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Malt CoutureBatch 178: Hometown HeroesAfter polling DontDrinkBeer fans about off the radar local gems, Alex sourced beers from four breweries that haven't been featured on Malt Couture yet. For the first time, the Malty Boyz™ try beers from Neubleus Taproom, Barrique Brewing and Blending, The Seed: A Living Beer Project, and There Does Not Exist then give them the power ranking treatment. In the Beer News, Wu-Tang Clan's GZA beer dinner in NYC is back and 450 North cereal bowls go on sale for $175. Plus, a special message from David Hayter, voice of Solid Snake. Thanks to Bissell Brothers Brewing for sponsoring th...
2021-11-251h 50Malt CoutureBatch 178: Hometown HeroesAfter polling DontDrinkBeer fans about off the radar local gems, Alex sourced beers from four breweries that haven't been featured on Malt Couture yet. For the first time, the Malty Boyz™ try beers from Neubleus Taproom, Barrique Brewing and Blending, The Seed: A Living Beer Project, and There Does Not Exist then give them the power ranking treatment. In the Beer News, Wu-Tang Clan's GZA beer dinner in NYC is back and 450 North cereal bowls go on sale for $175. Plus, a special message from David Hayter, voice of Solid Snake. Thanks to Bissell Brothers Brewing for sponsoring th...
2021-11-251h 50Malt CoutureBatch 130: A Beersmas CarolIt's been a decade of miserly ol' Alex scrooging the craft beer world unchecked but on this Beersmas Eve he'll finally atone for his DontDrinkBeer sins. The Spirits of Beersmas take Alex on an eye opening, bottle popping ride through his past, super past, present, and future. Does this experience leave Alex a kinder, more understanding Malt Maven? And will the Malty Boyz™ ever learn the intern's name? Find out about all this and more on this very special holiday episode! TeeSpring.com/MaltCoutureOfficialShirt Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.co...
2020-12-242h 00Malt CoutureBatch 130: A Beersmas CarolIt's been a decade of miserly ol' Alex scrooging the craft beer world unchecked but on this Beersmas Eve he'll finally atone for his DontDrinkBeer sins. The Spirits of Beersmas take Alex on an eye opening, bottle popping ride through his past, super past, present, and future. Does this experience leave Alex a kinder, more understanding Malt Maven? And will the Malty Boyz™ ever learn the intern's name? Find out about all this and more on this very special holiday episode! TeeSpring.com/MaltCoutureOfficialShirt Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.co...
2020-12-242h 00Malt CoutureBatch 115: Beer But Make It TobaccoAlex orders a half-decade old Xyauyù barleywine from Italy brewed with tobacco. Was it worth the price and wait? Michael makes the homer pick with a tasty treat from Highland Park Brewing. Stephen talks about his serendipity meet cute moment but with his bottle share beer. In the Beer News, union busting, NASCAR champion Michael Waltrip opens a brewery, and Michael discusses his fantasy football draft which he's drafting while recording. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/M...
2020-09-102h 12Malt CoutureBatch 114: A Streetcar Named ExpressoThe Malty Boyz™ take a sneak peak at what Brad Clark's newest project, Private Press, is offering. Then they open up some St. Louis juice from regular ol' Perennial Artisan Ales. MA! Big Jim has the keys to the Expresso and is driving and rampaging all over the Beer News! He's looking through his old Hamm's receipts, buying beer for dogs, and trying to put out fires with Bud Light! Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB...
2020-09-031h 59Malt CoutureBatch 113: Barleywine is Life: BARLEY BATTLE! Michael EditionIt's been 36 weeks since the last Barley Battle and the responsibility to make the malty sacrifices to Lord Maris were left in Michael's hands. Now his smooth, soft hands are covered in sticky, barrel-aged repentance! And boy did he repent as Michael brings in some bangers for this special Barleywine is Life episode. In the Beer News, Alex finally forks over a whole dollar to read a Wall Street Journal article, forbidden Hamm's was discovered in the walls of a Walla Walla library, and Constellation Brands strikes a deal with three NFL teams. Head to our Patreon...
2020-08-271h 42Malt CoutureBatch 112: Old Money and the Chocolate FactoryAlex brings in some fabled classics from Ithaca Beer Company and Cigar City Brewing. In the Beer News, a Canadian brewery gets lost in translation and Creature Comforts set their sights on Los Angeles. Alex puts Stephen and Michael through a round of Goose It or Loose It with the 2020 Goose Island Bourbon County line-up. The Malty Boyz™ also announce they're going to Hersey Park... someday. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/Do...
2020-08-201h 51Malt CoutureBatch 111: Beers of Fame: United KingdomRounding out this Beers of Fame trilogy, the Malty Boyz™ head to the United Kingdom to learn about the "real ale" movement, cookie cutter pubs, drinking laws in Ireland, and horses. The Beer News follows up on Side Project's anti-counterfeit measures, the new face of mustard beer, and more Stone drama. Plus, Topo Chico gets into the hard seltzer game and Michael expresses his feelings about cask beers. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Tw...
2020-08-131h 56Malt CoutureBatch 110: Beers of Fame: Germany Next stop for this old money train, the Malty Boyz™ head to Germany to drink more classics from the Beer Advocate Beers of Fame list. In this episode they tick Weihenstephan Hefe, Schenider Weiess Edelweiss, Ayinger Brauweiss, and Samichlaus Classic. In the Beer News, Stone founder Greg Koch claps back, beer gets brewed using mustard, and a retirement home starts homebrewing. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDB...
