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The Malting Hour

247 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

The Malting Hour is a podcast about beer! Whether we're at a brewery, local business, or brewing, we're talking beer.   Each week you can expect new content from Brandon and Tony joined by occasional hosts Clark and Dan as well as other friends. 

Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)
Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds)
After The Final Pour Music provided by Kevin and Deb Goggin 

Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

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Episodes

After The Final Pour - S9E7 - Central Waters "Cassian Sunset" 2017

April 22, 2024 03:05 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

This week Brandon digs into his cellar to share a stout with Tony; Central Waters Cassian Sunset. Beer Description: "A bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with local Emy J's coffee, whole vanilla beans, and cinnamon. The flavor profile of this wonderful beer boasts a lush mouthfeel, with just the right amount of creamy spice character to meld with the rich malt and barrel-aged profile." Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes ...

Episode 136 - Illinois Craft Beer Week 2024 (feat. Ray Stout)

April 15, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Making his fourth appearance, Ray Stout of the Illinois Craft Beer Guild joins Brandon and Tony to discuss Illinois Craft Beer week 2024 and Beer Under Glass 2024. Beers on this episode: Marz Community Brewing Co. - Dilliner Weiss Revolution Brewing - Dread and Breakfast Mikerphone Brewing - Sweet Drams Tickets for Beer Under Glass (BUG) https://www.universe.com/events/2024-beer-under-glass-at-chicago-union-station-tickets-1XPMYB Tickest for Chicago On Tap https://www.mealsonwheelschicago...

After The Final Pour - S9E6 - Prairie Artisan Ales "Birthday Bomb" 2017 (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)

April 08, 2024 05:06 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MB

This week, friend of the show Matthew Moldenhauer joins Brandon and Tony in drinking Prairie Artisan Ales "Birthday Bomb" 2017 from Brandon's cellar. Beer description: Imperial stout aged on coffee, cacao nibs, vanilla beans and chile peppers. Finished with caramel sauce. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 135 - Beers for Spring 2024 (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)

April 01, 2024 04:52 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

This week Brandon and Tony sample some beers both familiar and new to us, with friend of the show, Matthew Moldenhauer. Beers featured on this episode: Temperance Beer Co.  - Throwing Frisbees At The Sun Old Irving Brewing Co. - Supersonic Fuzz Gun Alarmist Brewing - Poppycock (Gary's Version) New Glarus Brewing Company - Strawberry Rhubab Marz Community Brewing - Ruby's Tears Revolution Brewing - Pursuit of Freedom: Dragonfruit Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales - Bam Biere Meals on Wheels "Chica...

After The Final Pour - S9E5 - Half Acre & Revolution Brewing "On & On Part 4"

March 25, 2024 01:35 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

This week we sample the latest collaboration release from two of Chicago's best breweries, Half Acre and Revolution Brewing: On & On Part 4. Beer description: We arrive with the 4th edition of our collaboration barrel project with @revbrewchicago. Barrel aging beer forces some high level reality, but beneath those headlines you find oodles of nuance. You crack open details that you hope admirers of these beers find & appreciate. At Half Acre we’re fairly agnostic, looking for bold qualities...

Episode 134 - Chicago On Tap 2024 (feat. David Weeks of Marz Brewing)

March 18, 2024 03:31 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

This week Brandon and Tony are joined by David Weeks of Marz Brewing and Meals on Wheels Chicago to discuss and preview this years Chicago On Tap! (Psst... there's a special discount code for tickets for the event in this episode) "Chicago on Tap is the last Thursday of April. Dozens of local breweries and restaurants bring their very best for you to try, providing unlimited tastings of their favorite brews and bites. You and your friends will get to experience live music from the Leadfoot ...

