Ep. 72 — Jack and Samantha Graff on Paradise Brewing, Local Beer, Family Business, Homebrewing, and Building a Community Taproom We start this week with news from around Clermont County, including the 2028 Big Ten Women’s Rowing Championship coming to East Fork State Park, a Union Township rezoning proposal near Clough Pike and Ridge Point Drive, a proposed public safety levy in Union Township, Lonza USA considering a major Williamsburg Township facility, a Pierce Township data security issue, Loveland’s new downtown trail-crossing traffic signal, the ongoing Batavia dissolution debate, and West Clermont’s transportation and budget changes. Interview — Jack and Samantha Graff of Paradise Brewing Jack and Samantha Graff join the show to talk about Paradise Brewing, the family-run brewery and taproom in Anderson Township. The conversation covers the history of the business, from its roots in homebrewing supplies to the taproom that opened in 2012, and how the Graff family has built a loyal local following around fresh beer, regulars, events, and a true neighborhood feel. We talk about what it takes to run a brewery, how Paradise has shifted its focus over the years, and why the business moved away from selling homebrewing supplies to focus more directly on brewing and the taproom. Jack also shares how his background as a chef connects with brewing through fermentation, flavor, sanitation, experimentation, and the work that goes into making beer at scale. The conversation gets into beer styles, brewing equipment, sours, lagers, fruit beers, ciders, wines, carbonation, contamination, and what happens when a batch just does not turn out right. Jack and Samantha also talk about Paradise Brewing’s mug club, rotating tap list, food trucks, local partnerships, and the work of refreshing the taproom while keeping the family-business character that regulars already love. We also discuss upcoming Paradise Brewing events, including National Independent Beer Run Day, Fourth of July parade-day festivities, Ponytails and Pints, Anything But a Cup Night, Paint and Sip, food trucks, and other community events designed to bring new faces into the taproom while keeping longtime regulars connected. News Clermont County will host the 2028 Big Ten Women’s Rowing Championship at East Fork State ParkThe rowing championship is expected to bring about 550 student-athletes and families to the areaLocal officials project more than $700,000 in economic impact from the Big Ten rowing eventUnion Township Zoning Commission recommends approval of a proposed 60-lot subdivision near Clough Pike and Ridge Point DriveUnion Township Trustees schedule a July 9 special meeting on a proposed public safety levy for fire and police operationsLonza USA is considering a major Williamsburg Township facility that could bring hundreds of jobs to Clermont CountyOhio officials approve a job creation tax credit tied to the potential Lonza projectPierce Township approves legal, forensic, and professional services connected to a data security matterPierce Township schedules a July 14 hearing on its 2027 budgetLoveland plans a new traffic signal where the Little Miami Scenic Trail crosses West Loveland AvenueRailroad Avenue in Loveland will become one-way as part of downtown traffic circulation changesBatavia’s possible village dissolution effort continues, with debate over taxes, development, employee retention, and local controlBatavia Council approves an emergency ordinance tied to employee retention if the village is dissolvedBatavia Council discusses TIF ordinances connected to the Trowbridge and BRMI properties near Taylor RoadWest Clermont Schools plans transportation changes, including fewer bus routes, more neighborhood and cluster stops, and impractical transportation notices for some studentsWest Clermont officials say budget pressure is tied to lower projected revenue, rising costs, and efforts to protect classroom servicesEvents Freedom Fest in New RichmondMilford Sparks in the ParkFront Street Flea Pop-Up Flea MarketPierce Township Fourth of July Bike ParadeNew Richmond Cardboard Boat RegattaGoshen Fourth of July ParadeNew Richmond Farmers MarketCampfire Stories at Shore ParkCrawdad Creek CrawlUnion Township Farmers MarketBethel America 250 Celebration Kickoff Picnic and Worship in the ParkRalph Shepard Concert Series in New RichmondSummer Bird Walk at Crooked Run Nature PreserveSecond Saturday in Haussermann ParkClermont County History and Museum DayElvis Tribute Concert in Miami TownshipParadise Brewing’s National Independent Beer Run DayParadise Brewing’s Ponytails and PintsParadise Brewing’s Anything But a Cup NightParadise Brewing’s Paint and SipFollow on Facebook & Instagram, and signup for the Thursday newsletter. Facebook Instagram Newsletter If the show brings you value, consider supporting us! Donate
