The Malting Hour: Recent Episodes
Brandon Weninger, Anthony Golec, Clark Fetridge and Daniel Pauley
Podcast about beer! Whether we're at a brewery, local business or brewing, we're talking beer. Each week you can expect new content from Brandon, Tony, Clark and Daniel.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) After The Final Pour Music provided by Kevin and Deb Goggin Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week Brandon and Tony sample some fruited beers from the Midwest. Then they go deep into their love of hot peppers, smoking meats, and jerky - what a week!
Beers on this episode: New Glarus - Strawberry Rhubarb Old Irving Brewing - Miko's
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 celebrate their freedoms from labor with Ranger Creek Brewing and Distillery's "San Antonio Lager"."San Antonio Lager is an easy drinking German-style lager, brewed in honor of our city. Nostalgic enough for San Antonio’s amazing history but contemporary like our city today. It's refreshing while also flavorful enough for craft beer drinkers. Just like our city, It’s got a little something for everyone."Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid MindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week Brandon and Tony tackle local beer for another week of Malted Mini's.
Old Irving - A Different Kind of Helles Brewed with a lager grain bill including torrefied maize and lightly hopped with noble hop Saaz. Collab with Chicago metal band, Bloodletter.
Noon Whistle - Squishy Gummy This Northeastern IPA is a big ol' hazy juice bomb packed with Citra, Mosaic & Simcoe hops; giving off flavors of bright citrus, passion fruit, berry and pine.
All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we take a deep dive into the beers Brandon brought back from his trip down south.
Beers on this episode: Steel Hands - Pecan Brown Ale Plametto Brewing - Huger St. IPA Naked River Brewing - Moon Pie Stout
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 catch up after some vacation time and drink some delicious local beers.
Goose Island - "35th Anniversary Cuvée" (description from Beer Advocate) For their 35th Anniversary, Goose Island offers this unique cuvee of five different barrel aged beers. The blend consists of 48% English style barley wine, 28% oatmeal stout, 13% rye stout, 8% American imperial stout, and 3% Belgian style quad - aged in a mixture of bourbon, rum, and cognac barrels for 18-36 months.
Hop Butcher For The World - "Celery Salt" Nelson Sauvin-hopped American Pale Ale
All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week's After The Final Pour we drink Maplewood Brewing Company's "Black Seed" barrel aged imperial stout.
"A wheated stout aged in Apple Brandy Barrels. Black Seed is brimming with roasty notes of chocolate and caramel that play perfectly off the candy apple notes from the brandy barrels. Indulgent, dessert-like flavors that somehow carry a tinge of nostalgia, this is a bold but fun stout that allows the unique barrel notes shine."
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 week celebrate Christmas in July via Chirstmas beers from 2022. Also, we learn Danny has never seen Die Hard!
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 tries Old Irving Brewing's "Cushy Berry" and Tony tries Half Acre's "Way Bird".
Old Irving Brewing "Cushy Berry" "Kettle-Soured Ale brewed with strawberry and raspberry and hopped with Hallertau Blanc.
CUSHY is our series of easy-drinking, Fruited Sour Ales brewed to be slightly tart & sweet, and ultimately refreshing. Each beer is blended with real fruit juice concentrates, giving it a distinct color and flavor."
Half Acre - WayBird Hazy IPA "WayBird is where you want Hazy IPA to live. Rooted in El Dorado & HBC 586. Heavy waft Citrus & Stone Fruit. Just enough bitterness to keep it grounded in the Half Acre flavor realm. Big mouthfeel, easy drinking & clean IPA from your friends on Balmoral Ave."
All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we're joined once more by Matthew Moldenhauer as we begin, rise, and return to the Summer of The Stout. We also fight a fly in the studio, Dan gets a new nickname, Alexa throws the show off the rails and Brandon announces his new podcast "F this S and F that S!".
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, Tony and Danny sample Afterthought Brewing Company's collaboration with Is/Was Brewing "This & That".
Beer description: "Collaboration with Is/Was Brewing. Saison brewed with triticale plus Callista and Grungeist hops. Fermented in stainless steel with our mixed saison culture."
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 Danny makes his triumphant return to the show with some beers from his recent travels as we round out our "Vacation Beers 2023" series.
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 we drink Crystal Lake Brewing's "Sherman & Tingle’s Driver Nation" and Pipeworks Brewing's "Barrel Aged Saddle Up".
Sherman & Tingle’s Driver Nation "We hear you Driver Nation. From lake- front concerto backyard barbecues, good times reserve a great beer. 97.1 FM The Drive's Sherman & Tingle, along with Crystal Lake Brewing, bring you a crisp, clean, classic lager that goes with everything, from power chords and drum solos to pizza and burgers. Sip, savor, and rock on, Chicagoland."
Barrel Aged Saddle Up "Giddy Up! Barrel Aged Saddle Up is a cuvee of three different batches of barleywine. We took the best barrels laid down in 2017 and 2018 and blended them with fresh barleywine brewed in 2020 that was finished with cherry. The result is a deeply flavorful blend with resonate oak, vanillin and bourbon notes and a fresh tart note of cherry. Barrel Aged Saddle Up is a very special, complex and memorable barrel aged offering."
All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we're joined by Laurin Mack of Conrad Seipp Brewing Co. to share the story of her great, great, great Grandfather Conrad Seipp and "the beer that built Chicago."
https://www.seippbrewing.com/
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we take a quick trip back on the train from Illinois Craft Beers Week's "Beer Under Glass" and sample a beer from Reserve Artisan Ales.
