Craft Parenting Podcast

Feb 01 2025 239 ep. 48 mins 9
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The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.

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Ep. 238 – Is Craft Beer Culture Dying in America?

Feb 01 2025 66 mins  
America's second "golden age" of craft beer started taking shape back in 2012. Breweries opened on every corner, beer nerds lined up for exclusive releases, and taprooms became the heart of local communities. It wasn't just about beer; it was about community. However, as the market became more saturated and the growing consumer base became older and more health-conscious, beer rele

Ep. 237 – Four Easy-to-Make Mocktails to Enjoy During Dry January & Beyond

Jan 25 2025 59 mins  
Dry January marches on! Looking for easy and delicious mocktail ideas to stay alcohol-free?In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss four popular and easy-to-make mocktail options for those who choose to be alcohol-free, whether it's in January or any other time of the year. Listen to this episode to learn about the origins of these drinks and the ing

Ep. 236 – Being Fre with Alcohol-removed Wine

Jan 17 2025 55 mins  
Our non-alcoholic episode series during dry January continues this week. Joe and Caroline try several varieties of alcohol-removed wine by Fre. They discuss the process of making alcohol-removed wine, the price point, and the overall popularity of the NA beverage market. Remember, if you are participating in Dry January this year, you can still support your favorite Craft Breweries

Ep. 235 – What is Dry January And What Are The Options?

Jan 11 2025 52 mins  
January is a unique time of year. It signifies a fresh slate and new beginnings. It's also cold and snowy, and it presents the perfect opportunity to slow down after the hustle and bustle (and perhaps overindulgence) that the Christmas season sometimes brings. For some (including Joe), it may also mean giving up alcohol and becoming healthier.In this week's episode of the Craft Par

Ep. 234 – Our 2024 Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2025

Jan 02 2025 80 mins  
In the first episode of 2025, Joe and Caroline review their favorite moments from 2024. They discuss the podcast's success as they head into their fifth year of podcasting (🤯), the amazing support they've received from the Cincinnati podcasting community and the Cincinnati craft beer community. Additionally, they go over some major milestones they've achieved as a family and rec

Ep. 233 – We Say Farewell to Taft's Brewing

Dec 28 2024 48 mins  
Seeing a local craft brewery shut its doors is always tough, but this hurts extra hard. In this episode, Joe and Caroline pay tribute to Taft's Brewing Company. Taft's Brewing Company opened its doors on Opening Day in 2015 in a beautifully renovated church in Over-the-Rhine. They were named after the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft, originally from Ohio. P

Ep. 232 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 25 & Midwestern Goodbying Beervent Season

Dec 25 2024 38 mins  
On the twenty-fifth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Zywiec PorterBaltic PorterZywiec, PolandABV: 9.5% Original Zywiec Porter with thick creamy foam. Brewed since 1881.Zywiec Baltic Porter owes its intense color and distinctive taste to four types of malt. “This excellent stout, brewed in Zywiec since 1881, is a brew for connoisseurs. Its flavor and health-giving prop

Ep. 231 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 24

Dec 24 2024 22 mins  
Merry Christmas, everyone!On the twenty-fourth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…La Moneuse Spécìale NoëlBrasserie de Blaugies - Belgique (Belgium)ABV: 8% "A very festive and hardy holiday “saison” home-made at Belgium's smallest family brewery. Extra rich for the holiday season. School teachers Marie-Noelle Pourtois and Pierre-Alex Carlier have together come up w

Ep. 230 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 23

Dec 23 2024 17 mins  
On the twenty-third day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…PfeffernüseeHoliday Brown AleEsoteric Brewing Co. - Cincinnati, OHABV: 5.3% “Crafted for Higher Gravity’s Beervent box, this holiday-inspired brown ale delivers cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, echoing the essence of pfeffernüsee cookies.”About the Craft Parenting PodcastThe Craft Parenting Podcas

Ep. 229 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 22

Dec 22 2024 15 mins  
On the twenty-second day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Jungle Boogie Pale Wheat Ale with Rooibos ReaMarz Community Brewing Co. - Chicago, ILABV: 5.7% “Jungle Boogie isn’t your typical wheat beer–which is why it consistently ranks among the top wheat beers in the country. Instead of a light and bready cracker profile, Jungle Boogie uses a grain bill of mixed wheat t