2020-08-061h 35Malt CoutureBatch 109: Beers of Fame: BelgiumTake a trip down old money lane as The Malty Boyz™ revisit BeerAdvocate's Beers of Fame list starting with Belgian beers. In this episode they tick Saison Dupont, Westmalle, Piraat, and Trappist Achel. In the Beer News, BeerAdvocate gets hacked, Stone sues everyone, and Stephen realizes he hasn't had a proper meal in months. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-07-301h 52Malt CoutureBatch 108: TavourGate and the 4.8ersWhat happEns when Gabe Fletcher releases his first pAstry stout? Why is Tavour hiring lizard people to create Untappd accounTs? Who's mAking all these fruited Berliner cans explode? Who's causing COVID to jump state lines? Why are these labels upSide down? What caused a "lapse in judgement" in Connecticut? Put on your tin foil hat and liSten to The Malty Boyz™ try to make sense of it all. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Tw...
2020-07-231h 58Malt CoutureBatch 107: Too Weird to Brunch, Too Rare to DrinkThere were adjuncts in any direction, at any release. If not across the Everglades, then up the Pacific Northwest or down the Mighty Mississippi to Decorah or St. Louis... you could strike waxed bottles anywhere. There was a fantastic universal sense that whatever we were drinking was right, that we were winning. There they go. Three of Lord Maris' own prototypes. High-powered mutants of some kind never even considered for mass consumption. So now, more than 500 beers later, you can go up on a steep hill in Los Angeles and look West, and with the right kind of buzz...
2020-07-161h 36Malt CoutureBatch 106: Drink Beer, Don't Do ComedyIn this batch, Michael and Stephen reveal that being in the LA comedy scene is a detriment to finding romantic relationships. Don't cringe for them as they have already cringed a thousand tears into their dakimakuras. In Beer News, someone's counterfeiting Side Project beers, Constellation Brands Ventures invest 10% of what they paid for Ballast Point into minority owned breweries, and a 113-year-old New Orleans brewery changes their name in light of systemic social issues. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers
2020-07-091h 49Malt CoutureBatch 105: The New NormalIn this episode, The Malty Boyz™ drink a beer named after Mister Maraschino, Michael brings in a California classic IPA, Stephen brings in a beer from a New England brewery based in Maine, Alex brings in barrel-aged new money beer from an old money brewery, and all of them are mad about systematic racism. Is this the new normal for the The Malty Boyz™? I dunno, do triple IPAs turn into barleywine? The answer is: Yes! Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com...
2020-07-021h 49Malt CoutureBatch 104: The Hazy Cup Hype Haze ShootoutOn this very special two-year anniversary episode The Malty Boyz™ sought out 13 of the best Hazy IPAs and threw them into a Malt Madness tournament to see who would emerge as the first ever Hazy Cup Champion! Representing the Hollandaise Conference are Bissell Brothers, Monkish, Narrow Gauge, Tree House, Trillium, and Weldworks! Representing the Sunny D Conference are Great Notion, Hill Farmstead, Old Nation, Other Half, and Parish with Cellarmaker and Tired Hands competing for the final Wild Card slot! TWO MORE YEARS! TWO MORE YEARS! TWO MORE YEARS! Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content!...
2020-06-252h 33Malt CoutureBatch 103: Big Blind Bourbon BatchThe Malty Boyz™ set off to explore the wild world of bourbon with a blind tasting showdown at the Malty Corral. Find out what they bring to the table when there are no price or proof limits. In the Beer News, Fantôme reopens, Kona Brewing causes problems with the AB InBev and Craft Brew Alliance merger, and Michigan makes changes to open container laws. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer...
2020-06-181h 45Malt CoutureBatch 101: Out of CodeThe Malty Boyz™ head off on a quest to scour their local liquor stores for the oldest shelf turd in the land. What lightstruck treasures will they dig up? In the Beer News, Cantillon sold in mason jars, Peyton Manning buys a golf course, and Post Malone gets into the rose gamé. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-06-041h 42Malt CoutureBatch 100: The Malty CupIt's Malt Madness for Batch 100! 12 beers enter but only one can leave with The Malty Cup! For this monumental episode, Alex, Michael, and Stephen each submitted four beers with the stipulation that they all must be 10% ABV or higher and barrel-aged for a blind tasting kumite. Who will emerge victorious in this malt bath of chaos? Plus, some Beer News and stuff. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions...
2020-05-282h 38Malt CoutureBatch 99: The Linen Closet RaidAfter eight weeks of quarantine, the Malty Boyz™ are out of fresh(ish) options and resort to plumbing the depths of their linen closets for the oldest beer they have. What aged treasures be lurking behind ye bath towels and bulk purchased dryer sheets? In the Beer News, a questionable beer society is launched in Temecula, a Maine brewery goes full yokel, and a SNL story leads to a deep dive into LA's black box comedy theater scene. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com In...
2020-05-211h 59Malt CoutureBatch 98: The Six Pack ChallengeThe Malty Boyz™ square off in a three-way battle of brains, brawn, and intestinal fortitude. What happens when each Malty Boys is tasked with taking down a six pack while competing five malty challenges? Who has the fastest chug? Who has the strongest gag reflex? Who's the most in tune with Gen Z? Who's the King of Geography? Who can eat the most cold raviolis? All these questions will be answered and more in this showdown for the ages! Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com ...