All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week Brandon and Tony catch up with all things going on in their lives (and a good amount of fast food talk) in between their recap of Beer Under Glass 2023.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we dive into part 1 of our vacation beers. Brandon and Tony sample beers from Arizona and Arkansas. Only "A" states this week.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we drink two beers we've never had before! Exciting! Riverlands Brewing Company - "Kayak Pils"German Pilsner with Hallertau hops. Our House Pilsner going forward, we retired the color designation from our previous Pils, Yellow Kayak, and now we bring you the new Kayak Pils. Applying lessons learned from all previous lagers we've brewed, we bring you a crisp, easy drinking yet flavorful beer, lovingly and painstakingly thought out and crafted. Spicy and slightly citrusy noble German Hallertau hops blend with the cracker and honey notes from premium German Pilsner malt to create the lager we've been searching for. Prost!Odious Cellars - "The Secret History of All Things"Brett fermented American Farmhouse Ale, lightly dry-hopped w/ Crystal & Saaz.All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
Brandon tries to stump Ray Stout and Tony with a mystery pour of Revolution Brewing's "Supermassive Cafe Deth".Beer description:"Inspired in part by the disconcertingly large gravitational singularity at the center of our galaxy, we devised Supermassive Café Deth to be the midpoint of a theoretical bourbon barrel-aged stout-coffee continuum. After a painstaking eighteen months of aging, this slightly sweet blend of Deth's Tar meets its cosmic binary in the form of freshly roasted Dark Matter coffee to the tune of ten pounds per oak barrel."Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid MindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we're joined by Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Executive Director Ray Stout to discuss this year's Beer Under Glass at Union Station and all things Illinois Craft Beer week (May 19-26).https://www.illinoisbeer.org/icbw.htmlTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we sample Destihl's "Dosvidanya Bourbong Barrel" stout.Beer description:Like a Matryoshka or 'nesting' doll, the secret of Dosvidanya® Imperial Stout lies locked deep within her mysterious & elaborate wooden layers. The hidden soul of this oak bourbon barrel-aged beer that we said Dosvidanya ('farewell') to several months before revealing, is its rich flavors like dark chocolate, toffee, black cherries and coffee along with robust & roasty maltiness that finishes dry.All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week drink Goose Island's "Very Chill Cold IPA".Beer description:Very Chill emphasizes the clean drinking profile of a lager while leaning into the experimental hop profiles of new school IPAs — equally as crispy and hoppy. Some people call it a Cold IPA. Some people call it an India Pale Lager. We call it insanely good.!!REMINDER!!To get tickets for Chicago On Tap 2023:e.givesmart.com/events/uUN/Also, if you send an email to info@themaltinghour.com you can request a promo code to save $15 on your ticket to the event.All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we visit Chicago's Midwest Coast Brewing Company. We're joined by owner and brewer Cameron Compton, brewery manager Timothy Ficken and brewer and cellarman Kevin O'Brien to discuss the history of Midwest Coast Brewing and what to expect from them in the near future. Also, Dan's back.. so.. that's cool I guess?Check out Midwest Coast Brewing Company:https://www.midwestcoastbrewing.com/To get tickets for Chicago On Tap 2023:e.givesmart.com/events/uUN/Also, if you send an email to info@themaltinghour.com you can request a promo code to save $15 on your ticket to the event.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we jump back into our "Malted Mini's" format to bring you a review of Ballast Point's "High West Barrel Aged Victory at Sea (2017)"Beer description:We partnered with our friends at High West® Distillery to create a barrel-aged version of Ballast Point Victory at Sea, our award-winning Imperial Porter with cold-steeped coffee and vanilla. From a blend of Ballast Point Victory at Sea aged in High West’s own bourbon & rye whiskey oak casks, new layers of complexity emerge with notes of soft caramel and smoky oak over a dark chocolate and roasted almond body. High West crafts delicious and distinctive whiskeys to honor the American West, making it the perfect pairing with our signature San Diego-born porter.!!REMINDER!!To get tickets for Chicago On Tap 2023:e.givesmart.com/events/uUN/Also, if you send an email to info@themaltinghour.com you can request a promo code to save $15 on your ticket to the event.All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we sample some beers we have dubbed "Spring Beers of 2023".Beers on this episode:Off Color Brewing - Beer For BaseballBell's Brewery - OberonOld Irving Brewing - OniMidwest Coast Brewing - Hanging CurveBegyle Brewing - Free BirdPipework's Brewing - Dawn of the ShedTo get tickets for Chicago On Tap 2023:e.givesmart.com/events/uUN/Also, if you send an email to info@themaltinghour.com you can request a promo code to save $15 on your ticket to the event.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Break and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we're joined by our friend Matthew Moldenhauer to drink through some beers we had lying around. We're also joined by Laura Vertucci to discuss Meals on Wheels Chicago's upcoming fundraising event "Chicago On Tap" on April 27th, 2023.To get tickets for Chicago On Tap 2023:https://e.givesmart.com/events/uUN/Also, if you send an email to info@themaltinghour.com you can request a promo code to save $15 on your ticket to the event.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Break and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we samp;e 3 Floyd's latest release "ZOMBIE ICE" double pale ale."Crafted with an unholy amount of citra hops, this Undead Double Pale Ale heralds the zombie evolution after the dust has settled from the apocalypse."Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid Minds
This week we drink through our annual St. Patrick's Day beer lineup. It's also Dan's first St. Patrick's Day beer episode!Beers on this episode:Great Lakes Brewing Co. - Conway's Irish AleBreckenridge Brewery - Nitro Irish StoutSullivan's Brewing Company - Malting's Red AleTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Break and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we try three random beers we've never tried before. Beers on this episode:Phase Three - Comic CakeMarz Brewing - Cream Puff Paczki StoutAlarmist - Bamberger
This week Brandon and Tony sample Hard MTN DEW (regular and Baja). Yep.. we did it."HARD MTN DEW is a new flavored malt beverage (FMB) available in four bold flavors, including MTN DEW, Baja Blast, Black Cherry, and Watermelon."Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid Minds
This week we reach into the way back of the fridge to bring you "Empty The Fridge Part 2".Beers on this episode:Cruz Blanca - BarbarosaSketchbook - H2OP Sprakling WaterLake Effect - Gose ReposadaHop Butcher - Meet The SimcoesPipeworks - Ninja Vs. UnicornLo-Fi - Blueberry WheatTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Break and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we sample Chicago's "Is/Was" Brewing's "This & That(Brettanomyces)"."Collaboration with Afterthought Brewing. Saison brewed with triticale and Sugar Creek wind malt and bottle conditioned with Brettanomyces."Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid Minds
This week we're back in the studio together, minus Clark, to enjoy some Trappist beer styles.Beers on this episode:Achel 8 BlondTynt MeadowWestmalle TripelTrappistes Rochefort 6Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Break and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we wrap up our January "Malted Mini" series with an IPA from Logboat Brewing Company. Also, Tony gets mad at Dan... again.Beer description:Space Junk was created with our good friend, Beth Bombars and her band in response to Beth's 52 week song writing project. Sabro, Idaho 7 and Azacca Cryo hops helped create a citrus forward yet bold, IPA. Whether your writing/performing music or vibin' with buds at a show, SPACE JUNK will help clear your mind.Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week's "Malted Mini" episode, we sample Guinness Open Gate Brewery's "Old Fashioned Inspired Ale" and get into a deep conversation on orange juice pulp.. riveting podcasting right here.Beer description:"We love a cocktail-inspired beer here at the OGB. This time around, we bring back an experiment we launched initially more than two years ago - a Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned-Inspired Ale. We start with an English Barleywine, age it in bourbon barrels for six months, then finish the beer with sweet cherry and orange purees. The result is exactly what you'd expect - rich malt characters of toffee and raisin, warming vanilla and oak, and just a touch of the classic orange and cherry found in the cocktail."Intro and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we bring you a new format we might use from time to time that we have dubbed "Malted Minis". Not a full episode, but not an After The Final Pour. This week we sample Petoskey Brewing's "Super Trooper", a brown ale brewed with Columbian coffee beans and donuts from a local producer.Intro and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we sit down with Chuck Patella of Howard Street Brewing to learn about the most northern Chicago brewery in Rogers Park.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Break and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
