Malt Couture
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 784 ratingsAfter 7 years of being anonymous, 1.5 million words written about beer, and preaching the gospel of Barleywine is Life, Don't Drink Beer's Alex Kidd gets into the deep, dark world of podcasting. Joining him are his co-hosts, comedy writers and performers Stephen Loh and Michael Gabriel. Together they explore the absurd underbelly of the craft beer world while also discussing movies, music, video games, pop culture, and their sad, basement dwelling lives.
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Batch 212: Mezcal Madness
July 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBAlex and Michael invite comedian Nick Gligor back on the pod to drink some mezcal. In beer news, Alex breaks down the newly enacted New Jersey brewery law single-handedly making it even more difficult to like the state. In the mezcal throwdown, they drink mezcals from Del Maguey, Banhez, Yuu Baal, and Codigo 1530 and crown their favorite. They also eat worm salt and play a game in which the winner wins a jug of crickets. Thanks to New Image brewing for sponsoring the episode. Check out the...
Batch 211 with Deanna Belos from Sincere Engineer
July 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBFor this one, we invite Deanna Belos from Sincere Engineer on the show to talk about Chicago and drink malort. She and the Malty Boyz drink a Cantillon they apparently weren't supposed to, they talk about chalk beer, and then they do an all Chicago-based bottle share with Second City meadery, Keeping Together, and Jeppson's Malort. Check out Sincere Engineer on their east coast tour. Find dates at https://sincereengineer.com. Thanks to Golden Wing Barley Milk for sponsoring this episode...
Batch 210: Michael Caine Brewing
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBAlex and Michael do another episode by themselves. The bits are debatably better than last week's. It's a shorter episode than usual which is cool. They talk about beer stuff and then they drink beer and talk about it. Michael has to write these show notes while Stephen is gone. Thanks to Lua Brewing for sponsoring the episode. Check out Lua at https://www.luabeer.com/ and on Instagram, @LuaBrewing. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Get the ...
Batch 209: the 2022 Assies
June 30, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBThe malty boyz are missing a boyz but the show must go on. Stephen is somewhere out in the world on a #wanderlust, so Alex and Michael are locking it down doing what they know best: so so bits and phoned in beer reviews. We will never change. On this one we’ve got beers from Good Word, New Groove Brewing, and Monkish. We talk about Stone hopefully almost for the last time and we dust off the AB InBev vs Coors corn syrup controversy after a few years. Thanks to Bierstadt Lagerhaus for spo...
Batch 208: The Anniversary Cup
June 23, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 92.2 MBTo celebrate Malt Couture's 4 year anniversary, the Malty Boyz™ put themselves through The Anniversary Cup. Featuring anniversary beers from 12 different breweries commemorating one to 30 years. It all starts off with a 5 year Bruery Anniversary Ale vertical to determine the Wild Card beer. Then it's New Money vs Old Money when anniversary beers from Allagash Brewing Company, Central Waters Brewing, Brasserie Fantôme, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Jackie O's, Fonta Flora Brewery, Fremont...
Batch 207: Malty Boyz™ in the Dark
June 16, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBDue to unforseen CiRcUmStAnCeS, the Malty Boyz™ record this episode in the "dark" because Alex's internet goes out. With no Zoom video to reference, they must record using only the sound of their own not-so-soothing voices. In the Beer News, Selin's Grove says goodbye after 25 years of brewing, a New York brewery raffles off an AR-15, and Arby's releases a smoked bacon bourbon. Alex ticks a Fantome he's been chasing for over a decade followed by another linen closet deep cut for the Bottlesh...
Batch 206: The Lowest ABV Episode Ever!
June 09, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThat's right, in an unprecedented event, the Malty Boyz™ coincidently take the low ABV route starting with an non-alcoholic beverage hop infused beverage from Mikerphone. Then it's all light sailing from there with offerings from Sideward Brewing Co., Berryessa Brewing Co., and Ohio. In the Beer News, Modern Times is on the auction block, the Boyz learn about North Carolina obscenity laws, and Miller Lite releases a product that does not have Sofia Colucci's fingerprints on it. Head to our...
