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The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - Avon Brewing CompanyI chat via telephone with Mathias Hauck, brewmaster and owner of Avon Brewing Company, and the soon to open Medina Brewing Company as well as ZZ's! He took time out of his busy day delivering beer to go over what Avon Brewing Company's reopening plans are! Tune in and be sure to continue to support local!
2020-05-1710 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - Planted Flag EditionI chat via phone with Aaron Wirtz, brewmaster and co-owner of Planted Flag in Medina, Ohio. Hear how Aaron and his team had to adapt their business after the Covid-19 outbreak shut breweries and restaurants down on the day of their planned grand opening. You can get cans, growlers and food to go. Tune in for more information!
2020-05-0711 min
The Taproom ExclusiveQuarantine Chat #1 - The Barrel Room Wine and Beer BarOn today's show I chat via telephone with Keri Sullivan, owner and proprietor of The Barrel Room Wine and Beer Bar in North Canton and Canal Fulton, Ohio about the carryout services she is offering at The Barrel Room.
2020-04-2108 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 94 - Maize Valley - Monk In PublicIn the Maize Valley finale, I chat with brewmaster Jake Turner over his Monk In Public Belgian Strong Dark Ale and Jake takes his turn at Between Two Hops! Please be sure to support Maize Valley during this time. Check out their Facebook page for carry-out hours and more!
2020-03-2619 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 93 - Maize Valley - Cafe CubanoThis week, I chat with Maize Valley's brewmaster Jake Turner over their delicious Cafe Cubano stout. Tune in!
2020-03-1914 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 92 - Maize Valley - HopnesiaThis week I chat with Maize Valley's Jake Turner over their Hopnesia IPA. Plus, in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass": Marc Bona has the local winners from the New York International Beer Competition, Rick Armon reports that Unplugged Brewing Company received their brewing permit, Chris White of Fox 28 Columbus reports that Elevator Brewing is teaming up with Columbus Eagles on a line of drinks and more! Tune in!
2020-03-1217 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 91 - Maize Valley - Silo KillerI talk with Maize Valley Brewery's brewmaster Jake Turner over their Silo Killer Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale. Plus, in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass": Market Garden is tapping a collaboration with the Pink Boots Society Cleveland Chapter, Blue Monkey is now open in North Royalton, Parma's getting it's first craft brewery, and more! Tune in!
2020-03-0520 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 90 - Terrestrial - Imperial French Toast Morning HalpThis week finds me at Terrestrial Brewing Company talking about their Imperial French Toast Morning Halp. There are other variants to this beer, including a new one we discuss briefly. In the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass": Planted Flag announces it's opening day, Marc Bona has the details on Railroad Brewing Company's anniversary, Rick Armon has the details on Thirsty Dog's new cans, and more! Tune in!
2020-02-2721 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 89 - Terrestrial - OzI chat with Terrestrial Brewing Company's brewmaster Ralph Sgro over their "Oz" Rainbow Sherbert Sour. Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: Saucy Brew is expanding to Columbus, two Ohio brewers make RateBeer's Top 100 Brewers in the World list, Rick Armon has the details on The Brew Kettle's Stout it Out Loud win and more! Tune in!
2020-02-2015 min
The Taproom ExclusiveSPECIAL EDITION: Pink Boots Society - Cleveland ChapterIn this special edition episode, I chat with Kelly Legan and Katarina Martinez from the Cleveland chapter of The Pink Boots Society. The Pink Boots Society exists to assist, inspire, and encourage women beer professionals through education. We chat about Pink Boots as a whole, the need for a Cleveland chapter, and where you can grab a pint of their New England IPA when it taps on March 8th.
2020-02-1929 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 88 - Terrestrial - Walkabout NEIPAI talk with brewmaster Ralph Sgro over their Walkabout NEIPA. Proceeds from this beer will go to help wildfire relief in Australia. Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass": Medina Beer Fest returns, MadTree joins 1% For The Planet, and a new brewery is coming to Lorain County.
2020-02-1314 min
The Taproom ExclusiveSPECIAL EDITION: Beerhead Bar & Eatery Collab AFIn this special edition of The Taproom Exclusive, I chat with Beerhead Bar & Eatery's Beer Pro Alyssa Patchin about their Collab All February event. Come out to any Beerhead Bar & Eatery location all month long to try a ton of different collaborations between Beerhead and some fantastic breweries like Boss Dog, Jolly Scholar, Hoppin' Frog, Fat Head's and more! These are some limited edition beers so get yours while supplies last!
