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Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE98 Craft Beer Summit 2025 Part 3 Columbus PanelWelcome to episode 98. In this podcast, I was at Seventh Son Brewing in Columbus, Ohio, for the 2025 Craft Beer Summit Columbus panel edition. I had Colin Castore from Seventh Son, Alan Szuter from Wolf Ridge, Nathan Klein from North High, Lori Duncan from Nocterra, Pete Steffes from Derive, Mark Robinson from Standardized, and Keith Robinson from Kilted Brew reviews.
2025-12-151h 53Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE97 2025 Warped Wing Whiskey RebellionWelcome to a thirsty Thursday episode 97. In this episode, I talked with four different groups about what goes into the Whiskey Rebellion and why it is so important to Dayton, Ohio. The first group included brewer Chris Warman, former brewer Fred Pallant, and the original owner of the Century Bar in Dayton, Ohio, Joe Head, who helped create Whiskey Rebellion as a collaboration. My second group consisted of two sales reps from Warped Wing, Jordan Frei and Andy Bachman. The third group had Barry Davis and David Peoples from The Cellar in Troy, Ohio. The last group included Chris...
2025-12-111h 52Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE96 Craft Beer Summit 2025 Part 2 Distribution/WholesalesWelcome to 2025 Craft Beer Summit Part 2 with Distribution/Wholesales. In this episode, I spoke with Barry Davis from The Cellar Bottle Shop in Troy, Ohio. I also had Zach Burroughs and Cam Royse from Heidelberg Distributing Company out of Dayton, Ohio. We had a great discussion on the beer industry.
2025-12-081h 30Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE95 Craft Beer Summit 2025 Part 1 Ohio Craft Brewers AssociationWelcome to Episode 95. This episode officially kicks off the 2025 craft beer summit series, where I talk to different groups in the craft beer industry. This is part one and a fun way to start it off. I talked with Mary MacDonald, the executive director, and Justin Hemminger, Deputy Director of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. It was fun talking about different coming up and all the law changes in craft beer.
2025-12-0145 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE94 Nocterra Brewing CompanyWelcome to episode 94. In this episode, I spoke with Lori Duncan, owner of Nocterra Brewing in Powell, Ohio. We discussed how she got started. Then we talked about a beer that supports Ohio State parks and can be found at Ohio Lodges. We also discussed beer and ways to attract non-craft beer drinkers.
2025-11-241h 20Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE93 Black FridayWelcome to another Thursday edition. In this episode, I went back to The Cellar Bottle Shop in Troy, Ohio. I had a new guest on with Zach Burroughs and Cam Royse from Heidelberg Distributing Company, and Barry Davis from The Cellar. We talked about what to expect, how it works, and how it has evolved.
2025-11-2026 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE92 Catching up with Branch and BoneWelcome to episode 92. In this episode, I caught up with Justin Trhlin, Head Brewer and now part-owner in Branch and Bone Artisan Ales down in Dayton, Ohio. He was on my 3rd ever episode and my 58th episode. We discussed how craft beer is constantly evolving, as well as some exciting upcoming events.
2025-11-1734 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE91 Derive BrewingWelcome to episode 91. In this episode, I talked with Pete Steffes, owner and brewer at Derive Brewing Company in Columbus, Ohio. We discussed his journey into craft beer, how the brewery got started, his amazing beers, and what’s going on in craft beer.
2025-11-1053 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE90 Catching up with Heavier Than Air BrewingWelcome to episode 90. In this episode, I went back to catch up with Nick Tarkany Jr. A couple of weeks ago was his 8th anniversary of being open. We disscued the journey through those 8 years and the future. While tasting some great beers that he is producing.
2025-11-031h 15Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE89 The St. Louis BreweryWelcome to episode 89. In this episode, my buddy Eric Burgasser and I decided to take a trip out to St. Louis, Missouri, to see family and talk with our friend John Elafros, the private events manager from Schlafly, or known as the St. Louis Original Craft Brewery. We talked about some exciting events while sipping on some amazing brews, including the pumpkin ale.
2025-10-2730 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE88 Catching up with Greg RapsWelcome to episode 88. In this episode, I spoke with Greg Raps, who has been at Full Circle Brewgarden in Englewood, Ohio. The week I recorded with him was his last week there, as he is returning to the Barrel House in Dayton, Ohio. We talked about his time at Full Circle and going back to Barrel House while discussing craft beer.
