Pint Talking

This week show has me at the Ashland Alefest. It was a fantastic day on so many levels. The weather was amazing, the beer was delicious, the food was delectable, the music was terrific, and the crowd was outstanding. In part one of the Ashland  Alefest you will hear my visit with Sandra Tunnell who is the Executive Director of Ashland Main Street which is the organization responsible for bringing...

This week Bob and I are joined in the studio by Carley Hall. Carley is a craft beer connoisseur that happens to date Bobby the Brain Vokac. In the opening of the show we talk about Maui Brewing buying Modern Times Brewing as well a new brewery that is coming to Shaker Heights Ohio called Midnight Owl. During the interview segment of the show, it's just more of your favorite two pod-casters Bob and...

This week Bob and I revisited the Smart Brew concept and dug a little bit deeper into it. We also discussed big news from Avon Brewing regarding an impending move to a new location that would expand their spot and allow them to produce more beer. Their parking lot will expand five times its current capacity, and they will be adding an event room. In the "Just one more" segment I cracked open a wet...

This week Bob and I talk about a strange concept called smart brew that allows a restaurant, pub, or bar to brew their own beer in a space of only 150sq feet. Essentially the smart brew company creates the wort based on the style of beer you are looking to serve. The concept removes the brew house and lets the establishment focus on fermentation, dry hopping, fining, and serving. We discuss what i...

This week Bob and I talk about the upcoming Ashland Alefest which takes place on 6/18. We also discuss the Ohio breweries that brought home wins at this year World Beer Cup. Thirteen Ohio Breweries brought home 15 medals. We also discuss BrewDog owner James Watt giving up 5% of his stake in the company to employees. In the second half of the show I traveled to Willoughby, Ohio to talk to Paola Val...

This week Bob and I talk about the upcoming Ashland Alefest which takes place on 6/18. We also discuss a report stating that the craft beer industry's growth has slowed and that in an industry that sees over 100 Billion in sales annually that Craft beer sales only makes up 27% of that number. The article from the Star Tribune late points out that breweries should begin to focus on growing their br...

This week Bob and I celebrate the 50th episode. Actually, we just mention it and then we drink a really huge barrel aged Imperial Stout in commemoration. Bob and I talk about the beer fest that took place in Medina this past weekend, and in the news and views segment we tackle the topic of satellite tap rooms versus distribution expansion as a means of growing a brewery. Remember, you can email th...

This week I am joined once again by Bob Vokac from Wrecking Crew Brew Works for the opening of the show. In a new segment of the show called News and Views we discuss the topic of supply chain shortage issues and the impact it is having on brewing industry. We talked about alternative options to avoid supply chain issues as well as how to prepare for the impending shortages that we are sure to fac...

This week I am joined once again by Ryan Primiano from Wrecking Crew Brew Works for the opening of the show. In a new segment of the show called News and Views we tackle the topic of local growth versus national growth. We also discuss the Medina Beer Fest and the Medina beer path tour. The Medina beer fest will take place on April 23rd from 5:30 to 10:30pm at MAD Brewing. The event is sold out, b...

After 287 days I make my triumphant return to the air waves. In the opening of the first episode of season 3 I am joined by Ryan Primiano from Wrecking Crew Brew Works. In a new segment of the show called News and Views we tackle the topic of maintaining mental and physical health while being a part of the craft beer world. During this segment we discuss ways to maintain your health while partakin...

This week I had a special co-host for the opening. Ryan Primiano from Wrecking Crew Brew Works sat in and we discussed the presence of WCBC at Brew at the Zoo in Akron. We also talked about the Medina Brewery Passport and how well it is doing in the early stage of its launch. In the news we talk about the #MeToo movement in the craft beer world as well BrewDog's recent turmoil. In this week's inte...

This week Bird shares a story with us regarding a recent bonding experience he had with his father over craft beer. We discuss inflation and how it may play a factor in what it costs to enjoy our favorite beverage. In the news we discuss the surging trend of Ready to Drink beverages. We also discuss the sharp increase in on premise sales in the U.S. versus the decline in the U.K. In this week's in...

