Centuries ago, this part of the Midwest was a wild expanse of wet forest and marsh stretching across a million acres, and early settlers who slogged through the muck and mosquitoes called the place the Great Black Swamp. The swamp's history inspired flagship beers such as Mosquito Red Ale , Bullfrog Stout and Wild Duck IPA. I met with Andy and Tom and learned about Toledo's Great Black Swamp Brewery's history and commitment to making quality beer and creating community. 

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

In this episode I sat down with Nathan Compton and Tim Palmer, co-owners of Primeval Brewing as they celebrate their 5th year in Noblesville, Indiana, Primeval offers fresh examples of classic European beer styles, and a few surprises like the fruity pink "Peony Days" and the slightly smokey " Smokey Bones". Opening just months before the pandemic, Primeval went from lines around the block on opening day to shutdown to becoming a popular family friendly beer hall in the  German tradition!

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

In this episode we visit with Jan and Russ Juliette, Co-owners of TagaBrew USA, our presenting sponsor. Hear how they are have built the nation's largest brewery trail and craft beer community, stretching from northern Michigan to the U.S Virgin Islands ! See the note below to find out how you can join in the fun!

 The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

As one of the the original nine US brewing companies and the second oldest operating brewery in the country Terre Haute Brewing Company is combining classic beer styles with modern craft beer creations Served on 24 taps in the historic tap room and distributed throughout Central Indiana and Illinois.  Listen in as Anthony Megali, Head of Brewery Operations, fills us in on the colorful history and bright future of Terre Haute Brewing  Find out more at terrehautebrewingcompany.com

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

As they enter into their second year, Tip A Canoe Brews has built a strong following in Rochester, Indiana and beyond. What started as a group of life long friends using making beer as a social activity, has grown to a popular destination for beer lovers and their families. It isn't always easy but the Tip A Canoe Crew just keeps paddling! Learn more at tipacanoebrews.com

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewsline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

Join me as I visit with Northbrook Brewing’s co-Founder Andrew “Drew” Johnson. Listen in as Drew describes how the support of family, friends, and the community of Arcadia Indiana has helped him and co-founders, Mke Ringwalt and Jenny Longnecker, turn a passion into a place dedicated to hosting good people, drinking good beer.  We are also joined by a special guest and receive a warning about not stepping on Mike's Mom's flowers.

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with over 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out brewline.com/tagabrew or download the free Tagabrew mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow, email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

Join me as I visit Naples, Florida's newest brewery, Kaleidoscope Beer Company. Owner and brewer William Vaughn Is no stranger to the Southwest Florida craft beer scene.  He has applied his award-winning brewing skills at Fort Myers Brewing Company, Bone Hook Brewing, and Bury Me Brewing.  Listen in as William shares his passion for brewing and rock n roll and his excitement for making Kaleidoscope a special place.  You will also  meet one of the brewery's newest fans. 

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with nearly 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out tagabrew.com or download the free mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

Brad Lincoln is a bit of an introvert, except when he's talking about beer and business. Join me in my conversation with Brad, co-founder of Funkwerks in Fort Collins, Colorado and get an insider's view into the Colorado beer industry, past, present and future. To learn more about Brad, his beers and his team go to funkwerks.com 

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with nearly 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out tagabrew.com or download the free mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today! 

Located on the beautiful certified organic Flatwater Farms, River Saint Joe is a farmstead brewery destination. Join me as I visit with brewer Danny and get a taste of true farm to glass brewing in Southwest Michigan. Find out how a walk around the farm provides fresh ideas for fun beer. You can learn more here.

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with nearly 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out tagabrew.com or download the free mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

P.S. If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Roadshow email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.

Owners Brandon and Alyssa Townsley wanted to bring great local beer to their hometown. After some unfortunate attempts with investors, they decided to go it alone and found the perfect spot on Main Street, Niles Michigan. Since then they have created a variety of creative ways to build their customer base and help  downtown Niles' resurgence as great small town destination just north of the Indiana Michigan border Enjoy my visit with brewer/owner Brandon on a hopping Friday night. To learn more visit nilesbrewing.com

The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with nearly 600 participating breweries. TagaBrew is a copper memory tag & brewery specific charm you collect from each brewery you visit on the trail. Check out tagabrew.com or download the free mobile app on Apple or Android and start your craft brew journey today!  

Cheers, Darryl

If you would like your favorite brewery to be featured on The BrewsLine Road Show email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to reach out.