Good Brew Guide

Michael Peticolas, the founder of Peticolas Brewing Company, chats with us about the success of his brewery through slow growth and his personal work ethic.

Sometimes we keep recording and it doesn't work out to enough content. Not this time, however. Drew drops some spicy opinions and Dave tells a joke.

Drew Huerter and Dave Muckian of Braindead Brewing join us to talk about beer journeys and what the beer industry is looking like these days. 

Shawn Howell of Fort Worth's Southside Cellar joins us to chat about opening his combined retail shop and growler bar and about what his 20+ years in the beer industry have taught him.

Dave Riddile, formerly of The Collective Brewing Project, joins us moments before heading to Seattle to begin his new job as GM of No Anchor Bar, a two-time James Beard Award-nominated beer bar. Michael believes in Folk music and Josh groans.

Matt Maroney, a long-time listener of GBG and brewer at Wild Acre Brewing talks about his rise from homebrewer to a professional brewer and what beer is all about. Michael hates Tool and Josh reads a Yelp review.

Jerrod Womack, the co-head brewer of Wild Acre Brewing Co. joins us to chat about the ever-evolving world of Wild Acre, including new beers, new location and more. Michael doesn't eat fish and Josh attempts a song.

We recap the last several months of guests and talk about a few key takeaways. Michael pronounces Smithwicks correctly and Josh wants you to give a damn.

Owner Wim Bens of Lakewood Brewing joins us to chat about how Lakewood came to be and how much beer has changed in the eight years they've been open. Michael reverses and Josh gets to talk Star Trek.

Mary Bowen, Lakewood's Tarrant/Johnson County sales rep, joins us to chat about women in craft beer, Lakewood's newest beers, and work-life balance. Michael recognizes Amy Grant and Josh knows the answer.

Owner of the Bearded Lady, Shannon Osbakken joins us to talk about the beer industry from the ownership side and her feelings about Beer-To-Go. Michael gushes a few times and Josh only tells public memories.

Fort Worth rap artist J/O/E joins us to chat about his craft beer journey and how it's inspired his music and artistic endeavors. Michael signals a child to go to bed and Josh takes too long to explain something.

Friend of the show and past Fort Worth Weekly Bartender of the Year, Les Bennett joins us to chat about his perspective regarding bars, craft beer explosions and more. Michael hurt himself and Josh’s audio is still not right. (Sorry.)

Eric and Jason of Brutal Beerworks take a break out of their busy days to talk about opening the brewery and where they see beer in 5-10 years from now. Michael makes surfer assumptions and Josh is a nobody.

Bruce Alford from Ye Olde Bull & Bush and The Royal Falcon joins us to talk about dark beer and craft beer from the perspective of a classic English pub.

Live from The Collective Brewing Project, we discuss the path the Beer-To-Go amendment to the TABC sunset bill took to get to the governors desk.

David Clark of Pantego's New Main Brewing drops by to give us an update on the brewery, the struggles of opening in a city with little to no craft beer and how he aims to integrate his brewery into a normal part of the local community.

Funky Picnic co-founder Sam Glenn and head chef, Josh Rangel, join us to chat about Fort Worth's newest brewpub. Josh fails at jokes and Michael opens a keg.

Celis Brewing is in a bit of a pickle, Beer-to-Go is still on the edge (but getting closer), and Sam Adams and Dogfish Head call it a draw and merge with each other. Michael makes an incorrect comic book hero reference and Josh says "successful."

Music artistically inspires us, just like beer. Also, breweries should give a damn. Michael asks you to drink IPAs and Josh forgets to edit out a cough.

Continuing our conversation from the previous episode, we discuss the bars versus taprooms and why the current era bar needs to evolve. Michael sings foaming and Josh edits out his coughing.

After a long hiatus, Josh and Michael are back and talking about the owner of the Flying Saucer's commentary on Beer to Go. Josh messed up the recording and Michael sings a song.

Matt and Nate from Celestial Beerworks to chat about the new brewery, consistent branding and cool beers. Michael hates Christmas and Josh swears.

Friend of the show Kasey comes to chat about wine, similarities between been and wine, and proves Josh and Michael know nothing about it. Michael says "audio journey" and Josh makes a fart noise.