Batch 205: 25 Year Contract
June 02, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBMichael gets locked into a 25 year contract while working at a cougar bar. Floodland makes their return to the show. Stone's trademark lawsuit with Sycamore gets settled. Minnesota updates an old, dumb beer law and frees the growler. Urban Artifact releases "the world's most expensive beer." Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt! TeeSpring.com/MaltCoutureOfficialShirt DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.co...
Batch 204: Something Something The Square Something Something
May 26, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBThe Malty Boyz™ explore Nordic cinema and ask the timeless question, "What's so funny?" A beer trading group goes full wholesome during the baby formula shortage. Patrick Rue purchases a 50% interest in Moonlight Brewing Company and the Boyz rejoice. Thanks to Revolution Brewing for sponsoring this episode! Visit Revolution Brewing at RevBrew and follow them on Instagram @RevBrewChicago! Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Get the Malt Coutu...
Batch 203: Vote Michael Gabriel For Mayor!
May 19, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBMichael announces his political aspirations in this historic 203rd episode of Malt Couture. Can he drive a wedge issue between Alex and Stephen or do maltier heads prevail? In the Beer News, Goose Island announces plans to release 1,992 NFTs for $500 a pop, Tree House buys a golf course, and Dos Equis enters the ready-to-drink-cocktail market. Thanks to Amory's Tomb Brewing Co. for sponsoring this episode! Visit Amory's Tomb Brewing Co. at AmorysTomb.com and follow them on Instagram @Amory...
Batch 202: Beers of Fame: IPAs
May 12, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 82.6 MBFor this Beers of Fame episode, the Malty Boyz™ dial back the ABV and IBUs as they tick some of the most iconic IPAs from Beer Advocate's Beers of Fame list. Featuring Town Hall Brewing Masala Mama, Ithaca Beer Company Flower Power, Columbus Brewing Company IPA, Smuttynose Brewing Co. Finestkind IPA, and Kern River Brewing Co. Just Outstanding. Thanks to Horus Aged Ales for sponsoring this episode! Visit Horus Aged Ales at HorusBeer.com and follow them on Instagram @HorusAgedAles! Head t...
Batch 201: Beers of Fame: Double IPAs
May 05, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIt's time once again to take a trip down Beers of Fame lane and this time the Malty Boyz™ are gearing up to dive back into The IBU Wars as they tackle some of the most fabled double IPAs on the BeerAdvocate Beers of Fame list. Featuring Three Floyds Dreadnaught, Kuhnhenn DRIPA, Avery Maharaja IPA, and Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, and Fat Head's Brewery Hop Juju. Thanks to Jackie O's Brewery for sponsoring this episode! Visit Jackie O's Brewery at JackieOs.com and follow them on Instagram @J...
Batch 200: The Malty Cup II
April 28, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBEvery 100 episodes the Malty Boyz™ dig deep into the linen closets for the worth beers to compete in THE MALTY CUP! Each Malty Boy enters four beers that are barrel-aged and higher than 10% ABV. 12 beers enter, only one will emerge as the Malty Cup Champion! What malt secrets has Alex had stored up in the deepest recesses of his collection? Does Stephen dust off any shelf turds? Will Michael adhere to the rules? Tune in and find out! Thanks to 608 Brewing Company for sponsoring this episode!...
Batch 199: 40oz of Dogfish Head to Freedom
April 21, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBAfter missing the first time, Alex finally ticks Dogfish Head Liquor de Malt, a bottle conditioned malt liquor 40oz. Stone's back in in another trademark infringement lawsuit, this time as the defendant. Stone Cold Steve Austin cracks 35 Steveweisers at Wrestlemania. Sofia Colucci does it again when Miller Lite released "Beer Drops" to make any lite beer taste more like Miller Lite. Thanks to Perennial Artisan Ales for sponsoring this episode! Visit Perennial Artisan Ales at PerennialBeer...