Happy New Year! To start the year off we're bringing you our list of favorite beers we drank in 2022.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we end the year with a continuation of the fun from episode 100 with Nik White and Afro Beer Chick of The Neat Pour Podcast.We sip on and discuss a big imperial stout from Foreign Exchange: Aliena. "Russian Imperial Stout brewed with Madagascar Vanilla Beans."Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid Minds
We made it to episode 100! And what better way to celebrate 100 episodes than with Nik White and our old friend Afro Beer Chick of The Neat Pour podcast!? We sample some fun beers and some bourbon celebrating 100 episodes of The Malting Hour.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Break and outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we pick up right where last weeks episode left off with Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Tim Broyles and Matthew Moldenhauer of Old Irving Brewing. Dan has been kind enough to share his "7 Swans-A-Swimming" from The Bruery."The seventh verse of our Twelve Days of Christmas series of beers showcases the rich, malty character of a Belgian-style quadrupel. Happy Holidays!"Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid Minds
This week we welcome back Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Tim Broyles and Matthew Moldenhauer to sample through this year's Krampus Barrel-aged stout line up from Old Irving Brewing. It's always a blast hanging out with these guys and there was over 2 hours of recording to edit through. We also start talking over each other (more) towards the end so.. there's that.Dan's pairing of Krampus:https://www.instagram.com/p/CJG-EF7Fmbk/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=https://oldirvingbrewing.com/Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we go back in time and revisit a lost After The Final Pour from August of 2022 and sample Monkish Brewing Company's "Bomb Atomically".https://www.monkishbrewing.com/Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid Minds
This week we sample 3 variants from this year's Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup. Thankfully, Clark found the studio.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we try Rabid Brewing's double barrel aged "Manticore"."A beautifully smooth, endlessly attractive, and utterly timeless Russian Imperial Stout. A chimera of brewing deftness and a hefty dose of oatmeal, this crating pushes the tradition of stout making into The Halls of Immortals. This one goes to eleven. Double barrel aged in bourbon and pecan whiskey barrels."https://www.rabidbrewing.com/Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.Outro music by Fluid Minds
This week Brandon and Tony recap their experience at the Festival of Barrel Aged Beers 2022.Remember to support the Illinois Craft Beer Guildhttps://www.illinoisbeer.org/Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week we continue our yearly tradition of 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 @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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 Aged Beers:https://www.fobab.com/To learn more about the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild visit: https://www.illinoisbeer.org/To learn more about Haymarket Brewing:https://www.haymarketbeer.com/Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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 back in 2023.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds
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 Emma of porchdrinking.comCome back Thursday, October 20th 2022 for Part 2 and more interviews.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds
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 @FluidMindsCheck 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 and cherry preserves."
https://lakefrontbrewery.com/beer/ba-rendezvous
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
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 by @FluidMinds
Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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 Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
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 at www.themaltinghour.com
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 tiramisu and crème brulée. Vanilla lifted this stout to a whole new level. An absolute must try."
https://www.brickstonebrewery.com/
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
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
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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
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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://www.badhabitbeer.com/
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
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 is bursting with flavor and character and is a beautiful representation of the fierce women that make up so much of Pantown Brewing's staff."
https://www.pantownbrewing.com/
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds
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 Stout 2021 (again!)
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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/
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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
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This week Brandon and Tony grabbed a couple of random beer for their local bottle shops for the long weekend.
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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 Joe Steigerwald for inviting us to partake in the festivities.
On this episode we speak with: Brant Dubovick - DryHop Brewing Zack 2K - DryHop Brewing Frank Hanes - Corridor Brewing Eric Pedilla - Open Outcry Brewing Joe Steigerwald - Marketing Guru for DryHop, Corridor and Crushed By Giants
https://dryhopchicago.com/
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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
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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/
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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/
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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.
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This week Brandon and Tony dive into Off Color's "Coffee Dino Smores."
Imperial coffee marshmallow stout. Brewed with Dark Matter coffee. Washed process Guatemalan coffee grown by Finea San Jeronimo Miramar.
http://www.offcolorbrewing.com/
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This week we sample beers from three Chicago breweries: DryHop, Corridor and Crushed By Giants. We're joined by their director of marketing, and Tony's grade school chum, Joe Steigerwald.
Beers on this episode: DryHop Brewers: https://dryhopchicago.com/ Shark Meets Hipster - Wheat IPA Excessively Celebrating - Tripel
Corridor Brewery & Provisions: https://www.corridorchicago.com/ Wizard Fight - American IPA Henchbock - Bock Lager
Crushed By Giants Brewing Company: https://crushedbygiants.com/ Neon Werewolf - DDH IPA Rainy Day - Petite Saison
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This week Brandon and Tony dive into Off Color Brewing's "Barrel Aged Dino Smores".
Aged for 2 years in Jim Beam’s 6th Generation Master Distiller Booker Noe’s namesake, Booker’s Batch 2019-02, “Shiny Barrel Batch” 6 year Bourbon Barrels from Warehouse D,E and J.
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This week we bring you part two 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 two we drink and review: Bourbon County Cherry Wood Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
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This week Clark and Tony grab a mystery Bourbon County beer from Brandon's cellar and see if he can figure out which variant it is. Next week we bring you part 2 of our "Build Your Own Bourbon County Media Kit" series. "Imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels with blueberry juice and almond extract added."
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This week we get into the St. Partick's Day spirit and sample some beers brewed for the occasion. We also indulge in a delicious and booze infused cupcake made by none other than Brandon's wife Becca.
Beers on this episode: Saugatuck Brewing - Maggie's Irish Ale https://www.saugatuckbrewing.com/team-member/maggies-irish-ale/
Begyle Brewing - Dicey Riley Irish Style Red Ale http://www.begylebrewing.com/
Hubbard's Cave - Irish Stout https://www.uneannee.com/
Guinness - Chocolate Mint Stout Aged In Kentucky Bourbon Barrels https://www.guinness.com/en-us/our-beers/
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This week Brandon and Tony sip on Revolution Brewing's "Double Barrel VSOD 2020".
The absolute pinnacle of our Deth’s Tar lineup, “Very Special Old Deth - Double Barrel” sits at the intersection of extremity and sophistication. During the second year of aging, a small number of specially selected Deth's Tar barrels are blended then finished in fresh Weller Special Reserve Barrels and Weller 10 year barrels.
https://revbrew.com/beer/db-vsod-2020
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This week Dan share four beers from his recent trip to his old stopping grounds of Tampa Bay. We also meet a new friend to help us review beers and try to get a sponsor for the show.
