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Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastA pioneer passes, Spaghettsicles, and flying barsSad news this week with the passing of Jack McAuliffe of New Albion beer. When you talk OGs in craft beer his name should definitely be in the conversation. Jacks was an innaugural inductee into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame along with co-founder Suzy Stern and Jane Zimmerman.How many of you have seen a bar on a plane? I feel like I flew on a couple when I was a youngin. I remember thinking how interesting it was to have a bar on a plane - then I took my seat in coach and...2025-07-1954 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastKing of the Hill Beer, N/A Beer Innovation, and Guinness WafflesWelcome back for another amazing episode of Beer Guys Radio.We can't seem to get a full house lately. Nate's out this week but Tim and Brian roll on. Lots to recap from the holiday, some good and not so good brewery news. Always an adventure.Brian's Colorado Cold Brew4th of July ExcitementBeers of the WeekHow About Some Guinness Waffles?Alamo Beer: Broke to Breaking OutBraille Beer Label Printer InventedShoutout: Truck & TapRice Could Improve N/A Beer FlavorTRVE Brewing ClosingZillacoah's 1st Beer Since HeleneThanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are...2025-07-1248 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastIncan drinkin', seasonal beers, and magical yeastTim's back after a battle with Covid that took him out had for two days and took his sense of smell for a week. Rough.We re-hash the NA story from last week about it being not-so-healthy. We didn't think it was, but maybe some folks thought the absence of alcohol made it a health drink. I think it's just more bad press from the haters.In our Style Profile series Nate breaks down the Italian Pilsner for us and we turn to ChatGPT to get the exact scoop in the difference between German, Czech...2025-07-0554 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastNew Hops, Rice Beer is cool, and Bapple RulesTim was out sick again this week, Covid really hanging on. Brian likes to call it "being on assignment" for some reason. Covid is a terrible assignment.But Brian and Nate held down the fort, here's what they talked about...Snow Beer and BappleNew "Publicly Developed" Hop VeraIs N/A Beer Really Healthier?US Alcohol Guidelines Being DroppedConstellation and Diageo Getting SuedIs Rice The Next Big Thing In Beer?Pairing Beer With Spicy FoodThanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate"...2025-06-2851 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastBottle shares and barley patentsThis week Brian and Nate recap their casual bottle share which they didn't invite Tim to or even tell him about. What the hell? Anyhow... they kept it chill and shared a few brews just like the old days. Good times were had by all those that knew it was happeningA company claims to have been the first to formulate a beer meant for drinking on a flight and brewed for the higher altitude. We feel like we've heard this before though.More online conversations from a few places about kids in taprooms but...2025-06-2152 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastWorldly brews, worst beers, and Hulk Hooters?As we get things going this week we find out Nate has been flexing his culinary muscles on some ice cream adventures. Naturally, we ask if he's made any with booze. He has not. He continues to be a source of disappointment.Seems like every week there's something new to blame on Gen Z. We've decided to embrace it. It's all Gen Z's fault - and they'll pay for this, one beer at a time.GABF announced some new beer styles for this year's competition and in interesting one-time category for a new hop. On...2025-06-1456 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastTerrible tariffs, tasty treats, and how to winBefore diving into the terrible news of increasing tariffs on the aluminum needed to make our beer cans we "review" the Miller & Pringles collaboration chips we talked about a while back. Are they good? Do they taste like beer can chicken and beer brats? Find out!Nate gives us a style profile on American Cream Ale. We're fans, and there's more out there than you might realize. Coffee versions are especially tasty.In some surprising news, or maybe note, Non-Alcoholic beer is poised to surpass Ale as the 2nd largest beer category. As beer nerds...2025-06-0755 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastCheers to American Craft Beer WeekThis week, we’re raising a glass to American Craft Beer Week—because if there’s one thing we do best, it’s drinking local and talking about it loudly into microphones.Tim’s off on a secret beer mission (probably), so Brian calls in reinforcements in the form of Mo Mic Nate— beverage philosopher, and man of many hats (most of them ball caps). The SetupIt’s been one of those weeks. Nate’s fresh off sweating through a Georgia scorcher with a frosty pint in hand, and Brian’s just survived a m...2025-05-1755 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastSipping our way through Wet JanuaryAre you dry, damp, or wet this January?We're not gonna let this one go. It's January, and folks are dry all over. It's almost done though, we'll make it through this. Nate is dry, Tim is moist, and Brian is so, so wet right now.The folks at Pub Beer are fighting back against all this dryness with their Wet January initiative. Leonardo DiCheapio shares cheesy videos, contest, and deals on Instagram @CheapFunBeer. Check it out.It's not all fun and games though. The TTB is implementing s...2025-01-2555 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastBeer warning labels and Zebra StripingYou ever done some Zebra Striping?The trend has been around for a while, but now there's a term for it. Alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage is... Zebra Striping. Seems the practice may be a bit more refined than just having glass of water after a few beers, but it ain't new.Is your January still dry?Nate is dry, I'm kinda moist, and Brian is nearly drowning. But if you're still dry we've got a mocktail recipe using Guinness 0 that you might want to try out. I...2025-01-1154 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastCheers to 9 years of Beer Guys Radio!Happy New Year and Happy 9th Anniversary to us!We made it to 9 years. Wild. I know everyone looking back on things says how much they've seen change, but wow, we sure have seen a lot change since we started this thing. What a ride. Thanks for joining us for the trip. Maybe we'll throw a big party for the 10 year celebration.This week we talk about Dry January. Nate's going dry, I'm dry for now due to #DoctorsOrders, and Brian is still very wet. If you do go dry, don't...2025-01-0452 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast"Clean" beer, canning dates, and sustainable brewingWould you pay more for sustainably brewed beer?We made it through another week and we have definitely earned a beer or five. It's hawt in Georgia. We're supposed to top 100° heat index this weekend. Say a prayer for us.A survey suggests 50% of beer drinkers would pay 30% more for a beer that was sustainably brewed. I'm skeptical of those results, but that's what the survey says. Sustainably seems to be a goal of nearly every brewer now so I kind of expect my brewery is trying to be sustainable. How a...2024-06-1551 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastDrinking beer and eating sardines - A Tinned Fish PrimerNew to tinned fish? We got you covered.This was bound to happen. With our recently found love of tinned fish we had an expert join us to talk about the benefits of tinned fish and offer up some beer pairing suggestions.We know cans of sardines and oysters aren't for everyone. But these delicious fishes get a bit of a bad wrap, especially here in the States. Season Brand marketing manager Sara Kelly hung out with this to share some of the pros of tinned seafood, info on their offerings, and even...2024-06-0854 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastThe beers of Fallout and the State of Craft BeerAt least there's beer after Total Nuclear AnnihilationBrian and Nate have disappointed deeply with their lack of excitement for the Fallout TV series. I've played the games for 20ish years and am a huge fan. When the show was announced I was skeptical, like any video game fan when their fav game is "adapted." But they killed it with Fallout. Such an awesome series, and there's plenty of beer.The State of Craft BeerThe Craft Brewers Conference was this week and Brewers Association chief economist gave us...2024-04-2753 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastNoDa Brewing looks Gordgeous this time of yearWe remember falling in love with Hop Drop N Roll...Back before we started BGR, NoDa Brewing's Hop Drop N Roll was one of the beers we would mule back when we went to the Carolinas. Pickings were still a bit slim here in Georgia and it was a banger of a West Coast IPA. It still is, but there's so much more beer out there now.You'll notice (hopefully) that I'm (Tim) absent from this episode (show). Brian noted it as "on assignment," that assignment was a health scare with my dear old...2023-09-301h 01
