Episodes (124)

• Better on Draft 120 - YpsiAlehouse

  

  Better on Draft 120 - YpsiAlehouse

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  Published: 17 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:37:19

  Episode 120 has a full house live in studio. The folks from Ypsi Alehouse are live in studio, as they share their experiences, backgrounds, and a lot of different beers.  Matt asks his five questions and we discuss the judging requirements ... Read more →
  Episode 120 has a full house live in studio. The folks from Ypsi Alehouse are live in studio, as they share their experiences, backgrounds, and a lot of different beers.  Matt asks his five questions and we discuss the judging requirements ... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 119 - Dearborn Brewery: Dearborns First Brewery

  

  Better on Draft 119 - Dearborn Brewery: Dearborns First Brewery

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  Published: 3 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:39:28

  Episode 119 has a full studio and the crew from Dearborn Brewing is back in studio, after 2+ years since their first appearance! Dearborn Brewing talks about how business has been since the doors opened, including their two new brewers incl... Read more →
  Episode 119 has a full studio and the crew from Dearborn Brewing is back in studio, after 2+ years since their first appearance! Dearborn Brewing talks about how business has been since the doors opened, including their two new brewers incl... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 118 – Nowhere in Particular Gypsy Brewer

  

  Better on Draft 118 – Nowhere in Particular Gypsy Brewer

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  Published: 27 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:40:59

  Episode 118 has a packed house! Max from Nowhere In Particular Brewing, along with Eric and Down from Blue Note Beverages are live in studio. We learn the definition of a Gypsy brewer and how their drifter attitude has allowed for so many d... Read more →
  Episode 118 has a packed house! Max from Nowhere In Particular Brewing, along with Eric and Down from Blue Note Beverages are live in studio. We learn the definition of a Gypsy brewer and how their drifter attitude has allowed for so many d... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 117 – Dragonmead, 21 Years Of Family Brewing

  

  Better on Draft 117 – Dragonmead, 21 Years Of Family Brewing

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  Published: 20 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:42:01

  Spencer from Dragonmead visits the studio for his second time as he discusses all of the collaborations they have done with Kuhnhenn, Brooks, and Hazen Schumaker to name a few.  We talk about what a small long time brewery with a small dist... Read more →
  Spencer from Dragonmead visits the studio for his second time as he discusses all of the collaborations they have done with Kuhnhenn, Brooks, and Hazen Schumaker to name a few.  We talk about what a small long time brewery with a small dist... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 116 – Axle Brewing, A Very Stable Brewery

  

  Better on Draft 116 – Axle Brewing, A Very Stable Brewery

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  Published: 13 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:46:37

  A late start to a great show, Dan Riley of Axle Brewing comes in to discuss their newest beers with a political theme, the backlash and love they get for their decisions, and break into the best and worst beers of 2017 and the future of Axl... Read more →
  A late start to a great show, Dan Riley of Axle Brewing comes in to discuss their newest beers with a political theme, the backlash and love they get for their decisions, and break into the best and worst beers of 2017 and the future of Axl... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 115 – New Year New Me?

  

  Better on Draft 115 – New Year New Me?

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  Published: 6 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:41:34

  Episode 115 kicks off 2018 for Better on Draft! the crew talks about tipping at breweries and restaurants, Rob covers the news, and the studio offers their opinion on the 3-tier system in Michigan. www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.faceboo... Read more →
  Episode 115 kicks off 2018 for Better on Draft! the crew talks about tipping at breweries and restaurants, Rob covers the news, and the studio offers their opinion on the 3-tier system in Michigan. www.twitter.com/betterondraft www.faceboo... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 114 - New Year Show

  

  Better on Draft 114 - New Year Show

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  Published: 30 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:41:46

  It's the final episode of 2017 for Better on Draft!  The crew shares what beer gifts they got for Christmas.  Ken talks about the "beer black market" and how much people are willing to pay for beer.  Rob covers the news.  The crew reflects... Read more →
  It's the final episode of 2017 for Better on Draft!  The crew shares what beer gifts they got for Christmas.  Ken talks about the "beer black market" and how much people are willing to pay for beer.  Rob covers the news.  The crew reflects... Read more →

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• Better on Draft Episode 113 - Christmas Show

  

  Better on Draft Episode 113 - Christmas Show

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  Published: 24 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:44:15

  As Christmas is coming, we talk some news, play a fun new game of what I can only remember as Russian Brewlette. We talk about the news, the 99 pack of PBR from Quebec, and what we're looking forward to in the upcoming months beer wise! Kic... Read more →
  As Christmas is coming, we talk some news, play a fun new game of what I can only remember as Russian Brewlette. We talk about the news, the 99 pack of PBR from Quebec, and what we're looking forward to in the upcoming months beer wise! Kic... Read more →

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• Better on Draft Episode #112 - No Guests but All Fun!

  

  Better on Draft Episode #112 - No Guests but All Fun!