Beers on this episode: Cigar City - Tapped and Unwrapped cigarcitybrewing.com/beer/tapped-unwrapped/
Green Bench Brewing - Hilda's Guiding Bolt https://www.greenbenchbrewing.com/
Cycle Brewing - Rare DOS 3 https://cyclebrewing.com/products/rare-dos-3-r3-year-aged-mm
Angry Chair Brewing - Rocky Road https://angrychairbrewing.com/beer/rocky-road-2/
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This week Brandon and Tony go heavy with a delicious double barrel aged pastry stout collaboration from Oddside Ales and Binny's Beverage Depot.
"Atmosphere and Attitude" is an imperial stout double barrel aged with natural flavors of macadamia nut, pecan, Bavarian cream, chocolate, walnut, toffee, toasted coconut, Carmel, and whipped cream added.
https://oddsideales.com/ https://www.binnys.com/
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This week we venture over to Alarmist Brewing and speak with founder and owner Gary Gulley. We sip on some beers get way off topic too many times. So much so, we had to setup another interview.
Visit Alarmist https://alarmistbrewing.com/
Gary looking cool on NBC for the Chicago Winter Brew Fest https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/chicago-winter-brew-hosts-annual-event-outdoors-for-first-time/2754329/
Chicago Winter Brew Fest February 19 & 20 https://www.lincolnsquare.org/winter-brew
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This week Brandon and Tony dive into the new collaboration Imperial Stout from Old Irving and Phase Three: Migration.
Brewed with toasted coconut, cocoa nibs, and vanilla.
http://oldirvingbrewing.com http://phasethreebrewing.com
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This week we welcome Danny aka Hip Hops to his Malting Hour hosting duties. To kick off his first show, Dan has hand selected three local lagers from Metropolitan, Dovetail and Goldfinger for us to sip on and discuss.
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This week we sit down sip on the one and only Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout from Dogfish Head.
"Chock full of intricate aromas and warming flavors, Sam Adams Utopias is a unique blend of aged ales dating back more than 25 years – the perfect complement to an already complex World Wide Stout. And thanks to a shipment of freshly emptied Utopias barrels from our friends at Sam Adams, we were able to see just how well these two beloved brews would mingle. After sitting in the barrels for a full year, Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout was born."
https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/utopias-barrel-aged-world-wide-stout
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This week we bring you part one 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 one we drink and review: Bourbon County Brand Stout 2021 Bourbon County Brand Classic Cola Stout Bourbon County Brand Blanton's Stout
Editors note: During the episode we said there wasn't a coffee variant last year and there was. Special #4 was the 2020 variant with coffee.
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This season of After The Final Pour kicks off with Hop Butcher For THe World's "Minted". A holiday Imperial Stout Brewed with Chocolate & Frango Mint Oil. A collaboration with Garrett Brands/Frango Mints.
http://www.hopbutcher.com/minted
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This week we stay in the neighborhood and visit one of our favorite local breweries, Old Irving Brewing. An early morning visit on Monday, we sat down with Trevor Rose-Hamblin (co-founder and headbrewer) and Maatther Moldenhauer (sales director and social media guru) to discuss the history of our local brewery.
https://www.oldirvingbrewing.com/
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We bid farwell to 2021 with Daniel AKA Hip__Hops while drinking a beer Clark brought to share. Alter Brewing's "HVAC" barrel aged Hazlenut, Vanilla and Coffee Barleywine.
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The end of the year can only mean one thing: The Malteez!
This week we rate our favorite beers of 2021. We also give our Brew-Years Resolutions for 2022. Happy Holidays everyone and thank you for listening.
Our top beers for 2021 (in no particular order)
Revolution Brewing - Deth By Cherries 2020 https://revbrew.com/beer/deth-by-cherries
New Glarus - Pear 21 https://newglarusbrewing.com/beers/OurBeers/Beer/pear-21
Revolution Brewing - Deth's Tar 2021 https://revbrew.com/beer/deep-wood-series/deths-tar
Goose Island - BA Shamrock Stout https://untappd.com/b/goose-island-beer-co-shamrock-stout-2020/3720646
Rhinegiest - Truth IPA https://rhinegeist.com/beer/truth/
Revolution Brewing - Apple Brandy Ryeway 2020 https://revbrew.com/beer/apple-brandy-ryeway
Epic Brewing Company - Big Bad Baptitst Peacan Pie https://www.epicbrewing.com/pecan-pie
Greenbush Brewing - Rage Black IPA https://untappd.com/b/greenbush-brewing-company-rage/137184
Goose Island/Phase Three - ..I'm A Bird https://untappd.com/b/goose-island-beer-co-i-m-a-bird/4212909
Maplewood Brewing - BA Cuppa Peanut Butter Coconut https://untappd.com/b/maplewood-brewing-company-barrel-aged-cuppa-peanut-butter-coconut/4052431
West Claw - Four Claw Triple IPA https://westbrookbrewing.com/beer/four-claw/
Our Number one Beers of 2021: Off Color - Beer For Tacos http://www.offcolorbrewing.com/beer-for-tacos
Block 15 - Super Nebula, Breakfast With Hayden https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55b6c790e4b0f77417cc5568/t/601b997c9914941f93a7240d/1612421502264/Super+Nebula%2C+Breakfast+with+Hayden+-+One+Sheet.pdf
Cruz Blanca - Señor Bandito 2020 https://untappd.com/b/cruz-blanca-brewery-senor-bandito-2020/4054103
Lifetime Achievement Award: Goose Island King Henry https://www.gooseisland.com/archived-beers/king-henry
Top Episode - Return To Lake Effect Brewing https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-48-return-to-lake-effect-brewing-with-clint-bautz
http://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com/
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Keeping with the Christmas beer theme, this week we're drinking The Bruery's "6 Geese-A-Laying". We welcome back Pat McHugh and Daniel aka Hiphops.
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This week we're doing our annual Christmas beer episode. We drink through some delicious seasonal beers including: Pipeworks Gingerbread Unicorn, Southern Tier 2xMas, Bent River Jingle Java, Bell's Wild Spruce Chase, Firestone Cinnamon Dulce and Rhinegeist Dad. This year we're joined by previous guests Pat McHugh and Daniel Hip__Hops. We're also visted once again by Zack Prak and his buddy Sammy.
Follow Hip__Hops: Instagram @Hip__Hops Twitter: @Hip_Hops_IG YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4rpc5f9n
Pat McHugh doesn't want you to follow him, so leave him alone!
