Hop Nation USA - A Craft Beer Podcast
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsCraft beer and comedy podcast covering news and silliness from the world of beer and homebrewing.
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Holiday Consumption Block 1: Fueled by Hops² Nation USA
December 20, 2019 09:31 - 37 minutes - 52 MBIt's first of three holiday episodes featuring Adam, Steve, First Sip Brew Box's Dennis and Fueled by Hops' Ryan. This episode we give Ryan the chance to tell the FBH story. We talk about the small beginnings of friends in a Facebook group to what's now grown into a highly engaged community, podcast, and soon beerfest. We get the low down on the first Fueled by Hops Beerfest and how Billy Mays III, son of the king of the pitch is involved and how they're both bringing clean laundry to the ne...
Episode 136: Georgia Jones and the Fate of Atlanta
December 13, 2019 08:23 - 1 hour - 142 MBKatie has returned from travels down south and has brought beers from the 13th colony, Georgia. Steve and Adam are here for it. First though, they talk about Anderson Valley's new owners, the double death of 3.2; the controversy of New Belgium, Kirin, and genocide, and reindeer boning. Then it's the history of beer in Georgia, including defeating dysentery and why it was one of the worst states for craft beer until 2017. Finally, Katie gets to participate in her first Beerify It! segment (we...
Episode 135: Foothills Manager 2020
December 06, 2019 10:08 - 1 hour - 135 MBIt's Adam and Steve drinking beer from Foothills Brewing out of Winston-Salem, NC. They talk about Boulder getting saved, Ballast Point getting sold, and Wawa getting more beer. They answer questions from internet like, "what to get your stout loving girlfriend for Christmas?" and, "what do you research more before purchase cars, tech or beer?" Finally they pitch their new events planning of Christmas themed beer festivals centered around A Christmas Story and Die Hard. Don't argue about Die...
Thanxgiving 2019 Clipshow
November 29, 2019 10:31 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIt's the leftovers from episodes deemed not good enough for the regular show and now you get to consume them. These loosely related set of cobbled together clips feature Abjuration Brewing, Couch Brewery, Jason Cercone from Breaking Brews, plus guest hosts Katie, Kelsey, and Dennis from Firstsipbrewbox.com Also there's some real short form review for garbage Steve puts in his body. Come back next week for a real episode.
Episode 134: Red Dead Abjuration 2 (LIVE @ Abjuration Brewing)
November 22, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour - 156 MBSteve and Adam are back in the Parkway Theater with the brewers from Abjuration Brewing in McKees Rocks. It's a time for celebration! Not only are we on the cusp of the holidays, but it's the 2nd Anniversary of Abjuration. We talk about their wild second year with expansion through Honeycomb, venturing into new styles and new yeasts. Plus perfecting your skill tree without min-maxing, science stuff, hybrid hops and we find out what they're thankful full. Lastly, we play a game of Would You R...
Episode 133: Beerio Kart Pour
November 15, 2019 07:28 - 1 hour - 127 MBIt's a full on Adam episode. He finally gets to go deep on his love for cars in honor of the Ford vs Ferrari movie with Christian Bale and Matt Damon...plus I guess NASCAR and NHRA are doing a thing too. Anyway Steve, First Sip Brew Box's Dennis and Tap That Pittsburgh's Bryan are along for the ride. Get it? First lap, they talk about Ab-Inbev buys Craft Brew Alliance, Tactical Ops tells some truth, and Amstel Light is irrelevant. Then Adam gets into the history of the 1966 Le Mans, the basi...
Episode 132: Rauch Stranding
November 08, 2019 07:55 - 1 hour - 108 MBKelsey returns to talk rauchbiers with Steve and Adam. What are rauchbiers? Beers made with smoked malts for a smokey flavor. But first they talk about First Sip Brew Box's Veteran's Day collaboration, Fargo Brewing puts dogs in need on their cans, PA Wal-Mart's get beer, and the American Keg company goes up against China. Then they get into the history of the Schlenkerla brewery as well as the history of rauchbiers. Plus they learn what the Ark of Tastes is. Finally Steve and Kelsey face of...
