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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 584

Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Middlecoast and Michigan Brewers Guild [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:07
Prior to the Detroit Fall Beer Festival put on the by the Michigan Brewers Guild, we invited a lot of out of town brewers to come into studio to chat about their brewery, try some of their beers, and see what's going on…
Griffin Claw w/ Kyle VanDeVenter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:01
We entered the Griffin Claw Brewery in Birmingham Michigan the night before their Flying Buffalo Release to get a sneak peak at all the flavors of Flying Buffalo. We discuss the most recent fall beer festival, legislatio…
BEARDS Brewery & Watermark Brewing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:25
Prior to the Detroit Fall Beer Festival put on the by the Michigan Brewers Guild, we invited a lot of out of town brewers to come into studio to chat about their brewery, try some of their beers, and see what's going on…
Barrel + Beam & Midland Brewing Co [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:20
Prior to the Detroit Fall Beer Festival put on the by the Michigan Brewers Guild, we invited a lot of out of town brewers to come into studio to chat about their brewery, try some of their beers, and see what's going on…
Jimmy Johns Ballpark Beer Festival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:58
As their beer fest is going on, Matt, Rob, and Nick are running the outside while Ken runs a couple of interviews inside. Talking about festivals, trends, struggles, and catching up, this episode is a fresh break from ou…
Urban Embodiment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:05
With Nick and Matt having the week off, Rob and Ken bring in a special treat a little different than your normal show with Urban Embodiment! We chat about their upcoming Mobile Bartending competition, and how the company…
Urban Roots Brewing w/ Peter Hoey & Rob Archie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:07
Ken had to spend the week in Sacramento and everyone told him he had to check out Urban Roots, so he reached out to owners Peter and Rob and sat down to talk about their brewery, the high stakes of limited IPA choices, a…
Copper Hop Brewing w/ Ryan Balicki & Jeremy lewis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:08
Jeremy and Ryan come in Studio while their partner joined us in the live chat (which you can join us each and every Friday at www.facebook.com/betterondraft at 7:00pm EST) We talk about them being the fourth brewery in t…
Elk Brewing w/ Brett Langschied, Brandon, and Josh Benson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:57
We bring in Brett, Brandon, and Josh all the way from the other side of the state at Elk Brewing o come out and throw down Episode 195. From ESB to Kölsch, to Peanut butter Porter, we chatted about being in a saturated m…
Liberty Street Brewing w/ Joe Walters #3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:18
With Ken gone, Rob runs the board, and while runs into a little audio issue, the whole episode is ready to go for you! Check it out as the crew catch up with Joe from Liberty Street and how things have progressed since t…