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We bring you all the latest in Craft Beer from the local Cincinnati Community, via the voices of the owners, the brewers, and the drinkers that make it all come together. Beer releases, events, tappings and the daily happenings all make up a show unlike anything else!

Cincy Brewcast

Cincinnati, Ohio

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    The CincyBrewcast podcast is a must-listen for any craft beer enthusiast in the Cincinnati area. With each episode, the Gnarly Gnome takes listeners on a journey through the local craft beer scene, providing valuable insight into different breweries and their beers. Whether you're planning a visit to one of the featured breweries or simply looking to expand your knowledge of craft beer, this podcast delivers an engaging and informative experience.

    One of the best aspects of The CincyBrewcast podcast is the depth of knowledge and passion that the Gnarly Gnome brings to each episode. His interviews with key figures in the industry provide listeners with valuable insights into the brewing process, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at what makes each brewery unique. Additionally, his on-site reporting during major events gives listeners a firsthand experience of the excitement and energy within the craft beer community.

    Another highlight of this podcast is its ability to adapt and deliver during challenging times, such as the recent pandemic. Despite the obstacles faced by many businesses, The CincyBrewcast continued to release episodes and provide updates on local breweries. This dedication to keeping listeners informed and engaged is commendable and demonstrates a commitment to delivering quality content.

    While it's difficult to find any significant flaws with this podcast, some listeners may find that they prefer a more diverse range of topics beyond just breweries and beers. While The Gnarly Gnome does touch on other aspects of the craft beer industry, such as industry news and trends, there may be room for exploring additional subjects in future episodes. However, this minor criticism does not detract from the overall value and enjoyment provided by The CincyBrewcast.

    In conclusion, The CincyBrewcast podcast is an essential listen for anyone interested in exploring Cincinnati's vibrant craft beer scene. With its knowledgeable host, engaging interviews, and dedication to delivering quality content even during challenging times, this podcast provides a valuable resource for craft beer enthusiasts. Whether you're planning a brewery visit or simply looking to expand your knowledge of the industry, The CincyBrewcast is sure to satisfy your thirst for craft beer insights.



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    Bacchus Beerfest Brewcast, From Element Eatery's Garden Bar.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 55:19


    This episode of Cincy Brewcast features this year's Bacchus Beerfest (formerly Oakley Beerfest) on location at Element Eatery, Madisonville!

    Depot Brewing Company Knows The Importance Of Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 58:46


    Volume 11, Episode 3 of Cincy Brewcast sits down with Depot Brewing Company to talk about their upcoming brewery and taproom in Morrow.

    Pamona's Abundance: Celebrating Women In Beer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 57:24


    Cincy Brewcast Volume 11, Episode 2 features a women in beer panel from the Pamona's Abundance event presented by the OCBA.

    Taft's Lives On As CinBev Breathes New Life Into Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 66:18


    This week we talk about Cincinnati Beverage Company and their acquisition of the Taft's Brand, along with why I'm so excited to see it!

    Gilligan's Brewery Brings The West Side To Wyoming... Sort Of

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 51:45


    Gilligan's Brewery is open in Wyoming, Ohio and I sit down with them to give you a peak and what they're all about!

    Mellotone Beer Project Takes It Seriously... But Not TOO Seriously.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 60:52


    When Mellotone Beer Project announced that they'd be taking over a VERY familiar brewpub space here in Cincinnati, I wasn't sure what to expect. I knew their head brewer and co-founder, Alexandra Nowell, knew what she was doing from her time in the industry, but what I have found since is a space that manages to brew traditional styles really, really well, without being afraid to put their own spin on them. It's easy to let craft beer get a little too full of itself, and this place knows exactly when and how to shake things up to prevent that! I can't thank the folks at Mellotone enough for helping to make this episode come to life, it was great getting to check them out and share them with you! If you want to check out Mellotone, make sure you head down to the brewpub in OTR, check out their website, and follow them on social media. As always, if you like this show (or any of the stuff that I do) you can help by sharing this show with someone that you think would appreciate it, or by heading to TheGnarlyGnome.com/Support to show your support that way!

    Higher Gravity On Continued Evolution, And How They Stay Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 81:22


    This week's episode of Cincy Brewcast features Higher Gravity, and a peek into their continued evolution as Cincy's premiere bottle shop.