2020-05-142h 33Malt CoutureBatch 97: Locals OnlyThe Malty Boyz™ drink local when they order beer from the closest operating brewery to where they live. Do they start getting territorial once the Bottleshare starts? Are they blowing up spots that would otherwise remain secret? In the Beer News, CO2 supplies run low, Maui brewing is under investigation, and more art theft! Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-05-072h 09Malt CoutureBatch 96: The Malt Liquor EpisodeSo it's come to this: a malt liquor episode. The Malty Boyz™ head to the corner store and pick out some thiccc cans and bottles of malt liquor for each other. They also discuss how they spent their stimulus checks. In Beer News, a heist goes down in Anaheim, Coors helps out an old lady with a timeless problem, and 450 North steps on another rake. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer...
2020-04-301h 46Malt CoutureBatch 95: The 420 Episode: Quarantine Edition!Stephen's favorite holiday rolls around but this time it's during a pandemic. How will the Malty Boyz cope with recording remotely? How high does Stephen get? Michael puts a sober Alex and a high Stephen through the ringer for a round of "California Weed Store or Pennsylvania Brewery?" Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-04-231h 35Malt CoutureBatch 94: Lockdown and StoutIn this last recording before the quarantine times started a 5-star review stumps Alex, Michael recounts being a midwife for dogs, and Stephen's teeth hurt. In the Beer News, old dumb beer laws become new apocalyptic beer laws, Toronado Seattle shutters, and some breweries attempt terrible marketing tactics during these trying times. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-04-161h 42Malt CoutureBatch 93: Quarantine and BottleshareBreweries are forced to change their business model as quarantine restrictions tighten, beer festivals are cancelled or postponed, and, of course, BrewDog steps on another rake during a time of crisis. Classic BrewDog. The Malty Boyz™ get one more recording session in before the shelter-at-home orders take effect. Multiple trips to the ATM are taken for the latest Toppling Goliath release. Alex exposes Pennsylvania's best kept secret. Michael touts a crowdfunded success. Stephen continues to educate Michael with some old money. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Do...
2020-04-091h 34Malt CoutureFermented Live in Sarasota at Calusa Brewing!The Malty Boyz™ head to the Gulf Coast to get a little taste of Tampa Bay Beer Week and drink some wheatbombs in Sarasota at Calusa Brewing. Bob Sylvester tries to grease Alex to play DDB's greatest hits. Alex sets a new record for ABV on the show with a cursed beer. Michael brings in the preference of Cuba. Stephen becomes a weed advocate. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer...
2020-04-071h 10Malt CoutureBatch 92: Tyler Astl of Angry Chair BrewingThe Barrel Barron of Tampa, Tyler Astl, joins the Malty Boyz™ to tell tales about the longest line for an Angry Chair release and what goes into their base beer for that sweet, barrel-aged Florida juice. Alex brings in the sourest beer he's ever had. Michael brings in a "Mexican Lager." Stephen stops by Jug & Bottle. Tyler drenches the Malty Boyz™ in pastrystout when he brings in a beer for the Bottleshare. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Inst...
2020-04-021h 55Malt CoutureBatch 91: It's La Fin du Monde As We Know ItAlex visits an Avis to pick up the latest Kuhnhenn Brewing eisbock release. More taprooms are shuttering while people wait in line for phantom beer releases. Some Dumb Beer Laws get updated. Stephen continues to force old money on Michael with a La Fin du Monde from Unibroue. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-03-261h 42Malt CoutureBatch 90: Brewerhood of the Traveling BarrelAlex brings in a beer that was 20 years in the making. The Bette Davis House era is over as Stephen moves. Sweaters and university systems are discussed at length. In the Beer News, Untappd purchases BeerAdvocate and Slipknot does a whiskey collab. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-03-191h 48Malt CoutureBatch 89: Vince "Bear" Quitugua of Three Chiefs Brewing Co.From the gentle art to the art of brewing, Vince "Bear" Quitugua joins the Malty Boyz™ to discuss his journey from chasing stouts to in-person trades with Alex to starting Three Chiefs while running the legendary jiu jitsu brand Shoyoroll. Stephen leads them through a round of "What Flipped for More?" to see if beers or jiu jitsu gis sold for more on the secondary market. Plus, Bear dishes on the latest Beer News and brings in a beer for the Bottleshare. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer ...
2020-03-122h 17Malt CoutureBatch 88: We Ain't Gettin' Any (Pliny the) YoungerIt finally happened, Pliny the Younger has been bottled and the secondary market goes insane for them. Michael gets his first sip of Russian River's fabled TIPA. Alex revisits his early days in the beer game with an Inland Empire classic. Stephen goes '97 Finals game 5 Jordan when he records this episode while suffering from the flu. In the Beer News, beer's royal family, The Busch's, get a reality TV show and Deschutes launches a protein beer. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com ...
