Craft Parenting Podcast
Join Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents and craft beer nerds, as they navigate life with two kids. Each week, they share local brewery highlights, real-life parenting stories, and recent family adventures—often with a pint in hand and a toddler in tow.
Episodes
On the sixth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us...
Pineapple Marshmallow Suh, Brah?
New England IPA/Hazy
Streetside Brewing – Cincinnati, Ohio
“Here at Streetside, we are continually pushing the boundaries of what makes your favorite Brah. Known far and wide for his creamy smooth mouth feel, dank character, and tropical vibes. We thought a nice dose of tangy pineapple and sweet, fluffy marshmallow ...
On the fifth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us....
Grover Dill's Feisty Pickle Beer – A Christmas Ale
Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company – Akron, Ohio
ABV: 7.3%
"The sassiest sip of the season! Bold, briny, and brewed with mischief --this feisty Christmas ale packs more punch than Ralphie's right hook. Perfect for rebels, rascals, and anyone who triple-dog dares to drink different. T...
On the fourth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us...
Sliderule
Chocolate Raspberry Nitro American Fruit Tart
Urban Artifact - Cincinnati, Ohio
ABV: 6.0%
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// About the Craft Parenting Podcast 🎧
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experie...
On the third day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…
Yulesmith Double Red IPA
Alesmith Brewing Company -- San Diego, CA
ABV: 8.5%
"In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we're excited to bring back Yulesmith! This Double Red IPA balances caramel and toasted malts with big citrus and pine hop notes. A Winter warmer that's perfect for the season!"
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On the second day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…
Party Pump
Golden Ale
Trillium Brewing Co. -- Canton, MA
ABV: 4.8%
"Designed for every occasion, Party Pump is our year-round spin on a
classic American Golden Ale; crisp, fizzy, and highly quaffable. Expect
those nostalgic vibes of your favorite game-day crusher with perfectly
balanced notes of citrus and pine atop a foundation of fresh from the<...
On the first day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…
Rum BA Pecan Pie Imperial Brown Ale
Boulevard Brewing Co | Kansas City, MO
ABV: 13.5%
"Pecan Pie, one of the quintessential southern desserts, embodying the region’s love for rich, indulgent flavors, has made its way into the pantheon of Boulevard’s barrel-aged beers, also noted for its rich and indulgent flavors. After resting in solera-aged ru...
It's that time of year again when we dust off the microphones and talk about Higher Gravity's beervent calendar.
Yeah, we know we've been MIA over the last couple of months, and there's been a very good reason for it. In this mini episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe briefly explains where he and Caroline have been and what the plans are for Higher Gravity's 2025 beervent calendar.
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Celebrating 10 years of marriage! A decade ago, Joe and Caroline began their life together as a married couple. Since then, they've traveled internationally, built a family, and experienced countless adventures.
In this week's episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, they share ten lessons they've learned along the way.
THIS WEEK'S POUR
Heavy Metal Drummer
Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout (2018)<...
Road trip! We recently packed up the family van and spent a week in Gatlinburg, TN, with the kids and Caroline's parents.
In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, we discuss our family adventures during our trip, which included:
- Klingman's Dome – The highest point in Tennessee.
- Dolly's Stampede – The world’s most visited dinner show attraction.
- Dollywood – A family amusement park nestled in the foothills of t...
You may have noticed we haven't been very active podcasters lately. While it's true that we took a bit of an unexpected hiatus, we are BACK and ready to go.
In this episode, episode 240, if we are counting right, we are going to discuss what we have been up to lately, the burnout trap that creators sometimes fall into, and what you can expect from us and the show in the future.
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Earlier this month, Joe attended a bottle share with the 513 Craft Brew Facebook group at Third Eye Brewing in Sharonville to celebrate the release of their collaboration beer, Meanwhile in Sharonville.
Bottle shares were once a key part of craft beer culture, but they're not as common today.
In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, we discuss:
- What bottle shares are and why they matter
- The essential items to bring to...
America's second "golden age" of craft beer started taking shape back in 2012. Breweries opened on every corner, beer nerds lined up for exclusive releases, and taprooms became the heart of local communities. It wasn't just about beer; it was about community.
However, as the market became more saturated and the growing consumer base became older and more health-conscious, beer releases became less and l...
Dry January marches on! Looking for easy and delicious mocktail ideas to stay alcohol-free?
In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss four popular and easy-to-make mocktail options for those who choose to be alcohol-free, whether it's in January or any other time of the year. Listen to this episode to learn about the origins of these drinks and the ingredients that are used to make them.
Mocktails...
Our non-alcoholic episode series during dry January continues this week. Joe and Caroline try several varieties of alcohol-removed wine by Fre. They discuss the process of making alcohol-removed wine, the price point, and the overall popularity of the NA beverage market.
Remember, if you are participating in Dry January this year, you can still support your favorite Craft Breweries, even if you aren't drinking. Many p...
January is a unique time of year. It signifies a fresh slate and new beginnings. It's also cold and snowy, and it presents the perfect opportunity to slow down after the hustle and bustle (and perhaps overindulgence) that the Christmas season sometimes brings. For some (including Joe), it may also mean giving up alcohol and becoming healthier.
In this week's episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Carolin...
In the first episode of 2025, Joe and Caroline review their favorite moments from 2024.
They discuss the podcast's success as they head into their fifth year of podcasting (🤯), the amazing support they've received from the Cincinnati podcasting community and the Cincinnati craft beer community. Additionally, they go over some major milestones they've achieved as a family and recap their family adventures over the la...
Seeing a local craft brewery shut its doors is always tough, but this hurts extra hard. In this episode, Joe and Caroline pay tribute to Taft's Brewing Company.
Taft's Brewing Company opened its doors on Opening Day in 2015 in a beautifully renovated church in Over-the-Rhine. They were named after the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft, originally from Ohio. President Taft was a heavy-set man. Accord...
On the twenty-fifth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…
Zywiec Porter
Baltic Porter
Zywiec, Poland
ABV: 9.5%
Original Zywiec Porter with thick creamy foam. Brewed since 1881.
Zywiec Baltic Porter owes its intense color and distinctive taste to four types of malt.
“This excellent stout, brewed in Zywiec since 1881, is a brew for connoisseurs. Its flavor and health-giving properties have been known and appreciated b...
Merry Christmas, everyone!
On the twenty-fourth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…
La Moneuse Spécìale Noël
Brasserie de Blaugies - Belgique (Belgium)
ABV: 8%
"A very festive and hardy holiday “saison” home-made at Belgium's smallest family brewery. Extra rich for the holiday season. School teachers Marie-Noelle Pourtois and Pierre-Alex Carlier have together come up with the formula for great trad...
On the twenty-third day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…
Pfeffernüsee
Holiday Brown Ale
Esoteric Brewing Co. - Cincinnati, OH
ABV: 5.3%
“Crafted for Higher Gravity’s Beervent box, this holiday-inspired brown ale delivers cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, echoing the essence of pfeffernüsee cookies.”
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
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