2020-02-0913 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 87 - Terrestrial - Public PilsnerI talk with Terrestrial Brewing Company's brewmaster Ralph Sgro over their Public Pilsner. Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: R. Shea begins distro, Upside Brewing is helping Nightingales Harvest, Rick Armon has the details on the next Summit Brew Path and more!
2020-02-0619 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 86 - MadCap - Major BlunderI chat with MadCap's Vince Rinaldo and Kyle Mullen over their Major Blunder double IPA, and the guys take their turn on Between Two Hops! Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: Rick Armon has the details on The Grand Slam Beerfest in partnership with the Indians, Ogrefest returns to Brew Kettle, Rhinegeist announces new beers and more! Tune in!
2020-01-3025 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 85 - MadCap - Bad Leroy BrownThis week, Vince Rinaldo and Kyle Mullen talk about MadCap's Bad Leroy Brown brown ale. Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: Bascule Brewery is a part of the Cleveland Brewery Passport, Cleveland Beer Week Organizers donate $20,000 to the Jimmy Malone Scholarship Program, and Cleveland is getting a Pink Boots Society chapter! Tune in!
2020-01-2315 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 84 - MadCap - I Milked A Cat OnceEPISODE 84: MadCap's Vince Rinaldo and Kyle Mullen talk about their I Milked A Cat Once milk stout. Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: Rob from NEOCBN is collaborating with Akronym Brewing, Three Tigers Brewing releases Patrick's final beer, Galena Brewing moves to Westerville, High Grain Brewing Company's fundraising effort for Australia fire relief and more! Tune in!
2020-01-1617 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 83 - MadCap - Gold FlashIn the MadCap Brewing Company premiere, I sit down with Vince Rinaldo, brewmaster and Kyle Mullen brand manager over their flagship Gold Flash golden ale. Hear all about this beer and more! Plus, in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment, North High is working on a new project, and North Water Brewing will join MadCap as Kent's 2nd brewery, and more! Tune in!
2020-01-1018 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 82 - Noble Beast - Evil Motives IPAThis week, I chat with Shaun Yasaki of Noble Beast about their Evil Motives IPA. In the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: Great Lakes and Fat Head's announce their 2020 calendars and much more! Tune in!
2019-12-3018 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 81 - Noble Beast - Sticke AltbierThis week, Noble Beast's Shaun Yasaki talks about their Sticke Altbier, and how this differs from their core altbier, plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass", Saucy Brew Works announces expansion plans, Butcher and the Brewer announces the date of Stout It Out Loud 2020, and much more!
2019-12-1614 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 80 - Noble Beast - Catchweight KolschThis week I chat with Noble Beast's Shaun Yasaki about their Catchweight Kolsch! Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment, The BottleHouse and HiHo announce their first cans, and more! Tune in!
2019-12-0916 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 79 - Fat Head's - Holly Jolly & Pimp My SleighIn this week's Fat Head's finale, I chat with Danny Young about Holly Jolly and Pimp My Sleigh. Hear all about these beers plus Danny takes his turn on Between Two Hops! And in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: New Belgium sells to Kirin Holdings, Black Frog is sponsoring a family this holiday season, Lock 27 is expanding and Steel Valley Brew Works will be opening in Boardman, OH. Tune in!
2019-11-2624 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 78 - Fat Head's - Goggle FoggerThis week I chat with Fat Head's Danny Young about their Goggle Fogger hefeweizen! Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass": Black Frog Brewery is sponsoring a family this holiday season and Rick Armon has the latest on state brewing permits! Tune in!
2019-11-1916 min
The Taproom ExclusiveSPECIAL EDITION: John StauntonIn this special edition episode, I sit down with Merchant Du Vin's John Staunton to talk about his journey in craft beer from Great Lakes Brewing Company, Merchant Du Vin, to Trappist beers and being knighted in Belgium for his contribution to beer!
2019-11-1637 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 77 - Fat Head's - Strange MagicIn this week's Tasting Glass: Black Frog Brewery is sponsoring a family this holiday season, Akron offers free trolley rides between breweries, Royal Docks opens a taproom at Akron-Canton Airport, the Ohio winners from Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers in Chicago, plus I chat with Fat Head's Brewery's Danny Young about Strange Magic!
2019-11-1215 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 76 - Fat Head's Brewery - Head HunterIn this week's Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Tasting Glass: Saucy Brew Works expands, Rhinegeist announces ESOP, and more! Plus I chat with Fat Head's Brewery's Danny Young about their classic Head Hunter IPA!
2019-11-0520 min
The Taproom ExclusiveLive From Night At The BrewseumIn this special edition episode, I chat with Luke Purcell (Collison Bend), Jack Kephart (The Brew Kettle), Vaughn Stewart (Bookhouse), Ralph Sgro (Terrestrial), Karl Spiesman (Brick & Barrel) and Ed Thompkins of Heinen's about Cleveland Beer Week and their collaborations. Tune in!