After The Final Pour - S9E4 - Maplewood- BA "Cuppa Stuffff" (feat. Myke Kelli)

March 11, 2024 03:50 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week we sample one of Brandon and Tony's favorite beers from FOBAB 2023, Maplewood's BA "Cuppa Stuff" with guest Myke Kelli. Beer Description: This insanely thick and robust 13% ABV stout was aged for 22 months in Willett bourbon, and Maplewood Whiskey barrels and then conditioned on vanilla beans, cacao nibs, and coffee hand-selected from our neighbors, Hexe Coffee. As always, no dunking required with this! Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds...

Episode 133 - Dimensional Brewing (feat. Myke Kelli)

March 04, 2024 04:45 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

This week sample four beers from Dubuque Iowa's Dimensional Brewing Company.  We're joined by musician and producer/writer of The Malting Hour theme song, Myke Kelli. Also, is this Brandon's last episode?? Beers on this episode: Toad Stabber Atlas Hefe Millions of Them Builder The Bob https://dimensionalbrewing.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Ellis D (@EllisD) Outro music provided by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour....

Malted Minis- Blazed Green Relish & Easy Eddy

February 26, 2024 04:50 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

This week Brandon and Tony sip and discuss two hazy IPA's while Brandon tries desperately to control his hiccups. Beers featured on this episode: Hop Butcher For the World - Blazed Green Relish Big Grove Brewery - Easy Eddy Intro and outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 132 - Wisconsin Road Trip

February 20, 2024 04:36 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MB

This week Brandon and Tony set out to Wisconsin for a bottle share.  Along the way they stop at Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich IL and Mashtun Brewing in Lake Geneva, WI. Beers on this episode: New Glarus Brewing - Wisconsin Belgian New Glarus Brewing - 30th Anniversary Quad Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

After The Final Pour - S9E3 - Tiki Fusion Zombie and She'll Know

February 05, 2024 04:11 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

We have finished dry January and come back to the light with two new beers to us. Beers on this episode: Lagunitas "Tiki Fusion Zombie" A forewarning for your senses: This exotic fusion of flavors has been crafted to conjure cocktailian notes of orange juice, fresh lime, grapefruit, & allspice; and brewed without summoning any (liquor) spirits. Our homage to the original Zombie and tiki movement, both created in our home state of California. BYOTU, naturally. So Bring Your Own Tiny Umbrella...

Episode 131 - The End of Dry January 2024

January 29, 2024 04:26 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MB

This week we wrap up dry January with some new NA beers to us and a NA beer we've heard is the best when it comes to NA beers. Beers on this episode: Sierra Nevada - Trail Pass Golden Athletic Brewing - Extra Dark Guinness 0.0 Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Ellis D (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fycBfe24UXU) Outro by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

After The Final Pour - S9E2 - Go Brewing "Not Just Another Story Double IPA" NA Beer

January 22, 2024 04:27 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

This week we sample Go Brewing's NA "Not Just Another Story Double IPA". Beer Description: We started with a scratch pad and thought how we could craft our boldest beer yet. James, our head brewer, thought about a Double IPA as traditionally that means more hops and alcohol. For us it meant to re-engineer what we knew about our first West Coast Style IPA and go big. There were many challenges to give this beer it's body, color and head but it tastes and pours to near perfection. If you lik...

Episode 130 - Hoplark HopTea

January 15, 2024 04:21 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

This week we bring the beginning of our Dry January 2024 series with some delicious HopTea from Hoplark www.hoplark.com Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

After The Final Pour - S9E1 - More Brewing " Barrel-Aged Henna: Double Rainbow (2022)"

January 08, 2024 03:01 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

Happy New Year and welcome to a new season of After The Final Pour.  This week Brandon, Tony and Danny drink More Brewing's "Barrel-Aged Henna: Double Rainbow (2022)" "Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Strawberry, Vanilla, & Chocolate" Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 129 - The Malteez 2023

January 01, 2024 00:38 - 1 hour - 105 MB

It's the time of year again AND what better way to kick off 2024 than with our annual Malteez. Brandon, Tony, Dan and Clark (via home recording) list and rank their favorite beers of 2023 Thank you to everyone who has spent another year listening and supporting our show.  If not for you, we definitely would not be doing this show.   Break music Cel Ray - "Piss Park (go buy their music and see them live) https://celray.bandcamp.com/ Outro music provided by Fluid Minds Check out all of ou...

