This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to Goose Island's Salt Shed taproom for the preview tasting of this year's Bourbon County lineup. The entire Bourbon County lineup will be available Friday November 28th 2025. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=de00d9-1-1762171762299]

This week, Brandon, Matthew and Tony sample through the October release of Revolution Brewing's "Deep Woods" series. All four beers will be on sale, Tuesday, September 30th 2025. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=7d793-1-1759145802368]

This week Brandon and Tony catch up with what they've been up to this summer and look forward to Fall and Winter beers. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=9f608f-1-1756096723567]

This week, while Brandon is on vacation, Matthew and Tony try their best to do a full episode without their faithful leader. Beers on this episode: Boulevard Brewing Co. - More S'Mores Old Irving Brewing Co. - Fireside Krampus 2023 Alaus Darykla - Chicago'S Music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=521e84-1-1754879575374]

This week Brandon, Tony and Matthew discuss the 2025 Goose Island BCBS lineup while sipping through some past Bourbon County Variants. Check out the full lineup here: https://www.gooseisland.com/bourbon-county-brand-stout Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=555570-1-1753672689620]

This week we revisit the "Summer of the Stout" series with our good friend Matthew. Beers on this episode: Miskatonic Brewing Company - Dungeon Master: Thunderbird Revolution Brewing - Cafe Deth Pipeworks Brewing Co. -Barrel Aged Jone's Dog Rye Barrel Editon Old Irving Brewing Co. - Tiki Prost Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=77c71-1-1752463416240]

After a brief hiatus, we've returned and drink the most beers we've ever had on one episode.  That would be thanks to our old pal Matthew Moldenhauer for stopping by briefly to share some beers he brought back from his camping trip. Beers on this episode: Bell's Brewery - Tropical Hopslam New Glarus Brewing Co. - Two Women New Glarus Brewing Co. - Serendipity Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company - Scotch Ale Twisted Tea Half & Half Goldfinger Brewing Company - Summer Beer Half Acre Beer Company - Gossamer Golden Ale Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=813b8e-1-1751856964808]

Following in the footsteps of last week's episode, Brandon has Tony guess what beer he's drinking on this episode of After The Final Pour. Beer Description: Afterthought Brewing Company "Saison Meer: Malbec Barrel Aged" Saison brewed with Midwestern ingredients and aged in a Malbec barrel. Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=73b237-1-1748801505851]

We're FINALLY back in the studio for a full length episode.  What better way to come back than another "Mystery Beer" episode.  This time Tony has selected for random beers for Brandon to try and figure what they are. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=87a54e-1-1747973026067]

This week Captain Brandon Weninger and First Mate Tony Golec come back to the studio, after a much needed break and drink OIB's Hazy Triple IPA "Cosmic Kerfuffle". About the beer: Galaxy & Citra hopped hazy Triple IPA Music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=bb0940-1-1747626797824]

This week our old friend Ray Stout of the Illinois Craft Beer Guild joins us to discuss Beer Under Glass and other happenings for Illinois Craft Beer Week. Beers on this episode: Half Acre Beer Company - Akari Shogun Hop District Community Brewing - Rebello Hopewell Brewing Co. - Sharp Grab your tickets for Beer Under Glass 2025 here: https://www.universe.com/events/beer-under-glass-at-harris-theater-in-downtown-chicago-tickets-HVPGBK Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=9b3b49-1-1745795795407]

This week Brandon and Tony sample some "dank" IPA's followed by some "dark" stouts in what they are dubbing "Dank vs. Dark". Beers on this episode: Lagunita's Brewing Co. - Waldo's Special Ale Pipeworks Brewing Company - Double Fudge Barrel Aged Abduction Energy City Brewing - Hop Buoy Hazy Triple IPA Mikkeller - George Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=fb7f4f-1-1745073897567]

This week Brandon and Tony sample New Glarus "Gyrator Dopplebock". Intro and Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=d1f63c-1-1744698575572]

This week we sample four beers from Logan Square's Pilot Project Brewing. Beers on this episode: Funkytown Brewery - Hip-Hops and R&Brew Standard Goods - Pale Ale Brewer's Kitchen - Two Falls Donna's Pickle Beer Get your Meals on Wheels Chicago On Tap Tickets TODAY! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=b0814a-1-1743996828807]

This week we welcome back Matthew and dig deep into Brandon's beer fridge to unearth a 2023 Barrel Aged Shamrock Stout from Goose Island. Tickets for Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" AVAILABLE NOW! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song. Outro music by Fluid Minds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=a1d94f-1-1743388962177]

This week we sit down with Cory Morris of Meals on Wheels Chicago to discuss this years Chicago on Tap Festival.  Also, Matthew joins us again and promises a special gift at the event if you call him by his new name (hint: we say what it is on this episode). Get your tickets today! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=a5b854-1-1742793647049]

This week we welcome back friend of the show, Matthew Moldenhauer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some local beers. Beers on this episode: Midwest Coast - Irish Tommy Phase Three - The Knot Old Irving Brewing - Lucky Linny Riverlands Brewing Company - Doc's Irish Stout More Brewing - Story Horse Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" tickets are now available! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=a004f-1-1742179516618]

This week Brandon and Tony welcome Yuengling to Illinois and sample all five beers currently available. Beers on this episode: Traditional Lager Light Lager Golden Pilsner Flight Black & Tan Meals on Wheels "Chicago on Tap" tickets are now available! https://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org/cot Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=5a0f36-1-1741575652802]

AAAAANNND WE'RE BACK! We had to take some time off, but we're and starting off this month with Goose Island's barrel aged "Shamrock Stout". Beer description: Goose Island Shamrock Stout is a decadent delight that is aged for a full year in freshly emptied bourbon barrels and finished with peppermint, cocoa nibs and vanilla. The aging process imparts rich, warming notes of oak and whiskey, while the addition of cocoa nibs and vanilla adds layers of sweetness and complexity. Goose Island Shamrock Stout is a perfect way to raise a toast this year without having to dye the river green. Intro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=391e53-1-1740971658268]

This week Brandon pours four mystery beers for Tony to try figure out what they are.  Will it be a saison/pale ale mishap again or will he overcome the odds and get them all correct? Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli]) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds] Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com [https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themaltinghour.com&token=937b0d-1-1739224489776]