Pouring Old Men: A Craft Beer Podcast
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Who are we? We...are the Pouring Old Men just a few (not-so) old timers having a laugh and talking about the beers we love.We release fresh episodes of the show from Brisbane, Australia straight to your front door every Tuesday morning.We give you all the news, views and reviews from the glorious world of craft beer and have some fun times along the way!So join Russ, Anthony, Warren and Kris for good times with beer.
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Episodes
The Festive Spirit
December 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBHello you, and merry Christmas from the Pouring Old Men. In amongst the Christmas Chatter we also discuss our favourite TV and movies of the year. Sorry for the rough edit...time was short this week!
Viva Bris Vegas
November 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBEver wanted to know what to do when hitting the town in Brisbane? Well, we are probably the wrong people to ask. After this episode of the podcast you probably still won't have any idea of places to go. You might, however, learn a little too much about at least one of the hosts. W might even talk about stuff that is completely irrelevant to the subject at hand. We also drink beer...well, some of us do.
Cheating Bastards
October 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWhat is up with all these dodgey buggers lately trying to cheat their way to the top? From Fishing to chess, to poker and Irish Dancing there is no limit to the sports where cheaters try to prosper. Russ and Warren kick it old school with a few old brews. Plus who will win the 2022 World Cup? We have no idea but we will at least discuss it for a little bit
Fruity Beer, WTF?
October 17, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBCUB proudly announced recently "Fruity Beer", a new category of flavoured beer, would be launched onto bottle shop shelves nationwide. The idea of this had craft beer drinkers, including myself, scoffing into their fancy glasses of heavily hopped beers with disgust. But what is Fruity beer anyway? Is CUB trying to attack the craft beer market? And what level of awfulness is this new product. I was curious to find out...but too embarrassed to invite anyone else to the podcast.
The Age of Exploration
October 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThe joy of craft beer is discovering new and exciting beer and beer makers. That is what Wazza and Pouring Old Russ set out to do on this episode. We find some great, new small breweries to explore and, regretfully, one colossal beer maker that was surprisingly hard to recognize.
Call Me Daddy
September 19, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIt's time get to all Fatherly with Warren, Russell and Kris as we embrace our ultamite dad form and basically have a giant whinge about the world. It's not all negative, we also briefly talk about the good things of the Dad Life. We also drink a couple of beers, probably an important part of a craft beer podcast. Enjoy!
It's Always Stout Season
August 31, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBAfter an extended period of quiet quitting the Pouring Old Men return just in time foe Stout Season. Not that stout season ever ends for Russell and Warren. We also dive into probaby way too much nonsense chat about things that are not craft beer/ It's good to be back. Be sure to follow the Pouring Old Men facebook group and join the conversation. Plus follow us on Instagram @PouringOldMen. Follow Russ #PouringOldMen.podcast Kris is @The_Neighbour_Official Cheers!
The Beers of Brewcha Libre
July 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBLong time friend of the show Brewcha Libre was kind enough to send us a selection of beers over from WA. To mark this special occasion we dusted off an old friend for the show...Warren returns, complete with strange sun tan lines from the beaches of Fiji. As well as enjoyinh delicious beers we discuss the Mandela Effect, Science and towing caravans. Stay Awesome!
Gabs Festival Pack Review
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBNot going to Gabs 2022 is a bit of a sore point for Pouring Old Russ, so to make up for it he has grabbed one of the fabulous sample boxes from Uncle Dans and is diving deep into th carboard to get the skinny on all eight of the beers within. So join Russ, and only Russ, as he reviews every single one of the beers from the 2022 Gabs Festival Mix Box. There's sours, hazys, good beers and a few too many bad beers. Something for everyone. Unless you don't like beer, in which case maybe go buy s...
Cheat Day, Working Title Brewing Co.
June 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBFor some of us everyday is a cheat day but todays episode is a proper cheat day. Working Title Brewing are a bit of a favourite around the Pouring Old Men microphone so it was with great anticipation that we grabbed one of their recently released "Cheat Day" packs. These packs contain four unique beers that wouldn't look out of place at Willy Wonkas chocolate factory. They're wild, they're bold but the question remains...are they any good?
