Craft Beer Republic
Why join the Craft Beer Republic? Because we are a nation of beer lovers. Every week, we're tapping a fresh keg of double-digit fun with the best dry-hopped topics to keep you well-hydrated! We're mashing in all the week's booze news, researching the tastiest beers, getting nerdy with Beer Science, and whirlpooling all the latest info! We also hang out with the brewers of some of the best craft breweries in the nation; we sample their brew and take a deep dive into the nerdier side of the industry. Make sure to stay hydrated with us every Wednesday by following...
Wed, April 16, 2025
One Taco Short of a Six-Pack
Welcome to lime-ville! Flex rolls in pre-buzzed and underfed, Greg’s deep into a hazy IPA, and the beer-fueled chaos kicks off from there. There’s a brutally honest review of a lime-flavored lager, a trip to the legendary Billy Goat Tavern, and some thoughts on just how far you should go for good tacos and fresh churros. Greg shares his plans to get classy wine drunk in Malibu, Flex defends his ridiculous beer choice, and somehow we end up talking family lineage, rude bartenders, and one man’s DUI with a blood alcohol level straight out of a horror movie. Beers We’re Drinking Greg is drinking Voltron Volume Seven from 4 Hands Brewing —juicy, hazy, and a little tongue-coaty. Flex cracks open Leinie Lodge Lime by Leinenkugel’s—a limey lager that’s more summer lawnmower beer than craft cred. Flex is buzzin’ after a couple of Leinies and recaps his trip to Chicago—complete with a melty ice cream museum, a free zoo, the biggest (and booziest) Starbucks, and an angry bartender at a legendary cheeseburger joint. Greg’s gearing up for a wine-soaked taco party in Malibu, and the guys debate chocolate ribbons vs chips, stress over Apple CarPlay shortcuts, and dig into Greg’s unexpectedly legal Mormon lineage. Booze News PBR Lite is back and ready for your cooler. Anheuser-Busch bails on St. Louis Pride after three decades. Hooters files for bankruptcy—turns out the wings couldn't save 'em. Allagash sets up shop inside Citi Field—Mr. Met approves. Left Hand and Dry Dock team up for a Colorado craft shake-up. Florida man arrested for drunk driving… on an e-bike… with a BAC that would kill a small elephant. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 09, 2025
Breaking the Beer Fast
Welcome in, everybody! Greg’s breaking his beer dry spell and kicking things off with Flex, who’s fresh from some spicy tailgating. We’re diving into champagne-fueled weekends, overpriced ballpark beers, and a voicemail from a familiar voice who’s calling us out over one of the Midwest’s best beer fests. Plus, we’re brainstorming odd business ideas, sharing travel stories gone weird, and doing what we do best—cracking cold ones and cracking each other up. Beers We're Drinking Greg is sipping Short Lived by MadeWest & Shred Beer Co. —a clean, crushable Westy with dank hops and a hint of berry. Flex cracks Peanut Butter Marshmallow Imperial Stout by Energy City —smooth, nutty, and surprisingly not thick. Greg’s back on the beer train after a week of wine and champagne-fueled mayhem—including his first DoorDash booze run and a brunch that spiraled into bubbly debauchery. Meanwhile, Flex hit up the Brewers home opener for overpriced beers and underwhelming baseball but made up for it with Ziploc chips and spicy ranch water regrets. A voicemail from Brian gets the gang buzzing about the Great Taste of the Midwest. And just when you think it can’t get weirder, things spiral into Vegas tales, topless espresso stops, and a brand-new entrepreneurial idea that could only come from the minds of two beer-drinking degenerates. Booze News Stone Distributing acquired by Hand Family Companies, ending its independent run. Great Divide Brewing sold to Wilding, parent company of Stem Ciders and Denver Beer Co. Founders Brewing now fully owned by Mahou San Miguel following complete acquisition. Anderson Valley Brewing changes hands again, sold to wine industry entrepreneur. Corona launches private island resort in Colombia offering unlimited Corona beer. Florida woman charged after allegedly stealing off-duty cop’s car and attacking him with a phone. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: Craft
Wed, April 02, 2025
Pharmacy-Fresh Pale Ale
Erica makes her triumphant return as the crew dives into hazy beers, questionable flavors, and whether bingo at breweries is a bold move or a buzzkill. Greg picks apart a beer with a wall of hops, Flex describes his beer like it came from a pharmacy, and Erica tries to survive a co-ed volleyball league full of 20-something savages. And Sacramento as a beer destination? Doubt it. It’s good to be back. Beers We’re Drinking: Greg is drinking Double Dry-Hopped Alien Church from Tired Hands Brewing —a hazy IPA with alien lizards on the can and a tropical punch to the face. Erica is sipping Slap and Tickle from Brewery X —an herbal, melon-leaning IPA she only found because a BevMo guy might’ve been flirting. Flex is rocking Simcoe Traveling Scientist from Hop Butcher —a hazy pale ale that somehow tastes like pine, orange, and maybe Robitussin. Flex kicks things off with a hipster joke that somehow manages to be worse than circus peanuts. Erica settles back in like she never left, diving headfirst into chocolate debates, candy nostalgia, and the horror of being the “old one” on a volleyball team called the Glitter Hitters. Greg gets stuck on bingo at breweries—are they fun, or just a red flag in disguise?—and everyone agrees music bingo might be the only acceptable form. There’s talk of trail mix obsessions, Sacramento truths, and how hard it is to jump once you hit your 40s. Also, Flex reveals his secret talent: reciting the alphabet backwards... for very Wisconsin reasons. Booze News Sierra Nevada cancels Beer Camp and Oktoberfest—RIP adult day drinking New England beer sales are up, because variety is the spice of life (and beer) Willie Nelson’s new tonic is THC-infused and alcohol-free … just like your weird uncle Wisconsin man crashes his car, returns with a tractor, still gets arrested Erica: NeckNosh.com Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_LLC Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRep
Wed, March 26, 2025
This Hazy Ain’t Hazy
Welcome in, you beautiful beer nerds! This week, Flex brings the beer snobbery, Greg’s hotter than a sun-soaked stout, and Erica’s fresh off the salty seas with snacks and hazies. We’re talking beer mix-ups, birthday voicemails, blackout rage gallons, and how Flex is emotionally scarred by a mislabeled IPA. There’s also news on MobCraft’s comeback, Delirium’s shipping spree, and a Florida man story that’s peak Florida. Grab your pretzel necklace and let’s party like it’s the Pink Pony—just, y’know, with less fire. Beers We’re Drinking: Greg cracks open Keeping Time from WeldWerks —a hazy that started rough but warmed up nicely. Erica sips Shred-Head from Evergreen Brewing —sent straight from PA with pretzels and passion fruit vibes. Flex breaks out Citra Cream from Phase Three —a pillowy, tropical cream bomb he’d hook up to his water fountain if he could. Flex’s beer snob moment at dinner ends with a bruised ego and a canceled pint, while Erica’s kids are out here calling anything in a can “beer” like it’s totally normal. Greg relives a suspiciously clear “hazy” that sent him down a spiral, and somehow everyone ends up bonding over beer trauma. The crew discovers the chaotic world of BORGs—blackout rage gallons are officially a thing—and Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day scene might be even wilder than expected. Chew Your Beer checks in with birthday vibes and beer fest plans, and Greg casually drops that his nephew was born on 3:16 and is now destined to live in jorts and wrestling tees. And Flex might’ve found his dream life in Chicago’s unlimited ice cream museum. Booze News: MobCraft Rises Again: New owners take a $160K gamble on Milwaukee’s most inconsistent brewery. Canada’s Presidential Pack: Moosehead sells out of their beer-a-day-for-four-years crate—because obviously. Delirium Dumps the Tank: 300,000 liters are en route to beat the tariff apocalypse. Florida Man Strikes Again: Drunk dude sets strip club on fire, adds a little... splash for the cops. Erica: NeckNosh.com Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_LLC Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/CraftBeerRe
Wed, March 19, 2025
Dr. of Drunkenomics
Welcome in, thirsty people! Greg and Flex are back to quench your thirst for craft beer and questionable decision-making. This week, Greg takes a “totally unplanned” trip to San Francisco Beer Week (sure, buddy) and manages to turn a simple bay cruise into an elite-level beer smuggling operation. Flex holds down the fort with some delicious Wisconsin brews and a deep dive into why Sheboygan has an odd sheep obsession. Plus, we’ve got booze news, terrible funeral director choices, and a heated (but not a baseball show) debate over the Dodgers. Beers We’re Drinking Greg: Fog City Hazy IPA – San Francisco Brewing Co. – A hazy with surprise bitterness, aggressive carbonation, and a backstory involving a near beer flood. Flex: The King of Sheboygan – Young Blood Beer Co. – A juicy double hazy that flexes tropical flavors and zero bitterness—just don’t ask about the sheep. Greg’s “totally not a beer trip” to San Francisco somehow included Beer Week, a booze-filled bay cruise, and a questionable amount of beer smuggling. Flex, on the other hand, takes a deep dive into Sheboygan’s unexpected sheep obsession—because, of course, Wisconsin. Also, Greg stumbles upon an airport beer win, Flex crushes another stellar Wisconsin brew, and an old man with a PBR and a breakfast burrito might have life figured out better than all of us. Plus, there’s a heated (but not a baseball show) debate over the Dodgers, and Greg nearly breaks his own brain trying to recall obscure ’90s wrestling trivia. Booze News Georgia Distributors Throw a Fit – Small breweries want self-distribution, and big distributors aren’t happy about it. Shocking. Texas Cracks Down on THC Drinks – The Lone Star State is trying to kill the buzz—literally. Drunk Funeral Director Busted – A Minnesota man shows up sauced to pick up a body. Bold move. Drunkest & Soberest Colleges in America – BYU stays dry, while an unexpected school takes the top drunk honors. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (
Wed, March 12, 2025
Tongue Jobber and the Wizard of Shnozz
Welcome in, you glorious beer guzzlers! Greg and Flex are back just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day with a fresh batch of beer-fueled nonsense. Greg drops a HUGE piece of industry news that he's been sitting on for weeks (seriously, the suspense was killing him). Flex reviews a hazy IPA so thick it should come with a spoon, and the guys dive into some questionable history facts (spoiler: Flex is just making things up at this point). Plus, we’ve got craft beer hot takes, trivia victories, and a deep discussion on why Rolling Rock is… well, Rolling Rock. Beers We’re Drinking Flex – Moon Fruit by Maplewood Brewing Co . A double dry-hopped IPA with big tropical vibes and a killer can design. Greg – Matamata by Fast Friends Beer Co . A hazy IPA loaded with New Zealand hops and a soft, juicy finish. Greg and his trivia crew, Prestige Worldwide (featuring the Silly Billies), won the Best of the Best trivia night, and he’s letting everyone know about it. Flex is developing his own Tongue Jobber comic strip. The guys make fun of breweries that insist on making their own Guinness alternatives, and Greg has some very strong opinions about it. We also learn about Greg’s recent trip to Malibu Brewing, where he enjoyed some new beers, fantastic weather, and apparently burnt end turkey. And we’ve got St. Patricks’ Day Fun Facts! And the biggest news of all—Monica and James have moved to Austin! Our favorite brewer duo has taken on new roles at Fast Friends Beer Co., and Greg finally gets to spill the details on what that means for the Austin beer scene. Spoiler: It’s about to get real damn good. Booze News Monster Energy’s big mistake – They took a $130 million hit on their alcohol brands. Shocking, right? Tilray does it again – Revolver Brewing’s production is getting shut down and moved elsewhere. Another craft brewery bites the dust. Mexican beer prices are going up! – Thanks to a 25% tariff and an old legal agreement, your Modelo and Corona are about to get a little pricier. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: <a href="https://www.
Wed, March 05, 2025
1,428.6 Pints
Welcome to Craft Beer Republic! Greg is still recovering from a champagne-fueled blackout, Flex forgot he even had a podcast to record, and somehow, there’s a hidden Smirnoff Ice lurking in Greg’s house, just waiting to ruin someone’s day. The guys break down the math behind those too-good-to-be-true dollar pints, brainstorm ways to keep breweries alive (spoiler: trivia night is fine, but bingo might mean you’re doomed), and discuss why non-alcoholic beer had its best Dry January ever—much to their disappointment. Beers We’re Drinking Greg is drinking Congress Street IPA from Trillium Brewing Company . Flex is sipping on Off Season Imperial Hazy IPA from Three Sheeps Brewing Company . Episode Highlights Greg survived (barely) a Champagne Around the World birthday party for Deb, and let’s just say champagne drunk is a special kind of drunk. There were spreadsheets involved (Flex was impressed), sideline bottles, surprise DoorDash deliveries, and an ungodly amount of bubbly consumed. The aftermath? A raging champagne headache and a desperate need for sweet potato fries. Meanwhile, Greg also made a highly strategic Smirnoff Ice purchase, setting up a hidden ice attack on unsuspecting guests. The boys also dive into the fine art of brewery marketing—why collabs are the key, trivia is timeless, and why breweries throwing comedy nights might need to re-evaluate their business plan. Oh, and Flex flexes his ability to recite the alphabet backwards , just in case the need ever arises (Greg, on the other hand, does not have this talent). Booze News: 🍺 Dry January Just Got Worse – Non-alcoholic beer claimed a record share of the grocery store market last month. Civilization is crumbling. 🍑 Georgia Breweries May Finally Catch a Break – A new bill could open the door for self-distribution. About time? 💰 Sapporo’s Regretful Beer Shopping Spree – Stone Brewing’s new owners just admitted they massively overpaid… again. 🚔 Ravens Lineman Blows a .178 – At 6'6" and 360 lbs, this guy needed way more than “three or four beers” to get there. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic
Wed, February 26, 2025
Salt in the Beer?
Welcome in, thirsty friends! Greg went full beer tourist and drank his way through Austin, and he’s here to spill all the boozy details. Meanwhile Brewing served up his favorite beer of the trip—so good it forced him to break a years-long Untappd dry spell! Flex, on the other hand, is freezing his mustache off in the Midwest, sipping on a Toppling Goliath variety pack and confirming what we already knew: people on Untappd have no taste. The guys also dig into the absurdity of TSA screenings, the power of food truck barbecue, and the ongoing battle against Big Beer’s nonsense. Plus, why is Michelob Ultra so damn popular? Beers We’re Drinking Greg – Meanwhile Brewing's Tender Robot. A gold medal winning hazy out of Austin. Flex – Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue – the Nectarine Hop Variant, jammed with tangerine goodness. Greg went on a Valentine's weekend trip to Austin, which quickly turned into a full-blown beer pilgrimage. From Meanwhile Brewing’s award-winning haze to Zilker and Lazarus Brewing, it was one tasty stop after another. Flex, meanwhile, has been battling negative temperatures and living in a hoodie. The guys discuss TSA’s fascination with Greg’s “oversized package” and reminisce about the best airport snacks (Southwest’s Maui onion pretzels for the win). Greg also recounts a wedding night in Asheville that ended with gin-fueled regrets and a long nap on the cold bathroom floor. Meanwhile, Flex reveals his grandma’s secret to beer drinking (spoiler: salt) and the guys dunk on Michelob Ultra drinkers. Booze News (Revised) Big Beer Strikes Again – Another craft brewery is calling out Molson Coors for some sneaky marketing. Haven’t they learned their lesson from that $56 million lawsuit? Super Bowl Beer Sales Fumble – While the Chiefs took home the trophy, draft beer sales took a hit. But somehow, Michelob Ultra is thriving. We have questions. New DUI Limit Proposal: Will It Change Anything? – North Carolina wants to lower the legal limit to .05. But will it actually stop drunk drivers, or just ruin happy hour? Guam’s Most Honest Drunk Driver – When asked how much he had to drink, his answer was… refreshingly straightforward. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic" rel="noope
Wed, February 19, 2025
Beerconomics: A Study in Pour Financial Decisions
Greg and Flex are back, beers in hand, ready to talk about all the important things—like how much Michelob Ultra dominated the Super Bowl (gross), why THC drinks might be too much for Flex’s delicate balance, and whether dropping $10K for $1 beers for life is a genius move or a financial disaster. Plus, Greg catches an old drinking buddy in the ultimate beer hypocrisy, and we dive into some truly ridiculous booze news, including yet another Japanese government worker losing sensitive data while drunk. Crack one open, because this one’s a ride! Beers We’re Drinking Greg – Frost Quake by Smog City Brewing – A hazy IPA with a surprising bitterness and a touch of old-school malt. Flex – Jinxproof Lager by Three Floyds Brewing – Crisp, crackery, and crushable with a touch of noble hops. Greg’s Super Bowl involved beer, Mario Kart, and absolutely zero emotional investment in either team. Flex’s was a mix of a sick kid, some pretzel nuggets, and the stunning realization that his dad might actually be a white Samuel L. Jackson. But the real shocker? Greg caught an old drinking buddy slamming a certain beer that they swore off years ago! Flex also dabbled in some THC experimentation, confirming that 6mg is his sweet spot but 10mg had him straight-up wobbly. Greg, on the other hand, revisits a dispensary freebie that was so bad it tasted like pure regret. And just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, we break down the tragic beer choices from Super Bowl Sunday (seriously, Michelob Ultra??). Booze News: Super Bowl Shotgun Showdown – Saquon Barkley just put on a beer-chugging clinic , but did he really finish it? $1 Beers for Life? – A brewery is offering lifetime $1 pints—if you’re willing to shell out some serious cash first. Worth it? Let’s do the math. Super Bowl Beer Wars – The top-selling beer in Kansas City and Philly might surprise (and disappoint) you. Another Drunk Government Worker Loses Sensitive Files – When are they going to learn their lesson? Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic" rel="noopener noreferrer" tar
Wed, February 12, 2025
Drunk Principals Gone Wild
Welcome in, thirsty friends! Greg is back from his travels, Flex is deep into his late-night Instagram scroll addiction, and Brian is here proving once again that he might actually be related to Greg (which is both alarming and hilarious). This episode is packed with road trip beer adventures, brewery letdowns, and a deep dive into the tragic fate of expensive hype beers. Plus, we’ve got some ridiculous Booze News—including an Arkansas law change that actually makes sense and a Florida story that is pure Florida Man energy. Grab a beer, sit back, and let’s get into it! Beers We’re Drinking Greg & Brian are drinking Shadows of the Dead by Beer Zombies Brewing Co. Flex is sippon on Nemean, a triple IPA from Mortalis Brewing Co . Greg recounts his Vegas trip where he didn’t step foot on the strip but did fall into the hype trap of Beer Zombies Brewing. Turns out, the can art is the best thing about them. Flex takes us on a journey of beer disappointment as he sips a $7 can that tastes like “just fine.” Meanwhile, Brian shares tales of a Portland, Maine, beer trip so good that Deb had to buy an extra suitcase for the haul. Oh, and speaking of travel, Greg is heading to Austin, Flex is hitting up Minneapolis, and Brian is plotting a bourbon-fueled birthday bash in Louisville. Get ready, America. Booze News Arkansas Trying to Loosen Up – Lawmakers propose raising the state’s max ABV limit from an embarrassing 5% to a respectable-ish 14%. Progress? Connecticut’s Buzzkill Bill – A new proposal would require alcohol cans to warn that drinking beer might increase cancer risks. Because nothing pairs better with a cold one than existential dread. Keeps Being Alaska – Lawmakers want to add even more alcohol warning signs in bars. Still won’t let you actually get drunk in one, though. AHA Splits from BA – The American Homebrewers Association is separating from the Brewers Association. Because nothing brings people together like arguing over bad homebrew. Florida Educators Gone Wild – A Florida principal and a teacher were arrested after repeatedly hosting underage drinking ragers… and making custom party t-shirts for them. Just Florida things. Follow us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: <a href="http
Wed, February 05, 2025
Frozen Junk & Legal Drunks
Welcome to another frosty fresh episode of Craft Beer Republic ! Greg is back from his globe-trotting adventures, Flex is still the Director of the Health Ministry (whatever that means), and we welcome the smartest beer drinker we know, Intern Brian , who’s actually a real lawyer—unlike Greg’s pretend legal expertise. We break down Pringles' questionable decision to release Miller Lite Beer Can Chicken chips (Flex is already hoarding them) and, in a story that will make you cross your legs in sympathy, a Canadian man learns the hard way why you should always wear a belt in a bar fight—especially in subzero temps . Oh, and there’s beer. Lots of beer. Beers We’re Drinking Greg and Brian are sipping on Wondrous Brewing's Gromky , a crisp West Coast Pilsner. Flex dives back into Phase Three Brewing with Velvet Vortex, a hazy double dry-hopped IPA. The squad samples El Segundo’s Spark Plug Light IPA , a 4% attempt at a sessionable IPA. Brian drinks it under protest, Greg wants his hops back, and Flex didn’t miss a thing. Greg is fresh off a Bay Area beer pilgrimage, bringing back tales of pilsners, lagers, and his ongoing battle with TSA over confiscated cans. Flex makes a triumphant return to Phase Three Brewing after a two-year beer boycott, and Brian drops way too much legal knowledge on beer label laws. Speaking of legal nerdiness, the crew continues their deep dive into what breweries are actually required to print on their cans , uncovering why some beers list their ABV and others don’t. Also, Greg debates his royal title in the Craft Beer Republic (King Greg? El Presidente? Supreme Overlord of the Haze?), and the gang somehow goes down a very passionate rabbit hole about onions. Booze News San Francisco’s iconic Tornado Beer Bar is up for sale! Who’s pitching in to buy it? IPAs continue their reign of terror, topping $2.27 billion in sales in 2024. Hazy vs. West Coast—who’s winning? Sapporo Stone Brewing is making cuts, axing employees and shutting down their e-commerce. No more beer or merch shipped to your door. Pringles drops a Miller Lite Beer Can Chicken flavor, and Flex is already clearing room in his pantry. A Canadian man learns the hard way that pants are important in sub-zero temps. The rest of us learn…well, nothing, but we do laugh a lot. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic:
Wed, January 29, 2025
Good Boy, Here's a Beer
Welcome in, craft beer lovers! This week, Greg and Flex are back with an episode that hits harder than a triple IPA after a long workday. We’ve got questionable road trips, big hearts (with a “t”), and some hilarious revelations about drunk driving, pants removal, and the unsung heroes of beer-drinking adventures. Grab a cold one because this episode is one for the books. Beers We're Drinking: Greg dives into There Does Not Exist – Spore, a 6.8% hazy IPA that’s all tropical vibes. Flex keeps it classic with Lakefront Brewing – Cream City Pale Ale , a retro amber pale ale. Greg shares his strategy for navigating the tap list at small breweries like There Does Not Exist , and Flex reminisces about a watermelon gose that deserves a comeback. The guys hilariously unpack the logistics of driving naked, and we raise a toast to the unsung heroes of drunken escapades—those friends who set us up with buckets, blankets, and couches when we needed it most. Plus, Greg and Flex dive into the big questions: where do beer drinkers want to buy their brews, and what can breweries do to get us to drink more? We need your answers! Booze News: Dogfish Head announces a 30-minute light IPA with only 95 calories. Can they really pack that much flavor into something so light? Stay tuned. Constellation Brands is raking in the cash as beer prices soar. Laguna Beach takes the title of DUI capital of California, thanks to its party-town vibes, endless drinking establishments, and tourists who can't resist. Police are on the hunt for a man who drove naked and drunk after a fight. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 22, 2025
Everybody Gets a Pliny
Welcome to Craft Beer Republic, we are excited to drink today! This week, Greg and Flex are keeping it intimate with candles, Kenny G, and Pliny the Elder. Whether it’s Greg battling California wildfires and weird strangers or Flex showing off his dog whisperer dad, this episode is one wild ride. Plus, we discover why Hard Mountain Dew is… a thing? Grab a drink and dive in—it’s a beer-fueled therapy session you don’t want to miss! Beers We're Drinking Greg and Flex: Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing – A double IPA icon with crisp hops and a smooth 8% ABV that’s dangerously crushable. Finally popping Flex’s Pliny cherry. Greg and Flex sip on a West Coast classic while catching up on the absurdities of life. Greg’s been juggling California wildfires, power outages, and an awkward beer run that included plenty of Pliny and some questionable company. Flex shares memories of college cocktail disasters and explains why some beers are worth the hype (and others definitely aren’t). It’s a mix of chaos, beer, and laughs you won’t want to miss. Booze News Hydration? Nah. New Belgium’s making a boozy Gatorade. It’s 5% ABV and already questionable. Beer Dynasty Drama: The Leinenkugel family wants their brewery back, but Molson Coors says, “Nah.” Dew the Booze: Hard Mountain Dew is here, but Greg and Flex are having flashbacks to bad decisions. Philly Loves BYOB: Most Philly restaurants are BYOB—because why not pair that cheesesteak with your own stash? Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 15, 2025
Dry January? Never Heard of Her
Welcome in, beer lovers! This episode is anything but dry—because Dry January isn't welcome here! Greg, Flex, and Erica dive headfirst into hilarious conversations about wild animal encounters, disastrous brewery closures, awkward first dates, and the struggles of finding the perfect gift. Plus, they break down the latest Booze News and share their honest (and sometimes questionable) beer reviews. It’s a sloppy, salty, and crunchy good time you won’t want to miss! Beers We’re Drinking: Erica is repping Alaska with Rock, Paper, Citrus by Broken Tooth Brewing . A crisp pale ale with a splash of tangerine that’s perfect for fighting bears or just chilling on a cruise. Greg dusts off Number Three by Other Half Brewing x Burial Beer . This West Coast IPA is rocking some aged piney dankness—because Greg forgot it existed. Greg kicks things off by firmly rejecting Dry January, while Erica proudly joins the anti-dry movement with her salty snacks. Erica shares stories about mountain lions casually roaming her neighborhood and teases an upcoming Alaskan cruise (with plans to challenge local drinking laws). Greg recounts the time he drunkenly chased a coyote in flip-flops, proving that liquid courage knows no bounds. Flex opens up about the struggle of holding in gas during the early days of dating—because nothing says romance like two-minute farts in the car. The crew also dives into the recent trend of brewery closures and debates the art of giving (and receiving) the perfect gift. Plus, Greg might have started a family revolution by boycotting holiday gift exchanges. Booze News: Cancer Warnings on Booze? The U.S. Surgeon General wants to slap cancer warnings on alcohol. Will that stop anyone? Yeah, right. Stone vs. Molson Coors: Molson Coors loses its appeal and now owes Stone Brewing $56 million. Plus interest. Ouch. Flex’s Mall Brewery is Blowing Up: Explorium Brewpub is taking over Good City Brewing, expanding beyond the mall and into Flex’s heart. Harpoon + Smuttynose Merger: Two New England breweries join forces to create Barrel One Collective. Worst. Merger. Name. Ever. Drunk Detective Frees Inmates: A hammered cop in Zambia accidentally frees 13 prisoners. Cheers to new beginnings? Erica: NeckNosh.com Instagram: <a h
Wed, January 08, 2025
Beer Desperation in Abu Dhabi
Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Greg, Flex, and Erica are here to fight the good fight against Dry January, bringing you a hotline to save beers—and lives. Erica shares wild stories from her epic Egypt and Abu Dhabi adventure, Flex faces off against some overzealous fireworks and an IPA hangover, and Greg dodges DIY disasters with his neighbors. Plus, pozole presents, beer-snob debates, and a voicemail so wild it could only come from Chew Your Beer. Let’s start the new year with laughter and liquid courage! Beers We’re Drinking Greg: Nelsie by Monkish Brewing – Greg’s hazy pale ale is packed with Nelson Sauvin hops, tropical aromas, and a pillowy smooth finish. Flex: Terra Nelson by Drowned Lands Brewing – A triple hazy IPA with bright tropical notes and Sauvignon Blanc vibes. Flex calls it "Nelson perfection" despite the price tag. Erica: Schism by Lupulin Brewing – A bold black IPA with roasty bitterness, smoky undertones, and a lingering dankness. Dry January is the enemy, and the Craft Beer Republic hotline is here to help. Flex relives his chaotic holiday, from a four-beer hangover to a near-underwear brawl with New Year’s fireworks enthusiasts. Erica takes us on a journey from the pyramids of Egypt to Eminem concerts in Abu Dhabi—complete with desperate Heineken beer-runs. Meanwhile, Greg shares tales of pozole-filled holidays, neighbors on a DIY rampage, and his ongoing fight to keep family visits under control and over inebriated. It’s beer, laughs, and chaos to start the new year right. Booze News The most downloaded episode of 2024. Jimmy Carter: The president who saved craft beer with a homebrewing Hail Mary. PBR switches teams: Anheuser-Busch takes over brewing duties for the trashy lager. Hulk Hogan and WWE: The Real American Beer body slams into Monday Night Raw. Forbes gets weird: The “must-try” IPAs list that’s more recycled than a mixed six-pack. Erica: NeckNosh.com Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_LLC Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @C
Wed, January 01, 2025
New Year, New Beers, Same Shenanigans
Welcome to the New Year chaos! Greg, Flex, and Mel are here to kick off 2025 with plenty of laughs, questionable resolutions, and beers that make us glad our tongues can’t talk back. Flex reminds everyone why Wisconsin is the Fresh Coast (it’s real, he swears), Mel educates us on the dos and don’ts of edibles at weddings, and Greg channels his inner David Attenborough during a stoned encounter with whales. Plus, they’re petitioning to make 2025 the Year of the Gose, debating when craft beer really peaked, and roasting chestnuts—well, metaphorically. Cheers to another year of beers, nonsense, and mildly useful advice! Beers We’re Drinking: Mel: Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale by Southern Tier Brewing Co. – A buttery, praline-filled dessert beer that screams holidays and feels like a warm hug on a cold day. Greg: Short Lived Hazy IPA by MadeWest x Highland Park Brewing – Tropical juicy fruit vibes with a silky smooth mouthfeel that Greg calls the perfect California sipper. Flex: Fresh Coast Pale Ale by Three Sheeps Brewing – A light, crushable pale ale with bright citrus notes, perfect for any season. The gang dives into the nostalgia of the “good old days” of 2019, arguing over the true peak of craft beer. Greg and Flex trade stories of hilariously high experiences with THC drinks, including a memorable balcony whale encounter that may or may not have been real. Mel reminisces about her edible misadventures at a wedding, where she learned the hard way to read the dosage warnings. In a heartfelt New Year’s brainstorm, they pledge to rekindle the camaraderie of the craft beer community, resolve to post on social media more often (no promises), and petition to make 2025 the year of the Gose. And in true CBR fashion, they somehow turn beer reviews into a conversation about roasted chestnuts, door decor, and why juicy IPAs should just be labeled correctly already. Booze News: Craft breweries are closing faster than they’re opening for the first time—so much for new year optimism. A woman runs the New York City Marathon drunk. Goals? Castle Island Brewing rescues Cambridge Brewing’s IP—because good beer deserves a second chance. Diageo considers selling off P Diddy’s vodka. Uh, who’s still drinking that? Follow us: Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel Flex: Instagram: <a href="https:/
Wed, December 25, 2024
Beer, Boxed Wine, and Bad Christmas Movies
Merry chaos, beer nerds! Greg, Flex, and Mel are back for a Christmas episode filled with hilarious rants, beer-fueled nostalgia, and just enough holiday cheer to keep the Grinches entertained. From cantaloupe debates to wrestling belt coolers, the crew dives headfirst into the absurdities of the season. Flex shares a Christmas beer that’s as festive as his short shorts, Mel cries into boxed wine (again), and Greg realizes he might need to hit the lake with his new championship fanny pack. It’s a holiday hangout full of bad movies, great beers, and questionable decisions—cheers to that! Beers We're Drinking Greg: Love Hazy IPA by Almanac Brewing , bursting with cantaloupe and tropical vibes, this IPA supports a great cause—and Greg’s cantaloupe obsession. Mel: Everything Naughty by Ommegang Brewery , a smooth, caramel-forward blonde stout with festive vibes, but the white chocolate didn’t RSVP. Flex: Christmas Ale by Abita Brewing , a malty holiday ale that looks great on the table, even if it tastes like liquid bread. The gang kicks off with a heated debate over the best Grinch (Jim Carrey vs Timothée Chalamet) and why long Christmas movies are the absolute worst. Mel celebrates her three-year CBR anniversary, reflecting on how far they’ve come… and how much boxed wine it took to get here. Flex proudly unveils the ultimate holiday gift—a championship belt fanny pack cooler—while Greg dreams of strapping one on for a day on the lake. Holiday drinking traditions get hilariously weird with Heineken, boxed wine, and the most questionable wrapping strategies you’ve ever heard. Plus, Mel shares a wild dad story involving fake hockey players, proving that nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a good J-ism. Booze News Brewers Association gets a new CEO—can he save craft beer? Chuck Schumer’s “Bubble Bill” might lower taxes for cider and mead. Enlightened Brewery in Milwaukee shuts its doors after 10 years. Budweiser kills RateBeer—RIP to another OG beer site. Follow us: Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com <a href="https://instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blan
Wed, December 18, 2024
Dropping Logs and Drinking Beers
Welcome to the holiday chaos! Greg and Flex are back with plenty of laughs, holiday traditions, and beers that’ll make you question your life choices. Flex shares how his kids are basically his beer sommeliers, picking out a beer that pairs perfectly with… Crocs? Greg’s beloved annual “Dropping of the Yule Log” returns, and yes, it still sounds like the most festive dump. Plus, an actual super hero gets arrested, Christmas train shenanigans, and a surprising list of brewery ingredients that no longer need government approval. It’s a sleigh ride of stupidity, beer, and holiday spirit—ho ho hops ! Beers We're Drinking: Flex: Croc Couture by Little House Brewing Co. Flex’s kids picked this hazy IPA for its sparkly Croc can, but the beer’s maltiness left him on the fence. Greg: Fort Point Pale Ale by Trillium Brewing Co. A pricey pale ale that delivers citrus and mango vibes, but Greg questions if it’s $28-good. Flex dives into “Dad Life Goals” by letting his kids pick beers at the liquor store based solely on their shiny cans—what could go wrong? Greg, meanwhile, brings back his favorite holiday tradition, the Dropping of the Yule Log, leaving listeners in tears over its unintentional bathroom noises. The guys get real about hyped breweries charging insane prices, the sexiness of affordable beer, and Greg’s surprising champagne fiasco that ended with Uber Eats saving the day. Meanwhile, Flex daydreams of getting arrested in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume. Priorities. Booze News: TTB Gets Cool: Brewers no longer need approval to use ingredients like bananas, nuts, and rhubarb—less red tape, more beer. Goat Patch Takes Over Pike’s Peak: Colorado Springs’ Goat Patch Brewing is acquiring Pike’s Peak Brewing, turning schools into breweries and keeping things local. No Fun on the Train: A UK train company launches a low-alcohol beer campaign to stop people from getting shmammered mid-ride. Constellation Sells Svedka: Sazerac adds yet another booze brand to its ever-growing liquor empire. Batman Gets Booked: A man in a full Batman costume crashes his car, flees the scene, and fails sobriety tests—justice was served. Drunk Driver Ratted Out by Mom: A 20-year-old claims he’s sober, but his own mom tells officers he can’t even walk straight. Follow us: Flex: Instagram:
Wed, December 11, 2024
Kentucky Mule on the Loose
Welcome to Craft Beer Republic, where the beers are flowing and the stories are questionable! Greg’s kicking off the show from a two-week road trip with his priorities firmly set on beer and podcast gear (who needs clean clothes anyway?), while Flex brings the Thanksgiving drama, complete with late-start drinking and smoked turkey revelations. Meanwhile, Psycho Bear calls in with beer tips and maybe a murder plot, and Kentucky proves mules aren’t meant for high-speed getaways. Grab a beer and buckle up—it’s chaos in a can! Beers We’re Drinking Greg: Harmonic Energy by Radiant Beer Co. – A hazy pale ale with melon and tangerine vibes, right in Greg’s wheelhouse. Flex: Emperor Marlin by Evil Twin Brewing – A boozy quadruple IPA that’s big, bold, and dangerously smooth. Greg kicks things off by proving his priorities are in order: podcast gear over clean clothes for his road trip. Flex dives into Thanksgiving tales of smoked turkey and late-drinking drama, while Greg shares the tragic saga of a $400 ham disaster and how a family pregnancy almost derailed the mimosa tradition—until a heroic champagne run saved the day. Psycho Bear calls in with beer wisdom, sass, and a potential murder plot, and the guys debate whether marriage is really just a lifelong effort to stop men from doing dumb things. Booze News Blackout Wednesday Fizzles: Draft beer sales continue to slide on the biggest bar night of the year—are we losing our touch? Michelob Ultra Reigns Supreme: The top draft beer for the second year running… and it’s only 4.2% ABV. Stoli Files for Bankruptcy: Blame it on Russian interference, cyberattacks, or just bad luck—either way, vodka’s taking a hit. Man Drives Drunk to Police Station: Pro tip: don’t show up to complain to the cops when your BAC is 0.22. Drunk Mule Escape: A Kentucky man tries to flee police at 15 mph—on a mule. Follow us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@craftb
Wed, December 04, 2024
Keep Your Free Beer to Yourself
Welcome in, fellow beer drinkers! Greg and Flex are back for another episode of Craft Beer Republic, and this time, the shenanigans are extra juicy. From brunch-induced chaos to beer trades that make us question our morals, the duo dives deep into life, laughs, and some seriously good beer. Plus, we discover Flex’s undying love for mashed potatoes and find out why Greg might owe “Not Murderer John” a little something extra for bringing him Treehouse beer. Sacramento, congrats on being our top listening city—sorry about the shade! Let’s raise a glass and get hydrated! Beer We’re Drinking: Greg: Little Machine by Treehouse Brewing – A 5.5% hazy pale ale bringing strong notes of pineapple, candied tropical fruit, and grapefruit, with gorgeous lacing that is borderline pornographic. Flex: Spellbinder by Wren House Brewing – A 6.9% hazy IPA bursting with tangerine and stone fruit flavors, earning top marks and a spot in Flex’s dream beer lineup. Greg kicks things off by recounting a brunch-turned-binge session that ended with some couch therapy and a bathroom confession. Flex shares his love for mashed potatoes—seriously, it’s a borderline love affair—and the two dream up a mashed potato flight that’s sure to revolutionize brunch menus everywhere. Pilot Tom earns Flex's eternal gratitude with a beer hookup, while Greg sings the praises of Non-Murderer John, whose beer generosity keeps on giving. And Greg keeps it classy with more wine drinking. Oh, and Sacramento? You may be our top listening city, but you’re still boring. Sorry, not sorry. Booze News: High ABV beers boom: Big beers are outselling hard seltzers—efficiency in a can! Black is Beautiful creator’s next act: Marcus Baskerville is opening a San Antonio spot where fried chicken meets craft beer. New Belgium offloads Upper Hand Brewery: The high hand of craft changes owners, but the beer stays local. Tequila heist madness: 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila vanish in an Ocean's 13-style operation. Follow us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: <a href
Wed, November 27, 2024
Drunksgiving: The Beer Before the Bird
Welcome in to a festive edition of Craft Beer Republic! ‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the bar, everyone was drunk, from near and afar. We’re bringing you Thanksgiving week beer science, a heated debate on food vs. beer at breweries, and the ultimate guide to "Drunksgiving" boozing. Plus, we roast the bizarre world of shots (spoiler: gin shooters are the worst) and vent about Massachusetts still refusing to legalize happy hour. Beers We’re Drinking: Flex is sipping on Joe Joe's Chocolate Vanilla Cream Stout by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery , a smooth and sweet stout, perfect for Thanksgiving indulgence. Greg dives into beer science with Rolling Thunder 2024 Imperial Stout by Rogue , a boozy stout, paired with its whiskey counterpart, Dead Guy Whiskey. Thanksgiving week kicks off with Greg and Flex sharing stories about the chaotic traditions of “Drunksgiving,” from packed bars to running into people you’d rather avoid. The debate over food versus beer at breweries sparks some laughs and unexpected takes, with Flex looking at it from a family angle and Greg holding onto his beer-first mindset. They also dig into the surprising buzz around Trader Joe’s beer selection, and all the single can fun! Finally, the duo takes on the sudden obsession with All I Want for Christmas Is You and debates whether it’s always been a classic or just recently found its fame. Are you tired of that song yet? Booze News: Molson Coors Takes a $41M Hit: Divesting craft brands turns into a pricey tax write-off. Stone Brewing Goes Local: Say goodbye to Stone beers abroad as exports are axed. Massachusetts Hates Fun: The state keeps its outdated happy hour ban alive and well. Florida Man Strikes Again: A spaghetti toss turns into a felony—pasta has never been so dangerous. Thanksgiving Beer Facts: Fun trivia, including the Mayflower’s emergency beer stop. Follow us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com · Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic · Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod · Threads: CraftBeerRepublic · Voicemail: (805)
Wed, November 20, 2024
No Flies in My Beer
Holiday chaos, strange beer laws, and plenty of laughs—Greg and Flex are here to keep things fun and boozy. They swap stories about classy (and not-so-classy) wine adventures and some unexpected marathon strategies involving pork chops. With debates over the best pizza, insider beer tips, and all the usual banter, this episode has something for every craft beer fan. Beers We’re Drinking: Flex : One Cat on the Chessboard by Fat Orange Cat Brewing – A New England-style single-hop IPA showcasing Eldorado hops with notes of pear, peach, and candied watermelon. Greg : Celebration Fresh Hop IPA by Sierra Nevada Brewing – A holiday classic, blending piney hops and rich caramel malt for a crisp, bitter blast of holiday cheer. Greg shares his latest wine party escapades, this one at a swanky restaurant, while Flex marvels at the magic of single-can purchases at Trader Joe’s. Did you know that you can break cans off at Trader Joe's? We also cover quirky Connecticut laws in Ludicrous Libation Law, debate the best pizza styles (sorry Chicago), and recount hilarious marathon stories involving pork chops and our friend Lou. We also reflect on what makes a holiday beer truly special. Booze News: The Leinenkugel family isn’t happy about recent closures at their iconic brewery. MobCraft Beer has been sold, raising questions about the challenges of surviving in today’s craft beer market. Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium in Asheville faces indefinite closure due to hurricane-related water outages. The Brewers Association adds a new style to its guidelines: the Italian-style pilsner. We break down the price of a beer at every NBA arena, with Boston taking the top (and most absurd) spot at over $20. Follow us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com · Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic · Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod · Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@craftbeerrepublic" rel="noopener nor
Wed, November 13, 2024
Life’s Too Short for Horror Films and Low-Cal Beer
Crack open a cold one and pull up a seat—this week, Greg and Flex are back with another round of laughs, mystery, and beer-fueled adventures! In this episode, we dive into tales of questionable beer ratings, Flex’s joy over the triumphant return of Miller High Life Light, and the mystery behind an unexpected jar of jelly that showed up at Greg’s door. Plus, Flex reveals why having a craft beer-loving pilot as a friend might be the ultimate beer perk and the sad news coming to Wisconsin. Beers We're Drinking: Greg: Just Haze, Baby by Four Legs Brewing – even the questionable can art couldn’t ruin this pillowy, citrus dream. Flex: Konky Dong 4UP Evolution by Hoof Hearted Brewing – Flex cracks open this triple IPA that is full of algorithm approved flavor. America, we’re disappointed in you—you had the chance to vote in Flex and Greg for 2024, and you didn’t! Greg shares stories from his family road trip and the stash of beer he managed to smuggle back home. After the grape jelly talk with Erica in Batch 431, a mysterious jar showed up at Greg’s door—who’s the culprit?! Flex had an epic day treating himself and introduces us to his new pilot friend, a top-tier beer mule. Turns out, pilots might be the ultimate beer lovers. And it turns out were’ both two peas in a pod when it comes to watching movies. Booze News: Lord Hobo Brewing and Lone Pine Brewing merge to combine their strengths and up their craft game. Revolution Brewing is closing its original Chicago brewpub, marking the end of an era. Lawless Brewing seeks investors to weather financial challenges. Abita Brewing gives Saints player Alvin Kamara quite the beer-tastic surprise. Molson Coors shuts down operations at the historic Leinenkugel’s brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Shoutout to Pennington, NJ for topping our charts again! Follow us: Flex: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank
Wed, November 06, 2024
The Greatest Boring Beer I've Ever Had
Hey beer lovers, grab your Dynaboost and get ready for the latest in craft beer! Boris ( Pedals & Pints ) is back with Greg and Flex, and he’s got some hop knowledge to drop. Plus, we’re diving into those horrendous Costco advent calendars, drinking on the job, awkward brewery comedy nights, and drunk Florida man ghost riding the whip. Beers We’re Drinking Boris is drinking Dank Meter, a dank, tropical West Coast IPA collab from ISM Brewing and Riip Beer Company . Flex is sipping What’s the Triple in the IPA? from Evil Twin Brewing —a monster triple IPA with a smooth pour and a budget-friendly price tag. Triple the hops, triple the fun! Boris dives into hop geekdom with a rundown on the latest in hop tech, like Dynaboost. We talk about old school IPAs and not missing those protein shakes. We crew swaps holiday horror stories about the infamous Costco advent calendar disaster—yes, Boris went back for more, year after year. He also gets basic on us, professing his undying love for New Glarus Spotted Cow—it’s Midwest royalty, after all. Greg spices things up with a question about the most horrendous beer flavors possible, with nightmare brews like liverwurst lager and nacho cheese ale making the cut. And, if that’s not enough cringe, Greg shares a painfully awkward experience at a brewery comedy night, Thanks to Missouri for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Booze News Oskar Blues is (for some reason) rolling out a new non-alcoholic Dale’s Pils as well as a session IPA. New Glarus Brewing is starting a $55 million expansion project. And a Florida Man goes to Pennsylvania, get’s hammered, and ends up on top of his car. Shout out to our top listening city, Dallas, TX. Follow us: Boris: Instagram: @BorrietheBlade Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: <a href="https://www.faceboo
Wed, October 30, 2024
Cheddar Biscuit Beer
Pour yourself a cold one and get ready to dive into the latest from Craft Beer Republic! Greg, Flex, and Boris—the new head brewer at Pedals & Pints—kick back with stories from the brewery trenches, a few epic beer fails, and plenty of laughs. Boris spills on his journey to head brewer, Flex keeps things fresh with a killer autumn lager, and Greg’s got a new hazy that’s almost too drinkable. Join the crew as they serve up everything you love about craft beer: good friends, great brews, and even better stories. Beers We’re Drinking Greg is enjoying Psychedelic Vibes from Shred Beer Company , a 6% hazy pale ale that’s bursting with notes of peach, orange, and citrus. Flex drinks up with Frisbee from Eagle Park Brewing , a juicy New England-style IPA at 8.5% with heaps of mosaic hops and a smooth, fruity finish. Boris brings Foilage, an autumn lager from Enneagram Brewing , with a hoppy, malty body perfect for fall. Greg shares his recent appearance on the Taproom Podcast with Mike , then spills on a mini beer adventure with Erica and McDreamy, hitting up High-Hand Brewing , Shred Beer Company , and Track 7 . We dive into Boris’s story and his new role as head brewer at Pedals & Pints, where he’s crafting new brews and planning for holiday stouts, fresh hop blends, and the ultimate Christmas beer lineup. The crew debates the perfect spot for a brewery, and the homie Chew Your Beer calls in with some critical advice on burgers and beer—and a spot you’ll definitely want to avoid. Booze News Modern Times is getting a shake-up as Maui Brewing’s parent company spins off the beloved brand, handing it over to two new partners who promise a fresh start. Speaking of Modern Times, they’re currently having a garage sale if anyone needs brewing equipment. Alesmith Brewing stirs up curiosity (and some skepticism) by introducing a hard cider to their year-round lineup, raising questions about what craft drink fans are looking for next. Follow us: Boris: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/
Wed, October 23, 2024
No More Fun Beers
Welcome back, thirsty friends! This week, the Craft Beer Republic crew brings the laughs and a whole lot of beer talk. Greg has an awkward run-in during Uber Eats duty, Flex sips on a PB&J-inspired sour, and Erica gets worked up over grape jelly (Midwest vs. West Coast, anyone?). Plus, the gang comes up with ridiculous beer names based on their last texts—Flex’s “Boo to Fake Boobs” might just take the cake! And in Booze News, we dive into the latest updates from Stone Brewing, Tilray's big acquisition, and the shocking tale of a teacher hitting the bottle a little too hard. Beers We’re Drinking : Erica is drinking Fresh Juicy Strata from Moonraker Brewing , a hazy IPA bursting with fresh, sticky hop goodness. Flex is enjoying We Go Together Like from 1840 Brewing , a PB&J-inspired sour that perfectly balances peanut butter and grape flavors. Greg is sipping on Code Breaker from Trademark Brewing , a West Coast IPA that’s dank, piney, and refreshingly bitter. Greg goes on a rant about how gross it is to find yeast cakes at the bottom of your hazy cans. Erica does some beer research at a few less-than-stellar breweries and shares her sadness over Monica leaving Pedals. The gang has a blast coming up with ridiculous beer names like “Missing Plug” and “Boo to Fake Boobs” based on their last texts, and they want to hear yours—send us your most ridiculous beer names! Plus, Flex’s beer choice sparks an epic debate: which jelly reigns supreme—grape or strawberry? Oh, and did you know it’s illegal to serve beer and pretzels together in North Dakota? Yeah, the crew has some thoughts on that, too. Booze News: Stone Brewing reveals their new business model-bye-bye to all their fun beers. Jack's Abby is set to acquire Night Shift Brewing, making it the largest craft producer in Massachusetts. We finally find out how much cash Tilray dropped to acquire those Molson Coors breweries (and how much they owe Neck Nosh!). And an Iowa teacher gets arrested for being absolutely hammered in class. Shoutout to Seattle, WA for being our top listening city of last week! Follow us: Erica: www.NeckNosh.com Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_LLC Flex: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer/" rel="noopener noreferrer"
Wed, October 16, 2024
Vacation Beers Don't Count
Flex and Greg are back; no hurricane can stop us! Flex is just off the plane from his hurri-cation. We're basking in the final glow of Oktoberfest, waiting in long lines for cookies, and drinking all around the world! There's also too much money being spent on crappy booze, a prime example of how accurate the Flex Algorithm is, a weird offering from Sam Adams, and getting hammered to watch hockey. Beers We're Drinking : Flex is drinking On the Loose, an IPA from Tripping Animals in Miami, FL. Greg is chugging Alesmith’s Oktoberfest Märzen as Oktoberfest season comes to a close. Flex tells us all about his Disney trip to the infamous Dick Hotel! He also got to drink around the world at EPCOT, pound some foreign beers, eat the best fish and chips, and get hurricaned out. Greg recaps a brewery baby shower (because beer makes everything better) and shares his experience seeing Something Corporate live. Unfortunately, the concert left him with more than just great memories—food poisoning hit hard, and it was rough! And Flex confirms that the Algorithm is accurate! Booze News: Monica is out as the head brewer at Pedals & Pints, and Greg is left piecing together the story. Beer distributors donate $75,000 to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. Sam Adams is selling a limited-edition seance kit , because apparently, summoning dead brewers is the new fall trend. Hockey fans in Utah break the stadium beer sales record. Who knew Utahns could drink that much?! And we've winners from the 2024 Great America Beer Festival! Follow us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 09, 2024
The World Famous Craft Beer Republic!
Greg and Flex are back, and this time they’ve got a lot to get off their beer-filled chests. Greg’s fresh off a "relaxing" vacation that somehow left him more exhausted than when he left, while Flex can’t get over how some breweries think slapping “world-famous” on their labels makes it true. The guys also dive into some serious topics, like why lazy grammar makes their eye twitch, and how Greg accidentally ordered an IPA that tasted like a Flintstone vitamin—because apparently, nostalgia is now on tap. Plus, the guys take a detour into a ridiculous conversation about Dildo Brewing in Canada, because of course they did. Crack open a cold one and join the fun—you won’t want to miss this! Beers We're Drinking : Flex is drinking Juice Shark from Lion’s Tail Brewing Company , a New England IPA with hints of watermelon, berry, and citrus. Greg is sipping on Wowee from Highland Park Brewery , a hazy IPA loaded with Nelson Sauvin hops and gooseberry vibes. Greg reflects on how his so-called "relaxing" vacation left him more stressed than when he started, while Flex dives into his love-hate relationship with grammar. The guys also take shots at breweries that claim their beers are “world-famous”, and spiral into a wildly entertaining discussion about a little place called Dildo Brewing. And let’s not forget Greg’s unfortunate IPA choice, which left him with some serious childhood vitamin flashbacks—because nothing says craft beer like nostalgia for Flintstones chewables. Booze News: Molson Coors is launching a new line of 8% ABV singles for convenience stores, featuring Topo Chico Max and Simply Spiked Bold. The Brewers Association reports that the Midwest saw a 1% decline in craft beer production in 2023, the first dip since 2020. Hard kombucha brand JuneShine is introducing a non-alcoholic kombucha line... which pretty much just makes it kombucha, right? A Long Island man, arrested for drunk driving, managed to steal a police car while handcuffed and drove it to a nearby cemetery—because why not? Follow us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepu
Wed, October 02, 2024
Portugal: Where Beer is Cheaper Than Airport Water!
In this episode of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex bring the laughs and beer snobbery to a whole new level! Greg shares tales of his booze-filled escapades in Portugal, while Flex reveals the latest beer that made him shout, “Holy sh*t!” They rant about airport beer prices (highway robbery, anyone?), debate the horrors of post-vacation life, and even find time to celebrate Flex’s dad's birthday in true brewery fashion. Grab a pint and buckle up - the drunk captains have turned on the seatbelt sign. Beers We’re Drinking: Greg is sipping on Desert Flyer from Casa Agria , provided by Andrew, aka Ventura_County_Beer . Flex is drinking Wandering Into the Fog by Abomination Brewing . This one is the anchovy hops edition. Episode Highlights: Greg takes us on a boozy tour of Portugal, detailing his stops at local breweries and the massive wine consumption that had him considering a move. Meanwhile, Flex gives us the lowdown on celebrating his dad’s birthday brewery-style, complete with some tasty Oktoberfest pours. The two swap stories about airport beers priced like fine dining, laugh over weird travel mishaps, and chat about how no one in Portugal seems to eat dinner before 9 PM (Greg's kind of people). Somewhere in there, Flex talks about a beer that left him genuinely impressed – a rare moment for our seasoned beer snob. Michael also calls in to share his drunken adventures while celebrating Naughty Pine’s third anniversary. Booze News: Latitude 33 Brewing acquires Thorn Brewing, but Thorn Brewing will continue to operate independently. Huh? Governor Newsom signs a new law giving California craft breweries better access to public and private events. Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc on Asheville, closing several breweries. A woman was arrested for driving drunk on a runway at Riverside Airport, with a BAC four times the legal limit! Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic" rel="noopene
Wed, September 25, 2024
Flex's Mom Brewing Company
This week on Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex are back at it with a special guest—Steph, a.k.a. Miss Tipsy Socks, who brings her signature blend of wit and beer knowledge. They kick off the episode with plenty of laughs, roasting each other over everything from intros to Steph's surprisingly small desk. But it's not all jokes—they dive into Steph's new role as the Executive Director of the Utah Brewers Guild, discuss the quirks of Utah’s beer laws, and even share some bizarre news out of Virginia. Plus, Greg and Flex debate what really makes a "classy" drinker. It’s an episode full of hilarious banter, unexpected beer finds, and, of course, a bit of chaos—just the way we like it. Beer Reviews: Steph is sipping on Chin-Chillin' Cerveza from Kiitos Brewing , a complex yet refreshing Mexican lager. Flex reviews Spinning Plates a double IPA by Blackstack Brewing . Greg is sipping on LOVE, a hazy IPA from Almanac Beer Co. The episode kicks off with Greg, Flex, and Steph cracking jokes and roasting each other, setting the tone for what’s to come. Steph dives into her new role as Executive Director of the Utah Brewers Guild, sharing some behind-the-scenes stories about what it’s like to wrangle Utah’s quirky beer laws. The gang also gets into the madness of beer festivals, with Steph recounting her recent trip to the Great Taste of the Midwest—complete with tales of VIP perks and beer-soaked adventures. They also tackle the details of what makes someone a classy drinker and individual. Booze News: Tilray completes its acquisition of several craft breweries from Molson Coors but immediately announces job cuts, including at 10 Barrel Brewing. Firestone Walker shifts its focus back to core beers, stepping away from their experimental cocktail-inspired brews. Anderson Valley Brewing is up for sale again, sparking a hilarious discussion about what the gang would rename it if they had the $79 million to spare. IPAs reign supreme in the world of craft beer sales Florida Man tries switching seats to avoid a DUI. The cost of a beer at every NFL stadium. Shoutout to Des Moines, Iowa for being our top listening city. Follow Us: Steph: on Instagram: @MissTipsySocks Tune into Steph’s radio show, Beer Nerd Radio , Fridays 2-3 PM Utah time at KUAA-FM. Flex: Instagram: <a href=
Wed, September 18, 2024
It's More Bitter Than Your Mom
In this episode of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex get their geek on by rolling out Flex’s very own beer-buying algorithm —because why not add some math to your buzz? Flex shares his desperate dash to restock on beer before football, and the guys take a few jabs at the new non-alcoholic version of 805 that nobody asked for. Plus, Chew Your Beer calls in with a rant about being stuck as the taco guy and craving some “white people food,” and they wrap things up with a classic Florida Man story that proves even trees aren’t safe from drunken shenanigans. It’s craft beer, comedy, and chaos all in one. Beers We're Drinking: Greg is drinking "Conflict of Interest," a West Coast IPA from Fall Brewing Co. in collaboration with Harland Brewing . It's a juicy, slightly hazy IPA with notes of peach, red berries, pineapple, and a dry, dank finish. Flex is enjoying "Cashmere Sweater" from 1840 Brewing Company , a double IPA bursting with apricot and orange marmalade flavors, topped off with a soft, pillowy texture. Episode Highlights: Greg unveils his latest creation, an online beer-buying algorithm inspired by Flex’s strict criteria—can art, price, and ABV—and the guys put it to the test with Flex’s current brew. The guys also dive into the ultimate dilemma: finding decent beer at the grocery store and what beers to look for the ease the shopping pain. We also cover the universal struggle of over-committing to brewery swag. The conversation gets even juicier with a deep dive into the ultimate white food: mashed potatoes. The homie Chew Your Beer calls in with a hilarious rant about being stuck as the taco guy at every family event and his dream of hiring someone to make him classic American meals instead. This brings up the question, what is the ultimate white-people food? Booze News: Tilray Expands Again: Tilray closes on the some of the big brewery acquisitions they’ve been chasing. 805 Goes N/A: Firestone Walker drops a non-alcoholic version of 805, and the guys have some strong opinions on it. Modern Times Shakes Things Up: Major changes are underway for Modern Times, and they might not be what fans were expecting. Weathered Souls Says Goodbye: A beloved brewery known for a significant campaign announces it’s closing its doors. California Cracks Down: The state takes a hard stance on hemp-derived THC products, and the new rules could have a big impact. <s
Wed, September 11, 2024
Last Man Drinking
Greg and Flex are back with a malty adventure, diving into Oktoberfest brews and wild tales. From a spontaneous trivia night at a German beer hall to a boozy bender at Dave & Buster’s, the guys have plenty of laughs and stories to share. And of course, no episode would be complete without a crazy Florida Man story—this time featuring a tractor. Grab a beer and join the fun! Beers We're Drinking: Flex is drinking MKE Brewing’s Oktoberfest, a Marzen-style lager with its perfect balance of roasted malts and caramel sweetness. Greg is chugging Enegren Brewing’s Oktoberfest, a traditional Bavarian style Marzen with a dry finish. Greg shares his solo trivia night at a San Francisco German beer hall, where he found himself unexpectedly competing and making the comedian question his career. He also recounts a wild night at Dave & Buster’s that involved beers, Jell-O shots, more beers, and an Uber ride that almost didn’t happen. The guys also debate their love-hate relationship with Dunkels and discuss the perfect time for Oktoberfest beers. And Pyscho Bear calls in and leaves a voicemail. Ludicrous Libation Law takes us to the hills of West Virginia. Booze News: Fireball's legal mess: Sazerac is under fire for misleading consumers with their malt-based mini bottles that aren't actually whiskey. Cambridge Brewing Company closing: After 35 years, Cambridge Brewing is closing shop, not because of financial woes, but because the founder is ready to retire. Florida Man strikes again: A man was arrested for driving a tractor drunk on Main Street, in true Florida style. Shoutout to Decatur, Georgia for being our top listening city. Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 04, 2024
What You Gonna Do, When This Beer Hits You?!
Welcome to Craft Beer Republic! Greg and Flex are back and ready to dive into their latest beer escapades, including Flex’s quest for the ultimate Oktoberfest beer. The guys catch up on brewery visits, share some hilarious and questionable restaurant experiences, and get real about the struggles of getting older. Plus, there are exciting shoutouts, a bizarre Hulk Hogan incident, and some good news for New York cider and spirit lovers. Whether you’re in the mood for a deep beer dive or just a good laugh, this episode has you covered! Beer Reviews: Flex is continuing his love for Oktoberfest beers with MC Hammerschlagen, from Eagle Park Brewing . It’s a festbier that hits all the right notes without being overly roasty; will it be Flex's new favorite of the season? Greg is drinking Citra Traveler, a West Coast Pilsner from Casa Agria . Loaded with citra hops, this crushable pils is perfect for the crazy hot weather right now. We’re out there doing the research, including Greg’s visit to a new (ish) brewery in Paso Robles where he was pleasantly surprised, and Flex continues his deep dive into Oktoberfest beers. This leads to a discussion about BJ’s Brewhouse, their meh beers, and Flex’s less-than-stellar dining experience there. The duo also gives a shout-out to some local supporters and fans, like Wondercorn Snacks and Andrew from Ventura_County_Beer . Booze News: Hulk Hogan’s new beer brand promotional event ends in disaster as a woman is injured by a flying beer can. New York Governor signs a bill allowing direct-to-consumer shipping for hard cider and spirits, but not beer. New Belgium finds a buyer for Magnolia Brewing, with some familiar faces from 21st Amendment and other local ventures taking over. Sapporo Stone workers in Virginia begin a union drive, seeking better pay and working conditions. Shoutout to Bellview, Washington for being our top listening city of last week! Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod" rel="noopener noreferrer
Wed, August 28, 2024
Uber Confessions and Oktoberfest Obsessions
Greg and Flex are back at it with the help of Erica, bringing all the craft beer fun and some questionable party advice. This week, Flex tackles some serious Oktoberfest research, the crew debates the highs and lows of beer festivals, and Greg feels the spirit (literally) in the back of an Uber. Plus, Erica shares the inside scoop on her latest brewery adventures, Shaq is getting in on the boozy action, and Canada is ready to party 24/7! Beer Reviews: Night Goat - New Glory Craft Brewery : A 5% dark lager with crisp, refreshing vibes, subtle roast, and dark chocolate notes. Greg and Erica find it sweet but solid, perfect for a chill evening. Pillow Top - Froth Brewing Company : Flex is impressed by this 8.2% hazy double IPA. With a pillowy mouthfeel and citrusy flavors, this hidden gem deserves more attention. We are celebrating the start of the upcoming Oktoberfest season, discussing why September into October is the best time of year for beer lovers. Flex talks about his current Oktoberfest beer research kick, while Erica reveals plans for an exciting brewery collaboration. The group also debates the value of beer festivals, and whether they’re worth going to. And Greg shares his latest bizarre Uber story, and the train wreck of trying to drink beer at a Foo Fighters concert. Booze News: Molson Coors CEO takes on a new role at the Beer Institute. Shaquille O'Neal invests in BeatBox Beverages and will be the face of their new flavor. Montreal is set to become the first Canadian city with 24-hour drinking, bringing a new level of nightlife to the city. Heretic Brewery and Distillery has been acquired by Cali Craft Brewing . We have the Top 10 Highest Beer Taxes by State: where is it too expensive to enjoy a cold one? Follow Us: Erica: www.necknosh.com Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_LLC Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic" rel
Wed, August 21, 2024
Yeah, It's An IPA
Prepare for some beer-fueled chaos as Greg and Flex tackle everything from home renovation nightmares to the sacred art of finding the perfect taco guy. They’re diving deep into Oktoberfest beers, reminiscing about parties that may or may not involve too many plays of the same song, and sharing their thoughts on some dangerously smooth brews. Whether you’re here for the laughs or the beer news, this episode has you covered. Grab a beer and tune in—things are about to get interesting. Beer Reviews: Greg is drinking Short Lived, a collab Cold IPA from MadeWest x Fremont Brewing . Flex is sipping on Seven C’s, an anniversary beer with, you guessed it, 7 hops from 1840 Brewing . Greg talks about meeting up with Andrew, aka @Ventura_County_Beer , to talk about beer, the local craft scene, and get the latest from Beer Paper LA. The conversation shifts to party antics, including the dangers of letting Nick get too hammered and control the music at parties. Flex embarks on his mission to research Oktoberfest beers, one pint at a time, ranking the best ones he’s had so far. Meanwhile, Greg deals with the joys of home renovation and the eternal quest for a good taco guy. Booze News: Tilray acquires four more breweries from Molson Coors, including Hop Valley and Terrapin Beer. Jay Wakefield Brewing announces the closure of its Wynwood taproom in October. Sapporo reports its biggest month of shipments ever, thanks to special can art. Sierra Nevada holds a summit to reaffirm its commitment to beer-focused innovation. A new list reveals the most expensive airports to grab a beer in the U.S.—who’s got the most expensive beers? Shoutout to Fremont, CA for being our top listening city of this week. Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@craftbeerrepublic" re
Wed, August 14, 2024
Put Your Shorts On, We're Going for Beers!
