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Beers and BeardsEpisode 171: Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style LagerWe're back after a short break, and David drinks the Costco-exclusive Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager.Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager is a recipe from the Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery that won a gold medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival. The beer is 4.5% ABV and is a nearly perfect example of the German-inspired style that is both crisp and clean.The Brewers Association annual ranking of the top 50 craft breweries is also out, and we talk about the biggest movers on the list. One of the headlines for David is that Rhinegeist Brewery is...
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Beers and BeardsEpisode 169: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & PiggybackHello. Flagship February is upon us. David is off the wagon and this show is off the rails as usual.David goes in on a standard selection that is the original Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Gary goes with some Piggyback from Whistle Pig. The Eagles won the Super Bowl. The Academy Awards are looming. So much nonsense.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-141h 19
Beers and BeardsEpisode 168: Go Brewing and Sunny D Vodka SeltzerWe are back this week and David finishes out Dry January with two offerings from Go Brewing while Gary falls in love with Sunny D Vodka Seltzer.David drinks Tropical IPA and The Story Double IPA from Go Brewing. He has a very different opinion of each of the NA beers.Gary finally cracks open the Sunny D Vodka Seltzer that he's been dying to try, and let's just say that he's a fan.David's Ohio State Buckeyes won the college football national championship, and Gary's Philadelphia Eagles have a...
2025-01-311h 09
Beers and BeardsEpisode 167: BERO Hazy IPA and Urban Artifact Astronaut FoodWe keep things rolling along for Dry January, as David breaks out the BERO Hazy IPA while Gary goes to the other end of the alcohol spectrum with Urban Artifact Astronaut Food.BERO Hazy IPA, known as Edge Hill, is from the non-alcoholic beer brand started by Tom Holland. The Edge Hill Hazy IPA is full of flavor with a playful tropical finish - it’s like a smooth New England, hoppy getaway in every sip. BERO also released Kingston Golden Pils and Noon Wheat.Urban Artifact Astronaut Food Peach is an ale br...
2025-01-171h 01
Beers and BeardsEpisode 166: Second Sight Oak Eye and Heineken 0.0We're back after the new year, and Gary breaks out Second Sight Oak Eye that David gave him, while David kicks off Dry January with Heineken 0.0.Second Sight Oak Eye is is handcrafted in ultra-small batches from a mash bill of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley by two friends on a still they designed and built to deliver unique flavor. Having perception beyond ordinary sight, only our barrels know the future of the bourbon resting within. Let Oak Eye Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey reveal its hidden knowledge to you in each glass.Heineken 0.0...
2025-01-101h 17
Beers and BeardsEpisode 164: Woodford Reserve 121.2 & Wooden Cask Corruption A full, fun episode this week. David drinks a selection from our friends Wooden Cask.. The dark and gorgeous Corruption hit the spot as the bourbon barrel aged stout looked as good as it taste.Gary went with a gift, Woodford Reserve 121.2. The higher proof bourbon has been an acquired taste but this one seemed to be a winner.David nearly gets into an altercation at a Bengals game while in California. Did he come out unscathed?We detail our amazing , once in a lifetime opportunity at...
2024-11-221h 14
Beers and BeardsEpisode 163: Eagle Rare and Urban Artifact PickleIn Episode 163 of the Beers and Beards Podcast, hosts Gary and David are back with a fun and spirited episode. Gary takes a sip of the Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon, a Party Source store pick, while David ventures into the world of Urban Artifact Pickle, a unique gose brewed with cucumbers and dill.The episode kicks off with a recap of their recent Eagles-Bengals bet, where David, unfortunately, lost and had to drink pickle juice as part of the wager. The hosts share their honest and humorous thoughts on their respective drinks, with Gary praising the smooth, complex flavors of the bourbon and David bravely enduring the pickle juice challenge whil...
2024-11-011h 13
Beers and Beards162: Old Forester Single Barrel and Boulevard Baltic PorterWe're back with Episode 162 and we preview Gary's upcoming retirement party while Gary cracks open his newly acquired Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof while David enjoys Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter.Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof clocks in at almost 130 proof and is distilling in honor of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown.Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter is aged in red wine and bourbon barrels and clocks in at 11.5%. The beer is available exclusively in their 2024 Fall Barrel-Aged Mix Pack.We also discuss Gary's upcoming retirement party, make a...
2024-10-251h 09
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 160: Old Forester Statesman and Urban Artifact JackWe're back with another episode, and this week Gary breaks out the Old Forester Statesman to celebrate his retirement while David comes through on his promise to drink pumpkin beers with Urban Artifact Jack.Old Forester Statesman is a 95 proof bourbon crafted from hand-selected casks of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, featuring bold flavors of pepper, cinnamon, citrus, and spice. Originally released as a tie-in with the movie “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” it has since become a permanent offering.Urban Artifact Jack is an American Fruit Tart with a 7.7% ABV, packed with real pumpkin and...
2024-09-271h 15
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 152: Belleflower Finch and ThistleWe're back after a short hiatus and David celebrates by drinking Belleflower Finch and Thistle.David fell in love with Belleflower Brewing when he visited Portland, Maine, and was excited to see that they now distribute to Ohio. Belleflower Finch and Thistle is a dry hopped New England IPA, pouring pale golden hazy with aromas of big papaya, kiwi, pineapple, and stone fruit that will make you long for summer. The strong pale ale opens with flavors of grapefruit and other tropical citrus and stone fruit for a crispy taste that finishes with some light malt...
