This week, your hosts return to one of their favorite episode formats, as California's The Bruery gets the deep dive treatment. Also, ChatGPT's beer knowledge is tested and a Tavour box is lost.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Cinnamonstah, Wiley Roots Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Imperial Stout Stephen - All Citra Everything, Other Half Brewing, New York, NY. Style: Double IPA / King Sue, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: Double IPA 

This week, your hosts return to one of their favorite episode formats, as California's The Bruery gets the deep dive treatment. Also, ChatGPT's beer knowledge is tested and a Tavour box is lost. Beer Tastings: Jason - Cinnamonstah, Wiley Roots Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Imperial Stout Stephen - All Citra Everything, Other Half Brewing, New York, NY. Style: Double IPA / King Sue, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: Double IPA

Deep Dive: The Bruery

Firestone Walker

The boys are back with a new episode and a review of Stephen's recent trip to the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival in Paso Robles, CA. Plus they discuss brewery franchises, the death of the growler, and how subscriptions are ruining everything.  Beer tastings: Jason - Naaner, Cycle Brewing, St Petersburg, FL. Style: Banana Bread Stout Stephen - Trail Runner: Strawberries and Cream, Red Horn Brewing, Cedar Park, TX. Style: Fruited Blonde Ale

The boys are back with a new episode and a review of Stephen's recent trip to the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival in Paso Robles, CA. Plus they discuss brewery franchises, the death of the growler, and how subscriptions are ruining everything. Beer tastings: Jason - Naaner, Cycle Brewing, St Petersburg, FL. Style: Banana Bread Stout Stephen - Trail Runner: Strawberries and Cream, Red Horn Brewing, Cedar Park, TX. Style: Fruited Blonde Ale

Ep. 97 - Firestone Walker Invitational

Baby has arrived safely and Jason is officially a father! Naturally, your hosts catch up on some recent beer news and updates and chat about parenthood. Also, Stephen gets a beer job and Jason gets back to his stout drinking ways. Beer Tastings: Jason - As Above So Below, Mortalis Brewing, Avon, NY. Style: Imperial Coffee Stout Stephen - Oyster Stout, BeerBurg Brewing, Dripping Springs, TX. Style: Oyster Stout

Baby has arrived safely and Jason is officially a father! Naturally, your hosts catch up on some recent beer news and updates and chat about parenthood. Also, Stephen gets a beer job and Jason gets back to his stout drinking ways. Beer Tastings: Jason - As Above So Below, Mortalis Brewing, Avon, NY. Style: Imperial Coffee Stout Stephen - Oyster Stout, BeerBurg Brewing, Dripping Springs, TX. Style: Oyster Stout

Ep. 96 - Babies and Beers

With Jason on official Baby Watch 2023, your hosts take the opportunity to muse on some current events and updates in the craft beer world before going on a short hiatus from podcasting. Join them as they discuss things like Athletic Brewing's lofty goals, AB-InBev's decision to close Platform Brewing, banana varietals, and switching to store-brand cola.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Run Wild IPA, Athletic Brewing, Stratford, CT. Style: Non-Alcoholic IPA / Tootie, Millstream Brewing, Amana, IA. Style: Cream Ale Stephen - Chocolate Chip Flapjack Medianoche, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: BBA Imperial Stout

With Jason on official Baby Watch 2023, your hosts take the opportunity to muse on some current events and updates in the craft beer world before going on a short hiatus from podcasting. Join them as they discuss things like Athletic Brewing's lofty goals, AB-InBev's decision to close Platform Brewing, banana varietals, and switching to store-brand cola.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Run Wild IPA, Athletic Brewing, Stratford, CT. Style: Non-Alcoholic IPA / Tootie, Millstream Brewing, Amana, IA. Style: Cream Ale Stephen - Chocolate Chip Flapjack Medianoche, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: BBA Imperial Stout

Ep. 95 - News and Updates

Everyone loves free beer, right? Join your hosts this week as they discuss gluten-free and alcohol-free beers. Also, Stephen gets exclusive beer festival tickets on a whim, and Jason announces a historic beer merger.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Reve, Parish Brewing, Broussard, LA. Style: Coffee Stout Stephen - HyperFocus: Luminosa, Grimm Brewing, Brooklyn, NY. Style: DIPA