    Big Cis 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 52:26


    Cincy Brewcast volume 10, episode 18 was recorded at the tapping event for Big Cis 2024 - it was a great beer, a great event... you'll see!

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    Party With Me At The Party Tree... And Matt DeMaris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 64:30


    Matt DeMaris leads me to a unique, mysterious spot... The Party Tree, where we talk about Vets & Brews and The Honor Bus

    Streetside, Demogorgon, and Gold Medals.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 78:39


    Garrett Hickey from Streetside Brewery talks about their gold medal GABF win, and their upcoming 'Demogorgon' Day release.

    The Great 2024 Oktoberfest Quest Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 37:06


    This year's final four of the Oktoberfest Quest finale saw a heated blind tasted between Sonder, MadTree, Third Eye and West Side Brewing.

    Finding Gemütlichkeit At Sonder Oktoberfest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 78:59


    Sonder's Oktoberfest is always a TON of fun, and we always manage to schedule a podcast during it every year!

    Bircus Is Worldwide, And Not For Sale.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 80:54


    Bircus Brewing is moving down the road in Ludlow Kentucky, and have put the historic Ludlow Theater up for sale. What does all of that mean?

    Listermann's Next Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 60:15


    Listermann Brewing Company is undergoing the next in a long line of transformations over their 16 year history.

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    Happy 2 Just Wants To Make Great Beer For You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 52:12


    The folks at Happy 2 Brewing in Anderson don't have any major aspirations to be the next big Cincinnati brewery. In fact, they seem to be happy just being in a neighborhood spot located in a little pizza shop, making beer that they really enjoy. I'm a firm believer that this is a model more places should adopt. Small pockets all over the city can support a taproom model like this, and I hope that we see a lot more of it going forward! I sat down with brewers/owners John and Dave Maddrill to learn how Happy 2 came to be, why they ended up where they are, and how they try to do things their own way without paying too much attention to what the world tells them they're "supposed" to do. Guests This Episode John Maddrill - Happy 2 Brewing Company Dave Maddrill - Happy 2 Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Happy 2 Brewing Company - Crispy Shifty Happy 2 Brewing Company - Cloudy Clough Pike Happy 2 Brewing Company - Tonight Today Happy 2 Brewing Company - Be Discreet Raspberry Wheat Show Links Happy 2 Brewing - Facebook Happy 2 Brewing - Instagram

    Gravel Road And Paying Attention To What Feels Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 60:44


    Gravel Road Brewing Company is the feature of this week's episode of Cincy Brewcast. Owner Dan Lauro is the guest.

    HighGrain Brewing Company Opens Their New Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 65:40


    Cincy Brewcast Volume 10 Episode 9 showcases the new HighGrain Brewing Company location in Springfield Township.

    Humble Monk Has To Go… Somewhere Else.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 51:17


    Humble Monk talks on this week's episode of Cincy Brewcast about their upcoming move, and why things will be ok after it all.

    Fretboard Heads To Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 65:16


    There's been plenty of whispering around the craft beer community lately, rumors about that Fretboard Brewing Company would be taking over the former Heist & Co space in downtown Harrison and turning it into the next Fretboard taproom. These rumors were confirmed recently, and if I've ever heard of a great reason to get them on the show for a chat - this is certainly one. After seeing the space they'll be calling home when they open their doors on 5/17/24 - I think this new Harrison taproom will be something special for the brewery. We talk about exactly why I think that - explore the journey to get to this point - and, of course - have a couple of beers along the way. The episode is an absolute blast, and I hope to see you in Harrison very soon to check out their new taproom! Guests This Episode Jim Klosterman - Fretboard Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Fretboard - Dunkel No.9 Fretboard - Fretboard Light

    Volume 10, Episode 6 – Dead Low Brewing And Being More Than Just A Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024