2025-10-2049 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE87 5 Years Loose Ends BrewingWelcome to episode 87. In this episode, I go back to talk with John Loose from Loose Ends Brewing. This Saturday marks their 5-year anniversary party. It's amazing all the great things John Loose and his team have achieved, from his beer to his food. We discussed all that and more.
2025-10-131h 19Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE86 Cincy Brew DadsWelcome to episode 86. In this epiosde, I talked with Ryan and Matt from Cincy Brew Dads on Instagram and YouTube. We met at Streetside's 9th anniversary, so it was a little loud when recorded, but we had an amazing time. I enjoyed talking with them about their page and about craft beer.
2025-10-0636 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE85 Checking in With Wandering Monsters BrewingWelcome to Episode 85. In this episode, I discussed with my friend Jason Brewer and a new guest to the podcast, Zac Boehnke, head brewer at Wandering Monster Brewing. We talked about Zac's background with beer and some of the impressive projects they've both been working on.
2025-09-2944 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE84 Nine Years Streetside BrewingWelcome to Episode 84. In this episode, we talked with Garrett Hickey, owner of Streetside Brewing in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Saturday marks their ninth anniversary. We discussed the trends happening in craft beer and the preparations for their 10th Anniversary next year.
2025-09-2250 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE83 Talking Octoberfest with Keith McElyIn this episode, I revisited Samuel Adams Taproom in Cincinnati to talk with Keith McEly, General Manager of Samuel Adams Taproom. We discussed Oktoberfest and Zinzinnati happening this weekend.
2025-09-1532 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE82 Drive Hope For Suicide PreventionWelcome to episode 82 and another Thirsty Thursday edition of my podcast. This episode was very special to me; I was invited by Sara Fite, founder of Drive Hope for Suicide Prevention. She began this in 2022, following the loss of her brother in 2021. This year, for charity, she teamed up with six breweries to create a collab beer, starting at Loose Ends Brewing. We met at South Ridge Brewing with the head brewer, Alex Rhinehart, who also helped with the brewing. Click the link for more details on events this month, and if you need support, there is a link...
2025-09-1143 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE81 Catching Up With Warped Wing BrewingWelcome to Episode 80. In this episode, I visited with John Haggerty and Nick Bowman at Warped Wing in Dayton, Ohio. They appeared on my 11th episode about Warped Wing's history, 39 Whiskey Rebellion 2024, and Nick was part of the 2024 Dayton panel. We discussed many of their new beers, growth in Columbus, and the current state of craft beer.
2025-09-081h 16Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE80 Back at Southridge BrewingWelcome to Episode 79. In this episode, I return to talk with Alex Rhinehart at Southridge Brewing. I had him on Episode 66 when Southridge Brewing was finishing up construction of his brewery. He opened in late June and introduced new beers, so I had to go back to taste them, and he didn't disappoint.
2025-09-011h 19Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE79 Thirsty Thursday at Craft Event Bar/Cherry Street Bottle ShopWelcome to Episode 79. If you're confused about whether we went back in time or skipped the weekend and it's Monday again, don't worry, it's not. This is a special release of a Thirsty Thursday edition. In this episode, I talked with Carly Witmer, owner of Craft Event Bar Collective, Cherry Street Bottle Shop, and Cocktail Kitchen in my hometown of Troy, Ohio. We discussed her journey into beer with her late father and how she founded Craft Event Bar and Cherry Street Bottle Shop. Click a link below to see what they can provide for your next event.
2025-08-2839 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE78 New and Old Beer from Madtree BrewingWelcome to episode 78. In this episode, I sat down with a couple of people who have been on the podcast before. I talked with Brittany Frey and Ryan Blevins from Madtree Brewing. It was so much fun discussing the new beers they have been releasing, including Madtree Light.
2025-08-2551 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE77 Standardized BrewingWelcome to 77. In the last episode, I met Keith Robinson at Standardized Brewing, and before the show, he introduced me to the brewer, Mark Robinson, who was happy to join for an episode. I had a blast talking with him, and Keith was an awesome Co-Host.