Batch 198: The Coconut Cup Triple Threat Death Match
April 14, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBThe annual 4/20 episode is upon the Malty Boyz™ and this year they've assembled 21 coconut adjuncted beers to compete in THE COCONUT CUP TRIPLE THREAT DEATH MATCH! Featuring beers from Cellarmaker, Horus Aged Ales, Whiskey Hill Brewing Company, Structures Brewing, Cerebral Brewing, Phase Three, Humble Sea, Reuben's Brews, Arclight Brewing Company, Monochrome Brewing, Eighth State Brewing Company, Bottle Logic, Omnipollo, 3 Floyds, Moksa, Vision Quest, Aslin, SMog City, Little Cottage, 608 Bre...
Batch 197: Now With More Dracula!
April 07, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBAsk and ye shall recieve, blah! Dracula's back thanks to a 5-star review. Will he be bringing any other classic Maltyverse characters with him, blah? In the Beer News, the Stone vs Keystone trademark infringement case is done and the jury has awarded $56 million to Stone, meanwhile, Old Bay announces they'll be releasing a vodka. Then it's another double barleywine episode when Alex brings in malty treats from Trophy Brewing and Private Press Brewing. Michael brings in "soda." Stephen asks ...
Batch 196: Alex and Stephen Ride Again!
March 31, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBAlex and Stephen hold down the malty fort as Michael's away on another vacay. The Stone vs Molson Coors trial enters it's third week, Buffalo Trace gets into NFTs, and Trappist Rochefort adds a new beer to their roster for the first time in 60 years. Alex brings in a double barrel banger from Cerebral Brewing, then in the Bottle Share, the boyz channel their inner Meady Boyz™ while Stephen brings in a shelf turd that ends up being very polishable. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive c...
Batch 195: The Side Project Cinnamon Shootout
March 24, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBAlex scours the trade groups and Side Project's La Coterie club to assemble a line up of Cory King's hottest cinnamon creations. The Malty Boyz™ end up lining up 6 Side Project cinnamon beers to knock down. Beers include Derivation Blend 9, BVC (collab with Cycle Brewing), For Phil, Symmetry (collab with Crooked Stave), Continuance Blend 2, and Shared Ambiente. It's a high noon cinnamon shootout! Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Get the Malt C...
Batch 194: Basement Bottle Shares
March 17, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBGather 'round the weather beaten coffee table we found out on the street three years ago, it's time for a classic basement bottle share in mom's basement. This time we're pouring beers from Oozlefinch, Against the Grain Brewery, Blue Moon, and North Park Beer Co. Mom! WHERE'S THAT DEEP DISH PIZZA? MOM! MOOOOM!!!! No, I told you, just give me a Visa gift card for my 37th birthday and keep me on the family phone plan! Yes, this is my best friend. No, we know each other from the internet. 3 mon...
Batch 193: Kill... Blastoise...
March 10, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBMichael buys Elden Ring and treats it like Pokemon and all hell breaks loose at the Pokemart. In the Beer News, the Malty Boyz™ finally get to try beer from Kings & Convicts and follow up on the Threes Brewing CEO stepping down. Alex brings in a component blended barleywine from Cellarmaker then doubles up for the Bottleshare with a barrel-aged American barleywine and it's base beer from Solemn Oath. Stephen gets his San Diego fix with an offering from Societe Brewing Co. Thanks to Lua Bre...
Batch 192: Record Profits and Twitter Meltdowns
March 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBBeing courageous means hiking up your prices according to Heineken, who posted record profits in 2021. Meanwhile, local breweries can't price a pilsner for more than $7 without drawing outrage. Threes Brewing CEO compares vaccine mandates to Nazi Germany on Twitter and promptly draws the ire of the internet before starting a Substack to explain himself. Does not end well. Alex brings in a barrel-aged stout collab between 7venth Son Brewery and VooDoo Brewing then showcases a Helles from Dove...
