Podcasts about michigan beer

The Better on Draft team checks in with long-time friend of the show Kevin DeGrood. You may know him from North Central Brewing or from his presence within the Michigan craft beer scene or maybe you are meeting him for the firt time (like Rob). We'll hear about the hardships of running a brewery, even a successful one, and what Kevin sees in the industry and market.This is Ken's penultimate episode and he will be missed greatly. Better on Draft will continue in 2025 with live recordings every second and fourth Friday of the month at 8:30pm ET on Twitch, Kick, and Facebook.Sponsors:Visit Detroit – The Detroit Brew Trail – https://visitdetroit.com/food-drink/breweries-wineries-distilleries/detroit-brew-trail/Zetouna Liquor – https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/Craftapped (Code BOD for 15% Off At Checkout) – https://craftapped.com/join-page-by-state/Rochester Mills Beer Co – https://www.beercos.com/Join The Michigan Beer Discord – https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjTDownload the MI Beer Map – http://www.mibeermap.comSubscribe to Better on Draft – https://plnk.to/BODSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKgiTunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/betterondraftUntappd – https://www.untappd.com/user/betterondraftYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraftInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/betterondraftTwitter – https://www.twitter.com/betterondraftTik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@betterondraft

At most craft beer festivals you're guaranteed two things.  Amazing Michigan Beer, and seeing Chuck Marshall and his wife Brenda running around the festival grounds snapping amazing photographs and promoting the event.  Since we knew they'd be attending 4 Elf we took the time to sit down with them for an hour to go over their website and cover of craft beer and music in Michigan, as well as get to know them a bit more personally and how they get around the state finding these neat little things to do!  Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, X, and Facebook!Sponsors:Visit Detroit – The Detroit Brew Trail – https://visitdetroit.com/food-drink/breweries-wineries-distilleries/detroit-brew-trail/Zetouna Liquor – https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/Craftapped (Code BOD for 15% Off At Checkout) – https://craftapped.com/join-page-by-state/Rochester Mills Beer Co – https://www.beercos.com/Join The Michigan Beer Discord – https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjTDownload the MI Beer Map – http://www.mibeermap.comSubscribe to Better on Draft – https://plnk.to/BODSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKgiTunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/betterondraftUntappd – https://www.untappd.com/user/betterondraftYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraftInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/betterondraftTwitter – https://www.twitter.com/betterondraftTik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@betterondraft

4 Elf Day 2024 was on December 14th this year and we headed out to Marshall Michigan to see what is going on in the world of ROAK and Dark Horse.  The first half of the episode brings out Chuck Mascari Jr, managing partner of ROAK/Dark Horse to talk about the industry, the changes, and how they've been weaving in the murky waters of the current landscape of craft beer.  It just so happens, big fan of Dark Horse Rob Sims (former Detroit Lion and co-founder of Primitiv) talk about the comparison of the Cannibas and beer industry, and what each industry can learn from each other as consumer choices continue to change each year.  Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, X, and Facebook!Sponsors:Visit Detroit – The Detroit Brew Trail – https://visitdetroit.com/food-drink/breweries-wineries-distilleries/detroit-brew-trail/Zetouna Liquor – https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/Craftapped (Code BOD for 15% Off At Checkout) – https://craftapped.com/join-page-by-state/Rochester Mills Beer Co – https://www.beercos.com/Join The Michigan Beer Discord – https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjTDownload the MI Beer Map – http://www.mibeermap.comSubscribe to Better on Draft – https://plnk.to/BODSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKgiTunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/betterondraftUntappd – https://www.untappd.com/user/betterondraftYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraftInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/betterondraftTwitter – https://www.twitter.com/betterondraftTik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@betterondraft

