ThePodCraft Beer Show
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Sit down with a weekly chat with Chris and Charlie about their favorite topic - craft beer. Hear reviews, interviews, tips, tricks, suggestions, and much more related to craft beer, breweries, and the experts making great beers.
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IPA From Costa Rica, Oak Barrel Aged Sour Ale, Coconut Imperial Stout | Episode 37
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBEpisode#37 is a three craft beer deep dive of: [1] "Tortuguero IPA" from CRBF Fábrica de Cerveza Artesanal (Costa Rica); [2] "Tao" (Oak Barrel Aged Sour Ale w/ Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc Grapes) from Pure Project Brewing (San Diego, CA); and [3] "Bourbon Blammo 2020" (Coconut Imperial Stout) from Cellarmaker Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Unique Milkshake IPA, Imperial Double Pastry Stout, Farmhouse Ale | Episode 36
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBEpisode#36 is a three craft beer deep dive with guest host Josh: [1] "Buko Pandan Milkshake IPA" from Harland Brewing Company (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Mostra Coffee (San Diego, CA); [2] "Silence of Light" (Imperial Double Pastry Stout) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Equilibrium Brewery (Middletown, NY); & [3] "Tropical Impression" (Saison/Farmhouse Ale) from Cellarmaker Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Smoothie Sour, Triple Dry Hopped Double IPA, Blended Imperial Stout
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBEpisode#35 deep dives into three craft beers with guest Josh: [1] "Dessert Pops!" (A smoothie sour with chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and vanilla) from Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz, CA); [2] "The Legend of Falconer Bob & His Majestic Birds" (Triple Dry Hopped Double IPA with Citra, Mosaic, Motueka, & Riwaka Hops) from Ferrous Falcon (San Marcos, CA) in collaboration with Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR); [3] "2021 Kooks Blend 1" (A blend of Imperial Stouts aged in Bourbon, vanilla, ...
Are These The Four Best Craft Beers We Have Had In A Show? | Episode 34
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode#34 is another four craft beer deep dive: [1] "Tail of Two Creatures" (A double dry hopped milkshake Hazy IPA brewed with sabro, coconut, key lime, vanilla, & milksugar) from Creative Creature Brewing Company (El Cajon, CA) in collaboration with Coronado Brewing (Coronado, CA); [2] "Banksy ESB on Nitro" (Extra Special Bitter) from Burning Beard Brewing Company (El Cajon, CA); [3] "Modern Eden" (Grisette) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Yeast Of Eden (Carmel-by-...
Craft Beers from Horus with Stave & Nail, Burning Beard with McIlhenny, Moksa, & Pure Project | Episode 33
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBEpisode#33 is another four craft beer deep dive: [1] "Glycine" (Belgian-Style Sour Ale aged in white wine barrels on berry meritage tea & plums) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA) in collaboration with Stave & Nail Brewing (San Marcos, CA); [2] "New Traditionalist" (West Coast IPA) from Burning Beard (El Cajon, CA) in collaboration with with McIlhenny Brewing (San Diego, CA); [3] "ISO: Nelson" (Hazy Double IPA) from Moksa Brewing (Rocklin, CA); and [4] ""#ISO" (Triple IPA with dragonfruit)...
Thoughts On Four Craft Beers - Kettle Sour, Hazy IPA, Wild Ale, & Pastry Stout | Episode 32
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn Episode#32 we deep dive into four very different styles of craft beers from four different breweries: [1] "Among Us" (Suss'ed Out Orange Kettle Sour Ale with Mango, Passionfruit, & Tangerine) from Track 7 Brewing Company (Sacramento, CA); [2] "Bigger Boat (Hazy IPA with Raspberries, Blueberries, Vanilla, & Lactose)" from Coronado Brewing Company (Coronado, CA); [3] "Discordant Melody" (American Wild Ale) from Monkish Brewing Company (Torrance, CA); and [4] "What's Up Mr. Cheezle!" (Pastry...