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastUn-selling out, Florida beer, and the Monks have had it with youWe made it through the holiday weekend unscathed and are almost done with this short work week. Nice.On this week's show we recap Brian and Nate's trips to Florida and the beer they got into on their travels. Smalls and I stayed here but Smalls threw a party so we had some grilled meats and beers with friends and then I binged the rest of Ted Lasso.I sip on a new Scofflaw brew called Hop Shatter. Here's what the brewery has to say about the beer.Originally brewed for the 2023 Craft Bre...2023-06-0354 minBeer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastWorld Beer Cup stats, Cheerwine Ale review, and the magic of mushroomsBeer cocktails, Cheerwine Ale, World Beer Cup stats, and the magic of mushrooms are all on deck for this week's show.Shout out to friend of the show Billy for hanging with us on a recent trip to Atlanta. We had a chance to hit some our favorites spots like Brick Store Pub and Three Taverns Brewery and swap some beers. He hooked us up with NoDa's Cheerwine Ale that we'll dive into. It's pure madness and we gotta try it. We also taste some delightful brews from Eighth State Brewing, Three Taverns, and Wild Heaven.Delv...2023-05-2059 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastHomebrew clubs, competitions, and beer judging from Peach State Brew OffHomebrew competitions are a great place to get judgmentalThe Peach State Brew Off, organized by the Covert Hops Society, is Georgia's oldest and largest homebrew competition. We've competed in the comp a few times but this is the first time we've taken the show on the road to the event.Georgia's got some weird homebrew laws and the event has struggled to find a home in recent years. Legislation was passed that was supposed to legitimize running these events, but it added some rules and hoops to jump through that made it mo...2023-03-1842 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastNA Beer and Mocktails for Dry JanuaryWe're here to help you make it through Dry JanuaryWe've made it through another year and here we are with our livers beaten senseless through the holiday celebrations. If you're giving the body a break and trying to go dry we have some good news. There are some pretty decent options available now to allow you to still have drink with your friends.People always have questions about the Beer Guys drinking NA beers. Hey, we like beer, but we know that too much of it is not a good thing. We also...2023-01-0742 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE330: Paredolia Brewing Co.That's Pair-uh-dole-ee-uhPareidolia - The tendency for perception to impose a meaningful interpretation on a nebulous stimulus, usually visual, so that one sees an object, pattern, or meaning where there is none. Faces in clouds? Jesus on toast? Pareidolia.Pareidolia Brewing Co. is also a brewery in Sebastian, FL, on the Treasure Coast. Owner Pete Anderson joined us and we yammer on about beer and cheese. We love good cheese and just had a fancy new shop open in Atlanta. Maybe we'll do another cheese show? Pete likes cheese, and his wife is a proud cheeseh...2022-08-0643 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE329: Making our run with Dry County Brewing Co.What's up, party people?Dry County Brewing Co. is about the celebrate their 6th anniversary. We've known founder Trey Sinclair since the brewery was just a dream. Well, mostly. We met Trey when he was contract brewing a couple beers and spreading the word about them around his hometown. When the brewery was just being built we stopped by for a preview. Check it out right here.... https://youtu.be/_VeAUJv2th4 Since our preview way back in 2016 DCBC has expanded to offer spirits and cider along with their brews and they're about to move to a f...2022-07-3043 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE328: Fitz and the Gang with Great Lakes Brewing Co.Great Lakes Brewing Co. is going strong 34 years onWe all know cans are cool. Right? All the hype beers come in cans. Great Lakes Brewing Co. has been around since before cans were cool for craft. Good, craft beer came in bottles, and the macro stuff was shoved into cans. When you're 30+ years old in American craft beer you're going to have some fans that still think a craft beer needs to come in a bottle. That's exactly why classic like Edmund Fitzgerald Porter (aka Eddie Fitz, aka Fitz) and Eliot Ness Amber Lager stay in bottl...2022-07-2343 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE327: Juneau's Devil's Club Brewing Co.Devil's Club is not weed. Sorry.What's up, Y'all? How's your week gone? I'd say this week was busy but that just seems to be the way life goes anymore. It's hot here in Georgia again, we got some cool temps in the 80s this week. As a huge contrast to that we talked to Evan Wood and Jake Ridle from Devil's Club Brewing Co. in Juneau, Alaska. When we mentioned our upper 90s heat wave i think they both were ready to pass out.I've never been to Alaska. Maybe I'll jump on one...2022-07-1643 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE326: Fireside Chat with Orpheus Brewing & Beer and FireTalking today's hot news with some cool peopleUPDATE: Things move quickly in the world of craft beer. In this episode we discuss Brewery X's purchase of Modern Times. Only Brewery X ended up backing out of the deal and now Maui Brewing purchased them. Our details are out of date, but the general discussion still holds up.Rather than featuring a specific beer or brewery on this week's show we decided to invite some friends in to share a few beers and talk about some of the happenings in the beer world today. The burn...2022-07-0943 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE325: Clowning Around with Bircus BrewingIt's good to be back. Did you miss us? Brian's feeling all better and it was great to get back in the studio.We're joined this week but the crazy crew from Bircus Brewing in Ludlow, KY. FYI, it's pronounced "beer-cus." Brand Acrobat Jilliam Francois, Sales Manager (fancy title pending) Matt Cremeans, and Brewmaster JD fill us in on the origins and future of their brewery.Bircus is what you get when a Ringling Bros. clown opens a theater/circus and realizes all the money is made on concessions. That's the short story of why Paul...2022-07-0243 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE324: Brewery Employee Satisfaction Report 2022From brewer to beertender, how satisfied are brewery employees with their jobs?"I want to be a brewer." Every homebrewer has had the thought cross their mind. But, once you land that dream job at a brewery, will you be happy? Like any job, there are many factors to consider. Pay, benefits, management, training, etc. It may be a "cool" job but working in a brewery is still a job.Andrew Coplon from Craft Beer Professionals and Michael Varda from Craft Beer Advisory Services surveyed employees at 217 breweries across front