We're back after a short break, and David drinks the Costco-exclusive Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager.Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager is a recipe from the Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery that won a gold medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival. The beer is 4.5% ABV and is a nearly perfect example of the German-inspired style that is both crisp and clean.The Brewers Association annual ranking of the top 50 craft breweries is also out, and we talk about the biggest movers on the list. One of the headlines for David is that Rhinegeist Brewery is now the biggest brewery in Ohio, moving up to 16th overall and passing longtime champ Great Lakes. BrewDog and Fat Head's also rank as Ohio breweries in the top 50.We break down the following new stories:Brewers Association Reports 2024 U.S. Craft Brewing Industry FiguresChurchill Downs Partners with TEN20 Craft Brewery with 'Churchill Downs Light' BeerWhistlePig Whiskey Toasts 4/20 With Marijuana-Flavored Maple Syrup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back after a brief hiatus and this week David drinks Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman.Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman is a rustic Czech-inspired Pilsner featuring Czech hops and an old world Czech style malt from our friends at Sugar Creek Malt Co. The name is a play on a Cat Stevens album.Gary is a world traveler, and we had AI write a podcast episode script for us.We also talk about these news stories:Untappd Names The Best Breweries Of 2024 From the Court to Cocktails: Lonzo Ball Drops 116-Ounce Drinkable Basketball Alongside BuzzBallz This Kentucky Bourbon Was Just Named The World's BestMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello. Flagship February is upon us. David is off the wagon and this show is off the rails as usual.David goes in on a standard selection that is the original Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Gary goes with some Piggyback from Whistle Pig. The Eagles won the Super Bowl. The Academy Awards are looming. So much nonsense.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back this week and David finishes out Dry January with two offerings from Go Brewing while Gary falls in love with Sunny D Vodka Seltzer.David drinks Tropical IPA and The Story Double IPA from Go Brewing. He has a very different opinion of each of the NA beers.Gary finally cracks open the Sunny D Vodka Seltzer that he's been dying to try, and let's just say that he's a fan.David's Ohio State Buckeyes won the college football national championship, and Gary's Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to win the Super Bowl. We talk about that plus these news stories:Moderate Beer Drinking Linked To Lower MortalityRebel Bourbon sponsoring Kyle Busch in select races during 2025 seasonWoodford Reserve's Limited-Edition Bourbon Is Now Available Nationwide. Here's How to Find It Buffalo Trace’s New Experimental Release Is Geared Toward IPA LoversDomino’s Pizza Just Unveiled a Red Wine That Connects to Your SmartphoneMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We keep things rolling along for Dry January, as David breaks out the BERO Hazy IPA while Gary goes to the other end of the alcohol spectrum with Urban Artifact Astronaut Food.BERO Hazy IPA, known as Edge Hill, is from the non-alcoholic beer brand started by Tom Holland. The Edge Hill Hazy IPA is full of flavor with a playful tropical finish - it’s like a smooth New England, hoppy getaway in every sip. BERO also released Kingston Golden Pils and Noon Wheat.Urban Artifact Astronaut Food Peach is an ale brewed with freeze-dried fruit. The beer clocks in at 15% ABV and is known as the "world's most expensive beer", as it clocks in at around $38 for a four pack.We also chat about David's Ohio State Buckeyes facing Notre Dame in the national championship next week, and we cover these news stories:New Riff Announces Leap to National Distribution Is the Bourbon Boom Over? Brown-Forman Announces Major Layoffs, Shutters Barrel Facility Anheuser-Busch to Begin Brewing Pabst Blue Ribbon and Lone Star Beer Bob Uecker dies - known for Miller Lite commercials 2024 was a difficult year for craft beerMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our websit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back after the new year, and Gary breaks out Second Sight Oak Eye that David gave him, while David kicks off Dry January with Heineken 0.0.Second Sight Oak Eye is is handcrafted in ultra-small batches from a mash bill of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley by two friends on a still they designed and built to deliver unique flavor. Having perception beyond ordinary sight, only our barrels know the future of the bourbon resting within. Let Oak Eye Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey reveal its hidden