Pour Another Round

In this episode of Pour Another Round, Lancer Howard joins us to discuss the culture of dive bars, and the inspiration behind his book 'Another Round in Another Dive'. Lanser tells of some of the unique stories that emerged from these establishments as he and publisher, Steve Boint, developed the book. They explore the characteristics that define a dive bar, share memorable experiences, and highlight regional dive bars across America and Europe. Reach out to @lanserhoward on Instagram, mention the Pour Another Round Podcast, and receive 20% off his book and get it shipped directly to you! Or head to your local independent bookstore and grab it off the shelf!  Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

In this episode, Laura from Deusterbeck's Brewing Company shares the story of how she and her husband. Ben, transformed her family farm into a thriving brewery. We discuss their commitment to sustainability, the importance of family involvement, and the unique beers they craft using locally-sourced and grown ingredients. The conversation also touches on their community engagement and collaborations with local agribusinesses, as well as the challenges and benefits of their location in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Laura emphasizes the emotional connection to her farm and the legacy they are building for future generations - she is the 6th generation on the farm and is raising her kids to be the 7th. When Derrick and Jonathan visited with Laura, her and her team were brewing with the Old World Wisconsin team, having a chance to see the "olden days" brewing process at work. You can get the Old World / Deusterbeck's collab, "Two Red Barns" on-site at Old World Wisconsin in the Tavern.   Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

In this episode of Pour Another Round, we welcome Head Brewer Jeff from Titletown Brewing Company and Rochelle from Heartland Craft Grains. They discuss the unique collaboration between the two, focusing on the creation of the Gridiron Glory lager, which utilizes blue corn from Heartland Craft Grains. The conversation delves into the farming practices Rochelle and her husband, Evan, use that prioritizes flavor, as well as the brewing techniques involved in creating the beer, and the future plans for both businesses. Listeners are encouraged to explore local breweries and the innovative products they offer.Rochelle is a former Alice in Dairyland here in Wisconsin, so she is not new to traveling the state, this time to develop partnerships and sell their grain offerings.Fun fact...Rochelle actually competed against Jonathan's wife, Amy, for Alice in Dairyland!  More about Heartland Craft Grains:We're the Schnadts - welcome to our family farm and grain mill in Lodi, WI!We're 4th and 5th generation farmers raising the next crop of farm kids and unique grains on our land.This adventure started when we pondered the question, "can you grow corn for flavor?" The answer is YES!Not only do we select grains with a reputation for flavor, but our farm practices also focus on creating healthier soil, in turn growing nutrient-dense and flavorful grains to be enjoyed in the kitchen with family and friends.Terroir isn't just for grapes - you can taste the difference and depth of flavor from the silty soil of the Lodi Valley. Our grains range from heirloom blue and polenta corns to ancient grains including spelt and einkorn, and modern oats and wheat for pantry staples that perform.We take great pride in transforming our grains into a delicious and nutritious ingredient from our family to yours! More about Titletown Brewing Company:We're Green Bay's original craft brewery, founded in 1996 by a group of beer loving locals. We  honor our connection to the Green-and-Gold and our link to a storied cultural past every day.Vist the brewery for a tour, or check out the sky lounge, and journey through to explore our history, the multiple historic buildings we've saved and restored, and what drives us each and every day.   Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

In this episode of Pour Another Round, hosts Derrick and Jonathan explore the rich history and community impact of Wittnebel's Tavern at Old World Wisconsin. They discuss the tavern's origins, its reception since opening, and the unique brewing techniques and ingredients used to create historic beers served next door in the Brewhouse. The conversation also touches on upcoming events and the significance of beer gardens in the 1800s, emphasizing the importance of connecting people to their brewing heritage.Relive the past as you sip on Kettle Brau Lager, a 1930’s-style beer re-created especially for Wittnebel’s Tavern, while bartenders decked out in Depression-era attire serve up nostalgia. Originally opened in the early 1900s, this iconic gathering place was the heart of the Old Ashippun community, where two generations of the Wittnebel family kept the taps flowing for more than 80 years.Revist our original episode with Old World Wisconsin here, to get the lowdown on the Brewhouse and historical brewing operations going on.Grab a glass and cheers the past! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

