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Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer

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Increase your enjoyment of craft beer by learning about the stories, techniques, and inspiration behind the best craft breweries. In every episode, we visit a different brewery to showcase its unique atmosphere and hear brewers share how they got started, what they’ve learned, and what keeps them brewing. Crafty Brewers is perfect for beer lovers who want to discover new beer styles, explore brewi... more

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Learn how Ike & Oak brews sours with yogurt, crafts tea-infused ales, and has brewed 220+ beer styles since opening in 2019.

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Recent Guests

Charolette Converse
Hospitality and event manager for Solemn Oath Brewery
Solemn Oath Brewery
Episode: How the Vibes Beer Project Is Empowering Women in Brewing and Transforming Craft Beer
Keil Weimer
Head brewer at Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
Episode: Malt Liquor, Award-Winning Lagers, and the Magic of Tank Time at Piece Brewery: Beer So Good, Even the Foo Fighters Stop By
Michelle Foik
Co-owner of ERIS Brewery and Cider House
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
Episode: ERIS Cider Science: Crafting Balanced Flavors with Fruit, Peppers, Hops, Vanilla, Malört and More
Haagen Dost
Co-owner and master brewer at Dovetail Brewery
Dovetail Brewery
Episode: Master Brewer Hagen Dost on Dovetail Brewery’s Traditional Brewing Techniques: Coolships, Open Fermentation, Decoction and More
April Miller
Co-owner of BubbleHouse Brewing Company
BubbleHouse Brewing Company
Episode: BubbleHouse Brewing's Wide-Ranging Beers and the Pub Game You Need to Try (Plus: Crokinole 101)
John Miller
Co-owner and brewer of BubbleHouse Brewing Company
BubbleHouse Brewing Company
Episode: BubbleHouse Brewing's Wide-Ranging Beers and the Pub Game You Need to Try (Plus: Crokinole 101)
Brent Raska
Owner and brewer at Burning Bush Brewery
Burning Bush Brewery
Episode: Burning Bush Brewery: From Sermons to Sours and Spruce Tip IPAs (Plus: What is Tree Wrestling?)
Scott McElhenney
Head brewer at Burning Bush Brewery
Burning Bush Brewery
Episode: Burning Bush Brewery: From Sermons to Sours and Spruce Tip IPAs (Plus: What is Tree Wrestling?)
David Blackford
Lead brewer and manager of brew house operations for Revolution Brewing
Revolution Brewing
Episode: Anti-Hero to Super Zero: How Revolution Brewing Stirred Up Chicago’s Craft Beer Scene (Plus: The Deep Wood Series of Barrel-Aged Brews)

Hosts

Brian Noonan
Host of Crafty Brewers, beer enthusiast with humor and a passion for storytelling related to craft beer culture.
Cody Gough
Producer and co-host of Crafty Brewers, award-winning producer with experience in engaging storytelling and craft beer discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Devastating necessity

    Brian Noonan works the mic with love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jp from Peoria
    United States5 months ago
  • This podcast does not disappoint. :-)

    It’s informative, fun, and silly. The back and forth between Katherine and Brian and Cody makes me chuckle every time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt the Engibeer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Did not disappoint.

    Just kidding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unkle Bubba
    United States2 years ago
  • About as good at podcasting as they were brewing

    Maybe if they focused more on actually brewing good beer instead of podcasting and complaining about customers their brewery would still be open. RIP ESBC.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BS17264958265
    United States2 years ago
  • Beer, Beer, and more Beer

    This podcast is so fun. I love learning about the different breweries. Brian and Katherine bring entertaining commentary to the show. Subscribe for some lighthearted entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    judyjudeejudi
    United States2 years ago

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Some listeners find the content unique and refreshing when exploring different craft beers and breweries.
Critiques have mentioned that some discussions could relate more directly to brewing techniques.
The engaging anecdotes and humor shared by the hosts create a lighthearted atmosphere.
Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining nature of the discussions.

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Beers for All Seasons: Behind BuckleDown Brewing’s Raspberry Party Pillow and Craft Cocktail Collaborations (Plus: How Do Beer Festivals Affect Tap Rooms?)
Q: What are some of the challenges faced by breweries during festival season?
Festivals can dilute taproom attendance as people tend to drink less at their local breweries when they can sample many at festivals, making it necessary for breweries to carefully choose which ones to attend.
Beers for All Seasons: Behind BuckleDown Brewing’s Raspberry Party Pillow and Craft Cocktail Collaborations (Plus: How Do Beer Festivals Affect Tap Rooms?)
Q: How do you decide which festivals to attend as a brewery?
We are strategic about which festivals we participate in, staffing them can be very difficult, and we evaluate which provide the best exposure and benefit for our brand.
Spicing Up Craft Beer: Azadi Brewing’s Uniquely Indian Brews (Plus: Will Coffee Infused Beer Keep You Awake?)
Q: How do you decide on the beers to brew?
Bhavik and Gator collaborate to blend Indian cultural elements with American brewing styles, often innovating based on flavors and stories.
Spicing Up Craft Beer: Azadi Brewing’s Uniquely Indian Brews (Plus: Will Coffee Infused Beer Keep You Awake?)
Q: What is the significance of the ingredients used in Azadi's beers?
Azadi's beers highlight authentic Indian flavors and stories, with a focus on cultural roots in the brewing process.
Spicing Up Craft Beer: Azadi Brewing’s Uniquely Indian Brews (Plus: Will Coffee Infused Beer Keep You Awake?)
Q: What inspired the creation of Azadi Brewing?
Bhavik was inspired by the emerging craft beer culture in India during his visits, leading to the collaboration with Gator.

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4. Haagen Dost
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7. Brent Raska
8. Scott McElhenney

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