2025-08-1850 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE 76 Kilted_Beer_ReviewsWelcome to episode 76. In this podcast, I talked with Keith Robinson of Kilted Beer Reviews. It was great fun discussing craft beer with him and hanging out at Standerized Brewing in Lewis Center, Ohio. https://www.instagram.com/kilted_beer_reviews?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
2025-08-1130 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE75 U.S. Open Beer ChampionshipWelcome to 75. In this episode, I talked with Spencer Mapes. He is the Director at the U.S. Open Beer Championship. We discussed the history of the Open and all the different categories they run for the beer championships. We met at Sonder Brewing in Mason, Ohio, drinking a couple of beers that won medals this year. It was a fun conversation and a great learning experience about a beer competition.
2025-08-0451 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE74 The Growth of The CellarWelcome to episode 74. In this episode, I returned to my hometown of Troy, Ohio. I talked with David and Heidi Peeples, owners of The Cellar by Bottle No. 121. They appeared on my very first podcast. They have done an amazing job growing this place, and it's been fun to watch the progress. On August 2nd, Warped Wing Brewing will release a special beer, Gary's Haze Craze IPA, exclusively available at their location.
2025-07-2831 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE73 Talking Craft Beer With Gnarly GnomeWelcome to Episode 74. In this episode, I caught up with the Gnarly Gnome to talk about everything he's been up to and what's going on in the Cincinnati craft beer scene.
2025-07-2156 minBlake's Craft Beer Podcast72 Cleveland Vacation at Great Lakes Brewing CompanyWelcome to Episode 72. In this episode, I took a trip up to Cleveland for a vacation to check out their awesome craft beer scene. During my vacation, I decided to check in with Michael Williams, who was on episode 30. He gave me a tour of Great Lakes, and then we sat down and talked about their amazing beers coming out for stores and also what you can find in the taproom.
2025-07-141h 18Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE71 Northwest/Brewing MagazineWelcome to Episode 71. In this episode, I talked with Jon Sicotte, a writer for the Brewer Magazine, who runs the Northwest Ohio Craft Beer News on Facebook. Here's the link for both of his places. https://www.facebook.com/NWOBeerhttps://thebrewermagazine.com/
2025-07-0758 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE70 Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery NewsWelcome to Episode 70. 70 is an exciting number, and thank you to all my listeners. I'm having so much fun, and more shows are coming your way. In this episode, I had Rob from Northeast Ohio Craft News. We talked about his page and everything happening in craft beer. Click the link and check out his amazing page. https://neocraftbrewerynews.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK6bV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTQlJQRzRhT0lKVm1JSGFFAR635hozcDbFJb302Pz7Qv6Rfl4J_Fr3csXuoelnjsY-g99rY8EXXx5bXwGbgg_aem_TaBfiiK5mTUxByaLbWqSRw
2025-06-3049 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE69 Schlafly BeerWelcome to Episode 69! In this episode, I invited my friend Eric Burgasser from The Brewery Explorers to join me for a conversation with John Elafros from Schlafly Beer, the first craft brewery in St. Louis. Schlafly has been in operation since 1991, and it was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about them.
2025-06-2346 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE68 Talking Craft Beer with John LooseWelcome to Episode 68. In this Podcast, I caught up with John Loose with Loose Ends Brewing in Centerville, Ohio. He was on my 6th ever episode and hosted the 2024 Craft Beer Summit Dayton Panel. We talked about lagers, the state of craft beer, and beer festivals.
2025-06-161h 25Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE67 Third Eye Brewing 5 Years with Kelly MontgomeryWelcome to Episode 67! In this episode, I returned to Third Eye Brewing to catch up with Kelly Montgomery, the head brewer. We discussed Third Eye Brewing approaching its 5-year mark, their World Cup medal, collaborations with Facebook groups, their incredible beers, and much more.
2025-06-091h 16Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE66 Southridge BrewingWelcome to episode 66. In this episode, I visited Wilmington, Ohio, to explore the up-and-coming brewery Southridge Brewing. I discussed what to expect from their atmosphere, food, and the types of beer they plan to offer. I had fun conversations with the owners: Jen Purkey, Brad Heys, and Alex Rhinehart. I'm very excited for them to open.
2025-06-0255 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE65 Talking Craft Beer with Sean SchlaterWelcome to epiosde 65. On this episode, I meet Sean Schlate, a Sales Rep for Southern Ohio Brewing. He worked at Mojos Bar &Grill and was on episode E27. We were at The Cellar in Troy, Ohio.
