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The Malting Hour
by Brandon W and Anthony Golec
The Malting Hour is a craft beer podcast hosted by homebrewers and beer‑obsessed friends Brandon W and Tony Golec, with frequent appearances from Matthew Moldenhauer, Director of Operations at Old Irving Brewing. Each episode blends home brewing insights, craft beer reviews, brewery interviews, and the kind of funny beer‑podcast banter that only longtime friends can deliver.Whether we’re talking brewing techniques, tasting new releases, hanging out with brewers we love, or diving into the stories behind great beer, we bring a mix of knowledge, humor, and genuine passion for the craft.If you’re looking for a beer podcast with personality — part homebrewing talk, part craft beer interviews, part friends‑talking‑beer — you’re in the right place. Every episode features a new beer style, guest, topic, or conversation to keep things fresh.Not sponsored by Old Irving Brewing.If you have an idea for an episode, email us at [email protected]!Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykek
Episodes
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Episode 185 - Revolution Brewing Deep Wood October 2026
This week we preview the latest Revolution Deep Wood release. We sample all four offerings from them, while watching some football and catching up with each other. Be sure to pre-order your beers here starting Tuesday September 29th, 2026: Click here to pre-order! Beers on this episode: Deth's…
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Episode 184: An Old Broken Bike No One Wants to Ride
Brandon's back with a beer-industry job update, and we crack into three very different pours: Revolution's Pursuit of Freedom Watermelon Mint Session Sour, Voodoo Ranger's Halloween IPA (which sends us down a rabbit hole of favorite horror franchises and Halloween viewing traditions), and a…
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Episode 183 - Goose Island BCS 2026 Lineup
This week we discuss the 2026 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Lineup and which variants we're looking forward to the most. Along the way, Brandon reaches deep into his cellar and opens three variants from previous years. Get the full lineup here:...
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Episode 182 - Revolution Deep Wood July 2026 Drink Along
This week Brandon and Tony get a surprise preview of the first release of Revolution Brewing's 2026 Deep Wood series. If you were lucky enough to grab these beers, feel free to drink along with us as we tast all four offerings. Peach Brandy Barrel D.B.V.S.O.J.: Barleywine Ale Aged in Bourbon and...
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Episode 181 - Mystery Beers 2026
This week Tony, Matthew and Brandon take turns surprising each other with mystery beers to see if each one of them can figure out what they are drinking. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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ATFP Throwback - Hoppin' Frog "T.O.R.I.S. The Tyrant"
Coming off the heels of Episode 176 and rounding out our AFTP Throwback series, Brandon treated us to this delicious triple imperial stout from Hoppin' Frog Brewery. T.O.R.I.S. The Tyrant Triple Imperial Stout Extremely bold with big notes of layered dark malt and fruity esters driving luscious...
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ATFP Throwback - Barrel-Aged Champurrado Krampus 2021 (feat. Trevor, Tim and Matthew)
On this edition of the "After The Final Pour Throwback", we're joined by Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Timothy Broyles, and Matthew Moldenhauer from Old Irving Brewing Co.. On this special forgotten ATFP, we see if the guys can guess what beer we poured for them and learn the haunted history of their...
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Episode 180 - The Kentucky Mushroom Job
This week, Brandon, Tony, and Matthew play catch-up while drinking a 3-year vertical of OIB's Kentucky Common, "Years" NA beers, and the random Binny's "Premium" BYO 4-Pack Tony built. Two AI country songs are also involved in this episode. Beers on this episode: Years - Pils OIB - Long Forgotten...
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Episode 179 - The Barley Bros
This week, we preview Revolution Brewing's "Peach Brandy Barrel DBVSOJ" as well as Old Irving Brewing's "28 Months Later" barrel-aged barleywine. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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Episode 178 - The Malting Hour Presents "An Evening With Matthew and Tony: Part 2"
This week Matthew and Tony sit down face to face with one mic and try to put together an entire show together without their better third Brandon, who was on vacation. Beers on this episode: Old Irviing Brewing - Sir Reginald White Oak Brewing - Column Like I See'Em Hopewell Brewing - Mezi…
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ATFP Throwback - River North Brewery "BA Midnight Hike"
This week, we bring our "After The Final Pour Throwback" series: episodes we never posted! In this episode, we go back to September 2026, when Matthew shares a beer from River North Brewery in Denver, Colorado. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check…
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Episode 177 - Tuck Your TikTok
This week Brandon, Tony and Matthew sample through a few beers Tony and Matthew brought. Jimminey Schmicks makes his debut apperance, Matthew is berated and Tony's lack of editing is called out yet again. Beers on this episode: White Oak - Mo Ghile Mear Irish Red Ale More Brewing - The Hound Old...