Who is Australia's' Garage Project?
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBYou'd think after 69 epiosdes of the show Russ would know how to record through the correct mic. I guess not. So apologies for the audio issues, the down side is Kris is a little hard to hear at times. The upside, is that Kris is a little hard to hear at times. The big question for this episode is, "Which Brewery is the Australian Equivelant of Garage Project?" Garage Project is a remarkable brewery that seem to excel in many facets of brewing; quality, variety, innovation, creativity whil...
Who is Australia's' Garage Project?
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBYou'd think after 69 epiosdes of the show Russ would know how to record through the correct mic. I guess not. So apologies for the audio issues, the down side is Kris is a little hard to hear at times. The upside, is that Kris is a little hard to hear at times. The big question for this episode is, "Which Brewery is the Australian Equivelant of Garage Project?" Garage Project is a remarkable brewery that seem to excel in many facets of brewing; quality, variety, innovation, creativity whil...
Red's Deads' Redemption
May 16, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOn this episode we talk about what could be the strangest beer in the world, and yes it is even stranger than a XXXX Dry with a slice of lime. Plus Kris tries to get some redemption for Green Beacon
Wasting Away in Margarita-Gose`-Ville
May 09, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWastin' away again in Margarita-Gose`-ville Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt I don't know that song well enough to re-word it into something clever and podcast specific. Anyway, this is part 1 of 2 from this recording, we talked for a long time about a lot of stuff. So...enjoy!
Slightly Delayed Easter Show
April 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBBeers be drunk by podcast talkers. Green Beacon beers full of floaters Need for Cryo and Haze from hops WIth it being Easter, we have a choc top.
Out with the Old, in with the New Zealand Pilsner
April 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBOld beers, new beers, beer news, old men talking about being old and PowerPoint presentations. This episode has it all. A bumper episode is here for your audio pleasure.
Good Times with Smoothies and Footy
March 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBOn this weeks episode of the Pouring Old Men, we are joined by Matty from GoodTime Craftys. We take a belated look at the already-started NRL season while ignoring every other sport thats happening at the moment. Russ has found a few Smoothie Sours out in the wild and is keen to put them to the test.
The Mon-Zoom or: Another Zoom meeting that could have been an email.
March 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 39 MBWhat do you call a zoom call in the middle of a monsoon? A Mon-Zoom of course. And what else does one do in the midst of monsoonal rains in Brisbane? Make a podcast with a little help from Zoom. Warren re-joins the Pouring Old Men podcast via a zoom link, with Russ and Kris on the other end. This means we review more beers in one episode than ever before, and probably talk more nonsense than ever before too.
The Pouring Old Russ Show
February 21, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBEvery rock band has been through moments when band members decide to go it alone and carve out a solo career, as so when Russ was ditched but the other Pouring Old Men he thought to himself, "this is my time to shine!" With a microphone in one hand and a box of Gabs Festival beers in the other, our intrepid hero strides into the podcast world alone, peerless...friendless, even. Let's be honest, Russ got ditched by people that actually have a life and was so bored he decided to drink tasty...
Mixtape
February 07, 2022 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWhich child of the 80's or 90's didn't make a mixtape to play with their mates? Now those children have grown up, grown old and now we have playlists on Spotify instead. So here is Pouring Old Russ and Kris from Next Door putting together our very own Pouring Old Men Mixtape for all you beer drinkers out there. Got a suggestion? Reach out to me on Instagram @pouringoldruss
The Ash Barty Party
January 31, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBSpringfield's own Ash Barty is on top of the world once again after claiming the Australian Open title on Saturday night. As if having a small, non-descript bridge on a local back road named after here wasn't enough of an honour, she now has a whole Pouring Old Men episode dedicated to her. Sort of, one of the Pouring Old Men put some effort in, the other grabbed some leftover beers from the back of the fridge.