2025-05-2653 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE64 Gemüt BiergartenWelcome to Episode 64. In this episode, I was back in Columbus, Ohio, at Gemüt Biergarten talking with brewer Kayla McGuire. Had an amazing time drinking lagers and talking about their amazing place.
2025-05-1958 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE63 Seventh Son BrewingWelcome to Episode 63. In this episode, I'm still in Columbus, Ohio, at Seventh Son Brewing. I talked with Colin Castore, Co-owner of Seventh Son. Had a fun time catching up with him and all the exciting things they are making
2025-05-1258 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE62 Wolf Ridge BrewingWelcome to episode 62. I finally made it to Columbus, Ohio, for my first podcast in Columbus. I went to Wolf Ridge Brewing. I talked with Master Brewer Francis Kunkler and Head Brewer Harry Pendergrast. I had a fun time learning about them and tasting amazing beer.
2025-05-051h 08Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE61 Full Circle BrewgardenWelcome to Episode 61. I went to Full Circle Brewgarden in Englewood, Ohio on this episode. I sat down with Greg Raps. He's been in the Dayton craft beer scene for 8 years. We talked about his journey in craft beer and tried some amazing beers.
2025-04-2850 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE60 Adam Makes BeerWelcome to the 60th episode of Blake's Craft Beer podcast. On this episode, I had Adam Mills from Adam Makes Beer. We talked about history into beer and what he is doing now helping brewers in the craft beer industry. Click the link below on all the great things he does. https://youtube.com/@adammakesbeer?si=3t0ZYClGJwnXZFCZ
2025-04-2155 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE59 Municipal Brew WorksWelcome to Episode 59. I went to Hamilton, Ohio, to Municipal Brew Works. I talked with Co-owner James Goodman. Had some amazing conversations about his brewery and the history of Hamilton, Ohio.
2025-04-141h 09Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE58 Back with now Head Brewer Justin Trhlin of Branch and BoneWelcome Back to episode 58. On this epiosde, I went back to talk with Justin Trhlin the now head Brewer of Branch and Bone Artisan Ales out of Dayton Ohio. He was my third-ever episode. I had a fun time catching up and hearing all the exciting things he's doing.
2025-04-0755 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE57 Pomona's Abundance Women Craft Beer PanelWelcome to episode 57! In this episode, I welcomed some incredible women from Ohio's craft beer scene. Joining me were Brittany Frey, Head Brewer of Madtree Brewing; Daira Moore, HR Project Manager at Rhinegeist; Hannah Kent, Brewhouse Operations Lead at Urban Artifact; Kayla McGuire, Brewer at Gemüt Biergarten; and Natalie Iseli-Smith, Head Brewer at Yellow Spring Brewing. Mark your calendars for April 5th! The Pomona's Abundance event will take place at Urban Artifact. Click the link below to get tickets for this amazing event.https://ohiocraftbeer.org/pomonasabundance/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJRk7lleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHallcWLQitXV2kV0Y...
2025-03-311h 40Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE 56 Back to Bock Family BrewingWelcome to episode 56. I went back to Bock Family Brewing in Centerville Brewing to talk with Jen and Ian Bock. They were on my second-ever episode. We just caught up and talk everything going on with them and craft beer.
2025-03-241h 20Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE55 Back to Heavier Than Air BrewingWelcome to Episode 55. On this Episode, I went back to Heavier Than Air Brewing to talk with Nick Tarkany Jr. He was on my 9th episode. We had the chance to catch up on whats going there and everything happening in the craft beer landscape.
2025-03-171h 20Blake's Craft Beer Podcast54 Brew SkiesWelcome to episode 54. In this episode, I talked to Mike Morgan and Bret Kollmann Baker of the Brew Skies Podcast. They were part of my 2024 Craft Beer Summit panel final part podcaster episode. We had a fun time talking about their podcast called Brew Skies. Also, every Friday on YouTube, they have a show called Barstool Perspective, which talks about everything alcohol news. They also have a book called Tanked In Cincinnati. Click the link to check it out.https://artifactbeer.com/products/tanked-in-cincinnati?srsltid=AfmBOoqt2bPPxR9zBair8uoLA95giYSgfOeK4er7PRJtk9W_xP7QUROR
2025-03-101h 18Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE53 Bock Fest 2025Welcome to episode 53! If you're wondering whether you accidentally skipped the weekend and jumped back to Monday, don’t worry—you didn’t. This is a Thirsty Thursday episode because this weekend is Bock Fest in Cincinnati. I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend and fellow podcaster, the Gnarly Gnome, from Cincy Brewcast. If you haven't listened yet, check out his appearance on episode 29! We talked about many things, including Bockfest and other craft beer topics. To check out The Gnarly Gnome website, hit the link below.https://thegnarlygnome.com/
2025-03-0646 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE52 Back to Wandering MonstersWelcome to 52. On this episode, I returned to Cincinnati to talk with my buddy Jason Brewer. I had back in episode 18 when I first spoke with him. We talked about running a kitchen, events, and Craft Beer.
