On this episode, we drink a couple of NA beer, some carbonated hop waters and discuss what we're planning on brewing in 2021. Cheers to a new year of The Malting Hour. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music and outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

New year, new season, new beers! Well.. sorta. On our first ATFP of 2021 we drink Fulton Brewing's 2015 "Worth Adversary". We recorded this Thanksgiving weekend of 2020 after having a handful of beers beforehand. We thought this would be the best way to start the new year as we are doing "Dry January". Cheers! "This Russian Imperial Stout is not exactly a lightweight. It’s about drawing a line in the sand. It has a consistency similar to 5W-30. Adventurous tattoo artists have used it in place of ink. If left outside during winter, it won’t freeze, even in Minnesota. Beneath the shadowy exterior, a swirling ambush of coffee and dark chocolate flavors lurk atop a mountain of malt. For much of the year, the Worthy Adversary lays low, as if beneath the cover of canopy jungle. Don’t leave this aggression unchecked, or you may find it facing you down—eyeball to eyeball." Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Thanks to Fulton Brewing for making great beer.

On this episode we dive into our favorite beers of 2020. We discuss our top beer as well as some runners up and take a deeper look into our Untappd history. Break music provided by "Beach Bomb" Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Beach Bomb gives you Surf Rock from the cold waters of the North. The single "Night Surf" tells the story about a lone Surfer surfing somewhere along the coastline of Norway on a cold winter night. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beachbombband Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZFxrxFfQaIwWziSDaOWlh?si=Siysf_U1Q1qFWT4VScLutQ Outro music provided by "Fluid Minds"

On the season finale of After The Final Pour, we keep in the holiday spirit with Bell's "Old Fashioned Holiday Ale" "Call us old fashioned, but we like to have special brews for special times of the year. We aged our Christmas Ale in bourbon barrels, then added dried cherry and orange peel. This winter warmer invokes classic flavors of the season and is perfect to sip by the fireplace, or put in the cellar for celebrations to come. Originally brewed by our barrel specialist for our annual Roll Out the Barrel celebration." Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Thanks to Bell's for making great beer.

On this episode we plow through a handful of delicious Christmas beers and discover there are new tasting descriptors for said beers. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)remixed by @Asaphelps Break music provided by ndo (currently unreleased so follow him here(@ellis-d-988465683) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode, coming off the heels of us trying Deth's Tar, Cafe Deth and Maple Deth, we enjoy Hubbard's Cave "Peanut Butter S'More" Imperial Stout. Brewed with marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and peanut butter. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Thanks to Hubbard's Cave for making great beer.

On this episode we reconcile with our feelings from episode 35 by drinking some of our own home brewed beers. We also welcome super fan Mike Vertucci on to the show and drink his Pumpkin Stout. Whose brew will reign supreme? Well, we know.. but you need to listen to find out. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Fluid Minds (@englishsofthearts) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Clark replaces Tony, Brandon abides, as we share a bottle of "Aquatic Punch" - a fruited sour ale, from Watermark Brewing with the guys from Aleman Brewing. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Thanks to the guys from Aleman Brewing for joining us. Thanks to Watermark Brewing for making great beer.

On this episode we finally brew our Cinnamon Roll Imperial Stout. With the help of our friends at Fannies we whip up a big imperial stout with 4 JUMBO cinnamon rolls in the mash. We also sample Tony's Blonde Ale and drink a couple of other beers along the way. Fannie's Cafe https://www.fanniescafe.com/ Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by The English Softhearts (@englishsofthearts) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode Brandon and Tony sip and discuss this year's Goose Island Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout. "This year’s Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout was inspired by third-generation Italian American brewer Emily Kosmal’s love of spumoni, a classic Italian frozen treat. Spumoni is a tri-colored frozen dessert that contains candied fruit and nuts between each layer, historically including flavors such as pistachio, cherry and chocolate. Blended with fresh pistachios, cacao nibs, candied Amarena cherries, and natural vanilla flavors, the 2020 Proprietor’s Bourbon County Stout is incredibly complex and layered with cocoa, nut, and dark fruit notes with hints of vanilla and oak. Emily, who also created the concept for 2016 Proprietor’s, is our first brewer to have two Proprietor’s concepts picked for release." Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.

On this episode (with some technical difficulties) we're joined by John Carruthers of Revolution Brewing and our old friend Afro Beer Chick to discuss the Deep Wood series from Rev that include Deth Tar, Cafe Deth and Maple Deth. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Break music provided by Ellis D (https://soundcloud.com/ellis-d-988465683) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we crack open a local favorite of ours from Lake Effect Brewing: Fannies Chocolate Cake Imperial Milk Stout (Aged in Bourbon Barrels). We also go off the deep end with TV shows and comic book movies.. who is the real BATMAN!? Thank you to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.

