Craft Parenting Podcast

On day seven of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us... Old Engine Oil - Black Ale Harviestoun  ABV: 6% Down your tools and take a swig of this classic craft stout. Beautifully engineered with premium roasted malt for a velvety mouthfeel. It’s proper vintage stuff. All thanks to the meticulous handiwork of our master brewers. This dark and rich stout was first created in 1999 for a well-known super...

On day six of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us... Whole Lotsa Cherry Cheesecake Smoothie Sour Sour - Smoothie 16 Lots Brewing Co. – Mason, OH ABV: 6%  "A devilishly tart and tangy smoothie sour made with real sweet and dark cherries, New York-style cheesecake, and marshmallow creme. It's a one-of-a-kind creation." ***    Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you he...

On day five of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us... X-Mas Cookie Winter Warmer Ale 50 West Brewing Company ABV: 5.9% ***    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 po...

On day four of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us... Unplugged Fruited Blonde Ale Blonde Ale with Guava and Key Lime Listermann Brewing Company ABV: 4.7% "Next to the stage in our limited Unplugged Series, please welcome the talented duo, guava and key lime. Accompanied by Motueka and a special appearance by vanilla, please enjoy this refreshingly bright and smooth performance!" ***    ...

On day three of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us... Monsters at Werk Weldwerks Brewing in collaboration with Wondering Monsters Hazy IPA ABV: 7.1% ***    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.craftparenting...

On day two of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Snow Day White Stout with coffee, chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla Esoteric Brewing ABV: 5.2%  ***Higher Gravity Exclusive*** Join Joe and Caroline every day in December as they go through each day’s beer. ***    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....

On day one of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us… Fear the Sunset Imperial Stout Kings County Brewers Collective Brewed in collaboration with Nightmare Brewing Brooklyn, New York ABV: 16%  Join Joe and Caroline every day in December as they go through each day’s beer. ***    Spread the Word and Connect With Us  If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and review. Follow us on Facebook...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Higher Gravity Beervent Calendar is back (back) for another year. What surprises does Higher Gravity have in store this year? Will they “ice” us or give us a lump of coal? In this episode, Joe and Caroline explain what “beervent” is, discuss their wish list, and give their predictions for what beers will be in this year’s box. Join Joe and Caroline eve...

Another week, another exciting episode of the Craft Parenting  Podcast live on YouTube. We break down our 2023 Halloween experience, we discuss going to take family photos in Northern Kentucky and (somehow) ending up at a craft brewery, how West Siders are everywhere and nowhere, and so much more.  ***  Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and rev...

Joe and Caroline are back (back) to discuss the complete and utter chaos in their lives. In this week's episode, they discuss how Caroline's clumsiness finally wore off on Joe, bringing the kids (pack-n-play and all) to Madtree Brewing to heckle the Gnome, making German cuisine, all while drinking more random beers from the back of their beer fridge. ***  Spread the Word and Connect With...

Joe and Caroline are back (back) for another episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast at their friendly neighborhood craft brewery, 13 Below. They discuss a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to): their daughter's recent surgery, an update on the fridge saga, a model train show, and why Avocados are now banned. *** Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, ple...

Joe and Caroline drink some mystery beers from Urban Harvest Brewing Company that they found in the back of the beer fridge and discuss their recent fall-related family adventures. *** 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 a...

This week, we continue our conversation with Matt and Shanelle DeMaris, AKA the Cincy Brews Traveler and The Wolf. We talked about a wide variety of topics, including parenting, Cincinnati craft beer, and more. We talked so much that we had to divide the podcast into two separate episodes! This is part two of our conversation. Make sure to follow all of their projects: Vets & Brews The Brews T...

This episode has been a long time in the making! This week, we had the opportunity to sit down with Matt and Shanelle DeMaris, AKA the Cincy Brews Traveler and The Wolf. We talked about a wide variety of topics, including parenting, Cincinnati craft beer, and more. We talked so much that we had to divide the podcast into two separate episodes! This is part one of our conversation. Part 2 will be r...

13 Below Brewery is celebrating their sixth anniversary on September 22, 23, and 24. This week, Joe and Caroline talk to Doug, one of the co-owners, who gives them all of the special details of their big celebration. The anniversary party will include special beer releases, live music, a special food menu, and more. Check out their website and social media accounts for the latest information: http...

We are back (back) on YouTube to discuss the last week in the Ludwig household. Football, and most importantly, Joe Cool is back, we made it through the first week of school, Caroline is "stupid, and more. *** 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...

Joe and Caroline talk about going to Madtree's Seeing Colors release party, their ambition to get fit, Lilly missing school due to a mild cold (already), celebrating Lilly's fourth birthday, and more. What We Are Drinking Seeing Colors Hazy India Pale Ale Madtree Brewing Company - Cincinnati, Ohio ABV 6.5% "Seeing is believing. Hazy and full of tropical, juicy flavors, this IPA is a...

We are so back! This week, while Joe and Caroline enjoy their first Oktoberfest beer, they will discuss a variety of topics including how a bat invaded their house, Lilly is about to turn 4 (where has the time gone?!), the first day of school is approaching, and more.  ***  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...

Don't call it a come back!? Light beer seems to be coming back in style again as more and more Cincinnati Craft breweries are starting to release this style in packaging.   Join us live on YouTube as we drink light beer from Fretboard Brewing, 13 Below Brewery, Braxton Brewing Company, Rhinegeist, MadTree Brewing, and Taft's Brewing and discuss the latest "trend".... after the...

Joe and Caroline explore the wild world of fancy gas station singles. *** 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  Send us feedback, comments, and questions at craftparentingpodcast@gmail.com Visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.c...

In this week's episode, Joe gives his explosive review of The Sound of Freedom , talks about what the media is saying, and discusses ways to help spread awareness about the issue of child trafficking.  Note: this episode contains movie spoilers and talks about subjects that are not suitable for children. Help others see The Sound of Freedom – Contribute to the pay it forward campaign here . L...

Joe and Caroline discuss a wide variety of topics, including how their daughter has grown over the last year while in pre-school, starting to potty train their youngest, and their recent family adventures to MPH and Brink 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...

Joe and Caroline discuss their favorite legendary beer brands 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  Send us feedback, comments, and questions at craftparentingpodcast@gmail.com Visit our website at https://www.craftparenting...

We recently had the opportunity to visit Fabled Brew Works , and we had an absolute blast! Listen as we dive into the beer, the mead, and the aesthetic of one of the Cincinnati area's newest craft breweries/meaderies. Recorded on location on 6/28. Shoutout to Oma and Opa for giving us a parent's night out! *** Spread the Word and Connect With Us If you like what you hear, please leave us...

Join us live on YouTube as we explore Belgian Beer from Lebanon Brewing Company, West Side Brewing Company, and Raised Grain Brewing Company. What We Are Drinking Li’l Tripel The Lebanon Brewing Company - Lebanon, Ohio ABV: 7.5 Black Walnut Belgian Imperial Stout Raised Grain Brewing Company - Waukesha, WI  ABV: 9.6% “A clean and complex stout with notes of chocolate, vanilla, and coffee from Begi...