Batch 421: This week on Craft Beer Republic, Greg, Flex, and Mel dive into the decline of beer festivals—is the party over, or is everyone just too cool to show up? Greg talks about getting a wakeboarding concussion because, apparently, helmets are for quitters. The crew are all drinking beers from New York, well, mostly. Plus, the gang explores why booze is about to get pricier in Nebraska and ends with a Florida man story that involves a golf cart, meth, and a very confused tow truck driver. Buckle up, it's a wild ride! Beer Reviews: Mel is drinking Wings, a charity collaboration from The Seed , Marlowe Artisanal Ales , Mindful Ales , Timber Ales - A single barrel, mixed culture Saison brewed in support of cancer research. Flex is puckering up Evil Twin Brewing’s Blue Raspberry Sour IPA - A sour IPA that tastes like the syrupy bottom of a blue raspberry snow cone. Greg is crushing Equilibrium Brewing’s Above the Clouds - An 8% Hazy IPA with a smooth, velvety finish. The trio discusses the current state of beer festivals, noting that some of the top-tier breweries have stopped attending, which has left recent fests feeling lackluster. The discussion takes a turn when Greg shares his wakeboarding misadventure that left him with a concussion, leading to some laughs and a debate about whether helmets are really necessary. We also reminisce about the glory days of the beergram. And Mel got to get hydrated with Shredd on his trip through New York. Booze News: Nebraska proposes a massive tax hike on alcohol to provide property tax relief. Global beer production sees a 1% decline in 2023, with the US leading the drop. A new Craft Beer Hall of Fame is launched to honor the pioneers of the craft beer industry. Florida man engages in a slow-speed golf cart chase while trying to dispose of his meth pipe. California is coming in with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Follow Us: Mel: Instagram @beergirl_mel Flex: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram
Wed, August 07, 2024
Sour Sips and Slalom Canoes: An Olympic-Sized Episode
In this episode of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex deliver a mix of comedy and craft beer insights that keeps you entertained from start to finish. Greg shares his recent work trip to, including some hilarious strategies for managing his beer expense reports while brewery hopping. Flex recounts his adventurous eating at the Wisconsin State Fair, featuring a wild sandwich creation with glazed donuts and ham. They also dive into quirky news about the Olympic alcohol ban, discuss the high prices at bottle shops, and celebrate the reopening of a beloved Denver brewery. This episode is full of laughs, great stories, and plenty of beer talk. Beers We're Drinking: Flex is drinking Creative Truths, a hazy from Hacienda Beer Company . Greg is pounding Lizard Jim, a west coast pilsner from Green Cheek Brewing . Greg talks about his work travels and trying to hide all his beer purchases from his expense reports. Flex shares his experience at the Wisconsin State Fair, including a crazy sandwich made with ham, Swiss cheese, spicy raspberry jam, and glazed donuts. The guys talk about their various research, and the importance of keeping beer prices in the Flex Algorithm. And Flex rocks out at Sad Summerfest and gets properly hydrated with his friend. Oktoberfest beers are starting to pop up, and Flex is excited! Also, what’s the deal with the Olympics? Why do people get excited for sports they would never watch any other time? Booze News: Olympic Alcohol Ban: Alcohol is not allowed at most Olympic games—seriously, is that even sports without beer? Denver’s Renegade Brewing is going to reopen with new ownership. Urban Artifact Brewing (makers of Astronaut Food) files DTC lawsuit against Pennsylvania. A-B owned Goose Island has released the Bourbon County 2024 lineup. Shoutout to Freemont, CA for being our top listening City of last week. Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@craftbe
Wed, July 31, 2024
5 Alcohols Please
In this episode of The Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex, aka Captain Milwaukee, dive into a mix of hilarious and intriguing topics. They explore quirky liquor laws like the 9 AM booze ban, share stories from their recent wakeboarding and beer-chugging adventure, and review unique beers from their travels. Along the way, they entertain with a bizarre story about junk dealing laws in Wyoming, tips on beer flavoring from Fontana Jim, and much more. Tune in for humor, beer insights, and unforgettable anecdotes. Beers We're Drinking: Greg is drinking Spirit Molecule, a hazy IPA from There Does Not Exist . Flex is sipping on Scale of Complexity: Cashmere, a hazy IPA from Four Hands Brewing . Greg recounts his adventurous weekend attempting to wakeboard while drinking a dinosaur beer from the back of the fridge. It was quite the challenge to chug this bitter AF fridge fossil. The guys discuss visiting various breweries, including There Does Not Exist in San Luis Obispo and Four Hands Brewing in St. Louis. Flex shares his observations on beer pricing in St. Louis compared to Wisconsin, leading to a discussion on distribution challenges and the economics of craft brewing. Fontana Jim passionately calls in to critique Greg's hesitation about brewing seltzers and provides colorful advice on potential flavors. Booze News: Global Hop Production: Despite a decrease in hop acreage, 2023 saw an increase in hop production. Favorite Beer in Texas: which beer is the most popular in Texas? It’s not even American. Drinking and Self-Driving: A Kent State professor has one too many and tries to Tesla home. Thanks to Wyomingfor this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Shoutout to Minkler, CA for being our top listening City of last week. Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337 Sponsors: Magic Mind: Use the code CRAFTBEER20 at magicmind.com/craftbeer to get u
Wed, July 24, 2024
They're Just Lagering Their Lagers
Join us on this week's Craft Beer Republic as we travel from the Fresh Coast to the heart of St. Louis, where Flexy faces his demons at the Budweiser brewery and discovers the disappointingly tasty side of Budweiser. Discover our favorite word for being drunk, hear the drunkest National Anthem rendition ever, and learn about a drunk Disney bear causing quite a stir. Tune in, crack open a cold one, and join the fun! Beers We're Drinking: Flex is drinking Disco Apocalypse, a Hazy IPA from Heavy Riff Brewing in St. Louis. Greg is crushing Thumb Splitter from Great Notion Brewing , thanks to Vanessa ! Episode Highlights: For all the baseball lovers, we had to cover the drunken National Anthem, compliments of Ingrid Andress, but it's not a sports show. Flex went to St. Louis to hang out with the St. Lunatics and visit the enemy. He talks about his tour of the Anheuser-Busch brewery and facility, all the Budweiser he was "forced" to drink, and being smarter than the tour guide. Does anyone know what secret hops they use? He also did necessary craft research, including stops at 4 Hands Brewing and Heave Riff. We also received a call from our friends at the Beer and Bikini Podcast , who have some important questions for us. Booze News: The Brewers Association CEO Bob Pease announces his upcoming retirement. A social media influencer alleges Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer fired her because she’s black. Pennsylvania Passes Legislation to Open Up Canned Cocktail Sales. ‘Drunk’ Disney bear cancelled over ‘derogatory and offensive’ name. Shoutout to Charlottesville, VA for being our top listening city of last week! Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@craftbeerrepublic" rel="noopener n
Wed, July 17, 2024
The Flex of July: A Beer Bash
In this lively episode of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex dive into their latest beer adventures, including Flex's birthday celebrations, a whirlwind brewery tour with friends, and a hilarious story about setting a friend's foot on fire. They also discuss their favorite beers, including a special brew from Monkish Brewing Company, some beer from Flex’s mom, and share their thoughts on the recent reintroduction of happy hour in Indiana. With plenty of laughs, interesting beer insights, and a touch of chaos, this episode is a must-listen for any craft beer enthusiast. Don't miss out on the fun—grab your favorite brew and join the Craft Beer Republic crew for another entertaining episode! Beers We're Drinking: Thanks to Flex’s mom, he’s drinking Linalool IPA from Pearl Street Brewery . Greg is sipping on Foggy Window from Monkish Brewing , thanks to Non-Murderer John. Episode Highlights: We’re talking about the important stuff here, like the perfect chicken wing and what it needs to be. Greg recaps the weekend with Vanessa, Mr. Vixen, Coley and the rest of the crew, and all of the breweries that they went to with Little Flex. He also talks about his super boring 4th of July. On the, the Flex of July was quite enjoyable with some birthday fun, fireworks shenanigans, and more. And Greg tells the story of setting someone’s foot on fire, by accident of course. Booze News: TikTok is finally allowing the advertising of alcohol to minors…err users. Kirin will move their production away from Anheuser Busch this year. A drunk airline passenger whips his thing out mid-flight, plays with it, and causes a ruckus. Shoutout to Moravia, NY for being our top listening city of last week! Where exactly are you? Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337 Sponsors: Magic Mind: Get up to 48% off your subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with the c
Wed, July 10, 2024
Craft Beer Road Trip
Join us for a hilariously chaotic episode of Craft Beer Republic! Greg, Nicole, and surprise guest Vanessa dive into their latest beer adventures, hangover cures, and the art of getting kicked out of bars. From Vanessa’s epic brewery road trip to Greg’s unexpected icy surprise, the best beer and wings, and naked Florida Man, this episode is packed with laughter, banter, and, of course, great friends and beer. Beers We're Drinking: Passion Fruit, Orange and Guava (POG) Gose from Fremont Brewing , thanks to Vanessa. Casa Agria Specialty Ales Plain Tiger Pale Ale Episode Highlights: Vanessa stops in on her road trip down the West Coast to hang out and share some beer with us. She also walked in the door and immediately iced Greg, who’s already a bit hungover. She woke up and chose violence. Everyone shares their hangover fixes as we talk about all of the breweries she’s stopped at (70), especially the local ones that we were able to visit with her. Nonalcoholic beers are a waste of calories—prove us wrong. We also discuss our favorite “crap beers” and share stories of getting kicked out of bars. Erica calls in while Vanessa was visiting her to talk about all the fun they were having together, as well as all the beers they enjoyed. Booze News: Allagash launches a new NA Hop Water. BuzzBalls is suing Beverage Ranch of the shape of their drinks. The worlds most valuable beer brands. And drunk Florida Man gets naked and hides in a trash can. Shoutout to Pennington, NJ, for being our top listening city of last week. Follow Us: Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ Vanessa: Instagram: @the_real_beer_vixen Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337
Wed, July 03, 2024
Alemerica the Brewtiful
Join Greg and Flex in episode 415 of Craft Beer Republic as they dive into Fourth of July festivities, share their latest beer adventures, and discuss their holiday plans. Flex attends the Eagle Park Brewery's anniversary party, while Greg recounts a whirlwind trip to San Francisco for some research, we have complaints about all the mixed packs that have shelf turds in them, and we’ve got 4th of July beer and BBQ fun facts! Beers We're Drinking: Flex : Getting patriotic with Alemerica the Beautiful, an American Pale Ale from Hop Butcher for the World . Greg: Drinking Recover the Pieces, an IPA from Institution Ale Company . Flex talks about his trip to Eagle Park for their 7th-anniversary party and even made the beer brats for the big party. Greg takes a quick trip to San Francisco and sneaks in some beer research at 21st Amendment Brewing , which was lacking beer options. For the 4th of July holiday, Flex is hitting the fireworks with his kids and then planning to do some poolside drinking for his birthday. But Greg is keeping it low-key to try and avoid some of the crazy people. Fontana Jim calls in to complain about mixed 12-packs containing old, outdated beers like Stone IPA and Union Jack from Firestone Walker. Booze News: · Guinness signs a four-year agreement with the Premier League. · Corona introduces "Sunbrew," a citrus cerveza that no one asked for. · Crowns and Hops wins the Sam Adams "Brewing the American Dream" competition from Boston Beer. · A 69-year-old man sets a new Guinness record by visiting over 100 pubs in 24 hours. · How much money people spend on beer, booze, and BBQ for the Fourth of July holiday! Shoutout to New York, NY, for being our top listening city of last week. Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com · Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic · Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod" rel="noopener
Wed, June 26, 2024
Real American Beer
Get ready to laugh and sip as Greg and Flex dive into the heat of summer. We’re talking about the summer heat and transition to lighter beers, meeting listeners are recent beer festival, someone drops off beer at Greg’s house, and Hulk Hogan is getting into the beer making game. Beers We're Drinking: · Greg : Sipping on Therapist, a 10.4% Imperial IPA from Dust Bowl Brewing . · Flex: Enjoying 3 Greg Tomlette, a collab from Drekker Brewing & Bluejacket . Greg talks about going to Down the Rabbit Hole, the music festival from Pedals & Pints Brewing . He got to try some new beer, and met up with a listener! It’s always nice putting faces to names. In a humorous attempt to make amends for their previous comments about West Virginia, things might have taken a turn. Flex brings up a fun idea for brewing his own beer, sparking creative discussions. They also celebrate Vanessa, aka the_real_beer_vixen , on her birthday. To top it off, Psycho Bear leaves a voicemail about Bay Area breweries. Booze News: · Hulk Hogan launches Real American Beer . · Eagle Rock Brewing announces they’ll be closing their doors. · Cascade Brewing shuts down after a tragic loss and some weird sircumstances. · Athletic Brewing buys another one of Ballast Point’s production facilites. · The United States has lost over 15,000 acres of hop production. · The Kelce Brothers invest heavily into a beer brand. Shoutout to North Hollywood for being our top listening city of last week! Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com · Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic · Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod · Threads: CraftBeerRepublic · Voicemail: (805) 538-2337
Wed, June 19, 2024
Don't Buy This Beer
In this engaging episode of The Craft Beer Republic, Greg, Flex, and Erica navigate through the latest happenings in the craft beer world while sharing plenty of laughs and stories. They discuss the intriguing sale of Anchor Brewing's real estate, Flex’s experience getting duped by a brewery (again), staying true to the beer algorithm, and we are working for our beer. Beers We're Drinking: · Erica & Greg : Enjoying " Mega Gummy Worms " a hazy double IPA from New Glory Brewing. · Flex: Trepidatiously drinks Nectaron Prime from Blacklist Brewing . Greg talks about his beer and wing research he did over the weekend, and talked about his favorite new running group: the Lager Joggers (thanks Enegren ). Erica talks about the (lack of) beer choices while she was drinking at Universal Studios. And Flex went and did some glitter beer research; but why? Shoutout to Virginia for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. This brings up an important question: is West Virginia worse than regular Virginia? Booze News: Creature Comforts has named a new CEO. Lakefront Brewery to acquire Public Craft after bankruptcy. The Brewers Association has eliminated part of the Great American Beer Festival and have made changes to the layout and rules of the event. Anchor Brewing’s real estate price has been revealed. A woman has been diagnosed with auto brewery syndrome! Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Erica: NeckNosh.com Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_LLC Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Faceb
Wed, June 12, 2024
Four Score and 50 Beers Ago
Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs and insights in this episode of Craft Beer Republic! Join Greg, Flex, and Erica as they explore their latest beer discoveries, including unique selections like "Pink Fluffy Unicorns Dancing on Rainbows." Dive into Erica's unforgettable trip to Disneyland, where she navigates the challenges of traveling with friends and uncovers the best beer spots in the park. The hosts also share hilarious stories about John Denver, debate the merits of early morning theme park visits, and discuss the latest hot topics in the craft beer industry, from major brewery closures to surprising acquisition rumors. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or just love a good laugh, this episode is packed with everything you need. Beers We're Drinking: · Erica & Greg : Enjoying "Procedural Motion," a hazy pale ale from Radiant Beer Co. near Disneyland. · Flex: Trying "Pink Fluffy Unicorns Dancing on Rainbows," a sour ale from Half Brothers Brewing Company, as chosen by his kids. Erica shares her Disneyland adventure, discussing the pros and cons of traveling with friends who have different schedules. Flex talks about his kids’ influence on his beer selection, leading to a humorous discussion about the beer they chose for him. The group also reminisces about concerts, John Denver, and the importance of starting the day early at theme parks. The comedic chemistry between the hosts keeps the conversation lively and engaging. The homie Chew Your Beer calls in with a Father’s Day message for Flex. Booze News: · In Breaking News, Anchor Brewing finally reveals who is buying on of the oldest breweries in · Monster Brewing announces the closure of Deep Ellum. · Ex-Cigar City Brewer Wayne Wambles buys UpCountry Brewing. · Suntory denies acquisition talks with Boston Beer following a Wall Street Journal report. · Florida Man steals a school bus while drunk. Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Erica: NeckNosh.com Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_LLC Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod <a href="https://www.threads.net/@cr
Wed, June 05, 2024
Adventures of Beer Can Island
Greg and Flex embark on a hoppy adventure filled with beer reviews, personal stories, and unexpected discoveries. They dive into the perfect summer beer, and share insights from Flex's recent beer sabbatical. Greg recounts an opera night turned brewery visit, and they explore the curious case of Beer Can Island in Florida. With plenty of laughs and beer-related news, this episode is a must-listen for craft beer enthusiasts. Beers We're Drinking: Greg: "The Perfect Balance" by Kern River Brewing Company and Pure Project Brewing . Flex: Weldwerks Brewing Company Extra Extra Juicy Bits. Greg and Flex kick things off discussing Flex's beer sabbatical and how it has surprisingly benefited his health. Greg shares his unique experience attending his wife's opera performance and being rewarded by visiting Lawless Brewing , where he enjoyed a delicious anniversary sour. We also have a good laugh over some fun beer facts and studies. And we even find a study that shows that podcast listeners are smarter than your average bear, and the 14 slang terms every beer drinker should know. Beergirl Mel and Streat Meats call in to update us on their latest adventures. Booze News: Sapporo- Stone are expanding and making more beer than ever. A beer truck overturns in the snow in California. At least the beer stayed cold. Craft beer numbers reveal 26 of the top 50 craft breweries recorded volume declines in 2023. Exploration of Beer Can Island, a party spot turned environmental cleanup project in (you guessed it) Florida. Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337</
Wed, May 29, 2024
Get Your Walking Around Beers
Get ready for another uproarious episode of Craft Beer Republic! Greg and Flex reunite for a wild ride through their latest beer escapades, from hilarious survival tales on the Oregon Trail to exploring the vibrant craft beer scene in Las Vegas. With beer reviews, Memorial Day BBQ fun, and the essential practice of carrying "walking around beers" (WABS) in cargo shorts, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and the joy of reuniting with friends. Grab your favorite brew, sit back, and enjoy the fun on Craft Beer Republic! Greg is drinking CA Vibes, a hazy pale collaboration from Malibu Brewing and Fortunate Youth . Flex is sipping on Tour Bus, an IPA from Destihl Brewing . Have you heard of WABS? Walking around beers are the most important Las Vegas accessory. Flex is back, and he’s talking about all the Memorial Day research he conducted and killed it at darts. Greg talks about his BBQ action, and has two huge admissions to make about what he was drinking. And we have a voicemail from a new caller. In the News Flight: Cinco de Mayo treated the beer industry very nicely this year. Gallo makes a strategic investment in Montucky Cold Snacks . And Colorado’s Timnath Beerwerks is to acquire Snowbank Brewing. In Booze News: Malibu Brewing is breaking ground on a second location, and we have the scoop! A new Anchor Brewing owner is expected to be announced. Lagunitas is closing up shop in Chicago A Canadian man was arrested for DUI twice in one night. The 9 best breweries in San Francisco. Join Greg and Flex for a laughter-filled episode that combines craft beer reviews, funny stories, and the joy of reuniting with old friends. Grab your favorite brew, sit back, and enjoy the Craft Beer Republic! Follow Us: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@craftbeerrepublic" rel="noope
Wed, May 22, 2024
Pliny the Richer
Get ready for another round of laughs and brews with Craft Beer Republic! This week, we're thrilled to have Mel, aka Beergirl_Mel, back on the show, bringing her infectious energy and beer expertise to the mic. As Greg and Mel take you through the latest in the craft beer world, they'll unpack the wild economic fallout from Pliny the Younger's release, share boozy stories from the UK, and dive into some hilarious beer science. With Mel on board, you know it will be a fun, insightful, and wildly entertaining dive into the world of craft beer! Mel is drinking Green Yield, an unfiltered IPA from The Drowned Lands Brewery . Greg is crushing American Reinheitsgebot Helles, a crispy love child from Enegren Brewing and Bierstadt Lagerhaus . Greg talks about going hard at brunch and getting the day drinking started early, which leads to a complete amateur hour situation. It turns out Mel also loves day drinking; is it the choice of "older" drinkers? Mel also discusses her recent dive into old 80s movies and how awful they are. No wonder we drink! And is Yuengling still considered craft? The homie Chew Your Beer calls in to throw shade on a brewery. In Booze News: The release of Pliny the Younger, the highly sought after triple IPA from Russian River , brought millions of dollars to the local economy. The UK is breaking distillery records. The DEA is looking to reclassify marijuana, which will influence beer production. The Brewers Association gives some production updates. In Beer Science, we learn about a new gel being tested to eliminate hangovers! Follow Us: Mel: Instagram: @ Beergirl_Mel Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic Voicemail: (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 15, 2024
Dinosaur Beers
What’s a Dinosaur Beer, you ask? We’ve got you covered. Flex is out sick, and we’re calling in the big guns to fill those short shorts. With Beergirl Mel’s help, we’re digging to the back of the fridge and digging up our oldest dinosaur beers. We’re also talking about Mother’s Day drinking, making our own skinny seltzers, another lawsuit over beer names, awful wedding beers, and more teachers getting drunk at school. Greg reached way back and pulled out a 2020 Stone and Modern Times collab: Wizards & Gargoyles, a coffee-hazy IPA. Mel dug up Babe Brew 6, another hazy IPA, this time from Saint-Houblon—La Microbrasserie. As you can imagine, we discussed the importance of drinking beer fresh. Don’t be like us and save them. We’re also talking about our Mother’s Day shenanigans. Mel went to see family and did a fair bit of drinking, while Greg convinced his mom to go wakeboarding and wine tasting. The two discussed what alcohols are good for trying to shed a few pounds, and Michelob Ultra is not in the running. The homie Chew Your Beer calls in with a brewery review of sorts. Thanks to Chew, we talk about breweries in bad neighborhoods and picking up street meats after drinking. In the News Flight: Wisconsin Brewing launched a non-alcoholic beer with Harley-Davidson, Firestone Walker is getting into the NA scene with 8ZERO5, and Massachusetts makes cocktails to-go a permanent fixture. In Booze News, the founder of Lead Dog Brewery buys back his former business. BrewDog CEO James Watt finally steps down…sorta. No-Li Brewing files a lawsuit over the use of a beer name. Modelo Especial and Michelob Ultra are topping the sales charts. And another teacher gets fired for getting drunk at school. - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 08, 2024
Missed Beer Connections
Grab your favorite banger and get ready to party with the Craft Beer Republic! We’re talking about some getting in the research while traveling, how to lose weight with alcohol, recipes for the perfect snacks, homebrewing seltzers, drinking too much on a plane, and the crispiest beers in the US! Greg is drinking Konkey Dong , a big, double IPA from Hoof Hearted Brewing. Flex is sipping on Only Interested in Bangers from Hop Butcher for the World. Greg does a little more traveling, which means he got in a little research. He also found some good spots to eat and hopes he made a missed connection at the airport. Flex is doing his best to lay off the goods and try to get back into fighting shape. Do you have any tips on how to lose weight while still drinking? Thanks to Mississippi for coming through with the very classy Ludicrous Libation Law. In Booze News: Full Circle Brewing and Crowns and Hops founders unite in a new craft alliance. British passengers on a flight to Turkey drink all the booze on board in under an hour. A guy admits to being pretty drunk for his twelfth OWI arrest. And we’ve got the top crispiest pilsners in the US. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 01, 2024
Springtime Shenanigans: Wedding Beers and Secret Pizza
The sun is shining, the bees are buzzing, and the birds won't stop chirping - it must be springtime in the Craft Beer Republic! Flex and Greg are enjoying the sweet, delicious weather in Wisconsin while sipping on some quality brews. Recently, Greg officiated a wedding and felt like a big deal, while Flex reminisced about his wild bachelor party adventures. There's been a buzz of activity in the beer world, with various brewery acquisitions taking place. Oh, and let's not forget about the drunk guy who kicked a buffalo and the mystery of secret pizza! The Craft Beer Republic is always full of surprises and good times. Greg indulges in Voltron Volume 4, a hazy IPA collaboration between 4 Hands Brewing and Surly Brewing Company . Flex, on the other hand, is savoring the Cosmic Archer, a banger of a beer from the renowned Toppling Goliath . Greg did some officiating over the weekend and is hot off the tail of being the center of attention. He also learned about the art of secret wedding pizza and the importance of late-night wedding food. Flex talks about his wedding and the trouble he got into at his bachelor party. He also took the family to a baseball game so they could watch the Brewers lose and eat a bunch of food. In Booze News, Pike Brewing's founders are to acquire Freemont Brewing out of Washington. Faubourg Brewing's expensive facility is hitting the auction block. Jack's Abbey is acquiring Wormtown Brewery. Ballast Point is ceasing its brewing production and moving to a contract model. And a drunk man kicks a bison at Yellowstone. Shoutout to Dallas, GA , for being our top-listening city last week! - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 24, 2024
When Was Your Last Crap Beer?
Welcome to Craft Beer Republic, Batch 305! Steph is back for another funny episode as we talk about the fallacy of greatness that Budweiser presented, Utah beer research, Eagle Park’s Jointfest, Flex’s awful culinary experience, Greg’s brush with TSA taking his beer, cocktail talk, and Florida Woman is making a comeback! Step is drinking Warm Smile, a fruited sour from Seek Beer Co. in San Diego. Greg is sipping on Squid Prints, a collab IPA from Imprint Beer and Vitamin Sea Brewing . And Flex has one of his favorites from Eagle Park Brewing . When it comes to macro beer, is there a bigger sham than the image that Budweiser sold us with their commercials? And what crap beer do you reach for if you have to? We also find out that Steph is related to The Rock, as are most Samoans. Greg has done some traveling and didn’t see eye-to-eye with TSA about bringing beer aboard the cabin. He also did some excellent beer research while in the Bay Area. Shout out to Wondrous Brewing Co ! And we find out that Flex has a strange affinity for ketchup; are you a ketchup person? In Booze News, one cocktail reigns supreme in the United States! The Bruery is moving to Idaho. In terms of off-premise sales, less beer is being sold than a couple years ago. And Florida Woman takes the wheel, on three wheels; what are they drinking down there? - Steph: Instagram: @miss_tipsysocks - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 17, 2024
New Beer Friends, Soggy Beer Fests, and Utah Liquor Laws
Get ready for some watery beer and new friends! Steph, aka @Miss_Tipsysocks, is coming to party with Flex and Greg on Craft Beer Republic. We’re talking about miserable beer fest experiences, making drunk purchases, why wine-drunk is just classier, old-timey train robberies, and getting drunk with Florida politicians. Steph is drinking Elephino , a DIPA from Red Rock Brewing out of Salt Lake City, UT. Greg is sipping on Pull Tabs, a hazy pale from BlackStack Brewing. And Flex is getting really local with his favorite Summer Shandy . Greg is back from Lagerville, aka Waterville, and has a full report on the misery of rainy beerfests. There were also some drunk injuries involved, and day-after wine tasting. Steph likes to get drunk and go shopping online; it’s like a surprise when the items appear. Flex and Step try to prove that they’re old with their bedtime routines. And the Masters did a great job of keeping things affordable for all the drunks out there. Does anyone know what a Crows Nest is? In Booze News, someone gets a little trigger-happy and shoots themselves at a True North Ale Company. Easter booze sales were up, further proving that seeing family requires alcohol. A group of train robbers has been charged with the theft of a ton of beer. And a Florida politician gets way too drunk and trashes his hotel. - Steph: Instagram: @miss_tipsysocks - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 10, 2024
Let's Get Pants Drunk
This week on Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex are conducting some beer science, learning about getting pants drunk, drinking REALLY old beer, discussing the proper taco, and taking a trip down south to hang out with Floridaman. Greg is drinking Juce = Juce, a collaboration Hazy IPA from Great Notion and Equilibrium Brewing . Flex is sipping on an old Berliner from Eagle Park Brewing (no surprise). Thanks to our biggest fans in Finland, we’re getting Pants Drunk! Greg conducts algorithm-approved budget beer research. Flex is teaching us that beer never dies, no matter how old it is. The former Dark Horse owner is facing jail time if he doesn’t pay back his staff. Sazerac is buying BuzzBalls, the really weirdly shaped RTD drinks. A judge sides with Constellation in the battle of the seltzers with AB InBev. An airline pilot receives jail time for showing up to work drunk. And Floridaman is at it again, molesting a manatee statue and throwing gator nugs at innocent bystanders. Thanks to North Carolina and their hatred of fun for our Ludicrous Libation Law. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 03, 2024
7 Beers for No Reason
Who needs a beer to themselves? How about 7? This week on Craft Beer Republic, Flex and Greg are talking about their Easter drinking situations, when to teach your kids about beer flights, participating in Pink Boots collab days, the upcoming WrestleMania weekend, drinks to-go, Blue Moon ruining the eclipse, and taking a drunk swim with your car. Greg and his wife, with a bunch of other beer friends, were invited to Pedals & Pints Brewing (thanks, Monica !) to participate in their Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day . We’re both talking about our Easter adventures. Flex pre-gamed his Easter a couple days early and is a better man for it. Greg started the day with some edibles and quickly classed things up from there. And, of course, a quick “looking forward” to WrestleMania 40 this weekend! Greg is drinking Thrash Punk Coffee Kolsch from Witch’s Hat Brewing Company ; thanks to Andrew for sliding that one over. Flex is sipping on The Raspberry Vanilla Cheesecake Incident , a Berliner Weise from Eagle Park & Mikerphone Brewing. This also gets Flex talking about taking his kids to Eagle Park’s brewery and when the right time is to get them educated on flights. In the News Flight: Mad River Brewing was acquired by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, the Cicerone program has been sold, and Indiana makes cocktails to-go permanent! In Booze News: California breweries have some new legislation to look forward to when it comes to selling beer. It turns out that basketball fans prefer beer over other alcoholic beverages. Blue Moon is doing their best to ruin the solar eclipse with “Eclipse Sips.” A drunk driver confuses a boardwalk for a road and ends up in the drink. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod <a href="https://www.threads.net/@craftbeerrepublic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_bl
Wed, March 27, 2024
Drinking and Sporting
Let’s keep the party going for Batch 401; Scott and Dan are back with Flex and Greg! We’re talking about traveling and drinking, upgrading your booze selections, keeping it saucy on the golf course, politicians getting involved in beer, and drunk platinum-status travelers. Flex is sipping on Samsara IPA from Evergrain Brewing in Pennsylvania. The other gents are drinking MC^Ghost from Parish Brewing and Equilibrium Brewing . Did you know a new Ghostbusters movie is coming out? Dan and Flex are very excited. Greg went on a work trip and managed to get some research done. He has a PSA about spirits selections when you’re getting fancy cocktails. Flex is getting sporty and drunk on the golf course with his new-found love for golfing. Dan reveals his love for minor league hockey and the Milwaukee Admirals. It turns out he often goes to watch games and gets drunk on the cheap. New Jersey is back at it with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. In Booze News: Congress is looking to give tax breaks to bars with new draft beer systems. Politicians are sticking their noses where they shouldn’t with THC beers. Wyoming adopted new franchise reform laws. Stone promises to get back to making beer…mostly. And a drunk platinum flyer really needs to drink a little water and stop asking people their size . Shoutout to Pennington, New Jersey, for being our top listening city last week. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Scott: Instagram: @ThirstyScott - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 20, 2024
Reunited And It Feels So Good
We made it to 400! For the big 4-0-0, we are having a party! Greg and Flex are hanging with the OGs, Scott and Dan. We’re talking about our 3:16 Day and St. Paddy’s Day celebrations, day drinking like a champ, pizza-flavored beer, and getting in a drunken wrestling match in the drive-thru. Flex is sipping on This Is My Serious Face, a hazy from Amorphic Beer . The other gents are drinking the most popular craft beer from 2016, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale . Can you believe we’ve been around since 2016?! In honor of Stone Cold Day and St. Patrick’s Day, we did some celebrating. Flex hung out with the family and had his annual whiskey shots. Dan did his celebrating on 3:16. Scott celebrated from the couch. Greg pre-gamed too hard and doesn’t remember the end of Saint Patrick’s Day 2024. Flex is a massive champion of day drinking, and who isn’t? In Booze News: Alaska Airlines and Fremont Brewing team up for a flight-inspired beer. Voodoo Ranger is dropping a pizza-flavored beer that no one can afford. Cigar City Brewing (thanks to Monster) is laying off a chunk of its workforce. And a Florida Man starts ramming cars and brawling in the drive-thru (and inspires a song). Shoutout to Cumberland, Maryland, for being our top listening city last week. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Scott: Instagram: @ThirstyScott - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 13, 2024
Secretly Drunk in the Closet
Sláinte, beer lovers! This week, Flex and Greg are back with tales of alcohol hidden in the walls, throwing sharp objects while drinking, drinking too much with professional wrestlers, the Florida Man Games, Tennessee’s cold beer saga, and getting arrested for flirting with cops. Flex is sipping All Beef Frank, an IPA from Hop Butcher for the World . Greg is drinking Extra Sunshine, a hazy IPA from Shred Beer Company . Thanks to Erica for sending that down. Greg apologizes to some forgotten beers and talks about the joys of drinking beer while throwing axes (and other sharp objects). He also went to Palefest, started drinking with a professional wrestler, and ended up way too hydrated. We talk about what a coffee nerd’s actual name is. Flex has kept Greg in suspense all week as he tells his tale of hidden alcohol bottles and getting in trouble for their sudden appearance. Chew Your Beer left a voicemail: Happy birthday, Chew! You can leave one, too: (805) 538-BEER. In Booze News: the Florida Man Games have come and gone, and the real winners are the spectators. JuneShine acquires Flying Embers if anyone cares. Tennessee has an about-face on its cold beer stance. Georgia is doing their best to keep small brewers down and help out the big distribution companies. And a drunk man is arrested for slapping his real and flipping off the cops…not in Florida! - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 06, 2024
Red Engine Brewing Company's Preston Andreini
Someone call 9-1-1! We're excited to be at Red Engine Brewing Company to talk to Preston Andreini, the founder, brewmaster, and the man behind the vision of this new brewery. He speaks about his history with craft beer, being the first brewery in town, designing recipes, making important mistakes, and making beer people want to drink. Preston shares Java Bump, a coffee blond ale, and the perfect breakfast beer. We discuss his "other" job as a firefighter and his connection with the brewery's name. We get into the planning stages, starting a podcast about building a brewery, getting friends to help build, and the acceptance from the local community. Next, we share First In, an American light lager. We get nerdy with the brewing process and beer enzymes and turn the conversation to picking the correct location. He shares who helped him during the planning, the most significant lessons he learned throughout the process, and what he would have done differently. Then we sample Smoke Show, a not-too-smokey dry Irish stout. Preston talks about his focus on beer making and the importance of having more than just beer in the brewery. He speaks about his first beers in life and brings that full circle to his brewing education. We drill down on process and discuss what hops he's crushing on and who he's excited to collaborate with. Finally, we finish with Probie, their blonde ale. While we sip on that, we run through a round of rapid-fire questions. It would be a crime not to mention the pizza they're slinging at the brewery. We shared one before the interview started, and it was delicious! Check out Red Engine Brewing in Filmore, CA, at 803 Ventura St. Find them online at RedEngineBrewing.com . And on the socials. Thanks to Preston for sharing his beer, pizza, and time with us! If you check out the brewery, let us know what you think! - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, February 28, 2024
Funny Story About Tequila
We’re excited to have Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals and Pints Brewing , back on the show! We’re talking about what makes a hazy good, using coffee in beer, hitting the links for some cheap beers, getting so drunk you call the cops on yourself, and whatever the heck Buffalo is. - Monica tells us about her two new beer releases, Black & Blue session Sour and Up Tempo, her coffee collaboration with California Coffee Republic . Greg talks about his bachelor party trip to Tahoe, how freakin’ cold it was, and scoring some sweet beers at a 7-11. Flex returns to the knockoff Topgolf to work on his swing and half-off pitchers. And Monica introduces Buffalo, a drinking game with dire consequences. Also, tequila: why do you treat us so dirty? - Tennessee is working its way into the Ludicrous Libation Law by trying to outlaw cold beer. - In Booze News: Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are releasing a Gin and Juice RTD cocktail line. A drunk guy has a few too many and calls the cops…on himself. A drunk Florida Man leaves his boat in front of the Sheriff’s Office (for safekeeping). - Monica: @momoagogooo @pedalsandpintsbrewing - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, February 21, 2024
8 Beers Deep By Halftime
Get ready for some beer education! Monica, the head brewer at Pedals and Pints , joins the Republic as we talk about tasty sour beers, the price of beer and snacks at the Super Bowl, new leadership at Sierra Nevada, the craft beer selection at stadiums, and getting drunk at a chocolate shop. - We find out the price of beer and snacks at the Super Bowl, and the most popular beers poured during the big game. Flex talks about nervous drinking during the Packers' win and how many he went through that game. Monica talks about how good sours are and what makes them unique. The talk turned to various stadiums and which had the best beer selection. - Flex is drinking Particles, an IPA from Definitive Brewing Company in Portland, ME. Monica and Greg and drinking Sun Trap, a sessionable sour from Three Weavers Brewing . - We get a voicemail from the homie from down under, Chew's cousin. - In Booze News: Sierra Nevada names a new CEO to take over the reins. The Brewer's Association is short on funds and cancels Homebrew Con. The workers at Molson Coors in Fort Worth go on strike. A drunk driver is arrested at a chocolate shop. And the drunkest NFL fans this season . - Monica: @momoagogooo @pedalsandpintsbrewing - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, February 14, 2024
Hey Baby...Are You Thiolized?
Who's ready to get thiolized for Valentine's Day? The Super Bowl happened; that's all we need to say. We're talking about pizza and beer combos, romantic Valentine's drinking, getting super nerdy at a brewery, vacation drinks, and the best-selling "craft" beer of 2023. - Flex went to Eagle Park to do some beer research and ended up impressing people (and embarrassing himself) with his knowledge of thiolized yeast. Also, the IPL vs. Cold IPA debate continues! Greg was back at Red Engine Brewing for pizza, beer, and a fun interview with Preston, the owner and head brewer. - Thanks to Maine for our Ludicrous Libation Law. Sounds like they're getting ready for Saint Patrick's Day. - Flex is drinking That's What They Called Me In High School, a tribute TIPA from Young Blood Beer Co . Greg is sipping on MadeWest's 8th Anniversary DIPA. - In Booze News: After announcing the closure of Wynwood Brewing last week, AB InBev is now listing Veza Sur for sale. A scantily clad motorist sporting leather lingerie charged in a drunken e-bike crash. And the best-selling "craft" beer of 2023. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, February 07, 2024
No Fruit Salad In My Beer
We’re talking balls and beers! With the Super Bowl this week, we have to take a moment to chat about the 49ers and the Chiefs. We’re also talking about brewery anniversary parties, Coley’s birthday shot parade, day drinking at the driving range, some unexpected brewery closures, and a big brewery sale. - Casa Agria in Oxnard had their big 8th-anniversary party last weekend, and Greg grabbed the crew to investigate. Coley celebrated her birthday with brunch and a big shot parade (don’t worry, we explain it) and the downfall of cheap champagne. Flex did some day drinking at Luxe Golf, where everything is half off for Mulligan Mondays…EVERYTHING! Greg got an embarrassing thrill of a lifetime after getting re-grammed by one of his favorite artists. - We all know this isn’t a sports show, but we must mention the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Who do you have winning the Super Bowl? - Flex is drinking Keystone State of Mind, a Hazy IPA collab from New Trail Brewing & Other Half . Thanks to @shredded_brew for the hookup! Greg is sipping on Casa Agria’s Oxnard DDH Nelson Pale Ale. - In booze news, there is huge breaking news in Southern California as local brewery 14 Cannons has been abruptly sold to a local “Entrepreneur” who has already started making significant changes. AB InBev closed the Wynwood taproom in Miami and moved operations to Veza Sur. New Belgium has closed its San Francisco outpost after less than 3 years. Patrick Mahomes Sr. does a little too much celebrating before the big game. And we’ve got the Top 15 Beers in the U.S. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 31, 2024
Is It Beerfest Season Yet?
Who’s ready for Beerfest season?! Erica stops by as we talk about hitting some new breweries, the magic of beer and chicken wings, how much beer we can drink in a day, more craft beer buyouts, and cops delivering drunk munchies. - Greg has to hit the road for work, but he does get in some research at a couple of breweries: Hangar 24 and Everywhere Beer Co . He also scores major beer points with his wife. Flex takes the family out for beers but has to chase down someone to get a beer. And have you heard of Anchovy hops? Could there be a worse name? We need better hop names. And Erica is gearing up for Beerfest season at Neck Nosh! - Greg is drinking Soon Enough , a hazy IPA from Everywhere. Erica is sipping on Moon Boots from Sideward Brewing . And Flex is drinking Mikerphone Brewing’s Mic Check 1, 2 DDH DIPA. - Chew Your Beer calls in to talk about drinking 100 beers in a day and to refresh Greg’s mind about his major achievement. - In the news: BrewDog is releasing a movie all about how great they are. Asahi discusses their high hopes for production after the Octopi deal. Carlsberg acquires a minority stake in Mikkeller. And a Florida cop delivers Chick-fil-A after arresting an DoorDash driver for DUI. - Cheers to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Go to magicmind.com/JANBEER and use code BEER20. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: Cra
Wed, January 24, 2024
Flex and Greg: Beer Prophets
Prepare your crystal beers; Greg, Flex, and Erica are reading fortunes! Erica stops by to discuss new breweries, big-time beer collabs, living on a farm, Olympic beers, New Jersey brewery laws, and 2024 craft beer predictions. - Erica and Greg are drinking Peanut Butter Lovers, a New Glory Craft Brewery stout. Flex is sipping on Ghost in the Machine, the popular Hazy IPA from Parish Brewing Company . - Greg talks about his trip to Red Engine Brewing , a new brewery in Filmore, CA. The gang talks about what beer collabs must happen in the new year. A listener writes in to correct Flex and all his wrongness. Erica is talking about all the farm animals she recently adopted. Fresh off of making some accurate beer predictions, Flex and Greg pontificate on what 2024 should have in store for the beer world. - In the News Flight: Corona Cero will be the global beer sponsor of the 2024 Summer Olympics, but does it really count? Miller Lite has released “beer” flavored mints. And after hearing Flex talk about them, Sweetwater Brewing doubles down on their Gummies line. - For Booze News: Uber is shutting down Drizzly since no one actually uses it. Bagby Beer is closing up shop, but another craft brewery is taking over. New Jersey governor finally signs some relief into law for craft breweries. Smuttynose Parent Company Acquires Massachusetts’ Wachusett Brewing. And Sapporo-Stone CEO Maria Stipp will step down. - Cheers to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Go to magicmind.com/JANBEER and use code BEER20. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 17, 2024
Just One Beer Today, I Promise
Cheers and beers to everyone fighting the good fight and not going dry for January! Flex and Greg are back at it, and we’re talking about corporate beer that’s still good, drinking at concerts, work-from-home happy hour, Snoop Dogg’s new drink, setting drinking records in Australia, and some crazy guy is blowing up bars. - Flex drinks Danger is Our Business, an IPA from Drekker Brewing and Xul Beer Company . Greg is sipping on One of My Favorites (that’s the name) from Pure Project . - Flex talks about his new favorite activity, after-work drinks with the crew from work, while Greg fails on his work-from-home drinking status. And the difficulties of finding a good beer while you’re at concerts leave us with a question: what is your favorite “big” beer? - Shoutout to Kansas for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. And we find out why Flex went there to party. - In the news, Snoop Dogg has a new drink out, and it has THC, depending on where you are. A couple of Australian mates (sorta) broke a drinking record by visiting 99 bars in a day. A Wisconsin man goes to jail for blowing up a bar. And Drizzly graces us with their 2024 beer predictions. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 10, 2024
Keeping It Wet For Dry January
No Dry January over here! Flex and Greg are back after their holiday break. We’re talking about the wettest January to hit the Republic, holiday shenanigans, Greg’s new “job,” wine science, insane brunches, brewery buyouts, and we check in with Florida man! - Greg is sipping on Meet You Where You Are, a hazy IPA from Green Cheek Beer Co . Flex is drinking Ursa Minor Brewing’s Galactic Face Slap. - Flex was busy over the holidays drinking with co-workers, playing Santa to his kids, and even staying up past 5:00 PM on New Year’s Eve! He overdid it on Christmas Eve and had to hide it from everyone else. Greg cooked Christmas dinner for the family and was inspired by Mel with his pasta course. He also did some wine science for NYE with some friends and got a new job over the holidays (sorta). Also, Coley took Greg to a new brunch spot where everything is a giant party! - In the News Flight: The 2024 Homebrew Competition Dates have been released for the American Homebrewers Association. Athletic Brewing is doing everything it can to keep you sober. And Flying Fish Brewing has to file for bankruptcy. - In Booze News: Asahi will acquire Wisconsin contract brewer Octopi, best known for Untitled Arts. Craft beer sees its first decline since the COVID shutdown. Florida Man threatens officers after they tell his wife about his drunken shenanigans. And we have the top five states for beer production. - Cheers to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Go to magicmind.com/JANBEER and use code BEER20. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 - Come back next week, we’ve got Snoop Dogg’s new drink, record setting boozers, and beer predictions for 2024!
Wed, January 03, 2024
Beer Tangents and Cheesy Drinks
Cheers, and hoppy new beers! Beergirl Mel is back on Batch 389 for our first episode of 2024! We're talking about classic beers, brewery pet peeves, getting drunk in Times Square for the holidays, drinking and riding at EPCOT, cheesy booze, and starting our own OnlyFans account. - Greg is drinking Dead Cow Brown Ale from Pedals and Pints. Mel is sipping on Flannel Lined Everything, a winter-spiced ale from Beer Tree Brew . And Flex is reviewing Actias Luna , a TIPA from Parish Brewing. - Mel talks about her holiday trip to Times Square to see a comedy show and get accosted by some drunk lady who wouldn't stop puking. Greg makes a brewery visit and can't escape the crazy kids who turned the place into their personal jungle gym. And we talk about the fun things to do at EPCOT that don't include drinking (there are a few). Don't worry; it's still a beer show. - Victory Brewing and Tastykake are getting together to create Tastykake Koffee Kake Ale. Sounds…sweet? And look out for vacuum-distilled Doritos Nacho Cheese vodka to hit shelves near you. Seriously, look out, you don't want to buy that. - Shout out to Charleston, SC, for being our top-listening city for last week. - Thanks to Mississippi for this week's Ludicrous Libation Law. - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, December 27, 2023
Beer Philanthropy: Spreading Cheer One Beer at a Time
Welcome to Craft Beer Republic Batch 388, the ultimate podcast for craft beer enthusiasts! In this episode, host Greg and his incredible co-hosts Flex and Mel take you on a wild ride through the world of craft beer, sharing their thoughts, opinions, and reviews on the latest brews. Greg and Flex venture into a spirited discussion about sports (yes, it's not a sports show, but they can't help it!), expressing their opinions on baseball player Shohei Otani and deferred payments in the world of sports. They may not be sports experts, but they undoubtedly bring a unique and entertaining perspective to the table. Meanwhile, Mel joins from the East Coast, sharing her experiences during the holidays and introducing a local favorite: Newburgh Brewing Company's Angry Eggbert. This New England IPA captures the essence of the holidays with its comforting flavors and story. Listen as Mel describes this brew and its ties to a beloved Christmas egg, Egbert, creeping everyone out thoroughly. As the conversation continues, Flex recalls a long-lost beer establishment, and the trio digs into a festive holiday voicemail from their homie, Chew. Bursting with holiday cheer and mischief, Chew encourages us to make resolutions we can all keep and definitely piques our curiosity about the much-anticipated "2024 resolution." Of course, this show wouldn't be complete without in-depth beer reviews. Flex indulges us with his experience savoring Hoppery Hazy IPA from Yazoo Brewing , sharing its unique characteristics and lamenting the discrepancy between the can's appearance and the actual pour. The conversation evolves into a discussion about labeling accuracy, with a sly suggestion to call all juicy beers "juicy" or "unfiltered" to avoid confusion. Greg then gives us his review of Propitiation , a sour barrel-aged porter from Russian River Brewing Company . With tons of "sour" smell on the nose and hints of toastiness, the flavor is highly unique, with subtle fruit and chocolate flavors and a tart finish. In the news, we talk about the world's strongest can of beer. More non-alcoholic beers are being added to flights. Dorchester Brewing and Aeronaut Brewing are getting together for a merger. Tilray is receiving multiple calls a day to buy small breweries. Diageo is looking to offload almost all of its beer brands. Kid Rock says he's ready to drink some Bud Light again. And we've got the drunkest cities in America for 2023. Mel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beergirl_mel/" rel="noop
Wed, December 20, 2023
Yule Log Drops and Holiday Hops
Season's Drinkings to all our wonderful listeners! On Batch 387, Coley joins Flex and Greg for our favorite holiday tradition! We’re also talking about our drunken Friendsmas celebration, drinking super old wine, the horrors of Christmas shopping, non-alcoholic White Claw, and our favorite Christmas tradition! - Flex is sipping on Holiday Spice from Lakefront Brewing . Coley and Greg are drinking The Polar Xpresso from Brewery-X . - We’re all talking about how awful Christmas shopping is and what we’re getting our spouses. Coley hosts Friendsmas at her house, and there was expensive beer and super old wine. There was also a Danish Kringle, which sounds a bit dirty. Is Jägermeister a dessert liquor? Let us know. And it turns out that having Coley on the show is a Christmas tradition! - Our breaking news story is that White Claw is releasing an alcohol-free version. Isn’t that just sparkling water? And we have the 30 worst Christmas songs of all time. What’s your least favorite? - And the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the best holiday tradition of all time: the dropping of the yule log! - Shout out to Austin, TX , our top listening city of last week! - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, December 13, 2023
Sipping Through the Snow: A Toast to Wintery IPAs
Get ready for a hilarious and beer-filled episode as Coley joins Greg and Flex on Batch 386! We’re talking about Flex’s fake holiday celebration, brewery expansions and closures, destroyed beer shipments, free beer promotions, New Jersey drama, and Heady Topper’s anniversary. - Flex is drinking Wandering Into The Snow, a double milkshake IPA with marshmallows from Abomination Brewing . Greg and Coley are sipping on Beneath the Canopy, a collaboration murky from Pure Project and Smog City Brewing . - Flex talks about celebrating St. Nicholas Day, which the rest of the world is sure is fake. Coley tells us about her crazy, destroyed Tavour box that got kicked to her front door. Greg gets into the wine and food pairing party he had for his wife and all the crazy competitors that showed up. And The Beer Bastard writes in to defend Gnarly Barley Brewing . - In the News Flight, Wild Barrel Brewing is shutting down operations, and Second Chance Brewing is closing its taprooms. However, Westbound & Down is acquiring Aspen Brewing and Capitol Creek Brewery . - In Booze News: XGolf is in trouble for giving out too much free beer. The New Jersey governor vetoes a bill to help struggling breweries. Heady Topper is celebrating 20 years with some special anniversary brews. And deep dive into the economics of beer-to-go . - Shoutout to Pennington, New Jersey, for being our top listening city. - Cheers to our newest sponsor, Magic Mind. Go to magicmind.com/BEER and use code BEER20. - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: <a href="https://www.craftbeerrepublic.com" rel="noopener
Wed, December 06, 2023
Drunk Tongue Twisters Are Troubling
Cheers to stout season! Flex and Greg are back for Batch 385. They're talking about beer advent calendars, taking boozy road trips, a new drunk driving test, the best beers of 2023, excellent cocktail spots, and Saint Nicholas Day. - Greg is sipping on Campfire Stout from Highwater Brewing . Flex is drinking Third Space Brewing's Cranberry Gose . - Flex talks about all the holiday beer research he's been working on and the sweet beer advent calendar he got from MobCraft. Greg talks about his wife's birthday trip and the insane number of cocktails they put down while they were gone. And Flex blows Greg's mind with the existence of Saint Nicholas Day (not Christmas). Is this even real? - In Booze News: Voodoo Ranger is the best-selling "craft" beer right now. AB InBev is losing its chief marketing officer. Other Half Brewing is buying Young Lion Brewery. Scientists have developed an app to tell how drunk you are. A drunk Giants fan punches his nurse. Drunken grizzly bears are tormenting the local trains. And the people have chosen the best beers of 2023 . - Shoutout to Council Bluffs, IA, our top listening city of last week. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 29, 2023
I'll Be Hammered for the Holidays
Who needs a beer after having too much beer for Thanksgiving? Join Flex and Greg on Batch 384 as we talk about our Turkey Day beverages, Christmas beer traditions, the onset of hangovers, Pozole Palooza, the sale of Anchor Brewing, and the best 20 Beers in 2023. - Flex is drinking Milkshake IPA from Eagle Park’s Demo Track series. Greg is reviewing Frosty the Hazeman, a holiday hazy from Second Chance Brewing . - Flex talks about his first Thanksgiving home in decades and enjoying it for once. He also recalls his most drunk holiday story that didn’t end up so well. Greg talks about his holiday and all the boozing (and cooking) he did. We’ve also got the Top 5 states when it comes to Thanksgiving alcohol consumption. Chew calls in to talk about Pozole Palooza 2023 and all the food and beer we destroyed! - In Booze News: AB InBev and the Teamsters have reached a deal to keep delivering crap beer. Sapporo is finally selling Anchor Brewing, and they don’t care how much of it you buy. Tree House Brewing is getting sued by one of its shareholders. Chinese imports to Korea dropped drastically after the Tsingtao “showers.” Wisconsin is overhauling some alcohol laws that could help breweries. And the Best 20 Beers in 2023, according to Beer and Brewing . - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 22, 2023
Getting Sauced on Turkey Day
Who’s ready to get thankful (and a bit tipsy)? On Batch 383, we’re getting sauced for turkey day as we drink some beers we’re grateful for. We’re also talking about Flex’s dabbling, the most popular Thanksgiving booze, Blackout Wednesday, more craft “strategic partnerships,” truckloads of alcohol go missing, and anti-hangover shots! - Flex is drinking an Apple Pie Imperial Stout from Lion’s Tail Brewing . Greg is sipping on Gemeinschaft , a collab between El Segundo Brewing and Enegren . And Zack is reviewing…something different. - Flex talks about his hatred of fruit pies; who hates fruit pies? He also talks about his time spent with the THC seltzer from Eagle Park. It turns out that Flex is now a dabbler. We talk about our favorite spots for Blackout Wednesday and the most popular Thanksgiving Day booze, thanks to Drizzly. - Smuttynose Brewing’s parent company snatches up Five Boroughs Brewing. Ninkasi is closing its Better Living Room location. Ecliptic Brewing was acquired by Great Frontier Holdings (aka Ninkasi). Somehow, literal truckloads of alcohol have gone missing. Wisconsin may become the first state to have its own cocktail. And a new anti-hangover shot is hitting the market, but does it actually work? - Shoutout to Indiana for providing our Ludicrous Libation Law. - Zack: Instagram: @og_beer_dude - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 15, 2023
The Lager Is Wheezing
Cheers, and Midwest beers! Zack from Indiana is back, and we’re talking about his new beer job, fresh hops, holiday decorations, getting iced, the return of expensive beer, and scooting while intoxicated. - Greg is drinking the 2023 Celebration fresh hop IPA from Sierra Nevada . Zack is sipping on Unsessionable IPA from Revolution Brewing in Chicago. Flex is reviewing Rocket Rodeo from Dream State Brewing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. - While drinking a holiday beer, the guys discuss the proper time to put up holiday décor. Do they go up before or after Thanksgiving? Zack fills us in about his new gig at Revolution Brewing! We also talked about his new ride and vanity license plate. What’s the best vanity plate you’ve come across? And talk about why good VHS tapes are so hard to find. We also talk about revenge-icing people and whether the person needs to see or touch the bottle. What are your rules? - Oskar Blues suddenly closes their Austin taproom. Sam Adams is bringing back Utopias for 2023, but how much is it this year? Dry Dock Brewing is moving its production to Great Divide. The Teamsters, who deliver the beer, have paused negotiations with AB InBev. And a man gets a DUI after hitting people…on his e-scooter. - Shoutout to Council Bluffs, IA, for being our top listening city of last week. - Zack: Instagram: @og_beer_dude - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 08, 2023
Wagon Full of Beer Treats
Get your wagon full of beer, and let’s go! The Dream Team is back together for Batch 381; we’re taking names at trivia, hitting up some new breweries, getting beer while trick-or-treating, staying away from Tsingtao, and running away from Florida Man! - Deb and Greg are drinking 14 Cannons Hurriquake, their 6th Anniversary West Coast IPA. Flex is sipping on Believe It or Not from Third Space Brewing . - Greg, Deb, and the rest of the Prestige Worldwide team took the victory at Naughty Pine’s trivia night! Greg did some wine-making; it was kind of gross. He also hit up some new breweries on the last wakeboard trip of the year. Flex does some trick or treating with his kids and gets the hookup from his friend at Eagle Park Brewing; he even got some substances! Do you still trick or treat? - Thanks to Maryland for our Ludicrous Libation Law. Are we expert beer writers? - Sammy Hagar is back at it; this time, he’s opening up a brewery. Tree House is opening a new location in New York; who’s ready for more hazies? Bad news out of China: video shows an employee urinating into a tank. A bar overseas was fined for offering free “encounters” and boozy hookups. And a drunk Florid Man strips down and starts yelling at cops. - Deb: Instagram: @onehopmess www.DebsDicks.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 01, 2023
Our Basic Pumpkin Episode
Grab a pumpkin beer and get basic with us! Deb is back, and there’s not a PSL she’s ever turned down. On Batch 380, we’re talking about Taco Tuesday, football players buying fans beers, new Sunday beer sales for New York, the Floridaman Games, and the importance of whipped cream and pumpkin pies. - Flex is drinking a Halloween classic, Pumpking, from Southern Tier Brewing in Lakewood, NY. Greg and Deb are sipping on Pumpkin Ale from Kern River Brewing Company . - Our beer selections bring up an important debate: can you have pumpkin pie without whipped cream? Listener Bryan gives us a big update about “porn in the morn.” Somehow, this brings up buffets and how good/gross they are. And Taco Tuesday isn’t under copyright anymore. Should we rename the show “Taco Tuesday Podcast?” - Shoutout to Boydton, VA, our top listening city of last week. - In the News Flight: Steffon Diggs tracks down some Bills fans and buys them a beer, and the Brewers Union of Georgia loses the vote over at Creature Comforts. - In Booze News: Bud Light is the official sponsor of the UFC. New York is extending beer sales on Sundays; get ready for that 6:00 AM bender! The Floridaman Games are coming to St. Augustine in February 2024. A California man is arrested for riding his horse drunk. And 8 Halloween Beers you need (so they say). - Deb: Instagram: @onehopmess www.DebsDicks.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 25, 2023
Mel's Beer Castle in the Sky
Grab your favorite beer and fast-food dessert. Beergirl Mel is back, and she’s hungry! On Batch 379, we’re talking about weird, empty taprooms, figuring out why beer is so expensive, going to bars that show adult movies, and getting high at Oktoberfest! - Mel drinks Dexterous, a Helles lager from Aspire Brewing in New York. Flex is sipping on Mikerphone Brewing’s Key Lime Cheesecake Incident. And Greg is reviewing Castle Made of Clouds, a milkshake IPA from Gnarly Barley Brewing out of Louisiana. - Remember Kings and Convicts, the brewery that bought Ballast Point ? Turns out they have an extremely awkward taproom, complete with lawn chairs and nobody in it. Please let us know if you’ve been there! Then we discover that Mel doesn’t represent her roots, and Flex has to teach us Italian. And Mel tells us about a great “Gentleman’s Club” with excellent steaks. - This week’s Ludicrous Libation Law comes straight out of Connecticut. - In Booze News: Conor McGregor has released a creamy stout (sounds weird) in the United States. We get to the bottom of beer prices and what’s going on. Coop Ale Works is bringing us something we never needed: hard seltzers with jelly. Octoberfest 2023 sets a new attendance record but fails to sell much beer. The Germans were much more into the “white stuff.” And a Wisconsin bar is getting rid of their favorite draw: “porn in the morn.” - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 18, 2023
What's Your Favorite Breakfast Booze?
Beergirl Mel is back! We’re talking about new breweries, beer fests for a cause, the best breakfast boozes, the sale of Anchor Brewing’s assets, a “bubble free” spiked seltzer, more drunk teachers, and we ask a medical professional how much is too much? - Mel is drinking Ambition, a hazy IPA from new brewery Aspire Brewing . Flex is sipping on Untitled Arts Cotton Candy IPA. And Greg is crushing on Tumble Time, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-inspired IPA from Brewery X . - Did you know there are apps to grade podcast quality? We did really good except for one thing. Greg talks about Naughty Pine’s Love for the People Fest to support the victims of the Maui fire (he also gave some drunk people a ride home). We talk about our favorite breakfast drinks, from mimosas to Irish coffees and everything in between. What is your favorite? And how annoying is trying to find fresh beer at Total Wine? - Shoutout to Thousand Oaks, CA, our top listening city of last week. - Sapporo is selling off Anchor Brewing properties and assets, which doesn’t bode well for the union. Bud Light says they’ve finally hit the floor. Molson Coors is launching a spiked “refresher,” but it will be missing a key element. A California teacher was arrested for being drunk and/or high at work. And a man woke up to a drunk driver in his living room. - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 11, 2023
Erica Got Iced Iced Baby
Hiya pals! Erica is back with Flex and Greg, and we’re talking about the Nashville Brewbabes trip, doing beer research in Colorado, drunk lawnmower riding, and the icing of Erica! - Flex is drinking Mikerphone Check 1, 2 from Mikerphone Brewing . Erica is sipping on Common Law & Dark Shadow’s collaboration with the Brewbabes Family , Muscadine Grape Ale. And Greg is drinking Cognitive Dissonance, an IPA from Flatland Brewing . - Greg and Flex go back and forth, making their best Mickey Mouse impressions, and don’t worry, it has nothing to do with the show. Greg talks about his other beer research while in Colorado (not GABF-related). Erica and Greg break down the game tape on icing Erica while in Denver. Erica talks about her trip to Nashville for the beer release with the Brewbabes Family. And now we all need to meet up in Nashville; who’s coming? - The National Museum of American History has collected a considerable collection of Anchor Brewing artifacts to save them for all to see. J.J. Watt signed a multi-year sponsorship with Miller Lite. And a drunk Australian man is arrested for driving his lawnmower through town. Is that a MWI? - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 04, 2023
Mini Flex Takes on the Great American Beer Festival
Flex, Greg, and Erica are back together! We're recapping our trip to the GABF 2023, talking about the research we did outside the festival, spending time at the zoo, the breweries that are craft again, and the garbage pumpkin beers. - Erica and Greg are drinking Delusional, a juicy IPA from Worthy Brewing in Bend, OR. Flex is sipping on Cromulent, a hazy from Transient Artisan Ales . - Greg, Erica, and even Mini-Flex talk about the trip to Denver for the Great American Beer Festival. We cover a lot of the beers we tried, the quality (and lack thereof) of many attending breweries, the difference in crowds from day to day, and selling pretzels to a bunch of drunks! We also mention our research at the Pints for Prostates Rare Beer Tasting , where we enjoyed some extremely unique beers and hung out with some old friends. - We also discuss the Brewery of the Year winners at the Great American Beer Festival, including Balter Beerworks, Third Eye Brewing, Liquid Gravity Brewing, Wibby Brewing, Saint Arnold, Allagash Brewing, and Shred Beer Co. Check out the GABF website for the full list of winners . - In the News Flight, a new beer collaboration in New Jersey called "Sign the Bill, Phil" aims to encourage the governor to sign a bill that would ease restrictions on breweries. And Virginia is now allowing craft breweries to self-distribute through the Virginia Beer Distribution Company. - Tilray's acquisition of several brands from Anheuser-Busch is complete. Who's excited to drink a craft Shocktop? And 10 Barrel Brewing isn't hiding how they feel. Finally, a California judge upholds Stone's trademark verdict against Molson Coors. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod <a href="https://twitter.com/CraftB
Wed, September 27, 2023
What’s More Basic than Pumpkin?
