The Malting Hour

01/07/2025

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Happy New Year! What better way to kick off the new year than with an adjuncted barrel aged beer from Hubbard's Cave Brewery? We're joined once again with Matthew and a very special guest at the end of the episode.

Beer description:
Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Cinnamon,
Maple, Vanilla and Bananas.
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/after-the-final-pour-s10e01-hubbards-cave-rum-barrel-aged-bananas-foster-2024-feat-matthew-mauldenhauer #/
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Happy New Year! What better way to kick off the new year than with an adjuncted barrel aged beer from Hubbards Cave? We're joined once again with Matthew and a very special guest at the end of the episode. Beer description: Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Sto

12/30/2024

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Another year has come and gone and that can only mean one thing: THE MALTEEZ!

This year Brandon and Tony invited Matthew Mauldenhauer to join them for their favorite beer countdown to end 2024.

Thank you to all of our listeners for the continued support of the show. Without you, we'd just be sitting around drinking and not talking. We love you all.

Cheers to 2025 from The Malting Hour.
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-154-the-malteez-2024-feat-matthew-mauldenhauer #/
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Another year has come and gone and that can only mean one thing: THE MALTEEZ! This year Brandon and Tony invited Matthew Mauldenhauer to join them for their favortie beer countdown to end 2024. Thank you to all of our listeners for the continued support

12/27/2024

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We didn't forget about you, a new After The Final Pour dropped this past Monday!

This week we're joined once again by Matthew and the merry little Christmas elf to start the week of Christmas. Brandon digs deep into his cellar and shares 3 Floyds Brewing's Dark Lord from 2012.

Beer description:
A demonic Russian-Style Imperial Stout brewed with coffee, Mexican vanilla, and Indian sugar, this beer defies description. Available one day a year, in April at the brewery: Dark Lord Day.
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/after-the-final-pour-s9e14-three-floyds-brewing-dark-lord-2012-feat-matthew-mauldenhauer #/
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This week we're joined once again by Matthew and the merry little Christmas elf to start the week of Christmas. Brandon digs deep into his cellar and shares Three Floyds Brewing's Dark Lord from 2012. Beer description: A demonic Russian-Style Imperial S

12/17/2024

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This week we get into the holiday spirit with our old friend Matthew. We sampled five beers we thought fit the Christmas/Winter spirit. We're also joined by a Christmas Elf who we slowly get drunk throughout the episode. Sorry, Santa.

Beers on this episode:
Half Acre Beer Company - Far Star
Anchor Brewing Company - Christmas Ale 2022
Tree House Brewing Company - Bear
The Lost Abbey - Gnoel de Abbey
Great Lakes Brewing Company - Cookie Exchange: Peanut Butter Blossom
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-153-christmas-and-winter-beers-feat-matthew-mauldenhauer #/
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This week we get into the holiday spirit with our old friend Matthew. We sampled five beers we thought fit the Christmas/Winter spirit. We're also joined by a Christmas Elf who we slowly get drunk throughout the episode. Sorry, Santa. Beers on this epi

12/10/2024

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This week Brandon and Tony sample two new (to them) beers!
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Beers on this episode:
New Glarus Brewing Co. - Barley Wine 2024
Une Année Brewery - Le Seul XVI
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/malted-minis-new-glarus-and-une-annee #/
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This week Brandon and Tony sample two new (to them) beers! Beers on this episode: New Glarus Brewing Company - Barley Wine 2024 Une Année - Le Seul XVI

12/02/2024

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This week we drink Half Acre Beer Company 2023 "Benthic" with our friend Matthew Moldenhauer.
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Beer description:
Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut & Coffee
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/after-the-final-pour-s9e13-benthic-2023-feat-matthew-moldenhauer #/
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This week we drink Half Acre's 2023 "Benthic" with our friend Matthew Moldenhauer.

11/30/2024

Tony and Brandon stopped by to check out the market at ! Sipped on the Mistletoe Mustache and the Wrecking Ball!

