Volume 1 Archives - The Gnarly Gnome

We are proud to offer, as our 52nd episode–yes, it’s been a year folks–our talk about the relaunch and resurgence of Cincinnati-area “heritage” beer brand George Wiedemann Brewing Co. We are joined by the driving forces behind their resurgence–and their big Kickstarter campaign–John Newberry (Owner and Founder), his wife Betsy and brother Doug. We talk about the importance of heritage brands to the future of craft beer, the entry into a crowded market and the built-in marketing importance of a brand that is over 100 years old. We also try a couple of Wiedemann’s beers (currently being brewed at Cellar Dweller Brewing in Morrow): their Royal Amber Dortmunder Lager and the especially tasty “Special Bock”. We are also honored to be selected again by Urban Artifact Brewing to debut their “Otso” Double Tart Brown w/Coffee. A busy show and a great conversation with Wiedemann Brewing Co. on this edition of Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft!” Guests This Episode Jon Newberry Betsy Newberry Doug Newberry From The Beer Fridge Wiedemann – Bock Wiedemann – Royal Urban Artifact – Otso

In this program we are appearing LIVE at The Overlook Lodge (A Rustic Watering Hole) in Cincinnati’s up-and-coming Pleasant Ridge neighborhood. This “bedroom community” for skilled labor at former Cincinnati industrial stalwarts such as Milacron, LeBlond, GE Aircraft and more has fallen on some hard times–but visionary business people like Overlook’s founder and owner Jacob Trevino are betting that with a younger, more urban-oriented population and staunch residents who have seen “P-Ridge” through some tougher times, the neighborhood is set for a return to former glory. Joining Jacob (or did Jacob join them?) are old friends Mike Albarella and Brandon Hughes from Nine Giant Brewing, which will be opening in just the next couple of months two doors down from Overlook Lodge! Nine Giant is getting closer to presenting their fantastic beers to the Greater Cincinnati area and we give you a preview on this program. Plus, the Overlook Lodge is known for it’s love of films and trivia, so Mike cooked up a short “Drinking in Film” trivia quiz–you’ll find out the surprise winner on this edition of Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft!”. Guests This Episode Jacob Trevino Michael Albarella Brandon Hughes

Tonight we are joined by members of the Queen City Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America ahead of their 40th Annual “Luck ‘o’ The Irish” memorabilia exhibition and trading event, taking place at the CVG Airport Mariott Hotel on March 17th, 18th and 19th. “Beer Dave” Gausepohl, Steve Kirschner and Doug Groth bring collectible items from 1950’s style quart beer cans, 1930’s era beer serving trays, glassware and more from great Cincinnati brewers of the past like Burger, Bruck’s, Hudepohl, and more. They also discuss the impact that beer can collectors have had on the craft beer movement – they buy craft beer from around the nation and somewhat accidentally become experts not only on the cans themselves, but the beers inside as well. They then spread these craft beers around the nation in a very organic “seeding” of craft beer around the nation. Plus we talk about Mt. Carmel Brewing’s taproom expansion, events surrounding the upcoming “Funk Series” from Madtree, new packaging fro Christian Moerlein and so much more on this edition of Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft”! Guests This Week Dave Gausepohl (Beer Dave) Steve Kirschner Doug Groth From The Beer Fridge Dayton Beer Company – Oregon Street DIPA Christian Moerlein – Big Piney (read more about this beer) Blank Slate – Zesty

Join Cincy Brewcast for all the pageantry and excitement of the 2016 Cincinnati Beer Week Collaboration Draft. The 21 participating Cincinnati craft breweries combine to create 5 teams that will brew 5 different 2016 CBW collaboration beers. We cover it all, from the relay race to determine the draft order, the picks themselves and the commentary on their choices from the brewers themselves. We interview Patrick Gilroy from Listermann, Chris Siegman from Mt. Carmel and Scott LaFollette from Blanks Slate, just to name a few. So sit back, relax and enjoy one of our most fun shows to date, on Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft”! Guests This Episode Chris Siegman – Mt. Carmel Patrick Gilroy – Listermann John Vojtush – Bad Tom Smith Dan Listermann – Listermann Jason Brewer – Listermann Scott LaFollette – Blank Slate Ryan Hayes – Blank Slate Gamal Nagi – Rivertown Frank Seta – The Lucky Turtle Tony Meyer – DogBerry Richard Dube – Braxton Andrew Karle – MadTree Chris Nascimento – Cincinnati Beer Week

This week’s episode of the Brewcast is like a step back into history as we fire things up at the Christian Moerlein “Malthouse” taproom on Moore Street in Over The Rhine to talk all things “Bockfest, 2016”. We are joined by Steve Hampton of the OTR Brewery District Development Corp., the keepers of the Cincinnati Bockfest tradition, which will be having its 24th renewal on March 4th, 5th, and 6th this year in and around Over the Rhine in downtown Cincinnati. Steve tells us what to do and see at this staple of Cincinnati festivals. He also talks about how the festival (and Cincy Craft) is helping to re-imagine this iconic Cincinnati neighborhood. We are also joined by Tom Hall, Head Brewer at the Moerlein Production Brewery, who brings us Moerlein “Emancipator” Doppelbock, and discusses the celebration of Moerlein Brewing’s 12th anniversary this coming weekend (Feb. 26), and Jake Rouse, co-founder of Braxton Brewing Co., who brings brother Evan Rouse’s award-winning “Ignitor” Maibock and talks about Braxton’s 1-year anniversary celebration, coming up on March 26, 2016. Both “Emancipator” and “Ignitor” will be available at Bockfest, along with specialty beers (mostly Bock styles) from over 18 of Cincinnati’s craft brewers. It’s a fun show with fun people in a historic location on this edition of Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft”! Guests This Episode Steve Hampton – Brewery District Tom Stryker Hull – Christian Moerlein Jake Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Christian Moerlein – Emancipator Braxton – Ignitor

