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Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer

Brian Noonan, Cody Gough

Booking Overview

A craft-beer interview show focused on brewery origin stories, brewing techniques, beer styles, and taproom culture, typically featuring brewery owners, founders, and head brewers as external guests. PR agencies could credibly pitch craft brewery operators, award-winning brewers, beer educators, and experts with distinctive brewing methods or compelling business stories; booking difficulty is low because the show primarily features accessible regional industry professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 67

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 377 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

craftybrewerspod@gmail.com

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Host

Brian Noonan - Beer enthusiast and podcast host focused on the people, techniques, and stories behind craft breweries.

Cody Gough - Award-winning podcast producer, editor, and host with experience developing and producing business and enthusiast-focused audio programs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Craft brewery owners, founders, head brewers, brewing directors, and other established beer professionals with hands-on expertise, distinctive products, award recognition, or a compelling brewery origin story.
Required Achievements:  
Operating or founding a craft brewery, Winning regional or national beer awards, Developing distinctive beer styles or barrel-aging programs, Growing a brewery from homebrewing or a small business, Building a notable taproom or brewery mission

Recent Guest Discussions

David Basile - Brewing Career Development, Barrel Blending, Vanilla And Barrel-aged Beer Science, Hazy Ipas, Lagers, And Brewing Techniques.

Tom Soltis - Brewery Origins, Barrel-aged Stouts, Hazy IPA Balance, Brewing Experimentation, And Operating A Craft Brewery.

Frank Mercadante - Building A Community-driven Brewery, Czech Dark Lagers, Hefeweizen Brewing, Brewery Travel, And Award-winning Beer.

Amanda Wright - Building And Operating A Brewery With A Spouse, Taproom Design, Brewery Growth, Beer Trends, And The Evolution Of Werk Force Brewing.

Brandon Wright - Growing A Brewery From A Homebrew Supply Shop, Award-winning Brewing, Barrel-aged Coffee Stouts, Lower-abv Lagers, And Brewing Without A Sense Of Smell.

Recent Topics

Food And Beverage, Craft Beer, Brewing Techniques, Barrel Aging, Beer Styles

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer
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This Brewery Made The Best Beer in the Country: Inside Kishwaukee Brewing Co's Brown Ale

September 24, 2026

How did a brown ale score 97 out of 100 to become the best beer in the country? Plus: learn exactly what its brewer put into it.Kishwaukee Brewing Co-Owner and Head Brewer Dan Payson and Co-Owner Cara Payson (marketing, customer service,and self-described “Jill of all trades”) share how a laid-off Seattle architect turned homebrewing into a pro career, thanks in part to a hockey challenge against legendary brewer Skip Madsen. Dan explains what separates a Kolsch from a Pilsner, why a hybrid y...

Two Barrels, Three Years, and a Chef's Touch: The Art of Blending a Great Stout (Brothership Brewing)

August 13, 2026

Explore double-barrel bourbon-and-rye stouts and the science behind a perfectly balanced hazy IPA.Brothership Brewing Co-Owner Tom Soltis and Head Brewer David Basile break down why their signature stouts go through two barrels instead of one, the vanillin compound that ties barrel-aged beer together, and what turbidity has to do with a well-balanced hazy IPA. Plus: New Zealand Peacherine hops, a hot take on THC seltzers, and a blueberry beer brew day gone hilariously wrong.0:00 Intro1:00 Mee...

Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2026: The Full Lineup Preview

July 22, 2026

Brian and Cody preview all six 2026 Goose Island BourbonCounty Brand Stout variants just as they are announced.On this special preview episode of Crafty Brewers, Brian andCody break down the entire 2026 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup. They cover all six bourbon barrel-aged beers in this year's release: the Original Stout, Tiramisu Cask Finish Stout, Apple Crisp Stout, Triple Oak Barleywine, Toasted Barrel Rye Stout, and Proprietor's Stout (Pineapple Upside-Down Cake), ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer?

Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer is hosted by Brian Noonan and Cody Gough. Its publicly listed email is craftybrewerspod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer?

The publicly listed email for Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer: craftybrewerspod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer have?

Podseeker estimates Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer?

Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Craft brewery owners, founders, head brewers, brewing directors, and other established beer professionals with hands-on expertise, distinctive products, award recognition, or a compelling brewery origin story. Common among recent guests: Operating or founding a craft brewery; Winning regional or national beer awards; Developing distinctive beer styles or barrel-aging programs. Recent guests include David Basile, Tom Soltis, and Frank Mercadante.

How hard is it to get booked on Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Crafty Brewers: Tales Behind Craft Beer cover?

Recent episodes cover Food And Beverage, Craft Beer, Brewing Techniques, Barrel Aging, and Beer Styles. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

craftybrewerspod@gmail.com

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