WH001: Books & Brews Franken Gloop

Update: 2018-09-05

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Whale Hunters Episode 1!
We've created a new series based on House of Beer, called Whale Hunters. As fans of craft beer, we seek out the hard-to-find brews along with the everyday shelf beers.

In this first episode, Kevin Groover of Out Here Having a Pint dropped by to discuss Books & Brews Franken Gloop, the first barrel aged beer from their Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster Reserve series. Only 120 bottles were available to those who put their name on the list, making it a hard-to-find beer.

Dustin and Matt review the beers they sampled at Indiana on Tap's August Tasting Society Event (beers from Tin Man Kokomo, Fountain Square Brewing, Pax Verum, and Monon Beverage Brokers). For news, the trio talks about BrewDogs beer hotel, a place Kevin got to stay in before the general public, and talk pros and cons, mostly pros, of breweries creating variety pack based on Oskar Blues recent news.

Presenting Sponsor: Books & Brews

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Pint-Size Promotion EP. 4 - 2019 Columbus Craft Beer FestMatt, Dustin, and Ant sat down with ZwanzigZ's Caroline Letzel to learn more about the upcoming Columbus Craft Beer Fest. Caroline provided the pertinent details, day, time, and pricing, but also discussed what makes the Columbus Craft Beer Fest different than other beer fests.You can purchase tickets and find additional information on their websiteSupport the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

PSP004 - 2019 Columbus Craft Beer Fest

2019-02-2000:12:16

Winterfest 2019 RecapSponsors:Kopacetic Beer Factory Dustin, Matt, and Ant recap the two-day Winterfest beer event, talking about what they liked and disliked about the event itself along with discussing the beers they sampled. Throughout the show they sample Kopacetic Beer Factory 2018 Murkules variants.What we talked about:* Kopactic Beer Factory The 1st Russian Imperial Stout* Winterfest Friday Night Line Issues* Why do they use glass sample cups over plastic sample cups* Patron Shot #1* Kopacetic Beer Factory Peanut Butter Murkules* Did Winterfest Friday feel like a true VIP experience?* Beers we tried on Winterfest Friday* Kopacetic Beer Factory Espresso Murkules* Patron Shot #2* Beers we tried on Winterfest Saturday* Kopacetic Beer Factory Strazz Murkules* Sorry Corey, we meant Brokerage Brewing not Backstep Brewing!* Patron Shot #3Support the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

Winterfest 2019 Recap

2019-02-1301:53:55

HB009: Ash & Elm Sunset Tart Cherry CiderSponsors: None Guest: Sean Webster of Monon Beverage BrokersMatt and Dustin welcome Sean Webster back onto the show to discuss one of their favorite ciders in Indiana, Ash & Elm's Sunset Tart Cherry. As usual, a rant about Untappd broke out, the guys discussed paying craft prices for light beer, broke down the big news of Books & Brews acquiring Flat12 Bierwerks, and reviewed several additional beers and ciders.What we talked about:* Ash & Elm Sunset Tart Cherry Cider* Another rant on Untappd ratings* Taste difference between Macro and Micro Ciders* Flat12 Bierwerks Pace Lap Light Cream Ale* What’s the point of paying craft prices for light beer?* Patreon Shoutouts & Patron Shot #1 & #2* Beer Can Appreciation Day* Cedar Creek Brewing Vanilla Bean Milk Stout* What’s Matt been drinking?* Matt’s review of Indiana on Tap Tasting Society event featuring Circle City Zymurgy Homebrew Club* Ash & Elm Marigold Chai * What’s Dustin been drinking?* News Story: Books & Brews buys Flat12 BierwerksSupport the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

HB009: Ash & Elm Sunset Tart Cherry Cider

2019-02-0601:55:10

PSP003 - 2019 Pours for PawsOur good friend Sean Webster is hosting his very first beer event, Pours for Paws. The event will feature 30 Breweries, 4 Wine/Cider Producers, and 2 Non-alcoholic producers and they hope to raise $20,000 for the Humane Society for Hamilton County.On this episode, Sean provides insight into the event and gives us a behind-the-scenes look as to what inspired him to create it. You can purchase tickets HERE and be sure to use promo code barrelchatpodcast to save $5 per ticket!Support the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

