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In Search of Barley & Hops - A Craft Beer Adventure

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Come join us as we explore the many taprooms around Maine and sometimes beyond, so we can help you decide where your next Craft Beer Adventure will take you.

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Episodes

Episode16: FOOTBRIDGE BREWERY

June 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

On this episode I sat down with co-owners of FootBridge Brewery Dan Pangburn and Nick Ullo, to talk about their beautiful brewery in the heart of downtown Boothbay Harbor Maine.

Episode15: Waterman's Beach Brewery

June 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Went up to South Thomaston Maine to sit down with Heath Curtis, and Brad And Anna Frost and talk about their hidden gem of brewery.  It boasts what I believe to be the best view of any brewery.  You may have to turn this one up a little a couple of us a little boisterous while couple are soft spoken.  The view, the beer and the company were all awesome. Go visit when they are aloud to open again.

Episode:14 Black Pug Brewing

May 29, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

On this episode I sat down with Sam Wilson and Jason Allen co-owners of Black Pug brewing in Brunswick, Maine.  We had a great conversation about their brewery and beer in general.  Sorry this one is a little quiet at times and because it was warm the day we recorded there is a little feed back from the walk in cooler. But either way it was a great time at a great little brewery.

Episode: 13 Beers From The Cellar Part 3

May 18, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

The Final Segment of Beers From The Cellar.  This segment includes tasting a home brewed beer by Ty and the reading of Mad Libs sent in by Shannon Marie and Ty Travis.

Episode: 13 Beer From The Cellar Part 2

May 18, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

The continuation of the Beers from the Cellar Episode.

Episode: 13 Beer From The Cellar Part 1

May 18, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

On this episode I am joined by two listeners of the show Staci DelMastro and Ty Travis along with my wife Jenn and we try some of the beer that I have in the cellar. It was a long recording so I have split it into three parts.

Episode: 12 Maine Craft Beer in the Time of COVID-19

March 21, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

This Episode is about how we can support our local breweries during this time social distancing.  Plus I read the the craft beer Mad Lib with the answers sent in by listener M. Peck

Episode: 11 Peanut Butter Stouts

February 21, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

On this episode I am joined by The Maine Beer Geeks Rich Bateman and Kevin Sullivan, where we compare some of the Peanut Butter Stouts from Maine and one from away.  also The Maine Beer Geeks give an update on what they have been up to and what they have coming up.  So I hope you enjoy this episode PJ

Episode 10: One For The Kiddos

January 25, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

On this episode, I am again with my family. We originally recorded over my birthday weekend in late September. It's a special episode that is a review of sodas made by some of the breweries here in Maine that help show that breweries aren't just about beer, they're about gathering with friends and family.

Episode 9: PJ's Birthday BeerTasting

January 24, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

This is a long and unedited one.  This was recorded on my birthday weekend getaway in Lubec Maine back in September of 2019. I was joined by my wife Jenn, Mom Diane, Rich of the Maine Beer Geeks and Dalene. It was fun having new blood on the Podcast listen at your leasiure and enjoy.

Episode 8: Brewery Extrava

September 17, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

On this episode we speak to Co-Owners Michael LaCharite and Joe Doherty of Brewery Extrava in Portland Me.

Episode 7: Geary's Brewing Company

September 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

on this episode we talk with Robin Lapoint co-owner and President of Geary's Brewing Co. and Peter Brown Head of Brewery Operations about where the company has come from and where they see it going into the future. We also tried a wide selection of their beer offerings.

Episode 6 Xota Brewing Company

August 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

This is our first in brewery episode where we have a conversation and curated beer tasting with Josh Charette, owner of Xota Brewing Company.

Episode 5: Summer Session

August 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

On this episode we talk about the Maine Brewers Guild Summer Session, Kevins trip to Cleveland and sample some Stouts.  Sorry if it's a little ruff new equipment!

Episode : 4 A Maine Beer Geeks Beer Tasting

June 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

In this episode we each brought in 2 Craft Beers each to to sample and discuss.  Rich Surprises us with his choices.

Episode : 3 Reset

June 20, 2019 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this episode we have renamed the podcast and talk about the reset and refocusing of the podcast.

Episode 2.5 : Between The Casts

April 23, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MB

On this episode PJ and Rich sample Beer from Definitive, Bunker, Liquid Riot, Austin Street, Bissell Brothers and Rising Tide.

Episode 2: Mount Rushmore

April 14, 2019 02:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

The Maine Beer Geeks Discuss the Beers that led them to their love of Maine Craft Beer!

of Barley & Hops Episode 1

February 27, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

An introduction to The Maine Beer Geeks and the podcast of  Barley & Hops.