Wendy and Rob talk to Roman of Tapster Tasting Rooms, a self-server beer bar. How does it work? Should you tip? Do you need training in the art of the pour? Dive in and find out! You might be lucky enough to have a Tapster nearby: https://tapstertastingroom.com/ If you like Read more…
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 into what he’s looking for when he brews (and he says “dropping trub” a few Read more…
Courtney and Derek from Guggman Haus Brewing in Indianapolis join Rob and Wendy to talk about their journey from a new brewery from just before the pandemic until today.
Wendy and Rob chat with Anni of Naptown Trivia about creating, running, and growing a business such as this. Get tips about creating a team name, learn where questions come from, or get ideas about how to drive business to your location on quiet days.
Better on Draft will be at the Craft Brewers Conference and World Beer Cup in Indianapolis at the end of April 2025. I’m excited to talk to people in this industry we enjoy and find out their thoughts on the current market and where it’s going as well as anything Read more…
Rob and Wendy catch up on the news of 2024 and 2025 and talk about brewery consolidations and aluminum recycling. You can also learn more about drinking the alphabet. The “official” game ends Feb 28th but you can always play unofficially! You may also pick up some tips on when Read more…
Rob and Wendy talk to Mark Lasbury of Indiana On Tap about the Tasting Society Marketplace, working with breweries, On Tap tickets and festivals, and beer around Indiana and Michigan and beyond! In 2025 Better on Draft will be recording on the second and fourth Friday of the month at Read more…
Running Ken-less, Rob and Wendy will talk to Joel Geier of Brewery Travels about his new book, Flights Across America: A Brewery Lover’s Journey. Hear about his travels and experiences in breweries across the country! Sponsors: Visit Detroit – The Detroit Brew Trail – https://visitdetroit.com/food-drink/breweries-wineries-distilleries/detroit-brew-trail/ Zetouna Liquor – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063478932737 Craftapped Read more…
For Ken’s last podcast as a regular host he invited Eric Briggeman of Rochester Mills Brewing, the first guest on Better on Draft ever. Join us for a bit of nostalgia and catch up on Rochester Mills and Eric’s (and Amanda’s) current activities. In 2025 Better on Draft will start Read more…
The Better on Draft team checks in with long-time friend of the show Kevin DeGrood. You may know him from North Central Brewing or from his presence within the Michigan craft beer scene or maybe you are meeting him for the first time (like Rob). We’ll hear about the hardships Read more…