PSP003: 2019 Pours for Paws

2019-02-0400:22:09

AD006 - Did the Government Send You Beer?Guest: Ant Blair of Craft Picks TVThis is our Patreon-only after show. We have released this episode to show our non-Patrons what they are missing out on.Topics from the show:* ABInbev Test Beer - Budweiser Discovery Reserve* Women in brewing here in Indiana* ABInbev creating a 0% ABV Leffe beer in Belgium* Kopacetic Beer Factory 2018 Murkules* Untappd’s lack of true editing* Difference between Untappd, Beer Advocate, and RateBeer* Evil Czech Barrel Aged Bigsby* Thoughts on Evil Czech and Goose Island’s new can designs* Thoughts on gypsy brewing* Deshutes Brewing 2016 Abyss* Random NBA talk* More Indiana breweries should be using barrels from Indiana wineries and distilleries* Will sours be the big hit of 2019?* Drink By Dates on labels should be a thingSupport the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

AD006: Did the Government Send You Beer?

2019-02-0102:04:39

WH005 - Perennial Artisan Ales 2018 AbraxasSponsors: None. Interested in sponsoring our show? Contact us at BarrelChatPodcast@gmail.comGuest: Ant Blair of Craft Picks TVWhat we talked about:* Perennial Artisan Ales 2018 Abraxas* Letting beer age slightly vs drinking it fresh* History of Perennial Artisan Ales brew Cory King opening Side Project Brewery and Shared Brewing.* Patreon Shoutouts and Patron Shot #1* Review of our trip to the Upland Brewing Pump House* Review of our trip to ZwanzigZ* Review of our trip to 450 North Brewing* Patron Shot #2* Matt’s Ke$ha Drunk StorySupport the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

WH005: Perennial Artisan Ales 2018 Abraxas

2019-01-2301:43:49

40sSponsors: None. You interested? Email us at BarrelChatPodcast@gmail.com! Our first episode of the new year and it's our 40th episode so you know we had to do it right by bringing 40s to drink.What we talked about:* Why is no one Randalling Malt Liquor?* King Cobra* What’s the profit margin on 40s?* Difference between beer and malt liquor* Patreon Shoutout and Patron Shots* Curtain Giveaway Winner Announcement!* Beers Matt has been drinking* Matt’s first trip to Stoney’s Liquors* Beers Dustin has been drinking* Second round of Patron Shots* New Years Eve TV Viewing* Our favorite Beer of 2018* Our favorite Brewery of 2018* Our favorite House of Beer episode of 2018* Our favorite Whale Hunters episode of 2018* Our favorite interview episode of 2018* Will the Haze Craze die out in 2019?Support the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

40s

2019-01-0901:33:14

BC023: Talking Juice Distribution w/Craftroads BeverageSponsors: Kopacetic Beer FactoryMatt and Dustin met up with Emma, Taylor, and Mike of Craftroads Beverage to learn more about the business, how beer distribution works, and sample a few of the beers they distribute throughout the state. If you want to play along at home, take a drink every time Mike says “juice.” Might we suggest you grab a session ale or some other low abv beverage as you follow along.What we talked about:* What Craftroads Beverage does for the Indiana craft beer community* How Craftroads Beverage got its start* Rochester Mills Brewing Milkshake Stout* How out-of-state brewery relationships begin* How social media has a major impact for breweries who use it vs those who don't* Avery Brewing Out of Mind Coffee Stout* How many breweries/meaderies/cideries Craftroads currently represents* Emma’s reasoning for moving from brewery sales rep to distributor sales rep* Rochester Mills Brewery Juice Bigelow Hop Gigolo* Differences between selling out-of-state beers vs in-state beers* What's the easiest brand to sell?* Melvin Brewing Drunken Master Rotational Imperial IPA* What's the process for deciding with beer, liquor, or grocery stores to work with* What's the process of setting up a tasting with one of these stores* Setting up the 12 Milkshake Stouts of Christmas events* The Pioneer Series* Avery Brewing Company TweakSupport the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