of house, operations (brewers!), business, and ow...2022-06-1143 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE323: Diving into Mexican LagersSummer is coming and it's time for some Mexican LagersMexican Lagers are so hot right now. The CEO of Constellation brands even goes as far as saying he believes Modelo is about to become America's favorite beer. The data kind of supports that claim, with Consellation's brands (including Modelo, Pacifico, and Corona) seeing 14% growth in the most recent quarter. Craft breweries are cranking out more Mexican Lagers as well. Most are simple drinkin' beers akin to a Pale Lager / Clara. But some are going deeper into the genre with Vienna Lagers and others.To make...2022-06-0343 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE322: Hip Hop to Hops with Atlantucky BrewingCraft Collaborations inspire Nappy Roots to open Atlantucky BrewingIf you're a regular listener of the show then you've heard us talking with the Nappy Roots crew a few times before. We met the guys back in 2017 as they brewed a collaboration with Monday Night Brewing, Front Porch Pale Ale, to go along with the album of the same name. We were a young show at the time and thrilled to land an interview with the Grammy-nominated quartet. Fish Scales, admittedly the most passionate craft drinker of the group, had a thirst for more beer knowledge. We star...2022-05-2843 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE321: Diving into Snafu Brewing Co.Snafu Brewing Company is your new favorite dive barIf you love a taplist full of classic beer styles then this episode is not for you. However, if you're intrigued by the R&D department of a brewery including a NutriBullet, beer, fruit, and cereal you're in the right place.Snafu Brewing Company has been called a "dive brewery." Koon that's fair, and accurate. Snafu likes to have with their beers and wants everyone to feel welcome. When a guest asked if they could bring their goat to the taproom he said, "Sure thing."2022-05-2143 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE320: Kros Strain Brewing Co.Kros Strain Brewing Co. shows us what's happening in Nebraska beerWe met the crew from Kros Strain Brewing Co. when they visited Atlanta for The Juice Strikes Back festival in 2019. This invitational beer fest brought some amazing beers to Georgia and introduce a lot of new breweries to the Peach State. We chatted at the time about getting together for a show and it's only taken us three years to make it happen. Better late than never.Co-founder Bobby Kros and Head Beer Pusher Jeff Hardy sat down with us this week to share a...2022-05-1443 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE319: San Diego's The Original 40 Brewing Co.The Original 40 Brewing Company is a new OGWe caught Cosimo Sorrentino just in time to talk about San Diego's The Original 40 Brewing Co. before he heads for Lazarus Brewing in Austin, TX. Cosmo's a San Diego native and spent time brewing in Europe before returning home. When asked about the departure he shares that he likes where the beer scene is in Austin and wants to be a part of that, also the overall culture of the city. And, of course, BBQ.As we chat with Sorrentino about brewing in San Diego and Europe, Mai...2022-05-0743 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE318: Cherry Street Brewing and DJ JellyHanging out with Cherry Street Brewing and The Real DJ JellyCherry Street Brewing's original location in Cumming, GA isn't far from Atlanta. But city folk aren't big on leaving their circle so Cherry Street was somewhat of a hidden treasure in Georgia beer for a while. Us folks out here in the 'burbs can be scary, ya know. The opening of a 2nd location in Alpharetta put them closer to the masses, and within a distance more people weren't too scared to visit. Their beer is worthy of the trip and every bit as good as some...2022-04-3043 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE317: Finding BevanaTeamwork makes the dream work at BevanaIt's not easy to build and grow a brewery. Starting small can make expansion hard, and costly. Distribution adds it's own challenges and even just getting your name out there is a struggle amidst 9,000+ breweries. That's where Bevana comes in.Originally founded as Community Brewing Ventures, the company rebranded this year as Bevana to represent their growth in non-beer beverages. Sr. Director of Business Development Aaron Gore joined us this week to share what Bevana does for brewers and where they're headed in the future. It's all about joini...2022-04-2344 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE316: For the love of Little Beer (Fest)All the cool kids are drinking Little BeersBraving the snowy (yes, snowy) April weather in Georgia, 100s of beer lovers gathered in Duluth, GA recently to celebrated their love of low ABV beers. Little Beer Fest II brought brewers together from across the country for this invitation-only event. Brewers shared their best beers under (or close to it) 4.0%. Lots of lagers, some sessionable IPAs and other hoppy ales, some mixed fermentation brews, and even some small stouts and porters were poured at the event.Wrapped in our hoodies and holding down our tent we man...2022-04-1644 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE315: Morels and Mash Tuns with Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. makes big beer in small batchesWhat do you talk about when you get one of America's most legendary breweries on your show. Mushroom hunting, of course. As we chatted with Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.'s founder Clark Lewey and brewmaster Mike Saboe before the show we discovered we shared a love of mushrooms. We want to hunt morels, and they're experienced morel hunters. They love them so much they even brewed a beer in honor of morels, Scorpius Morchella. We promise the whole show isn't mushroom talk, but for a beer show there...2022-04-0944 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE314: Taking off with FlyteCo BrewingFlyteCo Brewing is cleared for takeoffDenver's FlyteCo Brewing opened their first location in 2019. Although Colorado has no shortage of breweries, owners Morgan O'Sullivan and Jason Slingsby knows there's always room for more great places to grab a beer. Their second location will open soon, in a decommissioned air control tower. O'Sullivan and Slingsby want visitors to see FlyteCo as their own Cheers. Where the bartenders know your name and have a beer ready for you when you walk in. Norrrrm! If getting to know people isn't your thing then maybe your and your beer can spend some q...2022-04-0244 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE313: Hefs and Hammers with Ironshield BrewingEnjoy the classics at Ironshield Brewing We're bringing you one from our backyard this week! If you're a Georgia beer nerd you may know the name Glen Sprouse. If you don't know his name then you probably know some of his breweries. The old timers may recall Phoenix Brewing which opened in Atlanta at The Prado in 1996, slightly less older timers likely know 5 Seasons that took over the space in 2001. Sprouse was part of both of those ventures.He stepped away from brewing for a while before opening up Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA. The brewer...2022-03-2644 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE312: Prison Pals Brewing brings Argentinian craft beer to AmericaPrison Pals Brewing makes a break for it in MiamiIn 2018 Argentinian businessman and race car driver Juan Pipkin was dreaming of starting a business in America. He'd grown tired of the challenges in his home country and feeling like a prisoner in his own land. After some consideration he decided craft beer was the goal. Pipkin admits he had zero background in beer before the idea for Prison Pals Brewing started, but he saw a great opportunity and he knew how to put a powerhouse team together.Pipkin reached out to Diego Setti and Bru...2022-03-1944 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE311: St. Patrick's Day Beer, History, and LegendsWe're all Irish on St. Patrick's Day Are there any better holiday