Crackin' One Open
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJoin Mike and Elyse every week while we crack one open and discuss brews, reviews, & pop culture news!
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160: 2022 Top 5
December 31, 2022 21:05 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBOn this episode we're "Crackin' Open" the aptly named Kolsch from Kent Falls Brewing while going over our Top 5 episodes of 2022. What beers and other bevys made the cut? Did Mike and Elyse have any matching beers on their top 5? You'll just have to listen to find out! Cheers and Happy New Year!
159: Frosted Sugar Cookie Imperial Ale
December 16, 2022 13:44 - 28 minutes - 39 MBThis week we're crackin' open Frosted Sugar Cookie, an Imperial Ale from Southern Tier Brewing Company located in Lakewood, NY. STBC knocks another one out of the park with this dessert in a glass, so be sure to tune in and learn more about it! Cheers!
158: Christmas Ale
November 19, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBWe're back, and this week we're crackin' open the 48th annual Christmas Ale from Anchor Brewing Company, which is located in San Francisco, CA. This special spiced ale clocks in at 7.2% ABV, but you'd never know because it's so smooth! Tune in to learn more about this year's iteration of Christmas Ale wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
157: Haunted House
October 21, 2022 08:44 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week we're crackin' open Haunted House from Allagash Brewing Company out of Portland, Maine! Tune in as we talk about this deliciously spooky dark hoppy ale! Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
156: Universal Studios Orlando 2022
October 14, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this episode, Mike & Elyse talk about some of the beers they encountered while staying at Universal Studios Orlando Resort. From the Hard Rock Hotel they were staying at to the parks, and Halloween Horror Nights 31! Find out which beers are still great, which beers have changed a little, and what's new at Universal Studios Orlando! Cheers!
155: Harvest
September 30, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBThis week we're crackin' open Harvest from Long Trail Brewing Company out of Bridgewater Corners, Vermont! Tune in as we talk about this delicious maple brown ale! Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
154: Makku Rice Beer
September 23, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open Makku from Sool, which is America's first craft makegeolli (Korean unfiltered rice beer)! Tune in for a quick history lesson before we crack these babies open. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
153: Tricerahops
September 16, 2022 07:05 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open Tricerahops from Reverie Brewing Company, located in Newtown, CT. This delicious third-anniversary NEIPA uses two hops never discussed on the show before. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
152: Oktoberfest
September 09, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open Oktoberfest from Left Hand Brewing Co, located in Longmont, CO. First, Mike teaches us about the history of Oktoberfest and then Elyse teaches us about this delicious and pretzely märzen-style beer. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
151: Crunchy Roll Rice Lager
September 02, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThis week we're crackin' open Crunchy Roll, a rice lager from Alvarium Brewing Company, located in New Britain, CT. Substitute Beerfessor Mike uncovers the history of a few different Japanese styles of brewing before we get to this delicious pint. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
150: Hop Lab #1: Idaho 7
August 26, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBIt's episode #150!! This week we're crackin' open Hop Lab #1: Idaho 7 from Ithaca Beer Co., located in Ithaca, NY. Tune in to hear more about this first installment in an experimental IPA series! Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
149: Pulp Art DIPA
August 19, 2022 17:35 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week we're crackin' open Pulp Art, a hazy double IPA from Brooklyn Brewery located in Brooklyn, NY. This brew is has an interesting combination of Citra, Sultana, and Sabro hops, the later of the two we don't often see on this podcast. Tune in to find out more wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
149: Pulp Art
August 19, 2022 16:35 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week we're crackin' open https://untappd.com/b/brooklyn-brewery-pulp-art/4149620 (Pulp Art), a hazy double IPA from https://brooklynbrewery.com/ (Brooklyn Brewery) located in Brooklyn, NY. This brew is has an interesting combination of Citra, Sultana, and Sabro hops, the later of the two we don't often see on this podcast. Tune in to find out more wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
148: Super Raspy Sour Ale
August 12, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week we're crackin' open Super Raspy, a sour ale from Sixpoint Brewery located in Brooklyn, NY. This brew is a puckering raspberry flavor that some might mistake for a gose? Tune in to find out more wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
147: Kickin' Knowledge: Salted Caramel
August 06, 2022 20:44 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBThis week we're crackin' open Kickin' Knowledge, a delicious Salted Caramel Milkshake IPA from Barrier Brewing Co. in Oceanside, NY. Notes of coconut and vanilla mingle with the salted caramel flavors to create an ice cream in an IPA, never loosing itself too much into becoming a smoothie and always remembering it's hoppy roots. If this beer sounds familiar, it's because ages ago, we looked at the strawberry variant of this unique and tasty series of beers. Available now wherever you get ...
