Craft Beer Republic

500 episodes of craft beer and somehow we’re still here. Greg cracks open the IPA that started his craft beer obsession, Flex rolls the dice on way too much tangerine, and Vanessa is handing out drunk Buc-ee’s tours. We do a little episode 500 reflecting, remember the good times, and talk about what craft beer might look like 500 episodes from now (in the year 2000). We’ve also got drunk dentists, drunk drivers hopping away, and Georgia breweries fighting for the right to party (and sell more of their own beer.)Beers We’re Drinking:Greg is drinking IPA 395 from Mammoth Brewing Company, a 7.2% old school West Coast IPA with sage, juniper, and dank citrus throwback vibes.Flex is drinking Tangerine Jams from Brix City Brewing, an 8% milkshake style double IPA with tangerine, vanilla, Citra, and Mosaic.Episode 500 turns into a little memory lane as Greg and Flex try to remember their first beers on the show, debate how beer trends might swing back around in another decade, and admit that some of their favorite moments never even made it to air, including an unhinged Fraggle Rock bit. Greg shares a Valentine’s Day Buc-ee’s field report that turned into a drunk walking tour, while Flex talks about actually going to the doctor like a responsible adult and realizing that healthy by default is no longer a thing. Both the guys did a little research and live to tell the tale.Booze News:Heineken 0.0 adds cold pressed lime and nectarine juniper because apparently NA beer is just juice nowBend breweries unite under the new Oregon Beverage CollectiveReal American Beer drops Hulk Hogan from packaging and says it hits differentGeorgia craft brewers push to loosen sales limits and shake up the three tier systemIowa dentist reinstated after allegedly performing a root canal at .158 BACMan in a Kia Soul allegedly hits 100 mph while drunk, then hops around during arrestFollow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:span...

Your favorite craft beer podcast is back! This week we’re talking overrated beer styles and why IPAs caught stray bullets, a Milwaukee extra pale ale that Steve absolutely misunderstood, Olympic athletes apparently doing cardio after hours, Corona owning the Olympic taps, a ballplayer sneaking beer into the dugout, and more brewery shakeups than anyone wants to see. It’s craft beer, sports-ish, and Florida doing Florida things.Beers We’re Drinking:Flex is drinking Strata Pictor Pop from Amorphic Beer, a 4.5% extra pale ale with berry-forward hops, crisp floral finish, and clean sessionable vibes.Greg is drinking Planetary Alignment from Pure Project Brewing, a 6.7% murky IPA with pineapple, mango, and soft tropical haze.Greg throws a simple question out into the internet and accidentally starts an IPA civil war, while Flex goes to war with a guy named Steve who ordered a beer, described it perfectly, and still complained about it. The two debate overrated versus underrated craft beer styles, land on red ales and gose as forgotten heroes, and immediately turn into old men yelling about fruit puree. From there it’s on to the Olympic Village: rumors, future super-athletes, Corona somehow being the only beer at the Games. The Phillies release an outfielder after he grabs a beer on his way to the dugout. And the Super Bowl was a super dud, though the halftime show earned some respect for its production and tree-costume genius.Booze News:Corona is the only beer at the OlympicsTopa Topa cuts staff but keeps taprooms openColorado proposes per-bottle fee to fund addiction recoveryBrewDog explores sale and possible breakupSuper Bowl beer sales dip across the boardCasa Agria officially closesDrunk Florida woman passes out at McDonald’s drive thruFollow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:

Grab a craft beer and join us. A listener calls in with a story about the worst beer he’s ever had, we debate whether Busch Light counts as a Wisconsin tumbleweed, and we learn a Scottish beer term that needs better PR. There’s talk about driving before Uber existed, Monster selling off more brewery equipment, Rogue heading to auction, Sam Adams pushing a 9 percent wheat ale, and a Florida man who kept driving while his car was on fire.Beers We’re Drinking:Greg is drinking Legends of the Hidden Terpene from Cellarmaker Brewing, a citrus-forward West Coast IPA.Flex is drinking Honeymoon Phase from BlackStack Brewing, a fresh hop double IPA loaded with sweet citrus, melon, and tropical candy vibes.Listener Brian brings us back to some truly awful beers, barely fermented pours from a tiny spot where everything somehow tasted exactly the same. That leads to a conversation about terrible brewery names and even worse logos, including a ferret that looks like it lost a fight. Andrew writes in to find out if the Wisconsin Tumbleweed is real, which turns out to be a can of Busch Light rolling down the street. We also bring back Obscure Beer Term of the Week with “inky pinky,” a real Scottish phrase for weak beer that sounds like anything but. From there the guys get into the pre-Uber days, how impairment actually hits, and why having options now is a very good thing.Booze News:Monster Brewing auctions off Deep Ellum’s brewing equipment.Rogue Ales’ assets head to estate auction while the brand name stays put.Major alcohol retailers push for federal regulation of hemp-derived THC drinks.BrewDog shuts down its distilling arm after heavy losses.Sam Adams releases a 9 percent Imperial Wheat Ale in 19.2-ounce cans.Florida man charged with DUI after driving down the highway in a burning car.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:a...

