Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast

Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast

Author: Better On Draft Podcast Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a person behind every pint, and Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast is where you get to know them. Hosted by Dan Cook, Wendy Taylor, Rob Wilson, and Ken Konarzewski Jr., this isn't just a tasting show-it's a deep and often lively conversation about the entire world of craft brewing. You'll hear directly from the brewers themselves, the passionate individuals who turn ideas into the beer in your glass, sharing their unique journeys, challenges, and inspirations. The discussion naturally flows from these personal stories into the wider industry, with the hosts providing regular updates on relevant news and upcoming events that matter to enthusiasts and professionals alike. What sets this podcast apart is its live, communal feel; it's recorded every other Friday evening, creating a real-time forum where questions can be asked and the excitement is palpable. Whether you're deeply invested in the business of beer, curious about the artistry of new styles, or simply love the culture surrounding a great local brew, these conversations offer a rich, behind-the-scenes perspective. It’s an authentic look at the craft, one story and one sip at a time.
Episodes
Michigan Beer Series #056 | Hold MI Beer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:54
Wendy and Rob talk to Steve aka Hold MI Beer about his last year of being a beer writer, bartender, and traveler. Steve writes for Better on Draft: https://www.betterondraft.com/ and you can follow him and find additiona…
Better on Draft 372 | Eric Bean of Columbus Brewing Company [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:00
Wendy and Rob talk to Eric Bean from Columbus Brewing Company. If you find yourself in Ohio, especially in Columbus, check out some of their beers. Eric talks about how he got started in craft beer in the early 90s all t…
Better on Draft 371 | Beer Fest Face-Off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:09
It's summer and that's a great time for beer festivals! Rob and Wendy talk about two upcoming (or already-passed depending on when you hear this) beer festivals. Whether you attend these festivals or not you may learn so…
Better on Draft 370 | Nick from Books & Brews Brownsburg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:24
Rob has often stated that Books & Brews Brownsburg is the best beer bar in Brownsburg. Wendy and Rob get to talk to Nick Valentin, the owner and proprietor of the best beer bar in Brownsburg! Books & Brews Brownsburg can…
Better on Draft 369 | Chris Overlay of Get Hoptimized [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:50
Rob and Wendy talk to Chris Overlay, founder of Get Hoptimized about what a marketing company can do for breweries. You can learn more about Get Hoptimized and listen to their podcast at https://www.gethoptimized.com/
Better on Draft 368 | Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:52
Rob and Ed talk to Adam Ross about his involvement in Twin Span Brewing in the Quad Cities area. Twin Span Brewing Adam's playing HuntAKiller games, Rob suggested Grand Gamers Guild's 18Escape series.
Presidential Brewing | Michigan Beer Series #055 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:39
Your winners of the 2025 March Draftness competition decided to throw a big party at their venue on Saturday May 17th in Portage Michigan, and Ed, Ken, Wendy, and Bill all came down to check it out. Ed and Ken sat down w…
Better on Draft 367 | Adrienne Banka, Cerveceria Punta Sur [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:18
Adrienne Banka of Cerveceria Punta Sur joins us (from her distillery) to talk about opening the first brewery in Cozumel, Mexico. From educating the politicos to educating the local community, hear how she has grown a bu…
Better on Draft 366 | Craft Brewers Conference 2025 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:02
Rob talks at great length about the things he saw and did at and around the Craft Brewers Conference. Sessions, the show floor, events, and other beery trips all show up. Hear his (not an expert) advice to small taprooms…