146: Sup Man Session IPA
July 29, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week we're crackin' open Sup Man, a Session IPA from Nod Hill Brewery in Ridgefield, CT. This easy drinking beer is a session version and half the ABV of their mainstay double IPA, Super Mantis. Get it? Super Mantis, half the ABV/half the words? Sup Man? Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this delish IPA with Galaxy and Citra hops. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
146: Sup Man
July 29, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week we're crackin' open Sup Man, a Session IPA from Nod Hill Brewery in Ridgefield, CT. This easy drinking beer is a session version and half the ABV of their mainstay double IPA, Super Mantis. Get it? Super Mantis, half the ABV/half the words? Sup Man? Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this delish IPA with Galaxy and Citra hops. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
145: Nagging Curiosity Blonde Ale
July 22, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week we're crackin' open Nagging Curiosity, a hoppy blonde ale from Marlowe Artisanal Ales brewing out of the 12 Percent Beer Project in North Haven, CT. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this hoppy, refreshing, ale. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
145: Nagging Curiosty
July 22, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week we're crackin' open Nagging Curiosity, a hoppy blonde ale from Marlowe Artisanal Ales brewing out of the 12 Percent Beer Project in North Haven, CT. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this hoppy, refreshing, ale. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
144: Mango Smoovie Tart Ale
July 18, 2022 02:35 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week we're crackin' open Mango Smoovie, a tart ale from Dogfish Head Brewery from Milton, DE. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this brew inspired by the fruit and yogurt based Indian drink, Lassi. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
144: Mango Smoovie
July 18, 2022 01:35 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week we're crackin' open Mango Smoovie, a tart ale from Dogfish Head Brewery from Milton, DE. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this brew inspired by the fruit based Indian drink, Lassi. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
143: Mischief Ale
July 08, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week we're crackin' open Mischief, an American Belgo-Style Ale from The Bruery in Placentia, CA. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this award-winning brew, available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
143: Mischief
July 08, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week we're crackin' open Mischief, an American Belgo-Style Ale from The Bruery in Placentia, CA. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this award-winning brew, available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
142: Density Matrix DIPA
July 01, 2022 08:45 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week we're crackin' open Density Matrix, a hazy double IPA using New Zealand hops from Barclay Brewing Co. which brews out of Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven, CT. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
142: Density Matrix
July 01, 2022 07:45 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week we're crackin' open Density Matrix, a hazy double IPA using New Zealand hops from Barclay Brewing Co. which brews out of Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven, CT. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
141: Afterglow IPA
June 24, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open Afterglow IPA from Foundation Brewing located in Portland, ME. Tune in to learn more about this pineapple infused IPA...and also Mike's interest in a California Raisins prequel entitled "California Grapes." Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
141: Afterglow
June 24, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open Afterglow IPA from Foundation Brewing located in Portland, ME. Tune in to learn more about this pineapple infused IPA...and also Mike's interest in a California Raisins prequel entitled "California Grapes." Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
140: Dark Fruit Citrus Gose
June 17, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBThis week we're crackin' open Dark Fruit Citrus Gose from Collective Arts Brewing located in Hamilton, Ontario. Tune in to learn more about this rich and fruit-forward gose that stands out among its peers. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
139: Radiant Haze IPA
June 10, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week we're crackin' open Radiant Haze, an #IPA from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. located in Decorah, IA. Tune in to learn what makes this top-rated beer so unique, wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!
138: Ten Penny Ale
June 03, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week we're crackin' open Ten Penny Ale from East Hartford Brewing, which was inspired by the original brew from Old Burnside Brewing Company at the same location in East Hartford, CT. Tune in to hear about the interesting history of this brew and why you should hunt it down! Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
137: Glitter Party DIPA
May 27, 2022 08:30 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week we're crackin' open Glitter Party, from Hog River Brewing Co., located in Hartford, CT. A DIPA that is self-described as a tropical vacation in a can! Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!
137: Glitter Party
May 27, 2022 07:30 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week we're crackin' open Glitter Party, from Hog River Brewing Co., located in Hartford, CT. A DIPA that is self-described as a tropical vacation in a can!