2024-05-021h 14
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 151: Wandering Griffin DavidThis week David drinks a beer named after himself, as we see what's good with Wandering Griffin David.Gary is back from two work trips and talks about how he has become known as the Double Buffalo Trace guy.We also talk about Bud Light partnering with Dustin Poirier and Dax Shepard releasing a new non-alcoholic beer brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-121h 11
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 150: Madtree Rounding ThirdCelebrate our 150th episode as David returns from Jamaica to tell us stories of laying on the beach and eating decent food. The start of the baseball season is upon us so David gets inspired with Madtree's Rounding Third. LL Cool J and Knob Creek pair up for a hip hop whiskey offering. Pizza flavored beer.March Madness150 episodes, Pappy Van Winkle would have turned 150 and the 150th Kentucky Derby all this year. C'mon now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2024-03-221h 06
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 148: Perennial Artisan Ales "ESB"Welcome back to the nonsense. This week David A. McKinney tries a new beer, a weird offering maybe, in Perennial Artisan Ales , ESB. Bitter to the brim or something like that.Gary casually sips and old favorite in Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke and pontificates on how he feels about the current state of bourbon. Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg finally come out with a RTD version of Gin and Juice. Turns out that David was just a mere toddler when that banger dropped on the world. Tennessee, which may in...
2024-02-281h 17
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 142: Jim Beam Black Extra Aged & Cinderlands She’s A BeautThis week we start off the rails. Jack Harlow, Dolly Parton and Christmas theme songs are on deck.David has a Christmas themed beer, a mix of spruce and hops that is What a Beaut from Cinderlands. The theming paid homage to the classic Christmas Vacation movie which happened to be where David drew inspiration for his song this week, said movie's theme track.Gary has some Jim Beam Black Extra Aged. That extra char, extra aging is just up his alley and was a hit. There were Pappy pours...
2023-12-011h 21
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 141: Henry McKenna & Against the Grain 'Bo & Luke'Fun times as we start celebrating Thanksgiving early. David samples a sweet potato pie offering from Against The Grain with their Bo and Luke. If you didn't know that's a reference from Dukes of Hazzard,a show you may or may not of heard from.The sexiest athletes list from People came out and David proclaims to be able to validate their claims. How? Who's to say. Gary dips back into an old favorite with Heaven Hill's Henry McKenna 10 year old bottled in bond. Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout list...
2023-11-151h 14
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 140: Streetside Friendship Bracelet and Elijah Craig Toasted BarrelThis week we're back as David drinks Streetside Friendship Bracelet and Gary breaks out a new bottle in Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel.Streetside Friendship Bracelet is a Taylor Swift themed beer that is an 8% West Coast IPA that the Cincinnati brewery brewed in collaboration with their friends from Columbus in Derive Brewing and Forbidden Root.Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is twice barreled for added complexity. Toasted Barrel takes their award-winning Small Batch Bourbon to new heights. After it's fully matured, they finish this Bourbon in a second, custom toasted new oak barrel, where...
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Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 133: Fretboard Brewing 'Arlo'We missed you. All of you. This week we just get together to talk about life happenings including a trip to Disney and a herniaDavid enjoys some of our friend's at Fretboard Brewing's summer special , Arlo. Arlo is an Amber Lager that seems to hit the spot. David also started the party with a pour of Buffalo Trace's Benchmark Top Floor. A cheap yet tasty pour for all occassions.Gary had to get the refreshing Mt. Dew seltzer. Original, Watermelon and Baja Blast were sampled. As an avid fan of Dew, you'll...
2023-07-141h 09
Ohio MMA PodcastOhio MMA Podcast Episode 3 - Asher FrederickAsher Frederick joins David McKinney on Episode 3 of the Ohio MMA Podcast to discuss his victory in his pro debut at Ohio Combat League 25 over Haseeb Khetab.
2023-06-2637 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 131: Larceny & Esoteric CelestialWhat do you do when you have time and resources as a young man, you run a marathon like David McKinney. This week we talk about how Mother Nature tried to sabotage him but he persevered and came out with a new personal best. Gary was in Dallas and got no activity other than talking alot. A life goal would be having so much beer delivered to your house that the government thought you were selling it. Turns out that's exactly what happened to Dale Earnhardt Jr. back in the day. Will Oak...
2023-05-131h 03
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 129: Rhinegeist Hustle and Happy Dad SeltzerWe’re back after a short break as David drinks Rhinegiest Hustle while Gary tries a Happy Dad Seltzer in fruit punch flavor.David talks about baseball starting a few weeks ago, and how Cincinnati has an abundance of baseball-themed beers. One such beer is Rhinegiest Hustle, an 6% IPA with notes of citrus, peach, tangerine, and mango.In keeping with the baseball talk, we chat about how MLB teams are extending beer sales longer due to the new pitch clock shortening games.We also talk about a famous Kentucky priest releasing an ext...
2023-04-181h 09
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 128: Christian Moerlein Lager and Woodford Reserve Wheat WhiskeyThis week we have a doozy of a show for you as Gary drinks Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey while David has Christian Moerlein Lager.Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey has wheat as the dominant grain, making up 52% of the mash bill. It also has malt, corn, and rye, and boasts fruit and floral flavors. It comes in at 90 proof and has a spicy palate with a dry finish.Christian Moerlein Lager is a traditional lager brewed with malted barley, noble hops and pure water true to the German reinheitsgebot. David tells about the new owners of...
