Better on Draft 245 - Blackgrass Ciderworks w/ Ian Radogost-Givens

PODCAST UPDATE: Thank you everyone for listening and joining us on this 5+ year journey.  Our show sure has changed since our very first day and this past year it's gone through many more.  This has allowed us to focus on out-of-state breweries, but we know where we started and how we got to the show.  Starting in 2021 on this feed we will start The Michigan Sessions, which will focus on Michigan breweries both big and small, the ones who got us to where we are today!

SHOW INFO: Recorded live at Griffin Claw Clubhouse in Rochester Hills Michigan, Ian who was back on episode 89 joins us to talk about what he has been up to since the closing of Cellarmen's, he gives advice to young cider makers who want to make cider at home, his moves of making a Baja Blast inspired seltzer, and more.  A wealth of knowledge witha short time, studying what Ian has done in his career will help any cider and mead maker become a better one!

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Publish Date: 11/16/2020


PODCAST UPDATE: Thank you everyone for listening and joining us on this 5+ year journey.  Our show sure has changed since our very first day and this past year it's gone through many more.  This has allowed us to focus on out-of-state breweries, but we know where we started and how we got to the show.  Starting in 2021 on this feed we will start The Michigan Sessions, which will focus on Michigan breweries both big and small, the ones who got us to where we are today!

SHOW INFO: Recorded live at Griffin Claw Clubhouse in Rochester Hills Michigan, Ian who was back on episode 89 joins us to talk about what he has been up to since the closing of Cellarmen's, he gives advice to young cider makers who want to make cider at home, his moves of making a Baja Blast inspired seltzer, and more.  A wealth of knowledge witha short time, studying what Ian has done in his career will help any cider and mead maker become a better one!

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Publish Date: 11/16/2020




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SHOW INFO: Henok gives us a small tour of the new Omnipollo brewery in Sweden as he sits down to chat with us about beer trends, nomad brewing, and what the future holds for Omnipollo.  Sit down and crack open a Yellow Belly and listen to us discuss what the future holds for this now Swedish homed brewer in this Sunday afternoon special episode of Better on Draft

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Publish Date: 3/24/2021


SPECIAL EPISODE: This is the one epsiode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a woman in the craft beer industry. From cringe worthy questions, reactions, and struggles, Wendy from Detroit Draft Divas/Better on Draft and Dani from the Detroit chapter of Girls Pint Out host a panel of amazing women in the industry including Molly Daniels, brewer at Railtown Brewing; Jasmine Hairston, People Director at Eastern Market Brewing/Ferndale Project; Megan Turriff, Owner of M4 CIC Distributing; and Kim Collins, Owner and Head Brewer at Guardian Brewing Co.

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Publish Date: 3/22/2021


SPECIAL EPISODE: This is the one epsiode to listen to as you hear the trials of being a woman in the craft beer industry. From cringe worthy questions, reactions, and struggles, Wendy from Detroit Draft Divas/Better on Draft and Dani from the Detroit chapter of Girls Pint Out host a panel of amazing women in the industry including Molly Daniels, brewer at Railtown Brewing; Jasmine Hairston, People Director at Eastern Market Brewing/Ferndale Project; Megan Turriff, Owner of M4 CIC Distributing; and Kim Collins, Owner and Head Brewer at Guardian Brewing Co.

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Publish Date: 3/20/2021


NEWS EPISODE! Our newest news article talks about Molson Coors being hit with ransomware, South Carolina voting for alcohol delivery, and Rob's distaste for shower beers.  Listen to this and more by following the show and subscribing

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Publish Date: 3/16/2021


MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities. Join us on this continuing series throughout the rest of the month of December!

SHOW INFO: It's been a few years since Andy has chatted with us, so we took the opportunity to catch up! Now that CapNCork is also brewing their own beer, we talk about owning a brewery, what covid has done to the homebrew community, why brewers change the names of beers and alter the styles to sell, and Andy helps Nick and Wendy start their new journey of wanting to home brew.

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Publish Date: 3/13/2021


NEWS EPISODE! Rob is back to lead us int he charge of the news as we talk about breweries doing away with 3.2% beer, taking a beer bath, and what happens when Maryland wants to add beer to grocery stores.

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Publish Date: 3/11/2021


MICHIGAN SERIES: Having brought in guests from all over the country this past year, we wanted to still be true to our roots, so we have began the Michigan Series. A series of Michigan Brewery owners, employees, brewers, and sales reps, talking about what is happening here in the state and what is happening at their facilities. Join us on this continuing series throughout the rest of the month of December!

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Publish Date: 3/6/2021


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Publish Date: 3/1/2021


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