11/26/2024

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It's our favorite time of year here at the Malting Hour studios. We welcome back Trevor, Tim, and Matthew of Old Irving Brewing Co. and sample this year's Krampus lineup.
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Beers on this episode:
Krampus Cookies
Double Barrel Krampus
Champurrado Krampus
Rocky Road Krampus
Pirate Krampus
Front 242
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-152-old-irving-brewing-krampus-2024-lineup-feat-trevor-rose-hamblin-tim-broyles-and-matthew-moldenhauer #/
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It's our favorite time of year here at the Malting Hour studios. We welcome back Trevor, Tim, and Matt of Old Irving Brewing and sample this year's Krampus lineup. Beers on this episode: Krampus Cookies Double Barrel Krampus Champurrado Krampus Rocky Roa

11/23/2024

While we wait, we hydrate!

11/20/2024

Just a couple short days away from the premiere barrel-aged event of the year, thanks to the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. Don't forget your tickets to Festival of Wood &Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Click the link in our bio to get your tickets!
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11/18/2024

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This week we're joined by our old friend Ray Stout, Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild to discuss everything FOBAB 2024.
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-151-fobab-2024-preview-feat-ray-stout #/
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This week we're joined by our old friend Ray Stout to discuss everything FOBAB 2024.

11/16/2024

Rare Day today at ! and will be at Session 2! Will we see you there?
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11/11/2024

This week, Matthew of OIB takes the reigns and guides Brandon and Tony through some tasty beers.
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Beers on this episode:
Samuel Smith's Brewery - Taddy Porter
Old Irving Brewing Co. - Maple Cinnamon Prost
Old Irving Brewing - Curst
Off Color Brewing - Double Stuff Dino Smores
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-150-old-irving-brewing-unofficial-takeover-feat-matthew-moldenhauer #/
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This week, Matthew of OIB takes the reigns and guides Brandon and Tony through some tasty beers. Beers on this episode: Samuel Smith - Taddy Porter Old Irving Brewing - Maple Cinnamon Prost Old Irving Brewing - Curst Off Color Brewing - Double Stuff Dino

10/30/2024

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This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to the Goose Island Salt Shed Brew Pub as they sampled this years Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup.
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-149-bourbon-county-brand-stout-2024-lineup-preview #/
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This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to the Goose Island Salt Shed Brew Pub as they sampled this years 2024 Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup.

10/21/2024

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This week Brandon and Tony sample some hard ciders and an IPA from the great state of Michigan.

Featured Beverages:
Diamond Lake Orchard - Sandbar Hard Apple Cider Cinnamon Flavor
Lehman's Orchard - Apple Cherry Hard Cider
Lehman's Orchard - Bourbon Barrel Hard Cider
Cassopolis Beer Company - Noseplugger IPA
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-148-michigan-hard-ciders-and-a-beer #/
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This week Brandon and Tony sample some hard ciders and an IPA from the great state of Michigan. Featured Beverages: Diamond Lake Orchards - Sandbar Hard Apple Cider Cinnamon Flavor Lehman's Orchard - Apple Cherry Hard Cider Lehman's Orchard - Bourbon Bar

10/14/2024

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Brandon and Tony headed back out to Denver this past weekend to sample some of the best beers America has to offer at the Great American Beer Festival. We discussed some of the beers we tried, our time at the Boston Beer and Dogfish Head "Beers and Bruch", as well, we chatted with some participants and breweries at the fest.
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The breweries we chat with are:
Old Irving Brewing Co. - Chicago, IL
Our Mutual Friend Brewery - Denver, CO
Rhinegeist - Cincinnati, OH
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/episode-147-great-american-beer-festival-2024 #/
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Brandon and Tony headed back out to Denver this past weekend to sample some of the best beers America has to offer at the Great American Beer Festival. We discuss some of the beers we tried, our time at the Boston Beer and Dogfish Head "Beers and Bruch",

10/10/2024

We made it! Who’s ready for an amazing weekend?
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10/07/2024

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This week Brandon and Tony sample a BA stout collaboration from Transient Artisan Ales and Magnanimous Brewing.

Beer description:
Old Fitzgerald Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout​
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https://www.themaltinghour.com/episodeguide/after-the-final-pour-s9e12-transient-artisan-ale-kamigoye #/
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This week Brandon and Tony sample a BA stout collaboration from Transient Artisan Ales and Magnanimous Brewing. Beer description: Old Fitzgerald Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout