The Malting Hour

This week Brandon and Tony are joined by David Weeks of Marz Brewing and Meals on Wheels Chicago to discuss and preview this years Chicago On Tap! (Psst... there's a special discount code for tickets for the event in this episode) "Chicago on Tap is the last Thursday of April. Dozens of local breweries and restaurants bring their very best for you to try, providing unlimited tastings of their favo...

This week we sample one of Brandon and Tony's favorite beers from FOBAB 2023, Maplewood's BA "Cuppa Stuff" with guest Myke Kelli. Beer Description: This insanely thick and robust 13% ABV stout was aged for 22 months in Willett bourbon, and Maplewood Whiskey barrels and then conditioned on vanilla beans, cacao nibs, and coffee hand-selected from our neighbors, Hexe Coffee. As always, no dunking req...

This week sample four beers from Dubuque Iowa's Dimensional Brewing Company.  We're joined by musician and producer/writer of The Malting Hour theme song, Myke Kelli. Also, is this Brandon's last episode?? Beers on this episode: Toad Stabber Atlas Hefe Millions of Them Builder The Bob https://dimensionalbrewing.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Break music provided by Ell...

This week Brandon and Tony sip and discuss two hazy IPA's while Brandon tries desperately to control his hiccups. Beers featured on this episode: Hop Butcher For the World - Blazed Green Relish Big Grove Brewery - Easy Eddy Intro and outro music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon and Tony set out to Wisconsin for a bottle share.  Along the way they stop at Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich IL and Mashtun Brewing in Lake Geneva, WI. Beers on this episode: New Glarus Brewing - Wisconsin Belgian New Glarus Brewing - 30th Anniversary Quad Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro and music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our...

We have finished dry January and come back to the light with two new beers to us. Beers on this episode: Lagunitas "Tiki Fusion Zombie" A forewarning for your senses: This exotic fusion of flavors has been crafted to conjure cocktailian notes of orange juice, fresh lime, grapefruit, & allspice; and brewed without summoning any (liquor) spirits. Our homage to the original Zombie and tiki moveme...

This week we wrap up dry January with some new NA beers to us and a NA beer we've heard is the best when it comes to NA beers. Beers on this episode: Sierra Nevada - Trail Pass Golden Athletic Brewing - Extra Dark Guinness 0.0 Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Break music provided by Ellis D (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fycBfe24UXU) Outro by Fluid Minds Check out all our episod...

This week we sample Go Brewing's NA "Not Just Another Story Double IPA". Beer Description: We started with a scratch pad and thought how we could craft our boldest beer yet. James, our head brewer, thought about a Double IPA as traditionally that means more hops and alcohol. For us it meant to re-engineer what we knew about our first West Coast Style IPA and go big. There were many challenges to g...

This week we bring the beginning of our Dry January 2024 series with some delicious HopTea from Hoplark www.hoplark.com Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Happy New Year and welcome to a new season of After The Final Pour.  This week Brandon, Tony and Danny drink More Brewing's "Barrel-Aged Henna: Double Rainbow (2022)" "Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Strawberry, Vanilla, & Chocolate" 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 the time of year again AND what better way to kick off 2024 than with our annual Malteez. Brandon, Tony, Dan and Clark (via home recording) list and rank their favorite beers of 2023 Thank you to everyone who has spent another year listening and supporting our show.  If not for you, we definitely would not be doing this show.   Break music Cel Ray - "Piss Park (go buy their music an...

Merry Christmas or whatever you may celebrate!  Brandon and Tony drink through four different holiday inspired beers. Beers on this episode: Penrose - Snow Boots Solemn Oath Brewery - We're All Misfits Illuminated Brew Works - War On XMAS! Peanut Brittle Edition More Brewing Company - Henna: Gingerbread Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Break music provided by Cel Ray (https:/...

As the holidays are upon us and we plan our final episodes of the year, we thought it'd be a good time to do some quick Malted Mini episodes! This week Brandon and Tony sample Revolution Brewing's "DBVSOD".  Next week we get into Christmas beers followed up by our favorite time of the year, THE MALTEEZ!  "Occupying the epicenter of patience, refinement, and extremity, Double Barrel Very...