than drinking holidays? Oktoberfest, Cinco de Mayo, and St. Patrick's Day are all pretty much excuses (at least in America) to drink like we'll never drink again. In our constant quest for knowledge, and beer, we dug into the history of St. Patrick's Day as we sample some Irish beers. What is this holiday even about? Something about snakes? Potatoes? It really doesn't matter to most people. Put on something green and grab a pint of green beer or a Dry Irish Stout and you're official...2022-03-1244 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE310: The Heady History of Michigan BeerThere's a lotta beer in MichiganAuthor Patti Smith joins us this week to talk about her book, Michigan Beer: A Heady History. If you've been with for a while, you may remember our episode with Ron Smith and Mary O. Boyle discussing their book, Atlanta Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Hub of the South. This is like that, but with much more Michigan.We start with the early days of brewing where, like most of the US, Bavarian immigrants had heavy influence. Except in the Upper Peninsula where French-Canadians helped make spr...2022-03-0544 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE309: Rival gang members are brewing up change at TRU ColorsTRU Colors Brewing is on a mission to end gang violenceWhen a shooting took the life of a young man in Wilmington, NC local businessman George Taylor wanted to do something about it. You likely know some of Taylor's other businesses, like Untappd or National Speed. Rather than just talking about making a change, Taylor contacted the local gang task force and spent two years getting to know gang members and the challenges they faced. After careful consideration and identifying some of the roots causes of gang violence he founded TRU Colors Brewing.TRU Col...2022-02-2643 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE308: Fossil Cove Brewing and the growth of Arkansas craft beerOur first Arkansas brewery on the show!The crew from Fossil Cove Brewing Co. joined us this week to shed some light on what's happening in Arkansas craft beer. If they're a good example, AR is doing OK.Tyler, Ben, and Andrew tell us about the growing beer scene in their state where a lot of folks still enjoy their light lagers. No matter, there are still plenty of IPAs and Stouts for those that want to branch out a bit. But they tell us they don't think there's anyone doing a Milkshake IPA. Can you...2022-02-1943 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE307: Sweet Tea and Dragons with Fire Maker BrewingThe crew from Atlanta’s Fire Maker Brewing Co. joins us in the studio this week to talk sweet tea, dragons, winning awards, and beer laws,Brewery founder Elliott Hall has worked across all three tiers of beer - wholesale, retail, and now as a brewery owner. This experience gives him unique insight into what it takes to be successful in today’s competitive craft beer landscape. As Vice President of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild Elliott is working to improve the laws for Georgia’s craft brewers and bring the brewing community closer together.Marketin...2022-02-1243 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE306: 50 States, 50 Beers with Jason MurphyCheers to American Beer Around the world there are still plenty of people that see American beer as watery lagers with no real character. We may have taken a while to catch up, but today American beer offers a huge variety of top notch styles in every state. Jason Murphy, staff writer for PorchDrinking.com, wanted to explore the map of American beer so he set out on a mission to try a brew from all 50 states and write about his adventure. It was a huge undertaking but he came out victorious. You can read his full arti...2022-01-2944 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE305: Silver Bluff Brewing loves Mexican LagerSilver Bluff Brewing is passionate about Mexican Lager Jeff Coyle loves Mexican lagers. So much so that he wrote a detailed article to help others understand the style. If you think Corona when you think of Mexican beers, you should definitely read the article. But first, make sure to listen to our interview with Jeff and his brother Kevin Coyle. The duo are part of the team behind Silver Bluff Brewing Co. Their Mexican lager is a hybrid of sorts. Riding the line between the Clara (Corona) and another traditional Mexican style, the Vienna Lager. Right...2022-01-2244 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE304: Primitive Beer and Spontaneous BrewingWho's ready for some hot, flat beer? For most breweries a review saying a beer was "hot and flat" would be an insult. Not so much for Primitive Beer. If you attended their recent Hot Bierfest in Colorado then you had a choice of a few beers to try, with one being flat ("still" sounds better, let's go with that) and... hot. Glühbier, literally "mulled beer", is served like a mulled wine or cider. Warmed with cinnamon, honey, and spices If you're not feeling spicy then maybe go for a mug of beer you take out by th...2022-01-1544 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE303: American Craft Sake with Setting Sun SakeAmerican craft sake is creeping on a come up This isn't the first time we've talked about sake on the show, but it is the first time we've talked to a sake brewer. Josh Hembree of Setting Sun Sake Brewing Co. is one of a small handful of American craft sake brewers. A few short years ago there were only 5ish in the states but that number has grown to over 20. Although sake is usually referred to as a rice wine the brewing process is more closely related to beer. Hembree tells us about the dif...2022-01-0843 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE302: Sam Calagione talks 26 years of Dogfish Head beersSam Calagione talks 26 years of of Dogfish Head Many people consider Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione to be one of the pioneers of modern American craft beer. Sam is quick to clarify he's part of the 2nd wave of craft and others, like Sierra Nevada's Ken Grossman, paved the way for his off-centered ales. Calagione's method of continuously hopping his beers throughout the boil allowed him to pack in immense hop flavor without making the brews overly bitter. The contraption he used to add the hops in his early batches of 60 Minute and 90 Minute IPA was fa...2022-01-0144 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE301: 100 years of Shiner BeerWhy are Shiner bottles twist-off? So you can get the beer out! We had a blast talking with Brewmaster Jimmy Mauric and Brand Manager Nick Weiland about the long history of Shiner Beer. We don't talk with many 100+ year old breweries, so we had plenty to talk about. Jimmy's been with the brewery for 44 years so he knows a thing or two about the history. He tells us how the brewery survived Prohibition by selling ice and non-alcoholic (wink wink) Near Beer, and how their Bock dates all the way back to 1913. Jimmy a...2021-12-1844 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE300: IPA Evolution and more with Harpoon BreweryHarpoon Brewery is an East Coast IPA OG In 1986 Harpoon Brewery received brewery permit #001 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The first brewery in the state since Prohibition, only 35 years ago. IPAs were more of a West Coast thing at the time and the launch of Harpoon IPA in 1993 was a bold move for an East Coast brewery. Fans to took these crazy, hoppy beers and the rest is history. Chief Brewing Office Al Marzi, Senior Brewery Mike Kelly, and Director of Digital Strategy Megan Baker cracked a few cold ones with us as the...2021-12-1144 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE299: Christmas Beer Showdown 2021Best Christmas Beers of 2021 Christmas, the most wonderful time to drink beer Ahhh, who am I kidding? It's ALWAYS the most wonderful time to drink beer. But, Christmas is a great time for beer. Beautiful Belgian ales, spiced Winter Warmers, maybe some glühkriek? Christmas beers are some of our favorites and we look forward to this show each year. With a sampling of Christmas brews from around the