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This week the crew discusses the recent closure of Platform Beer Co. and the age of big beer acquisitions. Stick around as we dive into some of the hierarchy of big beer brands and as LC tries to stump us with a pick of the week. Cheers!

We're back in your ear with a new episode of Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome Podcast! Andrew and I kick off this episode by forgetting to check on new reviews (we do it later) but we do discuss the news of Platform Beer Co. closing and how the future of "big beer" buyouts could be changing. We also discuss how/if to have a conversation with a fellow brewer when their beer(s) are off/subpar.  Then we jump into Look Back/Look Ahead to talk about Dancing Gnome hitting 2 million cans on their canning line, Andrew taking the baton from Piper's Pub and putting on an Imperial Breakfast event, and the upcoming Czech Beer Dinner with Golden Age Brewing. Next, we are joined by our guest Steve Hartman of Hazel Grove Brewing! Hazel Grove is a new brewery in Hazelwood that hopes to be open later in 2023. Steve tells us about how he became interested in beer/brewing, how they landed on Hazelwood for their location, where you can find some of their beers on tap currenty, and much more! Steve sticks around as we close out the show with another round of Watch, Listen, Learn. Intro & Outro music by: Kabbalistic Village Break music by: Kevin MacLeod

After a rough week for craft breweries acquired by Anheuser-Busch, the Brewbound team discusses the fallout of the world's largest beer manufacturer shuttering operations of Platform Beer Co. in Ohio and layoffs at other Brewers Collective brands.    The team also dishes on the resurrection of lager brand House Beer and the executive shakeup at Molson Coors. Plus, featured guest Aaron Staples breaks down the effect the Paycheck Protection Program had on the craft beer industry.

News you Need for Feb 23. Platform Beer Co has closed its doors and will only make 3 IPA's. Winter storm across the country has caused a ton of issues. Kylie Jenner opens up about her struggles with postpartum depression. Kelsea Ballerini shared details of her nasty divorce with Morgan Evans. Pink accused of shading Christina Aguilera again after years of this narrative that they don't like each other and she is over it. 

Ohio in Hawaii! The Buckeyes and Bearcats both head to the Maui Invitational next week for a stacked mid-season basketball tournament. We have your preview-- plus, we talk college football playoff, cereal and beer. Platform Beer Co. makes another appearance on the podcast with this week's "Beer of The Week."

Episode 47 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdown | 6:34 (Independence Brewing Co's Stash IPA and Platform Beer Co's Strawberry Cheesecake Porter) Metal News | 16:32 New Music | 36:51 Featured Band | 48:02 (Afterdusk) Hopwolves you know what time it is... Episode 47 has Todd is looking to become a real life Island boi while Arie catches his first show of 2022 with some new found friends. The time has come for Todd to unveil his Independent Stash while Arie finds a collab beer in Ohio that he can feel in his Bones for the BEER BREAKDOWN. After unleashing a Radical new album, and facing inner band turmoil, Buffalo's finest, Every Time I Die have called it quits, Meshuggah aren't joking around with a new album dropping in April, and craniums are beyond recognition as Intercranial Bludgeoning drop a filthy new album we can't stop spinning. After the dusk has settled strap in for some metalcore goodness from Alabama that is very Becoming and catchy as all hell. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! https://linktr.ee/brewtal This week's episode features Become of Me from Alabama Metalcore Outfit Afterdusk Bio: "Formerly known as Falling For Insanity, Alabama Metalcore outfit Afterdusk is comprised of 4 best friends (Matt Boykin – vocals, Jeff Griffin – drums, Chris Rivera – Guitar, and Corey Mcleod – Bass) that love playing music. After postponing shows and tours when Covid hit, they decided to take that time to get to work on new music and come out swinging in 2022. With their first EP, Fatal Strand, out now they aren't stopping any time soon. They plan to release three more EP's this year alone, so you won't be waiting long for new music from them!" What Afterdusk are drinking: "Chris doesn't really drink beer, Corey is more of a whiskey guy, and Jeff will pretty much drink anything you put in front of him (although his go-to beer is Yuengling, and he also loves Crown) Matt, on the other hand, well I'll let him tell you: “I'm a big stout and porter guy. I tried a bunch of light beers when I was younger and I just thought they all tasted horrible haha no hate for those that drink light beers. They just aren't for me. Believe it or not the first beer I ever tried and really enjoyed was Guinness haha I'm told I'm kinda weird for that though apparently. One of my favorites is a beer called “Gotta Get Up To Get Down” it's a cream coffee stout from Wiseacre Brewing co. based out of Memphis TN. I'm a huge coffee nerd so this is right up my ally. I've also been drinking a lot of the chocolate porter from Yuengling lately as well. ALSO, though it's not a porter or a stout, I have to shoutout Pumpking by Southern Tier Brewing Company. This beer is freaking delicious, and it will knock you on your ass if you're not careful haha. That 9% ABV can sneak up on you cos it just straight up tastes like pumpkin pie and that's very dangerous for me.” This week's Beer Breakdown include Independence Brewing Co's Stash IPA (Todd's Pick) and Platform Beer Co's Strawberry Cheesecake Porter (Arie's Pick). Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! https://www.instagram.com/artofkevinb/ Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe https://linktr.ee/ZaKrahe Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey https://www.deathdealerproductions.com/

