Craft Parenting Podcast
Join Joe and Caroline, two Cincinnati parents and craft beer nerds, as they navigate life with two kids. Each week, they share local brewery highlights, real-life parenting stories, and recent family adventures—often with a pint in hand and a toddler in tow.
Episodes
240 episodes
Ep. 239 – Essential Items to Bring to a Craft Beer Bottle Share
Earlier this month, Joe attended a bottle share with the 513 Craft Brew Facebook group at Third Eye Brewing in Sharonville to celebrate the release of their collaboration beer, Meanwhile in Sharonville.Bottle shares were once a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 239
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1:06:25
Ep. 238 – Is Craft Beer Culture Dying in America?
America's second "golden age" of craft beer started taking shape back in 2012. Breweries opened on every corner, beer nerds lined up for exclusive releases, and taprooms became the heart of local communities. It wasn't just about beer; it was a...
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Season 5
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Episode 238
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1:06:10
Ep. 237 – Four Easy-to-Make Mocktails to Enjoy During Dry January & Beyond
Dry January marches on! Looking for easy and delicious mocktail ideas to stay alcohol-free?In this episode of the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss four popular and easy-to-make mocktail options for those who choose to be...
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Season 5
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Episode 237
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59:28
Ep. 236 – Being Fre with Alcohol-removed Wine
Our non-alcoholic episode series during dry January continues this week. Joe and Caroline try several varieties of alcohol-removed wine by Fre. They discuss the process of making alcohol-removed wine, the price point, and the overall popularity...
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Season 5
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Episode 236
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55:18
Ep. 235 – What is Dry January And What Are The Options?
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 s...
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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52:31
Ep. 234 – Our 2024 Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2025
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 (🤯), the amazing support they've received from the Cincinnat...
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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1:20:32
Ep. 233 – We Say Farewell to Taft's Brewing
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 bea...
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Season 4
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Episode 233
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48:39
Ep. 232 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 25 & Midwestern Goodbying Beervent Season
On the twenty-fifth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Zywiec PorterBaltic PorterZywiec, PolandABV: 9.5% Original Zywiec Porter with thick creamy foam. Brewed since 1881.Zywiec Baltic Porter owes it...
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Season 4
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Episode 232
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38:14
Ep. 231 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 24
Merry Christmas, everyone!On the twenty-fourth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…La Moneuse Spécìale NoëlBrasserie de Blaugies - Belgique (Belgium)ABV: 8% "A very festive and hardy holiday “saison...
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Season 4
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Episode 231
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22:51
Ep. 230 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 23
On the twenty-third day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…PfeffernüseeHoliday Brown AleEsoteric Brewing Co. - Cincinnati, OHABV: 5.3% “Crafted for Higher Gravity’s Beervent box, this holiday-inspired brow...
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Season 4
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Episode 230
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17:39
Ep. 229 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 22
On the twenty-second day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Jungle Boogie Pale Wheat Ale with Rooibos ReaMarz Community Brewing Co. - Chicago, ILABV: 5.7% “Jungle Boogie isn’t your typical wheat beer–which is...
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Season 4
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Episode 229
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15:27
Ep. 228 – Higher Gravity’s 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 21
On the twenty-first day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Welsh-Style Winter Warmer Gilligan's | Wyoming, OhioABV: 8.2%“This winter warmer is brewed with the traditional Welsh sweet bread, Bars Birth, in mind. Akin ...
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Season 4
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Episode 228
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19:14
Ep. 227 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 20
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 us…Packing bowls...
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Season 4
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Episode 227
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10:07
Ep. 226 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 19
On the nineteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Fits Like a MittenHazy Double IPA Weldwerks Brewing Company | Greeley, Colorado In collaboration with Homes Brewery ABV: 8.1%About the Craft Parenti...
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Season 4
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Episode 226
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24:06
Ep. 225 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 18
On the eighteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Dragon Stout JamaicaABV: 7.5%“Known as Jamaica's best-kept secret, Dragon Stout is a perfect blend of Pilsen & roasted malt, sugar, hops, water, and carame...
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Season 4
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Episode 225
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16:57
Ep. 224 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 17
On the seventeenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier DunkelDunkelweizenBayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan | Freising, GermanyABV: 5.3%“Our dark wheat beer is impressive w...
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Season 4
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Episode 224
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14:30
Ep. 223 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 16
On the sixteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…WexfordGreene King | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, EnglandIrish Creme AleABV: 5%“Based on a traditional Irish recipe from County Wexford that dates back to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 223
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15:23
Ep. 222 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 15
On the fifteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…NakatomiArctic PorterHomestead Beer Co. | Columbus, OhioABV: 7.4%Yippee Ki-Yay!About the Craft Parenting PodcastThe Craft Parenting Podcast ...
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Season 4
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Episode 222
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17:08
Ep. 221 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 14
On the fourteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…SkyscratcherSmoked Maple Amber Lager Jackie O’s Brewery | Athens, OhioABV: 5%"Brewed with local maple syrup and a gentle inclusion of German beechwood s...
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Season 4
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Episode 221
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16:34
Ep. 220 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 13
On the thirteenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Wassailer Belgian-style holiday aleNorthern Row | Cincinnati, OhioABV: 7.2%“Wassailer is a festive Belgian-style holiday ale with warm notes of cinnamon, b...
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Season 4
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Episode 220
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14:47
Ep. 219 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 12
On the twelfth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Holiday BossieWisconsin Ale with Concentrated EggnogWandering Monsters | Cincinnati, OhioABV: 5.4%“Inspired by a trip to Wisconsin, Bossie embodies the slowed...
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Season 4
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Episode 219
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17:08
Ep. 218 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 11
On the eleventh day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Seeing ThingsDouble Dry-hopped Imperial India pale aleOther Half Brewing8.3% abv Hops - Citra, Cashmere, Motueka“An imperial IPA brewed with a hand-...
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Season 4
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Episode 218
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12:00
Ep. 217 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 10
On the tenth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Basmati Rice LagerRupee Premium lager beerABV: 4.75“A world-renowned Master beer brewer and an award-winning Indian chef have collaborated to make Rupee the go-to b...
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Season 4
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Episode 217
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15:19
Ep. 216 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 9
On the ninth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Gunner’s Daughter Milk StoutMast Landing Brewing Co. Westbrook, MaineABV: 5.5%"A beautifully aromatic and balanced milk stout with delicious notes of peanut but...
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Season 4
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Episode 216
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17:48
Ep. 215 – Higher Gravity's 2024 Beervent Calendar Day 8
On the eighth day of beervent, Higher Gravity gave to us…Einstök ölgerdStratford, CTDoppelbockABV: 6.7%“Only available through the holiday season, our winter celebration German-style Doppelbock is worth the wait. Mal...
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Season 4
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Episode 215
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15:21