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Last week on The Malting Hour we had the pleasure of speaking again with Tommy from Brickstone about Dark Secret and their Black Friday release. This week Tony and Brandon sample and chat about "Dark Secret" 2020 BA Imperial Stout.
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This week we're joined by Tommy of Brickstone Brewing again to discuss and sample some of their barrel aged imperial stout, Dark Secret.
On this episode we're joined once again by Short Fuse Brewing's head brewer Brian Lagro. We sample their two new barrel aged beers, "Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine No. 1" and "Bourbon Barrel Aged Precious Little Treats". We also discuss a few awards they won this year from GABF and FOBAB.
To pre-order both BA beers from Short Fuse: https://www.toasttab.com/short-fuse-brewing-company/v3
https://www.shortfusebrewing.com/
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This week we drink the collaboration BA stout "DREW CURTIS / WIL WHEATON / GREG KOCH STONE FARKING WHEATON W00TSTOUT"
https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/stone-collaborations/drew-curtis-wil-wheaton-greg-koch-stone-farking-wheaton-w00tstout-2021
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This week Brandon, Tony and Aggie celebrate Thanksgiving with Revolution Brewing. We sip on some of their latest releases as we feel they would be fitting for your Thanksgiving feast.
https://revbrew.com/
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This week Brandon and Tony drink the Phase Three and Affy Tapple collaboration "Bushell of Apples": A peanut, caramel and apple ale.
https://www.phasethreebrewing.com/
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On this episode Brandon and Tony spend some time sipping on Brandon's Oktoberfest Beer "Mein Kind" and New Holland's "Drangon's Milk Solera". They also discuss upcoming local barrel aged beer releases and get a special visitor that won't stop talking.
This week we're joined once again by Rachel Morrison as we dive into Old Irving Brewing's "Barrel-Aged Krampus Cookies" 2020.
https://www.oldirvingbrewing.com/
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On this episode we're joined by Rachel Morrison aka BeerGoggles to drink and discuss the beer style you either love or hate: Pumpkin.
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On this episode we sip on beers that remind us it's Fall. Brandon revisits the time he thought He-Man lived across the street from him, Tony pleas with a brewery to think of us this coming barrel aged season and Clark is revealed as a Power Ranger. True story.
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This week we sample MORE Brewing's Arketype Almond Fudge Macaroon.
Imperial stout with almond, cocoa nibs, & coconut.
https://www.morebrewing.com/
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This week Brandon and Tony sip one some beers in nature. While camping in Washington Island Wisconsin, they decided to crack open a few in the great outdoors and share what they thought!
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This week Clark brings us a big tasty BA imperial double pastry stout from Watermark Brewing: Massive Eruption. Description: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout w/ vanilla, maraschino cherry & lactose.
https://www.watermarkbrewing.com/
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On this episode Clark returns and he has some beers from Wisconsin. We sample three beers from Wisconsin's own Eagle Park Brewing.
On this episode Brandon and Tony try four different beers from Hubbard's Cave brewing in Niles IL. We also discuss why beer shops that sell single cans rule and how we're heading to Washington Island Wisconsin next month for some camping and drinking!
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This week we go all in with a Jeff as he hand picks 2013 bottle of Goose Island's "Lolita" from Brandon's cellar. It's a short, slightly sloppy week, but you know how these go right?
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EPISODE 60!! WE MADE IT!! And what a special episode it is! We're joined by everyone's favorite guest Jeff Kordick! You may remember him as Tony's neighbor and old man beer coinsure.
We dive deep into some big name lagers like Budweiser, Miller Lite, Schlitz (again) as well as Seipp's Extra Pale Lager and of course Yuengling. Plus Brandon throws us all for a loop with some Steel Reserve 211.. woof!
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This week we celebrate National IPA Day with some.. you guessed it! IPA's! We sample Lagunita's IPA, Pipeworks Glaucus and Revolution Anti-Hero.
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On this episode we try to guess what beer each other has brought. Each beer is in a brown paper bag and we can ask only a few questions. Also, Clark tries to do the intro.
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This week we crack open Barrel Age "As Time Goes By" Belgian Quad from Old Irving Brewing.
"Barrel-Aged Belgian Quad aged for 11 months in J. Henry & Sons bourbon barrels."
https://www.oldirvingbrewing.com/
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This week we devote an entire episode to Revolution Brewing's "VSOJ" BA barleywine. We also talk about some of our other favorite beers of 2021 and Tony even has a quick rant!
http://www.revbrew.com
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On this short, but great After The Final Pour, Tony and Brandon drink up a Chicago collaboration between Revolution and Half Acre: On and On Part 1.
On this episode we sample two beers from Michigan's own Greenbush Brewing. Along the way Brandon has a rant, Tony deals with anger issues and Clark's not sure whether or not he's even apart of the show. We also try Clark's "Nick The Dick" IPA and that's when the show goes "blue".
This week Brandon cracks open a big whale, Goose Island's "King Henry" 2011. How does this almost 10 year old beer hold up? We break it down in under 30 minutes.
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On this episode we drink some beers from Brandon's vacation to South Carolina. We also add two new segments to the show and are joined by Tony's mom Julie Levite, who happened to be on vacation in Chicago.
Season 5 is under way and to kick it off Brandon and Tony sample a tasty brew from Brandon's recent travels: Terrapin Brewing's "Love Is Love" Hefeweizen.
A delicious German style wheat beer with a cause.
On this episode we venture out from the comfort of our homes to Schiller Park, IL to visit Short Fuse Brewing. We speak with head brewer Brian Largo to learn a bit more about the brewery, Brian's resume and how to melts pounds of gummy bears.
https://www.shortfusebrewing.com/
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On this episode of After The Final Pour, Brandon and Tony jump the shark with Short Fuse Brewing "For Goodness Shakes" Baja Blast Milkshake IPA.
Why jump the shark you say? Well, we have Brian from Short Fuse joining us on next weeks full episode and we were too damn excited to wait to talk about their beer.
https://www.shortfusebrewing.com/
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On this episode we discuss vinyl record and beer pairing with Daniel aka Hip__Hops. We also drink and share our thoughts on some American IPAs.
Hip__Hops on instagram: @ Hip__hops Hip__Hops on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/6dfdnubm
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On this episode Brandon and Tony reunite face to face in The Malting Hour studio (aka Brandon's basement bar) and crack open Goose Island's Barrel Aged Mint Chocolate Stout. Smells like a cookie, tastes like a shake.
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On this episode we're going all homebrew! Fellow home brewer Jackie Boyer joins us to discuss her journey in homebrew and we get to try her latest brew "Poppin Pilz". We also sample Brandon's latest batch of "Shaggy Tail" pale and discover that there's more to Jackie than she's leading on.