2025-03-0353 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE51 Back at Yellow Springs BrewingWelcome to epiosde 51. On this episode, I went back to Yellow Springs Brewing to talk with Jayson Hartings which you heard from episode 14. I also had another awesome Guest Natalie Iseli-Smith. She is the Head Brewer at Yellow Springs Brewing.
2025-02-241h 50Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE50 Meanwhile in SharonvilleWelcome TO EPIOSDE 50. On this episode, I got the honor of having some amazing people from the 513 Craft Brew group with our Collaboration with Third Eye Brewing Head Brewer Kelly Montgomery. In 2023 Kelly invited us to make a beer with him. We made a Bourbon Barrel Stout with blueberries, raspberries, and Maple, which, aged two years, was in a Bourbon Barrel. Some of the voices you will hear from this episode are Zac Holley, Craig Anderson, Ariana Crum, Joseph Thomas, Missy Davis, Ronald Lynch, Joseph Bridges, Rob Pemberton, Zac Lewis, and most importantly Kelly Montgomery.
2025-02-171h 52Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE49 Beer Me STL to RDUWelcome to Episode 49 In this episode I talk with Prentice he is a home brewer and has an Instagram called Beer Me STL to RDU. We talked about home brewing and the St. Louis craft beer scene. Check out his page on the link below.https://www.instagram.com/beerme314?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
2025-02-1039 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE48 Alematic Artisan AlesWelcome to episode 48. I sat with Mike Meholick and Jarrod Fisher of Aematic Artisan Ales from Huber Heights, Ohio in this episode. On February 8th is their 6th Anniversary if you are in the area you should come out. I always like coming out to their brewery.
2025-02-031h 42Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE47 Cincy SoursWelcome to epiosde 47. On this episode, I sat down with a good friend of mine Elijah Moreland he runs Cincy Sours on Instagram, threads, and Twitter. We talked about sour beers and the differences between all the different sours.
2025-01-2751 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE46 513 Craft BrewWelcome to Episode 46. On this episode with the guy Behind the 513 Craft Brew Facebook Group and he has an Instagram page 513 Craft Brew 2.0 Mr Zac Holley.
2025-01-2050 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE45 Mojos Bar & GrillWelcome to episode 45. In this episode, I meet up with Dustin Fisher. He worked for 8 years as a bartender at my favorite bar in my home town of Troy, Ohio Mojos Bar & Grill.
2025-01-1345 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE44 Brewery_TravelsWelcome back and Happy New Year 2025. On this episode, I had Joel Geier. On Instagram, his name is Brewery_Travels. He has been to over a thousand breweries and all 50 states. He also has a new book called Flights Across America: A Brewey Lovers Journey.
https://www.amazon.com/Flights-Across-America-Brewery-Journey/dp/B0DN3RH9KJ/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8
2025-01-0648 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE43 Craft Beer Summit 2024 Series Finale Podcasters PanelFirst, I wish everyone a great New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. This episode is the Series Finale to the Craft Beer Summit and I couldn't think of a better group of people to end it. I had Julia and Marco from Truth, Beer, and, Podsquences, Bret Kollmann Baker and Mike Morgan from
Brew Skies Happy Hour, and The Gnarly Gnome from Cincy Brewcast. Bret and Mike also wrote a book called Tanked in Cincinnati.
https://artifactbeer.com/products/tanked-in-cincinnati?srsltid=AfmBOoodGSxFOK4_8dfBowwuzesw40Q0_HP_Ma5_aHOJTqYPcKihSoEu
Please go check it out.