BC023: Talking Juice Distribution w/ Craftroads Beverage

2018-12-2601:13:47

BC022 - Snitches Get Stitches w/Indiana City Brewing Co.Guest: Ryan Oesch and Nick Shadle, Brewers from Indiana City Brewing Co.Sponsors: Kopacetic Beer FactoryWhat we talked about* Welcome to our first LIVE episode! * Ubering to Monticello, IN* Indiana City’s Cratchit’s Ale* Ryan’s homebrewing background* Nick’s homebrewing background* Extract vs All Grain brewing difference* Indiana City’s Ice, Ice Hazy NEIPA* What makes a Hazy beer hazy* What Indiana City beers are previous homebrew recipes of theirs?* Indiana City’s Mythical Apothecary* Indiana City’s Cranberry Primo Gose* How does a Gose differentiate itself from other sours?* Patreon Patron Shot and Shoutouts* Indiana City/18th Street’s Chupacabra* Collaboration Day with 18th Street BrewerySupport the Show* Patreon* ThreadlessSocial Media Links* Facebook* IG* Twitter* WebsiteCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

BC022: Snitches Get Stitches w/Indiana City Brewing Co.

2018-12-1201:19:22

Whale Hunters 004 - 18th Street Brewery BlendGuest: Kevin Boyd of Indiana City Brewing Company and Drinking Craft.Sponsor: Kopacetic Beer FactoryDiscussion Topics:* Kopacetic Kwad recant (turns out we ruined the beer)* Whale Beer - 18th Street Brewery Blend* Indiana City Brewing and 18th Street Brewery Collaboration* Patreon Shoutouts* What we've been drinking lately* Kevin attended San Diego Beer Week* Pabst Brewing Co. suing MillerCoors* Indiana City Brewing's Ale from the Crypt 2019 eventBeers Drank/Discussed:* 18th Street Brewery Blend* Books & Brews King's Lears Fool* Books & Brews The Stout of Evermore Peanut Butter Variant* Untitled Art Pineapple Sherbet* Indiana City Brewing Post. Festival TPA* Prairie Artisan Ales Deconstructed BOMB! Series* Revolution Brewing Jamo-nilla* Devil's Trumpet Brewing Co. Heaven's CourtCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

WH004: 18th Street Brewery Blend

2018-11-2801:19:52

House of Beer: EP8 - Country Boy Brewing Shotgun WeddingHoly crap we've made it one year! Yay us! On this exciting episode we breakdown Country Boy Brewing's Shotgun Wedding Brown Ale aged on Vanilla Beans, talk about the beer we've been drinking, and discuss the Brewers Association's new craft beer definition proposal.Presenting Sponsor: Kopacetic Beer FactoryFollow Us: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramWays to support the show:Patreon,Threadless ShopCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

HB008: Country Boy Brewing Shotgun Wedding

2018-11-1401:21:04

Whale Hunters EP 3 - Avery Brewing RumpkinHappy Halloween and welcome aboard the SS Barrel Chat! On the menu today is what we thought was fresh, caught Avery Rumpkin but turns out it had been aged for over a year. Barrel Chat Super Fan Greg McQueary joins us to discuss all things pumpkin, including his award-winning Pumpkin Ale homebrew and the idea to start an all-pumpkin brewery.Presenting Sponsor: Kopacetic Beer FactoryFollow Us: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramWays to support the show:Patreon,Threadless ShopCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

WH003: Avery Brewing Rumpkin

2018-10-3101:16:39

House of Beers Episode 7: Bare Hands Brewery Thai.P.A.On this episode, we are joined by Jake Seward of Indy Craft Brew and we decided to sample another Northern Indiana brewery, Bare Hands Brewery, because they are making phenomenal beer. Thai.P.A. is their highly-rated core IPA. We discuss the ins-and-outs of the beer and what we do and do not like about the brew.Instead of comparing the IPA to the BJCP Style Guide (sorry it was the third American IPA in seven episodes) we had yet another discussion about Untappd. We know you love it!We finish the show by talking about the beers we've been drinking and the new breweries we've been too. Lots of great beer, but a 50/50 split on the brewery experiences. Presenting Sponsor: Books & BrewsFollow Us: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramWays to support the show:Patreon (Make sure you check out the new $10 tier) and ourThreadless ShopCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

HB007: Bare Hands Brewery Thai.P.A.