"I think each chocolate can say something different in each of its own settings. I think it's more of what you're looking for it to say to you. You can sit on your couch and essentially travel around the world with chocolate."Rebecca Hess is the founder and chocolate maker at Cleveland Chocolate Company in Cleveland, Ohio. Rebecca was a classically trained fine dining chef who fell in love with bean to bar chocolate and changed her career to make chocolate her life. Cleveland Chocolate produces classic single origin bars that let their cacao shine through, as well as a thoughtfully curated rotation of imaginative inclusion bars.In today's episode we'll talk with Rebecca about her transition from chef to chocolate maker, her favorite cacao origins, and collaborating with Noble Beast Brewing in Cleveland on their elegant chocolate beers. We'll also hear from Shaun Yasaki, founder of Noble Beast Brewing.On Wednesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. I'll be giving a 45 minute Facebook Live talk called Chocolate, Beer, & Chocolate Beer. I'll be talking about the basics of bean to bar chocolate and the use of ethically-sourced cacao in the craft beer world. The event is completely free and no registration is required. You can watch the video on either the Tipp City Public Library page or on my beer events page. Hope to see you there!Chocolate bars discussed in this episode from Cleveland Chocolate include Pisa Haiti 79% and the same bar with chili pepper, as well as Oko Caribe Dominican Republic 70% and 91%.Beers from Noble Beast Brewing mentioned in this episode include Baker's Russian Imperial Stout, Peacemaker Imperial Stout, and Cookies & Milk.The music for this episode was sampled from instrumental versions of the song “Valentine”  written and performed by indie folk musician Anna ps from her 2016 album Umbrella. You can find out more about Anna and get in touch about booking her for a show at her website.Rebecca Hess is a traditionally-trained chef with 20 years in the culinary industry. She is the owner and chocolatier at Cleveland Chocolate Company, a craft bean to bar chocolate shop that she established in 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The transition into the world of handcrafted chocolate started as a hobby and quickly grew into much more after receiving fresh cacao pods.  With her long fascination with fermentation, she started fermenting the fresh cocoa beans to learn the process of chocolate making from start to finish. Utilizing the same values she had as a chef, her focus is on quality, ethically-sourced ingredients, which results in well-balanced, approachable chocolate. Shaun Yasaki started his brewing career at Fat Head's Brewery, co-founded Platform Beer Co., and moved on to create Noble Beast Brewing Company, a brewpub in Cleveland, Ohio. He has won multiple GABF medals and has a passion for traditional beers and techniques, and designing new and innovative brewing equipment.  

1 // Candied Pecan Yammy // Pumpkin/Yam Beer 2 // Speed Merchant // White IPA 3 // Yammy Yammy // Pumpkin/Yam Beer 4 // Red Martian // Sour Ale

Can we survive in the rainforest jungle with some magical hemp rope and some waterproof matches? We think so. We also take Platform Beer Co. to court in our first installment of The Point's Court.    If you want to get a free 4 pack of Raze Energy Drinks and a bunch of extra free samples from Repp Sports, you only have to pay for shipping & handling, all $9.99 of it. Just click this link HERE and enter coupon code POINT15 to enjoy some delicious energy with zero sugar!    Make sure you like, follow, subscribe, comment, rate, and tell your friends about our show! We are on basically every major platform! Spread the word! www.dowehaveapoint.com

2021 is just beginning, but we can finally see the back of our office beer fridge as we clear it out to pour one out (or 12) for 2020. Putting the previous year behind us is easier from a comfortable platform and with a good cigar, which is why we have two brews from Platform Beer Co. out of Cleveland, a "Froot Hoops" and a "Caramelicious"; then we finish it off with an "Oatmeal Raisin Cookie" from Cigar City Brewing. Cold beers with friends, a sense of hope in the air, the vaccine rolling out, and a salute to a wild year --- not a bad way to start 2021. Got a favorite beer that helped you through 2020 — or is helping you through the beginning of 2021? Let us know in the comments. Cheers.