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  Published: 16 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:42:51

  With no guest in studio, the five guys, sans Angela, were able to get through it talking about the beer industry, what they've learned, what has changed for them, and what they want to see in the future! Come check out this very laid back e... Read more →
  With no guest in studio, the five guys, sans Angela, were able to get through it talking about the beer industry, what they've learned, what has changed for them, and what they want to see in the future! Come check out this very laid back e... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 111 – Austin Brothers Brewing

  

  Better on Draft 111 – Austin Brothers Brewing

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  Published: 9 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:53:36

  Another full studio this week as the family from Austin Bros Brewing in Alpena Michigan join us in studio to talk about how they got started, vacationing to Alpena as children all the way from California, and the difference between living i... Read more →
  Another full studio this week as the family from Austin Bros Brewing in Alpena Michigan join us in studio to talk about how they got started, vacationing to Alpena as children all the way from California, and the difference between living i... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 110 – Eastern Market Brewing Co

  

  Better on Draft 110 – Eastern Market Brewing Co

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  Published: 2 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:50:14

  The studio for Episode 110 is the fullest its ever been! Eastern Market Brewing Company joins us in studio for the second time. We announce the winner of the Better on Draft New England IPA Challenge! We also announce our winners of the 1st... Read more →
  The studio for Episode 110 is the fullest its ever been! Eastern Market Brewing Company joins us in studio for the second time. We announce the winner of the Better on Draft New England IPA Challenge! We also announce our winners of the 1st... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 109 – Zetouna Liquor

  

  Better on Draft 109 – Zetouna Liquor

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  Published: 25 Nov 2017 Duration: 02:26:30

  Jack is a little late as he makes his way back from Chicago, so Dan, Nick, Ken, Matt, and Angela begin to talk about the news, waiting in line for beer (and other items), and talk about the upcoming law changes in the state of Michigan!    ... Read more →
  Jack is a little late as he makes his way back from Chicago, so Dan, Nick, Ken, Matt, and Angela begin to talk about the news, waiting in line for beer (and other items), and talk about the upcoming law changes in the state of Michigan!    ... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 108 – North Center Brewing

  

  Better on Draft 108 – North Center Brewing

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  Published: 18 Nov 2017 Duration: 02:06:03

  Owner Kevin and head brewer Dakota come in to discuss the 2.5 years North Center has been open, their struggles in picking a name, their upcoming introduction into distribution, and what they want to do in the coming years. They join Ken, M... Read more →
  Owner Kevin and head brewer Dakota come in to discuss the 2.5 years North Center has been open, their struggles in picking a name, their upcoming introduction into distribution, and what they want to do in the coming years. They join Ken, M... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 107 – Fillmore 13 Brewing

  

  Better on Draft 107 – Fillmore 13 Brewing

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  Published: 11 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:43:56

  Bo from Fillmore 13 joins the group as he brings two of his delicious beers, his double IPA (That Ken actually liked), and a double milk chocolate stout. Bo shares how he began brewing, how he attempts to stay traditional with his beer and ... Read more →
  Bo from Fillmore 13 joins the group as he brings two of his delicious beers, his double IPA (That Ken actually liked), and a double milk chocolate stout. Bo shares how he began brewing, how he attempts to stay traditional with his beer and ... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 106 – Nick Drinks & Loggers Brewing

  

  Better on Draft 106 – Nick Drinks & Loggers Brewing

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  Published: 4 Nov 2017 Duration: 02:00:21

  When all the hosts are there and you have two guests, you have a packed house! Thank you to Tyler from Loggers for joining us and sharing your delicious beer, while most of the hosts (Ken doesn't count) love the Electric Squirrel IPA (story... Read more →
  When all the hosts are there and you have two guests, you have a packed house! Thank you to Tyler from Loggers for joining us and sharing your delicious beer, while most of the hosts (Ken doesn't count) love the Electric Squirrel IPA (story... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 105 – River Rouge Brewing

  

  Better on Draft 105 – River Rouge Brewing

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  Published: 21 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:43:39

  Dan flies in from Arizona for another episode of Better on Draft where he, Ken, Rob, and Matt interview Eddie of River Rouge Brewing. We get a chance to touch on his brewing history in California and the choice to move back to Michigan to o... Read more →
  Dan flies in from Arizona for another episode of Better on Draft where he, Ken, Rob, and Matt interview Eddie of River Rouge Brewing. We get a chance to touch on his brewing history in California and the choice to move back to Michigan to o... Read more →

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• Better on Draft Episode #104- Halloween and Beer

  

  Better on Draft Episode #104- Halloween and Beer

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  Published: 14 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:47:05

  Matt, Ken, and Angela start off the show talking about Halloween parties, beers to drink, and go over some news to see if flights have jumped the shark!
  Matt, Ken, and Angela start off the show talking about Halloween parties, beers to drink, and go over some news to see if flights have jumped the shark!

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• Better on Draft 103 – We Love The 90s

  

  Better on Draft 103 – We Love The 90s

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  Published: 7 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:42:13

  Last minute cancellation and everyone attending GABF, Rob, Matt, Nick, and Ken begin to break down the news of the week, both beer and non. We dive into the new MTV Show 90's House and Matt introduces a new version of "5 Questions". Listen ... Read more →
  Last minute cancellation and everyone attending GABF, Rob, Matt, Nick, and Ken begin to break down the news of the week, both beer and non. We dive into the new MTV Show 90's House and Matt introduces a new version of "5 Questions". Listen ... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 102 - Little Guy Brewing

  

  Better on Draft 102 - Little Guy Brewing

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  Published: 30 Sep 2017 Duration: 01:41:30

  With 18 years experience in the industry, Todd joins us to talk about his time at Stone, Copper Canyon, and Virginia before settling at a new site in Waterford.  With hopes of opening up Q1 2018, this site will have soccer pool, darts, and ... Read more →
  With 18 years experience in the industry, Todd joins us to talk about his time at Stone, Copper Canyon, and Virginia before settling at a new site in Waterford.  With hopes of opening up Q1 2018, this site will have soccer pool, darts, and ... Read more →

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• Better on Draft 101 – Harsens Island Brewery

  

  Better on Draft 101 – Harsens Island Brewery

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  Published: 23 Sep 2017 Duration: 01:40:17

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