Podcast Episodes - Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer

Episodes 05/22/2025

"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 […]

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery’s Adam Cieslak (Co-Founder/Director of Brewing & Distilling), left, and Roger Cuzelis (Head Brewer), center, talk to Crafty Brewers podcast host Brian Noonan (right)

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery 05/08/202505/08/2025

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 […]

Sketchbook Brewing Company's Cesar Marron talks to Crafty Brewers podcast host Brian Noonan

Sketchbook Brewing Company 04/24/202504/24/2025

The Award-Winning Smoked Beer Behind Sketchbook’s Rise to Craft Beer Sustainability Leader

Hear how an award-winning Polish Grodziskie helped elevate Sketchbook from brewing in an alley to becoming an industry leader in […]

Episodes 04/17/2025

Best Craft Beer Podcast Trailer Ever: Welcome to Crafty Brewers!

Welcome to Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer, where we'll increase your enjoyment of craft beer. Learn more on our […]

Pollyanna Brewing Company Co-founder, Head Brewer, and Distiller Brian Pawola (right) shares a drink with Crafty Brewers podcast host Brian Noonan (left)

Pollyanna Brewing Company 04/10/202504/10/2025

Inside Pollyanna Brewing’s Lexical Gap IPA, Freeze‑Distilled Eisbock, and Snickers‑Inspired Pastry Stout Craft Beers

Learn about the surprising origins of Pollyanna’s award‑winning Lexical Gap IPA, freeze‑distilled Eisbocks, and Snickers‑inspired pastry stout. Brian Pawola, co‑founder, […]

From left to right: Michelle Foik of ERIS Brewery and Cider House, Crafty Brewers podcast host Brian Noonan, and Charolette Converse of Solemn Oath Brewery talk about the Vibes Beer Project empowering women in the craft beer industry

Vibes Beer Project 03/27/202503/28/2025

How the Vibes Beer Project Is Empowering Women in Brewing and Transforming Craft Beer

Trailblazing women in craft beer discuss the impact of the Vibes Beer Project and how they became innovators in the […]

Guinness National Ambassador Ryan Wagner (left) and Guinness Open Gate Brewery (OGB) Chicago Senior Brewer Megan Schwarz (right) on the Crafty Brewers Podcast with Brian Noonan (center)

Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago 03/13/202503/13/2025

Why Guinness Chose Chicago: Brewing Beyond Stouts at the Open Gate Brewery (with Great Water!)

Learn about Guinness’ Chicago location, their beer styles—including Czech lagers and Kentucky Commons—and how Chicago’s water influences their brewing. Guinness […]