In this episode of Insight, host Ariel sits down with Spencer Nevins, President of the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, to explore the vital work of representing 43 Michigan-based beer and wine wholesalers. Spencer shares insights into Michigan's booming craft beer and wine industry, the role of advocacy and legal efforts, and the ongoing challenges around talent recruitment and infrastructure. He also explains the significance of the state's bottle bill and the three-tier distribution system, which helps maintain fair competition and a thriving market. Tune in to learn how the association supports its members through training programs, advocacy, and a commitment to keeping Michigan's beverage industry competitive and community-focused. Insight is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, author Patti Smith joins me to discuss her book Michigan Beer: A Heady History. We cover stories of the early brewing history in the state, stories from Ionia and Grand Rapids, and a lot of other facts about the fascinating industry. To follow Patti Smith on Facebook, Click Here. For copies of her book(s), visit: https://amzn.to/4eCMsUz For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:Join Ken, Wendy, and Rob in a conversation with Brian from Stormcloud Brewing out of Frankfort (not Frankenmuth). Brian sells us all on the trek up to Traverse City to hang out at a cool brewpub (or a taproom if the brewpub is busy). A Belgian-inspired brewery doing easy-drinking traditional styles in a fun and interesting environment. You should see them in the winter!Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, and Facebook!MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past two years, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities.Sponsors:Visit Detroit - The Detroit Brew Trail - https://visitdetroit.com/food-drink/breweries-wineries-distilleries/detroit-brew-trail/Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/Craftapped (Code BOD for 15% Off At Checkout) - https://craftapped.com/join-page-by-state/Rochester Mills Beer Co - https://www.beercos.com/Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjTDownload the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.comSubscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BODSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKgiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterondraftUntappd - https://www.untappd.com/user/betterondraftYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraftInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraftTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraftTik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@betterondraft

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:Join Ken, Wendy, and Rob in a conversation with Nick from HOMES out of Ann Arbor. Nick talks about how he came to be the head brewer doing interesting and exciting beverages, how he works within the industry, and working within the Michigan and farther beer community.Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, and Facebook!MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past two years, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities.Sponsors:Visit Detroit - The Detroit Brew Trail - https://visitdetroit.com/food-drink/breweries-wineries-distilleries/detroit-brew-trail/Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/Craftapped (Code BOD for 15% Off At Checkout) - https://craftapped.com/join-page-by-state/Rochester Mills Beer Co - https://www.beercos.com/Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjTDownload the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.comSubscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BODSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKgiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterondraftUntappd - https://www.untappd.com/user/betterondraftYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraftInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraftTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraftTik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@betterondraft

A law that just passed the Michigan Senate would set penalties and potentially revoke liquor licenses for retailers defaulting in electronic payments to wholesalers. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow are joined by president of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association Spencer Nevins. They discuss the state's alcohol laws that will have the most impact on the alcohol industry.

A law that just passed the Michigan Senate would set penalties and potentially revoke liquor licenses for retailers defaulting in electronic payments to wholesalers. "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow are joined by president of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association Spencer Nevins. They discuss the state's alcohol laws that will have the most impact on the alcohol industry.

Thanks to Michigan's Independent and Family-Owned Beer & Wine Distributors, Michigan Ranks Among the Top 5 in Beer Production with 300+ Breweries and 140+ Wineries, Employing Nearly 5,000 PeopleJoin Spencer Nevins, President of the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA) and MBWWA Services, Inc., as he unpacks this unique ecosystem and industry. A beer and wine distributor is a critical link in the Three-Tier System for alcohol distribution. Nevins walks us through the process of purchasing alcoholic beverages from suppliers (breweries, wineries, etc.) and distributing them to licensed retailers, such as grocery stores, bars, and restaurants. Also, how they help new brands get to market, ensuring consumers have a wide variety of options.

State Senator Sue Shink, a Northfield Township Democrat, discusses her $2.145 billion spending plan for Michigan's prison system. The budget aims to improve corrections officer recruitment by upgrading retirement benefits, and to honor communications between inmates and legislators (1:42).  MIRS is also joined by President Spencer Nevins of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. He explains why his association wants to keep the spiked SunnyD seltzers away from the normal SunnyD orange juice inside liquor stores (25:12).  The Governor and the Senate are looking to decrease the per-pupil foundation allowance for stand-alone cyber schools in Michigan. Family Engagement Director Amy Dunlap of the Michigan International Prep School, as well as Flint mother Chambria Mack and Milford high schooler Anna Dietderich explain why they're troubled about how the proposal could impact their learning experence. (47:07). 