Episode 128 - Christmas Beers 2023

December 25, 2023 06:14 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

Merry Christmas or whatever you may celebrate!  Brandon and Tony drink through four different holiday inspired beers. Beers on this episode: Penrose - Snow Boots Solemn Oath Brewery - We're All Misfits Illuminated Brew Works - War On XMAS! Peanut Brittle Edition More Brewing Company - Henna: Gingerbread Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Cel Ray (https://celray.bandcamp.com/album/piss-park) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episode...

Malted Minis - Revolution Brewing DBVSOD

December 18, 2023 05:33 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

As the holidays are upon us and we plan our final episodes of the year, we thought it'd be a good time to do some quick Malted Mini episodes! This week Brandon and Tony sample Revolution Brewing's "DBVSOD".  Next week we get into Christmas beers followed up by our favorite time of the year, THE MALTEEZ!  "Occupying the epicenter of patience, refinement, and extremity, Double Barrel Very Special Old Deth is a foreboding incantation of swirling malt, spirit, and oak concentrated over several...

Malted Mini's - Anchor Steam Beer

December 11, 2023 04:11 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

As the holidays are upon us and we plan our final episodes of the year, we thought it'd be a good time to do some quick Malted Mini episodes! This week Brandon and Tony drink Anchor Brewing Co. "Anchor Steam Beer".  Hopefully this isn't the last time we have this delicious beer. "A true San Francisco icon, Steam Beer® is America’s original craft beer, named for the 19th century practice of fermenting beer outdoors due to the lack of refrigeration. As legend has it, the chilly San Francisco...

After The Final Pour - S8E78 - JW Lee's "Harvest Ale 2007" (feat. Matthew, Trevor and Tim of OIB)

December 04, 2023 06:11 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MB

This week Brandon breaks out at 16 year old Barleywine for us to try with the guys from Old Irving Brewing.  Beers description: Released in limited quantities in December, Harvest Ale gives a rich, strong flavour, beloved by beer connoisseurs. It can be laid down like a vintage wine for enjoying in later years. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 127 - Goose Island Prop Day 2023

November 27, 2023 03:59 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

This week Brandon and Tony revisit their trip to one of Goose Island's biggest events: PROP DAY! They sip on some of this years variants and rehash their day spent at Goose Island sampling all of this years Bourbon County Brand Stout variants and some other goodies along the way. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 126 - Christmas With Krampus 2023 (feat. Trevor, Tim and Matthew of OIB)

November 20, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour - 137 MB

This week we welcome back Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Tim Broyles, and Matthew Moldenhauer to sample through this year's Krampus Barrel-aged stout lineup from Old Irving Brewing. As always there's so much to talk about, so enjoy another almost 2 hour episode talking Krampus. https://oldirvingbrewing.com/ Don't forget to stop by Old Irving Brewing Co. Sunday December 3rd 2023 for the Krampus Karnival featuring: Local artists & creators Krampus Cookies + variants on tap Food specials Coc...

Episode 125 - Temperance Beer Co. Turns 10

November 13, 2023 00:58 - 1 hour - 100 MB

This week we sit down with Temperance Beer Co. owner Josh Gilbert and head brewer Connor Scanlan to discuss the 10 year history of the brewery and what to expect in the near future. https://temperance.beer/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com 

Episode 124 - Might Meets Right 2023 & FOBAB 2023

November 06, 2023 04:24 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to Temperance Brewing Co. for their Might Meets Right preview event and the 21st anniversary of The Festival of Wood & Barrel Aged Beers. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 123 - Brandon Goes to Hawaii

October 30, 2023 19:17 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

This week Brandon shares some beers he picked up while in Hawaii.  We also try and get through the episode while Terrifier 2 is streaming in the background.  Yikes! Beers featured on this episode: Big Island Brewhaus - "Golden Sabbath" Lanikai Brewing Company - "Pillbox Porter" Hilo Brewing Co. - "Humpback Island Lager" Lanikai Brewing Company - "Shave Ice Tropical Seltzer" Kohola Brewery - "Lokahi Pilsner" FOBAB TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!! www.universe.com/events/21st-annu…s-chicago-HWV96...