This episode was originally released February 11th, 2019.For episode 37, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple) talk with Steve McGrew and Jake Hilty (@TuringTested, our first returning guest) about a new, fun format we’ve been enjoying. It’s not as old as Old School or as new as Modern – it’s Middle School! Here’s the timestamped table of contents for your listening ease and enjoyment:00:25 – Introducing Middle School39:54 – Upcoming Middle and Old School Events42:30 – Shameless Plug43:20 – Food and Drink for #MTGClevelandFull runtime – 55:52Also, until February 15, we’re selling Serious Vintage T-shirts! Hurry! Trying to Get A’s in Middle School Magic players love nostalgia. It’s not necessarily a “things were better when…” attitude. Sometimes it’s just that “things were different and I enjoyed that too,” as well as the fun that comes along with resolving favorite old cards, or even just seeing and thinking about them. Frequently that nostalgia will surround the era you started playing, when you were first learning the game and absorbing as much as you could. Good or bad, those cards tend to stick with you. Most players started in the Modern era, so they can get play their early favorite deck or card or strategy in the Modern format, even if it’s not the best path to victory, just to get that hit of remembrance. Old School likewise fills a need for people who want to get that historic Magic feel—simpler creatures and spells with “classic” art. Middle School fills in between Old School and Modern, allowing sets from 1995 (Ice Age and Fourth Edition) to 2003 (Scourge), stopping at the frame change with Eighth Edition. Deck construction rules tend towards inclusion, allowing pretty much anything printed during that time: promos (except Mana Crypt, part of a small Banned List), ancillary sets like Beatdown, any gold-bordered Championship Decks, and all three Portal sets. That’s a lot of cards! These allow a lot of great decks, many of which haven’t been fully explored simply because not all the cards were legal in the same format at the same time, except in Legacy and Vintage, where they’ve already been outclassed. From what I’ve seen, there are all kinds of archetypes available to players. Aggro decks have tribal and synergistic examples, and are very few turns behind the combo decks, meaning even that potentially lopsided matchup is challenging when one side stumbles. Midrange has excellent historical examples to learn from, and control has good options, being challenged mostly because the format is broad enough to allow so many disparate threats. There are also some interesting challenges to all Middle School deck building, including—as Jake mentions in the podcast—that mana fixing is far from perfect. Should you stick closer to two colors, or are you OK adding more and accepting the risk of not having the mana you need when you need it? We talk a lot about the format and what’s possible. I’m going to post some decklist photos, but you should know they’re for inspiration only. None of us would suggest that these are the best decks in the format or even necessarily optimal examples of their own kind. Just look at these hot pix and get excited about playing with old cards. UG Madness First up is Josh Chapple’s UG Madness deck, which is great because I’m pretty sure he was able to just pull this off the shelf as-is when he heard the format was created. Counters, card draw, and efficient creatures. Pretty straightforward. 10-Land Stompy This is mono-green 10-Land Stompy. When I told my local store owner about the format he was very excited to be able to build this deck. There are a few adjustments I would make, but it goldfishes very well. Jungle Lion can’t intercept, but it can attack pretty well. Aluren This Aluren deck from Jake does a couple of things that a lot of Middle School decks do: Birds of Paradise as a mana fixer, and Intuition as a Demonic Tutor. Also notice Living Wish and Rhystic Tutor. This deck will find what it wants. Eggs! Eggs (Helm of Awakening Storm) was the first deck I played seriously in Vintage, and I was really excited when I realized I could play it competitively in Middle School. Being able to Frantic Search for two mana and untap three lands is a real treat. The sideboard at the bottom is mostly for Burning Wish. Enchantress Jake will play Enchantress in literally any format, so obviously he has a Middle School version. This plays lots of answers to various threats, can lock out an opponent with Words of Wind, and might even win with Squirrel Nest. Wheaties Wheaties (one of many “cereal decks” in the format) uses Academy Rector to put together enchantment combos, primarily Enduring Renewal and Goblin Bombardment, or Survival of the Fittest and Recurring Nightmare. UW Landstill Steve’s Landstill deck is an example of one of the control decks in the format, with lots of card draw and removal. You can sit behind Standstill and attack with Mishra’s Factory or Faerie Conclave, and even cycle Decree of Justice to make tokens. How fun! That’s just a few examples of what neat things are available in the format. Keep in mind too that any of the gold-bordered Championship Decks are legal as well, and most of them are going to be playable (and competitive!) right out of the box. Upcoming Events UPDATE! If you’re interested in playing Middle School and are coming to Cleveland for Magic Fest, we got you covered! Friday evening, February 22, at 7 p.m., Team Serious is hosting a Middle School event at Mars Bar, a great local bar with beer and gyros in Lakewood, a short ride from the convention center. Even if you don’t have a deck or are getting in after 7, this will be a great opportunity to meet people and learn about the format! There’s also an Old School event hosted by the Cleveland Rocs for the benefit of Providence House, one of the oldest and longest operating crisis nurseries in the country. Entries are limited to 32, and they’re almost full, but there is a waiting list for cancellations or other provisions. That event will be at Bottle House in Lakewood (see below), on Saturday, February 23, at noon. Dining Out Around Magic Fest Cleveland Magic Fest Cleveland is coming up February 22-24, with its usual schedule of Magic tournaments, side events, artists, and ephemera. If you’re coming to the North Coast later this month, Team Serious is happy to present a list of food and drink recommendations before, during, and after your gaming adventures. Highly recommended and nearby the convention center, Pho Thang will offer hot Vietnamese soup and sandwiches that should be perfect for Ohio in the middle of winter. Also within walking distance is Mabel’s BBQ, which features “Cleveland-style” barbecue, as created by Michael Symon of Food Network fame. The area near Mabel’s, around Prospect and E 4th streets, has several other restaurants probably good for a post-tournament meal as well. A short Lyft away is the Ohio City area (outlined in red on the map), which surrounds the West Side Market. The market has fewer prepared foods than Reading Terminal Market in Philly or North Market in Columbus, but it’s a similarly fun place and great to pick up snack items if you’re there during the day. Try some of the different jerkies. Ohio City also has several bars and restaurants. Listing just a few: Bar Cento (open late, voted “Best Pizza in Ohio”), Great Lakes Brewing Company brewpub, Flying Fig for creative fare, and (if it’s not too cold) Mitchell’s Ice Cream. Tremont is next to Ohio City (in blue) and also has several restaurants and bars, as well as the house from the movie A Christmas Story. Steve recommended Prosperity Social Club for comfort food and beer, and Restaurant Ginko for sushi. Ginko is closed on Sunday but open till midnight on Friday and Saturday. In Asia Town, east of the convention center also a brief ride away from the convention center (in green), try Szechuan Gourmet or Han Chinese Kabob and Grill. If you’re there early enough (before 8 p.m.) or want a quick lunch, you can also stop at Koko’s Bakery, which has sandwiches, bubble tea, pastries, and Chinese buns. A little farther away to the west is the suburb of Lakewood, where the Old School and Middle School events will be. Lakewood has the original location forMelt, which serves outstanding and creative grilled-cheese sandwiches. They’ve since expanded to Columbus and beyond. Proper Pig is there as well, which was mentioned alongside Mabel’s as good barbecue. And for drinks, LBM describes itself as a “friendly neighborhood viking cocktail bar” and has great burgers, while Bottle House is the brewery and meadery where the Old School event will be held on Saturday. For food, try also Sarita, a restaurant, which has happy hour 5-9 on Thursday and Sunday if you’re in the city early or late, or Georgetown for cocktails and live music. Steve also recommends Good Company for burgers and boozy milkshakes; it just opened. He also touted the grouping of Plum Cafe, Platform Beer Co., and B and G Tavern (for cheap beer and pool), all in the same area of Lorain Avenue. And Jake likes Mason Creamery, an ice cream shop that transforms into a ramen shop during the winter, as well as Jerry Yang’s favorite pizza in Cleveland, Angelo’s. They’re also in Lakewood but they deliver. Cleveland has a burgeoning food scene thanks to local chefs like Michael Symon and Dante Boccuzzi, so there are definitely places to check out. And as mentioned, it’s the Midwest, so drinking is pretty cheap. Let us know if you have questions or want more specific recommendations. Questions for Discussion When did you start playing Magic? What cards from Middle School get you excited? Have you ever played Oath of Druids without Forbidden Orchard? Should Mind Twist be banned if Dark Ritual already is? Are you coming to Magic Fest Cleveland? Great! You should say hi! Thanks for Supporting Our Show! We’re glad you’re interested in Vintage, Middle School, and all of the things we talk about on Serious Vintage. If you’d like to support us financially, maybe you and your friends and loved ones would enjoy a T-shirt. For the next three weeks (until February 15, in time for Valentines!) we’ll be selling shirts to raise money to improve podcasting and Team Serious streaming technology. “Force of Love” shirts are back, and now you can show you’re competitive when it comes to the post-tournament meal with a “Vintage Supper League” shirt! As usual, we’ll look forward to any questions or comments here or The Mana Drain or on Twitter. You can also email us at seriousvintagepodcast@gmail.com.

