Keeping with the Christmas beer theme, this week we're drinking The Bruery's "6 Geese-A-Laying". We welcome back Pat McHugh and Daniel aka Hiphops. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

This week we're doing our annual Christmas beer episode. We drink through some delicious seasonal beers including: Pipeworks Gingerbread Unicorn, Southern Tier 2xMas, Bent River Jingle Java, Bell's Wild Spruce Chase, Firestone Cinnamon Dulce and Rhinegeist Dad. This year we're joined by previous guests Pat McHugh and Daniel Hip__Hops. We're also visted once again by Zack Prak and his buddy Sammy. Follow Hip__Hops: Instagram @Hip__Hops Twitter: @Hip_Hops_IG YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4rpc5f9n Pat McHugh doesn't want you to follow him, so leave him alone! Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Last week on The Malting Hour we had the pleasure of speaking again with Tommy from Brickstone about Dark Secret and their Black Friday release. This week Tony and Brandon sample and chat about "Dark Secret" 2020 BA Imperial Stout. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

This week we're joined by Tommy of Brickstone Brewing again to discuss and sample some of their barrel aged imperial stout, Dark Secret.

On this episode we're joined once again by Short Fuse Brewing's head brewer Brian Lagro. We sample their two new barrel aged beers, "Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine No. 1" and "Bourbon Barrel Aged Precious Little Treats". We also discuss a few awards they won this year from GABF and FOBAB. To pre-order both BA beers from Short Fuse: https://www.toasttab.com/short-fuse-brewing-company/v3 https://www.shortfusebrewing.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we drink the collaboration BA stout "DREW CURTIS / WIL WHEATON / GREG KOCH STONE FARKING WHEATON W00TSTOUT" https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/stone-collaborations/drew-curtis-wil-wheaton-greg-koch-stone-farking-wheaton-w00tstout-2021 Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

This week Brandon, Tony and Aggie celebrate Thanksgiving with Revolution Brewing. We sip on some of their latest releases as we feel they would be fitting for your Thanksgiving feast. https://revbrew.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break and outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon and Tony drink the Phase Three and Affy Tapple collaboration "Bushell of Apples": A peanut, caramel and apple ale. https://www.phasethreebrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

On this episode Brandon and Tony spend some time sipping on Brandon's Oktoberfest Beer "Mein Kind" and New Holland's "Drangon's Milk Solera". They also discuss upcoming local barrel aged beer releases and get a special visitor that won't stop talking.

This week we're joined once again by Rachel Morrison as we dive into Old Irving Brewing's "Barrel-Aged Krampus Cookies" 2020. https://www.oldirvingbrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

On this episode we're joined by Rachel Morrison aka BeerGoggles to drink and discuss the beer style you either love or hate: Pumpkin. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break and outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we sip on beers that remind us it's Fall. Brandon revisits the time he thought He-Man lived across the street from him, Tony pleas with a brewery to think of us this coming barrel aged season and Clark is revealed as a Power Ranger. True story. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we sample MORE Brewing's Arketype Almond Fudge Macaroon. Imperial stout with almond, cocoa nibs, & coconut. https://www.morebrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

This week Brandon and Tony sip one some beers in nature. While camping in Washington Island Wisconsin, they decided to crack open a few in the great outdoors and share what they thought! Break music and outro provided by @FluidMinds Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Clark brings us a big tasty BA imperial double pastry stout from Watermark Brewing: Massive Eruption. Description: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout w/ vanilla, maraschino cherry & lactose. https://www.watermarkbrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

On this episode Clark returns and he has some beers from Wisconsin. We sample three beers from Wisconsin's own Eagle Park Brewing.

On this episode Brandon and Tony try four different beers from Hubbard's Cave brewing in Niles IL. We also discuss why beer shops that sell single cans rule and how we're heading to Washington Island Wisconsin next month for some camping and drinking! Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we go all in with a Jeff as he hand picks 2013 bottle of Goose Island's "Lolita" from Brandon's cellar. It's a short, slightly sloppy week, but you know how these go right? Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

EPISODE 60!! WE MADE IT!! And what a special episode it is! We're joined by everyone's favorite guest Jeff Kordick! You may remember him as Tony's neighbor and old man beer coinsure. We dive deep into some big name lagers like Budweiser, Miller Lite, Schlitz (again) as well as Seipp's Extra Pale Lager and of course Yuengling. Plus Brandon throws us all for a loop with some Steel Reserve 211.. woof! Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we celebrate National IPA Day with some.. you guessed it! IPA's! We sample Lagunita's IPA, Pipeworks Glaucus and Revolution Anti-Hero. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

On this episode we try to guess what beer each other has brought. Each beer is in a brown paper bag and we can ask only a few questions. Also, Clark tries to do the intro. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we crack open Barrel Age "As Time Goes By" Belgian Quad from Old Irving Brewing. "Barrel-Aged Belgian Quad aged for 11 months in J. Henry & Sons bourbon barrels." https://www.oldirvingbrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

This week we devote an entire episode to Revolution Brewing's "VSOJ" BA barleywine. We also talk about some of our other favorite beers of 2021 and Tony even has a quick rant! http://www.revbrew.com Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this short, but great After The Final Pour, Tony and Brandon drink up a Chicago collaboration between Revolution and Half Acre: On and On Part 1.

On this episode we sample two beers from Michigan's own Greenbush Brewing. Along the way Brandon has a rant, Tony deals with anger issues and Clark's not sure whether or not he's even apart of the show. We also try Clark's "Nick The Dick" IPA and that's when the show goes "blue".

