Good Brew Guide

Michael Peticolas, the founder of Peticolas Brewing Company, chats with us about the success of his brewery through slow growth and his personal work ethic.

Sometimes we keep recording and it doesn't work out to enough content. Not this time, however. Drew drops some spicy opinions and Dave tells a joke.

Drew Huerter and Dave Muckian of Braindead Brewing join us to talk about beer journeys and what the beer industry is looking like these days.

Shawn Howell of Fort Worth's Southside Cellar joins us to chat about opening his combined retail shop and growler bar and about what his 20+ years in the beer industry have taught him.

Dave Riddile, formerly of The Collective Brewing Project, joins us moments before heading to Seattle to begin his new job as GM of No Anchor Bar, a two-time James Beard Award-nominated beer bar. Michael believes in Folk music and Josh groans.

Matt Maroney, a long-time listener of GBG and brewer at Wild Acre Brewing talks about his rise from homebrewer to a professional brewer and what beer is all about. Michael hates Tool and Josh reads a Yelp review.

Jerrod Womack, the co-head brewer of Wild Acre Brewing Co. joins us to chat about the ever-evolving world of Wild Acre, including new beers, new location and more. Michael doesn't eat fish and Josh attempts a song.

We recap the last several months of guests and talk about a few key takeaways. Michael pronounces Smithwicks correctly and Josh wants you to give a damn.

Owner Wim Bens of Lakewood Brewing joins us to chat about how Lakewood came to be and how much beer has changed in the eight years they've been open. Michael reverses and Josh gets to talk Star Trek.

Mary Bowen, Lakewood's Tarrant/Johnson County sales rep, joins us to chat about women in craft beer, Lakewood's newest beers, and work-life balance. Michael recognizes Amy Grant and Josh knows the answer.