Batch 191: The Millennial Commercial Bowl
February 24, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 93.1 MBThe Big Game has come and gone and The Malty Boyz™ once again sit down with Mike Costello to break down all the beer commercials that aired. Alex brings in a maple barrel aged treat from Ruse Brewing. Michael goes the European route. Stephen announces the next 420 episode cup theme. Thanks to Side Project Brewing for sponsoring this episode! Visit Side Project Brewing at SideProjectBrewing.com and follow them on Instagram @SideProjectBrew! Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content...
Batch 190: Give Sofia Colucci A Raise
February 17, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBThe Global Marking Vice President for Molsen Coors, Sofia Colucci, has done it again. This time hiring mathematician Ken Ono to dunk on Budweiser's 80 calorie beer reminding everyone that Miller64 has been around for over a decade. From gingerbread dive bars to New Balance collabs, Colucci is crushing the Beer News in a good way. Meanwhile, Campbell's Soup wants people to drink "brothtails." Alex revisits the days of the IBU wars with an old money IPA that clocks in at 100 IBUs, Michael can'...
Batch 189: Barleywine is Life: Stephen Edition II
February 10, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIt's another #BIL episode, this time Stephen brings in four barrel-aged barleywines including an old money classic from Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, a hidden gem from Benchtop Brewing, a stashed away barleybob from Hardywood, and a Barreled Souls collab with Horus. Which barleywine will reign supreme at the end of this episode? Will Michael enjoy any of them? Will Alex give his stamp of approval? May Lord Maris show mercy in the power rankings. Head to our Patreon for weekly excl...
Batch 188: Indiana: The Warm Beer State
February 03, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 88.1 MBApparently, in Indiana there's an old dumb beer law that prohibits certain retailers from selling cold beer. Let's all hope they fix it with a slightly less stupid beer law. It's also a old dumb beer law triple header in the Beer News with New Jersey looking to designate open container areas and New York looking to allow alcohol sales in movie theaters. Alex shares a cripsy hometown hero from Iowa while Stephen presents a double feature. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! ...
Batch 187: Monster Energy Smashes the CANarchy
January 27, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 82.4 MBMonster Energy buys CANarchy and the Malty Boyz™ hope this means Oskar Blues and Cigar City will get some choice sponsorship opportunities. In other Beer News, Russian River's Pliny the Younger gets a new release date and Marin Brewing Company closes it's doors. Alex brings in massive 21% barleywine that's bottled still, Michael brings is the best ham water to date, and Stephen catches both of them sleeping on some highly recommended rap music. Thanks to New Trail Brewing Co. for sponsorin...
Batch 186: Bad Boiz Castle Incorporated LLC
January 20, 2022 20:00 - 2 hours - 89.5 MBCan you buy a hip, gently used brewery with just photos of apes? At Bad Boiz Castle Incorporated LLC we say, "Yeah, bruh. Yeah." Kings & Convicts is at it again purchasing yet another San Diego brewery, this time adding Saint Archer to their portfolio. In other Beer News, SweetWater's big weed overlords look to sell of what's left of Green Flash while Budweiser goes full Willy Wonka with their golden can contest. Alex brings in a saison from a brewery operating like it's 2005, Michael goes i...
Batch 185: Try Eating Ass!
January 13, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBSometimes, a Tweet drops that shakes you to your core and makes you question the reality in which you live in. Pabst Blue Ribbon did just that and now the Malty Boyz™ will never be the same. Listen and find out which of the Boyz welcomes the new ass eating overlords and which one shuns ass eat and refuses to comply. Alex brings in what Evil Twin called their "best beer ever made" while Stephen continues his quest to make Malt Couture a pie podcast. Michael is let down by Drizly. Head to ou...
