Chris's Craft Corner

Chris goes on the road to a relatively new hot stop in the South Bend Area, The Lauber. Tasting his way through several unique offerings they have on tap, including: Rhinegiest's Honoblublu, Metazoa's Sturgeon General, and Maplewood's Fat Pug.

Taking a meandering walk at a brand new location in Mishawaka, IN - Hop Station Craft Bar. Chris tries delicious offerings from Saugatuck Brewing, Sierra Nevada, and Tapistry (Bridgman, MI).

We revisit a corner, Lasalle Kitchen & Tavern, for a special tap takeover of Saugatuck Brewing Company's barrel program. In this episode we taste four different barrel aged offerings, including: Beam Me Up, Stouty; Dramanatrixxx; Neapolitan Milk Stout; and Imperial Blueberry Maple. Thanks for sharing these beers with us, now go share some with someone else.

Join through a meandering walk trying some beer as we stop into a South Bend staple - Coach's Sports Bar & Grill on State Road 23\. During the episode, we try - Mango Cart from LA brewery Golden Road, Chill Wave from Great Lakes Brewing, and new seasonal from Rhinegeist Brewery: Hustle; and bonus beer out of Saugatuck Brewery - the Blueberry Maple Stout. Thanks for sharing these beers with us, now go share them with someone else.

In this episode, Chris meets up with Chris & Chris & Zach at Smokestack Brew in Mishawaka. They meander through 3 different delicious beers on tap: Rhinegeist Brewery Squirrely, Great Lakes Conway's Irish Ale, and Elysian Brewing Space Dust IPA. They also try some of the delicious food offerings at Smokestack Brew in the 100 Center in Mishawaka.

Join us on a meandering walk through tasting some different beers, as Chris visits a popular spot on 23 and Bittersweet in Granger - Beef 'O' Brady's. With over 15 beers on tap, delicious food (steak nachos, pickle chips, and wings), and great atmosphere, we had a fun walk through Rhinegeist's Calfé, Metazoa's Puppy Chow, and Saugatuck Brewing's Oak Wizard.

Join us for a meandering walk through 4 beers (we were surprised with an extra gift), 3 of which were from Goose Island's Bourbon County Collection. In this episode we try: Bourbon County Brand Stout, Bourbon County Wheatwine, and Bourbon County Bramble Rye, as well as Great Lakes Nosferatu - an imperial red ale. In addition to the beer, we also tried Lasalle Kitchen & Tavern's delicious fare: Bacon Steaks and Steak Poutine.

Join us on a meandering walk through tasting some different beers, as Chris visits a popular spot on McKinley Avenue in Mishawaka - The Galley Sports Pub. And with over 50 beers on tap and a HUGE cooler, there were more than a few to enjoy during the episode.

In this episode, Chris makes a trip to The Pitt Stop Sports Bar & Grill in Granger. During the episode, he'll sample Rhinegeist Brewery's Mosaic Pale Ale, Metazoa Brewing's Kitten Slumber Party, and Saugatuk Brewing Company's Paled It! Enjoy listening to the beers Chris talks about, and find them at your favorite craft corner.

Join Chris at his next corner in South Bend: O'Rourke's Public House at the Eddy Street Commons (across the street from the University of Notre Dame). During the episode, he'll sample Saugatuck Brewing Company's Bonfire Brown (on Nitro), Tapistry Brewing's Northern Trippin, and the exclusive keg of Great Lake's Barrel Aged Blackout Stout. Enjoy listening to the beers Chris talks about, and find them at your favorite craft corner.