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videoWhat Do You Say to People who Tell You They Don't Like Dark Beer?
Check out the full video at https://youtu.be/CJWnQ3RvFUg I got a chance to talk to Kyle Gierada from Dog and Pony Show Brewing Company in Oak Park, Michigan about getting customers to try new beer styles.
videoUncovering "The Dankest" 420 Beer Release - Loaded Dice Brewing Co.'s Dank Vegas '23
Today we got a chance to stop by Loaded Dice Brewing Company in Troy, Michigan to get a sneak preview of their Dank Vegas 2023 release. Released on April 20th, 2023 - this year's Dank Vegas release has grown to the original and 3 variants including a Hemp IPA, Black IPA and Triple IPA. We sat down with owner Jef Smith and General Manager Ben Lipinski to hear what makes this release so different and what other upcoming things we can expect from the brewery. If you'd like to support the channel, b
video2020 Firestone Walker Cherry Barrel Blossom - A Porter Aged in Bourbon and Cherry Bitter Barrels?
Firestone Walker doesn't have distribution in Michigan - the closest you can go is Indiana, if you're interested in picking up their beer. Thankfully Tavour exists and I was able to get a bottle of their Cherry Barrel Blossom from 2020, an imperial porter aged in bourbon and cherry bitter barrels with sea salt. What? Cherry bitter barrels? Never tried that before - so it must be a good candidate for the Cellar Dive! If you'd like to support the channel, buy me a beer or become an executive produ
videoBuilding a Craft Brewery at Arctic Circle Brewing Company in Chesterfield, Michigan
Arctic Circle Brewing Company is located in Chesterfield, Michigan. I got a chance to sit down with owners Eric Lehman Jr. and Deven Sills to talk about how they got their start, opening a craft brewery during a pandemic, their small batch "Beta Test" program to test their experimental beers and the origins of their name and the blue couch. Big thanks to both Eric and Deven, and you can find out more about them at https://arcticcirclebrewing.com/ Also check out their social media pages on Instag
videoTasting Notes: 2020 Mean Mallow Bean - Drafting Table's Barrel Aged Marshmallow and Vanilla Stout
Cellar Dive January continues, this time I'm tasting Drafting Table Brewing Company's Mean Mallow Bean from 2020. I've been waiting to review this for a long time, but this beer has always been a hard one for me to track down. Thankfully, my Dewey Podmonster co-host John Fahrner was generous enough to pass this one along - was it worth the wait, and has this 2 year old beer held up over that time? Check out the Dewey Podmonster podcast at https://crap.town If you'd like to support the channel, b
videoOnly One Taste Test Can Reveal if SunnyD Vodka Seltzer Brings the Sunshine!
Fresh to the market, Sunny D is now a vodka seltzer drink. 0g of Sugar, 4.5% ABV, Gluten Free and full of "natural flavor", does this new drink bring up fond memories of guzzling the orange juice substitute, or is it a mouth full of artificial sweetener? If you'd like to support the channel, buy me a beer or become an executive producer, check out my Patreon at http://patreon.com/draft_therapy Get your own official Certified Can Sniffer T-shirt! https://represent.com/certified-can-sniffer Subscr
videoSee How Ogma Brewing Fuses Beer, Food, and Design in Jackson, Michigan
Ogma Brewing Company is located in Jackson, Michigan. Today I'm talking with one of the owners, Andrew Volk about their philosophy of design, food and beer. We touch on the eclectic contributions brewed by owner Troy Craft (formerly of Dark Horse Brewing), and the purposeful intent of creating a cozy and inviting taproom courtesy of the vision of owner Kevin Craft. I also talk to bar manager Courtney about their food menu and what to expect from a visit. I feel like Jackson is seeing a renaissan
videoDog and Pony Show Brewing in Oak Park is Changing Expectations on Craft Beer
Dog and Pony Show Brewing Company in Oak Park, Michigan is bringing a little taste of the Florida brewing scene to the mitten state. I spoke with owner Kyle Gierada about how he got into craft beer, the connection to Cycle Brewing in St. Petersburg, their upcoming 2 year anniversary party, and what Dog and Pony Show Brewing is all about. We'll also discuss their plans for the future and how their brewery is changing the expectations on craft beer in Oak Park. So don't miss out – go check out Dog
videoWhat Does Dog and Pony Show Brewing Want to Accomplish in Oak Park, Michigan?
