Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast

Better On Draft 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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Craft Beer News (12/29/23) – Destination Breweries & Whales
01-01-2024
Craft Beer News (12/29/23) – Destination Breweries & Whales
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/DailyAstorian/posts/pfbid02NDCp6Zv6siKnBiNUH9b9ZMPo46QCoQnBeLVP4t6fwQR3mLGwNeUHVW9gUknEJkUFlDan's Article - Asking about your favoriteRob's Article - BEER NEWS: NEW BREWERY PLANNED IN HISTORIC CHICAGO THEATER/ SERIOUS BEER JARGON EXPLAINED - https://www.americancraftbeer.com/beer-news-new-brewery-planned-in-historic-chicago-theater-serious-beer-jargon-explained/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/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/betterondraft
Craft Beer News (12/22/23) – THC Drinks & Top Michigan Beers
25-12-2023
Craft Beer News (12/22/23) – THC Drinks & Top Michigan Beers
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/entertainment/nightlife/2023/12/20/best-michigan-craft-beer-2023-breweries/71862308007/Dan's Article - Snoop Dogg Bursts Into Cannabis Beverages With ‘Death Row’ Drink - https://www.brewbound.com/news/snoop-dogg-bursts-into-cannabis-beverages-with-death-row-drinkRob's Article - ‘I felt so naughty’: New open carry alcohol laws boost downtowns - https://kansasreflector.com/2023/11/11/i-felt-so-naughty-new-open-carry-alcohol-laws-boost-downtowns/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/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/betterondraft
Craft Beer News (12/08/23) – Isn't 0% White Claw Just Seltzer?
11-12-2023
Craft Beer News (12/08/23) – Isn't 0% White Claw Just Seltzer?
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 newsKen's Article - Measuring the financial impact of staff suggesting to-go beers - https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/measuring-the-financial-impact-of-staff-suggesting-to-go-beers/Wendy's Article - Brewbound Announces 2023 Award Winners and Rising Stars - https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewbound-announces-2023-award-winners-and-rising-starsDan's Article - White Claw Goes Dry with White Claw 0% Alcohol - https://www.brewbound.com/news/white-claw-goes-dry-with-white-claw-0-alcoholRob's Article - The Icelandic brewery selling pea and red cabbage flavoured Christmas beer - https://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/12/06/the-icelandic-brewery-selling-pea-and-red-cabbage-flavoured-christmas-beerSponsors: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/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/betterondraft
Craft Beer News (11/24/23) – Utah Beer & Goodbye Anchor
27-11-2023
Craft Beer News (11/24/23) – Utah Beer & Goodbye Anchor
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 running into with FTC regulations.Ken's Article - Total Wine Asks Court to Oppose FTC’s Motion to Force it to Comply with Investigation - https://www.brewbound.com/news/total-wine-asks-court-to-oppose-ftcs-motion-to-force-it-to-comply-with-investigationWendy's Article - Drink beer and support local breweries on the first Utah Pint Day - https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2023/11/22/meet-two-breweries-participating/Dan's Article - Anchor Workers Launch WeFunder Campaign; Lay Out Plans to Bring Back Brand - https://www.brewbound.com/news/anchor-workers-launch-wefunder-campaign-lay-out-plans-to-bring-back-brandRob's Article - Indianapolis International is Adding a Local Beer Garden – Could We Spread the Love? - https://indianaontap.com/news/indianapolis-international-is-adding-a-local-beer-garden-could-we-spread-the-love/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/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/betterondraft
Craft Beer News (11/10/23) – Flavortown & GMO's
13-11-2023
Craft Beer News (11/10/23) – Flavortown & GMO's
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 Flavortown FMB while Dan and Wendy talk about their love for his shows.Ken's Article - Two Roads to Flavortown: Craft Brewer and Guy Fieri Team Up for Flavortown Spiked FMB - https://www.brewbound.com/news/two-roads-to-flavortown-craft-brewer-and-guy-fieri-team-up-for-flavortown-spiked-fmbWendy's Article - Genetically Modified Yeast Sets Up Debate in Brewing Industry - https://www.probrewer.com/beverage-industry-news/business-of-beer/genetically-modified-yeast-sets-up-debate-in-brewing-industry/Dan's Article - Bud Light brewer confident it can win back US drinkers, but sales are still down after backlash - https://apnews.com/article/bud-light-anheuser-busch-inbev-earnings-9de40c5189f9e8d11c142dc3961dde46Sponsors: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/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/betterondraft
Beer City USA Documentary w/ Keith Patterson | #MichiganBeer Series #042
04-11-2023
Beer City USA Documentary w/ Keith Patterson | #MichiganBeer Series #042
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 touch on, and the warm welcome the industry has given him.  Listen to the show as we break a bit deeper into why he wanted to do it, and what is coming in the future for his show.You also can support his show by going to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/beer-city-usa-documentary-television-series#/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-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/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://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 News (10/20/23) – Who Owns the Recipes?
23-10-2023
Craft Beer News (10/20/23) – Who Owns the Recipes?
0:38: 🍻 The hosts of the Better on Draft podcast discuss the beers they are drinking.5:36: 🗣️ The decline of people sharing their beer experiences on platforms like Untappd and Foursquare.10:59: 🍺 Experiences at a beer event and encountering people who were obsessed with collecting badges and trying different beers.16:57: 🍺 A well-crafted beer doesn't need to be extreme or have high ratings, it should bring out flavor profiles and sensations.22:07: 🍺 The use of Untappd for checking craft beer menu and ABV information at bars and breweries.33:17: 🍺 Trying different types of beers and how it has influenced their travel plans, particularly their desire to visit Belgium.39:05: 🍻 Approach to trying different beers and ordering flights at breweries.44:31: 🍺 Bad habits of drinking excessively at social events.49:53: ! Peer pressure when it comes to drinking beer.55:01: 🍺 Wanting more breweries combined with other entertainment options like bowling alleys and axe throwing in the next 10 years.CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Wendy takes us on a journey through our craft beer history, we discuss what Untappd really does in 2023, and we talk about the beers that changed our lives, the best way to drink a flight, and more fun topics on this solo episode of Better on Draft.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/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