2019-10-2912 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 75 - Missing Falls - Mango RehabIn the Missing Falls finale, Mark and Will talk about their delicious Mango Rehab IPA, plus another edition of Between Two Hops! In the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Tasting Glass: Marc Bona has the details of the Great Lakes Christmas Ale tapping, Rick Armon has the details on March First Brewing's purchase of FigLeaf Brewing, plus the tapping of The Taproom Exclusive Double IPA at Collision Bend! Tune in!
2019-09-2429 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 74 - Missing Falls - Terror of the 7 C'sThis week, Mark and Will from Missing Falls Brewery in Akron, OH talk about their Terror of the 7 C's imperial IPA. Hear how this behemoth of an IPA came to be, plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Tasting Glass: Market Garden is getting into ciders, I'm tapping a beer with Collision Bend, and a new brewery comes to Lakewood! Tune in!
2019-09-1716 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 73 - Missing Falls - CTRL ALT DELETEMark and Will talk about their German Altbier "CTRL ALT DELTE" plus the malt liquor they make. Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass": Marc Bona has a list of 10 must visit breweries, Rick Armon crowns a new King of Ohio, and join me at Collision Bend to try the beer I collaborated on and more!
2019-09-1017 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 72 - Missing Falls Brewery - Langered Irish Red AleIn the Missing Falls Brewery premiere, I talk with Mark Mark Crnjak and Will Myers about their Langered Irish Red Ale. Hear about the awards this brew has won, as well as the festivals Missing Falls plans to submit to. Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: Founders Brewing Company is acquired by Mahou San Miguel, Marc Bona has the details on Great Lakes Brewing Company's 31st anniversary and Rick Armon has the winners from Cleveland's Oktoberfest! Tune in!
2019-09-0316 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 71 - Brick & Barrel - Noble SaisonThis week Karl and I talk saisons plus Between Two Hops! In the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass": Julie Short is reporting that Avon Brewing Company plans to reopen ZZ's Big Top in Avon, plus Rick Armon is reporting that Wolf's Ridge Brewing Company is taking over the former Four String brewing facility, and Susan Post has the details on Forbidden Root Brewing Company's new Easton location! Tune in!
2019-08-2730 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 70 - Brick & Barrel - McTavish Wee HeavyThis week, Karl Spiesman and I talk Wee Heavies and Scottish Ales. Plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass": the people behind Small City Taphouse in Sandusky scored a coup when they picked up former Willoughby Brewing Company brewmaster Rick Seibt for their new brewery CLAG, plus McArthur's BrewHouse looks for a new location and more! Tune in!
2019-08-2018 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 69 - Brick & Barrel - Bitter Chief IPAThis week, Brick & Barrel's founder and brewer talks IPAs! Hear about their famed Bitter Chief IPA, why Karl settled on this particular style IPA, and much more! Plus, in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: new brewing permit filings, Platform's sale to AB-inBev, Rick Armon has the scoop on Dayton Brewery Alliance #daytonstrong IPA release and the future plans for Jolly Scholar! Tune in!
2019-08-1321 min
The Taproom ExclusiveLive From Brewfest Waterfront District 6In this jam-packed special edition episode, I report live from Brewfest Waterfront District in Lorain, Ohio. I interview Irwin Shires of Craft Beer Journeys, Mark Young of Two Bandits, Mathias Hauck of Avon Brewing Company, Howard Ross, one of the Brewfest organizers, Jeff Shaw, the host for Brewfest, plus hear from people enjoying themselves at Brewfest. This is a wild episode that you don't want to miss!
2019-08-121h 08
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 68 - Brick & Barrel - Brewski KolschI sit down with Brick & Barrel founder and brewer Karl Spiesman over their Brewski Kolsch. Hear about how Brick & Barrel came to be, Karl's inspiration for this beer, plus in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass" segment: The Barrel Room Canal Fulton opening, Planted Flag & Zaftig crowdfunding campaigns, Missing Mountain gains some new equipment and more! Music this week from Good Weather For An Airstrike!
2019-08-0619 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 67 - Bascule Brewery - Hop WatersThis week, Chris Kambouris talks about Bascule Brewery & Public House's Hop Waters IPA. Hear the story behind this beer, plus Chris takes his turn at Between Two Hops! (note: this marks our first PG-13 episode, so beware that an expletive is used during this segment) And in the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass", Brewfest Waterfront District tickets, Metal Monday at Bascule, Rick Armon has the details on Eighty-Three Brewing's opening, and Avon Brewing Company's new Medina Brewing Company location, more!