2018-10-1701:29:00

This is a special episode from our friends over at IndyCraftBrew.com. We teamed up with them to bring you the podcast version and you can check out the video version, filmed and edited by Moski Homebrew, on Indy Craft Brew's YouTube Channel. On this episode, Jake Seward and Mike Lawton from Indy Craft Brew sat down with Brewer John, head brewer from Triton Brewing. They learned more about how John got started as a brewer, how Triton came to be, and more about the beers they brew.Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat.

Indy Craft Brew Meet the Brewery: Triton Brewing

2018-10-1000:21:40

Whale Hunters EP 2 - Founders CBSWe caught Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout while Whale Hunting and decided to share it with our friends Andrew (Saf) and Dustin from the DrinkIN GeekOUT Podcast. This is an amazing beer that was well worth the hype surrounding its release last year. During the rest of the episode, we sample beers from Sun King Brewing, 450 North Brewing Co., and Brew Link Brewing Co. To finish the show we discuss which Indiana brewery we would each select if we could only drink from one for the rest of our lives. I think the answers may surprise you.Presenting Sponsor: Books & BrewsFollow Us: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramWays to support the show:Patreon,Threadless ShopCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat.

WH002: Founders CBS

2018-10-0301:17:37

House of Beers Episode 6: 3 Floyds GumballheadOn this episode we dive into one of the legendary beers from Indiana, 3 Floyds Gumballhead. This Pale Wheat Ale is hard to come by in the state, even in Indianapolis, but we found a fresh six-pack and decided to break down what makes this beer so popular. Joining us this week were Pete Senefeld from Thespeakpodcast and Nick Boling from Circle City Zymurgy.We sampled a couple homebrews that Nick took with him to the Whitestown Brew Fest Homebrew Competition on September 15, 2018. (OH, AND HE TOOK HOME THE GRAND PRIZE!) He brought Guilty Pleasure, a Chocolate Raspberry Stout and Cinna Death Punch, a cinnamon Russian Imperial Stout.To round out the episode we reviewed New Day Craft's 3rd Annual Meadful Thing and Outciders event that Dustin, Matt, and Nick all attended.Presenting Sponsor: Books & BrewsFollow Us: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramWays to support the show:Patreon (Make sure you check out the new $10 tier) and ourThreadless ShopCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

HB006: 3 Floyds Gumballhead

2018-09-1901:45:18

Whale Hunters Episode 1!We've created a new series based on House of Beer, called Whale Hunters. As fans of craft beer, we seek out the hard-to-find brews along with the everyday shelf beers. In this first episode, Kevin Groover of Out Here Having a Pint dropped by to discuss Books & Brews Franken Gloop, the first barrel aged beer from their Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster Reserve series. Only 120 bottles were available to those who put their name on the list, making it a hard-to-find beer.Dustin and Matt review the beers they sampled at Indiana on Tap's August Tasting Society Event (beers from Tin Man Kokomo, Fountain Square Brewing, Pax Verum, and Monon Beverage Brokers). For news, the trio talks about BrewDogs beer hotel, a place Kevin got to stay in before the general public, and talk pros and cons, mostly pros, of breweries creating variety pack based on Oskar Blues recent news.Presenting Sponsor: Books & BrewsFollow Us: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramWays to support the show:Patreon,Threadless ShopCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat.

