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Michael Butler & Elyse Riekert
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Crackin' One Open
160: 2022 Top 5
On this episode we're "Crackin' Open" the aptly named Kolsch from Kent Falls Brewing while going over our Top 5 episodes of 2022. What beers and other bevys made the cut? Did Mike and Elyse have any matching beers on their top 5? You'll just have to listen to find out! Cheers and Happy New Year!
2022-12-31
45 min
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156: Universal Studios Orlando 2022
On this episode, Mike & Elyse talk about some of the beers they encountered while staying at Universal Studios Orlando Resort. From the Hard Rock Hotel they were staying at to the parks, and Halloween Horror Nights 31! Find out which beers are still great, which beers have changed a little, and what's new at Universal Studios Orlando! Cheers!
2022-10-14
37 min
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152: Oktoberfest
This week we're crackin' open Oktoberfest from Left Hand Brewing Co, located in Longmont, CO. First, Mike teaches us about the history of Oktoberfest and then Elyse teaches us about this delicious and pretzely märzen-style beer. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
2022-09-09
38 min
Crackin' One Open
116: Best of 2021
This week, we're crackin' open our "best of 2021" lists! Find out what Mike and Elyse's top 5 beers were and what was crowned champion! Surprises abound! Tune in wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers and have a Happy New Year!
2021-12-31
26 min
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100: Everything's Coming Up Pineapple IPA
Cheers! It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, Elyse found a beer sure to be near and dear to Mike's heart. So tune into this episode while we crack open Everything's Coming Up Pineapple!, an IPA from Mill House Brewing Company, located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Here's to the next 100!
2021-09-10
54 min
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Ninety Five: Switchback IPA
Welcome to the weekend! We're crackin' open Switchback IPA from Switchback Brewing Company located in Burlington, VT. Tune in to find out how this unfiltered IPA won us over! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!
2021-08-06
38 min
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Ninety Four: Infinite Universe IPA
Happy Friday! This week we're crackin' open Infinite Universe, an IPA from Back East Brewing Company located in Bloomfield, CT. This soft and hazy IPA showcases Galaxy hops, so tune in to learn why that makes this brew special. Cheers!
2021-07-30
41 min
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Ninety Three: Tiki Tour NZ Pilsner
Aloha! This week we're crackin' open Tiki Tour, a New Zealand pilsner from Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield, CT. Tune in to learn what a New Zealand pilsner actually is, and why it's so unique and delicious! Cheers!
2021-07-23
37 min
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Ninety Two: Twobular West Coast IPA
Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open Twobular, a West Coast style IPA from our second home, Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT. Tune in to find out more about this limited seasonal release and more about the brewery itself! Cheers!
2021-07-16
43 min
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Ninety One: The Fix: ID 2021 IPA
This week we're crackin' open The Fix: IWD 2021, an IPA from Modist Brewing Company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This International Women's Day brew is a collaboration between Modist, as well as author of "The Fix" Michelle P. King, and the non-profit movement And Now She Rises in support of equality in the workplace. Tune in to find out how this zero IBU, New England style IPA took us by surprise! Cheers!
2021-07-09
39 min
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Ninety: New Normal IPA
Welcome to episode NINETY!! This week we're featuring New Normal, an unfiltered IPA from Crossroads Brewing Company in Athens, NY. Join us to learn about what makes this award-winning brew from an award-winning brewery unique. Cheers!
2021-07-02
37 min
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Eighty Nine: Head for the Hills Motueka NEIPA
This week we're crackin' open Head for the Hills Motueka, part of an NEIPA series from Outer Light Brewing Company, located in Groton, CT. Be sure to tune in and learn about the unique yeast that ties this series together, as well as the hops that make this version special. Cheers!
2021-06-25
34 min
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Eighty Eight: Moving with the Moon IPA
This week we're crackin' open Moving with the Moon, a hazy IPA from Springdale Beer Company in Framingham, MA. This hazy brew was inspired by a song called "Thinking of a Place" by the War on Drugs, so tune in, turn it on, crack it open, and chill with us. Cheers!
2021-06-18
35 min
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Eighty Seven: Seltzer Unleashed
Happy Friday! This week we're crackin' open Seltzer Unleashed from Willie's Superbrew, located in Boston, MA. This is unlike any hard seltzer you've had before - it's a dry-hopped seltzer! Tune in for more about this unique limited release. Cheers!
