The Malting Hour

This week we continue our yearly tradtion sampling different pumpkin beers. We also speak with Surge and Charles Pumpkin for their insights on a few beers we sampled. Happy Halloween from all of us at The Malting Hour. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)and remixed by Tony Golec (@asaphelps) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour....

This week we stop by Haymarket Brewing's Chicago location and sit down to discuss the 20th Anniversary of FOBAB (Festival of Barrel Aged Beers). We're joined by Pete Crowley one of the founders and head brewer of Haymarket Brewing, Ray Stout Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, and Janna Mestan, former board member of ICBG. To purchase tickets for the 2022 Festival of Barrel Age...

Welcome back to our special two part recap of the 2022 Great American Beer Fest. On this episode we discuss day two of the fest with interviews from Craig of ABV Chicago and Mike Billy of Tangled Roots Brewing.  Special thanks again to everyone we spoke to at the festival and BIG thanks to GABF and The Brewers Association for inviting us to the fest this year.  We look forward to coming...

This week week we bring you part one of our recap of this year's Great American Beer Festival.  We discuss all of our fun on day one of being in Denver for the festival, including the Sam Adams and Dogfish Head Brunch, our trip to Oskar Blues taproom for lunch and of course time spent at GABF.  We close out part one with an on location interview with Malting Hour show crasher Rachel and...

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

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...

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 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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...