WH001: Books & Brews Franken Gloop

2018-09-0501:33:02

Back-to-back House of Beers! This week we feature Bell's Brewery Two Hearted Ale an American-style India Pale Ale. We discuss the beer can design, learn how completely wrong we are about how the name Two Hearted Ale came to be, breakdown the style via the BJCP Style Guide, discuss our latest beer experiences, and finish the episode with news.News:Fans to get free beer with Browns' first victoryPresenting Sponsor: Books & BrewsOther Sponsors: New Day Craft Meadful Things and OutcidersWays to support the show:PatreonThreadless ShopCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

HB005: Bell's Brewery Two Hearted Ale

2018-08-2201:06:26

Welcome to the latest House of Beers episode, this time featuring Books & Brews Clifford the Big Red Ale. We dive deep into the history of the beer with head brewer Bryan Suter, breakdown the style via the BJCP Style Guide, discuss our latest beer experiences, and finish the episode with news.News:Ask Kate About Beer: What's the problem with beer flights?Upland Brewing plans a huge brewery, beer garden and bike shop at closed Value World in Fountain SquarePresenting Sponsor: Books & BrewsOther Sponsors: New Day Craft Meadful Things and OutcidersWays to support the show:PatreonThreadless ShopCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a28fff for 40% off for 4 months, and support Barrel Chat Podcast.

HB004: Books & Brews Clifford the Big Red Ale

2018-08-0800:54:53

Presenting Sponsor -Books & BrewsWe sat down with New Day Craft's Tia Agnew (CEO) and Brett Canaday (Cider/Mead Maker) to learn more about the business, how they got into making cider and mead, and how they've kept it going for 14 years. They also drop some exclusive tidbits on upcoming releases and ideas currently fermenting. Throughout the episode we sample 10 of the cider and mead varieties, learning about how Canaday makes each one and other interesting facts.Cider & Mead on the show:Gold RushSouth CiderJohnny ChapmanWashington's FollyShelby Blue RibbonLive CurrantBreakfast MagpieCacao Cinnamon Breakfast MagpieVanilla Breakfast MagpieImperial Breakfast MagpieMake sure to buy tickets for the 3rd Annual Meadful Things and Outciders event on Sept. 1! Just make sure to say "Hi!" we you spot us!

BC021: Mind Melding w/New Day Craft

2018-08-0101:08:56

We sit down with Tia Agnew and Brett Canady from New Day Craft to talk about the 3rd annual Meadful Things and Outciders. They provide all of the valuable information about the event, a elevator speech on why you should attend, and dive into the event's origin story.

PSP002: 3rd Annual Meadful Things and Outciders

2018-07-2500:22:39

As you can guess from the title we are discussing another great #HouseBeer this week in Quaff ON! Brewing's Busted Knuckle English Porter. We dive deep into the history of the beer and beer style. In the second half of the show we talk about a few beers we've had since our last episode, Zymurgy Magazine's Top 10 beer list, and newly approved Goose Island Bourbon County Stout labels & flavors.Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Books & Brews, a place for people without a place.And make sure you grab your tickets for New Day Craft's Meadful Things and Outciders!Beers on the episode:Quaff ON! Busted KnuckleUpland Brewing Little Wheat Lies

HB003: Quaff ON! Brewing Busted Knuckle

2018-07-1801:07:10

We head up to Muncie, IN to imbibe with the guys from The Guardian Brewing Company. We learn about what drove Jason Phillips to open the brewery, why Sean Fickle decided to leave his post as head brewer of Fountain Square Brewing Co. to be the head brewer for The Guardian, and a lot about the beer they make. Oh, and we get to hear why Sean hates the New England IPA trend...he's obviously part of the Fountain Square brewing family.Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Books & Brews, a place for people without a place.And make sure you grab your tickets for New Day Craft's Meadful Things and Outciders!

BC020: Brass Knuckles and NEIPAs w/The Guardian Brewing Company

2018-07-0401:04:44

In our first Pint-sized Promotion episode we talk about The Delaware County Fair's (in Delaware County Indiana) new attraction this year: a Beer and Wine Tent. Delaware County GIS Coordinator and part-time The Guardian Brewing employee Kyle Johnson tells us more about this first-year attraction. We learn which breweries and wineries will be participating, how the samples and pint purchasing will work, and a little history behind how the attraction came to fruition.

