Podcast Episodes

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 […]

Off Color Brewing co-founder and head brewer John Laffler (left) talks to Brian Noonan, host of the Crafty Brewers podcast

Off Color Brewing 02/27/202503/05/2025

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 […]

Keil Weimer, head brewer at Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, and Crafty Brewers podcast host Brian Noonan

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria 02/13/202502/13/2025

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 […]

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

Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 01/30/202502/13/2025

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

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

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

ERIS Brewery and Cider House 01/16/202501/16/2025

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

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

Dovetail Brewery Co-owner and Master Brewer Hagen Dost

Dovetail Brewery 01/02/202501/04/2025

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

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

Episodes 12/05/202401/04/2025

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