Episode 131: Beerginia
November 01, 2019 08:19 - 1 hour - 133 MBKatie returns to the show with gifts from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Adam and Steve. They talk about the Crushie Awards, Utah being silly with their beer, and the downfall of Founders. Next, they profile Virginia from it's colonial beginnings, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's involvement in brewing, the connection to Yuengling and Pittsburgh, and more. Finally, Katie and Steve tackle the lightning round of beer opinions like a PTI for beer nerds. If you're wondering about the l...
Episode 130: Wolf 'n' Stein: The Brew Order (with Brandon Getz)
October 25, 2019 04:34 - 1 hour - 120 MBSteve and Adam are joined by published author Brandon Getz to talk about his new novel Lars Breaxface, Werewolf in Space. They take on 3 beers which may be Tricks or Treats for Halloween. Brandon gives them insight into what a werewolf mercenary drinks, the process of writing a novel and the inspiration for the wild characters in his book. There's plenty of season appropriate talk of pumpkin beers and horror movies to top it off. Finally, with Brandon's guidance, they Beerify the three main ...
Episode 129: Mike's Beer Tapper (LIVE at Mike's Beer Bar)
October 18, 2019 06:19 - 1 hour - 117 MBAdam, Steve and First Sip Brew Box's Dennis are Live from Mike's Beer Bar on Federal Street across from PNC Park. They're joined by owner Mike Sukitch and beertender Cassie. They talk about turning a craft beer bar into a hub for Pittsburgh beer, Mike's own history in beer, Cassie's approach to delivering personalized drinking experiences, and cheese. Specifically beer cheese made on site. Plus secret menu items. Finally, they talk about their favorite beers for popular Halloween activities...
Episode 128: Trashed Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled
October 11, 2019 03:47 - 1 hour - 113 MBKelsey returns just in time for Nitro beers with Adam and Steve. They talk about the some of the big winners from the Great American Beer Festival, they speculate about why some breweries don't participate, and then get double excite for Schraderbrau being released in conjunction with the Breaking Bad film, El Camino. Next they learn about the history and mechanics of nitrogenating beer; of course Guinness is involved, but somehow they also learn about boomers, doomers, and zoomers. Finally ...
Episode 127: Demon's Kölsch
October 04, 2019 08:07 - 1 hour - 114 MBAdam and Steve sit down with three "kölsch" beers in an effort to try and turn Steve into a fan. They talk about a German beer advent calendar, Yuengling & Hershey's team up, and Pennsylvania taxes hurting small businesses. Then they get into the history of kölsch beers, what makes the style and why everything made in America is heresy. Finally, they offer a spooky segment for the season and pair beers with popular Halloween candy like the Reese's pumpkin. Beers: Aviator Brewing 3 Bones Ko...
Episode 126: Nancy Brew: Midnight in sALEm (Mystery Fridge Vol. 3)
September 27, 2019 05:35 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week Steve and Adam reach back into the fridge of mystery which is a harrowing experience and certainly not a way to drink three random beers that needed cleaned out from the fridge. They also delve into the Brew Gentleman's new hire, Merriam-Webster adds tallboy, and Weyerbacher teams up with White Castle. Go, Birds. Next they dive into the world of brewing-mystery novels from writers like Joyce Tremel and Ellie Alexander. It should come as no surprise these segment is full of puns. Fi...
Episode 125: Guitar Beero III: Legends of Rocktoberfest
September 20, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBKatie joins Adam and Steve for their third Oktoberfest episode! They discuss news from 412 Brewery, First Sip Brew Box and Kennywood, the Smithsonian, and neat notes about Oktoberfest. Then it's on to a round the world trip profiling O'fests from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka and more. Finally, they answer beer questions from the internet in a round of Nobody Asked You. Beers: TimberCreek Brewery Oktoberfest Austin Beerworks Montecore Oktoberfest Paulaner Oktoberfest-Marz...