This week Brandon cracks open a big whale, Goose Island's "King Henry" 2011. How does this almost 10 year old beer hold up? We break it down in under 30 minutes. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

On this episode we drink some beers from Brandon's vacation to South Carolina. We also add two new segments to the show and are joined by Tony's mom Julie Levite, who happened to be on vacation in Chicago.

Season 5 is under way and to kick it off Brandon and Tony sample a tasty brew from Brandon's recent travels: Terrapin Brewing's "Love Is Love" Hefeweizen. A delicious German style wheat beer with a cause.

On this episode we venture out from the comfort of our homes to Schiller Park, IL to visit Short Fuse Brewing. We speak with head brewer Brian Largo to learn a bit more about the brewery, Brian's resume and how to melts pounds of gummy bears. https://www.shortfusebrewing.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode of After The Final Pour, Brandon and Tony jump the shark with Short Fuse Brewing "For Goodness Shakes" Baja Blast Milkshake IPA. Why jump the shark you say? Well, we have Brian from Short Fuse joining us on next weeks full episode and we were too damn excited to wait to talk about their beer. https://www.shortfusebrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

On this episode we discuss vinyl record and beer pairing with Daniel aka Hip__Hops. We also drink and share our thoughts on some American IPAs. Hip__Hops on instagram: @ Hip__hops Hip__Hops on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/6dfdnubm Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode Brandon and Tony reunite face to face in The Malting Hour studio (aka Brandon's basement bar) and crack open Goose Island's Barrel Aged Mint Chocolate Stout. Smells like a cookie, tastes like a shake. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

On this episode we're going all homebrew! Fellow home brewer Jackie Boyer joins us to discuss her journey in homebrew and we get to try her latest brew "Poppin Pilz". We also sample Brandon's latest batch of "Shaggy Tail" pale and discover that there's more to Jackie than she's leading on. Follow Jackie: @thesipartist on all social media outlets Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

We jump into the Goose Island and Phase Three collaboration "I'm A Bird" imperial stout. This beer impressed all of us and is in the running for a favorite for the 2021 Malteez.

On this episode we speak with Michelle Foik of Eris Brewery and Cider House. We get into the history of the establishment and find out whether or not it's haunted after all these years.

One this episode. Clark brings us some beers from his recent travels.  We also distinguish the difference between a Double IPA and an IPA Double.  Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

WE MADE IT! EPISODE 50!!!  On this episode we talk to Raiye and Tobias of Rabid Brewing.  We drink through several of their beers (and a hard seltzer) while discussing numerous topics including the pros and cons of having chalk boards walls while kids are allowed in the brewery.   HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that has been listening and following our show from the beginning.  We love doing the show and look forward to doing 50 more.  https://www.rabidbrewing.com/  Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week we drink Mikerphone Brewing's "Mikerphone Check 1,2" Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA with Citra hops. We also talk about what we're planning on grilling with nice weather finally in Chicago as well as some NCAA Bracket talks. TOP TIER DOGGIE!

On this episode we welcome Rhinegeist to Chicago by drinking some beers with Matt and Chris. We learn a bit of history, their plans for the future and what "turbo hopping" is all about. https://rhinegeist.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this special LIVE episode we drink Old Irving Brewing's "Luck Linny" Irish Red Ale and a barrel aged Guinness. Be sure to check out the video version of this episode on our Facebook page. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we're joined once again by Lake Effect Brewing owner and brewer Clint Bautz to learn how he's navigated the pandemic as well as what the future holds for his new brew pub.

Coming off the heels of Pedestrian 2.0, Brandon and Tony carried on and decided to give Off Color's BA "Growl" a go. http://www.offcolorbrewing.com/ Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

This week we discuss a delicious DIPA from Short's, "$plurge". $plurge is a Double IPA made with a lavish blend seven varieties of hops. Slightly hazy and light copper in color, the frothy white head has huge aromas of tropical hops. Leading with super fruity citrus and pineapple flavors, this medium-bodied beer is deceivingly smooth for the higher ABV. Treat yourself to this indulgent, tropical hoppy brew!

On this episode we try out three beers we've never had before. Do we like any of them? Only one way to find out... Featured Beers: 3 Floyds "Barbarian Haze IPA" - https://www.3floyds.com/ Bells Brewing "No, Yeah" - http://www.bellsbeer.com/ Odell Brewing "Wolf Picker" - https://www.odellbrewing.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

This week Brandon and Tony sip and discuss Brandon's Belgian Tripel "Pedestrian 2.0". They all revisit the original recipe they brewed to compare notes. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds

On this episode we speak with Tommy Vasilakis of Brickstone Brewing. We sip on a few of their beers and discuss the history of Brickstone and how they came to be, from small batch home brew to a local favorite. https://www.brickstonebrewery.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode of After The Final Pour, we're joined by long time friend Stephanie of Fannie's Cafe. We drink our Imperial Sweet Stout "Into The Void (Roll On)" that features Fannie's Cinnamon Rolls, Saigon Cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla beans and Buffalo Trace Bourbon. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds If you're in the greater Chicagoland area, be sure to find Fannie's at https://www.fanniescafe.com/

Part 2 of of our first home brews of 2021, we drink Clark's "Fudgie Dust" pale ale/IPA and Tony's "I Sat By The Ocean" Lime Gose. We also discuss the trials and tribulations of kegging issues as well as the fun of the snow storm we had in Chicago this past weekend. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com