Rod J BeerVentures Podcast

Rod J.

Welcome to the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast—your fun, laid-back spot for beer talk! These episodes are replays from my YouTube channel, where we dive into beer reviews, brewery chats, industry insights, and plenty of laughs. Whether it’s video or audio, each episode brings the same entertaining energy and easygoing vibe. Crack a beer, kick back, and join the BEERventure!

  1. 1d ago

    MBS: Craft Beer Closures, Expansion & What Comes Next

    This October 3 Midwest Beer Show brought Dave from Beer In Front and me back together to work through another busy stretch in beer. This time the conversation centered on an industry that keeps sending mixed signals: breweries are closing, other operators are acquiring brands and expanding into former brewery spaces, nonalcoholic beer keeps growing, and breweries are still finding ways to create excitement through seasonal, barrel-aged, and collaborative releases. We also had plenty of new beer to talk about, including major fall and specialty releases from Midwest breweries and beyond. It all raises a bigger question: is craft beer simply shrinking, or is the business changing shape around the breweries and brands that can adapt? Listen in, then let me know where you think the beer industry is headed next. And remember, you can also always catch the full YouTube replays or, even better yet, join us live via either YouTube channel during the live streams: https://www.youtube.com/@RodJBeerVentures and https://www.youtube.com/@beerinfront. The Midwest Beer Show is hosted by Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In Front! #CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunity Email Rod J for business inquiries or to have your story told and shared at rodj@rodjbeerventures.com, and find all Rod J socials at https://linktr.ee/rodjbeerventure. Cheers and Get Your Beer On!!!

  2. Sep 21

    MBS: Craft Beer Pressure, Oktoberfest & What’s Next

    This episode, Dave and I catch up over Oktoberfest beers before digging into several changes reshaping beer—from Ohio’s effort to reform brewery-distribution rules and Summit Brewing’s financial fight to Middleby winding down three major brewery-equipment brands. We also discuss brewery succession, Lost Coast heading to auction, Triple Rock’s planned closing, Athletic Brewing adding NFL quarterbacks as owners, MadTree’s environmental work, and whether AI-personalized beer is useful innovation or unnecessary complication. It is a wide-ranging conversation about the pressures facing breweries, the opportunities still available, and what all of it could mean for beer drinkers. Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world. And remember, you can also always catch the full YouTube replays here at any time as well: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/0-WRlHg4YqI?feature=share⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or even better yet, join us live via either YouTube channel during the live streams: https://www.youtube.com/@RodJBeerVentures and https://www.youtube.com/@beerinfront. The Midwest Beer Show is hosted by Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In Front! #CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunity Email Rod J for all business inquiries or to have your story told and shared: rodj@rodjbeerventures.com 🚨 All Socials: https://linktr.ee/rodjbeerventure

  3. Sep 7

    MBS: Revolution Teams Up With Viginia Distillery, Wisconsin Breweries Bring Tornado Relief, Aluminum Tariffs To Affect Breweries, And More...

    In this episode of the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast from 9/5/26, I’m sharing the podcast replay of the latest Midwest Beer Show, originally streamed live on YouTube. I am joined once again by my co-host, Dave from Beer In Front, as we jump into the latest beer news, trends, and conversations happening across the Midwest and beyond. From changing consumer habits to brewery challenges, style trends, taproom culture, and the ongoing evolution of craft beer, the Midwest Beer Show is always about more than just headlines. It is about looking at what these stories may mean for those of us who enjoy beer, support local breweries, and follow where the industry is headed next. In this episode, we dive into these: Revolution Teaming up with Virginia DistillingEight Wisconsin breweries unite for tornado-relief beer Aluminum tariffs continue flowing through to brewery costs And much, much more Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world. And remember, you can also always catch the full YouTube replays here at any time as well: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/0-WRlHg4YqI?feature=share⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or even better yet, join us live via either YouTube channel during the live streams: https://www.youtube.com/@RodJBeerVentures and https://www.youtube.com/@beerinfront. The Midwest Beer Show is hosted by Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In Front! #CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunity Email Rod J for all business inquiries or to have your story told and shared: rodj@rodjbeerventures.com 🚨 All Socials: https://linktr.ee/rodjbeerventure

  4. Aug 11

    MBS: Budweiser’s Bat Trick, Firestone Walker & Minocqua Drama

    In this episode of the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast from 8/8/26, I’m sharing the podcast replay of the latest Midwest Beer Show, originally streamed live on YouTube. I am joined once again by my co-host, Dave from Beer In Front, as we jump into the latest beer news, trends, and conversations happening across the Midwest and beyond. From changing consumer habits to brewery challenges, style trends, taproom culture, and the ongoing evolution of craft beer, the Midwest Beer Show is always about more than just headlines. It is about looking at what these stories may mean for those of us who enjoy beer, support local breweries, and follow where the industry is headed next. In this episode, we dive into these: Budweiser using Beechwood baseball bats Firestone Walker Releases Third Release of the 2026 Brewmaster’s Collective: The BridgePolitics or Bad Ownership Leading to Possible Minocqua Shutdown? And much, much more Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world. And remember, you can also always catch the full YouTube replays here at any time as well: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/0-WRlHg4YqI?feature=share⁠⁠⁠ Or even better yet, join us live via either YouTube channel during the live streams: https://www.youtube.com/@RodJBeerVentures and https://www.youtube.com/@beerinfront. The Midwest Beer Show is hosted by: Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In Front! #CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunity Email Rod J for all business inquiries or to have your story told and shared: rodj@rodjbeerventures.com 🚨 All Socials: https://linktr.ee/rodjbeerventure