Everyone loves free beer, right? Join your hosts this week as they discuss gluten-free and alcohol-free beers. Also, Stephen gets exclusive beer festival tickets on a whim, and Jason announces a historic beer merger.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Reve, Parish Brewing, Broussard, LA. Style: Coffee Stout Stephen - HyperFocus: Luminosa, Grimm Brewing, Brooklyn, NY. Style: DIPA

Ep. 94 - "Free" Beer

Is Jimmy Carter the greatest President of all time? If you really love craft beer, the answer might be yes. Join your hosts today as they look back on how the legalization of homebrewing created the landscape for today's craft beer scene. Also, an examination of some strange state regulations on homebrewing that still exist. And you won't want to miss Stephen's take on the new Fat Tire recipe.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Creature From The Choco-Nana Hazelnut Lagoon, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Milk Stout with Banana and Hazelnut Stephen - Kriek Vanilje, Mikkeller Brewing Baghaven, Copenhagen, Denmak. Style: Danish Wild Ale with Cherries and Vanilla 

Is Jimmy Carter the greatest President of all time? If you really love craft beer, the answer might be yes. Join your hosts today as they look back on how the legalization of homebrewing created the landscape for today's craft beer scene. Also, an examination of some strange state regulations on homebrewing that still exist. And you won't want to miss Stephen's take on the new Fat Tire recipe.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Creature From The Choco-Nana Hazelnut Lagoon, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Milk Stout with Banana and Hazelnut Stephen - Kriek Vanilje, Mikkeller Brewing Baghaven, Copenhagen, Denmak. Style: Danish Wild Ale with Cherries and Vanilla

Ep. 93 - Homebrewing Laws

Looking for a fun new way to enjoy a beer? Look no further than this week's episode as your hosts search for the best and most interesting beer cocktails. From adding sweet stuff, mixing beer styles together, and throwing some hard liquor in, there are many creative ways to enjoy your brews. Also, Cycle Brewing wins the day and Jason teaches the art of the flame. ColaWeizen Tastings: Jason - Hefeweizen, KC Bier Co., Kansas City, MO. / Pepsi Zero Stephen - Schneider Weisse,  Weisses Bräuhaus, Germany. / Coca-Cola

Looking for a fun new way to enjoy a beer? Look no further than this week's episode as your hosts search for the best and most interesting beer cocktails. From adding sweet stuff, mixing beer styles together, and throwing some hard liquor in, there are many creative ways to enjoy your brews. Also, Cycle Brewing wins the day and Jason teaches the art of the flame. ColaWeizen Tastings: Jason - Hefeweizen, KC Bier Co., Kansas City, MO. / Pepsi Zero Stephen - Schneider Weisse,  Weisses Bräuhaus, Germany. / Coca-Cola

Ep. 92 - Beer Cocktails

With a renewed resolve to drink more barleywines in 2023, your hosts decide to look at the history of this niche style. Is it just a new name for an old beer or has it successfully created a whole new genre? And how has the American Craft Beer revolution made it it's own? Also, Stephen recounts a week of weird beers. Beer Tastings: Jason - Straight Jacket, Revolution Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: BBA Barleywine Stephen - Arcane Rituals, Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim, CA. Style: English Barleywine Aged in Bourbon and Cognac Barrels

With a renewed resolve to drink more barleywines in 2023, your hosts decide to look at the history of this niche style. Is it just a new name for an old beer or has it successfully created a whole new genre? And how has the American Craft Beer revolution made it it's own? Also, Stephen recounts a week of weird beers. Beer Tastings: Jason - Straight Jacket, Revolution Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: BBA Barleywine Stephen - Arcane Rituals, Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim, CA. Style: English Barleywine Aged in Bourbon and Cognac Barrels