PSP001: 2018 Delaware County Fair Beer and Wine Tent

2018-06-2700:15:36

For our second #HouseBeer we discuss the No.1 selling Indiana IPA, Daredevil Brewing Lift Off American IPA. We dive deep into the history of Lift Off, compare it to the BJCP style guide, and tell you why it's a beer that should always be in your refrigerator..After that we get into what we've been drinking and where we've been drinking. Lots of different beers and breweries covered in this episode including, Black Acre Brewing, Ash & Elm Cider, Sun King Brewery, and Heretic Brewing.

HB002: Daredevil Lift Off American IPA

2018-06-1300:53:52

With a recent change in ownership, Fountain Square Brewery is hitting the refresh button on their branding. We sit down with their President Brad Smith and head brewer Mike Grap to discuss the rebranding, what fears accompany a rebranding, and what's on the horizon for the brewery. And don't worry, none of the beloved beers will be rebranded, but be on the lookout for a few surprises (barrel aged beer anyone?) in the near future!Beers on the show:Fountain Square Brewing Saison DujourFountain Square Brewing Barrel Aged Backyard Porter

BC019: Rebranding a Brewery w/Fountain Square Brewing

2018-05-3001:21:17

On this episode we learn all about hop farming from Ross Sorensen and Nick Reutter, owners of Land Locked Hops in Loda, IL. It was an interesting conversation because they didn't hold back on the difficulties of starting a very small hop farm, 1/8th acre. They've since purchased an 80-plus acre plot of land to expand their hop yard up to 5 acres. We also learned how hard being 100 percent organic in hop farming is, whether a brewery makes good beer or not matters to them when selling their hops, and why they both love Comet hops so much.During the show we sample several beers that Ross and Nick brought from Illinois. One included their hops and the other were beers from one of their favorite breweries.Beers on the Show:Monarch Brewing Company - Allerton Amber (Cascade hops from Land Locked Hops)Marz Community Brewing - Cloudy Boyz NEIPAMarz Community Brewing - May 1968 SaisonMarz Community Brewing - Jungle Boogie with Mango Pale Wheat Ale

BC018: Organic is just a label w/Land Locked Hops

2018-05-2301:04:57

Here it is, our first House of Beers episode! We started off with the king of Indiana house beers, Sun King BrewingSunlight Cream Ale. With the rise of barrel aged, hazy, and fruited beers, we decided to take our listeners back to the roots of craft beer with a dive into the history of Sunlight.Dustin then regales us with his tales from Boston, including trips to Trillium Brewing, Tree House Brewing, Aeronaut Brewing, Harpoon Brewing, Idle Hands Brewing, and Night Shift Brewing.To wrap up the show, we discuss our trip to Monticello, IN which included a stop at Whyte Horse Winery and Kopacetic Beer Factory for their May the 4th Be With You event where we got to sample their new bottle release, Russian for Maple. Flat12 Bierwerks, Fountain Square Brewing, and Burn 'Em Brewingalso made an appearance at the event.

HB001: Sun King's Sunlight Cream Ale

2018-05-1601:11:23

While Dustin was gallivanting in Boston, Matt sat down with Sean Webster, owner of Monon Beverage. They talked about his company, the importance of cleaning beer lines, selling beer, and imbibed on beers and ciders from companies that work with Monon Beverage.

BC017: If it doesn't make dollars, it doesn't make sense w/Monon Beverage

2018-05-0201:29:47

No guest this week but we brought beer! While sampling beers from Triptych Brewing and local homebrewers The Brothers Grissom we discuss our separate trips to Michigan and Washington D.C., ponder when a flavored beer is no longer considered a beer, and announce our new podcast, House of Beers, that will be dropping in our feed soon.

HB000: The House that Beer Built

2018-04-2500:56:55

We traveled to McClure's Orchard in Peru, IN to imbibe with Jason McClure, the man behind their cider and wine program. Jason educated us on the history of the orchard, how his family came to own it, and the different kind of apples they grow. From there, we learned how those apples are turned into cider, how a cider's vintage is similar to a wine's vintage, and about the insane laws the wine industry has. Grab your favorite cider, a pair of headphones, and come imbibe with us!