2021-06-11
36 min
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Eighty Six: Arctic Pale Ale
Why hello there! We're back this week crackin' open the Icelandic Arctic Pale Ale from Einstök ölgerð, located in Akureyri, Iceland. This is a unique pale ale worth checking out and surprising your taste buds! Tune in to hear more about it and why Icelanders couldn't enjoy beer until a few decades ago!
2021-06-04
26 min
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Eighty Five: A Different Buzzzz IPA
Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open A Different Buzzzz, a Hazy IPA from Sun Lab Brewing in Miami, FL. Tune in to hear why this brew took us by surprise and will have us hunting down more from this brewery. Cheers!
2021-05-28
37 min
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Eighty Four: Kittens & Canoes Pale Ale
Ahoy! This week we're crackin' open Kittens & Canoes, a pale ale from Beer'd Brewing Co. in Stonington, CT. Be sure to tune in and hear all about this delicious and easy drinkin' pale ale, as we discuss the popularity of pale ales vs. IPAs. Cheers!
2021-05-21
35 min
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Eighty Three: 6 Pack Series: Cervezas Part Two!
We're back with part two of our 6 pack series featuring cervezas, just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Tune in to learn about the history of beer in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo, and of course, some classic cervezas! Brews include Dos Equis, Modelo, Sol, Pacifico, and more. Don't forget to listen to part one first! Cheers!
2021-05-14
35 min
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Eighty Two: 6 Pack Series: Cervezas Part One!
We're back with another 6 pack series, just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Tune in to learn about the history of beer in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo, and of course, some classic cervezas! Brews include Dos Equis, Modelo, Sol, Pacifico, and more. Don't forget to tune in next week for part two! Cheers!
2021-05-07
46 min
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Eighty One: Gentle on my Mind IPA
This week we're crackin' open Gentle on my Mind, a New England style IPA from Housatonic River Brewing located in New Milford, CT. Tune in to hear all about this super chill, year-round-friendly brew as well as some other brew news!
2021-04-30
29 min
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Eighty: Moon Island NEIPA
Awooo! It's time for a full moon! Moon Island NEIPA that is, from Thimble Island Brewing Company located in Branford, CT. This week we're crackin' open this super light and drinkable but deceptively heavy hittin' brew, and we talk about some interesting beer news and our first beer fest in over a year! Cheers!
2021-04-23
42 min
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Seventy Nine: Phresh NEIPA
Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open Phresh, a NEIPA from Alvarium Beer Company located in New Britain, CT. Tune in to hear more about what makes Alvarium unique, and what makes this NEIPA so damn PHRESH!
2021-04-16
34 min
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Seventy Eight: Six Pack Series - Stouts Part Two!
Round two ... FIGHT! This week we're wrapping up our Six Pack Series featuring stouts, by crackin' open a few more cans and then ranking everything to help Beerfessor Mike figure out why they're one of Elyse's least favorite types of beer ... Or are they? Tune in to find out! Cheers!
2021-04-09
45 min
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Seventy Seven: Six Pack Series - Stouts Part One!
Maybe went overboard on the title of this episode, but we're excited to bring you another beer challenge! This installment of the Six Pack Series will feature Mike as the Beerfessor, challenging Elyse to come face to face (or mouth to glass?) with her least favorite style of beer. This challenge features 6 stouts - new, old, and classic. Tune in for round one and a lot of fun! Cheers!
2021-04-02
41 min
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Seventy Six: Perch Blonde Ale
This week we're crackin' open Perch, a blonde ale from Nod Hill Brewery located in Ridgefield, CT. Are New Zealand hops our new favorite thing?! Tune in to find out how these hops make this beer special, and what else makes this brewery so unique! Cheers!
2021-03-26
33 min
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Seventy Five: Blue Raspberry
This week we're crackin' open Blue Raspberry from Evil Twin Brewing by way of the Twelve Percent Beer Project. Evil Twin's main brewery is out of Queens, NY and Twelve Percent as our listeners know, is out of North Haven, CT. This sour IPA is a delightfully light and balanced beer that is not too sour and not too sweet and altogether very refreshing. A great introduction to sour beers for someone who maybe doesn't like most other beer varieties, Blue Raspberry might be a beer, but its almost like a seltzer. Tune in to find out more about...