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Episode 176 - Pour Camel
This week Brandon, Tony and Matthew discuss the recent closing of local breweries, what still excites them about craft beer and also see the joy in using AI for comedic purposes only. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by AI Check out all our episodes at...
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Episode 175 - An Evening With The Malting Hour Crew
This week, Brandon, Matthe,w and Tony play catch-up while discussing what they've been up to lately, recent Chicago brewery closures, and their stance on Peeps. Beers on this episode: Alarmist Brewing - Pantsless Short Fuse Brewing - Bear-ie White Central Waters Brewing - Lupulin Nebula Theme…
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Episode 174 - Revolution Brewing Deep Wood Part 3
This week we finish off our previews of the 2025 Deep Wood series from Revolution Brewing. Big thanks to Rev for letting us get a sneak peek before the beers are released. Be sure to preorder your beer January 20th, 2026. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by...
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Episode 173 - The Malteez 2025
It's The Malteez 2025. This week we discuss our favorite beers from 2025. Thank you everyone for your continued support and we look forward to bringing you more beer fun in 2026. Cheers! Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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Episode 172 - Old Irving Brewing's Krampus Cookies 2025 (feat. Trevor, Tim and Matthew)
It's our favorite time of year! Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Tim Broyles and Matthew Moldenhauer of Old Irving Brewing Co. join us once again for our annual tasting of Krampus Cookies and the variants. We taste our way through all the beers with backstories of how each came to be. Hopefully we didn't get...
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Episode 171 - Revolution Brewing Deep Woods Part 2
This week Brandon and Tony dive into the second Fall release of Revolution Brewings Deep Woods series.
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Episode 170 - Bourbon County 2025 Lineup Preview
This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to Goose Island's Salt Shed taproom for the preview tasting of this year's Bourbon County lineup. The entire Bourbon County lineup will be available Friday November 28th 2025. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by…
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Episode 169 - Revolution Brewing's "Deep Woods" Preview
This week, Brandon, Matthew and Tony sample through the October release of Revolution Brewing's "Deep Woods" series. All four beers will be on sale, Tuesday, September 30th 2025. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at...
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Episode 168 - Tony's Beers
This week Brandon and Tony catch up with what they've been up to this summer and look forward to Fall and Winter beers. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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Episode 167 - The Malting Hour Presents "An Evening With Matthew and Anthony"
This week, while Brandon is on vacation, Matthew and Tony try their best to do a full episode without their faithful leader. Beers on this episode: Boulevard Brewing Co. - More S'Mores Old Irving Brewing Co. - Fireside Krampus 2023 Alaus Darykla - Chicago'S Music provided by @FluidMinds Check out...
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Episode 166 - Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025 Preview
This week Brandon, Tony and Matthew discuss the 2025 Goose Island BCBS lineup while sipping through some past Bourbon County Variants. Check out the full lineup here: https://www.gooseisland.com/bourbon-county-brand-stout Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by...
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Episode 165 - Summer of the Stout 2025 (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)
This week we revisit the "Summer of the Stout" series with our good friend Matthew. Beers on this episode: Miskatonic Brewing Company - Dungeon Master: Thunderbird Revolution Brewing - Cafe Deth Pipeworks Brewing Co. -Barrel Aged Jone's Dog Rye Barrel Editon Old Irving Brewing Co. - Tiki Prost...
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Episode 164 - Beers of Summer (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)
After a brief hiatus, we've returned and drink the most beers we've ever had on one episode. That would be thanks to our old pal Matthew Moldenhauer for stopping by briefly to share some beers he brought back from his camping trip. Beers on this episode: Bell's Brewery - Tropical Hopslam New…
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After The Final Pour - S10E3 - Afterthought Brewing Company "Saison Meer"
Following in the footsteps of last week's episode, Brandon has Tony guess what beer he's drinking on this episode of After The Final Pour. Beer Description: Afterthought Brewing Company "Saison Meer: Malbec Barrel Aged" Saison brewed with Midwestern ingredients and aged in a Malbec barrel. Thanks...