Ep. 91 - Deep Dive: Barleywine

We have all had a few embarrassing moments when our social media activity got a little out of hand. This week, your hosts discuss a few funny, interesting, and cringe-worthy social media interactions from the beer world. Also, look out as the grammar police take over post-scripts, and be sure to listen to the whole episode for a fun Easter Egg ;) Beer Tastings: Jason - Richmond Dark Lager, Hardywood Brewing, Richmond, VA. Style: American Dark Lager Stephen - Juicy Bits/ DDH Juicy Bits/ Extra Extra Juicy Bits, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: IPA/Double IPA

We have all had a few embarrassing moments when our social media activity got a little out of hand. This week, your hosts discuss a few funny, interesting, and cringe-worthy social media interactions from the beer world. Also, look out as the grammar police take over post-scripts, and be sure to listen to the whole episode for a fun Easter Egg ;) Beer Tastings: Jason - Richmond Dark Lager, Hardywood Brewing, Richmond, VA. Style: American Dark Lager Stephen - Juicy Bits/ DDH Juicy Bits/ Extra Extra Juicy Bits, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: IPA/Double IPA

Ep. 90 - Social Media Wars

After a 4-week hiatus, your hosts are back, starting the new year and new season with a wrap-up of 2022. Both hosts share what they learned and, more importantly, what beers they tasted and loved over the last year. Also, brewery visits, brewery mergers, and a very sad recipe change.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Wizard Burial Ground, Brewery Vivant, Grands Rapids, MI. Style: BBA Quadrupel Stephen - Jaguar Shark Deep Search Series: Toppling Goliath, Pinthouse Brewing, Austin, TX. Style: BBA Imperial Stout 

After a 4-week hiatus, your hosts are back, starting the new year and new season with a wrap-up of 2022. Both hosts share what they learned and, more importantly, what beers they tasted and loved over the last year. Also, brewery visits, brewery mergers, and a very sad recipe change.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Wizard Burial Ground, Brewery Vivant, Grands Rapids, MI. Style: BBA Quadrupel Stephen - Jaguar Shark Deep Search Series: Toppling Goliath, Pinthouse Brewing, Austin, TX. Style: BBA Imperial Stout

Ep. 89 - Attenuation Wrapped: 2022

A weekly beer podcast where two friends drink beer, discuss beer styles and trends, and ruminate on the meaning of life, AKA beer.

As breweries work to earn your business, they have developed reward programs, beer clubs, and exclusive bottle memberships to create interest and brand loyalty. Join your hosts this week as they drink beer and try to evaluate the benefits of these programs. Also, new Two-Hearted beers, credit cards, scotch water, and fun barrel-aged beer finds. Beer Tastings: Jason - 90 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewing, Rohobeth, DE. Style: Imperial IPA Stephen - Rover Truck, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: Oatmeal Stout

As breweries work to earn your business, they have developed reward programs, beer clubs, and exclusive bottle memberships to create interest and brand loyalty. Join your hosts this week as they drink beer and try to evaluate the benefits of these programs. Also, new Two-Hearted beers, credit cards, scotch water, and fun barrel-aged beer finds. Beer Tastings: Jason - 90 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewing, Rohobeth, DE. Style: Imperial IPA Stephen - Rover Truck, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: Oatmeal Stout

Ep. 88 - Bottle Societies and Beer Clubs

Upcoming beer releases and festivals. Epic beer rants. Stacked beer fridges. Homebrewing fails. This episode has it all. Join your hosts as they drink beer, get tipsy, laugh at themselves, and check off their list of random craft beer odds and ends. Beer Tastings: Jason - Uva Bruja, Almanac Brewing/Casa Bruja Brewing, Alameda, CA/Panama City, Panama. Style: Oak Barrel Aged Gose Stephen - 120 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewing, Rehoboth, DE. Style: Imperial IPA 

Upcoming beer releases and festivals. Epic beer rants. Stacked beer fridges. Homebrewing fails. This episode has it all. Join your hosts as they drink beer, get tipsy, laugh at themselves, and check off their list of random craft beer odds and ends. Beer Tastings: Jason - Uva Bruja, Almanac Brewing/Casa Bruja Brewing, Alameda, CA/Panama City, Panama. Style: Oak Barrel Aged Gose Stephen - 120 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewing, Rehoboth, DE. Style: Imperial IPA