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Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 127: Blue Run Reflection 1 and Side Project YuzuWe're back this week as Gary gets back into drinking with Blue Run Reflection 1 from Castle & Key while David cracks open Yuzu Blend #1 from Side Project.Blue Run Reflection 1 Straight Bourbon comes in at 95 proof and is aged at least 4 years. It also is on the higher end of bourbon, retailing around $100 per bottle. It was released in April 2022, and is meant to be a gentle and sipping bourbon, and Gary definitely found it to be very gentle.Missouri recently took home the crown in the Brewery Travels Beer State Madness bracket, so David...
2023-03-241h 07Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 125: Stagg Jr. and Land-Grant We Should Start A PodcastThis week Gary drinks a bourbon from Uncle Mike's private stash, and let's just say that the 131 proof Stagg Jr. Batch 18 almost breaks him. David also drinks a higher ABV beer as he cracks open Land-Grant's We Should Start a Podcast.Stagg Jr. might be the son of George T. Stagg bourbon, but it packs a punch. It's unfiltered and uncut, and it ages for nearly a decade. And it's not for the faint of heart. Some say that the bold character is reminiscent of Mr. Stagg himself.Land-Grant Brewing in Columbus always...
2023-03-031h 04Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 122: TX Blended Whiskey and Deschutes Black Butte Non-AlcoholicDry January is coming to a close, but David has one more NA beer to drink, and he goes with Deschutes Black Butte Non-Alcoholic. Gary tries something other than bourbon this week, as a listener was kind enough to provide him with some TX Blended Whiskey after he blind tasted TX Bourbon on Episode 118.Deschutes Black Butte Non-Alcoholic is one of the highest rated NA beers on Untappd, and David said that you know it's good if Deschutes is putting the name and reputation of their highest-selling beer on the label. It's a dark pour and...
2023-01-271h 06
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 120: Knob Creek Single Barrel & Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Watermelon GoseBeer prices are up and the stock market is down or whatever the song says right. This week we discuss a failed promo that copied from the great Willy Wonka (or Michael Scott depending on how old you are). David has successfully made it through half of dry January and has only drank his mouthwash twice.A fun light non-alcoholic beer was on tap this week as David went with Untitled Art's Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Gose. It was that hit of refreshment without the alcohol that kept him on pace to finish the month strong.
2023-01-151h 01Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 118: Esoteric - Peebles Advent and Tx BourbonChristmas is upon us but before we dive into the season we prepare with some new beer and bourbon. David gets a Imperial Coffee Porter with toasted coconut in Esoteric's Peeble's Advent. It was a dark beer that hit the right notes in this winter season. Gary tries his second blind tasting provided by Mr. McKinney and doesn't hate TX Bourbon and found some good things to say about it. This week we discuss Alex Jones releasing Conspiracy, a properly titled bourbon as well as some bourbons you can find anywhere that are...
2022-12-151h 11
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 117: Northside Distilling Bust a Crust and Phoenix Brewing The UndertakerWe're back in the studio this week and Gary tries a blinded bourbon from David, which ends up being Northside Distilling Bust a Crust bourbon. David also tastes The Undertaker from The Phoenix Brewing Company.Gary says he really likes the nose and the long Kentucky hug offered up by Northside Distilling's Single Barrel Bust a Crust special edition bourbon. David talks about his trip to Phoenix Brewing and how he enjoyed the former funeral home and mortuary and he brought back a few beers, including an imperial rye IPA called The Undertaker that he really...
2022-11-231h 04Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 116: Live at Fretboard BrewingThis week we recorded a live episode at Fretboard Brewing in Blue Ash, Ohio. If you couldn't make it out we have the replay available for you here.David helped pick out a beer for Gary, and he ended up with a 12% bourbon-barrel aged Cool Meditation. David drinks not one, but two beers - first he has Campfire and Rain smoked amber lager and then Dunkel No. 9 dark lager.We chat about our drinking journey over the past few years, because Fretboard just celebrated their five-year anniversary.Make sure to...
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Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 115: Blackrocks' Mykiss IPA & Peerless Small BatchHey hey. A fun week as always but never a bad time when you start with laughter. It's a bourbon news heavy episode but we still sneak in that craft beer flair.David made a beer trade to get himself some Michigan brew from the UP. This week he tries Mykiss IPA from Marquette Michigan's Blackrocks Brewery. So far it's safe to say David has not tried something in the beer category on this show that he doesn't like.Gary tests his newly sleeved stomach with a throwback to his 40th birthday as...
2022-11-081h 29
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beers Podcast Episode 114: New Glarus StaghornDavid has graced the podcast with his presence after what seems like a month vacation following his birthday. He hit his 500th brewery milestone while travelling to Wisconsin. While he was there he picked up a bottle of New Glarus Staghorn and gives it a try this week on the podcast.Prior to the big road trip Mr. McKinney hit up Lexington, KY for a trio of breweries and a distillery tour. High notes this week are the release of a couple silly offerings. Arby's is coming out with a bourbon. Will it...