Who’s pumped?! Flex and Greg are ready, and we’re talking about our love for Finland, drinking and wakeboarding, partying in New Orleans, more drunk teachers, what to drink to get drunk faster, and the top 10 pumpkin beers. - Flex is drinking U Bier from Malibu Brewing and Mahrs Bräu. It’s so good, he starts speaking German. And Greg is sipping on Double Mosaic Dream, a double IPA from Other Half Brewing . - Shoutout to Finland for still topping the listening charts! Greg grabs his wakeboard and some beer and hits the lake. He also gets poisoned on his trip. He also classes things up with a bit of wine tasting. Flex is gearing up for a field trip to Foxtown Brewing . Greg shares tips on how to get drunk faster. - This week’s Ludicrous Libation Law comes to us from New Orleans and all their drunkenness. - In the news: October 10 has been proclaimed National Black Brewers Day. DoorDash says bye-bye to colleges in Massachusetts. Another teacher in Oklahoma shows up drunk to work. Florida-man gets arrested for drunk driving…in a golf cart. And we have the top 10 pumpkin drinks on the Drizly platform. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 20, 2023
Free Beer For The Losers
Cheers, craft beer enthusiasts! Flex and Greg are back to quench your thirst for all things beer-related in this week's episode of the Craft Beer Republic. - Join us as we dive into a hoppy journey filled with tales of tipsy work trips, solo brewery escapades, and the secrets to sobering up after a few too many pints. Flex is sipping on "I Can Go For That," a hazy IPA from Eagle Park Brewing , while Greg enjoys the Verdant-Style Hazy Pale from Green Cheek Beer Co , a souvenir from his recent solo research mission in Orange County. - Discover the etiquette of going to breweries by yourself and the art of devouring chicken wings in public without judgment. Flex also shares a muscle-head tip for those moments when you need to clear your head. - In our News Flight, we explore intriguing stories from the craft beer world. The Anchor Union's quest to reclaim Anchor Brewing, and a bar that covers your tab when the Jets lose. - Did you know that beer prices keep soaring each year? We'll discuss this trend and reminisce about the Bud Light "controversy" of the year. Plus, ever wondered why Russia considered beer a soft drink until 2011? We've got the answers. And stay tuned for a bizarre encounter involving a drunk teen in Florida and their peculiar advice to the cops. - Pour a cold one, kick back, and indulge in the world of craft beer with us. Cheers and hazy beers! - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 13, 2023
Fluid State Beer Garden Owners Jen & Aaron
Hail Gluten! Cheers, beers, and pizza, we are live from Fluid State Beer Garden in Ventura, CA! Greg sits down with Aaron Duncan and Jen Schwertman, owners and co-founders, in front of a live audience for a fun show about finding beer, making pizzas, and being picky about the beers we love! - Aaron shares his background as a restaurant owner, head chef, and self-proclaimed pizza pimp. Jen tells us about her background in the alcohol industry and how it led to her passion and knowledge of craft beer. We also find out about her (almost) major beer award! - Next, we learn how they secured the fantastic and historic building they’re in and what it took to get from concept to open doors. They also had a very different idea at the beginning of business planning. Aaron and Jen share their brewing experience, trials and errors, and mishaps. And most importantly, we find out how Jen and Aaron get all their amazing beer (hint: he drives EVERYWHERE). - We finish the show with questions from the audience and a round of rapid-fire questions. - On the show, we drank Silvapils from Silva Brewing , Everywhere Brewing’s Must Be The Feeling IPA, and Faction Brewing’s Anomaly Milk Stout. - Fluid State Beer Garden: Instagram: fluidstate Facebook: fluidstatebeergarden - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 06, 2023
Welcome Back Buzz
We’re getting pumped with Coley back in the house. We’re talking about fall and the PSL takeover, partying into the wee hours at our advanced age, getting iced, more weird New Jersey laws, more breweries unionizing, and drunks calling 9-1-1 on themselves. - Greg and Coley are drinking MadeWest’s Short Lived series , this one a collaboration with Tarantula Hill Brewing . Flex is sipping on Forbidden Pumpkin from Abomination Brewing Company . - In time for fall, Coley finally tried her first-ever Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Greg, Coley, and the group stay up ‘till 3:30 AM partying. Are we too old for this? Greg throws it back to college and Ices Nick and plans to ice "a friend" for their first time at GABF. We need your icing suggestions. Flex goes on a very midwestern trip to pick apples. - Thanks to New Jersey for supplying this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. - In the News Flight: Elysian Brewing staff voted to unionize, Kid Rock is caught drinking a Bud Light , and Modelo passes Bud Light in sales for the year. - Heineken finally sells their Russian operations for less than a pint. Eggo is dropping a waffle and brunch-flavored liqueur. And a drunk driver calls 9-1-1 on himself! - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 30, 2023
Drunk American Tourists Are The Worst
Erica from NeckNosh is back to drop some saltiness on Flex and Greg. We’re talking about traveling to meet up with Instagram friends, drinking Eurobeers, drunk American tourists, teachers drinking on the job, and the 10 most popular beers (that no one likes). - Flex is drinking River of No Return, a collab IPA from Pure Project & Kern River Brewing . Greg and Erica are sipping on Circle Back, a westie from Helper Beer in Utah. - We get super nerdy and talk about hop kief: what it is and what it sounds like. Many listeners had thoughts about our Blue Moon discussion, so it’s time for round two. Flex talks about the importance of French fries at a brewery. Greg talks about his trip to Tahoe, where he got to hang out with Erica and miss_tipsysocks and see their actual faces. It also turns out the beer isn’t so good up there. There’s also a meaningful discussion about how bad saisons are. - Thanks to YouGov, we discovered the most popular beers in the US , and it’s not a good list. A third-grade teacher was arrested for being drunk on the job. And some sloppy drunk Americans pass out in the Eiffel Tower and get a free state. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 23, 2023
Drunk Raccoons Are Taking Over The World
It’s time to get salty! Erica from NeckNosh is back with Greg and Flex to share some beers, talk about surviving the hurriquake, an upcoming trip to Nashville, getting prepped for GABF, tricking your spouse into driving you around, awful barley wines, American drinking habits, and drunk raccoons! - Flex is drinking Microdosing Cashmere, an IPA from Blackstack Brewing . Greg and Erica are both sipping on Keep the Noise Low, a Westie from Institution Ale Co . - Greg and Erica discuss the recent hurriquake to hit California and how they survived it. We also recap Naughty Pine’s amazing Maui Strong fundraiser to help support wildfire victims. Erica is gearing up for a trip to Nashville with the Beerbabes family . Flex did some brewery crawling with some beer-gram friends. And we talk strategy when it comes to the Great American Beer Festival . - Chew Your Beer calls in to tell us about getting too drunk and losing his wife at Dodger Stadium. - In the News Flight: Molson Coors acquires Blue Run Spirits, Goose Island unveils their 2023 Bourbon County lineup, and Catawba is suddenly closing more locations. - A poll shows that only 62% of Americans drink alcohol; do better, America! And drunk raccoons have started terrorizing Germany; it sounds like some trashe(d) pandas. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 16, 2023
Can We All Agree That Corona Sucks?
Batch 369: Mikey from the Taproom Podcast is back for another week of hydration with Flex and Greg! We’re talking about birthday drunkenness, weird midwestern ice cream, the fun of interviewing brewers, drunk football owners, the best Mexican lagers, and being too drunk to put down that burger. - Flex is drinking Milwaukee Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Greg is sipping on No Vacancy, a collab from Firestone Walker and Alvarado Street Brewing . And Mikey grabbed a Voodoo Ranger 1985 . - Greg talks about his birthday shenanigans and all the great beer and meat that was consumed. We talk about the importance of being a happy drunk. Flex does research at Foxtown Brewing and introduces the concept of Blue Moon ice cream (whatever that is). Mikey talks about a recent interview, getting hydrated with the brewer, and how fun it is to drink in the morning (for work). - The Washington Commanders’ new owner is buying a bunch of beer for the fans. Mexican lagers are leading the growth among American lagers. One of the Anheuser-Busch brands is still doing pretty good. Guinness is having its best year ever. Blue Moon is finding a way to get even worse; no alcohol. The worst breweries with the best secret beers. And a Florida Woman just can’t put down her cheeseburger while being arrested. - Mikey: Instagram: @TheTaproomPodcast - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 09, 2023
Hanging Out In The Taproom
Batch 368: Cheers from the taproom! Mike, the host of The Taproom Podcast, stops in to crack a brewski with Flex and Greg. We’re talking about brewery road trips, being the guinea pigs for major breweries, drinking crap beer when it’s hot out, spiked Dunkin’ sugar bombs, and the big news from Anheuser-Busch. - Flex is sipping on Apiary Drip, a honey IPA from Modist Brewing and Dangerous Man Brewing Company . Greg is drinking Everywhere Beer Co.'s All Green Lights. And Mike is researching All About The Brick from 8Bit Brewing . - Mikey spills the beans on his podcast and the new format, and the crew talks a little shop. Greg talks about his birthday weekend, all the breweries he stopped in for a bit of research, and the awful concert beers. The crew starts talking about favorite beers, least favorites, and being the guinea pig for Firestone’s crazy expensive Brewmaster’s club. - Chew Your Beer calls in to support Flex for his love of Tecate. If a beer needs lime and salt, is it really that good? - Anheuser-Busch cuts around 2% of their US workforce and then sells eight major “craft” brands to Tilray. Anchor’s union claims that Sapporo is not cooperating and won’t turn over any financials. And Dunkin’ Donuts is coming out with a line of spiked drinks. - We wrap it up with Mikey asking the guys a few questions about beer, the podcast, and the best-drunk food. - The Taproom Podcast: Instagram: @thetaproompodcast Listen to the Taproom Podcast - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 02, 2023
I Left My Beer in San Francisco
Batch 367: Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals & Pints Brewing Company , is back! We're talking about drinking in other cities, crazy drunks at the airport, why thiols are so cool, getting drunk at Hooters, and a drunk lady getting slammed with a chair! - Greg and Monica are drinking Cuddle Puddle, a hazy IPA from Black Hammer Brewing in San Francisco. Flex is drinking what may be his favorite beer ever: Voltron Volume One from 4 Hands Brewing Company . - We start off by embarrassing Monica for all of her Instagram videos and for being the face of Pedals & Pint's social media. Greg talks about his trip to San Francisco and the beer research he was able to conduct. He also talks about the drunk lady at the airport that got chased down for not finishing her drink. Flex needs to go to the Great America Beer Festival , and Greg (with help from AI) has written a letter to his wife. And Monica breaks down how cool thiols and thiolized yeast are when it comes to making IPAs. - In the news: Diageo will roll out more non-alcoholic Guinness… in Ireland! Monster and Arizona are both coming out with "hard" versions of their drinks. Coca-Cola launches an alcoholic off-shoot brand. A drunk woman turns a gun on restaurant employees, only to be taken down by furniture. And Hooters will be serving Hard Mountain Dew, in case you need one less reason to go. - Monica: @momoagogooo @pedalsandpintsbrewing - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, July 26, 2023
If You Can Lager, You're Probably Good At Everything
Batch 366: We’re so excited to be hanging out with Monica Potter, head brewer of Pedals & Pints Brewing Company. She’s here to talk about Pedals’ upcoming beer festival on July 29! She also hangs around to talk about making sure you know how to lager, the awful New Jersey brewery laws, why making Hazy IPAs is the WORST, drinking beers in college, and Charles Barkley buys a round. - Flex is drinking Extra Sauce, an Imperial Shandy from Parish Brewing Co . Monica and Greg are sipping on Four Fathers Brewing’s Guten Prank, a Helles lager. - Pedals and Pints is hosting its annual “Down the Rabbit Hole” music and beer festival. Monica is giving us all the fun details. We talk about visiting new breweries and what beers to try to make sure they know what they’re doing. Monica does her best to name HBC 586. Greg talks about Emofest and getting shut down by the cops. And he talks about going to the Ceviche Chow Down and what a great event it was. - Chew Your Beer calls in to talk about cricket beer and eating crickets as a snack. - In the News Flight: Truly releases a flavor for the Women’s World Cup, bars in Hoboken, NJ, can open up before the sun, and Michigan colleges can finally sell booze! - Sapporo announced the closure and liquidation of Anchor Brewing; now, the brew crew is working to buy back the brewery. Charles Barkley offers to buy a bar full of people a beer and lets everyone know how he feels about Bud Light. - Monica: Instagram: @momoagogooo Instagram: @pedalsandpintsbrewing - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, July 19, 2023
Bug Beers, Drunk Bites, and Sudsy Surprises
Batch 365: So glad to be back! Flex and Greg are talking about beer made of bugs 🤢, introducing crap beer drinkers to craft, the top 50 craft breweries, using beer for skincare, and getting so drunk you bite a police dog! - Flex is drinking Strawberry Berliner from Eagle Park Brewing Co . Greg is sipping on Back to the Phuture I, a collaboration from Pure Project Brewing , Harland Brewing Company , and North Park Beer Company . - Greg is trying to break your car stereo with the podcast. Did it work? Flex researched beer at some news spots in Milwaukee while trying to convince his wife he doesn’t have a problem. Greg introduced some non-beer drinkers to craft beer with mixed results. And drunken pool parties happened. - Stone licenses their beer for specialty coffee releases. Skincare experts are warning against using beer for that healthy glow. Some beer makers in Mexico are using bugs to make their beer. Would you try it? Funky Town Brewery wins the Sam Adams “Brewing the American Dream” competition. We’ve got the 2022 Rankings of the Top 50 Craft Breweries By Volume , according to the Brewers Association. And a drunk guy tries to outrun cops by biting their dog. - Shoutout to Louisville, Kentucky ! Thanks for listening. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, July 12, 2023
Beers from Friends
Batch 364: Cheers to Friendly Beers! Flex and Greg are back at it, diving into the exciting topics of our post-holiday adventures, Flex's memorable birthday celebration, encounters with eccentric individuals on the bustling Vegas strip, New Jersey's reluctance to embrace coolness, the humorous side of drunk dads, and the top beer cities in the US! - Thanks to Beergirl Mel , Flex is sipping Serpent Herders, a triple IPA from District 96 Beer Factory . Greg is drinking Fritz, a pilsner from Gnosis Brewing that Zack sent over. - Greg spills the beans about the upcoming Emo Fest at Naughty Pine Brewing , an event you surely won't want to miss! Flex shares his epic birthday shenanigans and his delightful exploration of a new brewery. Together, we recount our thrilling 4th of July festivities and ponder a pressing question: Which location boasts a higher concentration of weirdos, Las Vegas or Hollywood? - We delve into the realm of legislation as the New Jersey legislature approves a bill aimed at loosening restrictions on breweries, only to be met with opposition from the governor. A lot of dads got drunk on Father’s Day last month. And did you know that Saucey, the alcohol delivery platform, is now eager to bring your "sexual wellness" products right to your doorstep? - Lastly, we unveil the crème de la crème of beer cities in the United States, along with some not-so-favorable mentions of the worst ones. Discover the vibrant landscapes where craft beer culture thrives and where you can savor the most exceptional brews our nation has to offer. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, July 05, 2023
Drunk Cigs & Bad Seltzers
Batch 363: Happy post-holiday hangover! Erica is back, and we’re talking about the joy of drunk cigarettes, the best way to spend your birthday, super gross seltzer, free British beer, and Florida Man drinks Florida Man. - Flex is sipping on Damsel, a gose from 1840 Brewing Company . Erica is drinking Sherburps from Alvarado Street Brewery . And Greg is drinking U Beer, a collab between Malibu Brewing & Mahrs Bräu . - Ever get drunk and need a long drag off a disgusting cigarette? Yeah, us too. We talk about the simple joys. Happy birthday to listener Bryan from Titletown Brewing (sorta)! What do you like to do for your birthday celebrations? And Greg tries a Sunny D seltzer on the show, and it doesn’t go according to plan. - In the News Flight: AB InBev is putting warning labels on alcoholic products, and New Jersey might ease taproom restrictions. - A British pub is offering free beer but with a tiring catch. There’s a health benefit to all of the alcohol you’re drinking. And a drunk Florida man was busted while drinking Florida Man. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, June 28, 2023
Join The CBR Drinking Team
Batch 362: Happy 4th of July weekend, we’re ready for some celebrating! Erica sails in as we discuss her trip to hang out with the CBR crew, Father’s Day shenanigans, more brewery buyouts, July 4th fun facts, and a super drunk hockey player. - Erica and Greg are drinking Citra Dream, a hazy IPA from New Glory Craft Brewery . Flex is sipping on Nova, an IPA from Three Sheeps Brewing . - Greg and Erica recap her trip down to SoCal to do a little brewery hopping with the CBR crew (and Flex joined…sorta). Then we all talk about what we did for Father’s Day, including Erica’s super boring day and Flex’s kids trying to get him drunk. We also discover that Flex should eat before drinking some triples (and happy anniversary to Eagle Park). And happy birthday to Vanessa ! - The homie Chew Your Beer calls in to address a few things. - In the News Flight: Skagit Valley Malting shuts down suddenly, Stoup Brewing to buy Optimism Brewery, and Cap May calls off the purchase of Flying Fish. - Yuengling Draft Haus opens up in Tampa, FL. Miller High Life is teaming up with Deez… err, Planters Nuts. William Karlsson of the Las Vegas Golden Knights gives one hell of a drunken speech. And July 4th fun facts just in time for the holiday weekend! - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, June 21, 2023
It's Not Always Stout Season
Need more workout advice? Scott is back to whip us into shape. Flex is sharing his mustache advice, summertime beer drinking, free beer at amusement parks, being too drunk to remember your car, and why you shouldn’t take a ride with Scott. - Flex is drinking Sidewalk Surfer Double IPA from Maplewood Brewing Company . Greg and Scott are sipping on Rising Depths, a double blurry IPA from Woven Water Brewing . - We’re comparing and contrasting the Midwest and the west coast. Greg is doing some lakeside drinking and enjoying the weather. Is it always stout season? And Prestige Worldwide has yet to redeem their second place crown in trivia, but what’s with the trivia weirdos? - Finally, someone has figured out the dangers of driving tired vs. drunk. We also learn that riding with Scott isn’t advised. Over half of the top 50 craft breweries saw a volume decline in 2022. But Topa Topa is killing it among regional breweries. Busch Gardens is offing free beer this summer. And a man gets so drunk that he forgets his car and gives it to a stranger. - Scott: Twitter: UnfilteredScott - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, June 14, 2023
Greg & Flex for President in 2024
We’re here to PUMP, you up! Scott stops by to give Flex and Greg some workout tips. The gang talks about drunken quarrels, Greg and Flex for President, more craft mergers, a drunken Florida man, and surprise vacations. - Scott and Greg are sipping on Where I Want To Be from Deciduous Brewing . Flex is drinking Lost In the Sauce VX with YQH-1320 and Wai-Iti hops from Explorium Brewpub . - Flex brings up his love for hop burn; do you like when there’s a bit of hop burn in your IPAs? We all talk about going on surprise vacations and getting a bit too hydrated to remember things. - Pablo calls in and inspires Greg and Flex to run for office in 2024. Can we count on your vote? - In the News Flight, Ninkasi Brewing has merged with Ashland Hard Seltzer, Ken Grossman is back as the CEO of Sierra Nevada, and Villians Brewing officially opens in Anaheim. - Anchor Brewing cuts all national distribution and craps on the hearts of many by stopping the production of their Christmas Ale. All of this could have been avoided if they talked to Flex first. New Belgium CEO Steve Fechheimer is stepping down this summer. A drunk driver allegedly goes nuts on a deputy after crashing into a hydrant; can you guess where this happened? And the 15 best American IPAs available in most stores right now. - Scott: Twitter: UnfilteredScott - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, June 07, 2023
Zippity Bop...Beer's Here, Let's Hop!
Zippity Bop... beer's here, let's hop! Deb is back with Greg and Flex, and we are talking about new brewery visits (and mishaps), buying the wrong keg, Kill the Keg parties, the 50 biggest craft breweries in the US, and popping the bubbly for the king's coronation. - Greg and Deb are sipping on Loam IPA from The Drowned Lands Brewery (thanks, Mel!). Flex is drinking Mikerphone Brewing & BlackStack Brewing's U-Rah-Rah, a hazy IPA. - Deb talks about accidentally buying the wrong keg of beer and having to finish it off. Greg talks about his trip to a new local brewery and some of the awkwardness that followed. We talk about Kill the Keg parties and how awesome they are. - Champagne sales skyrocket for the King's Coronation in the UK. A federal judge allows a lawsuit against Fireball to go forward. California approves the sale of RTD cocktails in stores. Two senators are spending tax dollars digging into A-B's partnership with Dylan Mulvaney. And the top 50 biggest craft breweries in the US. - Deb: Instagram: @onehopmess www.DebsDicks.com - Flex: Instagram: @Flex_Me_A_Beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 31, 2023
Lunch Beers & Sticky Hops
The Dream Team is back, and there’s a whole lot of mediocre beer coming our way! We’re talking about over-hopping beers, making new beer friends, drunk drivers on the beach, breweries buying themselves back, and states that don’t let you buy booze on holidays. - Flex is drinking the “What’s Your Myspace?” collab from Young Blood and Third Space Brewing . Greg and Deb are reviewing Park Hopper IPA from Smog City Brewing . - Fresh off of Flex’s beer review, we discuss the importance of correctly naming your beer. Then, Greg goes to Institution Ale Company’s Tacky Tiki Party. Flex went swimming at the neighbor’s house and made new beer friends. And Deb talks about the heroic battle that ensued at Naughty Pine’s trivia night. Finally, inspired by Flex’s beer, we all talk about the good ol’ days of MySpace and our top 8. - Chew Your Beer calls in to recap the live show at 818 Brewing and give his Grammy acceptance speech. - The original owners of Funky Buddha and another brewery will reacquire the brewery after Constellation Brands decides to exit craft beer. The owners of Appalachian Mountain Brewery are repurchasing the brewery from AB InBev. FX Matt will acquire Flying Dog Brewery . A Florida woman drives drunk onto a beach that is full of people. And it turns out that some states have weird laws about buying alcohol on Memorial Day. - Deb: Instagram: @onehopmess www.DebsDicks.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 24, 2023
Flantastico Release Party at 818 Brewing
Life is Flantastico! We are excited to finally try the collab beer between 818 Brewing and the homie Chew Your Beer. To celebrate the occasion, we held a live podcast with Bryan and Derrick of 818 Brewing and Chew to discuss the beer, the origin, the adjuncts, and their new pilot system. We also discuss surviving the pandemic, future plans and expansions, favorite beers to make, how we got into craft beer, and listener questions! - Derrick and Bryan led us on a guided tasting of Flantastico , Valley Girl Blond , SchnuggleZ Hazy IPA , Hellyes lager , and Valhalla Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. - Chew and Derrick talk about how the collab came to be and why it ended up tasting the way it did, from vanilla beans to coffee additions and everything in between. - Bryan explains what it took to keep a brewery open during the pandemic, lockdown, and even grow the operations. Derrick talks about his most rewarding (and hated) beer to make. The guys tell us about their relationship with Untappd, and how they use it to drive recipe creation. And we find out where everyone started in their drinking career. - We got some great listener questions, including inspiration about the collab, the worst hangover, and when will Chew open his own brewery? - A huge thank you to Bryan and Derrick Olson for allowing us to take over their brewery. Find them @818Brewing and 818brewing.com . Make sure you try some Flantastico! And thanks to Chew Your Beer for inviting us to host the release party; we had a blast! Follow Chew @ChewYourBeerOG_ . - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 17, 2023
Looks Like Grandma's Drunk Again
Happy National Craft Beer Week! On Batch 356, we're talking about our latest live show, lunch beers, unorganized breweries, drinking on the job, Pliny the Younger's economic impact, a hilariously drunk grandma, and the most expensive beer in MLB. - Flex is drinking Dripping So Much Sauce from Mikerphone Brewing . Greg is reviewing Tundra Tropics hazy IPA from Titletown Brewing . - Greg talks about the live show at 818 Brewing and the release party for Flantastico. He's also pissed; breweries need to be better about updating their hours online. After getting all his chores done, Flex treats himself to a lunch beer date and ends up doing shots. And congrats to the breweries taking home hardware from the World Beer Cup . - In the News Flight, Anheuser-Busch sees a profit boost in the first quarter. And Stone is ordered to pay back rent at their closed taproom in Napa. - Founders Brewing is hit with another racial discrimination lawsuit. Russian River's Pliny the Younger release brings significant economic impacts to northern California. What Major League Baseball stadiums have the most and least expensive beers? A drunk driver tries to switch seats with man's best friend. And a grandson takes his grandmother to her first Detroit Tigers game and gets her hammered. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 10, 2023
Don’t Worry, I’ll Review My Beer On The Next Show
Cheers, and vacation beers! Flex is back from Disney World, and Beergirl Mel is hanging out with us. We’re talking about rating beers at festivals, finding old (like ancient) beers, getting beer deliveries, drunk airplane passengers, the Champagne of beers, and getting drunk on vacation! - Greg and Mel are drinking Harlem Queen, a collaboration IPA from Tin Barn Brewing and Harlem Hops . Flex is tight-lipped about his beer, Zozo Gungun from Oliphant Brewing . - Flex shares all about his phallic vacation at Disney World and all the beer research he was able to sneak in. Mel tells us the story of getting him in trouble by sending beer to his room. We all talk about getting too drunk at beer festivals and trying to rate beers along the way. - We have a new segment, The News Flight, a series of booze-related headlines. We discuss the barrel tax in Kentucky, Montauk Brewing coming to Citi Field, the Bruery closing their Washington DC shop, Cape May acquiring Flying Fish Brewing, cocktails to go in Massachusetts, buying booze on Sundays in Montana, getting NA beer on JetBlue flights, and double seltzers. - Founders Brewing closes its Detroit taproom. The Lost Abbey finds a new home for producing and tasting beer. Anheuser-Busch places two marketing execs on leave. A judge dismisses a deceptive labeling lawsuit against Molson Coors. Belgian customs destroy cases of Miller High Life for using “champagne” in their marketing. And another drunk airline passenger urinates on another passenger mid-flight. - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 03, 2023
Philly Martinez of Ventura Coast Brewing Company
Cheers, beers, and high life! We’re so excited to share our live interview with Philly Martinez, the new head brewer at Ventura Coast Brewing Company. Philly shared his history in the industry, learning how to drink, collabing with beer friends, working for a big brewery, taking over at an established brewery, getting fired from Costco, and keeping grounded. - Philly shared five beers with us from VCBC: Doppelbock, Mystik Krewe Breux, Ex-Wizards, Extinction, and S’More of What. - We meet Philly’s parents and learn about his early days as a drinker, and how that fed his love for craft beer. He talks about his early days of brewing coffee and making other alcoholic beverages before getting a job at Modern Times. He also shares a piece of what it was like during the huge transition time his former brewery went through. That also leads to a very unique interview process at VCBC. He also talks about his jobs before brewing and the crazy stuff he got fired for. - We also learn about taking over an established brewery, the unique position of slowly taking over a tap board, and how to make old recipes shine again. Finally, he tells us about his upcoming collaborations and shares insight into his brewing process. - The listeners in the audience submit some great questions from Philly, and we wrap up the interview with a round of rapid-fire questions. - A huge thanks to Ventura Coast Brewing Company, Philly, Priya, Kyle, and the entire crew for having and hosting us. And to Geri of Daughters of Ninkasi for helping to arrange the event. - VCBC: www.vcbc.beer Instagram: @vcbcbeer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 26, 2023
Double Dry Hopped with Uranus
Gluten-free beer? No thanks! Coley is back for another beer (or two) on the Craft Beer Republic! On this batch, we’re talking about summer-time beers, the evils of Untappd, tequila-aged beers, naming HBC 586, drunk birds, and getting too drunk at Disney World. - Flex is drinking La Gosa Rita from Lakefront Brewery . Coley and Greg are sipping on Darby Pale Ale, a collab between Pedals & Pints and the Booze League . - We get a fantastic review from one of our best listeners. Tequila-aged beers, are you a fan? Flex talks about his upcoming trip to the very phallic hotel. We all try to come up with a name for HBC 586. What is your suggestion? And debate whether Fast and the Furious is better than Star Wars. - Chew Your Beer calls in to announce his collaboration beer with 818 Brewing and the live podcast on May 13. - Heineken is cutting draft sales from five states. Brewdog is closing its Pittsburg location; such a shame. It turns out it’s crazy cheap to get drunk at the Masters. There are drunk birds all over Georgia; look out! Some drunk lady is being stalked by an automobile. And Florida Man gets too drunk at Disney and is abandoned by his family (before being arrested). - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 19, 2023
Floridaman: Giving Good Drunks a Bad Name
Coley is back on Batch 352! We’re talking about our trip out to Lagerville (and the aftermath), beers with too much ABV, the weird Budweiser saga, how not to drink in public, and why bad drunks give good drunks a bad name. - Greg and Coley are drinking Hello, We’re Here, a hazy IPA from There Does Not Exist . Flex is sipping on Woven Water Brewing’s Iridescence hazy IPA. - With the Lagerville beer festival in the rearview, Coley and Greg talk about the whole weekend: getting hydrated with the Booze League the night before, the incredible crew that assembled for the fest, the after-party, and the aftermath. Chew Your Beer also leaves a voicemail recapping his time at the festival. We also talk about jockey boxes and when does ABV hit a point of being too high? Also, tailgating: it’s fantastic. - MLB is experiencing shorter games thanks to the pitch clock, but lower beer sales are the result. Can you tailgate at your stadium? Mikkeller is closing its last U.S. operation. Is Budweiser sorry about their recent uproar? And drunk Florida man breaks into a police station and poops on the floor. - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 12, 2023
M.C. Muffin Buns & Golf Course Beers
Get ready to raise a glass as Indiana Trash Elvis, AKA Zack, joins us for another round on Craft Beer Republic. In this episode, we cover a range of topics, including the pros and cons of having kids at breweries, interesting beer trivia, the latest in non-alcoholic beer, and what to drink on the golf course. Plus, we dive into the hottest news in the beer world, including the recent layoffs at Drizzly and White Claw's foray into the vodka market. - Greg is drinking Casa Agria's Strata Stunts, a hazy IPA. Flex is sipping on Suite 207, a collab from Enlightened Brewing, Eagle Park , Component , and Torzala Brewing Compan y. - Flex dubs Zack the Indiana Trash Elvis, and it's very fitting. Greg goes on a beer field trip and brings back some cans. We talked about brewery trivia and the weird kid that kept running around. Zack is trying some NA beer from the UK, but is it any good? Which beers pair best with golf and disc golf. And sake: hot or cold? - Melissa calls in to talk about taking booze to go from restaurants. Turns out it's normal in some places. - Finally, we round off the episode with the biggest news in the industry, including Firestone Walker's decision to send their iconic 805 Beer across the country and Jack Daniels' collaboration with Coca-Cola for some RTD cocktails. Plus, we reveal the 20 best breweries in the US that you simply can't miss. - Zack: Instagram: @og_beer_dude - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 05, 2023
The Harbor Freight of Domestic Beers
Ever had a beer that isn’t great but gets the job done? That’s a Harbor Freight beer. Zack is making his big return as we talk about hype breweries, the Florida beer scene, ChatGPT recipes, St. Patrick’s Day beer sales, and drunk recipe books. - We’re drinking Sorath, a Czech-style Dark Lager from Magnanimous Brewing in Tampa, FL , thanks to Zack. - Are we all tired of the awful hype breweries? Seems like it. Zack talks about his trip to Florida, where he did some major beer research and returned with some unique snacks. Greg talked about his Florida trip that involved way too much awful beer, and we talked about the old days of getting drunk on crap beer. Greg talks about getting clear, hazy IPAs and how annoying it is. And we have a live show coming up soon! - Chew Your Beer calls in to prove he’s okay and hasn’t disappeared. - New Belgium Brewing is acquiring a Constellation production facility. It turns out we got something wrong about Cold IPAs. Diageo is closing its Guinness brewery in Maryland. Saint Patrick’s Day beer sales were a bit disappointing this year, and we all need to step it up! Virginia retailers must separate alcoholic versions of non-alcoholic brands. And the New Zealand Fire Department has released a cookbook for drunk and high people. - Zack: Instagram: @og_beer_dude - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 29, 2023
The Beer Thief Sud-Spects Were Arrested
Get ready for another hoppy episode of Craft Beer Republic! In this week's episode, we're joined by the fabulous Erica from NeckNosh, as we dive into the world of sour beer festivals, Utah’s hatred of fun, beer pokers, stolen beer, and the best Cold IPAs. - Kicking things off, Erica tantalizes our taste buds with Chance of Crowds, a hazy IPA from Alibi Ale Works , while Greg indulges in the juicy goodness of Ectogasm, a hazy from Drekker Brewing . - Flex tells us about his invite to a sour beer festival at Mobcraft , and we debate the best fruit for sour beers. We pitch more pretzel necklace ideas to Erica. Someone left us a glowing review on Apple Podcasts; we needed to share it! And why are the B52s so awful?! Also, Flex LOVES Sabro hops. - Fontana Jim calls in to share his hatred of beer pokers. It turns out Erica owns multiple! Click here to see the video he is talking about. - We love to harp on Wisconsin for its weird laws surrounding underage drinking, but it turns out most states allow some form of teenage drinking. Are you in one of those states? In a real act of heroism, Fontana police recovered pallets of stolen beer. Constellation Brands beats Anheuser-Busch in a battle over the rights to Corona seltzer. Figueroa Mountain Brewing is releasing a non-alcoholic beer. And a list of the Best Cold IPAs. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 22, 2023
Don't Trust Back-of-the-Fridge Beers
Who’s ready to get salty? Erica is back, and we’re talking about our St. Patrick’s Day hangovers, brewery anniversaries, upcoming beer festivals, more NA beers, the best Pale Ales, and the SunnyD seltzers are here to ruin your life. - Greg is reaching back into the fridge and pulling out a classic porter from Russian River Brewing : Shadow of a Doubt. Erica is going home with her beer choice; she’s drinking Haze Tron from Deschutes Brewing . - Greg talks about his first experience with a growler, walking around downtown Seattle. Pedals and Pints had their third anniversary, which was quite the party! 14 Cannons held their Pink Boots collaboration brew day. We all talk about our St. Patrick’s day shenanigans and how we fared the next day. Lagerville is coming up in a few weeks, and we’ll be there. Use our code for a nice little discount. - Michael calls in to propose a show idea. And Beergirl Melissa drunk dials us to ask a question of the team. - SunnyD is coming out with a vodka seltzer, and no one is looking forward to it. Corona is coming out with a non-alcoholic version of its beer, just in case you love the taste. It turns out Heineken lied and never stopped selling productions in Russia. And we have the 13 Best American Pale Ales that you can grab in a store. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 15, 2023
I am McFlexin!
It doesn't even have a last name; it just says McFlexin! Flex and Greg are the captains now! We're talking about booze-to-go, St. Patrick's Day fun facts, $250 beers, getting drunk with gift cards, more lunch beers, and dinner with famous people! - Thanks to Bryan from Titletown Brewing , we're all drinking Blizzard Bay Cold IPA. - Flex hung out with Bryan and did some lunchtime research with some tasty beer. Greg digs up some old gift cards and gets drunk at a fancy steak house. He also dined with a celebrity. We talk about our favorite fancy cocktails and how great booze-to-go is. And why is it such a pain to get alcohol at a baseball game? And if you need some Vegas tips, we've got the best-kept secret in sin city! - Our listener submitted Ludicrous Libation Law takes us to Michigan. - Not-so-punk BrewDog has a beer that's over $200 and doesn't even mess you up. The National Advertising Division puts an end to MolsonCoors calling Bud Light "water." And a drunk driver gets arrested after complaining about a cop's emergency lights. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 08, 2023
San Diego Beer News' Brandon Hernández, Pink Boots Collabs, and the Drunk Guy on the Plane
We’re so excited to be joined by Brandon Hernández, Founder and Executive Editor of San Diego Beer News. We’re talking about up-and-coming San Diego breweries, new trends in craft beer, Pink Boots collabs, the big shakeup at Los Abbey brewing, and the drunk guy on a plane who took it too far. - Greg is drinking Pure Project Brewing’s Monteverde murky IPA, in honor of their 7th anniversary. Flex is sipping Westwise, a west coast IPA from Casa Agria Specialty Ales. - Flex talks about how old he is and what he did to throw his back out. Brandon tells us about San Diego Beer News and his take on up-and-coming and new San Diego breweries. The crew discusses Seek Beer Co, Helix Brewing, and New English Brewing as must-visit spots. Greg recaps his weekend of brewing with Pedals and Pints for the Pink Boots collaboration and talks about all the insanely big and delicious beer he drank over the weekend. - Chew You Beer calls in from the line to get Pliny the Younger. - The Lost Abbey is downscaling even more than initially expected, and Brandon talked to founder Tomme Arthur about the new plan. We also talk about the advantage of contract brewing and not paying rent. BrewDog doesn’t look so punk after becoming friends with Budweiser. Bill Gates buys a stake in Heineken. And a drunk student urinates on a business class passenger on an overseas trip . - Brandon: Instagram: @SDBeerNews SanDiegoBeer.News - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 01, 2023
Lunch Beers, The Downfall of Seltzers and Drunkest States in America
On Batch 345, MadeWest brewer Spencer is back to hang out with Flex and Greg. We’re talking about lunch beers, sobering up at work, walking and drinking, the downfall of seltzers, and the drunkest states in America. - Greg and Spencer are sipping MadeWest’s newest porter, Moon Hands, with peanut butter, coffee, vanilla, cacao nibs, and peanuts. - Greg talks about his mid-day field trip to have lunch beers on a school day and how good they go with pizza. Then we talk about how horrible it is to wake up drunk and have to sober up while working. And walking while drinking, who can do it and who can’t? (And, of course, walking-around-beers). - We head to Washington, DC, for the Ludicrous Libation Law. - In booze news, it turns out that hard seltzers are tanking in sales. Urban Artifact is back at it with expensive beers. We found out who the most and least drunk states in America are. A man is charged with DUI after peeing in the street. And a drunken man is let off the hook after fleeing from his wife. - Spencer: Instagram: @s_cary_sport20 - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, February 22, 2023
Shhh...Secret Beers
Don't tell anyone, but we're drinking sexy secret beers! Spencer stops by as we talk about nerdy beer thiols, partying at Emo Night, new brewery grand openings, breaking craft beer news, and drinking while drinking under the influence. - Flex is sipping on For Flowers, a hazy Double IPA from Casa Agria Specialty Ales . Greg and Spencer are drinking a yet-to-be-released double hazy from Malibu Brewing : Tower 17. - Spencer breaks down what Phantasm Thiol powder is for us simpletons. Flex proves that he truly is an international man of influence. Next, Greg and Spencer rocked out for Emo Night at Naughty Pine Brewing and hit up Bellringer Brewing's grand opening. They also geek out about the world's best charcuterie board! And Greg rounds out his research at Bright Spark Brewing. And Happy Birthday, Deb! - Breaking Booze News: Drakes Brewing acquires Bear Republic . Draft beer volume was way up for Super Bowl weekend. New data shows that China is dominating global beer consumption. A man cracks a beer while being investigated for a DUI. And Jaylen Watson got so drunk at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade he had to leave in a wheelchair. - Spencer: Instagram: @s_cary_sport20 - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, February 15, 2023
Don’t Invite Me To Your Dry Wedding
Get ready to raise a glass and laugh out loud with Beergirl Melissa, as she and her co-hosts dive into a wild and witty discussion of Valentine's Day activities, drunk injuries, and the latest beer trends. In this episode, Melissa, Greg, and Flex sample some of the best IPAs and brews around, while delving into a range of topics, from the perils of drinking and dangerous activities to the latest trends in beer culture. - Join the conversation as Melissa waxes poetic about the importance of authentic pasta sauce, Greg shares his latest BBQ obsession, and Flex drops a bombshell about his upcoming vacation plans. Plus, don't miss the trio's lively and often outrageous musings on everything from boozing at weddings to the Ludicrous Libation Law in Oregon. - As always, this podcast is packed with laughter, insights, and unfiltered opinions about all things beer. Whether you're a craft beer aficionado or simply enjoy a good belly laugh, you won't want to miss this episode. Be sure to follow Beergirl Melissa on Instagram at @Beergirl_Melissa and Craft Beer Republic on social media @CraftBeerRepublic for more fun and frothy episodes! - Greg is drinking Juice Invader, a hazy IPA from Great Notion Brewing . Flex is sipping on Phase Three Brewing’s DDH Cryptid Haze. And Mel is reviewing On Wednesdays We Wear Pink from Tin Barn Brewing . - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_melissa - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, February 08, 2023
Is There A Worse (Beer) State Than New Jersey?
Grab your jackets, Beergirl Melissa is back, and she’s bringing the arctic blast with her! We’re talking about Valentine’s Day beers, Super Bowl booze facts, the good ol’ IPA days, brunch fun, and a last farewell to a favorite brewery. - Mel is drinking Other Half & Burial Beer anniversary collaboration: #3 9th Anniversary Collaborative West Coast IPA. Flex is sipping on Immortal Soul from Eagle Park Brewing . For Valentine’s Day, Greg drinks Ingenious Brewing’s Southern Drip pastry stout. - Mel and Flex talk about how excited they are for West Coast IPAs, which brings up the discussion of when was the heyday for IPAs? Greg talks about his trip down COVID lane over the last couple of weeks. The group goes to Institution Ales for Pale Fest and Coley’s birthday and says goodbye to Mumford Brewing . Mel does the best-sounding thing ever: a brunch tour. And Flex breaks up with Phase Three Brewing now that they don’t fit the algorithm. We want to know what beer are you bringing to a football party? Also, what’s your sexy Valentine’s Day beer? - Chew Your Beer calls in to wish Coley a happy birthday. - Kings & Convicts can’t pull it together and is leaving the Saint Archer brewing facility. New Jersey throws a bone to local breweries for the Super Bowl. We’ve got Super Bowl booze facts, and most people will be drinking beer! And a romantic Dear Harriette just in time for Valentine’s Day! - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_melissa - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, February 01, 2023
That's Helles Disgusting
Coley is back on Batch 341 just in time for stupid Dry January to be over! We're talking about Dry January stats, disgusting gift beers, how much beer the government wants you to drink, and celebrity hall passes. - Flex is drinking Sex and Candy from 18th Street Brewery . Greg and Coley are sipping on Shell Shock, a big stout from Martin House Brewing . - Flex's beer sparks a conversation about our favorite candy and celebrity hall pass. Coley is officially famous as her Instagram got stolen. Greg has officially launched debsdicks.com , and everyone should go and check it out. And for some reason, we're charting in Slovakia! - Fontana Jim calls in with some new year's resolutions and is mad about Costco advent calendars. 2022 saw the lowest number of breweries apply to the TTB in almost a decade. The amount of Dry January participants has decreased. How much alcohol your government wants you to drink. And the best triple hazy IPAs of 2022. - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ The Boozecast - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 25, 2023
Moist January
Moist January is almost over! Coley is back as we talk about brewery anniversaries, recap the beer release party, talk about lunch beers, teaching old beers new tricks, and the driest stats in the US. - Coley and Greg are drinking a fresh drop from MadeWest Brewing : 7th Anniversary Double IPA. Flex is sipping on Code Name: Hurricane Lucas from Young Blood Beer Company. - Greg talks about his research at MadeWest’s anniversary party over the weekend. Coley tells the story of a waitress that kept referring to Greg as “Daddy,” and Flex is Jealous. Flex hits his favorite spot for lunch beers and gets the hookup after some guy was a douche to the beer tender. And the crew recaps the live show from Pedals & Pints . - Former GreenCheek Brewer Brad Kominek leaves to Open Villain’s Brewing. New Belgium drops a new recipe and branding for Fat Tire. Tilray’s spent a lot of cash to purchase Montauk Brewing. Bhramari Brewing Lays off 25+ Employees and shuts down Charlotte taproom 6 months after opening. Russian River Brewing is back in Seattle. The Brewer’s Association is raising membership dues for brewers. And Sazerac is hit with a weird lawsuit after selling fake whiskey. - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 18, 2023
Live from Pedals & Pints: These Guavas Are Making Me Thirsty!
Let’s get salty! We’re so excited to announce (and drink) our collaboration with Pedals and Pints head brewer Monica Potter: These Guavas Are Making Me Thirsty! It’s a Gose-style beer with guava added. It makes for a delightfully tart, crisp, and refreshing beer with some guava added to it and a hint of salt to balance things out. - To celebrate the beer release, we shared it with a live crowd at Pedals and Pints. We talked about the collab beer, Hummingbird Lager, Born to be Mild, and Pale Rider Pale Ale. - We also got to know Monica and asked about her background, love for beer, and so much more. We find out her background as a beer lover, getting into brewing and starting professionally, and how she got her start at Pedals. She also has a background in chemistry that lends perfectly to brewing. Now that she’s in charge, we get into her focus as a brewer, keeping up with demand, having so many different styles, starting to distribute, and how to stand out with so many great breweries around. - After finding out about Monica, we take listener questions. And we wrap things up with a round of rapid-fire questions. - A huge thanks to Monica for inviting us to collaborate with her. The entire process was a blast! And another huge thank you to Pedals & Pints for allowing us to come in and have a release party and live show! - Pedals & Pints: www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com Instagram: @pedalsandpintsbrewing Facebook: pedalsandpintsbrewing - Monica Potter Instagram: @momoagogooo - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 11, 2023
United We Stand, Drunken We Fall
Suck it, Dry January! Erica stops in as we talk about our New Year's festivities, weird foods from Wisconsin, beer poking, chunky beer, more brewery closures, and drunk-robbing a baseball team. - Flex drinks King of the Thing, a double IPA from Drekker Brewing . Erica is sipping on Avenger, another DIPA from Loomis Basin Brewing . And Greg is reviewing Repeated Exposure, a Hazy from Four Legs Brewing . - Greg talks about his low-key travel-packed New Years. Erica did New Year's Eve with her kids at home and tricked them into going to bed early. Flex has a giant, multi-course feast that only could happen in Wisconsin. Listener Davis writes in to confirm Flex's super gross mid-west food and introduces us to beer poking. And Greg takes a road trip and brings back some beer for the road. - Chew Your Beer calls in to ask about chunky beer, and find out where Flex works. - Mumford Brewing and another southern California brewery close their doors. Roadhouse Brewery Group officially scoops up Melvin Brewing. Also, turns out a "Melvin" is something very different. Athletic Brewing is pushing too hard for dry January. A drunk guy robs the Milwaukee Brewers after a baseball bender. And the list of potential names for the Guava Gose collab with Pedals & Pints . - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc NeckNosh.com - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, January 04, 2023
Drunk for the Holidays
Happy New Year, it's our first episode of 2023, and we're starting the year off on the right note! We're Boozin' on a Budget, talking about Greg's big investment, recapping Pozole Palooza 2022, talking some homebrew, and year-end lists to anger Flex. - Greg is drinking Home for the Holihaze from Pure Project and Burgeon Beer Co . Flex is sipping on Campanology Brewing's Tiramisu from Trader Joe's. - A financial investment has been made into a new website, and we're excited to share it. We have a live show at Pedals & Pints on January 13 to release our collab beer. The group went to Chew's house to celebrate Pozole Palooza 2022 and got to hang out with some beer friends. And hot off the success of the Pozole beer, Greg brews another homebrew. - A serial drunk dialer in New Zealand is in trouble for calling the authorities one too many times. We have the Top 10 Craft Breweries With the Most 5-Star Check-Ins of 2022, as well as the Top 10 Craft Beers With the Most 5-Star Check-Ins of 2022. We know how Flex gets with lists. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, December 28, 2022
You Know What? Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, mmkay! Beergirl Melissa stops in to hang out with us as we wrap things up before the New Year’s parties. We’re talking about our drunken Christmases, weird Wisconsin foods, Murky vs. Hazy beers, end-of-the-year beer lists, and our collaboration beer with Pedals & Pints! - Mel is drinking Cup of Gold Murky DIPA from Pure Project & Alvarado Street Brewing . Flex is sipping on King Julius from Tree House Brewing . And Greg is researching Focal Banger from The Alchemist . - Big News: Greg brewed a collaboration beer with Monica from Pedals n Pints . There will be a live show on Friday, January 13, to celebrate! Intern Brian and Flex had a World Cup bet, but who’s the biggest loser? Mel talks about her very Italian Christmas and all the made-up food they ate (and wine they drank). Flex slept his way through the holiday. And thanks to illness, Greg’s festivities were quite laid back. Flex also turns us on to some weird, mid-western food. Mel’s beer leads to an important question: what’s the difference between murky and hazy? And we talked about hanging out with Mel’s husband off the air and all the craziness that ensued. - Many breweries are finishing the year by closing their doors; is this a sign of what’s to come in 2023? In the UK, ambulance drivers are on strike, and the government warns partiers to go easy on NYE. We’ve got the 7 New Champagne of Beers to Drink This New Year’s Eve . And Untappd gives us The Top 10 Highest-Average Rated Beer Styles of 2022 . - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_melissa - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic <a href="https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerrepublicpod" rel="noopener
Wed, December 21, 2022
Flex: Part Time Scientist, Full Time Hunk
Grab your holiday beers; it’s time to celebrate! Deb joins us to help spread the holiday spirit and talk about Friendsmas, the dropping of the Yule Log, hot tub shenanigans, beer prices, and the worst beers of 2022. - Flex is sipping on his holiday class: Warmest Wished from Phase Three Brewing . Deb and Greg are drinking Celebration Fresh Hop IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co . - We’ve convinced Deb to start her own website; look for that in the new year. Greg talks about Friendsmas at Coley’s house, where a 9-year vertical of Black Tuesday was enjoyed. There was also a fair bit of blacking out. We get into some science about drinking water while getting hammered. And a favorite Christmas tradition around these parts: the dropping of the Yule Log. Also, what is Boxing Day really about? - Chicago is bringing us this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. - Heineken is increasing their beer prices in the New Year. A drunk golfer gets lost and wanders off the green. And thanks to BeerAdvocate, we have the worst beers in the world. - Deb: Instagram: @onehopmess - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, December 14, 2022
The Best Hops & A Case of the Lingus
Have you ever had the lingus? The Dream Team has been reassembled, as Deb hangs with Flex and Greg. We’re talking about Deb’s new website, drinking in a ballpark, coffee science, the best brewery buyouts, great hops, and drunk Florida man. - Greg and Deb are drinking Babe Brew 7 w/ Distraction Brewing Company ; it’s an Oaked Porter. Flex is sipping on The Great Outdoors from BlackStack Brewing . - Greg talks about the Malibu Brewing episode and the excellent dinner they put on. We discuss the importance of putting cream in your coffee in the correct order…which do you do first? And what would you say to loved ones if you were in a plane crash? Also, Flex is very excited about some new beer coming to his local ballpark. - Chew Your Beer calls to talk about his recent drunken shenanigans and upcoming Pozole Palooza. - After failing to file for a second bankruptcy, Weyerbacher Brewing is sold. The Mad Fermentationist gives us the best hops, according to Untappd. Kern River Brewing is now employee owned. BrewDog loses its B Corp Status. And a drunk Florida man gets bored and burns down police cruisers. - Deb: Instagram: @onehopmess - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, December 07, 2022
Malibu Brewing Company
Greetings from Malibu, CA! Greg had the opportunity to sit with the Malibu Brewing Company crew. Ryan Ahrens is the co-owner and co-founder (with Jill Ahrens), and Chas Cloud is the brewmaster. - The recent winners at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival talked about winning their first year, opening their brewpub just a couple months ago, and planning (or pivoting) a brewery during a pandemic. Brewmaster Chas led us on a guided tasting of their delicious beers: Canyon Rose Lager, Happy Days Honey Blonde, Wild Grove Hazy IPA, and their brand-new Double IPA. - We get into the pasts of Ryan and Chas as beer drinkers and find out when they got bit by the hop bug. Ryan talks about his background as a nuclear scientist and lawyer (and many other things), while Chas talks about his long experience in the local brewing community. They also share their process for recipe creation and why good ingredients are crucial to making great beer. - Chas and Ryan talk about the focus of Malibu’s beer program, what sets them apart from other local breweries, and why it pairs so well with the great food in their taproom. We also find out what Chas is excited about with upcoming brews, collabs, and new hops. And it turns out Ryan also has a bit of a background in brewing. Chas also indulges us with the most annoying beer to make. - We wrap up the episode with a round of rapid-fire questions! - Malibu Brewing Company: brewmalibu.com Instagram: @BrewMalibu Twitter: @BrewMalibu Facebook: BrewMalibu 30745 Pacific Coast Highway, R4, Malibu, CA - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 30, 2022
What Does Sour Beer Smell Like?
Does sour beer have a smell? Beergirl Melissa stops in to hang out and convince us to have a "CBR After Dark" version of the podcast. We're also talking about the sober world cup, Thanksgiving aftermath, the grossest-looking fruit, the weird saga of MacLeod Ale, and when to admit you're drunk. - Flex is sipping on Raspberry Tart from the elusive New Glarus Brewing . Mel is drinking Murphy's Law from District 96 and Ghost Hawk Brewing . Greg is enjoying Malibu Brewing's Oktoberfest. - Are you watching the world cup? Hopefully, not from the stadium where you can't drink any beer. We're talking about our Thanksgiving break, and it turns out that there's a "pasta course" during dinner. Flex got drunk with his in-laws, and Melissa is starting a new 800 service for hot Italians. And we're tackling the big questions, like what is a snake fruit?! - Chew calls in to talk about Atrevida Beer in Colorado Springs. - MacLeod Ale out of Los Angeles is having all kinds of weird drama. San Francisco's Cellarmaker Brewing acquires The Rare Barrel. Another cop shows up drunk to work. A drunk lady hits a pole and doesn't hide it. And we have a crucial conversation about giving directions. - Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_melissa - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 23, 2022
Chunked Out of Your Bean
Gobble gobble, tap heads! Coley is back, and we’re talking about dangerous drinking activities, brewery sellouts, hanging out with moose, drunken teachers, and free beer! - Coley brought Greg a delicious can of Jelly Not Jam, Lemon, Strawberry, and Vanilla from Burley Oak Brewing . - The beer we’re drinking leads to Coley’s favorite joke of all time. Greg went axe throwing and drinking (sounds safe). Coley got hooked up with some fantastic free beer. And we address the age-old question of do we accept free beer from breweries that sell out? - Alaska is still coming in strong with Ludicrous Libation Laws. Any thirsty moose out there? And what’s the plural for moose? Meese? Mooses? - BANG! Energy drink is in trouble for some false advertising. Brewery taproom traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels. Roadhouse Brewing announces they intend to purchase Melvin Brewing. Michigan is looking to make cocktails-to-go a permanent feature. New Glarus is going to reclaim its CO2. Coronado Brewing is now distributing with Stone. And a drunken teacher gets chunked out of his bean and is banned from teaching. - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 16, 2022
Don't Drink and Cop, You Might Spill Your Beer
Coley makes her triumphant return to the cool kids club. We’re talking about weekend beer research, upcoming interviews and beer collaborations, the effects of day drinking, situational beers, brewery closures, and drunk cops! - Flex is drinking Viking Funeral from Four Fathers Brewing , thanks to Zack. The homie You’re your Beer sent Greg and Coley Timbo Pills from Highland Park Brewery . - Greg spends the weekend doing some important beer research, has some weird pineapple beer, and gets an interview with Malibu Brewing. There’s also a big upcoming collab! Finally, Flex does his influencer flexing at Eagle Park and gets himself a tour. - Chew calls to mark the beginning of stew weather and ask about our situational beers. - Dr. Pepper buys a big stake in Athletic Brewing Company. Port/Lost Abbey is downsizing and selling equipment. Modern Times closes a location and finalizes the deal with Maui Brewing. A cop shows up to a call and ends up arresting himself. - Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_ - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 09, 2022
I’m Not Drunk, The Ghost Made Me Do It!
Spencer is back for another week of abuse. The crew is talking about brewery concerts, meeting up with gram friends, the most annoying thing while working at a brewery, buying drinks for people, fake IDs, and blaming ghosts for driving crazy. - Greg and Spencer are drinking West Coast Freshie from Monkish Brewing . Flex is sipping on Demo Track from Eagle Park Brewing . It’s an open-fermented West Coast IPA. - Greg went to Naughty Pine’s emo night and ran into a bunch of beer friends. Spencer talks about the most annoying questions he gets while working at a brewery. He also does a great job walking us through what an open-fermented beer is. - Maryland is making things awkward with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. - Boston Beer is rolling out a new tequila RTD cocktail. New York is cracking down on fake IDs…supposedly. It turns out DogfishHead isn’t worth as much as Sam Adams paid for it. A drunk guy in Florida has a spooky excuse for damaging his car. And 15 classic beers you should (maybe) revisit. - Spencer: Instagram: @s_cary_sport20 - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 02, 2022
Breaking! Greg Drinks Pumpkin Beer and Lives!
Good gourd, is it still pumpkin season? MadeWest Cellarman and all-around nice guy Spencer drops in to talk about what’s happening at MadeWest, and all the new beer he’s making. The crew also talks about the worst candy of 2022, Flex’s trip to Nashville, turning beer into spirits, and drunk captains running ships aground. - Spencer brought Bottle Logic Brewing’s Basic Math Pumpkin Spice Latte barley wine to share with Greg. Flex is drinking Titletown Brewing’s Red Rum Imperial Red Ale. - Greg talks about his brew day with Chew Your Beer, and their upcoming pozole party. Then, flex grabbed the fam and went down to Nashville for some beer research and relaxation. And everyone asks Spencer about what he does at MadeWest, what beer he’s working on, upcoming projects, and more! - Fontana Jim calls in to give some advice for anyone that’s making the trip out to GABF next year. - In honor of Halloween, we have the worst candy of 2022, and the list is very accurate. BrewDog is turning their reject beer into reject vodka. And a drunk captain runs his container ship aground. - Spencer: Instagram: @s_cary_sport20 - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 26, 2022
The Roll Tide Remix & Autumn Seltzers
What do you think is the worst candy? Halloween season is upon us, and we are drinking ZERO pumpkin beers! Trillium is selling their brewery, Flex is influencing new breweries, Bud light Seltzers just got worse, Greg is partying at local breweries, and the Roll Tide remix! - Thanks to Great Notion, the whole crew is sipping on Ripe , a hazy IPA jammed with Citra and Citra Cryo hops. - Flex was invited to Lion’s Tale Brewing’s soft opening of their new spot and did some excellent research. Greg stops by the 5th anniversary for 14 Cannons to sample all the new beer releases and party with the Scuba Kids. Erica and Greg are disgusted by Flex’s love of Circus Peanuts and other horrendous candy. Flex loves a lot of awful candy. He also likes hotdog-flavored beers. - Thanks to Alabama for this week’s very confusing Ludicrous Libation Law. Roll Tide! - Evil Genius Brewing is making a Burger IPA for White Castle. Bud Light is upping its gross game with new seltzer flavors. Heineken is not far behind with their new “healthy” beer. Trillium Brewing is to consolidate operations and sell its original location. And a drunk man urinates in a parking lot in Cleveland. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 19, 2022
Cargo Shorts Were Made For Drinking
Erica stops in to celebrate Nosh-toberfest! We’re talking about the Surf n Suds beer festival, Erica’s Aftershock aftermath, sneaking booze in sunscreen bottles, and hangover recovery times. - Erica is drinking Rocktoberfest from Almanac Beer Co . Flex is drinking his buddy’s collaboration with MobCraft Brewing , Bobbin’ for Caramel. And Greg is drinking Totally Excellent, an IPA from Tarantula Hill and Kern River Brewing . - Greg hung out with the homie Chew Your Beer at the Surf n Suds beer festival, and both got EXTREMELY hydrated. There’s also a collaboration beer in the works. Erica went to Aftershock and did a great job sneaking in booze and avoiding black eyes. Flex talks about the good ol’ days of getting too drunk and sick at work; now, the hangovers last way too long. How long is your typical recovery? - California raised the limit on the number of satellite locations that breweries can open. Mikkeller is closing up shop in San Francisco. Heineken is launching a new beer combo, and it sounds awful. A drunk outlaw leads police on horseback. And a suspected ‘impaired’ driver in Florida… wasn’t drunk at all. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 12, 2022
Flex, The Influencer!
Flex and Greg are here with the healthiest alcohols, beer prices around the NFL, a California beer road trip, getting wine-wasted, and a genuinely drunk voicemail! - Greg is sipping on Sea Haze, a hazy IPA from Firestone Walker & Humble Sea Brewing . Flex is drinking Zwub, an IPA from Oliphant Brewing . - Flex is quite the influencer and has been invited by a local brewery to check out their new spot. He’s also getting ready to head to Nashville and needs some tips! But no country music. Greg just returned from drinking his way through a road trip across half of California. Flex has a question for Greg about beer terms, and we discuss the perfect podcast length. What do you think it is? - Thanks to Louisiana for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. - Listener Michael leaves a very drunk voicemail from Naughty Pine’s anniversary party. - The World Cup will have drunk tanks, so attendees don’t get arrested. Great Notion is finally opening up its California taproom. California permanently changes the law to allow craft distillers to ship their booze. We find out the price of beer at every NFL stadium. And the 12 healthiest alcoholic drinks to make you feel better about yourself. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 05, 2022
Anniversaries & Surviving the Great American Beer Festival
Who’s ready for an anniversary party? Nic Bortolin, co-owner & head brewer at 14 Cannons, stops in to talk about the big five-year anniversary party on October 15. We’re also talking about the Great American Beer Festival, the big news in Milwaukee, the best Marzens for Oktober, and how bad things are getting in New Jersey. - Greg is drinking 14 Cannons Marooner Marzen, while Nic is drinking K-17 Czech Dark Lager. Flex is sipping on I’m Calling About Your Vehicle’s Extended Warranty from Youngblood Beer Co . - Nic tells us about the fun going down at the anniversary party: FOUR new beers are dropping (including his first hazy), the food trucks, and his band, the Scuba Kids, are headlining! He also talks about his upcoming trip to GABF, the beers that they are entering, and the hangover cures to make it through the weekend of festivities. We also ask him the hard questions like what his favorite pumpkin beer is, and what happened to Cold IPAs? - Chew Your Beer calls in to talk about a new collab beer, getting beer-chunky for the fall, and wearing short shorts. - Big news in Flex’s hood, Milwaukee Brewing has been purchased by Eagle Park Brewing. On the other side of town, Molson Coors employees in Milwaukee are picketing over a lack of a contract. Massachusetts proves that they’re awful by vetoing happy hour. A brewery in New Jersey is suing the ABC over all of the insane brewery rules. And we’ve got the 10 best Marzens/Festbiers of 2022. - Flex: Instagram: @Flex_Me_A_Beer - Nic: Instagram: @14Cannons - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 28, 2022
Beer Force Ones
Give me two beers; I need two beers! Erica stops by to hang with Flex and Greg and learn a little country grammar. We’re sharing a delicious beer, doing some football drinking, selling pretzels in booty shorts, and getting all astrological with our beers. - Thanks to Great Notion , we’re all drinking Patterns, a hazy DIPA. - Greg hit up a few spots for beer research and ran into some beer friends. The fantasy football season is going very smoothly for CBR. Deb catches a commercial stealing our theme song (and she’s Ford tough). And Flex is ready to suit up and sell pretzels at the Great American Beer Festival next year. - Thanks to Iowa for being lame with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. - Draft beer sales are thanks to the return of Football season. Packaged beers are getting more expensive than ever. Are you loving IPLs? We’ve got the top 7 according to Untappd. What’s your sign? Because we’ve got a beer for you! Erica shares her guilty pleasure beer and won’t be invited back (joking). And a teacher gets drunk on her way to school and plays a little bumper car. - Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 21, 2022
A Place Where The Beer Flows Like Wine
Who wears short shorts? Flex, of course. Erica comes in from Capistrano to hang out. We’ve got the best breweries near NFL stadiums, Flex is hulking up, Greg does a ton of road trip research, Erica is getting ready for a festival, and lagers are cool again! Erica is drinking Numb and Number from Fall River Brewing …and totally redeems herself! Greg is sipping on Holy Bones, a Black IPA from Boneyard Beer , and Holy Mountain Brewing. Flex has the alcohol metabolism of She-Hulk, and is gearing up for Halloween! Greg went to his first concert since Covid and did lots of research in Orange County (looking at you, Radiant ). Erica is getting ready to ditch her kids and go to Aftershock. And we all talk about the importance of pre-gaming a concert. And Flex’s friend won a beer competition and had his recipe made! The homie Chew Your Beer calls in to talk about Busta Rhymes and the beer selection at Dodger Stadium. He also has advice for Flex. Heineken snatches up another brewery. Lagers are cool again, according to Drizly. Dunkin’ and Harpoon Brewing are at it again with some basic beer flavors. Dogfish Head is cutting costs and closing a taproom. And the best breweries near NFL stadiums. Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 14, 2022
Der Vati Likes Oktoberfest!
Guten tag vater, ich brauche ein Bier. Es ist Oktoberfest! Beergirl Melissa is joining das fest as we celebrate the beginning of Oktoberfest! We’re drinking all German-style beers, sharing Oktoberfest fun facts, doing some major day drinking, and finding out how drunk Wisconsin is. Flex is drinking Phase Three Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Mel is sipping on Wallenpaupack Brewing’s Oktoberfest. And Greg is researching Heater Allen’s Marzen. Mel shares the secret to getting kids out of your house (important for drinking time). Greg leaves a vacation early but finds a new spot to conduct research on the way back. The crew discusses the importance of not bringing crappy beer to festivals and the problem with good beer at dive bars. This week’s Ludicrous Libation Law comes from, you guessed it, Germany! Milwaukee Brewing is being purchased by a brewery in Chicago. Wisconsinites drink a lot! Youngsters (of legal age) are buying beer for the artwork. The beer community has started “Drinking in Another State” to help the industry with reproductive care. It turns out that people are getting drunker earlier in the day. And Oktoberfest fun facts for the beginning of the festival! Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_melissa Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 07, 2022
Breaking! Flex Drinks Bud Light Next and Lives!
