04-41 – Paradise Brewing, and A Bock Beer Birthday

I use the tagline 'The Voice of Cincy Craft' in Cincy Brewcast a lot. When I say it, though, I don't necessarily mean that I am the voice of Cincy craft. You are. Every one of you who contributes to the show, the blog, all of it are part of the voice of Cincy craft. If you have ever sat next to me or stood across a bar from me and had a conversation you're definitely part of the voice of Cincy craft, too. And this episode? Well... it features two more folks who I think are a big part of the voice of Cincy craft. I sat down with Diamon Bell (Beer is not for boys) and Matt DeMaris (the Brews Traveller, from Hustle and Brews) to talk about what role Cincy craft plays in their life and what role they play in the evolution of this community, too. We drank a few beers (we were on location at BCs Bottle Lodge in Montgomery for this episode, talked about how they got their start, and where they are going in their own content and platforms. This show is a great one, and if you're not already following them - make sure you do it as soon as possible! Guests This Episode Diamon Bell - Beer is not for Boys (Check out her instagram page here)Matt DeMaris - (Hustle and Brews, Vets and Brews) From The Beer Fridge Warped Wing - Ermal's Raspberry Cream AleFifty West - Peeled OutNorthern Row - StriperMadTree - Sprye (read more about this beer)

Mike started this show with a goal of bringing craft beer news, tastings, and interviews to people via their digital airwaves. He asked me to come on board, and I said yes without a moments hesitation. I didn't know then how great of a friend he would become to me, and this craft community. We lost him this summer and this show stands as a dedication to him, and all that he started with Cincy Brewcast. Guests This Episode Evan Rouse - Braxton Brewing CompanyBrittany Walker - Have A Drink ShowChris Walker - Have A Drink ShowJustin Frasure - Have A Drink ShowAndy Reynolds - Alexandria Brewing CompanyBob Bollas - FibonacciBrandon Hughes - Nine GiantScott LaFollette - Blank SlateMike Stokes - Cincy Brew BusMatt Stokes - Cincy Brew Bus From The Beer Fridge Braxton - Big CisBraxton - Rum Barrel Aged Snow ShovelBraxton - ToasterBraxton - Lavendar Level

It's not just Cincy Brewcast - after a little hiatus of sorts, it's all back. I'm coming at you this week with an easy one (heck... I'm not even drinking a "real" beer). I'll dive into the hiatus itself a little deeper this week on The Weekly Pint (The link to that show is here...) I can't thank you enough for being a listener of this show. Regardless if you have been here since the beginning, or if you're just stumbling upon it right now - you're the reason this keeps going episode after episode. Stay tuned... big stuff is on the way! From The Beer Fridge Guinness, 0 - Non-Alcoholic Irish Stout

The Big Cis Brewcast is an annual event dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Cisneros.  Mike didn't just sit next to me as the host of Cincy Brewcast, he was also a dear friend and one of the best, kindest people who I have ever met.  What better way to celebrate a life like his than with a craft beer?  Mike loved Czech Pilsner, so that's what we brewed up for the big guy (With the help of Braxton, Alexandria Brewing Company, Fibonacci, Darkness, MadTree, Rivertown and Bad Tom Smith). To tap the beer we throw a party every year (huge shout out to the folks at P3 for helping to make sure that we had a great event this year!) and during that event... I of course have to do a live Brewcast, because it's the only proper way to celebrate an event.  We talked about Mike, and of course Mike's Big Cis pilsner.  Since we were at Braxton we talked to them about what's going on with their rapidly growing brewery (and some of the fun things that are upcoming for them).  We chatted about Alexandria Brewing Company, and since we were in their neck of the woods, we talked to a couple of the hosts from Have A Drink (one of my favorite podcasts). The show?  Yeah, it was good.  Mike would've been happy. From The Beer Fridge Big Cis Collaboration - Czech Pilsner Guests This Episode Jake Rouse - Braxton Brewing Company Andy Reynolds - Alexandria Brewing Company Brittany Walker - Have A Drink Show Chris Walker - Have A Drink Show Chef Tony - Brew City Sausage