2022-10-271h 14Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 112: Heaven Hill White Label and Warped Wing 10 TON S'MoresThis week we start off chatting about Oktoberfest while David drinks Heaven Hill White Label as well as Warped Wing 10 TON S'Mores. It's Gary's birthday week and David has a present for him. Also listen in to how you can get a present for our special birthday month from one of our sponsors.We talk about how McDonald's is going to start offering adult happy meals, and our history with the toys from the meals. We also discuss how the state of Kentucky has once again set records for the number of bourbon barrels that are...
2022-10-041h 11Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 111: TX Bourbon and Blue Heron OctoberfestOn this week's episode, we discuss Gary's surgery and announce our next live show. David also drinks some TX Bourbon as well as a special Blue Heron Octoberfest that he got in his box from Rivalry Brews.David starts off this week drinking TX Bourbon from Firestone & Robinson Distillery in Ft. Worth. The distiller wrote a book called The Terroir of Whiskey, which David read. TX Bourbon is definitely a unique tasting bourbon, and David can't quite put his nose on the exact taste.In the beer segment, David drinks Blue Heron's Oktoberfest...
2022-09-231h 05
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 110: Yellowstone and Brink Brewing Company's Jackpot JoeyAfter a holiday weekend and some hectic days we are back with another combination of beer and bourbon. Did you know that breweries are all on the bandwagon now that the AFC champion Bengals are back at it. So many beers in their honor and this week David tries Brink's Jackpot Joey. It wasn't even gameday but he opened it up. If you wanna see a bunch more Bengal themed beer click here. Gary is about to have bariatric surgery so its about 6 weeks of no alcohol and David is putting the weight of the show...
2022-09-091h 06
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 107: Puncher's Chance and The Noid by Fibonacci Brewing CompanyHey, welcome back. We have to get back to the basics so no funny business with seltzers this week although we reserve the right to become a seltzercast. That time has come again as we announce the Goose Island Bourbon Stouts of the year. This is our third time doing this and the selection returns with a coffee offering, the first since 2017. Some good stuff in this lineup that drops on Black Friday. A government official in trouble? Yes a Virginia ABC official has been busted for profiting off insider information with the...
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Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 106: New Holland's Bourbon Barrel Seltzer & Topo Chico Variety PackThanks Uncle Mike for checking on us, we are still kicking. Gary went on vacation while David has been training for some kind of physical challenge so we took a a small break but we are back.David breaks down his love of boy bands with a review of a Backstreet Boys concert he went to. There may even be some singing at some point so listen for that. While at New Holland Brewing he picked up a Bourbon Barrel seltzer that he tries this week.Gary went to Florida but couldn't talk...
2022-08-011h 12
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 105: Bang MIXX Seltzer and Yellow Springs 'Raise the Sails'This week we return to some hard seltzer and craft beer. David has a movie review and accomplishes something he rarely does. Bang Energy drinks are a staple for some but the Bang MIXX hard seltzers come without the caffeine but plenty of taste. Gary samples Frose Rose, Purple Kiddles, Pina Colada and Strawberry Blast.David made the trek to Yellow Springs, OH where he visited the Yellow Springs Brewing company and brought back some Raise the Sails, a lager worthy of any good summer outing.Two movies were seen...
2022-07-111h 15Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 104: Three Tigers/Seventh Son Boardies and Freeze-A-RitasIt's Independence Day so why not celebrate with a brand new episode from us! This week David has a collaboration effort with Three Tigers and Seventh Son called Boardies. Gary brings back some 1776 that he first tried on Episode 21.David was out on assignment when he stumbled into Three Tigers Brewing and risked it all with a questionable parking job to get this weeks selection. It was a fruity rendition that hit all the right notes. Gary is self admittedly a popsicle addict so when his wife brought home some Freeze a Rita's he had...
2022-07-041h 09Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 103 - Basil Hayden Toast and Rhinegeist Nines Are WildWe're back after a week off where David took vacation and Gary was on a work trip. This week's bourbon is Basil Hayden Toast and the beer is Rhinegiest Nines Are Wild.In this episode, we start out talking about 4th of July and Gary of course has a funny fireworks story. We discuss the new Jack and Coke ready-to-drink cocktail, and Gary tells us about his new favorite energy drink.Gary's trip to Memphis involved lots of bourbon and a gentleman getting very excited for the opportunity to buy lots of people rounds of...
2022-06-271h 08Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 102 - Masthead Paradise and Summer Vacation TalkWe're back at it and this week we're talking summer and vacations and more. With David set to take yet another vacation next week, we discuss his plans to visit Grand Rapids and the "beach" at Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Indiana.We also discuss the Top 10 Booze Infused Getaways, and each of us have visited exactly one of them. We also discuss how Gary thought that Coldstone Creamery was a Caribbean delicacy. Later on in the show we discuss the new George Carlin documentary, how David stumbled onto a table top board game convention...
2022-06-131h 25Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 101 - David's Portland, Maine road trip and Belleflower The Awakening PlaceWe're still coming down from our great milestone Episode 100, but we're back in the saddle this week. This episode was very trying at times with David having all kinds of internet technical issues. But we fought through and bring you a shortened episode this week. David drinks some Belleflower The Awakening Place to make everything all right.Our main topic this week is David's recent road trip, where he visited Hershey, Pennsylvania, Cooperstown, New York, and Portland, Maine. Along the way he got to visit multiple bucket list breweries like Troegs, Ommegang, and Allagash. We talk about...
