Beer You Are

A very long awaited episode, where Rick and Steve collaborated with Marcel Gomez from the notorious Fire and Beer Podcast! The guys got together in the beginning of the year (2021) at a local hot spot in New Jersey, Hackensack Brewing Company. They talked, laughed and discussed a lot of beer from their favorite styles and to favorite breweries. They touched on the rating systems and apps in the beer community and even touched on the origins and goals of Fire and Beer Podcast, with much, much more! Be sure to follow Marcel and Beer You Are Podcast on Anchor, everywhere podcasts can be found!

In another installment of the Beer You Are Podcast, the guys jump into the deep history of two very popular Californian breweries w/ Alvarado Brewing and Green Cheek Brewing. They talk about the uniqueness of each beer and how the two breweries produce their tasty drinks and even get into the origins of a specific bird to the region. Tune in to hear what Rick and Steve have to say about these knockout locations. Be sure to find all our merch at our new and updated tee shirt store found right on IG @beeryouarepodcast!

We are back! A pre-recorded episode finally makes its way to Anchor where Steve Modz, and Rick Mianulli get to talk about one of the biggest West Coast breweries stateside with Monkish Brewing, located in Torrance, CA. On review, China Shop Blues and Bomb Autumnically. These two insanely tasty DIPAs blow the guys away and even leaves Steve speechless! You don't want to miss this highly anticipated episode! Be sure to check out our merch at https://bya-podcast.creator-spring.com!!

Last episode of 2020! Steve Modz, and Rick and Melissa Mianulli sit down and talk non-alcoholic brews from Athletic Brewing Company from Stratford, Connecticut. They get excited and review two beverages, Cervaza Athletica  and Run Wild IPA. Two incredibly tasty non-alcoholic beers and major impressions made! Tune in to hear more about the powerhouse brewery while deeper conversation leads to "The Mother". You don't want to miss this hysterical converstaion. 

Back in business! We sit down and talk the age old debate of bottle vs can stouts, with two Freaky Friday Horus Ages Ales by Other Half Brewing. We  also try a special holiday treat from Orso Ales with a Coquito inspired stout and finish the episode with a very close friend and guest plugging in a very unique brewery (who shall be featured soon)! Be sure to tune in and find out what we're drinking!

In this amazing interview with Co-Owner and Co-Founder [of Hackensack Brewing Company], Mike Jones , Rick and Steve get to talk all things beer from the bright and shining, bootstrapping North Jersey brewery. With plenty of good laughs and great conversation, Mike and the guys delve into the start of this 12-tap taproom and brewery, the adaptations of what it took during COVID-19 and good old fashion friendly banter on what it takes to not only brew beer but where some of the delicious beer originated. One of the most in depth interviews yet and easily the most personal with the New Jersey homeboys.

Another trip, another brewery! This time Rick and Steve are back in PA at The McCall Collective in Allentown PA. They sit down with head brewer Matt McCall, Co-founder and Owner, Kaitlin McCall and Chief Marketing Director Craig Philips and learn the origins behind the creation of McCall,  potential collaborations with local breweries (cough, Bonn Brewing, cough) and learn about the source of products made into the beers at this new Allentown spot.  "Take it from us, this brewery is  absolutely amazing, and they create some fantastic beer! Tune in for the interview and watch out for big things with this family owned establishment in the Lehigh Valley!"

Rick and Steve talk all about the "sour beer making machine" in RAR Brewing (Cambridge, MD) and talk about a highly anticipated 5 way collaboration with Other Half , Modist, Homes, Weldworks, and Shared Brewing Companies. The guys also talk a little about the upcoming DC area,  with some must see spots, the old beer festival scene, and lastly the sour hype with some ABV controversies.