Follow Jackie: @thesipartist on all social media outlets
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We jump into the Goose Island and Phase Three collaboration "I'm A Bird" imperial stout. This beer impressed all of us and is in the running for a favorite for the 2021 Malteez.
On this episode we speak with Michelle Foik of Eris Brewery and Cider House. We get into the history of the establishment and find out whether or not it's haunted after all these years.
One this episode. Clark brings us some beers from his recent travels. We also distinguish the difference between a Double IPA and an IPA Double.
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WE MADE IT! EPISODE 50!!!
On this episode we talk to Raiye and Tobias of Rabid Brewing. We drink through several of their beers (and a hard seltzer) while discussing numerous topics including the pros and cons of having chalk boards walls while kids are allowed in the brewery.
HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that has been listening and following our show from the beginning. We love doing the show and look forward to doing 50 more.
https://www.rabidbrewing.com/
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This week we drink Mikerphone Brewing's "Mikerphone Check 1,2" Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA with Citra hops. We also talk about what we're planning on grilling with nice weather finally in Chicago as well as some NCAA Bracket talks. TOP TIER DOGGIE!
On this episode we welcome Rhinegeist to Chicago by drinking some beers with Matt and Chris. We learn a bit of history, their plans for the future and what "turbo hopping" is all about.
https://rhinegeist.com/
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On this special LIVE episode we drink Old Irving Brewing's "Luck Linny" Irish Red Ale and a barrel aged Guinness. Be sure to check out the video version of this episode on our Facebook page.
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On this episode we're joined once again by Lake Effect Brewing owner and brewer Clint Bautz to learn how he's navigated the pandemic as well as what the future holds for his new brew pub.
Coming off the heels of Pedestrian 2.0, Brandon and Tony carried on and decided to give Off Color's BA "Growl" a go.
http://www.offcolorbrewing.com/
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This week we discuss a delicious DIPA from Short's, "$plurge".
$plurge is a Double IPA made with a lavish blend seven varieties of hops. Slightly hazy and light copper in color, the frothy white head has huge aromas of tropical hops. Leading with super fruity citrus and pineapple flavors, this medium-bodied beer is deceivingly smooth for the higher ABV. Treat yourself to this indulgent, tropical hoppy brew!
On this episode we try out three beers we've never had before. Do we like any of them? Only one way to find out...
Featured Beers: 3 Floyds "Barbarian Haze IPA" - https://www.3floyds.com/ Bells Brewing "No, Yeah" - http://www.bellsbeer.com/ Odell Brewing "Wolf Picker" - https://www.odellbrewing.com/
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This week Brandon and Tony sip and discuss Brandon's Belgian Tripel "Pedestrian 2.0". They all revisit the original recipe they brewed to compare notes.
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On this episode we speak with Tommy Vasilakis of Brickstone Brewing. We sip on a few of their beers and discuss the history of Brickstone and how they came to be, from small batch home brew to a local favorite.
https://www.brickstonebrewery.com/
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On this episode of After The Final Pour, we're joined by long time friend Stephanie of Fannie's Cafe. We drink our Imperial Sweet Stout "Into The Void (Roll On)" that features Fannie's Cinnamon Rolls, Saigon Cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla beans and Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
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If you're in the greater Chicagoland area, be sure to find Fannie's at https://www.fanniescafe.com/
Part 2 of of our first home brews of 2021, we drink Clark's "Fudgie Dust" pale ale/IPA and Tony's "I Sat By The Ocean" Lime Gose. We also discuss the trials and tribulations of kegging issues as well as the fun of the snow storm we had in Chicago this past weekend.
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On this (shorter) episode we discuss the first beer we brewed for 2021. Next week we'll discuss our impressions of the beers. Plus Clark pitches his idea for a sitcom.
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On this special edition of After The Final Pour, off of the heels of the last ATFP, Brandon and Tony drink and discuss some Weller Special Reserve Bourbon. This episode was recorded November 2020. Cheers!
"The Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey features an exceptionally smooth taste, substituting wheat for rye grain. Bottled at 90 proof, this bourbon stands out with its burnt orange color. Its softer flavor notes make this bourbon great for sipping or making cocktails."
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
On this episode, we drink a couple of NA beer, some carbonated hop waters and discuss what we're planning on brewing in 2021. Cheers to a new year of The Malting Hour.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music and outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
New year, new season, new beers! Well.. sorta.
On our first ATFP of 2021 we drink Fulton Brewing's 2015 "Worth Adversary". We recorded this Thanksgiving weekend of 2020 after having a handful of beers beforehand. We thought this would be the best way to start the new year as we are doing "Dry January". Cheers!
"This Russian Imperial Stout is not exactly a lightweight. It’s about drawing a line in the sand. It has a consistency similar to 5W-30. Adventurous tattoo artists have used it in place of ink. If left outside during winter, it won’t freeze, even in Minnesota. Beneath the shadowy exterior, a swirling ambush of coffee and dark chocolate flavors lurk atop a mountain of malt. For much of the year, the Worthy Adversary lays low, as if beneath the cover of canopy jungle. Don’t leave this aggression unchecked, or you may find it facing you down—eyeball to eyeball."
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Thanks to Fulton Brewing for making great beer.
On this episode we dive into our favorite beers of 2020. We discuss our top beer as well as some runners up and take a deeper look into our Untappd history.
Break music provided by "Beach Bomb" Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Beach Bomb gives you Surf Rock from the cold waters of the North. The single "Night Surf" tells the story about a lone Surfer surfing somewhere along the coastline of Norway on a cold winter night.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beachbombband Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZFxrxFfQaIwWziSDaOWlh?si=Siysf_U1Q1qFWT4VScLutQ
Outro music provided by "Fluid Minds"
On the season finale of After The Final Pour, we keep in the holiday spirit with Bell's "Old Fashioned Holiday Ale"
"Call us old fashioned, but we like to have special brews for special times of the year. We aged our Christmas Ale in bourbon barrels, then added dried cherry and orange peel. This winter warmer invokes classic flavors of the season and is perfect to sip by the fireplace, or put in the cellar for celebrations to come. Originally brewed by our barrel specialist for our annual Roll Out the Barrel celebration."
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Thanks to Bell's for making great beer.
On this episode we plow through a handful of delicious Christmas beers and discover there are new tasting descriptors for said beers.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)remixed by @Asaphelps Break music provided by ndo (currently unreleased so follow him here(@ellis-d-988465683) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode, coming off the heels of us trying Deth's Tar, Cafe Deth and Maple Deth, we enjoy Hubbard's Cave "Peanut Butter S'More" Imperial Stout.
Brewed with marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and peanut butter.
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Thanks to Hubbard's Cave for making great beer.