world we blind taste them with our friends and pick our favorites. This year, Ron and Michael from Rainy Day Brewery joined us on the sh...2021-12-0444 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE298: Dokkaebier - Korean-inspired craft beer When Dokkaebier founder Youngwon Lee attended craft beer festivals he noticed he was one of the few (or only) Asian people at the events. He said everyone was friendly and welcoming, he just wanted to find a way to attract more diversity to craft. Bring on the Dokkaebier. Many of their beers are both familiar and unique. A Pilsner with bamboo tea, a Kimchi kettle sour made with lactobacillus cultured from actual kimchi. What started as a pop-up served with Korean tapas blossomed into a full brewing venture. Working with local brewers to gypsy brew his o...2021-11-2044 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE297: Textile Brewing Co.If you brew it, will they drink? Textile Brewing is just a few miles from the Field of Dreams. My clever mind thought of the "if you brew it" line as soon as I heard this fact. Of course, it's the same line that everyone thinks of. Great minds, right? I managed to hold off for most of the show on making the "joke," but it is a fun fact about the brewery. Another fun fact, founder Tom Olberding had no brewing experience when he decided he was going to open a brewery. To compliment his s...2021-11-1344 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE296: Diving in to Dark LagerThere's a lot more to lager than just Pilsner We all have a friend that has made a statement like, "I don't like lagers," or, "I don't like dark beer." It's likely the lager-hater is thinking of something like a Pilsner when they think lager, and the dark beer-averse has a thick and boozy stout on their mind. Dark Lagers are here to change those opinions. There's a huge variety of flavor in the dark lager world. On the lighter end, something like a Czech Dark Lager will deliver a touch of toffee, da...2021-11-0644 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE295: Getting Spooky with RockSolid BrewingThis week we have RockSolid Brewing head brewer Bryan Crass joining us in the studio! Plenty of places offer up craft beer pairing suggestions for your favorite Halloween candy, Reese's Cups, Skittles, Snickers. We've got some pairings as well, but our suggestions are for that bottom-of-the-bag candy as we pick the Top 5 most hated candies to pair up. Necco Wafers? Got it. Circus Peanuts? Check. You know you'll be eating the leftovers your kids don't want so you might as well have a nice beer to go with it. Bryan shares some info about his time br...2021-10-3042 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE294: Top Secret info from Covert Artisan AlesAbout a month ago Jason Murphy from porchdrinking.com hit me up on Instagram and said, "You gotta check out Covert Artisan Ales." So I did. Covert founders Dan and Stacey Berry joined us this week to talk about their Sioux Falls, South Dakota brewery. SD was a holdout on jumping on the BGR train. Back in 2018 we even did a Sucking up to South Dakota segment in one of our episodes with Stan Hieronymus. I'm happy to say that SD is now one our Top 50 states for listeners. As we talk about controversial beer opini...2021-10-2344 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE293: More sexy NA beer talk with Partake BrewingPartake Brewing takes their non-alcoholic brews from the Dragon's Den to distribution Partake Brewing founder Ted Fleming was (is) a huge craft beer fan. He loves hanging out with friends and sharing a brew. Unfortunately, after a visit to the doctor diagnosed him with Crohn's Disease he had to ease off the alcohol, and eventually give it up all together. But Fleming wasn't ready to give up sharing a drink with friends. He did some research on the non-alcoholic beer market and discovered there weren't a lot of great offerings to be had at home in...2021-10-1644 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE292: Country roads taking me home to Big Draft BrewingBig Draft Brewing is helping to bring small town West Virginia back to life Big Draft Brewing is located in the tiny town of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Population 3,000, give or take. The town, and the larger Greenbrier Valley community, has faced some hard times in recent years. The opioid epidemic chipped away at the community and the "1,000 year flood" of 2016 caused widespread destruction and loss of life. Our show this week is as much about the tenacity of the residents of White Sulphur Springs as it is about beer. You'll have to...2021-10-0944 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE291: Getting Down with Dead Low BrewingDead Low Brewing co-founder Kyle Havens and investor and member of the board Yvan Demosthenes join us this week to talk shop! We discuss the many faces of dark lager and how a lot of people have misconceptions about lager beers PLUS the wonders of a Country Lager. We learn what Dead Low means and how that ties in with the brewery, rocking concerts near by, and give some love to Ohio for their support of the show. For our Beers of the Week, we go with a Tiki theme, including: Left Hand Getting T...2021-10-0244 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE290: Annual Oktoberfest Blind Beer TastingIt's Oktoberfest, time for some blind beer tasting For the second year in a row, the famed Oktoberfest in Munich has been cancelled. Sad. But, the beers are still flowing and there are pretty of great offerings available across the States. We gathered up with a couple friends and fellow beer lovers recently for our annual Oktoberfest Blind Beer Tasting. Anthony Storey of Storey Time Construction joined us along with repeat Oktoberfest taster, Nate Scheiber of Cherry Street Brewing. Our rules are pretty simple. Taste the beer and make some notes on whether or not you like it. ...2021-09-1844 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE289: Beer and BBQ at the Terrapin Atlanta Taproom A few years ago the Braves made a controversial move to Cobb County, GA... but that's a story for another time. Attached to the ballpark is The Battery. A live-work-play complex with restaurants and shops and condos, and the Terrapin Atlanta Taproom. Terrapin's Taproom sits just beside the main gate to the Brave's stadium. You can even get a beer from the taproom from inside the park. (Pro tip, they're cheaper than the ballpark beers.) Along with the beers they also serve up Fox Bros BBQ, some of the best in Atlanta. Commercial Ope...2021-09-1144 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE288: 25th Annual Classic City BrewfestCask Ales and camaraderie in Athens, GA A lot has changed in craft beer in the last 25 years, and Classic City Brew Fest has been there through it all. Organizer Owen Ogletree tells us about the changes over the years and the great cause the fest supports. We've been attending this event for several years now. We always grab a few of the brewers and chat a bit about what's happening with their brewery. This year we sat down with Carey Charles from Arches Brewing for some hot lager talk. Arches is one of the first breweries in G...2021-09-0444 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE287: NOLA meets Funkytown at Neutral Ground Brewing Co. Neutral Ground Brewing Co. lets you have your cake and drink it, too Ft. Worth... Funkytown, a great place for a brewery. Friends Stan Hudson and Sean Doublet definitely think so. When they originally met Sean wasn't even into craft beer. He noted that Stan came around with growlers pouring 4 oz samples for everyone. We know this to be likely as we've known Stan for many years and have experienced his proclivity to share his brews. Interestingly, beer isn't what originally introduced us to Stan, we have cigars to thank for that. However, we quickly find we shared...2021-08-2844 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE286: Bespoken Spirts makes whiskey in just days Bespoken Spirits says they can make a delicious whiskey in days instead of years, while using a fraction of the wood and water of traditional methods. Sounds