What's Tappening

"Killer" Mike Aderson, Head Brewer at Industry Brewing in Peoria, IL. and Glenn connect via Zoom about their shared experiences working for several breweries in different markets.

Glenn and Rachel talk with Chris Meyers, owner and brewer at Crane Brewing in Raytown, MO.

Matt Riggs of Riggs brewing connects via Zoom with Glenn & Rachel to talk about his extensive brewing education in Germany and turning his family farm into a brewery in Central Illinois.

Glenn and Rachel connect via Zoom with Cat Pearce of Bombshell Beer Company in Holly Springs, NC to talk about women in the beer industry and how the Pink Boots Society plays into that.

Glenn, Crunk Chocolate, Rachel, and Adam Ross (Head Brewer of Twin Span Brewing & Certified Cicerone) sit down for the first live recorded episode. They proceed to blind taste several IPA's most of which were purchased from Central Store in Moline. Part 2

Glenn, Crunk Chocolate, Rachel, and Adam Ross (Head Brewer of Twin Span Brewing & Certified Cicerone) sit down for the first live recorded episode. They proceed to blind taste several IPA's most of which were purchased from Central Store in Moline.

Glenn welcomes Rachel Leiby, Head Brewer of Geneseo Brewing, to the show as the newest co-host. They discuss their shared experiences with the St. Louis University Brewing Science & Operations program as well as transitioning head brewers at a small town brewery.

In this episode Glenn and Tim Goers, the head brewer of G5 Brewing in Beloit, WI discuss distribution challenges and pivots in the pandemic, Madison vs. Milwaukee beer scenes, their shared love for Sabro hops, and so much more.

On this episode, Michael Crowell talks with Glenn about being the Owner/Head Brewer of Petrichor Brewing in O'Fallon, Missouri while also having a full time career as a teacher.

Manuel Baca, Head Brewer and Owner of Coal Mine Ave Brewing in Littleton, Colorado connects with Glenn via Zoom to tell the story of how he and his wife open the first leach-less dog brewery in the country.

On this episode, Glenn sits down via Zoom with Carson King, The Iowa Legend. Carson achieved viral fame by raising over $3 MILLION in beer money for a children's hospital. He's back at it with his own foundation and a new beer fundraiser.

Glenn and Crunk Chocolate sit down to have a half serious discussion with the Barleywine Heckler about the history and fandom of the Barleywine style.

Glenn sits down with Rich Nunez of Radicle Effect Brewerks to talk about using tea and garlic in beers among other things.

Bill McFarland, the marketing specialist at Omega Yeast joins Glenn to talk about new products and the branding and marketing behind them.

Part 2 of Glenn's interview with Bill McFarland, former professional brewer and current marketing specialist for Omega Yeast. The two throw out their experience when it comes to planning your own brewery.

The boys drink some beer from a brewery that has fallen victim to Covid restrictions while talking about the current state of industry from their experience and stats provided by the Brewer's Association.

The boys try out a ton of non-alcoholic products at the Unimpaired Dry Bar in Davenport, Iowa while discussing years of Surly Brewing drama including the recent tap room shut down after employees decide to unionize.

Glenn decided to take a dry month so he and Royce compare and taste a few examples of no-alcoholic beers commonly available.Glenn rants about his hatred for Brew Dogs.The boys discuss the pluses and minuses of a dry bar.And stats about our first year as a podcast are reviewed.

There's (almost) a new kid on the block in Bettendorf, Iowa

We connect via Zoom with Brian Galbreath, Owner/ Meadmaker of Unpossible Meads to find out whats up with his award winning mead. We get to sample the most wild combination of flavors I think I've ever seen in a liquid: Honey Tomato Lemon Wine.

We sat down with Adam Ross, Head Brewer of Twin Span Brewing in Bettendorf Iowa a few months ago before the brewery opened. We talk about his beers, experience, what makes a kolsch, being a Cicerone, and Star Wars Holiday Specials.

Glenn and Royce do a Zoom conference with beer label art designer Patrick Hale to talk about the difference between inspired art, parody, and straight up intellectual property theft in the craft beer world.Beer Consumed (Thanks to Central Store in Moline)Fiesta Forever - Triptych BrewingChug Life - Marz Brewing

Gezellig Brewing's Head Brewer, Grant Heuer, sits down with us to let us know how to say their brewer's name among other fun stuff:Beer namesGABF silver medalsMoving from San Diego to Central IowaCicerone Certification valueJudging CiderNerding out on Sour Beer.

We thought this episode was lost forever but it has been resurrected. Glenn and Royce sit down with Adam Ross, Certified Cicerone and Head Brewer for the soon to open Twin Span Brewing to blindly taste and review over a dozen LAGERS!

