Pour Another Round

Derrick and Jonathan catch up with the Wisconsin Beer Baron himself, Chris Drosner! Chris has covered the Wisconsin craft beer scene throughout the craft-beer boom with his Beer Baron reporting at the Wisconsin State Journal. Chris is the current executive editor of Milwaukee Magazine .  Chris takes us through the evolution of craft beer in Wisconsin and what trends we've seen here. We make him pi...

Derrick and Jonathan chat with Josh at Cocoon Brewing Co. in Ledgeview, WI. Jonathan had a chance to hang out with Josh in one of the cocoons at Cocoon, and they were joined by some friends that came to hang out for the episode recording including former co-host, Cameron! Derrick was jealous of not being there in person to enjoy some beers with the gang but we drank them for him!  Discover the fas...

Awildan (ah-WILL-den) is an Old English word meaning to make or become wild. At Awildan Distilling, Jeff Olson is inspired by the natural world and humankind’s long, intertwining connection to the wild. Awildan Distilling was founded with the mission to heighten the joy of living, and to elevate life’s experiences through exceptional whiskey and spirits. Derrick and Jonathan join Jeff in the Awild...

Crafting Culture. Cultivating Community. Breaking for Beer. This is Sabbatical Brewing Co. in Manitowoc, WI. Derrick and Jonathan join Will Schneider in the brewery and discuss Sabbatical's beginnings as he and his wife took a leap of faith into a new venture - they still manage ABLE Community Options for children, families & young adults with special needs located very near the brewery.    Situat...

Make the beers with the best ingredients. Don't cut corners. Period. That's the philosophy of Clark Lewey and Mike Saboe at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company in Decorah, Iowa.  If you're anything like us, you've enjoyed many Pseudo Sue and King Sue beers with your friends, but do you know about Toppling Goliath's full range of delicious brews they've got in their line up?  Clark and Barbara Lewey f...

Cool City Brewing Company was born in order to leave behind a legacy in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Derrick and Jonathan hang with Ryan and Barry in the taproom surrounded by beers, old fashioned flights and cheese curd flights! Yes, that's right! Curd flights!  Cool City embraces flights with truly anything on their menu - coffee, beer, booze, burgers, wings or curds to just name a few. The Cool City...

A lot has changed with Working Draft Beer Company in the over five years they've graced Madison's craft beer scene. Jonathan and Derrick revisit Working Draft to pour another round with Clint Lohman, Head Brewer, Co-Owner and Co-Founder! Clint is dedicated to honoring the traditions of classic European breweries, while also putting his spin on fresh American styles and highlighting incredible ingr...

Join Jonathan and Derrick as they pour another round with none other than the legendary founder of Boston Beer Company and Sam Adams, Jim Koch!  For over 35 years, Boston Beer Company and Samuel Adams beer has been pioneering the American brewing industry, renowned for its commitment to craft brewing and innovative beer creations.  This iconic company has played a pivotal role in the resurgence of...

Join Jonathan and Derrick as they pour another round with Oliver, Amy and Blaine at Hop Yard Ale Works in Appleton, WI! From auto shop to brewery taproom, Oliver and Amy Behm started Hop Yard Ale Works to relive the best part of their memories from beer adventures that took them around the world.  Visit the taproom, come as you are, strike up a conversation with a stranger or the beertender. You m...

Join Jonathan and Derrick as they pour another round with Tanner Vaughn at Pathlight Brewing in Shawnee, Kansas.  Pathlight Brewing ignited from a shared passion for craft beer, and a mutual desire to contribute to their local community. Whether it’s their lambic-inspired wild ales, or their hazy IPA’s, Pathlight is dedicated to continuously elevating our craft and exploring new ways to deliver th...

Join Jonathan and Derrick as they pour another round with Rob Novak, the Historic Brewing Coordinator for the Brewhouse at Old World Wisconsin. Old World Wisconsin is a hidden historical gem within the Wisconsin Historical Society, nestled just outside Eagle, WI, on a sprawling 600-acre kettle moraine landscape. This living museum boasts over 60 meticulously restored buildings and landmarks dating...

We've donned Stephanie Harvey with the title: Queen of the Midwest Oktoberfest!  Stephanie is from Stillmank Brewing Company in Green Bay, WI, but she LOVES festbiers, marzens, and all things Oktoberfest! So this time of year IS. HER. JAM.  Join Derrick and Jonathan for this episode of Pour Another Round as we dive into where this passionate love Steph comes from and what Oktoberfest-style beers s...