Welcome back to your favorite beer podcast, where Greg and Flex conduct important game day beer research, argue about tortilla chips, and try to process a beer made with bear poop all in one episode. There’s Super Bowl talk without much Super Bowl excitement, snack rankings that draw some heat, a voicemail that turns into a travel guide, and multiple reminders that not every brewery idea needs to exist. We’ve got research at a closing brewery, game-day math, and some brewery news that hits close to home. Grab a light lager, maybe avoid the ketchup keg, and hang out for a bit.Beers We’re Drinking:Greg and Flex both got their hands on Howdy Beer. An easy-drinking American pilsner with light hop presence and a clean finish.With the Super Bowl happening this week, we’ve got an appropriate game-day beer, Super Bowl (drunk) fun facts, and the top 10 snacks to have at your big game party! The number one snack does not sit well with Flex. Chew calls in to double down on Paperback Brewing and to share his brewery expansion anxiety. And Greg does a little local research…one last time.Booze News:Casa Agria announces its final pour window after weeks of uncertaintyHeinz releases a 114-ounce ketchup keg just in time for the Super BowlColumbia Sportswear backs a lager brewed with water infused with bear droppingsTopa Topa reportedly lays off upper management amid sale speculationFormer Rogue employees file lawsuit over sudden shutdownGABF announces an outdoor Denver location for 2026Trillium auctions off its $200,000 outdoor bathroomsFollow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotify

Welcome back to Craft Beer Republic, where Greg and Flex settle into the groove early, shout out the neighbors, and immediately prove that kids picking your beer can either go very right or very wrong. There’s a disco ball IPA, a listener confession that brings back the beer horror story era whether anyone asked for it or not, and a real discussion about why some brewery memberships feel like math homework. Somewhere along the way, we learn that “buttload” is not just a phrase, rice lagers get official recognition, and having a dead snake on your wrist might actually get you out of a DUI. Probably.Beers We’re DrinkingFlex is drinking Disco Beer from Evil Twin Brewing, a double IPA with Sauvignon Blanc grape juice and Citra and Nelson hops.Greg is drinking Culture Vulture Hazy IPA from Fall Brewing, citrus-forward with orange zest leading the way.A listener email drags the show back into beer trauma territory with a bottle-conditioned saison that smelled like a barn and finished like a wet dog with hobbies. Greg and Flex compare worst-beer memories, including a stout that tasted like iron filings and a Firestone release that somehow still has thousands of positive ratings. The conversation turns into a full-on debate about brewery memberships, mug clubs, and why doing the math sometimes ruins the vibe, especially when the perk is a mug nobody asked for. Somewhere in there, Flex admits he respects anyone who keeps pre-cut limes ready for parking lot Modelos, Greg confesses his complicated relationship with movie theater beers, and both agree that late-night happy hour is one of humanity’s greatest achievements.Booze NewsLeinenkugel’s leadership stays in the family as the presidency changes hands.Goat Patch Brewing has a new spot in Colorado.Rice lager officially joins the Brewers Association style guidelines.Iowa man pulled over with open Modelos and a lime ready for action.Drunk driver in India allegedly escapes police by threatening them with a dead snake.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805)...