Got Faded Japan ep 717! In this action packed episode, Johnny once again meets up with legendary Cousin Chris for another epic Michigan Beer extravaganza! In this week's wildly bizarre news, bar fight swiftly turns to murder fight, fake monks fly down the highway to hell, tourists learn that Kabukicho is more than a city of “GO-GO”, all this and much all so much more on episode 717! FADE ON!  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!! 1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: 1　Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004　 Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Harry's Sandwich Company 1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203 Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Share Residence MUSOCO “It's a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!” - Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama - Affordable rent - Gym - BAR! - Massive kitchen - Cozy lounge space - Office work units - A spacious deck for chilling - DJ booth and club space - Barber space - AND MORE! Get more info and move in at: https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:info@soulfoodhouse.com Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!! We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the most interesting side of Japan's news, culture, peoples, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Jeremy who adds opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. We LOVE JAPAN AND SO DO YOU! Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos! #japan #japantalk #japanpodcast #gotfadedjapan    

Got Faded Japan ep 716! In this action packed episode, Johnny meets up with Cousin Chris and Mike for an epic Michigan Beer extravaganza! FADE ON!  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!! 1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: 1　Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004　 Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Harry's Sandwich Company 1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203 Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Share Residence MUSOCO “It's a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!” - Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama - Affordable rent - Gym - BAR! - Massive kitchen - Cozy lounge space - Office work units - A spacious deck for chilling - DJ booth and club space - Barber space - AND MORE! Get more info and move in at: https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:info@soulfoodhouse.com Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!! We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the most interesting side of Japan's news, culture, peoples, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Jeremy who adds opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. We LOVE JAPAN AND SO DO YOU! Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos! #japan #japantalk #japanpodcast #gotfadedjapan    

Hello, and welcome to the BeerWise podcast, I'm your host, Mark DeNote, and I am the editor of Florida Beer News. This episode, I am joined by Brad Dahlhofer of B Nektar Meadery.  In 2008, Brad and his wife Kerri had both been laid off from their jobs and were enjoying Brad's homemade mead when they decide to go all in on the idea of opening a craft meadery. Brad and Kerri's ideas continued to evolve and morph until B. Nektar's deep blue bottles were introducing new audiences to mead all over the Midwest and leapfogging a few states into my home state of Florida. Brad talks about the early days of B. Nektar, why he and Kerry decided to go all in on mead, the world's oldest, yet widely forgotten beverage. How he began to build a meadery and how much diligence and luck it took the team to get where they are today. You can listen to the podcast online here or on your favorite podcast platform. Remember to subscribe or follow so you don't miss an episode!Thanks for joining us in the journey of the BeerWise Podcast, hosted by Mark DeNote – editor of Florida Beer News. If you like the podcast, please tell someone. If you have constructive feedback or a guest you'd like to hear on the show, please email mark at floridabeernews dot com or follow the “Contact Us” link on the Florida Beer News website.For more episodes, follow Florida Beer News on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and your favorite podcast platform!

Sneaking in a last minute episode as a few of us suddenly had some time available! Join us as we talk about our experiences behind the scenes at GLINTCAP, some notes about the Michigan Beer Cup (which is coming up fast!), and future plans for the show. Cheers!

John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten talks to Brittney Buti Primeau of Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville about their 16th annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, Saturday, May 27, over Memorial Day Weekend.Attendees can enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan's finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets.VIP ADMISSION - LIMIT OF 500 GUESTS!$75 per person. Includes early festival access (3 p.m.), one 8oz beer glass, 20 event tickets and one special edition beer.GENERAL ADMISSIONAdmission begins at 4 p.m. Includes one 8oz beer glass and 10 event tickets.Ages 3 and under are free.April 1 - May 21: $40 per personMay 22 - 27 (Day Of): $50 per personLearn more and buy admission: crystalmountain.com/beerfest.Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten orTwitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

Barrel & Beam brewery specializes in crafting world-class farmhouse and barrel-aged beers, rustic ciders and meads made with local ingredients.  This is a brewery who really found a creative niche in a variety of fermented products. Not to mention they do it all in a pretty cool log cabin building - classic Upper Peninsula of Michigan if we ever did say! 

