The BrewsLine Roadshow: Tasting America’s Craft Breweries

This brewery is quite the catch...A visit to Cassopolis Beer Company in Southwest Michigan

In this episode Darryl visits The Cassopolis Beer Company, located in Cassopolis, Michigan, is a brewery and restaurant that is housed in a historic building that was once a fire station and town hall. Ted Romanetz, the owner, grew up in the area and returned home after working at breweries in Colorado. Ted discusses how he got interested in brewing, the process of starting his own brewery, and the different types of beer they offer. He is passionate about the local community, his beer and fishing Ted also shares the story about his best catch that inspired the brewery's logo.
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
Cheers, Darryl
P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at darryl@brewsline.com and I'll be happy to reach out.

Every Chimp Needs A Brother, Introducing Brother Chimp Brewing - North Aurora, IL

 In our interview with Steve Newman, the owner of Brother Chimp Brewing, a small craft brewery located in North Aurora, Illinois. The owner, who also has a background in home brewing, talks about the challenges of running a small brewery and the increase in competition in the area. He also discusses the community in the Fox Valley area and what makes a great team member for his business. 
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
 

Live From the CBC Part 2 - The Guests - Brewers from Maine to New Mexico

In this episode, I interview  breweries from Maine to New Mexico live at the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis. Our guests are:
Elizabeth Johnston and Danny McGovern from Monhegan Brewing and Lake Saint George Brewing, Maine  
Adam Drager from Inventor's Brew Pub in Port Washington  WI
Jen Levasseur from Ponderosa Brewing Company in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
They discuss the challenges of starting a brewery and give advice to potential entrepreneurs.The group also shared thoughts on the craft beer industry and insight to those looking to enter the industry today
Sit back and enjoy a taste of American craft beer, live from the CBC!
 
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
Cheers, Darryl
P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at darryl@brewsline.com and I'll be happy to reach out.

Live from the CBC, Part 1 "The Hosts"

This is Part 1 of our "Live from the CBC" episodes! I had the pleasure of visiting with several Indiana craft brewers on the floor of this year's Craft Brewers Conference, held in Indianapolis in late April.
My guests included:
Aaron West from Westwind Brewery in Elkhart, Indiana westwindbrewery.com
John Mills from Damsel Brew Pub in Evansville, Indiana ( 10:10) www.damselbrewpub.com
Tom Carpenter and Duffy from 2Toms Brewing in Fort Wayne, Indiana (21:50) 2tomsbrewing.com
Jonathan Mullins from the Broad Ripple Brew Pub in Indianapolis (37:43) broadripplebrewpub.com
Sit back and enjoy a taste of Indianapolis hospitality, live from the CBC!
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
Cheers, Darryl
P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at darryl@brewsline.com and I'll be happy to reach out.
 
 

A History of muck & mud inspires a great community brewery - A Visit with Great Black Swamp Brewing, Toledo OH

Centuries ago, this part of the Midwest was a wild expanse of wet forest and marsh stretching across a million acres, and early settlers who slogged through the muck and mosquitoes called the place the Great Black Swamp. The swamp's history inspired flagship beers such as Mosquito Red Ale , Bullfrog Stout and Wild Duck IPA. I met with Andy and Tom and learned about Toledo's Great Black Swamp Brewery's history and commitment to making quality beer and creating community. 
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Classic European Styles with the charm of Midwest Main Street - Meet Primeval Brewing, Noblesville, IN

In this episode I sat down with Nathan Compton and Tim Palmer, co-owners of Primeval Brewing as they celebrate their 5th year in Noblesville, Indiana, Primeval offers fresh examples of classic European beer styles, and a few surprises like the fruity pink "Peony Days" and the slightly smokey " Smokey Bones". Opening just months before the pandemic, Primeval went from lines around the block on opening day to shutdown to becoming a popular family friendly beer hall in the  German tradition!
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
Cheers, Darryl
P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at darryl@brewsline.com and I'll be happy to reach out.

Special Sponsor Spotlight - A Conversation with Jan and Russ from TagaBrew USA

In this episode we visit with Jan and Russ Juliette, Co-owners of TagaBrew USA, our presenting sponsor. Hear how they are have built the nation's largest brewery trail and craft beer community, stretching from northern Michigan to the U.S Virgin Islands ! See the note below to find out how you can join in the fun!
 The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
Cheers, Darryl
P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at darryl@brewsline.com and I'll be happy to reach out.

American Beer History lives here...A visit with Anthony Megali at Terre Haute Brewing Company in the heart of Indiana

As one of the the original nine US brewing companies and the second oldest operating brewery in the country Terre Haute Brewing Company is combining classic beer styles with modern craft beer creations Served on 24 taps in the historic tap room and distributed throughout Central Indiana and Illinois.  Listen in as Anthony Megali, Head of Brewery Operations, fills us in on the colorful history and bright future of Terre Haute Brewing  Find out more at terrehautebrewingcompany.com
 
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
Cheers, Darryl
P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at darryl@brewsline.com and I'll be happy to reach out.

The River runs through it..Kinda. A visit with Jared and Corey at Tip A Canoe Brews, Rochester, IN

As they enter into their second year, Tip A Canoe Brews has built a strong following in Rochester, Indiana and beyond. What started as a group of life long friends using making beer as a social activity, has grown to a popular destination for beer lovers and their families. It isn't always easy but the Tip A Canoe Crew just keeps paddling! Learn more at tipacanoebrews.com
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
Cheers, Darryl
P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at darryl@brewsline.com and I'll be happy to reach out.

From Mike's Mom's garage and garden to your glass - A visit with Northbrook Brewing, Acrardia, IN

Join me as I visit with Northbrook Brewing’s co-Founder Andrew “Drew” Johnson. Listen in as Drew describes how the support of family, friends, and the community of Arcadia Indiana has helped him and co-founders, Mke Ringwalt and Jenny Longnecker, turn a passion into a place dedicated to hosting good people, drinking good beer.  We are also joined by a special guest and receive a warning about not stepping on Mike's Mom's flowers.
The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  
Cheers, Darryl
P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at darryl@brewsline.com and I'll be happy to reach out.