brah New England Style IPA with Citrus  Streetside Brewing, Cincinnati, Ohio  ABV: 6.7% Make sure to join Caroline and 'Joe' in this unbe-leaf-able episode and check back tomorrow for Day 4's beervent beer. About the Beer “What can we say about Suh, Bruh? That hasn't already been said? Where else could our fav...

Ep. 209 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 2 03.12.2024

On the second day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Hitachino Nest Beer | Kiuchi Brewery, Naka-Shi Ibaraki, Japan ABV: 5.5% "Plentiful use of Japanese yuzu gives this beer a delicate yet deep citrus flavor. Enjoy the refreshing acidity from yuzu and the crispness of a lager." About the Craft Parenting Podcast The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati...

Ep. 208 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 1 02.12.2024

On the first day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us... Sitka - Black IPA BC's Brewing | Mason, Ohio ABV: 6.5% Canned on 11/19/24 For more information, see their website: https://www.bcsbrewing.com/ About the Craft Parenting Podcast The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite l...

Ep. 207 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Kick-off (with the Peanut Gallery) 01.12.2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Higher Gravity's Beervent Calendar is back once more for 2024. In this episode, Joe and Caroline are joined by the peanut gallery for a chaotic (and heavily edited) episode to explain what "beervent” is, the amount of effort it takes for Higher Gravity to put it together each year, and more. What surprises does Higher Gravity have in store t...

Ep. 206 – Talking with Hearth Brewing's Andrew Plogsted 30.11.2024

In this week's episode, Joe and Caroline welcome Andrew Plogsted, co-owner and co-brewer of Hearth Brewing in Harrison, Ohio. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including Andrew's background as a homebrewer, the history of the building, their beer selection, and more. About the Craft Parenting Podcast The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents w...

Ep. 205 – Our Family Adventures at the Pumpkin Patch & Celebrating Halloween 04.11.2024

Joe and Caroline return to discuss their recent family adventures, including their time at the pumpkin patch, Halloween, and making progress on projects around the house. About the Craft Parenting Podcast The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, a...

Ep. 204 – Visiting Hearth Brewing in Harrison, Ohio 17.10.2024

In this solo episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Caroline visits the newly opened Hearth Brewing in Harrison, Ohio. She shares her first impressions of the beer selection, the atmosphere of the space, and more. Welcome to the Cincinnati craft beer community, Hearth Brewing! Learn more about Hearth Brewing here: https://www.hearthbrewing.com/. About the Craft Parenting Podcast The Craft Parenti...

Ep. 203 – Being Gnarly With Cincy Brewcast’s The Gnarly Gnome 04.10.2024

This week’s episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast features a very special guest who knows a thing or two about craft beer (and sometimes parenting). The Gnarly Gnome – a Cincinnati-based craft beer blogger, podcaster, and YouTube creator known for his Oktoberfest Quests and being synonymous with anonymous – joins Caroline at Voodoo Brewing Co. in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.  They discuss a wide va...

Ep. 202 – Psych Night, Homecoming, Oktoberfest Season & Back to School 27.09.2024

Joe and Caroline discuss going to MadTree Brewing's Psych night, the LaSalle High School Homecoming game, Oktoberfest Season, and getting back into the school routine. ***  Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and review. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Help us spread the word about the podcast so we can grow. Visit our website at https:...

Ep. 201 – Visiting TailGate Brewery in Nashville, Tennessee 12.09.2024

In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline travel to Music City and visit TailGate Brewery , an "independent craft brewery in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in small-batch specialty brews and scratch-made, inventive pizza." Hear them talk about the beer, the taproom, the food, and more. *** Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please le...

Ep. 200 – Exploring the Indianapolis Craft Brewery Scene 06.09.2024

In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, we discuss our recent trip to Indianapolis, Indiana. In total, we were able to visit six craft breweries, including: St. Joseph Brewing & Public House  Oaken Barrel Brewing Company Deviate Brewing Four Day Ray Brewing Guggman Haus Brewing Co. Taxman Brewing Co. We explore each brewery's history, the atmosphere, the food options, and, of cour...

Ep. 199 – Our Family Adventures in Indianapolis, Indiana 29.08.2024

In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss their recent family trip to Indianapolis, Indiana. The trip included the Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, the Indianapolis Children's Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo, and, of course, some local craft breweries.  In this episode, we talk exclusively about our family adventures but stay tuned because we will have a second...

Ep. 198 – Summertime Adventures 07.07.2024

Joe and Caroline are back to talk about their recent summertime adventures while their neighbors set off explosions in the sky. Come hang out with us live on YouTube! *** Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and review. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Help us spread the word about the podcast so we can grow. Visit our website at https://www.c...

Ep. 197 – Rewinding After Vacation 16.06.2024

It's beeen a while... We are back at it after a very busy May and a relaxing vacation in Surf Side Beach. In this episode, we recap everything that we've been up to over the last month.  ***  Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and review. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Help us spread the word about the podcast so we can grow. Vis...

Ep. 196 – Summer Time on the West Side 28.04.2024

Joe and Caroline talk about their summer plans while drinking some delicious summer beers from West Side Brewing.  ***  Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and review. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Help us spread the word about the podcast so we can grow. Visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com to read our blog posts abo...

Ep. 195 – Brown Ales, Dancing with the Cincinnati Pops, Gardening, Pig Prep & More 20.04.2024

Joe and Caroline discuss their family adventures over the last couple of weeks, including dancing with the Cincinnati Pops at historic Music Hall, preparing to grow veggies, training for the Flying Pig Relay, and more. They also discuss Brown Ales and the history of the style. *** Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and review. Follow us on Faceb...

Ep. 194 – Pre-gaming the 'Total Eclipse of the Heart of it All' 08.04.2024

Joe and Caroline pre-game the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 while drinking some incredible home brews from friend of the show, Elijah Moreland. Join us for nap time happy hour on YouTube! *** Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and review. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Help us spread the word about the podcast so we can grow. Visit our...

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