Episode 122 - Pumpkin and Halloween Beers 2023

October 22, 2023 21:10 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

This week Brandon and Tony get into this year's selection of pumpkin and Halloween-themed beers for the podcast. One beer might even make it to The Malteez this year. Beers featured on this episode: Sketchbook Brewing - Smokey Jack Energy City - Bistro Pumpkin Cobbler 4 Hands Brewing Company - Ill Repute Misbeehavin' Meads - Caramel Apple Cider Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break Music provided by Asa Phelps (@asaphelps) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds

After The Final Pour - S8E9 - Dutch Bag Brewing "Pretty Odd Duck" (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)

October 16, 2023 03:05 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

This week Matthew Moldenhauer shares with us Dutch Bag Brewing's "Pretty Odd Duck". Beer Description: Unfiltered Farmhouse Lager- Pretty odd duck is the fun new kid on the pond. Inspired by both tiny hoppy farmhouse ales & old uk pubby, bubbly lager. This 4 grain lager is made from super clean North American pilsner malt, a splash of rice, wheat & oats for a dry but lush body. Hopped exclusively w/ Michigan verities: Bitter gold, Wild Wolf & Mackinac. A grassy profile is complemented by a c...

Episode 121 - FOBAB Turns 21 (feat. Ray Stout and Matthew Moldenhauer

October 09, 2023 05:23 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

This week Ray Stout joins us again to talk FOBAB! Matthew joins us again too. Beers on this episode: North Coast Brewing "Old Coast Ale" 2015 Old Irving Brewing - Sparkl Pog Old Irving Brewing & Alarmist Brewing - Beezlejus Cascade Brewing - Kriek (2015) FOBAB 2023 TICKETS AVAILABLE !! https://www.universe.com/events/21st-annual-festival-of-wood-barrel-aged-beer-tickets-chicago-HWV963?ref=ticketmaster Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @Fluid...

Episode 120 - Matthew's GABF 2023 Recap (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)

October 02, 2023 02:25 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

This week our friend and part-time co-host Matthew Moldenhauer shares his experience at GABF 2023.   Beers on this episode: Old Irving Brewing - Spider Bride Braxton Brewing Co. - Opera Cream Stout Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company - Ancient Palms  FOBAB TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!! www.universe.com/events/21st-annu…s-chicago-HWV963 Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 119 - Fall Beers 2023

September 25, 2023 02:24 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

This week bid farewell to long summer days and welcome in the cool autumn evenings.   Beers on this episode: Roaring Table Brewing - Marzen Maplewood Brewing - Festbier Sierra Nevada - Oktoberfest Festbier Off Color Brewing - Beer For Huddles Art History Brewing - Good Night Bamberg Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead - Apple Cider Donut Beer   FOBAB TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!! https://www.universe.com/events/21st-annual-festival-of-wood-barrel-aged-beer-tickets-chicago-HWV963   Theme...

After The Final Pour - S8E8 - New Belgium "Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force"

September 18, 2023 02:44 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

This week Brandon and Tony drink New Belgium "Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force". Beer description: Fruit Force is a high-flying, Fruit Punch IPA landing at a powerful 9.5% ABV. Prepare for take-off and hold on to your aviators. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 118 - Fruits of Our Labor

September 11, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutes - 64.5 MB

This week Brandon and Tony sample some fruited from beers from the midwest. Then they go deep into their love of hot peppers, smoking meats and jerky - what a week! Beers on this episode: New Glarus - Strawberry Rhubarb Old Irving Brewing - Miko's Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

After The Final Pour - S8E7 - Ranger Creek Brewing and Distillery "San Antonio Lager"

September 04, 2023 03:32 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

This week Brandon and Tony celebrate their freedoms from labor with Ranger Creek Brewing and Distillery's "San Antonio Lager". "San Antonio Lager is an easy drinking German-style lager, brewed in honor of our city. Nostalgic enough for San Antonio’s amazing history but contemporary like our city today. It's refreshing while also flavorful enough for craft beer drinkers. Just like our city, It’s got a little something for everyone." Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro mu...

