New Podcast Takes Deep Dive Into Detroit's Beer, Brewing History

DETROIT — If you're a fan of Detroit's rich history and podcasts then you're in luck; the Detroit Historical Society has combined the two ideas, producing and publishing its first podcast, Untold Detroit: Beer.

The six-episode season is available on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts, the group said.

“We’re excited to delve into the world of podcasting and expand our museum-based tradition of storytelling into the digital space," Society CEO Elana Rugh said.

Untold Detroit: Beer is the first podcast season from the Detroit Historical Society. The premier season focuses on the city's beer and brewing history — from before French colonization to Detroit's current beer scene.

The Society’s podcast positions it as a thought leader in the museum digital media and ties in directly with its mission, telling Detroit’s Stories and why they matter, the society said.

"This podcast gives fans of Detroit history a new way to learn, and it offers the museum a new way to engage with its patrons, especially during a time of social distancing," said Seth Resler, Co-Founder of Michigan Podcast Productions, with which the society partnered with to publish the podcast.

The publication of the podcast is timed to complement one of the Detroit Historical Museum’s newest exhibitions, Detroit’s Brewing Heritage, officials said.

The podcast takes a deep dive into the thoughts of those directly involved in creating today’s brewing history, the group said.