We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. Flex is back! We’re talking about some new breweries, drinking with Instagram friends, trouble for hop growers, and Flex has some awful news to share about what he’s been drinking. Flex is sipping on Desert Noise from Eagle Park Brewing . Greg is drinking Cactus Cat from Ogopogo Brewing . Greg talks about the party Pedals & Pints threw for Emo Night and what a great job Monica and Brit did on their emo collab beer. He also got to hang out with friend-of-the-show Fontana Jim at Naughty Pine. Flex did unofficial research with friends who gave him a Bud Light Next; not most incredible friends. He also tried to get drunk from some 450 North cans, but there wasn’t any alcohol; now, he just has fruit flies. Chew Your Beer calls in to give Greg the business about his feelings on Untappd. Mikkeller closes its San Diego taproom and production facility but still won’t address the real problem. In October, Maui Brewing and Modern Times will be under the “Craft Ohana” umbrella. Sapporo officially closes on their deal with Stone Brewing; another one bites the dust (this becomes a therapy session). Another San Diego brewery, Green Flash, is hitting the auction block this month. And German hop crops are not doing so well with the drought, it might be time to find some new varietals and we have questions. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 31, 2022
The Rise of Beerflation
We’re penny-pinching our way to a couple of great beers this week! We’ve got drunk city council members, Shooter McGavin arrested for a DUI, new brewery field trips, cringy open mic nights, and the cheapest cities to drink a beer! Greg and Shannon are drinking POG Tart from Eureka Brewing Company out of Gardena, CA. Erica is sipping on Babe Brew 6 Hazy IPA from Saint-Houblon up in Canada, eh. Are you ready for pumpkin beers? The crew is split on whether to drink them or not. Greg and Shannon accidentally walk into an open mic night at a favorite brewery, and boy, was it awkward! They also talk about the crazy drunk women at a cocktail bar that were doing their best to try and get arrested. We’re off to Connecticut for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law…and we don’t concur. Cape May Brewing is being sued over stealing (allegedly) Shore Tea. It’s official: beer is way too expensive. Allagash is adding their first core IPA to the lineup. Shooter McGavin thinks he can get out of trouble for being… Shooter McGavin. An Indiana woman leads police on a long, slow-speed chase. And we have the cheapest and most expensive cities to drink a beer in. Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 24, 2022
Drinking Around The World
Pack your bags; we’re drinking around the world! We’re sipping on some lagers, getting famous in the UK, talking trivia, getting angry at Untappd users, drinking some homebrew, and getting pulled over while high. It turns out that the UK is in love with the Craft Beer Republic. Erica talks about her big news with the Great America Beer Festival. She’s also got chicken drama and a snake that tried to attack her while she was getting a beer. Greg talks about hosting a trivia night on the gram and the a-holes that play at breweries but never buy any beer. The crew talks about the new hats in the CBR store (go check them out) and then does their best to offend everyone. And Greg brings up the Untappd reviews for Morning Watch (spoiler: he’s not pleased). Thanks to Vanessa, everyone is drinking Lager Me Bro, Tripping Animals Miami Beer Week collaboration beer. In the bullpen, Greg and Shannon are drinking Captain Kolsch, his latest homebrew. Scales, a rapper from the Nappy Roots, was robbed, kidnapped, and shot at his own brewery. Modern Times plans to lay off over 100 employees before the final sale to Maui. Sonic hard seltzer is now the official hard seltzer of a major sporting league. Mexico is looking to end beer production in the north (this leads to some inspiring stories). A Florida teen was pulled over for not being drunk, but he was very honest. And the top 10 countries that drink the most beer per capita. Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 17, 2022
Czech The Box with Black IPAs
The beast is about to be unleashed! Stone loses in court, a drunk tourist plunges into an empty pool, black IPAs, the idiots of Untappd, and a DUI in a golf cart…in Florida. Greg is sipping on Murkaveli, a double hazy from Pure Project & Weathered Souls Brewing. Scott is drinking Steamworks Brewing Black Angel IPA. We’re topping the podcast charts in more foreign countries; wonder what they’re drinking? COVID is making its way through the CBR family, and it’s boring. Flex is doing homework from Eagle Park Brewing and their Czech Pils. Greg is still waiting for his knighthood from the Order of the Hops. Kansas brings us this week’s (most likely) racist Ludicrous Libation Law. Ale Asylum’s plans fell through and had to close permanently. Monster energy drink is dropping a new malt beverage this year; strap in! A judge rejects Stone’s attempt to squash Keystone. A Florida woman is arrested for racing her golf cart down a highway. Some drunk tourist in Crete goes swimming in an empty pool. And the 12 Highest Rated Black IPAs of 2022 from Untappd. Scott: Twitter: UnfilteredScott Flexy: Instagram: @Flex_Me_A_Beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 10, 2022
Batch316: Oh Hell Yeah!
Batch 316 says I just whipped your @$$! Scott makes his big return to podcasting! Flex gets punched in the face, it's a sad day in sports, Greg's birthday brewery crawl, Goose Island is dropping more barrel-aged garbage, and Florida Man has been drinking again. In honor of Batch 316, Scott and Greg are drinking El Segundo Brewing's Broken Skull IPA. Flex is getting hazy with Drekker Brewing's Goon Platoon. This leads to a critical Flex Algorithm conversation. Greg talks about his birthday weekend full of brewery crawls, fancy dinners, and even some bad beer (that no one finished). The guys talk about the enormous loss of Vin Scully. Flex goes to a concert, gets real emo, and then gets punched in the face (and his wife has words). Maui Brewing is officially taking the keys to Modern Times…eventually. A judge affirms Stone's ruling against MolsonCoors. But Stone gets smacked on the hand for trying to milk Molson for even more money. Firestone Walker's Matt Brynildson receives what might be the most prestigious honor in all of beer. And Florida Man has been drinking at Walmart again! Scott: www.twitter.com/unfilteredscott Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, August 03, 2022
Batch315: Healthy Beer for Old People!
Aloha, land lovers! This week, the salty crew is talking about vacation beers, beer styles that should make you angry, weird drinking laws for teachers, and why alcohol is good for you! Erica is researching Crooked Lane Brewing & East Brother Beer’s collaboration Schwarzbier. Greg is sipping on MadeWest Brewing & Pizza Port Brewing Short Lived West Coast IPA. Greg is angry about breweries and their naming, like really angry. Also, he kegged his latest homebrew and can’t wait to share it with everyone. Erica packs up and heads to Hawaii to drink her way across the islands and meets up with some influencers. And it turns out that Greg can’t get seasick, how about you? Flex and Greg discuss how awful Bob Dylan is (there’s a natural transition, we promise). Alabama gets very specific with its Ludicrous Libation Law. Russian River brings a lot of money to the community with the help of Pliny the Younger. A new study says alcohol is good if you’re over 40. A drunk driver blames COVID for his insane ride home and losing his tires. A drunk Massachusetts man barks at dogs and kisses a child; very Boston of him. And fun facts about Dildo Brewing and Dildo, Canada. Erica: www.instagram.com/neck_nosh_llc Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, July 27, 2022
Batch314: Brewery Catfishing & The Insignificance of IBUs
Welcome to the pant-less pub! Neck Nosh’s Erica stops in to make things extra salty with Flex and Greg. A packed show as the crew talks about the insignificance of IBUs, our big anniversary, Flex’s invite to a special beer event, getting catfished by a brewery, Sour Jim’s new business, and belligerent Buddhists. Flex is drinking MobCraft Beer’s Low pHunk Rad-Berry sour. Greg and Erica are sipping on Fall River Brewing - Numb Numb Juice Hazy IPA. Do IBUs really matter anymore? Greg has a recap of Naughty Pine’s Emo Fest. Flex was invited to MobCraft’s Weirdfest preview night and had some bizarre beers. Erica lets it out that she has zero idea of the rules of cornhole. And Greg and Erica reminisce about being hammered the weekend of the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival. The homie Chew Your Beer calls in to tell us about getting catfished by a brewery. What is the requirement to call yourself a brewery? Sour Jim reveals his next venture after leaving Firestone Walker. MolsonCoors will be the first “other” alcohol to be featured at the Super Bowl. Sierra Nevada is closing their Berkley location. And a Buddhist Monk is busted for drinking the COVID away. Erica: www.instagram.com/neck_nosh_llc Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, July 20, 2022
Batch313: Inbetweener Beers
What’s the funniest brewery name you’ve ever seen? Zack from Indiana jumps on with Flex and Greg to talk about “inbetweener” beers, setting the right expectations for customers, the best beer prank, more sellout breweries, and Canadian beer with a racy name. Zack is drinking Wiseacre Brewing’s Bow Echo hazy IPA. Flex is sipping on ‘Scuse Me, a pale ale from Ope! Brewing. Greg is reviewing Brewery X’s Signature Series Volume III. Wakeboarding is tough when you’re old; just ask Greg. At least he found a new lake beer – Firestone Walker Mind Haze Light. The crew talks about an essential beer – the intbetweener. What’s yours? Turns out the Midwest has a funny way of saying Modelo (thanks Flex), and the jury is still out on apricot. And Flex hammers the importance of setting expectations with beer names. And did you know there was a town in Canada called Dildo? They have a brewery. Alaska is coming back around for Ludicrous Libation Laws. Pliny the Younger brings millions in economic impact; it sounds like an important beer. Melvin Brewing is looking for a “partner”… *cough* buyer. Monday Night Brewing is expanding…again. And the highest-rated beers (so far) of 2022! Zack: www.instagram.com/og_beer_dude Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, July 13, 2022
Batch312: National Do You Want Some Day in New Jersey
Do you f’n want some?! Everyone’s favorite Gary-ian Zack drops in to talk about his life as a carnie, 4th of July shenanigans, the pitfalls of “just one more beer,” weird news in the craft beer world, crazy drunk dads, and New Jersey trying to be the worst state for beer. Zack is drinking The Beach Within Reach, a Berliner Weisse from Wiseacre Brewing out of Memphis, TN. Flex and Greg are both drinking Mind Haze Hopical Crush, compliments of Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Greg talks about the upcoming emo-fest at Naughty Pine Brewing on July 16. Flex talks about his birthday extravaganza, drinking beers, not watching fireworks, and going to Wolf Lodge. Zack talks about his 4th of July, traveling food business, and being a certified carnie. Greg talks about his holiday celebrations and the Jello shots that Coley forced down his throat, as well as ending the night with multiple sours. Greg also discovered he left a drunk voicemail while in San Diego celebrating Vanessa’s birthday. The crew discovers that New Jersey is trying to become the worst state. EVER. Brewery X shocks everyone and pulls out of the Modern Times purchase. Scotch Whiskey is finally a certified category in the US. Get ready for some spiked coconut water. There’s a new burger/beer collaboration between Tarantula Hill and The Habit. And a drunk dad has a little too much alone time and attacks his neighbor. Zack: www.instagram.com/og_beer_dude Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, July 06, 2022
Batch311: Daddy’s Back and He’s Rocking a Mullet
Coley is back, and so is daddy! The crew is talking about homebrewing for the summer, the mullet of beers, getting drunk and losing things, beer recalls, and the worst joke you’ll ever hear. Flex is drinking Citrus’d, an IPA from Lion’s Tail Brewing in Wisconsin. Coley and Greg are sipping on Jelly Not Jam, a fruited sour from Burley Oak Brewing. Greg talks about his weekend full of homebrewing, and what’s coming up for the summer. He also needs some help finishing his beer. And Coley is getting ready to mix up some Jello shots. We also start talking about some sexy mullets. Iowa is really bringing things down in this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. MolsonCoors recalls their gross beer. The Qualified Captain and Cape May are collabing again on Boat Ramp Champ Helles. ABinBev is going to share the commercial space during the Super Bowl. A drunk guy loses some important, top-secret information while out on the town. And a drunk man crashes and then urinates in public. We wrap things off with a list for Flex; the Top 10 Fruited Sours of 2022. Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The Boozecast Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, June 29, 2022
Batch310: San Diego Wishes & Caviar Bumps
Our best beer friend Coley drops in to hang with Flex & Greg as we circle the globe to uncover the beer stories you won’t stop talking about. We’re drinking expensive beer, snacking on caviar, meeting strangers from Instagram, and talking about the HUGE news in the beer world (cough, Stone). Coley and Greg are drinking Urban Artifact’s Astronaut Food — Blackberry & Raspberry, a comically expensive fruited sour. Flex is sipping on I Got My Cicerone on Untappd from Youngblood Beer Company. Greg and Coley packed the jet and went to San Diego for Vanessa’s (the_real_beer_vixen) birthday. They hung out with some awesome people from the gram, drank their way through the city, had caviar bumps, and so much more! Flex met up with some gram friends for his Monday lunch beer sesh. Chew Your Beer calls in with a full recap of Cellador’s Friends Fest beer festival. If you haven’t heard by now, Stone Brewing has sold out to Sapporo. It’s still weird. Will you keep buying Stone beers? Sour Jim leaves Firestone Walker Brewing. Figueroa Mountain Brewing is taking over some legendary Los Angeles beer spots. Modern Times is acquired by Anaheim’s Brewery X at auction. And some drunk kids scooted right into a cop car; whoops! Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The Boozecast Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, June 22, 2022
Batch309: Another Day, Another Beer Festival!
It’s a conspiracy! Greg’s wife Shannon stops by to talk about awkward beer festivals, where to get drunk at Disney World, Boozin’ on a Budget, free beer at theme parks, and really gross canned cocktails. Everyone is sipping on A Conspiracy of Lemurs, a fruited sour from Tripping Animals Brewing. New listener Thomas is getting his craft beer education thanks to Flex. Listener Andrew needs to know where to drink at Disney World. Greg and Shannon go to Institution’s Tacky Tiki Party, and someone runs into an ex. What’s your most awkward beer fest moment? Frankie G calls in, and he’s upset about our lack of Boozin’ on a Budget. Ready-to-drink cocktails are starting to leave hard seltzers in the dust, but canned mimosas are horrible. There’s a new trade group representing non-alcoholic adult beverages, but why? Beer sales are bouncing back from the pandemic. A group of theme parks are giving away free beer for the summer; we’ve got the list! And the top Milkshake IPAs of 2022 (so far). Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, June 15, 2022
Batch308: Beer Friends, Beer Fests, and Beer Trips
Beer friends are the best friends. Greg convinces his wife Shannon to crash the party with Flex to discuss their road trip to Firestone Walker’s Invitational Beer Festival. They also talk about dangerous hot sauce, pre-gaming, drive-thru liquor stores, sad news in the brewery world, and a list that will truly make Flex mad. Greg and Shannon are drinking Primal Elements, a sour wild ale from Firestone Walker. Flex is sipping on Walkabout, a fruited sour from Fat Orange Cat. The couple recants their time at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest, including some great beer, meeting some beer Instagram friends in real life, the spiciest thing ever, and post-fest BBQs. They also got a VIP trip to There Does Not Exist and checked out Wild Fields Brewing. We head to New Orleans for semi-legal drinking and driving for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Modern Times is finally going up for auction this week, but who will pay the steep price? Los Angeles-based Cellador Ales is closing their doors. Eppig Brewing in San Diego is opening a new location. New Belgium to launch an inclusive training program. And a top 5 list that is seltzer heavy. Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, June 08, 2022
Batch 307: Built Beer Tough
We are built beer tough! Deb is back with Flex and Greg to complete the Dream Team. They’re talking about some classic pale ales, smuggling alcohol across state lines, beer prices, and some old-school beers that have survived. Greg and Deb kick off summer by drinking Mirror Pond pale ale from Deschutes Brewery. Their bullpen beer is Tramping % Trailing from Casa Agria in Oxnard, CA. The team has an important question for all the listeners about our theme song. Greg runs down the top 15 pale ales of 2022; is your favorite on the list? Andrew writes in about his experience getting sick at Disney World; it must be a trend. Chew Your Beer calls in and leaves a voicemail about beer festivals, pozole, and Flex messing up. Illinois doesn’t want you to bring booze into their state. In these times of inflation and rising costs, one brewery vows to keep prices low. We break down the best old-school beers that are still around today. And a Florida mother gets wayyyy too drunk and forgets her kid at the T Rex Café. Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Batch306: The World’s Most Expensive Fermented Beverage
Grab those 4-packs; we're taking this one to go! The dream team is back as Deb steps in to talk about meeting beer friends, aggressively over-tipping, beer festivals, the world's most expensive beer, and having a horse that will take you home when you're drunk! Deb and Greg are drinking Speedway Stout Double Fudge Edition from AleSmith Brewing in San Diego. Flex is sipping on Out for Delivery, a hazy IPA from Phase Three Brewing. Greg recaps all the fun at the 14 Cannons Brews & Crews festival, including meeting everyone's favorite homie! Thanks to Fontana Jim complaining about tipping on to-go beers, people write in with their opinions. And we find out just how much Greg hates the World Cup. Chew Your Beer drunk dials us, and he's pretty hydrated. We're going to Minnesota for this week's (not-so) Ludicrous Libation Law. Just as the case between Sycamore Brewing and Stone Brewing was heating up, it all just disappeared. Maui Brewing puts in a bid for Modern Times. Minnesota is now allowed to sell 4 and 6 packs to go. Would you buy the world's most expensive fermented beverage? And a drunk Amish guy tries to get home on auto-pilot but is stopped by the cops. Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, May 25, 2022
Batch305: Too Drunk for Disney World
I’m irie, yeah, I’m irie. Erica drops in to bring the salty goodness to this irie jungle. The crew is getting ready for some big festivals, sneaking booze into places, drinking too much at theme parks, and getting in tight with big breweries. Thanks to @the_real_beer_vixen, we’re all sipping on Irie Jungle 2022, a triple IPA from Tripping Animals in Miami. It’s also Erica’s first-ever beer from TA. Fontana Jim calls in, and he’s got a couple bones to pick. Greg has an important question: is it okay to drink at kids sporting events? And we all want to know, what booze do you sneak in with you? Erica and Greg are getting ready for the Firestone Walker Invitational beer festival in just a couple of weeks; let us know if you will be there! And NeckNosh is partnering up with a gigantic brewery in Boston! Florida is keeping things confusing for Ludicrous Libation Laws. Molson-Coors is doing its best to ruin anything that tastes good. Also, if you’re looking for some drugs, I guess they’ve been hiding them in coffee. Finally, drunk brothers get kicked out of EPCOT for fighting with cops and scaring kids. And Flex talks about how easy it is to get drunk at Disneyworld. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh https://www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Batch304: The Cold IPA Conundrum
Cheers and unlimited beers, it’s festival season! 14 Cannons head brewer Nic Bortolin stops in to talk about their upcoming beer fest, the pitfalls of checking Untappd, the silliness that is “Cold IPA,” and new yeast strains (nerd stuff). Greg is drinking Nic and his collab: Morning Watch Coffee Kölsch. Greg made the mistake of searching reviews of Morning Watch, and Nic talks about the evil that is “Untappd.” 14 Cannons is hosting their first Brews & Crews festival on May 21, and we’ve got a promo code! Nic also talks about all the breweries that will be on hand and the music lineup, including his own band, The Scuba Kids! The guys get Nic to open up on what the F a Cold IPA really is. He also gets nerdy and talks about two new yeast strains: one that sours without any contamination and another that eliminates the need for dry hopping. Massachusetts is bringing the vibe down for Ludicrous Libation Law. Huge news: 14 Cannons is opening a second tasting room and pilot system on the water. Modern Times is still in trouble; now, they’re hoping to be sold as a whole. Stone accuses Sycamore Brewing of stealing “Keep it Juicy” first. Moonlight Brewing has a new part-owner, and they’re craft again! Sad news for America’s only Trappist brewery. And Apple is trying to curb drunk driving. Nic: www.instagram.com/14cannons www.14cannons.com www.instagram.com/thenicbortolin Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 11, 2022
Batch303: Dirty Beer Lines & Florida Man's Grenades
Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals & Pints Brewing Co., comes back to hang out and get nerdy with Flex and Greg. They’re talking about unicorn beers, fun hops, gross beer lines, Florida Man’s new toy, and a list of hazies. Greg and Monica are sipping on It’s a Unicorn Thing from WeldWerks Brewing Co. She was very excited for the Lotus hops. Flex is sipping on Pure Project’s Endless Vista, a Murky DIPA. Shoutout to Andrew for the homebrew as well. Would nutrition labels on beer turn you off? They may be coming soon. Finland keeps coming back for more, and we can’t wait to visit! Ever had a beer from dirty beer lines? It’s disgusting. And Monica tells us why it’s so bad (and some horror stories). And why are craft seltzers always so bad? Thanks, Oklahoma, for finally fixing your weird, beer-spoiling laws. Guinness is looking to infiltrate the coffee world. A teacher shows up high, drunk, and higher to class. Florida Man is back at it, and he’s got a grenade this time. And the highest-rated hazy IPAs of 2022; sure to anger Flex. Monica: www.instagram.com/momoagogooo https://www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, May 04, 2022
Batch302: Will You Beer My Friend?
Cheers to new beer friends! Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals & Pints Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks, CA, drops in to share some beer, get nerdy with beer ingredients, talk about the sour beer shortage, and share stories about wedding crashers. Greg and Monica are drinking Pedals & Pints Beach Cruiser Tropical IPA; it’s Monica’s first recipe since taking over as head brewer. Flex is sipping on Eagle Park’s Maibock. Monica gets nerdy with hops and talks about Sabro and its coconutty flavor and doubles down on the beer science with fun yeast strains. She also talks about the difficult, fun task of coming up with beer names, and why there aren’t enough sour beers. Greg went to a Chili Cookoff and Beer Festival with some friends and got recognized from the show…famous! Monica did some research at a new spot, Shadow Grove Brewing. Bad news for Stone Brewing in their case with Sycamore Brewing. But there is good news for the craft beer industry. A couple from Arizona wants to find the drunks that crashed their wedding. Founders Brewing is now having to lay off employees. Who thrived in 2021? We have the top 50 breweries (and don’t worry, we don’t read the whole list). Monica: www.instagram.com/momoagogooo https://www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 27, 2022
Batch301: Après-Ski Accident Beers
What’s the best part of skiing? Après-ski beers! Beergirl_Melissa stops in to talk about falling down the slopes, drinking at baseball games, New York’s anti-brunch stance, the sale of Modern Times, and the all-beer diet! Flex is drinking Crippling Predictions from Modist Brewing and Blackstact Brewing. Mel is sipping on Babe Brew 2, an Imperial Stout from Microbrasserie Labrosse and Brew Babes Family. Greg is researching Flames of Eden, the International Women’s Day collab brew from Pure Brewing. Greg talks about drinking his way through Mammoth on his recent ski trip and the worst fall he ever had on the slopes. Turns out Mel was a ski instructor. Flex continues his opening day tradition and gets hydrated at a Brewer’s game. It turns out that you can’t drink at Jets games; why even go? And the only way to tailgate at Dodger games is to hide in your car. This week’s Ludicrous Libation Law comes straight from New York City. Stone Brewing is trying to squeeze even more out of MolsonCoors. But Sycamore Brewing is suing Stone over the name of a new beer. Modern Times is up on the auction block. BrewDog closes its Indianapolis taproom. New Belgium and Bells Brewing officially merged and started letting people go. A man goes on the all-beer diet for lent and comes out better for it. Go support the Mel and the Allyson Whitney foundation @allyson4rare. And a huge thanks to everyone that came out for our live show at Naughty Pine Brewing. Mel: www.instagram.com/beergirl_melissa www.instagram.com/allyson4rare Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, April 20, 2022
Batch300: Live from Naughty Pine Brewing Co with Brittany Brouhard
Happy 300! To celebrate our 300th episode, we recorded LIVE at Naughty Pine Brewing with the brewer, owner, and badass Brittany Brouhard. We talk about her history, coming up in beer, starting multiple breweries, working at a famous lager house, and of course, she leads on a guided tasting of her beer. The show starts with a guided tasting of Sturdy-B Pilsner, followed by Supply Chain Deficit Rye Amber, Alligator Skin Belgian IPA (Pink Boots Brew), and 17 Hundred British Brown Ale. Brit and Greg talk about what got her into the beer industry, why she hates homebrewing, and her “gateway” craft beer. This leads to a discussion about her love for making lagers (the right way), working for a popular German-style brewery, and starting a brewery (with no experience) in Hawaii. The discussion turned to Naughty Pine Brewing, which has been open for six months now. Now at the helm of Naughty Pine, she can brew exactly what she wants and design the taproom how she wants. The inspiration behind it is straight out of the early 1900s. She also tells us her biggest taproom pet peeves. The show ends with rapid-fire questions where we find out her favorite word for being drunk. A huge thank you to Brittany for allowing us to record our 300th episode at her brewery and for taking the time to come on the show and share her beer. Thank you to everyone that came out to watch and drink along. And thanks to the NP staff for taking such good care of everyone! Naughty Pine Brewing: www.naughtypinebrewingco.com www.instagram.com/naughtypinebrewing www.facebook.com/NPBCbeer www.twitter.com/NaughtyPineBeer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, April 13, 2022
Batch299: The Boston Effect on Beer Marks
Knock knock. Who’s there? Fuhgeddaboutit! Coley drops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about using technology to order beer, what alcohol does to the brain, more weird laws in Utah, and baseball beers! We’ve also got a list for Flex. We should also apologize now for our awful Boston accents. Toppling Goliath and Untitled Art got together and made a delicious love child named Think Piece, and that’s what Flex is drinking. Coley and Greg are drinking Intent to Swing, a hazy DIPA from Topa Topa Brewing, in honor of baseball season. The crew is trying to sample as many of the Pink Boots collab brews as possible; which have you tried? Don’t forget to leave an Untappd review for the 14 Cannons Collab Brew: Morning Watch. And come out to Naughty Pine Brewing on April 16 for a live Batch 300! Utah is keeping things weird in Ludicrous Libation Laws. How can you hate happy hour? A paralyzed man orders a beer with the help of new technology; can you blame him? Massachusetts extends its to-go alcohol laws. Science says that alcohol may shrink your brain; challenge accepted. And the highest rated beers (so far) of 2022. Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The Boozecast Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, April 06, 2022
Batch298: Coley 3:16 Says I Just Drank Your Beer
If you’re ready to drink a beer, give me a HELL YEAH! Coley 3:16 drops by to share a new beer with Flex and Greg and talk about how much fun she had watching Stone Cold Steve Austin. They also talk about new hops, Stone’s lawsuit with MolsonCoors, Texas’ weird drinking laws, and Flex’s attempt a buying a brewery. Thanks to Firestone Walker for making sure we were able to try one of their latest releases, Hopnosis. It’s their new IPA brewed exclusively with Cryo hops. Greg touches on the tragic loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. Don’t forget to come party with us at 5:30 PM on April 16 at Naughty Pine Brewing for our 300th episode! Coley tackled kids tee-ball without any alcohol. And you know we couldn’t pass the opportunity to talk about Wrestlemania 38. After all, everyone’s favorite beer drinker made a HUGE return! Texas is really bringing the goods with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Stone Brewing racked up a massive win against MolsonCoors. So now MC is looking to rebrand…duh! Yakima Chief Hops scores a new patent for their cryo hop technology; it gets pretty nerdy. Busch Lite wants you to pee in their beer; no, seriously. We all need to do our parts as beer shipments are down in the US for the first couple months of the year. Breweries in Pennsylvania are teaming up to create one big hippy commune. And a new hurdle for Flex as he tries to buy Milwaukee Brewing. Have you had a chance to try the 14 Cannons/Craft Beer Republic collaboration beer? We want to know what you think! And thanks to the listeners for the feedback on some of our changes; we always like hearing from you! Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The Boozecast Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, March 30, 2022
Batch297: Flex's Greatest Hits & Traveling Beers
Who’s ready to burgle and chill? Erica stops by to get salty and share some craft beer! The gang talks about beercations, a-holes that work at breweries, drunk people breaking into homes, and a top 10 list that leaves Flex angry. Erica is sipping on Babe Brew 1, a Helles from Bone Haus Brewing, collaborating with the Beer Babes Family. Greg is drinking Pit-bulls And Palm Trees, a hazy double IPA collab from Tripping Animals and Crowns & Hops. Greg did a bit of traveling and drinking. First, he went to San Luis Obispo and stopped at Antigua Brewing, Oak & Otter, There Does Not Exist, and Bang the Drum. He even hit up a couple wine spots. Then he went up to Ojai for some wine and checked out a new brewery. Flex and Greg perform a bit of Masterdrunk Theatre to reenact Greg’s trip to a weird brewery with a beertender that was full jerk-mode. It turns out that North Dakota hates pretzels and beer. So Erica won’t be going anytime soon. It’s time to make Flex angry with the 10 Best Imperial/Double Stouts of 2022. Milwaukee Brewing is for sale; do you know anyone in the area? If you’re trying to be healthy, a probiotic beer is hitting the market. A drunk stranger breaks into a stranger's house and hangs out with their cat. And another drunk man gets arrested after fighting the medics trying to help him. Mark your calendars: April 16, 2022, at 5:30 PM. Our live show and Batch 300 party at Naughty Pine Brewing in Westlake Village, CA. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh https://www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, March 23, 2022
Batch296: Sweaty Pretzels, Dad Shorts & Walking Around Beers
It’s time to get salty, as NeckNosh’s Erica stops in to drink some beer and hang out. The group talks about the best way to carry beer, St Patrick’s Day fallout, idiots at beer festivals, and drunk driving on a golf course. Thanks to Erica, we are all sharing the same beer today: New Glory Craft Brewery and New Belgium Brewing’s Cargo Short Flex. The perfect beer name. Greg gives a recap of the live show from 14 Cannons and announces the next live show: Batch 300, LIVE from Naughty Pine Brewing on April 16! The crew discovers they’re too old for St. Patrick’s Day, talks about getting really hydrated on a school night, weirdos trying to pay Erica for the pretzel necklace around her neck, and all the people at beer festivals that have too many opinions. Flex also got invited to a sour festival preview at Mob Craft Brewing. Fontana Jim calls in to share his lousy weekend of beer buying. Utah is coming in strong for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Speaking of Utah, they’re passing a law that will ban hard seltzers. Stone Brewing and Molson Coors finally have their day in court; it’s not looking great for Stone. Heineken stopped selling their garbage in Russia. And a drunk man in Utah crashes onto a golf course. But have you ever golfed sober? Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh https://www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, March 16, 2022
Batch295: Morning Watch Coffee Kölsch Collaboration w/14 Cannons & California Coffee Republic
Have you heard?! Craft Beer Republic collaborated with 14 Cannons on a Coffee Kölsch along with California Coffee Republic! For Batch 295, Greg set up with head brewer Nic Bortolin at the brewery for a live show and release party. Everyone in attendance had the Podcast Flight which included Patient Pilsner, California Coffee Republic Nitro Cold Brew, Morning Watch Coffee Kölsch, and Wreck Yo Ship TIPA. Nic led everyone on a guided tasting as he talked about the various ingredients, brewing process, tasting notes, and all-around beer nerdiness. The duo also talked a bit about 14 Cannons beginnings and leading up to now, 4 ½ years later. What led up to the collaboration, and the really fun coffee nerdiness that everyone got into on the day of the brew day. Will brough multiple coffees to sample alongside the ingredients of the beer, and based on the hops being used, an Ethiopian blend was used. Nic also talks about the process of brewing a coffee to put on tap at a brewery. Greg gets Nic to talk about what annoys him when it comes to taproom shenanigans. He also discusses the process of making Wreck Yo Ship, hopping during and after fermentation, what that does to the beer, and how it can cause your fermenter to explode. Everything gets wrapped up with a round of rapid-fire questions where we find out Nic’s first beer, beer & food pairings, favorite local beers, and his favorite word for being drunk. The crowd chimes in with their favorite drunk words as well. A huge thank you to Nic and 14 Cannons for not only allowing us to collab on a beer, but also be the host of our first live show since the pandemic started. It felt so good to drink with real people! Nic Bortolin: www.instagram.com/thenicbortolin www.instagram.com/thescubakids 14 Cannons: www.14cannons.com www.instagram.com/14Cannons www.facebook.com/14cannons Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, March 09, 2022
Batch294: Creating a Supportive, Loving, and Caring Mouthfeel
Is your beer in a loving, supportive, environment? Our Best Beer Friend Coley stops in to hang out with Flex and Greg. The squad talks about a weekend full of Pink Boots collaboration brews, emo concerts, getting punished for booze, new beer style guidelines, awful seltzers, and beers to support Ukraine. Greg and Coley are drinking Star God, a hazy IPA from There Does Not Exist. Flex is getting into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with The Knot from Phase Three Brewing. Flex went to his first concert since the pandemic. He loaded up with beer, went to emo fest, and still can’t talk. Coley and Greg spent the weekend at 14 Cannons and Naughty Pine Brewing for a couple of amazing Pink Boots collaboration brews. Turns out that Kentucky is very strict on people sending alcohol gifts. Calm down! The homie Chew You Beer calls in to talk about his birthday weekend shenanigans, brewery tour, and his excitement for meeting Greg the first time. The Brewer’s Association has updated lots of language for beer styles, including IPAs of various temperatures. Modern Times is now seeking a buyer or investor after closing most of their taprooms. The CEO of Threes Brewing steps down after his less than classy comments over vaccine mandates and the Holocaust. Look out, Florida Man; Mountain Dew Hard Seltzers are finally hitting shelves just in time for your spring break! Matthew McConaughey very strongly endorses Troy Aikman’s new EIGHT beer, like very strongly. And Molson Coors has to ruin a great thing with Vizzy’s new mimosa flavors. Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ https://www.boozeleague.com/boozecast Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, March 02, 2022
Batch293: But How Many Adjuncts Can We Fit?
Cheers and mid-west beers, Republic! The pride of Gary, IN, aka Zack Miller, is back! The group is talking about the horrible people on Untappd, dropping all the adjuncts into beers, discussing Hawaii’s new buzz-kill law, and drunk politicians making kids cry. Greg found a beer from Indiana and is sipping on No Sparge Imperial Golden from Taxman Brewing Company. Flex is drinking Trouble’s Coming, a triple IPA from Eagle Park Brewing. Zack is researching Party Business, a hazy from Off Square Brewing. The guys talk about some of the recent beer research they’ve been conducting (Naughty Pine and Poseidon Brewing). That leads to talking about all the awful people that post on Untappd. Greg made Zack a custom beer label, now breweries are fighting to brew the “Adjunct Mother F***ker” beer. And don’t forget: live podcast at 14 Cannons on March 10 with the release of our Coffee Kölsch! You know you’re in for a treat when Florida provides us a Ludicrous Libation Law. Turns out that the top brass at Boston Beer are making quite a bit of cash. Hawaii is looking to lower the BAC limit for drivers, but is there science behind it? Greg finds a drunk buy passed out in the middle of the road. And a politician gets drunk and starts making children cry. Zack: www.instagram.com/og_beer_dude Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, February 23, 2022
Batch292: Welcome to the Season of Beer Releases and Parties
We are so excited to have Nic Bortolin, head brewer at 14 Cannons in Westlake Village, CA, on the show with us. He drops by to talk about some very exciting news at the brewery. We find out why consumers are overpaying for beer, the closure of some big craft breweries, and some heavy drinkers at Disneyworld. Greg kicks off the beer research with K-17, a Czech Dark Lager from 14 Cannons. Luckily Nic is around to provide all the details and process. In addition, Nic is drinking Yuzu for Papa, a slated wheat beer from Green Cheek Brewing. The big news of the day is the official release date and live podcast for our collaboration beer with 14 Cannons on March 10. We still need help naming our Coffee Kölsch, so please help us out! Nic also talks about the release party for Wreck Yo Ship, a 10.5% triple IPA, on February 26. Flex gets him to talk about making such a big beer and keeping it balanced. And this year, they’re opening their Pink Boots brew day to the public, so make sure you check that out! The guys also talk about the Super Bowl and how awesome that halftime show was. Thanks to Connecticut for the Ludicrous Libation Law. Now no one wants to visit. Breaking news in the craft world, Modern Times is closing most of its locations. 14 Cannons is hosting their first beer festival in May; stay tuned for more on that! The recently acquired Oscar Blues quietly closed one of their taprooms. Are we seeing the “reckoning” of the craft world? Nic lends his expertise to the closures of all these breweries. According to the Treasury Department, AB InBev and Molson are forcing people to overpay for beer. Nic talks about the difficulty in distribution laws and getting beer to market. The CEO of Threes Brewing is causing quite a stir after some horrible tweets. And two drunk sisters fight naked at Disneyworld; who knew Disney could be that fun? Nic: www.instagram.com/14cannons www.14cannons.com www.instagram.com/thenicbortolin Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, February 16, 2022
Batch291: Champagne Hangovers and Forgotten Breweries
Question of the day: Do you have a brewery that you love but sometimes forget about? The Dream Team is in full effect, as Deb joins the crew to talk about the downside of champagne, not-so-great beer, Dry January beverage sales, and getting too drunk to steal a car. Greg starts the beer research with Desert! It’s a DDH IIPA from SingleCut Beersmiths. Deb is sipping on Great Divide’s Horchata Yeti, straight from Denver. The team talks about the highs and lows of getting way too hydrated from champagne. Greg brings up some breweries that he loves, but sometimes doesn’t get to. Flex went to one of his favorite spots to put in some research. Deb has been doing cocktail research with the T-Pain cocktail recipe book; yes it’s a thing. Our favorite homie Chew Your Beer calls in to leave a voicemail while in a very inebriated state. Thanks to Scotland for getting a little creepy with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. What are the best pastry stouts of 2022? We’ll tell you. The UK is driving up low and none alcohol beverage sales; stop it! Diageo will be opening a Guiness Brewery in London, and it won’t be cheap. Rockstar and Pepsi are launching a hemp energy drink; seems a bit conflicting. And a man gets way too drunk to steal a car, and instead befriends some police officers. Make sure to follow us across the web and social media: Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.com
Wed, February 09, 2022
Batch290: Goodbye Dry January, Hello Wet February
Welcome to February; Dry January is over! The Dream Team is back, baby! Deb stops in to hang with Flex and Greg for Batch 290. The all-stars are sampling new beer styles, gearing up for the Super Bowl, prepping for Valentine’s Day, and some colossal beer collaboration news! Greg is getting the research started with Baxter, a Cold IPA from Fremont Brewing in Seattle. Flex is redeeming the pink beers with Fatty’s Beer Works Cotton Candy Milkshake IPA. The crew celebrates the end of Dry January, not that anyone participated. The Super Bowl is around the corner; who’s getting ready to party? National Hangover Day and Valentine’s Day are one in the same this year; what will you be doing? And Greg has some massive news about a collaboration brew with 14 Cannons and California Coffee Republic. California coming in strong with some dumb rules in this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Green Flash’s brewery is still for sale if you’ve got the cash. Budweiser is dropping a new, non-alcoholic energy in India. Also gross, AB InBev is releasing a zero-carb beer. The Colorado Beer Guy hits all the breweries in Colorado in record time. And Dick Leinenkugel is leaving his post at Leinenkugels. Make sure to follow us across the web and social media: Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, February 02, 2022
Batch289: Indiana Jones and the Case of Cold Beer
I think it’s time to ask yourself; what do you believe in? Beer, of course. Erica grabs some pretzels and stops in to hang with Flex and Greg on Batch 289. The salty crew is talking about the charity work they’re doing in Indiana, which booze will protect you from COVID, drunk landlords breaking into apartments, and annoying breweries that play with our emotions. Greg starts the beer research with Lunch, an IPA from Maine Beer Company. Next, Erica brings in Henhouse IPA, which is supposed to stand for Incredible Pale Ale…but is it? A very happy birthday to one of our favorite people: Coley! Flex and Greg vent about a brewery that contacted the show for an interview and then became unreasonable to deal with. And what is the deal with Cold IPAs? Idaho coming in weird with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Turns out that we at the Craft Beer Republic are doing great things to help out the state of Indiana; you’re welcome. The Green Flash brewery might have a new tenant sooner than later. NBA start Marcus Camby launches his own super-creative beer. Turns out certain alcohols will help protect you from getting COVID, but is it your favorite? An aluminum shortage is on the verge of increasing beer prices; time to organize some protests! And finally, a tenant finds their hammered landlord…in their bed. Make sure to follow us across the web and social media: Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, January 26, 2022
Batch288: Walking Around Beers
“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” Benjamin Franklin. Everyone’s favorite salt-queen, Erica (Neck Nosh), stops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about mixing alcohols and getting way too drunk, the importance of beer research out in the field, drunk-responding to DMs, and the greatest gift to humans: Walking Around Beers. Flex kick-starts the research session with Hidden Meanings, a Double NE IPA from Good City Brewing in Milwaukee, WI. Next, Greg warms up in the bullpen with Death and Taxes, a San Francisco-style black lager from Moonlight Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, CA. Greg has an admission: he got really drunk over the weekend due to the 49ers winning and moving on in the playoffs. What started as a research day turned into mixing booze, drunk messaging, and a lost night. It also turns out that he has a weird hangover remedy. Erica gets sloppy and reaches for a Bloody Mary. Flex grabbed a friend and went out for some essential lunch beers; the work never stops. Do you have a specific drink to help you with the hangover blues? Thanks to Georgia for bringing some sanity to this crazy world and allowing people to drink outside. Are you a fan of “walking around beers”? Monster Energy Drinks throws down some cash and buys CANarchy Craft Beer Collective. Turns out Molson isn’t just selling off the St. Archer taproom; they’re done altogether. The former Green Flash brewery and taproom is up for sale if you’re looking for a major brewery to open. Budweiser is putting a golden ticket in some beer boxes...sort of. And BrewDog is in more trouble, this time for lying to the government. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, January 19, 2022
Batch287: Sour Beers, Drunk Snacks, and Beerio Kart
What are your favorite drunk snacks? Coley drops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about Beerio Kart, outlawing drinking games, the worst beers in the world, more craft brewery buyouts, and a drunk woman who put a “dead” deer in her car. Flex kicks off the beer research with Wiggly Wigglers, a smoothie sour from The Brewing Projekt. Later, Coley is sipping on Backstreet Boysenberries, a kettle sour from Captain Fatty’s Brewery. Greg learned about quite possibly the best drinking game in existence: Beerio Kart. Now we must find a way to hold an official CBR tournament. The crew talks about the importance of drunk snacks and where to get the best ones. Coley talks about her quarantine after testing positive for COVID. Thanks to Maine for taking the fun out of this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. We’ve got a list of the world’s worst beers, thanks to Beer Advocate. Uinta Brewing is the latest casualty in a recent string of craft brewery buyouts. Corona is launching a “healthy” beer, just in time to get bikini-ready. Bacardi is launching non-alcoholic spirits, but why? A drunk woman hits a dear, loads it into her car, and then gets a huge surprise. And an 18-year-old drunk driver kicked and bit officers after blowing a stop sign. Make sure to follow us across the web and social media: Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ https://www.boozeleague.com/boozecast Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, January 12, 2022
Batch286: The Best IPAs & Drinking Warm Beer in Indiana
Ever drink so much that you decided to take a trip to Gary, Indiana? Neither did we. Flex and Greg are joined by special guest, and Indiana native, Zack Miller. We talk about Zack’s time in the craft beer industry, the weird alcohol laws in Indiana, the best IPAs in America, and PBR’s tweeting fiasco. Greg kicks off the beer research with Fantastic, an IPA from Societe Brewing & Beachwood Brewing. Zack is sipping on Blackberry Double Marbles, a milkshake IPA from More Brewing Company in Huntley, IL. Zack got in touch with us after we spent a few minutes talking about how much we don’t appreciate Indiana back on Batch 285. Not only is he an Indiana native, but he also works for a craft beer distributor and knows his way around the craft scene. He sets Flex straight on the good parts of IN and fills us in on some super weird alcohol laws. The homie Chew Your Beer calls and drops a fresh voicemail on us. We found out the best-rated American IPAs in 2021; did it make Flex angry? The sale of Bell’s Brewing is official; welcome to the dark side. Pabst Blue Ribbon drops some very lively tweets comparing Dry January to licking certain body parts. Kings & Convicts have acquired the old Sant Archer taproom. It turns out that SweetWater and Tilray didn’t have to pay all that much for Green Flash and Alpine Beer. And Troy Aikman is dropping his own lager with a super creative name. Zack: www.instagram.com/og_beer_dude Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, January 05, 2022
Batch285: There’s a First Time for Every Beer Lover
What is the slang du jour? It's the slang of the day. Mmm, that sounds good. I'll have that... Necknosh's salty captain, Erica, stops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about playing with sharp objects, beer turned into liquor, disappearing hard seltzers, and at-home cocktail machines. Flex starts the hydration session with Braaaaaaaains - Pineapple, Guava, & Dragonfruit. Greg and Erica are sharing Drekker's Triple Berry Pie Slang Du Jour. It's also Erica's first-ever Drekker! Greg and Erica both went axe throwing, complete with lots of drinking and playing with sharp things. What cocktails make you think of Las Vegas? And Greg talks about getting wasted in a new town while strangers buy him drinks. Thanks to Indiana for making things weird with this week's Ludicrous Libation Law. Sierra Nevada is doing some Jesus things; they're turning beer into whiskey. A group of beverage makers has joined forces to create an Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association. The U.S. House of Representatives is working to regulate CBD beverages. It turns out that retailers are starting to ditch hard seltzers, but what will replace the shelf space? And Keurig is stopping production on their at-home cocktail machine. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, December 29, 2021
Batch284: Hoppy New Year & Exploding Beers
Ever drink too much in a strange city and wake up with no idea what happened? Erica, the Pretzel Queen, drops by to get the New Year’s party started with Flex and Greg. The group talks about exploding party beers, New Year’s celebrations, the top beers and breweries of 2021, and some breaking craft beer news! Greg kicks off the hydration with Stone Brewing’s Enjoy By 01.01.22, an unfiltered IPA. Erica joins in the New Year’s beer theme with Lights Out Stout from Worthy Brewing in Bend, OR. In addition to fun end-of-the-year shenanigans and drunken New Year’s stories, the group tackles the essential topics: when do the Christmas decorations come down? Florida coming through with some weird Champagne vibes for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. In breaking craft beer news, the parent company of Sweetwater Brewing has purchased Green Flash Brewing in San Diego. We also have the top 10 beers and breweries based on Untappd check-ins. And some New Year’s Eve drinking traditions from around the globe. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, December 22, 2021
Batch283: Christmas Beer, Holiday Cheer, and a Happy Chew Year
Have you ever gotten drunk at a holiday party, gone to a gentleman's club, and ended up making your sister cry? Beergirl Melissa drops in to hang with Flex and Greg. The group is ringing in the holidays with their favorite drunk Christmas stories, creepy European holiday animals, Christmas in Finland, and those crazy Germans and their sexy Christmas. Greg kicks off the hydration with Stone Brewing's Xocoveza Tres Leches. Then, Melissa comes in off the top rope with Santa's Private Reserve Ale - Kringle Krusher from Rogue Ales. Finally, Flex is getting into the spirit with Warmest Wishes, a holiday milk stout from Phase Three Brewing. When it comes to drunk holiday stories, you are covered. Flex had to dress up as Santa at work while still throwing up from the night before. Melissa got hydrated with co-workers and ended up angering some dancers at a gentleman's club. Greg hates his wife's co-workers and tries to sabotage the holiday party. Listener Martín writes in to share his holiday drunk-punch. Then, the crew travels to Finland to learn about their holiday traditions. It turns out the Europeans love their creepy holiday animals. And Chew Your Beer calls in to wish everyone a happy Chew year. Thanks to Washington DC for the holiday-themed Ludicrous Libation Law. We wrap things up with Greg's favorite holiday tradition; the dropping of the yule log. Melissa: www.instagram.com/beergirl_melissa Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, December 15, 2021
Batch282: Healthy Beers and Hoppy Home-brews
Are you a lover of advent calendars and homebrew? Chris Braaten, the host of I Like to Like Things, stops by to share his homebrew with Coley and Greg. The crew also talks about their love (and hate) of advent calendars, falling in love with brewing beer, staying drunk in Green Bay, and getting healthy with beer! Coley kicks off the hydration with Bistro Grande Mango Cotton Candy, a fruited Berliner Weisse from Energy City Brewing. Greg is drinking a homebrew from listener Andrew. Greg and Chris talk about the I Like to Like Things podcast and being forced to homebrew, thanks to Greg. Chris then reviews the beer he made, a hefeweizen, and talks about the process involved. Finally, Andrew gets a hold of his Finnish friend to get the group some info from their biggest fans. Chew Your Beer leaves a voicemail to call out Flex on his protein intake and gives Greg some flack for his claims about milk. California is making things weird with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. Heineken is being sued for lying about their zero alcohol claims. In addition, a Green Bay man is sentenced to five years in prison for over 15 DUIs. And some good news for the people of Ohio. Chris – I Like to Like Things: www.instagram.com/like2likethings www.twitter.com/like2likethings Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ Captain of the Boozecast Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, December 08, 2021
Batch281: Getting Drunk From Near Beer
Pro tip: it’s tough to get drunk from near beer. Intern Brian is back to provide some pro bono work to the Republic. We’re also talking about mixing alcohol, being given free beer, the world running out of booze, and recycling spent grain. Greg kicks off the hydration with a review of DeLorean Dust, a ten percenter from Alvarado Street Brewery. Intern Brian is sipping on The Butcher, an Imperial Stout from Societe Brewing Company. It turns out that the Craft Beer Republic is still worldwide and doing better than ever in Finland. Greg ran into a listener who handed over some free beer. Brian and Flex have been doing some research from home. And Greg talks about his very boozy road trip, including stops at Firestone and a few other breweries. Turns out that Deadwood, South Dakota, has some weirdness around mixing drinks. Bad news for London, they’re about to run out of beer. Is it time for Londoners to learn how to brew? To make things worse, Heineken is launching 0.0 on tap. AB InBev is working with scientists to recycle spent grain. Brian: www.instagram.com/ucsbrian Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, December 01, 2021
Batch280: New Thanksgiving Traditions & The Perfect Beer Algorithm
Not following the Flex Algorithm when buying beers can really get you in trouble. Intern Brian stops in to provide some pro bono work as the group talks about Thanksgiving hangovers, how to make eggnog even worse, and Coley pays up on the Booze League bet. Flex kicks off the hydration with a review of Abracadaver, a double IPA from Modist Brewing. Next, Greg is sipping on Slush Doggie Dogg Vol. 2 Blue Razz Style, a heavily fruited sour from Local Craft Beer in collaboration with Sippin With Sky and Bay Area Craft King. The crew discusses their Thanksgiving holiday and some new traditions. Brian talks about his love/hate relationship with eggnog, and Flex got burnt by his own beer-buying algorithm. Also, Erica finds one more way to gross us out even more with her holiday beverages. Coley finally pays up on the NBA bet between the Republic and Booze League, making her the only member to honor her side. Shout out to Alabama for leaving us with more questions than answers. Drizly is partnering with 7-Eleven to get more booze into more livers. Constellation Brands is getting friendly with Monster energy drinks. Russian River will host the Pliny the Younger release in-person in 2022. Brian: www.instagram.com/ucsbrian Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, November 24, 2021
Batch279: Is There Anything Worse Than Eggnog?
Grab your turkey and your festive beers; it’s time to prepare for the holidays! Coley hangs out with Flex and Greg as they discuss the best boozy holiday beverage, stocking up on drinks for the holidays, and Thanksgiving fun facts! To kick off Thanksgiving, we’re drinking beers that make us think of turkey day. First is Sierra Nevada’s Celebration fresh hop IPA. Then, for dessert, we’re stepping outside the box with Main & Mill Brewing Company’s HoliDaze Halloween stout. One of these beers is great! Holiday beverages are essential, and we’re talking about the best (and worst) holiday beverages and what beers really bring in the winter. A line is drawn when it comes to eggnog. What’s America’s Thanksgiving drink of choice? How about the drunkest states on turkey day? We’ve got your Thanksgiving Fun Facts. Delaware is providing this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law; make sure you stock up on beer ahead of time! Who brews it best? We have Beer and Brewing’s Best Beer of 2021. Maui Brewing is moving its operations to the mainland. And two drunk men are arrested for bringing a knife to a gunfight, or was it a gun to a knife fight? Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ Boozecast Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, November 17, 2021
Batch278: Hangovers for Adults and Fast Food Booze
Ever have one of those hangovers that remind you how old you are? Coley joins Flex and Greg to talk about taking full advantage of Sunday Funday, going to breweries to drink for a cause, the importance of lunch beers, fast food flavored booze, and some breaking news that’s shaking up the craft beer scene. Coley and Greg are reviewing Birthday Month: Flowers And Fruit, a double IPA from Wild Leap Brewing in LaGrange, GA. Flex drinks Poetic Hustler, a double dry-hopped double IPA from Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove, IL. Greg talks about guesting on the I Like to Like Things podcast to give some homebrewing tips. Coley, Greg, and their spouses went to a wine event and ended up stumbling to a brewery to keep the party going; it’s those Sundays that lead to rough Mondays. Flex talks about his lunchtime research at Eagle Park Brewing. In huge, breaking craft beer news, New Belgium buys Bell’s Brewing. The United States and European Union reached a deal to make booze cheaper. Have you ever thought about fast food flavored hooch? Arby’s definitely has. Our friend Vanessa shares a Ludicrous Libation Law from Florida, adding more evidence that Florida is “unique.” Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ Boozecast Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.
Wed, November 10, 2021
Batch277: Beer Trips, Secret Bars, and Sober Dancing
The Dream Team is back, baby! Deb is back to hang out with Flex and Greg to review an Illinois beer, and a California brewery with the best can art. The trio also talk about beer road trips, hunting down beer on family vacations, popular craft beer ingredients, and a new edition of Masterdrunk Theatre! Flex sent Greg and Deb Triadic Harmonies, a triple IPA from Phase Three Brewing, one of his favorite Wisconsin breweries. Next up is a review of Raised by Dingoes, an IPA from Paperback Brewing Company. Flex tells us all about his trip to Disneyworld, trying to hunt down good beer, and the strange, phallic shapes at his hotel. Greg went on a road trip to meet up with some friends and do a little beer research, including a “secret” beer bar. Deb had some family in town, who was nice enough to bring some excellent whiskey over…which promptly disappeared. On an all-new Masterdrunk Theatre, listener Brandon shares his text string of quitting his job. Thanks to Vermont for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law and for putting baby in a corner. November 28th is the third annual Small Brewery Sunday; get your drinking shoes ready! A drunk teenager in India shoots himself (spoiler alert: he’s mostly fine). Tavour has the three 2021 craft beer flavor trends. Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, November 03, 2021
Batch276: BOO! That Beer is Out of This World
Grab your costumes, space suits, and tongue jobbers; it’s time to join the republic! Deb stops by to complete the dream team and talk about drink-or-treating and Halloween hangovers, a beer that traveled to space and back, government wine, and we’re still huge in Finland! Greg and Deb bring you two beer reviews. First is Ingenious Brewing Company’s Smarty (Boo Berry Fluff), a Berliner with blueberries and marshmallows. Next on the list is Brooklyn Brewery’s Barrel & Flow collaboration with Cajun Fire Brewing: Seed, Stalk, and Root. Turns out they still love us in Finland! Deb went trick-or-treating with some rich people and very fancy wine, with a hangover to match. Flex hit the streets with his kids and some roadies; it turns out his neighborhood loves their drinks. Greg wins a costume contest with some friends of the show and is ready to brag. And did you know the Rock is a rapper now? This week’s Ludicrous Libation Law isn’t so ludicrous after all; thanks, Nevada! Deschutes will be closing their Roanoke, VA tasting room this year. Anchor Brewing is looking to save a ton of water with their new system. Stone Brewing is getting evicted from their Napa taproom after some strange circumstances. And Sam Adams is making a beer that has traveled to space! Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 27, 2021
Batch275: Lawless Brewing Co. Ben Wallace & Josh McCombs
Cheers to fresh beers and new breweries! Greg had the opportunity to visit Lawless Brewing in North Hollywood, CA, and sit down with owner Ben Wallace and head brewer Josh McCombs. Not only did they make their way through a couple of great flights, but they also talked about opening a brewery in a pandemic, the importance of sessionable beers, transitioning from television to beer, and why North Hollywood is such an excellent spot for a brewery. Both Josh and Ben come from Pennsylvania, where apparently they have some bizarre alcohol laws. Ben moved out to California and ended up winning an Emmy as a producer from Entertainment Tonight. Josh talks about his career as a scientist and transitioning into beer. The two met over beers, and it was love at first sip, in a business sort of way. Lawless may only be a few months old, but they just won gold (and a couple of bronze) at the California Craft Brewers Cup. Just as important as the win? The after (and before) party! Josh talks about his recipe creation and naming process and why sessionable beers are so needed at breweries. The guys also discuss the really cool location, the nod to the old Hollywood business that used to reside in the building, and their new satellite taproom. Next, Josh talks about his dream collaborations and their future plans for the brewery. Finally, the crew finished with a round of rapid-fire questions, and we find out a new term for being drunk. We’re lead on a guided tasting of some great beers: NoHo BoHo, Academy Gold, Blacklight Czech Dark Lager, Lightbulb Lager, Dankershim IPA, Magic Hour, Soft Focus, Birns & Sour, and Lawless Latte golden stout. A big thanks to Ben and Josh for their time and for sharing some great beer! Lawless Brewing Company: www.lawlessbeer.com www.instagram.com/lawlessbeer www.facebook.com/lawlessbeer www.twitter.com/lawlessbeer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 20, 2021
Batch274: We're Kind Of A Big Deal In Finland
Get your pizzas, pretzels, and beers; it's time for research! Erica joins Flex and Greg to talk about the return of beer festivals, mac and cheese pizza, the best place to live for drunk people, and why the great people of Finland love us so much! We also get an exclusive performance from Masterdrunk Theatre. Flex is drinking Smashing Yuzu, a cold sour IPA from Eagle Park Brewing. Erica is reviewing Pretzel Bier from Captain Lawrence and Snyder's Pretzels. Finally, Greg is drinking and talking about Czech Rendezvous, his latest homebrew. Greg and Erica were able to get outside and attend a couple of beer festivals; Greg went to Surf n Suds to hang out with the Booze League crew. Erica was slinging pretzels at Capital Beerfest in Sacramento, CA. Flex scored some rare beer at a kid's birthday party. And it turns out, we're really popular over in Finland. Who knew? Listener Jay writes in to talk about his beer-drinking adventures on a road trip across the Midwest. He throws Coley under the bus in the process. Our Ludicrous Libation Law comes to us from those underage drinkers in Arkansas. Uber completes their buyout of Drizly, the alcohol delivery platform. Sierra Nevada to launch and upscale hard tea brand; will it come with crumpets? Which state is the most tolerant of drunk and high employees? Get packing. And a bartender quits his job after his manager tells him not to get drunk on his days off. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 13, 2021
Batch273: Drinking Beer with a Straw
Grab your beer-straws and favorite costumes; it's time to get hydrated! Coley stops back in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about drinking your way through an anniversary trip, favorite costumes and corresponding impressions, getting drunk with your boss, and celebrating back-to-school with booze. Greg and Coley are sipping on Radiant Beer Company's collaboration with Topa Topa Brewing, a dark Kolsch called Am I Even Kölsch? After that, they get hoppy with Wild Sparrow from Pure Project Brewing. Flex was (finally) able to drop the kids at school and head off to do some needed research. Coley went to her boss's vacation house to shoot guns, make wine, mix cocktails, and drink beer through a straw…quite the weekend! There's a significant discussion on beer-straw drinking and when it's necessary. Especially when costumes are involved. Greg went on an anniversary trip and drank his way through the countryside. Ohio coming in strong for some Ludicrous Libation Laws; don't get your fish drunk. An elderly woman recovers from COVID and celebrates by pounding a beer. Doordash is expanding its deliveries to include booze. And Molson Coors is being sued again for claiming Vizzy is healthy. Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ Boozecast Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, October 06, 2021
Batch272: Shameful Beers & Explosive Tongue Jobbers
Get your tongue-jobbers and lederhosen ready; we’re doing some research! Coley drops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about some upcoming beer festivals embarrassing beer purchases, new breweries, and weird drinking laws. Flex kicks off the research by drinking for a great cause; he has Brave Noise Pale Ale from Phase Three Brewing. Greg and Coley are getting their steins ready for AleSchmidt Oktoberfest from Alesmith down in San Diego. We get an update from Flex about all those seltzers he had to pound. Then, Greg and Coley hit up 14 Cannons for some research and to celebrate their 4th anniversary. Listener Davis writes in to talk about some ludicrous libation laws and shares a drunk story. Coley is heading to a big beer festival this weekend, and it conjures up stories of her husband Nick falling asleep at beer events. Fontana Jim calls in to share some wisdom about getting older and eating burritos. Also, what are your favorite burrito toppings? Sam Adams is rereleasing the 28% Utopias again, this time for a cool $240. A missing drunk man accidentally joins a search party…for himself. Stone distribution picks up some great local breweries. And good news for Flex, Boston Beer is opening up at Truly Taproom. Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ Boozecast Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 29, 2021
Batch271: Topa Topa Brewing Co. founder Jack Dyer
Cheers to drinking beers with new friends! Greg had the opportunity to stop into Topa Topa Brewing Co. in Ventura, CA, to sit down with founder & CEO Jack Dyer. In addition to sharing some fantastic beers, they talk about turning a dream into a brewery, pivoting in a pandemic, expanding while staying local, and so much more! Jack talks about his history as a beer lover and his life before beer (hint, kids were involved). He also talks about the early days of starting a home-brew co-op, selling his beer to friends, and what ultimately led to partnering up with Brewmaster Casey Harris and stealing him away from Stone Brewing. Greg and Jack also talk about expanding while staying local, and dialing in a new production facility during a pandemic. They also talk about the focus of Topa Topa when it comes to beer production, how not to describe a beer to a brewer, and switching to an off-site business model. Finally, the two wrap things up with a round of rapid-fire questions and find out Jack’s favorite word for being drunk. Jack leads us on a guided tasting of a bunch of great beers: Tie Dye in the Sky, Dos Topas lager, Caseys’ Kolsch, Tux Nitro Milk Stout, Level Line Pale Ale, their Solitude Series with Waimea, Spectro Hazy IPA, and of course Chief Peak IPA. A huge thanks to Jack for his time and for sharing some amazing beer! Topa Topa Brewing Company: www.topatopa.beer www.instagram.com/topatopabrewingco www.twitter.com/topatopabrewco www.facebook.com/topatopabrewingco Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 22, 2021
Batch270: Free Beer Scheme & Pumpkin-Spiced Awfulness
To all you pumpkin spice lovers out there, welcome. This is going to be messy. Beergirl Melissa is joining Flex and Greg for a whole lot of fun. They are talking about the drunkest states in America, drinking some anniversary beers, getting sucked into pyramid schemes thanks to free booze, and most importantly, getting Flex to drink a pumpkin-spice seltzer. Greg kicks off the hydration with Stone Brewing’s 12.5% 25th Anniversary Triple IPA. Melissa is drinking Humble Sea Brewing’s Orange Cream Socks & Sandals. This week, the Republic received two voicemails; first, Fontana Jim calls in to talk about getting wasted at pour-your-own beer bars. Then ChewYourBeer drops a line to talk about a bad experience he had at a local brewery. Greg went to a pyramid scheme presentation just to get some free beer. At the same time, Melissa admits that she’s a sucker for schemes as long as free alcohol is involved. The moment we’ve all waited for, Flex cashed in on his promise to drink Bud Light’s pumpkin spice seltzer if Melissa would join the show. Is there any chance that he ended up liking it? Maybe it was tasty? We recap just a few of the notable winners from the Great America Beer Festival. Anheuser-Busch is launching a non-alcoholic version of Stella. And North Dakota has the drunkest drivers in America, but who rounds out the top five? New York is weirding us out with this week’s Ludacris Libation Law. Melissa: www.instagram.com/beergirl_melissa Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 15, 2021
Batch269: West Coast Hops & The Worst Beer Ever
Grab your pretzels and cold ones; it’s research time! Erica is teaming up with Flex and Greg to talk about the worst beer around, teachers getting drunk on the job, drinking beer for a good cause, and some weird drinking laws up in Oregon. Erica starts off the hydration with Fall River Brewing Co’s Hexagenia, a five hop IPA. Greg is drinking for a cause with F*Cancer from Silver Moon Brewing. An IPA with proceeds going to a variety of cancer charities. It turns out a lot of the listeners were not down for pancakes and beer; what’s the problem? Greg had a homebrewing adventure and interviewed one of his favorite local breweries. Erica comes packing with her doctor-approved hangover cure. Jason, aka ExceptionalGrogs calls in, and we find out he works on a huge TV show. Unfortunately, he’s also not having a blast down under. Blue Moon is releasing a hazy, but why? Natty Lite is launching a flavored spirits brand for all the desperate college kids. A drunk teacher in Indiana was arrested for having an extended lunch break. And a man was arrested for getting drunk and dragging his boat home, sans trailer. Thanks to Oregon for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law; apparently, they like snacks. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 08, 2021
Batch268: Labor Day Pains and Hangover Donuts
Still recovering from the Labor Day weekend? We’ve got you covered. Flex and Greg are getting ready for football, talking about hangover cures, trying to figure out what’s wrong with Iowa, and getting real basic with pumpkin spice seltzers. Greg starts off the beer research with a review of Big Papaya from Great Notion Brewing. Next, Flex is reviewing Eagle Park Brewing’s Pink Guava Milkshake IPA. The NFL season is upon us. Do you have your teams drafted and beers chilled? Greg does a little research for Intern Brian’s birthday, and samples some heavy hitters for Labor Day. Flex share’s his unique hangover cure to kick start his day. ChewYourBeer hits us up and drops a voicemail and his custom intro music! Iowa is confusing the heck out of us with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. New Glarus Brewing is being sued by its investors, but are they just money-hungry? Mission Brewery, an OG in the craft scene, has been sold to an investment group. Deschutes Brewery is getting into sports. Bud Light launches Pumpkin Spice spiked seltzer; WHY? And Brienne Allan, aka ratmagnet, is leaving Notch Brewing. Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, September 01, 2021
Batch267: Pancakes and Beer
Time to grab those flapjacks and chill your beers! Coley is hanging with Flex and Greg while reviewing some beer and breakfast foods, drinking with elephants, and getting duct-taped on airplanes. Greg and Coley start off the hydration with Bistro Pink Guava Kiwi Banana Smoothie, a fruited sour from Energy City Brewing. Then, they move their way to something hoppier with Stone’s new Hazy IPA. Greg does some brewery research with friends, but things get awkward when a blind date shows up. Did you ever swipe right (or left?) while at a brewery? Coley comes packing with a new entrance song, and she’s ready to kick ass. IHOP is adding beer and wine to their menu. Do we think that’s necessary? Budweiser is releasing a BBQ-themed candle. Lagunitas is going to focus on hard sparkling teas; who was asking for this? 7-Eleven is going to start delivering booze in Florida; is that what Florida really needs? Sri Lanka finally bans the drunk driving of elephants. A man on a Frontier flight has to be duct-taped after getting drunk and fighting flight attendants. Texas comes in strong with this week’s Ludacris Libation Law, and it turns out they don’t like books. Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The Boozecast Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 25, 2021
Batch266: Has Beer Jumped the Shark?
