23 - Witbier

Beer Barrels & Blockbusters

English - June 24, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MB - ★★★★ - 1 rating
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We'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-brewery/

Oh, and here's the one about Spring Breakers and Britney Spears:
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8247403/spring-breakers-britney-spears-everytime