Welcome to your favorite craft beer podcast. Flex lets his kids pick his beer at the bottle shop, which leads to a very pink can and a reminder that not everything good needs to be an IPA. There’s a listener message that brings back the Yule Log, Greg gets outside for some very official beer research, and a discussion about why hard cheese deserves more respect. We’ve also got a drunk guy in the wrong house, the oldest bars in America still pouring drinks, and a gentle nudge that it’s okay to just drink now.Beers We’re Drinking:Flex is drinking Memory Loop from Phase Three Brewing, a West Coast-style extra pale ale with blueberry, mango, and fresh hop notes.Greg is drinking Lucky & Cheeky’s Escape IPA from Beachwood Brewing and Green Cheek, a dry West Coast IPA with bright citrus and an easy finish.Flex talks about his field trip to the bottle shop with his girls and how that led to an extra pale ale that actually rules. Greg hits up his new favorite spot for a couple beers and some very official research with Deb and Brian. A listener leaves a podcast review that somehow turns into a conversation about personalized license plates and whether anyone else is supposed to understand them. There’s also a message from a listener that proves some traditions still land, even when you’re just trying to survive a Costco run. Things wrap up with a run of drunk stories involving the wrong houses, the wrong rooms, and a few very bad bathroom decisions.Booze News:New federal drinking guidelines say just drink less, no more gender limitsSycamore Brewing moves toward a rebrand after co-founder arrestOskar Blues shuts down its Colorado Springs taproom after eight yearsFlorida man arrested after trying to break into the wrong house while drunkAmerica’s oldest bars that are still open and still servingFollow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:a...

Grab those beers and join us with arms wide open. Greg and Flex get into boozing on a budget, a listener writes in to set Flex straight, and Greg finally tries Beatboxes so everyone else doesn’t have to. There’s a voicemail about getting wrecked on fruit punch, a Costco beer that smells like banana candy, and a reminder that Florida is still Florida. Add tacos, onions, and some beers that we used to know to get your favorite beer podcast.Beers We’re Drinking:Flex is drinking Breakfast at Tiffany’s from Mikerphone Brewing, a Berliner-style weiss with blueberry and maple syrup.Greg is boozin’ on a budget with Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale, a 12% barrel-aged budget bomber.We’re taking polls: what are beers you used to love and just can’t do anymore? A listener writes in to set Flex straight on his “my sister-in-law’s husband” phrasing, and the ruling does not go his way. The guys get into tacos, why onions matter, and the emotional damage left behind by ground beef tacos pretending to be real tacos. Greg reports back after finally trying Beatboxes at Total Wine, confirming that free samples can still feel overpriced. BuzzBall sightings make an appearance, along with holiday memories no one asked to relive. There’s also talk of new international listeners, which has Greg wondering if it’s time to gas up the jet and go say hi.Booze News:New Mexico’s largest brewery shuts down taprooms after a bankruptcy filing gets denied.Brewery closures continue to outpace openings as survival matters more than expansion.GLP-1 medications hit drinking tolerance harder and last longer than expected.Florida man blames DUI on a medical condition he cannot pronounce.Florida man allegedly attacks a Publix manager with a Salvation Army donation kettle.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Happy New Year, Republic of Craft Beer. Flex returns from the brink of death with a cough, a doctor bill, and a sour IPA that immediately changes his mood. Greg rolls out new music, new merch, and a fresh fear that Hong Kong might be stealing their voices for AI. There’s a listener review that weaponizes the phrase “craft beer podcast,” a voicemail from Psycho Bear that somehow includes brewery hopping and Bears trash talk, and a holiday recap that proves staying up for midnight is mostly about spite. Toss in a trip to Disneyland, a drunk mandolin thief with a conscience, and two beers that kick off the year the right way, and you’ve got a proper reset for 2026.Beers We’re Drinking:Flex is drinking Glitterbug from Young Blood Beer Company, a sour IPA with blackberry and cashmere hops.Greg is drinking a West Coast IPA collab from MadeWest Brewing and Beachwood Brewing with mango, peach, and pineapple notes.We’ve got some fresh music for a fresh start for this fresh beer podcast! Flex explains how four weeks of being sick ended with a doctor calmly confirming he was dying and then sending him home. Greg shares why glitter is banned from his house, unveils new merch, and reacts to a surprise spike of listeners in Hong Kong. A voicemail from Psycho Bear turns