Who’s ready to conduct some science? Coley joins Flex and Greg as they figure out what she’ll be drinking for a punishment beer, conduct science on two pickle beers, dig into some Beer Zombies, and try to find out why Mt. Dew needs a hard version. Flex kicks off the hydration with Nelson Revengeance, a Double IPA collab from Mason Ale Works and Beer Zombies Beer Co. Next, Greg and Coley conduct beer science on two pickle goses from Texas: Martin House Brewing’s Best Maid Sour Pickle Beer and 903 Brewers Pickle Gose. We get down to important business: what is Coley’s entrance music? We also have to address the fact that she and the Booze League have not paid up on their NBA Finals bet. We also are one step closer to knowing who left the voicemail for us last week, and a listener writes in to corroborate with Flex. Boston Beer is getting in bed with Pepsi for a Mt. Dew hard seltzer, but why? In addition, the FTC is investigating the partnership between GoPuff & Uber. And for another “but why?” story, Goose Island is releasing a cola version of Bourbon County. Thanks to Pennsylvania for this week’s Ludacris Libation Law. Hint, it requires some driving around. Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The Boozecast Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 18, 2021
Batch265: One Drink & One Drink Only
Get your cold ones colder; we’ve got a fresh batch! Deb, Flex, and Greg are back to sip on some delicious beers, talk about lake trips, find out which state is limiting your alcohol intake, and figure out what everyone’s entrance music is! We also have a big controversy after a voicemail. Deb and Greg are in charge of the research today. First up is Pursuit of Happiness, a hazy IPA from Arrow Lodge Brewing in Covina, CA. Next up is dessert (or breakfast) with Cinnamon Roast Crunch from Noble Ale Works. Get ready for some nostalgia. Greg went out for some beer research in the mountains and doesn’t have much to report. He also ran roughshod on the beer pong table for the weekend. Deb brings up a fundamental question (especially with our love for 80s wrestling), what is everyone’s entrance music? (Let us know!) We received a voicemail from a listener that spurred quite the controversy. Turns out Hawaii is not a fan of double fisting. They’re very strict on how many drinks you can buy. Dogfish Head launches Let’s Get Lost, a new whiskey. Molson Coors is right on their tail with Five Trail, a blended whiskey. Boston Beer isn’t doing so well in the beer category, but they’re selling tons of seltzer. And a drunk guy in El Paso goes on a crime spree and steals a donut truck. Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 11, 2021
Batch264: The Wisco Kid Walks Into an Alaskan Bar
Ready to grab some cold beers and do some research? The Dream Team, Flex, Greg, and Deb, are reviewing some beers from across the country, talking about big birthday plans, getting expensive airport beer, and checking in on listener voicemails! Flex starts off the hydration and research with Lost in the Sauce, a hazy IPA from Explorium Brewpub. His favorite mall brewery. Greg and Deb are reviewing Flat Earth, a Double IPA from Masthead Brewing Company. Greg got some excellent birthday beer and talks about the surprise from his wife. Then, we follow up on Flex’s claim that Old Fashioned cocktails are the big drink in Wisconsin. And it turns out the Booze League is trying to get out of our NBA bet. Listener @ChewYourBeer calls in to tell us about his recent field trip to 14 Cannons. Thanks to Alaska for this week’s crazy alcohol law. Molson Coors is trying to go premium and is dumping their cheap brands. So a man spends $28 on a Sam Adams at LaGuardia airport and sparks internet outrage. And a drunk person breaks into a family’s home and poos in their kettle, vomits on the floor, and falls asleep on the sofa. Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, August 04, 2021
Batch263: A Party At Jury Duty
Cheers, citizens of the republic! We’re back in the studio with Greg, Flex, and Erica from Neck Nosh. Ready for some fun new segments and beer reviews? Perfect! With some pending new laws, we may see THC beers, jury duty just became a party, and we just won a bet! Greg kicks off the hydration with a review of East Brother Beer Co’s (simply named) Double IPA. A classic, west coast, double. Next, Flex is sipping on One Million Blueberries (did you read that like Dr. Evil?) from Moksa Brewing Company in Rocklin, CA. And Erica is drinking Illa Vanilla, a milkshake IPA from Full Circle Brewing. Erica went out to become one with nature and drink a lot of beer over the weekend. Flex has been partying in the streets since the Bucks won the finals. Speaking of the Bucks, looks like we won our bet against the Booze League (suckers). Beer research in Ventura, CA, and Greg takes the party to jury duty. Thanks to Wisconsin for providing our crazy alcohol rule of the day! The Senate has proposed to decriminalize marijuana; can we see it in beer soon? Speaking of, Houston’s 8th Wonder Launches Delta 8, a seltzer with THC in it. The employees at Great Lakes Brewing are trying to unionize…with the steelworkers? And canned cocktails are really getting a boost. In case you missed it, we definitely won our NBA finals bet against the Booze League. Erica: www.necknosh.com www.instagram.com/necknosh Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Wed, July 28, 2021
Batch262: 14 Cannons' Nic Bortolin & Lots of Lagers
Cheers, Craft Beer Nation! We’re very excited that the first episode of Craft Beer Republic is with one of our favorite brewers, Nic Bortolin, of 14 Cannons Brewery. Nic and Greg sit down to talk about Brigantino, an Italian Pilsner that he brewed with fellow beer-nerd Chris Enegren of Enegren Brewing Co. What makes it Italian? A big part of it is the hops. Nic talks about how the collaboration started, who did what for the recipe, and the really fun way they decided which hops to use for the dry hop. The beer focus for the day becomes very lager-centric, as Nic shares his multiple-award-winning Marzen, and his dark Czech lager, K-17. He also shares the fun story behind the name. The guys catch up on what’s been happening at 14 Cannons for the last three and half years (Batch 85 if you want to go back to the beginning): changes to the taproom, how COVID has changed operations, and the silver lining of surviving a pandemic. Nic shares the fun, historical story behind Tyrannicide, his favorite style to brew right now, what hop he’s crushing on, and future plans for 14 Cannons (hint: there may be some spirits involved). 14 Cannons: www.14Cannons.com www.instagram.com/14Cannons www.facebook.com/14Cannons 31125 Via Colinas #907, Westlake Village, CA 91362 Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337
Trailer · Fri, July 23, 2021
Craft Beer Republic: One Nation Under Craft
Why the Craft Beer Republic? Because we are a nation of craft beer lovers. Every week, we're tapping a fresh keg of content with a variety of topics related to your favorite beverage, craft beer! We're here to raise a pint and keep you entertained and well hydrated with beer reviews, breaking Booze news, Beer Science, and everything that is craft! And every few weeks, we sit down with the head brewer or owner of a local craft brewery to sample their brew and take a deep dive into the nerdier side of the industry. So grab your libations and cozy up to a new batch of Craft Beer Republic every Wednesday on your favorite podcast app!
Bonus · Wed, July 21, 2021
Craft Beer Republic: Coming Soon!
Hey Tap Heads! Craft Beer Republic is coming soon! We're excited for the refresh and can't wait to have a beer with you! If you were a subscriber of The Unfiltered Gentlemen, you don't need to do anything, you're already subscribed to Craft Beer Republic. 🍻 Why the Craft Beer Republic? Because we are a nation of craft beer lovers. Every week, we're tapping a fresh keg of content with a variety of topics related to your favorite beverage, craft beer! We're here to raise a pint and keep you entertained and well hydrated with beer reviews, breaking Booze news, Beer Science, and everything that is craft! And every few weeks, we sit down with the head brewer or owner of a local craft brewery to sample their brew and take a deep dive into the nerdier side of the industry. So grab your libations and cozy up to a new batch of Craft Beer Republic every Wednesday on your favorite podcast app!
Wed, July 14, 2021
Batch261: Drekker CHONK Beer Science & Slang Du Jour - Raspberry Cheesecake
Grab your lab coats; we're conducting some beer science! Our best beer friend Coley is back to perform some major Drekker research. Denver takes a big step towards normal, there are drunk buffalos in India, and we have a MAJOR announcement! Coley and Greg kick off the hydration with a round of SCIENCE! We've got two Drekker CHONKs; Rainbow Sherbet and Tropical Berry Blast. Greg starts things off with a huge announcement about the show's future. In short, this is the last episode of the Gentlemen, but there's much more. The NBA finals bet with the Booze League continues, but it's looking bad for the 'gents. Next, Coley shares her love for kombucha, and Greg sets the record straight on some brewery facts. If you've heard of Denver's Rare Beer Tasting, we've got great news for you. Flex came in strong with another Drekker beer; Slang Du Jour - Raspberry Cheesecake. Further proving that we need to talk more before we crack open beers. Constellation loses $12.5 million on expired hard seltzers; shucks. Molson Coors discontinues Coors Seltzer in the US. And some Drunk Buffaloes lead Indian cops to illegal liquor stashes. Cheers to Los Angeles, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents www.boozeleague.com
Wed, July 07, 2021
Batch260: Eppig Brewing 10:45 to Denver & Embolden Beer Co. Simply Nelson
Holy holiday weekend! Flex and Greg are back after a holiday weekend of hydration. But, of course, we're talking about for NBA Finals bet, having to drink hard kombucha, a man trying to visit 365 breweries, and most importantly, Flex's birthday! Greg is boarding a train for Colorado with his beer choice; he's reviewing 10:45 to Denver from Eppig Brewing. Flex is sipping on Simply Nelson, a single-hop IPA from Embolden Beer Co. The Bucks and the Suns are in the NBA finals, which means our bet with the Booze League is on! So what should the loser have to do? We've received some interesting ideas from the listeners. And the guys get into it over hard kombucha; who actually drinks that stuff?! A bartender saves a woman from getting creeped on by giving her a fake receipt; the world needs more of him. The Colorado Beer Guy is trying to hit 365 breweries in the same amount of days; we've got your back! And a woman leaves her baby at a bar with people she just met to, well, go to another bar. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Bene Bowse. We'll take two. Cheers to Los Rocky River, OH, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents
Wed, June 30, 2021
Batch259: Coronado Salty Crew, The Brewing Projekt Smoofee & There Does Not Exist Dawn Patrol
Ahoy, all you land lovers and salty sailors! Grab your nosh, Erica, the saltiest sailor of them all, is joining Flex and Greg! We're gearing up for summer with some delishable beers, talking about beer from the bottom of the ocean, getting hooked up with beer for life, and finding out who is drunk on the job! Erica sets sail with a review of Salty Crew, a blonde ale from Coronado Brewing Company in San Diego. Greg is drinking a summer crusher from There Does Not Exist, Dawn Patrol Hazy Pale. And Flex is sipping on something tasty from The Brewing Projekt, Smoofee Sour - Blackberry, Plum & Raspberry. Friend of the show Vanessa makes it known that she has some concerns about the commercials being aired on the podcast. Greg is looking to customize his license plate and needs some help. Erica is super famous now after her appearance with Neck Nosh on the local news. Flex is sorry that he didn't apply for the Miller Ambassador job; it's just down the street from him, after all. And the NBA finals are almost here; what will our bet against the Booze League be? Denver Beer Company is auctioning off a "Beer for Life" non-fungible token, whatever that is. Some Connecticut lawmakers are in trouble for boozing on the job. The United States is breaking records for hop production. And a man in Yellowstone gets too drunk and starts fighting park rangers and himself. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Driggle-Draggle. Cheers to Moorpark, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.instagram.com/NeckNosh www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents
Wed, June 23, 2021
Batch258: Beachwood Blendery Funk Yeah, Frothy Beard Mikey, Eagle Park Flavor Town
All aboard the train to Flavor Town! This week, Greg and Flex are joined by Wylie Withers, the commissioner of the Booze League. We're sipping on some pricey, funky beers, placing a "friendly" wager on the NBA playoffs, finding out who drank more during the pandemic and going down to Florida for a person named Booze. Wylie kicks off the hydration with a review of Funk Yeah Boysenberry from Beachwood Blendery. Greg has to apologize to Flex for some gram mishaps. The crew discusses their dislike for NBA coach Doc Rivers and places a bet for the finals. Flex lost the last bet he was a part of; it involves nudity. Flex hops in the super-duper weenie wagon and heads on down to Flavor Town with a NEIPA from Eagle Park Brewing. Wylie comes in hot with Guy Fieri fun facts; it turns out Guy makes more money than Tom Brady. Looks like Pepsi is entering the hard seltzer market. Denver is losing an icon near the stadium; Falling Rock Tap House. Greg is drinking Mikey, another of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-themed anniversary beers from Frothy Beard Brewing. Thanks to Wendy for the hookup. Dust Bowl Brewing is opening up another taproom location. A study shows that most people didn't increase their pandemic alcohol intake; we're calling BS. Massachusetts will no longer be breathalyzing drunk drivers. A Florida woman named Booze was arrested for, well, boozing. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Thingumbob. Don't be a Thingumbob. Cheers to Phoenix, AZ, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.instagram.com/boozeleague www.boozeleague.com www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents
Wed, June 16, 2021
Batch257: Phase Three Nebulous Concepts, Casa Agria Strawberry Frutaleta & Radiant Beer Secondary Motion
Here comes the dream team! Deb is back and is hanging with Flex and Greg for a brand new batch! We've got some great beers for the warm weather, the difference between getting beer and wine drunk, all the money raised from Black is Beautiful, and a drunk naked woman who stole her neighbor's beer. Deb is in the studio with Greg. They kick off the hydration with Secondary Motion, a hazy pale ale from Radiant Beer Co. BrewDog is being called out by a large group of their former employees for a "culture of fear." On a happy note, the Black is Beautiful collaboration beer has raised millions of dollars so far for different charities. Flex is reviewing Nebulous Concepts, a big Double IPA from Phase Three Brewing. Central Waters Brewing is moving into the old Pabst pilot house in Milwaukee; good news for Flex. Oregon legally makes hard seltzers beer. Yuengling announces their Texas launch date. A woman has a little too much to drink and scavenges around her neighbor's house to find more beer. We need your input: is wine-drunk different than getting drunk on other alcohols? Old-Timey Word of the Week is Gilly Gaupus. Cheers to Santa Paula, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.instagram.com/onehopmess www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents
Wed, June 09, 2021
Batch256: Great Notion Blueberry Muffin, New Glory Gummy Worms & Toppling Goliath Hot Dog Time Machine
Ahoy, all you landlubbers and scallywags. The Saltiest Sailor of the unleavened seas, Erica, is hanging out with Flex and Greg. We're talking about getting drunk at our weddings (and awful speeches), losing friends at beer festivals, and the most valuable beer in the world. Flex kicks off our hydration with Hot Dog Time Machine, a collaboration from Toppling Goliath and Hop Butcher for the World. Erica shares some massive news about Neck Nosh being invited to a huge beer festival. The crew shares stories of getting too hydrated at beer festivals, and we find out a dark secret from Flex's past. He also shares all the research he did before the show started. Greg reviews Blueberry Muffin, a fruited sour from Great Notion Brewing. Lynne Weaver, the founder of Three Weavers Brewing, is buying back her brewery from CANarchy. Which beer brand is the most valuable in the world? Alcohol delivery sales are slowing down; let's all do our part! And a bride cancels her wedding after her husband shows up hamskied. The crew shares their wedding hydration stories, complete with awful speeches. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Scotch Warming Pan. Don't get in front of that! Cheers to Staunton, VA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.instagram.com/NeckNosh www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents
Wed, June 02, 2021
Batch255: Toppling Goliath MoZee IPA & Mountains Walking Sweets Peach Cobbler Sour
Cheers everyone, and welcome to Batch 255! We're very excited to have a female-heavy show as our BFF Coley joins us as well as Greg's wife, Shannon. We're excited, as this is the first in-person recording in over a year! We're talking about Memorial Day BBQs, partying until the sun comes up, stupid laws around buying alcohol, and drunk texting. We kick things off with a review of Mozee, an IPA from one of our favorites, Toppling Goliath. We check in with Buff Bagwell, a wrestler from the 90s who's in a bit of trouble. Coley threw a BBQ that included real-life people, leading to a discussion on the good ol' days of partying until the sun comes up. We make a call to the bullpen and try Sweets (Peach Cobbler) from Mountains Walking Brewery in Bozeman, MT. It is a dessert beer in its truest form. Big "craft" beer is seeing a decline in sales during the pandemic, darn. Chicago is proposing a curfew on off-premise alcohol sales; aren't' we all adults? Free beer for vaccinated Minnesota residents; keep that vaccine card. Texans can now get some early morning booze on Sundays. And a man drunk texts the South Carolina Aquarium with some fascinating questions. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Tony. Sorry to all the Tonys out there. Cheers to Camarillo, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ www.instagram.com/beerharmonyshow www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents
Wed, May 26, 2021
Batch254: Pure Project Super Beta & Hop Butcher Blazed Orange
Welcome to Batch 254; Flex and Greg are being joined by our friend and beer nerd Deb. We've got some good news for beer shippers, tons of San Diego beer research, some positive fallout from women in beer sharing their stories, and where are the drunkest people? Greg is drinking Super Beta, a hazy IPA with all New Zealand hops from Pure Project Brewing. Deb talks about her essential taco research that she's been conducting with intern Brian. Flex does his research while getting chores done. Greg went to San Diego for the weekend to check out some new beer spots. Flex is reviewing Blazed Orange, an IPA with vanilla and orange from Hop Butcher For The World. Modern Times founder Jacob McKean steps down as CEO after the fallout from all of the women coming forward with their stories of harassment and a toxic work environment. We revisit the drunkest cities in the United States and the most bars per capita (Wisconsin is pretty popular). There is new legislation to allow the shipping of alcohol via USPS. Yuengling is now in Texas. And a married man wakes up to find a drunk woman performing a "sex act" on him. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Natty Lads. Don't you hate dealing with them? Cheers to Sacramento, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents www.instagram.com/OneHopMess www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer
Wed, May 19, 2021
Batch253: Phase Three Locked Layers, Listermann & Blackstack Brewing Business Hippies & Burning Barrel Fresh Out the Oven
Welcome to Batch 253, beer lovers! We're very excited to have the salty sailor herself, Erica (NeckNosh), back on the show! We're talking about more drunk stories, checking our voicemail, drinking some great beers, and getting disappointed when beers don't match their description. Greg is drinking Business Hippies, a collaboration between Listermann Brewing Company and Blackstack Brewing. We trap Erica into sharing her drunk story about trying to clean up a mess, and we check our voicemail to find a story about throwing up all over someone's clothes. Things turn serious. There is a massive problem in the craft beer industry with sexism, racism, misogyny, and exclusion. It must be discussed, or nothing will ever change. Thank you to @ratmagnet on the gram for being a conduit for these brave people to come forward with their stories. Erica is drinking Fresh Out the Oven (Version 9) from Burning Barrel Brewing. Who needs dessert? Ninkasi Brewing is divorcing from Legacy Breweries to take over their own operations. And our crew is skeptical about some new Nitro Hard Teas that are hitting the market. Flex is sipping on Locked Layers, a double IPA from Phase Three Brewing. California is looking to make to-go alcohol a permanent fixture. A drunk driver got really annoyed at a parked car. And a designated driver has a few and causes some destruction. Cheers to Philadelphia, PA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents www.instagram.com/NeckNosh www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer
Wed, May 12, 2021
Batch252: Monkish Never Sleep, WeldWerks SCIENCE! & 903 Brewers Neapolitan Slushy
Cheers and happy American Craft Beer Week! Our friend Coley stops in to help us celebrate with some great beers, we share some drunk stories around the campfire, Big Beer wants to pay you to go to Milwaukee, and Flex is very excited for a blue Icee. Greg starts the hydration session with a review of SCIENCE! A kettle soured wheat ale from WeldWerks Brewing in Colorado. After last week's round of drunk tales, Vanessa calls in to share a drunk story from college. Coley joins in with a tale of destroying a brewery bathroom. FedEx lost a box full of beer for Greg, and it turns out Flex used to be a box destroyer. Scott is sipping on Stone's Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA. Flex shares his review of Never Sleep, a double IPA from Monkish Brewing. Stone is celebrating their 25th anniversary. Does that make anyone else feel old? In some somber news, the "I need more beer" woman passed away at the age of 94. Coley gives her review of Neapolitan Slushy, a fruited sour from 903 Brewers. Miller High Life is trying to hire some fool to come to Milwaukee and be their new ambassador. And some shy listeners write in with their favorite/embarrassing drunk stories. This leads to a whole new round of storytelling. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Flying Pasty. Be on the lookout for those. Cheers to The Bronx, NY, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents
Wed, May 05, 2021
Batch251: Belching Beaver ¡Viva La Beaver! & Drekker Brewing CHONK Rainbow Sherbert
¡Hola a todos y feliz Cinco de Mayo! In honor of the big fiesta, we've got some Cinco de Mayo fun facts, a Cinco-themed beer review, baseball stadium food, sneaking beer past your spouse, and more! We're also telling stories of being too drunk and trying to "fix" a situation. Greg kicks off the hidratación with a review of ¡Viva La Beaver! It's Mexican Chocolate and Peanut Butter Milk Stout from Belching Beaver. Flex gives us some tips for sneaking beers past your spouse, Greg gets out for some Pink Boots research, and we find out the world-famous Dodger Dog is getting a makeover! We call the bullpen as Flex reviews CHONK Rainbow Sherbert. A fruited sour from Drekker Brewing Company with actual scoops of Rainbow Sherbert. New Jersey is giving out free beer in hopes of getting people to get the COVID vaccine. A man is arrested after driving into a house and acting like things are cool; this leads to a hilarious discussion of covering things up while drunk. Have you ever done that? And a drunk Tennessee man is accused of throwing poop at cops. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Foxed. Nothing better than getting all foxed up! Cheers to Elk Grove, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents
Wed, April 28, 2021
Batch250: Moksa Brewing Berry Chaos, Vennture Brew Co Yous Two & Neck Nosh
These pretzels are making me thirsty! Welcome to Batch 250, we're being joined by Erica Humphrey, owner of Neck Nosh pretzel necklaces, and she's sharing some of her delicious snacks and Sacramento beers! We're also talking about Craft Beer Week, "capsizing" from being too hydrated, blacking out and fighting a bouncer, and of course…pretzel fun facts! Thanks to Erica, she and Greg are drinking Moksa Brewing's Berry Chaos, an Imperial Sour with strawberries, banana, pineapple, and vanilla. We ask Erica and all of Instagram their thoughts on last week's spicy beer talk and find out what sort of trouble she got into when she was a teenager. Also, did you know police stations will provide you alcohol to test their equipment out? Flex is drinking Yous Two, a Rye New England IPA from Vennture Brew Co in Milwaukee, WI. American Craft Beer Week is May 10-16; are you ready to celebrate? Modern Times is launching smaller cans; do you prefer 12oz or 16oz? Natty Light is launching Naturday Frozen Icicles, just in case we haven't suffered enough! A drunk (not from Florida) man wrestles with a bouncer and shatters some windows. Old-Timey Word of the Week is Capsize. Turns out Greg did some major capsizing; blood was involved. Cheers to Los Angeles, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for more fun: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents www.instagram.com/NeckNosh www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer
Wed, April 21, 2021
Batch249: Two Roads Clementine Gose, Tarantula Hill In The Refrigerator & Oliphant Brewing Ant Ray Cow Pants
Cheers and spicy beers! We're excited to be joined by Deb and Flex, because drinking beers with friends is just better! The gang talks about being getting free crappy beer, getting in trouble for drinking underage, baseball and beer, and the need to be drunk before hitting the dance floor. Flex kicks off the hydration with a review of Ant Ray Cow Pants (that's not a typo). It's a red ale from Oliphant Brewing with ginger, curry, and lime. This leads to a whole discussion on spicy beers and drain-pours. Do you like spicy beer? Greg heads over to Enegren Brewing for their CJD fundraiser. Deb reminisces about drinking Enegren at Greg's wedding and how hydrated everyone got. Flex, on the other hand, did too much dancing at his wedding. Firestone Walker, in a shocking move, acquires Cali-Squeeze, SLO Brew's fruited beer brand. The San Diego Padres' Joe Musgrove threw the team's first no-hitter, and in return, he gets a lifetime supply of beer from Ballast Point. Deb has a fantasy baseball problem, and people are getting mad, but Flex had to give it up cold turkey. This brings up stadium beer prices; California vs. Wisconsin. Greg is reviewing In The Refrigerator, a hazy double IPA collab from Tarantula Hill and Topa Topa. This beer was made to honor legendary Lakers announcer Chick Hearn. Do you have a lazy dog? Busch Beer is looking to pay one lucky pooch $20,000 to be their Chief Taste Officer. Deb is drinking Clementine Gose from Two Roads Brewing Company. This kettle sour was brewed in a tanker truck. An underaged, drunk, naked guy trashes a hotel room before getting arrested. The crew talks about getting in trouble for drinking underage. Have you ever gotten busted? We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents www.instagram.com/onehopmess www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer
Wed, April 14, 2021
Batch248: Poseidon Brewing Company's Brian Oliver & Anthony Stotts
Cheers to drinking with friends and drinking in person! This week, Greg is at Poseidon Brewing Co. in Ventura, CA. Poseidon has been around since 2013 and is a staple in the Ventura County craft scene. Co-founder and head brewer Brian Oliver, aka Olly, and assistant brewer Anthony Stotts, aka Ant, sit down to talk brewing, surviving a pandemic, and their love for craft beer. Olly talks about his previous life as an underwater construction diver with the Navy, how he transitioned to brewing, and how he discovered (and couldn't get rid of) assistant brewer Ant. The guys talk about their process for coming up with new beers, some of their more colorful beer names, and what separates them from other local spots. We also find out what beers got the two guys hooked on craft beer in the first place. The dynamic duo also discusses persevering through a pandemic and multiple shut-downs, how they stay innovative, and how vital canning is. We wrap things up with a round of rapid-fire questions and find out everyone's favorite word for being drunk. The beers we sampled and reviewed: Ironclad Irish Red, Grapefruit IPA, Rapture of the Deep Raspberry Blonde Ale, and Zambalicious, a west coast hazy IPA. A huge thanks to Olly and Ant for their time, Vinita for organizing everything, and the entire staff for being so awesome! Find them online at www.poseidonbrewingco.com , @poseidonbrewingco, and visit them in Ventura, CA at 5777 Olivas Park Drive, Unit Q. We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.craftbeerrepublic.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.instagram.com/craftbeerrepublic www.facebook.com/craftbeerrepublicpod www.twitter.com/craftbeerrepub
Wed, April 07, 2021
Batch247: Evil Twin WHAT EVEN IS BLACK CHERRY ANYWAY? & Frothy Head Raph
Cowabunga tap heads! Our friend Coley is back, and we're getting totally tubular with some anniversary beer from Frothy Beard Brewing, turning IPAs upside down, celebrating national beer day, and buying some awful smelling beer candles. Coley kicks things off with a review of her very first sour IPA, What Even Is Black Cherry Anyway? from Evil Twin Brewing in New York. We're celebrating National Beer Day (April 7) with, well, beer! We also talk about the bad news surrounding DMX, our trip to Tarantula Hill for a Laker-themed beer collab, and Wrestlemania (not too much, promise). We also find out that Coley wasn't supposed to watch wrestling but had a massive crush on Chris Jericho. Scott is drinking Stone Brewing's Chrononaut IPA. Greg gets radical with Raph, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-themed beer from Frothy Beard Brewing for the eighth anniversary. Thanks to @brewpugsc for the hookup! In Booze News: •The Great American Beer Festival will be virtual once again in 2021. •Stone is making waves and releasing a line of hard seltzers. •The Brewers Association releases their Top 50 Craft Breweries in the US; we have questions. •Disneyland is adding a second spot in the park to get your booze. •Scientists say whiskey is good for a cold (can it cure the rona?). •Miller Lite is selling dive bar scented candles. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Henhouse." Cheers to Seoul, Korea, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ice_cole_beer_.
Wed, March 31, 2021
Batch246: Humble Sea Beer Science & Evil Twin It Was His Birthday And They Didn’t Even Care
Grab your lab coats; we're conducting some beer science! We're also talking about people crashing our weddings, learning about some hop profiles, getting silly on Seltzers, and going to Florida for free beer. Ally kicks off our hydration with a review of Evil Twin Brewing's It Was His Birthday and They Didn't Even Care. A blue, sour IPA with flavors of melted cotton candy, birthday cake sugar floss, candied raspberries, and ice cream-soaked waffle cones. A Florida couple offers free beer as a way to meet their neighbors. This leads to a discussion on free beer at parties, wedding crashers (in real life, not the movie), and trying to hook Dan up at Greg's wedding. Busch Beer is giving away a free wedding to three couples, but free beer isn't included. This brings up the idea of renewing wedding vows and the idea that marriages should be structured like sports contracts, a seven-year deal with player options. The United States Department of Justice dismisses any concerns over CBA's sale of Kona Hawaii to PV Brewing. Greg is conducting Beer Science with two single hop beers from Humble Sea Brewing: Boatloads of Nelson and Boatloads of Riwaka. Lookout San Francisco, Ballast Point is closing up shop in Chicago and moving to the bay area. This brings up an important question: are they craft (again)? St. Patrick's Day beer sales aren't as bad as they could have been. Anheuser-Busch and Patagonia settle their trademark case over Patagonia Brewing. Karl Strauss is shipping their hard seltzer outside of California. Cheers to Moorpark, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents www.instagram.com/ally.in.cally
Wed, March 24, 2021
Batch245: Societe Brewing Agreeable Folk IPA & Savagewood Brewing Pouring It Forward
Cheers and San Diego beers, tap heads! We're taking a trip to southern California for our beer reviews this week; Ally brews a Women's Day beer, Greg wakes up toasty from the weekend research, beerbabejess tells us about her collaboration beer, and Florida Man is back at it. Greg starts things off with a review of Agreeable Folk, an IPA from Societe Brewing. The sports world lost a legend today; cheers to Elgin Baylor. Greg talks about his wife's Women's Day collaboration brew and getting to help with quality control (and waking up still hydrated the next day). Ally brew's up a Mexican lager for her women's day collab, and she runs into some ID issues with people visiting her brewery. Ally talks with @beerbabejess about her Women's Day collaboration brew with Savagewood Brewing: Pouring It Forward Raspberry Ale. It's also the beer that Ally is reviewing. In Booze News: •Market Garden Brewery in Cleveland will give the $.10 beer to people with the COVID vaccine. •Mike Trout rewards a hero who sacrificed his beer to save a woman. •A drunk beautician was kicked off her flight for refusing to wear a mask. •A Florida man finds a drunks stranger watching TV on his couch. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Bitch Booby." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout-out! Cheers to Sacramento, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents www.instagram.com/ally.in.cally
Wed, March 17, 2021
Batch244: Drekker Brewing PRRRTs These Days, Junkyard Brewing Little Sticky & Stone Viking Space Probe Double IPA
Sláinte and not-so-green beers, tap heads! We're ranting about Guinness, drinking some special release beers, boozing through daylight savings, and flying the friendly skies with an elevated BAC. Greg starts things off with a review of PRRRTs These Days, a sour brewed with Sour Patch Kids from Drekker brewing. It's Saint Patrick's Day, are you a fan of Guinness? We take a deep dive into why people love it so much. Greg and Ally talk about getting in trouble with the spouses for getting too much beer. Ally goes to a new beer release, and Greg samples the Firestone Walker Brewer's Reserve (and then needs some Pozole the next morning). Scott shows up with Viking Space Probe, a double IPA from Stone Brewing. Ally is making a mess with her beer review; she's drinking Little Sticky, a smoothie sour loaded with marshmallow, strawberry, and peach from Junkyard Brewing. In Booze News: •Beale's Brewery releases "Your Manager is Bitch” after an email from a customer. •The booziest MLB Parks in America. •A drunk Alaska Airlines passenger faces a $250,000 fine for his in-flight behavior. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Fussbudget." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout-out! Cheers to Magdeburg, Germany, for being our top listening city for last week! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.instagram.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents www.instagram.com/ally.in.cally
Wed, March 10, 2021
Batch243: HenHouse Brewing The Walrus is Paul, Hidden Springs Ale Works The Upside Down & Eagle Park Brewing's Bowie's Space Suite: Nelson
Cheers and musical beers! We're so excited for our friend Derek, aka flex_me_a_beer on the gram, to join us! There are some music-themed beers, we're planning St. Patrick's Day, Flex teaches us how to arm wrestle, and who knew pineapple upside-down cake could be so alienating? Greg kicks off the hydration with a review of The Walrus is Paul, an IPA from HenHouse Brewing that is chock full of conspiracy. It's been almost a year since everything shut down; we reflect on how that's changed our drinking habits (like not Ubering for a year). Flex talks about his short-lived arm wrestling career, and teaches us Californian's what a basement is. He also discusses working at a grocery store for St. Patrick's Day and tells us about a beer membership that every beer lover would want to join. Ally talks about her trip to Embolden Beer Co in San Diego and researches some new beer. The crew discusses their plans for the greenest day of the year. Flex reviews Eagle Park Brewing's Bowie's Space Suite: Nelson edition. A very juicy IPA featuring Nelson hops as the main event. We have a new segment: Beer Faults and Adjuncts. It's everyone's chance to let us know what we did wrong. Greg corrects our info about Pyramid Brewing, and Flex gives them a call with bad news. Ally reviews a dessert beer from Hidden Springs Ale Works, The Upside Down. This sparks a massive debate on pineapple upside-down cake. Do you like it? And should it be single-serve or made for many people? In Booze News: •Deschutes Brewery Acquires Neighboring Boneyard Beer in Bend, OR, but doesn't want their side hustle. •AB launches Budweiser Select, a low cal low ABV version of the macro beer. •Boston Beer ups the ABV game with the release of Truly Extra, an 8% hard seltzer. •A drunk driver manages to blow over 9 times the legal limit. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Bung Your Eye." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout-out! Cheers to Pompano Beach, FL, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents , and www.instagram.com/TheUnfilteredGentlemen ! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Follow Ally @ally.in.cally and Derek at @flex_me_a_beer!
Wed, March 03, 2021
Batch242: Great Notion Triple Berry Shake, Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist Double Chocolate Double Peanut Butter & Harland Super Bloom Sour IPA
Cheers and big fresh beers, tap heads! We're drinking some incredibly fresh beer, going out of town for beer research, hanging out with an awesome Beer Babe, and Ally's back behind the bar! Greg kicks things off with a Triple Berry Shake review, a heavily fruited sour from Great Notion Brewing, packed with black currant, boysenberry, and Marionberry. Ally talks about her big brew day at Stone's Liberty Station, where she brewed a collaboration with some of the fruit from her farm. She's also excited to be back behind the bar at Refuge, pouring flights for everyone! Greg talks about his trip up the coast, where he conducted some research at Three Stacks and a Rock Brewing, Libertine Brewing Company and There Does Not Exist. He also received the first shipment of the Firestone Walker Brewer's Reserve box (no thanks to FedEx). Scott picks up some liquid dessert; he's drinking Big Bad Baptist Double Chocolate Double Peanut Butter from Epic Brewing. Kris Savage, aka basicgirlbrewreview on Instagram, joins the show for Babes Supporting Babes. Ally reveals a brand new beer that was just canned, Super Bloom Sour IPA from Harland Brewing Co. It's a collab beer she was a part of in honor of International Women's Day. In Booze News: •The Brewers Association Releases new 2021 Beer Style Guidelines. •Study: 1/5 of young adults forget contraception as they're too drunk to remember. •Platform Beer's Columbus Taproom staff all resigns, citing unsafe working conditions and black mold. •Three drunk drivers all crash into each other on the highway. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Costard Monger." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout-out! Cheers to Las Vegas, NV, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, February 24, 2021
Batch241: Great Divide Brewing Car Camper Hazy Pale Ale & Pizza Port Brewing Taste for Adventure IPA
Cheers and adventurous beers! Brian's back on the show; we're drinking some adventurous beer from Pizza Port, getting sessionable in Colorado, and getting really mad at BeerAdvocate. Brian and Greg kick off the hydration session with Taste for Adventure, a new IPA from Pizza Port Brewing in San Diego. It's loaded with experimental hops Sabro and HBC 586. Greg talks about heading outdoors for an upcoming interview and some necessary beer research at Topa Topa Brewing. This brings up the topic of original breweries in Ventura County. Brian gets angry about some rude customer service at a French cuisine store. And the crew finds out how highly rated some horrible beers are. And Scott is sipping on a classic Stone IPA. For our Bullpen Beer, Greg grabs a Camp Camper hazy pale ale from Great Divide Brewing Company in Denver. In Booze News: •Boston Beer revenue is way up for 2020, and a lot of that is thanks to hard seltzer. •A drunk woman in Arizona gets naked and steals clothes and booze. •Florida Man: a drunk driver crashes into the back of a police car. We have a new segment: Beer Faults and Adjuncts. It's everyone's chance to let us know what we did wrong. This time, Greg embarrassed himself with his lack of rapper knowledge. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Conny Wobble." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout-out! Cheers to Colorado Springs, CO, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you!
Wed, February 17, 2021
Batch240: Resident Culture West Coast Connect & Five Threads 2020 Cherenkov 5th Anniversary Stout
Cheers and bi-coastal beers, tap heads! We're excited to have one of our best beer friends, Coley, back on the show, drinking a west coast beer from the east coast and doing some critical brunch work. Coley and Greg start off the hydration with a review of West Coast Connect, a double IPA from Resident Culture Brewing in Charlotte, NC. Greg talks about his upcoming happy hour with Henhouse Brewing, hang out with us on Instagram live. Coley and Greg talk about their big purchase over the weekend; Firestone Walker's Brewers Reserve. We find out what you prefer for hangovers; breakfast burritos or pozole? And the latest culinary controversy: pineapple on pizzas! We all saw Tom Brady's drunk video from the Buccaneer's Super Bowl parade, but what you didn't hear was the audio after he was safely back on land. Scott is reviewing a big anniversary beer from Five Threads Brewing, Cherenkov 5th Anniversary Stout, aged in Four Roses Bourbon Barrels after infusion with cocoa nibs and vanilla beans. In Booze News: •Heineken records a $279 Lagunitas million Impairment charge. •Anheuser-Busch will transfer Stella production to the United States. •Constellation is being sued by Anheuser-Busch over the use of the Corona name on Corona Hard Seltzer. •Port Brewing, Lost Abbey have terminated their contract with Stone Distribution. •A drunk Pennsylvania man set fire to his house to stay warm. We have a new segment: Beer Faults and Adjuncts. It's everyone's chance to let us know what we did wrong. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Pushing School." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout-out! Cheers to Dover, DE, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow Coley @ice_cole_beer_.
Wed, February 10, 2021
Batch239: Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA, Untitled Art Peaches Sour A La Mode & MadeWest Brewing 5 Year Anniversary Double IPA
Cheers and peachy beers, tap heads! We're being joined by friend-of-the-show Brian, drinking a throwback from Stone, celebrating a local brewery anniversary, getting stabbed with EpiPens, and breaking down the super boring Super Bowl. Ally starts things off with a review of Peaches Sour A La Mode, a fruited Berliner Weisse from Untitled Art. Greg talks about his hangover cure, and it wasn't a breakfast burrito; he found a hole in the wall joint dishing out some amazing pozole and street tacos. Brian weighs in on BurritoGate and talks about his experience trying to get Pliny the Younger. Ally talks about brewery hopping with her fanny pack over the weekend. Brian hooked Greg up with the 5 Year Anniversary Double IPA from MadeWest Brewing in Ventura, CA. They're reviewing this special edition hop bomb. In Sports News: •The Super Bowl happened, and it wasn't cheap. •Florida Man was arrested for running out onto the field during the big game. •Baseball journalist Pedro Gomez dies. •Derrick Rose lands back on the Knicks. Ally talked to DJ to find out about her favorite beer, Instagram inspiration, and more on Babes Supporting Babes. Follow her @drinkwithdj. Scott picks up Stone's re-release of Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA; he and Greg give that one a review. In Booze News: •Firestone Walker is launching a pricey new beer club. •Uber has agreed to buy Drizzly for $1 Billlllion dollars. •And Florida Man with a Florida shaped tattoo gets arrested for calling 9-1-1 for a ride. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Russian Coffee House." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Jaipur, India, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, February 03, 2021
Batch238: Topa Topa’s The Way Forward Is Back, Casa Agria’s The Way Back Is Forward, & Solaris Beer & Blending Lethe Kellerbier
Cheers and nerdy beers, future boy! We've got some beer science with future and past themed beers, we're cleaning out our cellar, talking Super Bowl prop bets, and getting drunk at school. Ally kicks off the hydration with a local beer from her hood; she's drinking Lethe, a Kellerbier from Solaris Beer & Blending. The crew talks about a pop-top fundraiser that's perfect for drunk people. Ally finds out that not only are girls drunker than guys, but they are loved by dogs more as well. Greg talks about the horrible Pliny the Younger shopping experience and his big cellar cleanout. Scott is sipping on Simtra TIPA from Knee Deep Brewing. In Tech Talk: Apple is finally making it possible to unlock your phone while wearing a mask. Look out for iOS 14.5. In Sports News: •Kansas City is still favored to win over Tampa Bay. •The big Super Bowl prop bets. •Jason Witten retires (again). •MLB has issued a 154 game season proposal. Greg is putting on the lab coat and conducting some critical beer science! He's rocking a two-part collaboration from Topa Topa Brewing Ventura, CA, and Casa Agria Specialty Ales from Oxnard, CA. First is Topa Topa's The Way Forward Is Back, a clear East Coast IPA. Next up is Casa Agria's The Way Back Is Forward, a Hazy West Coast IPA. And for the final touch, a combo of the two, great Scott! In Booze News: •Anheuser-Busch has cut all Budweiser Super Bowl ads. •Boulevard Brewing is in hot water over sexual harassment. •A substitute teacher is arrested for a DWT. Cheers to Thousand Oaks, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, January 27, 2021
Batch237: Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Black Rye IPA & Prairie Artisan Ales Key Lime Pie
Cheers and throwback beers! We've got an old favorite returning from the grave, fans need more controversy from #BurritoGate, women are drinking a lot, and Florida wants to get drunk and host the Olympics. Ally kicks off the show with a review of Key Lime Pie, a fruited sour from Prairie Artisan Ales. And Greg has a can in the fridge, so he joins along in the research. It's like old times, drinking the same beer together. A listener slides into our DMs to re-hash the BurritoGate scandal of 2020. The question remains, beans or no beans? Greg talks about hanging out with the Radiant Beer crew for a beer tasting, found his old Super Nintendo, kegged his latest homebrew, and is cursing the name of some utility companies. Scott is sipping on Stone's Scorpion Bowl IPA and is jumping the line for a COVID vaccine. In Sports News: •Brady vs. Mahomes in the Super Bowl, in Tampa. Las Vegas is already picking sides. •The Bills' Cole Beasley played 3 playoff games with a broken leg. •Sad news once again in baseball, Hank Aaron passed away. •The Cactus League asks MLB to delay spring training because of the COVID outbreak in Maricopa County. •And Florida offers to have the Olympics if Tokyo backs out. Greg brings an old favorite back from the grave, Firestone Walker's Wookey Jack Rye IPA. Over four years ago, we held a retirement party way back on Batch 18 for the original Wookey Jack. In Booze News: •American alcohol consumers are now more female than male. •Yuengling is going to Texas in their first expansion with Molson Coors. •Hard seltzer sales top $4.1 Billion in 2020, up 160.4%. They have Ally to thank. •Natty Light creates the world's most expensive work of art. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "To Lib." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Riverside, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally on Instagram.
Wed, January 20, 2021
Batch236: East Brother Beer Company's Rob Lightner
Cheers and hella great beers! We're very excited to welcome Rob Lightner, co-founder of East Brother Beer Co. He's here to share East Brother's story, running a brewery in a pandemic, and talk about what separates them from the competition. He also leads us on a tasting of a few of their beers. In addition to being a co-founder, Rob is also in charge of sales, marketing, and the overall bottom line. He also fancies himself quite the quality control officer! Greg and Rob start out discussing his background in beer and falling in love with not only craft beer but his neighbor (and fellow co-founder) Chris's homebrew. These early, classic-style beers lead to East Brother Beer Co's heart and what their beer is all about. Paul talks about why they chose the name they did and gives a bit of a geography lesson along the way. We also find out how they found their head brewer, Paul Liszewski. The discussion turns to the current time and trying to operate a brewery during a pandemic with ever-changing rules, regulations, and hardships. Rob talks about some of the programs they've implemented, from distribution to online beer tastings and everything in between. He also talks about distribution and being forced to ramp up canning and distributing out of state. And they wrap everything up with a round of rapid-fire questions and find out Rob's favorite word for being drunk. The beers we taste are; Red Lager, Red IPA, and Oatmeal Stout. A huge thank you to Rob Lightner, Jaime Dooley, and the entire East Brother crew for their time and great beer. If you're in the Bay Area, head over to 1001 Canal Blvd in Richmond, CA. You can visit them online at www.EastBrotherBeer.com and on the social outlets @EastBrotherBeer. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you!
Wed, January 13, 2021
Batch235: Drekker Brewing Peach & Black Currant BRAAAAAAAAINS & Stone Brewing Soaring Dragon IIPA
Cheers and big, bold, beers, tap heads! We are drinking some beers with big flavors, doing some wine tasting, visiting breweries, and spinning the big wheel! Greg starts things off with a review of Peach & Black Currant BRAAAAAAAAINS, a double fruit smoothie sour from Drekker Brewing. Ally talks about her trip with some beer friends to visit some breweries and drink local. Greg talks about his wine tasting adventure and his ill-fated expedition to the dentist, which led to a lot of great drugs. In Sports News: •The Eagles have fired head coach Doug Pederson. •The NBA has a major COVID outbreak. •Dodger's legend Tommy Lasorda dies at 93. Scott brings Soaring Dragon, a newly re-released Imperial IPA from Stone Brewing, made with white tea. We spin the Wheel-O-Fun (please help us rename it) and get a very informative voice mail from Jason, aka @ExceptionalGrogs on the grog. He's making all of Ally's dreams come true. In Booze News: •Russian River reveals the Pliny the Younger pre-sale date. •A Wisconsin man is arrested for his 18th DUI, and that's just the beginning. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Grinder." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Clearwater, FL, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, January 06, 2021
Batch234: Tripping Animals Referees Are the Law, MadeWest Art Isn't Real & Figueroa Mountain Lizard's Mouth
Cheers and hoppy new beers, fam! We're starting off the new year with some great local beers, talking about our NYE fun, learning a vital language lesson, and we've got a voicemail from one of our favorite people! Ally kicks off the new year with a local beer from Miami; she's drinking Referees Are The Law, a fruited Berliner Weisse from Tripping Animals Brewing. We receive our first suggestion to re-name the Wheel O Fun; keep them coming! Greg talks about all of the hydration that took place on NYE and the people he and his wife drunk dialed at four in the morning. Ally talks about going out and hanging out with "that guy" that hides his wedding ring. And everyone gets a critical lesson about the English language and what words to avoid. Greg continues the trend of drinking local with a new release from MadeWest Brewing in Ventura, CA. He's drinking Art Isn't Real, an incredibly crushable hazy IPA. In Sports News: •Kevin Durant will miss four games due to a COVID-19 quarantine. •John Elway fires himself and steps down as the Broncos GM. •Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry becomes eighth running back in NFL history to total 2,000 yards in a season. •Sandra Scully, wife of Vin Scully, dies at 76 due to ALS complications. Scott keeps it local with a favorite from Figueroa Mountain Brewing, based out of Buelton, CA. He's drinking Lizard's Mouth, an old school Imperial IPA. Everyone's favorite Southern Bell, Wendy, calls in to share her grocery list! In Booze News: •New USDA guidelines reject a recommendation to cut alcohol consumption from two drinks to one for men. •Sierra Nevada puts Sufferfest Beer Co. on pause. •Don't mix crimes: DUI & Drug Trafficking. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Spanks." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Newbury Park, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, December 30, 2020
Batch233: Humble Sea & Other Brother's Foggy Bottom Brothers and Knee Deep & Kern River's Lupulin River
Cheers and a hoppy new years to everyone! In the spirit of coming together (virtually) for New Years', we're drinking some great collaboration beers, discussing Christmas décor, and trying to figure out why people think 2021 will be any better. The first collaboration comes from Humble Sea Brewing and Other Brother Beer Company. They came together for Foggy Bottom Brothers, a double dry-hopped foggy IPA. The gentlemen are starting off the year with a giveaway not to be missed. Greg talks about his Christmas cocktails, when the right time to take down your Christmas decorations is, and plans for NYE. We also talked about one of the biggest lessons we've all learned this year, and we can't figure out why people think 2021 will magically be better than 2020. The next collab is from Knee Deep and Kern River Brewing, Lupulin River. These two IPA-centric breweries came together for a Double IPA that is full of hoppy goodness. Friend of the show Jason, aka @ExceptionalGrogs, calls in and really throws Ally off her game. Why are Australian accents so amazing? In Booze News: •Hershey's demands payment from a small brewery over beer made with candy. •The Top 10 vehicles most likely to be driven by drunk drivers. •A Drunk driver slips out of handcuffs, steals cruiser, crashes. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Carouse." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Colorado Springs, CO, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, December 23, 2020
Batch232: Crowns and Hops Urban Anomaly, East Brother Beer's Oatmeal Stout & Stone's Exotic Destinations
Cheers and holiday beers! We're drinking some great beers just in time for Christmas, hanging out with Vanessa, aka @the_real_beer_vixen, talking about the 12 Beers of Christmas, and #BurritoGate2020 continues! Greg kicks things off with a review of Urban Anomaly, a 6% American Stout from Crowns and Hops out of Inglewood, CA. Friend of the show @Flex_Me_A_Beer writes in and re-sparks the #BurritoGate2020 controversy, Greg talks about the fantastic beer tasting event with the Daughters of Ninkasi and Poseidon Brewing, Ally talks about her most recent trip back to Yuma, AZ. We've also got a sneak peek at an upcoming giveaway! Ally is coming in hot with East Brother Beer Company's Oatmeal Stout. A simple, easy to drink, classic of a stout. Vanessa, aka @the_real_beer_vixen on the gram, joins the show for Babes Supporting Babes, and we find out all about her reading habits (and many other things). Scott finds a new offering from Stone Brewing, their Exotic Destinations IPA, packed with experimental hops. The "Wheel-O-Fun" decides our fate once again, and we need your help renaming it. Please?! In Booze News: •Research shows spontaneously fermented beers are healthy. •California Craft breweries sue governor Newsom for discrimination over reopening. •The 12 Beers of Christmas. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Piss Maker." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Gaithersburg, MD, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, December 16, 2020
Batch231: Spanish Marie Brewery Ecto Cooler & Stone Brewing's Enjoy By 01.01.21 Unfiltered IPA
Cheers and tasteless, COVID beers! Greg is kicking off the show with a review of the VERY anticipated Ecto Cooler from Spanish Marie Brewery. It's a green, sour ale that was conditioned with tangerines, oranges, and lemonade. It's childhood mixed with booze. Ally is back! And she is talking all about what it's been like having COVID for the past few weeks. Spoiler alert; she's doing better, but she tells us all about how she caught it, how she's been dealing with it, and how it feels to have the plague. Greg gives the update on the work holiday Zoom party and how he got in trouble trying to break the internet. In Sports News: •Michael Jordan's The Grove XXIII golf course has a beer delivery drone. •The Bulls waive Noah Vonleh after testing positive for COVID-19. •The NBA season will start on December 22 and have 72 games. •The Steelers lose 2 in a row after dominating the season. Scott reviews a fresh one from Stone Brewing, Enjoy By 01.01.21 Unfiltered IPA. Thanks to the new Wheel-O-Fun (please help us name that), we get a voicemail from Jason in Australia. In Booze News: •Other Half Brewing begins shipping via Tavour. Use code UNFILTERED to get $10 from your first purchase of $25. •Societe Brewing to Move Distribution to Stone Distributing in California. •Russia tells it's citizens' no drinking' for 2 months after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Drop in the eye." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Thousand Oaks, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, December 09, 2020
Batch230: Stone Brewing Xocoveza & Artisanal Brew Works Warheads Watermelon Sour
Cheers to good beers and better friends! We're being joined by one of our favorite people, Coley, of the BoozeCast. Greg kicks off the beer reviews and the Christmas season with Xocoveza from Stone Brewing. If somehow you've missed Xocoveza, it's an imperial stout inspired by Mexican hot chocolate, or as Coley put it…Christmas in your mouth. Since we have a friend on the show, we had to find out what her ultimate breakfast burrito contains, as #BurritoGate2020 continues! We also talk about the drunk driver that parked in Coley's yard, as well as the one that crashed in front of Greg's house. And we talk about the awful COVID Christmas parties that companies are throwing. Is your company a part of the problem? Coley is coming in hot with a crazy beer! She's drinking Warheads Watermelon Sour from Artisinal Brew Works out of New York. Do you remember Warheads candy? In Sports News: •Paul Pierce is being sued by a weed consultant. •Break dancing is coming to the Olympics. •A man breaks into Tom Brady's home $40 million home. It's just not Christmas without the traditional dropping of the yule log, and Coley gets to join in on the annual dropping. In Booze News: •Thanksgiving Eve beer delivery orders were way up. •Anheuser-Busch to up their marketing investment in Golden Road. •Pabst Brewing Company to Shutter Captain Pabst Pilot House and Craft Beer Brand in Milwaukee •Ninkasi Brewing lays off 12% of their workforce due to the pandemic. •A drunk driver tells police he's too drunk for a field sobriety test. •Top 10 Beers of 2020 Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Bene Bowse." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Denver, CO, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow Coley @ice_cole_beer_.
Wed, December 02, 2020
Batch229: Refuge Brewery Walk the Dog DIPA & Santa Maria Mo-Tra IPA
Grab your leashes, tap heads, we're going for a stroll! Greg starts things off with a review of Walk the Dog, a double IPA from Refuge Brewery sent up from everyone's favorite beertender Ally. There's an update to #BurritoGate2020, and it doesn't involve tortillas! Also, Greg heads out to the desert for some camping, drinking, and avoiding meth-heads. In Sports News: •The Steelers and the Ravens keep getting postponed due to COVID. •The Jets were dominated by the Dolphins, drop to 0-11. •The Raiders call some interesting audibles. •The Denver Broncos lose all their quarterbacks to the Rona. •Mike Tyson gets stoned before his big "come back" fight. •Warriors Klay Thompson tears Achilles on the other leg, out for another season. •Dwight Howard signs with 76ers for minimum after Tweeting that he was returning to Lakers. Scott reviews Mo-Tra, a blood orange IPA from Santa Maria Brewing Co. In Booze News: •2021's Pliny the Younger release to be online only. •Miller Lite Will Give You Free Beer For Your Cancelled Holiday Party This Year. •A drunk man punches a taxi driver in the face before dancing in the street. Booze Quote of the Week: "We are born two drinks shy of happiness. Two drinks gets you to what feels like the natural starting line of life." -Gordon Keith. Cheers to Sea Isle City, NJ, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, November 25, 2020
Batch228: Radiant Beer Company
Cheers and new beers, tap heads! We're very excited to welcome Andrew Bell, Jonas Nemura, and Cambria Griffith to the show. They are the team behind the brand new brewery in Anaheim, CA, Radiant Beer Company. Andrew is the director of brewing and was the Innovation Manager at The Bruery. Jonas ran operations at The Bruery as well as Chapman Crafted. Cambria is the director of marketing and has worked with The Bruery, Offshoot, Golden Road, Figueroa Mountain, LA Beer Week, and more! We talk about everything from opening a brewery (especially during a pandemic) to their favorite terms for being drunk. Jonas talks about what it means to lead operations. In contrast, Andrew talks about the challenges of opening an already constructed brewery and the speed at which this project came together. We find out if they're crazy for opening during a pandemic. Cambria discusses the challenges of attracting people during difficult times. Andrew discloses (sort of) some of the collaborations he's working on, and they talk about how they'll stand out from other local breweries. After some discussion, we find out that the last project that everyone worked on together was Offshoot Beer Co. It also gets revealed that Cambria is a level two certified cicerone. We get down to the necessary details and find out what Andrew's focus will be when it comes to making beer. Finally, we wrap things up with a round of Rapid Fire questions and find out that Cambria loves cheap beer and tacos but can't come up with a good word for being drunk, while both Jonas and Andrew are not a fan of macro lagers...to say the least. A huge thank you to the whole Radiant Beer crew. We're so excited to try their beer in (hopefully) just a few weeks. Make sure you check them out at www.radiantbeer.com and @radiantbeer on the main socials. Find them at 1566 W. Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you!