Batch 184: Hometown Heroes Part II
January 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBOnce again, Alex lights the Malt signal and asks for suggestions of hidden, local gems. The Malt Mavens have spoken and in this batch The Malty Boyz™ will try beers from Goldfinger Brewing Company, Jack's Abby, Godspeed Brewery, and Origin Beer Project before putting them through the Power Rankings. In the Beer News, a man brandishes a gun at Russian River Brewing, Green Flash and Alpine Beer Co. get gobbled up by Big Cannabis, and Sante Adairius keeps the spirit of a historic Oakland beer b...
Batch 183: Make Out Counts and NFTs
December 30, 2021 20:00 - 2 hours - 78.6 MBBro, get your peacock on with your steampunk goggles and big, loud hat because the Malty Boyz™ are exploring the game... the bourbon game. In Bourbon News, the Boyz™ discuss NFTs linked to rare bourbons stored in a "vault" to Buffalo Trace going high-tech to combat counterfeiting. Alex brings in a collab between The Bruery and Three Chiefs and gives an update about the status of Three Chiefs. Stephen ends 2021 with wine from Las Jaras Wines and interviews winemaker Joel Burt about the Dr. St...
Batch 182: A Beersmas Carol 2: The Scorpion King
December 23, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIt's another Beersmas here in the Maltyverse and once again old Ebenezer Kidd is visited by the ghosts of Beersmas Past, Super Past, Present, and Future. And all he got was a scorpion to eat and digest. That's right, Alex eats a scorpion carcass this episode! Serves him right working Stephen and Michael to the bone the way he does. Alex should have eaten at least two or three more scorpions tbh frfr. Guess that makes him the scorpion king or whatever. Anyway, in the Beer News, Barefoot Wines...
Batch 181: Ur Bad
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThe Malty Boyz™ drop into the dive bars of South Dakota to the dive bars of Alabama and learn telling someone "Ur bad" is a flirtatious to tell someone they are good. In the Beer News, a stream in Hawaii registers a 1.2% ABV, Budweiser gets into the NFT game, and Miller High Life releases a gingerbread kit to build your own authentic dive bar. Miller High Life... ur bad. Michael gets put on a jury. Alex revisits an east coast remnant of The Great IBU Wars. Thanks to The Bruery for sponsori...
Batch 180: Just Drink Half
December 09, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBAlex's favorite magazine, Esquire, the official periodical of all lawyers, endorses the opinion that people should only drink half their beer then discard the rest. Does this endorsement hold any integrity? No. In other Beer News, aluminum tariffs threaten to destroy the Ball Corporation unless breweries start ordering no less than 1 million cans. In the Bottleshare, Alex brings in a hidden gem of a barleywine from Wax Wings Brewing Co. that caused a local scandal. Stephen is back on his she...
Batch 179: Michael’s Funniest Episode?
December 02, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBAlex speaks it into existence declaring this to be Michael’s funniest episode. Does Michael deliver or does he make Alex look like a fool? How many knee-slapping punchlines will Michael deliver while drinking barleywine from Kros Strain? Will Michael bust out his best roast jokes when talking about the return of the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer? What zingers will Michael come up with when discussing Topo Chico releasing their hard seltzer in glass bottles? How hard will Michael burn...
