The Malting Hour

Following in the footsteps of last week's episode, Brandon has Tony guess what beer he's drinking on this episode of After The Final Pour. Beer Description: Afterthought Brewing Company "Saison Meer: Malbec Barrel Aged" Saison brewed with Midwestern ingredients and aged in a Malbec barrel. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at w...

We're FINALLY back in the studio for a full length episode.  What better way to come back than another "Mystery Beer" episode.  This time Tony has selected for random beers for Brandon to try and figure what they are. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Captain Brandon Weninger and First Mate Tony Golec come back to the studio, after a much needed break and drink OIB's Hazy Triple IPA "Cosmic Kerfuffle". About the beer: Galaxy & Citra hopped hazy Triple IPA Music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week our old friend Ray Stout of the Illinois Craft Beer Guild joins us to discuss Beer Under Glass and other happenings for Illinois Craft Beer Week. Beers on this episode: Half Acre Beer Company - Akari Shogun Hop District Community Brewing - Rebello Hopewell Brewing Co. - Sharp Grab your tickets for Beer Under Glass 2025 here: https://www.universe.com/events/beer-under-glass-at-harris-thea...

This week Brandon and Tony sample some "dank" IPA's followed by some "dark" stouts in what they are dubbing "Dank vs. Dark". Beers on this episode: Lagunita's Brewing Co. - Waldo's Special Ale Pipeworks Brewing Company - Double Fudge Barrel Aged Abduction Energy City Brewing - Hop Buoy Hazy Triple IPA Mikkeller - George Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro music provided by @ Fl...

This week Brandon and Tony sample New Glarus "Gyrator Dopplebock". Intro and Outro music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we sample four beers from Logan Square's Pilot Project Brewing. Beers on this episode: Funkytown Brewery - Hip-Hops and R&Brew Standard Goods - Pale Ale Brewer's Kitchen - Two Falls Donna's Pickle Beer Get your Meals on Wheels Chicago On Tap Tickets TODAY! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro music provided by @ FluidMinds C...

This week we welcome back Matthew and dig deep into Brandon's beer fridge to unearth a 2023 Barrel Aged Shamrock Stout from Goose Island. Tickets for Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" AVAILABLE NOW! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we sit down with Cory Morris of Meals on Wheels Chicago to discuss this years Chicago on Tap Festival.  Also, Matthew joins us again and promises a special gift at the event if you call him by his new name (hint: we say what it is on this episode). Get your tickets today! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro music provided...

This week we welcome back friend of the show, Matthew Moldenhauer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some local beers. Beers on this episode: Midwest Coast - Irish Tommy Phase Three - The Knot Old Irving Brewing - Lucky Linny Riverlands Brewing Company - Doc's Irish Stout More Brewing - Story Horse Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" tickets are now available! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/co...

This week Brandon and Tony welcome Yuengling to Illinois and sample all five beers currently available. Beers on this episode: Traditional Lager Light Lager Golden Pilsner Flight Black & Tan Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" tickets are now available! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our...

AAAAANNND WE'RE BACK! We had to take some time off, but we're and starting off this month with Goose Island's barrel aged "Shamrock Stout". Beer description: Goose Island Shamrock Stout is a decadent delight that is aged for a full year in freshly emptied bourbon barrels and finished with peppermint, cocoa nibs and vanilla. The aging process imparts rich, warming notes of oak and whiskey, while th...

This week Brandon pours four mystery beers for Tony to try figure out what they are.  Will it be a saison/pale ale mishap again or will he overcome the odds and get them all correct? Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week bids farewell to Dry January for Brandon with his first drink since 2024.   Beers on this episode: Barrio - Rojo Boulevard Brewing - Plaid Habit Intro and outro music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon and Tony bid farewell (probably) to Dry January with Go Brewing's "New School Sour Berry". Beer description: This isn’t your average sour—it’s a flavor revolution. Bursting with juicy, fruit-forward notes that are perfectly balanced by a zippy tang, it’s the ultimate mashup of sweet and tart. Imagine the boldness of ripe citrus colliding with the smooth sweetness of stone fruit,...

This week we kick off the New Year with some NA offerings from Untitled Art, Maplewood and Hop Butcher For the World. Beers and Beverages on this episode: Untitled Art - Juicy IPA NA Untitled Art - Italian Style Pilsner NA Maplewood Brewery & Distillery - Rad Hyroz Bodacious Berry Lemonade Hop Butcher For the World - Hop Water For the World Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Out...

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off the new year than with an adjuncted barrel aged beer from Hubbards Cave? We're joined once again with Matthew and a very special guest at the end of the episode.   Beer description: Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Cinnamon, Maple, Vanilla and Bananas. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our...

Another year has come and gone and that can only mean one thing: THE MALTEEZ! This year Brandon and Tony invited Matthew Mauldenhauer to join them for their favorite beer countdown to end 2024. Thank you to all of our listeners for the continued support of the show.  Without you, we'd just be sitting around drinking and not talking.  We love you all. Cheers to 2025 from The Malting Hour....

This week we're joined once again by Matthew and the merry little Christmas elf to start the week of Christmas.  Brandon digs deep into his cellar and shares Three Floyds Brewing's Dark Lord from 2012. Beer description: A demonic Russian-Style Imperial Stout brewed with coffee, Mexican vanilla, and Indian sugar, this beer defies description. Available one day a year, in April at the brewery:...

This week we get into the holiday spirit with our old friend Matthew.  We sampled five beers we thought fit the Christmas/Winter spirit.  We're also joined by a Christmas Elf who we slowly get drunk throughout the episode.  Sorry, Santa. Beers on this episode: Half Acre Beer - Far Star Anchor Brewing Company - Christmas Ale 2022 Tree House Brewing Company - Bear The Lost Abbey - Gno...

This week Brandon and Tony sample two new (to them) beers!  Beers on this episode: New Glarus Brewing Company - Barley Wine 2024 Une Année - Le Seul XVI Theme and outro music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we drink Half Acre's 2023 "Benthic" with our friend Matthew Moldenhauer. Beer description: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut & Coffee Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

It's our favorite time of year here at the Malting Hour studios. We welcome back Trevor, Tim, and Matthew of Old Irving Brewing and sample this year's Krampus lineup. Beers on this episode: Krampus Cookies Double Barrel Krampus Champurrado Krampus Rocky Road Krampus Pirate Krampus Front 242  Be sure to check out KT's Kids and donate below https://www.ktskids.com/ Special thanks to Trevor, Tim...

This week we're joined by our old friend Ray Stout to discuss everything FOBAB 2024. Don't forget to buy your tickets here:  https://www.universe.com/events/2024-festival-of-wood-barrel-aged-beer-tickets-Z7W984 Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week, Matthew of OIB takes the reigns and guides Brandon and Tony through some tasty beers. Beers on this episode: Samuel Smith - Taddy Porter Old Irving Brewing - Maple Cinnamon Prost Old Irving Brewing - Curst Off Color Brewing - Double Stuff Dino Smores Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.co...