knowledge to you in each glass.Heineken 0.0 is a non-alcoholic beer crafted to deliver the same great taste of the original Heineken, but without the alcohol. It's made with natural ingredients and boasts a well-balanced flavor profile, making it a refreshing choice for those seeking an alcohol-free option.We also chat about our holidays, plans for 2025, and more.In the news this week we chat about these stories:Biggest Beer Story Of 2024: The Rise Of Non-Alcoholic Beer RIP Jimmy Carter - signed the bill to allow Americans to brew up to 200 gallons of homebrew per year tax free WWE To Become Minority Owner in Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American Beer’ WhistlePig and Rocker Alice Cooper Dropped a Nonalcoholic Old Fashioned for Dry JanuaryMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flights Across America author Joel Geier joins the Beers and Beards Podcast this week to discuss the upcoming release of his book which you can pre-order now.Of course we have to drink as well, and Joel drinks a dark lager from Good City Brewing called Afterglow. David drinks a beer from his advent calendar box in Other Half - Seeing Things. And Gary breaks out a new bourbon in Knob Creek Single Barrel.Craft beer tourism has gone mainstream. Whether planning entire vacations around beer or simply visiting breweries whenever they're in a new location (or even in their own city), people now frequently explore a place through its brewing scene. Joel has visited nearly 1,400 breweries across all fifty states, and this book is a compilation of his experiences. But it's more than just a travel guide. From planning a "beercation" to knowing the right questions to ask the staff upon arrival, Joel covers a variety of topics for those eager to dive into beer travel. Along the way, he shares insights into the beer scenes in cities and towns across the country. Nuggets of information on breweries and beers are woven together to paint a vivid picture of what it's like to visit each city for its breweries and overall beer culture. Flights Across America is an ode to Joel's love of breweries. Whether you're actively traveling the country to indulge in local beer or simply want to experience it from the comfort of your own home, this book is your ticket to the nation's vibrant craft beer scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A full, fun episode this week. David drinks a selection from our friends Wooden Cask.. The dark and gorgeous Corruption hit the spot as the bourbon barrel aged stout looked as good as it taste.Gary went with a gift, Woodford Reserve 121.2. The higher proof bourbon has been an acquired taste but this one seemed to be a winner.David nearly gets into an altercation at a Bengals game while in California. Did he come out unscathed?We detail our amazing , once in a lifetime opportunity at Buffalo Trace as we selected our barrel of Colonel E.H. Taylor. Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episode 163 of the Beers and Beards Podcast, hosts Gary and David are back with a fun and spirited episode. Gary takes a sip of the Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon, a Party Source store pick, while David ventures into the world of Urban Artifact Pickle, a unique gose brewed with cucumbers and dill.The episode kicks off with a recap of their recent Eagles-Bengals bet, where David, unfortunately, lost and had to drink pickle juice as part of the wager. The hosts share their honest and humorous thoughts on their respective drinks, with Gary praising the smooth, complex flavors of the bourbon and David bravely enduring the pickle juice challenge while drinking Urban Artifact Pickle.Listeners can expect lively banter, insightful beer and bourbon reviews, and a peek into the hosts’ personal lives. Whether you’re a bourbon aficionado or a craft beer enthusiast, this episode promises to entertain and inform. Don’t miss out on Gary and David’s unique take on these beverages and their ongoing bet saga.Gary drinks Eagle Rare 10 Year and we also discuss the following news stories:Bad Ideas In Brewing – Corn Dog Mustard BeerNew Guinness Beer Dynasty Saga For NetflixThe Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique CollectionThe Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Join Forces for Star-Studded Whiskey CollectionMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with Episode 162 and we preview Gary's upcoming retirement party while Gary cracks open his newly acquired Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof while David enjoys Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter.Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof clocks in at almost 130 proof and is distilling in honor of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown.Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter is aged in red wine and bourbon barrels and clocks in at 11.5%. The beer is available exclusively in their 2024 Fall Barrel-Aged Mix Pack.We also discuss Gary's upcoming retirement party, make a bet on this weekend's Eagles-Bengals game, David tells a story about his uncle at the marathon, and Gary reviews Mount Sterling Court Days.We also discuss The Mount Rushmore of Craft Breweries, According to 8 Beer Experts.Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back this week for Episode 161 and David keeps his promise to drink a second pumpkin beer on the show as he breaks out Schlafly's Pumpkin Ale.Schlafly Pumpkin Ale is a seasonal offering from Schlafly Beer in St. Louis, Missouri. It's brewed with pumpkin in the wort and then fall spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg are added. The beer is one of the favorite pumpkin beers and has even won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival.We also chat about the following news stories:A Samuel Adams Beer Promotion From Beyond The Grave!How a Beloved Craft Beer Inspired an ‘Arrogant’ New WhiskeyWhistlePig Just Dropped a Whiskey in Collaboration With an F1 Racing Team — and Bet Nearly $2M on its Odds to Win This SeasonMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with another episode, and this week Gary breaks out the Old Forester Statesman to celebrate his retirement while David comes through on his promise to drink pumpkin beers with Urban Artifact Jack.Old Forester Statesman is a 95 proof bourbon crafted from hand-selected casks of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, featuring bold flavors of pepper, cinnamon, citrus, and spice. Originally released as a tie-in with the movie “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” it has since become a permanent offering.Urban Artifact Jack is an American Fruit Tart with a 7.7% ABV, packed with real pumpkin and pie spices. This medium amber beer offers a delightful blend of seasonal flavors, making it a standout choice for fall.We also discuss Gary's retirement, David getting back-to-back VIP experiences, and Ohio Craft Beer proposing a state license plate.Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we chat about Oktoberfest, while David drinks Esoteric Oktoberfest. You'll be hearing a lot more about Oktoberfest from us in the next few weeks.Esoteric Oktoberfest is a 5.9% Festbier style lager and was released as part of their German beer mix pack along with a Pilsner, Dunkel, and Kolsch.We also talk about the following news stories:10 Best Off-The-Beaten-Path US Beer CitiesTilray lays off 10 Barrel Brewing’s entire Innovation Brewing TeamCountry Musician Dierks Bentley Ventures Into Whiskey With Debut of ROW 94 BourbonBeyoncé Toasts Birthday With Official Launch of SirDavis Rye Whisky — Here’s Where You Can Buy ItBottle Raiders Launches Ultimate App for Spirits EnthusiastsMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
rman beer and upcoming Oktoberfest activities.Dunkes Bier is a German Style Pilsner made from the authentic, 188-years old, Schönberger family recipe from Millstadt’s Sister City, Gross-Bieberau, Germany founded in 787.In their ancient Odenwälder dialect, “Dunkes” is a friendly word for a person from Gross-Bieberau. Schönberger bierbraurie was founded in 1835 but closed it many years ago.We named this beer in honor of that deep tradition as Millstadt was founded in 1836 about the time ancestors of many current Millstadt residents immigrated here from Gross-Bieberau.We brew Dunkes Bier to preserve the cultural bier heritage of Gross-Bieberau and honor our own ancestry.We also give our NFL preview, and Gary talks about his flag football coaching debut. David talks about his trip to Second Sight Spirits and going to 3 concerts in 3 weeks, and more.The news stories we talk about this week are:Bud Light Kicks Off 2024 NFL Season Beer Campaign With Peyton Manning Deftones Announce Latest Craft Beer Collab With Belching Beaver The Allman Brothers Band Strums up Peach Wood-Finished Whiskey in Collaboration With Three Chord Bourbon Allman Brothers Guitarist Derek Trucks Teases Bourbon Collectors With Launch of ‘Ass Pocket Whiskey’—Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the end of July, so that means it's Oktoberfest season. But David isn't ready to drink one just yet, so he drinks Urban Roots Nothing is Certain, which he got from our new sponsor Beer Drop. Gary breaks out the Old Forester 86.Urban Roots Nothing is Certain is a black lager with an ominous can. It pours dark as night, and has a nice roasty backbone with a smooth finish.We also chat about one of our favorite stories of the year: Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout variants are announced. We are a little underwhelmed with the offerings this year - maybe it's a down year after they went all out for the 30th anniversary last year?We also chat about craft beer declining in the first half of 2024 and why that may be, and Larceny gets a rebrand.Goose Island announces 2024 Bourbon County Stout variants Craft beer declines in first half of 2024 Heaven Hill Revamps Larceny Packaging, Launches Campaign Inspired by the Mischievous Antics of a Bourbon LegendWe have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!—Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.Use code “MMAMcKinney” for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Gary talks about his trip to Asheville, NC where he dodged every single brewery but found his way to a nuclear sunburn. No bourbon to try but huge news as he was selected for the Sazerac SBS, so the boys are getting a barrel of EH Taylor Jr Single Barrel in the future. Stay tuned for news on that. David enjoyed a 32 ounce selection of Broadview Brewing Covered In Chrome. He had just visited that spot as well and had nothing but good things to say. Bud Light slips down the list of beer brands. One local brewery plays Michael Phelps and brings home several golds at the US Open Beer Championships.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the 4th of July and what pairs better with fireworks than drinking. Good combo we know. This week we bring a third into the fold as Texas native Danny Ramon joins us to drink and talk about his days as a beer sherpa in Austin. Fun stories of the beer bus and some solid recommendations for a good time in the area. A new distillery launches in Morehead, KY as they broke ground this week on Eastern Light Distilling, a $143 million dollar project in Eastern KY. New Riff celebrates their 10 year anniversary with a limited beer and some cool new bottles.A fun time was had by all. Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.Use code “MMAMcKinney” for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After an extended break, we're back. This week Gary breaks out the Traveller Whiskey, while David drinks Narrow Path Old Fashioned. Traveller Whiskey is a collaboration between Grammy award winner Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace. The blended whiskey has complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The palate has just a touch of sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nut and oak flavors, with a robust finish. Narrow Path Old Fashioned is a beer inspired by the popular cocktail. It's an amber lager with blood orange peels, Luxardo cherries & bourbon soaked oak chips.We also discuss the follow news stories:Vintage Bourbon gets Virginians fired upBT adds news EH Taylor Barrel Proof RyeJimmy Buffets Plane taken out of Universal StudiosOhio Craft Brewer Assoc to tackle Franchise Law ReformHulk Hogan launches 'Real American Beer' lager brand in 4 states with 13 more plannedMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.Use code “MMAMcKinney” for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back this week with a new episode, and David drinks a beer that is a collaboration between two of his favorite breweries, as Brink and Fretboard came together to produce Electric Llama.Brink and Fretboard Electric Llama is a Bavarian Style IPA. This Bavarian IPA is moderate strength India Pale Ale made uniquely Bavarian by the use of new varietal German hops. Late additions of Tettnang and Calista hops give this ale notes of intense fruit and berries.Gary also tells us a great story about how he got a private tour of the location of JFK's assassination when he was in Dallas.We also discuss the following news stories:BLUE MOON BEER DEBUTS BASEBALL ICE CREAM WITH A BUZZ Meet 'The Mulligan,' the PGA Championship's official bourbon cocktail Whiskey made with corn from the Field of Dreams is now availableMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.Use code “MMAMcKinney” for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back after a short hiatus and David celebrates by drinking Belleflower Finch and Thistle.David fell in love with Belleflower Brewing when he visited Portland, Maine, and was excited to see that they now distribute to Ohio. Belleflower Finch and Thistle is a dry hopped New England IPA, pouring pale golden hazy with aromas of big papaya, kiwi, pineapple, and stone fruit that will make you long for summer. The strong pale ale opens with flavors of grapefruit and other tropical citrus and stone fruit for a crispy taste that finishes with some light malt sweetness.We chat about Gary's recent trips and Abby even makes a cameo. We also discuss the following news stories:Historic distilling company Willow Run Bourbon to return to CincinnatiOld Fitzgerald’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon Honors a Pivotal Time in Heaven Hill History5 Underrated American Whiskey Brands You Need to Try in 2024Brewers Association Top 50 Craft Breweries 2023 Braxton releases OKI Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale ahead of Kentucky Derby party this SaturdayMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.Use code “MMAMcKinney” for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.