Beer Barrels & Blockbusters
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 1 ratingBB&B is your one-stop-shop for information on beer styles, tips for homebrewing, beer and movie pairings, and movie lists.
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Episode 42: 42 - International Pale Lager
March 17, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 43.1 MBWe're going on a tour around the world to try all the popular, boring macro lagers it has to offer.
Episode 41: 41 - Facing Off #10
March 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBOur favorite Sword and Sandal movies are on the docket today. That includes movies about Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and Feudal Japan. Sometimes the movie stops before the action is done. Sometimes the movie has hardcore sex scenes thrown in at random. But one thing's for certain: any historically accurate homosexual storylines will be promptly swept under the rug for the sake of the puritanical American viewing audience.
Episode 40: 40 - Reviews Reviews #4
February 17, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MBIt's that time again! Time to sardonically mock some good people who are just trying to give their honest, heartfelt opinions as they review the beers they drink. That's maybe not the best description for what this is, but it's no worse than the word salad we find in these reviews we read, am I right?
Episode 39: 39 - Old Ale
February 03, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 52.3 MBJust because it's old doesn't mean it's not worthy of discussion. If that were the case, we would never talk about anything. All we know is old stuff.
Episode 38: 38 - American Porter
January 20, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 46.1 MBWe've got another tasty dark beer on the docket today. American Porters are one of those dark beer styles that you can drink all year long. So grab one and have a listen!
Episode 37: 37 - Kolsch
January 07, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 46.3 MBFrom simply drinking a Kolsch, you might not realize what a weird beer style it is. But hey, that's what we're here for.
Episode 36: 36 - Facing Off #9
December 22, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBWe're feeling whimsical today, so we're going to take a break from talking about beer and instead go over our favorite movie soundtracks. But don't worry, we will still be very drunk while we do so.
Episode 35: 35 - Belgian Golden Strong Ale
December 09, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBWhile discussing this delightfully strong Belgian beer style, we also dip in and out of conversations about serving beer in schools, offensive beer names, and the DTs. Oh, and there are some spoilers for the 2015 film The VVitch, so consider yourself warned.
Episode 34: 34 - Dark Mild
November 25, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBDo you love the 2003 Russell Crowe film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World as much as we do? I doubt that. What does that have to do with a Dark Mild, you ask? Nothing whatsoever. But that doesn't stop us from rambling on and on about it when we're supposed to be talking about beer. It's not even our pairing movie for Dark Mild, it's just something we got wrapped up in and couldn't stop talking about. It happens. But we do talk about Dark Milds, too. Just not with the sa...
33 - Cream Ale
November 11, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBWe're talking creamy Cream Ales on this episode. It's not the most exciting style out there, but it is one of them. So here we go!
32 - Facing Off #8
October 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBIt's almost Halloween, so we wanted to do something creepy for this edition of Facing Off. And what's more creepy than that scene of JCVD dancing in Kickboxer? We're calling this one "Most Awkward, Most Unnecessary"
31 - Schwarzbier
October 14, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBSchwarzbier, or Black Lager if you're not into the whole Deutschland thing, is another one of those super old beer styles that doesn't want to fit nicely into our contemporary notions of what it means to be an ale or a lager. It's roasty and dark, like a stout, but light-bodied and easy-drinking, like a lager. So that's fun. We also talk about base and specialty malts, and how to use them. You know you can't resist that, so why even try to fight it?
30 - Reviews Reviews #3
September 30, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBWe're reviewing some more beer reviews for our third episode of September. It's fun, as always, and it gives us an opportunity to feel superior to others, which is something we desperately need from time to time. So stop staring blankly into The Void for an hour or so and give our pointless goofery a listen instead. Don't worry about The Void; it will still be there when we're finished with you.
29 - (Fruit) Lambic
September 16, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBWe're talking about an obscure but sought-after Belgian beer style today, the Lambic. But we also go into the remixed version of that style, which adds fruit (and sometimes sugar) to make it more approachable. Then, on the pairing side of this episode, we delve into movies that never made it out of development hell. And, on that note, here's a link to a story about the many attempts to make a film version of A Confederacy of Dunces: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/12/the-...