Black Friday Bonus: Maltterrogation with Averie Swanson of Keeping Together
November 26, 2021 17:05 - 59 minutes - 38 MBIn this Maltterrogation the Malty Boyz™ talk with founder of Keeping Together and Master Cicerone Averie Swanson! Hear about Averie's time as Brew Master for Jester King, moving to Chicago and consulting Half Acre before opening up Keeping Together. Then they dive into discussing her dream collaboration, favorite brewery facility, and the worst beer she's ever brewed. For more bonus content subscribe to our Patreon for weekly interviews, videos, and more! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer
Black Friday Bonus: Small Batch with Becca Scott
November 26, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBEnjoy this bonus Small Batch episode with Becca Scott as she talks about being a correspondent for Magic: The Gathering, hosting board game play thrus and tutorials for Geek and Sundry, and being part of Dr. America. For more bonus content subscribe to our Patreon for weekly interviews, videos, and more! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer
Black Friday Bonus: November 2021 Mailbag pt. 1
November 26, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 36.7 MBEnjoy this Mailbag Black Friday bonus episode where we answer spicy questions submitted by Malt Mavens. In this mailbag, Stephen lists his favorite songs by The Mountain Goats while Alex explains Crass to Michael, the Malty Boyz™ discuss funny foods, give advice on how to break it to your beer group that you're tired of the game, and what their last beers would be and with who. For more bonus content subscribe to our Patreon for weekly interviews, videos, and more! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer
Batch 178: Hometown Heroes
November 25, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBAfter polling DontDrinkBeer fans about off the radar local gems, Alex sourced beers from four breweries that haven't been featured on Malt Couture yet. For the first time, the Malty Boyz™ try beers from Neubleus Taproom, Barrique Brewing and Blending, The Seed: A Living Beer Project, and There Does Not Exist then give them the power ranking treatment. In the Beer News, Wu-Tang Clan's GZA beer dinner in NYC is back and 450 North cereal bowls go on sale for $175. Plus, a special message from D...
Batch 177: 2 Malty Boy Power Trip
November 18, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBAlex and Stephen bring the heat when they record together in lieu of Michael who was on vacation. It's all bangers this episode when they pop barleywine from Orpheus Brewing, mead from Schramm's, black lager from Suarez Family Brewery, and a commercial batch of wild ale from Freak Folk Bier. In the Beer News, Larry Bell gets paid when Bell's is sold off to Kirin, a man who hates whiskey amasses a collection of miniature whiskey worth over $45,000, and Sonic's and Arby's get into the alcohol ...
Batch 176: Eat This Turkey Leg!
November 11, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBBehold! The most immersive experience in all of beer! Augmented Reality brought to you buy Coors! Eat this turkey leg! In the Beer News, Stone closes down shop in Napa amid rent disputes and Idaho's bourbon shitlords have the fate of their secondary industry left in the hands of the Idaho State Liquor Division. Lager powerhouses, Wayfinder, Bierstadt, and Heater Allen, combine forces to collab on an amber lager. Then the Bottleshare gets canned with offerings from Elder Pine, Oxbow, and Homa...
Batch 175: The Gigabatch
November 04, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBElon Musk announces he's entering the beer game and The Malty Boyz™ got some questions for the riches person in the world. Weathered Souls Brewing Co. heads to Charlotte to open up an incubation program that'll help minorities and women enter the beer industry. Alex recounts one of the most devious acts to ever go down at a bottle release then goes old money for the Bottleshare when he brings in Last Snow from Funky Buddha. Stephen brings in a non-hazy offering from Other Half. Thanks to P...
Batch 174: Revenege of the Pumpkin Beers
October 28, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBAlex hates themed episodes so naturally Stephen and Michael have to make up for it by bringing in pumpkin beers for spooky season. The Malty Boyz™ are also recording in person for the first time in a long time and start the episode with a beer off the White Whale list. In the Beer News, New Glarus claps back at shareholders with a defamation lawsuit, Uber acquires Drizly, and AB InBev releases the most marco variety pack imaginable. Thanks to Forager Brewery and Humble Forager Brewery for ...
Batch 173: Can I Sell You A Tchotchke?
October 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThe Malty Boyz™ head to Cape Code to see how the locals have been dealing with the new Tree House Brewing Company taproom and the area's economic recovery. Mikkeller goes full BrewDog when they start damage control after breweries pull out en masse from their annual beer festival. Someone stole Anchorage Brewing's snow plow! Jukes Ale Works returns to form with their latest Abyssal Mouth barrel-aged set. Then in the Bottle Share, Monday Night Brewing celebrates their ninth anniversary with a...