On this episode we reconcile with our feelings from episode 35 by drinking some of our own home brewed beers. We also welcome super fan Mike Vertucci on to the show and drink his Pumpkin Stout. Whose brew will reign supreme? Well, we know.. but you need to listen to find out.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Fluid Minds (@englishsofthearts) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
Clark replaces Tony, Brandon abides, as we share a bottle of "Aquatic Punch" - a fruited sour ale, from Watermark Brewing with the guys from Aleman Brewing.
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Thanks to the guys from Aleman Brewing for joining us. Thanks to Watermark Brewing for making great beer.
On this episode we finally brew our Cinnamon Roll Imperial Stout. With the help of our friends at Fannies we whip up a big imperial stout with 4 JUMBO cinnamon rolls in the mash. We also sample Tony's Blonde Ale and drink a couple of other beers along the way.
Fannie's Cafe https://www.fanniescafe.com/
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by The English Softhearts (@englishsofthearts) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode Brandon and Tony sip and discuss this year's Goose Island Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout.
"This year’s Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout was inspired by third-generation Italian American brewer Emily Kosmal’s love of spumoni, a classic Italian frozen treat. Spumoni is a tri-colored frozen dessert that contains candied fruit and nuts between each layer, historically including flavors such as pistachio, cherry and chocolate. Blended with fresh pistachios, cacao nibs, candied Amarena cherries, and natural vanilla flavors, the 2020 Proprietor’s Bourbon County Stout is incredibly complex and layered with cocoa, nut, and dark fruit notes with hints of vanilla and oak. Emily, who also created the concept for 2016 Proprietor’s, is our first brewer to have two Proprietor’s concepts picked for release."
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
On this episode (with some technical difficulties) we're joined by John Carruthers of Revolution Brewing and our old friend Afro Beer Chick to discuss the Deep Wood series from Rev that include Deth Tar, Cafe Deth and Maple Deth.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Ellis D (https://soundcloud.com/ellis-d-988465683) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode we crack open a local favorite of ours from Lake Effect Brewing: Fannies Chocolate Cake Imperial Milk Stout (Aged in Bourbon Barrels). We also go off the deep end with TV shows and comic book movies.. who is the real BATMAN!?
Thank you to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
On this episode we sit down with Jim, Nate and Brad of Aleman brewing on the northwest side of Chicago. We discuss the history of the brewery, how things have been during the pandemic and what to expect from them this year.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode we discuss Chicago's own LaGrow Organic Imperial Stout.
"Imperial Stout with tons of roasted dark malts, give way to hints of coffee and chocolate balanced with big hop additions."
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
On this episode we discuss beers from our safe trips and the beers we acquired during these ventures in COVID times.
We also welcome Clark Fetridge to the show as a co-host, intern, fact checker and all around info guru.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode we crack open Revolutions "Freedom of Expression". We also get sidetracked a talk about other beers before finally discussing the beer we're drinking.
From Revolution: This Strawberry Rhubarb version of our easy-drinking Session Sour brings added tartness from the addition of rhubarb mixed with the bright fruit strawberry flavor. You'll swear you just drank a pie.
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
On this episode we make up for last years snafu and drink some pumpkin beers with fan favorite Clark Fetridge. We discuss the highs and lows of these beers while Clark goes back in time to reveal what we thought about some of these via our Untappd check-ins.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode we crack open an Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien he purchased in December and share with our friends from "Crushed By Giants".
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
On this episode we sit down and bid farewell to the summer by emptying our beer refrigerators. Oddly enough, we chose only Chicago beers without the other person knowing(with the exception of Lagunitas being both in CA and IL).
Also, Brandon gets creative with recording.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode we dive into Revolution Brewing's "Mixed Berry Ryeway". Raspberry, Blackberry, Boysenberry and Cranberry, OH MY!
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
On this episode we drink some random stouts in our basements while social distancing because nothing says summer like a big, roasty stout... right?
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
Welcome to season 3 of After The Final Pour. We decided that we'd take a new approach to ATFP by releasing these drunken ramblings every other week to offset our regular episodes.
On this episode we dive into Revolution Brewing's "Super Massive Cafe Deth". It's a barrel aged stout with copious amounts of Dark Matter coffee.
Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
On this episode we sit down with Jesse Valenciana and Dave "The Mailman" Kerns of Chicago's Crushed By Giants Brewing. We learn the history of the brewery, Jesse and Dave's time in craft beer industry and of course drinking beer.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds)
Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode we sit down and taste the pride of Wisconsin's craft beer: New Glarus. We sample and discuss Spotted Cow, Two Women, Berliner Apfel and Serendipity.
Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds)
Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
On this episode we drink and discuss summer beers! We work our way through a handful beers and share our opinions with Tony's neighbor Jeff. WE'RE BACK BABY!
On this episode we sit down with Mario and Chuck for Holzlager Brewing in Woodstock IL. We learn a bit of history of how they started, where the name comes from and what "domestic" beer we all enjoy.
NOTE: This episode was recorded inside their tap room while they were opening, so it sounds like you're there with us!
A lost episode from September 2019, we brew a German Wheat beer with our old friend Jeff and #1 FAN Michael Vertucci.
On this episode we're joined by "After The Final Pour" theme creators Kevin and Deb Goggin. We discuss curbside pickup and beer delivery during the pandemic. We also discuss some home brews Tony shared and discover Deb is a Cinnamon Toast aficionado.
On this weeks episode our very first guest makes her triumphant return. Stephanie, owner of Fannie's, discusses the hurdles of running a small business during a pandemic, her lover of Prince and how it may have cost her a customer, as well as her collaboration releases with Lake Effect Brewing.
Special thanks to Mike Kelly of Ellis D for the BRAND NEW THEME SONG (@MykeKelli)(@ellisd)
Special thanks to Fluid Minds for the outro music.
QOTSA for the break btw (shhh..)
The second installment of "After The Final Pour" needs little introduction.. especially with Brandon and Tony constantly reminding you what you're listening to. On this collection of After The Final Pour we drink the following beers: Wicked Weed - Persistance Pipeworks - Imperial Coconut Jones Dog Harviestoun - Ola Dubh 12yr Whisky Aged (2007) Three Floyds/Mikkeller - BooGoop (2012) Samuel Adam - Utopias (2011) Goose Island - Bourbon County Proprietors Stout (2016)
Special thanks to Afro Beer Chick for drinking Pipeworks with us
VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the "After The Final Pour" theme song!
Cheers
On this episode we practice social distancing by recording the episode while in our own homes. We discuss what we're doing to stay safe, how to support local businesses and crack open some tasty beers along the way.
Please pardon the audio quality, it will be better for the next episode.