Josh and Michael talk Celestial Beerworks and Cowtown Brewing's opening and elevating the level of quality and uniqueness through growth beyond the early adopter phase, as brewers move to "big time." Michael asks that you listen to a band and Josh cried once.

In part two, we discuss brewers creating ceilings with their abilities, offerings and directions, plus chat about how good branding and package design effects a consumers choice in purchasing a beer. Michael is red hot and Josh distills something.

Turning Point Brewery returns to the podcast with JP and James to discuss opening a Mid-cities DFW brewery, hazy IPA's at GABF and more. In our loudest episode ever (thanks James), Michael makes an interesting laugh noise and Josh plants a flag in the sand.

Michael and Josh discuss a few grievances with the beer industry. Gentrification, sexualization and more come up. Michael makes a biscuit joke and Josh talks about Roadhouse.

It's a two guest show! Kelly, owner of New Braunfels Brewing and Jeff, co-owner of Argus Cidery, join us to chat about beer, wine, ciders and other silly questions. Michael says quaffing and Josh brings up New Mexico.

Michael is back and we discuss the difference of non-ABInBev brewery purchases and their still continued effect on smaller brewers and the community at large. Michael tries to bring up music and Josh says "umm."

Macy Moore of HopFusion Ale Works joins us to talk about his cans, his beer, and encouragement to soon-to-be brewery owners. Michael is silent the entire episode and Josh says "space."

Macro brewery owners want independent breweries and brewers to "calm down" and band together, which really means to fall in line with their way of doing business. We throw out a few of our thoughts, as we consider this in light of our current times. Michael celebrates twins and Josh talks about pie.

Our friend Dave Riddile, marketing director of The Collective Brewing Project, stops by to talk beer education and maturing beer fans and scenes alike. Josh makes a The Office reference and Michael mentions idiots on the internet (radio).

Drew Huerter, head brewer of Braindead Brewing, joins us to talk brewery growth, beer scenes and the magic that we call brewing. Josh says Budweiser and Michael thinks he has friends.

Josh and Michael open up a few beers and discuss the last few conversations we've had on the podcast. We talk about insights and where our perspective is when it comes to the growth and exploration of beer styles, as well as some ways to experiment. Michael discovers yet another podcast changing his life and Josh burps into the microphone.

Is the New England-style IPA (NEIPA) the savior of beer industry? Our new friend Brad chats with us from his perspective, Michael sings, and Josh mentions up the BJCP, plus Jason Tyree of the Casually Lit Show joins in on the conversation.

Dallas Brew Scene founder Matt Dixon returns to chat about the growth in North Texas beer, rabid fans and other heavier issues. Michael remembers back in the day and Josh finds something interesting.

Cowtown Brewing's Shawn and Doug share some beer and talk about their BBQ-themed brewery opening in Downtown Fort Worth in 2018. Michael digs logos and Josh emits indescribable noises.

Old Town Brewhouse (formerly known as Cobra Brewing) head brewer Michael Samford stops by to talk about taking the reigns from a departed head brewer who left last Fall. Michael makes an inside joke and Josh doesn't change questions.

David Clark of New Main Brewing, located in Pantego, Texas, sits down with us to talk about the long journey of opening a brewery on a shoe string budget. Also in this episode, Michael tries to not cuss and Josh thinks about racism.

We got our groove back (maybe). In this episode, Michael walks out of the room and Josh wonders about Grapevine Brewery.

We're back! Shout out to the Casually Lit Show for letting us use their equipment and New Main Brewing for letting us crash their space.

Head brewer and co-founder Ryan Deyo talks barrel blending. Michael finds out he has HBO and Josh is shown the door.

Live from the bachelor pad garage, we chat with Turning Point Brewing’s owners and brewers prior to their launch.

We chat with Matt Dixon of Dallas Brew Scene, Dallas Brew Bus and of NTX Beer Week.

Our live interview with Revolver Brewing, featuring owner Rhett Keisler and brewmaster Grant Wood. We discuss Revolver, the MillerCoors purchase and more.

Texas history, coolships, SMASH beers, and New Braunfels Brewing.

We discuss the future of craft beer and a few thoughts about what's coming next for craft beer.

Our very first episode from 2017 on the Off Radar Podcast!