2019-07-3027 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 66 - Bascule Brewery - Big Bottom Berliner WeisseThis week, Chris Kambouris talks about Bascule Brewery & Public House's tasty Big Bottom Berliner Weisse. Learn about what makes a berliner weisse, where the Big Bottom name comes from, and much more! Plus in this week's Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News "Tasting Glass", Masthead installs new tanks, Beer Women Rock's event at Jukebox for Drink Local. Drink Tap. on July 27th, and Brewfest Waterfront District 6 tickets are on sale now!
2019-07-2321 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 65 - Bascule Brewery - Coco MangoThis week, Chris Kambouris brewer for Bascule Brewery talks about their popular Coco Mango IPA. Plus, in the Tasting Glass, Bascule's Metal Monday, Beer Women Rock's event at Jukebox, The Foundry Social opening in Medina with our friends at Franklin Brewing Company, Cincinnati makes the Top 25 Cities With The Most Breweries and more! Tune in!
2019-07-1621 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 64 - Bascule Brewery - Call Me Ishm'ALEChris Kambouris, co-founder and brewer for Bascule Brewery and Public House in Lorain, Ohio is my guest this week. We talk about what brought him to Lorain, Bascule's history and the story behind the name as well as their tasty white NEIPA "Call Me Ishm'ALE". I also talk about some upcoming events at Bascule as well as a Columbus Brewing Company tasting at Avon Heinen's in a new segment at the beginning of the show, and music this week is "Wreckage" from The Typical Johnsons!
2019-07-0924 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 63 - The Brew Kettle - KitkaIn the Brew Kettle finale, brewmaster Jack Kephart and VP of Sales & Marketing Justin Kerlin talk about their wildly popular Kitka chocolate coconut milk stout. Afterwards, Jack and Justin take their turn at Between Two Hops! Tune in!
2019-06-2521 min
The Taproom ExclusiveLive From Brewfest Brews CruiseIn this special edition episode, I report live from the Brewfest Waterfront District Brews Cruise. Hear from Aaron from Franklin Brewing Company, Mathias from Avon Brewing Company, Dave from Railroad Brewing Company, Howard from Brewfest Waterfront District and Chris from Bascule Brewery and Public House. Hear what they were pouring and more!
2019-06-2114 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 62 - The Brew Kettle - White RajahThis week, The Brew Kettle's brewmaster Jack Kephart and Justin Kerlin, VP of Sales & Marketing talk about their flagship beer, The White Rajah. Jack gives the story behind the name White Rajah, how he came up with the recipe, the future packaging and much more!
2019-06-1813 min
The Taproom ExclusiveBeer Women Rock Part IIn this special edition episode I talk with Marissa DeSantis & Ann Cinovec-Carpenter of Beer Women Rock as they brew this year's batch at Brick & Barrel! We get into what Beer Women Rock is all about, the beer they're brewing this year and the event that is happening on July 27th at Jukebox!
2019-06-1712 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 61 - The Brew Kettle - Major LagerThis week, brewmaster Jack Kephart and VP of Sales and Marketing Justin Kerlin talk about The Brew Kettle's latest home run of a beer; Major Lager. Hear how the idea for this beer came about, why they chose to brew a premium light lager and more!
2019-06-1112 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 60 - The Brew Kettle - Shandy ShoresIn the Brew Kettle premiere, I sit down with brewmaster Jack Kephart along with Justin Kerlin to discuss The Brew Kettle's latest offering, Shandy Shores. Hear how this beer came about, how Jack became interested in brewing and much more! Tune in!
2019-06-0414 min
The Taproom ExclusiveLive From Grand Fete SaisonnièreIn this special edition episode, I broadcast live from Bookhouse Brewing's Grand Fete Saisonnière. Hear from the breweries on hand including Vaughn from Bookhouse, Karl from Brick & Barrel, Drew from Terrestrial, Michael from Butcher & Brewer, and Shaun from Noble Beast!
2019-05-3115 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 59 - Bookhouse - Brick & MortarIn the Bookhouse finale, brewer Vaughn Stewart discusses Brick & Mortar, his UK Pale Ale. Find out why he calls it a UK Pale, how it differentiates from American IPAs, plus Vaughn takes his turn on Between Two Hops!
2019-05-2823 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 58 - Bookhouse - Maybe Partying Will HelpThis week, Bookhouse Brewing's Vaughn Stewart talks about Maybe Partying Will Help which is their grisette. Don't know what a grisette is? I didn't either before sitting down with Vaughn. Learn about this style, and how Maybe Partying Will Help differs from the traditional style, their Grande Fête Saisonnière happening May 26th and more!