The guys are back at it again, continuing their tri-state beer tour with an epic stop in Middletown, NY to meet with Michelle DeLuca, Brand Director, and Pete Oates, Co-Owner, Co-Founder and Pit Master, from Equilibrium Brewery. They dive right into the conversation about how this unique partnership (of Michelle and Pete) formed,  the origins of EQ and what the future holds for this fantastic brewery.  Although the audio is slightly off,  this interview may be the most engaging yet! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Bonus Episode! In this extended content, Rick and Steve continue the conversation with the Bangin' Beers guys and review some beers at Brudaddy's post interview with Kevin and Todd. Check out the Bangin' Beers Podcast Facebook page for all the latest on PA beer and reviews. Also make sure to get out to Allentown and enjoy some great food and beer at Brudaddy's!!

The Tristate brewery tour continues with stop #2, as they dive deep into learning from co-owner, Kevin Ryan and head-brewer, Todd Reinhardt of Brudaddy's in Allentown, PA. The interview is conducted in their beautiful beer garden during the first ever Oktoberfest for the brewpub, along with special co-hosts, Bangin' Beers Podcast. Tune in to hear the start, a name change, Todd's Journey and the promising future for this new and upcoming establishment in the Lehigh Valley. Please give a like, comment and share!

Rick and Steve take the show on the road for their first ever interview on the premises of a north jersey craft beer powerhouse, Bolero Snort. They sit down with Co-Owner, Scott Wells, and learn the background of Bolero, some crazy New Jersey Laws, and even the collaborating between Bolero and Imprint in Hatfield, PA.  This is definitely one you don't want to miss!

Rick and Steve get toasty while sippin' on two monster stouts . The first a bourbon barrel-aged powerhouse collaboration from Other Half and Moksa and the second, a surprisingly delicious treat from Timber Ales infused with Mostra Coffee out of Twelve Percent Beer Project!.  They discuss an the ideal California trip,  Moksa's huge variety of beers and collaborators, and even get into a special beer from the Green City 2020 beer pack.

The long awaited seltzer episode! Rick and Steve get right into five premier seltzers, before their IG Live "Hoppy Hour" with @Marriedundertheinfluence, and talk about what makes certain seltzers specially unique. Surprisingly enough,  variations of fruits and flavors are apparent and when the guys finish there is one true stand out. Listen now and be sure to find all their content directly from @beeryouarepodcast on Instagram. Be sure to support through anchor.fm/beeryouarepodcast!!!

The boys keep on  rolling with episode 10! This episode features a notorious Doral brewery, Tripping Animals Brewing Co.  Rick and Steve talk about how this 2 year brewery has accomplished some of the best berliners in the craft industry, some weird laws in New Jersey and some top spots to check out  in the Sunshine State. Be sure to check out who their upcoming guests are and shoutouts to their new buddies at Bangin' Beers Podcast!

Rick and Steve sit down with two unique double IPAs, each from up and coming breweries; Warwick Farms Brewing in Jamison and Well Crafted Beer Company in Landsdale (both in PA). They also recap their time with Bangin' Beers Podcast (Frackville, PA),  and note how flavor profiles of these beers are special, including the hops and malts used and the relationship of how new beers from a certain PA brewery is making waves in the craft beer world.

Rick and Steve sit down with two special guests, the wives of both hosts, while sipping on two beers from two of the most underrated breweries in the tri-state with Kings County Brewers Collective, Brooklyn, NY and Brix City Brewing, Little Ferry, NJ.

A quick episode with special guest, Scott Brown of the Draft Room NYC, covering the illustrious Troon Brewing in Hopewell, NJ. The guys talk Troon's rarity, the first ever Sour Share with the BYA crew, some breweries that are hot in the sour game.

The guys get together over some special beers from the first state and discuss some of their experiences out in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The first, a imperial double milkshake IPA from Big Oyster Brewing and then an American IPA juice bomb from Dewey Beer Co.

On this episode of BYA, Rick and Steve get into a massive brewery and distribution conglomerate in Toppling and Goliath. They talk about Mosaic Dry Hop Pseudo Sue and a Tired Hands staple, Oblivex.