Better On Draft | A Craft Beer Podcast

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: What started off as a dream to work in Aviation turned into the largest gift to the Metro Detroit craft beer community. Well before the craft beer boom happened in the 2000s, Ashley’s job at a local grocer in Royal Oak Michigan showed what you can do with building relationships, gathering new product, and promoting not only local but breweries all across the country and world. Ashley’s is so well known that local meadmaker B. Nektar actually made a mead dedicated to his commitment to the industry. What was next for Ashley? Start his own store and bar, with a focus on craft, import, and non-alcoholic products, which is where we are today with his store, Metropolitan Variety in Detroit, Michigan. Ashley breaks down his journey to his own place, the commitment to finding some of the best non-alcoholic products in the industry, and continues to improve his store and bar by creating mock-tails, updating his food menu, and constantly updating the store. This isn’t your regular beer store, b

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This weeks news brings up a few topics including the launch of zero proof cocktails from Dan, the Laverne and Shirley bottling line being sold by Nick, BrewDog in a marketing disaster by Rob, Dani talks about Fat Tire no longer being an Amber Ale, and Ken talks about price stabilization within the industry and gives an insight into the industry with helping the other hosts understand what a loss leader is. All this and more this weeks news episode Ken's Topic - Untappd: Draft and Bottle Prices +3% On-Premise; Aluminum Can Prices Stabilizing - https://www.brewbound.com/news/untappd-draft-and-bottle-prices-3-on-premise-aluminum-can-prices-stabilizing Dan's Article - Molson Coors Launches Zero-Proof Cocktail - https://www.brewbound.com/news/molson-coors-launches-zero-proof-cocktail Dani's Article - Running Flat — New Belgium's Iconic Fat Tire Gets Full Makeover After Sales Tumble - https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/sightlines/2023/1/12/new-belgium-fat-tire-

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Three decades of experience for Fran Caradonna is not really common yet in the craft beer industry, and while we do hear from some of the major players from the 90s, Friday night we talked to Schlafly CEO Fran Caradonna to talk about the changes in the industry throughout the decades, how Schlafly has both grown and receded during it’s time, and what the future of the community and industry holds. A great episode on what’s important then can be important now! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Tavour - https://www.tavour.com/ Sign Up Code: BETTERONDRAFT 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

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Nick starts off the show discussing the department of energy and their investment in New Mexico in making beer better by removing water adjuncts. Wendy discusses the 6 beer industry trends to watch in 2023 including a massive discussion about ABV per dollar, and Rob discusses how Dry January may not be beneficial to everyone who drinks. Want to hear our thoughts? Enjoy the first news episode of the year. Want to add your thoughts? Put a comment below or join us Friday’s starting at 7:15pm ET Nick's Article - National laboratory helps make beer better - https://kyma.com/cnn-national/2023/01/07/national-laboratory-helps-make-beer-better/ Wendy's Article - 6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2023 - https://daily.sevenfifty.com/6-beer-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2023/ Rob's Article - BREAKING BEER NEWS: DRY JANUARY MAY MAKE YOU FEEL WORSE - https://www.americancraftbeer.com/breaking-beer-news-dry-january-may-make-you-feel-worse/ Sponsors: North Center Brewing -

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Mark Logusz’s career in Mid-Michigan is well known within the industry, so we catch up with him over the last five years, talk about the importance of brewery consulting and what’s needed when a brewery wants to take it to the next level, and we then take focus onto what news is coming out of Ellison Brewery including the opening of REO Town in a few weeks, the closing of Indianapolis, the retraction of distribution, and what the future will hold. Also in the middle of the show we get a little personal and hear the story of how Mark got married at Comerica Park on a whim to his now wife. 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: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetou

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Dan gives us the VinePair top rated stout of the year and we realize how old and broken Beer Advocate is in 2022, Rob talks about blue laws in Texas and how this past weekends rules and regulations will hinder many folks from buying booze for 2.5 days. Wendy brings us a sports article about Luka Doncic’s career night for Dallas and his need for a recovery beer, and Ken questions the panel about how much they expect to increase or decrease their time in bars and breweries in 2023. Ken's Topic - Where Will Consumers Drink in 2023? Data Experts Track Channels for Spirits and RTDs - https://www.brewbound.com/news/where-will-consumers-drink-in-2023-data-experts-track-channels-for-spirits-and-rtds Dan's Article - The Highest-Rated Stout In Every State (2022) [MAP] - https://vinepair.com/articles/highest-rated-stout-state-map/ Wendy's Article - “Recovery Beer? Say Less”: Luka Doncic’s Wish is Being Fulfilled By Michelob ULTRA After a Historic 60/21/10 Performance -