Episode 124: Maine of Medan
September 13, 2019 03:40 - 1 hour - 113 MBNewlyweds Bubba and Haley come bearing gifts from the great state of Maine. This means Steve and Adam have to drink Maine beers and do an episode profiling Maine to further complete their map of 50 states, 1 district and 1 territory. First they about talk the fastest growing hop crops in the U.S., grocery store sustainability through beer, and how not to be an idiot on social media. Then it's on to a brief history and profile of Maine, complete with Steve's version of a "Mainer" accent. How ...
Episode 123: Brewtant Football League: D9-nasty Edition (2019 Fantasy Fridge Craft Draft)
September 06, 2019 08:48 - 1 hour - 130 MBAdam and Steve are drinking gifts from the Strange Roots of the South, D9 Brewing. They talk about the new hot sauce / beer bar in Portland, Alefire; Trump tariffs ruining the brewing business, and Ab-Inbev & the NFL trying to steal more of your wallet with shitty "craft" beer. Then they take the time to profile the jewel of Cornelius, North Carolina. And finally, it's the 2019 Fantasy Fridge Craft Draft featuring all new categories. Drafting a beers to a magically replenishing, perfectly te...
Episode 122: Star Sly Fox 64 (LIVE from Sly Fox Pittsburgh)
August 30, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 155 MBSteve, Adam and Firstsipbrewbox.com's Dennis travel to 300 Liberty Avenue in the heart of Pittsburgh to sit down with Ryan of Sly Fox Brewing. They talk about the soon to be open taproom downtown, the forthcoming brewery in the South Side, pierogi pizzas, and meet some of the other staff working to open the taproom. Then they learn more about Ryan and his personal history with Sly Fox, his journey from not even drinking beer to marketing manager of a large brewery, and the charity work Sly F...
Episode 121: Super Mary 3D Land
August 23, 2019 07:06 - 1 hour - 131 MBAdam and Steve continue their quest to review beers from all 50 states... and D.C. ... and Puerto Rico. This week in the spotlight: Maryland. In the news, the Cincinnati Zoo gets craft brew with roos, Texas beer laws get less stupid, Keystone gets more stupid, Ab-Inbev may or may not get something. Then they profile the state with a lot of talk about Natty Boh, Utz chips, The Wire, and breweries in the area. Finally, they take foods from the state fairs around the country and turn it into be...
Episode 120: Mauii Sports Resort
August 16, 2019 08:22 - 1 hour - 123 MBKasey is the combination of Katie and Kelsey, and they're back on the show. Steve and Adam are still on the show. They're all trying beer from Maui Brewing Company and trying to keep Steve from turning the show into an Epstein Conspiracy Podcast. Instead they recap their time at Fresh Fest 2019, what others like Garrett Oliver and Afro Beer Chick were saying about the beerfest, and how Four Loko won the seltzer war. Then they profile Maui Brewing and talk about the majesty of Hawaii. Finally...
Episode 119: WWF Freshlefest (w/ Jason Cercone)
August 09, 2019 07:28 - 1 hour - 141 MBJason Cercone from BreakingBrews.com returns! Adam and Steve are here, too. They do some Freshfest pregaming, talk about Isuzu creating its own beer truck for the market, and run down the traitorous Platform Beer Company. Then Jason provides the Top 5 business tips for breweries he's learned from doing his Breaking Brews podcast. Finally, they talk wrestling and prep a drinking game in anticipation for the Summerslam weekend and following Raw and Smackdown. This segment may also feature a ha...
Episode 118: Final Fantasy EniX (LIVE from Enix Brewing)
August 02, 2019 07:07 - 1 hour - 128 MBSteve, Adam and Firstsipbrewbox.com's Dennis are joined by Enix Brewing's Paul Young. They talk about the first year anniversary of the brewery, upcoming events; pizza and charcuterie, community involvement and being a part of Freshfest. Then they get to know Paul better and his time owning a homebrew store in Louisville, to becoming a brewer, to moving to Pittsburgh and starting work with Enix. Finally in honor of one of Enix's major attractions, the bowling alley, Paul goes up against Denn...