    It's a hard world to navigate, this modern one where craft breweries, brewpubs, bars, and restaurants must constantly figure out what those terms mean. What can you keep giving your customers that not only keeps them interested, but stays true to your personality at the same time? Dead Low Brewing has been through a lot in the almost five years that they've been open, and through it all they keep proving that they are a little more than just one thing. Guests This Episode Brock Lusch - Dead Low Brewing Chris "Coop" Cooper - Dead Low Brewing From The Beer Fridge Dead Low Brewing - German Pilsner Dead Low Brewing - The Gary Dead Low Brewing - Black Phillip Doppelbock Dead Low Brewing - Mocha My Day Imperial Mocha Stout Previous Episodes You Should Listen To Volume 5, Episode 39 Volume 6, Episode 41

    Bad Tom Smith Says Cheers To Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 62:14


    The road for Bad Tom Smith hasn't always been smooth. They have had plenty of ups and downs throughout their story, and with new ownership coming on board recently, it seemed like a wonderful time to sit down and talk about how they're looking to turn things around with this new chapter for the brewery. They have a new brewer on board, an upcoming new location, and a refreshed vision for what the brand means to guests who find themselves stepping into their taproom. We explore their story and their vision and drink a few beers along the way! Guests On This Episode Brandon Cruz Evan Braden From The Beer Fridge Bad Tom Smith - Fink Bad Tom Smith - McQuinn's Bad Tom Smith - Bad Tom Brown Bad Tom Smith - Don Fernando

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    Guiding Yourself Through Cincinnati Beer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 30:49


    The author expresses enthusiasm for the craft beer scene in Cincinnati and introduces Jennifer Craig's new book, 'Pocket Guide To Cincinnati's Breweries.' Additionally, a shoutout is given to Grainworks Brewing Company for unwittingly hosting the episode, and details on where to buy the guide are provided.

    DVD Brew Is Open In Loveland Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 80:47


    In this week's podcast, I interview DVD Brew's Dana, Keith, and Bobby to delve into the intricacies of their new Cincinnati brewery. We discuss their origins, offerings, and future plans while sampling their diverse beer selection, including an Oktoberfest and a Czech Pilsner. It's an engaging and fun episode.

    Volume 10, Episode 2 – Oakley Beerfest 2, The Beerfest Strikes Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024


    Returning with anticipation, the Oakley Beerfest promises to outdo its previous year, offering a blend of community, entertainment, and great beer. Anticipating the event, the hosts delve into the festival's highlights and reveal an enticing beer list, all alongside offering an exclusive chance to win tickets to this much-awaited gathering.

    Ten Years? Woah, That's Gnarly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 45:48


    Celebrating a decade of TheGnarlyGnome.com and the beginning of Cincy Brewcast's 10th season, the journey is attributed to the loyal followers supporting the exploration of the craft beer scene. Looking back, it's been a mix of highs and lows. A reflective post is considered for the future, but for now, the focus is on launching season 10 with flair.

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    Brewskies With Brewskies on the Brewcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 73:35


    There are a lot of different places around town to grab a cold brewski with your friends after a long week, but when I knew that I was going to be meeting the guys behind Brew Skies Happy Hour for an episode... I thought it might be fun to take things in a different direction than usual. We met up at The Happy Hollow Inn, a great neighborhood bar in Norwood, to down some light beer and talk. We chatted about everything from the state of craft beer, to what makes a bar a place that we want to spend our time. This is what I consider an "old school" Brewcast - and is always one of my favorite types of episodes to record! Guests This Episode Bret Kollmann Baker - Brew Skies Happy Hour Michael D Morgan - Brew Skies Happy Hour From The Beer Fridge Labatt's Blue Miller High Life Hudy Delight Show Links Brew Skies Happy Hour - YouTube Learn More About The Happy Hollow Inn

    Bocce Brewing, Jim Effler, Goats And Gabby's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 56:57


    This is an action-packed episode. Not only were we sitting down with the awesome Jim Effler to talk about Bockfest through the years and designing the artwork alongside it - we also just happened to be recording at Gabby's Cafe, home of the new Bocce Brewing Company - and were joined by owner Dino DiStasi and Manager Joe Cornella. The show was so epic that it ALSO happened to mark the 1000th beer on the show - and Jim dove deep into his fridge to find us a treat - a couple of bottles of Sam Adams Triple Bock from 1994. We talked about Gabby's, Bocce, Jim Effler - and of course... Bockfest! This is one of those shows I'll remember for a long while... it was an absolute blast! Guests This Episode Jim Effler - Jim Effler Fine Art Dino DiStasi - Gabby's Cafe Joe Cornella - Bocce Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Bocce Brewing Company - Old Weirdo Sam Adams - 1994 Triple Bock Show Links Jim Effler Fine Art Website Gabby's Cafe Website Gabby's Bockfest Facebook Event

