This week Brandon and Tony catch up with what they've been up to this summer and look forward to Fall and Winter beers.

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Episode 168 - Tony's Beers 

This week, while Brandon is on vacation, Matthew and Tony try their best to do a full episode without their faithful leader.

Beers on this episode:
Boulevard Brewing Co. - More S'Mores
Old Irving Brewing Co. - Fireside Krampus 2023
Alaus Darykla - Chicago'S

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Episode 167 - The Malting Hour Presents "An Evening With Matthew and Anthony"

This week Brandon, Tony and Matthew discuss the 2025 Goose Island BCBS lineup while sipping through some past Bourbon County Variants.

Check out the full lineup here: https://www.gooseisland.com/bourbon-county-brand-stout

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Episode 166 - Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025 Preview

This week we revisit the "Summer of the Stout" series with our good friend Matthew.

Beers on this episode:
Miskatonic Brewing Company - Dungeon Master: Thunderbird
Revolution Brewing - Cafe Deth
Pipeworks Brewing Co. -Barrel Aged Jone's Dog Rye Barrel Editon
Old Irving Brewing Co. - Tiki Prost

Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli])
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Episode 165 - Summer of the Stout 2025 (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)

After a brief hiatus, we've returned and drink the most beers we've ever had on one episode.  That would be thanks to our old pal Matthew Moldenhauer for stopping by briefly to share some beers he brought back from his camping trip.

Beers on this episode:
Bell's Brewery - Tropical Hopslam
New Glarus Brewing Co. - Two Women
New Glarus Brewing Co. - Serendipity
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company - Scotch Ale
Twisted Tea Half & Half
Goldfinger Brewing Company - Summer Beer
Half Acre Beer Company - Gossamer Golden Ale

Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli])
Outro music provided by @FluidMinds [https://soundcloud.com/FluidMinds]
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Episode 164 - Beers of Summer (feat. Matthew Moldenhauer)

Following in the footsteps of last week's episode, Brandon has Tony guess what beer he's drinking on this episode of After The Final Pour.

Beer Description:
Afterthought Brewing Company "Saison Meer: Malbec Barrel Aged"
Saison brewed with Midwestern ingredients and aged in a Malbec barrel.

Thanks to Kevin and Deb Goggin for the theme song.
Outro music by Fluid Minds
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After The Final Pour - S10E3 - Afterthought Brewing Company "Saison Meer"

We're FINALLY back in the studio for a full length episode.  What better way to come back than another "Mystery Beer" episode.  This time Tony has selected for random beers for Brandon to try and figure what they are.

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Episode 163 - Mystery Beers for Brandon

This week Captain Brandon Weninger and First Mate Tony Golec come back to the studio, after a much needed break and drink OIB's Hazy Triple IPA "Cosmic Kerfuffle".

About the beer:
Galaxy & Citra hopped hazy Triple IPA

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After The Malted Mini's Final Pour? - Old Irving Brewing "Cosmic Kerfuffule"

This week our old friend Ray Stout of the Illinois Craft Beer Guild joins us to discuss Beer Under Glass and other happenings for Illinois Craft Beer Week.

Beers on this episode:
Half Acre Beer Company - Akari Shogun
Hop District Community Brewing - Rebello
Hopewell Brewing Co. - Sharp

Grab your tickets for Beer Under Glass 2025 here:
https://www.universe.com/events/beer-under-glass-at-harris-theater-in-downtown-chicago-tickets-HVPGBK

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Episode 162 - Illinois Craft Beer Week 2025 Preview (feat. Ray Stout)

This week Brandon and Tony sample some "dank" IPA's followed by some "dark" stouts in what they are dubbing "Dank vs. Dark".

Beers on this episode:
Lagunita's Brewing Co. - Waldo's Special Ale
Pipeworks Brewing Company - Double Fudge Barrel Aged Abduction
Energy City Brewing - Hop Buoy Hazy Triple IPA
Mikkeller - George

Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli [https://soundcloud.com/mykekelli])
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Episode 161 - Dank vs. Dark

The Malting Hour is a podcast about home brewing, beer and people we like.  It is hosted by Brandon Weninger, and Tony Golec; two friends who enjoy home brewing and craft beer - and talking about it.  In each release, we will feature a different topic, guest, or style of beer (or any combination of the above) to ensure we bring you fresh new content!

If you have an idea for an episode, email us at info@themaltinghour.com!

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After The Final Pour Music provided by Kevin and Deb Goggin 

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