The Malting Hour

Brandon Weninger and Anthony Golec
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The Malting Hour is a podcast about home brewing, beer and people we like.  It is hosted by Brandon Weninger, and Tony Golec; two friends who enjoy home brewing and craft beer - and talking about it; and joined often by Matthew Moldenhauer, Director of Operations at Old Irving Brewing (NOT A SPONSOR).  In each release, we will feature a different topic, guest, or style of beer (or any combination of the above) to ensure we bring you fresh new content! If you have an idea for an episode, email us at info@themaltinghour.com! Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) After The Final Pour Music provided by Kevin and Deb Goggin  Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

  1. Episode 175 - An Evening With The Malting Hour Crew

    FEB 16

    Episode 175 - An Evening With The Malting Hour Crew

    This week, Brandon, Matthe,w and Tony play catch-up while discussing what they've been up to lately, recent Chicago brewery closures, and their stance on Peeps. Beers on this episode:Alarmist Brewing - PantslessShort Fuse Brewing - Bear-ie WhiteCentral Waters Brewing - Lupulin NebulaTheme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

    59 min
  2. Episode 174 - Revolution Brewing Deep Wood Part 3

    JAN 19

    Episode 174 - Revolution Brewing Deep Wood Part 3

    This week we finish off our previews of the 2025 Deep Wood series from Revolution Brewing.  Big thanks to Rev for letting us get a sneak peek before the beers are released. Be sure to preorder your beer January 20th, 2026.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

    1h 5m
  3. Episode 173 - The Malteez 2025

    JAN 12

    Episode 173 - The Malteez 2025

    It's The Malteez 2025.  This week we discuss our favorite beers from 2025.   Thank you everyone for your continued support and we look forward to bringing you more beer fun in 2026. Cheers!Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

    1h 1m
  4. Episode 172 - Old Irving Brewing's Krampus Cookies 2025 (feat. Trevor, Tim and Matthew)

    12/15/2025

    Episode 172 - Old Irving Brewing's Krampus Cookies 2025 (feat. Trevor, Tim and Matthew)

    It's our favorite time of year!  Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Tim Broyles and Matthew Moldenhauer of Old Irving Brewing Co. join us once again for our annual tasting of Krampus Cookies and the variants. We taste our way through all the beers with backstories of how each came to be.  Hopefully we didn't get to off track this year... ?  This year's lineup includes:Krampus CookiesDouble Double KrampusGerman Chocolate Cake KrampusChampurrado Coffee Krampus   Krampus Mélange Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

    1h 13m
  5. Episode 171 - Revolution Brewing Deep Woods Part 2

    11/24/2025

    Episode 171 - Revolution Brewing Deep Woods Part 2

    This week Brandon and Tony dive into the second Fall release of Revolution Brewings Deep Woods series.

    26 min
  6. Episode 170 - Bourbon County 2025 Lineup Preview

    11/03/2025

    Episode 170 - Bourbon County 2025 Lineup Preview

    This week Brandon and Tony recap their visit to Goose Island's Salt Shed taproom for the preview tasting of this year's Bourbon County lineup. The entire Bourbon County lineup will be available Friday November 28th 2025. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

    46 min
  7. Episode 169 - Revolution Brewing's "Deep Woods" Preview

    09/29/2025

    Episode 169 - Revolution Brewing's "Deep Woods" Preview

    This week, Brandon, Matthew and Tony sample through the October release of Revolution Brewing's "Deep Woods" series. All four beers will be on sale, Tuesday, September 30th 2025. Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

    1h 1m
  8. Episode 168 - Tony's Beers

    08/25/2025

    Episode 168 - Tony's Beers

    This week Brandon and Tony catch up with what they've been up to this summer and look forward to Fall and Winter beers.Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli)Outro music provided by @FluidMindsCheck out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

    49 min
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About

The Malting Hour is a podcast about home brewing, beer and people we like.  It is hosted by Brandon Weninger, and Tony Golec; two friends who enjoy home brewing and craft beer - and talking about it; and joined often by Matthew Moldenhauer, Director of Operations at Old Irving Brewing (NOT A SPONSOR).  In each release, we will feature a different topic, guest, or style of beer (or any combination of the above) to ensure we bring you fresh new content! If you have an idea for an episode, email us at info@themaltinghour.com! Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro provided by Fluid Minds (@fluidminds) After The Final Pour Music provided by Kevin and Deb Goggin  Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com

Information

  • Creator
    Brandon Weninger and Anthony Golec
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    292
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved The Malting Hour 2025
  • Show Website
    The Malting Hour