2019-05-2115 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 57 - Bookhouse Brewing - Key Lime Three Out of FiveThis week, Bookhouse Brewing's Vaughn Stewart talks with me about the growing popularity of the sour category, Bookhouse's Key Lime Three Out of Five gose, what separates goses from the rest of the sour category, and much more!
2019-05-1416 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 56 - Bookhouse Brewing - Magdalena PilsenerIn the Bookhouse Brewing premiere, I chat with brewer Vaughn Stewart about his brewing history, how Bookhouse came to be, the philosophy behind the brewery, plus we get into their Magdalena Pilsener!
2019-05-0717 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 55 - Forest City Brewery - 57 Brown AleIn the Forest City Brewery finale, I chat with Jim Waltz and Jay Demagall about their 57 brown ale. Hear the inspiration behind this beer, the brown ale style, the story behind the name and how it ties into the Cleveland Browns, plus Jim plays Between Two Hops! Tune in!
2019-04-3031 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 54 - Forest City Brewery - Daisy CutterThis week, Jay and Jim of Forest City talk about Daisy Cutter, their crushable session IPA and how it differs from the other IPAs they offer. Hear about the inspiration behind this beer, their beer garden, Duck Island, and a lot more!
2019-04-2316 min
The Taproom ExclusiveLive From Medina Beer FestIn this special edition episode, I report live from the Medina Beer Fest. Hear from Irwin Shires about this wonderful event and hear about the beers that were being poured by breweries like Laxton Hollow, Ignite Brewing, Fat Head's, Franklin Brewing Company, Clubhouse Brewing, and much more!
2019-04-2226 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 53 - Forest City Brewery - Pomme de TomThis week, Jay and Jim of Forest City Brewery talk about their Pomme de Tom saison aged in Tom Foolery applejack barrels. We also get into the saison style, using different barrels for aging, balancing flavors while aging, and so much more.
2019-04-1617 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 52 - Forest City Brewery - TomahawkIn the Forest City Brewery premiere, I talk with brewer Jim Waltz and owner Jay Demagall. Jim talks about how wine led him to beer, his journey to Forest City via North Carolina and New York, plus we get into their Belgian Tripel Tomahawk and more!
2019-04-0918 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 51 - Collision Bend - CollisionatorIn the Collision Bend finale, brewers Luke Purcell and Ben Northeim talk about their Collisionator dopplebock which is only available at their brewery in the Flats. Hear about dopplebocks, why they chose this style to brew, PLUS Luke and Ben take their turn on Between Two Hops!
2019-03-2627 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 50 - Collision Bend - CTown IPAIn the 50th episode of The Taproom Exclusive, I continue my chat with Collision Bend brewers Luke Purcell and Ben Northeim. This week, we discuss their tasty C-Town IPA and its evolution. We get into how the name hadn't already been taken, producing a 100% Ohio beer down to the yeast and more! Tune in!
2019-03-1916 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 49 - Collision Bend - Hope FlowsThis week, Collision Bend's brewers Luke Purcell and Ben Northeim join me to talk about their Hope Flows kolsch style ale. Hear the story behind this beer, plus, Luke talks about his time in Germany, and much more! Tune in!
2019-03-1212 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 48 - Collision Bend - Lake Erie SunsetIn the Collision Bend Brewing Company premiere, I sit down with brewers Luke Purcell and Ben Northeim to discuss their wildly popular Lake Erie Sunset. Hear the story behind this beer, why it was the first to be canned, the unique atmosphere of the Flats brings and much more!
2019-03-0515 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 47 - Masthead - Midwest RedIn the Masthead finale, brewmaster and co-founder Mike Pelechaty talks about their double GABF-winning Midwest Red! Hear about the inspiration behind this beer, words that turn people off to a beer, GABF experience, and more about Midwest Red! Plus, Mike sits down for a round of Between Two Hops! Tune in!
2019-02-2619 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Barrel Room Thirsty Dog TastingIn this special edition episode, I talk with Keri Sullivan owner of the Barrel Room in Canton, Ohio about her tenure as the owner, how she got into craft, and more. Then I sit down with Tim Rastetter & Joe Lero of Thirsty Dog briefly to discuss how the industry has changed since Tim started, Joe's tedious task of tasting barrel aged beers and more!
2019-02-2220 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 46 - Masthead - Single Origin Coffee StoutStout fans, rejoice! This week, Masthead brewmaster and co-founder Mike Pelechaty talks about their delicious Single Origin Coffee Stout. Unfortunately, I misread the recording time, so this week's episode is a little shorter. Hear where they get their beans from, the types of bean they use, and more! Tune in!