into equal parts local brewery talk and NFC North trash talk, while holiday stories cover brutal work schedules, forcing kids to stay up until midnight, bacon-wrapped chestnuts, and surviving family gatherings. Greg finally makes it back to Disneyland, pilots the Millennium Falcon, and learns that blinking buttons are apparently not obvious to everyone.Booze News:Sycamore Brewing closes its taproom following serious criminal charges against a former owner.Heineken plans new non-alcoholic flavor extensions and a zero-everything option.GhostFish Brewing takes over the former Pike Brewing space in Seattle.Malibu Brewing announces a future location at Universal CityWalk.A women-brewed pale ale highlights outdated beer laws around the world.A stolen mandolin gets returned with a note that reads, “sorry I been drunk.”Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotify

A Craft Beer Republic Christmas StoryWelcome in.The fire is crackling, the lights are down low, the cocoa is hot while the beer is ice cold. Each year brings its own traditions, and this season, Craft Beer Republic invites you to gather close for a Christmas story.This is a tale meant to be shared the way holiday stories always have been — comfortably, unhurried, and in good company. Settle into the moment, enjoy what’s been poured, and spend a little time with us by the fire.From all of us at Craft Beer Republic:Thanks for drinking. Thanks for joining.And as always — stay hydrated.❄️ Season’s GreetingsIf this story becomes part of your holiday listening, feel free to pass it along to someone who enjoys Christmas traditions, warm rooms, and a well-chosen drink on a winter night.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Welcome in, beer podcast lovers. Flex is out with the lingus, but Erica jumps in to fill those short-shorts. Greg finally tracks down his annual dosing of Sierra Nevada Celebration, Erica brings her own Sierra Nevada winter vibes, and the holidays officially kick off with champagne dreams, questionable work parties, white elephant rules that make no sense, and the long-awaited dropping of the Yule Log. There’s also a raw egg beer cocktail nobody asked for, some very loud Christmas traditions, and Florida doing what Florida does best, getting frisky in a grocery store parking lot.Beers We’re Drinking:Greg is drinking Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — classic West Coast holiday tradition.Erica is drinking Skiesta Bavarian Lager from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — crisp, bready, easy winter lager.Flex is out, Erica is in, and she wastes no time talking about her holiday white elephant party and why fancy work parties are basically designed to make everyone uncomfortable. Greg finally completes his Celebration Ale hunt without committing to a Costco-sized mistake, proving that two cans is the perfect amount of that beer, once a year. They get into their shared love of champagne, Erica’s love of chnog, and Greg’s ongoing refusal to attend holiday parties—even if there’s free booze involved. Everything wraps up the only way it should: with the most important Christmas tradition of them all, the annual dropping of the Yule Log.Booze News:North Carolina bars react after Sycamore Brewing co-founder arrestAnheuser-Busch moves closer to owning BeatBoxAB announces brewery closures amid manufacturing overhaulBlackout Wednesday drinking dips year over yearFlorida trio arrested for midday grocery store parking lot activitiesFollow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Erica: NeckNosh.comInstagram: @NeckNoshCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Welcome in to your new favorite beer podcast! Flex’s hype train beer derails big time and it looks like there may be casualties. The 90s are alive and well with Greg’s beer. Poopgate 2025 continues with a new listener email, a DoorDash driver has one too many beers, Thanksgiving high-speed chases, and the importance of hot French fries! Also, does anyone want a wine cocktail?Beers We’re Drinking:Flex’s beer is a Watermelon Limonada Slushy Sour collab from Drekker Brewing and RaR Brewing.Greg is sipping on Scenic Route, a Black IPA from Coronado Brewing and Altamont Beer Works.Flex gets burned by another hype beer that looks like straight medical waste. Anyone thirsty? Tampa somehow tops the listening charts (don’t ask why), and a brave listener writes in to keep Poopgate: 2025 alive and strong. The guys talk about the heartbreak of dumping beers down the drain, spiral into a debate over leftover French fries, and wrap things up with a brand-new Obscure Beer Term that nobody will ever un-hear.Booze NewsYuengling to expand distribution to Wisconsin in early 2026.Anheuser-Busch reportedly in talks to acquire BeatBox Beverages for up to $700 million.The European Union rules that non-alcoholic drinks cannot be labeled as gin.Pike Brewing, Five Boroughs Brewing, and Torch & Crown close key taproom locations.In Florida, a driver arrested for DUI after reaching 107 mph in a questionable car.Police help a drunk guy and deliver a DoorDash order after arresting another impaired driver.