Hop Cast

Episode 215: Rodenback 2010 Vintage Oak Aged Ale & Manhattan NW

Episode 214: Grassroots Arctic Saison & Oak Aged Bretta

In episode 213 of the Hop Cast, Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski are joined by Michal Thiel for a couple tasty Anniversary brews from two great midwest breweries. It’s hard to believe both these brewers have been around for so long… First up is the 20th anniversary Strong Ale from New Glarus. Whenever you see […]

Episode 212: Tripel Threat & Cigar City Tropical Tripel

Episode 211: Gigantic IPA & Bitter Biker

Episode 210: B. Nektar Meadery Necromangoco & Zombie Killer

Episode 209: Prairie Ales Standard & Prairie Noir

Episode 208: Begyle Crash Landed & 5 Rabbit Missionario

Episode 207: ChurchKey

Episode 206: Meridian Pint

Episode 205: Orval, Duvel and Kwak

Episode 204: The Alchemist Heady Topper & Dogfish Head Burton Baton

Episode 203: Penrose Brewing

Brad Chmielewski and Ken Hunnemeder were able to catch up with John Laffler and Dave Bleitner during the Off Color Brewing presents Mischief at Black Rock. This event was the debut for Off Color Brewing. On tap were 4 collaboration beers that they brewed with friends around Chicago. It’s an exciting time for craft beer... View Article

We can’t just focus on beers here in the United States, there are some great breweries across the world making some excellent brews. For episode 201, Ken Hunnemeder and Brad Chmielewski are opening a couple beers from Porterhouse Brewing Company in Ireland. The beers from Porterhouse Brewing Company have a really fun pull top, making... View Article