2020-03-051h 45Malt CoutureBatch 87: New Breweries, New FriendsAlex tasks Michael and Stephen to bring in beers from breweries that haven't been featured on the show yet, do they make new brewery friends or are they forced on a play date they didn't ask for? Plus, we follow up on Jester King's goat birthing saga and hard seltzer makes the Beer News again Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-02-271h 39Malt CoutureBatch 86: Bourbon County Cagematch Horizontal with Nick GligorComedian and writer Nick Gligor joins The Malty Boyz™ again after getting his feet wet on a Small Batch where he tried the Goose Island BSBC Vertical Collection ('17, '18. '19). This time he sits down for a 2019 Bourbon County variants cagematch! In the Beer News, a man tries to register beer as his emotional support animal, people think Corona beer is causing the coronavirus, Alamo Draft house needs to rethink their cocktail program, and Pittsburgh Woman changes baby in middle of taproom. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer...
2020-02-201h 39Malt CoutureFermented Live at SF Sketchfest!The Malty Boyz™ head to back to the San Francisco, this time for SF Sketchfest! They discuss where Patreon money really goes and the time Alex was a beer cuck. Stephen celebrates the Lunar New Year to surprising results. Michael does a live beer auction. Alex ticks not one but two beers from the OG White Whale List when he opens a Kate the Great from Portsmouth Brewing and Rorie's Ale from Odonata Beer Company. Recorded live at The Punch Line. http://bit.ly/FermentedLiveCalusaBrewing Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! ...
2020-02-181h 29Malt CoutureBatch 85: Tim Clifford of Sante AdairiusThe czar of Capitola Tim Clifford joins The Malty Boyz™ to talk about what Sante Adairius is up to, the time Alex attempted to bribe his staff with sandwiches, and what happens when you get caught trying to flip a SARA's Cellar club beer. Tim's skate punk credentials are put in the hot seat for a round of Brewer, Skater, or Dictator. The death of a beer institution is discussed in Beer News following reports of Toronado San Diego shuttering soon. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Do...
2020-02-131h 54Malt CoutureBatch 84: The Mead EpisodeThe Malty Boyz™ turn into Meady Boyz for this very sweet mead episode. We're drinking mead so you don't have to, talkin' 'bout Mead News, and have a very meady Bottleshare. It's all mead all the time! Mead. MEAD. MEEEEEAD!!! #MeadIsLife Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-02-061h 39Malt CoutureBatch 83: Where Curtis Rainsberry Goes, Heavy Stouts FlowAfter an ABV record setting Small Batch drinking a Black Tuesday vertical, Curtis Rainsberry returns for a Coffee Vanilla Whale Cagematch because where Curtis goes, big stouts follow. Offerings from Forager, 3 Floyds, and Modern Times go head-to-head in this sticky battle. Plus, Icelandic beer brewed with whale testicles is discussed in the Beer News! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2020-01-301h 43Malt CoutureBatch 82: Blåbær and Scrambled EggsAlex hunts down a controversial Cantillon and gives it the StockX treatment. Stephen brings in Kelsey Grammer's beer after an anonymous benefactor divulges the hot goss. In Beer News, an update on 450 North Brewing's ABVgate saga and old dumb beer laws get replaced with EVEN MORE STUPID beer laws See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on January 25th! http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB
2020-01-231h 35Malt CoutureBatch 81: The Oregon Episode (The Beer-ver State)Ford the river! The Malty Boyz™ drink beers from Oregon and try to avoid dying from dysentery and snakebites. From lupulin power, OG white whales, to an obsessive hunt for the perfect brewery location, Oregon's beer scene does not disappoint. Plus record hop harvests, Russian River finally bottles Pliny the Younger, and 450 North's ABV-gate saga rolls on in Beer News See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on January 25th! http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com...
2020-01-161h 45Malt CoutureBatch 80: Drinkin' and Dunkin' with Krister JohnsonMedical Police co-creator, writer and producer Krister Johnson joins The Malty Boyz™ and talks about working on Children's Hospital, what Henry Winkler is really like, and coming up through the New York comedy scene. Stephen leads them through a game called Joel Osteen, Tony Robbins, or A Piece of Inspirational Home Decor You Can Buy At T.J. Maxx. Alex brings in a Nebraska hype job. See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on January 25th! http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.co...
2020-01-091h 47Malt CoutureBatch 79: The California ClassicBrews from the Golden State face off to see who reigns supreme! The Malty Boyz™ search far and wide for beers that are synonymous with California and Alex brings in a traditional California treat. In the Beer News social media influencers get held accountable, jello shots are made with Pappy Van Winkle, and Charlotte, NC doesn't appreciate reindeer games. It's The California Classic, FUGGEDABOUTIT! See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on January 25th! http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer...
2020-01-021h 43Malt CoutureBatch 78: Kinda, Sorta Our Christmas Episode with Peter Bissell of Bissell Brothers BrewingPeter Bissell of Bissell Brothers Brewing drops by for the holidays just in time to discuss the Ballast Point sale, weather in LA, and briefly meets Lil' Custard. Stephen tests their Christmas movie Easter Egg knowledge during a round of A Christmas Egging. Michael brings in the biggest beer ever. See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on January 25th! http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB
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Malt CoutureBatch 77: Barleywine is Life: BARLEY BATTLE! Stephen EditionThe Malty Boyz™ are back for another #BIL episode! This time Stephen digs into the deepest, darkest depths of his linen closet to line up a Barley Battle for the ages! A cicerone's patience is taken to the limit during a road trip from hell. All hail Lord Maris! See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on January 25th! http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB ...