This episode was originally released February 11th, 2019.For episode 37, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple) talk with Steve McGrew and Jake Hilty (@TuringTested, our first returning guest) about a new, fun format we’ve been enjoying. It’s not as old as Old School or as new as Modern – it’s Middle School! Here’s the timestamped table of contents for your listening ease and enjoyment:00:25 – Introducing Middle School39:54 – Upcoming Middle and Old School Events42:30 – Shameless Plug43:20 – Food and Drink for #MTGClevelandFull runtime – 55:52Also, until February 15, we’re selling Serious Vintage T-shirts! Hurry! Trying to Get A’s in Middle School Magic players love nostalgia. It’s not necessarily a “things were better when…” attitude. Sometimes it’s just that “things were different and I enjoyed that too,” as well as the fun that comes along with resolving favorite old cards, or even just seeing and thinking about them. Frequently that nostalgia will surround the era you started playing, when you were first learning the game and absorbing as much as you could. Good or bad, those cards tend to stick with you. Most players started in the Modern era, so they can get play their early favorite deck or card or strategy in the Modern format, even if it’s not the best path to victory, just to get that hit of remembrance. Old School likewise fills a need for people who want to get that historic Magic feel—simpler creatures and spells with “classic” art. Middle School fills in between Old School and Modern, allowing sets from 1995 (Ice Age and Fourth Edition) to 2003 (Scourge), stopping at the frame change with Eighth Edition. Deck construction rules tend towards inclusion, allowing pretty much anything printed during that time: promos (except Mana Crypt, part of a small Banned List), ancillary sets like Beatdown, any gold-bordered Championship Decks, and all three Portal sets. That’s a lot of cards! These allow a lot of great decks, many of which haven’t been fully explored simply because not all the cards were legal in the same format at the same time, except in Legacy and Vintage, where they’ve already been outclassed. From what I’ve seen, there are all kinds of archetypes available to players. Aggro decks have tribal and synergistic examples, and are very few turns behind the combo decks, meaning even that potentially lopsided matchup is challenging when one side stumbles. Midrange has excellent historical examples to learn from, and control has good options, being challenged mostly because the format is broad enough to allow so many disparate threats. There are also some interesting challenges to all Middle School deck building, including—as Jake mentions in the podcast—that mana fixing is far from perfect. Should you stick closer to two colors, or are you OK adding more and accepting the risk of not having the mana you need when you need it? We talk a lot about the format and what’s possible. I’m going to post some decklist photos, but you should know they’re for inspiration only. None of us would suggest that these are the best decks in the format or even necessarily optimal examples of their own kind. Just look at these hot pix and get excited about playing with old cards. UG Madness First up is Josh Chapple’s UG Madness deck, which is great because I’m pretty sure he was able to just pull this off the shelf as-is when he heard the format was created. Counters, card draw, and efficient creatures. Pretty straightforward. 10-Land Stompy This is mono-green 10-Land Stompy. When I told my local store owner about the format he was very excited to be able to build this deck. There are a few adjustments I would make, but it goldfishes very well. Jungle Lion can’t intercept, but it can attack pretty well. Aluren This Aluren deck from Jake does a couple of things that a lot of Middle School decks do: Birds of Paradise as a mana fixer, and Intuition as a Demonic Tutor. Also notice Living Wish and Rhystic Tutor. This deck will find what it wants. Eggs! Eggs (Helm of Awakening Storm) was the first deck I played seriously in Vintage, and I was really excited when I realized I could play it competitively in Middle School. Being able to Frantic Search for two mana and untap three lands is a real treat. The sideboard at the bottom is mostly for Burning Wish. Enchantress Jake will play Enchantress in literally any format, so obviously he has a Middle School version. This plays lots of answers to various threats, can lock out an opponent with Words of Wind, and might even win with Squirrel Nest. Wheaties Wheaties (one of many “cereal decks” in the format) uses Academy Rector to put together enchantment combos, primarily Enduring Renewal and Goblin Bombardment, or Survival of the Fittest and Recurring Nightmare. UW Landstill Steve’s Landstill deck is an example of one of the control decks in the format, with lots of card draw and removal. You can sit behind Standstill and attack with Mishra’s Factory or Faerie Conclave, and even cycle Decree of Justice to make tokens. How fun! That’s just a few examples of what neat things are available in the format. Keep in mind too that any of the gold-bordered Championship Decks are legal as well, and most of them are going to be playable (and competitive!) right out of the box. Upcoming