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
Jamex Brewing w/ Jeff & Kat Kaye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:44
CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: This past week we had Jeff and Kat from Jamex Brewing giving us a one year update on their brewery, how they're doing, the struggles they've had, and the future of the brewery as they join the br…
Dequindre Cut Freight Yard / Brut Detroit w/ Nicole Mangis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:50
Our guest from the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard comes in to discuss the Detroit riverfront conservancy, opening an outdoor venue off the beaten path, and the challenges it faces. We also discuss the ventures of Brut Detroi…
Payments in Beer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:54
The lack of having a guest doesn’t stop the Better on Draft crew for Episode 139! Ken shares a gift of beer with the studio. Rob talks about the recent news headlines. And Matt holds the 2nd Annual Better on Draft Summer…
tshirts.beer and Brewhaus Media w/ Jeff Keck & Aaron Steinmann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:37
The crew is back (including Nick) for Episode 138! Hanging out with the crew tonight is Jeff from Tshirts.beer and Aaron from Brew Haus Media! Rob covers the news and asks the question “How would you modernize the 3-tier…
Rochester Mills w/ Eric Briggeman (wsg Amanda Pants) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:06
Eric from Rochester Mills and Amanda (currently looking for a brewing job) join us in the studio to discuss post-brewers guild life, Rochester Mills updates, and Matt challenges us to five questions about songs about bee…
Baffin Brewing w/ Joe Dowd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:36
Joe D comes in from Baffin to discuss 90’s hip hop, their introduction into distribution along with starting up distilling. We talk about the ‘independent’ label from the Brewers Association, how many people have drank t…
Hoppin Frog w/ John Humphry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:49
We hit you with a special point five episodes of Better on Draft where Hoppin Frog comes into studio to talk about their foray into Michigan, how their sessionable beers are at 6% minimum, and what the change of the Ohio…
Sports and Beer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:10
Rob, Ken, and Matt are in studio talking about the world cup, how much money you spend at sporting events and concerts, and when you make a decision to be fiscally responsible and order the cheap beer, or if you’d rather…
Downey Brewing w/ Dan Downey, Sandra, Steve [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:18
Downey Brewing comes into the studio to talk about their brewery and how things have changed since their last trip in. Filling their brewery with Yoga, comedy, and trivia, Downey talks about the trials of getting into se…
Axle Brewing and Ferndale PRIDE w/ Dan Riley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:53
The show starts off with Rob and Ken in studio talking about the beer they are drinking, and slowly but surly more people come in. Matt joins us and we talk about game shows, but he then surprises us with Dan Riley from…