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Another fun week on the beer podcast that brings you craft beer news, laughs, and fresh pours. Greg’s on a mission for two Celebration Ales and somehow ends up planning a Christmas party beer con. Flex schools him on Midwestern logic, Greg has some concert beers at an awful venue, and a midwestern mishap over some hot sauce. Also, we’ve got a double dose of drunk drivers with weapons in the same town, someone check on Maryland. And updates from Malibu Brewing and the ongoing "will Greg ever find that beer?" saga continues.Beers We’re Drinking:Greg is drinking Grand Ole Hopry from Almanac Beer and Cellermaker Brewing, a hazy IPA with bright tropical fruit and a clean finish.Flex is drinking King Julius from Tree House Brewing Company, a double IPA loaded with orange creamsicle and mango.It’s been too long, and Greg and Flex are catching up over a beer or two. The Celebration hunt turns into a Trader Joe’s conspiracy, and Flex helps him plan a stealth beer drop for an upcoming Christmas party. Greg’s concert recap turns into a full-on House of Blues takedown, complete with oversold crowds and overpriced VIP seats. Malibu Brewing finally gets the green light on their new spot, and Flex accidentally invents an Italian hot sauce while trying to speak Spanish, and who’s got some hops for sale?Booze News:Rogue Brewing officially files for bankruptcy. They’ve also got a ton of beer and supplies hanging around.The Siebel School heads north to Montreal.Athletic Brewing is about to hit 500,000 barrels this year.Maryland is producing a lot of DUIs and weapons charges; what’s going on?Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

It’s Thanksgiving in the Republic, which means bad turkey calls, family flashbacks, and way too many opinions about the “Top 25 Beers of 2025.” Greg and Flex weigh in on who belongs, who doesn’t, and why Guinness keeps sneaking into craft lists. There’s a crash course in beer biology, a reminder that bars are basically therapy, and a rundown of what to drink with your dry turkey dinner, very on brand for a craft beer podcast heading into the holidays.Beers We’re Drinking:Flex is drinking Endless Depths from Abomination Brewing, fruited gose with prickly pear, calamansi, and mango.Greg is drinking Unseen Things from The Lost Abbey, rye tropical IPA that blurs hazy and clear.Greg and Flex open the show with turkey calls that sound like mating ducks, then get right into the year’s most rage-inducing beer rankings. Spotted Cow makes the list, Guinness makes them swear, and Blind Pig still doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Flex learns about calamansi mid-pour, and Greg buys regretfully from Total Wine (aka the beer thrift store. There’s also an obscure beer term that sounds suspiciously dirty, and a Thanksgiving pairing guide that proves craft beer goes with just about everything on the table.Booze News:Creature Comforts closes its LA taproom.Molson Coors reports a massive write-down.Thad Vogler Launches Trash Vodka made from waste.Upslope Brewing joins Wilding Brands.Science confirms: going to the bar is good for you.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Welcome back to another tasty beer podcast! Greg rediscovers an old beer flame while Flex gets extra creepy with his new mustache. Flex educates us with some beer history, while Greg works through the science of staying buzzed but functional at a concert. Moshing ain’t easy. We’ve also got a new list, the fall of fun, and a huge craft brewery suddenly closes its doors while another one might rise from the dead.Beers We’re DrinkingGreg is drinking Black Butte Porter from Deschutes Brewing — rich chocolate, coffee, and smooth roasted notes.Flex is drinking Evil Ways from Eagle Park Brewing — hazy, juicy, and packed with Sultana and Citra hops.Flex’s mustache era is officially here, and it’s making everyone. Greg admits beer is emotional support at concerts, and the guys figure out just how much liquid courage belongs in the pit. And beer vs liquor, what are you drinking at a concert? We’ve also got a list of the nation’s best IPAs (so they say), and some nerdy podcast news.Booze NewsRogue Ales shuts down — one of Oregon’s OG breweries calls it quits.21st Amendment might not be gone after all.Modelo gets festive with Noche Especial.New Belgium’s Lauren Woods Limbach retires after nearly three decades of shaping American sours.And Congress finds a new way to make sure fun stays illegal.