Better On Draft | A Craft Beer Podcast

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE!We think Dan has had it up to his limit with IPA's and how they are still king in 2023 with Sierra Nevada going hard into the world of IPA's, Wendy talks about Treehouse opening up a massive tap house with a golf course and what other type of venues we'd love to see a tap house or brewery, and Ken talks about the re-consolidation of craft beer from the major players like AB and what smaller companies will pick up the pieces.Ken's Article - Anheuser-Busch to Sell 8 Craft Brands to Tilray - https://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-to-sell-8-craft-brands-to-tilrayKen's Second Article - Tilray Brands takes full ownership of cannabis drinks maker Truss Beverage - https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/tilray-brands-takes-full-ownership-cannabis-drinks-maker-truss-beverage-2023-08-18/Dan's Article - Sierra Nevada to Go Big on Hazy and Imperial IPAs, Non-Alc, Day Drinking in 2024 - https://www.brewbound.com/news/sierra-nevada-to-go-big-on-hazy-and-imp

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:Live from the 49th State, Geoff and Marcy Larson join us to talk about being the first modern craft brewery in Alaska, the reason why Alaskan Amber is their flagship, and discuss all the ways that Alaskan Brewing is the leaders in sustainability from what they do with their CO2, spent grain, and more. We learn about some Alaskan laws and wildlife that they've encountered at the brewery, and we discuss distribution, trends, and what the next 40 years of Alaskan Brewing will hold!Sponsors:North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjTDownload the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.comSubscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BODSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKgiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740Facebook - h

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:Recorded live on site, Jef and Jen Smith of Loaded Dice join Dan, Ken, Wendy, and special guest host Matt Bush to chat about craft beer, The Fat King, and what is going to be new and fun for their upcoming second site. We follow up on some questions we asked the last time they were on the show including if they still believe in Open Source Brewing, and we learned how they pivoted at the beginning of the Pandemic. While the audio quality isn't the best, the quality of content is still great! Come check it out!MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past two years, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities.Sponsors:North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-14602144542

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE!The next special guest host Dennis joins us as we talk about the craft beer news for the week. We start with Wendy talking about the craft beer laws in South Carolina changing to allow for consumers to be able to buy kegs from their favorite breweries. Then the team discusses the labor strike at Leinenkugel and what labor movements could occur in the industry with the history of unions and union busting we've talked about previously. Ken talks about the Barbie movie and asks the team to pair up some of their favorite movies and shows with a beer, and Dan ends the show quizzing us on the top stouts according to Liquor.comKen's Article - Ultimate 6er | The Barbie Movie - https://www.porchdrinking.com/articles/2023/07/20/ultimate-6er-barbie/Dan's Article - The 12 Best Stout Beers to Drink in 2023 - https://www.liquor.com/best-stout-beers-5088727Wendy's Article - New SC craft beer law means customers can buy more of their favorite brews - https://www.live5news.c

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:Special guest host for the show Jeff joins us as we bring in Jim McCune to be on the show, and boy did we get a deep dive lesson in marketing. Explaining his belief on social media, QR Codes, working with WWE, and Post Malone, Jim talks about his time in marketing, The Craft Beer Marketing Awards, and why he loves doing what he's doing! For every business out there that is looking for a leg up on marketing, this is a must listen!Sponsors:North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjTDownload the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.comSubscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BODSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKgiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterondraftUntappd - htt

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Before our guest arrives, we talk about the recent closure of Anchor brewing and ponder if the writing may be on the wall for one of the many outside-owned breweries in Michigan. Cam from Trumer then joins us to chat about the new taproom, what brewing for Trumer is like under the Gambrinus brand, and what we can expect to see in the near future. Cam talks about his history in brewing and gives us a little lesson about the Trumer Pils. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betteron

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken starts off the news segment making his case for the new king of craft beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon. Dan asks us if there is space in the FMB world for higher octane FMB's like Twisted Tea Extreme and White Claw Surge. Wendy gives us a lesson on italian grape ales and we talk about the few we have had, and Nick ends the show talking about how Buzz Ballz has become an alcoholic empire. Ken's Article - What Defines a Craft Brewer? - https://www.brewersassociation.org/independent-craft-brewer-seal/ Dan's Article - Twisted Tea Goes Extreme with 8% ABV Lineup - https://www.brewbound.com/news/twisted-tea-goes-extreme-with-8-abv-lineup Wendy's Article - The Latest Wine-Beer Hybrid? Italian Grape Ale - https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/italian-grape-ale/ Nick's Article - How BuzzBallz Has Kept The Party Rolling - https://www.brewbound.com/news/how-buzzballz-has-kept-the-party-rolling Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zet

