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Craft beer is awesome. Beer Guys Radio shares stories and news about the people and places that make craft beer great. Covering the brews, business, art, culture, and science of our favorite beverage. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just discovering craft brews, we're sure to have something for you. Pour a pint and join us!
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It is time once again to drink a bunch of Oktoberfest beers, for science. Is it Oktoberfest again already? Almost. But we're ahead of the curve. Not enough to be seasonal creepy, mind you, just enough to get you prepped for the festivities. Our annual Oktoberfest blind tasting is one of our (and your) favorite episodes. We sit down and sample a dozen Oktoberfest beers and pick our favorites. This year was a fun one. Shout out to the Nates for hosting and catering the event. We had brats, char...
How much would you pay for brewery swag??? Brian and I checked out Atlanta’s new soju distillery this week and learned a lot—everything from smooth 17% pours to a fiery 40% bottle, plus makgeolli, the cloudy, tangy rice wine that surprised us in the best way. Back at Halfway Crooks, I nearly bought a tote bag until I saw the $20 price tag, which sparked a whole chat about brewery swag sticker shock. We also dug into the sad news that 21st Amendment is closing after 25 years, shared our beers ...
Big booze gets a beating from boycotts Beer adjacent news here. It seems Canadian boycotts are hurting American whiskey wine report sales down massively across Canada. I imagine these aren't the only international pains we'll be feeling. Some beer growth is happening, even if it's for Big Beer. Guinness announced they're undertaking a massive expansion to relieve pressure on their main brewery. The new location will also brew other brands under parent company Diageo's umbrella. RIP to an OG. ...
With so many ups and downs it's no wonder we need a beer. Mo Mic Nate will be on the road next week on a great New England beer adventure. Hopefully he drinks a lot of great beers we can't get here, and brings plenty back to share. Survey says that beer consumption is at an 86 year low. We're not sure we trust the math, but we know it's a struggle out there. Aluminum costs on the other hand, they're up, and may get even more upper. I'm sure higher costs will help breweries to do well and get ...
What would be the first beers you put in the Craft Beer Hall of Fame? We've talked a good bit about the Craft Beer Hall of Fame since their early planning stages. They added their inaugural group of brewers not long ago and new they've welcome their first beers. Those had to be some tough decisions. The Great American Beer Fest is just around the corner and they've got some new things planned for 2025. There were some interesting changes last year as well. As we all know our beloved beverage ...
It's a daggum good time to drink a beer, I tell you hwhat... Have you watched the reboot of King of the Hill yet? It's pretty good. Push on through to Episode 2 and see Hank Hill take up a hobby that merges two of his true loves. It's hold and cold here in Georgia. Hot, and cool. Either way, it's important to stay hydrated. We got tips. Whether we like it or not, the Oktoberfest beers are out in full force. I know these breweries have to be first to market to get the early birds. But Brian fo...
It's been a hot one here in Georgia. We had a few days where it "felt like" it was over 100 degrees. Terrible temps make for good drinking weather, though. In this week's show... Hulk Hogan passes away but that seemed to boost his beer salesBrewdog announces closure of several brewpubsA new record is set in the Beer MileKing of the Hill beer release is delayedBearded Iris is sold (And we didn't even know they broke up with Scofflaw)Buffalo Brewery vandalized and then shafted by insuranceAnd C...
We finally got our hands on some Bapple, for better or worse. We'll find out if it's worth the hype. We've also come to one of our favorite times of the year for complaining, Oktoberfest beer releases in July. I even saw an local business pitching their Christmas party events. Pure madness. New Zealand was hit with heavy rain and widespread flooding. The hop growing region was hit pretty hard. What does this mean for the NZ hop harvest this year, and next? As tourists avoid the US a Vermont b...
Sad news this week with the passing of Jack McAuliffe of New Albion beer. When you talk OGs in craft beer his name should definitely be in the conversation. Jacks was an innaugural inductee into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame along with co-founder Suzy Stern and Jane Zimmerman. How many of you have seen a bar on a plane? I feel like I flew on a couple when I was a youngin. I remember thinking how interesting it was to have a bar on a plane - then I took my seat in coach and carried on. ...
Welcome back for another amazing episode of Beer Guys Radio. We can't seem to get a full house lately. Nate's out this week but Tim and Brian roll on. Lots to recap from the holiday, some good and not so good brewery news. Always an adventure. Brian's Colorado Cold Brew4th of July ExcitementBeers of the WeekHow About Some Guinness Waffles?Alamo Beer: Broke to Breaking OutBraille Beer Label Printer InventedShoutout: Truck & TapRice Could Improve N/A Beer FlavorTRVE Brewing ClosingZillacoah...