2021-03-19
35 min
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Seventy Four: Let's Get Shamrocked
Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week we're taking it back ... waaay back ... to learn about Guinness and Smithwick's (aka the classics) and even St. Patrick himself! Tune in because, well, we had a lot of fun and we know you will, too! Slainte!
2021-03-12
39 min
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Seventy Three: Little Lungs IPA
This week we're crackin' open Little Lungs, an IPA from Short Throw Brewing Co. out of Richmond, VA and North Haven, CT. This one is an interesting yet simple mix of familiar and new hops, that took us both by surprise! Tune in to find out more. Cheers!
2021-03-05
40 min
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Seventy Two: Czech Mix
This week we're crackin' open Czech Mix, a pilsner from Back East Brewing Company located in Bloomfield, CT. We've been meaning to try this one for a while, and it does not disappoint! Czech it out ... I mean, tune into the episode to learn more and find out what makes a pilsner, a pilsner! Cheers!
2021-02-26
33 min
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Seventy One: #SORRYNOTSORRY Peach IPA
This week we're crackin' open #SORRYNOTSORRY, a peach IPA from Evil Genius Beer Company in Philadelphia, PA. But, you say, Elyse hates peaches, why would you choose a peach beer?Because she's brave! That's why!Mike and Elyse try this low IBU, extremely drinkable beer that seems like the perfect beer for the summer, in the middle of winter. Plus it's peachy! So that's a plus.So let's crack on open and learn about some beer!
2021-02-19
41 min
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Seventy: Unwind Hoppy Pilsner
This week we're crackin' open Unwind, a hoppy pilsner from Offshoot Brewing Co. in Placentia, CA. Join us to hear about this unique group of breweries and what makes this hoppy pilsner stand out among the rest! How will you Unwind from a hard day's work?
2021-02-12
42 min
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Sixty Nine: Fluffinity NEIPA
This week we're crackin' open Fluffinity, a hazy New England IPA from Night Shift Brewing in Everett, MA. Tune in to learn all about this jack-of-all-trades brewery that gifted us with a refreshing new take on an NEIPA! Cheers!
2021-02-05
37 min
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Sixty Eight: Nugget Nectar Ale
This week we're crackin' open Nugget Nectar Ale, an imperial amber ale from Troegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, PA. Tune in to find out what makes this imperial amber special, and why it took us by surprise! Cheers!
2021-01-29
39 min
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Sixty Seven: Handline Kolsch
This week we're crackin' open Handline Kolsch from Devil's Purse Brewing Company, located in South Dennis, MA. Tune in to learn more about kolschs and what makes this one unique! Cheers!
2021-01-22
42 min
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Sixty Six: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen
Guten tag! This week we're traveling overseas to crack open Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen straight from Bamberg, Germany. Tune in to learn all about this traditional smokebeer and the rich history of the tavern itself. Prost!
2021-01-15
36 min
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Sixty Five: Cosmic Connection Sour IPA
Do you feel it? That ... Cosmic Connection? Well, in case you missed it, this is a sour New-England style IPA collab from Victory Brewing Company and Sixpoint Brewery. It was too interesting to pass up and we're sure glad we snagged it, so tune into this week's episode to learn more! Cheers!
2021-01-08
36 min
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Sixty Four: Mount Pisgah IPA
Happy New Year, and congratulations on surviving 2020! This week we're crackin' open Mount Pisgah IPA from Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook, CT. Grab one for yourself and tune into this episode as we welcome 2021. Cheers!
2021-01-01
48 min
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Sixty Three: Winter Lager
Happy Holidays, y'all! This week we're getting festive with a Schwarzbier-inspired dark Winter Lager from Brooklyn Brewery! How can something that looks so stout-like still be a lager? Tune in to find out! Ho ho ho! I mean, cheers!
2020-12-25
29 min
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Sixty Two: M-43 IPA
This week we're crackin' open M-43, an IPA from Old Nation Brewing Company out of Williamston, Michigan. Tune in to find out whether or not we think this IPA has earned its spot among New England IPAs, and learn all about what went into making it a success! Cheers!
2020-12-18
30 min
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Sixty One: Tiramisu Creamer
This week we're revisiting the brewery from our very first episode, Firefly Hollow Brewing, to bring you this week's delicious Tiramisu Creamer.Listen in as Elyse talks about what goes into making this lactose-based blonde Ale, the history of the brewery, and then listen as Mike and Elyse goes over the tasting notes on this amazing, unique, and delicious ale.Cheers!