Malted Mini's - Old Irving & Noon Whistle

August 28, 2023 04:53 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

This week Brandon and Tony tackle local beer for another week of Malted Mini's. Old Irving - A Different Kind of Helles Brewed with a lager grain bill including torrefied maize and lightly hopped with noble hop Saaz. Collab with Chicago metal band, Bloodletter. Noon Whistle - Squishy Gummy This Northeastern IPA is a big ol' hazy juice bomb packed with Citra, Mosaic & Simcoe hops; giving off flavors of bright citrus, passion fruit, berry and pine. All music provided for this episode provide...

Episode 117 - Brandon's Vacation Beers 2023

August 21, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 101 MB

This week we take a deep dive into the beers Brandon brought back from his trip down south. Beers on this episode: Steel Hands - Pecan Brown Ale Palmetto Brewing - Huger St. IPA Naked River Brewing - Moon Pie Stout Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Malted Mini's - Goose Island & Hop Butcher For The World

August 14, 2023 02:41 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

This week Brandon and Tony catch up after some vacation time and drink some delicious local beers. Goose Island - "35th Anniversary Cuvée" (description from Beer Advocate) For their 35th Anniversary, Goose Island offers this unique cuvee of five different barrel aged beers. The blend consists of 48% English style barley wine, 28% oatmeal stout, 13% rye stout, 8% American imperial stout, and 3% Belgian style quad - aged in a mixture of bourbon, rum, and cognac barrels for 18-36 months. Hop B...

After The Final Pour - S8E6 - Maplewood "Black Seed"

August 07, 2023 02:20 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week's After The Final Pour we drink Maplewood Brewing Company's "Black Seed" barrel aged imperial stout. "A wheated stout aged in Apple Brandy Barrels. Black Seed is brimming with roasty notes of chocolate and caramel that play perfectly off the candy apple notes from the brandy barrels. Indulgent, dessert-like flavors that somehow carry a tinge of nostalgia, this is a bold but fun stout that allows the unique barrel notes shine." Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Out...

Episode 116 - Christmas In July 2023

July 31, 2023 04:32 - 51 minutes - 71 MB

This week we celebrate Christmas in July via Christmas beers from 2022.  Also, we learn Danny has never seen Die Hard!  Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Malted Mini's - Old Irving Brewing & Half Acre

July 24, 2023 02:03 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

This week Brandon tries Old Irving Brewing's "Cushy Berry" and Tony tries Half Acre's "Way Bird". Old Irving Brewing "Cushy Berry" "Kettle-Soured Ale brewed with strawberry and raspberry and hopped with Hallertau Blanc. CUSHY is our series of easy-drinking, Fruited Sour Ales brewed to be slightly tart & sweet, and ultimately refreshing. Each beer is blended with real fruit juice concentrates, giving it a distinct color and flavor." Half Acre - WayBird Hazy IPA "WayBird is where you want Ha...

Episode 115 - The Dark Knght: Summer Of The Stout 2023 (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)

July 17, 2023 02:49 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

This week we're joined once more by Matthew Moldenhauer as we begin, rise, and return to the Summer of The Stout. We also fight a fly in the studio, Dan gets a new nickname, Alexa throws the show off the rails and Brandon announces his new podcast "F*** this S*** and F*** that S***!". Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

After The Final Pour - S8E5 - Afterthought Brewing Company "This & That"

July 10, 2023 04:22 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week Brandon, Tony and Danny sample Afterthought Brewing Company's collaboration with Is/Was Brewing "This & That". Beer description: "Collaboration with Is/Was Brewing. Saison brewed with triticale plus Callista and Grungeist hops. Fermented in stainless steel with our mixed saison culture." Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 114 - Vacation Beers 2023 Part 2

