Blake's Craft Beer Podcast

E128 Barrel House

Welcome to Episode 127! In this episode, I visited Dayton, Ohio, at the Barrel House, where I spoke with Matt Ross and Greg Raps. The Barrel House is a bottle shop located in downtown Dayton. We discussed how they got started, their rotating tap list, and the various breweries they feature during tap takeovers. We also delved into the topic of Malört and explored the different varieties available, ranging from simple options to more extreme choices. Additionally, we talked about drinking habits and the future of craft beer.

E127 Chilling with Cincy Sours

Welcome to episode 127 and a Thirsty Thursday edition. In this episode, I went to hang out at Elijah Moreland's house, aka Cincy Sours, on Instagram. I had such a treat there. We drank lambics, sours, and other fruited beers. Many of the beers came from Urban Artifact's history. One of the beers was made for this weekend's Missing Link Festival. I also took two different Marlot shots and a bourbon barrel-aged stout, which he home-brewed. He was also on the last week's Truth Beer and Podsequences episode 252. I had such an amazing time and can't thank him enough.

E126 Fabled Brew Works 3rd Anniversary Week

Welcome to Episode 126. In this episode, I went back to Fabled Brew Works in Erlanger, Kentucky, to talk with co-owner Jon Lawlor, who was on the 17th episode. He and I had a fun time tasting beer and mead, and we talked about the brewery's growth. Their new area in the brewery is absolutely amazing. We also talked about starting on June 1st, the start of their 3rd anniversary, which is seven straight days of different events and releases.

E125 Gravel Road Brewing

Welcome to Episode 125. In this episode, I went back to Middletown, Ohio, to talk with Daniel Lauro, owner and brewer of Gravel Road Brewing. Daniel has been in the industry for a while, starting at Carrolin Brewing and now at Gravel Road. I tried some amazing beers, and the conversation was just as good, talking about different beer styles he's into making and the history behind them.

E124 Back at New Ales Brewing

Welcome to Episode 124. In this episode, I went back to Middletown, Ohio, to New Ales Brewing. I had New Ales all the way back to episode 5. I talked to Nikki Heupel and Wes Heupel, owners of New Ales. We talked about the evolving craft beer scene, the Middletown, Ohio evolution, event, opening up their new food options and more.