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Tristan began PorchDrinking.com over ten years ago when he reached out to some friends to cover the beer industry almost like what Grant Land did for sports. He talks about his life in the Ameriacorps, studying at Miami University, and the ebbs and flows in his life that got him to starting his own website. We talk about brewery responses to hatred and he talks about his podcast and interviews he’s had over the last few years. Go check them out and listen to our last episode of the year! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ 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/id109

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Even in the age of zoom, snow storms can be something to mess with, but while Dan in Arizona didn’t have to deal with it, Ken and him set up shop and chat with Cee from the BAOS Podcast based out of Canada. We discuss laws and regulations between the countries, how Cee got to Canada to start his hip hop career, and we discuss the similarities and differences between craft beer podcasts and why each one has its own niche and fanbase. From buyouts to barrel aged beers we run through the gambit of topics and look toward what each shows future may hold. No news this week but we will be back next week for our final episode with one of our partners, Porch Drinking! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ 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

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This week in the news, Ken brings an article from the Chief Economist of the BA and his predictions for 2023, we discuss the importance of water in beer with Wendy’s article and government oversight, Nick discusses a major brewery purchase out in Canada an Dan quizzes us on some of the highest rated beers of 2022 from Uproxx. Ken's Topic - Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson Shares Craft Predictions for 2023 - https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-association-chief-economist-bart-watson-shares-craft-predictions-for-2023 Dan's Article - The 50 Best Beers Of 2022, Ranked - https://uproxx.com/life/50-best-beers-of-2022-ranked/ Wendy's Article - How Droughts in Mexico Could Shape the Future of the Beer Industry - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/13/world/americas/mexico-beer-climate.html Nick's Article - Carlsberg Group to buy Waterloo Brewing for $144 million - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-brewing-carlsberg-group

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: The winner of the best burger in Michigan by MLive in 2020 is also one of Michigan’s best kept secret’s as a brewery! Albion Malleable in Albion Michigan has been turning amazing food and drinks for the past five or so years and presents their take on Belgian style beers. Ben sits down with us to discuss the genesis of the brewery, we review a few beers, and talk about what the future can hold for this small town brewery! We’ve said it a few times on this show, make sure you have a reservation or go early as this brewery fills up fast every day! 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: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zet

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: For the last 25 years, Dark Horse Brewing has gone hand in hand with Michigan Craft beer. From its humble beginnings to being one of the largest craft breweries in the state and country. From rumors to slander, from it’s fall and purchase by ROAK, and what the current outlook of the brand is today. We sit down in this three part series talking about the past with Aaron and Carlos, who have a combined 25 years of brewing at the facility. We sit with the present representing the ROAK purchase, addressing some of the rumors of their organization, their original aspirations, and what mistakes they’ve learned from. We finish episode three with the front of the house staff. Those whom have served beer on premise at the brewery for years, who have lived through the old guard, the ROAK buyout, and they give us a insight into the future they want to see for their organization, and also give us some tips on 4 Elf day, along with explain what it’s like managing such a massive party at their brew

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: For the last 25 years, Dark Horse Brewing has gone hand in hand with Michigan Craft beer. From its humble beginnings to being one of the largest craft breweries in the state and country. From rumors to slander, from it’s fall and purchase by ROAK, and what the current outlook of the brand is today. We sit down in this three part series talking about the past with Aaron and Carlos, who have a combined 25 years of brewing at the facility. We sit with the present representing the ROAK purchase, addressing some of the rumors of their organization, their original aspirations, and what mistakes they’ve learned from. We finish episode three with the front of the house staff. Those whom have served beer on premise at the brewery for years, who have lived through the old guard, the ROAK buyout, and they give us a insight into the future they want to see for their organization, and also give us some tips on 4 Elf day, along with explain what it’s like managing such a massive party at their brew

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: For the last 25 years, Dark Horse Brewing has gone hand in hand with Michigan Craft beer. From its humble beginnings to being one of the largest craft breweries in the state and country. From rumors to slander, from it’s fall and purchase by ROAK, and what the current outlook of the brand is today. We sit down in this three part series talking about the past with Aaron and Carlos, who have a combined 25 years of brewing at the facility. We sit with the present representing the ROAK purchase, addressing some of the rumors of their organization, their original aspirations, and what mistakes they’ve learned from. We finish episode three with the front of the house staff. Those whom have served beer on premise at the brewery for years, who have lived through the old guard, the ROAK buyout, and they give us a insight into the future they want to see for their organization, and also give us some tips on 4 Elf day, along with explain what it’s like managing such a massive party at their brew