BC016: Farm to Bottle w/Jason McClure of McClure's Orchard

2018-04-1801:09:23

Chance Hoover the Beermonger for Goose the Market was nice enough to imbibe with us this episode. We learned more about his journey from a server to a butcher to the beermonger, how a butcher shop created a go-to beer cellar, and sampled some of their best available libations.Beers:Brooklyn Brewery - Cloaking DeviceBruery Terreux - NgongoTo Øl - Mr. Blonde 2018 EditionTaxman Brewing - Red Wine Qualified

BC015: Chance the Beermonger at Goose the Market

2018-04-1100:51:48

Assistant brewer/film director Joshua Hull joins us on Scarlet Lane Brewing's Dorian Day to talk all things Dorian Stout, how he went from managing restaurant kitchens to brewing beer, and whats on the horror-izon for the brewery.

BC014: Beer Directing w/Scarlet Lane's Josh Hull

2018-03-2800:53:25

On this episode, we imbibe with Jimmy Misner, head brewer of Door 4 Brewing, and his wife Karalee. We learn about Jimmy's home brewing career, how he made the immediate transition to head brewer, and sample some of his libations.

BC013: What's Behind Door 4 w/Jimmy Misner

2018-03-2101:36:58

On this week's episode, we speak with Jason Tapp, owner of Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room in Franklin, IN. Jason has created an amazing partnership with Greek's Pizzeria, one that features not only their famous pizza but 30 taps of legitimate craft beer from all over the country. What makes Jason's taproom unique is his ability to procure top-of-the-line libations like Founders KBS & CBS, Goose Island BCBS, and plenty of 3 Floyd's Zombie Dust. He's gone even a step-further by offering one-of-a-kind services like selling kegs to customers. Find out more about the Tapp Room and Jason's plans for the future.

BC012: It's on Tapp w/Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room

2018-03-1400:59:23

We traveled to Franklin, IN to visit the River City Winery Franklin Tasting Room. There we chatted with owner Brian Alvey about the winery, why they opened a tasting room, why they chose Franklin, and learned more about the wine they produce.

BC011: Wine Connoisseurs w/RCW Franklin Tasting Room

2018-03-0701:05:55

Ant Blair, the face of Craft Picks TV, drops by to imbibe and chat about his journey into craft beer media. His story starts back in the 80's but it wasn't until last year that he found his true calling. With a background in marketing, Blair shares the knowledge he has gained on how to create and market your content. He also brought a treasure trove of beers (Sip of Sunshine, M-43, Foggy Nuggets, and many more) for us to imbibe on throughout the episode.

BC010: Pillow Drinking w/Craft Picks TV

2018-02-2801:17:32

We traveled to St. Peters, MO to sit down with Abbey Spencer of Third Wheel Brewing. Abbey explained how she got her start in the industry, started homebrewing, and was then asked to be head brewer of Third Wheel without any professional experience. Throughout the conversation we sample the beers that Abbey brews and learned that most of them were her homebrew recipes, which by tasting them helped explain how she was snatched up without needing any professional brewing experience. Yes, they were that good.

BC009: A Small Beer Child w/Third Wheel Brewing

2018-02-2101:25:39

James Dulhanty of Kitto Insurance dropped by with Russian River Pliny the Elder and 18th Street Candy Crushable so we let him tell us more about his unique adventure into the brewery insurance game. We also discuss Dog Fish Heads mace beer and pop open a few cans of beer from Michigan thanks to a recent trade with our new friend, Jake.

BC008: He's Wearing Khakis w/Kitto Insurance

2018-02-1401:06:21

Amanda Lewton (owner) and Jack Sramek (brewer) from Tin Man Brewing Kokomo joined us to talk about the brewery, their background in the industry, and the unique situation they found themselves in when Tin Man Evansville went up for sale last year. They also brought six beers, including 2016 & 2017 Barrel Aged Csar Russian Imperial Stout.