Join us as the Cincy Brewcast crew invades Ei8ht Ball Brewing, at The Party Source in Newport/Bellevue, Kentucky. We are joined by “3 Guys”; Head Brewer Mitch Dougherty, The Party Source Craft Beer Manager and mastermind behind nomad brewery “Quaff Bros.” Danny Gold, and Ei8ht Ball Taproom Manager and “Beer Ambassador” James “Peanut” Kahles. The guys tell us about Ei8ht Ball “from the beginning”–the impetus behind having a craft brewery as part of one of the largest adult beverage retailers in the nation, how the taplist developed and where it’s going in the future and (maybe too much) about their unique branding (the story of which is worth listening to in and of itself)! We also taste though a wide representation of the 11-beer strong taplist, including classic offerings “Tarnished” Golden Ale, “Red Drink” Red IPA and “Prodigal” APA, and newer favorites like assistant brewer Vergil Ustick’s “Yoga Pants” Black IPA, the delicious “Doppio” Coffee Porter, and Barrel Aged “Foursome” a big 16% ABV flavor-bomb Dark Fruit Quad brewed in collaboration with Nogne O. Brewing of Denmark. Another terrific show with more great Cincinnati brewers on Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft”! Guests This Episode Danny Gold – Party Source Mitch Dougherty – Ei8ht Ball James ‘Peanut’ Kahles – Ei8ht Ball From The Beer Fridge Ei8ht Ball – Tarnished Ei8ht Ball – Prodigal Ei8ht Ball – Red Drink Ei8ht Ball – Doppio Ei8ht Ball – Yoga Pants Ei8ht Ball/Nogne – Foursome

We are joined this week by “The Godfather” of Cincy Craft, Mike Dewey from Mt. Carmel Brewing Co. Over the past 10-plus years, Mike and co-founder and wife Kathleen have done it “their way”.Mt. Carmel has stubbornly stuck to a strategy of slow growth when all around them has exploded, and they continue to offer a tap list of “core beers” when so many brewers often don’t brew the same beer twice. Mike sits down and explains to us why this is, but also reminds us that MCBC is NOT stuck in the mud by bringing us two amazing offerings–“Sap Attack” Maple Infused Brown with maple syrup harvested from Cincinnati Nature Center and “Jack’d Frost”–the second installment in their new “Limited Release” series–it’s Mt. Carmel’s “Tastings.com” Silver award winning stout aged six months in a Jack Daniels barrel. Mike also joins us in tasting “Space Taxi Barrel #21” bourbon barrel-aged Belgian Dark with Sangiovese, one of the latest offerings from Donny Gold’s Quaff Bros. Brewing.Mike discusses recent expansions in both the brew-house and taproom, plans for an expanded outdoor experience (including more paved parking!) on the MCBC property, Presidential politics, Cincy craft beer history and so much more on this very special Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft”! Guests This Week Mike Dewey – Mt Carmel Brewing From The Beer Fridge Mt Carmel – Sap Attack Mt Carmel – Jack’d Frost

In this edition of Cincy Brewcast we meet Mike Albarella and Brandon Hughes, the brother-in-law team behind emerging brewery Nine Giant, in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio. We talk to them about their brewing philosophies, the unique qualities about their “P-Ridge” brewpub and what brought them to this point. We also get from them a fairly committal date for their spring debut! Head brewer Mike also brings along some samples for us to pull “From the Beer Fridge”, including “Ess Eff” California “Steam” Common ale, “This Beer is Named Brothers” Red Rye IPA, their take on Berliner Weisse, Saison, Schwarzbier, Barleywine and a few more. It’s a very exciting program from a brewery that we feel will become a “Giant” in the Cincy Craft scene. Guests This Episode Michael Albarella – Nine Giant Brandon Hughes – Nine Giant From The Beer Fridge Homebrewed – Brett Saison Homebrewed – Berliner Weisse Homebrewed – Ess Eff, California Common Homebrewed – Local Hopped Pale Ale Homebrewed – Schwartzbier Homebrewed – Barleywine

From the beautiful Moerlein Lager House in Smale Riverfront Park in Downtown Cincinnati, it’s a very special Live edition of Cincy Brewcast. We are joined by the visionary Greg Hardman, who took a glorious, but dead name from Cincinnati’s brewing heyday–Christian Moerlein–and turned it into a powerhouse of the modern craft beer movement in Cincinnati’s exploding Craft Beer scene. We are also joined by the man charged with maintaining and expanding both the quality and repertoire of Christian Moerlein Brewing Company, Head Brewer Eric Baumann. We taste four of Moerlein’s excellent seasonal brews–People’s Pilsener, Crimea River Russian Imperial Stout, Plum Berliner Weisse and Shiver Chai Porter. Then we find out how the Lager House was the first element of the world-class Smale Riverfront Park, and Greg’s story on how the plans for the Lager House came together in a weekend! Greg and Eric also break news on several new beers on the horizon for Moerlein, including the re-launch of the original recipe Christian Moerlein “Cincinnati Select Lager”–originally introduced by Hudepohl Brewing in 1981– in celebration of this year’s 500th anniversary of the German “Rhineheitsgebot” German beer purity law. Then, we are joined by Eddie Chimi and Chris Nascimento from the Greater Cincinnati Craft Beer Society for a discussion/debate on a wide-ranging selection of craft beer issues such as “National vs. Local” craft beer, Can “Big Beer” become “Craft Brewers” too, and should we even support craft brewers owned by major international beer corporations? There’s lots of food for thought and great discussion on this week’s special “Live” edition of Cincy Brewcast–“The Voice of Cincy Craft”. Guests This Episode Greg Hardman – Christian Moerlein Eric Baumann – Christian Moerlein Eddie Chimi – GCCBS Chris Nascimento – GCCBS From The Beer Fridge Christian Moerlein – People’s Pilsner Christian Moerlein – Crimea River Christian Moerlein – Little Jack Plum Christian Moerlein – Shiver (read more about this beer)