28 - Facing Off #7
September 02, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBWe're Facing Off again, this time about some legendary character actors. We're discussing our favorite movies featuring James Hong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and William Fichtner!
27 - British Bitters
August 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBNot one. Not two. We're covering THREE beer styles today! Oh, the humanity! Thankfully they're all very similar. They are Ordinary Bitter, Best Bitter, and Strong Bitter. So strap in, this one is going to be a doozy!
26 - American IPA
August 05, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 57.3 MBToday we're covering everyone's favorite beer style, the American IPA! I also rant about Disney, throw out over a dozen beer and movie pairings, and I think there's a random Xenia Onatopp reference in there somewhere, too. Enjoy!
25 - Berliner Weisse
July 22, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBGrab your woodruff syrup and your Beer Bible because this episode is all about the beer style that Napoleon once called the "Champagne of the North!" But, you know, it's not really ALL about that. We also discuss drag balls, Pan-Asian Markets, and much, much more!
24 - Facing Off #6
July 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBWe're Facing Off on our favorite sequels past two. That's third or higher. It's trickier than it sounds.
23 - Witbier
June 24, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBWe're talking Belgian wheat beers today. This beer style was almost completely extinct at one point, but one man's dedication saved the style from obscurity. It's a very interesting story. There's also a bit of an anti-capitalist rant in this episode, so all of you easily-triggered, money-loving snowflakes should considered yourselves forewarned. Here's that article about Pierre Celis I mention in the episode: https://punchdrink.com/articles/rebirth-americas-original-witbier-celis-...
22 - Oatmeal Stout
June 10, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 48.1 MBToday we're waxing poetic about stouts! Specifically Oatmeal Stouts, the ones people used to use as medicine. We also talk about non-narrative movies, the dangers of filming in harsh conditions, and we go on a little detour to discuss the merits of the Deadwood movie, from 2019. Because it's not Beer Barrels & Blockbusters without some kind of irrelevant digression.
21 - Facing Off #5
May 27, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 60 MBWe're talking about our favorite sports comedies on this round of Facing Off. There are a lot of those, as you can imagine, so we opt for quantity over quality as far as breaking them down goes. All in all, we probably mention somewhere in the neighborhood of 6 billion movies in this episode, so enjoy!
20 - Reviews Reviews #2
May 13, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 44.3 MBWe're reviewing more beer reviews this go-round. And we try out a Russian accent for a good chunk of them. It's... well, it's something.
19 - Blonde Ale
April 29, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MBWe've got more Blonde Ale action for you! This time we're covering the other Blonde Ale. The non-Belgian Blonde Ale. It's not as fun as its Belgian counterpart, but it is easier to find. It's an easy American blonde, not one of those complex European blondes. Anyway, similarly lazy blonde jokes will appear throughout this episode. Good luck!
18 - German Pils
April 15, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBWe're all worked up about German Pilsners this episode. Well, not just German Pilsners. We're also worked up about mouth herpes, drinking out of the hose, Ludwig Narziss, sourdough bread, Florian Kuplent, the Red Army Faction, and the late, great Bruno Ganz. It's a packed episode that we hope you will enjoy. Also, here's the link that we mention in the episode: http://urbanchestnut.com/our-brewmaster/
17 - Belgian Blond Ale
April 01, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 61.8 MBWe take a little trip through Belgium while talking about the Belgian Blond Ale. We go over what else Belgium has to offer aside from beer, waffles, and chocolate. And we talk about some famous Belgians. Spoiler alert: there aren't many of them.
16 - Facing Off #4
March 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBSometimes movies can predict the future. Whether it's Dick Tracy anticipating the smartwatch, or the portent of 9/11 in the Super Mario Brothers movie, it's always cool when you see something in an old movie that is a real thing today. Not that 9/11 was cool. You know what I'm trying to say. Don't be a dick. Today's Facing Off, however, is about those times when movies make bold claims about the future and miss the mark. Today we discuss stupid predictions of future technology!
15 - Irish Stout
March 04, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MBWe go over a ton of interesting stuff in this one. We talk about the history of the Murphy's brewery, why nitro beers are so popular, the many brewing innovations that Guinness introduced to the world, the difference between Great Britain and the UK, and who is the best Irish filmmaker. It's a solid episode, if I do say so myself.