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Ken tries to start off the show with a game but it doesn't go as well as he plans, so he passes it to Wendy who discussed the latest Tik Tok Trend, Beer Tanning. Dan embarks on a quest to find out our favorite drinking holidays, and Nick ends the show talking about a new law in Oklahoma which will allow you to buy more than two beers at once. We record the news segment after the interview segment, Friday's at 7:15pm ET on Twitch and Facebook! Ken's Article - All 63 Celebrity Liquors and Spirits, Ranked ~ https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g22118748/best-celebrity-liquors/ Dan's Article - CGA: Father’s Day ‘Most Valuable’ Sunday for Beer so Far, On-Premise Sales +8% vs. 2022 ~ https://www.brewbound.com/news/cga-fathers-day-most-valuable-sunday-for-beer-so-far-on-premise-sales-8-vs-2022 Wendy's Article - Beer tanning? Why doctors warn against the social media trend ~ https://fox8.com/news/beer-tanning-why-doctors-warn-against-the-social-media

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Clay Gentry brings decades of experience in building out breweries and brewing beer to his newest creation, Hello Monty and Dynamo Brewing in Chattanooga Tennessee. Clay talks about his brewing and sales philosphy, what him and his brother have accomplished with the restaurant side of things, and spoke on the imporatnce of consistency while maintaining independence. Listen to this great episode now, and watch us live Friday's at 7:15pm ET on Twitch and Facebook! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740 Facebook - h

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Plenty of interviews coming up so this may be the last solo-pod for a while! Join Dan, Nick, and Ken as they talk about the impact of social media on craft beer and the changes of the community from 2015 to today, as well as they discuss some of the things they’ve learned that have shocked them, changed their mind, or the way they have changed how they approach craft beer. They end the show looking back at some of their favorite episodes, what makes a good guest, and what makes a good show. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: No guest in studio today so Ken, Dan, and Wendy look over a list of the 25 most important American Craft Beers (According to Food and Wine - https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/craft-beer/25-most-important-american-craft-beers-ever-brewed), discuss the use of Untappd in 2023 and why the gamification of Untappd ruined beer reviews, Ken chats about craft beer flights needing to go away, and the gang ends the show talking about tipping culture in the USA, the changes we can see in credit card processing here in the US, and the show ends with some back of the house knowledge that you may not know about tipping, wages, and more inside the service industry. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Two and a half years ago we brought Arctic Circle into our online studio as one of our first guests to the Michigan Beer Series, a series promoting the local craft beer community that has supported us for so many years. Since then, Eric and Deven have been crushing it in Chesterfield, so we wanted to catch up to see what they have been up to. The highs and lows of opening during a global pandemic, how they stuck to their wants of creating a lot of coffee beers, and what we expect to see in their sour series. Join us as Eric and Deven catch us up on the last 30 months of brewing. MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past two years, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquo

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The news this week brings an article discussing brewers yeast being found in paintings along with what a beer festival at a local art site composing both brewer culture with their own personal culture. Nick chats up about Perdue teaming up with a brewery to make an official beer for beer can chicken. Dan talks about running into weird beer laws in Utah and has us pondering what weird law’s we’ve ran into, and Ken chats about the death of big brand craft and how the brands that carried craft beer in the 2000’s will begin to slowly die off. Ken's Article - Brewers Association: 29 of Top 50 Craft Breweries Record Volume Declines in 2022; Overall Craft Volume Roughly Flat - https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-association-29-of-top-50-craft-breweries-record-volume-declines-in-2022-overall-craft-volume-roughly-flat Dan's Article - Return of the 'Zion Curtain?' Liquor bill requires some restaurants to build a wall - https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/r

