Hear how Forbidden Root uses rare botanicals and fruit to craft unique beers—and how the same fruit can create different […]
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"Summer of Suds" 2025 Release Update
Executive Producer Cody Gough discusses Crafty Brewers' plans for the next few months—just in time for the 2025 Memorial Day […]
How Maplewood Reinvented Hazy IPAs & Craft Spirits in Chicago: From Canned Cocktails to THC Seltzers
Hear how Maplewood Brewery & Distillery is reinventing adult beverages, from hazy IPAs to THC seltzers to spirits including fernet […]
A craft beer podcast that will increase your enjoyment of craft beer
Welcome to our award-winning 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—named Best Video Podcast in the 2025 Quill Podcast Awards—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.