    Paradise Brewing On Slow And Steady Growth, and Doing It YOUR Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 71:41


    I have long loved Paradise Brewing, and there are many reasons for that. They're one of those places that seem to ignore the trends happening around them and can just be comfortable with who they are. That's hard to do in an ever-changing world of craft beer. I think I respect that ability... a lot. They make great beer (which should go without saying for every brewery these days.) They're also great people, which is an excellent way to hook me. On this episode, I sat down with the folks at Paradise to talk about how they manage not to let things get out of control as they manage their slow and steady growth. We drink a few beers, and we talk about what inspires them to make the beers that they do. I hope this one is as fun for you, as it was for me!

    MadTree Has A Soul And Wants YOU To Help it Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 49:11


    MadTree Brewing Company is certainly a household name here in Cincinnati. They make great beer, they have a killer taproom, and they provide an excellent company that is able to create a place where people can build their careers. When you look at it from the outside in, they nailed it. It's not enough for the company, though, as it rounds the ten year mark. They're constantly trying to improve everything. The very essence of who they are to their core has been a huge focus over the last few years - and I wanted to talk about what that means.

    Sour Beer, Homebrewing And Maybe Tying Folks To Railroad Tracks With Elijah Moreland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 58:33


    When people ask what Cincy Brewcast is all about - what 'The Voice of Cincy Craft' really means - I tell them that it's about the brewers, the owners, and the drinkers of Cincinnati craft beer. It's those voices that tell the story of Cincy Craft. This is definitely one of those episodes that illustrates that well. Elijah Moreland is a great craft beer fan, and it's always a pleasure to chat with him. I've been trying to get him on the show for a while, and we finally made it work out (even if we had to commandeer the table at Higher Gravity where Truth, Beer, and Podsequences usually record their show... with them in tow.) We discussed how Elijah got into craft beer and homebrewing and his love for Urban Artifact. It was an absolute blast, and no one got tied to railroad tracks, which is always good. Guests This Episode Elijah Moreland Marco Penilla Julia Rohs From The Beer Fridge Urban Artifact - Bushel Little Fish - Reinheitsgewhat?! West Side - Lo-G Show Links Elijah On Instagram Truth Beer Podsequences

    I Promise BCs Is Actually A Brewery, Or Will Be Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 69:49


    It always seems to feel this way with new brewery projects - but BC's Brewing Company feels like they've been in planning forever. I know that if it feels like that for me, it has to feel like a lifetime to the folks that are working their butts of to make it happen! If that doesn't sound like a good opportunity to sit down for an episode of Cincy Brewcast, I'm not sure what does! I was joined at BCs over in Liberty Township by Brian, Caleb, and Ryan (their new head brewer) to talk about how things are going at their new brewery in Mason. We talk about the journey to get here and if they would do anything different if they could travel back in time. We also explore a little bit what we think attracts people to their favorite watering holes and how that's changing (or how it has changed) in today's craft beer world. This is a great episode - and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making it! If you like what I do here (or anywhere I'm creating content) you can support over here - but the biggest help is if you share the show with a friend or someone that you think would enjoy it! Guests This Episode Brian Brownlow - BC's Brewing Company Caleb Colbert - BC's Brewing Company Ryan Johnston - BC's Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Resident Culture Brewing - Complicated Patterns

    Back To Alexandria Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 99:59


    On this week's episode, we head down to Alexandria, Kentucky, to head to (you guessed it) Alexandria Brewing Company. I sat down with owner and brewer Andy Reynolds to chat and have a few beers. We kicked things off with one of the most unique slow pours that I've ever had, as well as a discussion about what exactly a slow pour is and what this take is supposed to accomplish for a beer drinker looking to try something a little different. We talked about Alexandria finding their role in an ever-changing world of craft beer and finding the right ways to do what they do while listening to the drinkers who show up to enjoy their beer. I love this place, I love Andy - and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for craft beer drinkers like me! Guests This Episode Andy Reynolds - Alexandria Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Alexandria Brewing Company - Eternal Fury, The Wrath Within, Scorched By The Fire That Sent Me Alexandria Brewing Company - T-Ball Dunkel Alexandria Brewing Company - Garden of Heaton Alexandria Brewing Company - Eon Pale Apocalypse