2019-02-1911 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 45 - Masthead - Extra ExtraHot off the presses! Masthead co-founder and brewmaster Mike Pelechaty sits down with me this week to discuss their delicious Extra! Extra! double dry hopped double New England IPA. We discuss the New England haze craze, the origins of Extra! Extra! and more! Tune in!
2019-02-1213 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 44 - Masthead Brewing Company - Jalapeno IPAIn the Masthead Brewing Company premiere, I sit down with brewmaster Mike Pelechaty to discuss their seasonal offering, Jalapeno IPA. Hear about how the idea for this beer came about, plus Mike talks about why he decided to make beer professionally, where the name Masthead comes and more! Tune in!
2019-02-0515 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 43 - Saucy Brew Works - Modern CrimesIn the Saucy Brew Works finale, Dan Jozwiak and I discuss their Modern Crimes toasted coconut porter, their barrel aged biere de garde, plus we get into Saucy's new equipment and much more!
2019-01-2917 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - January 25th EditionThis week's samples include: Clubhouse Brewing Company's Veteran's Drive, Urban Artifact's Girls Rock Cincinnati fundraiser, Trek Brewing Company's Licking County Food Pantry fundraiser, Platform's Singers' Club of Cleveland fundraiser, Endeavor Brewing Company's Feel Better Foundation fundraiser, Warped Wing's Crayons To Classrooms fundraiser, Listermann's Cincinnati American Heart Association fundraiser!
2019-01-2504 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 42 - Saucy Brew Works - Love You, ByeThis week, Dan Jozwiak and I discuss the Love You, Bye hazy IPA from Saucy Brew Works. Dan and I talk about the popularity of this style of IPA, the beer going from a seasonal to the year-round lineup, plus we talk about their brew of Sierra Nevada's Resilience IPA and more! Tune in!
2019-01-2215 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - January 20th EditionThis week's samples include: Railroad Brewing Company's Project DREW fundraiser, Platform Beer Company's Non-Profit Tuesday, Eudora Brewing Company's SICSA fundraiser, Rhinegeist Charitable Suds benefitting The Council on Child Abuse, Figleaf's Blue Skies Purple Hearts and Gold Stars fundraiser and more! Tune in!
2019-01-2005 min
The Taproom ExclusiveLive From Nostalgia Brewing CompanyLast weekend, I drove to Columbus to speak with some of the best and brightest in the Ohio craft beer world about 2018, some of our favorite beers, outlook to 2019 and much much more! Tune into this super-sized episode!
My co-panelists include:
The Hop & The Bean
Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News
NEO Craft Beer Community
The Gnarly Gnome & The CincyBrewcast
Points on Pints
2019-01-181h 21
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 41 - Saucy Brew Works - IPA ASAPLike IPA's? This week, Dan Jozwiak and I cover the delicious IPA ASAP from Saucy Brew Works. Hear about the profile of this beer, we get into the can design, and much more! Tune in!
2019-01-1512 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - January 11th EditionThis week's samples include: Platform Non-Profit Tuesday, Zaftig's Central Ohio Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser, Land Grant Socks For Soldiers event, Sideswipe 5th anniversary, R. Shea King School fundraiser, Endeavor's Feel Better Foundation fundraiser, Trek Brewing Company's Newark Ohio Pride Coalition fundraiser, and so much more! Tune in!
2019-01-1106 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 40 - Saucy Brew Works - HabitualeThis week, I talk with Dan Jozwiak of Saucy Brew Works about his background in beer, being an advanced Cicerone, plus we get into Saucy's Habituale, and find out where the Saucy name comes from!
2019-01-0816 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - January 4th EditionThis week's samples include: Ohio craft beer social media mashup, Rhinegeist Charitable Suds event, Ignite Brewing Company's Resilience IPA tapping, Fat Head's 2019 lineup, Zaftig's Pups & Pints event, Hoof Hearted canning release, Southern Tier Cleveland's first Cleveland Brew'd tapping and much more! Tune in, now on the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Network!
2019-01-0406 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - December 28th EditionThis week's samples include: Crooked Handle's Resilience tapping with proceeds going to Sierra Nevada's Camp Fire relief fund, Rhinegeists's Cornerstone Renter Equity fundraiser, Jackie O's 13th anniversary, HiHo's 2 year anniversary plus releases from North High and Listermann! Rick Armon and Marc Bona's top ten stories of 2018 and more! Tune in!