2020-12-11
33 min
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Sixty: AleSmith IPA
This week we're crackin' open AleSmith IPA from AleSmith Brewing Company, out of San Diego, CA. This 25th anniversary IPA is seriously impressive. Mike and Elyse also discuss West Coast vs. New England IPAs, what we want to see in sours, and more! Check it out. You know you want to. Cheers!
2020-12-04
44 min
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Fifty Nine: Own the Night IPA
Here's a little something to get you through your Black Friday shopping! This week we're crackin' open Own the Night, a hazy IPA from Radiant Pig Beers located in Manhattan, NY. Will these cute little trash pandas win our palates over? The only way to find out is to tune in! Cheers!
2020-11-27
28 min
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Fifty Eight: Thirteen Months of Sun
Aw yisss! This week we're crackin' open something we didn't know we already loved: Thirteen Months of Sun. It's a hazy IPA collaboration creation from the brains behind Two Roads Brewing Co. and Evil Twin Brewing, so you know this brew is solid! Tune in to learn all about what makes this beer so unique. Cheers!
2020-11-20
38 min
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Fifty Seven: MiddleCoast Brewing Company
Join us this week as we talk to Deven, the Head Brewer at MiddleCoast Brewing Company, located in Traverse City, MI! We're super excited to learn all about their unique (and delicious!) take on the hard seltzer trend, as well as the other brews they have to offer. Look out, they might be coming to a state near you!
2020-11-13
48 min
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Fifty Six: Star Gazer DIPA
Sit back, chill out, and crack one open with us this week while we go star gazin' with Connecticut Valley Brewing Company's deliciously drinkable Star Gazer DIPA. Also, our Beerfessor gives us an interesting background on Australian hops, which are the backbone of this brew and the rest of the Galaxy series. Cheers!
2020-11-06
33 min
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Fifty Five: Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin Ale
Happy Halloween! This week we're crackin' open Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin Ale from New Belgium Brewing Company, located in Fort Collins, Colorado. It's a spooky brew with a different kind of fall spice, and we are all for it! Tune in to hear more about this devilishly delicious ale, if you're not too afraid ...
2020-10-30
42 min
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Fifty Four: The Great Pumpkin Ale
It's officially spooky time, so this week we're covering a pumpkin beer we've never had before! Shocker, we know. The Great Pumpkin Ale from Cambridge Brewing Company in Cambridge, MA is a delightfully drinkable pumpkin brew that has somehow snuck under our radar ... until now. Tune in to hear all about it, as well as our thoughts on this season of The Boys! Cheers!!
2020-10-23
49 min
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Fifty Three: Lazy Hazy Housy IPA
This week we're crackin' open Lazy Hazy Housy IPA from Great Falls Brewing Company, located in North Canaan, CT. Have we ever met such a delectably well-balanced, both malty and fruity IPA? No spoilers here! Be sure to tune in to find out!
2020-10-16
35 min
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Fifty Two: Local 35 DIPA
Mmm...mmm...MMMM!!! This sh*t is good! I would buy....oh wait, I'm on? Damn!Welcome to another episode of Crackin' One Open where Mike and Elyse are trying "Local 35" DIPA from Hog River Brewing Co. Listen in as our dynamic and dare I say...good looking...duo, talk about tasting notes, how the beer was made, a little on the history of Hog River themselves and of course the can art which cause Elyse to buy this in the first place and made Mike just a little nervous. If you're on the east...
2020-10-09
35 min
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Fifty One: Kickin' Knowledge IPA
Are you ready to kick it?! This week, we're crackin' open Kickin' Knowledge, a milkshake IPA from Barrier Brewing Co., located in Oceanside, NY. Join us to learn about what goes into making a milkshake or smoothie IPA, and to share in our delight over this dessert of a beer! Cheers!
2020-10-02
39 min
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Fifty: September Saison Sipper
It's our golden episode - Cheers to 50! To celebrate, Elyse is challenging Mike to a tasting of his least favorite type of beer, with a selection of her personal favorites and industry standards. Will Mike rise to the occasion and learn to appreciate saisons, or will he choke and spit it out? Tune in to find out! And don't worry, Mike will get his revenge soon enough ...