    Adam Makes Beer, And Beer Content.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 62:36


    I Love Adam Mills. I said it, and I'm not ashamed. I'm head over heels in love with this dude.  Adam is one of those people, though, that when you meet them, you can't help but fall in love with them - not only is he smart, not only is he dedicated to his craft, he's a freaking great guy.  He's one of those people you want to be able to call your friend.  Adam is not only the Director of Brewing Operations over at Sonder Brewing, he's also at the helm of a growing social media machine that is appropriately called 'Adam Makes Beer' where he brings his teaching history head to head with his current career path of brewing. I needed to talk about this. His approach to content creation is down to earth, packed full of information, and one of those bright spots in a world of social media content creation that many of us desperately search for.  He's a guy that you need to know. Guests This Episode Adam Mills - Sonder Brewing Company, Adam Makes Beer Show Links Adam Makes Beer - Instagram Adam Makes Beer - YouTube

    MadTree Steps Up And Brings Their Food Program In House

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023


    In a big move for a brewery that's relied on a great food partner for ten years - MadTree made a lot of waves this month when they announced that they'd be bringing their food program under their own MadTree banner starting next year.  While I'm still working on a BIG blog post to talk all about my thoughts on the changing world of food inside of our craft breweries - I couldn't resist the urge to head out to MadTree to sit down and chat about how they feel about it, as well as what we can expect when they roll out their new food program next spring.

    The 2023 Oktoberfest Quest Fest Finals, Live At MadTree

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 73:53


    After a long season, with 35 different packaged Oktoberfest beers battling it out to see who is the best this year... we're finally there.  The finals were recorded live at MadTree Brewing Company (last year's winners), and it was a really, really tough decision.  The decision was so difficult that I had to call on help from Marco and Julia from Truth, Beer, Podsequences to help me judge - AND had to get help from DIPA Josh to make sure that the contest was all on the up and up by helping us with the pouring. In the end, though, as always - there could be only one winner, and this year Sonder took home the Golden Gnome as the first-ever double-winner of the contest. It was fun, it was chaotic... it was a good episode!  Enjoy! Guests This Episode Marco Penilla - Truth, Beer Podsequences Julia Rohs - Truth, Beer Podsequences Special Appearances By: Danny Herold - Sonder Brewing Company Caroline Ludwig - Craft Parenting Pod Joe Ludwig - Craft Parenting Pod DIPA Josh - He does drink other beers that aren't DIPAs From The Beer Fridge In order of this year's final results! Sonder - Oktoberfest Wandering Monsters - Ludwig Festbier Braxton - Oktoberfuel MadTree - Ziegler Third Eye - Drittes Auge Festbier

    The Common Beer Company Is Anything But Common

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 80:16


    I love the folks at Common.  I love what they've built in Mason, Ohio.  I also LOVE every chance I get out to record an episode of the Brewcast with them.  I headed out to hang out recently to see how things have been going, as they settle down after their fifth anniversary and to hopefully show you exactly why a small neighborhood brewery like theirs can 100% stand out, even in a busy beer city like Cincinnati. This is definitely the type of show that makes me remember why I enjoy Cincy Brewcast - and I hope you have as much fun as we did! Guests This Episode Mark Lortz Amy Lorz Mike "Mikey P" Parsons Mark "Quick Trip" Miller From The Beer Fridge This Dark Cloud Won't Get Me Down Festicuffs Wheat You Talkin' About Willis? Caramel Mikey

    Big Cis Live at Darkness Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 37:34


