{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 655 - Great Taste of the Midwest (Craig\u2019s Version)","description":"As an experienced attendee, Craig was back in Madison yet again for the 2026 edition of the Great Taste of the Midwest and brought back interviews, festival-exclusive beers, and a full report (including where not to look for sandwiches). You\u2019ll hear about all the pre-fest events he attended; a combined interview with Justin from Hop Butcher and Kyle from Young Blood on beer collaborations; a brief chat with Jeff from Wisconsin\u2019s own Ooga Brewing about the beer name that caught Craig\u2019s eye; a booth theme report; and a full rundown of the best beers Craig sampled at the fest. Ryan\u2019s just along for the ride on this one as his massive FOMO solidifies with every sip.  Justin Miller (Hop Butcher for the World) and Kyle Gregorash (Young Blood Beer Co.) interview [00:32:30 - 00:42:58] Jeff Scanlan (Ooga Brewing Co.) interview [01:28:13 - 01:30:55] Beers Reviewed Karben4 Brewing - Supply Drop (Fruited Sour w\/ pineapple, mango, tangerine, and passionfruit) Working Draft Beer Company & Lakefront Brewery - WorkFront (Czech Special Lager) Hop Butcher for the World & Young Blood Beer Company - Canary Yellow \u201879 Seville (Fruited Sour w\/ mango & pineapple) Hop Butcher for the World & Young Blood Beer Company - That Tingle In Your Spine (Hazy Double IPA) New Glarus Brewing Company - R&D Kriek 2026 (Wild ale aged in oak foeders w\/ Balaton cherries) ","author_name":"ABV Chicago Craft Beer Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.abvchicago.com","html":"