Golden Oldies Awards 2021
January 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBDon't Panic We are back. Who needs a so-called popularity contest to tell you which are the beers to look for in Australia when the Pouring Old Men are here with their annual Golden Oldies Awards. Join Russell and Kris as the look back at the highs, and a couple of lows, of the past 12 months. Plus we kinda gotta talk about GABs because...well it just needs to be done.
Urbanaut - Out of This World!
December 13, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWe love getting care packages, especially when the packages contain beer! Todays package contains beer from up and coming Kiwi Brewery "Urbanaut". Although only 5 years old they have already gained plenty of attention here in Australia with their unique and highly original "Beer Blender" Series. These beer though...are a different breed. Three expertly crafted, very boozy little cans of deliciousness. They can may be small but they are pocket rockets. A special thanks to Urbanaut Brewery ...
Bargain Bin Beers
December 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBLet's be honest, Christmas is an expensive time of the year. Between the endless presents for an ever expanding family or throwing money at wava after wave of Christmas parties there is barely enough cash left over for decent beer for yourself. So braving the Black Friday crowds and diving deep into the bargain bins of the local bottle shop the Pouring Old Men may offer some tips on buying some cheap beers this year. Or if things go tits up they might inadvertently convince you to spend mo...
The Zero Percenters
November 29, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThere has been a sudden rise the in the prominence of zero alcohol beer in the local market. Around Brisbane we are seeing brand names usually consigned only to the bottle shop shelves having prominence in the soft drinks isle at the local supermarket. So with an open mind and an armful of good intentions, the Pouring Old Men take a bold step into the world of Alcohol Free Beer to see how it stacks up. Contact us on Instagram Russell @PouringOldRuss Kris @The_Neighbour_Official Warren @Pou...
One Night In Stafford
November 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBThrough chance and circumstance, Russ and Kris hit the road late one night to check out a certain bottle shop in the Brisbane suburb of Stafford, and we came back with some cracking beers to check out for the show. This is a small selection of what we discovered on our late night beer adventure. Be sure to follow the Pouring Old Men show hosts on Instagram and TikTok @PouringOldRuss @the_neighbour_official @pouringoldwazza
Gingers
November 15, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBTaking a detour from the usual run of beers we try, on this episode of the show we try a few Ginger Beers and see if this seemingly increasing market has something of interest to us. Please note that the audio is a bit...iffy this week, we had issues with storms and technical hitches that required a bit of Macgyvering to get corrected, If you want to be part of the show you can get in touch with us on Instagram @Pouring_Old_Russ @Pouring_Old_Wazza @the_neighbour_official or join our comm...
...& Chill
November 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThere's been a flurry of Cold IPA releases of late which had us asking...what is a cold IPA anyway? So we grabbed a couple of them to put them under the microscope a bit to better gain an understanding of the style. We also take some time to talk about movies that need more love than they received and Russ starts acting a bit too much like an old man.
The Horses
November 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThis week our hosts are not actually at the races and this episode has very little to do with Horses, far from it in fact. The title is just a lazy marketing ploy that we have used to get attention on Melbourne Cup Day. Fingers crossed it worked. This week in between a few race day anecdotes we taste a couple of brand new releases that taste a lot like much older releases and one much older release that tastes nothing like anything that's come out recently. Tuesday is here, so it is time o...
Ep.50 Yellow Capricorn
October 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis is the 50th Episode of the Pouring Old Men podcast, what a long slog it has to get here. There's a lot going on in this one...some old beers return, a brand new beer style appers. There's some games, some deep discussion and for the entire length of the podcast you can hear the tranquil sounds of night time in South East Queensland. Thank you to all the loyal listeners who have gotten us this far, without your support it wouldn't be possible.
This is America Beer
October 18, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe borders may be closed but we can still broaden our horizons down at our local bottle shop. This time we are heading to the land of the free, and the home of Super Sized Fries...'Murica. Four American beer to try, will it be America the Brave or a case of American Idiots? Join our star spangled hosts on this liquid road trip. p.s.: turns out we has some audio issue on this recording which made Russell sound a little like Darth Vader, so we apologies for the lack of audio quality in thi...