In this episode of Pour Another Round, Jonathan talks with COO, Jeff, and Walter, CEO, from Whiskey Thief Distilling Company, a unique craft distillery in Frankfort and Louisville, Kentucky. Jonathan and Cameron visited Whiskey Thief in Frankfort while on Cameron's bachelor party adventures, and had an incredibly memorable experience!In this conversation. they discuss Jeff and Walter's journeys into the spirits industry, the distinct experience offered at Whiskey Thief, and the personal touch they bring to their craft. The conversation covers the challenges and successes of being a craft distillery in bourbon country, and the passion that drives them in their work. Whiskey Thief focuses on single barrel offerings, making each experience a unique one, and guests can even "thieve" - or fill - their own bottles to take home with them.Whiskey Thief is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, attracting visitors interested in craft spirits, alongside the likes of Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace and more.Be sure to listen for some insight into a truly unique product called 'black cat rye' that is pitch black due to a rare barrel condition! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Cameron and Jonathan head to Cocoon Brewing Company in Ledgeview, WI - near Green Bay - for a beer and cheese pairing to celebrate American Craft Beer Week! Cocoon's beers, paired with Scray Cheeses's cheese varieties was a great way to spend and evening!Check out our episode with Josh Edges from Cocoon which maybe turned into more of a marketing brainstorming session...  Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Luke Gasek, owner and founder of Lake 11 Brewing in Medford, WI joins Derrick and Jonathan on this week's episode of Pour Another Round!Luke grew up in Medford but moved to Alaska for more than a decade, conducting wetland delineations and hiking over hundreds of miles of wilderness. Now, he's moved back to his hometown and switched careers to bring locals and visitors great tasting craft brews. If Luke isn't at the brewery, you'll likely find him hiking along the Ice Age Trail. So go get your hike on, and then head to Lake 11 for a "recovery beer"!Cheers! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

The Draft is coming to Green Bay, WI April 24-26 and in celebration of this momentous occasion, NINE Green Bay-area breweries created a collaboration brew: 8th Round Downtown Pale Ale. This special beer will be available Draft week on tap at breweries around Green Bay and at the 8th Round Downtown Music Festival.The nine breweries involved in this collaboration beer were:Badger State Brewing CompanyHinterland BreweryTitletown Brewing CompanyCocoon BrewingStillmank Brewing CompanyAhnapee BreweryCopper State Brewing CompanyZambaldi BeerNoble Roots Brewing Company Badger State Brewing Company has a full line up of excitement going on at the brewery located steps from the Draft Theater and Lambeau Field for Draft week. Andrew Fabry from Badger State chats with Jonathan about what they've got lined up! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Right in the heart of Bruges, Belgium sits Brewery De Halve Maan, meaning 'the half moon'. Since 1856, six generations of the same family have made their mark on what is now the taste of Bruges! Rooted in tradition and respect for brewing culture, they keep on innovating too, and sustainability is key, so that future generations can keep on enjoying their beers. Steve Snauwaert, Export Director for De Halve Maan joins Derrick and Jonathan for this episode. Steve just happened to be in the States at the time!The De Halve Maan brewery has weathered the storm for five centuries, and is now the only brewery in Bruges (there was once many, many more). Just wait until you hear all about their beer pipeline! Cheers! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Beer flavored beer. Sticking with traditional beer styles. That's Turtle Stack Brewery in La Crosse, WI.A small independent craft brewery and tasting room, Turtle Stack is located in historic downtown La Crosse, directly across from the La Crosse Center and Radisson Hotel. Turtle Stack produces high quality local beer for residents of La Crosse and surrounding communities as well as visitors to the upper Mississippi River Valley - the taproom is in fact just steps from the Mighty Mississippi and waterfront district. Owner and founder, Brent, joins Jonathan for this live show in the taproom during the Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism! Sales Manager, Eric, also joins us to talk about where Turtle Stack beer is located outside of the taproom (hint: they do can some of their beers now so you can take them to-go from the taproom too!).Whether you're a local or visiting beautiful La Crosse - sometimes known as the Driftless Region - stop in to Turtle Stack, say hi and try some of Brent's beers! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Jordan and Joe from Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York join Derrick and Jonathan for this week's episode of Pour Another Round!Brewery Ommegang will be at the 3rd Annual Pour Another Round Outdoor Winter Beer Fest in Green Bay, WI and pouring one of their beers that is typically only available in New York! Tune in to learn more. The first farmhouse brewery in America in 100+ years, the Brewery Ommegang is part of the Duvel family and brings consumers authentic Belgian-style brews!Located on an old hop farm, the brewery is truly a destination of itself with a visitor center, restaurant, many big-name concerts, beautiful scenery and nearby the Baseball Hall of Fame. Head to Cooperstown, NY to visit Brewery Ommegang, add their huge beer fest - Belgium Comes to Cooperstown - to your calendar, or visit https://www.ommegang.com/beer-finder/ to see where their beer is nearest to you!   Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Jonathan and Cameron are joined live in the taproom at H.H. HINDER Brewing Co. by Mike, Ken and David. Hear the origin stories of HINDER and get a preview of the Pour Another Round Outdoor Winter Beer Fest taking place March 8, 2025 in Green Bay, WI! HINDER will be there...and we are their very first beer festival EVER! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Justin and James from Hop & Barrel Brewing Company in Hudson, WI (literally a stone's throw from the Minnesota border) joined Jonathan and Derrick in the taproom to celebrate 7 years of Hop & Barrel and preview the Pour Another Round Outdoor Winter Beer Fest on March 8, 2025 in Green Bay - which they will be pouring at again this year!Hop & Barrel is all about community and having a good time with the people you care about. So sit back with your favorite brews and your favorite people and enjoy this episode.To get the FULL backstory on Hop & Barrel, check out Episode 81 where we dive into how the brewery got its start.  Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