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Festival season is in full gear so Ken and Wendy give some updates on the most recent festivals they’ve attended, and then the crew talks about what they do and don’t like in festivals, what they want to see some more of in festivals, and what are some future festivals they’d like to attend. From beer choices to games, vendors and options, they think about what makes a beer festival in 2023 better than others. Ken finishes by pondering what a beer festival would look like at a theme park like Cedar Point while the others have dreams of hitting the UP Beer Festival soon. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Tavour - https://www.tavour.com/ Sign Up Code: BETTERONDRAFT Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: It’s been seven years and more than three hundred episodes since we last spoke with Adam at Ascension, and a lot has changed since then. From his explosive opening in 2015 to now, they’ve added their THICC seltzer line, countless amazing variants of Gorilla Juice, their famous hazy beers, but Adam in this episode talks about the importance of his business which includes empowering his employees to be the best versions of themselves. Sit down with one of our rare 1 on 1 interviews where Ken gets Adam to chat about the changes in the industry, what makes Ascension stand out, and what the future can hold for the brewery with their brand new production facility! MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past two years, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! A slow news week but Ken starts off the show with the official statement from Better on Draft regarding the Founders situation at hand. We then go into the news talking about how Not Your Fathers and Henry’s were a little ahead of their time as net sales of Monster branded booze is continuing to grow. Nick talks about bread made from Naan and asks us to think about food products we may want to see in beer, and Ken ends the show talking about Athletic on JetBlue flights and what are mid-flight drinking rituals are. We are off for the next few weeks so go check out some of our older episodes and follow us on all of our social medias to see what we are up to during our time off. Founders Article - Founders Hit With Second Racial Discrimination Lawsuit - https://www.brewbound.com/news/founders-hit-with-second-racial-discrimination-lawsuit Ken's Article - JetBlue to Serve Athletic’s Non-Alcoholic Beer on Flights - https://www.brewbound.com/news/jetblue-to-serve-athletics-non

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Brad and Kerri started B. Nektar as a side gig to take Brad’s passion of meadmaking and turn it into something fun and different.  But since 2008 the ebbs and flows of life have caused them to constantly have to audible their lives, their business plans, and what will happen in the future.  Brad talks about historical ingredient supply issues, changing his business plan from side gig to full time, and how he reacts when the market is in constant flux.  As a business owner this is a great episode to learn how to stay calm, go with the flow, and being open to adjustments has lead to the success that is B. Nektar.  We talk about different state laws for shipment and distribution and how it has effected their products too. MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past two years, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happeni

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! The BA announced the top 50 this year and there are some big jumps. We see more merger organizations joining the top 50, Athletic is inching close to the top 10, and we say goodbye to Bell’s in the list officially. Wendy talks about more than 2000 cans of High Life being destroyed in Europe, and Dan talks about refreshers from Smirnoff and we look into beer refreshers and ask why many breweries are changing up some of the most well known craft beer brands including Fat Tire, Boston Lager, and the new edition, Lager of the Lakes from Bells. Ken's Article - Brewers Association Releases 2022 Rankings of Top 50 Craft Breweries By Volume; Athletic Brewing, Fiddlehead Make Big Leaps Again - https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-association-releases-2022-rankings-of-top-50-craft-breweries-by-volume-athletic-brewing-fiddlehead-make-big-leaps-again Dan's Article - Diageo Refreshes Smirnoff Ice: ‘Same Swig, Different Swag’ - https://www.brewbound.com/news/diageo-refreshes-

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We ask the question that every brewery in progress asks themselves. What will make their brewery unique, special, and stand out against a crowd of nearly 10,000 other breweries in the country. We ponder the same question by asking what we as the consumer wants? Ken, Wendy, and Dan talk about what they look for in their favorite breweries, what can be turn offs to them, and what we may want to see more of. Wendy talks about the kind of games she’d like to see more of, Ken talks about wanting in both bars and breweries the ABV plastered everywhere, and Dan talks about running into waitstaff who just don’t seem to know or care about the beer they’re serving. What makes a brewery good for you other than the good beer? Send us a message or just us live Fridays at 7:15pm ET Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Tavour - https://www.tavour.com/ Sign Up Code: BETTERONDRAFT

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This weeks craft beer news talks about the changes in serving rules at sports venues and how with updated public transportation and the ability to take Uber and Lyft, why the rules of last calls before the game is over is past due for a change. Ken solidifies his commentary that craft beer bubble theories are all dead, and Wendy talks about how hydroponics can change the world of beer for the future, which may also include powdered beer. Ken's Article - Craft beer market size to grow by USD 79.02 billion from 2021 to 2026; North America to account for 36% of the market growth - Technavio - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/craft-beer-market-size-grow-150000460.html Nick's Article - Major League Baseball teams extend beer sales into eighth inning in reaction to shorter games - https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/major-league-baseball-teams-extend-beer-sales-into-eighth-inning-in-reaction-to-shorter-games/ Wendy's Article - German monks create world's first p