2022-06-0637 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 95: Sonder Brewing Divot and Old Forester 1920Things may have took a turn. David was beer heavy in the news and Gary took that opportunity to drink bourbon. He reviewed Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and David had a Master's inspired Divot from Sonder Brewing. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.If you're a tobacco user and over 21 be sure to check out Black Buffalo. Black Buffalo does not contain tobacco leaf o...
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Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 92: Chattanooga Whiskey and Birdfish Snow BirdzA fun new week as we hope everyone drank responsibly on St. Patrick's Day. This week David gets a citrus blast from Birdfish's Snow Birdz and Gary has some Chattanooga Whiskey that David gifted him.If you're a tobacco user and over 21 be sure to check out Black Buffalo. Black Buffalo does not contain tobacco leaf or stem. Black Buffalo's base ingredient is a specific variety of edible green leaves, to which we add food-safe ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine for a product that delivers the same experience as traditional smokeless products. Warning: this product contains nicotine. N...
2022-03-181h 09Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 76 - McFarlane's Reserve and 2nd Shift Chateau La DouchebagNovember is upon us and of course David has to talk about Christmas beers that Rivalry Brews are preparing. David tries the aptly titled Chateau La Douchebag from 2nd Shift. Gary tries a wheated selection in McFarlane's Reserve.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2021-11-041h 11Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 74 - Calumet Farms 8 Year and New Belgium OakspireThis week David tries some New Belgium Oakspire. Did he enjoy it? Gary had Calumet Farms 8 year old bourbon. The duo talks about David's birthday feast and more.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-211h 18Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 73 - Old Tub and Royal Docks Dare IPAWe are always growing as a podcast and so we are now a weather/comedy/spirits/college football podcast. A little something for everyone. Actually we talked about David's running, the Twitch.tv leak of income and some news. David has Royal Docks "Dare IPA"and Gary has Jim Beam's "Old Tub".Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Mu...
2021-10-131h 13
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 70 - Kentucky Gentleman and Third Eye Higher PurposeThe fun times continue to roll as this week brings more fun banter and the news of a 0 carb beer. What could go wrong there. Gary tries a value bourbon that is shockingly well received in Kentucky Gentleman. David went with a selection from Third Eye and their Higher Purpose.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by hea...
2021-09-221h 05
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 69 - Jackie O's Final EntropyLate to the party this week but we managed to talk about some of despair that is being a fan of Ohio State or Ohio teams in general. David drinks his woes away with some Jackie O's Final Entropy Labor issues and new deals have the good folks at at Heaven Hill Distillery on strike so no bourbon this week but we shed some light on their issues.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% o...
2021-09-161h 05
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 68 - Duke and Streetside Who's A Good Boy?Did you miss us? Gone a week but back with plenty to talk about. David cracks open a "Who's a good boy" by Streetside and Gary goes back in the time machine to revisit Duke bourbon that was featured in Episode 9.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Hosted on...
2021-09-061h 11
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 67 - Benchmark and Blue Herron Renewed VowsThe year keeps going forward and so do we. This week David gets a Rivalry Brews exclusive from Blue Herron, a bourbon barrel aged selection called Renewed Vows. Gary goes with a value selection from Buffalo Trace and tries Benchmark. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Ho...
2021-08-231h 08
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 66 - Woodinville and Sierra Nevada OktoberfestWhen it's the middle of August nothing else can quench your thirst but an Oktoberfest beer right? David has started late this year but tries his first of the season with Sierra Nevada's Oktoberfest. A bourbon from Washington State caught Gary's eye this week and he was not expecting Woodinville to be as good as it is.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews and get you a sampling of some great beers of your choosing.You...
2021-08-161h 30
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 65 - Maker's Mark 46 and Grainworks Bagpipes of BardstownWell it doesn't take long to get derailed again this week but it was fun. David has Grainworks Bagpipes of Bardstown as he fights a little illness. Gary enjoys Makers 46 for all of it's wheated goodness.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
2021-08-101h 09
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 64 - Old Fitzgerald BIB 8 Year and Second Shift Lucy LagerFresh off a fun weekend in St. Louis David breaks out Second Shift's Lucy Lager. A good tasting Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 8 year old bourbon was had by Gary.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-041h 12
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 63 - Wild Turkey and Land Grant Lemme Squeeze Past YaKick off your week with a little banter about what we would be good at if we were in the Olympics as well as if we could hide criminal activity from our wives. David gives Land Grant's Lemme Squeeze Past Ya a try and Gary goes with the flagship bourbon from Wild Turkey. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Am...
2021-07-261h 13Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 62 - Blade and Bow and Twin Oast Sugar RockHey we missed you, did you miss us? This week wasn't kind to the bourbon review as Gary had Blade and Bow from the Stitzel Weller Distillery. David enjoyed his sampling much more as he had Twin Oast's Sugar Rock.Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Hosted on A...
2021-07-211h 11
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 61 - Smooth Ambler Contradiction and Double Wing Barrel Aged Peanut Butter Coffee Blonde AleIt was a fun weekend for both of us. Gary spent it in Nashville and David hit up the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Bourbon is back on the menu this week as Gary tries Smooth Ambler's Contradiction. David has an interesting selection by Double Wing "Barrel Aged Peanut Butter Coffee Blonde Ale"Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by...
2021-07-121h 17
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 60 - Pretentious Barrel House AnniversaryThis week we talk about the upcoming Netflix rendition of the Pappy Van Winkle theft that is coming to the streaming platform as well as the downturn in the Ohio Craft Beer market caused by the pandemic. David is impressed by Pretentious Barrel House "Anniversary".Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com...