Wed, November 18, 2020
Batch227: 8 bit Brewing Stadium Status Sour IPA & Fair State Brewing Cooperative Double Universe
Cheers, concert lovers, who's ready to rock? Dan starts things off with Double Univers, a double dry-hopped, double IPA from Fair State Brewing Cooperative out of Minnesota. It's a double-ized version of their Mirror Universe. After an insane amount of technical difficulties, Greg and Dan get things going while waiting for the others to join. Will they join? It's a mystery for everyone. Greg talks about an interview with Radiant Beer Company and a new contest of sorts; we want you to read a grocery list! Dan has kicked his first keg and needs a refill. Also, #BurritoGate2020 continues. Do you like your breakfast burrito eggs scrambled or fried? And what makes something a breakfast item? Is it the eggs? In Sports News: •The Steelers defeat the Bengals to remain undefeated at 9-0. •The Jets survive bye week to remain 0-9. •Cardinals QB Kyler Murray wins the game with a Hail Marry. •FOX graphic details how many children Colts QB Philip Rivers has vs. other NFL QBs. •Thunder PG Chris Paul traded to Suns. •The NBA Draft is today (Wednesday) •Both Rockets PG Russell Westbrook and SG James Harden want out of Houston. Greg is drinking 8 bit Brewing Company's Stadium Status, a sour Double IPA. He also talks about his at-home Foo Fighters concert over the weekend. @the_real_beer_vixen leaves us a drunk voicemail from 4:00 AM. In Booze News: •Diageo Recalls Guinness 0.0. •White Claw Maker to Build a$400 Million Production Facility in South Carolina. •Tiger King's husband, Dillon Passage, was charged with DUI. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Dicked in the nob" Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Washington, VA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, November 11, 2020
Batch226: Mother Earth Sin Tax, Humble Sea Fog This, 8 Bit Mario Tart & Elevation Beer Co. False Summit
Cheers and big beers! As the weather cools, the abv grows. Ally grabbed her red shells and jumped into her kart to review Mario Tart: BooBerry Boneyard. A Kettle Sour with Blueberry, Raspberry, and Blackberry from 8 bit Brewing Company. Breakfast Burritos are very important in Southern California, and we didn't realize how big of a topic they are. But after Dan's breakfast burrito and michelada run last week, we had to take a deep dive. The gents discuss the perfect breakfast burrito ingredients, hangover foods, and take some listener emails and messages on the topic. Ally gets excited for her kids to get out of the house and go back to school. Dan reviews Just Fog It, a double dry-hopped foggy IPA with Nelson, El Dorado, and Sabro hops from Humble Sea Brewing. The gents discuss the top ten ranked beers and breweries, according to Zymurgy Magazine. In Sports News: •The Steelers still undefeated and breaking franchise records. •Washington Football Team's QB Kyle Allen destroys his ankle. •The Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey returns after 8 weeks on IR, only to miss the season. •The Raiders lose a draft pick, and Gruden is fined for not following COVID-19 guidelines. •NBA is looking to start back up before the new year. Scott is sipping on Mother Earth Brewing's Sin Tax, an Imperial Stout with peanut butter. We have an all-new segment, Babes Supporting Babes, where Ally sits down with a beer babe from Instagram to talk about her inspirations behind her account. This week she spoke to @brewpugsc, aka Wendy. Greg cozies up to False Summit, a barrel-aged Belgian Quad from Elevation Beer Company in Poncha Springs, CO. In Booze News: •Colorado Elects brewery founder John Hickenlooper to the U.S. Senate. •Dixie Brewing has picked a new name, Faubourg Brewing. •Pabst Blue Ribbon buys the shuttered SoCal Molson brewery. •Guinness goes basic, will release a gingerbread spiced stout and imperial stout. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Socket Money" Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Ironton, OH, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Wed, November 04, 2020
Batch225: Junkyard's Tag Team Partners Sour IPA, Culmination Dazzle Dance NEPA, M Special All Time Special Saison & Kros Strain Fairy Nectar
Cheers and powerful beers, BROTHER! Ally kicks things off with a review of what can only be described as the Mega Powers of beer; Junkyard Brewing's Tag Team Partners Sour IPA. It's a blueberry peach sour with lactose and a nice hop kick. Greg talks about his Halloween hang-out and beer research that lasted until 4:00 AM. Dan discusses the importance of a Sunday morning breakfast burrito and the amazing michelada drive-thru run. Ally had another trip to Yuma, AZ, and got in trouble for putting up Unfiltered Gentlemen stickers in a brewery. Scott takes a trip to Modern Times in Santa Barbara and has lunch, but finds out the hard way (from Ally) that MT is entirely vegan. Dan reviews a new one from Tavour, Fairy Nectar, an IPA from Kros Strain Brewing in Nebraska. Greg provides an update on the plant-based menu from Modern Times. In Sports News: •The Tampa Bay Rays manager helps the Dodgers win. •Justin Turner tests positive for COVID mid-game. Should he have been let back out? What's wrong with the testing? •MLB commissioner Rob Manfred had a few too many before presenting the MVP award. •Chicago Cubs free agent Jon Lester buys 3,466 beers (and counting) for Chicago this weekend. •The New York Jets were 19.5 point dogs against Kansas City. Scott picks up a beer from Santa Barbara and reviews All Time Special Farmhouse Saison from M Special Brewing Company. This leads to a discussion on farmhouse and Saison beers and the people that enjoy them. Greg reviews Dazzle Dance, a New England Pale Ale from Culmination Brewing Company in Portland, OR. In Booze News: •Alumni of the Bruery launch a new brewery in Anaheim. Which, of course, brings up Disneyland; will it ever open up again? •Molson Coors' Net Sales Decline 3.1% in quarter 3. •Craft Beer and Brewing's Best in Beer Readers' Choice: Top 50 Beers of 2020. Don't worry, we only talk about the top 15. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Lindsay, make sure you follow her on Instagram @thatbrewgal! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Rum Doxy." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Los Angeles, CA, for being our top listening city last week! Follow Ally @ally.in.cally on Instagram. And don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 27, 2020
Batch224: Knee Deep Simtra, Humble Sea Just Foggin' Vote!, Evil Twin Fructus Danica & Seapine Brewing Rainbow Suspenders
Cheers and election beers, everyone! Time to fill in those circles, crack a cold one, and cast your ballot! Greg starts things off with a review of Just Foggin' Vote! From Humble Sea Brewing Company; a double dry-hopped west coast double IPA Citra, Nelson, Simcoe & Mosaic hops. Dan talks about his weekend BBQ in honor of the Raiders, Scott gets hit on by an old lady, Ally makes money off her old beers, and Greg sat down to watch Borat 2. We also find out that Ally had a massive crush on Tom Green…who knew? Scott is drinking Simtra, a triple IPA from Knee Deep Brewing packed with Simcoe and Citra hops. The day has come where we finally receive a voicemail from Derek, aka @flex_me_a_beer! In sports news: •The Dodgers overcome epic Game 4 blunders to take a 3-2 lead over the weekend. •Antonio Brown signs with the Buccaneers. •Daniel Jones runs 80 yards before tripping over a sprinkler. •Odell Beckham Jr. tore his ACL. •Paul George is upset with his NBA 2K rating. Ally is reviewing Fructus Danica 1, a sour beer series from Evil Twin Brewing NYC. It's jammed with apricot, mango, and raspberry. Dan is reviewing Rainbow Suspenders, a double IPA from Seapine Brewing that is loaded with Mosaic hops. In Booze News: •A replacement for Mikkeller at Citi Field has been named. •Diageo to Launch Zero Alcohol Guinness. •Drunk Florida man takes out fence & Biden signs with a stolen bulldozer. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Courtney, make sure you follow her on Instagram @beer.me.babe! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Booby Hutch" Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Clearwater, FL, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on Twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Tue, October 20, 2020
Batch223: 14 Cannons & Institution Ale's Keep the Coast Clear IPA & Firestone Walker's Black is Beautiful
Hoppy anniversary, everyone! No, it's not our anniversary; it's one of our favorite breweries, 14 Cannons! Head brewer and all around beer genius Nic Bortolin stops in to talk about their third-anniversary beer collaboration with another local hot spot, Institution Ale Company. Keep the Coast Clear is a west coast IPA, with all Cryo-hops, and is almost a 50/50 mix of 14 Cannons Tyrannicide and Institution's White Walls. In addition to the beer's guided tasting, Nic talks about how this collaboration came about, working with another brewery during a pandemic, figuring out the final recipe, and showing off brewing equipment to other brewers. He also talks about some of the changes they've made due to COVID, canning more beer than ever, and getting people to come to a brewery. We also find out how they came up with the name, as well as most of the other beer names. Greg talks about his trip to Institution Ales for Oktoberfest, a new schedule for the show, and all of the Australian fans that are listening. We also receive a very accurate show review from a listener. Nic talks about his field trip to Hermosa Brewing to check out their new spot and their incredible food. Dan finally gets himself a beer he's been looking for. And Ally avoids another awful trip to Yuma, AZ. In the spirit of collaboration, our Bullpen Beer is Firestone Walker's Black is Beautiful Imperial Stout, a collaboration with Weathered Souls Brewing. In Booze News: •Ballast Point will close their Chicago Brewpub. •Mikkeller NYC has closed its doors for the last time. •AB InBev and Rio Tinto are working on more sustainable beer cans. •Constellation signs a sponsorship deal with WWE. Make sure to check out 14 Cannons on social media @14Cannons and, of course, 14cannons.com. If you're in the Los Angeles area, head on over to the brewery; 31125 Via Colinas #907, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Jalyn, make sure you follow her on Instagram @hoppyhollow! Cheers to Oak Park, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Tue, October 13, 2020
Batch 222: Firestone Walker Easy Jack, Stone/Modern Times Wizards & Gargoyles, Westbrook Brewing It's Tiki Time, Evergrain Brewing Sorbetto
Cheers, and adjunct beers, everyone! Greg kicks off the hydration session with a tropical vacation in a can; It's Tiki Time from Westbrook Brewing Company in South Carolina. It's full of guava, key lime, cinnamon, passionfruit, pineapple, allspice, and vanilla. Greg continues the discussion from last week about being pants optional, as well as going to a miniature Oktoberfest party. Ally, Greg, and Wendy will be on a Zoom happy hour with East Brothers Beer Company. Dan has a couch update, and Scott deals with a disgruntled customer that won't wear a mask. Ally has an update after asking people from Yuma to DM her, and really likes Bee Movie. Let us know if you think Greg sounds like Jerry Seinfeld. Scott reviews a collaboration from Stone Brewing and Modern Times; Wizards & Gargoyles Hazy Coffee IPA. In Sports News: •The Lakers win the championship. •After celebrating, Quinn Cook gets left behind at the stadium. •Dak Prescott has a compound fracture and dislocation in his ankle. •The Padres Tommy Pham was stabbed at a strip club. Dan is drinking a classic from Firestone Walker, Easy Jack IPA. Ally gets another beer from sent to her. This time she's drinking Sorbetto #6, a fruited sour from Ever Grain Brewing Company. •In Booze News: Figueroa Mountain Brewing announces chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. •Pabst Blue Ribbon launches a cannabis-infused seltzer in California. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Rachel, make sure you follow her on Instagram @heyheyipa! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Oil of Barley." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Ventura, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Tue, October 06, 2020
Batch221: Stone Enjoy By 10.31.20, The Veil Brewing's Twice The Daily Serving & Catawba Brewing's Pants Optional Hazy IPA
Cheers to all the beers in our lives! BFF Ally is back with us today. Greg reviews a very appropriate beer from Catawba Brewing, Pants Optional, a Tangerine Hazy double IPA. Thanks to @brewpugsc for the slide on that one! Ally talks about her exciting news with a local brewery. Dan is still working on getting rid of the couch. Scott runs into his older self at work, and Greg has one last lake trip before things get cold. Dan and Scott are drinking the same beer tonight, Stone Brewing's Enjoy By 10.31.20. In Sports News: •Doc Rivers has a new job. •The NFL is full of COVID-19. •NFL Teams will be fined, stripped of picks, and forced to forfeit if they don't follow COVID protocol. •The Texans fire GM & Head Coach Bill O'Brien. •Golden Tate takes on Jalen Ramsey. Ally reviews a Berliner Weisse from the east coast; Twice the Daily Serving (Freaky Friday Edition) from The Veil Brewing Company. In Booze News: •Molson Coors teams with Coca-cola to produce Topo Chico hard seltzer. •A Drunk girl has to be rescued from a dryer. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Janessa, make sure you follow her on Instagram @catchingflightswithJay! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Swizzle." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Rancho Cordova, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Tue, September 29, 2020
Batch220: Karl Strauss Big Barrel IIPA, Enegren Brewing Oktoberfest & Spanish Marie's Guava Guerra
Cheers and autumn beers, everyone! You won't find any pumpkin beers over here. Greg kicks October off with Oktoberfest, a traditional Bavarian Märzen style lager from one of the best lager makers on the planet, Enegren Brewing. We get a few messages from listeners, the first about the fake crowd noise at football games, and the world's strongest beer discussed on Batch 219. Greg talks about his anniversary, full of making sushi and getting really hydrated on saki and whiskey. Ally talks about her brewery hopping weekend with friends from Instagram and does her homework on figuring out what "no yeet" means. Dan talks hooking up his screen room and getting a romantic couch for him and his buddies. Scott talks about his hard to find Imperial IPA from Karl Strauss: Double Barrel. In Sports Talk: •The NBA finals are upon us; it'll be the Lakers vs. the Heat. •Doc Rivers departs the Clippers. •Outfielder Jay Johnstone dies at 74. •Former wrestler Animal dies. Dan reviews Stone Brewing's 24th Anniversary Didgeridoom Double IPA. Ally brings in a beer from her crush Spanish Marie Brewing, Guava Guerra. In Booze News: •We found out what it took for AB InBev to acquire Craft Brew Alliance. •Beer sales could decline by more than $20 billion by the end of the year. •A secret man cave was found under Grand Central Station. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Rosemary, make sure you follow her on Instagram @libationslady! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Crone" Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Miami, FL, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! Make sure to follow @ally.in.cally.
Tue, September 22, 2020
Batch219: Mumford & 8bit Brewing Megabytes, Baa Baa Brewhouse Bààrkin NEIPA & Modern Times Orderville
Cheers and hazy beers, everyone! Ally is back, and we're drinking our way across the country! First up, Greg is drinking Megabytes DIPA, a collaboration from two amazing SoCal breweries; Mumford Brewing and 8Bit Brewing. Greg does some homework for Dan on the whereabouts of Werewolf, the Halloween themed beer from Newcastle. Dan has some fun with the Clippers recent choke-fest, and Ally does some necessary beer research at Savagewood Brewing. We also discuss the awful brewery advent calendar from Costco. Should Ally do another year of horrendous beer? Ally explains why girls don't want dick-pics. Dan brings the East Coast/West Coast crossover from Modern Times, Orderville NE IPA. In Tech Talk: Your phone can tell if you're drunk now. Ally is drinking Bààrkin, a hazy IPA from Baa Baa Brewhouse in Texas. In Booze News: •Yuengling beer is making it's way to the west coast. •The strongest beer in the world sells out in a day. •AB Inbev is one step closer to owning Craft Brew Alliance. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Alisha, make sure you follow her on Instagram @alishadrinksbeer! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Roaring Boy." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Oxnard, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 15, 2020
Batch218: Stone Brewing Black is Beautiful, Alesmith & Weathered Souls Diego Antonio & Institution Ales On These Bones
Cheers and collaboration beers, tap heads! Greg is kicking off the show with Diego Antonio, a West Coast IPA collaboration with AleSmith Brewing from San Diego and Weathered Souls from San Antonio in honor of AleSmith's 25th anniversary! Scott talks about the people who won't wear masks at his "retail establishment," and Dan hits that kegerator for the return of football season. Greg heads out of town to do some (beer-to-go) brewery hopping. In the spirit of collaboration, Scott picks up Stone Brewing's version of Black is Beautiful, a collaboration with Weathered Souls Brewing to support racial justice. In Sports News: •Football has returned to Sundays. •Tom Brady had a rough start. •The fake crowd noises are throwing people off. •Dodger fans protest the arrival of the Astros. •The Clippers are choke artists. •The NBA semi-finals are starting to shape up! Dan is drinking local (to him) with his review of On These Bones IPA from Institution Ales. In Booze News: •Boston Beer is ready to introduce a non-alcoholic hazy IPA and iced tea hard seltzers. •Jim Koch makes the Forbes Top 400. •Sierra Nevada plans to remain closed to guests into the new year. •Firestone Walker is bringing back a favorite Double IPA. •Hard Seltzer sales are up, way up. •Keystone Light is trying to lure you in with augmented reality. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Deborah, make sure you follow her on Instagram @beerstagramming! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Proud." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to both Leopoldina, Brazil & Woodstock, IL, for being our co-top listening cities last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 08, 2020
Batch217: Barrelhouse IPA, Elevation Beer Company's Milkshake Duck & Bear Roots Pineapple Express
Cheers and hot day beers, everyone! We're sweating it out and bringing your the freshest beer and content on the webs! Better yet, Ally is back by popular demand! Greg kicks things off with a review from the mountains of Colorado, Elevation Beer Company's Milkshake Duck, a milkshake IPA. Ally talks about partying it up all weekend long for a birthday, while Scott talks about his road trip to find breakfast. Dan went out for a big night of beer research and couldn't make it to work the next day. Greg went wakeboarding, got very hydrated at a Kentucky Derby party, and almost got in a fight in the middle of PetSmart. Per Ally's request, we retire one her audio drops and hold an emotional ceremony. Scott is drinking Barrelhouse IPA from Central California. In Sports News: •The Patriots are glad that Tom Brady left. •Patrick Beverly fined for verbal abuse. •The NFL blocks a trade because it was fun. Ally brings in Pineapple Express, an IPA from Bear Roots Brewing in Vista, CA. Dan is sipping on Firestone Walker's Union Jack from his new kegerator. And talks about his bid debut at his fantasy football draft. In Booze News: •Stone Brewing releases its Black is Beautiful collaboration. •BrewDog achieves carbon negative status. •New Belgium Brewing is running wild through the "craft" category. •Molson Coors sends water to those affected by Hurricane Laura. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Nina, make sure you follow her on Instagram @hoptilidrop! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Peppered." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Camarillo, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 01, 2020
Batch216: Buffalo Creek Brewing's Mike Marr
Cheers and local beers, tap heads! We're thrilled to have Mike Marr joining us today; he's the owner and brewmeister at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove, IL. In addition to talking about the brewery, his background, and the beer industry, he also walks us through a tasting of some of their beers. Before diving into more nerdy subjects, we learn about Mike as a beer drinker, growing up in upstate New York, and what his beer options were. We also find out about his nerdy day job before deciding to open up a brewery. We discuss brewing during COVID, the changes they've had to make, and what's in place to keep everyone safe. We talk about what makes the Chicago area beer scene unique, the type of beers that Buffalo Creek specializes in, the new trend in craft beer, and brewery pet peeves. The beers we sampled are Marrvelous, Red Headed Stepchild, and North Star. Marrvelous is a classic Kölsch that is a perfect beer all year round. Red Headed Stepchild is a traditional German blonde that has been infused with massive amounts of real strawberries. And North Star is a German-style Altbier that drinks like the combination of a Marzen and an ESB. They're also donating $1 of every pint to YouthBuild Lake County, a local non-profit organization. A huge thank you to Mike Marr for spending time with us during a busy week of brewing. You can follow Buffalo Creek Brewing on Instagram and Facebook @buffalocreekbrewing and @buffalocrkbrew on Twitter. If you're in Long Grove, IL, head over to the brewery at 360 Historical Ln. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337); we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 25, 2020
Batch215: Rogue Ale's Batsquatch, Hazelwood Brewing's Mixed Berry Jam & Stone's Tiki Escape IPA and 24th Anniversary DidgeriDoom
Cheers and bi-coastal beers, everyone! Greg kicks things off with a review of Batsquatch, a Hazy IPA from Rogue Ales up in Oregon. Ally talks about her weekend drinking at the beach, and in the desert, Dan talks about his rigged fantasy football draft, and Greg talks about his brewery research. Dan reviews Tiki Escape IPA, a tropical vacation from Stone Brewing. In Sports News: •August 24 was Kobe Bryant Day. •The 76ers fire their head coach. •The Ravens release Earl Thomas. •And the NFL has 77 positive COVID tests among 11 teams. Ally is drinking Mixed Berry Jam, a fruited sour with 100 pounds of berries from Hazelwood Brewing Company in Lexington, SC. Scott brings in 24th Anniversary DidgeriDoom Double IPA from Stone Brewing. In Booze News: •Anheuser-Busch is facing a lawsuit over Veza Sur. •The TTB warns producers against making health claims. •Constellation Brands strikes a deal with the Rams, Chargers, and Raiders. •Spending on Alcoholic Beverages still up despite reduced unemployment benefits. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Kit, make sure you follow her on Instagram @wild_wonderful_women_of_brews! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "High Jinks." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA, for being our top listening cities last week! Follow Ally @ally.in.cally on Instagram. And don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 18, 2020
Batch214: Humble Sea Brewing's Send It Series DIPA & Spanish Marie Brewery's Everything Is Cake
Cheers and birthday beers, everyone! We're excited to have our friend Ally back on the show, on her birthday no less! Ally kicks it off with her review of Everything is Cake, a fruited Berliner Weisse from Spanish Marie Brewery in Miami, FL. Ally talks about her birthday week, trip to the lake, going out without kids, and her surprise Zoom birthday party. Greg talks about his drunken weekend of floating and eating, his new favorite drunken snack, and trying to burn the house down. We also get down with a rap from Siri. Scott is drinking Stone Brewing's Scorpion Bowl DIPA, and Dan is sipping on Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, beers they both reviewed on Batch 200. In Sports News: •Jon Jones vacates his UFC Light Heavyweight title. •Dez Bryant is going to work out with a new team. •The Chiefs are going to allow fans in the stadium for the first game. Greg reviews Humble Sea Brewing's Send It Series: Galaxy, Sabro, & Simcoe DDH Foggy DIPA. A big, hoppy, double that Ally sent him for his birthday. In Booze News: •Anchor Brewing announces their new Brewmaster. •Other Half Brewing is set to open a new taproom. •The Brewers Association approves a code of conduct for its members. •A man that kept getting drunk from alcohol produced in his gut finds a disgusting cure. •A casting call is looking to pay you to watch sports and drink beer. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Stephanie, make sure you follow her on Instagram @thebeergal! Our Booze Quote of the Week comes to us from W.C. Fields. Cheers to Simi Valley, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 11, 2020
Batch213: Alesmith Nut Brown, Devil's Logic Bang A Uey, Divine Barrel Party In My Head & Santa Maria Brewing's B410
Cheers to beer, the best damn drink in the world! Our beer friend forever, Ally, is hanging out with us today. Greg reviews Bang A Uey, a New England Pale Ale from Devil's Logic Brewing from Charlotte, NC. Thanks to our friend Wendy for sliding that over. Happy birthday Wendy! Ally talks about her fight with Instagram while Scott talks about the coupon lady at his work and his trip to a brewery. Dan gets a visit from the ice cream man in the middle of the show. Greg talks about his birthday camping weekend, his Black is Beautiful stout tasting, and why he's breaking up with Brewbound. Scott reviews B410, a double IPA from Santa Maria Brewing Company. In Sports News: The Rock buys the XFL, the Cardinals are the new MLB COVID team, Melo hits a new milestone, and Draymond Green gets fined for speaking the truth. We also find out that Ally's dad is a football legend. Ally reviews Party In My Head, a fruited Berliner Weisse with lactose and vanilla from Divine Barrel Brewing. Thanks to Wendy (again) for this one! In honor of International Beer Day, we found 12 quotes that celebrate beer. Dan brings dessert to the party with Nut Brown from AleSmith down in San Diego. In Booze News: •A Canadian Brewery has to apologize for a beer name. •Oskar Blues teams up with French's on a mustard beer. •Budweiser has a new zero alcohol beer. •Coca-Cola to Launch Topo Chico Hard Seltzer. •US Breweries shipped a lot of beer in June. •Crowns and Hops Brewing Launches 8 Trill Pils Initiative to Support Black-Owned Craft Breweries. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Angela, make sure you follow her on Instagram @abcs620! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Cup of the Creature." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Reseda, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 04, 2020
Batch212: Stone Notorious P.O.G., Humble Sea Santa Cruz Lite, SLO Brew Hazy Honey Blonde, Santa Maria TropiCali Dank
Cheers and summer beers, tap heads! We interrupt your regularly scheduled podcast to bring you some of the beers we've been sipping on this summer. Summer really brings out a different breed of beer, so we decided to dedicate an entire episode to it. And to make things even better, our friend Ally joined the show to share her summer beer as well! Greg gets real tropical with his review. He's bringing Stone Brewing's Notorious P.O.G., a Berliner Weisse that is jammed with passion fruit, orange, and guava. Ally shows up to the party with Santa Cruz Lite, a crispy American lager from Humble Sea Brewing. Dan brings in a hazy from Central California, it's SLO Brew's Hazy Honey Blonde. Scott closes the party with TropiCali Dank, a tropical west coast IPA from TAP IT. We also discuss our summer plans, canceled vacations, and how COVID has thrown a wrench in our fun, hot-day activities. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! And follow Ally on Instagram @ally.in.cally!
Tue, July 28, 2020
Batch211: Refuge Brewery Call Box Lager, Stable 12 Brewing's Light & Dark & Green Flash West Coast IPA
Cheers and all the beers, everyone! Our beer friend forever Ally is back, and she's kicking things off with a crispy offering from Refuge Brewery; Call Box British Lager. Greg talks about the Surf n Suds virtual beer fest he attended, playing with fire while drunk, and how the Gentlemen are blowing up in the U.K. Ally talks about hitting a brewery and getting to watch some live baseball. In contrast, Scott talks about shopping trends during COVID-19. Scott reviews a classic West Coast IPA from Green Flash Brewing. We discover that it's so classic that it's been sitting on the shelf for at least a couple years. In Sports News: •Washington won't have a team name the season. •Matt Prater is trying to get free beer for the city of Detroit. •Seattle introduces the Kraken. •Lou Williams won't be starting the Clippers. •The Miami Marlins are sidelined due to an outbreak. In honor of his birthday, Greg decides to conduct some Beer Science. He's comparing Light and Dark, a light stout and nitro porter from Stable 12 Brewing. He then breaks his own rules and cuvées the two for a delicious black and tan. In Booze News: •Firestone Walker to try a new line of 805 beers. •SLO Brew is distributing nationwide. •Beer sales top $1 billion for another week. •A drunk Amish buggy driver was arrested. •Two drunk men prank call 911. •Thousands of whiskey bottles were lost in an accident. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Meg, make sure you follow her on Instagram @hop_doc! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Mumpers Hall." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Washington, VA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 21, 2020
Batch210: 14 Cannons Point Dume DIPA, Firestone Walker C-Hops & Island Brewing Island IPA
Cheers and hoppy beers, tap heads! We run the hoppy gambit today with a pale, IPA, and Double IPA. Greg kicks off the show with Point Dume Double IPA from 14 Cannons in Westlake Village, CA. Dan drops some big news on us: he bought a kegerator! Scott talks about going out for dinner and drinks while Greg talks about his lake trip and a brewery run. Scott brings Island Brewing's Island IPA, full of American and Australian hops. In Sports News:72 NFL players have tested positive for COVID-19, Antonio Brown makes a significant announcement, Dr. Fauci will throw out the first pitch, and Jack Nicklaus and his wife had the Coronavirus. Dan reviews C-Hops Pale Ale, part of the Firestone Walker Propagator Series. In Booze News: •Craft Beer Alliance shareholders are suing over the merger with Budweiser. •Molson Coors is seeking a permanent injunction against the corn syrup ads •Teens are dressing up as old people to buy booze. •Beer imports are down. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Sarah, make sure you follow her on Instagram @sarah.a.calandra! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Rantallion." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Valley Center, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 14, 2020
Batch209: Humble Sea's The Foggy and the Furious, Deschutes Fresh Squeezed, Resident Culture's This is Just a Test & Arrogant Bastard
Salud a todos! We're super excited to have our friend Ally on the show today! Greg kicks things off with a review of Humble Sea Brewing's The Foggy and the Furious, a foggy IPA with a quarter-mile of hops. Scott talks about his COVID scare, Dan takes a trip out into the world to check out a new brewery, Ally has a 'rona scare with her daughter, and Greg is setting up the kiddie pool again and hitting the patio! Ally talks about a beer she got from a friend: This Is Just A Test from Resident Culture Brewing from Charlotte, NC. Scott brings back a classic from everyone's craft beer past: Arrogant Bastard Ale. In Sports News: the Redskins are changing their name, Oakley is making COVID masks for NFL players, a few more NBA players have tested positive, and Russell Westbrook can't travel with the team. Dan comes in juicy with Fresh Squeezed IPA from Deschutes Brewery up in Bend, OR. In Booze News: Budweiser owes $5 million in trade practice violations. Hard seltzer sales are through the roof. Monster is looking to enter the seltzer world. Deschutes released a non-alcoholic stout. Pabst Blue Ribbon has a new hard iced tea. Modern Times has to furlough employees. Trinity Brewing sells because the owner hates hazy IPAs. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Mariah, make sure you follow her on Instagram @beautyandthebrewofficial! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Unrigged." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Fort Worth, TX, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 07, 2020
Batch208: Mumford Brewing Black is Beautiful, Modern Times Geodesic & Pizza Port Permanent Vacay
Cheers and post-holiday beers! We're back after a weekend of celebrating and hydrating to give you the latest in the craft beer world. Dan brings a new one from Pizza Port Brewing, their Permanent Vacay IPA. A fitting name for the times we're in. The gents talk about their 4th of July partying. Greg talks about watching Hamilton, and Scott talks about the crazy people that come into his "retail establishment." And everyone agrees that the poor dogs need a break from the fireworks. Scott breaks out his beer to review, drinking Geodesic, and IPA from Modern Times Beer. In Sports News: the Chiefs lockdown Patrick Mahomes, the NHL has a return date, and NBA teams shut down after COVID testing results. Greg gets his hands on Mumford Brewing's Black is Beautiful collaboration with Weathered Souls Brewing. He throws out an offer to donate if people share their Black is Beautiful beers. In Booze News: the founder of Alpine Brewing is ready to get back in the game, Allagash founder Rob Tod had COVID-19, hard seltzer consumption is down, England re-opens their bars, and a lot of drunk people are making news over the holiday weekend. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Hana, make sure you follow her on Instagram @hoppy_hana! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Rakeshame." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Mexico City for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 30, 2020
Batch207: 8 bit Brewing Mr. Miyhoppi & Tarantula Hill Liquid Candy Hazy IPA
Wax on. Wax off. We hope everyone is gearing up for a July 4th weekend of delicious craft beer! Greg kicks things off with Mr. Miyhoppi, a New England IPA from 8 bit Brewing down near Temecula, CA. Dan talks about his first trip to a brewery since COVID started, and Scott talks about the maskless public that keeps coming into his store. Greg talks about setting up the (kiddie) pool and living the good life! Scott brings in Stone Brewing's Soaring Dragon Imperial IPA, packed full of hops and white tea. In Sports News: MLB has set an opening day, players are opting out of the season, another NBA player tests positive, JR Smith has a job, the Patriots find a new QB while getting punished for filming the Bengals. Dan talks about his new beer, Liquid Candy, a hazy IPA from Tarantula Hill Brewing in Thousand Oaks, CA. In time for the holiday weekend, the gents rundown some July 4th fun-facts. In Booze News: Dixie Brewery is changing their name, Constellation Brands is investing $100 million in black-owned beverage companies, states are shutting down their bars (again), Modern Times heads to Texas, and Due South Brewing has to dump $41,000 worth of beer. Make sure you go follow Sarah on Instagram @hercraftbeergoggles, our Batch 207 Beer Babe of the Week! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Ale Draper." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Thousand Oaks, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 23, 2020
Batch206: Weathered Souls Brewing's Marcus Baskerville - Black is Beautiful
Cheers, craft beer community! We're incredibly excited to welcome Marcus Baskerville on the show, head brewer and co-founder of Weathered Souls Brewing in San Antonio, TX. We first learned of Marcus through the Black is Beautiful beer collaboration; he's the creator and recipe designer for the entire project. Before we discuss the collaboration, we talk about Marcus's history as a beer drinker, and what sucked him into craft beer. We also find out how being super competitive led him to start brewing his own beer. After winning some awards for his home-brew and selling out local festivals, he left his bank job and signed on as an assistant brewer and learned what-not-to-do. Turning to the Black is Beautiful beer collaboration, we talk about the inspiration behind the project: (as of June 23, 2020), over 800 breweries are signed on from all 50 US states and 14 countries. Marcus explains the importance of the message behind the beer and why the message needs to continue beyond a collaboration. He talks about his inspiration behind the project, and how he was able to get it up and public in so little time. And there's even a home-brew version that people can brew at home that was developed by champion home brewer Annie Johnson. Turning to the craft beer community, we talk about how the San Antonio and Texas beer community has embraced Black is Beautiful. We also discuss how supportive the community has been throughout the pandemic, and how the brewery has had to pivot to keep up with the challenges from COVID-19. We wrap up our conversation with a round of rapid-fire questions: brewer edition. A huge thank you to Marcus Basketville for spending time with us during a busy week of promoting and brewing. You can follow Weathered Souls Brewing on Instagram and Facebook @WeatheredSoulsBrewing and @weatheredsouls_ on Twitter. If you're in San Antonio, head over to the brewery at 606 Embassy Oaks #500 and have a pint! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 16, 2020
Batch205: Black Acre Brewing Natural Liberty & Five Threads Bliss Double IPA
Cheers, beer lovers! The gentlemen are back, and we're instituting phase .08 of the re-opening process. Greg kicks things off with Natural Liberty, an American Pale Lager from Black Acre Brewing Company out of Indiana. The gents turn to real-life hangouts and what it's like drinking with human beings again. Scott talks about the weirdos that have been coming into his store during all the COVID madness, and the sex toys they're buying. Scott brings in Bliss, a double IPA from Five Threads Brewing Company in Westlake Village, CA. In Baseball News: it's not looking good for baseball's return, the Yankees are in another scandal, Ray Ciccarelli over not being able to have the confederate flag, NBA players don't want to return to action, and more. Dan continues his summer beer trend with Mango Cali-Squeeze from SLO Brew in San Luis Obispo, CA. In Booze News: the Craft Brew Alliance is looking to divest in Kona Brewing's Hawaii operations, California no longer requires meal purchases with alcohol, Michigan passes a Social Districts bill for outdoor drinking, there's a new beer collaboration supporting the ACLU, and a Chicago brewery is up for sale. Make sure to follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @probando_cervezas_del_mundo! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Shag Bag." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Lancaster, PA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 09, 2020
Batch204: 450 North Brewing Masquerade & Newgrass Brewing Shortcake Oat Shake
Cheers and hot summer beers, everyone! As things start to heat up, we're cooling it down with some tasty beer reviews. Greg is drinking Masquerade, a triple dry-hopped triple IPA from 450 North Brewing Company out of Columbus, IN. Ally returns to talk about Shortcake Oak Shake, a fruited sour IPA from Newgrass Brewing Company in Shelby, NC. The gents talk about their Zoom happy hour they held over the weekend and getting to meet some of our beer friends. Greg talks about an upcoming interview with Marcus Baskerville from Weathered Souls Brewing. Scott talks about working down in the middle of one of the more massive protests in the area. Scott talks about his beer of the day, Tangerine Express Hazy IPA from Stone Brewing. In Sports News: the MLB throws out another proposal to restart, the NBA has a timeline to return to action, LaMarcus Aldridge is out for the season, Dalvin Cook is holding out on his contract, and Conor McGregor retires...again. Dan brings in his beer, SLO Brew's Cali Squeeze Blood Orange Hefe, and talks about his love of blood orange. In Booze News: beer purchasing was way up in May, seasonal craft beers are taking a big hit, and Constellation Brands is about to face some empty shelves. Ready to spice up your game night? We give the breakdown of playing drunk Uno. Hint: grab your shot glasses. Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week @craftbeerbaee Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Academy." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Washington, VA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 02, 2020
Batch203: SLO Brew's Mustang IPA, Destination Unknown's John Hands & Stone Enjoy By 07.04.20
Cheers and beers, tap heads! As we begin our transition into summer, we've got some great beer to review. Dan kicks things off with Mustang IPA, a classic offering from SLO Brew in San Luis Obispo, CA. The gents discuss how they've been staying sane during the 'Rona. Greg talks about his homebrew session over the weekend while Scott talks about some of the more unique items they sell at his place of work. There's also going to be a Zoom Happy Hour, grab a beer and join the gentlemen! Scott reviews a very fresh IPA from Stone Brewing, Enjoy By 07.04.20 in all it's July 4th glory. In Sports News: JR Smith beats up a protestor for breaking his window, Floyd Mayweather writes a big check to pay for George Floyd's funeral services, the Raiders new stadium is behind schedule, Melvin Gordon is ready for no fans, MLB owners want a shorter season, and the NBA could be back in July! Greg reviews John Hands, a Rainbow Cookie Imperial Stout from Destination Unknown Beer Company in Bay Shore, NY. In Booze News: Off-premise beer sales peak for Memorial Day, craft breweries are receiving financial help, Wiley Roots Brewing raises money for COVID, Departed Brewing brews Trash Can Banger in honor of the Astros, and Modist Brewing does the right thing by helping Minneapolis protestors. Make sure you go follow Mila on Instagram @sipwithmila, our Batch 203 Beer Babe of the Week! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "cup-shot." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Sydney, Australia, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 26, 2020
Batch202: Stone Soaring Dragon, Charles Towne Fermentory Extra Sunny Double IPA & Karl Strauss Wreck Alley Imperial Stout
Cheers and slightly less quarantined beers, everyone! The gentlemen are back, and we're reviewing some great beer this week. Dan kicks things off with a new offering from Stone Brewing: Soaring Dragon Imperial IPA. Greg talks about attending a virtual beer festival and getting some floating time with some tasty beers. Scott talks about an encounter with a crazy person at the pharmacy where he works. Looking for a dessert beer? Scott brings in Karl Strauss Wreck Alley Imperial Stout to review. In Sports News: Mike Tyson gets a $20 million offer, the NHL is one step closer to returning, NBA legend Patrick Ewing tested positive for COVID-19, Charles Barkley played drunk, and more. Greg reviews a double IPA out of South Carolina; Extra Sunny from Charles Towne Fermentory. In Booze News: the Brewers Association cancels the Great American Beer Festival, distilleries are finding ways to save old beer, Deschutes Brewery drops two beers for charity, a drunk man rescued from a river, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Niki, make sure you follow her on Instagram @nextpint.nikic! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "To Shoot The Cat." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Ontario, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 19, 2020
Batch201: Sierra Nevada Fantastic Haze & Beer Science with Sourworx Brewing
Cheers and at-home beers, everyone! The gentlemen are back and are itching to get back into the breweries. Dan kicks the show off with his review of Stone Brewing's Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager. The gents talk about how they're handling quarantine, or not handling it. Greg talks about the upcoming Surf n Suds virtual beer festival, and happy hour meet-ups with Zoom. Do you want to happy hour with us? Let us know! Scott reviews New Belgium Brewing's Voodoo Ranger IPA, and Greg gets a hold of their public relations department. In Sports News: NASCAR returns without crowds, MLB has yet to reach an agreement, the NBA teams are starting to work out, and a Korean soccer team fills the stands with sex dolls. Cameron Ball, head brewer and owner of Helix Brewing and Sourworx, joins the show to conduct a little Beer Science. Greg reviews Fantastic Haze, an Imperial IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing. In Booze News: Pliny the Younger makes a lot of money for the economy, Cinco de Mayo generated a lot of beer money, and a California ABC investigation finds delivery apps are selling to minors. The guys get into an in-depth discussion about what it will take for us to return to breweries. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Ashleigh, make sure you follow her on Instagram @thecraftbrewnette! Our Booze Quote of the Week comes to us from W.C. Fields. Cheers to Oxnard, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 12, 2020
Batch200: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Mumford Brewing All Together & Stone Brewing Scorpion Bowl
Cheers and milestone beers, everyone! We've hit quite the milestone with Batch 200 and are doing a few throwbacks to celebrate! Greg kicks things off with a review of Mumford Brewing's version of the All Together beer, a base recipe from Other Half that goes to support those in the service industry. The guys talk about what they've been doing to stay sane during the Coronavirus. Greg talks about his run-in with UPS and gives Dan the bad news about Wendy's. Dan talks about fighting with the whole family over a Mother's Day game of Monopoly. Ally is back, and she's hanging out and talking about Midtown Dew from Evil Twin NYC. Scott brings in a tasty IPA from Stone Brewing: Scorpion Bowl. In Sports News: Metta World Peace changes his name (again), MLB owners have agreed on a 2020 season proposal, bad news for hockey fans, and soccer seems to be making a return. Dan brings a beer that we have somehow not had on the show: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. One of the OGs of craft beer. The gents throwback to Batch 1 with the very first Tales from Uber. In Booze News: Pabst Brewing buys a new facility, Budweiser scores a victory in the corn syrup lawsuit, a Milwaukee Brewery converts a bank into a beer drive-thru, and a man drives the wrong way before falling asleep. In honor of Batch 200, we re-live our first beer review of Anderson Valley's Hop Ottin' IPA, and Greg was able to score a 6 pack for an updated review. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Amanda, make sure you follow her on Instagram @swfl_brewblonde! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Shot in the Neck." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Seymour, IN, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 05, 2020
Batch199: Stone Buenaveza, Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion 14 & North Coast Old Rasputin
Feliz Cinco de Mayo a todos! We hope everyone is having some beer and guacamole in celebration. In honor of the holiday, Greg is drinking Stone Brewing's Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager, something that pairs with some spicy tacos. The gentlemen discuss how they've been surviving the Corona-cation thus far, and complain about smoke detectors only dying in the middle of the night. Greg talks about his trip to Mumford Brewing, ordering cocktails to-go, and finally getting his hands on a pool! Ally.in.Cally joins the gentlemen to talk about All Together from Tripping Animals. This delicious beer is supporting a great cause during the pandemic. Dan is drinking and reviewing the 14th installment of Luponic Distortion, the rotating hop series from Firestone Walker. In Sports News: Andy Dalton has a new home, the NFL won't leave the U.S., the Dolphins plan to have fans in the stadium (for a change), Steve Ballmer completes his purchase of the Forum, and Pete Rose is being accused of corking his bat. Scott shares his beer of the evening: Old Rasputin, the famous Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing. In Booze News: Beer festivals are going virtual, bad news for the Brewers Association, Rogue Ales is working to produce more hand sanitizer, Pyramid Brewing closes their iconic Seattle taproom, Maui Brewing is under investigation for giving away free hand sanitizer, and more. Make sure you go follow Jenna on Instagram @jenna_gale_travers, our Batch 199 Beer Babe of the Week! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Lushy." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Lake Charles, LA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 28, 2020
Batch198: Barrier Brewing's The Great Experiment Volume 6: Courage & Tap It Brewing's Father Time
Cheers and remote beers, tap heads! The gents are back but from an appropriate distance, of course. Scott kicks things off with an anniversary beer from Tap It Brewing Company: Father Time English-Style Old Ale. It's released every January to celebrate special occasions. Greg talks about ordering beer from 8one8 Brewing, and a can release from Enegren Brewing, having a virtual Frühlingsfest, his trouble finding a pool, the protesters that interrupted his work, and more. Scott talks about his trip into the outside world, and Dan discusses what he's been doing during the lockdown. Ally.in.Cally drops in to talk about a crowler from Kilowatt Brewing that she isn't sharing with anyone. Dan shares his beer with us as he's reviewing Peak Conditions, a fruited double IPA from Stone Brewing. It's like a tropical vacation in your mouth. In Sports News: Tom Brady reunites with Gronk, the NFL is considering a different schedule, the NBA pushes the start of voluntary workouts, and the Ball brothers sign with Jay Z. Greg brings a beer from Oceanside, NY: Barrier Brewing Company's The Great Experiment Volume 6: Courage IPA. It's tropical, fruity, and perfect for a hot day. In Booze News: Germany officially cancels Oktoberfest, the California Beer Summit has been canceled, Monday Night Brewing can bring back employees, Minnesota (finally) allows restaurants to sell beer & wine to go, and some drunk legislators take to the South Dakota senate. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Vanessa, make sure you follow her on Instagram @the_real_beer_vixen! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Piss Maker." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Webster, MA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 21, 2020
Batch197: Stone Diehard IPA & Drekker Brewing People Eater
Cheers, beers, and bongs, everyone! Hope you all had an excellent 420. This week the guys are working remotely and drinking some great beer. First up, Scott brings Diehard Fan IPA from Stone Brewing, a beer full of hops, brewed for the people that got claimed by the IPA. The gents give their updates on surviving the Coronavirus, and Greg brings more proof that he and Dan already had it. Friend of the show "Chew Your Beer" has a scare with COVID-19, Greg is able to find hand sanitizer, and we get a beer shipment from our friend @xthatdarnkat! Ally joins the show (that's four weeks in a row) to talk about Tinker, a sour IPA from J. Wakefield Brewing and HOMES brewery. Dan is enjoying a Stone Brewing Enjoy By 4.20 in all it's dank glory. In Sports News: Derek Jeter is giving up his salary, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez want to buy the Mets, and no major sports have a plan for re-opening yet. Greg reviews a beer from Drekker Brewing, People Eater, a fruited sour with blueberries and Thai basil. In Booze News: Mike Hess begins making hand sanitizer, a 93-year-old woman in Pennsylvania gets free beer, craft breweries are struggling to maintain, the US sees a nationwide CO2 shortage, and a drunk man shows up with beer at a police station. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Natalia, make sure you follow her on Instagram @ley_de_beer! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Token." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Fujiyoshida, Japan, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 14, 2020
Batch196: Dust Bowl Brewing Therapist, Firestone Walker Lager & MadeWest Hazy IPA
Cheers and solo beers, tap heads! Welcome to our first episode apart...sort of. With our first remote episode, the gentlemen are bringing their own beer to review and talk about. First up, Greg reviews a local favorite of his, MadeWest Hazy IPA. The gents discover April's alcohol awareness month, Greg kicks his home-brew keg and talks about the beer deliveries he's been getting. They also discuss what they've been doing during the quarantine, how everyone is staying sane, the crazy people they've encountered, and why we can't buy new toys! Our friend Fontana Jim calls in to rant about more of his grocery store blues. Dan brings a crispy boi to the party, as he's drinking Firestone Walker's simply named Lager. Ally joins us to review Big Papaya, a big, fruity addition to Great Notion's lineup. In Sports News: Christian McCaffrey signs a big contract, Dan Prescott throws a party, the XFL is in financial trouble, and NASCAR driver Kyle Larson is in trouble over some racial slurs. Scott reviews Therapist, a big triple IPA from Dust Bowl Brewing. Listener Frankie G calls in to talk about his experience trying to drink and support local breweries and the trouble he had. In Booze News: Sanitas Brewing is selling beer from a van, the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2019, Stone and Keystone are headed to trial, Cascade Brewing sells to an investment group, Atwater Brewing is producing hand sanitizer, Constellation Brands has to scale back their Mexican operations, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Fleur, make sure you follow her on Instagram @craftbeer.babe! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Jack Sprat." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Moorpark, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 07, 2020
Batch195: Stone Brewing Enjoy By 4.20 IPA & 14 Cannons Pale Ale
Cheers and dank beers, everyone! In an ongoing effort to highlight local beer and breweries, our Beer of the Week is 14 Cannons Pale Ale, a brewery local to us in Westlake Village, CA. The gentlemen discuss what they've been drinking in their efforts to drink local, and give updates on their not leaving the house. Greg broke down and watched Tiger Kings and has a review for everyone. Ally drops in to review a beer from Evil Twin Brewing. Dan reviews the Netflix movie "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch." Our Bullpen Beer is a new release from Stone Brewing: Enjoy By 4.20. A dank, sticky, and well balanced double IPA to celebration 4:20. In Booze News: Off-premise beer sales are up, Allagash donates extra protective equipment to a local hospital, Untappd now has an "at home" check-in, a New Mexico sheriff shows up drunk to a standoff, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Tiffany, make sure you follow her on Instagram @its.hoppy! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Stallion." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Rocky River, OH, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 31, 2020
Batch194: Stone Neverending Haze vs Bell's Light Hearted Ale & Topa Topa Women's Day IPA
Cheers and isolation beers, everyone! Sports may be canceled, but it's time for the championships of our 2020 March Madness Healthy Beer Tournament! In the finals, we see the number 2 seed Bell's Light Hearted Ale take on the number 1 Stone Neverending Haze. Who will take the crown? The crew talks about all the breweries they've hit during the isolation to try and support the local spots as well as stay hydrated. Greg talks about his Instagram Live session with Ally, where they unboxed and tasted the latest offering from Stone. And the gentlemen decompress about the whole situation we find ourselves in. Ally (@ally.in.cally) joins in to give a review from one of her favorite breweries: Tripping Animals Brewing. In Sports News: Vin Scully reassures everyone in this crazy time, the Olympics have been rescheduled, Tom Brady moves south, the NBA is determined to have a championship, and Carmelo Anthony is still a narcissist. Intern Brian drops is to correct Greg about his assumption that you can drink a 0.0 beer while driving. Our Bullpen Beer comes to us from local (to us) brewery Topa Topa Brewing Co. It's their Pink Boots collaboration Women's Day IPA. In Booze News: California has allowed the sale of beer and cocktails to go, Deschutes has closed all locations and laid off over 100 employees, and Ball Corp has to step up to meet the demand of all the crowlers being sold. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Sarah, make sure you follow her on Instagram @hoppywonderwoman! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Dry Boots." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Salem, VA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 24, 2020
Batch193: Bell's Light Hearted Ale VS Harpoon's Rec. League & Stone's Peak Conditions
Cheers and quarantine beers, everyone! Your sports may be on hold, but our tournament is heating up! In our final round two match-up; it's an Eastern Conference battle as Bell's Light Hearted Ale takes on Harpoon's Rec. League. Who will move on to take on Stone in the final round? The gents talk about helping local breweries during this weird time. Scott talks about the crazy person at work that predicted the death of Kobe Bryant. Our Bullpen Beer is from Stone Brewing down in San Diego and is the aptly named Peak Conditions Hazy Double IPA. In Booze News: Dogfish Head is releasing Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout, a brewery worker tests positive for COVID-19, Russian River sold all of the Pliny the Younger bottles they produced, Tiny Bubbles launches in California, Athletic Brewing acquires an old Ballast Point facility, Craft Brew Alliance can't be saved by Kona, American's drunk shopping habits, a man finds a drunken stranger on his couch, and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Robyn, make sure you follow her on Instagram @thebeerbitch! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Powder Monkey." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Los Angeles, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 17, 2020
Batch192: Stone Neverending Haze VS Oskar Blues One-Y & Monday Night Brewing Space Lettuce Double IPA
Top of the mornin' to ya! For St. Patrick's Day 2020, we're all stuck inside, but at least we've got some great beer for you. First up is the third game in our March Madness Healthy Beer Tournament! Fourth seed Oskar Blue One-Y goes head to head with the first seed Stone Neverending Haze! Will we see our first upset of the bracket? Greg talks about his celebrity sighting at Costco, as well as his last-minute brewery trips as soon as the California governor ordered them closed. Dan and Scott talk about their trips to the grocery store for standard items. We also talk about all the local breweries and restaurants that are struggling right now, and we want to help. Let us know how we can help! In Sports News: Everything is cancelled. Also, the Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins, the Buccaneers are making a play for Tom Brady, Jimmy Graham signs with the Bears, the Olympics will still go on as planned (for now), the Kentucky Derby is postponed, and Donovan Mitchell mad at patient zero Rudy Gobert. Our Bullpen Beer comes to us from Atlanta: Monday Night Brewing's triple dry-hopped Space Lettuce Double IPA. Even though you probably can't leave your house, we're giving you some St. Patricks' Day fun-facts. In Booze News: the Craft Brewers Conference is cancelled, the Ballast Point sale is officially closed, Craftworks files for bankruptcy, Stone shutters their Shanghai tasting room, Rogue shuts down their Issaquah tasting room, and The Dude's Brewing permanently closes multiple locations. Make sure to follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @justatipsytourist! Cheers to Magdeburg, Germany, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 10, 2020
Batch191: Deschutes Brewing Wowza VS Harpoon Brewing Rec. League & Kern River Brewing LHazy River IPA
Cheers, tournament lovers! As we get deeper into March, the 2020 March Madness Healthy Beer Tournaments heats up. For game 2, we see the newcomer from the Pacific North West, Deschutes Brewery's Wowza Hazy Pale vs. Harpoon Brewery's Rec. League Pale Ale. Greg talks about his trip to 14 Cannons with Nicole to conduct some critical beer research on a brand new brew. Mike, aka Sir Food Savage, joins us to review a healthy beer of his own and have a little beer for breakfast while he eats his Eggos. Dan is packing heat with a new review of 6 Underground, a Netflix movie starring Ryan Reynolds. Fontana Jim calls in to add to our conversation about how to pack and ship beer, assuming we did that sort of thing. Our Bullpen Beer is Lhazy River, a hazy IPA from Kern River Brewing. In Booze News: Craft Beer Alliance shareholders vote on the merger with Anheuser-Busch, Sierra Nevada will release a hard kombucha, Lagunitas CEO steps down, Gordon Biersch shuts down multiple locations, and tons of beer drinkers are now afraid to drink Corona. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Samantha, make sure you follow her on Instagram @samantha_sounds_legit! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Lush." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Denver, CO, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 03, 2020
Batch190: Oskar Blues One-y VS Firestone Walker Flyjack & Firestone Double Coconut Mind Haze
Cheers, beers, and happy March! It's the beginning of our 2020 March Madness tournament, and this year our competition is all "healthy" beers. Game one sees Oskar Blues One-y VS Firestone Walker's Flyjack hazy IPA. Who will move on to round two? Greg updates everyone on the Hubbard's Cave V38 IPA and the possible bad can, the gents discuss the upcoming apocalypse and the inability to buy water from the grocery store. Fontana Jim calls in to air a couple of grievances after his trip to the grocery store. In Sports News: Madison Bumgarner has a new career, the FCC received over 1300 complaints about the Super Bowl Half-time show, Tom Brady gets awkward about coming back to the Patriots, the Lakers to workout JR Smith, the Clippers buy a new arena, and more. Our Bullpen Beer is Double Coconut Mind Haze from Firestone Walker. In Booze News: Untappd buys Beer Advocate, Mikkeller DTLA abruptly closes, a tragic shooting at the Milwaukee Molson-Coors facility, Figueroa Mountain is making significant layoffs, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Alex, make sure you follow her on Instagram @indiapale_alex! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Cup of the Creature." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Thousand Oaks, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 25, 2020
Batch189: Dust Bowl Brewing's Hops of Wrath & Hubbard's Cave V38 IPA
Cheers, beers, and experimental hops! Deb fills in for Dan, who is still out with the plague. We kick things off with Hops of Wrath, an old school IPA from Dust Bowl Brewing in California. The gang discusses what beers first got them into the craft beer scene and away from crappy beer. Greg talks about Marty the Brewpup and his surgery ordeal. Ally.in.Cally joins the show to answer a listeners question about how to properly pack and ship beer. Our Bullpen Beer is V38 IPA from Hubbard's Cave, an IPA brewed with Strata & Mosaic hops. In Booze News: Future Proof Brewing sues Molson Coors over trademark infringement, Stone Cold's Broken Skull IPA is expanding distribution (OH HELL YEAH), Molson Coors sales were down in 2019, and Firestone Walker produced way more been than they expected to! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Helen, make sure you follow her on Instagram @beerlifehelen! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Sheriff's Hotel." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Van Nuys, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some exceptional beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 18, 2020
Batch188: Russian River Mind Circus & Resident Culture/Other Half Sleeping on the Blacktop Triple IPA
Cheers and "hazy" beer, everyone! Deb joins us to fill in for Dan. Our beer of the week comes from Northern California, it's Mind Circus "Hazy IPA" from the one and only Russian River Brewing Company. Thanks to our friend Fontana Jim for getting this to us. Greg talks about all the beer research he did over the weekend (Enegren, Institution, Casa Agria & Seaward Brewing) as well as meeting up with listener Fontana Jim. Deb talks about her trip to Ladyface Alehouse for the tapping of Pliny the Younger. Scott discusses the insanity that is working on the night of Valentine's Day. In Sports News: Kawhi Leonard is named the first Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his team's strategy, Isaiah Thomas showed up drunk to the All-Star game, Pete Alonso wants beer, Yu Darvish is upset with the Astros lack of punishment, and more. Our Bullpen Beer was given to us by our friend Wendy (@brewpugsc on Instagram), it's Resident Culture Brewing and Other Half Brewing's Sleeping on the Blacktop Triple IPA. It's big, boozy, and full of hops. In Booze News: the Coronavirus is affecting beer production, Brooklyn Brewery opens up in Japan, A-B's Labatt Acquires Banded Peak Brewing, the Busch family will star in their own reality show, and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Angela, make sure you follow her on Instagram @hops_and_waffles! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Eternity Box." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Denver, CO, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 11, 2020
Batch187: Weldwerks Brewing From Mosaic, With Love & Enegren Brewing's Dunkel
Prost! In this week of love, we're reviewing two beers that we love. Our beer of the week comes to us from one of Colorado's hottest breweries, Weldwerks Brewing. From Mosaic, With Love is a hazy pale ale brewed with all Mosaic hops and is an easy-drinking, crowd-pleaser. Greg talks about his essential beer research and a new beer from 14 Cannons as well as his trip to the Los Angeles Kings game and Kobe Bryant memorial outside of Staples Center. Scott talks about the lady that is scamming people using the Coronavirus. We receive a voicemail from a drunk listener in the land down under that talks about his pre-work drunk-session. Our Bullpen Beers comes from one of our favorite local breweries, it's Enegren Brewing's new Dunkel, their Munich-style dark lager. In Booze News: The TTB accepts offers in multiple trade practice violations, a couple finds pre-prohibition era whiskey in their house, the California ABC suspends Seven Stills' license, a drunk man tries to drive up a ski slope, and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Whitney, make sure you follow her on Instagram @mittenbeerchick! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "To Ramp." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Pennington, NJ, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 04, 2020
Batch186: Toppling Goliath Twisted Galaxy DIPA & Greg's Not So Dry Dream Hazy IPA
Cheers and hoppy beers, everyone! We're kicking things off with a double from one of our favorite breweries coming out of Iowa (or anywhere for that matter); we're drinking Toppling Goliath's Twisted Galaxy, a double IPA brewed with lots of galaxy hops! We bring down the tone and get a little serious as we all share our feelings and our experience processing the deaths of those that we lost in the tragic helicopter crash, one of our all-time favorites, Kobe Bryant. In Sports News: Greg is still upset about the Super Bowl outcome, a breakdown of the half-time show, Tom Brady is keeping his options open, Andre Iguodala will sit out the season if he isn't traded to an approved team, and more. Our Bullpen Beer is one of Greg's home-brews; it his latest creation, a hazy IPA that he's calling "Not So Dry Dreams" Hazy IPA. It's packed with tons of Warrior, Citra, and Mosaic hops. In Booze News: rumors are running around that Constellation sold Ballast Point for well under $100 million, Molson Coors is snatching up Atwater Brewing, Anheuser Busch spends TONS of money on seltzer ads, and a Brooklyn man is registering his beer as an emotion support animal. Our Beer Babe of the Week is May, make sure you follow her on Instagram @mayitakeabite! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Borachio." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Camarillo, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 28, 2020
Batch185: Firestone Walker FlyJack IPA & Evil Twin 120 Days Dry Aged Stout
Cheers, beers, and football! We're getting ready for the kickoff of Super Bowl LIV with two great beers that will help you drink through the big game. First up is Firestone Walker's newest offering, FlyJack IPA. FlyJack is a very sessional 4% with lots of IPA flavor that'll allow you to drink all game long without losing your inhibitions. Greg gives an update on his Home Depot situation, Dan discusses quitting twitter, and Scott finally admits that he works at Home Depot and has resigned because of all the trouble Greg had. Dan reviews Eddie Murphy's latest movie Dolemite Is My Name. Our Bullpen Beer is Evil Twin Brewing's 120 Days Dry Aged Stout, a big, bold, stout that packs a 17.5% punch! It's perfect for drinking if your team doesn't win the big game. In Booze News: Lagunitas cuts more of its workforce, a bear stole a bunch of beer and got hammered, Natty Light is giving away free beer to 21-year-olds, a 107-year-old man shares the secret to life, and more! We've also got Super Bowl 54 fun facts, just ahead of the big game! Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @the__hoptimist! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Slubberdegullion." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Chapel Hill, NC, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 21, 2020
Batch184: Sierra Nevada Hoppy Anniversary & Campanology Tiramisu Stout
Cheers and hoppy anniversary! Our Beer of the Week comes to us from Sierra Nevada, it's their Hoppy Anniversary Ale, a limited edition release in honor of 40 years of making hoppy beers. Greg talks about his time getting hydrated at Dave & Buster's, going to the Laker game, and he compares notes with Scott about being sick over the last couple of weeks. Dan throws some shade on the people that didn't show up to his conference championship football party, he even made spaghetti. Fontana Jim calls in to complain about Dry January. He has a great solution to counter the horrible, booze-free movement. In Sports News: the 49ers and Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl, Andy Reid celebrated his win with a cheeseburger, Tom Brady and Philip Rivers are open to joining new teams, Derek Rose is on a few teams radar, Chandler Parsons seriously injured in a car accident, Conor McGregor mows over Cowboy Cerrone, and the latest Astros news. For our bullpen beer, we're boozin' on a budget with Tiramisu pastry stout from Campanology Brewing and Trader Joes. In Booze News: Canarchy sales numbers are way up, Rogue is trying to rebuild skate parks with a beer release, Pabst is launching a "craft beer" line, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Yvette, make sure you follow her on Instagram @pourgirl777! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Knave ." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Santa Ana, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 14, 2020
Batch183: Arrogant Consortia Enter Night Pilsner & Modern Time/Societe At Long Last
Are you ready to rock?! It's a day of collaborations! Our beer of the week comes to us from the Arrogant Consortia, a spin-off from Stone Brewing. Enter Night, a partnership between the Arrogant Consortia and Metallica, shows off all 45 IBUs and comes in very refreshing. Greg talks about his brewery field trips, gives an update on his home depot situation, and talks about the amazing W00tstout vertical he was able to be a part of. Dan reviews the second installment of Zombieland: Double Tap. Mike, aka @sirfoodsavage, stops in to review Jelly King Daydream, a collaboration sour IPA from Bellwoods Brewing & Other Half Brewing. Our Bullpen Beer is a collaboration from two San Diego powerhouses: Modern Times & Societe Brewing's At Long Last Imperial IPA. In Booze News: Boulder Beer Co. is selling their taproom, New York is looking to double taxes on beer, Indiana may finally get some cold beer, politicians are driving drunk, and underaged buggy drivers arrested for drinking at the reins. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Dev, make sure you follow her on Instagram @debsbeer! Our Booze Quote of the Week comes to us by way of Johnny Carson. Cheers to Wentworth Point, Australia, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 07, 2020
Batch182: Fall Brewing You Better You Bet & Weldwerks Brewing Nuttybar Stout
Cheers and hoppy new year! We're starting things off with a beer for a cause from a local San Diego brewery that's making waves in North Park: You Better You Bet hazy pale ale from Fall Brewing. Not only is Fall making great beer, but they're helping to bring awareness to Teen Cancer America. Greg talks about his trip to Paso Robles that included booze and horse riding as well as his journey to Firestone Walker and his tour through the barrel room. In Sports News: the Patriots have been eliminated, the Cowboys are looking at a new head coach, the Rams need a new defensive coordinator, Jimmy Garoppolo is fined for being a good guy, the Lakers are looking to trade, and the NBA loses a family member. Dan reviews Golden Globe-winning Joker. Our Bullpen Beer is Nuttybar Stout from Weldwerks Brewing Company in Colorado. In Booze News: Pliny the younger will be released in bottles, Anchor Brewing employees finalize their union contract, Molson Coors to cease production in Irwindale, CA, Heineken is giving away beer, Anderson Cooper can't take shots, and a drunken driver is caught driving without his tires. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Hope, make sure you follow her on Instagram @ahopey.perth! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Dark Cully ." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Phoenix, AZ, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 31, 2019
Batch181: Stone Enjoy By 01.01.20 & Out of Bounds Powdered Toast Man
Hoppy New Year, everyone! We're ringing in the new year with a fresh one from Stone Brewing; Enjoy By 01.01.20. It's 9.4% of celebration in a glass! Shannon joins the show the break up the sausage fest in place of an absent Dan. Greg talks about his first trip to a weed store and laments with Shannon about the leaky house while Scott talks about getting scammed while job searching. Ally joins us to review Stone's Enjoy By just in time for the New Year! Our Bullpen Beer comes to us from Out of Bounds Brewing, and it's based on a cartoon we bring up often: Powdered Toast Man Brown Ale. In Booze News: You can now fly the friendly skies with Truly hard seltzer, White Claw is hitting new shelves, large breweries are abandoning 3.2% beers, hard seltzer sales are up over 200%, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Year is Ally, make sure you follow her on Instagram @ally.in.cally! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Smash ." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Washington, DC, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 24, 2019
Batch180: Firestone Walker & Topa Topa Hazy Pale Ale and Wild Barrel Brewing Santa’s On The Juice
Cheers and holiday beers, everyone! In honor of sharing with family, we're kicking off our Christmas (eve) episode with a collaboration from Firestone Walker and Topa Topa Brewing: Hazy Pale Ale. Shannon joins the show in place of Dan and talks about how great holiday traffic is while Greg talks about a Friendsmas party with friends and brewing a new beer. We also discuss shipping packages for the holidays. In Sports Talk: the Seahawks are friends with Marshawn Lynch again, the Ravens are taking a page out of the Patriots cheating book, Eli Manning & Daniel Jones party it up, Greg Olsen rips the Panthers, Rich Hill and his wife are arrested, the Jazz pick up Clarkson, and more. Our Bullpen Beer is Santa's on the Juice New England IPA from Wild Barrel Brewing. Thanks to @ally.in.cally for getting that to us! In Booze News: New Belgium Employees approve the sale to Kirin, Ladyface Ale Companie has been sold, Lattitude 33 sells their production facility, and Anheuser Busch is releasing a CBD tea. We also run down 9 facts about Krampus! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Wendy (and Apples), make sure you follow her on Instagram @brewpugsc! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Mumpers Hall ." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Simi Valley, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 17, 2019
Batch179: Stone Brewing's Xocoveza & Broujwerij West's Dig My Earth Hazy Double IPA
Cheers and holiday beers, everyone! We're kicking things off with a double IPA that everyone can dig, Dig My Earth is a hazy double from Broujwerij West that is big, bold, and full of dank! Greg talks about awful company holiday parties, and who does the parties right. Dan talks about the expensive beer he bought to share and accidentally drank all of. Ally.in.Cally stops in to give us a review of a beer she got from her Costco advent calendar and, spoiler alert, it's not great. We finally ring in the holiday season with two of our favorite traditions; the first is the dropping of the yule log. The second is our bullpen beer: we're cracking open the 2019 edition of Stone's Xocoveza Imperial stout inspired by Mexican hot chocolate. It's just not the holidays without them. In Booze News: the founder of Lost Abbey is opening a canned sour beer line, Coca-Cola is filing a trademark complaint against White Claw, beer sales are down for 2019, and more! We also have the list of the best Christmas beers of 2019, how many of them have you had? Our Beer Babe of the Week is Alana, make sure you follow her on Instagram @Buffalobeerbroad! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Taplash ." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Washington, DC, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 10, 2019
Batch178: Modern Times Mega Space Ways & Hoof Hearted Brewing Everybody Wants Some
Cheers and big beers, everyone! We're kicking things off with a yoked-out version of one of our favorite summer beers: Mega Space Ways from Modern Times. It's a hazy double IPA that is packed with ridiculous amounts of hops. Greg talks about his suicide mission to the mall on Black Friday while Scott has some issues with his water supply. In Sports News: Steven Strassburg signs a huge deal, Madison Bumgarner wants nine figures, the Cavs are shopping Kevin Love, the Patriots are in trouble for spying (again), and more! Our Bullpen Beer is Everybody Wants Some Double IPA, part of a single hop series from Hoof Hearted Brewing. In Booze News: Constellation sells Ballast Point to tiny brewery Kings & Convicts, Anderson Valley Brewing is sold to an entrepreneur, Craft Brew Alliance amends their executive's contracts before the deal with AB is done, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Olivia, make sure you follow her on Instagram @beer.ology! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Nanny House." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Los Angeles, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 03, 2019
Batch177: Jagged Mountain Brewery's Alyssa Thorpe
Cheers and craft beers, everyone! We are incredibly excited to be joined by Alyssa Thorpe, head brewer at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, and known to many in the craft beer community as Southern Beer Girl on Instagram. Alyssa talks to us about her history as a beer drinker, how she first got into home brewing, leaving her previous career to go to school and learn to brew, her first jobs in the beer industry, recipe creation, and much more. We also discuss her status as an "influencer" on social media and the pressure that comes with setting a good example, the need for diversity in the craft beer world, and going to Chile to speak about her craft. Alyssa talks about her inspiration for recipes, keeping up with the demand with a baseball stadium across the street, new trends in craft beer, and the lucky frat guys that got to sample her first brews. In addition to learning about Alyssa and Jagged Mountain, she leads us on a guided tasting of some of her incredible beers: Sawatch IPA, This Beer Really Ties the Room Together, Big Red Rocks, and their Kolsch. A huge thank you to Alyssa Thorpe for spending time with us in the middle of a busy week (and a day where she was brewing a collaboration with another brewery) and for sharing her beer with us. You can follow Alyssa on Instagram @SouthernBeerGirl. You can find Jagged Mountain at www.jaggedmountainbrewery.com , @JaggedMountainCB on Instagram and Twitter, and @JaggedMountain on Facebook. If you're in Denver, head over to 1139 20th Street and have some beer for yourself! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 26, 2019
Batch176: Sierra Nevada Celebration & Stone Fear.Movie.Lions
Cheers and hoppy beers! We're getting into the holiday season with Sierra Nevada's Celebration Fresh Hop IPA. It's a beer that we look forward to every holiday season. Greg has a grievance about drinking dirty beer at Lazy Dog and laments about home improvement. Dan shares a news story about a Home Depot bomb threat, and Scott talks about the crazy guy that crashed outside his house. In Sports News: the Bengals need a QB, Redskins QB get's lost, the XFL won't let the Lions poach players, the Dodgers are going big in free agency, and more. Our Bullpen Beer is Stone Brewing's///Fear.Movie.Lions, a double IPA full of hoppy goodness. In Booze News: New Belgium Brewery has struck a deal to be acquired by Kirin, AB-InBev buys the remaining shares of Craft Brew Alliance, PBR has found a new contract brewer, White Claw will be investing big money to produce more seltzer, Shady Oak Brewery names a beer in honor of hating the local utility company, a passenger jumps from a drunk divers car, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Alana, make sure you follow her on Instagram @aylon! Our Beer Quote of the Week: "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." -W.C. Fields Cheers to Elkridge, MD, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 19, 2019
Batch175: Firestone Walker Grenadier & Hubbard's Cave Coffee & Cakes
If there's something we love, it's trying something new! We've got a fresh one from Firestone Walker; it's their new Grenadier Pale Ale, that comes Lion's Share multi-pack. This one isn't unanimously loved by this band of merry drinkers. We also have new hosts as beer expert Deb and Greg's wife Shannon fill in for Scott and Dan once again. Greg talks about the pain and torture that is painting the house (but Deb enjoys it) while Shannon discusses her issues getting to work. Mike, aka @SirFoodSavage, joins the show to review a Canadian beer for us, and we come up with a Canadian themed drinking game. Our Bullpen Beer is Coffee & Cakes from Hubbard's Cave. It's a big Imperial stout with coffee and maple syrup. In Booze News: Walmart is now bringing your booze curbside, JetBlue partners with Truly, MillerCoors has to write Stone a nice check, Russian River is brewing for the firefighters, Founders Brewing has yet to re-open, OJ Simpson is suing a Las Vegas hotel, and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Cambelle, make sure you follow her on Instagram @cambelle.drinks.craft! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Rusty Guts." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Collinsville, IL, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 12, 2019
Batch174: 8Bit Brewing True Brewmance & Oakshire Brewing Espresso Stout
Cheers and beers, throwback lovers! We're changing things up on this batch, as beer expert Deb and Greg's wife Shannon join the show to fill in for Scott and Dan and crack wise. Our Beer of the Week is True Brewmance from 8Bit Brewing (thanks to @ally.in.cally), a well balanced West Coast IPA. Greg talks about the opportunity to interview Scott Ungermann from Anchor Brewing while Deb discusses what it's like working behind the bar for a brewery. In Sports News: The Warriors are hush-hush about Steph Curry, the NBA fines the Clippers, Melo still wants a job, and multiple players file injury grievances against the Jets. Our Bullpen Beer is Overcast Espresso Stout from Oakshire Brewing. Deb brought this back from her trip to Oregon. In Booze News: Four Loko's 12% seltzer is out now, Founders Brewing reaches a settlement with Tracy Evans, Molson Coors is about to lay off a lot of people, Boston Beer sees significant increases thanks to Truly, Heineken is looking to discontinue the use of plastic rings, and Green Flash closes another location. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Christy, make sure you follow her on Instagram @ipa.girl! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Corporation." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Camarillo, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 05, 2019
Batch173: Anchor Brewing's Scott Ungermann
Cheers and holiday beers, tap heads! We are honored to be joined by Scott Ungermann, brewmaster (and extremely cool guy) at Anchor Brewing in San Francisco, CA. I think by now, everyone in the craft world has heard of, and probably had their hands on, Anchor Steam or our favorite, Anchor's Christmas Ale. We talk to Scott about his history as a beer drinker and beer maker, cutting his teeth with Budweiser, producing such vast quantities of beer, transitioning into his role at Anchor Brewing, what excites him about the craft beer world, and even talk a little about some complaint-mail he's received. Scott also talks all about Anchor's history, their various owners and iterations, Fritz Maytag saving the brewery from ruin, and what exactly a Steam Beer is. We also hit Scott with a round of Rapid Fire questions. And if you haven't heard, Anchor has a unique taproom in San Francisco where they put all their experimental beers on tap. In addition to learning about Scott and Anchor, he leads everyone on a guided tasting of the freshly released 2019 Anchor Christmas Ale, a dark, complex, and spicy brown ale. A huge thank you to Scott Ungermann for sharing his time and some of his great beer. 2019's edition of Christmas Ale is a great one. If you'd like to find out more about Anchor Brewing, head over to www.anchorbrewing.com , www.facebook.com/AnchorBrewing , www.instagram.com/AnchorBrewing , or www.twitter.com/AnchorBrewing . And if you're in the San Francisco area, don't miss their excellent tour! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 29, 2019
Batch172: El Segundo Brewing Broken Skull IPA & Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist
Cheers and happy birthday (it's Scott's birthday). Our beer of the week is Broken Skull IPA from El Segundo Brewing Company, a badass IPA from Stone Cold Steve Austin. Greg talks about his big football winnings while Scott is hanging out with big-time baseball players. Ally stops by for a new beer review of Slushy from 450 North Brewing. In Sports News: Two women were banned from MLB parks for flashing, the Jets and Giants make history, the Browns keep losing, the Rockets miss Chris Paul, and more. Our Bullpen Beer comes to us from Epic Brewing: Big Bad Baptist California Edition. In Booze News: Bud Light is coming out with their own hard seltzer, Bear Republic is closing their brewpub, Anheuser-Busch accuses MillerCoors of stealing recipes, Founders Brewing is in more trouble over discrimination, a man brewed beer in his gut, and McLovin was arrested in Iowa. Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @girlmeetsbeerbhm! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Morning Drop." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Simi Valley, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 22, 2019
Batch171: Stone Enjoy By 10.31.19 & Lost Coast Peanut Butter Chocolate Milk Stout
Happy Oktober-Ween, tap heads! We're kicking things off with Stone Brewing's Enjoy By 10.31.19, another addition to the fresh hop series from Stone that is packing in over 10 varietals of hops. Dan gives an update to his car woes, while Scott gets scammed out of $40 while trying to get his passport. Greg gives a review of "Fighting with my Family." Our Bullpen Beer is Peanut Butter Chocolate Milk Stout from Lost Coast Brewing. Will this be a fantastic dessert beer? Or too many things thrown into one beer? In Booze News: Brink Brewing is named very small brewing company of the year, Ninkasi acquires two new breweries, Jägermeister and Arrogant Consortia collaborate on a new beer, Boston Beer Reformulates their Truly Hard Seltzer flavors, hundreds of people lost their license during Oktoberfest, a tourist goes on a drunken airport rampage, the Jonas Brothers brew their own batch of Coors Light, a phlebotomist gets arrested for DUI after their shift, and more! Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @acraftbeergirl! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Cracker." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Madison Heights, VA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 15, 2019
Batch170: Bell's Two Hearted Ale & Firestone Walker Cashmere XPA
Gone fishing? We've gone drinking! Our Beer of the Week is the number one rated beer in America; Two Hearted Ale from Bell's Brewery. Greg recaps his trip to Oktoberfest as well as his time being Ron Swanson in person. The guys also talk about all of the fires burning down California (again). In Sports News: the Dodgers have an early exit from the postseason, the NBA can't handle China, Cam Newton trade rumors are surfacing, the 49ers remain undefeated, and the Chargers screw up again. Our Bullpen Beer is Cashmere XPA, a single hope extra pale ale from Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, CA. In Booze News: Yuengling teams up with Hershey's for a new chocolate beer, Brooklyn Brewery introduces a non-alcoholic beer, three Colorado breweries (Renegade Brewing, Good River Beer and Rocky Mountain Sector) merge to form a co-op, Boston Beer announces the release of Sam Adams Utopias, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Viki, give her a follow on Instagram @vikicraftbeer. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Polt ." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Hayward, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 08, 2019
Batch169: New Image Brewing's Paul & Untitled Art's Fudgesicle
Cheers and happy Oktober, tap heads! We're kicking things off with Paul, a New England Pale Ale from New Image Brewing. Greg talks about his new bundle of joy and shares a couple more wedding stories while Scott talks about one of his smelly Uber riders. Our Canadian friend Mike joins with his review of Killer Cupcake Panda from Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery. Our Bullpen Beer is a collaboration from Untitled Art and Yazoo Brewing Company; it's their Fudgesicle Imperial Stout brewed with Hershey's syrup, Cholaca syrup, Dominican, Madagascan, and Guatemalan cacao nibs. In Booze News: Oskar Blues is coming out with a healthy IPA, a German court rules that hangovers are an illness, Natural Light Seltzer is penetrating the college scene, Truly Hard Seltzer works with the NHL, Cigar City Brewing to partner with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Miller Coors will be launching new beers in the coming months, the economic impact of the craft beer industry, and much more! Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @hoppyhayes! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Muckspout" Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Oxford, MA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 01, 2019
Batch168: Pizza Port Jetty IPA & Braxton Brewing Graeter’s Key Lime Pie
Surfs up, beer lovers. Our beer of the week is Jetty IPA from Pizza Port Brewing; an old school IPA that brings the hops and the bitterness, and absolutely no haze. Greg talks all about the big wedding; all the beer, the drunk people, and even a wedding crasher. Dan talks about his car breaking down on his way to the wedding and having to hitchhike the rest of the way. Cassandra, our Beer Babe of the Week, sends in her review of Nutter Your Business Peanut Butter Stout from Armory Brewing. Follow her @craftbeerbombshell and vote for her in the Maxim Covergirl Contest. In Sports News: Vontaze Burfict is out for the season, Odell Beckham Jr. gets choked out on the field, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to headline the Super Bowl, the Cubs fire manager Joe Madden, and MLB playoffs are kicking off. Our Bullpen Beer is Braxton Brewing Company's Graeter's Key Lime Pie. It's brewed with vanilla beans, cinnamon, and freshly zested key limes. In Booze News: White Claw is investing $250 million into increasing production, Weyerbacher is partnering with White Castle on a beer to pair with burgers, New Glarus Brewing receives some unexpected overnight visitors, and more! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Fustilarian ." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 24, 2019
Batch167: Stone Scorpion Bowl IPA & SingleCut Beersmiths Softly Spoken Magic Words
Hoppy Hoppy, Joy Joy! We kick things off with Softly Spoken Magic Spells from SingleCut Beersmiths; a hazy double IPA full of tropical and citrus hops. Greg breaks down all of the final wedding prep as we approach the big day for him and Shannon. It includes wrapping up loose ends but most importantly buying all the beer and wine. Our good friend @Ally.in.Cally drops in to give us a review of LUXURIOUS LUXURY VOLUME ONE, a collaboration from Evil Twin Brewing and The Veil Brewing Company. Scott shares a Tales from Uber; this one involves a nice guy sharing his weed, beer, and cigarettes with Scott and a homeless lady. Our Bullpen Beer is Scorpion Bowl IPA from Stone Brewing; get ready for a hoppy fruit punch to the face! In Booze News: A Florida man steals beer in front of a clerk, MillerCoors is working on a "hard" cold brew coffee, Dark Horse Brewing is in more significant financial trouble than we thought, a girl reports her mom for DUI, a Tennessee man arrested for riding his horse drunk, a drunk Florida couple has sex in a police cruiser, and so much more! Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @its_a_brewtiful_world! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Drop in the Eye." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Cheers to Oxnard, CA, for being our top listening city for last week! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 17, 2019
Batch166: Enegren Brewing's Oktoberfest & Modern Times Space Ways IPA
Prost! There's no need to take a trip to Germany; we're drinking one of the best state-side Oktoberfest beers, Enegren Brewing's Oktoberfest Bavarian-style Lager. Greg talks about his trip to some Ventura breweries, Dan talks about lack of work-out routine, and a happy birthday to one of our friends. In Sports News: The Unfiltered Gentlemen have already beat the Booze League in fantasy football, LeBron loses his Taco Tuesday trademark, Ben Roethlisberger is out for the season, bad news for Drew Brees, and more. Our Bullpen Beer is Modern Times Space Ways Hazy IPA. In Booze News: Judge blocks Bud Light's corn syrup packaging, India rejects AB's request to life three-year ban in New Delhi, we find out what Mahou San Miguel paid for Founders Brewing, Ballast Point is shutting down another location, Michael Jordan is launching his own tequila line, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Jessica, make sure and follow her on Instagram @jessbrewess! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "To Mop Up." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 10, 2019
Batch165: Elevation Brewing Mosaic IPA & Karl Strauss/Russian River New California IPA
Bottoms up! We're drinking across the country with a couple of IPAs. First up is Mosaic IPA, a single-hopped IPA from Elevation Beer Company out of Poncha Springs, CO. Greg talks about his trip to Colorado that included brewery visits to not only Elevation, but Soul Craft, Bierstadt, an interview at Jagged Mountain, and hanging out with some friends of the show. The trip also includes some horrendous food in the middle of nowhere and a stop in South Park. Scott talks about his fun trip to the DMV. We run down the list of the 10 Best Cities for Beer Lovers. Our Bullpen Beer is a brand new collaboration from Southern California staple Karl Strauss and Northern California favorite Russian River: New California IPA. In Booze News: the California ABC is investigating Amazon's alcohol delivery service, AB InBev AB acquires Peruvian craft brewery Barbarian, Second Chance Beer named Small Business of the Year, Lagunitas to start contract brewing for Newcastle, the Brewers Association releases a documentary, a drunk driver hits a car and then it's owner, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Kyla, make sure you follow her on Instagram @imabeer_ky. Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Dark Cully." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 03, 2019
Batch164: Ironfire Brewing Poggy Style & Dogfish Head Slightly Mighty IPA
Cheers and hoppy beers! We're throwing back to nineties hip hop with our beer of the week: Poggy Style DIPA from Ironfire Brewing. Our friend Ally.In.Cally was kind enough to send some over, and it did not disappoint. The gentlemen find out that Canadians can return alcohol to the store, the Booze League is afraid to play fantasy football with us, Greg is gearing up for his wedding, and Dan gets very deep talking about his dog. In Sports News: Justin Verlander throws his third career no-hitter, the Dodger's Dustin May takes a line drive to the head, the Texans deal Jadeveon Clowney, the Colts replace Andrew Luck with Brian Hoyer and more. No Bullpen Beer this week, our starter is throwing a complete game. In Booze News: Florida Breweries are offering free water during the hurricane, Mahou San Miguel Takes Majority Stake in Founders Brewing, AB InBev turns down offer to buy Craft Beer Alliance, Four Loko is coming out with their own Seltzer, Truly is hitting a tap near you, Denver is having a hard seltzer festival, California hits 1,000 independent breweries, and much more. We finish things off with a round of Will Scott Pour it Out; this time we give him a healthy beer. Slightly Mighty from Dogfish Head is up for judgement. Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @beer.brat! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "To Soak." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial us at (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 27, 2019
Batch163: 1901 Speakeasy's Prohibition Cocktails w/Jared Krupp
Cheers to all the bootleggers out there! We're mixing things up today and having our first ever episode dedicated to cocktails. We're at 1901 Speakeasy hanging out with general manager Jared Krupp getting the skinny on all things mixology, prohibition-era drinks, and what it's like being behind the bar. We talk about the history of 1901 Speakeasy; it's prior iterations as a bar, and how Jared got involved with the project. Jared discusses his past in the bar and service industry, how being a teacher has helped him as a bartender, the importance of fresh ingredients, how to balance flavors in a drink, why gin and whiskey were so crucial to prohibition, and the secret to being a good bartender. He also talks about how to be a better bar-goer, the weirdest requests he's received, the strangest ingredients he's used, and so much more! In addition to talking all things cocktails, mixology, prohibition drinks and running a bar, we also have a "flight" of his favorite cocktails to sample: The Sazerac, South Side, Old Fashion, and Hemingway Daiquiri. Jared discusses his ingredients and tasting notes with each drink. Everything wraps up with a round of rapid-fire questions, spirits edition. A huge thank you to Jared Krupp for sharing his time, knowledge, and some of his drinks. If you'd like to find out more about 1901 Speakeasy head over to www.1901speakeasy.com , www.facebook.com/1901speakeasy , or www.instagram.com/1901speakeasy . If you're in the Ventura County, CA area, check out 1901 Speakeasy at 740 S B St., Oxnard. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 20, 2019
Batch162: Karl Strauss Boat Shoes IPA & Black Acre Brewing Beard Tax Russian Imperial Stout
Ahoy land lovers! We're climbing aboard with Boat Shoes, a hazy IPA from Karl Strauss with enough fruit and citrus flavors to fight off that scurvy. Greg talks about his trip to the DMV and gives a preview of his upcoming beer trip to Colorado. Scott talks about chasing down criminals at a hardware store. We answer a crucial question in beer science: are hard seltzers drinkable? Our Bullpen Beer is Black Acre Brewing's Beard Tax; a Russian Imperial Stout that is full of chocolate, coffee, and booze. In Booze News: Anheuser Busch gets back to buying breweries but sells off their homebrew supply store, Natty Light & PBR both launch a hard seltzers brand, North Carolina now allows dogs in breweries, Angel City Brewing trash talks the Dodgers, Odell Brewing to introduce wine to their lineup, and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Sarah, make sure to follow her on Instagram @beauty.and.the.beer! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Corny-Faced." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 13, 2019
Batch161: The Bruery L’Deracola & Lupulin Brewing Hooey IPA
Littering and...drinking the beer. Our first beer of the night is Hooey IPA from Lupulin Brewing out of Minnesota. Hooey is an unfiltered IPA full of hop flavor and juicy goodness. Dan talks about his yard work-related injury in Crotch Talk. Ally is back with a review of Poggy Style Hazy IPA from Ironfire Brewing Company. Follow her on Instagram @Ally.In.Cally. We received a listener email about how not to behave at a bar. Our Bullpen Beer comes to us thanks to Brian; it's not a Large Farva, it's L'Deracola from The Bruery. We run down the Gold Medal-winning IPAs from 1989 to present. In Booze News: Rogue rolls out a line of ready-to-drink cocktails, Left Hand Brewing to start making CBD drinks, AB InBev banned from New Delhi, a Delta pilot was too drunk to fly, and more! We also announce the winner of the 8one8 Brewing 4 Year Anniversary Tickets. Make sure you follow our Batch 161 Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @norskebrewer. Old-Timey Word of the Week: "Klazomaniac." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 06, 2019
Batch160: Anchorage Brewing's Crazy Rays IPA & SLO Brew's A-SLO-HA IPA
Cheers and Aloha! We're starting with Crazy Rays IPA from Anchorage Brewing Company, an IPA full of big hop flavor. Our friend of the show Brian drops in to share some beers with us. Greg talks about his big bachelor party down in San Diego as well as Enegren Brewing's 8th Anniversary Party. Dan shows up sans-facial hair, which was a big shock to everyone in the room! We have a big giveaway with 8one8 Brewing: we're giving away a pair of tickets to their 4th-anniversary party on August 18. We play a round of "What Does Dan Know?" A listener writes in to find out what the gentlemen would rather drink, booze, or no booze? Our Bullpen Beer is SLO Brew's A-SLO-HA IPA, a tropical IPA that looks to put you on island time. In Booze News: Sad news for Figueroa Mountain, Boston Beer is shipping more beer, AB InBev is accused of artificially inflating share prices, Facebook is hating on beer traders, and John Hickenlooper wants to make America drunk again! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Stef, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @stefdegusta. Old-Timey Word of the Week: "Gnashnab" Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 30, 2019
Batch159: Mikkeller Brewing's Oh, Hi Murk & Toppling Goliath's Scorpius Morcella
Cheers, beer lovers! We're getting hoppy with Murk, as we're reviewing "Oh, Hi Murk" from Mikkeller Brewing. Juicy, fruity, and full of a lot of hoppy flavors. Elle (aka @SipOnWhat) joins the show to review a beer from Locust Lane Brewery and talk about her beer giveaway on Instagram! Greg talks about putting keg rules to good use and gives a preview of his upcoming trip to San Diego. Dan takes issue with a movie starring Nicholas Cage that doesn't quite deliver. We play an exhilarating game of "Will Scott Pour it Out?" that leaves everyone with some big questions. Our Bullpen Beer comes to us from Toppling Goliath as we enjoy Scorpius Morcella, a double IPA packed full of hops. In Booze News: What city has the most breweries per capita, July 4 was a big weekend for beer sales, Heineken having to pay for more trade practice violations, and a craft beer news outlet is working damage control after some comments made on a recent podcast. Make sure you follow Nicole, our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @romeohops! Our Beer Quote of the Week comes to us from Ernest Hemingway. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 23, 2019
Batch158: Firestone Lager & Stone Notorious P.O.G.