2019-12-191h 45Malt CoutureBatch 76: Cease and Hail Satan!Satanist hold a Black Mass at a brewery in Houston, beer made with algae, black cats with Instagram accounts, Bourbon County getting Black Friday releases at airports, more White Claw... the end times are upon us! Alex brings in a pastry stout to the Bottle Share while Michael reps Ohio. Stephen continues his old money ways. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
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Malt CoutureBatch 75: Beer, Barrel, and Ramekins with Susan SongActress and former Dr. America member Susan Song joins The Malty Boyz™ to discuss the New Belgium Brewing Company buyout, Pabst's latest delicious marketing stunt, and drink Side Project's latest batch of Beer:Barrel:Time. Michael tries to connect with Susan on a deeper level while Stephen brings in a dusty European import Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
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Malt CoutureFermented Live in San Francisco at Seven Stills! The Malty Boyz™ return to the Bay Area, this time they're at Seven Stills in The Mission on the eve of the Toronado Barleywine Festival. There's finally closure for the Founders discrimination lawsuit saga. A man hosts a brewery inside his body and it's all caught on tape. Alex puts Michael and Stephen in the hot seat for a round of CICE-O-RONI: The San Francisco Treat! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.co...
2019-11-291h 22
Malt CoutureBatch 74: The Thanksgiving Episode II: Lil' Custard's RevengeLil' Custard invites himself over for The Malty Boyz™ Thanksgiving sesh and offers unsolicited hot takes. Stephen provides a Thanksgiving spread, Alex continues a revolution, Michael revisits a beer that was unacceptable the first time around, and canned wine makes its mark on the NFL. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
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Malt CoutureBatch 73: Milkshakes and Old MoneyAlex brings in some hype juice from Tired Hands in the form of a milkshake IPA. Then it's the longest Bottleshare ever when Stephen and Alex dust off some old money to mixed results while Michael brings in some new money heat. The saga between Stone and Keystone rolls on in Beer News. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-11-211h 49Malt CoutureBatch 72: Let Them Eat CakeStephen and Michael eat cake made from Angry Chair beer while Alex can only watch due to non-beer related circumstances. Alex highlights everything that's right with how Maine Brewing Company treats their employees while Founders continues to flounder. Plus, more Dumb Beer Laws and Michael opens up to the audience about his deepest thoughts and insecurities. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-11-141h 44Malt CoutureBatch 71: Méthode Traditionnelle vs. Belgian LambicsIt's a beer battle for the ages when The Malty Boyz™ put America's finest Méthode Traditionnelle beers against tried-and-true Beligian lambics. They also look into the lawsuit against Founders Brewing and read through the deposition transcript. Kelsey Grammer opens a brewery to the delight of nobody. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-11-071h 34Malt CoutureBatch 70: Trick or TreatFor this very spooky Halloween episode, The Malty Boyz™ bring in either a trick or a treat for the Bottleshare. Michael discusses his journey to becoming a Master Cicerone. Plus, tales of corporate espionage, Satanic beer cults, and irresponsible scooting in Beer News! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-10-311h 33Malt CoutureFermented Live in Denver!The Malty Boyz™ head to Denver during Great American Beer Fest for a live show at Amalgam Brewing! They battle the altitude while dishing on the Beer News and playing a round of Certified Denverones. WeldWorks gets their redemption but in the unlikeliest of circumstances, Michael brings in a Colorado classic, and Stephen finds the rarest beer of them all! We're getting fermented live in San Francisco on Nov. 1st! Check out social media for ticket info! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer...
2019-10-291h 22Malt CoutureBatch 69: All Fantôme EverythingThe Malty Boyz™ get spooked when they drink only Fantômes for batch 69. Nice. Dany Prignon joins in on the fun and gives his hot take about the Beer News and also offers commentary about what inspired him to make the beers featured in this episode. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-10-241h 41Malt CoutureBatch 68: Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt LagerhausThe slow pour queen of pilsners, Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus, joins the Malty Boyz™ as they record at altitude in Denver during GABF weekend. From glassware to buying and shipping an entire brewery across the Atlantic, they get to the bottom of why Ashleigh's lager game is so strong. Alex brings in a treat from Forager Brewery to offset all the crispiness. Michael and Stephen hit up a local bottleshop in search of malty treasure. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.co...
2019-10-171h 37Malt CoutureBatch 67: Peter Mumford of Mumford BrewingGood news, everyone! Peter Mumford of Mumford Brewing stops by to talk about yeast, hard seltzers, and aliens. We clear the air about the location of Mumford Brewing and what they're working on next. According to Stephen, Alex brings in his best Bottleshare offering of 2019. Michael calls Stephen names. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-10-101h 30Malt CoutureBatch 66: South Carolina Roadtrip with Permanent HangoverAndy Godish of Permanent Hangover joins the Malty Boyz™ as they taste their way through beers from South Cackalacky (that's South Carolina for you non-locals out there). It's a battle between 8th State Brewing, Westbrook Brewing, Charles Towne Fermentory, and Birds Fly South Ale Project. Plus, Andy takes his turn in the hot seat for a round of Fashion or Fermentation. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gm...