Events UPDATE! If you’re interested in playing Middle School and are coming to Cleveland for Magic Fest, we got you covered! Friday evening, February 22, at 7 p.m., Team Serious is hosting a Middle School event at Mars Bar, a great local bar with beer and gyros in Lakewood, a short ride from the convention center. Even if you don’t have a deck or are getting in after 7, this will be a great opportunity to meet people and learn about the format! There’s also an Old School event hosted by the Cleveland Rocs for the benefit of Providence House, one of the oldest and longest operating crisis nurseries in the country. Entries are limited to 32, and they’re almost full, but there is a waiting list for cancellations or other provisions. That event will be at Bottle House in Lakewood (see below), on Saturday, February 23, at noon. Dining Out Around Magic Fest Cleveland Magic Fest Cleveland is coming up February 22-24, with its usual schedule of Magic tournaments, side events, artists, and ephemera. If you’re coming to the North Coast later this month, Team Serious is happy to present a list of food and drink recommendations before, during, and after your gaming adventures. Highly recommended and nearby the convention center, Pho Thang will offer hot Vietnamese soup and sandwiches that should be perfect for Ohio in the middle of winter. Also within walking distance is Mabel’s BBQ, which features “Cleveland-style” barbecue, as created by Michael Symon of Food Network fame. The area near Mabel’s, around Prospect and E 4th streets, has several other restaurants probably good for a post-tournament meal as well. A short Lyft away is the Ohio City area (outlined in red on the map), which surrounds the West Side Market. The market has fewer prepared foods than Reading Terminal Market in Philly or North Market in Columbus, but it’s a similarly fun place and great to pick up snack items if you’re there during the day. Try some of the different jerkies. Ohio City also has several bars and restaurants. Listing just a few: Bar Cento (open late, voted “Best Pizza in Ohio”), Great Lakes Brewing Company brewpub, Flying Fig for creative fare, and (if it’s not too cold) Mitchell’s Ice Cream. Tremont is next to Ohio City (in blue) and also has several restaurants and bars, as well as the house from the movie A Christmas Story. Steve recommended Prosperity Social Club for comfort food and beer, and Restaurant Ginko for sushi. Ginko is closed on Sunday but open till midnight on Friday and Saturday. In Asia Town, east of the convention center also a brief ride away from the convention center (in green), try Szechuan Gourmet or Han Chinese Kabob and Grill. If you’re there early enough (before 8 p.m.) or want a quick lunch, you can also stop at Koko’s Bakery, which has sandwiches, bubble tea, pastries, and Chinese buns. A little farther away to the west is the suburb of Lakewood, where the Old School and Middle School events will be. Lakewood has the original location forMelt, which serves outstanding and creative grilled-cheese sandwiches. They’ve since expanded to Columbus and beyond. Proper Pig is there as well, which was mentioned alongside Mabel’s as good barbecue. And for drinks, LBM describes itself as a “friendly neighborhood viking cocktail bar” and has great burgers, while Bottle House is the brewery and meadery where the Old School event will be held on Saturday. For food, try also Sarita, a restaurant, which has happy hour 5-9 on Thursday and Sunday if you’re in the city early or late, or Georgetown for cocktails and live music. Steve also recommends Good Company for burgers and boozy milkshakes; it just opened. He also touted the grouping of Plum Cafe, Platform Beer Co., and B and G Tavern (for cheap beer and pool), all in the same area of Lorain Avenue. And Jake likes Mason Creamery, an ice cream shop that transforms into a ramen shop during the winter, as well as Jerry Yang’s favorite pizza in Cleveland, Angelo’s. They’re also in Lakewood but they deliver. Cleveland has a burgeoning food scene thanks to local chefs like Michael Symon and Dante Boccuzzi, so there are definitely places to check out. And as mentioned, it’s the Midwest, so drinking is pretty cheap. Let us know if you have questions or want more specific recommendations. Questions for Discussion When did you start playing Magic? What cards from Middle School get you excited? Have you ever played Oath of Druids without Forbidden Orchard? Should Mind Twist be banned if Dark Ritual already is? Are you coming to Magic Fest Cleveland? Great! You should say hi! Thanks for Supporting Our Show! We’re glad you’re interested in Vintage, Middle School, and all of the things we talk about on Serious Vintage. If you’d like to support us financially, maybe you and your friends and loved ones would enjoy a T-shirt. For the next three weeks (until February 15, in time for Valentines!) we’ll be selling shirts to raise money to improve podcasting and Team Serious streaming technology. “Force of Love” shirts are back, and now you can show you’re competitive when it comes to the post-tournament meal with a “Vintage Supper League” shirt! As usual, we’ll look forward to any questions or comments here or The Mana Drain or on Twitter. You can also email us at seriousvintagepodcast@gmail.com.