Cheers and all-day beers! Things are getting light as summer heats up. Our Beer of the Week is Firestone Walker's Lager; and extremely easy to drink Helles that does a great job of battling the heat. Greg talks about his beer research with mommybeerest, and the gentlemen's third anniversary while Scott gets in a fight in the parking lot. @The.Hoppy.Couple joins the show to give us reviews of two Slushys from 903 Brewing. In Sports Talk: Manny Pacquiao defeats Keith Thurman, Tim Duncan is an assistant coach, an upset fan threatens the Oklahoma City Thunder. Our Bullpen Beer is Notorious P.O.G. from Stone Brewing. Dan unknowingly brought in a Berliner Weisse. In Booze News: California has a new definition of beer, the National Women's Soccer team gets their first beer sponsor, Heineken's U.K. Pubs are under investigation, a shakeup at BeerAdvocate, and a beer news outlet puts their foot in their mouth with some sexist comments. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Amber, make sure to follow her on Instagram @nolabeerlvr! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Arfarfan Arf." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 16, 2019
Batch157: Modern Times Critical Band & Shannon Brewing Mór IPA
Cheers and summer beers tap heads! We're kicking things off with Critical Band from Modern Times. It's juicy, tropical, and full of Denali, Citra, Mosaic, Ekuanot, and Simcoe. Greg takes a field trip to a new brewery for their soft opening, and the gentlemen talk about the California Earthquake experiences. Mike (@sirfoodsavage) joins the show to give us his review of Broken Skull IPA from El Segundo Brewing and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Greg gives everyone a lesson on proper transport of your growlers, crowlers, and kegs. Our Bullpen Beer is Mór IPA from Shannon Brewing in Keller, TX. Thanks to Shane over at www.tailgatepartytalk.com for getting that to us. In Booze News: the Boston Beer & Dogfish Head merger is complete, Pabst Blue Ribbon to introduce hard coffee, North Carolina opens alcohol sales at college events, Bell's Brewing to help employees obtain GEDs, Corona has new can technology, the Supreme Court strikes down a crazy Tennessee law, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Elle, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @siponwhat. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Disguised" Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 09, 2019
Batch156: UpCountry Brewing Founder John Cochran
Cheers to the Asheville beer lovers! John Cochran, founder and owner of UpCountry Brewing in Asheville, NC, joins the show to talk about his legendary career in the craft beer industry. From washing kegs in Atlanta in 1995 to founding a brewery putting out over 80,00 barrels to starting all over again in Asheville. UpCountry Brewing opened in 2016 and has been making waves in the Asheville beer scene ever since. We find out the history of UpCountry, what sets them apart, and why he wanted to start all over with a new brewery. We get a guided tasting of some of their great beers: UpCo Lager, Black Currant Gose, Oat Pale Ale, Scamper IPA, and Isoprene IPA. John talks about his early days of coming up in the Atlanta beer scene, getting deep into craft beer while living in Seattle, drinking every beer he saw in college, making awful home-brew, and how that all translated into a job as a brewer. We dive into his time as co-founder of Terrapin Beer Company; meeting his partner Spike Buckowski on the job, running a successful brewery, and what led to selling to Miller Coors. He talks about his side of the transaction, what it meant to sell, and why he ultimately sold. John shares some of the behind-the-scenes fun and secret projects that were going on at Miller around that time. John turns the tables and starts interviewing Greg; they discuss the state of the craft beer industry, the difficulty of distribution and packaging, why he changed the name of the brewery to UpCountry, and much more. The episode gets wrapped up with a round of rapid-fire questions. A huge thank you to John Cochran for sharing his time and some of his great beer, and thanks to his staff for helping us to get set up and settled. If you'd like to find out more about UpCountry Brewing, head over to www.upcountrybrewing.com , www.facebook.com/upcountrybrew , www.instagram.com/upcountrybrew , or www.twitter.com/upcountrybrew . And if you're in Asheville, NC, head over to 1042 Haywood Road or in Brevard 212 King St Suite B for their second location. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 02, 2019
Batch155: Stone Enjoy By 07.04.19 & 14 Cannons Reaching Sail Red IPA
Cheers, beers, and happy fourth of July to the tap heads! We're getting patriotic just in time for the July 4th holiday as we head to Dank City and review the ever-fresh Stone Brewing Enjoy By 07.04.19. Kelsi (aka @thatonebeergal) joins the gentlemen to talk about Blaker Brewing's Falling Sparks Hazy IPA, a patriotic hop bomb from Northern California. Greg talks about his trip to a brewpub that almost ended in a fight with an old man, and Dan talks about his journey to drunk-town with some saki and fried alligator. Looking for a good action film for the weekend? Dan reviews the movie "Blade of the Immortal." Our Bullpen Beer comes to us from 14 Cannons: Reaching Sail Red IPA. In Booze News: Celebrities buy dinosaurs when they're drunk, a company offers $10,000 to give up frosé for the summer, Firestone Walker launches a new XPA, beer shipments were down for May, breweries are working on non-alcoholic craft beer, Deschutes is selling canned water, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Colleen, make sure you follow her on Instagram @beerhoppingbabe! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Lumber House" Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Shoutout to Oxnard, CA, for being our top listening city last week, cheers! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 25, 2019
Batch154: New Belgium Dayblazer & Pappy Slokum True Legend Lager
Cheers and summer beers, tap heads! To celebrate the arrival of summer, we're drinking and reviewing a couple of beers that will keep you cool and refreshed. Our Beer of the Week is Dayblazer Easygoing Ale from New Belgium Brewing. It's light, crisp, and quick to disappear. Ally (aka @ally.in.cally) joins the show to give us her review of Hop Stripes, a New England IPA from Matchless Brewing that makes you think of cartoon zebras. Greg talks about his trip to Santa Barbara and his visit to the brand new Modern Times Academy of Recreational Sciences, as well as Night Lizard Brewing. The gentlemen recap their trip to Enegren Brewing to celebrate their new Biergarten and try the newly released lawnmower beer. Scott talks about having to chase down some criminals. In Sports News: A quick recap of the NBA champions, Kawhi Leonard's free agency, the NBA draft, and a new record set in baseball. Our Bullpen Beer came to us from Shane, host of The Tailgate Party Talk Podcast. He sent us Bill Reed's True Legend Lager from Pappy Slokum Brewery in Abilene, TX. This is a German-style Helles that pairs nicely with a hot day. In Booze News: We run down the best-rated beers in America, Texas finally gets beer-to-go, Bud Light's Real Men of Genius commercials are making a comeback, BrewDog Brewing loses a sexual discrimination lawsuit, a South Carolina drunk woman is pulled over in her power wheels, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Rylie, make sure you give her a follow @thespillydrinker on Instagram. Our Beer Quote of the Week comes to us from Ray Bradbury. Shoutout to San Jose, CA, for being our top listening city last week, cheers! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 18, 2019
Batch153: The Alchemist Focal Banger & M.I.A. Moo Over Miami
Cheers and rare beers! Adam Greenberg of Mad Era Brewing in Simi Valley, CA is back for another episode of tasty craft beer talk. Listener and friend of the show Brian donated out beer of the week; we're drinking Focal Banger IPA from The Alchemist. It's full of hop aroma, and flavors of citrus and tropical fruits. Greg talks about how he was able to score such a rare beer for the show. Scott fills us in on the graduation party that never happened, and the gentlemen discuss what alcohol they can no longer drink due to overindulging. We have a listener email asking about the difference in east coast and west coast beer scenes. Dan reviews a classic movie: The Dead Pool. Greg, Dan, and Adam all have Tales from Uber; some are scarier rides than others. Our Bullpen Beer is M.I.A. Brewing's Moo Over Miami milk stout. We have your 10 Ridiculous Brewery Rules from New Jersey In Booze News: Canarchy opens the Collaboratory in Asheville, Yuengling is building a beer hotel, Alabama might finally have beer on Sundays, the NFL to allow active players in beer ads, Deschutes launches a new marketing campaign, and more! Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @agirlcandrink! Our Old Timey Word of the Week: "Dustman." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! You can find more about Mad Era Brewing at www.maderabrewery.com . Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 11, 2019
Batch152: Thorn Brewing Relay IPA & Mad Era Brewing Test Batch
Cheers and local beers everyone! Adam Greenberg of the soon-to-open Mad Era Brewing in Simi Valley, CA stopped in and brought one of his test batches for the gentlemen to sample. We got to try his brown ale, one of the beers they plan to tap when they open in the fall. Greg talks about his trip to Paso Robles and Firestone Walker for their unique collaboration, his local beer research with a favorite hop, and getting to open up a Double DBA that's been cellaring for a while. Dan talks about his plague and why he had to miss a couple of shows. The gentlemen ask Adam about Mad Era, their progress, some of the struggles with opening a brewery, his background, some of his favorite beer, and the oh-so-important question of when they'll open. In Sports News: David Ortiz was shot while in the Dominican Republic, the Eagles extend Wentz's contract, and Anthony Davis has his eyes set on a couple of teams. For our Bullpen Beer, we're Boozin' on a Budget with Relay IPA from Thorn Brewing. An easy to drink IPA from the capital of west coast IPAs. In Booze News: North Coast Brewing's founder announces retirement, MillerCoors has a small victory against Budweiser, the SEC allows alcohol at games, Texas legalizes beer deliver, El Segundo Brewing & Eagle Rock Brewing collaborate on a very unique beer, some sad news from Benchmark Brewing, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Rachel, make sure to follow her on Instagram @brewnetteontap! Our Old Timey Word of the Week comes from @josh_rice13: "Giggle Water." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! You can find more about Mad Era Brewing at www.maderabrewery.com . Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 04, 2019
Batch151: MadeWest Hazy IPA & Dogfish Head American Beauty Pale Ale
Cheers and craft beers! We're going back to the hazy for a beer that had made its debut just in time for summer: MadeWest Brewing Company's Hazy IPA. A juicy, well balanced hazy that is full of great fruit flavors such as peach and mango. Greg talks about being so drunk, he had to put himself to bed, and Shannon is here to tell the real story, as well as more stories from their trip to Asheville. Greg also talks about his education in cocktails. Scott got so sober that he misplaced his money. In Tales from Uber, Scott talks about making a guy miss his flight and another guy who complained about his driving. Our Bullpen Beer is American Beauty Pale Ale from Dogfish Head Brewing. In Booze News: Constellation gets slapped with a huge fine, Craft Beer Alliance is getting pressure to sell, the U.S. beer industry employs a LOT of people, Britons get drunk more than any other country, drunk people picking up drunk people, and much more! Make sure you follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @girlbeersworld! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Earth Bath." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Shoutout to Denver, CO for being our top listening city last week, cheers! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 28, 2019
Batch150: Boojum Brewing's Get Off My Cloud & Crooked Stave Coconut Cream Pie Blonde Stout
Cheers and happy 150! Greg brought back some tasty beer from Asheville, so our beer of the week is Get Off My Cloud New England IPA from Boojum Brewing. Shout out to Laatzen, Germany for being our top listeners last week! We're international now! Greg's fiancée Shannon joins the show in place of a sick Dan. Greg & Shannon talk about their beer-filled trip to Asheville where they did some excellent beer research, met It's The Beer Girl, went to a wedding and dealt with huge bugs. Scott talks about the graduation party that didn't happen, and we're climbing the podcast charts in Germany! We get our final drunk story from our time at Enegren's Frühlingsfest. In Sports News: the Warriors will face the Raptors in the NBA Finals, the Bruins take on the Blues in the Stanley Cup Finals, RIP Bill Buckner, and more. Our Bullpen Beer: We decided to treat our selves for Batch 150 and have Crooked Stave & Untitled Arts Coconut Cream Pie Blonde Stout collaboration. In Booze News: Sierra Nevada still needs breweries to send in their donations from Resilience IPA, U.S. Senators support a permanent tax reform for breweries, Texas may approve beer to-go sales, Firestone Walker & Cigar City Brewing are releasing a collaboration, bad news for some Colorado breweries, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Kiki, follow her on Instagram @kiki_whirlfloc! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Slipslopping." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 21, 2019
Batch149: WeldWerk's Juicy Bits IPA & Stone Brewing's Espresso Totalitarian Imperial Russian Stout
Cheers and beers, craft lovers! We're going back to Colorado for our beer of the week; Juicy Bits from WeldWerks Brewing in Greeley, CO. Juicy Bits is a hazy IPA that is full of citrus and tropical flavors from a nice mix of hops. Thanks to listener Davis for sharing this one. Greg talks about his latest homebrew session as well as his Firestone Walker Tap Takeover adventures. Scott shares his grievance about people talking loudly on speakerphone. Comedian Mark Hoffmeier shares one of his favorite drunk stories; this one comes from comic-con. Scott talks about drunk people giving directions in the back of his Uber. Greg gives his review and breakdown of Drive Angry; a hardly known movie from Nicholas Cage and Amber Heard. Our Bullpen Beer comes from Stone Brewing; it's their Espresso Totalitarian Imperial Russian Stout that's full of coffee flavor and big boldness. In Booze News: 7-11 is launching a new beer delivery service, Craft Brew Alliance is reporting losses, Gordon Biersch back in the hands of its founder, Arcadia Brewing has a new operator, Lord Hobo is dropping an 18 pack, Florida man goes on a drunken adventure on his lawn mower, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Susie, follow her on Instagram @susieontap! Beer Quote: "In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria" Benjamin Franklin Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter, and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 14, 2019
Batch148: Lawson’s Finest Liquids Sip of Sunshine & 4 Noses Bout Damn Time
Cheers to all the hop lovers out there. We had some great listeners donate delicious beer to us. First up is Sip of Sunshine from Lawson's Finest Liquids; a lupulin-laden IPA with plenty of pine and tropical fruit. Greg got to meet up with some listeners from Colorado to share some beers, and good times, Scott is fighting with nature, and Dan is having a battle with his car. In Sports News: the Warriors beat the Rockets, the Raptors beat the 76ers in the last second, the Lakers hire a new coaching team, and Robert Kraft pays the judge off in his massage case. We have a new drunk story from our time at Frühlingsfest. Our Bullpen Beer is 'Bout Damn Time IPA from 4 Noses Brewing in Colorado. It's full of tropical and citrus notes with a crisp and clean backbone. In Booze News: Dogfish Head Brewing and Boston Beer Company have agreed on a $300 million merger, the Brewers Association has added four new beer styles and made over 1000 edits, and crappy beer wants to pay you to drink! Follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @that_hoppy_girl! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Guzzle Guts." Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 07, 2019
Batch147: Sourworx & Helix Brewing's Cameron Ball
Cheers to the San Diego beer lovers! Cameron Ball, head brewer and owner of Helix Brewing in La Mesa, CA is back on the show, this time to tell us about his new sour project; Sourworx . We get very nerdy with Cameron, digging deep into sour beers, the process, the hard work, and the time it takes to start a sour program. Cameron began his barreling program just after opening Helix in 2015 and sat on some the beers for three years before even sampling them. Nothing here is kettle soured; it's all wild fermented in barrels. Cameron also talks about the difference in beer styles, avoiding cross-contamination with the clean beer, kettle sour vs. wild fermented, prepping old barrels for beer, what different strains of yeast can do to the same beer, trying to reproduce a wild fermented beer, how to serve a sour, and more. It's a deep dive into the whole sour process. He also led us on a guided tasting of some of his sours: Big Dreams, Leslie, Future Futures, Two Emotions, Walking Through Windows, Delayed Promises, Scream with Me, and Betting on Stars. We end the interview with a round of rapid-fire questions. A huge thank you to Cameron Ball and Helix Brewing for having us and sharing their delicious beer. If you'd like to find out more about Helix and Sourworx, go to www.drinkhelix.com , www.facebook.com/helixbrewingco , or www.instagram.com/helixbrewingco . And if you're in San Diego, head on over to 8101 Commercial St in La Mesa, CA. - Craft Beer Republic (formerly The Unfiltered Gentlemen): www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Threads: CraftBeerRepublic (805) 538-2337
Tue, April 30, 2019
Batch146: Craft Beer & Cupcakes w/Enegren, Sierra Nevada & Common Roots
Cheers and beers to all the beer and sweets lovers alike! We’re being joined by Julia aka mommybeerest for a very fun and unique craft beer and cupcake pairing. First up is Enegren Brewing’s Simcoe Pilsner with a peanut butter cupcake. Greg talks about his essential beer research while Julia talks about going a day without beer and Scott is angry with a local movie theatre. Our next pairing is Greg's home-brewed nut brown ale with praline french toast bread pudding. We also talk about some of the work that goes into making a bread pudding. Listener/friend of the show Deb calls in to correct Greg from a previous show. Dan reviews and tries not to spoil Avengers: Endgame. We play our first drunk story for Fruhlingsfest, and this one includes locking yourself out of a hotel room. Sierra Nevada's Hop Bullet Double IPA gets paired with a brownie cupcake with German chocolate topping. Greg gives Julia the rapid-fire questions. In Booze News: Modern Times is selling shares of the brewery, Ballast Point is closing locations, a new Mexican lager brand is attracting big money, Mammoth Brewing to acquire Great Basin Brewing, Kona Brewing settles lawsuit over labels, 7-Eleven is getting craft taps, Del Hall loses a ton of weight on his beer diet, a drunk woman bites a man's fishing line, and more! Our final cupcake and beer pairings are Common Roots Brewing Company Coffee Cup Double Coffee Stout and a classic red velvet cupcake with cream cheese icing. We also learn about fake red velvet and why it's so gross. Our Beer Babe of the Week is none other than Julia, follow her on Instagram @mommybeerest! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Pissing Down Any One's Back .” Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 23, 2019
Batch145: Topa Topa Brewing's Chief Peak IPA & Braveheart Brewing's Frogman Imperial Red
Cheers, local beer lovers! We’re kicking things off with a great hiking beer; Chief Peak IPA from Topa Topa Brewing in Ventura, CA. Its piney with tropical tones of passion fruit, orange, and gooseberry. Greg talks about his latest homebrew adventure as well as why you don’t dog-sit for friends. We also have a fun announcement for next week’s show. Dan does some critical research and comes across some Pliny the Elder. Dan gives his review of the new horror remake “Pet Semetary.” We get a listener voicemail who gives Dan the ultimate get out of work free card. In Booze News: New York and California have a record number of breweries, Patagonia is suing AB InBev, a study shows how dumb people prefer beer made by men over women, Common Roots is rebuilding after a fire rips through their brewery, homes closer to breweries are more expensive, beer market shares are falling, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is KC, follow her on Instagram @humblebeergirl! Old Timey Word of the Week: “Stoup .” Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 16, 2019
Batch144: Toppling Goliath's Mozee IPA & North Coast Brewing's Cranberry-Quince
Cheers and beers hop heads! After our one week hop-hiatus, we’re back at it with our new beer of the week. On tap is Toppling Goliath Brewing’s Mozee IPA, a hoppy adventure of tropical flavors and white wine. The gentlemen recap all the fun from Frühlingsfest at Enegren Brewing over the weekend, Greg goes over to the Booze League Brewtenanny to crash the party, and we find out who hasn’t done their taxes in time. Dan has a superhero movie battle while reviewing both Captain Marvel and Shazam. In Sports News: Tiger wins again, Zion declares himself for the NBA draft, Luke Walton has a new job, Ronda Rousey hanging up her boots, and more. Our Bullpen Beer is provided to us from a listener; we’re drinking North Coast Brewing’s Cranberry-Quince Berliner Weisse. In Booze News: Stone Brewing abruptly unloads one of their brewery locations, Ninkasi Brewing sells a majority stake in the brewery, Constellation Brands sales are up, an investor buys more of Avery brewing, Greg almost gets in a bar fight, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Cass, follow her on Instagram @craftbeercass! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Natty Lads .” Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 09, 2019
Batch143: Enegren Brewing's Lightest One & Taxman Brewing’s 401 (CAKE)
Cheers and spring beers tap heads! After a great tournament, we're taking a break from IPA's and going in different directions. Our beer of the week comes to us from Enegren Brewing Company; it's their Lightest One Helles Lager. Light, refreshing, and just what we need after all of those IBUs. Fontana Jim calls in with an important question for everyone. Greg talks about his trip to Firestone Barrelworks and the lineup he researched, Dan has a grievance about the creepy guy at the bar, and Scott gets stalked at his new place. We also have a big announcement about an upcoming event as well as the look of The Unfiltered Gentlemen. Dan watched a classic movie and has a review of Deathwish for us. Our Bullpen Beer is Taxman Brewing Company’s 401 (CAKE), a German chocolate cake inspired brown ale. In Booze News: a company launches ready to brew cocktails, the fasting growing breweries in America, Russian River's Pliny the Younger generates massive income for the economy, drunk shopping's impact, employees are getting hammered on the company's dime, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Tara, follow her on Instagram @Taratea! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Kill Priest.” Use it on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 02, 2019
Batch142: Firestone Walker Mind Haze vs New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze
Cheers, tournament fans! Your brackets may be busted, but there are no losers in our March Madness Hazy IPA Tournament. In our championship round, the rookie Mind Haze from Firestone Walker takes on the tournament dark horse Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze from New Belgium. It's an extremely close battle to the bitter end. Greg talks about his trip to the Central Coast Craft Beer festival, Scott has some beer stolen from right underneath him, and Dan has an epiphany and questions his entire life after a bad beer and movie experience. In Sports News: Baseball has returned, another ridiculous attack at Dodger stadium, Zion gets eliminated, Andrew Bogut works out with beer, Keenan Allen trashes Le’Veon Bell and more! In Booze News: Fat Tire gets a makeover, Societe Brewing parts way with their brewer, MillerCoors sues Anheuser-Busch, Stone Brewing moves one step closer in their suit against MillerCoors, Nicholas Cage shows us why you don't get married drunk, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Meg, follow her on Instagram @hop_doc! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Cooler.” Use it in a sentence on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 26, 2019
Batch141: Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing vs Firestone Walker Mind Haze
It's getting real hazy! How are your brackets shaping up so far? It's game four of our March Madness Hazy IPA Tournament, and Sierra Nevada's Hazy Little Thing is taking on game two winner Mind Haze from Firestone Walker. Greg talks about his trip to a dry wedding while Scott has a grievance with moving. Greg also did some critical brewery hopping and beer research. The gentlemen are also done with restaurants not handing out beer menus. Listener Darwin writes in with some issues he has as a bartender and people not knowing their booze. In Booze News: a woman chugs stolen beer in a dressing room, Deschutes is testing non-alcoholic beer, PBR is launching a whiskey, THC infused beer is coming to California, Instacart is offering alcohol delivery, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Chelsea, follow her on Instagram @thebendbeerbabe! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Chaw Bacon .” Use it in a sentence on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 19, 2019
Batch140: Modern Times Orderville vs New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze
Welcome to the big show, tap heads! Get your sweatbands out because the March Madness tournament is heating up! As we open up round two, Modern Times Orderville takes on second place Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze by New Belgium. It's Colorado vs. California, and only one will move on to the finals! The gentlemen have a big announcement about an upcoming live event. Greg talks about his time at a local beer march, while Scott talks about his fun at the DMV, the police are unhappy about Waze, and Greg is still searching for a wedding venue. In Sports News: Blake Bortles is coming out west, the Brown's are making a lot of moves, bad news for the Dodgers, the NBA is officially ruined, and more. In Booze News: a hero is giving up food for lent and only drinking beer, Brewers Association Unveils 2018 Rankings of Top US Brewing, Anchor Brewing employees vote to unionize, West Virginia wants more booze, Pike Brewing will make The Morning After beer, and Kona Brewing is keeping the Craft Beer Alliance afloat. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Miranda; make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @goddessofbeer. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Lightning.” Use it in a sentence on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 12, 2019
Batch139: Firestone Walker Mind Haze vs Bear Republic Thru The Haze
Cheers, hazy lovers! How are your Hazy IPA brackets looking so far? It's game two of our March Madness Hazy IPA Tournament and Firestone Walker's Mind Haze, a newcomer to the hazy world is taking on Thru the Haze from Bear Republic. This close matchup has to go into overtime to determine a winner. Greg has a chance to test out the new Dave and Busters in his neighborhood with some Booze League friends and heads to Disneyland for the Food and Wine Festival to check out their craft beer scene. Dan has a grievance about all the kids that show up to his places of drinking, including D&B. Listener Mike leaves us a voicemail and has a challenge for Dan. The gentlemen discuss the benefits of getting your booze from Costco. Scott has a run-in with the law with his latest Tales from Uber. In Booze News: a famous brewpub owner is running for president, the bad news about drinking too much, a drunken captain crashes his cargo ship, a man fakes his own abduction to avoid his Super Bowl payout, and find out which state is the most sinful. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Autum, follow her on Instagram @thepgh_brewnette! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Lout .” Use it in a sentence on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 05, 2019
Batch138: Sam Adams New England IPA vs Modern Times Orderville
Cheers sports fans, get your game face ready, it's time for the ultimate tournament! To kick off our 2019 March Madness Hazy IPA Tournament, Modern Times Orderville Hazy IPA is going up against Samuel Adams New England IPA: a nail-biting matchup that will come down to the wire. Greg talks about his last minute trip to have Pliny the Younger with some friends, Dan and Greg report on their field trip to Flat Fish Brewing for their big Resilience IPA tasting event. Frankie G calls in to explain the proper way to play beer pong. In Sports News: Zion Williamson suffers a blowout on the court, Robert Kraft spends too much time in Florida, the Lakers are looking for a coaching change, bad news for Clayton Kershaw has a rough start, and more. In Booze News: AB InBev is acquiring a new beverage company, a study finds weedkiller in beer, Heineken is laying off 15% of their workers, Molson Coors is cooking the books, beer shipment grew in January, Bud Light angers the beer industry and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Mandi, follow her on Instagram @ipabae! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Ace of Spades.” Use it in a sentence on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 26, 2019
Batch137: SLO Brew's Steve Courier
Cheers to the local beer lovers! Steve Courier, head brewer at SLO Brew in San Luis Obispo, joins the show to share his love for craft beer! We discuss the unique history for SLO Brew, from craft beer pioneer (class of 1988) to the rocky years of being purchased, all the way to now with big production and statewide distribution now. Steve also talks about SLO's history with Firestone Walker's Matt Brynildson, losing their production facility to Firestone, rebranding, opening their new brewery, their upcoming distilling program, and so much more. In addition to SLO Brew's history Steve shares who & what got him in to brewing (at the ripe old age of 16), working with SLO through their different iterations, brewing for Firestone up in Paso Robles, what being the head brewer really means, making changes to beers that people love, his favorite beers, and more! In addition to all of the history and beer talk, Steve walks us through a guided tasting with some of SLO Brew's delicious beers. A huge thank you to Steve Courier and SLO Brew for having us and sharing their delicious beer. If you'd like to find out more about SLO Brew, go to www.slobrew.com , www.facebook.com/slobrew , www.twitter.com/slobrew , or www.instagram.com/slobrew . And if you're in San Luis Obispo, head on over to The Rock or The Brew. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 19, 2019
Batch136: Sierra Nevada Brut IPA & Anchorage Brewing Lines Double
Cheers tap heads, we're drying things out this week. Our Beer of the Week is Brut IPA from Sierra Nevada: a bone dry IPA with plenty of hoppy goodness. Scott talks about the crazy that he ran in to at the airport while Greg complains about a company holiday party (yes, in February). We've also got a brand new March Madness tournament coming up, so get ready to cast your votes! Listener Mike writes in to share his experience with Red Horse Beer while he was in the Philippines. We received a voicemail from Fontana Jim, and he has an excellent idea for sell-out breweries. In Sports News: Colin Kaepernick settles with the NFL, Julian Edelman is auctioning his beard, the NBA All-Star game, and the Padres are looking to spend some big cash. Our Bullpen Beer is a collaboration from Anchorage Brewing and Monkish Brewing: Lines Double. In Booze News: Anchor Brewing employees are looking to unionize, Not Your Father's Rootbeer is targeting women, Drizzle is bringing alcohol delivery to California, a hard kombucha producer just bought Ballast Point's old brewery, a drunk lady yells at a kid on a plane, and drunk Shakespeare is coming to a city near you! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Kass, follow her on Instagram @kassontap! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Altitudes .” Use it in a sentence on social media and tag us for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 12, 2019
Batch135: Port Brewing's Bacon and Eggs & Destination Unknown's For Science DIPA
Cheers and beers tap heads! Grab your lab coats and get ready for some science; we're drinking For Science 3.5 Double IPA from Destination Unknown Beer Company from New York. Greg talks about his weekend full of research down in San Diego including a big stop at Helix Brewing and Sourworx, as well as getting hydrated with Otter of Booze League fame. Jake and George of the Any And Everything Show join the show to give us their review of Sierra Nevada's Resilience IPA. Our Bullpen Beer is Port Brewing Company's Bacon and Eggs, fresh from San Diego. In Booze News: US beer shipments were on the decline in 2018, MillerCoors will be losing the naming rights to Milwaukee Ballpark, RateBeer has entirely sold out, why we'll all get cancer, and a major controversy concerning Applebee's and their beer sizes. Follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @the_tippler! Drunk Quote of the Week: "The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind" -Humphrey Bogart Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 05, 2019
Batch134: Firestone Walker Mind Haze IPA & San Miguel's Red Horse Beer
Cheers everyone, time to clear your minds for a new IPA. Our Beer of the Week is Mind Haze, a new IPA from Firestone Walker Brewing Company. It's juicy, yet balanced; hazy yet clean and full of hop flavor. Greg talks about his beer research at a Firestone Tap Takeover, and the gentlemen discuss their different Super Bowl viewing parties and takes on the commercials. Listener Pablo writes in to share his experience in response to the woman getting drunk at Walmart. In Sports News: a 10-year-old proves Tom Brady is a cheater, a man wins big on the Rams losing, the ratings for Super Bowl 53, the Lakers are trying to grab Anthony Davis, and NASCAR is punishing cheaters. Warming up in the bullpen is Red Horse Beer from San Miguel Brewery in the Philippines. In Booze News: the government is rushing to approve alcohol labels, Bud Light encouraged the Rams to lose, the midwest is so cold that beer can't be delivered, Sierra Nevada makes their first brewery acquisition, the amount of money Bud Light spent on Super Bowl commercials, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Claudia, make sure and follow her on Instagram @brewgirl661! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Jackanapes .” Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 29, 2019
Batch133: Lord Hobo's Angelica & Firestone Walker 22 Anniversary Ale
Cheers everyone, get ready to Treat Yo' Self! We're kicking it off with a unique beer of the week: Angelica NE Wheat from Lord Hobo Brewing Company. It's a New England take on a wheat beer. Greg talks about his trip to NorCal, and his pending trip to beer heaven aka San Diego. We also discuss an upcoming event at Flat Fish Brewing where Sierra Nevada and a bunch of local breweries all sampling their Resilience Butte County Proud IPA in one location. Scott has a Tales from Uber about driving on the wrong side of the road. For our Bullpen Beer, it was time to treat ourselves! We are drinking Firestone Walker's 22nd Anniversary Ale. Spoiler alert: it's big! In Booze News: Sierra Nevada is donating huge check to Camp Fire victims, Flying Dog is looking to release a new THC beer, Rogue Ales is getting crazy with their stouts and whiskeys, Charlie Papazian steps down from the Brewers Association, Magnolia Brewing is teaming up with 21st Amendment to make some boozy beers, how to avoid a DUI, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Kayla, follow her on Instagram @kaylalikesbeer! Our Booze Quote of the Week: “You’re not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on” -Dean Martin Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 22, 2019
Batch132: Second Chance Beer Blend-O-Matic & Beachwood Brewing Citraholic IPA
Cheers hop heads and science lovers! This week's Beer of the Week is the Blend-O-Matic, a collaboration from Second Chance Beer Co. and AleSmith Brewing. It's two beers that can stand alone or be mixed together to create a unique drinking experience. This certifies us as beer blenders. Greg talks about his search for Resilience Butte County Proud IPA around California, as well as Backbone IPA to support the Woolsey Fire. The breweries involved are Ladyface Alehouse, Sierra Nevada, Earth and Fire, Figueroa Mountain, and Flat Fish Brewing. Listener Jose writes in to voice his feelings about Dry January. In Sports News: The Rams and Patriots are off to the Super Bowl (they should thank the refs), the NFL is going to discuss reviewing pass interference, Darren McFadden arrested for DUI, the Rockets trade Carmelo Anthony and more. Bullpen Beer: Beachwood Brewing Citraholic IPA In Booze News: Firestone Walker unveils some new beers, Brooklyn Brewery is headed to California, the police are looking for local drunk volunteers, a drunk woman gets banned from Walmart, and more! Make sure to follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @ladyofthehops! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Puff Guts.” Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 15, 2019
Batch131: Russian River Happy Hops & Modern Times Orderville IPA
Cheers and beers to all the hop heads! For our beer of the week, we're road tripping to northern California for some Happy Hops; an IPA from Russian River Brewing. A hoppy IPA that pays tribute to an old brewery from Santa Rosa. Greg talks about his trip to Paso Robles to do some wedding research and the gross old people making out in the parking lot. Dan reviews a new horror movie for us: Aterrados. Elvia joins the show to break down the new California DUI laws for us, and what it means if you get caught drinking and driving in the golden state. Our Bullpen Beer is Orderville IPA from Modern Times. Scott has a repeat customer in his Tales from Uber. In Booze News: Boston is getting a new booze delivery service, Kirkland has terrible news for crap beer lovers, Taco Bell is partnering with a brewery, MillerCoors is making less beer, the Kentucky Derby doesn't understand craft beer, Pizza Hut delivering beer for the Super Bowl, and what happens when you test nuclear bombs on beer. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Arianne, make sure and follow her on Instagram @pretty_hops! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Fribble.” Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer shots: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 08, 2019
Batch130: Sierra Nevada Resilience Butte County Proud IPA
Cheers and hoppy New Year! We're kicking off the new year drinking for a cause with Sierra Nevada's Resilience Butte County Proud IPA. It's a simple yet classic style IPA with some tasty hop additions. Greg talks about donating the Drink Local proceeds to California Wildfire charities, the guys talk about the horrible Dry January movement and Bird Box Challenge, and Scott talks about his wild New Years party. Andrew from the Two Minute Beer Review podcast stops in to counter our 30-second beer review. We play a very sour round of 'Will Scott Pour it Out?' In Sports News: Tom Brady loses money, the Bears Cody Parkey misses a big kick, Timberwolves fire their coach after a win, a mugger targets a UFC fighter, and more. In Booze News: Dogfish Head invites you to join Januquenchy, Trumer Brewery donates big money to Camp Fire Relief Fund, Benchmark Brewing can stay in their headquarters, Utah changes their DUI laws, a new definition for craft beer, and more! Follow our Beer Babe of the Week is on Instagram @beer_tart! Our Booze Quote of the Week: "An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools." - Ernest Hemingway Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 01, 2019
Batch129: Happy New Year 2019
Cheers! Sláinte! Salud! Most importantly, Happy New Year! We asked all of our Friendsmas friends to come back and share some more beer for the New Year so that we could ring in 2019 with all of our favorite drunks. The Booze League's Commissioner, Coley, and BDN join friends-of-the show Brian and Deb along with Shannon to play a game of "Guess that New Year Beer" (to not spoil the beer for those that want to play along, the beers will be listed at the very end of the show notes). We all get to sample three different New Years beers while the group gives out some descriptions of the beer and attempts to guess what they're drinking before the provider of the beer tells everyone. We hope you enjoy playing the game with us, let us know if you got anything right. In addition to our beer sharing, we also share some of our favorite New Years drunk stories, discuss our 2019 New Years resolutions, and find out why Brian got a black eye on New Year's Eve. We also find out that Coley and Shannon will be fostering some dogs and learn about some of Scott's worst Ubers. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! You can find the Booze League at www.boozeleague.com and @boozeleague across the board on social media. Beers in the game: Scott - Stone Brewing's Enjoy By 01.01.19 Brüt IPA Brian - Unibroue's La Fin Du Monde Belgian Tripel Shannon - Stone Brewing's White Ghost Berliner Weisse
Tue, December 25, 2018
Batch128: 2018 Friendsmas
Cheers, Merry Christmas, and happy holidays everyone! We got together with some of our beerest friends to share some Christmas beer and cheer. The Booze League's Commissioner, Coley, and BDN join friends-of-the show Brian and Deb along with Shannon to play a game of "Guess that Christmas Beer" (to not spoil the beer for those that want to play along, the beers will be listed at the very end of the show notes). Everyone samples four different Christmas time beers while the group gives out some descriptions of the beer and attempts to guess what they're drinking before the provider of the beer tells everyone. We also share a few laughs and a good time all around a looping video of a YouTube fire. We hope you have a great holiday and enjoy our holiday beer share! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! Beers in the game: Greg - New Belgium Brewing's Accumulation White IPA Nick & Nicole - Lost Abbey's Gnoel de Abbey Winter Warmer Commissioner Wylie - Firestone Walker's Mordred Sour Deb - North Coast Brewing's Berliner Weisse Cranberry-Quince
Tue, December 18, 2018
Batch127: AleSmith Brewing Gregarious Nature IPA & Stone Xocoveza Mocha Stout
Tis the season...for collaborations! We're starting things off with a collaboration from Alesmith Brewing and Stone Brewing, two of San Diego's OG hop factories. The beer is Gregarious Nature IPA, a hoppy, easy drinker with notes of citrus and pine. The gentlemen start off with a grievance on holiday party menus and all the weirdo food preferences people have. Greg also talks about the annoyances of planning a wedding and his delightful trip to Arrow Lodge Brewing. Dan reviews a movie, just in time for the holiday season: The Possession of Hanna Grace. Our Bullpen Beer helps to officially ring in Christmas, Stone Brewing's Xocoveza Mocha Stout. Need some drinking games to get you through this time of year? We've got you covered with some festive drinking competitions. We also have 10 beers you need to survive the holidays. And we drop the Yule Log to ring in Christmas. In Booze News: Deschutes has to delay their Virginia project, Founders to brew in Colorado, Tesla drivers are using autopilot to get drunk, San Francisco Beer Week, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is May, make sure and follow her on Instagram @beerrookie! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Lady Abbess”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 11, 2018
Batch126: Firestone Walker Gen-1 IPA & Port Brewing Santa's Little Helper
Happy Holidays everyone, we're getting in the holiday spirit with some of our beer reviews. Our beer of the week is Gen -1, an unfiltered IPA from Firestone Walker which is now part of their Leo V Ursus series. Scott brings up the Christmas party that he threw for himself while Greg talks about the random person that keeps throwing booze away in his trash can. We're keeping you hydrated for the holidays with some drinking games to get you through the season. In Sports News: Miami pulls one over on the Patriots, the Cowboys get desperate in recruiting, the Raiders do the unthinkable, and the Lakers are looking to bring back a familiar face. We're decking the halls with our Bullpen Beer: Port Brewing Company's Santa's Little Helper. A big, boozy, Imperial Stout that is sure to keep you warm for the holidays. In Booze News: Firestone Walker is doing a great thing for a hero, Saint Archer founder is starting a new brewery, Green Flash is rebranding, Benchmark Brewing is looking for help, good news for crappy beer drinkers, and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Brittany, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @beers_with_brittany. Our Booze Quote of the Week: "Beer: it’s the best damn drink in the world" – Jack Nicholson Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 04, 2018
Batch125: Russian River's Blind Pig IPA & Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA
The IBUs are high with this one. Our Batch 125 Beer of the Week is Russian River Brewing's Blind Pig IPA: a hoppy treat with flavors of citrus and pine that can give Pliny a run for its money. Alex aka LadyIPA is back with a new beer review, this time she's sipping on Ride the Fader Hazy IPA from Homage Brewing. Greg talks about his drinking trip to Disneyland, where this time he was drinking for the holidays. Now that the holidays are upon us, we have a new drinking game for when you're stuck at home watching those Hallmark Christmas movies. In Booze News: Stone Brewing gets a new VP of sales, Raccoons are getting drunk on crab apples, an Australian pig steals beer from campers, the science behind the drunk munchies, and much more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Samantha, make sure and follow her on Instagram @samantha_la_borrachita! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Fustilarian”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we love hearing from you!
