Coming off the heels of Episode 176 and rounding out our AFTP Throwback series, Brandon treated us to this delicious triple imperial stout from Hoppin' Frog Brewery.  

T.O.R.I.S. The Tyrant Triple Imperial Stout
Extremely bold with big notes of layered dark malt and fruity esters driving luscious wave after wave of smooth dark chocolate and coffee onto your palate. Finish is exceptionally smooth for a 13.8% ABV stout!

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ATFP Throwback - Hoppin' Frog "T.O.R.I.S. The Tyrant"

On this edition of the "After The Final Pour Throwback", we're joined by Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Timothy Broyles, and Matthew Moldenhauer from Old Irving Brewing Co.. On this special forgotten ATFP, we see if the guys can guess what beer we poured for them and learn the haunted history of their Krampus Cookies Barrel-Aged Stout.

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ATFP Throwback - Barrel-Aged Champurrado Krampus 2021 (feat. Trevor, Tim and Matthew)

This week, Brandon, Tony, and Matthew play catch-up while drinking a 3-year vertical of OIB's Kentucky Common, "Years" NA beers, and the random Binny's "Premium" BYO 4-Pack Tony built. Two AI country songs are also involved in this episode.

Beers on this episode:
Years - Pils
OIB - Long Forgotten 2025
OIB - Long Forgotten 2024
OIB - "Long Forgotten" 2026
Boulevard Brewing - BA Vanilla Imperial Stout
OIB - Cushy Berry
Years - Belgian Wit
Art History Brewing - ESB
Pipeworks - Easter Bunny vs. Unicorn

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Episode 180 - The Kentucky Mushroom Job

This week, we preview Revolution Brewing's "Peach Brandy Barrel DBVSOJ" as well as Old Irving Brewing's "28 Months Later" barrel-aged barleywine.

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Episode 179 - The Barley Bros

This week Matthew and Tony sit down face to face with one mic and try to put together an entire show together without their better third Brandon, who was on vacation.

Beers on this episode:
Old Irviing Brewing - Sir Reginald
White Oak Brewing - Column Like I See'Em
Hopewell Brewing - Mezi
Maplewood Brewing - Cuppa Origins Columbia
Old Irving Brewing - Crikey!

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Episode 178 - The Malting Hour Presents "An Evening With Matthew and Tony: Part 2"

This week, we bring our "After The Final Pour Throwback" series: episodes we never posted! 

In this episode, we go back to September 2026, when Matthew shares a beer from River North Brewery in Denver, Colorado.

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ATFP Throwback - River North Brewery "BA Midnight Hike"

This week Brandon, Tony and Matthew sample through a few beers Tony and Matthew brought.  Jimminey Schmicks makes his debut apperance, Matthew is berated and Tony's lack of editing is called out yet again.  

Beers on this episode:
White Oak - Mo Ghile Mear Irish Red Ale
More Brewing - The Hound
Old Irving Brewing - Lucky Linny 2026
Big Lake Brewing - Peach Haze Hazy IPA
Sketchbook Brewing - Double Coastal
Phase Three Brewing - Pressed Coconut
Hidden Hand Brewing - Evidence of Cognitive Debt

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Outro music provided by: Fluid Minds

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Episode 177 - Tuck Your TikTok

This week Brandon, Tony and Matthew discuss the recent closing of local breweries, what still excites them about craft beer and also see the joy in using AI for comedic purposes only.  

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Episode 176 - Pour Camel

This week, Brandon, Matthe,w and Tony play catch-up while discussing what they've been up to lately, recent Chicago brewery closures, and their stance on Peeps.

Beers on this episode:
Alarmist Brewing - Pantsless
Short Fuse Brewing - Bear-ie White
Central Waters Brewing - Lupulin Nebula

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Episode 175 - An Evening With The Malting Hour Crew

This week we finish off our previews of the 2025 Deep Wood series from Revolution Brewing.  Big thanks to Rev for letting us get a sneak peek before the beers are released.

Be sure to preorder your beer January 20th, 2026.

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Episode 174 - Revolution Brewing Deep Wood Part 3

The Malting Hour is a craft beer podcast hosted by homebrewers and beer‑obsessed friends Brandon W and Tony Golec, with frequent appearances from Matthew Moldenhauer, Director of Operations at Old Irving Brewing. Each episode blends home brewing insights, craft beer reviews, brewery interviews, and the kind of funny beer‑podcast banter that only longtime friends can deliver.

Whether we’re talking brewing techniques, tasting new releases, hanging out with brewers we love, or diving into the stories behind great beer, we bring a mix of knowledge, humor, and genuine passion for the craft.

If you’re looking for a beer podcast with personality — part homebrewing talk, part craft beer interviews, part friends‑talking‑beer — you’re in the right place. Every episode features a new beer style, guest, topic, or conversation to keep things fresh.

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