2018-12-2805 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 39 - Franklin Brewing Company - Library CompanyIn the Franklin Brewing Company finale, Howard, Mark and Aaron get into their Library Company fresh hop IPA. Hear all about this awesome IPA, how it differs from their regular IPA, the local growers they get their hops from AND the premiere of my new segment BETWEEN TWO HOPS! Tune in!
2018-12-2626 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 38 - Franklin Brewing Company - 1724 ESBThis week, I continue my chat with Mark, Aaron and Howard as we dive into their 1724 ESB. Mark and I get into the history of this style, the happy accident that helped create an imperial version, the story behind the name and much more! Tune in!
2018-12-1813 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 37 - Franklin Brewing Company - America's GoldThis week, I talk with Aaron, Mark and Howard about Franklin Brewing Company's America's Gold Kolsch style ale! We get into Franklin's history, what brought them to brew beer, and so much more! Tune in!
2018-12-1116 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - December 7th EditionWe've got another jam-packed edition of The Tasting Glass this week! Working Class Brewery's Malachi House fundraiser, Masthead & Columbus Brewing Company are teaming up to help Santa Sleigh ALS, Trek Brewing Company's Habitat For Humanity's House That Beer Build fundraiser, Platform's International Youth Leadership Foundation fundraiser, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery's Grace House Akron fundraiser, Yellow Springs Brewery's Artemis Center fundraiser, Little Fish Brewing Company's Community Food Initiatives fundraiser, Streetside's League for Animal Welfare fundraiser, Terrestrial Brewing Company's Santa Paws event benefitting three charities and much more!
2018-12-0707 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 36 - Franklin Brewing Company - Noel SpiceIn the premiere of my feature on Franklin Brewing Company, I talk with Aaron, Mark and Howard about Noel Spice, their holiday ale. We get into Howard's love of Christmas, the original idea of this beer, why they don't release this beer until Black Friday, and much more! Tune in!
2018-12-0419 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - November 30th EditionIn this week's edition of The Tasting Glass on the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Network: R. Shea Brewing's Toys for Tots drive and fundraiser, 13 Below's Habitat For Humanity Fundraiser, Platform's Crohn's and Colitis Foundation fundraiser, West Side Brewing's Tacky For A Cause benefitting Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Warped Wing's Equitas Health fundraiser, plus beer releases from Endeavor Brewing, Masthead, Hightower, Phoenix and more!
2018-12-0106 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 35 - Jolly Scholar - Tyndall EffectIn the Jolly Scholar finale, owner Matt Vann and I discuss their Tyndall Effect New England IPA, the east coast vs. west coast IPA styles, Cleveland Beer Week, and much more! Tune in!
2018-11-2719 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - November 23rd EditionIn this week's Tasting Glass events roundup on the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Network: Dad Day at Rhinegeist, Saucy Brew Works fundraiser, plus Giving Tuesday events from Lockport, Zaftig, Sibling Revelry and Platform!
2018-11-2303 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 34 - Jolly Scholar - Jolly PorterThis week, Matt Vann and I discuss the evolution of Jolly Scholar's Jolly Porter, collaborating on recipes, plus Matt's love of the dark beer, how hard it's been to come up with a name and much more!
2018-11-2017 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 33 - Jolly Scholar - Cold BeerThis week, Matt Vann and I discuss Jolly Scholar's Cold Beer, an American Light Lager, as well as the brewhouse's capacity plus all of the help the Scholar has received from fellow brewers and breweries as they ramped up production. Tune in!
2018-11-1319 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - November 9th EditionIn this week's Tasting Glass on the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Network: Clubhouse Brewing Company's Veteran's Service Animals support drive, Terrestrial Brewing Company's Barksgiving, Ill Mannered Brewing Company's KindFest, Masthead and Hoof Hearted can releases, plus Rick Armon has the scoop on Cheat Canyon Brewing Company and Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News has the details on new Beerhead Bar & Eateries as well as an update on Rivals Brewing Company! Tune in!
2018-11-0908 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 32 - Jolly Scholar - Henry's Law IPAIn the Jolly Scholar premiere, owner Matt Vann takes us on his journey from central Florida to northeast Ohio, Jolly Scholar's journey from a bar to a brewery, as well as their delicious white IPA, Henry's Law.
2018-11-0615 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - October 26th EditionHere are some Ohio craft beer events going on around Ohio: 13 Below is helping raise money for Iron Pits, Rhinegeist's Music Resource Center fundraiser, Working Class Brewery's fundraiser and clothes drive, Lager Head's food drive, Hairless Hare & Barley's Brewing Company anniversary parties, Nocterra Brewing Company's Kickstarter campaign and more!
2018-10-2605 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 31 - Working Class Brewery - Aviator IPAIn the Working Class finale, brewmaster Richard Skains and I discuss their Aviator IPA and the IPA style. Tune in!
