Better on Draft 382 | Schlafly

Better on Draft 382 | Schlafly

Author: Better On Draft Podcast January 10, 2026 Duration: 1:11:42

Wend and Rob talk to Jared Williamson, lead brewer at Schlafly of St. Louis. We talk about beer education, some historic styles, Schlafly's growth and role in the community, and the community of St Louis. This episode may cause you to want to visit St Louis!



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.
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Podcast Episodes
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 BrewingAdam'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…
Better on Draft 365 | A News Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:39
Wendy and Rob discuss some recent news articles and generally catch up since the last news show.Article 1, a more sustainable beerArticle 2, draft beer sales are up!Article 3, more effects of tariffsArticle 4, Bad Dad ex…
Better on Draft 364 | Roman From Tapster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:37
Wendy and Rob talk to Roman from Tapster, a self-serve beer bar that is popping up across the country. Roman talks about how he came to start such a business and some of the decisions that had to be made in an attempt to…
Hear.Say Brewing + Theater | Michigan Beer Series #054 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:47
Wendy and Rob talk to Benny and Tony from Hear.Say Brewing and Theater, a not-quite-a-year-old establishment in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Come audially explore this unique space. Head brewer Benny gives us a lot of insight in…
Bonus Episode: Ken and Matt Bush Pick Draftness Brackets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:57
Ken and Matt Bush discuss the March Draftness brackets now that we're at the round of 32 and heading into the Stout 16.Let us know your predictions!You can participate in March Draftness by voting for your favorite brewe…