Badger Beer Report

Get ready for the latest buzz in Wisconsin's brewing world! Greg and Joel deliver breaking news this episode, including the exciting unveiling of a new brewery tied to a legendary Wisconsin sports figure, a somber update on a beloved northern establishment closing its doors, and a comprehensive overview of the myriad of construction and expansion projects currently underway across the Badger State.

Greg interviews Trevor Easton, the visionary founder and brewer of Alt Brew, Wisconsin's one and only fully gluten-free brewery. Discover the inspiration behind his unique venture and hear some of Trevor's most gratifying stories. They also explore the changing availability of brewing ingredients and the nuanced taste distinctions between gluten-free and conventional beers.

Joel catches up with Paul Morovits, founder and brewer of the upcoming Deux City Brewing in Prairie du Chein. They dive into the brewery's origin story, Paul's exciting vision for their future taproom, and the unique brewing philosophies that will define Deux City's beers.

Stay in the know! We've got the inside story on Deux City Brewing's launch in the Driftless region, plus what's new at St. Francis, Hop Garden, Bull Falls, and Vault 202. All the Wisconsin brewery news that you need.

Joel talks with Scott about the founding and creation of the soon-to-open Vault 202 Brewing in Appleton, Wisconsin. They discuss the brewery's origins, the choice of Appleton and a bank vault as its location, the progress of the build-out, and the anticipated opening.Learn the story behind Appleton's unique upcoming brewery.

It's a busy week for brewery news! We've got updates on multiple openings and another taproom launch to share with you

Greg spoke with Doug, the chairman of the Great Taste, and Greg, the head of ticket sales, about in-person ticket sales on Sunday, May 4th.All the info contained in this video can be quickly found here: https://greattaste.org/tickets/

We'll be covering openings at R'Noggin/Last Ditch and St. Francis, construction updates at Boulder Junction, Brewfinity, and Brewed Omen. Plus, we have expansion news from Hop Yard and two exciting new opening announcements: Vault 202 in Appleton and Radix in Cudahy.

Greg spoke with Bill and Jessica, the duo behind Some Nerve Brewing In Manitowish Waters. Their conversation covered the ups and downs of owning a brewery in northern Wisconsin as a two-person retirement venture.

NFL Draft at Badger State Brewing: Greg talks with Marketing Director Jen Radloff about visitor management, local focus, and a Green Bay brewery collaboration.We encountered some recording hiccups, but our talented video editors did a fantastic job of creating a smooth final interview.

Start April strong with Greg and Joel's comprehensive brewery update! We're covering it all: construction projects, closures, unexpected expansions, and the remarkable return of two breweries from the brink.

We're diving into an insightful interview with Joe Yeado of Gathering Place. He'll be sharing updates on the highly anticipated Lager & Friends festival, providing details on the Sahale acquisition, discussing the Cream City Homebrew Competition, and outlining their strategic entry into the THC market.

We've compiled a thorough brewery report this month, encompassing a wide range of state-level news. Expect updates on new breweries, growth projects, rebranding efforts, possible transactions, and up-and-coming establishments, all rounded out with a current analysis of brewery statistics.

Green beer, Irish ales, dry stouts, and cheese! Greg and Garth are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a deep dive into Irish flavors, plus their top picks for the holiday.

On this episode, Greg welcomes Garth Beyer from Garth's Brew Bar in Madison. They cover Garth's path into beer, the origin story of his bar, how he navigated the pandemic, and his focus on creating a true community space.

Badger Beer Report's Chris Drosner chats with the newly minted managing director of Asahi Beer USA, Paul Verdu.

Join us for a conversation about the first year of Asahi's management of the Waunakee brewery, where Asahi ends and Octopi begins, and what we should expect in the future.

Greg and Landon got together to chat about what is going on with Miller Coors shutting down the Leinenkugel breweries and the Leinenkugel attempting to buy the brewery back. While we couldn't come to any conclusions on what the future holds with this situation, Landon did have some insight on what folks on the ground are saying.