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 92 - Dan Presents: Door County Beers Video 10.10.2022 49:57
This week Dan has curated the episode as we sample four different beers from Door County, WI. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outor and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
After The Final Pour - S7E8 - Lakefront Brewery - "BA Rendezvous" and GABF Preview Video 03.10.2022 41:02
On this week's extended AFTP, we sip on Wisconsin's Lakefront Brewery's "BA Rendezvous" and discuss what we're looking forward to at the Great American Beer Festival this coming weekend in Denver, Colorado. Beer description: "Ninth in our Small Tank Series, this caramelly, well-rounded, Biere de Garde stayed hidden in Brandy Barrels for six years, where it picked up notes of vanilla, oak, marzipan...
Episode 91 - Oktoberfest 2022 Part 2 (feat. Joe Basilone) Video 26.09.2022 1:10:35
This week we're joined by Joe Basilone, owner of Perkolator cafe and coffee roastery in Chicago to enjoy even more Oktoberfest beers. Clark goes in great detail describing a brewery, Brandon makes pretzle bites and beer cheese, all while Dan and Tony continue their "hate/hate" relationship. https://perkolatorcoffee.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outor and break music provided...
After The Final Pour - S7E7 - Arclight Brewing - "Soursmith Mango" (feat. Joe Basilone) Video 20.09.2022 18:24
After a long week and weekend of many events, Tony decided to do things backwards and upload the easier episode to edit. That's right! BACK TO BACK WEEKS OF AFTER THE FINAL POUR! This week we're joined by next week's special guest Joe Basilone, owner of Perkolator Coffee shop in Chicago. We're sipping on Arclight Brewing's "Soursmith Mango". https://www.arclightbrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb...
After The Final Pour - S7E6 - More Brewing Company - "Henna Hazlenut Latte" Video 12.09.2022 14:30
This week, Tony, Brandon and Dan sample More Brewing Company's "Henna: Hazlenut Latte. An imperial Stout with Hazelnut, Coffee, & Vanilla. https://www.morebrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
Episode 90 - Oktoberfest (feat. Matt Moldenhauer) Video 05.09.2022 1:42:58
For our 90th episode we took our time and sampled 9 different Oktoberfest beers. We’re joined by our friend Matt Moldenhauer from Old Irving Brewing. This episode is almost 2 hours long, so grab a pretzel, some schnitzel and a stein of your favorite Oktoberfest beer and enjoy. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outor and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes a...
After The Final Pour - S7E5 - Brickstone - Dark Secret 15 Vanilla Video 30.08.2022 11:51
Fresh off the release of Dark Secret 16 pre-sale, Brandon and Tony crack open Brickstone's "Dark Secret 15 Vanilla" BA stout. "The nose here is delectable, delivering wisps of toasted marshmallow and dulche de leche. Expect a rich, full mouthfeel, with waves of chocolate covered caramel, sprinkled with toasted almonds. The finish is dessert like, but not overly sweet, evoking the flavors of tirami...
Episode 89 - Football Beers Video 22.08.2022 46:28
This week Brandon, Dan and Tony pick some beers they seem fit for the approaching football season. TOUCHDOWN! Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by @FluidMinds "Come Back Ditka" https://fluidminds.bandcamp.com/track/come-back-ditka Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
After The Final Pour - S7E4 - Short's Brewing Company "Anniversary Ale XVIII" Video 15.08.2022 13:59
This week the gang is back together again to sample one of Clark and Tony's favorite beers from Short's Brewing: Anniversary Ale". https://www.shortsbrewing.com/beers/anniversary-ale/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
Episode 88 - Short's Brewing Company Video 08.08.2022 1:05:30
This week the whole crew is in the studio. Clark brings in some beer from Shorts Brewing out in Bellaire, Michigan. There are hits and there are misses and Tony yells at Dan again! https://www.shortsbrewing.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by @FluidMinds "Washed Away" https://fluidminds.bandcamp.com/album/love-in-analog Outro music provided by @FluidMinds C...
After The Final Pour - S7E3 - Hi-Wire Brewing "Barrel Aged10W40" Video 01.08.2022 16:04
This week Brandon and Tony sip on a barrel aged dark ale from Hi-Wire Brewing from Ashville NC. Many thanks to our friends Gillian and Mike for giving us this beer to sample. https://hiwirebrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
Episode 87 - Goose Island And Phase Three "Wooden Wings" Video 24.07.2022 57:51
This week Brandon and Tony sample the Goose Island and Phase Three collaboration "Wooden Wings" and also crack open last years Phase Three and Goose Island collaboration "..I'm a Bird." Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by @FluidMinds "Punk Floyd" EP https://fluidminds.bandcamp.com/album/punk-floyd Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at...