It’s a big announcement, and one that warrants a special edition of the show – MadTree is not just moving, they’re expanding exponentially.  The brewery is making a move from their lowly, small warehouse into the massive 18+ Million Dollar MadTree 2.0 facility in the former Rock-Tenn industrial site  in Oakley. This wide ranging interview includes discussion of the plans for the expansion, including the 100bbl brew system, 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor beer garden and “more restrooms than you would ever need”! We also talk the beers, including the upcoming can releases of Rubus Cacao and Identity Crisis and the elusive and enigmatic Madtree “Funk Series”.  It’s one for the history books! Guests This Week Jeff Hunt – MadTree Brewing Kenny McNutt – MadTree Brewing From The Beer Fridge Jackie O’s – Bourbon Barrel Aged Champion Ground Triple C – Eyes of World Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout Goose Island – Bourbon County Brand Stout Show Links My article about the MadTree Expansion

Here is some audio from our August 24, 2015 edition of Cincy brewcast where Madtree Brewing Co.'s co-founder and head brewer Kenny McNutt speculates and even pre-sages some of the highlights of the expansion of Madtree Brewing Co, officially announced today, January 6, 2016.

As we return to the “friendly confines” of the Cincy Brewcast Studios, high atop Mt. Carmel for our first show of 2016, we look ahead to the possibilities and the promise of a new year in craft beer. We taste what is very likely 2016’s first new beer release in Urban Artifact’s “Abacus” Cocao-Raspberry Gose; one of the top releases of late 2015 in Mt. Carmel’s “Ice Cream Stout” (tasting just like Neapolitan Ice Cream!) and Anchorage Brewing Co.’s (AK) Galaxy White IPA with Brett. We also discuss both our craft beer “resolutions”, highlighting The Gnome’s article at www.thegnarlygnome.com and also some predictions for Cincy Craft in 2016 from the Cincy Brewcast team. From The Beer Fridge Urban Artifact – Abacus Mt. Carmel – Ice Cream Stout Anchorage Brewing Company – Galaxy White IPA w/Brett

Mike invades “The Gnarly Gnome Tavern” for a “Gnome Game” with the “Man Who Is Synonymous With Anonymous”. The big man ducks his head to get on the elevator that delves into the subterranean enclave where “The Gnome” hoards beers and writes his blog posts. We drink beers from Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA), Sonoma Brewing (Phoenix, AZ), The Unknown Brewing Co. (Charlotte, NC) and the Maine Beer Co. (Freeport, ME), talk the top “taproom beers” from Cincy Craft, the top “News” stories in 2015 and get geared up for what promises to be a huge 2016 on Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft”. From The Beer Fridge Firestone Walker – Union Jack Main Beer Co – Zoe Sonoran Brewing Company – Why Chclt The Unknown Brewing Co – Brown Eyed Girl North Coast – Old Rasputin (Cellar Aged) Deshutes – The Abyss (Cellar Aged)

The Holidays are here and what better way to celebrate than with a smooth, complex winter ale from one of Cincy’s premier craft breweries – and the “Voice” of Cincy Craft, Cincy Brewcast! We once again are live at Braxton Brewing Company in Covington, KY, and we bring so many of our friends in Cincy Craft together – both on the show and through the contribution of wonderful craft beer items and memorabilia from Cincy’s best breweries. The raffle and a silent auction of those items go to benefit the children and programs of St. Joseph’s Orphanage, providing housing, intervention, foster care, and adoption services to Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky (to help St. Joseph Orphanage, visit www.stjosephorphanage.org). We play a trivia game and chat with all our friends for this one… Settle in next to the fire with your favorite winter/Christmas beer and snuggle up to this very special edition of Cincy Brewcast — The Voice of Cincy Craft! Guests This Episode Jake Rouse – Braxton Jonathan Gandolf – Braxton Eric Bosler – Darkness Brewing Ron Sanders – Darkness Brewing Lisa Graham – Brewhaus Dog Bones Brian Hickey – Streetside Garrett Hickey – Streetside Kathie Hickey – Streetside Brandon Hughes – Nine Giant John Bent – Seligman Distribution Dave Volkman – Ohio Valley Hops Nina Volkman – Ohio Valley Hops From The Beer Fridge Braxton – Show Shovel Braxton – Trophy, Galaxy Braxton – Auto Braxton/Widmer Bros – Shop Talk Braxton – Dark Charge

This week the team tackles the problem of what to get the Craft Beer lover in your life who has everything. Wait… the craft beer lover who loves gadgets, growlers, clothing, and… well… beer… can never have EVERYTHING! From a craft beer card deck for under $4 to the “Cadillac” of craft beer gifts (the PicoBrew home brewing system) we guide you to the websites, online shops, local breweries and more that will have you covered for gifts for every craft beer lover on your list. The greatest gift, of course, is beer and we also discuss two likely candidates for your gift-giving needs; Home Sweet Home from Fifty West and Musk of the Minotaur from Hoof Hearted. From The Beer Fridge Fifty West Brewing Company – Home Sweet Home Hoof Hearted – Musk of the Minotaur

The Cincy Brewcast family sits down for a ‘Friendsgiving’ meal for the ages, as we try to unravel the mysteries of Thanksgiving beer and food pairings. From spiced pecan appetizers with 50 West Willy-Nilly APA to dessert with cranberry-walnut cupcakes infused and paired with Madtree’s Pilgrim Pale Ale, Chef Jen Clawson and food expert Rick Sanson give us their recommendations for beers that will make your Thanksgiving meal the best ever! We also serve up a full helping (with enough for seconds) of This Week in Beer (lots of Black Friday happenings), and what we’re thankful for in 2015. Guests This Week Jen Clawson Rick Sanson From The Beer Fridge Fifty West – Willy Nilly APA MadTree – Pilgrim (Read More About This Beer) Dogberry – Happy Sac Smoked Porter Taft’s – Liquid Advent (Read More About This Beer)

