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January is a unique time of year. It signifies a fresh slate and new beginnings. It's also cold and snowy, and it presents the perfect opportunity to slow down after the hustle and bustle (and perhaps overindulgence) that the Christmas season sometimes brings. For some (including Joe), it may also mean giving up alcohol and becoming healthier.
In this week's episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline dive into the history of Dry January, list some of the options that are available, and discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks.
Remember, if you are participating in Dry January this year, you can still support your favorite Craft Breweries, even if you aren't drinking. Many places offer food and non-alcoholic options.
What We Are Drinking
Joe
NA Helles
Weihenstephaner
Freising, Germany
ABV: 0.5%
"Particularly at the beer garden or on a hot summerâs day at the lake, our non-alcoholic Original Helles pairs well with simple meals or a hearty salad â a refreshing alternative anytime. The fermentation process is not halted early, but rather the beer is allowed to fully mature. Only afterwards is the alcohol removed by means of a process developed with the Technical University of Munich-Weihenstephan, the same one used for our non-alcoholic wheat beer."
Caroline
Home brew from Elijah Moreland
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In the first episode of 2025, Joe and Caroline review their favorite moments from 2024.
They discuss the podcast's success as they head into their fifth year of podcasting (đ€Ż), the amazing support they've received from the Cincinnati podcasting community and the Cincinnati craft beer community. Additionally, they go over some major milestones they've achieved as a family and recap their family adventures over the last year. Finally, they talk about their goals and what they look forward to in 2025.
Thank you so much for listening to the Craft Parenting Podcast. We truly appreciate all our listeners! Here's to an even better 2025!
What Are We Drinking
Caroline
Barelywine 2021
West Side Brewing | Westwood, Ohio
ABV: 11%Joe
Juicy IPA
NA Beer
Untitled Art
ABV: Contains less than 0.5%About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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Seeing a local craft brewery shut its doors is always tough, but this hurts extra hard. In this episode, Joe and Caroline pay tribute to Taft's Brewing Company.
Taft's Brewing Company opened its doors on Opening Day in 2015 in a beautifully renovated church in Over-the-Rhine. They were named after the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft, originally from Ohio. President Taft was a heavy-set man. According to urban legend, he got stuck in a bathtub at the White House. Taft's Brewing made this urban legend part of their brand. Over the years, we witnessed their growth. They started to can and distribute their beer and opened two additional locations, one in Spring Grove in the Cincinnati suburbs and one in Columbus.
Taft's beer and taproom spaces significantly impacted our "craft beer" journey. Caroline met friends there to knit, and Joe went there as part of his joint bachelor party. It used to be our go-to spot for dinner if we went to Over-the-Rhine with friends on the weekend. When they opened their Brewporium on Spring Grove Ave, we took our kids there to watch the trains while eating pizza, typically after we visited the Cincinnati Zoo.
Due to COVID, hard economic times hit everyone. Unfortunately, they were forced to close their original location in Over-the-Rhine on November 25, 2023. About a year later, they announced the closure of their Columbus location. Their third and final taproom, their "Brewporium" on Spring Grove Avenue, will permanently close on December 29, 2024.
However, this isn't the end of the road for the beer. Their beer will live on through CinBev, which purchased the brand earlier this year. Taft's beer will join other classic Cincinnati brands such as Christian Moerlein, Hudepohl, and Little Kings as part of CinBev.
Times are challenging right now, especially for the "little guy." Please get out there and support our local businesses!
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the twenty-fifth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Zywiec Porter
Baltic Porter
Zywiec, Poland
ABV: 9.5%Original Zywiec Porter with thick creamy foam. Brewed since 1881.
Zywiec Baltic Porter owes its intense color and distinctive taste to four types of malt.
âThis excellent stout, brewed in Zywiec since 1881, is a brew for connoisseurs. Its flavor and health-giving properties have been known and appreciated by generations of beer lovers.â
It's been 25 days in the making, but Beervent season is over for 2024. Thank you for coming on this journey with us this December. We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we had fun recording. The Craft Parenting Podcast will return...eventually.
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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Merry Christmas, everyone!
On the twenty-fourth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠLa Moneuse SpĂ©cĂŹale NoĂ«l
Brasserie de Blaugies - Belgique (Belgium)
ABV: 8%"A very festive and hardy holiday âsaisonâ home-made at Belgium's smallest family brewery. Extra rich for the holiday season. School teachers Marie-Noelle Pourtois and Pierre-Alex Carlier have together come up with the formula for great traditional brews. Their hearty, flavorful, and sometimes exciting styles are all made in their tiny garage brewery. A beer brewed especially for the winter and Christmas season."