Royce and Glenn get together for some Belgian Ales at Endless Brews and talk about the new breweries coming to the Quad Cities in 2020.Garlic Depth ChargeGranite City BankrupsyAtwater Brewing SellsKings & Convicts DeceptionSchlafly Purchaes TrailheadICP Craft BeerAnd all the new breweries coming to the QC in 2020Beer consumed:St. Bernardus - Abt.12Unibroue - La Fin du MondeBrouwerij Van Steenberg - Gulden Draak Classic

Jerome from Bold Dog Beer Co. was at Geneseo Brewing for a collaboration imperial stout brewday when Brandon from CraftQC.com stopped by. The lauter was extra slow on this chonky boi so we decided to record a podcast while we waited (hence why you'll hear pumps turning on and off and it sounds like we're in a cave)Jerome tells us the history of his brewery, and bulldogsHe breaks down how working in a co-working brewery with three other brewing companies really works.We talk about Kveik Fest (like we do in almost every episode)We get a little into our plans for 2020Brewskis Consumed:Orange You Glad - Geneseo BrewingWho's A Hazy Boi? - Bold Dog Beer Co.Oh Jeez Rick - Geneseo Brewing

Glenn and Royce sit down in Bent River Brewing's Moline, IL Brewpub for a pork tenderloin, a few brewskis, and a few questions about the Untappd beer rating app.Glenn asked an Iowa beer enthusiast facebook group with thousands of members to participate in a a few polls about how they use the popular beer rating app, Untappd. He also asked a smaller Illinois group the same questions to compare their responses.We also talk about the bankruptcy of Granite City Brewing, the restaurant chain with the facade of a brewery.

We teamed up with KC Cupp of QuadCityBer.com to do some rapid fire interviews with attendees of the inaugural Frog Town Craft Beer Festival in East Moline, IL.Debbie Davis - Crawford Brew WorksDennis Bright - Bent River BrewingRich Nunez - Radicle Effect BrewerksMatt Welding - Five Cities BrewingBill Stage - 97x Radio

With the sale of New Belgium fresh on our minds we wanted to have a talk about how sustainable the industry is for the biggest craft brewing companies.Glenn is very hungover and bought a houseSay no to a frosted glassBring Crane Brewing to the QCSup-par light craft beers?How are the big boys in the game doing?wEiRd AmErIcAn DrInKiNg LaWs: Pt 1The boys drink the beer they brewed togetherRoyce does a lot for the mouthfeelThe controversy of the "99" packBeers Consumed:Berry Weisse - Crane BrewingTea Weisse - Crane BrewingCrunk's Chocolate Milk Stout - Geneseo Brewing

Glenn sits down at Midwest Ale Works in East Moline, IL with Frog Town Craft Beer Fest founder Josh Sherrod, Peaceful Palate founder Kyle Vershorre, and Midwest Ale Works co-owner/brewer Steve Sears leading up to the inagural Frog Town Craft Beer Fest.What goes in to an event like this?Steve is almost ready to brew at MAW. How did he get to this point?The creative space of The Rust BeltKyle knows food and runs a killer non-profitWe're planning a cool collab togetherBrewers suck at party planningWhat goes into experimental brewing?HE PUT CHEESECAKE IN ITThe running community is like the brewing community. Who knew?Beers Consumed:Three Peat - Geneseo BrewingJump In The Fire - Wake BrewingRaspberry Stout - Midwest Ale Works

Glenn & Royce brew a beer together!Shout out to Central Store in Moline for a fun collab and hooking up the Quad Cities with wonderful craft beer.The Brewer's Association update the rules for the Independent Craft Beer Seal.AB vs. Shiner in a "Craft Beer" Turf War?Beer's Consumed:Qutie Pie - Geneseo BrewingJuicy Bits - Weldworks BrewingGooseberry Gose - Crane Brewing

The boys are buzzed. That's what happens when you record two episodes back to back I guess.Word of the episode "stealthy"3 ways create good beerPennsylvania's government ripped off tax payers in the name craft beer.Glenn let's out his secret for cheap seats and cheap beer for St. Louis Cardinals fans.Baseball and beer bro-pact.Beachwood Brewing has a Kurt Vonnegut beer (prepare for a callback)Shout out Central Store getting that FRESH AF Cali brewskisSamples, flights, and short pours, oh my!Brewskis consumed this episode:Hayabusa Lager - Beachwood BrewingCitraholic IPA - Beachwood BrewingAmalgamator IPA - Beachwood Brewing

Brian Hampel of Derp Dog Brewing and Connor Crane of Sign of IV Brewing, award winning homebrewers out of Naperville, IL.The story behind the "derp dog" name.Bones & Brews Block PartyHomebrew Competitions RauchbierCarson King fansLong Live The BDGGood beers are brewed in shitty weatherShout out to Rocky at Sheffield'sThe boys get deep in brew termsLook mom, I'm on a podcastGlenn loves cucumber beersCrucified by Drunk Monks Beer Consumed:Hop Surf - Energy City BrewingMilkshake Alfresco - Energy City Brewing

Scott Kurtz sticks around to talk about the new St. Louis University Brewing Science & Operations program. Scott helped organize the Brew 1000 course and Glenn is currently enrolled as a student in the inaugural class.