2024-12-301h 57Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE42 Craft Beer Summit 2024 Part 3 Cincinnati Panel
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This is part three of the Craft Beer Summit Cincinnati Breweries Panel. We were at Rhinegeist Brewing with some amazing people: Tracey Ireland and Travis Houston from Rhinegeist, Brittany Frey from Madtree Brewing, Hannah Kent from Urban Artifact, Kelly Montgomery from Third Eye Brewing, and Max Fram from Fifty West Brewing.
2024-12-231h 09Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE41 Craft Beer Summit 2024 part 2 Dayton PanelWelcome to Craft Beer Summit 2024 part two. I went to Loose Ends Brewing to talk with 5 different people from Dayton Brewers. I talked with Nick Bowman from Warped Wing Brewing, John Loose from Loose Ends Brewing, Jason Moore from Crooked Handle Brewing, Nick Tarkany Jr from Heavier than Air Brewing, and Micheal Muncy from Hairless Hare Brewery.
2024-12-161h 13Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE40 Craft Beer Summit 2024 part One Ohio Craft Brewers AssociationWelcome to Part 1 of the 2024 Craft Beer Summit. Throughout this four-part summit, I will be speaking with various groups in Ohio about craft beer in 2024 and its future in 2025. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mary Macdonald, the Executive Director, and Justin Hemminger, the Deputy Director, of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association.
2024-12-1059 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE39 Warped Wing Whiskey Rebellion Day 2024On this episode, I went back to Warped Wing to talk with my friends John Haggerty and Nick Bowman. We talked about Esther Lil's secret, about John being a judge in Mexico for a beer competition, and most importantly This Saturday's Whiskey Rebellion Day. I'm so excited for this one of my favorite beer Releases I hope to see you there.
2024-12-021h 03Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE38 MadTree BrewingWelcome to episode 38. On this episode, I went down to Cincinnati to talk with Brittany Frey and Ryan Blevins from MadTree Brewing.
2024-11-2553 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE37 Return to The CellarWith all the Exciting things happening to The Cellar in Troy, Ohio I had to come back and talk with owner David Peeples. This was home to the first-ever episode and it was great to be back.
2024-11-2035 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE36 Truth, Beer, and PodsequencesI meet with Julia and Marco from Truth, Beer, and Podsequences at Fretboard Brewing in Blue Ash, Ohio. This was a fun episode; if you haven't listened to them, you should you can listen to them anywhere you get your podcast.
2024-11-1353 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE35 Tailspin BrewingIn this episode, I went up to Coldwater Ohio to talk with Austin Craft head of Brewer at Tailspin Brewing, and had such fun conversations and great beers. Also, I had a co-host Ronald Lynch from the Misbeerhavior podcast. I've been on some episodes with them and he was on Episode 26 when I had the whole group on as well.
2024-11-061h 01Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE34 Blakes Craft Beer PodcastWeclome to the old/new Blakes Craft Beer Podcast. Formally the Miami Valley Craft Beer podcast. New podcast name but the same podcast talking craft beer, talking to craft beer people, and going to Craft Brewries.
2024-10-3012 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE33 Urban ArtifactWelcome to episode 33 in this episode I got to sit down and talked with Hannah Kent. She is the Brewhouse Operation Lead of Urban Artifact.
2024-10-2346 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE 32 Samuel Adams Cincinnati TaproomWelcome Episode 32 on this episode I talked with Keith McEly general manager and cicerone at Samuel Adams Cincinnati. Talked about how Boston Lager became their flagship and many more of their beers.
2024-10-161h 05Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE31 Rhinegeist BrewingWelcome to Episode 31. On this episode, I spoke with Chris Shields, Director of Education at Rhinegeist Brewing. He is an Advanced Cicerone and a judge at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado.
2024-10-091h 03Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE30 Great Lakes BrewingWelcome to the 30th episode! On this show, I had a conversation with Micheal Williams of Great Lakes Brewing. He is the education lead, de facto historian/archivist, and an Advanced Cicerone. During the episode, we discussed the history of Great Lakes and some of their beers such as Dortmunder, Elliot Ness, Commodore Perry, Edmund Fitzgerald, Christmas Ale, Oktoberfest, and more.
2024-10-0258 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE29 The Gnarly GnomeWelcome to Episode 29 and on this episode was a fun one I sat down with the Gnarly Gnome that runs Gnarly Gnome blog, Cincy Brewcast, and the weekly pint that's on every Monday night on Youtube and Facebook. He also just relaunched Cincy Beer Week. Below is the link to a website.
https://thegnarlygnome.com/
2024-09-2545 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE28 Streetside BreweryWelcome back to episode 28 and on this episode I talked with Garret Hickey of Streetside Brewery.