On this episode we sit down with Jim, Nate and Brad of Aleman brewing on the northwest side of Chicago. We discuss the history of the brewery, how things have been during the pandemic and what to expect from them this year. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we discuss Chicago's own LaGrow Organic Imperial Stout. "Imperial Stout with tons of roasted dark malts, give way to hints of coffee and chocolate balanced with big hop additions." Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.

On this episode we discuss beers from our safe trips and the beers we acquired during these ventures in COVID times. We also welcome Clark Fetridge to the show as a co-host, intern, fact checker and all around info guru. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we crack open Revolutions "Freedom of Expression". We also get sidetracked a talk about other beers before finally discussing the beer we're drinking. From Revolution: This Strawberry Rhubarb version of our easy-drinking Session Sour brings added tartness from the addition of rhubarb mixed with the bright fruit strawberry flavor. You'll swear you just drank a pie. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.

On this episode we make up for last years snafu and drink some pumpkin beers with fan favorite Clark Fetridge. We discuss the highs and lows of these beers while Clark goes back in time to reveal what we thought about some of these via our Untappd check-ins. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we crack open an Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien he purchased in December and share with our friends from "Crushed By Giants". Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.

On this episode we sit down and bid farewell to the summer by emptying our beer refrigerators. Oddly enough, we chose only Chicago beers without the other person knowing(with the exception of Lagunitas being both in CA and IL). Also, Brandon gets creative with recording. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we dive into Revolution Brewing's "Mixed Berry Ryeway". Raspberry, Blackberry, Boysenberry and Cranberry, OH MY! Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.

On this episode we drink some random stouts in our basements while social distancing because nothing says summer like a big, roasty stout... right? Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Welcome to season 3 of After The Final Pour. We decided that we'd take a new approach to ATFP by releasing these drunken ramblings every other week to offset our regular episodes. On this episode we dive into Revolution Brewing's "Super Massive Cafe Deth". It's a barrel aged stout with copious amounts of Dark Matter coffee. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.

On this episode we sit down with Jesse Valenciana and Dave "The Mailman" Kerns of Chicago's Crushed By Giants Brewing. We learn the history of the brewery, Jesse and Dave's time in craft beer industry and of course drinking beer. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we sit down and taste the pride of Wisconsin's craft beer: New Glarus. We sample and discuss Spotted Cow, Two Women, Berliner Apfel and Serendipity. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

On this episode we drink and discuss summer beers! We work our way through a handful beers and share our opinions with Tony's neighbor Jeff. WE'RE BACK BABY!

On this episode we sit down with Mario and Chuck for Holzlager Brewing in Woodstock IL. We learn a bit of history of how they started, where the name comes from and what "domestic" beer we all enjoy. NOTE: This episode was recorded inside their tap room while they were opening, so it sounds like you're there with us!

A lost episode from September 2019, we brew a German Wheat beer with our old friend Jeff and #1 FAN Michael Vertucci.

On this episode we're joined by "After The Final Pour" theme creators Kevin and Deb Goggin. We discuss curbside pickup and beer delivery during the pandemic. We also discuss some home brews Tony shared and discover Deb is a Cinnamon Toast aficionado.

On this weeks episode our very first guest makes her triumphant return. Stephanie, owner of Fannie's, discusses the hurdles of running a small business during a pandemic, her lover of Prince and how it may have cost her a customer, as well as her collaboration releases with Lake Effect Brewing. Special thanks to Mike Kelly of Ellis D for the BRAND NEW THEME SONG (@MykeKelli)(@ellisd) Special thanks to Fluid Minds for the outro music. QOTSA for the break btw (shhh..)

The second installment of "After The Final Pour" needs little introduction.. especially with Brandon and Tony constantly reminding you what you're listening to. On this collection of After The Final Pour we drink the following beers: Wicked Weed - Persistance Pipeworks - Imperial Coconut Jones Dog Harviestoun - Ola Dubh 12yr Whisky Aged (2007) Three Floyds/Mikkeller - BooGoop (2012) Samuel Adam - Utopias (2011) Goose Island - Bourbon County Proprietors Stout (2016) Special thanks to Afro Beer Chick for drinking Pipeworks with us VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the "After The Final Pour" theme song! Cheers

On this episode we practice social distancing by recording the episode while in our own homes. We discuss what we're doing to stay safe, how to support local businesses and crack open some tasty beers along the way. Please pardon the audio quality, it will be better for the next episode.