Pliny The Younger & Four Other Russian River Craft Beers | Episode 31
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn Episode#31 we deep dive into five Russian River (Santa Rosa, CA) craft beers: [1] "Funky Foeder" (Cherry Farmhouse Saison Ale); [2] "STS Pils" (Kellerbier); [3] "Pliny the Elder" (Imperial Double IPA); [4] "Pliny the Younger (2021)" (Triple IPA); and [5] "Happy Hops" (American IPA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
IPA, Hazy IPA, Imperial Stout, WTF A Light Beer? | Episode 30
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn Episode#30 we continue our experiment in trying four different craft beer styles: [1] "Lunch" (American India Pale Ale) from Maine Beer Company (Freeport, ME); [2] "Cloud Universe" (Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] "Deafening Silence" (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Cacao Nibs, Orange Zest and Vanilla Beans) from Moonraker Brewing Company (Auburn, CA); and [4] "Light Beer" (Golden Ale) from Societe Brewing Company (San Diego, CA). Full...
Wild Ale, Pilsner, Imperial Stout, Quintuple IPA | Episode 29
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn Episode#29 we are able to physically come back together socially distanced to share four very different style craft beers: [1] "Shrine of the Forsaken Gods - Part 2" (Barrel-aged American Wild Ale) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Jester King Brewery (Austin, TX); [2] "Paisley Pils" (Italian Pilsner) from Humble Sea (Santa Cruz, CA); [3] "Depth - Variant 1" (Imperial Stout aged for 12 months in Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrels and conditioned on raw coconut, toasted co...
India Pale Ales (IPAs) from Aslin & Mikkeller | Episode 28
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBEpisode#28 is another maximum social distanced remotely recorded show where we sampled the following two beers: [1] "Trite" (American IPA) from Aslin Beer Company (Alexandria, VA); and [2] "Do Stuff Together" (New England Style IPA) from Mikkeller (San Diego, CA). And then Charlie & Chris' after party beer was "We Like Birds" (Imperial Double Stout with pistachios & vanilla) from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA) in collaboration with Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA). Full show notes at: ...
A Ghost Hawk Has Opaque Dreams | Episode 27
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn Episode#27 we experience our first maximum social distancing show where we 'remotely recorded' our sampling of the following two beers: [1] "Opaque Dreams" (Fruited sour with blueberries & peach) from Pure Project Brewing (San Diego, CA); and [2] "Ghost Hawk" (Imperial New England/Hazy IPA) a collaboration with Ferrous Falcon (San Marcos, CA) & Parish Brewing (Broussard, LA). And then Charlie's after party beer was "Brother Charlie" (Hazy/New England IPA) from Laughing Monk Brewing (San F...
Our First Stout Fest | Episode 26
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn Episode#26 we have our first stout fest with four very hard to find beers from Modern Times (San Diego, CA): [1] "MT Ultra: Coffee Edition (2020)"; [2] "MT Ultra: Vanilla Edition (2020)"; [3] "MT Ultra: Coconut Edition (2020)"; and [4] "Monster Tones (2020)". The surprise after party beer was "Woke" (Apple Brandy Double Imperial Stout with Vanilla Beans, Coffee, Maple, & Pecans) from Three Chiefs Brewing Company (Los Angeles, CA) in collaboration with Untitled Art (Waunakee, WI). Full sho...
Examining Craft Beers from Deft Brewing, The Veil Brewing, & North Park Beer Company | Episode 25
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBIn Episode#25 we examine four craft beers: [1] "Scrummy Suds" (British Dark Mild Ale) from Deft Brewing (San Diego, CA); [2] "2020 Is Over! Hazy Double IPA" from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] "Sticky Ferrari" (Double IPA with marshmallows, fluffy oaks, & vanilla) from The Veil Brewing Company (Richmond, VA); and [4] "2020 Is Over! Pastry Stout" from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Examining Craft Beers from Humble Sea, Ferrous Falcon, Electric, and Horus | Episode 24
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBIn Episode#24 we examine four craft beers: [1] "Super Pops! Party Mermaid" (Fruited Sour) from Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz, CA); [2] "Split Second Glimpse of A Bird Hurtling Past And Away " (Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with Citra & Galaxy Hops) from Ferrous Falcon -- A Radical Concept by Horus Aged Ales & Mason Ale Works (San Marcos, CA); [3] "Phantom of Perfect Form" (Triple IPA) from Electric Brewing (Murrieta, CA); and [4] "Coconut Convergence" (Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrel Aged Imper...