Despite his better judgement, Gamal Nagi from Rivertown Brewing joins us again in a whirlwind, madcap hour where Cincy Brewcast asks two age-old questions: “What’s the best tasting ‘Lite’ beer?”, and “Is a Hot Dog a sandwich?”. We come to a conclusion, if not a consensus on the first, and make no ground or convincing arguments on the second. The only thing we found out was that The Gnarly Gnome really is passionate about hot dogs! All on the next edgy, controversial edition of Cincy Brewcast. Guests This Episode Gamal Nagi From The Beer Fridge Bud Light Natural Light Miller Lite Coors Light Burger Light Hudy Delight

In one of the most fortuitous guest bookings in the histroy of Cincy Brewcast, we are joined this week by Gamal Nagi, Director of Relationships and Ideation at Rivertown Brewing Co., hot on the heels of the announcement of Rivertown’s major expansion to Monroe, Ohio. Gamal brings two of Rivertown’s flagship beers, Soulless and Divergent, and Gnome brings Rivertown’s fine collab with Embrace the Funk-Yazoo Brewing (Nashville, TN), Oro Agrio. Gnome also brings us the debut of Urban Artifact’s “KickSled” Winter Beer! We also discuss the goings on in Cincy Craft in “This Week in Beer” and talk about the most “kid- and pet-friendly” tap room’s in this week’s “Asked and Answered”. Guests This Week Gamal Nagi – Rivertown From The Beer Fridge Rivertown – Divergent Rivertown – Soulless Rivertown/Yazoo – Oro Agrio Urban Artifact – Kicksled

This week, Cincy Brewcast invades Jeff Graff’s Paradise Brewing and Supply on Beechmont Ave in Anderson Township. We are also joined by Chef Antonio of Cincy Beer Brats who brings his delicious food to share and a special surprise guest–Ben Ramsey, Head Brewer for Old Firehouse Brewing in Williamsburg. We talk with Jeff about his unique “try before you buy” method of brewing beer that is available in over 20 kits that you can take home to brew yourself! Jeff is also looking to jump in with both feet with his brewing and taproom operation and we discuss his expansion plans. We drink 5 great beers from his taproom in “From the Beer Fridge; “The Waffler” Belgian Saison, “Angry Jack” Pumpkin Ale (all grain and extract recipes, both fermented in real pumpkins!!), “Ol’ Nutcracker” Winter Ale brewed with brown sugar and maple syrup and the World-Class “Wrath of the Tsar” Russian Imperial Stout (an homage to North Coast’s “Old Rasputin”). We also caught up with Ben Ramsey from Old Firehouse (on his off-night!) and picked his brain about the goings-on in Williamsburg. We talk Madtree, Moerlein, and Mt. Carmel in “This Week in Beer” and much more on this week’s jam-packed Cincy Brewcast-The LIVE voice of Cincy Craft! Guests This Episode Jeff Graff Tony Lange Ben Ramsey From The Beer Fridge Paradise – Wrath of the Tsar Paradise – The Waffler Paradise – The Ol’ Nutcracker Paradise – Angry Jack’s Pumpkin Amber 1 Paradise – Angry Jack’s Pumpkin Amber 2

Cincy Brewcast goes Clubbin’ with representatives of two popular home brewing clubs, NKY Homebrewers Guild and Bloatarians Brewers League with reps Eddie and Jon from NKY and ‘Hark Johnny’ from Bloatarians. We talk why it’s good for home brewers to join a club. Also, we talk equipment and the brewing process in “Beer School with Miss Tina”, upcoming events in “This Week in Beer” and some pertinent questions in “Asked and Answered”! All on this brand new edition of Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft” Guests This Episode ‘Hark Johnny’ Eddie Unterreiner Jon Covey From The Beer Fridge Triple Digit/Hoppin Frog – Stuff MadTree – Blood Orange Psychopathy Tina Cisneros – Bucket Mouse

“Judge not, lest ye be judged.” Not to be sacrilegious, but though Christ turned water into wine, he wasn’t a Home Brewer. We meet two of the best in the beer judging business tonight–Evan Rouse, who’s day job just happens to be as Head Brewer at Covington’s Braxton Brewing and Jody Grenert, award winning home brewer and organizer of the annual Ohio Brew Week home brew competition. We talk styles, how competitions are organized and how we all can be better beer consumers by using beer judging criteria to understand what we are tasting. Evan also brought a great surprise; a pre-release preview of Braxton’s new “Level” Belgain Saison. This dry, spicy and crisp saison goes on tap Friday, October 23 at Braxton, but you can find out what we think of it on this program. Plus a lot of goings on in “This Week In Beer” including our participation in “Fresh Fest 2015” where CIncy’s “Craft Beer Media” spike kegs of Madtree “Lift” with strange flavors, and stand around feeling self-important! Guests This Episode Evan Rouse – Braxton Brewing Jody Grenert – Ohio Brew Week From The Beer Fridge Braxton – Level Shayne Brammer – Gose Shayne Brammer – Espresso Stout

Cincy Brewcast gets a little horticulture, and a lot of “Wild Culture” as we welcome Ohio Valley Hops co-founders Dave and Nina Volkmann and the brewing masterminds of Cincy Craft’s most unique brewery, Bret Kollman-Baker and Josh Elliott from Urban Artifact. They have teamed together to create a “Blessid Union of Hops”, namely, Calliope, UA’s all-new “Grand Cru” style wild ale, fresh-hopped with cones from OVH. We get to preview this wonderful “Belgianesque” brew before it’s release to the public in the taproom. We also get to try the Chariot Wild Sour Cherry Gose, Maize Kentucky Common and Hearth Wild Dark Ale. We also discuss Ohio hop farming and the “hop local” movement with Dave and Nina, and we get political with a discussion of Ohio House Bill 68, the move to increase the ABV of beers from the current 12% cap to 21%. Guests This Episode Bret Kollmann Baker – Urban Artifact Josh Elliot – Urban Artifact Dave Volkman – Ohio Valley Hops Nina Volkman – Ohio Valley Hops From The Beer Fridge Urban Artifact – Calliope Urban Artifact – Chariot Urban Artifact – Maize Urban Artifact – Hearth