Oktoberfest
October 11, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBIt's October, we drink beer...it had to be done. What are your memories of Oktoberfest, wither the real one or a distant fake version? I'm pretty sure your Oktoberfest story is as sad as Russells. Meanwhile Kris from Next Door tells a story that doesn't involve strippers and Pitty skips his shout yet again. Welcome to Pouring Old-toberfest!
On Tap: Corinda Tavern
October 04, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week the Pouring Old Men hit the road and ended up at the wonderful Corinda Tavern. Here we stayed for a chat and a few bevvies and sampled the atmosphere of this charming little pub in Brisbane's Western suburbs. With three very different beers on tap, a couple of plates of hot chips and a few cheeky sledges at Kris' beloved Rabbitohs it was quite a fun afternoon. A huge thanks to the team at Corinda Tavern for having us, in particular Gerald who went out of his way to help us out.
Birthday Beers
September 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIt has been 1 year since the Pouring Old Men podcast became to be a thing out on the airwaves of various pocasting services. So the boys gather around the microphone with beers that may be befitting such a gran occasion. Plus Kris tells of another time he fell in love with an exotic dancer and Warren talks about a donkey.
Independents Day
September 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBWith the news of Lion's takeover of Stone and Wood still reverberating around the craft beer world Russell and Kris take a stand for the little guys still doing the hard yards. So today we support those who still are fighting, not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution, but from annihilation. They're fighting for their right to live, to exist and to brew brilliant beers. These brewers will not go quietly into the night! They will not vanish without a fight! They will brew on, they will s...
Hazies are Overrated, Prove Me Wrong.
September 13, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBHazy Beers have taken over the Craft Beer world in recent times to the extent that every brewery worth their salt usually has at least two in their core range alone. Throw in countless variations of limited editions and collaborations the options are endless. But we ask the question, do they deserve their place as the Golden Child of modern day beer styles or have they over stayed their welcome? Or just maybe we are just a bunch of cranky old men resistant to change. We also have a heated ...
Hazies are Overrated, Prove Me Wrong.
September 13, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBHazy Beers have taken over the Craft Beer world in recent times to the extent that every brewery worth their salt usually has at least two in their core range alone. Throw in countless variations of limited editions and collaborations the options are endless. But we ask the question, do they deserve their place as the Golden Child of modern day beer styles or have they over stayed their welcome? Or just maybe we are just a bunch of cranky old men resistant to change. We also have a heated ...
South of the Border
September 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBLife south of the Tweed is pretty tough at the moment, so Russell and Kris from Next Door take an armful of beers from south of the Queensland state lines and put them to the test. Featuring beers from NSW and Victoria join Russell and Kris on their beer tasting road trip through the locked down parts of Australia. Featuring beers from the Grifter, Wolf of the Willows, Bad Shepard and Thunder Rd.
So Long Dark Beers My Old Friend
August 30, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBSpring has nearly sprung, and with it is nearly time to wave goodbye to the influx of dar beers that have hit the local market recently. So join us as we sample a final menagerie of darkness before we set off in to the bright sunny days of spring.
Trilogy of Fear from Brick Lane Brewing
August 23, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIt's the biggest line up of beer we've ever had on the show! Six beers up for a solid tasting. With a massive thanks to Josh from Brick Lane Brewing, the Pouring Old Men get to run the gauntlet of the Trilogy of Fear. Three big, beautiful stouts, presented in three very different ways. Baba Yaga: Russian Imperial Stout The Leviathan: Cacao Vanilla Imperial Stout The Abyss: Amburana Imperial. Plus we get bitten by the Sidewinder Ultra Low Alcohol beer, get stuck into an Avalanche or two and ...