As Pour Another Round preps for our 3rd Annual Pour Another Round Outdoor Winter Beer Fest, Derrick and Jonathan had a chance to visit brew day at both Karben4 Brewing in Madison, WI and MoonRidge Brewing Company in Cornell, WI. Joe from Karben4 worked us hard as we brewed a Maple Scottish Ale that will be poured for guests at the Beer Fest! Derrick has decided he'll stick to drinking the beer and isn't going into brewing professionally any time soon.At MoonRidge, we were excited to hear from Nick what beers he's prepping for the Beer Fest. If you're in the Cornell area, MoonRidge has bus tickets for sale to hitch a ride to the Pour Another Round Beer Fest in Green Bay! Tickets include MoonRidge beer on bus, event admission ticket (priced at $40), tip for driver. Grab a beer, settle in and pour another round with us and these two fantastic Wisconsin breweries!Cheers! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Love craft beer, live music, and classic cars? We’ve got the perfect event for you! We chatted with Justin all about the 7th Annual Shamrock Craft Beer Invitational on Saturday, March 1st at The Automobile Gallery in Green Bay! Now this is one week before the Pour Another Round  Outdoor Winter Beer Fest, but don't fret! There's plenty of craft beer to go around and beer stories to be shared! If you can, check out BOTH festivals, and if you can't, at least get to one of them! Both beer fests celebrate the community and innovation of craft beer, but have a very different feel! Pour Another Round will be at both events! Will you?Sample over 100 different craft beers from 26 breweries in the region all while listening to live Irish music, enjoying tasty brats from The Meat Block, and viewing more than 80 classic cars! Tickets on sale starting Monday, February 3 at https://theautomobilegallery.org/.   Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Pour Another Round is back in Brussels, Belgium, visiting with Julien at WOLF Sharing Food Market and the microbrewery that exists there. Surrounded by a more upscale food court of sorts, the beer is brewed on-site, only 31 meters - about 101 feet for us American folk - from the bar where it's being poured.While our tastebuds were drooling over the 17 different restaurant options, our conversation is still all about the beer that Julien is brewing at WOLF!With WOLF's micro setup, they bring you the benefits of high-quality craft beers available only at WOLF, more environmentally friendly consumption, more sharing with customers and better control over purchases and products.WOLF has a partnership with Belgoo Brewery, a craft brewery specialising in high fermentation and organic beers, and a handful of their beers are also available at WOLF.Santé.  Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Welcome to Frothbite 2024 in La Crosse, Wisconsin! Listen in on Pour Another Round's live show at this year's festival, brought to you by Between the Bluffs and Explore La Crosse!Have you heard of beer poking? Well Hop & Barrel from Hudson, WI brought beer poking to this year's event and carmalized their cookie beer for fest-goers! Justin gives us insight into the process and what poking it with a hot stick does to the beer.Both Skeleton Crew Brew and Pearl Street Brewery offered exclusive beers to VIP ticket holders. Todd from Skeleton Crew Brew in Onalaska, WI tells us about the beers they brought, and gave us some details on exciting news coming out of their taproom!Cheers! Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Pour Another Round heads across the pond and visits with Yvan from Brasserie de la Senne in Brussels, Belgium. Yvan is a passionate brewer and brewery owner and brings you the Brussels People's Beer! In our very first episode from Belgium, Yvan talks with us about quality and the desire to always do better.  From the beginning, Brasserie de la Senne has brewed bitter beers - bitterness is the key characteristic of their beers. Why? They wanted to brew beers to their liking that could no longer be found on the market. You'll also find really solid low alcohol beers at Brasserie de la Senne (no N/As though!). The Taras Boulba (4.5%) is “the” beer for quenching your thirst and you still get amazing flavor!Brasserie de la Senne takes great pride in being a local brewery and focused on the Brussels region through and through. Exports are limited, however, their beers are available in a dozen countries, with a leading presence in the United States, Italy and Japan. Follow Pour Another Round:Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

Since opening just a year and a half ago, TAQ Brewing has quickly become a community hub, hosting a variety of events like trivia nights, live music, and even some unforgettable karaoke sessions! Wondering what everyone’s favorite karaoke song is? You’ll find out!What's more, each of their beers is uniquely named after a Foo Fighters song or side project. So, if you're a Foo Fighters fan (Dave Grohl, this means you!), TAQ is the place to be.Be sure to stop by the taproom to try their must-have Mexican lager. And if you’re in the Appleton area on October 5, catch them at Fox Valley Lagerfest for a pint of something special!This episode is a perfect mix of beer talk, community spirit, and rock 'n' roll vibes. Tune in now and pour another round with us!  Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com

***The boys are back....the boys are back...! ***Pull up a bar stool with Derrick, Jonathan, AND Cameron as they dive into the latest beer trends on Pour Another Round! In this episode, the guys chat about craft beer trends that have taken the industry by storm, which ones have faded, and how innovation, community, and sustainability are shaping the future of brewing. Discover some of the outstanding beers they’ve recently enjoyed and get a sneak peek at what’s still on their must-try list for the year Follow Pour Another Round: Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPodWebsite: pouranotherround.com