2020-09-25
48 min
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Forty Nine: Crum Amber Ale
Time for a "crummy" beer!This week we're crackin' open Crum Amber Ale from Stony Creek Brewery, located in Branford, CT!Mike and Elyse take a look at one of Mike's favorite beers! Beerfessor Elyse will go over what makes Crum different from your average beer or even a cider and how much variation you can get with a beverage when you use apples. Also, are both this beer and the Graft cider from last week inspired by the works of Stephen King?!?!?!?!Check out the episode to find out and don't forget...
2020-09-18
46 min
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Forty Eight: Comes and Gose Sour Cider
You like apples? Well how 'bout these apples!!!! I got her number!....I mean...cider!This week we're crackin' open something a little different for ya ... "Comes & Gose" sour cider comes to us from Graft Cidery, located in Newburgh, NY. Our beerfessor (copyright pending) Elyse will go over how you even make sweet innocent apple juice into something more unpure and adult. We'll then learn how Graft goes in and cranks that flavor profile up to 11! Crossing the sacred line between beer and cider. Will Mike enjoy this unholy crossbreed? Or will he spit the...
2020-09-11
35 min
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Forty Seven: Harvest Autumn IPA
Fall beers just hit different. This is an especially interesting one, because it's not quite summer, and not quite fall - it's Harvest Autumn IPA from Southern Tier Brewing Company, located in Lakewood, NY. A new surprise beer joins the party, too! Cheers!
2020-09-04
44 min
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Forty Six: Beacon IPA
This week we're crackin' open Beacon IPA from Half Full Brewery, located in Stamford, CT. We also have a BONUS BEER this week ... or is a beer at all? Tune in to hear all about it!
2020-08-28
43 min
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Forty Five: Guayabera Citra Pale Ale
Feelin' the summer heat? Come chill out with us while we cool off with a Guayabera Citra Pale Ale from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, FL. We also talk the most recent members-only event and some exciting new things we can expect later this year at Area Two Experimental Brewing in Stratford, CT! Cheers!
2020-08-21
52 min
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Forty Four: Kold One Kolsch
It's time to crack open a Kold One! This is a nice, crisp kolsch-style brew from Mill House Brewing Co. in Poughkeepsie, NY. And boy does it hit the spot in these dog days of summer! We also chat about few upcoming show reboots that we're excited for, from Ren & Stimpy to Fresh Prince! Cheers!
2020-08-14
41 min
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Forty Three: Wicked Bueno
Hey, man! Check out this week's episode, featuring Wicked Bueno from Banded Brewing Co. located in Biddeford, Maine. It's a delicious Mexican style lager that tastes like summer. We also talk about the XFL, NFL, WWE, and zombie cicadas. Yup, you read that right. Cheers!
2020-08-07
30 min
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Forty Two: Some Cat From Japan
Another week, another beer! Join us as we crack open Some Cat from Japan, a mini IPA brewed by SingleCut Beersmiths out of NY. We'll talk about Alan Menken and EGOTs, San Diego Comic Con, as well as some news about upcoming movies. Cheers!
2020-07-31
42 min
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Forty One: Second Life Wild Sour Ale
Time to power up! This week we're crackin' open Second Life, an American wild sour ale from Area Two Experimental Brewing, located in Stratford, CT. We learn about using foeders for beer, and review what we are excited to hear about at this weekend's San Diego Comic Con! Cheers!
2020-07-24
39 min
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Forty: Burnside Brown Ale
Cheerio, lads! This week we're crackin' open Burnside Brown Ale from Foundation Brewing Company located in Portland, Maine. We also talk about the Netflix reboot of Unsolved Mysteries, The UnXplained, The Uncharted, and more ... but we swear, this was UNplanned (sorry). Be sure to check it out wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!
2020-07-17
48 min
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Thirty Nine: Pour Judgement IPA
Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open Pour Judgement, an IPA from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island. Join us as we discuss how the filming of TV & movies is moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we celebrate the life & achievements of Ennio Morricone. Cheers!
2020-07-10
39 min
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Thirty Eight: Gold Cliff IPA
Aloha, listeners! Welcome to this week's episode, where we are crackin' open Gold Cliff IPA from Kona Brewing Company. We've got some news about Sherlock Holmes, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more! So tune in, sit back, and relax with us in a tropical paradise. Cheers!
