Brandon W and Anthony Golec
The Malting Hour
The Malting Hour is a craft beer podcast hosted by homebrewers and beer‑obsessed friends Brandon W and Tony Golec, with frequent appearances from Matthew Moldenhauer, Director of Operations at Old Irving Brewing. Each episode blends home brewing insights, craft beer reviews, brewery interviews, and the kind of funny beer‑podcast banter that only longtime friends can deliver. Whether we’re talking brewing techniques, tasting new releases, hanging out with brewers we love, or diving into the stories behind great beer, we bring a mix of knowledge, humor, and genuine passion for the craft. If you’...
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Brandon W and Anthony Golec
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Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 24 - ABC Returns Video 03.03.2020 1:03:04
On this episode, Afro Beer Chick returns to discuss women in beer, Masons and continues to give Tony shit for not getting Goose Island Double Barrel BCS. Music for this episode was provided by: Ellis D: https://ellisdmusiq.bandcamp.com/ You can also find them on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube Intro and Outro provided by Fluid Minds http://fluidmindsmusic.com
Episode 23 - Might Meets Right 2019 (feat. Clark Fetridge) Video 17.02.2020 1:10:48
We celebrate Valen... I mean Presidents Day with some barrel aged stouts from Evanston's own Temperance. We're joined by Clark Fetridge yet again and good times we had by all!
Episode 22 - Remember when _____________ won the Superbowl? Video 03.02.2020 1:00:04
On this episode we fill some space after our previously scheduled guests had to cancel last minute. Best part is, this is the heart and soul of what we're doing with this podcast. Congratulations KC on the SB win! Cheers!
Episode 21 - North Carolina Beer Video 20.01.2020 59:12
"And we're back!" Happy New Year everyone! We return after our holiday break and had the opportunity to try some craft beer from North Carolina, thanks for our friends Gillian and Mike Jonathas. Break music: The English Softhearts - Girl of the North https://themagicspotproductions.bandcamp.com/ Intro and outro music provided by: Fluid Minds You can find them on iTunes, Spotify, BandCamp and anywh...
Episode 20 - Christmas Beers (feat. Clark, Jeff and Roger) Video 23.12.2019 1:06:00
On this episode we drink and discuss some Christmas beers. Previous guests Clark Fetridge and Jeff Kordik join us, as well as Tony's own father, Roger Golec. Special thanks to Ellis D for their track "Christmas Morning" featured during the break. You can find them on Soundcloud, Spotify, Facebook and Instagram. Intro and outro music provided by Fluid Minds. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is public...
Episode 19 - Winter Beers Video 09.12.2019 50:54
On this episode we officially launch the new podcast while drinking winter beers! And yes, we are not getting rid of the past episodes. Intro and Outro music provided by Fluid Minds. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify and Bandcamp www.fluidmindsmusic.com The break music was provided by Counterfeit Money Machine with their song "Hipster Bars". You can find them on Facebook.
Episode 18 - Post Prop Day Video 25.11.2019 56:50
On this episode we discuss the aftermath of Goose Island's 2019 Prop Day. We also talk about the future of the podcast and what to expect in the coming year. Break music provided by: RealBadRealFast realbadrealfast.bandcamp.com Spotify facebook.com/realbadrealfast
Episode 17 - Prepping For Prop Day Video 12.11.2019 53:40
On this episode we prepare ourselves for the Goose Island's Prop Day 2019. We decided to try and create this years Proprietors Stout and Cafe de Olla with a French Press and our imagination. We also visit our past Prop days experiences and well as our love for Frosty's and Milkshakes. Special break music provided by Brae Leni. You can find Brae Leni on Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Youtube and Google Pl...
Episode 16 - Halloween Show (feat. Clark Fetridge) Video 31.10.2019 1:06:28
On this episode we welcome Clark "the firing man" Fetridge back on to discuss some Halloween themed beers including our own sweet stout "Almond Joy" and various other craft beers. Music on this episode was provided by: Fluid Minds You can find all of their music streaming on Spotify, iTunes and anywhere else music streams. Happy Halloween!
Episode 15 - Afro Beer Chick (aka ABC) Video 14.10.2019 1:30:36
On this episode with sit down with craft beer authority Afro Beer Chick. We discuss beer, her day as brewer at Revolution Brewing, a nasty message she received that helped start the #IamCraftBeer hashtag on social media and some other shenanigans as well. Afro Beer Chick: www.afrobeerchick.com @AfroBeerChick on all social media platforms Music on this episode: Fluids Minds - www.fluidmindsmusic.co...
Episode 14 - Oktoberfest Video 17.09.2019 52:16
On this episode we drink and discuss Oktoberfest beers while consuming delicious pretzels. We also dive into what we're brewing next as we approach Autumn and Halloween.
