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Every beer begins with a brewer, here is their story. Recorded Live Every Other Friday at 8:30pm ET on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Kick. Join your hosts Dan Cook, Wendy Taylor, Rob Wilson, and Ken Konarzewski Jr. as they update you on news, events, and bring you interviews with some of the best brewers in the world.

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June 12, 20268 min

Better on Draft Taster | Beer Categories

Information for this taster episode came from the 2013 Splendid Table article by Greg Engert: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2013/03/21/the-7-flavor-categories-of-beer-what-they-are-how-to-pair-them Rob talks about the 7 broad styles of beer Greg chose at that time (2013 was a long time ago; before hazies and pastry stouts and the rise of the uber-fruited beer). These categories and similar categorization can help you to hone in on the beers you like. Enjoy your beer but we know it's better on draft!

May 23, 20261 hr 21 min

Better on Draft 389 | Chris from Renegade Brewing

While in Denver recently Rob visited Renegade Brewing and pretty much forgot to leave. Wendy and Rob talk to Chris of Renegade about the awesome things going on there. The great beer, community, and fun times that can be had in this lively and exciting place.https://www.renegadebrewing.com/ We also talk a fair bit about the Ales for ALS project and Renegade's participation this year. You can learn more about this cause and find a party near you: https://fundraise.als.net/renegade

May 9, 202611 min

Better on Draft Not 389

In this not-episode Rob explains why this is not an episode!Upcoming events:- May 22 - Chris Lane from Renegade in Denver- May 29 - Rob is at Books & Brews Brownsburg at a Schlafly Tap Takeover- June will be prerecorded things due to vacations- July 18 is the Indiana Brewer's Guild Summerfest at Victory Field- August 20th is the Michigan Homebrew Festival that we heard about in episode 388

April 25, 20261 hr 10 min

Better on Draft 388 | Beer Judging With Beer Judges

Wendy and Rob talk to Greig of Brewaucracy with Bill and Michelle of the Detroit area about beer judging. We get some of our burning questions answered about how to get started and see a bit behind the curtain of what a beer judging session looks like at a competition. If this show piques your interest in getting involved in beer judging or sheds some light on what a style is and why it's important, let us know!Some organizations and events discussed on the show:BJCPBrewer's Association (BA)Cider AssociationMead Makers AssociationMichigan Homebrewers Festival

April 11, 20261 hr 5 min

Better on Draft 387 | Kristen Radaich and Beer Hiking

Kristen Radaich joins Wendy and Rob to talk about her recent book, Beer Hiking Minnesota, Wisconsin & the Upper Peninsula. We talk about hiking with dogs, finding breweries near trails, finding trails near breweries, beer flights, and so much more.

March 28, 20261 hr 1 min

Better on Draft 386 | Beer News

Wendy and Rob get caught up on various pieces of beer news. Some new laws, TTB stuff, mergers, grocery store beer, harbingers of spring, celebrities doing celebrity things, and some cool new technology useful to the beer industry.March Draftness is coming to May. If you are a brewery in Michigan who wants to be involved, email us!

March 14, 20265 min

Better on Draft Not 386 | Short Announcement

We had some real-world difficulties this week so cut the show very short. Episode 386 will be on March 27 and will most likely be a news show.April 10 we will talk to Kristen Radaich about her book: Beer Hiking Minnesota, Wisconsin & the Upper Peninsula: Great Hikes and Breweries from the Twin Cities to the NorthwoodsMay 8 we have Nick Lesogor of Exit 12 Homebrew to learn about BrewTubers, an online homebrew club.

February 28, 20261 hr 12 min

Better on Draft 385 | Beer News in List Form

Wendy and Rob catch up on some beer news and important lists!Vinepair's highest rated beer in each state (and DC) using BeerAdvocate's ratingsVinepair's article about cheersing with a list of equivalent sayings in other languages.Portland, OR's Shebrew beer festivalUSA Today's multiple articles - the final 20 that will be voted on for rankings:Best Beer GardenBest Beer CityBest Beer FestivalBest Beer LabelBest Brewery TourBest BrewpubBest New Brewery

February 13, 20261 hr 6 min

Better on Draft 384 | OPA Design Studio

Wendy and Rob talk to Stephen of OPA Design Studio about designing breweries, taprooms, and fun places to visit.OPA Design Studio's blog with more looks at their projects and related topics: https://www.breweryarchitect.com/blog The Obituary card game Stephen designed: https://obituarygame.com/

January 24, 20261 hr 3 min

Better on Draft 383 | 2026 Beer News

Wendy and Rob catch up in the new year and make some predictions for 2026. Predictions were about apples, the trend with IPAs, big releases, effects of consolidation, average ABV on shelves, and packaging formats.We also talk about non-alcoholic versions of styles and what that means when you get into things like beer judging, Untappd, or as a consumer looking to purchase a beer.Is Rob alone in having craft beer singles become rare to find around him?What are some breweries you think could be legacy breweries and how are they changing with the times? (Segment inspired by Beervana)Better on Draft is an independent podcast currently ad-free because the hosts have not gone looking for sponsors!