When Jeremy Kosmicki was promoted off the Founders packaging line to the brewhouse in the early 2000's, he relished the opportunity to jump from homebrewing to their 30bbl brewhouse. Over the past two decades, he's overseen the brewing program while the brewery experienced remarkable growth—launching pivotal brands like All Day IPA, scaling production by orders of magnitude—and since Founders was fully acquired and merged into Spanish brewer Mahou San Miguel in early 2023, he's taken on an even larger role working with the brewing team at Avery. In this episode, Kosmicki discusses the beers important to Founders, and how they make them. The conversation touches on: brewing concerns for packaged beers stored in a variety of conditions developing All Day IPA and building body and expression in a small hoppy beer implying body and sweetness with strategic use of adjuncts mash hopping for additional nuance dry hopping All Day IPA during active fermentation resisting, then developing a hazy iteration in the All Day family coming late to Citra hops balancing flavors in big barrel-aged beers using coffee in beer testing advanced hop products piloting again on a new 1bbl system And more. This episode is brought to you by: G&D Chillers (https://gdchillers.com): For years G&D Chillers has chilled the beers you love, partnering with 3,000+ breweries across the country along the way, and they're proud of the cool partnerships they've built over the past 30 years. Reach out for a quote today at gdchillers.com (http://www.Gdchillers.com) or call to discuss your next project. BSG Craft Brewing (https://BSGCraftbrewing.com): TNS Hop Oils are a revolutionary hop product that gives your beer all the hop intensity with none of the astringency. Make better beer and get more from each turn with less work. Change your brewing game with TNS Hop oils. Visit BSGCraftbrewing.com (https://BSGCraftbrewing.com) to learn how Accubrew (https://accubrew.io) AccuBrew is a game changing fermentation monitoring system that gives you unprecedented insight into your yeast's health and activity. The AccuBrew sensor, mounted through your tank's sample port, creates a record of sugar conversion, clarity, and temperature for every batch run. Something BIG is coming, find out more at accubrew.io (https://accubrew.io). ProBrew (https://www.probrew.com) At ProBrew, we believe that your brewery deserves equipment as unique as the drinks that you craft. ProBrew's customizable equipment empowers breweries to expand operations at their own pace. For more information, visit www.probrew.com or email contactus@probrew.com. Old Orchard (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer): If you need a central source for fruit flavor, Old Orchard has you covered. Old Orchard supplies flavored craft juice concentrate blends to beverage brands for the production of beer, cider, seltzer, wine, spirits, kombucha, and more. Flavor your lineup and streamline your sourcing by heading to oldorchard.com/brewer (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer) Ss Brewtech (https://www.ssbrewtech.com): Ss Brewtech has taken technology they invented working with world-renowned industry veterans and made them available to every craft brewer. To learn more about Ss Brewtech's innovation list, head over to SsBrewtech.com (https://www.ssbrewtech.com). PakTech (http://resources.paktech-opi.com/beer-and-brewing-inquiry): 100% recycled, 100% recyclable, and reusable—PakTech handles are the sustainable solution to handle your craft beer. PakTech has been a leading producer of secondary packaging for the craft beer industry for over 30 years. Order your free samples today! Call 541.461.5000. Berkeley Yeast (https://berkeleyyeast.com): The creators of Tropics yeast, which produces massive notes of guava and passionfruit, now bring you Thiol Boost. Berkeley Yeast's Thiol Boost is pure liquid thiol precursors that take Tropics to the next level. Mention this podcast and get 15% off your next order.

I spoke with Kenneth over at the Better On Draft podcast and Michigan Brewery Map App, they are your go-to source for all things Michigan Beer! Bell's Amber is the Beer In Front this week and I'll also talk about the wonderful Revolution/Garrett Popcorn collab Caramel Crisp Ale! Better On Draft YouTube Review of Caramel Crisp

We talked with Jim Warbritton, owner of Rave Associates, a friend of and a distributor for many Michigan beers in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area, while he was in Detroit for the Fall Beer Festival in 2021.