2019-10-031h 40Malt CoutureBatch 65: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For BeerAlex flexes some new money flavor when he brings a Cycle Brewing collaboration with 3 Sons and Evil Twin. Michael and Stephen find some dusty, old money shelf turds. Meanwhile, Budweiser is in the Beer News again, hard seltzer is out of GABF, and The Fresno Bee has a slow news day. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-09-261h 29Malt CoutureFermented Live in San Diego at The Casbah!The Malty Boyz™ head south to San Diego during Comic Con weekend for a live show at The Casbah. They drink and discuss Anchorage Brewing Omnipolloscope then dive into Beer News to talk about upstart brewery Hoponymous Brewing and what went wrong with Stone's "True Craft" Venture. Plus a very special all San Diego Bottleshare. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-09-241h 29Malt CoutureBatch 64: Infinity Stones and Sell OutsThe Malty Boyz™ revisit J. Wakefield Brewing thanks to Alex finding a Gauntlet Series Power Stone beer. Founders reaches their final form after fully selling out to Mahou San Miguel. Stephen helps Alex cross off a bucket list item. Malt Couture Fermented Live in Denver on Friday, Oct. 4th at Amalgam Brewing! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-09-191h 38Malt CoutureBatch 63: St Luna-TICKSAlex lands a beer from Perennial Artisan Ales that was only released at Randall's Wine and Spirits in St. Louis. Amazon gets snitched on for how they sell alcohol. The ongoing US-China trade wars are affecting craft beer via aluminum tariffs. Stephen brings in a dusty, old money classic from Utah. Malt Couture Fermented Live in Denver on Friday, Oct. 4th at Amalgam Brewing! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter...
2019-09-121h 33Malt CoutureBatch 62: Anything But Beer with Charlie FuWine maven and Wine Berserkers moderator Charlie Fu joins the Malty Boyz™ to drink and talk about anything but beer. That's right, NO BEERS ALLOWED in this episode. Alex tries to flex and impress Charlie with his whiskey and wine selections. Michael and Stephen go for a more refreshing route. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-09-051h 48Malt CoutureBatch 61: Old Money Strikes AgainNorth Coast Brewing shows that they've still got it after releasing a barley wine aged in bourbon barrels for 6 years. In Beer News, hard seltzer sales are up, up, up! Alex brings in a beer made by throwing hot rocks into the wort. Stephen dusts off a shelf dweller from Nebraska. Plus a round of Tick It or Flip It with the recently announced Goose Island Bourbon County line up Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com...
2019-08-291h 46Malt CoutureBatch 60: Oxi and MeAlex treats Michael and Stephen to a Cantillon finished in Jura wine barrels. Michael reconnects with an old flame. Stephen lands a Midwest favorite. Plus, vodka from Chernobyl and Area 51 beer from Bud Light makes it into the Beer New. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-08-221h 44Malt CoutureBatch 59: I'll Take a Crab JuiceIn Beer News, yeast hunters go to the edge of space, AB InBev is $100 BILLION in debt, and a new challenger enters the adjunct arena, this time from Malaysia. For the Bottleshare, Alex brings in a beer he's mentioned since the start of the podcast while Stephen brings in crab juice. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-08-151h 35Malt CoutureBatch 58: Second Runnings with Beer SnobbinThe first ever return guest is none other than the destroyer of dumplings and lord of Lambics: Beer Snobbin! We talk about how Facebook and Instagram's new policies on alcohol giveaways will affect his charity work. He shares an Italian exclusive Cantillon with the Malty Boyz™. Michael shares something BeerSnobbin has never had. Stephen brings in another Old Money darling. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.co...
2019-08-081h 33Malt CoutureBatch 57: Kevin Schmaltz of Societe BrewingThe Malty Boyz™ head to San Diego and after a night of performing at The Casbah and crushing kegs they woke up at 9am to record with Kevin Schmaltz of Societe Brewing. Michael was so stoked and totally up for it. He doesn't feel pity, remorse, or fear when it comes to beer. He's a malt consuming machine that can't be stopped. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DD...
2019-08-011h 34Malt CoutureBatch 56: The Summer Beers EpisodeThe Malty Boyz™ go on summer vacay as they take a look at Beer News from around the world while enjoying a collaboration between Mumford and Superstition Meadery. Then they get wet and wild with their summer beers Bottle Share Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-07-251h 36Malt CoutureBatch 55: An International Deal with the DevilOnce banished to Australia and China, Anchorage Brewing's Triple Oaked A Deal With The Devil makes it's way onto the podcast. An orb of bubble wrap arrives on Alex's doorstep straight from Belgium. Stephen shows Alex and Michael the proper way to cool down a beer from China. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB
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Malt CoutureGreg Thomas - Small Batch Sneak PeekWe present a Small Batch Sneak Peek with Greg Thomas, of Trystero Coffee. Greg has roasted coffee for Highland Park Brewery, Three Chiefs Brewing, and his own company, Trystero Coffee. He joins the Malty Boys for a chat and a blind barrel-aged barleywine tasting, which Michael absolutely nails. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB
2019-07-161h 04Malt CoutureBatch 54: Beers, Sports, and Barleywine with Carl TartComedian Carl Tart joins the Malty Boyz™ to talk about playing college sports, homebrewing, and stupid beer laws. Bud Light bets on Esports. Michael brings in his most polarizing beer to date See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-07-111h 38Malt CoutureBatch 53: Michael's First TradeMichael does his first ever beer trade! Did he win or lose? Are Alex or Stephen impressed? And what was the ratio? Plus, some more Dumb Beer Laws. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-07-041h 51Malt CoutureBatch 52: Kyle Harrop of Horus Aged AlesThe Malty Boyz™ have survived year one of Malt Couture with their livers intact. To celebrate they sit down and talk with Kyle Harrop of Horus Aged Ales about his upcoming projects, Stuffed Sandwich, and post-hardcore music. Then Alex leads them all in a retrospective blind tasting that takes a look at Alex's personal timeline in the beer world. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer...