Episode 1 of 2, back to back recordings with Scott Kurtz. Scot is a professional mead maker at Bluewood Brewing and a BJCP beer and mead judge which recently took him in Israel.Topic's Discussed:Brewmanati Homebrew Club shoutoutsSt. Louis Area Homebrewers GuildFoeder conditioned lagerRevisiting HofbrauhausFirst Professional Mead Maker in St. LouisRed Hot Riplet seasoningBJCP beer and mead judgingHow being a mead judge proctor took Scott to IsraelGlenn is still obsessed with Around The Bend's Pistachio Cream AleMaster Beer Judge vs. Master CiceroneWe really love Paul Delong Bring Homebrew Con to STLBeers Consumed:Monty - Rockwell BrewingKiwi Berliner Weisse - Perennial Artisan AlesMidwest Swing - Rockwell BrewingJammed Up: Coffee Variant (Mead) - Bluewood Brewing

Glenn sits down with Cam and Grant from Bluewood Brewing during their opening weekend to talk about the long journey to opening this very unique brewery in the historic Cherokee District of St. Louis, Mo.The guys talk:Overcoming the government shutdownFinancingCam is in to meatsA love letter persuades Mac's Local Eats to open in BluewoodTriple Crossing is a mysterious breweryA brief history of the Lemp BreweryThere's a grocery store in this brewery...Brewing beer over 20% ABVCatharina SoursBeer consumed:Down The Line - Triple CrossingFalcon Smash - Triple CrossingStarprise Entership - Geneseo Brewing

Royce and Glenn get together at Endless Brews, a tap room and bottle shop in downtown Davenport, Iowa to try to wrap their heads around the concept of Commercial and "Gypsy" brewing while drinking examples from these types of breweries.Beer Consumed:Double Toasted Marshmallow DIPA - Decadent AlesCorporation T-Shirt NEIPA - Fat Orange CatEven More Little Tiny Baby Jesus - Evil Twin Brewing

Glenn sits down with Clark Miljush, a lawyer who is opening his own brewery called Midwest Ale Works in East Moline, Illinois with his partner Steve Sears. They share their experiences while drinking three craft beers brewed outside of the U.S.Topics Discussed:Why We Both Chose This IndustryRed TapeHow to PlanContract HolesFinancingDistribution FrustrationSpot Hop MarketBeer Consumed:Tropical Gose - Way BeerApassionada - Edge BrewingPolyamorie - Oedipus Brewing

Mark, the Operation's Manager from O'so Brewing, joins Glenn and Royce in their Chicago hotel after Kveik Fest to continue the drinking festivities.I apologize for the audio quality, the poor editing, how long it took to put this out, and all the slurring but a lot of beer was consumed.In this episode:We recap Kveik FestRoyce finds his fanny pack gangRoyce call Buried Acorn Brewing "Buried Nuts" several timesDistrict Brew Yards is the Chuck E. Cheese for beer drinkersGlenn's obsessed with Around The Bend's Pistachio Cream AleWe tour Omega Yeast's lab - Shout out Nick!Old Irving Brewing is making some killer beerUntappd is actually BeerPoopShoot.comYou don't know Nate Van Wert? You should know Nate Van WertMark gives us his opinion on the Oxford Comma, Cicerones, what a Brewmaster is, and what a Head Brewer isArticle Break Down:"Here's What's Killing Craft Beer: Us"Don't Drink Beer's replyVine Pair's defines brewing titlesBeer Drank:All from Geneseo Brewing - Viking's Beard- Yep Yep IPA- Barrel-Fermented Belle Saison

Andrew Arnold (Independent Malting Co) and Rachel Leiby (Craft Beer Girls Beer & Body) stop by to chat.Beers Drank:Mango Berliner (Glenn's Homebrew)Firestone Walker 2018 Krieky BonesNew Belgium 2018 La FolieArcher IPA (Glenn and Robin's Homebrew)Topic's Touched:#LGB BeerRadical Effect's Mango in the Minty MountainGlenn Loves Sour BeerIntro to Women in BeerGlenn and His Wife Collab on a Boozy Brett IPAFan Boy Over Wake BrewingBrantley's BrewF*** CancerPre-Kveik Fest

Intros with Glenn Cole and Royce "Crunk Chocolate" BarnettSipping on Barrel-Aged Stouts and talking about several industry topics including our opinions on the "Craft Beer Is Dying" article written by Simon Nielsen, Head Brewer of Central Waters Brewery, posted on GrowlerMag.comBeers drank on this episode:2017 Oak-Aged Vanilla Worldwide Stout from Dogfish Head2018 Milf from Mother's Brewing2019 El Jefe from Madhouse Brewing2015 Bourbon County Brand Stout from Goose Island