    This episode is always a blast, bringing with it more than its fair share of chaos! Big Cis is a collaboration beer that we brew every year in memory of Mike Cisneros, who helped start this show back in 2015. To be fair, the show was his idea, and I was just along for the ride until he passed away only a year and a half after we had been making it. The beer honors him. It honors who he was and represents a lot of what drives me forward as a beer blogger here in Cincinnati. This year we brewed the beer down at Darkness in Bellevue, KY - so I sat down with owner Eric Bosler to chat about Mike, about Big Cis, about their journey... it was a ton of fun, even if the recorded sound is a little rougher than you're used to. I'll nail the whole live event thing one of these days! Guests This Episode Eric Bosler - Darkness Brewing Mike Almoslechner - Bellevue Education Foundation From The Beer Fridge Darkness Brewing - Big Cis Show Links Bellevue Education Foundation - Facebook

    Raising Boats And Tides At Sonder And Friends Oktoberfest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 67:34


    I LOVE this event every year. Sonder and Friends Oktoberfest perfectly represents what I love about craft beer, and I make sure to fire up the podcast every year to celebrate. I sat down with Justin and Danny from Sonder and friends Mark (and Amy later) from Common Beer Company and Brian from BC's Brewing Co. We drank a bunch of Oktoberfest beer and just sort of let the conversation take us wherever it wanted to! Guests This Episode Danny Herold - Sonder Justin Neff - Sonder Mark Lortz - The Common Beer Co Brian Brownlow - BCs Brewing Co Amy Lortz - The Common Beer Co From The Beer Fridge Sonder - Oktoberfest Common Beer Co - Festicuffs For the full video version of this episode - head over here to YouTube!

    Lebanon, Ohios Neighborhood Craft Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 67:42


    We keep hearing it repeatedly: the future of breweries lies in the neighborhood spots. Lebanon Brewing Company understands that very well, and when they opened their space last year, they worked their butts off to become part of Lebanon in every way possible. On this week's episode, I headed up to Lebanon to chat with owner/brewer Jake Borsvold about how all of those pieces come together for them. We spend some time learning how Jake's story got him to where he's at, now - and of course drinking a few beers along the way, too! If you are curious about Lebanon Brewing Company, make sure you follow them on Facebook and Instagram - but more importantly - make sure you visit them at 20 W Silver Street in Lebanon, Ohio. Guests This Episode Jake Borsvold - Lebanon Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Lebanon Brewing Company - Cedar City Pils Lebanon Brewing Company - Amigo Lebanon Brewing Company - Lebanhosen Lebanon Brewing Company - Ales For ALS Lebanon Brewing Company - DeadBeat

    Streetside Brewery Turns 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 98:30


    As we head into Streetside's anniversary week, it seemed like a great chance to sit down with Garrett Hickey. Garrett is one of the owners, founders and a great person to talk to if we want to get a picture of how things have changed with the brewery over the last seven years. I'm always fascinated with how Streetside has developed its personality, even while a few different head brewers have managed to put their own spin on things during the same timeframe. We talked about a lot of things, from the brewery's stance on collaboration and why it's important from a professional and a personal level to what we think craft beer drinkers are looking for in 2023. Of course... you know that we also opened up a few beers while we chatted! Guests This Episode Garrett Hickey - Streetside Brewery From The Beer Fridge Streetside Brewery - Rainy Day Clubhouse Streetside Brewery - On The Cloud of Unknowing Streetside Brewery - Tame The Demons, Single Barrel Streetside Brewery - Tame The Demons, Apple Funnel Cake Show Links Streetside Brewery - Website Streetside Brewery's Anniversary Party Event Page

    Wandering Monsters Ushers Us Into The Future of Craft Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 80:07


    Why do some breweries get a lot of hype when they open their doors? Why do some beers get people talking and others don't? What do craft beer drinkers really want these days? This episode tries to answer the questions and more as I sat down with Jason Brewer and Zac Boehnke from Wandering Monsters. We talk about how their roads ended up to where they are today, we drink a few beers, and get a little off track quite a few times. It's what I consider a great episode of the Brewcast! Guests This Episode Jason Brewer - Founder - Wandering Monsters Zac Boehnke - Head Brewer - Wandering Monsters From The Beer Fridge Wandering Monsters - Bossie Wandering Monsters - Mayor Mooken Wandering Monsters - Fogbringer III Wandering Monsters - Untitled Monsters (Collaboration with Untitled Art) Show Links The Wandering Monsters Website Wandering Monsters On Facebook Wandering Monsters On Instagram

    March First Opens Their New Brewery Taproom On Fountain Square!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 65:28