like voodoo to me, but founders Stu Aaron and Martin Janousek claim their spirits are voodoo-free. They've taken the art of distilling and aging spirits and added some science to it. Instead of using barrels, they use "micro-staves" plus some heat and pressure to produce the desired result. They offer your traditional bourbon, rye, and rum but they can get a bit more creative from there. When the pand...2021-08-2144 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE285: Jackson Hole's Roadhouse Brewing In beautiful Jackson Hole, WY sits Roadhouse Brewing. They're one of several breweries in a town of about 10,000. Although the full-time population may be small, the city welcomes as many as 55,000 visitors every day. Vacationers enjoying Jackson Hole or on their way to one of the West's amazing National Parks. And when you're on vacation, you're going to need some beer. Roadhouse Brewing wants you to Live Deep. We got to running out mouths and forget to find out exactly what that means. However, we trust Brewmaster Max Shafer gives it to us straight, so we're...2021-08-1444 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE284: Exhibit 'A' Brewing with Kelsey RothExhibit 'A' Brewing with Kelsey Roth Exhibit 'A' Brewing was voted the most underrated brewery in Massachusetts by Thrillist. When we asked General Manager Kelsey Roth if agreed with the distinction we got a hesitant shrug. Their Goody Two Shoes Kölsch earned a 96 from Wine Enthusiast and landed in their top spot. Do these two "awards" go hand-in-hand, or contradict each other? The world may never know. Roth doesn't seem too wrapped up in either. He just wants to offer good beer and a great place for people to hang out. And they want everyon...2021-08-0744 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE283: Wandering Soul Beer Co. with founder Matt Smith Did you know you can turn your shed into a brewery in Massachusetts? Wandering Soul Beer Co. founder Matt Smith is a gypsy brewer. Well, he has his own brewery, a small setup in the shed behind his house. Local laws allow Matt to sell beer from his shed brewery... brewery shed? He recently held a bottle release and had folks lining up in his neighborhood to grab some of that sweet nectar. I hope he has cool neighbors. The shed won't meet the demand for Wandering Soul Beer so large batches are gypsy...2021-07-3144 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE282: Athletic Brewing Co. and the growth of non-alcoholic beerNA beer is here to stay, and Athletic Brewing Co. is leading the way We last talked with Athletic Brewing Co. in 2019. They were just getting their roots set and spreading the word of their non-alcoholic craft beer. The last two years of seen explosive growth for them, and the NA beer sector, so we decided to catch up with them for an update. Bill Shufelt and John Walker are the co-founders of Athletic. Bill man's the fort at their production brewery in San Diego while John watches over their original Connecticut Brewery and taproom. Both breweries are...2021-07-2444 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE281: Brewing with Cannabis - THC and CBD brews with CERIA BrewingCannabis in a can with CERIA Brewing's Dr. Keith Villa As state's legalize the casual consumption of marijuana I think we knew a time would come when it found it's way into a beer. No doubt that homebrewers have tried this combination out a time or two, but for CERIA Brewing THC and CBD is the focus of their brews. Dr. Keith Villa is best known as the inventor of the iconic Blue Moon Belgian White. Whether you're a fan or not, it's hard to argue the impact this beer has had on craft beer, and the be...2021-07-1744 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE280: Oso Under with Alesmith and Alvarado Street BrewingCollaboration makes the (craft beer) world go 'round The pandemic may have made beer collaborations more difficult, but it didn't stop great brewers from coming together to make tasty beers. Like most things in our lives these days, collaborations have gone virtual with Zoom meetings and emails and text messages getting the job done. We're thankful for these virtual collabs because it brings us amazing things like Alesmith Brewing and Alvarado Street Brewing's Oso Under. A West Coast IPA loaded up with Australia and New Zealand hops. Alesmith's Ryan Crisp and (with the last minute tag in) Alv...2021-07-1044 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE279: Classic American Craft Beers for your 4th of JulyJuly 4, 1776. America is born. There are high fives all around. Samuel Adams breaks out his homebrew to celebrate. Life is good. This week we take a look at some classic American craft beers. American craft is fairly young in the grand scheme of things. Where many European countries have hundreds of years of tradition, we've got 40ish years - with maybe a couple of exceptions. A little thing called Prohibition threw us off for a while but when we got back in the game, we went all out. Anchor Steam hit the scene in 1971, Sierra Nevada in 1980, Sam Adam...2021-07-0344 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE278: Kicking back with Kettlerock BrewingHow many Peets does it take to run a brewery? Kettlerock Brewing in Peachtree Corners, GA is a family affair. When patriarch Stephen Peet retired in 2019 he figured the easiest way to relax was to build a brewery, and bring the whole crew with him. Stephen and Sterling Peet joined us on the show this week with Diana, Christa, Taylor, and Devon Peet holding down the fort. That's a lotta Peets. Stephen tells us the focus of the brewery is community, nature, and the environment. He recalls a slow time and the brewery a a handful of gues...2021-06-2644 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE277: Live at Little Beer FestBeers don't have to be big to be beautiful Last weekend we headed over to Duluth, GA to party with our friends from Good Word Brewing as they celebrated the beauty of small beers. The festival had brewers from all over the country offering up beers under 5% ABV. There were plenty of lagers as well as some saisons and grisettes, sours, and even some porters and stouts. In the day of TIPAs and double-digit pastry stouts it's nice to celebrate the drinkin' beers. We've been preaching Pilsners for year; we knew others would eventually come around. F...2021-06-1243 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE276: BJ's Brewhouse with Alex PuchnerHow much beer do you need to brew to serve 200 restaurants? Alex Puchner has been with BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse since they started brewing 25 years ago. It's a unique setup they have there at BJ's, with a group of breweries across the country supplying beer to the 200+ restaurants in their chain. A lot of beer. Alex joined us this week to talk about his early days of brewing with the legendary Maltose Falcons homebrew club and his adventure with BJ's. We learned about their core beers, their new brew club, and some of the brews coming out of...2021-06-0544 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE275: Philly Beer WeekPhilly Beer Week... It's Essential Living in Atlanta I can tell you it's not an easy task to host a great beer week, but Philly Beer Week has it down pretty good. A lot of this is thanks to Philly Loves Beer and the efforts of Executive Director Christina Dowd. She works with local brewers and bars to promote beer across Philadelphia and much of her time is spent coordinating the events of Philly Beer Week. Dowd and Varga Bar owner Rich Colli joined us on the show to talk about what it takes to make a gr...2021-05-2944 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE274: Getting Juiced with Oskar Blues R&D makes the world go 'round at Oskar Blues Oskar Blues Head Brewer Juice Drapeau loves to brew experimental beers. These R&D batches give them the chance to try out new hops, malt, and yeasts, and ultimately impacts the beers we see brewed in huge quantities to be distributed across the country. Their Guava Rodeo uses a very cool yeast known as Sourvisiae that makes a beer lightly tart without the need for