136: Jalepeñito IPA
May 20, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week we're crackin' open Jalepeñito IPA, from Berkshire Brewing Company, located in Deerfield, MA. A mix of pineapple and jalapeño gives this beer an amazing fresh taste and slight heat that Mike adores. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
135: Sizzling Hippie IPA
May 13, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week we're crackin' open Sizzling Hippie, an IPA from Thomas Hooker Brewery located in Bloomfield, CT. Be sure to tune in and find out more about this unique and wonderfully perfect-for-early-summer brew! Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
134: Fire Island IPA
May 06, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week we're crackin' open Fire Island, an IPA from the Island Hopper series from Thimble Island Brewery out of Branford, CT! Tune in to hear a brief history of these islands before we dive into the beer itself and why you should try it. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!
133: Cryoblast DIPA
April 29, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week we're crackin' open Cryoblast, a double IPA from Night Shift Brewing Company, located in Everett, MA. Tune in to learn more about this cryo-hopped brew and why that makes this brew so unique! Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!
132: Therapy Session IPA
April 22, 2022 08:30 - 32 minutes - 44 MBThis week we're crackin' open Therapy Session, a Hazy IPA from Newsylum Brewing Co. out of Newtown, CT! Mike is in control on this one, as he gives us the history of this very unique new brewery built inside a once abandoned mental institution! Tune in to find out more, wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!
132: Therapy Session
April 22, 2022 07:30 - 32 minutes - 44 MBThis week we're crackin' open Therapy Session, a Hazy IPA from Newsylum Brewing Co. out of Newtown, CT! Mike is in control on this one, as he gives us the history of this very unique new brewery built inside a once abandoned mental institution! Tune in to find out more, wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!
131: First Encounter NEIPA
April 15, 2022 08:30 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open First Encounter, a NEIPA from Ludlow Brewing out of Ludlow, MA! This IPA has a sweet fruity taste and a nice resin backend. Is this IPA too sweet for Mike? Tune in to find out more, wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!
131: First Encounter
April 15, 2022 07:30 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open First Encounter, a NEIPA from Ludlow Brewing out of Ludlow, MA! This IPA has a sweet fruity taste and a nice resin backend. Is this IPA too sweet for Mike? Tune in to find out more, wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!
130: Dinghy Party
April 08, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open Dinghy Party, a fruited kolsch-style ale from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island! This brew features passion fruit and has us longing for the dog days of summer. Tune in to find out more, wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!
129: New York Dry Cider
April 01, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week we're crackin' open New York Dry Cider, a hard cider from Original Sin Hard Cider located in New York, NY. This gold medal winning cider is a 25th anniversary celebration of the Original Sin company and the resurgence of hard cider in the USA. Cheers!
129: Original Sin
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week we're crackin' open New York Dry Cider, a hard cider from Original Sin Hard Cider located in New York, NY. This gold medal winning cider is a 25th anniversary celebration of the Original Sin company and the resurgence of hard cider in the USA. Cheers!
128: Buddy Sprinkles Saves the Day IPA
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week we're crackin' open Buddy Sprinkles Saves the Day, an IPA from Kent Falls Brewing Company located in Kent, CT. Kent Falls is a farm brewery located in upstate Connecticut and this particular brew is named after their brewery cat. Cheers!
128: Buddy Sprinkles Saves the Day
March 25, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week we're crackin' open Buddy Sprinkles Saves the Day, an IPA from Kent Falls Brewing Company located in Kent, CT. Kent Falls is a farm brewery located in upstate Connecticut and this particular brew is named after their brewery cat. Cheers!
127: Hop Horizon IPA
March 18, 2022 08:30 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week we're crackin' open Hop Horizon, an IPA from Tröegs Brewing Company located in Hershey, PA. Tröegs has never let us down before; will they today? Find out on this episode. Cheers!
127: Hop Horizon
March 18, 2022 07:30 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week we're crackin' open Hop Horizon, an IPA from Tröegs Brewing Company located in Hershey, PA. Tröegs has never let us down before; will they today? Find out on this episode. Cheers!
126: Keep It Crunchy Granola Stout
March 11, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBThis week we're crackin' open Keep It Crunchy, a granola stout from Brewery Ommegang located in Cooperstown, NY. This quickly became a member of our new Empty Glass Club, so be sure to tune in and find out why! Cheers!
125: Pathways Experimental Hazy IPA
March 04, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week we're crackin' open Pathways, an experimental hazy IPA from Offshoot Brewing Co., located in Placentia, CA. Tune in to find out how cryo hops were used to make this hazy unique and delicious! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!
124: Beckley Furnace Ale
February 25, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week we're crackin' open Beckley Furnace Ale, a brown ale from Norbrook Farm Brewery located in Colebrook, CT. Tune in to learn more about this super well-balanced brown ale! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!