Tue, November 27, 2018
Batch124: Casa Agria Oxnard Pale & Luponic Distortion Beer Science
Our beer of the week is Oxnard Pale Ale from Casa Agria; a hazy pale ale that is hoppy, juicy, and extremely easy to drink. The gentlemen talk about their Thanksgiving holidays and how much beer they had, and Greg talks about the new Drink Local shirt with profits going to charity. Dan reviews (and has a grievance with) Creed II, the new movie in the Rocky universe. We share a new drunk story from our day at Oktoberfest. We conduct some very important Beer Science with two of Firestone Walker's Luponic Distortion IPAs. In Sports Talk: NBA ratings are down thanks to LeBron, Andy Dalton is done for the season, Leonard Fournette is suspended, and Derek Carr sets a new record. In Booze News: San Diego's brewers produce tons of beer, 21st Amendment furthers their distribution, Canarchy launches Canarchy Collaboratory in Asheville, Sierra Nevada brews a beer for fire relief, and much more. Make sure to follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @manicpixiebeergirl! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Stagecoach Tilter”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 20, 2018
Batch123: Firestone Walker 805 & Alesmith Brewing's Private Stock Ale 2016
Batch 123's beer of the week is 805, Firestone Walker's Blonde Ale. An extremely drinkable and widely distributed beer that also has a bit of an emotional attachment for the gentlemen. Before getting into some talk of beer trips and brewery openings, the gentlemen start off with some emotional talk about the Borderline Bar & Grill tragedy as well as the Woolsey, Hill, and Camp Fires that are burning in California. On to the beer, talk. Greg talks about his trip to Flat Fish Brewing's grand opening as well as a beer tasting trek through Santa Barbara. We have a brand new segment from Alex, aka ladyipa. She's reviewing a tasty one from Noble Ale Works. We have a listener email with a new Booze Hack of the Week (hint: pay attention if you've ever had a flat beer). Our Bullpen Beer is Alesmith's Private Stock Ale, 2016 vintage. This baby is 11% ABV. In Booze News: You can get beer delivered to your door, a brewery is one of the best places to work, Blue Moon founder introduced THC beer, Eagle Rock Brewing is unfairly targeted in a discrimination suit, Drunk USC students are overloading the ER, a drunk pilot was arrested, and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Brittany, make sure and follow her on Instagram @hopsybeertalk! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Stingbum”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 13, 2018
Batch122: Live from 818 Brewing with Bryan & Derrick Olson
Bryan and Derrick Olson sold their first keg of 8one8 Brewing in 2015, a few short years later they've opened a tasting room, expanded their distribution, and are turning out some great beer. The Unfiltered Gentlemen are live from 8one8 Brewing in Conoga Park, CA, being joined by owners Derrick and Bryan Olson. We talk with the men behind the beer about some of their tasty brews, including their Gravity Hill, Matador Red, Good Day IPA, Valley Girl Blonde and more. In addition to discussing their beer and giving tasting notes, we discuss the history of 8one8 Brewing, how Bryan and Derrick originally started brewing, and their previous careers (spoiler alert, one of them is a rocket scientist). We also discuss their favorite styles, what hazy's are doing to the industry, the transition from home brewing to professional, obstacles in opening a tasting room and so much more! The guys also run down our list of rapid fire questions and give us their favorite drunk word. In Booze News: Brewdog Brewing is starting an airline, there's a new definition for craft brewers, American Troops in Iceland drank all the beer, a free flight for a drunken baggage handler, and more. Thank you to 8one8 Brewing for having us at their taproom and taking the time to share their beer and thoughts on the industry. If you'd like to visit them, they can be found at 8951 De Soto Ave, Canoga Park, CA and online at www.818brewing.com . Find The Unfiltered Gentlemen at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you
Tue, November 06, 2018
Batch121: Pizza Port Party Shirt Pale Ale & Campanology Brewing's For Whom
Grab your party shirts tap heads! We're starting this party off with a pale ale from Pizza Port Brewing: Party Shirt Pale Ale. Party Shirt is easy to drink, hoppy, and ready to get the party started! In crotch talk, Scott has questions about going to a wake, Greg takes a trip to New York and does a bit of drinking, and Dan has issues with that annoying guy at the bar. We have a new drunken story from Oktoberfest, this time it's a navy party gone drunk. A listener writes in with a booze hack of the week, and this one will save your bubbles. Our Bullpen Beer is Campanology Brewing's For Whom, an Imperial Mexican Stout with Ancho Chiles, Cacao Nibs & Cinnamon. Greg has a gross Tales from Uber, LAX edition. In Booze News: Constellation Brands is losing their CEO, Rogue Ales president is stepping down, ABInBev accused of promoting binge drinking, the booziest cities in America, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Ava make sure and follow her on Instagram @sheknowsbeer! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Limp Handshake ”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 30, 2018
Batch120: Bear Republic's Tiki Totem IPA, Halloween Beer and Home-brew Woes
Happy Halloween everyone! We're all treats with our beer of the week: Tiki Totem IPA from Bear Republic Brewing Company. It's tropical and juicy and has quite the hop collection going on. Greg and Scott both talk about getting stuck behind an airplane on the freeway, Greg was on the Booze Cast, Dan has a grievance about Halloween beer, Flat Fish has some new beer and more. Listener Toby sends in his recap of Tobyfest 2018. In Sports News: The Dodgers can't make it, Bryce Harper has a deal lined up, Josh Gordon in trouble with the Patriots, the Browns make a coaching change, the Cavs look for a new leader, and more. Our Bullpen Beer is Greg's homebrewed Oktoberfest. The 10 scariest beers to have for Halloween. In Booze News: Bad news for Toolbox Brewing, AB InBev buying the worlds second largest brewery, Golden Road pulls out of Oakland, Widmer Brothers collaborates with Lyft on a new beer, and Alesmith collaborates with Second Chance Brewing on two unique beers. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Lisa, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @porkandpintsboston. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Bag O' Mystery”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 23, 2018
Batch119: Alesmith's Evil Dead Red & Hop Concept's Aloha Citra
Cheers to the Halloween beer lovers! No pumpkin here, Dan brought in his favorite October beer Evil Dead Red Ale from Alesmith Brewing. Deep red in color with a flavor to match and a 6.66% to match, how could we not? Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back, and she's talking about her field trip to the new Track 7 Brewing spot, The Other Side. Dan has a grievance about the new Halloween movie (and the entire franchise) while Greg talks about his tasty field trip to Flat Fish Brewing. Listener Elvia writes in with a question for the gentlemen. Our Bullpen Beer is Aloha Citra, part of the Hop Freshener series from Hop Concept. Thanks to listener Ollie for sending this one into us. In Booze News: Cigar City Brewing is going through huge growth, big beer is buying more little beer, a new Luponic Distortion is on its way, San Diego is bringing in big money, new beer from Bear Republic, climate change is said to be bad for beer, a drunk man was thought to be dead, and so much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Katie, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @beerisbrewtiful. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Goop”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 16, 2018
Batch118: Barley Forge Grandpa Tractor & Campanology Cacophony Pale
Cheers and happy fall! We're anything but basic when it comes to our beers, no pumpkin here! Our beer of the week is Grandpa Tractor from Barley Forge, a Dortmunder style export lager and Great American Beer Festival gold medal winner! Greg talks about Enegren Brewing's Oktoberfest celebration and The Unfiltered Gentlemen having a booth there, people who take corn hole too seriously, and the great 14 Cannons first-anniversary party. Dan has an issue with kids in breweries, especially taking his turn at the games. In Sports News: Derrick Lewis has the best post-fight interview at UFC 229, Raiders' Bruce Irvin is ready to make some baby, a Patriots fan is banned for spilling his beer, a quick Booze n TUG fantasy football update. A listener writes in to call Greg out on some of his antics. We're Boozin' on a Budget for our Bullpen Beer: Campanology Brewing's Caco-phony Pale Ale. Light, hoppy and easy to drink on a tight budget. In Booze News: Lagunitas is going through some layoffs, Constellation Brands is doing better than we'd like, Founders Brewing is being sued for racism, Russian River Brewing opens the doors to their new taproom, Bill Coors dies, and much more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Taylor, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @mylovelyladyhops. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Passion Pit”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 09, 2018
Batch117: Big Sky's Space Goat & Garage Brewing's Marshmallow Milk Stout
Cheers tap heads! As falls is upon us, one thing we can promise is not to be one of those basic podcasts that just drink pumpkin beers. Our Beer of the Day is Space Goat Pale Ale from Big Sky Brewing in Missoula, Montana. Greg has a big grievance to share with one of his favorite breweries and talks about his night out drinking with the enemy (Booze League), and Dan is extremely upset with the NFL and all their contractual antics. For our Bullpen Beer, we play a round of "Will Scott Pour it Out?" with Garage Brewing's Marshmallow Milk Stout. But this one may backfire on Greg. Inspired by a news story of a drunk woman falling out of a truck, the gentlemen share some of their best drunk injury stories. In Booze News: Oregon wants to give beer refills, a drunk man is mowing stranger's lawns, a drunk Brit gets stuck in a precarious place, and more! We also share disgusting hangover cures and which ones we have tried. Let us know what works for you! Our Beer Babe of the Week is @that_first_sip, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram! Old Timey Word of the Week: "Sneaksby ”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 02, 2018
Batch116: Burial Beer’s Death in the Distance & Lost Coast’s Fogcutter DIPA
Come see us October 6 at Enegren Brewing's Oktoberfest party! Cheers tap heads, we're getting hoppy on this one! We're starting things off with Burial Beer Company's Death in the Distance IPA. Thanks to It's The Beer Girl for sending this one over. Greg talks about his trip to Paso Robles for beer drinking and wakeboarding as well as the big Oktoberfest party he went to. Dan has a grievance about the Lakers and their different themed nights. Our Bullpen Beer is Lost Coast Brewing's Fogcutter Double IPA, a classic example of a Double IPA. In Booze News: LaMelo Ball ejected for slapping a player, Kyrie Irving apologizes for his flat earth statements, Earl Thomas is not happy with the Seahawks, bad NFL ratings, and more. In Booze News: the Great American Beer Festival fallout, Ohio has a beer train, Pipeworks Brewing has issued a recall, New Jersey is making it harder for breweries, IHOP has a new pumpkin beer, and more! Make sure you give her a follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @hoppy_wife. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Sauce-Box”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 25, 2018
Batch115: Enegren Brewing's Oktoberfest & El Segundo Brewing's Cerveza Fresca Juicy IPA
Cheers tap heads! We're getting the polka music ready as we get ready for Oktoberfest! In celebration, our beer of the week is Oktoberfest from Enegren Brewing Company. We're being joined by our new friend Brian, who we let in the door because he had beer in hand. He also pours some good beer. Greg has some big news to share (hint: there are a ring and beer involved), he talks about pouring beer with Brian at the California Beer Festival, the guys discuss a new website, beating up on the Booze League in fantasy football, and more! We also have a big event coming up on October 6 at Enegren Brewing's Oktoberfest party. Our Bullpen Beer is provided by Brian, and we're drinking El Segundo Brewing Company's Cerveza Fresca Juicy IPA. Scott has a Tales from Uber about a rich guy who can't figure out where he wants to go (or eat). In Booze News: lots of craft breweries are brewing for charity, MillerCoors is laying off hundreds of positions, more beverage companies are investing in cannabis, the Falcons are getting cheap beer, and Uber passenger has to drive himself, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Mary-Rose, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @911beerme. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Minikin”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 18, 2018
Batch114: Renegade Brewing Company's Brian O’Connell
Cheers to the Denver beer lovers! This week, Greg is on a road trip to Denver and he's talking with Brian O’Connell, founder of Renegade Brewing. Renegade has been around since 2011 and is turning out some amazing beer. Greg and Brian discuss what Renegade's focus when it comes to beer making and what has made them so successful in the few years they've been open. They also talk about Brian's background as a beer lover and beer maker, how he left his good job one day to start a brewery (and his wife's reaction), what it took to open up, opening his second production-only facility, and his current role at the brewery. We also talk about what beer he's most proud of, which beer recipes were carried over from home brewing, the sinkhole that opened up under the brewery and so much more. On top of all that, we sampled some of their amazing beers as a guided tasting for anyone that comes into the tasting room. We also talked about their Tap 4 Tap program where every beer purchased is clean water for people that need it most. You can find out more about that at www.tap4tap.org . A huge thank you to Brian O’Connell for lending his time and sharing some of his delicious beer, and to Nicolle Montgomery, Director of Marketing, for helping to set things up. If you'd like to find out more about Renegade Brewing, go to www.renegadebrewing.com , like them at www.facebook.com/renefngadebrewing or follow them @renegadebrewing on Twitter and Instagram. And if you're in Denver, go visit the taproom at 925 W. 9th Ave. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 11, 2018
Batch113: Lord Hobo Glorious Pale Ale & Home-brewed Beer Science
Cheers to all the Glorious listeners! We are conducting some important beer science on some of Greg's home-brew: it's two beers with the same recipe but different yeasts (super nerdy). Greg talks about his trip to Smog City Brewing for some beer research and his night out at the Paso Robles Winemakers dinner. And a listener calls in to leave us a VERY drunk voicemail. Our Bullpen Beer is Lord Hobo's Glorious Galaxy Pale Ale (thanks to listener Ollie) and this one is a crowd pleaser! In Booze News: Ballast Point is opening up another location while people are played off, Golden Road is getting in trouble in Sacramento, Canarchy to introduce the first mixed brewery 12-pack, Alesmith introducing new bottles, Natty Rush is looking to mess you up, and beers to recover with! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Alysia, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @dearlybeer. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Rumbumptious”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 04, 2018
Batch112: Renegade Brewing's Redacted IPA & Paradune Brewing's Belle Center Blonde
Cheers to the hop heads and easy drinkers out there. The gentlemen are back and they're drinking around the country. First up is is Belle Center Blonde from Paradune Brewing Company out of Ohio. Greg talks about his beer-cation to Colorado and the beer he smuggled back, brews a beer for Oktoberfest, and parties with some Booze League personnel. Commissioner Dan has some issues to discuss about fantasy football and running a league. In Sports News: the Dodgers are selling beer at peoples seats, the NFL is starting this week, bud light is giving free beer in Cleveland, UFC 229 is shaping up and more. Our Bullpen Beer is Redacted Rye IPA from Renegade Brewing in Denver, CO. In Booze News: Arrow Lodge Brewing gets some bad news from the MLB, Seven Stills Brewing receives a cease & desist from In N Out, Mikkeller announces a new location, Miller stops making a beer no one has heard of, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Caiti, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @wildmountainthyme. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Cow-Handed”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 28, 2018
Batch111: Summer Beer Reviews from Around the Globe
Cheers summer beer lovers! Before summer comes to an end, we wanted to review our favorite beers of summer 2018 and find out what some of our beer friends have been drinking. Scott brings in and reviews Racer 5 IPA from Bear Republic Brewing, a classic west coast beer that has won tons of awards. Dan brings in Hazy Little Thing from Sierra Nevada, a hazy IPA that's been blowing up for the NorCal brewery. Greg is reviewing the simply named PALE, a delicious and extremely crushable Pale Ale from MadeWest brewing Brewing Company in Ventura, CA. We are also joined by a lot of our beer friends with reviews of what they're sipping on this summer. Dale (@itsthebeergirl) is reviewing Mangose, a refreshing sour from Upcountry Brewing company in North Carolina. Coley Wyman (@ice_cole_beer_) from the Booze Cast is reviewing Cali Creamin' from Mother Earth Brew Co, their very popular golden colored cream ale. The Booze League's Nick Wyman aka BDN is reviewing Twilight Summer Ale from Deschutes Brewery. This light summer beer is only available from June to September, so grab it while you can. Crafty Christina (@christinaxdawn) joins us to talk about a delicious Pale Ale from New York; an English style Pale Ale that goes best with summer, pool time, and bonfires. Our friend and home brewer James (@jam3s09) is keeping it very west coast with Scorpion Bowl from Stone Brewing in San Diego. Crushable and hoppy, just how he likes it. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com (@beautyandbeer) is drinking and reviewing Liquid Grove IPA from New Glory Brewery in Sacramento, CA. Amy and Josh from DamnitLeanne (@DamnitLeanne) in Australia give us their cheeky review of Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale. Corey and James from @805_Brews leave us their review of Rainbow Peaks Hazy IPA from Ventura Coast Brewing. Deb from Flat Fish Brewing (@onehopmess) gives us her summertime review of Firestone Walker's Easy Jack Session IPA. Shannon from Beer Harmony (@BeerHarmonyShow) shares her favorite summer beer, Stone Brewing's White Ghost Berlinerweisse. Thanks to everyone that sent in their summer beer review, make sure you go follow them on social media and check out everything they're drinking! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 21, 2018
Batch110: Eppig Brewing's Stephanie Eppig & Nathan Stephens
Cheers San Diego beer lovers! This week, Greg is on a road trip down to beer city aka San Diego and he is talking with Eppig Brewing Company's co-owner Stephanie Eppig and head brewer Nathan Stephens. Eppig Brewing has a very unique and fun history behind the name dating back to the 1800's. In addition to their rich history, the crew discusses Eppig's focus when it comes to beer making and what has made them so successful thus far. They also talk about Nate's background in engineering and BBQ and his beginnings as a home brewer turned professional at Ballast Point, Stephanie's background with Toyota, the difficulties in opening the brewery, the new waterfront location, the various roles that everyone fills, how working at a big brewery prepares you for opening a small one, the North Park beer scene, listener questions and so much more! On top of all of that, we sampled five of their delicious beers as a guided tasting for anyone that comes into the tasting room. A huge thank you to Stephanie and Nate from Eppig Brewing for lending their time as well as sharing their delicious beer. If you want to find more on Eppig Brewing, go to www.eppigbrewing.com or follow them on social media @eppigbrewing across the board. And if you're in San Diego, stop by the North Park brewery 3052 El Cajon Blvd Suite C or the Point Loma Waterfront Biergarten 2817 Dickens St. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 14, 2018
Batch109: Evans Brewing The KrHopen, Barley Forge Future Tripping and Beauty & Beer
Cheers tap heads and Bienvenidos! We're getting international with the listeners and keeping things mucho hoppy! Our beer of the week is The KrHopen IPA from Evans Brewing Company in Irvine, CA. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back and she's talking about her River Rock Brewery, hidden out in Northern California. Dan reviews Ant-Man for his movie of the week. Our Bullpen Beer is Future Tripping Double IPA from Barley Forge Brewing Company in Costa Mesa, CA. Greg talks about some beer that wasn't so good, even though they love The Unfiltered Gentlemen. We received a listener email, and this time it's addressed to Scott. In Booze News: New Belgium is jumping the pumpkin gun, Coors is getting into the weed business, drinking Melvin Brewing supports charity, Toppling Goliath is unhappy with their former brewer, a drunk bus driver smashes into some parked cars, and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Emily, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @craft_beer_gamer. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Ginchiest”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 07, 2018
Batch108: Avery Brewing Go Play IPA & Abita Brewing Hop-On Pale Ale
Cheers hop heads! We're fresh off a weekend of staying hydrated. Our beer of the week is Avery Brewing Company's Go Play IPA, provided to us by listener Mike. Greg stayed very hydrated on some amazing beer for his birthday and went to Enegren Brewing's anniversary party to hang out with some friends. Greg also went to listener Mike's beer tasting party after he went on a road trip around the country visiting breweries. The Bullpen Beer is Hop-On Juicy Pale Ale from Abita Brewing. In Booze News: Blue Moon creator is developing marijuana beer, Stone opens a new taproom overseas, Guinness opens up in the United States, Modern Times is laying off employees, a drunk man is arrested multiple times in a week, a Florida man brings an alligator into a liquor store, Firestone Walker heads to Colorado and so much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Morgan, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @craftsanddraughts. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Wig Chop”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 31, 2018
Batch107: Flat Fish Brewing's Mike Brown
Cheers to all the local beer lovers! This week Greg is in Camarillo, CA to stop by the brand new Flat Fish Brewing Company to talk with head brewer and founder Mike Brown. Flat Fish is a very unique brewery, as it's one of the few that is attached to a winery as well, Cantara Cellars. Mike is a former engineer turned winemaker and now head brewer. The guys start off discussing the uniqueness of their situation with both wine and beer, Mike's background as both and winemaker and brewer, as well as his inspirations to get into the alcohol business. They also talk about Mike's former day job running large manufacturing and service organizations and how that translated and helped him transition in his current role. Mike and Greg also discuss opening the brewery, where the name came from, being in a small city, nerdy brewing stuff, listener questions and so much more! On top of all of that, we sampled five of his delicious beers as a guided tasting for anyone that comes into the tasting room. A huge thank you to Mike from Flat Fish Brewing for lending his time and sharing his beer. To find out more about Flat Fish, head over to www.flatfishbrewing.com or find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/FlatFishBrew or Instagram @flatfishbrewingco. And if you're in Camarillo, stop by at 126 N. Wood Road. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 24, 2018
Batch106: Hi-Wire Brewing's Hazy & Juicy & Hoppy & Fresh, Beauty and Beer, and Beer Science
Cheers hop heads! The gentlemen are taking a trip to the east coast with our beer of the day, we're drinking and reviewing Hi-Wire Brewing's Hazy & Juicy & Hoppy & Fresh IPA straight out of Asheville, NC. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back and is talking about her trip to SacYard. Scott talks about falling victim to the latest scam on senior citizen while Greg talks about his trip to Paso Robles to drink some tasty beer. There's also a big announcement of how you can listen to the show. We're conducting some very important beer science with both the filtered and unfiltered version of Stone Brewing's Enjoy By 07.04.18. In Sports News: the Chargers are getting robbed in LA, Tim Tebow to miss his shot at the big leagues, Dwight Howard tries his hand at comedy, and a football player tries catching a ride with the cops. A creepy Tales from Uber that'll have you wonder about your next driver. In Booze News: Three Weavers has been acquired, Constellation Brands sucks in another brewer, AB InBev reorganizes their "craft" brands, a drunk driver busted for drinking while stopped an more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Tina, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @TravelingHoppy. Old Timey Word of the Week: "John Hollowlegs”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 17, 2018
Batch105: Evil Twin Brewing, Artifex Feeling Colors and Beauty and Beer
Cheers and happy anniversary! We’re celebrating two years of invading your personal space with some great beer, Beauty and Beer, Booze News and more! Our Beer of the Week is Evil Twin Brewing’s I Always Felt Closer To IPAs Than I Did To People; hoppy, with citrus and fruity notes and a nice balance. In Crotch Talk, Greg talks about his beer-cation to San Diego as well as his insane brew day. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com joins the show to talk about her trip to Hop Junction. In Sports Talk: Steve Sarkisian denied his wrongful termination lawsuit from USC, MLB’s All-Star game has Scott excited, and what does LeBron’s move to the Lakers mean for the team? Our Bullpen Beer was provided to us by the Booze League’s very own Otter, and we’re drinking Artifex Brewing Companies Feeling Colors 2.0. In Booze News: The Brewers Association sells some interesting sponsorships for GABF, MillerCoors is losing their marketing officer, a drunk Florida mom is living up to the Florida standard, and best beers in America! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Heather, make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @greeneyedbeerbabe. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Cut the Gas”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 10, 2018
Batch104: Live from The Local w/ MadeWest Jawing Hazy IPA, Four Peaks Kilt Lifter & Track 7 Transfusion
Cheers Tap Heads, we are LIVE from The Local Beer & Wine Bar in Camarillo, CA. The gentlemen joined the Booze Cast for the first ever Booze N' TUG Extravaganza mini podcast festival. The beer of the week was Jawing IPA, a hazy IPA from MadeWest Brewing. Wylie, The commissioner of the Booze League, joins the show as we introduce the official The Unfiltered Gentlemen/Booze League drinking game. There's also a world cup version, but it's not nearly as important. In honor of Mikey, the owner of The Local, we do an Irish Slang trivia in attempts to give away some sweet Unfiltered swag. In Booze News: there is beer rationing going on in Europe, Deschutes is moving out east, Burger King is teaming up with Budweiser for a new bastard burger, New Belgium is petitioning for weed, seagulls are showing up hammered in England, drunk pedestrians are dying, drunk cops accused of making prank calls, and more! Thanks to The Local Beer & Wine Bar for having us, you can find them at www.thelocalcamarillo.com as well as @thelocalcamarillo on Social Media. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, July 03, 2018
Batch103: Shelter Distilling's Jason Senior & Matt Hammer
Cheers to the spirit drinkers! This week Greg is on a road trip in Mammoth, CA and he's stopped by Shelter Distilling to talk with Matt Hammer and Jason Senior, two of the founders. Matt is a former professional snowboarder turned coffee-roaster who met Jason (and Karl) while they were heading up the brewing operations at Mammoth Brewing Company. The guys discuss opening up a distillery in California, the laws that have allowed that to take place, and what physical labor went into opening their distillery and tasting room. We also talk about Matt's background as a snowboarder, what got him into coffee, and the transition into distilling. On Jason's side, we talk about his start in brewing, his impressive career (and awards) as the head brewer at Mammoth Brewing, and the learning curve involved when he moved to distilling. We also talk about the new laws that have allowed Shelter to open up, how spirits are distilled, differences between different spirits and terminology (such as single malt and batch), and so much more. On top of all that, we sampled 15 of their amazing spirits and beers as a guided tasting for anyone that comes into the tasting room. A huge thank you to Jason, Matt, and Gena from Shelter Distilling for an amazing time and some great drinks. To find out more about Shelter, head over to www.shelterdistilling.com or follow them on social media @ShelterDistilling. And if you're in Mammoth, find them in the Village at 100 Canyon Blvd, Suite 217. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 26, 2018
Batch102: Cigar City Invasion Pale Ale, Port Brewing 12th Anniversary Double IPA & Beauty and Beer
Cheers beer lovers! The gentlemen are getting tropical with our beer of the week as they drink and review Cigar City Brewing's Invasion Tropical Pale Ale. Hoppy, tropical, clean and crisp just in time for summer. The gents also had to say their goodbyes to a very delicious beer that didn't make the stay in the fridge. Nicole is back from BeautyandBeer.com and she's talking about her trip to Track 7 Brewing's third annual invitational! Greg talks about his trip to Paso Robles, Earth and Fire Brewing, Wakeboarding, Firestone Walker, and more. He also shares his grievance about another baby shower. Dan talks about the NBA awards and how pointless they are. But there's good news for Dan at Knott's Berry Farm with their beer selection. Our Bullpen Beer is Port Brewing's 12th Anniversary Double IPA. All 10.5% of it. We have the top 5 drinks to have while watching the world cup. In Booze News: there's a new release of Luponic Distortion, Jean Claude Van Damme doesn't support craft beer, Stone messes up an entire batch of unfiltered IPA, LeBron's Tears is our favorite new beer, Beavertown Brewery sells to Heineken, beer delivery service and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Kristen, you can follow her on Instagram @themallowwithsprinkles. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Hedge Whore”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 19, 2018
Batch101: Left Hand Brewing's Extrovert IPA & New Homebrew
The weather is warm and the beer is cold! The craft beer of the week is Extrovert IPA from Left Hand Brewing in Colorado. It's quite hoppy and hits the spot for some IBU lovers, and the gentlemen have a full review. Greg talks about his trip to Disneyland and all the craft beer he was researching and has a grievance to share about what beer is infiltrating California Adventures. Scott has a Tales from Uber that lead him into the depths of Compton (did he see Dr. Dre?). Our Bullpen Beer is brought to you by Greg, it's his latest home-brew and this time it doesn't suck! In Booze News: Coronado Brewing isn't doing so well, Boston Beer is fined huge, Constellation Brands is getting shadier, beer and pizza delivery in Michigan, Heineken hires a woman to lead the company, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Mayra, make sure you follow her on Instagram @thebrewgal. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Door-Knocker”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for even more craft beer: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents , and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 12, 2018
Batch100: Firestone Walker Sucaba & Cellador ++good
Cheers and happy centennial! For Batch 100 we decided to treat ourselves in honor of the big event. First up was Cellador Ales and their ++good Centennial Barrel-Aged Wild Ale. But one of the gentlemen is having a hard time with the tart beer. Greg has an episode 100 sized crotch talk about having to go to a baby shower. We announce the winner of the Batch 100 Craft Beer Swag giveaway. For part two of Treat Yo' Self, we had Firestone Walker's 2018 Sucaba Barrel Aged Barley Wine. This is something all the gentlemen could agree on. In Sports News: LeBron is making excuses for losing, Kevin Durant is looking to retire, Lonzo Ball raps on Kyle Kuzma, bad news for the Angels, Ronda Rousey to be honored by UFC, and more. A listener writes in with some suggestions for the show. In Booze News: Uber is trying to figure out who's drunk, Stone drops their NOFX partnership, Green Flash hires Anheuser Busch exec, craft beer lite, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Tiffany, you can follow her on Instagram @theawesometiff. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Driggle-Draggle”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, June 05, 2018
Batch99: 21st Amendment Back in Black & Five Threads Jessica Triple IPA
Cheers hop heads! We're mixing things up with some off-color IPAs. First up is Back in Black from 21st Amendment Brewery. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back and she's talking about her trip to Revision Brewing in Nevada for their big anniversary party. Greg talks about his crazy boating trip from hell and the weird lady walking down the side of the freeway. In honor of the NBA finals, we play an all basketball edition of "What Does Dan Know?" Our Bullpen Beer is Jessica; a triple red IPA from Five Threads Brewing Company. In Booze News: Rogue Ales teams up with the zoo, MillerCoors is suing a brewery for trademark infringement, Bud Light Orange is an actual product, Stone is making nut butter, and much more. Go give our Beer Babe of the Week a follow on Instagram @followyourhops. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Chuckle Head”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 29, 2018
Batch98: Alesmith .394 & Caldera Brewing IPA
Cheers and welcome to that warm weather! In honor of things heating up, our Beer of the Week is Alesmith's Pale Ale .394, a collaboration with baseball great Tony Gwynn. Dan shares his grievance with the tasty looking commercials in the NBA playoffs, and Scott just shares his grievance with the playoffs. Greg and Dan recap their weekend at the Surf n Suds beer festival and all of the hydration they were a part of. Batch 100 is coming up, we need your suggestions on what to drink! In Sports News: LeBron is moving on, Dez Bryant reveals what team he wants to be on, and the Patriots aren't a fun team to play on. Dan reviews Deadpool 2 and reveals whether it's better than the original. Our Bullpen Beer is Caldera Brewing Company's Caldera IPA, and we have a full review. In Booze News: the Beer Institute calls for an investigation into the aluminum pricing, the Brewers Association is trying to stop AB-InBev, One World Brewing is vandalized, the governments won't approve marijuana in beer, and Craft Beer Week is officially recognized by Congress. Our Beer Babe of the week is Kylene, go follow her on Instagram @the.crafty.minx. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Skinflint”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 22, 2018
Batch97: Kern River Brewing River Buddy Pale & Lord Hobo Boom Sauce
Cheers hoppy people! We're hitting the river today with a light pale ale that goes nicely when you're in the water; Kern River Brewing's River Buddy Pale Ale. Greg talks about his chili and craft beer adventure that included some pretty rare beers, he also asks a very pressing question about whether to call the cops or not. The gentlemen recap the live show from Barrelhouse 101 as well as the confusion around the show. The Bullpen Beer is Boom Sauce from Lord Hobo Brewing; hoppy, delicious and hoppy! In Booze News: Pete Coors is unhappy with the brewers association, Kona Brewing is saving the Craft Beer Alliance, another craft brewery files for bankruptcy, bad news for Chicago beer lovers, Sacramento protests Golden Road and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Hania, you can follow her on Instagram @hania_polka_dot. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Door-Knocker”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 15, 2018
Batch96: Live from Barrelhouse 101
We are LIVE from Barrelhouse 101 in Ventura, CA! General manager Jason joins us to share one of his top-secret beers that he's bee hiding in the cellar for a few years. He also talks about running a bar with 101 beers on tap, some of the more annoying question he gets, how to keep the job interesting, his own brewing experience and more. We also talk about his passion for craft beer and share a few more beers. Then we hit Jason with the rapid-fire questions. Throughout the podcast, we drank: Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat, Flying Dog's Raging Bitch, Mikkeller's Staff Magic Hazy Pale Ale, and Lord Hobo Brewing's Boom Sauce IPA. The commissioner of the Booze League, Wylie Withers, joins the show to talk Booze News with us. In the news: Firestone Walker is bringing in the awards, booze is killing us all, Anheuser-Busch is losing money, Scott is stealing booze, and Georgia is getting morning drunk! Thanks to Barrelhouse 101 for having us! Make sure you come find the gentlemen at Surf n Suds on May 19 in Ventura, CA. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Beard Splitter”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 08, 2018
Batch95: Benchmark Brewing's Brown Ale & Boozin' on a Budget
Cheers tap heads! We're laying off the hops today as Greg brought back some treats from San Diego. Our beer of the week is Benchmark Brewing Company's Brown Ale (listen to Batch 55 with the brewer & owners). Scott shares his grievance about old people, Greg talks about his trip to San Diego and his adventure into the belly of the beast...Ballast Point. Listener Elvia submits a segment profiling one of the NBA's greatest; Elgin Baylor. We're Boozin' on a Budget with JosephsBrau's Stockyard Oatmeal Stout for our Bullpen Beer. Greg takes over Dan's job and reviews a classic piece of cinema, Super Troopers 2. Scott has a Tales from Uber. In Booze News: American Craft Beer Week is coming up, Stone Brewing receives a major award or being eco-friendly, drinking a lot might kill you sooner, New Belgium Brewing names a new brewer, a new beer with Viagra in it, Bacardi is a great place to work and much more! Our Beer Babe of the week is Angie, go follow her on Instagram @crafted_n_milwaukee. Old Timey Word of the Week: "Rumbumptious”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, May 01, 2018
Batch94: Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing & Uinta Grapefruit Hop Nosh IPA
Oh hoppy day! Grab a pint and hit download. Our beer of the week is Sierra Nevada's Hazy Little Thing IPA, with it's fruity and juicy, almost New England characteristics. Greg and Dan recall their trip to Fruhlingsfest at Enegren Brewing where they got very hydrated and Greg talks about screwing up his home brew. In Sports News: bad news for the Dodgers and Corey Seager, Tom Brady recalls the last season, a mayor in Indiana is upset with LeBron, and more. Our Bullpen Beer is Grapefruit Hope Nosh from Uinta Brewing, thanks to listener Ollie for sending this one in. In Booze News: Sony is suing Knee Deep Brewing, the feds are warning Florida breweries about using marijuana, New Realm Brewing finds a new location, the CEO of Bell's Brewing steps down, and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Brie, go give her a follow on Instagram @the_pint_sized_traveler Old Timey Word of the Week: "Fribble”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , www.twitter.com/unfilteredgents and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 24, 2018
Batch93: Eagle Rock Brewery's Erick Garcia
Cheers craft beer lovers! We are excited to be joined by Erick Garcia, the head brewer at Eagle Rock Brewery in Los Angeles, CA. Erick has been at the head brewer at Eagle rock for a few years now and we talk about his craft beer background and how/where he got his start. We also talk about Eagle Rock Brewery's history (first production brewery in Los Angeles in over 60 years), the original Eagle Rock brewmaster, their focus as a brewery, improving on old recipe's and much more. We also get into Erick's opinions on craft beer and the internet, hazy IPAs, beers we miss and take on some listener and rapid-fire questions. In addition to all of the craft beer talk, Erick takes us on a guided tour of some of his best beers, have a listen while you drink along. To find out more about Eagle Rock Brewery and the work Erick Garcia is doing, you can go to www.eaglerockbrewery.com or find them @eaglerockbrew on Instagram and Twitter and @eaglerockbrewery on Facebook. If you're in the Los Angeles area, visit the brewery at 3056 Roswell St and let them know you heard about them on The Unfiltered Gentlemen! A huge thank you to Erick for taking the time to share his story and passion with us. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 17, 2018
Batch92: Three Weavers Seafarer Kölsch & BeautyandBeer Lagunitas Takeover
Cheers and happy spring, grab a pint and hit play! In honor of the weather change and the end of our IPA tournament, we're drinking Seafarer Kölsch from Three Weavers Brewing in Inglewood, CA. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back and she's talking about her pizza-fueled adventure at a Lagunitas tap-takeover. Dan recalls his trip to Las Vegas, complete with cheap places to drink and how to make friends with a pimp. Greg talks about his Sierra Nevada beer class and his Hollywood beer research. A mystery game of "Will Scott Pour It Out?!" with a beer that even Greg hasn't tried. In Sports News: the NBA has some coaching spots, the NFL is nothing but mock drafts, Dez Bryant is looking for a job, the Angles quiet their fans and more. In Booze News: New Belgium is inventing a new beer, MillerCoors responds to Stone's lawsuit, Green Flash get's foreclosed on, Modern Times to open a new location, Tennessee can drink on Sundays, Deschutes Brewing rethinks their new location and more. Next week, Erick Garcia from Eagle Rock Brewing will be on the show. Go give our Beer Babe of the Week a follow on Instagram @just.me.and.my.beer Old Timey Word of the Week: "Dilberry Maker”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias for some great beer porn: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 10, 2018
Batch91: Alesmith vs Dogfish Head March Madness Finals & Beauty and Beer
It's the Final Round! We've made it to the FINALS of the March Madness IPA Tournament! The Cinderella story of the tournament, Alesmith IPA competes against east coast heavyweight Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back and she's talking about her trip to Cantina Alley for their all Mexican craft beer flights. Dan is talking about his surprise new pale ale from Firestone Walker while Greg talks about his first all-grain home-brew. In Tales from Uber, Scott talks about picking up some ladies from Jamie Foxx's house. To cleanse the IPA palate, the gentlemen are drinking and reviewing Yosemite Pale Ale from Mammoth Brewing Company. In Booze News: Constellation Brands is raking it in, another brewery looking to put out a marijuana beer, Louisiana looking to lower the drinking age, a beer increase on the east coast, and more! Make sure to follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @curves.crats.crafts Old Timey Word of the Week: "Chicken-hearted”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, April 03, 2018
Batch90: Firestone Union Jack vs Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
March Madness is heating up! It may be April, but our IPA tournament is still going strong. This week Firestone Walker's Union Jack IPA is taking on Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA in an east coast/west coast battle. The winner of this battle goes on to face Alesmith IPA in the final round! Scott has a grievance with some question-asking co-workers and Greg talks about brewing a dank beer. In Sports News: Steph Curry thinks James Harden is the MVP, the Hornets are trying to disband, baseball is back, Salvador Perez makes for a bad bellhop, Gronk has to make a decision on his career, and more. A listener writes in to get some recipe tips and beer pairing advice. In Booze News: the Brewers Association adds new beer styles, Green Flash is closing up locations, Corona is making marijuana-infused beer, Anheuser-Busch is recalling beer. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Tiffany Bitz, make sure to follow her on Instagram @beerbitz Old Timey Word of the Week: "White-Livered”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 27, 2018
Batch89: Bear Republic Racer 5 vs Alesmith IPA, Beauty & Beer and Greene Ghost IPA
Cheers hop heads! We're back into the swing of our March Madness IPA Tournament, in the first match of round two we have Alesmith IPA going against second seed Bear Republic Racer 5. It's a classic Northern vs Southern California matchup. Nicole from Beauty and Beer is back to tell us all about her trip to Yolo Brewing in Sacramento, CA. Scott has a bone to pick with the Booze League commissioner and Greg get's back from drinking and skiing in Mammoth. In a double feature movie review, Dan reviews Temple, and Greg reviews A Wrinkle in Time. In Sports News: Deon tweets his advice to draftees, a reporter gets attitude from Virginia players, Penny Hardaway is back on the court, Jonathan Clarkson out-dumbs Kyrie Irving, LeBron James is a coach killer, and more. Our Bullpen Beer was sent to us by listener Daryn, and we're drinking Springfield Brewing Company's Greene Ghost IPA. In Booze News: Firestone Walker extends distribution into two more states, a woman is arrested for a DUI en route to her wedding, a new brewery is opening up near the gentlemen, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Nicole, make sure to follow her on Instagram @coley_why_man Old Timey Word of the Week: "Death's Head Upon a Mop-Stick”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 20, 2018
Batch88: Live from Enegren Brewing Company
Prost beer lovers! On Batch 88 the gentlemen recorded live at Enegren Brewing Company in Moorpark, CA. They are being joined by the lead brewer and co-owner Chris Enegren, head brewer Brittany Brouhard, and Master of Festivities John Bird. The Beer of the Week is their rotating hop pilsner series Loral Pils. After some background on the brewery and the crew behind the brew, the Enegren team leads the gentlemen and the audience on a guided tasting of some of their core beers (pro tip: listen to the podcast while at the brewery to drink along). We talk with the team about brewing, their thoughts on glitter beer, why Enegren is so great, lagers vs ales, brewing experience and some funny behind the scenes stories of the brewery. The team gets into some booze news and talks about spilling beer on the highway, drinking to the age of 100, breweries that are ruining their beer, Meghan and Harry's wedding beer and so much more! We also had some great listener questions from those in attendance at the brewery. Make sure you visit Enegren Brewing anytime you're in the Southern California area. You can find them online www.enegrenbrewing.com or on social media @EnegrenBrewing. Stop by the brewery at 444 Zachary St, #120 in Moorpark, CA. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 13, 2018
Batch87: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA vs New Belgium Voodoo Ranger & Saint Patricks Day Prep
Sláinte tap heads! The battle of IPAs continue as we wrap up the first round of the March Madness IPA Tournament. This week it's Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA going up against New Belgium Brewing's Voodoo Ranger. It's a rivalry so bitter that there may be some cheating. Greg talks about his chance to try a soon-to-open brewery as well as discovering a new one in Los Angeles. Scott has a new Tales from Uber that should creep out most parents. In honor of Saint Patrick's Day, we have 15 important facts that you probably didn't know. In Booze News: Stone is releasing a new Berliner Weisse, why drinking makes you healthy, flying with free booze, a man is suing to raise the BAC in DUI cases and reasons why shower beers make you smart. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Heather, make sure to follow her on Instagram @MaltyMaiden Old Timey Word of the Day: “Shabbaroon”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, March 06, 2018
Batch86: Stone IPA vs Alesmith IPA & Beauty and Beer
Cheers and happy March! It's the beginning of March and March Madness for The Unfiltered Gentlemen IPA Tournament. The first competitor is Stone IPA, a classic among IPA's, some might say the original West Coast IPA. The second competitor is crosstown rival Alesmith IPA, another classic in the West Coast IPA rivalry. In Crotch Talk: Greg guest hosted the Boozecast, did some beer research at Eagle Rock Brewery, and Dan has a gripe with Hollywood and Kobe Bryant winning an Oscar. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back, and she's talking about her trip to Tilted Mash Brewing. In Sports News: the Mariners are signing old timers, the Eagles are looking to trade Nick Foles, Shaquem Griffin is running the combine, Rich Eisen challenges Roger Goodall and more! In Booze News: Stone Distribution is bringing to Cigar City Brewing to California, Firestone is releasing a beer that the gentlemen don't want, Trump is about to raise beer prices, and Smog City is having their anniversary party. Come visit us March 10 at Enegren Brewing! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Kelly, make sure to follow her on Instagram @kellychugsbeer Old Timey Word of the Week: "Gollumpus”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 27, 2018
Batch85: 14 Cannons Head Brewer Nic Bortolin
Cheers craft beer lovers! We are honored to be joined by Nic Bortolin, the head brewer of 14 Cannons. In his time as a brewer, Nic has achieved some amazing things, brewed some incredible beer, and learned from some great brewers. On the show, we discuss 14 Cannons Brewery and Showroom, what is different about the brewery, why the beer is so great, the amazing vibe inside and more. We also learn all about Nic; his background, where he learned to brew, his none-beer former day job, being surrounded by great breweries and a whole lot more. Nic is truly is a brewmaster, and has a great knowledge of every aspect of the brewing process from start to finish and isn't afraid to experiment. In addition to all the knowledge he drops on us, Nic also leads the listeners on a guided tasting with four of his delicious beers. To find out more about 14 Cannons or Nic Bortolin, you can go to www.14cannons.com or find them @14Cannons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The next time you're in the Westlake Village, CA area, stop by the brewery at 31125 Via Colinas Suite 907 and let them know you heard about them on The Unfiltered Gentlemen! Thanks to Nic for taking the time to share his story and talk about his incredible beer. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 20, 2018
Batch84: Farewell Firestone Pale 31, Presidential Porters and Boozeleague Invasion
Salute tap heads, on Batch 84 we're being joined by Wylie Withers, the Commissioner of the Booze League. The gentlemen are bidding farewell to a Firestone Walker favorite; Pale 31. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back and she's reviewing Flatland Brewing Company out of Elk Grove, CA. Greg talks about reaching the mountain of beer and drinking Pliny the Younger and Wylie talks about his trip to the hipster bar to try Hop Bullet. Listener Patrick has a question for the guys and what beers to order at a bar. Dan reviews the blockbuster hit Black Panther, did he drink to get through it or drink with it? In Sports News: Dan talks about the good part of the All Star game-the dunk contest, Nate Diaz sparks one up on TV, Red Stripe offers to buy a bobsled for the Jamaican bobsled team, Olympic wardrobe malfunctions and more. Our Bullpen beer is in honor of George Washington, lover of porters, so we're drinking Deschutes Black Butte porter. In Booze News: Stone is suing MillerCoors, San Diego breweries are brewing for charity, there is a tequila shortage, breweries nominated for the James Beard award and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Beck, make sure to follow her on Instagram @a.girl.rates.beer You can find Wylie and the BoozeLeague at www.boozeleague.com and @boozeleague on all social media. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Prickmedainty”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 13, 2018
Batch83: Arcadia Ales Hopmouth, BeautyandBeer, Will Scott Pour It Out
Cheers and beers everyone! The gentlemen are drinking, reviewing, and loving Hopmouth from Arcadia Ales. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back, and this time she's reviewing her trip to Fountainhead Brewing Company in Sacramento, CA. Greg presents Scott with a new beer to find out if he'll pour it out, it's then extended to everyone to see who will and won't pour out Rogue's Santa's Private Reserve. Greg talks about his brewing session, complete with nerdy numbers and ABV percentages, Scott has an annoying Uber rider and Dan comes through with some great beer research. In the Bullpen is Samuel Smith's India Ale, but is it another candidate for Will Scott Pour It Out? In Booze News: Beer is now good for the environment, Figueroa Mountain is hosting a lager festival, Old Town Brewing settles with Portland, beer is getting recalled, New Belgium's disappointment and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Alison, make sure to follow her on Instagram @grassowhat Old Timey Word of the Day: “Addle Pate”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, February 06, 2018
Batch82: Toppling Goliath HOPSMACK & Hoppy Homebrew
Cheers tap heads! The gentlemen are getting hoppy with the beer of the week: Toppling Goliath and their HOPSMACK Imperial IPA. Greg talks about his trip to MacLeod's for Robert Burns Day as well as his appearance on a podcast marathon. The March Madness IPA bracket is up, so cast your votes at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com/bracket . In sports news: the Eagles won the Super Bowl, beers not to drink for the big game, the Clippers trade Blake Griffin, Ronda Rousey has a new fighting forum and more. Our Bullpen Beer is Greg's latest homebrew, a hoppy ale that he brewed a few weeks back. The Gentlemen hotline received a drunk voicemail from a guy in the back of an Uber after meeting a girl at a bar. In Booze News: Bacardi is throwing some money down for Patron, Punxsutawney Phil see's his shadow and needs a beer, Ballast Point is heading to Disneyland, Modist Brewing raffles off their Super Bowl tickets, Buffalo Wild Wings wants to bring you beer and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Anna, make sure to follow her on Instagram @16ouncesofseattle. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Bob Tail”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 30, 2018
Batch81: Drake's War Pigeon, Three Magnets SeaStorm & It's The Beer Girl
Look out for the blitzkrieg of hops! The gentlemen are getting bombed with hops with the beer of the week, they're drinking and reviewing War Pigeon Double IPA from Drake's Brewing. It's The Beer Girl is back, and her milkshake is bringing all the boys to the yard...her mango milkshake. The guys from the Overcrest podcast join to show to tell us how to tell what car people drive by the beer they're drinking. Greg does some important beer research at Arrow Lodge Brewing and Wade's Wines. Dan does some follow up research at Anacapa Brewing in Ventura, CA. Both Scott and Dan have a Tales from Uber. Our Bullpen Beer is SeaStorm IPA from Three Magnets Brewing. In Booze News: the Pacific Northwest will be getting a Firestone Walker classic, Smuttynose Brewing is going through a hard time, Hops are the herb of the year, a brewery is offering free Valentines Day weddings, Girl Scout and beer pairings and much more! Make sure to follow our Beer Babe of the week on Instagram @Kara_Bo_Beer_A. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Word Grubbers”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram!
Tue, January 23, 2018
Batch80: Eagle Rock's Populist IPA & Seismic Brewing
Cheers to the hop heads out there, we're drinking some IPA's tonight. Our Beer of the Week comes compliments of Eagle Rock Brewery. Populist IPA is a delicious, well balanced IPA that pleases the lips. Greg talks about his trip to Eagle Rock Brewery and their upcoming party as well as the big event at MacLeod's Ale. Scott has a grievance about society and offers some parenting tips. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com is back and this time she's talking about Seismic Brewing and Steve's Pizza. In Sports News: The (LA) Kings are out of players to immortalize, the Clippers calls the cops on the Rockets, bad news for Jason Kidd, Lonzo is done for a while, the Eagles and Patriots are in the Super Bowl and more! Our Bullpen Beer has been provided to us by listener Elvia, it's Elysian Brewing's Dayglow IPA. In Booze News: North Carolina is getting Firestone Walker, Green Flash is having to downsize, Speakeasy Brewing is re-opening, the Foo Fighters have their own beer, Stone is helping the victims of the recent California fires and rain storms and much more. Make sure to follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @WhiteGirlBrewskis Old Timey Word of the Day: “Spoony”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 16, 2018
Batch79: MacLeod Ale's Jennifer, Alastair and David
Cheers everyone, we're talking real ale today! Greg heads to MacLeod Ale Brewing Company in Van Nuys, CA to talk with the owners Jennifer and Alastair as well as head brewer David Chaney. They discuss the history of MacLeods, the idea of the brewer, why they specialize in cask ales, how the ended up in Van Nuys, and more! In addition, they delve into everyone's personal history, find out why Jennifer the music major decided to open a brewery, get the background on David and his brewing, discuss European beer and all other things beer and MacLeod's! They also talk about upcoming beer releases, their Scottish Day event on January 25, 2018, and so much more! You can find MacLeod Ale at 14741 Calvert Street in Van Nuys, CA or get them online at www.macleodale.com and MacLeodAle on social media. A huge thank you to Jennifer, Alastair, and David for taking the time to talk about some great beer, make sure you let them know you heard them on The Unfiltered Gentlemen! We love ratings & reviews on iTunes! And don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! You can also call in (805) 538-BEER, we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 09, 2018
Batch78: Firestone Wookey Jack vs Wookus & BeerandBeauty
Cheers and happy new beer Tap Heads! We're starting 2018 off right, with some beer science! We pulled Firestone Walker's Wookey Jack out of retirement to go against Leo V Ursus: Wookus. Both held their own, but there can be only one winner. Nicole from BeautyandBeer.com joins the show to review Waterman Brewing from Northern California. Dan reviews Disaster Artist while slamming two other movies, Greg does some important beer research in Ventura, CA and Scott can't stand driving in the rain. Lawyer Elvia is back on the show, and she's giving us the info we need on recreational marijuana in California. In sports news: Yannick Ngakoue makes big claims against Richie Incognito, Carmelo cusses on TV, Big Baller Brand not doing so well, Dan's beard is a big winner and so much more! Our Bullpen Beer was donated to us and is Dragonstooth Oatmeal Stout by Elysian Brewing Company. In Booze News: Dogfish Head is brewing a beer for the end of the world, Las Vegas is having a huge beer festival, a woman chugs some cognac, local beer distribution and more! Make sure to follow our Beer Babe of the Week on Instagram @craft.lass Old Timey Word of the Day: “All Hate and No Cattle”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, January 02, 2018
Batch77: New Years Hangover Beers
Cheers and Hoppy New Beer everyone! In honor of all the New Years Eve and Day celebrating you've been doing, we're reviewing the beers you need to have on hand to bust that New Years hangover and get you back on your way to accomplishing your resolutions. The first beer is one that everyone knows; New Belgium Brewing's Fat Tire. It's as easy to drink as it is to find and it's not too heavy on the wallet. The second shower beer is Scrimshaw Pilsner from North Coast Brewing Company. Very light on the stomach, but not light on flavor. It's a great way to start your morning after drinking. Our final morning beer is Left Hand Brewing's Travelin' Light Kolsch. Low in ABV and not too filling, this delicious, full flavored Ale is a treat to wake up to. Find out which morning beer was everyone's favorite and which beer is the one you need to help squash that morning after headache. Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 26, 2017
Batch76: A Toast To New Years Beers
Cheers and happy new year Tap Heads! The gentlemen are bringing you a special New Years episode with beers to cheers with! We know not everyone likes to have a champagne toast at midnight, sometimes you want a great beer! We're reviewing and talking about beers that are good to cheers with at midnight! First up is Fruitlands by Modern times; a sour, tropical fruit gose with guava and passionfruit. The second toasting beer is G&T Gose from Anderson Valley Brewing Company, this was the sourest of the three beers. Our final beer to toast with is Boulevard Brewing's Collaboration 7; an oak aged lager with peach, lemon zest, and Riesling grape juice. Find out which was everyone's favorite toasting beer, and which beer is the best to raise a glass with as the ball drops! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 19, 2017
Batch75: Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale & Will Scott Pour it Out
Cheers and Happy Festivus Tap Heads! We're drinking for Christmas with Anchor Brewing's Christmas Ale aka Merry Christmas Happy New Year 2017. Scott has some traffic grievances to share while Greg talks about his awful experience at a co-ed baby shower. He also talks about his guest appearance on the BoozeCast live from Enegren Brewing. Dan reviews the brand new Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In Sports News: Russel Wilson keeps getting sacked, 49ers are heating up, the Raiders get robbed by a piece of paper, the Dodgers make a huge money dump, Kobe has his numbers retired, an update from fantasy football and more! We play a rousing round of Will Scott Pour it Out with some awful homebrew. We also find out what Dan knows with another holiday edition of What Does Dan Know. In Booze News: Firestone Walker is bringing back two big favorites, Epic Brewing makes a brewery purchase, Fatheads is closing up shop, Modist Brewing receives a cease and desist from Budweiser, 10 essential holiday beers and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Val Baril, make sure to follow her on Instagram @val.beer.i Old Timey Word of the Day: “Disguised”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social media: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 12, 2017
Batch74: Coronado/Cigar City Conquista & What Does Dan Know
Tis the season...to drink a beer! Join the gentlemen as they drink and review Conquista, a collaboration from Coronado Brewing Company in San Diego and Cigar City Brewing Company in Tampa. Greg takes a field trip to the Stone Company Store in Pasadena, and Scott has a Tales from Uber for all the humbugs out there. Dan is challenged as the gentlemen play a very holiday edition of What Does Dan Know. The bullpen beer is Coconut Pantry Porter from Five Threads Brewing Company in Westlake Village, CA. In Booze News: Dogfish Head is working on a new beer collaboration, too many people are drinking cider, Jameson whiskey is introducing a new beverage, why Japan is better than us, drunk munchies, the 12 Beers of Christmas and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Jess, make sure to follow her on Instagram @jessbeerme. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Tomfoolery”. Use it in a sentence on social media for a shout out! Don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com and to follow us on our social medias: www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, December 05, 2017
Batch73: New Belgium Accumulation IPA & Debilitating Hangovers
Cheers, happy repeal day and welcome to the holiday season! In honor of Repeal Day, we've got some prohibition trivia for you. It’s beginning to look a lot like beer:30, and we’re helping you to pick a good beer to celebrate the season with. We’re starting things off with a review of New Belgium’s Accumulation White IPA, fresh out of their Winter Folly Pack. Golden and hazy with some nice hop and citrus that are rounded out by all that wheat. Greg talks about drinking at Disneyland and their racist beer selections as well as spending way too much free money on food. Listener Toby writes in to talk about Tobyfest, one of the coolest beer drinking events to come out of Louisiana. In Sports News: the Marlins have deals set up for Giancarlo Stanton, Shohei Ohtani is ready to spend some American MLB money, Tiger Woods is alive, 49ers pick up win number 2, Eli rides the pine, the Clippers suck and more. We also have a fantasy football update from the Ol' Booze n TUG League. Our Bullpen Beer is Joe Joe's Cookie stout, a collaboration between Trader Joe's and Anchor Brewing. In Booze News: Avery Brewing sells out (sort of), Budweiser is sending beer to space, Golden Road trying to infiltrate Oakland, tax breaks for breweries and more. Our Batch 72 Beer Babe of the Week is Émilie, make sure to follow her on Instagram @la_petite_biere. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Pang-Wangle”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 28, 2017
Batch72: Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA & It's The Beer Girl
Cheers Tap Heads and Hoppy Holidays! Now that Thanksgiving is over, we can officially start drinking holiday beers. The gentlemen are drinking and reviewing Celebration Fresh Hop IPA from Sierra Nevada. Dale aka It's The Beer Girl is back and she's telling us about another Sierra Nevada holiday time beer, this time it's their Holiday Haze IPA. Greg is talking about his Melvin Brewing beer tasting as well as big free booze event. Scott talks about being forced to go to some horse show (Cavalia) and getting hammered. A listener sends in a brewery review after her trip to Miami. The Bullpen Beer is Tomfoolery, a hazy IPA from Five Threads Brewing in Westlake Village, CA. A super creepy Tales from Uber. In Booze News: The best 17 beers of 2017, Arrogant Bastard wants to help you with a fresh beer shirt, holiday beer gifts, the best airports for drinking craft beer and more. Our Beer Babe of the Week is Amanda, make sure to follow her on Instagram @drinkbeerbehoppy. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Tomfoolery”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 21, 2017
Batch71: Thanksgiving Beer Pairings and Beers with Mandy
Cheers and happy turkey day! The gentlemen are drinking and reviewing beers to have with Thanksgiving Day dinner. First up is Five Threads Brewing Company's Heidi's Saucy Sister, a cranberry infused Berliner Weisse. The gentlemen discuss people getting sick, what's wrong with men, and getting drunk when you're old. Mandy from Beers with Mandy joins the show to discuss pairing beers with Thanksgiving dinner and has a great recipe for cranbeery sauce. For Thanksgiving dessert, we're boozing on a budget with Every Time Buche De Noel from Campanology Brewing. In sports news: Jared Goff has some interesting audible calls, Marcus Gilbert is suspended, Jerry Jones isn't happy with Goodall, Boogie Cousins ejected, the Booze n Tug fantasy football update and more! Dan has a review of a movie you might want to watch on Thanksgiving; Thor: Ragnarok. In Booze News: Old Town Brewing received some help in their battle against big beer, Hangar 24 joins in the Sonoma Pride movement, four beers to drink with Thanksgiving dinner, a beer club that offers free beer for life and much more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Melis, make sure to follow her on Instagram @melislimes. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Vice Admiral of the Narrow Seas”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 14, 2017
Batch70: Stone Xocoveza & Weyerbacher Sunday Molé Stout
Cheers Tap Heads! As the weather cools the beer gets darker, the gentlemen are comparing two Mexican chocolate beers. First up is Sunday Molé Stout from Weyerbacher Brewing Company out of Pennsylvania. The second chocolate beer comes to us from San Diego and is Stone Brewing's Xocoveza, one of Dan's favorite beers of all time. Will there be a new favorite, or is Stone safe for now? Greg talks about some beer research that took place with Three Weavers Brewing and Karl Strauss Brewing Co. Listener Calvin writes in to compliment the guys and talk about what he likes to have with his beer. In Booze News: sing and drink with the beer choir, a hotel that serves beer upon check-in, a new barrel-aged beer from Oskar Blues, a new beer made with testicles, Firestone Anniversary XXI Anniversary Ale, Alex Trebek is the ultimate gentlemen and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Lucy, make sure to follow her on Instagram @lucylovescraft. Old Timey Word of the Week: “Ninnyhammer ”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, November 07, 2017
Batch69: Firestone Leo V Ursus Inferos
69 Dudes! The gentlemen are back and are drinking/reviewing Firestone Walker Inferos, part of the Leo V Ursus series. Greg had a sad tale to tell about rescuing a fallen beer. In sports news: Tom Brady is getting his own line of Aston Martin, Josh Gordon talk about getting drunk before games, Lamar Odom is on his A game, Dodgers losing the World Series wasn’t the only bad news for Yasiel Puig, GSP returns to UFC and more. A listener writes in to give us crap for our choice of beer the previous week. For the bullpen beer, we go back to basic and try another pumpkin beer. In Booze News: Samuel Adams has released a $200 beer, Clown Shoes brewing has been acquired, Full Sail loses their brewer, a man gets locked in a fridge and does what we all would do, Ballast Point releases a ridiculous commercial and more. The Beer Babe of the Week is Sarah, make sure to follow her on Instagram @thatcraftbeerbitch. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Slug-A-Bed”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 31, 2017
Batch68: It's The Beer Girl's Fall Beer, Stone Enjoy By 10.31.17 & Pumpkin Stuff
Happy Halloween tap heads! Grab a pint and cozy up, the gentlemen are drinking Stone Brewing Company’s Enjoy By 10.31.17 for their beer of the week. But it’s getting real basic in the bullpen. It’s The Beer Girl is back and she’s taking us on a tour through the Samuel Adams Beers of Fall pack. Greg talks about his wedding drinking challenge (and getting pretty drunk at the wedding), trying some great beers and more. A listener writes in wanting to know what beer to keep on hand for guests. There’s an NFL survey among players trying to find out who talks to most crap in the league. For the Bullpen beer, it’s getting basic as the guys compare two different pumpkin beers against each other. Which will be named the winner? Is anyone a winner when it comes to pumpkin beer? In Booze News: San Diego Beer Week is upon us (and we need help), good news for Asheville beer fans, which koozie should you use and more! The Beer Babe of the Week is Megan, make sure to follow her on Instagram @isbeeracarb. Old Timey Word of the Week: “Unlicked Cub”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 24, 2017
Batch67: Luponic Distortion 1-7 & 21st Amendment Girls Pumpkin Battle
Cheers everyone! We're putting seven beers up against each other in the ultimate Beer Science; it's all seven Luponic Distortion IPA's from Firestone Walker in an ultimate battle for science. The 21st Amendment Girls are back and they're battling the pumpkin ales: it's Dogfish Head Punkin Ale vs New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin Ale and it may just break the girls up. Greg goes to Five Threads second-anniversary party while Scott shows the foreigners how to drink. In sports news: the Dodgers are going to the World Series, the Chargers are looking good, Step Curry is attacking refs, commissioner Dan needs to fix the NBA tanking problem, the Suns aren't looking good and much more. Scott gave a ride to those Booze League guys in his Tales from Uber. The Beer Babe of the Week is @beer_tart, make sure to follow her on Instagram. Old Timey Word of the Week: “Skinflint”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/theunfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 17, 2017
Batch66: Beer Camp Across The World
Cheers beer fans, we’re going camping! The gentlemen start off drinking and reviewing Dry-Hopped Berliner-Style Weisse, a collaboration from Sierra Nevada and Saint Arnold Brewing Company for the Beer Camp Across The World series. Listener Christ writes in with an important beer question for Greg and Scott has a Tales from uber with the Los Angeles Chargers. A game of Will Scott Pour It Out turns in to Will Dan Pour It Out?! In Booze News: Mission Brewery needs some help and you can help out, Untappd beers of summer 2017, why beer bellies are a myth, healthy beer, a tasty IPA from Drake's is coming back, a new beer motel, cider finally has guidelines, and more! Our Beer Babe of the Week is Amy Brooks, make sure to follow her on Instagram @amyondraft. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Dog Soup”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to get our Beer Science ringtone, search the iTunes store or tuunes.co. And don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 10, 2017
Batch65: Figueroa Mountain Hoppy Poppy & Second Chance Tabula Rasa Porter
Cheers to all the GABF winners! The gentlemen are drinking and reviewing two medal winners from the 2017 Great American Beer Festival. First on tap is Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company's Hoppy Poppy IPA. The guys remember the life of Hugh Hefner and Greg takes issue with Time Warner in his big move. In Sports News: OJ Simpson is a free man, dominators of the NFL, Dolphin's coaches doing coke, Peyton Manning's statue, LeBron blesses the All-Star game, the 76ers will suck forever and more! There's also a fantasy football update in the ongoing feud between The Unfiltered Gentlemen and the Booze League. Dan give's his review of Spider-Man: Homecoming. The bullpen beer was anything but a backup; medal winning Tabula Rasa from Second Chance Beer Company in San Diego. In Booze News: Frontier Airlines & Oscar Blues help out Puerto Rico, good news for New Belgium fans, Eagle Rock Brewing doing their part for breast cancer, a new beer with electrolytes, Great America Beer Festival winners and more! The Beer Babe of the Week is Katie, make sure to follow her on Instagram @drinkingoutsidethebox. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Scrooched”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to get our Beer Science ringtone, search the iTunes store or tuunes.co. And don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, October 03, 2017
Batch64: Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest & Beer Girl's Pumpkin Adventure
Cheers Tap Heads! Grab a beer and join the gentlemen as they drink and review Oktoberfest from Sierra Nevada, it's timely and appropriate. It's The Beer Girl is back and she's reviewing a pumpkin beer that's anything from basic: Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin Ale from New Belgium Brewing. Greg has some big news about upcoming shows, talks about drooling over a DeLorean, and Scott has a new drinking game for everyone. We also get a listener email asking about annoying beer drinkers. We have a hack of the week for handling your flat beer. The gentlemen play two great games: What Does Dan Know and a rousing round of Will Scott Pour It Out? In Booze News: Firestone is releasing a new sour, Utah is looking at their archaic alcohol laws, the type of beer pilots prefer in the cockpit, Budweiser's attack on craft beer, a beer made with elephant poop, and much more! The Beer Babe of the Week is @pghbeergirl, make sure to follow her on Instagram. Old Timey Word of the Week: “On The Make”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to get our Beer Science ringtone, search the iTunes store or tuunes.co. And don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 26, 2017
Batch63: Rusted Rye IPA & 21st Amendment Girls Go Sour
Cheers beer lovers! The gentlemen were hooked up with some beer from a listener, so they're drinking Rusted Rye IPA from Tin Roof Brewing Company. The 21st Amendment Girls have returned, and they've pitted up two sour beers against each other in an East Coast/West Coast battle. Greg talks about his crazy weekend of concerts and tailgating as well as crashing the Booze League's BoozeCast. Dan reviews the new movie "It", comparing it to the book, original movie and old miniseries. In Sports news: Dan has a new article on Cleaning Up The Glass, Aaron Hernandez's fiancé is suing the NFL, a shakeup in the NBA, the Dodgers finally clinch, racist Manchester United fans and much more! The Bullpen Beer is Stone Brewing Company's Tangerine Express IPA. A listener writes in to tell his awful experience with pumpkin beer. In Booze News: BeerAdvocate completely changes their scoring system, Stone Brewing is going nationwide and releasing a seasonal favorite, beers for a good cause, and more. The Beer Babe of the Week is Kyra, make sure to follow her on Instagram @craftbeer_barbie. Old Timey Word of the Day: “Juice Joint”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to get our Beer Science ringtone, search the iTunes store or tuunes.co. And don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 19, 2017
Batch62: Luponic Distortion 006 & Boozin on a Budget
Cheers Tap Heads! The gentlemen are back for another round (or two) of craft beer and good times. Today they’re drinking Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion Revolution 006; delicious, hoppy and refreshing, we’ve got the full review for you. Greg talks about having to be in his friends wedding as well as going to visit some new local breweries before they open. Scott has Tales from Uber about a guy who needed help moving his stolen stuff. In Booze News: Coelacanth Brewing has to cancel their pumpkin beer dump party, breweries are making seaweed beer, big layoffs for Budweiser, Modern Times is moving up north and much more. We're Boozin' on a Budget with an IPA that won't break the bank. Make sure you check out our Batch 57 Beer Babe of the Week Liz, and follow her on Instagram @fizzy_lizzy_ Old Timey Word of the Year: "Rattlecap”. Use it on the social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 12, 2017
Batch61: Institution Ale's Stranded & Will Scott Pour It Out
Cheers and beers! On batch 61 the gentlemen are drinking and reviewing a local favorite, Institution Ale's Stranded Coconut Stout. We have a listener question about pumpkin beers, and we play our very first Will Scott Pour It Out: Pumpkin Edition. We give Scott a mystery beer and his none-discerning palate decides whether it's worth drinking or not. In sports talk: Antonio Cromartie has another kid, the Knicks have removed Carmelo Anthony, week one NFL injuries, the cheating Red Sox, the disappearing Dodgers, Big Sexy night for the Twins and more! The Beer Babe of the Week is Laura-Sue, make sure to follow her on Instagram @hoppedupcrafts. Old Timey Word of the Week: “Gadabout”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, September 05, 2017
Batch60: Firestone Adversus IPA & It's The Beer Girl's Blue Ghost Adventure
Cheers tap heads! The gentlemen are here to get your beer adventure underway. They're drinking and reviewing Firestone Walker's Adversus, part of the Leo V Ursus series from the Central Coast brewery. Dale aka It's The Beer Girl is back and she's telling us all about a delicious North Carolina brewery; Blue Ghost Brewing Company's Mango IPA. The bullpen beer was Greg's home-brewed IPA, a delicious Blind Pig clone. There's a rousing round of What Does Dan Know and Scott has a baseball rant that will have the fans on his side. In Booze News: Fulton Brewing is expanding distribution, it's time for pumpkin beer to come back, Ninkasi Brewing will start canning, Carnival Cruise Line has an on-board brewery, and so much more! The Beer Babe of the Week is @Nails.on.the.Rocks, make sure to follow her on Instagram. Old Timey Word of the Week: “I have to go see a man about a dog”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to get our Beer Science ringtone, search the iTunes store or tuunes.co. And don't forget to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
Tue, August 29, 2017
Batch59: Tin Roof Juke Joint IPA & Beerlao Dark
Na zdraví everyone! The gentlemen are back and their beer of the week is Juke Join IPA from Tin Roof brewing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If you've never had Tin Roof, get ready for a treat. A listener writes in with his funny baseball stadium experience, Greg is brewing another beer and Dan takes a beer-cation to see the Raiders. In sports news: everyone is sorry they bought the Mayweather fight, the Celtics trade away their future, the Cavs can see the LeBron writing on the wall, the Broncos are Kaepernicking, Stafford is getting a record deal and more. A new Tech Talk segment that is setting records and testing the limits. In Booze News: Stone is teaming up for a new collaboration, Alesmith and their 40oz to freedom, Green Flash Brewing is expanding to the middle of the country, a new release from Firestone Walker, Fried Chicken beer, BJ's is delivering craft beer and more! The Beer Babe of the Week is Sara, make sure to follow her on Instagram @Sara_Sips. Old Timey Word of the Week: “Duck Soup”. Use it in a sentence on social medias for a shout out! Make sure to check us out at www.theunfilteredgentlemen.com , www.facebook.com/unfilteredgentlemen , @unfilteredgents on twitter and TheUnfilteredGentlemen on Instagram! We want you to drunk dial (805) 538-BEER (2337), we'd love to hear from you!
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