2020-07-03
40 min
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Thirty Seven: S.W.A.G. Ale
Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open S.W.A.G. wheat ale from Black Hog Brewing Company in Oxford, CT. Join us as we talk about summer beer, unsolved mysteries, a potential new/old Batman and more! Cheers!
2020-06-26
36 min
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Thirty Six: Tropical Blaze Juicy DIPA
Summa summa summatime! This week we're chilling out and crackin' open Tropical Blaze Juicy DIPA from Southern Tier Brewing Company, located in Lakewood, NY! We also talk about how comic cons are planning new ways to keep their fans engaged while the regular events are cancelled. Join us while our tastebuds pretend to be on a tropical getaway. Cheers!
2020-06-19
37 min
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Thirty Five: Face Hugger IPA
Join us this week as we crack open Face Hugger IPA from New England Brewing Company, located in Woodbridge, CT! We also dive back into pop culture news featuring Evil Dead (x2!) and Bill & Ted. Cheers!
2020-06-12
35 min
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Thirty Four: Themisto IPA
Join us this week as we crack open Themisto, a wonderfully mysterious hazy NEIPA from the west coast brewery Modern Times Beer! It's one of our new summer favorites and we're sure that you will love it, too. Cheers!
2020-06-05
38 min
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Thirty Three: Summer Ale
Aaand we're back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week we're crackin' open Summer Ale from Back East Brewing Company in Bloomfield, CT. We also discuss some news about Hocus Pocus and HBO Max, so check it out!
2020-05-29
36 min
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Thirty Two: All Together IPA
Welcome back, all! This week we're crackin' open a few different local versions of the worldwide beer collaboration known as All Together IPA! We've got Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT, as well as Tribus Brewing Co. in Milford, CT. We muse over how different the beers can be when they're based on the same recipe, and we'd love to hear from you, too! Cheers!
2020-05-23
25 min
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Thirty One: Froot Stripe
Welcome back to week two of our Dockside takeover! This week we feature Froot Stripe (a weissbier that's just as delicious as it sounds) before we get back to the second part of our interview with brewmaster Andy Schwartz. Cheers!
2020-05-15
1h 19
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Thirty: Beaut NZ IPA
Welcome back for a super exciting TWO PART episode, for which we were fortunate enough to talk to the owner and brewmaster at Dockside Brewery in Milford, CT (while practicing social distancing, of course!). Tune in this week for a fascinating look behind the scenes of this brewpub that we are SO psyched to see opening very soon -- thank you again to Bob and Andy!
2020-05-08
1h 08
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Twenty Nine: Baby Kittens
This week we're comin' atcha with the cutest IPA ever!! We're crackin' open Baby Kittens from Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. in East Hampton, CT, and talking about some of the latest tidbits of pop culture news. Cheers!
2020-05-01
33 min
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Twenty Eight: Wet the Beak
Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open Wet the Beak, an IPA from Hull's Brewing Company in New Haven, CT. We talk about why Hunger Games and Sherlock Holmes are back in the news, as well as review a Netflix show that was ... underwhelming, to say the least.
2020-04-24
46 min
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Twenty Seven: C.R.E.A.M.
Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open a new collaboration IPA named C.R.E.A.M., the delicious brainchild of local breweries Tribus Beer Co. and Alvarium Beer. We talk about the latest news for the upcoming seasons of Rick & Morty and Dead to Me, as well as the last episode of Tiger King and the Dune movie. A little something for everyone. Cheers!
2020-04-17
50 min
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Twenty Six: Cloud Sourced
Join us this week as we crack open a new beer release called Cloud Sourced, a hazy juicy IPA from Two Roads Brewing in Stratford, CT! We also muse over our other favorite local breweries and how they are dealing with quarantine. No bummers, though, we promise. Cheers!
2020-04-10
31 min
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Twenty Five: The Cocoon
Feeling pent up? Like maybe you're stuck inside somewhere? Come join us this week to drink THE COCOON from Relic Brewing here in Plainville, CT. We'll talk about Tiger King (of course), and some fun news about Scrubs and Star Wars. Cheers!
2020-04-03
38 min
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Twenty Four: Pilsner
Welcome back! This week we're drinking the Pilsner from East Rock Brewing Company located in New Haven, CT. We watch the trailer for the upcoming Hulu show Solar Opposites, and review the final episodes of Picard to check in if our feelings about it have changed. Come crack one open with us!