Straight Outta Lockdown
August 16, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBAt the end of the recent week long Brisbane lockdown, the Pouring Old Men asked the question; What beer were you in need of following our week at home? The answers are as diverse as the stories behind them. And Speaking of stories, Kris delves into the age old question..."What was your first pub experience?" This week we feature beers from the good folk at Happy Valley Brewing, Ballistic Brewing and Hope Estate and Inglourious Beer Snacks returns with some Aussie classics.
Kronos v Kronos
August 09, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBA chance encounter in an Ipswich bottle shop bargain bin presented us with a chance to compare both the 2020 and the 2021 Kronos Beers from Helios Brewing. How does the new stack up against the old? And will being stuck on a shelf, unloved for 12 months affect the quality of the older can? Plus we throw in a bonus taster too, since we are locked down and aren't going anywhere. From under the covers of lockdown Pouring Old Men epiosde 39 is here!
Love to Have a Beer with Dunkel
August 02, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBBefore we got sent into Lockdown we managed to squeeze out on more high quality episode of the Pouring Old Men podcast for your listening pleasure. This episode features a Dunkel from the Gold Coast, a Canberra Pale Ale and a Smokey Gose from WA.
Beers of the Long White Cloud
July 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThere are a handful of Kiwi craft breweries that are well known to Aussie craft beer lovers but what about some breweries that Aussies aren't so familiar with? New Zealand has many small breweries with wonderful beers that never make it to our side of the ditch. On his recent trip to New Zealand, Russ brought back a selection of beers for the Pouring Old Men to try that they wouldn't normally be able to find. What we ended up with was probably the most unique selection of beers on an episod...
Baby Got Bacchus
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBOh, my, god. Captain Sensible, look at her ABV. It is so big. He looks like one of those Haze Boi's' imperials. But, you know, who understands those Haze Boi's? [scoff] They only talk to him, because, he looks like a Grifter Acid Drop, 'kay? I mean, her ABV, is just so big. I can't believe it's got maple too, it's like, out there, I mean— gross. Look! She's just so... Bacchus!
Brisbane GABS plus Midyear Golden Oldies Awards
July 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBWe are back! Did you miss us? What do you mean no? That hurts, we have feelings y'know. Fresh of our mid-hiatus we have plenty to talk about on the show. We discuss what we can remember of our night out at GABS Brisbane and give you our thoughts of the beers we can remember. Plus since we have half way through the year we thought it would be a good time to see where our votes are for the Golden Oldies awards, what have we loved or not loved so far this year in the world of Craft Beer. Plu...
Cliffhanger Ending
June 14, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThe Pouring Old Men are taking a few weeks off, mostly to recover from their inevitable GABS hangovers that are forthcoming. Before going on leave though; Russ, Wazza and Chris from next door gathered round the microphone for the season 2 finale. On this episode we take a walk along Slipstreams Magic Mile, get lost in Staffordshire with Happy Valley and go interstellar with Felon's Imperial Stout...which doesn't have a catchy name to make a pun out of. We will be taking a short break for ...
Beers of Origin
June 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBIt's mate against mate, state against state. It's one mates beer against the other mates beer, it's one mates beer from one state against the other mates beer from another state. You get the idea. On this episode of the Pouring Old Men; Russell and Warren ignite the age old battle between Queensland and New South Wales but this time in beer form. In the blue corner, a sour tart with a fearsome reputation looking to give Hope to it's home estate. In the Dark Red corner, a fresh face who i...
Brick Lane Brewing Special
May 31, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBOn the show this week Russ, Wazza and Chris from Next Door take a look at a selection of beers kindly given to us from Brick Lane Brewing. Plus Wheres Wazza returns as Warren spends a day out on the range. So give us a listen, like and review and enjoy the show. Pants are optional.
Milkshakes
May 24, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBDid you know that one of the Founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream has severe Anosmia and lacks any sense of smell or taste? That might explain why they thought it would be a good idea to team up with 4 Pines Brewing and create a Ben & Jerrys styled beer. Will it be half-baked or is it an Americone Dream? We also play a game of thrones and break open a can of possible redemption for Moon Dog, will it be a Kings Landing or a shameful march through the streets? Plus we ask the question, will S...