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Small show this week with Rob and Dan away, but Nick brings us an article talking about the contraction of beer as a market share within the alcohol industry, Wendy talks about chain breweries and we discuss their part within the craft beer world, Ken reminds you to buy swag for Atrevida as a thank you to his service and helping save countless lives during the Club Q shooting, and then ends the show talking about marijuana, CBD, and alcohol regulations and where the FDA and TTB begin to step in. We are off being live next week but you can join us at 4 Elf Day at Dark Horse in Marshall MI on December 10th. Ken's Topic - FDA Sends Warning Letters to CBD Food and Beverage Companies - https://www.brewbound.com/news/fda-sends-warning-letters-to-cbd-food-and-beverage-companies Wendy's Article - Cartridge Brewing in Kings Mills acquired by Cleveland-based Saucy Brew Works chain - https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/bars-and-clubs/2022/12/02/cartridge

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As many of you may recall a few years ago, a Instagram and Facebook page named UntappdWTF popped up showing some of the worst beer takes in the world from reviews like “not my style, 1.75/5” to rating the same domestic beer 5000 times and that’s it. We talk to the legendary Pilsnerboi of the now renamed social media site Pilsernish. He breaks down the reasons why the name changed, what the ITU system of rating is, and his obsession of The Island Boys. All of this and more on this fun back and forth of craft beer ideals in this weeks episode of Better on Draft. We are off being live next week but you can join us at 4 Elf Day at Dark Horse in Marshall MI on December 10th. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ 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/

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This weeks articles do get a little political as we discuss the layout of Colorado and how they passed magic mushrooms as a proposal, only one of three liquor related questions passed and just barely paving the way for only wine to be sold at a lot of new locations starting march 1st. Rob brings us an update on World Cup and talks about the quote unquote worst beers in the world. Nick gives us a story about how science is using hop plants to help with Alzheimer’s, and Ken questions the hosts as to what beer they would choose to chug for a beer mile. Ken's Topic - A Switch to Cans Creates Chaos at the Beer Mile World Classic - https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beer-mile-cans-results-belgium-2022 Rob's Article - Anheuser-Busch InBev goes to battle against FIFA after World Cup beer snub - https://seekingalpha.com/news/3911144-anheuser-busch-inbev-goes-to-battle-against-fifa-after-world-cup-beer-snub Rob's Second Article - The worst beers in the world, according

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: For nearly 15 years, Jack Zetouna has been assisting craft beer fans in the Metro Detroit area by having the latest and greatest beers always. If you talk to anyone from the area, Zetouna Liquor is always one of the top suggestions for out of towners to get a taste of Michigan beer and booze as well. Jack has cultivated a loyal fanbase which he talks about giving us the rundown of his 2020/2021, the future of his industry and the customers he caters to, and gives his bold prediction of what we will see next in craft beer. 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: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cig

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We are back with another episode of craft beer news including the massive update on the World Cup and removing all beer sales, the massive investment by Kuerig Dr Pepper into Athletic Brewing, the policies sports athletes have to follow while traveling in private planes, and where is the most expensive beer at a NBA arena. All that and more this week on the craft beer news segment. Ken's Topic - Which Team Has the Most Expensive Beer in the NBA This Season? - https://www.foodandwine.com/news/nba-teams-most-expensive-beer-2022 Rob's Article - Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums 2 Days Before Tournament Kicks Off - https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/qatar-bans-beer-sales-world-175705934.html Wendy's Article - Keurig Dr Pepper buys into non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing - https://www.just-drinks.com/news/keurig-dr-pepper-buys-into-non-alcoholic-beer-maker-athletic-brewing/ Dan's Article - Commanders players disciplined over beer-fueled

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: The Bruery is known for its big beers and bigger personalities, and James is a perfect fit for them. Bringing knowledge to the organization, James helps us understand why The Bruery continues to go big on its beers, discusses the three brands of the organization including their sour brewery and hazy brewery, and we talk about the changes within the industry that he’s seen, and what the future can hold for updating craft beer laws, and what we can expect from The Bruery in the future. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ 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/id1091124

CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! With only three hosts on Friday Night, Wendy digs up some law changes in California that will help businesses and what we could do in Michigan to mirror some of those changes, Rob challenges us to think of some better uses for beer advent calendars and what breweries and styles we’d like to see come out, and Ken ends the show talking about how Jim Koch of Boston Beer Co is currently looking toward the future of his brand and how half his portfolio will be non-beer in the future. All of this and more on this episode of the craft beer news. Ken's Topic - Jim Koch: Beyond Beer Portfolio Could Double Boston Beer’s Business in 14 Years; Truly to Launch Tequila Seltzer - https://www.brewbound.com/news/jim-koch-beyond-beer-portfolio-could-double-boston-beers-business-in-14-years-truly-to-launch-tequila-seltzer Rob's Article - Stone Brewing Releases the Holiday Beer Essential: Stone 12 Days of IPAs - https://www.brewbound.com/news/stone-brewing-releases-the-holiday-beer-e