Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast

Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast

Every beer begins with a brewer, here is their story. Recorded Live Fridays at 7pm ET on Facebook and Twitch. Episodes posted Saturdays (Interview) and Mondays (Craft Beer News) Hosted by: Kenneth Konarzewski Jr., Dan Cook, Wendy Taylor

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March 24, 2024 54 mins

Dan, Wendy, and Rob drink malt-based beverages (mostly) and talk about March Draftness.

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
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/

Join The Michigan Beer Discord - https://discord.gg/vEEDyzwdjT

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Dan, Wendy, and Rob share some of their tips for when you're on a beer adventure or in a strange city and wanting some beery excitement.

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
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/

Join The Michiga...

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March 8, 2024 84 mins

March Draftness 2024 is happening now and the website/socials are still going, we are on a reduced schedule for the next few months!

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
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/

Join The Michigan Beer Di...

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February 22, 2024 90 mins

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:
While Ken is away taking a much-deserved break Dan, Wendy, and Rob talk about some beer adventures they've been on, adventures they'd like to go on, and things they see in other locations they'd like to see back home.

Our intrepid trio will try to get onto a regular, if limited schedule!

March Draftness 2024 is still happening and the website/socials will still be going,...

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:
Dan misses the first episode of the year as the crew talks about pressing questions like how fast can you run a beer mile, what beer would you drink, and more. Check out this weeks laid back episode with Rob, Wendy, and Ken.

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/
Craftapped (Co...

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:
Bart of Traders Brewing Company joins us to talk about the brewing industry in Indiana, what troubles he had during the COVID years, and what the future will hold for his brand. We talk about his wide variety of beer styles and what he thinks craft beer will be like in the next ten years.

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Ze...

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January 21, 2024 82 mins

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:
After 405 weekly episodes it's time for the crew to take a break! While the show is on hiatus there is well over 405 episodes of Better on Draft including half episodes, news episodes, and more to check out. So the crew talks about burnout in the industry, Ken sticks by his anti-beer flight guns, and we sign off with a big thank you to all the sponsors that have gotten us to where we are!

March Draf...

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE!
This episode of the news Dan wants us to chat about chasing beers and what we may want to chase in 2024, Rob talks about a new brewery in Chicago and Wendy talks about what happens when the roof literally caves in on a brewery and how they're going to address it.

Wendy's Article - Astoria Riverwalk rerouted after further collapse of Buoy Beer building - https://www.facebook.com/DailyAst...

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We end this years show with a discussion on beer journaling, the importance social media presently has on craft beer, and what we can expect in the coming years with our predictions including Ken's bold prediction that 2024 will be the first year more breweries close than open. Disagree? Join us live at 7:15pm ET every Friday night!

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com...

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE!
Dan updates us on Snoop Doggs new beverage line while Rob talks about 'open carry' alcohol laws starting to begin in other states. The show ends with Wendy going over some of her favorite beers of the year as we cover with the Detroit Free Press mentioned as their favorites.

Wendy's Article - Here are the top 12 Michigan craft beers of 2023 - https://www.freep.com/story/entertainme...

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As the year continues to wind down, Ken, Rob, Dan, and Wendy all talk about holiday traditions, traditions around beer and more. The conversation gets into movie content and what they do and don't like in the realm of horror. The show ends talking about some of their favorite movies and games they've played this year.

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
Zeto...

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December 18, 2023 74 mins

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:
As we wind down towards the end of the year, Rob, Dan, and Ken talk go over some AITA from Reddit including a deep dive into tipping culture, respect for your roommates stuff, and we talk about some of our most/least favorite let downs in TV shows, Movies, or Concerts. You can join us live at 7:15pm ET every Friday evening!

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
Zetouna ...

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE!
We don't know what timeline that we are in but White Claw has some explaining to do trying to sell us regular seltzer as '0% White Claws'. We also talk about Christmas food flavored beer, Brewbound's rising stars, and do we take home beer as much as we used to? All that and more in this weeks episode of the craft beer news

Ken's Article - Measuring the financial impact of...

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Are you a craft beer fan that's hard to shop for? Or do you have someone in your life that you just don't know what to get them? Join us as we go through some of the best (and worst) options to buy for yourself or that craft beer fan in your life!

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-14...

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE!
Wendy talks about Utah having its first ever Pint Day and what that means for a state that seems to lack behind other states in craft beer. Dan talks about Anchor Workers WeFunder campaign to try to bring back the brand and how it is doing. Rob talk's about a new beer garden in the Indianapolis airport, and Ken ends the show talking about the three tier system and issues that Total Wine is ...

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November 25, 2023 54 mins

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Our 8th Black Friday episode is in the books as we crack open our Bourbon County Brand Stouts from this and previous years, and talk about some crazy beer chasing stories. We end the show doing another edition of craft beer AITA (Am I The Asshole). Join us as we answer the internets most beer related queries.

Sponsors:
North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/
Zetouna Liquor - https://ww...

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November 18, 2023 59 mins

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Michael Williams of Great Lakes Brewing joins us again to talk about brewing in Cleveland. Unlike most interviews we do, Michael's job at GLBC involves also making sure each one of his co-workers understands beer, the brewing process, and craft beer as an industry as a whole. Michael also trains customers on the process utilizing his Advanced Cicerone certification. From new beers to old favorites, Mic...

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE!
Wendy starts off the news segment talking about the the increase use case for genetically modified yeast strains setting up massive debate within the industry, and where could the benefits lay. Dan talks about how Anheuser Busch believes it's going to win back its customers and Ken talks about how a certain local brewery could win back his patronage. Lastly Ken talks about the new Guy Fieri...

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November 11, 2023 52 mins

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Entering the top 50 Craft Breweries by Production and being named Best Craft Brewery by Brewbound in 2022, Matty-O (Matt Cohen) of Fiddlehead takes us on a journey of growth, their reliance on their production of Fiddlehead IPA, and even touch on his love of Disc Golf. Matt tells us about his love for draft beer, and how his business is reliant on making sure all of his beer is fresh, cold, and good to go!

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO:
Keith Patterson has spent a lot of time working in the film and television industry, and this year has decided to branch out into documentaries.  From state parks to shipwrecks, Keith has a lot on his plate, but the one thing that lingers is his love for his hometown Grand Rapids Michigan, aptly named, Beer City USA.  Keith talks about how he came up with the idea, the different topics he wanted to touc...

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