What’s up, Brewsers? This week on Brewsing Banter Podcast, we’re chopping it up with Terry Rostic from Black Calder Brewing, Michigan’s first Black-owned beer brewery.
Terry takes us through his journey—starting with a homebrew kit disaster, linking up with co-founder Jamaal Ewing, and navigating the legal landmines of naming a brewery (spoiler: it cost them 15K just to change it!).
We get into everything: Grand Rapids’ unexpected beer empire, fluoride in water, why sweet potato pie belongs in a stout, dropping iconic hip-hop-inspired beer labels, and the real talk about cultural representation in the beer industry, Black Calder is more than a brewery—it’s a movement.
Crack one open and ride with us on this one.
What We Drinking:
🔥 Dope Boy Fresh IPA – Black Calder’s signature Black IPA, bringing bold hops with smooth drinkability. A certified classic.
🌊The African Queen & 7 C's IPA – From Liquid Intrusion, featuring African Queen and Falconer’s Flight 7 C's hops. 6% ABV and hitting just right.
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