On this weeks episode we sit down with Clint Bautz, owner of Lake Effect Brewing on the Northwest Side of Chicago. We discuss their beers past, present and future. http://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com/ Break music: Rainbow Kitten Surprise - Hide (find them on Spotify)

On this episode, Afro Beer Chick returns to discuss women in beer, Masons and continues to give Tony shit for not getting Goose Island Double Barrel BCS. Music for this episode was provided by: Ellis D: https://ellisdmusiq.bandcamp.com/ You can also find them on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube Intro and Outro provided by Fluid Minds http://fluidmindsmusic.com

We celebrate Valen... I mean Presidents Day with some barrel aged stouts from Evanston's own Temperance. We're joined by Clark Fetridge yet again and good times we had by all!

On this episode we fill some space after our previously scheduled guests had to cancel last minute. Best part is, this is the heart and soul of what we're doing with this podcast. Congratulations KC on the SB win! Cheers!

"And we're back!" Happy New Year everyone! We return after our holiday break and had the opportunity to try some craft beer from North Carolina, thanks for our friends Gillian and Mike Jonathas. Break music: The English Softhearts - Girl of the North https://themagicspotproductions.bandcamp.com/ Intro and outro music provided by: Fluid Minds You can find them on iTunes, Spotify, BandCamp and anywhere music is streaming.

On this episode we drink and discuss some Christmas beers. Previous guests Clark Fetridge and Jeff Kordik join us, as well as Tony's own father, Roger Golec. Special thanks to Ellis D for their track "Christmas Morning" featured during the break. You can find them on Soundcloud, Spotify, Facebook and Instagram. Intro and outro music provided by Fluid Minds. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is public domain... so that's cool!

On this episode we officially launch the new podcast while drinking winter beers! And yes, we are not getting rid of the past episodes. Intro and Outro music provided by Fluid Minds. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify and Bandcamp www.fluidmindsmusic.com The break music was provided by Counterfeit Money Machine with their song "Hipster Bars". You can find them on Facebook.

On this episode we discuss the aftermath of Goose Island's 2019 Prop Day. We also talk about the future of the podcast and what to expect in the coming year. Break music provided by: RealBadRealFast realbadrealfast.bandcamp.com Spotify facebook.com/realbadrealfast

On this episode we prepare ourselves for the Goose Island's Prop Day 2019. We decided to try and create this years Proprietors Stout and Cafe de Olla with a French Press and our imagination. We also visit our past Prop days experiences and well as our love for Frosty's and Milkshakes. Special break music provided by Brae Leni. You can find Brae Leni on Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Youtube and Google Play. Be sure to follow him on Instagram: @BRAELENI Thank you to Fluid Minds for the show theme and outro music. You find both songs on their "AS Mixtape" available on iTunes, Spotify and Fluidmindsmusic.com

On this episode we welcome Clark "the firing man" Fetridge back on to discuss some Halloween themed beers including our own sweet stout "Almond Joy" and various other craft beers. Music on this episode was provided by: Fluid Minds You can find all of their music streaming on Spotify, iTunes and anywhere else music streams. Happy Halloween!

On this episode with sit down with craft beer authority Afro Beer Chick. We discuss beer, her day as brewer at Revolution Brewing, a nasty message she received that helped start the #IamCraftBeer hashtag on social media and some other shenanigans as well. Afro Beer Chick: www.afrobeerchick.com @AfroBeerChick on all social media platforms Music on this episode: Fluids Minds - www.fluidmindsmusic.com and streaming on all streaming platforms Notebook Noise - www.notebooknoise.bandcamp.com and on all streaming platforms

On this episode we drink and discuss Oktoberfest beers while consuming delicious pretzels. We also dive into what we're brewing next as we approach Autumn and Halloween.

AND WE'RE BACK! and boy does it feel good.. we might be a little rusty, but we're talking vacation beers and home brew this week. Thank you to everyone who has returned and the new listeners. Music in this episode is provided by: Fluid Minds Ellis D Asa Phelps

On this episode, well... it's the very first recording we ever did. We thought it'd be fun to see where this started late last year. We talk about our ideas for the podcast as well as drink a handful of tasty beers. We hope you enjoy this look behind the curtains. Cheers!

On this episode we discuss some beers we thought would be perfect for drinking in the early A.M. as well as a step-by-step instruction on how to make your own hard cider!

In this episode we wrap up our experience at the Mount Vernon Home Brew Festival that we attended. We also go on some rants..

On this, the 10th episode, Brandon and Tony discuss beers they grew up on with Tony's neighbor Jeff. Schlitz, Hamms, Old Style, PBR and Miller High Life are all consumed!