Cincy Brewcast

It's a hard world to navigate, this modern one where craft breweries, brewpubs, bars, and restaurants must constantly figure out what those terms mean. What can you keep giving your customers that not only keeps them interested, but stays true to your personality at the same time? Dead Low Brewing has been through a lot in the almost five years that they've been open, and through it all they keep proving that they are a little more than just one thing. Guests This Episode Brock Lusch - Dead Low Brewing Chris "Coop" Cooper - Dead Low Brewing From The Beer Fridge Dead Low Brewing - German Pilsner Dead Low Brewing - The Gary Dead Low Brewing - Black Phillip Doppelbock Dead Low Brewing - Mocha My Day Imperial Mocha Stout Previous Episodes You Should Listen To Volume 5, Episode 39 Volume 6, Episode 41

The road for Bad Tom Smith hasn't always been smooth. They have had plenty of ups and downs throughout their story, and with new ownership coming on board recently, it seemed like a wonderful time to sit down and talk about how they're looking to turn things around with this new chapter for the brewery. They have a new brewer on board, an upcoming new location, and a refreshed vision for what the brand means to guests who find themselves stepping into their taproom. We explore their story and their vision and drink a few beers along the way! Guests On This Episode Brandon Cruz Evan Braden From The Beer Fridge Bad Tom Smith - Fink Bad Tom Smith - McQuinn's Bad Tom Smith - Bad Tom Brown Bad Tom Smith - Don Fernando

The author expresses enthusiasm for the craft beer scene in Cincinnati and introduces Jennifer Craig's new book, 'Pocket Guide To Cincinnati's Breweries.' Additionally, a shoutout is given to Grainworks Brewing Company for unwittingly hosting the episode, and details on where to buy the guide are provided.

In this week's podcast, I interview DVD Brew's Dana, Keith, and Bobby to delve into the intricacies of their new Cincinnati brewery. We discuss their origins, offerings, and future plans while sampling their diverse beer selection, including an Oktoberfest and a Czech Pilsner. It's an engaging and fun episode.

Returning with anticipation, the Oakley Beerfest promises to outdo its previous year, offering a blend of community, entertainment, and great beer. Anticipating the event, the hosts delve into the festival's highlights and reveal an enticing beer list, all alongside offering an exclusive chance to win tickets to this much-awaited gathering.

Celebrating a decade of TheGnarlyGnome.com and the beginning of Cincy Brewcast's 10th season, the journey is attributed to the loyal followers supporting the exploration of the craft beer scene. Looking back, it's been a mix of highs and lows. A reflective post is considered for the future, but for now, the focus is on launching season 10 with flair.

There are a lot of different places around town to grab a cold brewski with your friends after a long week, but when I knew that I was going to be meeting the guys behind Brew Skies Happy Hour for an episode... I thought it might be fun to take things in a different direction than usual. We met up at The Happy Hollow Inn, a great neighborhood bar in Norwood, to down some light beer and talk. We chatted about everything from the state of craft beer, to what makes a bar a place that we want to spend our time. This is what I consider an "old school" Brewcast - and is always one of my favorite types of episodes to record! Guests This Episode Bret Kollmann Baker - Brew Skies Happy Hour Michael D Morgan - Brew Skies Happy Hour From The Beer Fridge Labatt's Blue Miller High Life Hudy Delight Show Links Brew Skies Happy Hour - YouTube Learn More About The Happy Hollow Inn

This is an action-packed episode. Not only were we sitting down with the awesome Jim Effler to talk about Bockfest through the years and designing the artwork alongside it - we also just happened to be recording at Gabby's Cafe, home of the new Bocce Brewing Company - and were joined by owner Dino DiStasi and Manager Joe Cornella. The show was so epic that it ALSO happened to mark the 1000th beer on the show - and Jim dove deep into his fridge to find us a treat - a couple of bottles of Sam Adams Triple Bock from 1994. We talked about Gabby's, Bocce, Jim Effler - and of course... Bockfest! This is one of those shows I'll remember for a long while... it was an absolute blast! Guests This Episode Jim Effler - Jim Effler Fine Art Dino DiStasi - Gabby's Cafe Joe Cornella - Bocce Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Bocce Brewing Company - Old Weirdo Sam Adams - 1994 Triple Bock Show Links Jim Effler Fine Art Website Gabby's Cafe Website Gabby's Bockfest Facebook Event

I have long loved Paradise Brewing, and there are many reasons for that. They're one of those places that seem to ignore the trends happening around them and can just be comfortable with who they are. That's hard to do in an ever-changing world of craft beer. I think I respect that ability... a lot. They make great beer (which should go without saying for every brewery these days.) They're also great people, which is an excellent way to hook me. On this episode, I sat down with the folks at Paradise to talk about how they manage not to let things get out of control as they manage their slow and steady growth. We drink a few beers, and we talk about what inspires them to make the beers that they do. I hope this one is as fun for you, as it was for me!

MadTree Brewing Company is certainly a household name here in Cincinnati. They make great beer, they have a killer taproom, and they provide an excellent company that is able to create a place where people can build their careers. When you look at it from the outside in, they nailed it. It's not enough for the company, though, as it rounds the ten year mark. They're constantly trying to improve everything. The very essence of who they are to their core has been a huge focus over the last few years - and I wanted to talk about what that means.