Crafty Brewers:
Tales Behind Craft Beer

Welcome to our craft beer podcast, Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer, where we go from grain to glass with a different craft brewery in every episode — and have fun doing it!

Join hosts Brian Noonan, a semi-professional beer drinker, and Katherine Valleau, co-owner of Exit Strategy Brewing Company in Forest Park, Illinois, as they host candid conversations with brewers and find out what brought them to a life of beer. They explore the styles, trends, and science that make craft beer so enjoyable. You’ll also get a barrel of laughs as they expose cringy, possibly offensive, and always hilarious stories of “bad customer behavior.” And on top of all that, they bust the beer myths you’ve believed your whole life so you can impress your friends with your newfound beer knowledge.

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! 🍻

Brian Noonan, Host

Radio personality, 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!

Katherine Valleau, Host

Katherine is the co-owner, Chief Everything Officer of Exit Strategy Brewing Company in Forest Park, Illinois. Talking about fermentation is one of her favorite things to do, and she’s never been afraid to call out bad customer behavior.

Cody Gough, Executive Producer

Cody Gough is an award-winning podcast producer who has developed podcasts for Discovery, HGTV, NerdWallet, Food Network and more. He does not like when hosts tap the table.