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...

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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

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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 a...

This week Brandon and Tony bid farewell (probably) to Dry January with Go Brewing's "New School Sour Berry".

Beer description:
This isn’t your average sour—it’s a flavor revolution. Bursting with juicy, fruit-forward notes that are perfectly balanced by a zippy tang, it’s the ultimate mashup of sweet and tart. Imagine the boldness of ripe citrus colliding with the smooth sweetness of stone fruit, all tied together with a crisp, c...

This week we kick off the New Year with some NA offerings from Untitled Art, Maplewood and Hop Butcher For the World.

Beers and Beverages on this episode:
Untitled Art - Juicy IPA NA
Untitled Art - Italian Style Pilsner NA
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery - Rad Hyroz Bodacious Berry Lemonade
Hop Butcher For the World - Hop Water For the World

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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 Stout with Cinnamon,
Maple, Vanilla and Bananas.

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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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