Wow. What a day. What a show. Corey and Ira visited All Pints North, the destination, premier beer festival in the state, coordinated by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild and held at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. The guys chatted with eight breweries for this episode: August Schell Brewing Company Bad Habit Brewing Company Bent […]

Corey and Ira venture to Hastings, Minnesota to chat with Amy, Jen and Nick (three of five partners) of the newly opened Spiral Brewery. The quintet discuss the interest in opening a brewery in historic downtown Hastings, the process they went through and what folks can expect from them in the future (pumpkin beer?!). Beer […]

And now for something a little different. Corey and Ira delve into the world of cheese with CannonBelles Cheese from Cannon Falls. Hear how the three women behind the operation started the business, what products they offer and what lies ahead for the trio. Oh, and there is beer! Tilion Brewing Co. graciously hosted this […]

Corey and Ira invite in Kent and Karla from Reads Landing Brewing Company to talk about their beer, food and eagle watching from their beautiful building along the Mississippi River. Hear their story about acquiring the long-running business and what they have planned ahead for it. The guys also talk about the Thunder Lizard IPA, […]

Corey and Ira pay a visit to Shakopee Brewhall to catch up with Ben and Ryan and to cap off a week-long extravaganza of beer releases from the brewery. Hear about each of the beers, what Ben and Ryan have learned throughout their first year of operation so far and what to expect from Shakopee […]

Corey and Ira pay a visit to Loon Liquor Co. to chat about the distillery’s announced expansion, what it means for the company and what consumers near and far can expect from the Northfield business (including classic Mario Kart). Corey and Ira take a look at (and drink of) Bent Paddle Brewing Company’s new infusion release, Tea […]

Corey and Ira trek north to visit Lakeville-based Angry Inch Brewing. The duo chats with owner and brewer Jon Erickson about how year No. 2 is going, upcoming beer releases and what fun events folks can expect from the brewery this summer. Corey and Ira also talk a bevy of beer samples courtesy of Lupulin Brewing, […]

Beer takes a backseat on this episode of On Tap with Corey and Ira as the guys invite in Nate from Dundas-based Keepsake Cidery. The three chat about the process of making cider, why Nate pursued this craft and what folks can expect from Keepsake in 2018. Beer samples this episode include a variety from […]

Corey and Ira venture out to the beautiful Tanzenwald Brewing Company in Northfield to chat with owners Steve and Jenaveve. The four talk about Tanzenwald’s first year in operation, their favorite beer they’ve brewed, challenges and surprises of running a business and what’s ahead for the big one-year anniversary event. Samples this week come courtesy of […]

Corey and Ira welcome in John Mansfield of Ward House Brewery for this episode. The three talk about John’s approach to his Waseca brewery, the influence his time in Europe had on his love for beer and what lies ahead for the young business. Beer samples this episode include Tin Whiskers Brewing’s Dynamo Orange Chocolate […]