Good Brew Guide

Continuing our conversation from the previous episode, we discuss the bars versus taprooms and why the current era bar needs to evolve. Michael sings foaming and Josh edits out his coughing.

After a long hiatus, Josh and Michael are back and talking about the owner of the Flying Saucer's commentary on Beer to Go. Josh messed up the recording and Michael sings a song.

Matt and Nate from Celestial Beerworks to chat about the new brewery, consistent branding and cool beers. Michael hates Christmas and Josh swears.

Friend of the show Kasey comes to chat about wine, similarities between been and wine, and proves Josh and Michael know nothing about it. Michael says "audio journey" and Josh makes a fart noise.

Josh and Michael talk Celestial Beerworks and Cowtown Brewing's opening and elevating the level of quality and uniqueness through growth beyond the early adopter phase, as brewers move to "big time." Michael asks that you listen to a band and Josh cried once.

In part two, we discuss brewers creating ceilings with their abilities, offerings and directions, plus chat about how good branding and package design effects a consumers choice in purchasing a beer. Michael is red hot and Josh distills something.

Turning Point Brewery returns to the podcast with JP and James to discuss opening a Mid-cities DFW brewery, hazy IPA's at GABF and more. In our loudest episode ever (thanks James), Michael makes an interesting laugh noise and Josh plants a flag in the sand.

Michael and Josh discuss a few grievances with the beer industry. Gentrification, sexualization and more come up. Michael makes a biscuit joke and Josh talks about Roadhouse.

It's a two guest show! Kelly, owner of New Braunfels Brewing and Jeff, co-owner of Argus Cidery, join us to chat about beer, wine, ciders and other silly questions. Michael says quaffing and Josh brings up New Mexico.

Michael is back and we discuss the difference of non-ABInBev brewery purchases and their still continued effect on smaller brewers and the community at large. Michael tries to bring up music and Josh says "umm."

Macy Moore of HopFusion Ale Works joins us to talk about his cans, his beer, and encouragement to soon-to-be brewery owners. Michael is silent the entire episode and Josh says "space."

Macro brewery owners want independent breweries and brewers to "calm down" and band together, which really means to fall in line with their way of doing business. We throw out a few of our thoughts, as we consider this in light of our current times. Michael celebrates twins and Josh talks about pie.

Our friend Dave Riddile, marketing director of The Collective Brewing Project, stops by to talk beer education and maturing beer fans and scenes alike. Josh makes a The Office reference and Michael mentions idiots on the internet (radio).

Drew Huerter, head brewer of Braindead Brewing, joins us to talk brewery growth, beer scenes and the magic that we call brewing. Josh says Budweiser and Michael thinks he has friends.

Josh and Michael open up a few beers and discuss the last few conversations we've had on the podcast. We talk about insights and where our perspective is when it comes to the growth and exploration of beer styles, as well as some ways to experiment. Michael discovers yet another podcast changing his life and Josh burps into the microphone.

Is the New England-style IPA (NEIPA) the savior of beer industry? Our new friend Brad chats with us from his perspective, Michael sings, and Josh mentions up the BJCP, plus Jason Tyree of the Casually Lit Show joins in on the conversation.

Dallas Brew Scene founder Matt Dixon returns to chat about the growth in North Texas beer, rabid fans and other heavier issues. Michael remembers back in the day and Josh finds something interesting.

Cowtown Brewing's Shawn and Doug share some beer and talk about their BBQ-themed brewery opening in Downtown Fort Worth in 2018. Michael digs logos and Josh emits indescribable noises.

Old Town Brewhouse (formerly known as Cobra Brewing) head brewer Michael Samford stops by to talk about taking the reigns from a departed head brewer who left last Fall. Michael makes an inside joke and Josh doesn't change questions.

David Clark of New Main Brewing, located in Pantego, Texas, sits down with us to talk about the long journey of opening a brewery on a shoe string budget. Also in this episode, Michael tries to not cuss and Josh thinks about racism.