Episode 117: SamuraIPA Shodown
July 26, 2019 08:15 - 1 hour - 151 MBSam's back! Steve and Adam still haven't left. Big, hype IPAs and pales are back! Adam is mad. While Adam's palate is offended they all learn about the newest trend in beer, Boba Beer (which has nothing to do with Star Wars.) Also Zuckerberg cracks down on whale hunting across Facebook and Instagram, and Pittsburgh's infatuation with pickles extends to booze. While other shows go negative, this one goes positive and spends time highlighting the charitable side of beer and finally they three ...
Episode 116: Fist of the North Carolina Star: Hops Paradise
July 19, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 111 MBFriend of the show Bryan has brought back beers from North Carolina, so we're doing a North Carolina episode. Bryan joins Steve, Adam and Firstsipbrewbox.com's Dennis for a cack-a-lacky good time. They talk about Lincoln Avenue Brewery securing an open date, Founder's selling CBS in small bottles, First Sip's run up of events for Freshfest, and N.C. State collaborating with New Belgium to make Old Tuffy. Then they learn about the history of brewing in N.C., the love affair with prohibition, ...
Episode 115: Summer Smashed Bros. Ultimate
July 12, 2019 05:55 - 1 hour - 131 MBKelsey joins Adam and Steve to review some summertime treat beers mimicking ice cream, popsicles and horchata. Steve comes out against Kellogg's and craft beer patting themselves on the back, Voodoo moves into Ohio, and are Anti-Trust laws the hottest beer trend since lagers? Then it's a mid-2000s history lesson cataloging the early life of beer becoming ice cream and ice cream becoming beer, plus Steve finds Patient Zero in the Milkshake IPA craze. Finally, it's an edition of Beer Fight ans...
Episode 114: Independence Duvet (LIVE at Couch Brewery)
July 04, 2019 09:24 - 1 hour - 154 MBSteve and Dennis of Firstsipbrewbox.com are in the Larimer side of Pittsburgh to visit Cary, Darren and Mike the owners of Couch Brewery. They talk about the origins of the brewery, cultivating a vibe and bucking the standard fabricated, sterile brewery motif; being inviting to all people, as well as brewing for fun and camaraderie. Also, they remember old pornos and play a game of Mashed in which the brewers have to craft a beer based on a scenario and ingredient requirements. And I know yo...
Episode 113: My Summer Carb
June 28, 2019 07:36 - 1 hour - 115 MBAdam and Steve give you their summer beer hot takes for three beers. But these might be the beers you wind up drinking summer long. The talk about ruining a Nazi party, Breckenridge suing itself, bullying Corona and how to get beverages to you with Beverages2U. Then it's on to the major announcement of the opening of Hop Nation USA: The Theme Park. Ride "The Hype Train!" Get sick on food truck food! Stand in a lot of lines! Two park for the price of one ticket! Finally, they try to guide bre...
Episode 112: Guam-erman Tournament
June 21, 2019 04:37 - 1 hour - 121 MBKatie has the hook up on beers from Guam, so Steve and Adam are assisting in the drinking of Guam beers. They make fun of someone throwing a hissy fit, recap Beers of the Burgh, and drop the 411 on upcoming homebrew events. Then it's Guam facts from Adam and Katie, plus Katie's own experiences in Guam. Finally, they play a game of Is It A Beer or Is It A Band to appease the festival gods of Bonnaroo and Firefly. Bomberman Tournament is the reference title this week, because Guam rhymes with ...
Episode 111: Beerman: Arkansas Knight
June 14, 2019 07:12 - 1 hour - 124 MBKelsey is back from a trip to Arkansas and so she's brought beer from the Natural State for Adam and Steve to try. They talk about Strange Roots' new biergarten, West Virginia changing its laws, and CANarchy opening the Collaboratory in Asheville. Then Steve shares what he learned from Brian Sorensen's book Arkansas: An Intoxicating History and from visiting craft brewery websites. Finally it's DON'T BUY and DO BUY for Father's day beer gifts. The only videogame pun was going to be Arkansas:...