2021-07-021h 06Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 59 - Robinsons Brewery Iron Maiden Trooper IPAIt's already been a week since we did our live show. Needless to say people aren't knocking down the door to get us back. This week we talk about Scottie Pippen's bourbon venture, OnlyFans about face and more. David tries Iron Maiden's Trooper IPA by Robinsons Brewery.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free t...
2021-06-211h 03Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 57 - Flying Dog Dead Rise Old Bay Gose and 75 Hard UpdateIt's a new week, and on this episode we get serious to talk about the recent rampant sexism discussions in the craft beer community. We also chat about Budweiser giving away free beer when the nation hits a COVID vaccine milestone, and we daydream about our goal to be the opening act for Bert Kreischer's world tour.David drinks Dead Rise Old Bay Gose from Flying Dog, and Gary gives us an update on his progress with 75 Hard. Remember we are LIVE on June 14th at Fretboard Brewing. Event link here: https://www.facebook.com...
2021-06-0758 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 56 - Brew Gentlemen Mucho MahalosRespect and love for all those on this Memorial Day. We talk about the holiday and how Summer is upon us and the journey post high school graduation. David tries Brew Gentlemen's Mucho Mahalos.Remember we are LIVE on June 14th at Fretboard Brewing. Event link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/216602760021283/New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Su...
2021-05-311h 05Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 55 - Grainworks Lime Coconut Donut collaboration with Holtman's DonutsDid David's pizza arrive. That's the question that remains from this week's episode. David cracks open a refreshing Grainworks offering Lime Coconut Donut that is a collaboration with Holtman's Donuts.Remember we are LIVE on June 14th at Fretboard Brewing. Event link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/216602760021283/New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and g...
2021-05-241h 01Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 54 - Fifty West Peel Out and Special AnnouncementCheck out this week's episode with a special announcement! We won't spoil it in the show notes but it is pretty big for us. This week David goes with Peel Out by 50 West and as always the chatter is all over the placeNew podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to...
2021-05-171h 04
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 53 - Sonder Brewing Barrel Aged Kato LatteThis week we talk about what a promising summer we think craft beer has in store as well as an expensive bourbon with some interesting traits. David drinks Barrel Aged Kato Latte from Sonder Brewing.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Hosted on A...
2021-05-101h 02Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 50 - Woodford Reserve Double Oak and Bottle Logic Jam the RadarA big thank you to Sir Hoppy Head this week as he provided the beer for review. David tried Bottle Logic's Jam the Radar. The bourbon of choice this week is Woodford Reserve's Double Oak.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Hosted on Ac...
2021-04-191h 05
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 49 - Urban Artifact Astronaut Food and Larceny Barrel ProofWe were in the Ohio studios otherwise known as David's man shed this week. We split an 8 ounce can of Urban Artifact's fruity Astronaut Food. We checked a bourbon off our wish list this week and tried Larceny Barrel Proof. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.c...
2021-04-1259 minBeers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 48 - Seventh Son Reverse Winter and Russell's Reserve 10 YearFresh new week as we head into spring. All kinds of good sports banter to get us ready to drink. David enjoys a Reverse Winter by Seventh Son and Gary has a shockingly good Russell's Reserve 10 year bourbon.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-061h 06
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 47 - 1792 Small Batch and Lock 15 Schumacher Mills Peach Cobbler ShandyWelcome back. This week David McKinney tries some Schumacher Mills Peach Cobbler Shandy and Gary tries 1792 Small Batch. Listen in for a chance to win a package from Rivalry Brews. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-291h 07Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 46 - Urban Artifact Pinot Gris Grapes and Old Forester StatesmanOur brackets are busted so why not have a drink right? This week David tries Urban Artifact - Pinot Gris Grapes in an 8oz can. Gary has some Old Forester Statesman which may be one of the best so far.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-221h 12
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 45 - Old Grand Dad 114 and Brink Hold the Reins English MildIt's March Madness time and we dig into some college basketball talk as well as lay some ground rules for our upcoming quiz bowl competition. David samples some Brink's Brewing Hold the Reins English Mild and Instagram chose Old Grand Dad High Rye Bourbon for Gary this week.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-151h 11Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 44 - Monday Night Drafty Kilt and Rabbit Hole BourbonThis one goes off the rails but why else would you listen, right? David samples some Monday Night Drafty Kilt and Gary has some Rabbit Hole Bourbon. This week we talk about fights, bourbon as a fundraiser and more.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-081h 05
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 43 - Live at Dreaming Creek Brewery for David's 300th Brewery VisitThis week we celebrated David's 300th brewery visit in Richmond Kentucky at Dreaming Creek Brewery and it was a blast. Charley and Patrick were so welcoming and the beer was good. They also had some bourbon so it was a win. Make sure to visit them at https://www.brewerydb.com/brewery/aq6O7Z and check out their social accounts. We apologize that the guests are a little softer to hear but the conversation is well worth the listen.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as we...