2024-09-181h 19Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE27 Sean Schlater of Southern OhioWelcome back or welcome to the Miami Valley Craft Beer Podcast. On this episode, I went back to Southern Ohio Brewing to talk to an old friend of mine. His name is Sean Schlater he is a bartender and a Sales Rep at Southern Ohio. He also worked at a bar in my Hometown of Troy Ohio Mojos Bar and Grill. The places that I've been to many times.
2024-09-1148 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE26 Misbeerhavior PodcastWelcome to Episode 26 I'm back in Ohio but not at a brewery today I'm at Misbeehavior Studios with Ariana, Missy, and Ronald. I had a fun time learning their journey into craft beer and more about their podcast which I have helped host and been on several Episodes.
2024-08-2842 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE25 2nd Shift brewing
Welcome to episode 25 and the finale episode of my vacation in St. Louis. I sat down with Steve Crider owner of 2nd Shift Brewing Click the below to listen.
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misBEERhaviormissBEERhavior S2 Ep. 27 Blake Longfellow/Miami Valley Craft Beer Podcast & Turtle Sex NoisesmissBEERhavior S2 Ep. 27 Blake Longfellow/Miami Valley Craft Beer Podcast & Turtle Sex NoisesmisBEERhavior is Missy Davis, Ariana Crum, and Ron Lynch.Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform. We're also on , Facebook, Instagram, and now on TheGeekyRat.comDon't forget to add us on Untappd.
2024-08-171h 21Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE24 Urban Chestnut BrewingWelcome to episode 24 I'm still on vacation in St. Louis. On this episode, I talk with Urban Chestnut Brewing. I sat down and talked with Adam McBrady he is Hospitality and Guest Experience Manager of Urban Chestnut.
2024-08-1452 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE23 Civil Life BrewingWelcome to episode 23! I'm on vacation in St. Louis, visiting family and checking out amazing breweries for the next three episodes. On this episode, I went to Civil Life Brewing and had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Bianco, the head brewer and owner, who is from Dayton, Ohio. I also had a conversation with Jake Hafner, another owner. Stay tuned for more about the amazing craft beer scene in St. Louis!
2024-08-071h 00Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE22 Sun King BreweryWelcome to episode 22 on this episode i went out of the State, Ohio to Indianapolis to Sun King Brewery. I had the chance to sit down and talk with Clay Robinson and Dave Colt both owners of Sun King.
2024-07-311h 07Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE21 Hairless Hare BreweryWelcome to epsiode 21. On this epsiode i stopped by Hairless Hare brewey in Vandalia Ohio. I talked to Micheal Muncy head brewer.
2024-07-2455 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE20 Crooked Handle BrewingWelcome to the 20th Episode. On this episode I was in Piqua, Ohio at Crooked Handle Brewing. I talked with Jason Moore owner and Ken Starner brewer.
2024-07-1759 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE19 Dalton Union Winery & BreweryWelcome to Episode 19. I went to Dalton Union Winery and Brewey in Marysville, Ohio on this episode. I talked to Tonya Mabry and Dale Mabry owners of Dalton Union Winery and Brewey.
2024-07-101h 03Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE18 Wandering Monsters BrewingWelcome to Episode 18, where I returned to Cincinnati to visit Wander Monster Brewing and chat with Jason Brewer, one of the owners.
2024-07-0142 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE17 Fabled Brew WorksEpisode 17 was the first for my show. It went out of the state of Ohio to Erlanger Kentucky. I went to Fabled Brew Works to John Ewer Head brewer and Jon Lawlor one of the owners.
2024-06-261h 06Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE16 Brink BrewingOn episode 16 I went down to cincinnati to the College Hill area. I talked with Brink brewery owner Andrew McCleese.
2024-06-1945 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE15 Wandering Griffin Brewery and ResturantWelcome to Episode 15 on this Episode I sat down with Wandering Griffin Brewery and Restaurant out of Beavercreek, Ohio. I talked with Claire Social Media Marketing, Ashely Assistant Brewer and
David Jennings Head Brewer.
2024-06-121h 33Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE14 Yellow Springs BrewingWelcome to episode 14 today I'm at Yellow Springs Ohio at Yellow Springs Brewing with Jayson Hartings.
