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 names here
Article 5, Indiana on Tap's Sale

We also discussed the Craft Brewer's Conference
The seminar Wendy mentioned

Presidential Brewing's March Draftness Victory Event on May 17!

Wendy and Rob talk to Roman from Tapster, a self-serve beer bar that is popping up across the country. Roman talks about how he came to start such a business and some of the decisions that had to be made in an attempt to make the space more friendly to all levels of beer-enthusiasts from those who want to tick every beer, get a deep appreciation for particular beers, or were dragged along by friends.

More information about Tapster including how to find one near you (if there is one near you): https://tapstertastingroom.com/

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 times). Tony talks about the experience of working with different communities and how fulfilling it can all be.

Hear.Say Brewing and Theater: https://www.heardotsay.com/

The book mentioned, Unreasonable Hospitality, can be found at its website: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/

Tony played Flamecraft: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336986/flamecraft

Benny played Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253664/taco-cat-goat-cheese-pizza
Benny, if you're reading this, Rob did not get to recommend That's Not a Hat which is a game kids can play with adults who have been drinking for great hilarity: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375651/thats-not-a-hat

In 2025 Better on Draft will be recording on the second and fourth Friday of the month at 8:30 Eastern. You can watch us live to share your questions, opinions, and drinks on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube.

Ken and Matt Bush discuss the March Draftness brackets now that we're at the round of 32 and heading into the Stout 16.

Let us know your predictions!

You can participate in March Draftness by voting for your favorite brewery in each matchup over in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterondraft

You can connect with Matt Bush of Re/Max First at https://www.mifirsthouse.com/ where he would like to help you find a home.

Wendy and Rob talk to Courtney and Derek Guggenberger of Guggman Haus Brewing, a well-regarded and decorated brewery just outside downtown Indianapolis. Starting as a small brewery in 2019 and growing to a slightly larger brewery recently, hear about their brewing philosophy and their unique and interesting brewhouse.

In 2025 Better on Draft will be recording on the second and fourth Friday of the month at 8:30 Eastern. You can watch us live to share your questions, opinions, and drinks on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube.

Guggman Haus Brewing: https://www.guggmanhausbrewing.com/

Wendy and Rob talk to Anni of Naptown Trivia about what it's like to create and run a successful trivia business and how instrumental it can be for newer breweries as they grow their regular clientele. If you're unfamiliar with pub trivia maybe this episode can help you understand the appeal. If you're familiar with pub trivia then you're going to hear all the tropes and secrets behind running trivia and dealing with "those" teams (you know the ones).

In 2025 Better on Draft will be recording on the second and fourth Friday of the month at 8:30 Eastern. You can watch us live to share your questions, opinions, and drinks on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube.

Wendy and Rob catch up on recent doings, discuss drinking the alphabet, and the odd occurrence of having things thrown at you unexpectedly.

Articles in the show:
- Greg Hall and Virtue Cider: https://chicago.eater.com/2024/11/27/24306883/virtue-cider-greg-hall-renovations-fennville-michigan-inbev-independent-sale
- Beer Choir: https://www.kimt.com/news/beer-choir-makes-its-north-iowa-debut-on-monday/article_38fbc1da-ead0-11ef-b737-6748bdf6a7ee.html
- Hulk Hogan Beer: https://www.newsweek.com/sports/wrestling/wwe-news-hulk-hogan-real-american-beer-being-sued-negligence-2030974
- Peas in Beer: https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/pea-sugars-can-speed-up-sour-beer-brewing/
- VinePair's article on consolidation: https://vinepair.com/articles/craft-brewing-consolidation/


In 2025 Better on Draft will be recording on the second and fourth Friday of the month at 8:30 Eastern. You can watch us live to share your questions, opinions, and drinks on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube.

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 8:30 Eastern. You can watch us live to share your questions, opinions, and drinks on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube.

Mark runs and writes for Indiana On Tap: https://indianaontap.com/