I attended the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference as media but I mainly think of myself as a beer consumer, just one who talks about it on a podcast. This being an industry event, it’s not really catering to me as a consumer but I thought it would be interesting to Read more…
The 2025 Craft Brewer’s Conference happened to be held in the town where I live, Indianapolis. This was very fortunate for me, someone fairly new to this whole “media” thing. Here’s what I got out of the experience. Brewer’s Association Messaging I was impressed with the Brewer’s Association sessions I Read more…
Wendy and Rob discuss some recent news articles and generally catch up since the last news show. Article 1, a more sustainable beer Article 2, draft beer sales are up! Article 3, more effects of tariffs Article 4, Bad Dad expansion A short quiz’s source – there’s more wonderful beer Read more…
Wendy and Rob talk to Roman of Tapster Tasting Rooms, a self-server beer bar. How does it work? Should you tip? Do you need training in the art of the pour? Dive in and find out! You might be lucky enough to have a Tapster nearby: https://tapstertastingroom.com/ If you like Read more…
Wendy and Rob talk to Benny and Tony from Hear.Say Brewing and Theater, a not-quite-a-year-old establishment in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Come audially explore this unique space. Head brewer Benny gives us a lot of insight into what he’s looking for when he brews (and he says “dropping trub” a few Read more…
Courtney and Derek from Guggman Haus Brewing in Indianapolis join Rob and Wendy to talk about their journey from a new brewery from just before the pandemic until today.
Wendy and Rob chat with Anni of Naptown Trivia about creating, running, and growing a business such as this. Get tips about creating a team name, learn where questions come from, or get ideas about how to drive business to your location on quiet days.
Better on Draft will be at the Craft Brewers Conference and World Beer Cup in Indianapolis at the end of April 2025. I’m excited to talk to people in this industry we enjoy and find out their thoughts on the current market and where it’s going as well as anything Read more…
Rob and Wendy catch up on the news of 2024 and 2025 and talk about brewery consolidations and aluminum recycling. You can also learn more about drinking the alphabet. The “official” game ends Feb 28th but you can always play unofficially! You may also pick up some tips on when Read more…
Rob and Wendy talk to Mark Lasbury of Indiana On Tap about the Tasting Society Marketplace, working with breweries, On Tap tickets and festivals, and beer around Indiana and Michigan and beyond! In 2025 Better on Draft will be recording on the second and fourth Friday of the month at Read more…