2024-06-051h 12Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE13 Indian Lake BrewingIn episode 13 I went to Indian Lake Brewing to talk with Rebekah Smith and Ron Troyer. Had a very great conversation about there beers, the Logan County beer scene, and Tornados.
2024-05-2948 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE12 Craft Parenting Podcast and BlogWelcome to the 12 episode. On this episode I went in a different direction i decided to talk with my Friends Joe and Caroline of the Craft Parenting Podcast at West Side Brewing.
2024-05-221h 23Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE11 Warped Wing BrewingWelcome to episode 11 on this episode I sat down with Warped Wing Brewing in Dayton Ohio right before their 10-year anniversary party on May 18th in Dayton. I talked with John Haggerty and Nick Bowman. We dove into their 10-year history and the impact in the Dayton area.
2024-05-131h 16Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE10 Third Eye Brewing HamiltonWelcome to Epsiode 10 it hard to believe I'm at the 10th episode already and couldn't been more excited then to a brewery was only the third episode of the brewery explores podcast in our first season. On this episode I sat down with all the brewers of Third Eye Brewing out of there production faculty in Hamilton, Ohio. I talked with Kelly Montgomery, Quinton Cook, and Andrew Moore.
2024-05-091h 09Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE9 Heavier than Air BrewingOn season 1 episode 9 today's episode I'm back in Centerville, Ohio with Nick Tarkany Jr co-founder of Heavier than Air Brewing.
2024-05-061h 26Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE8 Southern Ohio with James Williams and Patrick HowardSurprise I decided to be Taylor Swift this week and drop another episode. On this episode, I went to Beavercreek Ohio talking to James Williams owner and Patrick Howard Owner and head brewer of Southern Ohio Brewing.
2024-05-0257 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE7 Fifty West with Bobby Slattery and Max FramOn this episode of the Miami Valley Craft Beer podcast, I went on a road trip to Cincinnati, Ohio to talk with Bobby Slattery founder, and Max Fram Vice President of Strategy and Operations of Fifty West Brewing.
2024-04-291h 13Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE6 John Loose of Loose Ends BrewingWelcome to the Sixth Episode of the Miami Valley Craft Beer podcast. On this Episode i was in Centerville Ohio at Loose Ends Brewing talk with owner and head brewer John Loose.
2024-04-221h 10Blake's Craft Beer PodcastE5 Beth O'Harra and Wes Heupel of N.E.W Ales BrewingOn Espisode 5 I talked with Owner Beth O'Harra and Brewer and owner Wes Heupel of N.E.W Ales Brewing out of Middletown, Ohio.
2024-04-1751 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE4 Aubrey Wiltshire of The Dayton Beer CompanyOn this episode Of the Miami Valley Craft Beer Podcast, I talked with Aubrey Wiltshire of Dayton Beer Company. She is the event coordinator and marketing manager of The Dayton Beer Company. We talked about Dayton's beer history and all the great beer events coming to The Dayton Beer Company, including June 1st the first-ever Dayton Area Brewers Bash.
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2024-04-0339 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE3 Justin Trhlin of Branch & Bone Artisan AlesOn this episode, my friend Eric Burgasser from the Brewery Explorers Podcast joined me as a co-host while we interviewed Justin Trhlin, the production brewer at Branch & Bone. Had such a good conversation on Branch & Bone, what is like to be a production brewer, and the Dayton craft beer scene.
2024-03-2745 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE2 Jen and Ian Bock of Bock Family BrewingWelcome to episode two of the Miami Valley Craft Beer Podcast. On this episode, I was invited down to the Battle of the Doppelbocks beer event at Bock Family Brewing. I had an amazing time sitting down with the owners Jen and Ian Bock. Learned about their brewery and all the events they do. I also got to try four amazing different beers.
2024-03-2051 minBlake's Craft Beer PodcastE1 Heidi and David Peeples of The Cellar by Bottle No. 121Welcome to the first episode of the Miami Valley Craft Beer podcast. In episode one I had the pleasure of talking in my hometown of Troy, Ohio. I talked with Heidi and David Peeples owners of The Cellar by Bottle No. 121. March 23, 2024, will be there one year since they bought the business. You can dive into what it's like to own a bottle shop in the evolving craft beer climate and learn about the Miami County craft beer scene.
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