    Cincinnati's craft beer community is constantly growing and endlessly evolving. March First's new taproom down on Fountain Square in the former Rock Bottom space is a perfect example of that. I headed down during their opening week to see what they're doing to keep that evolution going. We had a few beers and shared the secrets to their success. Guests This Episode Josh Engel Chris Paquette Manu Hazeley From The Beer Fridge March First - Craft Lager March First - Weekend Wheat March First - Neptune IPA March First - Starcrusher IPA Show Links March First Fountain Square - Facebook Page March First Fountain Square - Instagram Page

    GlendAleHouse Brewery: You're Going To Fall In Love!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 51:14


    This week's episode takes us over to Glendale, Ohio - which will soon be home to a much-needed brewery called 'GlendAleHouse'. I sat down with owners Scott and Laura to talk about what inspired them to jump in head first and convert their home into a taproom, brewery, and pizza restaurant. You'll figure out pretty quickly during the interview that these folks are easy to fall in love with, and the brewery that they're planning will be one of your new favorite taprooms too. Huge thanks to GlendAle House for making some time for me to sit down and talk with them! If you like this show and want to support it, you can always head over to here to do just that. Guests This Episode Scott Morgan - GlendAleHouse Brewery Laura Morgan - GlendAleHouse Brewery Show Links GlendAleHouse Brewery - Facebook GlendAleHouse Brewery - Instagram

    Oakley Beer Fest And Expected Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 27:40


    I never really seem to learn my lesson about recording shows on location from loud events, do I? This episode is packed full of the chaos you would expect from trying to record during a beer festival. It's loud, a little disorganized, yet a ton of fun. I chatted with a few folks that I've been wanting to get on the show and had a great time doing it! Guests This Episode Jon Newberry - Wiedemann Brewing Company Steve Huber - Wild Ohio Brewing Rachel Hopkins - CinBev Darrin Wilson - Northwood Cider "Turtle" - Turtles Brew From The Beer Fridge Fifty West - West Coast IPA Wiedemann - Pickle Wild Ohio - Original Tea Moerlein - Pilsner Northwood Cider - Gem Turtles Brew - Orange/Vanilla Show Links Wiedemann Brewing - Website Wild Ohio - Website Moerlein - Website - Last Episode Northwood Cider - Website Turtles Brew - Website

    Telling The Tale of Fabled Brew Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 73:31


    These folks have been generating all sorts of excitement around their NKY brewery project. I couldn't resist but schedule an episode of the podcast the week before they opened their doors to help learn all about their story, and how they got to where they are today. Fabled Brew Works has done an incredible job at not just making some great beer (and mead) for their soon-to-be fans to drink but creating a space filled with personality and unlike anything else currently in Cincinnati. We sat down over a flight of drinks and discussed it all, exploring what you can expect when you belly up to one of the city's most exciting new breweries! Guests This Episode John Ewers Jon Lawlor From The Beer Fridge Fabled Brew Works - Kraken... A Cold One. Fabled Brew Works - Misty Mountain NE IPA Fabled Brew Works - IPA of the Beholder Fabled Brew Works - The Witching Sour Fabled Brew Works - Bugsy Fabled Brew Works - Humbaba Show Links Fabled Brew Works - Website - Facebook - Instagram

    Brewery Exploring With Blake And Noah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 45:59


    Blake and Noah are the voices behind the new 'Blake The Brewery Explorer' podcast, a spin-off from Blake's social media profiles that showcase his exploration of craft breweries. I love getting new folks on the Brewcast to talk about their love of this industry, and I thought it was a great time to head up to Dayton to meet up with them! We hit up Toxic Brewing Company for a few beers and a chat about what makes this all so much fun for the two of them. I hope you enjoy hanging out with us! Guests This Episode Blake Longfellow - Blake The Brewery Explorer Noah Jones - Podcast Producer From The Beer Fridge Toxic Brewery - Practice Yoga Toxic Brewery - Abby's Cure Show Links Blake The Brewery Explorer Podcast

    David Nilsen, Final Gravity, Chocolate and What's Up With Craft?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 53:26