  5. Jul 27

    Midwest Beer Show Replay: 7/25/26

    In this episode of the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast from 7/25/26, I’m sharing the podcast replay of the latest Midwest Beer Show, originally streamed live on YouTube. I am joined once again by my co-host, Dave from Beer In Front, as we jump into the latest beer news, trends, and conversations happening across the Midwest and beyond. From changing consumer habits to brewery challenges, style trends, taproom culture, and the ongoing evolution of craft beer, the Midwest Beer Show is always about more than just headlines. It is about looking at what these stories may mean for those of us who enjoy beer, support local breweries, and follow where the industry is headed next. In this episode, we dive into these: A ranch-style cream ale as well as a corn dog beer being releasedNew booze tariffs to hit Canada2026 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout ReleasesU.S. Open Beer Championship WinnersAnd much, much more Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world. And remember, you can also always catch the full YouTube replays here at any time as well: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/0-WRlHg4YqI?feature=share⁠⁠ Or even better yet, join us live via either YouTube channel during the live streams: https://www.youtube.com/@RodJBeerVentures and https://www.youtube.com/@beerinfront. The Midwest Beer Show is hosted by: Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In Front! #CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunity Email Rod J for all business inquiries or to have your story told and shared: rodj@rodjbeerventures.com 🚨 All Socials: https://linktr.ee/rodjbeerventure

  6. Jul 3

    Midwest Beer Show Sp Replay | Pre-July 4th Show

    In this episode of the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast from 7/2/26, I’m sharing the podcast replay of the latest Midwest Beer Show, originally streamed live on YouTube. I am joined once again by my co-host, Dave from Beer In Front, as we jump into the latest beer news, trends, and conversations happening across the Midwest and beyond. From changing consumer habits to brewery challenges, style trends, taproom culture, and the ongoing evolution of craft beer, the Midwest Beer Show is always about more than just headlines. It is about looking at what these stories may mean for those of us who enjoy beer, support local breweries, and follow where the industry is headed next. In this episode, we dive into these: Budweiser Buying You A BeerAnchor Workers File for ReinstatementUnderrated Macro Beers And much more... Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world. You can also always catch the full YouTube replays here at any time: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/0-WRlHg4YqI?feature=share⁠ Hosted by: Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In Front Get your beer on! #CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunity Email Rod J for all business inquiries or to have your story told and shared: rodj@rodjbeerventures.com 🚨 All Socials: https://linktr.ee/rodjbeerventures

  7. Jun 22

    Midwest Beer Show Replay: Latest Beer News And Trends

    In this episode of the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast from 6/20/26, I’m sharing the podcast replay of the latest Midwest Beer Show, originally streamed live on YouTube. I am joined once again by my co-host, Dave from Beer In Front, as we jump into the latest beer news, trends, and conversations happening across the Midwest and beyond. From changing consumer habits to brewery challenges, style trends, taproom culture, and the ongoing evolution of craft beer, the Midwest Beer Show is always about more than just headlines. It is about looking at what these stories may mean for those of us who enjoy beer, support local breweries, and follow where the industry is headed next. This episode, we dive into these: Scottish fans drinking Boston dry during the current World Cup chaseDark Lord 30th Anniversary Wisconsin Cheese Curd and Beer Pairings 12 Light Beers That Aren't Worth The Cooler SpaceAnd much more... Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world. You can also always catch the full YouTube replays here at any time: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/0-WRlHg4YqI?feature=share Hosted by: Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In Front Get your beer on! #CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunity Email Rod J for all business inquiries or to have your story told and shared: rodj@rodjbeerventures.com 🚨 All Socials: https://linktr.ee/rodjbeerventures

  8. Jun 8

    Midwest Beer Show Replay: Beer News From The Beer World

    In this episode of the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast from 6/6/26, I’m sharing the podcast replay of the latest Midwest Beer Show, originally streamed live on YouTube. I am joined once again by my co-host, Dave from Beer In Front, as we jump into the latest beer news, trends, and conversations happening across the Midwest and beyond. The beer world continues to shift, and this episode gave us a chance to talk through what we are seeing from breweries, taprooms, beer drinkers, and the industry overall. From changing consumer habits to brewery challenges, style trends, taproom culture, and the ongoing evolution of craft beer, the Midwest Beer Show is always about more than just headlines. It is about looking at what these stories may mean for those of us who enjoy beer, support local breweries, and follow where the industry is headed next. This replay brings the same casual, conversational feel of the live stream to the podcast side, so whether you missed the show live or just want to catch the discussion again while you are on the go, this episode is a great way to stay tapped into the beer conversation. Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world. Can also watch the full YouTube replay here:⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/X-G0kkEArd8?feature=share⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by: Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In Front Get your beer on! #CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunity To contact Rod J for business inquiries: Email rodj@rodjbeerventures.com 🚨 Key Social Links: https://linktr.ee/rodjbeerventures

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Welcome to the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast—your fun, laid-back spot for beer talk! These episodes are replays from my YouTube channel, where we dive into beer reviews, brewery chats, industry insights, and plenty of laughs. Whether it’s video or audio, each episode brings the same entertaining energy and easygoing vibe. Crack a beer, kick back, and join the BEERventure!

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