Tim's back after a battle with Covid that took him out had for two days and took his sense of smell for a week. Rough. We re-hash the NA story from last week about it being not-so-healthy. We didn't think it was, but maybe some folks thought the absence of alcohol made it a health drink. I think it's just more bad press from the haters. In our Style Profile series Nate breaks down the Italian Pilsner for us and we turn to ChatGPT to get the exact scoop in the difference between German, Czech,...
Tim was out sick again this week, Covid really hanging on. Brian likes to call it "being on assignment" for some reason. Covid is a terrible assignment. But Brian and Nate held down the fort, here's what they talked about... Snow Beer and BappleNew "Publicly Developed" Hop VeraIs N/A Beer Really Healthier?US Alcohol Guidelines Being DroppedConstellation and Diageo Getting SuedIs Rice The Next Big Thing In Beer?Pairing Beer With Spicy FoodThanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are...
This week Brian and Nate recap their casual bottle share which they didn't invite Tim to or even tell him about. What the hell? Anyhow... they kept it chill and shared a few brews just like the old days. Good times were had by all those that knew it was happening A company claims to have been the first to formulate a beer meant for drinking on a flight and brewed for the higher altitude. We feel like we've heard this before though. More online conversations from a few places about kids in tap...
As we get things going this week we find out Nate has been flexing his culinary muscles on some ice cream adventures. Naturally, we ask if he's made any with booze. He has not. He continues to be a source of disappointment. Seems like every week there's something new to blame on Gen Z. We've decided to embrace it. It's all Gen Z's fault - and they'll pay for this, one beer at a time. GABF announced some new beer styles for this year's competition and in interesting one-time category for a new...
Before diving into the terrible news of increasing tariffs on the aluminum needed to make our beer cans we "review" the Miller & Pringles collaboration chips we talked about a while back. Are they good? Do they taste like beer can chicken and beer brats? Find out! Nate gives us a style profile on American Cream Ale. We're fans, and there's more out there than you might realize. Coffee versions are especially tasty. In some surprising news, or maybe note, Non-Alcoholic beer is poised to su...
Kentucky roads, Drop Bears, and weird drinking traditions Fresh off a tiring vacation Brian shares his drinking adventures in Louisville, KY and educates on the proper pronunciation of it's name. A bit of beer, a lot of whiskey, and a disappointing chicken fried steak. Two beer legends pass away Oscar Wong, founder of Asheville's Highland Brewing Co. passed away this week. Highland was the first brewery in Asheville and Mr. Wong contribute immeasurably to the beer scene there and across the c...
What beer pairs with caviar and Doritos? I should be able to answer this question as I have had caviar on Doritos. It's not bad, but I forget what beer I had with it. I'll have to revisit. Outside of crazy caviar parties we learn there's a new world's strongest "beer." The method for making it means it doesn't technically qualify as beer some places, but that's how it's being billed. We learn about distro laws for Thailand. I had no idea some of the limitations craft brewers had there. Guess ...
This week, we’re raising a glass to American Craft Beer Week—because if there’s one thing we do best, it’s drinking local and talking about it loudly into microphones. Tim’s off on a secret beer mission (probably), so Brian calls in reinforcements in the form of Mo Mic Nate— beverage philosopher, and man of many hats (most of them ball caps). The Setup It’s been one of those weeks. Nate’s fresh off sweating through a Georgia scorcher with a frosty pint in hand, and Brian’s just survived...
"Bitter" Truths, Big Beers, and Bold Moves This week, we crack open a triple dose of hop-fueled commentary, brewery gossip, and World Beer Cup bombshells. We even got a little salty—literally. In Beers of the Week we pay tribute to a fallen Georgia brewer with Jekyll Brewing’s Big Creek Kölsch. Jekyll, a longtime staple with both supporters and haters, is set to shut down all locations on Mother’s Day. We dove deep into their history, rise, Kickstarter roots, and the harsh economics of brewer...
Drink Local! We've discovered over the years that local beer can mean different things to different people and that can vary depending on where you are. We're a bit flexible with the term and even our opinions have changed a bit over the years. How do you define local beer? Analyzing beer with your phone. An app has been developed that can measure the level of DMS in beer. Scientifically known as Dimethyl Sulfide, it's presence can give beer flavor of cooked corn, cabbage, tomato juice, and e...
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