Cincy Brewcast The Gnarly Gnome

There's been plenty of whispering around the craft beer community lately, rumors about that Fretboard Brewing Company would be taking over the former Heist & Co space in downtown Harrison and turning it into the next Fretboard taproom. These rumors were confirmed recently, and if I've ever heard of a great reason to get them on the show for a chat - this is certainly one.







After seeing the space they'll be calling home when they open their doors on 5/17/24 - I think this new Harrison taproom will be something special for the brewery. We talk about exactly why I think that - explore the journey to get to this point - and, of course - have a couple of beers along the way.







The episode is an absolute blast, and I hope to see you in Harrison very soon to check out their new taproom!







Guests This Episode









* Jim Klosterman - Fretboard Brewing Company









From The Beer Fridge









* Fretboard - Dunkel No.9







* Fretboard - Fretboard Light

It's a hard world to navigate, this modern one where craft breweries, brewpubs, bars, and restaurants must constantly figure out what those terms mean. What can you keep giving your customers that not only keeps them interested, but stays true to your personality at the same time? Dead Low Brewing has been through a lot in the almost five years that they've been open, and through it all they keep proving that they are a little more than just one thing.







Guests This Episode









* Brock Lusch - Dead Low Brewing







* Chris "Coop" Cooper - Dead Low Brewing









From The Beer Fridge









* Dead Low Brewing - German Pilsner







* Dead Low Brewing - The Gary







* Dead Low Brewing - Black Phillip Doppelbock







* Dead Low Brewing - Mocha My Day Imperial Mocha Stout









Previous Episodes You Should Listen To









* Volume 5, Episode 39







* Volume 6, Episode 41

The road for Bad Tom Smith hasn't always been smooth. They have had plenty of ups and downs throughout their story, and with new ownership coming on board recently, it seemed like a wonderful time to sit down and talk about how they're looking to turn things around with this new chapter for the brewery. They have a new brewer on board, an upcoming new location, and a refreshed vision for what the brand means to guests who find themselves stepping into their taproom.







We explore their story and their vision and drink a few beers along the way!







Guests On This Episode









* Brandon Cruz







* Evan Braden









From The Beer Fridge









* Bad Tom Smith - Fink







* Bad Tom Smith - McQuinn's







* Bad Tom Smith - Bad Tom Brown







* Bad Tom Smith - Don Fernando

Navigating the busy world of Cincinnati Beer can be tough, and if you've been following along with any of my work, you know how passionate I am about it. When I hear about other folks who are working hard to help with the same mission, I love it.







Jennifer Craig just wrote the 'Pocket Guide To Cincinnati's Breweries, ' and I wanted to sit down and ensure that all of you knew about it, as well as give you a little peek into why she wrote it in the first place!







A massive shoutout to Grainworks Brewing Company for unknowingly hosting the show this week!







If you want to purchase your own copy of the Brewery guide, you can find it right here.







Guests This Episode









* Jennifer Craig









From The Beer Fridge









* Grainworks - Cincinnati False Spring







* Grainworks - Helles Real

When a new brewery opens in Cincinnati you should know by now that I'm going to do whatever I can to get out and get you a podcast episode about them! On this week's episode, I sat down with Dana, Keith, and Bobby from DVD Brew to explore everything about this new spot. We look at how they started, what you can expect, and where they go from here. Along the journey, we will drink a couple of beers, too! It's action-packed and a ton of fun!







Guests This Episode









* Dana Von Deppenbrock







* Keith Stark







* Bobby King









From The Beer Fridge









* DVD Brew - Josh's Mr Oktoberfest







* DVD Brew - Chuckie's Czech Pilsner







* DVD Brew - Justin Conjured Up A Bock







* DVD Brew - Walt's White IPA

Back again for another year, Oakley Beerfest is shaping up to be even better than last year! I'm always up for hanging out and having a few beers with friends at a festival, and I'm certainly looking forward to it this year! I sat down with Bill and Jack to talk all things Oakley Beer Fest and to even give you not only a first peek at the beer list - but also an exclusive chance to win a four-pack of tickets TO the festival!







Creating a beer festival is about a lot of things - "experience" is a big part of it all - but at the core of it all comes the beer you'll be drinking with your friends. We dive into some of the highlights during the episode but also meander our way into all the other stuff they hope will make this an event you want to return to year after year.







This year's festival list is looking pretty great, too! You'll find the full beer list right here!















From The Beer Fridge









* Sonder - Nocturnal









Guests This Episode









* Bill Marx - Baccus Entertainment







* Jack O'Reilly-Tanner - RJ Distillery