2020-03-31
31 min
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Twenty Three: 29 Pews
Another week, another pandemic. If you're stuck at home, too, why not crack one open with us and chill out? We know you ain't got anything better to do! This week we're featuring 29 Pews, a seriously solid IPA from Veracious Brewing Company right here in Monroe, CT.
2020-03-20
37 min
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Twenty Two: Thunder Funk
Can you feel it? The THUNDER FUNK is real! We're excited to feature a beer from a previously unknown but newly discovered brewery (to us), Bent Water Brewing Co., which is based in Massachusetts. We are in love. Join us as we ponder over the difference between funk and dank, and debate the pros and cons of 6-packs vs. 4-packs. You know, the important things in life.
2020-03-13
38 min
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Twenty One: Party Guy
Party on, Wayne! Party on, Garth!! This week we're SCHWINGin' in with Party Guy, a spectacular kettle-soured session ale from Hermit Thrush Brewery in Brattleboro, Vermont. Join us as we learn about different brewing processes as well as the latest news in all things Bond, McGuire, and San Diego ... Cheers!
2020-03-06
32 min
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Twenty: Blank Check #005
Aw yea, beb! We're back with another fantastic brew from Tribus Beer Co. called Blank Check #005. Join us this week as we discuss news about everything from 90's sitcom wives to Dexter's Laboratory to Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Yea, you heard us right. It's gonna be a good time.
2020-02-28
41 min
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Episode 19: Ode to Blumpy
Come join us while we pour one out for all the brewery cats & dogs with Ode to Blumpy from Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield, CT. We'll be drinking this delicious beer while we discuss the shows we've been watching and some exciting (and underwhelming) pop culture news that came out this week. Cheers!
2020-02-21
42 min
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Episode 18: Hop Krush
We've got a new krush for Valentine's Day! Hop Krush, that is, from Bad Sons Beer Company in Derby, CT. Join us this week while we review Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, and spill some exciting news about a special someone coming out of retirement! Cheers!
2020-02-14
02 min
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Episode 17: Rose de Ville
Welcome back! In this episode we're crackin' open Rose de Ville, a raspberry-licious sour ale from Brooklyn Brewery, while we review the pilot episodes of both Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist on NBC and Picard on CBS All Access. Engage!
2020-02-03
30 min
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Episode 16: Hiatus
We're back and we're switching things up!! This week we're bringing you a wine (don't worry, it still cracks open) from our favorite winery, Nocking Point Wines. We'll be reviewing Netflix's The Witcher, and we've got news about the Lizzie McGuire reboot, a Silence of the Lambs TV sequel in the works, and some exciting updates in the worlds of Harry Potter and Star Trek: Picard. Grab your favorite bottle of whatever you like and join us!
2020-01-20
49 min
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Episode 15: March of the Holiday Beers (Part 2)
We're back for round two with FIVE new winter and holiday beers for you! This time around we've got brews from Shipyard Brewing Company, Back East Brewery, Thomas Hooker Brewery, Huyghe Brewery, and Elysian Brewing Company. Grab a beer, relax, and maybe finish wrapping all those presents while you tune into this episode.
2019-12-23
45 min
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Episode 14: March of the Holiday Beers (Part 1)
Happy whatever you celebrate! It's time to use the holidays as an excuse for us to try every new festive beer we could find and bring them to you, our dear listeners. This is the first of TWO episodes because we just couldn't leave any beers behind! This episode features brews from Brooklyn Brewery, Stony Creek Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Anchor Brewing, and Evil Genius Beer Company. So grab yourself something festive to drink and join us in this winter wonderland of beer!
2019-12-16
37 min
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Episode 13: Bake Sale
It's our 13th episode, but it's your lucky day! Join us as we try Bake Sale. It's a delicious pastry stout that is the result of a collaboration between Tribus Beer Co. and Scratch Baking, both of which are located in our hometown of Milford, CT. We muse over what makes beer beer, take a look at the car of the future, and discuss what we like (and don't like) about Disney+ and its featured shows. Cheers!
2019-11-25
38 min
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Episode 12: Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale
We are the knights who say NI! This episode features Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale from Black Sheep Brewery, part of their special Monty Python themed series of beer. Join us this week for pop culture updates on shows like The Good Place and Arrow, news on Scoob! and Ghostbusters, as well as our initial thoughts and reviews of His Dark Materials and Ricky and Morty's season premiere! Wubba lubba dub dub!