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Episode 163 - Mystery Beers for Brandon
We're FINALLY back in the studio for a full length episode. What better way to come back than another "Mystery Beer" episode. This time Tony has selected for random beers for Brandon to try and figure what they are. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by…
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After The Malted Mini's Final Pour? - Old Irving Brewing "Cosmic Kerfuffule"
This week Captain Brandon Weninger and First Mate Tony Golec come back to the studio, after a much needed break and drink OIB's Hazy Triple IPA "Cosmic Kerfuffle". About the beer: Galaxy & Citra hopped hazy Triple IPA Music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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Episode 162 - Illinois Craft Beer Week 2025 Preview (feat. Ray Stout)
This week our old friend Ray Stout of the Illinois Craft Beer Guild joins us to discuss Beer Under Glass and other happenings for Illinois Craft Beer Week. Beers on this episode: Half Acre Beer Company - Akari Shogun Hop District Community Brewing - Rebello Hopewell Brewing Co. - Sharp Grab your...
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Episode 161 - Dank vs. Dark
This week Brandon and Tony sample some "dank" IPA's followed by some "dark" stouts in what they are dubbing "Dank vs. Dark". Beers on this episode: Lagunita's Brewing Co. - Waldo's Special Ale Pipeworks Brewing Company - Double Fudge Barrel Aged Abduction Energy City Brewing - Hop Buoy Hazy…
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Malted Mini's - New Glarus Gyrator Dopplebock
This week Brandon and Tony sample New Glarus "Gyrator Dopplebock". Intro and Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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Episode 160 - Pilot Project Brewing
This week we sample four beers from Logan Square's Pilot Project Brewing. Beers on this episode: Funkytown Brewery - Hip-Hops and R&Brew Standard Goods - Pale Ale Brewer's Kitchen - Two Falls Donna's Pickle Beer Get your Meals on Wheels Chicago On Tap Tickets TODAY!...
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After The Final Pour S10E02 - Goose Island "Shamrock Stout" 2023 (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)
This week we welcome back Matthew and dig deep into Brandon's beer fridge to unearth a 2023 Barrel Aged Shamrock Stout from Goose Island. Tickets for Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" AVAILABLE NOW! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro...
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Episode 159 - Meals on Wheels Chicago on Tap Fest 2025 (feat. Cory Morris and Matthew Moldenhauer)
This week we sit down with Cory Morris of Meals on Wheels Chicago to discuss this years Chicago on Tap Festival. Also, Matthew joins us again and promises a special gift at the event if you call him by his new name (hint: we say what it is on this episode). Get your tickets today!...
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Episode 158 - St. Patrick's Day 2025 (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)
This week we welcome back friend of the show, Matthew Moldenhauer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some local beers. Beers on this episode: Midwest Coast - Irish Tommy Phase Three - The Knot Old Irving Brewing - Lucky Linny Riverlands Brewing Company - Doc's Irish Stout More Brewing - Story...
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Episode 157 - Yuengling Comes To Illinois
This week Brandon and Tony welcome Yuengling to Illinois and sample all five beers currently available. Beers on this episode: Traditional Lager Light Lager Golden Pilsner Flight Black & Tan Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" tickets are now available! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Theme...
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Malted Minis - Goose Island Shamrock Stout 2025
AAAAANNND WE'RE BACK! We had to take some time off, but we're and starting off this month with Goose Island's barrel aged "Shamrock Stout". Beer description: Goose Island Shamrock Stout is a decadent delight that is aged for a full year in freshly emptied bourbon barrels and finished with...
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Episode 156 - Mystery Beer Challenge 2025
This week Brandon pours four mystery beers for Tony to try figure out what they are. Will it be a saison/pale ale mishap again or will he overcome the odds and get them all correct? Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at...
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Malted Minis - Barrio x Boulevard
This week bids farewell to Dry January for Brandon with his first drink since 2024. Beers on this episode: Barrio - Rojo Boulevard Brewing - Plaid Habit Intro and outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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Malted Minis - Go Brewing "New School Sour Berry"
This week Brandon and Tony bid farewell (probably) to Dry January with Go Brewing's "New School Sour Berry". Beer description: This isn’t your average sour—it’s a flavor revolution. Bursting with juicy, fruit-forward notes that are perfectly balanced by a zippy tang, it’s the ultimate mashup of...