    I've long been a fan of David Nilsen's work as a writer and an advocate for craft beer. I've been hoping to get him on the podcast for quite a while, and finally, the pieces fell into place for us to sit down and chat. We got together at Moeller Brew Barn's Dayton location (thank goodness for taprooms open on Tuesday afternoons!) and talked about it all. We covered the projects he's got going on, from a new craft beer zine called Final Gravity to his Bean to Barstool blog and how it all came together in his craft beer journey. We also dove a little deeper into craft beer itself, where it is today, and where it might be going from here. This was a great episode! Make sure you follow David on your favorite platforms and support the work that he's doing! If you like this podcast or any of my stuff - don't forget that you can always support by going to TheGnarlyGnome.com/Support - it helps a ton to keep the ball rolling! Guests This Episode David Nilsen - Writer, Podcaster Show Links David's Website The Bean To Barstool Podcast Final Gravity Craft Beer Zine Big Two Hearted - Pellicle Magazine

    NEW Ales has a New location!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 61:14


    What a journey these folks have had so far... from opening a planned distribution-only brewery two months before a global pandemic to where they are today, there's been a lot for NEW Ales. They are finally catching their collective breath and opening the taproom that they envisioned for themselves "one day" back when they were planning their brewery - and I couldn't be happier for them. We sat down in the new space to talk about what it means for them and when we can all expect to belly up to the bar for the first time! We even got to talk to their incredible food partner that will occupy the space next door - you won't want to skip this episode! From The Beer Fridge Currently Unnamed Dark Lager Hop Chowda - NE IPA Smack My Berries and Call Me Cobbler - Berry Cobbler Sour Guests This Episode Wes Heupel - NEW Ales Beth O'Harra - NEW Ales Jeremy Loukinas - Steel City Pizza

    Is It Even Beer?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 54:20


    I've been curious about non-alcoholic beer for a while now. It's a growing market, which makes me really interested in it. I've been slowly exploring some of what's available on the market for quite a while, and to be frank - it's a little overwhelming. I needed to call in some help for this one. I reached out to Marco and Julia from Truth, Beer, Podsequences (if you're not already listening to their show, you probably should be!) to see if they could help me work my way through not only trying a bunch of these but through some exploration of what makes them what they are - and why folks might be drinking them. We got together and our unknowing podcast host, Higher Gravity, because they are one of the best places in town to try many non-alcoholic options (and because we love them). We cracked open a bunch of beers, and we got to work! Guests This Episode Julia Rohs - Truth, Beer, Podsequences Marco Penilla - Truth, Beer, Podsequences From The Beer Fridge Clausthaler, Dry Hopped Clausthaler, Santa Clausthaler Weihenstephaner, Non/Alcoholic Alesmith, Non-Alcoholic IPA Athletic Brewing, Free Wave Hazy IPA Untitled Art, Non-Alcoholic West Coast IPA Show Links Truth, Beer, Podsequences Podcast Higher Gravity's Website

    Adena No More?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 96:39


    If you're a longtime listener of Cincy Brewcast, you know that we have always loved having Michael Amann on to talk about Adena Distributing, and just to give us a very different perspective on craft beer than we might have. The outlook on everything from inside the distributor's perspective is one that has made this show better by having him as a guest. Because of that, I was a little shocked when I started hearing rumors that Adena was going away - what better way to figure it all out than sitting down for a new episode? Michael and I sat down over a few beers, and talked about a LOT, not just the future of Adena. I think you're going to like this one! Guests This Episode Michael Amann - Adena Distribution From The Beer Fridge Listermann - Hop Head RAR Brewing - Out of Order, Stone Age Rocks Mason Ale Works - End To End Burners Wooden Cask - Chocolate Caliente

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    The Brewcast Is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 29:43


    It's not just Cincy Brewcast - after a little hiatus of sorts, it's all back. I'm coming at you this week with an easy one (heck... I'm not even drinking a "real" beer). I'll dive into the hiatus itself a little deeper this week on The Weekly Pint (The link to that show is here...) I can't thank you enough for being a listener of this show. Regardless if you have been here since the beginning, or if you're just stumbling upon it right now - you're the reason this keeps going episode after episode. Stay tuned... big stuff is on the way! From The Beer Fridge Guinness, 0 - Non-Alcoholic Irish Stout

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