14 - American Brown Ale
February 19, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 46.4 MBWe're talking Brown Ales this time around, also known as everyone's okayest beer style. It's a style that almost everyone likes, but few people love. In that same vein, we also talk about Tarantino's follow-up to Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown. Also, I mention a blog post that talks about the creation of Civil Life's American Brown. It's a good quick read, and here's the link to it: https://www.thecivillife.com/civil-blog/american-brown
13 - Czech (Premium) Pale Lager
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBWe've got two beer styles on the docket today, Czech Pale Lager and the totally different, not at all the same Czech Premium Pale Lager. Hopefully my sarcasm came through loud and clear there. These beer styles are what we would commonly call Czech Pilsners. They are what started the pale, clear beer revolution back in the day that we are still feeling the effects of today. We also talk about a great Czech movie, from which I have a clip right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M...
12 - Facing Off #3
January 22, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 63.4 MBWe're Facing Off again this episode! In case you forgot, this is where we pick our favorite movies in a given category. For this go-round, we'll be talking about our favorite movie from the year we were born. Enjoy!
11 - Flanders Red Ale
January 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBWe're headed back to Belgium this episode to break down a truly original beer style. We will talk about all the little microorganisms and fungi that make beers like this so sour and funky. We also touch on beer blending, why Belgians make the best sour beers, and we'll finish it all up with a lengthy discussion of The Simpsons. Also, I am putting the link to that Draft Magazine article I mention in the episode right here
10 - Reviews Reviews #1
December 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThis is where we read beer reviews to each other and poke fun at them. Not much to it really, but it is a lot of fun.
09 - English IPA
December 12, 2019 00:00 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MBWe're discussing the grandfather of all IPAs this episode, the English IPA. It's not the most exciting IPA out there, but it is the first IPA. We also get into the perils of craft breweries selling out and irritating product placement in movies. Listen up!
08 - Facing Off #2
November 27, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 46.7 MBWe're back with more Facing Off! This is where we pick our favorite movies in a specific category. We won't be talking about beer this time, but don't worry, we will definitely be drinking beer. So have a listen as we talk about our favorite outer space movies!
07 - American Light Lager
November 13, 2019 00:00 - 50 minutes - 58.2 MBWhen discussing this, the world's most popular beer style, we get into topics such as off-flavors, the power of advertising, and macro beer brand loyalty. Then we get drunk and try to envision a scenario for which genocide is the only solution. Enjoy!
06 - Eisbock
October 30, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 56.1 MBWe go from the light elegance of the Belgian Tripel to this dark beast of a beer. This beer is jacked. No, really, that's what some people call freeze distillation, which is what makes an Eisbock an Eisbock. We also touch on pirates, the Bud Ice Penguin, the Maillard reaction, and the films of John Carpenter.
05 - Belgian Tripel
October 16, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 60 MBThis is one of those beers that people really like to geek out over. Us included! It's such a good beer style. But we also talk about smoked beers in cans, whether or not you have to revisit beers, and cough and cold medicine, because why not?
04 - Facing Off #1
October 03, 2019 03:08 - 33 minutes - 36.1 MBNo beer talk this time. Instead, we introduce a new thing where we talk about movies the whole time. This first episode of Facing Off is a little rough. A little scattershot. It's almost like we were really drunk when we came up with the idea. Weird.
03 - English Porter
September 18, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe're all over the place in this one. We go from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter. From Yorkshire squares to Hammer Films. There's also a beer flood in there somewhere. So, that's cool.
02 - APA
September 07, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWhile discussing American Pale Ales, we touch on classic American hop profiles, the importance of fresh beer, and why every craft brewer out there makes an APA. Oh, and we talk about zombie movies. Because reasons.
01 - Weissbier
August 31, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn our first episode, we ponder some of life's great questions, such as: Should you put a slice of fruit in your beer? Is Werner Herzog the most badass film director of all time? Who even gives a crap about Dortmunders? Do we answer any of these questions, you might ask. There's only one way to find out.