Episode 13 - Vacation Beer and Brandon's Hard Cider Video 03.09.2019 48:16
AND WE'RE BACK! and boy does it feel good.. we might be a little rusty, but we're talking vacation beers and home brew this week. Thank you to everyone who has returned and the new listeners. Music in this episode is provided by: Fluid Minds Ellis D Asa Phelps
Episode ZER0 Video 22.07.2019 1:07:18
On this episode, well... it's the very first recording we ever did. We thought it'd be fun to see where this started late last year. We talk about our ideas for the podcast as well as drink a handful of tasty beers. We hope you enjoy this look behind the curtains. Cheers!
Episode 12 - Breakfast Beers and Making Hard Cider Video 08.07.2019 49:50
On this episode we discuss some beers we thought would be perfect for drinking in the early A.M. as well as a step-by-step instruction on how to make your own hard cider!
Episode 11 - Mt. Vernon Wrap Up and Brandon and Tony Rant Video 24.06.2019 47:20
In this episode we wrap up our experience at the Mount Vernon Home Brew Festival that we attended. We also go on some rants..
Episode 10 - Old Man Beers or Where It All Started Video 10.06.2019 1:00:34
On this, the 10th episode, Brandon and Tony discuss beers they grew up on with Tony's neighbor Jeff. Schlitz, Hamms, Old Style, PBR and Miller High Life are all consumed!
Episode 9 - Fischman Public House & Bottle Shop (Part 1)(feat. Gus & Shanna) Video 28.05.2019 1:00:52
On this episode we sit down with the proprietors of Fischman Public House & Bottle Shop on the northwest side of Chicago. We discuss the history of the establishment as well as our own history with the bar. It was so fun, we decided to make this a part one of two episode! Cheers!
Episode 8 - "After The Final Pour" (feat. Kevin Goggin) Video 13.05.2019 1:04:15
AfterThe Final Pour is a series that takes place after many of our podcasts. We sit down with our guest and open up another bottle and just talk about the beer. We will occasionally take a series of these recordings and release them as a new episode of After The Final Pour.
Episode 7 - Shaggy Tail Pale Ale or Tony's Mic is Too Loud Video 29.04.2019 41:56
On this episode we discuss Brandon's "Shaggy Tail" Pale Ale as well as Tony's Portage Park Pale Ale. We also discuss the plans for future episodes as well as our trip in June to the Mt. Vernon Hombrew Fest. NOTE: Tony's mic level was too high at the time of recording. We apologize for the clipping/distorted audio.
Episode 6 - Bourbon County Blowout Part 2 (feat. Pat, Emil and Eric) Video 15.04.2019 1:16:04
On this episode we wrap up our conversation (for now) on Goose Island's Bourbon County Brand Stout. We welcome back Pat, Emil and Eric to the show and dig a little deeper into this amazing beer. We try to keep everything together as we do a vertical of the stout.
Episode 5 - Bourbon County Blowout Part 1 (feat. Pat McHugh and friends!) Video 01.04.2019 38:23
On this episode we get crazy and go to a party featuring only Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout. This is first part of a 2 part series where this big, delicious stout is the feature.
Episode 4 - St. Patrick's Day Video 19.03.2019 47:43
On this episode Brandon and Tony attempt a "single take" recording while enjoying and discussing Irish and/or Irish Style beers and top it off with some Irish Whiskey. Please forgive the ignorance in our pronunciation of Smithwicks.
Episode 3 - Decades of Pale Ales (feat. Kevin Goggin) Video 04.03.2019 54:26
On this episode Brandon and Tony sit down with Kevin Goggin and discuss his favorite style, Pale Ales. We cover 4 decades of the style while using lingo from each decade to describe the beers. The intros were provided by Fluid Minds. You can find them on Spotify, iTunes and at FluidMindsMusic.com The break was provided by The Krunchies. You can find "Happy, Happy" on Spotify. The outro was provide...
Episode 2 - New England IPA's (feat. Emil, Clark and Eric) Video 18.02.2019 58:36
On this episode we discuss New England IPA's. Clark brings his home brew, Emil loves west coast IPA's, Eric doesn't speak for Goose Island, Tony can't remember the name of Clark's beer and Brandon is getting tickets for Enuff Z'Nuff in Milwaukee.
Episode 1 - This Tripel is So Pedestrian (feat. Stephanie Rybandt) Video 08.02.2019 1:09:28
On this episode Brandon and Tony get together with Stephanie Laxner Rybandt, the owner of Fannie's to discuss her favorite beer style, Belgian Tripels. As we are grateful to Stephanie for recording this episode with us and allowing us to use Fannies, we'd like to share their fundraiser to help save Fannies! If you would like to donate, you can do so here: http://tinyurl.com/savefannies Follow us...
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