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Posted in: Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
Soundgrowler Brewing Co. Operations Manager John Halek, Crafty Brewers host Brian Noonan, and Soundgrowler Head Brewer Jacob Hutcheson

The Best Grodziskie in the World? Soundgrowler Brewing’s Unique Mix of Beer, Doom, and Tacos (Plus: Metal Yoga)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/97741509/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-29%2F393934634-44100-2-818c3377ba57d.mp3

Learn how Soundgrowler’s beers draw inspiration from a variety of art forms, resulting in a blend of rare styles, death […]

Posted in: ERIS Brewery and Cider House
Brian Noonan interviews Michelle Foik, co-owner of ERIS Brewery and Cider House, on the Crafty Brewers podcast.

ERIS Cider Science: Crafting Balanced Flavors with Fruit, Peppers, Hops, Vanilla, Malört and More

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/97128961/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-16%2F393172083-44100-2-b37b7de1f33b2.mp3

What makes a cider a cider? Explore the fruits and chaos-inspired ingredients behind ERIS’ biggest hits in this cider science […]

Posted in: Dovetail Brewery
Dovetail Brewery Co-owner and Master Brewer Hagen Dost

Master Brewer Hagen Dost on Dovetail Brewery’s Traditional Brewing Techniques: Coolships, Open Fermentation, Decoction and More

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/96501888/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-2%2F392396445-44100-2-9f72fb6228c8b.mp3

Master Brewer Hagen Dost delves into Dovetail Brewery’s traditional brewing techniques, from open fermentation to coolships. Hagen starts by sharing […]

Posted in: Episodes

Cheers to 2024: Big Laughs, Huge News and Our Last Episode of the Year! (Next Episode January 2!)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/95414457/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-5%2F391043040-44100-2-1a988b48f65ab.mp3

Hop up your spirits with a barrel of laughs as we close out 2024. Plus: a major announcement that you […]

Posted in: Episodes
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BubbleHouse Brewing's Wide-Ranging Beers and the Pub Game You Need to Try (Plus: Crokinole 101)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/94395624/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-14%2F389784449-44100-2-f728d2dd7c3de.mp3

Learn how BubbleHouse Brewing ensures they have “something for everyone” and the story behind the best pub game you’ve never […]

Posted in: BubbleHouse Brewing Company
BubbleHouse Brewing Company's tap list, November 2024. Located in Lisle, Illinois.

BubbleHouse Brewing’s Wide-Ranging Beers and the Pub Game You Need to Try (Plus: Crokinole 101)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/94395624/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-10-14/389784449-44100-2-f728d2dd7c3de.mp3

Learn how BubbleHouse Brewing ensures they have “something for everyone” and the story behind the best pub game you’ve never […]

Posted in: Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.

Chicago’s Best Pilsner? How Little Wing Made Horse Thief Hollow the Most Awarded South Side Brewery

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/93696997/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-9-29/388915204-44100-2-02f594f3d3ecf.mp3

Learn how Horse Thief Hollow became the most award-winning brewery on the south side of Chicago, having won 10 major […]

Posted in: Burning Bush Brewery

Burning Bush Brewery: From Sermons to Sours and Spruce Tip IPAs (Plus: What is Tree Wrestling?)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/93172201/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-9-17/388263914-44100-2-7e27261ce4022.mp3

Learn how Burning Bush Brewery crafts its unique brews, including their spruce tip IPA named after a true story of […]

Posted in: Twisted Hippo

When Life Gives You Flames: Twisted Hippo’s Quirky Beers and Fiery Comeback (Plus: Why You Should Embrace Your Strange)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/92534149/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-9-3/387476048-44100-2-f90bd57cd5336.mp3

Learn how Twisted Hippo recovered from a devastating fire and found a way to thrive while brewing their unique beers. […]

Posted in: Revolution Brewing

Anti-Hero to Super Zero: How Revolution Brewing Stirred Up Chicago’s Craft Beer Scene (Plus: The Deep Wood Series of Barrel-Aged Brews)

https://anchor.fm/s/e89a1094/podcast/play/91916963/https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2024-8-19/386639023-44100-2-2276bd78818c9.mp3

Learn how Revolution Brewing grew from a small brewery to Illinois’ largest independently-owned brewery — and what makes their beer […]

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