This week I talk about heading back to the gym after about 14 months off. I also discuss my plans for the Memorial Day weekend. In the news I talk about the sexism and racism that have recently been brought to light in the craft beer world. In this week's interview I sit down with James Knott from Nocterra Brewing and discuss all of the great happenings going on at the Powell, Ohio brewery. Make s...

This week I received the results to my DNA test and I reveal to the world where my ancestors hailed from. I also recap my weekend trip to Columbus. I talk about riding an electric scooter while semi intoxicated, as well as a chugging contest between myself and this week's guest that took place at a certain brewery that was born in Scotland, but summers in Ohio. During the interview this week I tal...

This week Bird returns and we talk about Hazy's, Dessert Stouts, and the best and worst craft beer cities in the country. In this weeks interview I sit down with Adam Longacre and Garret Conley from Unhitched Brewing Company. We talked about how Unhitched was born from an idea that the community of Louisville, Ohio needed a gathering place that served great beer and delicious food. Adam told me ab...

We return after a week off. In this episode I talk about the great beer journey we took in Indianapolis. The beer was amazing, the food was fantastic and the people were very friendly. I look forward to returning to Indianapolis again in the near future. In the news I talk about how excited I am for the return of BrewDog's Annual General Mayhem festival, better known as AGM. I also touch on the Au...

In this weeks episode I talk about the amazing stouts I was able to drink on Saturday night. I also discuss my upcoming Indianapolis extended weekend beer getaway. I ask for suggestions for my upcoming October trip to Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. In the news I discuss how all states are now allowing dining and most have allowed bars to re-open. I mention the new SBA website to help tho...

In this episode Bird and I discuss why people are so hell bent on being know it all craft beer aficionados on Facebook. We talk about the damage that can be done to small independent breweries when people attempt to eviscerate them on social media. In the news we discuss new taxation laws, The Summit and Medina county brew paths, as well as the growth being seen once again in the craft beer market...

In this episode I talk about Covid screwing up my beercation plans for October. Never fear though as I was able to turn lemons into lemonade. I also talk once again about how crappy people are in craft beer Facebook pages, and I discuss a ridiculously dumb law proposed in West Virginia that would raise the excise tax 431%. During the interview I sat down with Don Schjeldahl from North Water Brewin...

In this episode I discuss the nightmares of being a home owner. Meanwhile in the news I discuss the Brewers Associations Top 50 Breweries list that was recently released. This list is based on production and sales volume. I notated a few interesting points before moving on to the interview segment. During the interview I sat down with Ryan Holmes from MadCap Brewing Company and we discussed everyt...

This week I prepare for St. Patrick's Day by recording early. I read some feedback from listeners regarding the Home Brew podcast idea I floated last week. In the news I discuss the situation in Indianapolis regarding BrewDog and how they have responded to it. I compare and contrast it to what happened at the Platform location in Columbus. In the interview segment I sit down with Shawn Adams and J...

This week I'm back with the fellas from Wrecking Crew Brew Works. In this visit we take on some of the trendy topics in the craft beer world along with a few controversial happenings that have occurred recently. We also play a fun game of Guess the Micro Beer. Make sure to follow Wrecking Crew Brew Works on Facebook and Instagram at @wreckingcrewbrewworks as well as visiting them on the web at htt...

Big Bird joins me and we discuss our recent goings on in the world of craft beer. In news segment we take a deep dive into the chaos that took place at the Platform Brewing Company's tap room in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend. We speculate on what the fall out will be after the dust has settled and give our opinions on the whole situation. During the interview segment I sit down with the John Bi...

This week I talk about the Kolsch Cup I entered, The National Homebrew Convention and whether or not it will be an in person event, The Great American Beer Festival and whether or not I will get to cross off a bucket list item in 2021, and the number of trolls lurking around Craft beer Facebook groups. In the news I discuss a female brewery owner being named as an associate administrator of field...

This week I sit down with Steve Prough from Two Monks Brewing to discuss his passion and affinity for brewing English and German style beers. In the opening I talk about my visits this past weekend to Wrecking Crew Brew Works and Medina Brewing. I also discuss a  miserable day at work and how an internet glitch brought down the top 20 customers of my internet service provider. Make sure to follow...