Examining Two Pale Ales & Two Stouts | Episode 23
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIn Episode#23 we examine four craft beers: [1] "Hazy Pineapple Pale Ale" from Pacific Islander Beer Company (Santee, CA); [2] "Blood Orange Pale Ale" from Pacific Islander Beer Company (Santee, CA); [3] "Stripes" (Imperial Stout with Chocolate, Vanilla, & Strawberry) from Aslin Beer Company (Herndon, VA); and [4] "Nibbin La Vida Mocha" (Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout with Cacao Nibs & Mostra Coffee) from Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Examining Two Fruited Sour Ales, An IPA, & A Porter | Episode 22
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn Episode#22 we examine four craft beers: [1] "Lil' BB's Brekkie Tastee" (Fruited Sour Ale with milk sugar, oats, maple syrup, strawberry, & banana) from The Veil Brewing Company (Richmond, VA); [2] "Cranberry Plum Cobbler J.R.E.A.M." (Fruited Sour Ale with cranberry, plum, cinnamon, vanilla, & brown sugar) from Burley Oak Brewing Company (Berlin, MD); [3] "Falcon Smash" (American IPA) from Triple Crossing (Richmond, VA); and [4] "No Rules Vietnamese Porter" (Imperial Double Porter aged in ...
Four Craft Beers From Green Cheek Beer Company | Episode 21
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBIn Episode#21 we sample four craft beers from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA): [1] "Don't Tell Science" (Czech-style Lager) in collaboration with Bagby Beer Company (Oceanside, CA); [2] "Power Jacket" (Extra Guava Super Berliner); [3] "West Coast IPA is Dead" (West Coast IPA); and [4] "Skeleton Wings" (Double Dry Hopped West Coast IPA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Blind Taste Test Of Four Hazy IPAs | Episode 20
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBEpisode#20 | We try our best to match up four Hazy IPAs in another blind taste test from Blind Lady Ale House: [1] "Mind Circus" from Russian River (Sonoma County, CA); [2] "Disciples of Fu" from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] "We Love You San Diego" from Modern Times (San Diego, CA); and [4] "Post-Cyberpocalyptic Neo New York" from Bottle Logic (Anaheim, CA). We close out the show with [5] "Another Dose" (Imperial Stout with chocolate, coffee, hazelnut, & vanilla bean) from Ho...
Examining Three Very Different Craft Beer Styles | Episode 19
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBEpisode#19 | This week the team samples three very different craft beer styles: [1] "Blueberry Vs Lime" (Fruited Sour Ale) from Creative Creature Brewing (El Cajon, CA); [2] "One Simple Trick" (DDH Hazy Double IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); and [3] "Wicked Whisper" (Imperial Stout) from Moonraker Brewing Company (Auburn, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
San Diego Beer Week IPA Blind Taste Test | Episode 18
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBEpisode#18 | This week Chris, Charlie, and Steve participate in a San Diego Beer Week blind taste test from Blind Lady Ale House of 4 different IPAs: [1] "Short-Lived" from Made West Brewing Company in collaboration with There Does Not Exist; [2] "Sorta Mostly Dead" from North Park Beer Company ; [3] "Pliny the Elder" from Russian River Brewing Company; & [4] "Deliberation" from Burgeon Beer Company. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
One Triple IPA and Two Stouts | Episode 17
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 24.7 MBEpisode#17 | Today's ThePodCraft beer show reviews the following three craft beers: [1] "Dream Lab" (Triple India Pale Ale) from Equilibrium Brewery (Middletown, New York) in collaboration with Other Half Brewing (Brooklyn, New York); [2] "temple of silence with coconut, coco, & marshmallow" (Double Imperial Pastry Stout) from Modern Times (San Diego, California); & [3] "Blue Bear" (French Oak Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Blueberries, Chocolate, Coffee, Hazelnuts, Marshmallow, Pecans, & V...