2021-03-021h 08
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 42 - Humble Monk Bob's Your Uncle and Old Elk BourbonThis week David tries a selection from the fine brewery Humble Monk and Gary has some of Colorado's Old Elk bourbon.You can now watch our episodes on YouTube. Click here to subscribe.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-2256 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 41 - Founders KBS Espresso and Brough Brothers BourbonWe had a fun time this week pre-Valentine's Day. The bourbon this week was maybe the best young bourbon we've had in Brough Brothers. Gary enjoyed the finish and even if the nose was a little strong, he had several tastings. David went for Founders KBS Espresso and enjoyed that as well!You can now watch our episodes on YouTube starting with our latest Bourbon Notes. Click here to subscribe.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The...
2021-02-151h 08Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 40 - Madtree Rubus Cacao and Neely Family Single Barrel Winter Bourbon LandAnother sit down to talk spirits and our spirit or something like that. This week David tries a sampling from Madtree called Rubus Cacao and the bourbon was Neely Family Single Barrel " Winter Bourbon Land". New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-081h 06Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 39 - Jim Beam Black and Bell's No, YeahIt's February! This week Gary drinks some Jim Beam Black that David pawned off on him, and David drinks No, Yeah from Bell's Brewery. We discuss beer and bourbon vacation ideas, Gary's good friend Dustin Poirier getting a big win, and the best-selling bourbons of 2020.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-0157 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 38v- Sonder Nocturnal and New Riff Single BarrelTogether again, we are in the Cincy studio also known as David's shed for this episode. Bourbon tasting right from the get go as we sample a pair of Single Barrel bottles of New Riff. David broke out some dark beer as we both enjoyed some Nocturnal from Sonder.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-251h 04
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 37 - Ten Bends Cream Puff War and New Holland Beer Barrel BourbonThis week David tries some Ten Bends Beer and their selection Cream Puff War. Was it peachy? The bourbon this week comes from Michigan's New Holland and their Beer Barrel Bourbon that was aged in white oak barrels before being put in the company's Dragon's Milk beer barrels for 3 months.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-181h 14
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 36 - Willett, Rowan's Creek, and Streetside and Listermann We've Strayed From the Light with ChocolateFirst week of the new year is a wrap. Did you drink more? We dive into over/under rated bourbon and David makes his 2021 Cincy Beer predictions. David pops open a collaboration effort from Streetside and Listermann called We’ve Strayed From the Light with Chocolate. The bourbon sampling is from Willet and was a gift so a tasting of Rowan's Creek Straight Bourbon was had.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane...
2021-01-111h 15Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 35 - Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic and Ancient AgeNew week, new year but same format here. This week in honor of some people's journey through Dry January David tests out Athletic Brewing's Run Wild, a non-alcoholic serving with an IPA setting. Gary gets to taste some "Baby Blanton's" with Ancient Age bourbon. We also make a wager on the college football championship game.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2021-01-0457 minBeers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 32 - Old Fitzgerald and Columbus Brewing Uncle RustyThis week David sampled some Uncle Rusty from Columbus Brewing and Gary had a legacy bourbon in Old Fitzgerald.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-151h 03Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 31 - Roak Brewing Devil Dog French Toast and Kentucky TavernThis week David enjoys a nice beer from Roak Brewing Co. The selection this week was Devil Dog French Toast. Gary gets basic with a plastic bottle of Kentucky Tavern.New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-081h 01
Beers and BeardsBourbon Notes: December 6thOur weekly live stream audio.. Like our page on Facebook and watch us weekly. This week we chat about the top Christmas movies and David opens up a tasty beverage that surprised us all.Sponsored by Veercast Digital Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0740 minBeers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 30 - Buffalo Trace Bourbon Apple Cider cocktail and Ill Mannered Eerie BeerieThis week we have fun with some Erie Beerie "Ill Mannered" that David Enjoyed. It was a cocktail kinda week as Gary drank a Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail using Buffalo Trace and Ale-8. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out The Original Craft Beer Club and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-3056 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 25 - Fretboard/Branch & Bone Dark Throne and Town BranchWelcome back. This week we do some beer and bourbon with candy pairings for Halloween, as David tries a collaboration from two of his favorite breweries in Fretboard/Branch & Bone Dark Throne and Gary tries the infamous Town Branch New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out Audible for a free trial on us and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-261h 10
Brewery AdventuresEpisode 7 - Branch & Bone Artisan AlesBeer writer and educator David Nilsen joins me to discuss Dayton, Ohio's Branch & Bone Artisan Ales, which was named as one of the 10 Best new breweries in the U.S. by USA Today and as the Best New Brewer in Ohio by RateBeer.com in 2020. You can follow David's writing and beer events at DavidNilsenBeer.com.