Episode 110: Limesplitters
June 07, 2019 09:01 - 1 hour - 111 MBYinz remember that game Timesplitters on the Playstation? It was sick as hell. Anyway, Adam and Steve are reviewing lime beers, so that's what the pun is about. They also talk about the end of growth in craft beer, how to get $20 from Kona, and The Gathering of the Jeepalos. Then it's lime history and usage as it relates to beer. Finally, they answer beer questions from around the web in a segment called Nobody Asked You. Beers: Tallgrass Brewing Key Lime Pie Mindful Lime Agave Wheat Ely...
Episode 109: Metal Tier Solid 3: S'Mores Eater (LIVE from Southern Tier PGH)
May 31, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBSteve, Adam and First Sip's Dennis are down on the North Shore of Pittsburgh at the Southern Tier brewpub. They're joined by head brewer Justin Schau and Marketing manager Cassandra Buncie to talk about ST beers and themselves. During the show, they talk about becoming part of a booming Pittsburgh community, canned cocktails, helping non-beer drinkers find their way, small town beginnings, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more. Then they cap the show off with a quiz themed around the infamous Blackwa...
Episode 108: Memorial Days Gone
May 24, 2019 06:54 - 1 hour - 125 MBDennis from www.FirstSipBrewBox.com joins Adam and Steve to review patriotic beers for Memorial Day. They talk about Brew Dog bad business practices, most Googled beers, and the Breweries in PA backed, veteran owned collaboration beer "Hurry Up and Wait." Then they talk gadgets, sauces, food, and desserts for the grilling weekend. Finally, they play a guessing game based on veteran owned breweries in America. Plus a lot of bad impressions. Hope you like those. Beers: Brewdog Pulp Patrio...
Episode 107: Silent Hills: Homebrewing (LIVE from the 3rd Annual North Hills Home Brew Fest)
May 17, 2019 05:13 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBSteve and Adam are live on location at the 3rd Annual North Hills Home Brew Fest. They talk to the event organizers and shriners about what makes home brew fests special versus your standard beer fest. Brendan from CNC malts drops knowledge about the emerging craft malts scene and the backbone of beer both craft and home brewed. Finally, home brewers from Critical Mash and Creekside Craft Beer come on to represent the breweries and talk about their philosophies on brewing.
Episode 106: Wheat Happy Few
May 10, 2019 06:40 - 1 hour - 124 MBAdam and Steve go back to the well and focus on wheat beers. They talk about investing in Abjuration, Grist House's 5th year anniversary, Untappd's beerfest stumbles, and Nicaragua Craft Beer Co coming to America. Then they review the documentary Poured in PA available now on Amazon Prime. Finally with the ending of Game of Thrones, they pitch to breweries what the next shows to get a line of TV beers should be. Beers: Duclaw Brewing Funk Blueberry Citrus Wheat Harpoon UFO Big Wit Ship B...
Episode 105: Kentucky Kong Country
May 03, 2019 05:49 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week Kasey, which is the amalgam of Katie and Kelsey, joins Steve and Adam to talk about Kentucky beer. First they bullshit about Gillian Jacobs, Joe Manganiello, Dunkin' flavors, and fashion. Then it's on to Brewer's Association style guidelines for 2019 and Voodoo Brewery's new location. In the second segment, it's a full spotlight on KY brewing history, what common beer is, and happening places like Holy Grale, Mile Wide, and Akasha. Finally, the pod predicts the winner of the Kentuc...
Episode 104: Dexter's Collaboratory: Beersaster Strikes!
April 26, 2019 11:56 - 1 hour - 145 MBSam returns bearing gifts of high energy and beer. He joins Steve and Adam as they review beers that are collaborations with entities that AREN'T just other breweries. They talk about beer fasting, Cinderlands' new location opening, and Giant Eagle grocery stores delivering beer. Then they get into all the failings and warning signs of breweries in trouble like Weyerbacher, Ballast Point and Modern Times. Finally in honor of Avengers: Endgame kicking off the summer movie season, it's a summe...