2019-11-18
36 min
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Episode 11: Halloween Horror Nights
Love Halloween? Love haunted houses? Check out this special episode where we profess our love for everything Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios - the ULTIMATE haunted house experience for movie buffs and anyone who lives to be scared to death! BOO!
2019-10-31
41 min
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Episode 10: Battle of the Pumpkin Beers!
We're back, and it's time to get spooky! For this episode we're doing something a little different - we've pitted 6 different pumpkin beers from 6 different breweries against each other. Which one will prevail? Tune in to find out! (Beers hail from Shipyard Brewing Company, Blue Point Brewing Company, Two Roads Brewing, Thimble Island Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery, and Southern Tier Brewing Company)
2019-10-29
50 min
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Episode 9: Rose Gose
Put on your best pink outfit and get ready for brunch - it's time for some Rose Gose! This week we're drinking the newest Tanker Trunk Series beer from Two Roads Brewing Company. Come join us while we talk about rose beers, some exciting announcements about upcoming sequels, & review Veronica Mars and The Boys!
2019-08-26
45 min
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Episode 8: Lanai
Welcome back! This week we're drinking Lanai from Thimble Island Brewing Company, on our special San Diego Comic Con episode! Join us while we geek out about beer and all things pop culture. You know you want to ...
2019-07-31
1h 02
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Episode 7: People Power
We're back with lucky number 7, and for this episode we are featuring People Power from Kent Falls Brewing Co.! Come crack open a can of your own and chill out while we talk about farm breweries, and announce news about Bill and Ted 3, The Good Place, Bond 25, and Saw! Random: It's how we do. It's a beautiful day, won't you join us?!
2019-07-16
35 min
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Episode 6: Veridian IPA
Happy Friday, folks! This week we're bringing you episode six, featuring Veridian IPA from Banded Brewing Co. We'll be talking about some big birthdays for franchises that hold a special place in our hearts - Alien, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars - as well as the upcoming Between Two Ferns movie, and reviews of the new Aladdin remake from Disney and Wine Country on Netflix. Come crack one open with us and chill out for a while!
2019-05-31
50 min
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Episode 5: Geyser Gose
We're baaaaaack! Sorry for the delay, folks! We're coming to you with Mike's favorite beer from the brewery that has stolen our hearts: Geyser Gose from Two Roads Brewing in Stratford, CT. This episode we discuss everything from the new reign of the House of Mouse over Hulu, to The Lost Boys and Mortal Kombat, to Rocko's Modern Life and one of Netflix's newest hits, Dead to Me. What are you waiting for? Crack one open with us!
2019-05-17
42 min
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Episode 4: Cereal Spiller
Aww yiss, it's episode four of Crackin' One Open! We're trying Cereal Spiller beer for the first time while we talk about the season finale of Star Trek: Discovery and the upcoming television reboot of The Lost Boys. We review Childish Gambino's Guava Island now that it's out, as well as the premiere episode of Jordan Peele's version of The Twilight Zone. Grab a beer (and some cereal?) and join us!
2019-04-28
45 min
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Episode 3: Headway
Uno, dos, TRES! Welcome to our third episode! We're crackin' open Headway IPA from Counterweight Brewing, so come chill out while we discuss news about a Beetlejuice sequel, try to figure out what Guava Island is about, and then review the new season of Star Trek: Discovery as well as The Act. Grab your favorite brew, sit back, and relax. Here we go!
2019-04-19
35 min
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Episode 2: Sip of Sunshine
So you're back for more! Welcome to episode two of Crackin' One Open with Mike & Elyse, featuring Sip of Sunshine from Lawson's Finest Liquids. This week we both review the Netflix originals Russian Doll and Love, Death & Robots. We've got news about Bond 25 and Bill & Ted 3: Face the Music, as well as a podcast recommendation for your listening pleasure (when you're done with this episode, of course!). So sit back, relax, and crack one open with us!
2019-04-07
37 min
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Pilot: Lizard's Breath
Well hello there! This is Crackin' One Open with Mike & Elyse, and every week we will be talking about brews, reviews, and pop culture news. This week we open with Lizard's Breath from Firefly Hollow, and we're talking about Peaky Blinders, PEN15, Sonic's new look, a very special birthday, and ... mice with night vision? Oh boy. Won't you join us and chill out for a while?
2019-03-30
36 min