2018-10-2313 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - October 19th EditionIn this week's Tasting Glass on the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Network: R.Shea Brewing - Merriman Valley Akron Zoo Chapter of AAZK Global Conservation Force fundraiser, Masthead Brewing Co., Sideswipe Brewing, Avon Brewing Company releases, MadTree Brewing Save The Animals Foundation-Cincinnati fundraiser, Railroad Brewing Company dog calendar photo contest benefitting Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue, West Side Brewing's St. Joseph's Orphanage fundraiser, & more!
2018-10-1906 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 30 - Working Class Brewery - Clockout PB Oil RiggerThis week, Working Class brewmaster Richard Skains and I talk about their Clockout Peanut Butter Oil Rigger Stout. Find out how this PB stout differs from others on the market, some of the other flavor varieties and more!
2018-10-1612 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass: October 12th EditionThis week's roundup includes: Clubhouse Brewing Company's Veteran's Drive, Land-Grant Brewing's Columbus Landmarks fundraiser, Roundhouse Depot, Market Garden Brewery beer releases, Terrestrial Brewing Company's Spotted Turtle fundraiser, West Side Brewing Company's Susan G. Komen fundraiser, and much more! Tune in!
2018-10-1207 min
The Taproom ExclusiveLeslie Basalla-McCafferty & Brian McCafferty - Cleveland Brew BusIn this special edition of The Taproom Exclusive, I sit down with Cleveland Brew Bus owners Leslie Basalla-McCafferty and Brian McCafferty for a talk about the Brew Bus, the history of brewing in Northeast Ohio, latest trends, the new Brew Bus history tours and much much more!
2018-10-1244 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 29 - Working Class Brewery - Bank BossWorking Class brewmaster Richard Skains, owner Carmen Russoniello and I talk about traveling to Belgium, their own easy-drinking Belgian Tripel Bank Boss, and more! Tune in!
2018-10-0912 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 28 - Working Class Brewery - Pipefitter's PorterI chat with Working Class brewmaster Richard Skains and owner Carmen Russoniello about the Pipefitter's Porter, their smoked version, the ingenious way they smoke their malts, and more! Tune in!
2018-10-0212 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - September 28th EditionIn this week's Tasting Glass on the Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News Network: Masthead and Hoof Hearted can releases, Lockport's first Locktoberfest, Streetside's Breathe Deep Cincinnati fundraiser, Trek Brewing Company kicks off their Trek Together fundraisers with Mental Health America of Licking County, Fat Head's American Cancer Society fundraiser, and much more! Tune in!
2018-09-2806 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 27 - Hansa Brewery - Imperial Berliner Weisse, Winzig, Hotter Than HellesIn this month's finale, Hansa Brewery's brewmaster Corey Miller and I discuss their Imperial Berliner Weisse beer and the variants they are making, plus we discuss their Winzig house beer and their Hotter Than Helles smoked pepper helles lager. Tune in!
2018-09-2515 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - September 21st EditionIn this week's news & events roundup: Heavier Than Air's first Tails & Ales event, Seventh Son's Community Refugee and Immigration Services fundraiser, Crooked Handle Brewing Company & Combat Outpost Robinson BBQ dinner for combat veterans, Streetside, Land-Grant, Wolf's Ridge anniversaries, Platform MedWish fundraiser, and more! Tune in!
2018-09-2104 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 26 - Hansa Brewery - Le Champ de VesnaIn this week's episode, Hansa Brewery brewmaster Corey Miller talks with me about their barrel aged biere de garde called Le Champ de Vesna. We talk about the story behind the name, the traditional biere de garde style, and we get into their B.S. IPA. Tune in!
2018-09-1816 min
The Taproom ExclusiveEpisode 25 - Hansa Brewery - Black FlagIn part two of my feature on Hansa Brewery, brewmaster Corey Miller talks with me about the Black Flag SchwarzBier which won a gold medal the first annual Ohio Craft Brewer's Cup, as well as his collaboration with Terrestrial Brewing Company, balancing brewing core offerings and seasonals, and more!
2018-09-1116 min
The Taproom ExclusiveThe Tasting Glass - September 7th EditionIn this week's Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News sponsored Tasting Glass: Clubhouse is hosting a Veteran's Drive throughout September, Willoughby Brewing announces expansion, Cloven Hoof announces a grand opening, West Side Brewing Cheers for Charity fundraiser, Working Class fundraiser for Providence House, Kindred Brewing Tails & Ales event, Masthead can releases, DankHouse is raising money for an active duty Army Staff Sergeant and more!
2018-09-0705 min