On this weeks episode we sit down with Clint Bautz, owner of Lake Effect Brewing on the Northwest Side of Chicago. We discuss their beers past, present and future.
http://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com/
Break music: Rainbow Kitten Surprise - Hide (find them on Spotify)
On this episode, Afro Beer Chick returns to discuss women in beer, Masons and continues to give Tony shit for not getting Goose Island Double Barrel BCS.
Music for this episode was provided by: Ellis D: https://ellisdmusiq.bandcamp.com/ You can also find them on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube
Intro and Outro provided by Fluid Minds http://fluidmindsmusic.com
We celebrate Valen... I mean Presidents Day with some barrel aged stouts from Evanston's own Temperance. We're joined by Clark Fetridge yet again and good times we had by all!
On this episode we fill some space after our previously scheduled guests had to cancel last minute. Best part is, this is the heart and soul of what we're doing with this podcast.
Congratulations KC on the SB win! Cheers!
"And we're back!"
Happy New Year everyone! We return after our holiday break and had the opportunity to try some craft beer from North Carolina, thanks for our friends Gillian and Mike Jonathas.
Break music: The English Softhearts - Girl of the North https://themagicspotproductions.bandcamp.com/
Intro and outro music provided by: Fluid Minds You can find them on iTunes, Spotify, BandCamp and anywhere music is streaming.
On this episode we drink and discuss some Christmas beers. Previous guests Clark Fetridge and Jeff Kordik join us, as well as Tony's own father, Roger Golec.
Special thanks to Ellis D for their track "Christmas Morning" featured during the break. You can find them on Soundcloud, Spotify, Facebook and Instagram.
Intro and outro music provided by Fluid Minds.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is public domain... so that's cool!
On this episode we officially launch the new podcast while drinking winter beers! And yes, we are not getting rid of the past episodes.
Intro and Outro music provided by Fluid Minds. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify and Bandcamp www.fluidmindsmusic.com
The break music was provided by Counterfeit Money Machine with their song "Hipster Bars". You can find them on Facebook.
On this episode we discuss the aftermath of Goose Island's 2019 Prop Day. We also talk about the future of the podcast and what to expect in the coming year.
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On this episode we prepare ourselves for the Goose Island's Prop Day 2019. We decided to try and create this years Proprietors Stout and Cafe de Olla with a French Press and our imagination. We also visit our past Prop days experiences and well as our love for Frosty's and Milkshakes.
Special break music provided by Brae Leni. You can find Brae Leni on Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Youtube and Google Play. Be sure to follow him on Instagram: @BRAELENI
Thank you to Fluid Minds for the show theme and outro music. You find both songs on their "AS Mixtape" available on iTunes, Spotify and Fluidmindsmusic.com
On this episode we welcome Clark "the firing man" Fetridge back on to discuss some Halloween themed beers including our own sweet stout "Almond Joy" and various other craft beers.
Music on this episode was provided by: Fluid Minds
You can find all of their music streaming on Spotify, iTunes and anywhere else music streams.
Happy Halloween!
On this episode with sit down with craft beer authority Afro Beer Chick. We discuss beer, her day as brewer at Revolution Brewing, a nasty message she received that helped start the #IamCraftBeer hashtag on social media and some other shenanigans as well.
Afro Beer Chick: www.afrobeerchick.com @AfroBeerChick on all social media platforms
Music on this episode: Fluids Minds - www.fluidmindsmusic.com and streaming on all streaming platforms Notebook Noise - www.notebooknoise.bandcamp.com and on all streaming platforms
On this episode we drink and discuss Oktoberfest beers while consuming delicious pretzels. We also dive into what we're brewing next as we approach Autumn and Halloween.
AND WE'RE BACK! and boy does it feel good.. we might be a little rusty, but we're talking vacation beers and home brew this week. Thank you to everyone who has returned and the new listeners.
Music in this episode is provided by: Fluid Minds Ellis D Asa Phelps
On this episode, well... it's the very first recording we ever did. We thought it'd be fun to see where this started late last year. We talk about our ideas for the podcast as well as drink a handful of tasty beers. We hope you enjoy this look behind the curtains.
Cheers!
On this episode we discuss some beers we thought would be perfect for drinking in the early A.M. as well as a step-by-step instruction on how to make your own hard cider!
In this episode we wrap up our experience at the Mount Vernon Home Brew Festival that we attended. We also go on some rants..
On this, the 10th episode, Brandon and Tony discuss beers they grew up on with Tony's neighbor Jeff. Schlitz, Hamms, Old Style, PBR and Miller High Life are all consumed!
On this episode we sit down with the proprietors of Fischman Public House & Bottle Shop on the northwest side of Chicago. We discuss the history of the establishment as well as our own history with the bar. It was so fun, we decided to make this a part one of two episode! Cheers!
AfterThe Final Pour is a series that takes place after many of our podcasts. We sit down with our guest and open up another bottle and just talk about the beer. We will occasionally take a series of these recordings and release them as a new episode of After The Final Pour.
On this episode we discuss Brandon's "Shaggy Tail" Pale Ale as well as Tony's Portage Park Pale Ale. We also discuss the plans for future episodes as well as our trip in June to the Mt. Vernon Hombrew Fest.
NOTE: Tony's mic level was too high at the time of recording. We apologize for the clipping/distorted audio.
On this episode we wrap up our conversation (for now) on Goose Island's Bourbon County Brand Stout. We welcome back Pat, Emil and Eric to the show and dig a little deeper into this amazing beer. We try to keep everything together as we do a vertical of the stout.
On this episode we get crazy and go to a party featuring only Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout. This is first part of a 2 part series where this big, delicious stout is the feature.
On this episode Brandon and Tony attempt a "single take" recording while enjoying and discussing Irish and/or Irish Style beers and top it off with some Irish Whiskey. Please forgive the ignorance in our pronunciation of Smithwicks.
On this episode Brandon and Tony sit down with Kevin Goggin and discuss his favorite style, Pale Ales. We cover 4 decades of the style while using lingo from each decade to describe the beers.
The intros were provided by Fluid Minds. You can find them on Spotify, iTunes and at FluidMindsMusic.com
The break was provided by The Krunchies. You can find "Happy, Happy" on Spotify.
The outro was provided by Ephus. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify and Bandcamp.
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On this episode we discuss New England IPA's. Clark brings his home brew, Emil loves west coast IPA's, Eric doesn't speak for Goose Island, Tony can't remember the name of Clark's beer and Brandon is getting tickets for Enuff Z'Nuff in Milwaukee.
On this episode Brandon and Tony get together with Stephanie Laxner Rybandt, the owner of Fannie's to discuss her favorite beer style, Belgian Tripels.
As we are grateful to Stephanie for recording this episode with us and allowing us to use Fannies, we'd like to share their fundraiser to help save Fannies! If you would like to donate, you can do so here: http://tinyurl.com/savefannies
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