Episode 103: D.C. Brewniverse Online
April 19, 2019 09:29 - 1 hour - 134 MBField Reporter Katie returns from the nation's capital with samplings of their wares for Adam and Steve to review. They talk about the ending of Game of Thrones Beers from Ommegang, 7-11 upscaling and Amazon lobbying to sell beer. Then they get into the history of beer in Washington D.C., popular drinking spots, and how Voodoo is invading. Finally, they talk about Satanism and what if other Presidents brewed beers the same way Barack Obama did. Beers: Atlas Dance of Days Pale Ale DC Brau ...
Episode 102: Ultimate Chicken Whitehorse (LIVE at Whitehorse Brewing)
April 12, 2019 05:58 - 1 hour - 108 MBAdam and Steve are on location at the Whitehorse Brewing taproom in Washington, Pa right next to The Meadows Racetrack. They talk to George, Lisa and brewer Mike about the challenges of expanding and incorporating into the local community. They learn about Mike's history as a homebrewer and his transition to full 5 bbl brewing. Then they all play a game of Is it a Beer, Is it a Horse, or Is it Both? Let's Find Out in honor of all the horse themes and the Kentucky Derby. Beers: Whitehorse ...
Episode 101: WWF Kingview of the Ring (w/ Jason Cercone)
April 05, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 138 MBJason Cercone, host of the Breaking Brews podcast, returns and has brought gifts of honey wine and cider to the 3rd most popular craft beer podcast in Western Pennsylvania. Adam and Steve get to taste and review products from Kingview Mead. They all talk about Levity winning the Breweries in PA March Madness, Brewdog's choice of location for their Pittsburgh brewpub, and the collapse of Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week. Then it's 101 lessons on mead styles and brewing methods. Finally, they set ou...
Session 16: Awaken the Soda Giant Within
April 01, 2019 05:07 - 1 hour - 111 MBAdam and Steve review the best soda pops around. Soda Pops: Tommyknocker Almond Creme Abita Root Beer Saranac Orange Creme
Episode 100: Alevengers: Endgame (LIVE from Abjuration Brewing)
March 29, 2019 07:22 - 2 hours - 206 MBIt's the star-studded 100th episode of the Hop Nation USA podcast featuring Steve, Adam, First Sip Brew Box's Dennis, and the team from Abjuration Brewing in McKees Rock Dave, Tom and John. They all sit down to talk about Abjuration's first year and their accomplishments. Then the tables are turned on the hosts as brewers at Abjuration review their homebrewed beer while giving tips on how to improve your own homebrewing operation. Finally they all keep it 100 with a quiz pitting Hop Nation ...
Episode 99: Hotel Pennsylvania 3: Summer Beercation
March 22, 2019 04:50 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Best Bubba in the Biz joins Adam and Steve to talk about fruited beers to celebrate the start of Spring. They also talk about the end of 3.2 in Utah and Carnival cruises partnering with Brew Hub to offer exclusive cans from the sea. Then they continue to demonstrate their shit knowledge of geography while planning out their summer beercations to places as exotic as Japan and Erie. Finally they concoct the perfect beach beer for summer vacation in Beerify It! Beers: Masthead Falling Frui...
Episode 98: Boozedock Saint Patrick's
March 15, 2019 05:53 - 1 hour - 107 MBSteve and Adam are drinking beers appropriate for the feast of St. Patrick. Before they call out the holiday for being complete lies and silliness, they talk about a new can pre-order app, a new location for Penn Brewery, and Cinderlands being up for best new brewery in the country. Then they start their grassroots campaign for giving St. Pat's back to the Irish and starting a new, better drinking holiday that actually makes sense, St. Augustine's. Inclusive, binge drinking in nice weather o...
Episode 97: Funkwerks with Dick and Jane
March 08, 2019 06:38 - 1 hour - 125 MBKelsey joins Adam and Steve to taste some beers from the fine Funkwerks of Fort Collins. They talk about hops from rooftops, and Blue Canoes being set adrift. Adam is also back from a weekend in Vegas, so he has reports on the beers and breweries in the Sin City. Then the get into how International Women's Day is celebrated in the beer community with International Women's Collaboration Brew Day and Pink Boots Society. Finally Steve tests the loyalty and resolve to flagship beers outside of #...