2019-06-271h 28Malt CoutureBatch 51: More Ham WaterAlex brings in a beer style from Poland that no one asked for. Alex also brings in a barleywine before making an indecent proposal to Michael and Stephen. In the Beer News, Ballast Point runs into some financial issues and Kona Brewing gets sued for being brewed in Portland. OR. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-06-201h 35Malt CoutureFermented Live in Paso Robles at Kilokilo BrewingLive from Kilokilo Brewing on the eve of the 2019 Firestone Walker Invitational, The Malty Boyz™ talk about a beer festival for in-person trades, Gambler's Fallacy, and set out to disrupt the latest Dark Lord release. They each pick a beer off the insane guest tap list to discuss including Proper Dose by Horus. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-06-131h 08Malt CoutureBatch 50: Old Money VampiresAlex brings in that old money heat. Michael mules beers over from Japan. Stephen brings a discount rack find that harks back to his favorite Malt Couture guest. The Malty Boyz™ follow up on a bunch of past Beer News stories including the Stone vs. Keystone and Miller Lite vs Bud Light lawsuits and what happened with Sierra Nevada's Resilience IPA fund raising efforts. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer...
2019-06-061h 52Malt CoutureBatch 49: There's Nothing Wrong with OhioMichael goes full homer after experiencing Bwizzle Day at Jackie O's. In Beer News, the $300 million merger between Boston Beer Co. and Dogfish Head is discussed, Alex looks at the Trademark Act of 1946, and dog bites man. Texas makes strides to make beer brunch again. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-05-301h 41Malt CoutureBatch 48: Unclean Hands DoctrineBrewDog just can't stay out of the Beer News. This time BrewDog steps in it by stealing marketing ideas after setting up bogus job interviews and rehashing ideas from a marketing agency they've long since cut ties with. Stephen and Michael try to guess the new Dark Lord variants. Alex brings in Thor's favorite beer: Creature Comforts. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-05-231h 53Malt CoutureGoose Island Reluctantly Hosts Malt CoutureGoose Island gave The Malty Boyz™ unprecedented access to their beer vault so that Alex could show Michael and Stephen how Goose Island made beer better while making beer fans worse during their polarizing rise to prominence in the Chicago beer scene between 2010 to 2015. Plenty of barrel aged goodness and fruit adjuncted trade bait was consumed. Recorded live at Goose Island's top secret barrel facility in Chicago. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Tw...
2019-05-161h 47Malt CoutureFermented Live in Chicago at Schubas!The Malty Boyz™ have finally recovered all the audio from their live podcast at Schubas! Experience their journey into the Polar Vortex of 2019 to drink VSOJ and talk about field goals, con artists, and Binny's! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-05-141h 59Malt CoutureBatch 47: Shaun Berns of Phase Three BrewingShaun Berns drops by the maltiest AirBnB in Chicago's Ukrainian Village to talk about helicopters, barrel-aged beers, ridiculous burgers, leaving More Brewing, and starting Phase Three Brewing. Alex's orthodontist makes an appearance as well. Things also get a little meady when they try a bottle from Standard Meadery. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-05-091h 56Malt CoutureBatch 46: Drinking in MichiganThe Malty Boyz™ take a trip to Michigan for this episode as all their beers are from breweries in located in The Mitten State! Alex reminisces about the days he had to trade for Bell's. In Beer News they take a look at a lawsuit between Patagonia and AB InBev and some recent beer mergers. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-05-021h 43Malt CoutureBatch 44: The 420 EpisodeStephen celebrates 4/20 by hunting down some Lagunitas Hi-Fi Hops. Then Alex brings in not one but two lawsuits for Beer News that Stephen has to follow. Have you ever had to listen to a lawyer talk about beer related lawsuits while on Hi-Fi Hops? It's hard. We put Alex's Bottle Share beer through the ringer for a round of Tick This or Untappd. Dude. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer
2019-04-181h 44Malt CoutureBatch 43: C-Gak & Steve Choi of RX Bandits and The Sounds of Animals FightingThe Malty Boyz™ move out of the Spider Den for their first episode recorded at the Bette Davis house! They welcome C-Gak and Steve Choi of Rx Bandits and The Sounds of Animals Fighting to talk about geology, french fry preferences and then they take the hot seat for a round of Brews or Tunes. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-04-111h 55Malt CoutureBatch 42: Ten to OneAlex does a 10-to-1 trade to land a beer that was nine years in the making. Ohio man lives off only beer for Lent. Michael brings in his most refreshing beverage to date. Stephen is shamed for only having Amazon Music. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-04-041h 41Malt CoutureBatch 41: B3K, Bump, Bump, BumpIn a week full of Beer News, the Malty Boyz™ discuss click bait headlines, BrewDog's "Flight From Hell," and Modelo's literally flooding the streets. Alex pops an instant classic. Michael gives us a glimpse into beer's dystopian future. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-03-281h 32Malt CoutureBatch 40: One Per HouseholdLeave your nana and significant other at home for this batch. The Malty Boyz™ take a look at Floodland Brewing's attempts to stop bottle flippers and razzlers. Michael becomes a parent. Stephen gets up close and personal with Bette Davis. Also, sex robots. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-03-211h 43Malt CoutureBatch 39: Ta-Tah-Ta-Tah-Ta-Tah (The St. Patrick's Day Episode)Follow the Malty Boyz™ to the end of the rainbow as they talk about winter jorts and another Updating Old Dumb Beer Laws With Slightly Less Stupid Beer Laws segment featuring Utah, again. We shake things up at the top of the show before our special St. Patrick's Day bottleshare. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-03-141h 39Malt CoutureBatch 38: Another Mailbag EpisodeIn this mailbag we answer your most pressing questions about palate fatigue, over-hyped breweries, pretzel necklaces, label art, and "What's Alex's favorite RPG?" Plus, we have a very egg-citing Beer News story. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-03-071h 39Malt CoutureBatch 37: Back to the Spider DenHere's a list of things discussed in this episode: Yale crust punks, Blueface, Alex's true age, Kevin, Brett, Superbowl commercials, the WWE Hall of Fame, Michael's inability to run for public office, Old Spaghetti Factory's wine selection, Casey, Flanders, and breaking legs. Alex tries to discuss Santa Clarita Diet but Stephen and Michael are having none of it! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-02-282h 02Malt CoutureBatch 36: John Laffler of Off Color BrewingFermentation nerds rejoice! John Laffler of Off Color Brewing enters the maltiest Airbnb in all the land during a Polar Vortex to hear the Malty Boyz™ talk about urology and lil' beers. WARNING: This is the most error filled episode thanks to 4 consecutive days of embellishing in Chicago's beer scene and recording at 10am. Sorry not sorry. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-02-211h 42Malt CoutureBatch 35: Joe Gebavi and Scott Coffman of Pipeworks Brewing Co.Joe Gebavi and Scott Coffman of Pipeworks Brewing Co. brave the Polar Vortex and join the Malty Boyz™ at their Airbnb in The Windy City to talk about the evolution of the Chicago beer scene, eisbocks, and gentrification. Due to weather conditions, all beers for the Bottle Share were purchased at Binny's. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-02-141h 39Malt CoutureBatch 34: Pastry Dawgs Adjunct Artisan AlesGive a pastry boy a barrel of beer and they'll fuck shit up on the secondary trade market. This week The Malty Boyz™ look at Prairie Artisan Ales' Prairie Dawg membership club drama. Stephen falls for the oldest trick in the book. Alex talks about his favorite day of the year. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-02-071h 53Malt CoutureBatch 33: Barleywine is Life: BARLEY BATTLE!ALL. BARLEYWINE. EVERYTHING. It's our second Barleywine is Life episode and it's only barleywine from top-to-bottom curated by Alex himself. From OG White Whale beers to new money barley bangers, this is an episode 14 years in the making. ALL HAIL LORD MARIS! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-01-312h 16Malt CoutureBatch 32: Friendships & LawsuitsCan't we all just get along? The Malty Boyz™ try to make sense of the lawsuit between Hill Farmstead and Tired Hands Brewing while drinking beers from Hill Farmstead and Tired Hands. Michael's beer divides the room. Stephen puts his lips on the Swedish. The Swedish is all alone. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
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Malt CoutureBonus Batch: Whale Mail with Beer Snobbin'The Malty Boyz™ meet with the elusive and mysterious Instagram beer celebrity, BeerSnobbin, and do an in-person trade in the very first episode of Whale Mail! Michael figures out how many cans of Modelo it would take to land rare lambic, Stephen shows up late and sees how the show has changed, and BeerSnobbin brings in a gem from the OG White Whale List to stunt on everyone. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-01-221h 12Malt CoutureBatch 31: The Great Label LockdownIf a hype can never gets released, then did it ever really deserve the hype? THE US GOVERNMENT IS SHUT DOWN! WE HAVE NO NEW BEERS! Thankfully, there's already plenty of existing, TTB approved beers to choose from. A little 2018 GABF gold lands on Birdshit Table. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-01-171h 44Malt CoutureBatch 30: Winter VacationBraving a Southern California winter, the Malty Boyz™ trek through moderate weather to chill out with some seasonal winter beers at Birdshit Table. Alex talks about some uplifting Beer News when he discusses Resilience, an IPA brewed by 1,481 breweries to help support those affected by the Northern California Camp Fire. Michael turns 30. Stephen is tempted to move to NYC. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-01-101h 29Malt CoutureBatch 29: Farmhouse ManifestoWhat puts the "farm" in farmhouse beer? That's what the Malty Boyz™ set to figure out with a little help from Saint Somewhere Brewing's Bob Sylvester in the first batch of 2019. Alex gives them a taste of Norway with an aquavit infused beer. Stephen and Michael share their New Year's resolutions. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
2019-01-031h 32Malt CoutureBatch 28: Billy Hamilton of SilversteinAlex lands his White Whale of a guest when Silverstein bassist Billy Hamilton pulls up a seat at Birdshit Table and shares tales about muling beer past the 49th parallel, being on Warped Tour, and his very first adult beverage. He even joins in on the Bottleshare. Michael gives us a glimpse of his college drinking days. Stephen talks about wrestling, again. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
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