After The Final Pour - S7E2 - Bad Habit Brewing "Really Ripped" Video 18.07.2022 12:56
This week Brandon, Clark, and Tony sample an imperial blood orange milkshake IPA from Bad Habit Brewing: "Really Ripped". Unfortunately, this beer is a year old and we completely forgot we had it in the studio beer fridge. To get a better take on the beer, we reach out to Clark's old Ohio school buddy. We hope to try this beer fresh next time so we can give it a fair review. Sorry, Bad Habit! http...
Episode 86 - New Glarus Wisconsin Beer Bacon And Cheese Fest Recap Video 11.07.2022 1:17:31
This week Brandon and Tony recap their trip to New Glarus Wisconsin for the Beer Bacon and Cheese Festival. They also go off the rails on food and what they've been up to lately. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Ellis D (@ellisd) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
After The Final Pour - S7E1 - Pantown Brewing "The Riveter" Video 04.07.2022 10:45
This week we kick off season 7 of our After The Final Pour series with an imperial sour beer from Pantown Brewing out of St. Cloud MN. "Designed, brewed, and brought to you completely by the women of Pantown! These fantastic ladies have created a one-of-a-kind beer that you are sure to love. The Riveter is an imperial sour flavored with blueberry, lemon, marshmallow, and graham cracker. This beer...
Episode 85 - Build Your Own Bourbon County Stout Media Kit 2021 Part 3 Video 27.06.2022 55:04
This week we bring you the finale of our three-part series titled: "Build Your Own Media Kit 2021". While we didn't get a media kit to preview the 2021 lineup, we managed to grab every variant and we're going to review them all for you. You're welcome. On part three we drink and review: Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stour Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout 2021 Bourbon County Brand St...
After The Final Pour - S6E12 - Cigar City - Hunahpu's Imperial Stout Video 20.06.2022 12:19
This week we pick up back in Madison Wisconsin. Brandon and Tony sample Cigar City's Hunahpu's Imperial Stout. We're also accidentally joined by Dan and then both Clark while he drinks in his alley. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
After The Final Pour - S6E11 - New Glarus R&D Bourbon Barrel Stout Video 13.06.2022 12:53
This week Brandon and Tony sip on a New Glarus R&D Bourbon Barrel Stout while in Wisconsin for the New Glarus "Beer, Bacon and Cheese" fest. "A strong sweet stout made with a blend of Wisconsin, German, and English malts with northern brewery hops. Aged in freshly dumped bourbon barrels. Steeped on cocoa nibs, whole vanilla beans, and coffee beans." https://newglarusbrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin an...
Episode 84 - Summer Beers 2022 Video 06.06.2022 1:03:47
This week Brandon and Tony sip on some beers they would enjoy for the summer. You know, becasue nothing says good beer unless you can see it's worth sitting in the backyard on a hot summer's day and drinking it. Beers featured on this episode: Lake Effect Brewing - School of Brett Lagunitas - Hazy Wonder Paulaner - Grapefruit Raddler Revoultion Brewing - Cross of Gold Theme music provided by Myke...
After The Final Pour - S6E10 - Random Beers For The Long Weekend Video 30.05.2022 37:34
This week Brandon and Tony grabbed a couple of random beer for their local bottle shops for the long weekend. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
Episode 83 - DryHop Brewer's 9th Anniversary (feat. Rachel Morrison) Video 23.05.2022 1:03:17
This week Tony, Brandon and Clark are joined by Rachel Morrison (@beergogglesblog) at DryHop Brewers for their 9th Anniversary. On May 20th, 2022, DryHop brought back previous brewers to collaborate on a special anniversary fruited sour beer. We were lucky enough to talk to a handful of brewers, both past and present, to hear about their time at DryHop and what they're up to now. Special thanks to...
Episode 82 - Beer Under Glass Recap and Illinois Craft Beer Week 2022 Video 16.05.2022 1:09:57
This week we recap our trip to Beer Under Glass at Union Station as well as all the events happening this week for Illinois Craft Beer Week 2022. https://www.illinoisbeer.org/icbw.html Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music and brewk music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
After The Final Pour - S6E9 - Off Color "Chicago Craft Gin Week 2022 WIld Ale" Video 08.05.2022 19:26
This week Brandon and Tony sip on another Off Color beer. Gin barrel aged American wild ale with Rangpur limes added. Malts: Pils, Vienna, Flaked Wheat. Hops: Sterling, Herkules, Grungiest. www.offcolorbrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
Episode 81 - Double Clutch Brewing Video 02.05.2022 47:33
This week we're joined by head brewer Scott Frank and general manager Steve Milford of Double Clutch Brewing in Evanston, IL. https://www.doubleclutchbrewing.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
Episode 80 - Goose Island Innovation Invitation Recap Video 25.04.2022 1:03:23
This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to the Goose Island Brewhouse where they were treated to trying a plethora of beers currently available and some special surprises of things to come. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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