Tonight the Cincy Brewcast team returns to the “friendly confines” of the studio and is joined by two outstanding local home brewers, Shayne Brammer who brews under the “Blue Hen Brewing” banner and Adam Stone, flying the flag for “Big Slam Brewing”. They relate the real-life stores of the triumph and tribulations of home brewing, why they do it and why they love it. We pull some of their beers (all delicious, by the way) “From The Beer Fridge” and then we try one of the “big hitters” of the craft beer world, Russian River’s Pliny The Elder (courtesy of Shayne). Along with the Pliny, we also try two big beers from Mike’s recent Florida trip, American Wild BA Barleywine with Brett and Son of Yam Spiced Yam Ale from JDubs Brewing in Sarasota. Plus an extra huge edition of “This Week In Beer” with major developments from 50 West, Mt. Carmel, Rhinegeist, Madtree, Fibonacci, Urban Artifact and more, all on this week’s edition of Cincy Brewcast Guests This Episode Shayne Brammer Adam Stone From The Beer Fridge Big Slam Brewing – Two Pug Ale Big Slam Brewing – Spontaneous SLAM Blue Hen Brewing – YouDee Brewer X – Pumpkin Ale Russian River – Pliny The Elder J Dubs – Son of Yam J Dubs – American Wild

The Kroger Company jumps into the Cincy craft beer growler scene with their new craft beer growler bar at their fabulous new flagship store at Oakley Station in Cincinnati. We are joined by Cincinnati-Nashville Craft Brands Manager Nate Wolejsza and “Adult Beverage Steward” Ryan Brock as we discuss Kroger’s commitment to craft beer in general, what the plans are for the Oakley Station growler bar and also discuss their commitment to fine wines and craft ciders. We taste seasonal beers from Madtree, 50 West, Sam Adams and Kroger’s own Tap Room No. 21 and discuss the impact Kroger has on Cincinnati’s craft brewers–and vice versa. Guests This Episode Nate Wolejsza – Kroger Ryan Brock – Kroger From The Beer Fridge Taproom 21 – Pumpkin Ale Sam Adams – Fat Jack MadTree – The Great PumpCan Fifty West – Blaketoberfest

Mike and The Gnome invade Bad Tom Smith Brewing Co. in Cincinnati’s East End to get their fair share of “Bad Ass in a Glass”! We’re joined in the Bad Tom taproom by Head Brewer Eric Napier and Taproom Manager Kevin Lay, and on the all-new Cincy Brewcast “Hop-Line” by new owner John Vojtush. John talks about the changes to the overall experience at the sometimes star-crossed Brewery from a refocus on brewing quality to a refinement of their taproom experience. Eric gives us a rundown of the beers and his experience with both the past of Bad Tom Smith, and what’s coming up in the future. And, both John and Eric set forth their reasons why, if you haven’t been to Bad Tom you should go and why, if you’ve been in the past and were disappointed, you should give them another shot. Guests This Episode John Vojtush – Bad Tom Smith Eric Napier – Bad Tom Smith Kevin Lay – Bad Tom Smith From The Beer Fridge Bad Tom Smith – Breathitt County Blonde Bad Tom Smith – Bad Tom American Brown Bad Tom Smith – Fink Red Rye Bad Tom Smith – All American IPA Bad Tom Smith – Black Kettle Oatmeal Stout

Episode 26 saw The Gnarly Gnome, Tina and Angie left alone in the studio as Mike headed south for warmer weather. Rest assured, he sent in an interview that he did down at JDub’s brewing, and called in to make sure the studio was still in working order. We tried some fantastic Oktoberfest beers, and one from Mt. Carmel that’s perfect for the cooling weather, and listened to what sounded like a fantastic flight from Mike! Shane Brammer joined us in the studio to make sure all hell didn’t break loose. It’s a great show and a great Oktoberfest kick off! PROST! Guests This Week Shayne Brammer From The Beer Fridge Christian Moerlein – Fifth And Vine Sierra Nevada – Oktoberfest Mt. Carmel – Harvest Ale

The Cincy Brewcast team looks back on 6 months of shows! Our triumphs and failures, our favorite interviews and people, and where we want to go in the future! We have a special guest who calls in on our first phone interview and we drink some outstanding beers from Jackie O’s. Taft’s Ale House and Rhinegeist. If you’ve been a faithful listener, you’ll reminisce with us and if you’re hearing us for the first time, you’ll get a sense of where we’ve been, and where we’re going. All on this edition of Cincy Brewcast–The Voice of Cincy Craft. From The Beer Fridge Taft’s – Cherrywood Amber Rhinegeist – Chester Jackie O’s – Matriarch

Why is a craft beer podcast doing a “LIVE” program at a Cigar Festival? Because two of the hosts of said craft beer podcast are also cigar ‘junkies’, that’s why! Add to that the fact that when it comes to food, beer, hot sauce and more, Jungle Jim’s ALWAYS knocks festivals out of the park, you begin to understand why Cincy Brewcast had to be involved with JJ’s Inaugural Cigar Festival. After being invited by, Lee Weisser, JJ’s Fairfield Humidor Manager, we just happened to run into Tom Lazuka, the “L” in CLE Cigars and driving force behind the fast-growing Asylum cigar brand. THEN, Tom breaks out the new, limited-edition Asylum/New Holland Dragon’s Milk barrel-aged cigar for us to taste, and, well, the rest is on the podcast! We discuss the cigar industry in-depth with Tom and Lee; the legal and regulatory battle the premium cigar industry faces that threatens it’s very survival, the impact of the possible influx of Cuban brands into the marketplace, the changing and sophisticated palate of the American cigar smoker, compare the craft beer market/consumer to those of the Premium Cigar market, and so much more! To our hard-core craft beer fans, we apologize–and assure you we’ll be back next week with our normal format–but give a couple of craft-beer loving cigar lovers a break one time, will, ya? And for those of you who love a tasty Puro with your favorite IPA, Stout, craft bourbon or morning coffee, you’re in for an awesome show! Guests This Week Lee Wiessmann – Jungle Jims Tom Lazuka – CLE Asylum From The Beer Fridge Yuengling – Black and Tan