We sat with Phil Thomson of Big Hart Brewing about their origin story, community and making it through the pandemic, during the Great Beer State Conference in Acme, MI in January of 2022.

The Dads are back and in heat, and we're not the only ones feeling this. We talk through ways on how to beat the heat and get into our Founders 4 Giants Hazy IPA, a Michigan favorite that we found in our local HEB. We give updates on the White Sox and Giants and give quick predictions on the 2nd half of the season. A few more sports swigs and a healthy dose of Jimmy G talk before Chris gives us a precautionary tale about visiting the dentist that ALL Dads should listen to and pay extra attention...

We talked with Stephen at Batch Brewing immediately after the Fall Beer Festival in Detroit, in October of 2022. https://www.batchbrewingcompany.com/

We talked with Tanya and Patrick about the story of Tantrick Brewing in Allegan, MI while visiting the Great Beer State Conference in January of 2022. https://www.tantrickbrewing.com/

Episode 153 Live Michigan Sports Talk - DeHop's Beer Flight Segment - Detroit Lions Draft Visits - CB/Safety Draft Rankings - Mock Draft 6.0 - Betting Hero Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries White Flame Brewing Brewing Co. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 152 Live Michigan Sports Talk - DeHop's Beer Flight Segment - Detroit Pistons Season Recap - LB/RB Draft Rankings - NBA Playoff Team Draft - Betting Hero Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries DeHop's Brewing Company --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

We talk with Erik Harms in October of 2021 about his storied career in the Michigan Brewing Community.

Episode 151 Live Michigan Sports Talk - DeHop's Beer Flight Segment - Detroit Tigers Season Preview - DE / DT Draft Rankings - Betting Hero Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Lost Art Brewhouse - Striker Lager --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Thursday is National Beer Day! Michigan remains a leader in the craft beer industry, in part because Michiganders have long been interested in microbrews. As the industry grows up though, it's changing. WWJ's Zach Clark takes a look.

Episode 150 Live Michigan Sports Talk - DeHop's Beer Flight Segment - Detroit Lions - WR/QB Draft Rankings - Detroit Tigers Spring Training - Michigan Basketball and Bracket's - Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Brew Detroit - Cornerman Red Ale --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 149 Live Michigan Sports Talk - Beer Flight Segment - NFL News / Mock Draft 5.0 - MSU / Michigan Basketball and Bracket's - Detroit Tigers Spring Training - Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Bell's Brewery - Oberon Day --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 148 Live Michigan Sports Talk - Beer Flight Segment - Baseball is Back / Detroit Tigers - Detroit Lions / NFL Free Agency - MSU / Michigan Basketball and Bracket's - Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Big Lake Brewing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 147 Live Michigan Sports Talk - Beer Flight Segment - Detroit Lions / NFL News / Mock Draft 4.0 - Michigan Basketball - Michigan State Basketball - Red Wings Trade Categories - Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries DeHop's Brewing Company --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

We were joined by Gary and Jeff of Trail Point Brewing in early 2022 to kick off a new season. We learned about their home-brewing roots and the power of homebrew clubs.