2020-10-2330 minBeers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 23 - Fifty West Vienermobile and PeerlessWelcome back. This week David celebrates Oktoberfest with Fifty West Vienermobile while Gary tries Peerless bourbon. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out Audible for a free trial on us and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-121h 03
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 18 - Taft’s Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Ale and Wild Turkey LongbranchWelcome back Hope you had an amazing Labor Day. Is September too early for pumpkin beer? Not for David, as he tried Taft’s Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Ale while Gary breaks out the Wild Turkey Longbranch. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out Audible for a free trial on us and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-071h 04Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 16 - Sawstone Kentucky Common and Sycamore Stout Cask EditionThis week we ventured to Morehead, Kentucky to visit Sawstone Brewing where we sampled a few but David's pick for the week was their Kentucky Common. We went back and recorded the episode together and drank this week's Bourbon selection, an Ohio bourbon from Sycamore Distilling which was their Cask Edition Straight Bourbon.This was a fun one so we hope you enjoy. Don't forget to drink up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-231h 15Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 15 - Michter’s Small Batch and Trappistes Rochefort 10This week we are talking about all the great news like Buffalo Wild Wings and Buffalo Trace doing a deal for an exclusive bourbon as well as Goose Island dropping some bourbon barrel fire on Black Friday. David samples a Trappist Belgium beer and Gary has some Michters Small Batch Bourbon.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-151h 04
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 13 - Woodford Reserve and Tiny House Brewing Indian Lake VibesThis week David puts on his brewer hat and tries his own Tiny House Brewing "Lake Vibes". We discuss some bourbon news and Gary gives his thoughts on Brown Forman's Woodford Reserve. Drink Responsibly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-0158 minBeers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 12 - Wooden Cask Batalla de Puebla and Blanton’s Single Barrel / Colonel E.H. Taylor Small BatchWe had an amazing trip to Wooden Cask Brewing in Northern Kentucky, David enjoyed Batalla De Puebla and it just so happened to be Bourbon night so we both enjoyed some Blanton's bourbon as well as EH Taylor. We got home and the files were corrupted so this is a recap of our trip as well as some news. Once again thanks to Wooden Cask for their hospitality, go find them on social media and five them a follow.Brought to you by Audible as well as BeardOctane.com, Use promo code BeersandBeards10 for 10% over at...
2020-07-2541 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 11 - Maker’s Mark and Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale (Bourbon Maple Fizz)It's cocktail week. Instead of trying something new as far as a beer or bourbon we go with cocktails. David mixes up a blend of both beer and bourbon with his Bourbon Maple Fizz and Gary has a basic Bourbon Sour.Also we announce our giveaway winner. Drink up and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-181h 04
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 10 - Braxton BBA Kentucky Mule and Elijah Craig Small BatchOur first milestone, 10 episodes. This week our bourbon of choice is Elijah Craig from the Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, KY. The brew of the week is Braxton Brewing's BBA Kentucky Mule. Feel free to also ask David about how lucky he is.Pay attention because there is a keyword for a giveaway that is happening on our social media.Support us by using promo code BeersandBeards10 over at BeardOctane.com and also get yourself a free audiobook at Audibletrial.com/Beersandbeards.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1147 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 9 - Duke Bourbon and Warped Wing Trotwood LimeThis week we give a rundown of the top selling spirits during the pandemic. Spoiler alert, a vodka came in the top spot. Easy drinking beer was this week's selection as David brought us Trotwood Lime by Warped Wing beer in Dayton, Ohio. The bourbon rebounded strong this week with Duke Bourbon which comes from Owensboro, KY. You can support the podcast by checking out a free trial of Audible by clicking here and you can save 10% on all your beard care needs when you use promo code BeersandBeards10 at BeerdOctane.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
2020-07-0459 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 7 - Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year and Cigar City White Oak Jai AlaiPodcasting together for the first time, we sample Old Rip Van Winkle (Pappy) 10 year old bourbon and talk about how David actually obtained the bottle which is rare to run across in the retail world. We both drank some Cigar City Brewing White Oak Jai Alai. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1958 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 6 - Jim Beam and Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPASummer-ish is here. Hot temperatures call for some good drinks. This week we fall back on a trusted name in bourbon, Jim Beam 7 year old. It's one of the most available and best selling bourbons in the world. Tasty beer this week as David looks at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery's 90 Minute IPA. David went outdoors like a sucker and talked about that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1255 minBeers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 5 - Urban Artifact Epicurean Strawberry Iced Tea and Eagle Rare 10 YearSummer is upon us and what better season to enjoy some drinks. This week we discuss why we chose our selected genre of drink. This week David brings us a beer from Urban Artifact and Gary talks about bourbon reviews and a cornerstone of Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare 10 year old. We also dig in to the news of a possible NBA season and Cody Garbrandt's return at UFC 250. Intro music by National Barks. Have a great week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0756 min
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 4 - Basil Hayden's and Fretboard Brewing Wave MakerThis week David and Gary talk about the brewing industry in the time of this pandemic as well as the new Tennessee Bourbon marketed by Peyton Manning. David brings us Wave Maker by Fretboard Brewing which is a medium bodied light lager and Gary has some Basil Hayden's Bourbon. Check out the new intro song by National Barks, have a drink and enjoy your week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-291h 15
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 3 - Branch & Bone/Little Fish Trinity of Oak and Four RosesBig podcasting stuff in the news with Joe Rogan and the ladies from Barstool Sports all grabbing headlines so we talked about that. This week David cracked open Trinity of Oak, a partnership between Little Fish Brewing Company and Branch & Bones Ale. Listen up for that. Gary discusses a Lawrenceburg, KY staple in Four Roses bourbon.Grab a glass of whatever you prefer and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-221h 10
Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 2 - W.L. Weller Special Reserve and and Tree House That's What She SaidThis week is another chat among men about Bourbon and Beer. David walks us through some That's What She Said, a New England IPA from Tree House Brewing and Gary talks about Weller's, a wheat bourbon from the Buffalo Trace line. Glasses up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-181h 04Beers and BeardsBeers and Beards Episode 1 - Welcome to the Beers and Beards Podcast with Gary and DavidOk so the echo is something but you have to start somewhere. No agenda to kick things off just David McKinney and Gary Thomas talking about life in quarantine as general man to man conversation. Hope you enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1858 min