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Episode 155 - Dry January 2025
This week we kick off the New Year with some NA offerings from Untitled Art, Maplewood and Hop Butcher For the World. Beers and Beverages on this episode: Untitled Art - Juicy IPA NA Untitled Art - Italian Style Pilsner NA Maplewood Brewery & Distillery - Rad Hyroz Bodacious Berry Lemonade Hop...
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After The Final Pour - S10E01 - Hubbard's Cave "Rum Barrel Aged Banana's Foster" 2024 (feat. Matthew Mauldenhauer)
Happy New Year! What better way to kick off the new year than with an adjuncted barrel aged beer from Hubbards Cave? We're joined once again with Matthew and a very special guest at the end of the episode. Beer description: Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Cinnamon, Maple, Vanilla and Bananas....
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Episode 154 - The Malteez 2024 (feat. Matthew Mauldenhauer)
Another year has come and gone and that can only mean one thing: THE MALTEEZ! This year Brandon and Tony invited Matthew Mauldenhauer to join them for their favorite beer countdown to end 2024. Thank you to all of our listeners for the continued support of the show. Without you, we'd just be...
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After The Final Pour - S9E14 Three Floyds Brewing "Dark Lord" 2012 (feat. Matthew Mauldenhauer)
This week we're joined once again by Matthew and the merry little Christmas elf to start the week of Christmas. Brandon digs deep into his cellar and shares Three Floyds Brewing's Dark Lord from 2012. Beer description: A demonic Russian-Style Imperial Stout brewed with coffee, Mexican vanilla…
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Episode 153 - Christmas and Winter Beers (feat. Matthew Mauldenhauer)
This week we get into the holiday spirit with our old friend Matthew. We sampled five beers we thought fit the Christmas/Winter spirit. We're also joined by a Christmas Elf who we slowly get drunk throughout the episode. Sorry, Santa. Beers on this episode: Half Acre Beer - Far Star Anchor…
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Malted Minis - New Glarus and Une Année
This week Brandon and Tony sample two new (to them) beers! Beers on this episode: New Glarus Brewing Company - Barley Wine 2024 Une Année - Le Seul XVI Theme and outro music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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After The Final Pour - S9E13 Benthic 2023 (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)
This week we drink Half Acre's 2023 "Benthic" with our friend Matthew Moldenhauer. Beer description: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut & Coffee Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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Episode 152 - Old Irving Brewing Krampus 2024 Lineup (feat. Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Tim Broyles and Matthew Moldenhauer)
It's our favorite time of year here at the Malting Hour studios. We welcome back Trevor, Tim, and Matthew of Old Irving Brewing and sample this year's Krampus lineup. Beers on this episode: Krampus Cookies Double Barrel Krampus Champurrado Krampus Rocky Road Krampus Pirate Krampus Front 242 Be…
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Episode 151 - FOBAB 2024 Preview (feat. Ray Stout)
This week we're joined by our old friend Ray Stout to discuss everything FOBAB 2024. Don't forget to buy your tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/2024-festival-of-wood-barrel-aged-beer-tickets-Z7W984 Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by @FluidMinds Check out...
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Episode 150 - Old Irving Brewing Unofficial Takeover (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)
This week, Matthew of OIB takes the reigns and guides Brandon and Tony through some tasty beers. Beers on this episode: Samuel Smith - Taddy Porter Old Irving Brewing - Maple Cinnamon Prost Old Irving Brewing - Curst Off Color Brewing - Double Stuff Dino Smores Theme music provided by Myke Kelli...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Malting Hour is a craft beer podcast hosted by homebrewers and beer‑obsessed friends Brandon W and Tony Golec, with frequent appearances from Matthew Moldenhauer, Director of Operations at Old Irving Brewing. Each episode blends home brewing insights, craft beer reviews, brewery interviews, and the kind of funny beer‑podcast banter that only longtime friends can deliver.Whether we’re talking brewing techniques, tasting new releases, hanging out with brewers we love, or diving into the stories behind great beer, we bring a mix of knowledge, humor, and genuine passion for the craft.If you’re looking for a beer podcast with personality — part homebrewing talk, part craft beer interviews, part friends‑talking‑beer — you’re in the right place. Every episode features a new beer style, guest, topic, or conversation to keep things fresh.Not sponsored by Old Irving Brewing.If you have an idea for an episode, email us at [email protected]!Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykek
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