Check out the full video at https://youtu.be/CJWnQ3RvFUg I got a chance to talk to Kyle Gierada from Dog and Pony Show Brewing Company in Oak Park, Michigan about what they'd like to see their brewery in the future. To buy tickets to Dog and Pony Show's 2nd Anniversary Party: https://www.dogandponyshowbrewing.com/anniversary-party
videoWhen it Comes to Beer - How Old is Too Old?
Spring has sprung in Michigan, and that means it's Oberon day again. While March 20th 2023 was approaching, I discovered a couple 6 packs of 14 year old Oberon in my basement. With the release of Bell's Oberon for 2023, I thought it would be fun to see how a 14 year old Oberon would stack up against the freshest release. I didn't die, so it must not be that bad, right? You'll be surprised by what it looks like though. This is why you should drink beer as fresh as possible. If you'd like to suppo
video2017 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout - Develops in the Bottle Over 5 Years
Another cellar dive, and this time around I've unearthed a 5 year old Goose Island Beer Company Bourbon County Brand Stout, or BCBS for short. This is the grand daddy of bourbon barrel aged stouts, so let's get cracking and see if Goose Island's BCBS does really continue to develop over 5 plus years. If you'd like to support the channel, buy me a beer or become an executive producer, check out my Patreon at http://patreon.com/draft_therapy Get your own official Certified Can Sniffer T-shirt! htt
video2017 Wolverine State Brewing Company Massacre - A 6 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Aged Lager?
It's Cellar Dive time again, and today is a request from one of my Executive Producer tiered Patrons - Cam Freeman. I put the call out to the group to see what beers out of my cellar they'd like to see a re-review of and Wolverine State Brewing Company's 2017 vintage of Massacre was his choice. Massacre is a 14.5% ABV bourbon barrel aged imperial dark lager, and this is a beer I talked about when it was originally released. Can a beer like this hold up after all this time? If you'd like to suppo
videoStone Brewing Company's 2018 W00t Stout - 2 out of 3 Collaborators Agree
Another deep dive into the cellar has produced a 2018 w00tstout or woot stout or Stone Farking Wheaton W00tstout from Stone Brewing Company, whichever you prefer - but whatever you call it, I've got a 2018 bottle of it today, so as with everything in the cellar dive, does it hold up, and is it still drinkable? If you'd like to support the channel, buy me a beer or become an executive producer, check out my Patreon at http://patreon.com/draft_therapy Get your own official Certified Can Sniffer T-
videoA Sneak Peak of Great White Buffalo Brewing Company in Downtown Northville, Michigan
One of the newest craft breweries in Michigan, Great White Buffalo Brewing Company in Northville aims to bring a speakeasy vibe to a walkable downtown area. Located at 101 W. Main in Northville, my Dewey Podmonster podcast host John Fahrner joined me for a sneak peak and talk to Eric and Ryan Sokoloski and John Skrabal - the triumvirate that run Great White Buffalo. Prior to open, we wanted to see what kind of beer, vibes and establishment they were aiming for. Check out GWB's Socials: Instagram
videoDogfish Head - 120 Minute IPA (2018) - How Long Can You Age an IPA?
This edition of the cellar dive, I'm taking a look at a beer that I've had in my collection for five years already - Dogfish Head's 120 Minute IPA. This massive imperial IPA is between 15-20% (love the ambiguity here), and this will be my first time trying this, even though I knew this day would come eventually. Is 5 years too long to age this beer? Maybe give it another 5 years? Let's try it out and see. If you'd like to support the channel, buy me a beer or become an executive producer, check