We are honored to be joined by one of the foremost brewers in Cincinnati, Kenny McNutt of Madtree Brewing on this edition of Cincy Brewcast. He is joined by Lauren Amos, Madtree’s Marketing and Events coordinator to discuss the Madtree Summer Bonanza, coming up on August 29, 2015. We don’t let Kenny and Lauren get away without asking about Madtree in general; from the beginning (including the original McNutt homebrew you can still get on tap), then the meteoric rise to becoming one of the premier craft brewers in the Midwest; and on to the what the future might hold for one of Cincy Craft’s most beloved brands. We also taste and comment on some tasty beers “From the Beer Fridge”, talk other upcoming events in “This Week In Beer” and much more on the next all-new Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft”. Guests This Episode Kenny McNutt – MadTree Brewing Lauren Amos – MadTree Brewing From The Beer Fridge MadTree – Experimental Pale Ale Series #6 Tap and Screw – Jacked Big Slam – Two Pug Ale

On this episode of Cincy Brewcast, we are joined by John Bent, the Craft Brands manager for Chas. Seligman Distributing Co. in Wilder, KY. John will introduce us to Wild Ginger, the first American-made alcoholic ginger beer. We taste Wild Ginger on it’s own and in cocktails like the “Kentucky Mule”. Seligman also is the sole distributor in Northern Kentucky for Cincinnati’s Bad Tom Smith brewery. We ask John about Seligman’s reasoning behind handling the controversial brewers, who have been beset by quality and consistency problems with their beers. We also discuss the ‘three tier system’, the Kentucky law which saw a brewing giant and a local craft brewery become ‘strange bedfellows’, and much more. So join Mike Cisneros, The Gnarly Gnome and Tina Cisneros on this week’s edition of Cincy Brewcast, “The Voice of Cincy Craft.” Guests This Episode John Bent – Charles Seligman Distributing From The Beer Fridge Wild Ginger Bad Tom Smith – All American IPA Bad Tom Smith – Bad Tom Brown Ale Bad Tom Smith – CINfully Hopnotic Double IPA

We love the interactive side of the show… from our live periscope feed and interaction via social media… it’s a blast. There are few things that are more enjoyable though, than getting into a taproom and doing a show on location with our fellow craft beer fans surrounding us. This week we do another one… this time from Braxton who will always have soft spot in our hearts, from our second episode (recorded from the brew deck itself) to now… it’s been fun growing up with them. We dove in and explored a few different sides of who Braxton is, from the brewing minded Evan, to Jake’s business leanings… there is a lot of balance in how Braxton operates, and you can see it when you see their early success. It’s crazy to think about where they’ll be in a few years time. Guests This Episode Evan Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company Jake Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company Greg Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Braxton – Storm (Read More About This Beer) Braxton – Twisted Bit (Read More About This Beer) Braxton – Crank Shaft (Read More About This Beer) Braxton – Dead Blow w/ Coffee (Read More About This Beer)

The man, the myth, the legend… this week we are joined by Scott LaFollette the mastermind behind one of the most innovative and popular breweries in Cincinnati, Blank Slate. We taste a few of his beers and Scott gives us his “tell it like it is” take on the Cincinnati Craft brewing scene, including some of the hurdles that he had to jump to get the brewery off the ground and the unique problems that are brought about by the craft beer “boom”. We announce a winner in our “Question of the Week” contest to name Tina’s Hopwater cocktail from last week and we discuss some Cincy Craft Beer news. Guests This Episode Scott LaFollette – Blank Slate Brewing From The Beer Fridge Blank Slate – Orchids Flourish MadTree – Barrel Aged Axis Mundi MadTree – Barrel Aged Coffee and Vanilla Axis Mundi Rhinegeist – Glow Urban Artifact – Clothesline

This episode of the Brewcast is all about drinking water! Wait… What? It’s ok, this is no ordinary water – this is Hopwater, the new craft soft-drink sensation that is developed by Cincy based 48th Parallel. Hopwater has burst onto the regional craft beverage scene with it’s unique mix of all-natural ingredients, featuring a Zeus hop tincture that gives Hopwater its distinctive hop-forward flavor. They also add ginger, lime and grapefruit flavors to their lineup and we try them all! We try them alone, but we didn’t hesitate to throw them into some beer cocktails too! Tina made a blackberry mixture (dubbed by Hopwater’s Brandon as “3 ounce of Shade”) that featured Hopwater and MadTree’s Shade – The Gnome let loose with “The Gnarly Natty” featuring Hopwater and Little Kings (why not?), finally Mike brought out his “Hoppy Knob” which uses the Ginger topwater alongside Knob Creek bourbon and lime. Of course we drink a few beers too to round things out. Guests This Week Brandon Dawson – Hopwater Tony Moore – Hopwater Paul Smiley – Hopwater From The Beer Fridge MadTree – Shade (Read More About This Beer) Bad Tom Smith – All American IPA Millersburg – French Ridge IPA

It’s a taste sensation as CincyBrewcast welcomes “Chef Tony” from Cincy Beer Brats to our first “Food and Beer” edition! You have seen (and probably tasted) Tony’s delicious wares at their “Beer ‘n’ Brat” events at some of the Cincy Craft taprooms – the next one takes place July 24 at Braxton Brewing! Chef tells us about what goes in to making a beer brat, some new and exciting products they are coming up with (including Breakfast Links) and how he went from the media business to the “brat biz”. We also drink some casual beers from Cellar Dweller, West 6th, and Madtree and we finish our interview with Dave Volkman of Ohio Valley Hops ahead of their OHGG Open House, taking place at Ohio Valley Hops in Maineville on July 25. Plus Fermented Reality “B Cups”, an all new Question of the Week (with a sweet prize) and much more on this all-new CincyBrewcast! Guests This Episode Chef Tony Lange – Brew City Sausage Dave Volkman – Ohio Valley Hops From The Beer Fridge Celler Dweller – Copperhead West Sixth – IPA MadTree – Psychopathy (Read More About This Beer) Christian Moerlein – Handlebar (Read More About This Beer)

