Learn about Guinness’ Chicago location, their beer styles—including Czech lagers and Kentucky Commons—and how Chicago’s water influences their brewing. Guinness […]
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Reviving Forgotten Beers and Brewing with Wild Yeasts: The Science and History of Off Color Brewing
Learn how Off Color Brewing’s yeast-first focus makes its beers distinct from the more common hops-focused breweries in the craft […]
Malt Liquor, Award-Winning Lagers, and the Magic of Tank Time at Piece Brewery: Beer So Good, Even the Foo Fighters Stop By
Chicago’s most award-winning brewpub reveals the secrets of its medal-winning Lagers and a bold malt liquor revival. Keil Weimer, head […]
A craft beer podcast that will increase your enjoyment of craft beer
Welcome to our craft beer podcast, Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer, where we’ll increase your enjoyment of craft beer by sharing the stories, techniques, and inspiration behind the best craft breweries. In every episode, we visit a different brewery to showcase its unique atmosphere and hear brewers share how they got started, what they’ve learned, and what keeps them brewing. Crafty Brewers is perfect for beer lovers who want to discover new beer styles, explore brewing techniques, and get to know the people behind the pints.
Whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or new to the world of artisanal brews, Crafty Brewers has something for every palate. Subscribe to Crafty Brewers today and join our craft beer community. Cheers! 🍻

Meet the craft beer podcast crew

Brian Noonan, Host
Radio personality, professional comedian, podcast host and avid beer drinker Brian Noonan has decades of experience in entertainment and his first beer ever was an Old Style. His radio voice is like no other!

Cody Gough, Executive Producer
Cody Gough is an award-winning podcast producer who has developed podcasts for Discovery, HGTV, NerdWallet, Food Network and more. His fridge is full of barrel-aged beers, even in warm weather.