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In this episode the boy talk about, inaudible pleasure noises, eating etiquette, Quinten Tarantino, Disney movies, the first Thanksgiving, and more. #milkdatpig Beer of the week: Green Martian by Platform Beer Co. Follow us: @thecummcast @cumm007ryan @codycummingsofficial Email: thecummcast@gmail.com Sources: untapped.com

In this episode the boys get deep in to religion and try to find out exactly what certain ones are all about, super expensive food, fried chicken logs, and more. #mikdatpig Beer of the week: Green Martian by Platform Beer Co. Follow us: @thecummcast @codycummingsofficial @cumm007ryan Sources: untapped.com cnn.com jw.org

This week I discuss virtual racing including the marathon distance. I also reviews the Haze Jude by Platform Beer co. Cheers and happy running!

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News & Brews ventured out of state again this week, which is fitting since the biggest beer news of late involves an out-of-state brewery, namely the biggest out-of-state brewery in all the land. Anheuser-Busch InBev last week acquired Cleveland’s Platform Beer Co. for an undisclosed sum. We discuss why the beer giants would be interested in the Ohio brand — which includes taprooms in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, with more in the works — and what it could mean for their respective businesses, the pros and the cons. What’s the perspective of the craft beer loyalist and does that matter? We devil’s advocate it out. But before that we enjoy some nice, crisp Spotted Cow from Wisconsin’s New Glarus Brewing, a woman-owned craft beer pioneer that’s only available within that state’s borders. Wisconsin native Carrie Ghose drops into the pod for the first time for some native perspective. Come for the insights (why is the Pick ‘n Save in Milwaukee better than Mars Cheese Castle?), but stay for the accents. Other news of note include this aspiring brewery owner and why he wants to bring a brewpub to the King-Lincoln area and how interested persons can contribute toward the upcoming opening of a new taproom for one Central Ohio brewer.

News & Brews ventured out of state again this week, which is fitting since the biggest beer news of late involves an out-of-state brewery, namely the biggest out-of-state brewery in all the land. Anheuser-Busch InBev last week acquired Cleveland's Platform Beer Co. for an undisclosed sum. We discuss why the beer giants would be interested in the Ohio brand — which includes taprooms in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, with more in the works — and what it could mean for their respective businesses, the pros and the cons. What's the perspective of the craft beer loyalist and does that matter? We devil's advocate it out. But before that we enjoy some nice, crisp Spotted Cow from Wisconsin's New Glarus Brewing, a woman-owned craft beer pioneer that's only available within that state's borders. Wisconsin native Carrie Ghose drops into the pod for the first time for some native perspective. Come for the insights (why is the Pick ‘n Save in Milwaukee better than Mars Cheese Castle?), but stay for the accents. Other news of note include this aspiring brewery owner and why he wants to bring a brewpub to the King-Lincoln area and how interested persons can contribute toward the upcoming opening of a new taproom for one Central Ohio brewer.

This week the gang talks the Golden Tap Awards, True History Brewing's launch, AB InBev's purchase of Platform Beer Co., the rise of Michelob Ultra, and answer some mail before getting a little heavy talking about the good ship Mental Health.  Content Warning: Depression, trauma, and coping with that stuff is talked about! Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com   Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast

Robert Mueller speaks! He must have been listening to our special Tuesday edition of the podcast this week. Mueller basically made is crystal clear that the ball is in the hands of the Democratic Party majority in the House. Impeachment is the Constitutionally available next step. But that will require the Democrats to actually exercise their power - not something they have a recent history of doing. Black voters in Philadelphia and around the country begin to make demands on House members to move forward with impeachment, according to a New York Times article published yesterday. As 60-year-old Philadelphia florist shop owner Paulette Beale-Harris put it, “It’s time for Congress to do something. It’s time for them to stop being afraid to do what has to be done for the country.” Apparently, Bernie Sanders finally heard the message, too. Speaking at a town hall in Nevada, Sanders explicitly called for impeachment hearings to begin. Nancy Pelosi and Jerry Nadler, the Chair of the Judiciary Committee who would need to call for an impeachment inquiry, are still messaging “all options are still on the table.” We’ll talk a bit about Democrats fear of their own power.   Huge developments in Supreme Court case about Trump administration’s move to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census. It probably won’t be too much of a surprise to you that the real reason for the question was to dilute the Hispanic vote and give more weight to white voters. But now, thanks to the estranged daughter of the GOP’s “Michelangelo of gerrymandering,” Thomas Hofeller, there is documentary proof. Not only may this affect the Supreme Court case, but we may have more proof of Trump administration officials lying to Congress. Louisiana passes radical “fetal heartbeat” abortion ban, becoming the latest addition to the right-wing moves to bring a case against Roe v. Wade to the Supreme Court. The state’s Democratic Governor, John Bel Edwards, says he’ll be thrilled to sign it. After Missouri’s Republican Governor signed that state’s extreme abortion ban into law last week, the state’s last remaining clinic offering abortion may be shut down today. That depends on the outcome Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit currently before a judge. It’s not clear when the judge will issue a ruling. Supreme Court takes a pass on Indiana’s extreme anti-abortion bill that would have banned abortion motivated by race, gender, or disability such as Down syndrome. We’re sure that Mike Turzai is throwing a hissy fit right about now. The Midwest continues to be ravaged by massive floods, tornados, and severe weather in a picture of our climate future. Even USA Today is headlining articles about the relationship between severe weather and climate change after this week’s weather. U.S. Department of Energy decides to change the image of oil and gas. No longer fossil fuels; now it’s “freedom gas” and “molecules of freedom.” Can’t make this shit up. The Department of Energy was promoting the expansion of liquified natural gas at a Texas facility. Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg, said he was "pleased that the Department of Energy is doing what it can to promote an efficient regulatory system that allows for molecules of U.S. freedom to be exported to the world." The Sunrise Movement calls for mass protests this summer at the second Democratic debate in Detroit. The Sunrise Movement hopes to mobilize tens of thousands of young people to travel time Detroit for the July 30th debate to pressure Democratic presidential candidates to make 2020 a referendum on climate action. The UK-based Extinction Rebellion is planning to shut down Heathrow Airport with drones and road closures to demand immediate climate action and to stop the construction of yet another runway at the nation’s busiest airport. California Assembly passes a bill to reclassify Uber drivers and other “gig economy” workers as actual employees, not independent contractors. If the bill passes the Senate and is signed into law, it will represent the first major push back to the gig economy. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announces the world’s first “wellbeing budget.” The new budget will shift priorities away from “growth” to the wellbeing of the most vulnerable and New Zealand society as a whole. Mitch McConnell still an asshole. Pennsylvania saw days of severe weather, including multiple tornados and significant flooding over the past few days. Pennsylvania averages about 17 tornados a year, but this year we are already up to at least 22. Harrisburg Teachers, who have been working without a contract or a raise for over a year, were set to go on a one-day strike today because of how the administration was trying to use the district’s recovery plan to force a bad contract onto the union.  The teachers’ strike threat had overwhelming support from the community and it forced the administration to withdraw those plans and brought them back to the bargaining table. The things you learn working the polls for a local school board election. Kevin worked the polls for the Pennridge school board elections last week and now has more questions about what the hell is going on around here. Remember those Proud Boys and alt-right activists from the Sports, Beer, and Politics?  Well, they’re now getting involved in local Philadelphia politics. Vico Bertogli made is a Republican nominee for the Abington School Board and Charles Matthis, a Philly GOP Committee person who provided security for these rallies is running the campaign for Philadelphia Republican At-Large candidate Matt Wolfe.   The main news out of Japan this week was the White House ordering the Navy to cover John McCain’s name on the destroyer named for him and his father ahead of Trump’s visit. So, you might have missed the fact that the U.S. will now partner with Japan in landing humans back on the moon and establishing a permanent presence. Japanese companies have ramped up their play to be major players in the commercial space sector, including developing commercial lunar landers. Lego is releasing a special 1087 piece model of the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander tomorrow. The release is Lego’s way of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first humans to visit the moon. One giant step. Two big releases at Free Will Brewing tomorrow. Double Race Against Time - brewed in collaboration with our friends at Chatty Monks Brewing this Double IPA was made with oats, oranges, vanilla, and milk sugar. 8.5% ABV Saison 1387. It’s a collaboration with Platform Beer Co. Filled with peach aromatics, and tasting notes of pineapple and lemon custard, with a dry and refreshing finish. 6.3% ABV And a new documentary focusing on PA’s craft brewing industry was released this week. “Poured in PA,” is a two-year journey two visiting more than 50 Pennsylvania breweries. The film is a production of Harrisburg-based GK visual and you can stream it now on Amazon Prime, even if Dick Yuengling is in the film.

How is Malley’s Chocolates, Platform Beer Co. team ‘Caramelicious’ brew - Beverage Buddies 03. Malley's is the best local chocolate company in Cleveland. Mixing them with a local brewer sounds like a match made in heaven.Everything Beverage Buddieshttp://forgetbeingcool.com/bbp

How is Malley’s Chocolates, Platform Beer Co. team ‘Caramelicious’ brew - Beverage Buddies 03. Malley's is the best local chocolate company in Cleveland. Mixing them with a local brewer sounds like a match made in heaven.Everything Beverage Buddieshttp://forgetbeingcool.com/bbp

This week, the Drunk Guys bite down and take some beers while they discuss E.L. James' seminal (ha) work, Fifty Shades Darker. The beers that run a train on them include Life Itself and Shake Me Down by Platform Beer Co., Flying Dog Brewery's Doggie Style, Prairie Artisan Ales‘ Birthday Bomb, Oil

A salute to our hophead listeners out there! We're going three deep again, but this time they're all IPA's!We hit up Centerpoint Brewing to grab some of their Blood Orange Session IPA. The citrus notes really shine in this one and it is truly a sessionable beverage.We venture out of town and sample an offering from Platform Beer Co. out of Ohio. Citra from The Project Series.We wind things down with an interesting option from Taxman Brewing out of Bargersville. We gave their Bourbon Barrel Hop Collector a shot.Shenanigans of note: Adam has abandoned joining the Marines and will "settle" for the Navy, we might have accidentally invented a racial slur, we learn the "P" in IPA does NOT stand for "placenta."