This week we drink some All-Star and Baseball inspired beers from Rhinegeist, Cellar Dweller and Moerlein – all in honor of MLB’s 86th annual All-Star game which is calling Cincinnati home this week. Not set to just drink… we also talk to Dave Volkman for the first time. Dave is from Ohio Valley Hops and he teaches us all about the hop farming movement here in Ohio along with the Ohio Hop Grower’s Guild open house which is taking place on July 25th at his farm in Maineville Ohio along with farms all across the state. The trio (back in studio) give our picks for a Cincy vs. MLB All-Star team of craft beers with great breweries like Schlafly, Revolution, and St. Arnold representing MLB and Fibonacci, Mt. Carmel and Triple Digit representing Cincy Craft. Guests This Week Dave Volkman – Ohio Valley Hops From The Beer Fridge Braxton – 1957 (Read More About This Beer) Rhinegeist – Streaker (Read More About This Beer) Christian Moerlein – Handlebar (Read More About This Beer) Cellar Dweller – Copperhead

Mike and Tina make the journey from Cincinnati to Athens to have a chat with Weston Lombard, the Executive Director of the 10th annual Ohio Brew Week along with board member Jody Grenert. Here how the festival went from it’s organizers going around Ohio in a U-Haul truck collecting kegs from brewers, to the states touchstone event for both craft brewers and craft beer lovers. Back in Cincinnati, we crack open a few growlers for our ‘From The Beer Fridge’ segment, and unveil a new “Asked and Answered” question. Guests This Episode Weston Lombard – Ohio Brew Week Jody Grenert – Ohio Brew Week From The Beer Fridge Wicked Weed – Raspberry Currant IPA Devil’s Kettle – Spider Silk MadTree – Joon MadTree – The Mechanic Little Fish – Saison Du Poisson

Join the CincyBrewcast team as we take our roadshow to Old Firehouse Brewing in Williamsburg, Ohio. We talk to founder, owner, and brewmaster Adam Cowan, who has taken OFB from a dream to one of the fastest-growing craft beer brands and destinations in Ohio in just three short years. We try a wide range of OFB beers, including “Hoser” Gose, “FlashPoint” IPA, and “Pin-Up” Blonde. We also take another run at our “Asked and Answered” Question of the Week, “What is the craft beer you would most like to drink again?” Join us “live” for this week’s CincyBrewcast! Guests This Episode Adam Cowan – The Old Firehouse From The Beer Fridge The Old Firehouse – Flashpoint IPA (Read More About This Beer) The Old Firehouse – Burning Bush The Old Firehouse – Hoser Gose The Old Firehouse – Nutty Pyro

We spend some time this week announcing the Grand Opening date of Fibonacci – Mt. Healthy’s new nano-brewery, including sharing with you their opening taplist, the times, and more about this exciting event. We talk a bit about our upcoming live show at Old Firehouse and get ourselves pumped up for what is shaping up to be a killer event. You know it wouldn’t be a brewcast if we didn’t crack open a few beers (which we do) and we also highlight some of Jungle Jim’s annual BeerFest. From The Beer Fridge Big Slam – Two Pugs Ale Gnarly Gnome Brew – Morning Magic Fifty West – Rainbow Road Blank Slate – Pilsen Mosaic

While we explore some new production methods (and sound clips) we also dig into a few beers (which might not be a good combination when done together). In addition to our interview with Bob Bollas from Fibonacci Brewing in Mt. Healthy, we also talk about our next live event at The Old Firehouse. Guests This Episode Bob Bollas – Fibonacci Brewing From The Beer Fridge Rhinegeist – Spritz Rhinegeist – T-Rex Christian Moerlein – Handlebar (Read More About This Beer) Greenbriar Valley – Mothman

After a big live episode last week, we take this one easy. Mike and Tina hold down the fort at Cincy Brewcast studios, while I remain holed up in the Gnarly Gnome Tavern to drink a few beers. We explore some great summertime staples, and share with you some of the happenings and releases across the city, from new releases to our Asked and Answered question of the week… Crack one open and join us! From The Beer Fridge Christian Moerlein – Push Reel Pilsner Rhinegeist – Puma Taft’s – Nellie’s Key Lime Caribbean Ale Fifty West – Penny’s Pilsner Braxton – Dead Blow

All roads in Cincinnati craft beer have been said to lead to Listermann Brewing Company, and that’s a statement that’s hard to argue with.  Listermann Manufacturing Co has been the leading homebrew supply store in the city since they first opened their doors back in 1995, so it only made sense that this episode of Cincy Brewcast should be done live from their hallowed taproom on Dana Avenue. We talked ourselves through a ton of topics such as where Listermann sees themselves in Cincinnati’s ever growing and evolving beer scene, to the current expansion that is underway at the brewery (and in the taproom).  We also drank a few Listermann beers and chatted about the many sides to their tap lineup. It’s our first ‘official’ show on location, and it’s a perfect space to have it in… It’s hard to find a place like Listermann Brewing Company in any beer city, and there definitely isn’t another place like it in Cincinnati! From The Beer Fridge Listermann – Cincinnati Red Triple Digit – Chickow! (read my impressions here) Listermann – Don’t Talk Shit About Norwood (read my thoughts here) Triple Digit – BBA Coffee Chickow! Guests This Week Jason Brewer – Listermann Brewing Company Patrick Gilroy – Listermann Brewing Company Dan Listermann – Listermann Brewing Company

