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Episode 137 - Beer Under Glass 2024 Recap

The Malting Hour - May 06, 2024 05:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to this year's "Beer Under Glass" to kickoff Illinois Craft Beer Week 2024. https://www.illinoisbeer.org/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro and break music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour....

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Malted Minis - Blood Orange Cushy and Triple Mash Dragon's Milk

The Malting Hour - April 29, 2024 03:23 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
This week Brandon and Tony bring you the neighborhood weather while sipping on some beer. Beers featured on this episode: Old Irving Brewing Co. - Cushy Blood Orange New Holland Brewing - Dragon's Milk Triple Mash Intro and outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at

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Malted Minis - Blood Orange Cushy and Triple Mash Dragon's Milke

The Malting Hour - April 29, 2024 03:23 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
This week Brandon and Tony bring you the neighborhood weather while sipping on some beer. Beers featured on this episode: Old Irving Brewing Co. - Cushy Blood Orange New Holland Brewing - Dragon's Milk Triple Mash Intro and outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at

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

The Malting Hour - April 22, 2024 03:05 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 th...

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

The Malting Hour - April 15, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 - Sw...

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

The Malting Hour - April 08, 2024 05:06 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 D...

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

The Malting Hour - April 01, 2024 04:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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) ...

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

The Malting Hour - March 25, 2024 01:35 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 realit...

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

The Malting Hour - March 18, 2024 03:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 b...

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

The Malting Hour - March 11, 2024 03:50 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 vanil...

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Episode 133 - Dimensional Brewing (feat. Myke Kelli)

The Malting Hour - March 04, 2024 04:45 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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://...

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Malted Minis- Blazed Green Relish & Easy Eddy

The Malting Hour - February 26, 2024 04:50 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 episo...

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Episode 132 - Wisconsin Road Trip

The Malting Hour - February 20, 2024 04:36 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 m...

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

The Malting Hour - February 05, 2024 04:11 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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;...

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Episode 131 - The End of Dry January 2024

The Malting Hour - January 29, 2024 04:26 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 provide...

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

The Malting Hour - January 22, 2024 04:27 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 ...

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Episode 130 - Hoplark HopTea

The Malting Hour - January 15, 2024 04:21 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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

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

The Malting Hour - January 08, 2024 03:01 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 mus...

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Episode 129 - The Malteez 2023

The Malting Hour - January 01, 2024 00:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 de...

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Episode 128 - Christmas Beers 2023

The Malting Hour - December 25, 2023 06:14 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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: ...

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Malted Minis - Revolution Brewing DBVSOD

The Malting Hour - December 18, 2023 05:33 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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...

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Malted Mini's - Anchor Steam Beer

The Malting Hour - December 11, 2023 04:11 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 Fr...

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

The Malting Hour - December 04, 2023 06:11 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 enjoyin...

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Episode 127 - Goose Island Prop Day 2023

The Malting Hour - November 27, 2023 03:59 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 ...

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

The Malting Hour - November 20, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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....

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Episode 125 - Temperance Beer Co. Turns 10

The Malting Hour - November 13, 2023 00:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 @Flui...

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Episode 124 - Might Meets Right 2023 & FOBAB 2023

The Malting Hour - November 06, 2023 04:24 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 ...

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Episode 123 - Brandon Goes to Hawaii

The Malting Hour - October 30, 2023 19:17 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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....

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Episode 122 - Pumpkin and Halloween Beers 2023

The Malting Hour - October 22, 2023 21:10 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 - ...

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

The Malting Hour - October 16, 2023 03:05 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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 ...

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