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Welcome back to another round of beers with Greg and Flex. Flex takes the captain’s chair again, armed with a milkshake IPA and lost movie quotes. Greg’s back with a story so anatomically correct it probably violates building codes. Meanwhile, Untappd jumps the shark by letting people rate sodas. Listener Nate keeps the poop beer saga alive with a ketchup-flavored saison nightmare, and somehow the guys end up debating pickles on burgers and the ethics of a 20% service charge on a 10-cent martini. And a drunk judge that gets caught with her pants down.Beers We’re Drinking:Flex is drinking Mango Double Marbles from More Brewing Company — a milkshake-style double IPA with mango and vanilla.Greg is drinking Only What We Carry from Everywhere Beer Co. and Root + Branch — a hazy IPA hopped with Citra, Nelson, and Waimea.Flex starts off sweating over his Untappd search while trying to keep the show on course, but Greg derails things immediately with the world’s most unfortunately designed hotel. The guys go full detective mode on Untappd’s soda ratings, proving once and for all that the app has truly lost it. Listener Nate drops another installment of the “poop beer” saga with some real burger vibes. And why is Maine so stingy about their beer?Booze News:Great Divide opens a new taproom in Denver’s RiNo District.Molson Coors cuts 400 jobs before the holidays.Ballast Point shutters another location and lays off staff.And in Arizona, a judge gets drunk, loses her pants, and her job — in that order.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Welcome to our favorite beer podcast! Greg goes dino hunting and unearths a mystery beer hiding in his fridge while Flex shows up fully prepared. Listener Jay drops a dime on some Russian River treasure. Our Halloween recap breaks down into adult trick-or-treating and Greg’s low-effort but high-offense costume masterpiece. And the cops are picking up beer cans in Evansville, and Junior goes for a joyride… back to the station.Beers We’re DrinkingGreg is drinking Zombie HWhip Raspberry Birthday Cake from Beer Zombies — smoothie sour with raspberry and birthday cake vibes.Flex is drinking Watercolors Fruit Punch from Skygazer Brewing Company — smoothie-style sour with pineapple, passionfruit, raspberry, and mango.Greg kicks things off with a fridge find that looks more like a melted popsicle than a beer, while Flex flexes with a picture-perfect pour. Listener Jay tips them off on where to find Blind Pig and all those barrel-aged “-ification” gems from Russian River. Greg's been messing around with SEO, turns out he's a nerd and the Craft Beer Republic is now charting! Flex’s adult trick-or-treating reveals one of his major flaws: he hates jello shots. And Greg talks about his Halloween evening and now “infamous” Peter-Peter costume. And happy birthday to Erica!Booze NewsUpright Brewing calls it quits and pivots to Beer Station vibes.Maui Brewing scales back to focus on the West Coast.George Clooney and the Casamigos crew are launching a non-alcoholic beer.In Evansville, Junior takes “one for the road” a little too literally.And the drunk honesty from an Ohio driver is ever so refreshing.Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Flex is running point this week while Greg finds out how tropical a West Coast IPA can get. The guys talk about Michigan’s “Super Drunk” law, listener horror stories about maple porters gone wrong, and why more breweries should let kids and dogs crash their parties. By the time they get to thiol yeast nostalgia, ancient beer inspectors, and the “It’s Me, Beer” campaign, they’re already calling BS on Halloween’s so-called “average” drink count.Beers We’re Drinking:Greg is drinking the Short Lived collab from MadeWest Brewing and Maui Brewing Company, a West Coast IPA full of tropical goodness.Flex cracks open Peach Cobbler Sour from Xul Beer Company — sweet peaches, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar.Turns out that “Super Drunk” law is a real thing and might need further research. Poor Marissa writes in to piggyback on the legend of the poop beer, and it’s not getting better. Greg shares how Four Legs Brewing pulled off a Halloween event that actually worked for everyone—parents, kids, dogs, and beer lovers alike. A great example of what breweries can do to keep beer fun and not so serious. Flex has a major thiolized-sized hole in his heart and needs to fill it. And we discover our dream job: Ale Conner. Some might say we’re overqualified.Booze NewsThe Beer Institute is re-introducing beer with their new “It’s Me, Beer” campaign.Maine Beer Co.’s Dan Kleban suspends his run for Senate.And Halloween drinking fun facts! How much will you be drinking?Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Welcome in, thirsty people to the Craft Beer Republic! Greg’s voice is finally back, just in time to admit he drank a beer from the naughty list. Flex is adulting with vinegar and has some tips, and Greg is trying not to get punched over his beer choices. We’ve also got hot wing standards, old-school shot regrets, and a case of the missing beers. And is craft beer just not fun anymore? Let’s see if we can fix it.Beer ReviewsGreg is drinking Inhume from Ghost Town Brewing — clean, crisp, and spooky good West Coast IPA.Flex is drinking Extra Extra Broccoli from WeldWerks x Other Half — big hype, soft peppery letdown.Episode HighlightsGreg drank some 14 Cannons and lived to tell about it. Friend-of-the-show Otter nearly punches Greg to get him to drink a crisp Westie. The search for Dad Strength Beer continues. And Flex is sharing his fresh cleaning tips for your coffee maker?We're also setting the standard for hot wings, getting some vindication over the 9-9-9 challenge, and Greg takes a trip to Naughty Pine for their big anniversary party! And Rumple Minze, is anyone over the age of 22 still drinking this stuff?And we want to hear from you, how can craft beer be more fun?Booze NewsSierra Nevada ships Celebration and Celly Drippins hit taproomsOhio bans intoxicating hemp by executive orderU.S. spirits exports drop 9% in Q2New Belgium wants to fix beer’s “fun crisis”Florida man “sleeps” through DUI stopFollow your favorite beer podcast on the socials:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

Welcome back to the Craft Beer Republic Remix, version 2! Flex is still running the show while Greg recovers from his lingering Lingus, and Erica’s back in the mix to keep things on track. Flex shares his new obsession: a pastry sour so good it borders on romantic, while Erica talks about killing rattlesnakes, surviving Aftershock Festival, and accidentally turning her Beer Babes pool party into an icing ambush. Plus, we coin a new beer slang term, roast Spotted Cow’s clout, and flirt dangerously with launching our own brewery just so we can call it Daddy.Beers We’re Drinking:Flex is drinking Magic Wands from Xul Beer Co., a blueberry lemon cheesecake pastry sour that he calls “heaven in a can.”Erica is drinking Mambo Italiano Pilsner from Mikerphone Brewing, a crisp Italian-style pilsner with notes of fresh bread and balance for days.Flex is the captain again and shares how his daughter’s “pink pony club beer pick” led to one of the best sours he’s ever had, and Erica talks about her trip to Aftershock, a one-day run of bands, beer, and a surprisingly solid Marilyn Manson performance. The radioactive spider bite saga continues, complete with new Spider-Man theories, and Erica casually drops that she killed a rattlesnake with a shovel like it was just another Tuesday, a beer well earned.Flex introduces a new segment, “Obscure Beer Term of the Week,” breaking down what it means to be a “ticker” and sparking a chat about Untappd culture, Spotted Cow hype, and how the beer scene has evolved. Booze News:Aslin & Torch and Crown form a weirdly named supergroupSazerac’s Fireball faces a class action for being fake fireDad Strength scores $300K on Shark Tank with barely-beer IPAsSwedish woman booted from tennis match for drunken hecklingFollow your favorite beer podcast:Erica: NeckNosh.comInstagram: @NeckNoshFlex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337

Welcome to the Craft Beer Republic Remix! Greg’s under the weather this week, so Flex takes the wheel with Erica riding shotgun. Erica shares her Beer Babes weekend that turned into a Smirnoff Ice ambush, and Flex breaks down how much baseball fans are drinking during the playoffs. We also share some some wild beer stories; Godzilla teaming up with PBR, a cyberattack that shut down Asahi in Japan, and a guy who thought wearing a Walmart vest would score him free beer.Beers We’re Drinking:Erica is drinking Leezard King from Mindscape Fermentations, a hazy IPA with notes of peach rings and citrus peel.Flex is drinking Land Before Time from BlackStack Brewing and Toppling Goliath, a juicy hazy loaded with orange and passionfruit.Greg’s half-medicated and sipping Coke Zero while Flex steers the ship, and Erica settles right in with talk about her Dollar Tree obsession and their questionable bathrooms. The crew gives a shoutout to London for suddenly becoming the show’s top listening city and tries to figure out what they did to earn that kind of spike. Erica shares her Beer Babes weekend—six women, one pool, and a sneaky Smirnoff Ice prank that left everyone chugging and cursing her name—while Flex calls it “very yin and yang.” Things roll into postseason drinking habits, with Greg admitting he drinks more during football playoffs out of nerves and Flex confessing he celebrates quietly like a mime in a house full of women. And Flex decides to scar us with LeBron’s feet; don’t Google it. Booze News:Michelob Ultra tops Bud Light as America’s best-selling beer by volume.Godzilla invades PBR with monster can art hitting 60 million packages.Funkwerks calls it quits on their Fort Collins taproom after 15 years.Asahi gets hacked, leaving Japan’s biggest brewer unable to ship beer.“Regular Greg” arrested after trying to steal beer in a Walmart vest.Erica: NeckNosh.comInstagram: @NeckNoshFlex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Follow & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links