Batch 172: The Customer Is Always Right
October 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBThe Malty Boyz™ complete the Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers barrel-aged trinity when they tick Dulle Teve Riserva 2018. Then the Belgian love fest continues in the Bottle Share when they drink a canned tripel from Monkish and a beer often called the best American Wild Ale of all time, Crooked Stave's 2012 Persica. Then in the Beer News, a well-meaning beer released to raise breast cancer awareness goes full Florida while the latest Fall Flavors Bud Light hard seltzer variety pack has Stephen an...
Batch 171: "Weird Stout" Episode
October 07, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBAlex lands the second rarest Dark Lord variant : Dia Oscuro, aged in Ardbeg barrels. Then in the Bottle Share, more weird stouts are put to the test. Do they pass? Will there be a retest? Then in the Beer News, Boston Beer Co. sues their distributers in New York while planning a new Truly Hard Seltzer tap room in Chicago and Bud Light is the new Bud heavy while Bud Light NEXT is the new Bud Light. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt! TeeSpring.com/MaltCoutureOfficialShirt ...
Batch 170: Old Gueuzers
September 30, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThe Malty Boyz™ sit under the knowledge tree of some Old Gueuzers after Alex tracks down a 2010 Drie Fonteinen Season Zomer, 2006 Drie Fonteinen Doesjel, 2010 Tilquin Oude Gueuze à l’Ancienne, and 2003 (2005? 2006?) Boon Gueuze Mariage Parfait. Which Gueuze wears their age the best in this very European showdown? Then in the Beer News, AB Inbev get sued again and Guinness sets their sights on Chicago. Sponsored by Jester King Brewery. Visit JesterKingBrewery.com! Get the Malt Couture...
Batch 169: It's Not A Phase, Brewers Association!
September 23, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThe Brewers Association releases a statement regarding vaccine mandates for businesses with more than 100 employees when the median brewery employment size is 12 people. After drinking Beachwood Brewing off air for years, the Malty Boyz™ finally feature them on the show. Lemon Candy Hops are not literal but still pretty good. LSU fans drink the Rose Bowl dry and this leads to some strange encounters at the check-out stand in Pasadena. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt! Tee...
Batch 168: Open Mic with a Two Barleywine Minimum
September 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBListen as the Malty Boyz™ make humor out of their observations at their local open mic. Then Alex and Stephen each bring in a barleywine that occupy opposite ends of the barleybob spectrum. Michael goes full slushy. In the Beer News, a bar in Australia has a BYOContainer fire sale while an Indiana brewery's post about shifting to a no-tipping system draws vastly different reactions on Instagram as compared to Facebook. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt! TeeSpring.com/MaltC...
Batch 167: Starring Pizza Dood and Featuring Horus
September 09, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBSay his name in a 5-star review and Pizza Dood appears with a pizza in hand, bottled water, and a thirst for whales. He only takes boss pours, always checks in on Untappd, and never brings any beers. He's goddamn fucking Pizza Dood. Alex leads Stephen and Michael through another game about overpriced bourbon. Barleywine is opened when Horus decides that it's time for Maris to grow old. In the Beer News, New Glarus is caught dipping their hands into their own cookie jar a little too blatantly...
Batch 166: Return of the DDB
September 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBAlex is back from paternity leave and he's been saving up some gems to share including a Fantome and some barleybob. Speaking of Fantome, in the Beer News, Dany Prignon is looking for a business partner to help continue Fantome although some of the intent behind his offer might have been lost in the translation. During the Bottle Share, Alex brings in a PNW hypejob barleywine while Stephen bring ins a regular ol' non-hypejob barleywine. Michael treats the boyz to a very special seasonal offe...