Summer break was busy and may have felt long, but we're back and ready to dive headfirst into the next exciting chapter of Pour Another Round !  In this special Host Q&A Power Hour episode, Jonathan, Cameron and Derrick drink some cold beers to catch up on all things beer and podcast-related. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement at the end of the episode. Join the conversation as we 'Pour Anoth...

The Gundersons, a family of 5, founded G5 Brewing Company in 2019. Five Gundersons. G5 Brewing. A whole family affair.  This is the southernmost brewery in Wisconsin. We talk about the beautiful views from their taproom, the big sky country inspiration of Montana, and drink many, many rounds.  Tim and Eric joke about each beer as the naming process seems to be a point of pain for them sometimes. ...

Jonathan joins and John Mleziva live in front of a live audience in the State Line Distillery tasting room in Madison, WI.  The State Line story begins 3,700 miles northeast of Madison, in Edinburgh, Scotland. John was studying to open his own brewery!  Soon enough, the intricate science and subtle art of distillation captured John's imagination, leading him away from beer and toward the productio...

Happy 100th Episode! We've got a special guest today. Dan Carey was transformative in the craft beer industry in Wisconsin and nationwide.  He talks about the masterminds behind the famous Spotted Cow. Maybe you've heard of it?! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPod Instagram: @PourAnotherRoundPod Follow Pour Another Round:   Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPod Instagram: @Pour...

Barrel & Beam brewery specializes in crafting world-class farmhouse and barrel-aged beers, rustic ciders and meads made with local ingredients.  This is a brewery who really found a creative niche in a variety of fermented products. Not to mention they do it all in a pretty cool log cabin building - classic Upper Peninsula of Michigan if we ever did say!   Follow Pour Another Round:   Faceboo...

Jonathan's cousins own a Cidery in Bayfield, WI. Learn about a century old farm that has recently added a cidery to its repertoire. Becca & Dane are the 5th generation of the Hauser family to operate this farm and they're taking things to another level! Learn about this Northern Wisconsin gem!  Follow Pour Another Round:   Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPod Instagram: @PourAnotherRoundPod Website...

Dogfish Head Brewery started as a tiny brewery among only 600 craft breweries in the country in the mid 90s. It's now a top tier ,craft brewery among nearly 10,000 breweries in the United States. Cameron and Jonathan talk with Sam Calagione about the rise of this amazing brewery with humble beginnings.  Follow Pour Another Round:   Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPod Instagram: @PourAnotherRoundPo...

The beer community brings people together. That's how Pour Another Round and Buzzed With Brian became friends. We talk about the Pour Another Round Outdoor Winter Beer Festival being a place to bring people and beer together.  We also learn a bit about Brian's beer passion. Check out his podcast: Buzzed With Brian Follow Pour Another Round:   Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPod Instagram: @PourAno...

Pour Another Round and Danielle and Travis Kleven from @theklevensbrewtour and Market the Brew Podcast talk about their respective wins with marketing the brewing industry and what they each have for goals big and small. The Klevens are joining Pour Another Round at our inaugural winter beer festival in Green Bay, Wisconsin on March 4  and we're all very excited to drink beer outside!!  We’re brin...

Chris Riphenburg, former Head Brewer of Ale Asylum (RIP), joined Topsy Turvy Brewery in 2022. Chris shares how this new venture has allowed him to tap into some beer creativity he had been wanting to explore. Chris talks through the evolution of tools brewers use to ensure quality, consistency, and the development of new styles. Enjoy the story of the only brewery in Lake Geneva, WI.  Follow Pour...

Pour Another Round is tapping its inaugural winter beer festival in Green Bay, Wisconsin on March 4 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. We’re bringing the beer to the people at this outdoor winter beer festival. Join us in leaning into Wisconsin winters and celebrating the durability of the Wisconsin people’s passion for beer at the Pour Another Round Outdoor Winter Beer Festival! Location: Badger State Brewing...

Pio comments that when he talks about Delta Beer Lab, the beer is rarely the largest point of conversation...to which Cameron and Jonathan seemed confused. After the conversation turned to Delta's community involvement and dedication to welcoming all people to the taproom, we quickly understood! Delta Beer Lab has a really neat perspective on how they want to run their business. Check them out!  ...

From old school video games to old school punk music, rigging homebrew setups to upgrading technology, this conversation with John from Modist Brewing Co. is all over the place. But we drink great beer, talk about an awesome brewery, and have fun throughout the process!  Follow Pour Another Round:   Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPod Instagram: @PourAnotherRoundPod Website: pouranotherround.com