Part 2 Of Our Onsite Interview & Beer Reviews At Burning Beard | Episode 16
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBEpisode#16 | This is Part 2 of an interview that Chris & Charlie did with co-founders Jeff & Mike at Burning Beard Brewing. The 1st Part was in Episode #15. This episode include the reviews of three more excellent Burning Beard craft beers: [1] Banksy ESB (Extra Special/Strong Bitter) on NITRO; [2] New Damage (New England IPA); & [3] Circle Of Hops (American Pale Ale). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Onsite At Burning Beard With Interviews & Beer! | Episode 15
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBEpisode#15 | Thanks to co-founders Jeff & Mike at Burning Beard Brewing for hosting ThePodCraft onsite. In Part 1, Chris & Charlie do some interviewing, Jeff & Mike do some answering, and we all get to sample three fantastic beers from Burning Beard: [1] Where Vultures Fare (German Pilsner); [2] In Praise Of Pear (American Wild Ale); & [3] Banksy ESB (Extra Special Bitter). Part 2 will be released next week. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Reviewing Three Very Different But Excellent Craft Beers | Episode 14
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBEpisode#14 | Review of three excellent but very different craft beers: (1) Biele du Pays (Oak-Aged Missouri Farmhouse Ale) from Side Project; (2) Fruited Juice Press (Hazy IPA with Citra, Vic Secret, & Mosaic and conditioned on Dragonfruit, Mango, & Pink Guava) from Burgeon Beer Company; & (3) Pastry Waave Batch 2 (conditioned with Coconut, Vera Cruz Vanilla Beans, & Mostra Coffee) from Humble Sea in collaboration with Moksa & Mostra. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com
Reviewing Six Oktoberfest Beers | Episode 13
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBEpisode#13 | Review of six Oktoberfest beers from the following breweries: Enegren Brewing Company, Humble Sea Brewing Company, Eppig Brewing, Weihenstephaner, Andechs, Ayinger. & Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Reviewing craft beers from Moksa & Unity - Black Is Beautiful San Diego Mega Collaboration | Episode 12
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBEpisode#12 | Review of two super awesome collaborations: [1] "Aloha State of Mind" (Imperial Sour Blonde with Lilikoi, Guava, Coconut & Lactose ) by Moksa in collaboration with LIFEXLLABS, and [2] "Unity = Black Is Beautiful" (Imperial Stout with Cacao Nibs, Cinnamon, Geisha Coffee & Vanilla Beans) by San Diego County Mega Collaboration. The BONUS BEER was "Strawberry C.R.E.A.M (Cake Rules Everything Around Me)" (Imperial Pastry Sour with Strawberries, Milk Sugar & Vanilla Bean) by Wild Barr...
Reviewing craft beers from Modern Times & The Answer | Episode 11
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBEpisode 11 | Review of two unique & very limited craft beers: [1] "Rowing Needles" (Sour Berliner Weisse with blackberry & raspberry) by Modern Times, and [2] "Ape's Banana Colada Swirlsicle" (Fruited Beer) by The Answer. The BONUS BEER was "Marvelous" (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with meadowfoam honey, vanilla beans, & coconut) by Moksa Brewing. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Reviewing craft beers from Forager Brewery, Drekker Brewing, & Modern Times
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBEpisode#10 | Chris & Charlie have their 1st guest - beer guru JP. The trio review: [1] "Watermelon Fluffanade" (Fruited Shandy with watermelon, lemon juice, & marshmallow fluff) from Forager Brewery; [2] "Braaaaaaaains - Oops! All Berries" (Fruited Sour) from Drekker Brewing; and [3] "Mostra Tones" (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Dessert Stout) from Modern Times. The BONUS BEER/AFTER PARTY BEER was "New Atlantis" (Blended Sour Ale aged in gin barrels with blackberry & blackcurrant) from Modern...