This week we meet Ron Sanders and Eric Bosler, the founders up the upcoming Darkness Brewing in Bellevue, KY. Ron and Eric are hoping for an early autumn debut, but they are already in their space and preparing things! Find out why some of what you may have heard or read (brewing only dark beers, a reliance on crowd funding) may or may not be completely true. If that’s not enough, we’ll also try some of their homebrew, which (spoiler) is outstanding… and definitely not dark. We also drink some beers from Rivertown, Quaff Brothers, Moerlein and MadTree. It’s action packed. Guests This Week Ron Sanders – Darkness Brewing Eric Bosler – Darkness Brewing From The Beer Fridge MadTree – Sol Drifter (read more about this beer) Christian Moerlein – Strawberry Pig (read more about this beer) Rivertown – Death Quaff Brothers/Listermann – Even S’More of What? Darkness – Rye Fi

Let’s sit down and have a chat this episode with one of our newest favorite groups of people… Brewhaus Dog Bones. We meet Lisa Graham the founder and driving force behind the non-profit and we learn how she took an idea that she got during a visit to a San Diego craft brewery and in less than a year has turned it into an amazing educational opportunity for our area’s developmentally disabled young adults. We also bring into the studio Cheryl Henkel, a Special Education teacher and Allen Moellman from Listermann to tell us about their unique contributions to the program. Of course… none of this would be the same if we didn’t have a beer or two along the way! Guests This Episode Allen Moellman – Listermann Cheryl Henkel – Special Ed Teacher, Oak Hills Lisa Graham – Brewhaus Dog Bones From The Beer Fridge Mt. Carmel – Summer Wheat Rhinegeist – Stryker Fifty West – Highway To Hemp Heaven

This week the CincyBrewcast team answers “10 Questons” about themselves, unscripted and uninterrruped. Find out where we like to drink, what our favorite beer is, what our favorite sports are and more! Also, answer our “Question of the Week” for our new show segment “Asked and Answered”! This week’s question is “If you walk into an establishment and put a $20 on the bar, what are you drinking?” Send your reply to @cincybrewcast on Twitter, with the #cbcaskedandanswered, or leave a comment on any of our social media pages and your answer could be read on the next CincyBrewcast!

This, the seventh episode of Cincy Brewcast is an exploration of how things are evolving and growing here in Cincinnati’s beer scene. We drink a few beers and then talk about a few big changes that are happening. From Cincy Beer Week’s move next year from winter to summer, the proposed open container “entertainment districts” that are in talks around town to a much-anticipated expansion at OG Mt. Carmel Brewing Company – and more. There’s a lot going on now… and even more right on the brink of it all! From The Beer Fridge Saltwater Brewery – Sea Cow Milk Stout MadTree – Citra High (read more about this beer) Warped Wing – Self Starter Session IPA Old Firehouse – Probie Porter West Sixth – Belgian Style Blonde Sixpoint – Jammer

This week on the show, in addition to an action packed ‘From The Beer Fridge’ we attempt our first ever “Craft Draft” to fill up our hypothetical 24 tap handle taproom with some of the best beers that we can think of. This new exercise proved to be a whole lot more difficult (and fun) than we anticipated. It turns out that there is some really great local, regional and national beers that we all wanted in our taproom! From The Beer Fridge Rivertown – Insurrection (read more about this beer) Great Crescent – Cherry Ale (read more about this beer) Listermann – Idle Mild Jackie O’s Pilsaaz

It’s time to talk Urban Artifact! As the brewery prepares for their big Grand Opening we talk about what will be on tap – and even try three of their beers to give you an idea what you’re in store for. We talk with Co-Founder Brett Kollman-Baker and Brewer Josh Elliott, and discuss the newest attraction of the fast-growing cultural scene in Cincinnati’s historic Northside neighborhood. We also have Cincinnati craft beer news and notes including Starkbierfest 2015, a new offering from Mt. Carmel and the return of an old friend from Madtree. Guests This Episode Bret Kollman Baker – Urban Artifact Josh Elliot – Urban Artifact Scott Lau – Mt. Carmel Brewing From The Beer Fridge Urban Artifact – Finn (read more about this beer) Urban Artifact – Harrow Urban Artifact – Kodiak

This week we head out on the road to DogBerry Brewing where we are joined by Chris Frede and Tony Meyer for our first “experimental” road show and live test. We try their beer, and talk about what makes DogBerry special in this Cincinnati beer scene! Guests This Episode Tony Meyer – DogBerry Chris Frede – DogBerry From The Beer Fridge Dogberry – Maiden Flight, Rye IPA Dogberry – Red No14 Dogberry – Hook’ed Leg Dogberry – Hop Springs Eternal Dogberry – On The Aisle Kolsch Dogberry – Big DIPA Dogberry – Single Hop Nelson Dogberry – Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout

As we wrap up our Braxton grand opening coverage, join us as we dive in and meet Mt. Carmel founder Mike Dewey in our inaugural “Founder Series” interview. We’ve also got some news about the Moerlein Lager House, Jungle Jim’s Founder’s Brewing pint night and self-serve beer taps coming to Great American Ballpark? Guests This Week Scott Lau – Mt Carmel Brewing Company Mike Dewey – Mt Carmel Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Braxton – Storm (Read More About This Beer) Braxton – Sparky

On this episode of Cincinnati’s finest craft beer podcast, we talk all things Braxton Brewing Company. Mike heads down to Covington to interview Greg, Jake and Evan Rouse along with Richard Dube ahead of Braxton’s much anticipated grand opening on March 27th. Once back in studio we crack open a few beers and talk about our new social media presence… let’s keep this thing rolling! Guests This Week Evan Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company Richard Dube – Braxton Brewing Company Jake Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company Greg Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company From The Beer Fridge Blank Slate – Opera Cream Stout MadTree – Galaxy High (Read More About This Beer) Three Floyds – Zombie Dust Jackie O’s – Smoke Ya Oats