This week we take some time to celebrate Girl Power! This girl group came out of left field and shot up to worldwide success faster than you could imagine. They turned the pop world on its head for women with their songs sprouting positivity and the importance of friendship. But the hard work and dedication through the non-stop schedule took its toll on all five ladies in a big way. So high kick back with a can of Holiday Donut Cookie from Platform Beer Co. and hear the story of the rise, fall, and kind of rise again of the Spice Girls! Rocker Chicks by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Audio Player

For our 32nd episode, we got a lot to unpack as far as Cleveland sports are concerned, so we calmed our nerves with the delicious Holiday Donut Cookie holiday ale from Platform Beer Co. We began the episode with a season-appropriate discussion on when it’s ok to start listening to Christmas music. This chat was inspired by our LOTL Poll of the Week, where we asked y’all if you think it’s ok to listen to Christmas music the day after Halloween. We got interesting results… After that we discuss our top five favorite TV shows of all time. The LOTL boys had some interesting favorites and some expected favorites, and they had trouble narrowing down just five, so honorable mentions made their way into the discussion. Once we wrapped up the Poll of the Week and the Top Five, we got into the sad stuff, which includes the the firing of Hue Jackson and Ty Lue. LOTL dissects the firings, of which neither were surprising. However, Hue’s been running his mouth already, so Dan had some words to say about that. Also, the Cavs front office doesn’t seem to know what it’s doing, especially with JR’s latest revelation that he was told he wouldn’t be playing much. Now there are trade rumors, Kevin Love is out for a month with a foot injury, and well, it’s a mess. On a more positive note, we review Great Lake’s First Pour of Christmas Ale event, and Dan reviews the new Wild Eagle Saloon in Brecksville. We wrap up with reviews of a Dia de los Muertos parade in Gordon Square and a downtown holiday kick off extravaganza, Winterfest. As always, thank you for listening to our podcast, and follow us on social media at @thelotlpodcast (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). EVENT PREVIEWS: Dia De Los Muertos Parade: Nov. 3 (Detroit Shoreway/Gordon Square) *Free *Event begins at 11 a.m. *Booths, vendors, bar and restaurant specials *Skulls and Skeleton parade begins 3:30 p.m. *More information here Winterfest: Nov. 24 (Downtown) *Downtown festival to kick off the holiday *Various activities, including concerts, performances, food trucks, fireworks, horse-drawn carriages, and more. *Christmas tree lighting ceremony activities begins at 6 p.m.

Marc Bona, features writer cleveland.com spoke to Bill about Great Lakes Brewing's Christmas Ale party set: First Pour 2018 - Oak & Embers eyes 2019 expansion in Pinecrest development - Platform Beer Co., Malley Chocolates teaming up for holiday ale

NFL Week 5 recap! Week 6 predictions! CFP Hold’em Fold’em, and trying out some Platform Beer Co.

WE BACK! ON THE RAILS is rolling again with guests Nat Cassidy, Eric Gilde, and Sarah Lahue! This week: they process their HEREDITARY related trauma and cover THE STATE OF HORROR FILMS IN 2018. Along the way, they decide how The Walking Dead should end, give it up for Logan Marshall Green, and coin the greatest Will Smith pun ever. No, we aren't kidding. Plus a tribute to Anthony Bourdain.Featuring beers by Platform Beer Co, Springdale Beer, and Grey Sail Brewing!DRINKING GAME RULES:* A Quiet Place: If there's an awkward stretch of silence, first one to break it drinks* Any time a superlative is attached to Hereditary* Any time someone says "My wife" without using the Borat voice* Any time Nat coughs*Any time someone says "That moment when..." or "That scene when..."*Any time someone is critical of Trump*Whenever A24 is mentioned*Whenever Nat mentions Stephen King*Whenever Sarah mentions the TonysFollow Nat on Twitter and Insta at @natcassidy / @catnassidyFollow Eric on Twitter and Insta at @ericgildeFollow Sarah on Twitter at @sarahthecolor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Benner from Platform Brewing Company joins Daveman for some suds talk

Kyle Roth is just about to finish the brewing apprenticeship through Platform Beer Co.’s incubator program. Soon he, his brother and cousins, partners in Ferndock Brewing Company in Sandusky, Ohio, will venture out on their own. We heard from Paul Benner, who told us about Platform Beer Co.’s incubator program, in MicroBrewr Podcast episode 026. […] The post MicroBrewr 039: Apprenticing in a brewery incubator program appeared first on MicroBrewr.

Paul Benner had been operating his homebrew shop for 2 years before he opened Platform Beer Co., in Cleveland Ohio. Platform is a microbrewery and taproom. It is also an innovative* brewery incubator. Although business incubators are popular across the world and in a variety of industries—especially in technology—none exist solely to assist brewery startups. […] The post MicroBrewr 026: A microbrewery, a taproom, and a brewery incubator appeared first on MicroBrewr.