Reviewing craft beers from Modern Times & Able Baker Brewing Company
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBEpisode#9 | Reviewing: [1] 'Star Metal' (Berliner-style Weiss Ale with pineapples, guavas, orange, & hibiscus) from Modern Times Beer, and [2] 'Duck Duck Joose' (Double Hazy IPA) from Able Baker Brewing Company. The BONUS BEER/AFTER PARTY BEER was Golden Cluster (American Wild Ale) from Breakside Brewery. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Reviewing craft beers from The Rare Barrel & Modern Times | Episode 8
September 07, 2020 16:57 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis episode is reviewing: [1] 'The Search' (Golden Sour) by The Rare Barrel (A Sour Beer Co.), and [2] 'Monsters' Park' (Imperial Stout Aged In Bourbon Barrels: Coconut S'Mores Edition) by Modern Times. The BONUS BEER/AFTER PARTY BEER was Piedra Lisa (Session IPA) by Cervecería de Colima. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Review of two beers, one from Casey Brewing & the other from Bottle Logic in collaboration with Pure Project
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBEpisode 7 | Review of two beers, one from Casey Brewing & the other from Bottle Logic in collaboration with Pure Project: [1] 'Raspberry Funky Blender Preserves - Jam Blend Bottled 1/31/2019' (American Wild Ale) by Casey Brewing & Blending, and [2] 'Bastion Of Reason' (Barrel Aged Roasted Peanut Stout) by Bottle Logic Brewing in collaboration with Pure Project . The AFTER PARTY BEER was 'The Walrus Is Paul' (IPA) by HenHouse Brewing Company. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Review Of Two Unique & Very Limited Craft Beers
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe two craft beer reviews are: 'Cable Car Ale' (American Wild Ale) by Lost Abbey exclusively brewed for Tornado; and 'Barrel Slayer' (Barrel-Aged Double Imperial Stout) by Toppling Goliath. The BONUS AFTER PARTY BEER was 'El Frutero' (Sour Ale with mango, lime, sea salt, & chile pepper) by Aslin Beer. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Review of three beers from Charlie's recent road trip
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn Episode 5 Chris & Charlie review three beers from Charlie's recent road trip: [1] 'Broccoli World' (Imperial IPA) by Other Half Brewing Company; [2] 'Padre Of Dark Berries' (Fruit Beer) by The Answer; & [3] 'Juan De Bolas' (Imperial Stout) by Aslin Beer Company. The BONUS BEER is 'Aloha Vibes' (Kettle Sour Ale) by Fieldwork Brewing. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Review of two beers from Modern Times | Episode 4
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBToday's show is a review of two beers from Modern Times: #1 The Fellowship of Xul (Double Imperial Stout); and #2 Shrine of the Forsaken Gods (American Wild Ale & a collaboration with Jester King Brewery). The BONUS BEER was Dauv Williams (Double Imperial IPA) by Cellarmaker Brewing Company in collaboration with Alvarado Street Brewery. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Review of two beers from Societe Brewing Company | Episode 3
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBReview of Societe Brewing Company's The Coachman Session IPA; and Agreeable Folk IPA. The BONUS CRAFT BEER was Blondfire by Enegren Brewing Company. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Review Of Two Beers From Great Notion Brewing | Episode 2
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBReview of Great Notion Brewing's Fruit Monster (Tart Ale with pineapple, tangerine, passion fruit) & Mango Ripe (India Pale Ale with mango); and typical Chris & Charlie insights, thoughts, future plans, hints for next podcast, a bonus beer tasting (Humble Sea Brewery S.O.S. Costa Rica ), & wishful thinking. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com
Review Of Four Craft Beers From San Diego County
July 20, 2020 12:56 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis show includes four beer reviews: (1) Burning Beard's Dankness Visible [Untapped]: An American India Pale Ale (IPA); (2) Pure Project Thousands of Money [Untapped]: A Murky IPA with Mosaic Hops; (3) Horus Aged Ales' Spirit Talons [Untapped]: From the bottle "Imperial Stout Aged in American Brandy Barrels for 9 months, then aged in 1792 Full Proof El Cerrito Liquor Single Barrel Selected Bourbon Barrels for an additional 8 months"; and (4) Horus Aged Ales' Snatcher's Grasp [Untapped]: Fro...