Episode 96: Paris to Pittsburgh Beerfest
March 01, 2019 10:14 - 1 hour - 141 MBDennis from First Sip Brew Box returns to talk about a beers from the Pittsburgh Beerfest with Adam and Steve. First Dennis announces the launch of the Pet Brew Box, and then they talk about the 41st annual Homebrew Con to be held in Rhode Island. Then they talk about the disappointing state of affairs that is the Pittsburgh Beerfest and how can they put the Pittsburgh back into Pittsburgh Beerfest. Finally they play a new game called Fast Finders with a Mardi Gras theme. Also Andre the Gian...
Episode 95: Buzzard Hollow Beer
February 15, 2019 09:05 - 1 hour - 123 MBSteve and Adam tackle barleywines. They're beer, not even barely wines. First Dogfish Head supports independent brewing, Hellboy gets his own beer, Illinois has the cheapest beer, and Levante delivers beer in PA. Then they get into the history of barleywines including its ties to parti-gyle style brewing and Andre the Giant shows up. Finally, they introduce the Old Man Yells at cloud segment so they can complain about dry-hopping, drainpouring and adding "IPA" to the end of every beer. Beer...
Episode 94: Brewdog Day Afternoon
February 08, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 119 MBToday's the day. Adam, Kelsey and Steve sit down to review beers from and talk about one of the most notorious and prolific breweries in the world, Brewdog. But first they bitch about Genesee upmarketing their cream ale and AB-Inbev buying Ratebeer.com. Then it's the history of Brewdog and some of their most infamous beers and stunts and what exactly is Equity for Punks. Finally, they pitch the next Equity for Punks campaigns including the final frontier. Beers: Brewdog Clockwork Tangerine ...
Episode 93: Eternal Sunshine State of the Spotless Mind
February 01, 2019 08:26 - 1 hour - 134 MBSpecial guest Katie T brings us beer from Florida, so we dedicate this episode to the sunshine state as we all freeze riding out the Polar Vortex. This also marks off another state in our quest to drink and review beers from all 50 states (and the District of Columbia) We learn more about our special guest and superfan, as well as her favorite brewery outside of PA, and the Brewer's Association's new resources for independent beer allies. Then we get into the sordid affairs of brewery con-ma...
Episode 92: A Field in New England IPA
January 25, 2019 07:35 - 1 hour - 125 MBSam returns to the podcast with beers from the hypebeasts of the Boston/Massachusetts/New England scene. Adam is unhappy. Steve reserves judgement. In the first segment, they present neat beer tidbits like the 2019 clone list from the AHA, a brewery using hot spring water, and another opening in Pittsburgh. Then Sam delves into the history of the NEIPA style including The Alchemist's Heady Topper. Finally, they all put their heads together to workshop yet another craft beer themed video game...
Episode 91: Requiem for a Cream
January 18, 2019 05:29 - 1 hour - 127 MBDennis from First Sip Brew Box joins Adam and Steve to try out some cream ales. They talk about the projected growth of craft beer in 2019 and an update on Sierra Nevada's Resilience IPA initiative. Then they take a look at brewery openings and events they're excited for in the future. Finally Adam and Dennis go head-to-head in the Five Questions of Doom. Beers: Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. Sam's Daily Cream Ale Muskoka Brewing Cream Ale Genesee Brew House Orange Honey Cream Ale
Episode 90: Le Bon, La Brut et Le Truand
January 11, 2019 12:23 - 1 hour - 118 MBKelsey joins Steve and Adam to tackle the hot new craze of 2019, Brut IPAs. We discuss the emerging style, how the government shutdown affects the craft beer industry and local news on Hitchhiker being sued. Then on Nobody Asked You we answer questions from around beer internet. Finally, we wrap up with our own beer inventions, because everything at CES sucks. I originally was going to name this episode The Brut Man in reference to an old horror/thriller film that got Mystery Science Theate...