July 03, 2023 04:04 - 1 hour - 87 MB

This week Danny makes his triumphant return to the show with some beers from his recent travels as we round out our "Vacation Beers 2023" series. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

After The Malted Random - Sherman & Tingle's Driver Nation & BA Saddle Up

June 26, 2023 02:36 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MB

This week we drink Crystal Lake Brewing's "Sherman & Tingle’s Driver Nation" and Pipeworks Brewing's "Barrel Aged Saddle Up". Sherman & Tingle’s Driver Nation "We hear you Driver Nation. From lake- front concerto backyard barbecues, good times reserve a great beer. 97.1 FM The Drive's Sherman & Tingle, along with Crystal Lake Brewing, bring you a crisp, clean, classic lager that goes with everything, from power chords and drum solos to pizza and burgers. Sip, savor, and rock on, Chicagoland....

After The Malted Random - Sherman & Tingle’s Driver Nation & BA Saddle Up

June 26, 2023 02:36 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

This week we drink Crystal Lake Brewing's "Sherman & Tingle’s Driver Nation" and Pipeworks Brewing's "Barrel Aged Saddle Up". Sherman & Tingle’s Driver Nation "We hear you Driver Nation. From lake- front concerto backyard barbecues, good times reserve a great beer. 97.1 FM The Drive's Sherman & Tingle, along with Crystal Lake Brewing, bring you a crisp, clean, classic lager that goes with everything, from power chords and drum solos to pizza and burgers. Sip, savor, and rock on, Chicagoland....

Episode 113 - Conrad Seipp Brewing Co. (feat. Laurin Mack)

June 19, 2023 03:01 - 1 hour - 97 MB

This week we're joined by Laurin Mack of Conrad Seipp Brewing Co. to share the story of her great, great, great Grandfather Conrad Seipp and "the beer that built Chicago." https://www.seippbrewing.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Malted Minis - Reserve Artisan Ales "Did Someone Say This Ish is Bananas?"

June 12, 2023 12:03 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

This week we take a quick trip back on the train from Illinois Craft Beers Week's "Beer Under Glass" and sample a beer from Reserve Artisan Ales. All music provided for this episode provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 112 - Shooting The Shit (again) and BUG 2023 Recap

June 05, 2023 03:40 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

This week Brandon and Tony catch up with all things going on in their lives (and a good amount of fast food talk) in between their recap of Beer Under Glass 2023. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Episode 111 - Vaction Beers 2023 Pt 1

May 29, 2023 04:40 - 1 hour - 97.4 MB

This week we dive into part 1 of our vacation beers. Brandon and Tony sample beers from Arizona and Arkansas. Only "A" states this week. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Malted Minis - Riverlands Brewing Company and Odious Cellars

May 22, 2023 02:33 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

This week we drink two beers we've never had before! Exciting! Riverlands Brewing Company - "Kayak Pils" German Pilsner with Hallertau hops. Our House Pilsner going forward, we retired the color designation from our previous Pils, Yellow Kayak, and now we bring you the new Kayak Pils. Applying lessons learned from all previous lagers we've brewed, we bring you a crisp, easy drinking yet flavorful beer, lovingly and painstakingly thought out and crafted. Spicy and slightly citrusy noble Germ...

After The Final Pour - S8E4 - Revolution Brewing - Supermassive Cafe Deth (feat. Ray Stout)

May 15, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

Brandon tries to stump Ray Stout and Tony with a mystery pour of Revolution Brewing's "Supermassive Cafe Deth". Beer description: "Inspired in part by the disconcertingly large gravitational singularity at the center of our galaxy, we devised Supermassive Café Deth to be the midpoint of a theoretical bourbon barrel-aged stout-coffee continuum. After a painstaking eighteen months of aging, this slightly sweet blend of Deth's Tar meets its cosmic binary in the form of freshly roasted Dark Matt...

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