lactobacillus or lactic acid. Pretty cool stuff. Drapeau and Sr. Marketing Manager Aaron Baker joined us on the show this wee...2021-05-2243 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE273: Hop Tea and Hop Water with Hoplark Hoplark with Hot Talk on Hop Tea and Hop Water You know we love our beer, but we do dabble in alternative beverages. This week we're getting all fancy and sipping tea... with plenty of hops. Hoplark co-founder Dean Eberhardt joins us on the show this week to talk about his Hop Tea and Hop Water. We learn what got the ball rolling on Hoplark, and we get educated on the many varieties of teas. We ask Dean for some pairing suggestions for his hop teas, but he tries to get us...2021-05-1543 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE272: Brewing Forward with Victory BrewingVictory founder Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet talk 25 years of Victory Beers After 25 years, Victory Brewing isn't slowing down. They're goal to Brew Forward means they're doubling down on quality, commitment, and community. As we talk with founder Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet we discovered what it means to be a successful brewer. Barchet is once again able to homebrew. That's success, growing to a point where you don't have to be on the brew deck all the time and can finally enjoy a homebrew. He's done it up right, too. His barn is designed...2021-05-0843 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE271: Jackie O's talks sustainable brewing and new Columbus locationJackie O's Brewery doesn't seem to be interested in bringing back malt liquor We started out our talk with Jackie O's Pub & Brewery founder Art Oestrike by talking on a topic we're passionate about - 40s of malt liquor. The brewery has brewed malt liquor in the past and we asked Art if it was time to do another one, and make it available in 40-oz bottles. "Who wants that?" he replied. We do, Art. We do. After gathering ourselves, we carried on with co-Directors of Brewing Operations Seth Morton and Alan Gordon. We learned about...2021-05-0142 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE270: Red Top Brewhouse puts customer safety firstAn unfortunate situation at Red Top Brewhouse gave them time to shine Red Top Brewhouse is located in the fairly quiet town of Acworth, GA. Most everyone is pretty chill, but people can get out of line anywhere. Brewer Dave Sheets and Marketing Director Chris Henderson joined us this week to talk about a recent incident at their brewery, barrel-aged beers, cocktails, and soleras. Recently, a female guest used a "code word" with the bartender to let him know she was uncomfortable with the advances of a male guest. The bartender took immediate action and removed the gue...2021-04-2443 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE269: Iron Hill Brewery celebrates 25 yearsWhile other 90s brewpubs have disappeared, Iron Hill Brewery only gets stronger Do you remember the brewpub boom of the 1990s? It seemed like there was one on every corner. John Harvard's and Hops were a couple favorites in Atlanta, and Sundays on the patio of Atlanta Beer Garten listening to 99x's Resurrection Sunday still conjures very fond memories. All of those brewpubs are long gone, along with many others founded during the 90s boom. Beating the odds, Mark Edelson's Iron Hill Brewery is still going strong, and getting stronger. Edelson joined us on the show this week...2021-04-1743 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE268: Roadmap Brewing, where all roads lead to beer Sometimes Roadmap Brewing Co.'s Dustin Baker misses the classroom Before opening Roadmap Brewing Co. founder and brewer Dustin Baker was a middle school teacher. He admits that sometimes he still misses the classroom. When we spoke Sant Antonio had hit 100° that day, I think a cool and comfortable classroom would sound pretty good to me, too. Baker got started brewing after he received a homebrew kit as a wedding gift and with lots of help from his wife and parents, Roadmap Brewing came to life in 2018. Although Dallas / Fort Worth and Houston have thriving beer...2021-04-1043 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE267: Back Paddle Brewing with Kyle McCloud and Jason SlaterBack Paddle Brewing brings craft beer to tiny Lincolnton, Georgia Back Paddle Brewing is a newer brewery in the small town of Lincolnton, GA. They are the first, and only, brewery in town and in an area that isn't exactly craft-focused. Owner Kyle McCloud and Head Brewer Jason Slater spend time with their new customers educating them on craft beer but they still get plenty of people looking for something that "tastes like Bud Light." McCloud opened his brewery on a tight budget and built much of the space himself, including his brewhouse. Without the budget for expe...2021-04-0343 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE266: Smoked Beer and More with Switchback Brewing's Bill Cherry Switchback Brewing is going to smoke all the beers Switchback Brewing founder Bill Cherry has a passion for smoked beers. He approaches smoke from a culinary standpoint, not to overwhelm the beer with smoky notes but to add depth and character to the beer while showing smoke as a legitimate flavor component. Through their Flynn of Fire Smoked Beer Initiative Switchback shows off the world of smoked malts. Their "Smoke-ometer" shows you what percentage of smoked malt is in each beer and you may be surprised at the subtleties of a beer with 25% of the ma...2021-03-2044 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE265: The Saison Show - Origins, Style Profile, and Homebrewing TipsWe want to Make Saisons Cool Again It wasn't that long ago that saisons were one of the popular styles. Several breweries offered up some variation or another and a lot of great collaborations came about. The saisons are still there, they just don't have the hype they used to. We'd love to see them come back around. The saison style started in 1700s in Wallonia, the French-speaking part of Belgium. Each farm brewed their own take on these Farmhouse Ales in the cold months for seasonal farm workers (Saisonnièrs) to drink during the warm months. This ga...2021-03-1344 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE264: Social Fox Brewing on Oenobeer and 1st AnniversarySocial Fox Brewing powers through the pandemic to celebrate 1st Anniversary It wasn't by choice that Social Fox Brewing opened at the start of the pandemic. However, they've made the best of it and soon they'll be celebrating their first anniversary. The Social Fox crew joined us in the studio this week to share some beers and chat. Head Brewer Craig Smith along with co-owners Mike Greene, Mark Klafter, and Scott Norwood all came along for the ride. Social Fox recently released their first beers in cans and has more in the pipeline. They recently released Straight Outt...2021-03-0644 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE263: Coffee and coffee beer with Apotheos Roastery Bringing coffee and beer together makes for one great beverage Adding coffee to beer in modern brewing only goes back a few decades but individually both have been enjoyed for centuries. For coffee, the story traces back to an Ethiopian goatherder who noticed his flock full of energy and "dancing" after eating a small red fruit off of some shrubs. The goatherder figured he'd give it a shot as well and soon joined his energetic goats. The origins of beer, as we've discussed before, isn't crystal clear, but suffice it to say beer has been a part of o...2021-02-2744 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE262: Music and Malört with Mikerphone Brewing Mikerphone Brewing's Mike Pallen is inspired by music Mikerphone Brewing founder and owner Mike Pallen didn't set out to be a brewer. Although his dad worked at Miller, he didn't want his son to follow in his footsteps and urged him to go to college. So Pallen did just that. After getting his degree he began a career in the music industry with the ultimate goal to work at Capitol Records in Los Angeles. That didn't happen. However, along the way he found his love for