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the twenty-third day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
PfeffernĂŒsee
Holiday Brown Ale
Esoteric Brewing Co. - Cincinnati, OH
ABV: 5.3%âCrafted for Higher Gravityâs Beervent box, this holiday-inspired brown ale delivers cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, echoing the essence of pfeffernĂŒsee cookies.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the twenty-second day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Jungle Boogie
Pale Wheat Ale with Rooibos Rea
Marz Community Brewing Co. - Chicago, IL
ABV: 5.7%
âJungle Boogie isnât your typical wheat beerâwhich is why it consistently ranks among the top wheat beers in the country. Instead of a light and bready cracker profile, Jungle Boogie uses a grain bill of mixed wheat to provide a body of light caramel and amber sweetness. That sweetness provides the platform for the fruity Rooibos tea to build a tower full of ripe stone fruit. Finishing the fermentation with a minimal dry hop of Mosaic further buttresses the fruity characteristics of the tea, while providing a lightning rod to unite the whole with a vibrant current of bright flavor. Light and colorful, Jungle Boogie is the perfect beer to pair with almost any dish and a welcome libation to both longtime fans of craft beer as well as those averse to overly malty or hoppy brews."
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the twenty-first day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Welsh-Style Winter Warmer
Gilligan's | Wyoming, Ohio
ABV: 8.2%
âThis winter warmer is brewed with the traditional Welsh sweet bread, Bars Birth, in mind. Akin to a fruitcake, this bread is baked with dried fruits and spices, but also a large amount of black tea. By using dried fruit, warming spices, and Earl Grey tea, this beer is a great homage to Welsh tradition and perfect for the winter season.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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The "peanut gallery" returns to the podcast to help Caroline recap Day 20 of Beervent. Joe, meanwhile, was feeling a little "green" and couldn't be there.
On the twentieth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Packing bowls
Sour Ale
Dankhaus Brewing Company | Newark, Ohio
ABV: 6%
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the nineteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Fits Like a Mitten
Hazy Double IPA
Weldwerks Brewing Company | Greeley, Colorado
In collaboration with Homes Brewery
ABV: 8.1%
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the eighteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Dragon Stout
Jamaica
ABV: 7.5%
âKnown as Jamaica's best-kept secret, Dragon Stout is a perfect blend of Pilsen & roasted malt, sugar, hops, water, and caramel coloring. Enjoyed since 1920, Dragon Stout continues to hold its own in the market as a Jamaican favorite.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the seventeenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel
Dunkelweizen
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan | Freising, Germany
ABV: 5.3%âOur dark wheat beer is impressive with its creamy white foam. A fruity-fresh sweetness and hints of mature bananas harmonize with delicious flavors of roasted malt, sparkling and full-bodied with a light caramel taste on the first sip. An excellent accompaniment from hearty meals and game to chocolate and nut desserts. Brewed according to our centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the sixteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Wexford
Greene King | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Irish Creme Ale
ABV: 5%
âBased on a traditional Irish recipe from County Wexford that dates back to 1810, we use only the best ingredients to ensure that our Wexford Ale has a smooth, mellow creaminess we believe you will enjoy.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the fifteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Nakatomi
Arctic Porter
Homestead Beer Co. | Columbus, Ohio
ABV: 7.4%Yippee Ki-Yay!
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the fourteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Skyscratcher
Smoked Maple Amber Lager
Jackie Oâs Brewery | Athens, Ohio
ABV: 5%"Brewed with local maple syrup and a gentle inclusion of German beechwood smoked malt, Skyscratcherâs toasty malt character and crisp finish pair perfectly with a campfire on a cool fall evening."
It's a one-off beer.
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the thirteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Wassailer
Belgian-style holiday ale
Northern Row | Cincinnati, Ohio
ABV: 7.2%
âWassailer is a festive Belgian-style holiday ale with warm notes of cinnamon, bright orange peel, and a touch of ginger, complemented by classic Belgian esters. A smooth and balanced brew that captures the cozy spirit of the season in every sip.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the twelfth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Holiday Bossie
Wisconsin Ale with Concentrated Eggnog
Wandering Monsters | Cincinnati, Ohio
ABV: 5.4%
âInspired by a trip to Wisconsin, Bossie embodies the slowed down, extra-friendly nature of the midwest population. Brewed to be easy drinking, lightly hopped, with a fruity finish from the yeast, weâve crafted something with character to be enjoyed with friends, family, and strangers alike.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the eleventh day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Seeing Things
Double Dry-hopped Imperial India pale ale
Other Half Brewing
8.3% abv
Hops - Citra, Cashmere, Motueka
âAn imperial IPA brewed with a hand-selected blend of hops giving notes of sweet orange and lime citrus plus some fruit punch.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the tenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Basmati Rice Lager
Rupee Premium lager beer
ABV: 4.75
âA world-renowned Master beer brewer and an award-winning Indian chef have collaborated to make Rupee the go-to beer for Indian and spicy cuisine. Rupee has been slow brewed to a traditional Indian recipe using the finest all-natural rice, maize, malted barley, and three types of hops for an unforgettably smooth and refreshing finish. Specially crafted for Indian and spicy cuisine. Named best beer for world food.â
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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On the ninth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to usâŠ
Gunnerâs Daughter
Milk Stout
Mast Landing Brewing Co. Westbrook, Maine
ABV: 5.5%
"A beautifully aromatic and balanced milk stout with delicious notes of peanut butter coffee and dark chocolate. Contains: lactose. Does not contain peanuts or nuts."
About the Craft Parenting Podcast
The Craft Parenting Podcast is hosted by Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents who are also craft beer enthusiasts. Each week, they discuss their favorite local beers, parenting experiences, and adventures with their two children and two dogs.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more information, visit our website at https://www.craftparentingpodcast.com.
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