Ep. 87 - Odds and Ends

There's a brewery in Fort Worth, TX that is intent on keeping it fresh, regardless of the consequences. Join your hosts as they highlight Martin House's history and very strange lineup of beers. Also, Jason pits two white whales against each other and Stephen gives a masterclass on changing your own mind. Beer Tastings: Jason - Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery, Stowe, VT. Style: Imperial IPA -Pliny the Elder, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, CA. Style: Imperial IPA  Stephen - Delilah in the Darkness, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Dark Sour Ale -GingerBread Man, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Gingerbread Stout

There's a brewery in Fort Worth, TX that is intent on keeping it fresh, regardless of the consequences. Join your hosts as they highlight Martin House's history and very strange lineup of beers. Also, Jason pits two white whales against each other and Stephen gives a masterclass on changing your own mind. Beer Tastings: Jason - Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery, Stowe, VT. Style: Imperial IPA -Pliny the Elder, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, CA. Style: Imperial IPA Stephen - Delilah in the Darkness, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Dark Sour Ale -GingerBread Man, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Gingerbread Stout

Ep. 86 - Brewery Highlight: Martin House Brewing

Bonus episode just for your holiday weekend listening pleasure! Join your hosts for a short toast and a tasting of the 2022 Atrial Rubicite from Jester King Brewing.

Bonus episode just for your holiday weekend listening pleasure! Join your hosts for a short toast and a tasting of the 2022 Atrial Rubicite from Jester King Brewing.

Bonus: Thanksgiving Toast 2022

It makes up 90-95% of your beer but out of all the ingredients in beer water seems to get the least attention. Join your hosts this week as they shine a spotlight on this underrated player that affects both the flavor and the expression of flavors in your favorite brews. Also, the Mandela effect, macro diets, and romantic origin stories. Beer Tastings: Jason - Coconut Pie Face, Revision Brewing, Sparks, NV. Style: Imperial Stout with Vanilla, Cacao, and Coconut Stephen - The Rusty Nail, Fremont Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: BBA Oatmeal Stout with Licorice and Cinnamon  

It makes up 90-95% of your beer but out of all the ingredients in beer water seems to get the least attention. Join your hosts this week as they shine a spotlight on this underrated player that affects both the flavor and the expression of flavors in your favorite brews. Also, the Mandela effect, macro diets, and romantic origin stories. Beer Tastings: Jason - Coconut Pie Face, Revision Brewing, Sparks, NV. Style: Imperial Stout with Vanilla, Cacao, and Coconut Stephen - The Rusty Nail, Fremont Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: BBA Oatmeal Stout with Licorice and Cinnamon

Ep. 85 - Why Water Matters

Aging beers in wood is as old a practice as making beer itself, but access to bourbon barrels in the United States gave the modern American brewers a new tool for creating some of the most coveted beers on the planet. This week, your hosts look to the beginning days of this aging trend and find the key players that made it mainstream. Also, Taylor Swift, Jedi Masters, and new white whales.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Weekend, Prairie Artisan Ales, Krebs, OK. Style: BBA Imperial Stout with cocoa nibs, coconut, vanilla, and marshmallow Stephen - Parabolita, Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, CA. Style: BBA Stout with vanilla, cocoa nibs, and sea salt

Aging beers in wood is as old a practice as making beer itself, but access to bourbon barrels in the United States gave the modern American brewers a new tool for creating some of the most coveted beers on the planet. This week, your hosts look to the beginning days of this aging trend and find the key players that made it mainstream. Also, Taylor Swift, Jedi Masters, and new white whales.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Weekend, Prairie Artisan Ales, Krebs, OK. Style: BBA Imperial Stout with cocoa nibs, coconut, vanilla, and marshmallow Stephen - Parabolita, Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, CA. Style: BBA Stout with vanilla, cocoa nibs, and sea salt