There's a lotta beer in Michigan Author Patti Smith joins us this week to talk about her book, Michigan Beer: A Heady History.  If you've been with for a while, you may remember our episode with Ron Smith and Mary O. Boyle discussing their book, Atlanta Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Hub of the South.  This is like that, but with much more Michigan. We start with the early days of brewing where, like most of the US, Bavarian immigrants had heavy influence.  Except in the Upper Peninsula where French-Canadians helped make spruce beer a hot item. There were a few powerhouse brewers in the 19th century across the state, many wiped out by Prohibition.  Michigan was an early-adopter of state prohibition - but also the first to ratify the 21st Amendment to end it.  I hope they learned their lesson. Modern brewing in Michigan saw the state peak at over 400 breweries, they've taken a bit of a hit with the pandemic, but their still going strong. We just brush the surface in the show so make sure to pick up the book if you want to know the full story of Michigan beer.  (The link goes to the publisher's website, 'cause they get more money that way, but it's also available on Amazon.) The Michigan Beer List Bells Tequila Barrel Aged Flamingo Fruit Fight Founders KBS Hazelnut Old Nation B43 Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 146 Live Michigan Sports Talk - MLB Lockout Update - Detroit Pistons Playing Good - Red Wings / NHL Rookie of the Year - NFL Draft Wide Receiver Big Board - Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Waypost Brewing Co. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 145 Live Michigan Sports Talk - MLB Lockout Update - Juwan Howard / Michigan Basketball Fight - Pistons Rising Stars - College Football Talk - Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Brewery Nyx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 145 Live Michigan Sports Talk - MLB Lockout Update - Juwan Howard / Michigan Basketball Fight - Pistons Rising Stars - College Football Talk - Wednesday Parlay - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Brewery Nyx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 144 Live Michigan Sports Talk - Stafford and the Rams Suprer Bowl - Lions Talk / Mock Draft 3.0 - Detroit Pistons Trade Deadline Move - Betting Hero Picks - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Arvon Brewing Company --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 143 Live Michigan Sports Talk - NBA Trade Deadline - Michigan Football Debacle - Senior Bowl QB's - Lions Open for Business at 2 - Betting Hero Picks - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries DeHop's Brewing Company --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 142 Live Michigan Sports Talk - Conference Championships - Michigan State / Michigan Basketball - Senior Bowl / Detroit Lions Staff - Harbaugh Saga - Betting Hero Picks - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Austin Brothers Beer Co. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 141 Live Michigan Sports Talk - NFL Playoff Results - Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford - NFL Playoff Format - Detroit Player Expectations - Betting Hero Picks - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Coopersville Brewing Co. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Patti Smith, author of Michigan Beer (available at https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467147491) joins us to talk about writing the book of the history of Michigan, where we are still missing a lot of data points, and the pivot made as COVID hit changing the book a bit to adjust for what the future could hold in the Michigan Craft Beer scene. MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Reputation Beverage Company - https://reputationbev.com/ Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT Download the MI Beer Map - http://www.mibeermap.com Subscribe to Better on Draft - https://plnk.to/BOD Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AlzP1BH0iykayF856bGRc?si=xXZzdd3CTPqgUq_KYTnBKg iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-on-draft-a-craft-beer-podcast/id1091124740 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterondraft Untappd - https://www.untappd.com/bodpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/betterondraft Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterondraft Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/betterondraft

Episode 140 Live Michigan Sports Talk - NFL Wildcard Attributes Lions Fans Want Most - Detroit Lions Holes / Cap Space - NFL Mock Draft 2.0 - Red Wings All Star(s) - Pistons Playing Well / Trade Update - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Hartland Brewing Co. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 139 Live Michigan Sports Talk - Lions beat Packers - Offseason Preview / Questions and Answers - NFL Rebuild Rankings / Playoff Talk - Betting Hero Picks of the Week - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries DeHop's Brewing Company --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Episode 137 Live Michigan Sports Talk - Lions Lose but Continue to Build Foundation - MSU Prepares for Peach Bowl Against Pitt - Michigan / Georgia Playoff Preview - Betting Hero Picks of the Week - Michigan Beer Grade Featured Breweries Witch's Hay Brewing Co. Rockford Brewing Company --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stateofmisports/support

Its been a week, but we are still coming down from 2021 MHF!  Grab a beer and hang out with us while we chat about the amazing time we had at MHF (and the hardware we brought back from MBC!)

The Michigan Beer Reviews Podcast is being recorded and edited as you read this. Our first full episode will air mid-summer and then weekly after that. Follow/like us now so you don't miss the first episode!

We are going to be hanging out with Nikki DeClercq (and maybe others), organizer of the Michigan Beer Cup. We will be chatting about what it takes to pull off the biggest homebrew competition in Michigan. Come have a beer with us!

GM UAW talks continue, but Corvette gets a delay, hospitals open more private rooms, fewer shared ones, millennials are falling for some scams, Michigan beer made with maple syrup, bacon wins gold medal, and Michigan State RB La'Darius Jefferson enters transfer portal.