brewing and after working at a couple of Chicago breweries he decid...2021-02-2043 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE261: Bourbon: Origins, Tasting, and RecommendationsWhiskey comes in many forms, but bourbon is America's spirit The origins of bourbon are both known and debated. We know early settlers in Virginia and Kentucky made use of the abundance of corn to distill their whiskey, but there are a variety of stories on who was first to put it in a new, charred oak barrel and to actually call it bourbon. No matter the exact origins of bourbon we now have a spirit that is all American to enjoy. Congress declared so in 1964 stating that bourbon is a "distinctive product of the United States." Score one for...2021-02-1343 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE260: Crooked Run Brewing with Jake Endres Crooked Run Brewing is more than just beer When Crooked Run Brewing opened co-founders Jake Endres and Lee Rogan were just 25, making them the youngest brewery owners in Virginia. They've had great growth in the last seven years. The duo has opened a second location, started making wine, and launched their Native Culture sub-brand offering wild and spontaneous ales using Virginia ingredients. Endres joined us on the show this week to talk about the journey. We've got more hot coolship talk this week, a staple of their Native Culture series. They released their first Lambic-style...2021-02-0643 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE259: Getting Wild with Monday Night Brewing Monday Night Brewing's Peter Kiley talks about taking "safe" beers to the next level Monday Night Brewing started as a Bible study group with founders Jonathan Baker, Jeff Heck, and Joel Iverson. In addition to learning the word the group brewed beer together, on Monday nights. When popularity among their friends continued to grow they realized they may on to something. Monday Night Brewing opened their original taproom in Atlanta in 2013. Brewmaster Peter Kiley tells how they brewed "safe" beers in the early days. Golden ales, a "pseudo Pilsner", a simple IPA. The beers...2021-01-3044 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastBeer Guys Radio Show TrailerWelcome to the Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast! We love craft beer and we love sharing with others. Join hosts Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt every week as we talk with the amazing people of craft beer.We talk new beers and new breweries, brewing science, beer history, homebrewing, beer culture, and much more. Grab a pint, have a seat, and tune in!PART OF THE PODCAST PARK NETWORKhttps://www.thepodcastpark.com/ ADD BEER GUYS RADIO TO YOUR STATIONThe terrestrial Beer Guys Radio broadcast is available on t...2021-01-1803 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE251: Like Father, Like Son at Six Bridges Brewing Six Bridges Brewing celebrates 2nd anniversary as they eye expansion Just ahead of the kickoff for the 2nd Anniversary month Six Bridges Brewing's Clay Gridley joined us the studio for this week's show. Clay is one half of the father and son team behind Six Bridges, dad Charles Gridley makes up the other half. A Georgia Tech grad, Charles enjoyed homebrewing in his spare time as a chemical engineer and notes his engineer background brings valuable experience to the team. Clay took some time off to be a professional ski bum in Colorado before becoming a...2020-11-2143 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE241: 5th Annual Oktoberfest Blind Beer Tasting and RankingOktoberfest brings Festbiers, Märzens, and Mustard Flights Once again it is time for our annual Oktoberfest blind beer tasting! We look forward to this show every year and its frequently my first dip into Oktoberfest beers after my self-imposed ban from drinking any before September 1st. It’s my little way of standing up against seasonal creep. Just say no to Oktoberfests and pumpkin beers in July. To help us with this daunting task we invite some of our friends from the industry to help us out. This year’s judging panel: Joe McIntyre | Brewmaster at Scoffl...2020-09-0544 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE238: Ninjas and Unicorns and Pipeworks BrewingPipeworks Brewing focuses on controlled expansion and innovative brews to keep things moving forward Since opening in 2012 Pipeworks Brewing has received praise for their brews. As their became more and more popular the brewery chose to keep their growth controlled, only sending beer to areas where it would be appreciated and move quickly. Locally, Pipeworks makes sure only their freshest and best beers get to consumers by self-distributing. In addition to allowing the brewery to keep more of the money from the beer they sale it also allows them to remain hands on with all of their accounts. T...2020-08-1544 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE130: All about the IPA haze craze with Old Nation Brewing Co.When Travis Fritts and Nate Rykse started Old Nation Brewing Co. they brought 14+ years of brewing education and experience with them. They'd dedicated their lives to learning the technical aspects of brewing as well as the differences in brewing methods and ingredients across different cultures. The result is a brewery that blends these different methods and ingredients to produce unique beers. Initially, the beer they offered was "very traditional and technically accurate." Director of Growth & Strategy Mark Logusz recounts, "The beer was great, but it was not what anybody wanted to drink." With that realization, Fritts engaged the me...2018-06-2345 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE115: Preventing Off-flavors in Homebrew BeerWe're broadcasting from Monday Night Brewing's Garage this week. Does your homebrew blonde ale continually have an underripe apple taste? Or is there a rancid butter taste in your porter? Does your IPA taste more like band-aids than tropical hops? This is the show for you. BJCP Grand Master beer judge Mike Castagno was an award-winning homebrewer before going pro at Decatur, GA's Twain's Brewpub. And BJCP Certified beer judge Nate Watkins is another award-winning prolific homebrewer. We talk about some of the mistakes homebrewers make, the off-flavors that can crop up, and how to fi...2018-03-1046 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE81: Sour Beer and Distilling with Avondale Brewing Co.Avondale Brewing is the second-oldest brewery in Birmingham. Housed in a historic building that used to be a fire station, saloon and brothel (which may or may not be haunted), they used their saison to really build Avondale’s brand. From there, they haven’t been still. From opening up Birmingham’s first sour-only facility (the Barrel Works) and distilling, the crew is pushing the boundaries in Alabama. Head brewer Nate Darnell joined the Beer Guys in studio. We talked about his brewing background, the Birmingham beer scene, and the differences between brewing and distilling. Plus, we show love to a be...2017-07-1549 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastE28: Home Brewing 101 and Swimming In a Shark TankWant to learn how to homebrew? Afraid to start? This is the show for you. The Beer Guys talk to two veteran, award-winning home brewers. Jim Walker and Nate Watkins take you through the basics of home brewing. Also, we talk to Phillip Petracca, CEO of Fizzics, about his new draft beer system. Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast 028See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and oc...2016-07-0948 min
Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer PodcastHome Brewing 101 - ExtraEver wanted to home brew? Scared to take the leap? We've got you covered. Tim and Aaron talk to veteran home brewers Jim Walker and Nate Watkins about how to get started. Follow along with the show notes here Like what we're doing? We'd love your support. Head over to Patreon and consider becoming one of our sponsors. We've got some cool swag too! Cheers! Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast ExtraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Rad...2016-07-0851 min