BC007: Robot Bock w/Tin Man Brewing Kokomo

2018-01-3101:30:11

Lyndon Smith and Rob Seivert from Cedar Grove, NC-based Botanist & Barrel joined us to talk about their wines and ciders. Lyndon and Rob had the distinct honor of being our first non-Indiana guests and unfortunately, the opening seconds came out distorted thanks to the software we were using. However, the rest of the episode is great. We learned a lot about their techniques, the blueberry farm they own, and the six cider/wine samples they sent us. So grab a drink and come imbibe with us!

BC006: Blueberries, Barrels, and Botanists w/Botanist and Barrel

2018-01-1701:00:20

On this episode, we visit with our current Beer of the Month sponsor, Kopacetic Beer Factory. Owner Sean Manahan let us taste several new beers he was working on; we learned about the impressive number of Indiana beers he had on tap in 2017; and we tried his first bottled beer, Murkules.

BC005: Noodling for Murkules w/Kopacetic Beer Factory

2018-01-0301:28:08

We traveled to Whitestown, IN for the soft opening of Moontown Brewing Company, hosted by Indiana on Tap. In part one we chat with friends of the show Kevin and Kelsey Groover (OHHAP Podcast Hosts) and get their thoughts on the event and the beers. For part two we chat with Moontown's Bobby Mattingly (owner) and Cody Peczkowski (owner and head brewer) about going from homebrewing to owning and operating a brewery, Cody's previous commercial brewing experience, and what we can expect from them in the near future. We chat with Indiana on Tap Founder/CEO Justin Knepp in the final segment where we learn more about how the event came together.Beers on the show:Moontown Brewing CecilMoontown Brewing Boone County BrownMoontown Brewing MoSimQuinox

BC004: Moontown Event with Indiana on Tap

2017-12-1700:48:43

We are lucky enough to know Kevin Boyd, sales rep for Indiana City Brewing and amazing beer photographer who runs Drinking Craft. You have likely met Kevin at one of Indiana City's tasting events and you have likely seen his photographs on Instagram. On this episode he teaches us what goes into his breathtaking photographs and what life as a brewery sales rep is really like.A big thanks to Kopacetic Beer Factory for sponsoring this episode! Make sure you check them out in Monticello, IN and let them know that Barrel Chat sent you!Beers this episode:Kopacetic Beer Factory Porter's PorterCerebral Brewing DDH Rare TraitFinback Brewing Whale FarmGreat Divide Brewing Chai Yeti8 Wired Brewing Company BumayeAverIy Brewing Company Tweak

BC003: Kevin Boyd of Drinking Craft

2017-12-0801:26:54

It's our first official episode and Shawn Kessel, shift brewer for Taxman Brewing Company, was nice enough to be our first guest. His journey into the craft beer world started with homebrewing. That passion led him to working with the top homebrewing store in Indiana, Great Fermentations. Thanks to a chance encounter while working at the homebrew shop, Kessel became the head brewer for Grand Junction Brewing, a startup brewing in Westfield, IN at the time. His time at Grand Junction ended not as he would have liked, but it ultimately led to his employment with Taxman Brewing and he says he couldn't be happier.Thanks to our Kopacetic Beer Factory for sponsoring this episode! Make sure you check them out in Monticello, IN and let them know Barrel Chat sent you!Beers on the show:Kopacetic Beer Factory Porter's PorterTaxman Brewing RoyaltyTaxman Brewing Tax HolidayTaxman Brewing Barrel Aged DeductionTaxman Brewing 2017 Evasion

BC002: Shawn Kessel of Taxman Brewing Company

2017-11-2301:30:04

What is Barrel Chat? It's a podcast dedicated to learning more about the individuals who move the craft alcohol industry forward. That includes, owners, brewers, distillers, winemakers, assistants, sales reps, and those who have created businesses to support their craft alcohol-centric industry.This episode is a teaser...well more of an episode since it's 41 minutes long, but we talk about our ambitions with the podcast and begin the journey by drinking lots of barrel aged beers.Beers on the show:Mikkeller Brewing San Diego Beer Geek BrunchIndiana City Brewing Udder AnnihilationGoose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2016Wolf Ridge Brewing Dire Wolf Rum Line

BC001: Barrel Aged Teaser

2017-11-1400:41:30

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