As the holidays are upon us and we plan our final episodes of the year, we thought it'd be a good time to do some quick Malted Mini episodes! This week Brandon and Tony drink Anchor Brewing Co. "Anchor Steam Beer".  Hopefully this isn't the last time we have this delicious beer. "A true San Francisco icon, Steam Beer® is America’s original craft beer, named for the 19th century practice of fe...

This week Brandon breaks out at 16 year old Barleywine for us to try with the guys from Old Irving Brewing.  Beers description: Released in limited quantities in December, Harvest Ale gives a rich, strong flavour , beloved by beer connoisseurs. It can be laid down like a vintage wine for enjoying in later years. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Che...

This week Brandon and Tony revisit their trip to one of Goose Island's biggest events: PROP DAY! They sip on some of this years variants and rehash their day spent at Goose Island sampling all of this years Bourbon County Brand Stout variants and some other goodies along the way. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro and break music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our epis...

This week we welcome back Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Tim Broyles, and Matthew Moldenhauer to sample through this year's Krampus Barrel-aged stout lineup from Old Irving Brewing. As always there's so much to talk about, so enjoy another almost 2 hour episode talking Krampus. https://oldirvingbrewing.com/ Don't forget to stop by Old Irving Brewing Co. Sunday December 3rd 2023 for the Krampus Karnival feat...

This week we sit down with Temperance Beer Co. owner Josh Gilbert and head brewer Connor Scanlan to discuss the 10 year history of the brewery and what to expect in the near future. https://temperance.beer/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro and break music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com  

This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to Temperance Brewing Co. for their Might Meets Right preview event and the 21st anniversary of The Festival of Wood & Barrel Aged Beers. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro and break music provided by @ FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon shares some beers he picked up while in Hawaii.  We also try and get through the episode while Terrifier 2 is streaming in the background.  Yikes! Beers featured on this episode: Big Island Brewhaus - "Golden Sabbath" Lanikai Brewing Company - "Pillbox Porter" Hilo Brewing Co. - "Humpback Island Lager" Lanikai Brewing Company - "Shave Ice Tropical Seltzer" Kohola Brewer...

This week Brandon and Tony get into this year's selection of pumpkin and Halloween-themed beers for the podcast. One beer might even make it to The Malteez this year. Beers featured on this episode: Sketchbook Brewing - Smokey Jack Energy City - Bistro Pumpkin Cobbler 4 Hands Brewing Company - Ill Repute Misbeehavin' Meads - Caramel Apple Cider Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Bre...

This week Matthew Moldenhauer shares with us Dutch Bag Brewing's "Pretty Odd Duck". Beer Description: Unfiltered Farmhouse Lager- Pretty odd duck is the fun new kid on the pond. Inspired by both tiny hoppy farmhouse ales & old uk pubby, bubbly lager. This 4 grain lager is made from super clean North American pilsner malt, a splash of rice, wheat & oats for a dry but lush body. Hopped exclu...

This week Ray Stout joins us again to talk FOBAB! Matthew joins us again too. Beers on this episode: North Coast Brewing "Old Coast Ale" 2015 Old Irving Brewing - Sparkl Pog Old Irving Brewing & Alarmist Brewing - Beezlejus Cascade Brewing - Kriek (2015) FOBAB 2023 TICKETS AVAILABLE !! https://www.universe.com/events/21st-annual-festival-of-wood-barrel-aged-beer-tickets-chicago-HWV963?ref=tick...

This week our friend and part-time co-host Matthew Moldenhauer shares his experience at GABF 2023.   Beers on this episode: Old Irving Brewing - Spider Bride Braxton Brewing Co. - Opera Cream Stout Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company - Ancient Palms  FOBAB TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!! www.universe.com/events/21st-annu…s-chicago-HWV963 Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@ mykekelli ) Outro...

This week bid farewell to long summer days and welcome in the cool autumn evenings.   Beers on this episode: Roaring Table Brewing - Marzen Maplewood Brewing - Festbier Sierra Nevada - Oktoberfest Festbier Off Color Brewing - Beer For Huddles Art History Brewing - Good Night Bamberg Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead - Apple Cider Donut Beer   FOBAB TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!! https://www....