Ep. 84 - Aging in Bourbon Barrels

In the early days of the American Craft Beer revolution, one brewery stood out as the most willing to push the boundaries of beer by brewing ancient styles and experimenting with strange ingredients. Join us this week as we discover the roots of Dogfish Head Brewing and learn more about their eclectic founder, Sam Calagione. Also, Stephen gets ready for a magic show and Jason finally lands some whales from the store.  Beer Tasting: Jason - Over Ripe, Great Notion Brewing, Portland, OR. Style: IPA with Mangosteen Stephen - Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout, Dogfish Head Brewing, Milton, DE. Style: BA Imperial Stout

In the early days of the American Craft Beer revolution, one brewery stood out as the most willing to push the boundaries of beer by brewing ancient styles and experimenting with strange ingredients. Join us this week as we discover the roots of Dogfish Head Brewing and learn more about their eclectic founder, Sam Calagione. Also, Stephen gets ready for a magic show and Jason finally lands some whales from the store.  Beer Tasting: Jason - Over Ripe, Great Notion Brewing, Portland, OR. Style: IPA with Mangosteen Stephen - Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout, Dogfish Head Brewing, Milton, DE. Style: BA Imperial Stout

Ep. 83 - Deep Dive: Dogfish Head

It is impossible to be in this hobby and not be aware of the latest trend dominating the craft beer scene. Smoothie sours and pastry-style beers are everywhere and most likely here to stay. This week your hosts try to pinpoint the birth of these styles and help you find the best ones. Also, Jason gets a surprise email from Tavour and Stephen picks granola out of his teeth.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Bakery Series: Boysenberry Pie, The Bruery, Placentia, CA. Style: Imperial Stout with Boysenberry, Cinnamon, and Vanilla Stephen - The Fillings are Mutual, Mortalis Brewing/Other Half Brewing Collab, Avon/Brooklyn, NY. Style: Smoothie Sour with Grapes, Coconut, and Granola 

It is impossible to be in this hobby and not be aware of the latest trend dominating the craft beer scene. Smoothie sours and pastry-style beers are everywhere and most likely here to stay. This week your hosts try to pinpoint the birth of these styles and help you find the best ones. Also, Jason gets a surprise email from Tavour and Stephen picks granola out of his teeth.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Bakery Series: Boysenberry Pie, The Bruery, Placentia, CA. Style: Imperial Stout with Boysenberry, Cinnamon, and Vanilla Stephen - The Fillings are Mutual, Mortalis Brewing/Other Half Brewing Collab, Avon/Brooklyn, NY. Style: Smoothie Sour with Grapes, Coconut, and Granola

Ep. 82 - The Birth of Smoothie Sours

The Great American Beer Festival has different meaning and value depending on the person. The consumers, the breweries pouring, and the brewers entering their beers into the competition all have a stake in the game. Join your hosts as they look at the possible ROI of the GABF and why it is or isn't worth it for some breweries. Also, Stephen tries Dream-flavored Coke and Jason keeps drinking stouts. Beer Tasting: Jason - Prince of Barkness, Transient Artisan Ales, Bridgman, MI. Style: American Imperial Stout Stephen - Volcanic Planet Boba, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Imperial Sour Ale

The Great American Beer Festival has different meaning and value depending on the person. The consumers, the breweries pouring, and the brewers entering their beers into the competition all have a stake in the game. Join your hosts as they look at the possible ROI of the GABF and why it is or isn't worth it for some breweries. Also, Stephen tries Dream-flavored Coke and Jason keeps drinking stouts. Beer Tasting: Jason - Prince of Barkness, Transient Artisan Ales, Bridgman, MI. Style: American Imperial Stout Stephen - Volcanic Planet Boba, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Imperial Sour Ale

Ep. 81 - The Value of GABF

The whirlwind weekend of GABF 2022 in Denver, CO is in the books and your hosts were able to attend two of the sessions. They record together in the same room for the first time to bring you all the highlights and experiences from the biggest beer festival in the country. They also report back from their side trip to New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. 

The whirlwind weekend of GABF 2022 in Denver, CO is in the books and your hosts were able to attend two of the sessions. They record together in the same room for the first time to bring you all the highlights and experiences from the biggest beer festival in the country. They also report back from their side trip to New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins.

Ep. 80 - Great American Beer Festival 2022

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