The Brews Travelers' Outcast Podcast

Quick Trip & The Cincy Brews Traveler stopped for lunch beers at The Portsmouth Brewing Company w/ Guest Brews Travelers, LeMo & Sponge, on the way to Charleston, WV on an official Vets & Brews "business trip". We had brews, we had food, & we got a V.I.P. tour of this amazing historical brewery! What a great stop!      They are joined by head brewer, Brian Collins, to talk about The Portsmouth Brewing Company…their story…& heard first-hand, his obvious love for brewing, the city of Portsmouth, & Ohio's oldest operating brewery.    Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly Likely    The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:         Portsmouth Pilsner - German Pils - (5.5%) - 4.25           Red Bird Ale - California Steam Ale - (3.5%) - 4.25          1919 - Pilsner - Other – (5%??) - 4.25      Quick Trip’s Brews:          Portsmouth Pilsner - German Pils - (5.5%) - 4.5           Bernie G - Dortmunder/Export – (4.5%) - 4.5            1919 - Pilsner - Other – (5%??) - ?? Lemo’s Brews:           Christmas Ale - Spiced/Herbed Beer – (7%) - 5.0             Portsmouth Pilsner - German Pils - (5.5%) - 4.8             Circleville Pumkin Ale (2023) - Pumpkin/Yam Beer - (5%) - 4.8Sponge’s Brews:          Portsmouth Pilsner - German Pils - (5.5%) - ??            Red Bird Ale - California Steam Ale - (3.5%) - ??           1919 - Pilsner - Other – (5%??) - ??          Circleville Pumkin Ale (2023) - Pumpkin/Yam Beer - (5%) - ??

Quick Trip & The Cincy Brews Traveler are joined by guest brews traveler, The Librarian, to share some suds at West Side Brewing in Cincinnati (Westwood).They are joined by Bar Manager, Jason Miller, to cut it up & go through the rapid-fire questions & learn about the brewery, which is a new 2024 brewery-partner w/ Vets & Brews. This brewery is amazing & their beers are true to style & absolutely delicious...all of them.Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly LikelyThe Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:         Smoked G.I.L. - Smoked German Irish Lager – (5.5%) - 4.5         West Cider - Imperial Dry Cider – (8.5%) – 4.25           Peanut Butter Stout - Milk Stout - Sweet – (6.7%) - 4.5         DIPA - Double IPA (9.3%) – 4.5         Imperial Stout - Imperial Double Stout - (11.2%) – 4.5         Gilligan's Dry Irish Stout (4.7%) – 4.5     Quick Trip's Brews:         Smoked G.I.L. - Smoked German Irish Lager – (5.5%) - 4.5         Peanut Butter Stout - Milk Stout - Sweet – (6.7%) - 4.75          Tart Amber - Wild American Ale – (5.1%) – 4.5         Gilligan's Dry Irish Stout (4.7%) – 4.75The Librarian's Brews:         West Cider - Imperial Dry Cider – (8.5%) - ??         Single Hop IPA - Galaxy (11.2%) – ??

The Cincy Brews Traveler headed just north of Columbus to meet up with his old buddy Kilted Beer Reviews to check out Olentangy River Brewing Company.They are joined by head brewer, Enrique "QuiQue" Iglesias (yeah, that's seriously his name...& he has a beer called "Hero, by Enrique Iglesias") & co-owner, Bethany, to go over some rapid-fire questions, drink some brews, & have a hell of a time. This is our first visit to the Columbus area & we were not disappointed!Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly LikelyThe Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:         Guava Pina - Double NE Hazy IPA – (10.5%) - 4.5         Roosevelt Coffee Stout - Coffee Stout (7.3%) – 4.5           Dusty's Done Deal - Double NE Hazy IPA – (9.2%) - 4.5         Victory Points - Norweigian Ale (7.1%) – 4.5     Kilted Beer Reviews' Brews:         Guava Pina - Double NE Hazy IPA – (10.5%) - 4.5         I Can't Feel My Pants - Russian Imp. Stout (9%) – 4.5          ORBC La Cerveza - Mexican Lager – (4.8%) – 4.25

Quick Trip & The Cincy Brews Traveler took a maiden voyage across the creek to Fabled Brew Works in Erlanger, KY.They are joined by Mazer, Brad Ryles (formerly w/ Dysfunctional Delights), to cut it up about the story behind greater Cincinnati's newest brewery. They also get a surprise visit from The Gnarly Gnome when he just happened to walk in right before we started the last section of the podcast (lucky us)!Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly LikelyThe Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:         Loot - Blond Ale – Coffee (4.6%) - 4.25           Fee (Peach Pie A La Mode) - Fruited Berliner Weisse (7.3%) – 4.5          Brobdingnagian: Fat Elvis - Stout - Imperial/Double Pastry – (11.7%) – 4.5         Bugsy - Mead – Session/Short (6.9%) - 4.75     Quick Trip’s Brews:         The Last Call of Cthulhu  - Pilsner - German - (5%) - 4.25           Paul Bunyan - Lager - American – (4.5%) - 4.5          Fee (Peach Pie A La Mode) - Fruited Berliner Weisse (7.3%) – 4.75          Fum (Blackberry Cobbler A La Mode - Fruited Berliner Weisse (7.1%) – 4.5          Brobdingnagian: Fat Elvis - Stout - Imperial/Double Pastry – (11.7%) – ??               The Witching Sour - Sour - Berliner Weisse – (5.7%) – 4.5Gnarly Gnome’s Brews:        IPA of the Beholder - IPA - Milkshake - (6.8%) - 5.0           Loot - Blond Ale – Coffee (4.6%) - 5.0

The Wolf returns!!! Joined by the Cincy Brews Traveler, they touch down at Star Spangled Brewing Company in Clarksville, TN.They are joined by owner, Josh, & Assistant Brewer, Scott, to chat about the story behind this growing brewery that used to be the smallest in the whole state of Tennessee. They also get into the marketing genius that is their somewhat recently released "BRD" (Beer Ready to Drink) & the viral sensation it has become. It is, after all, the reason I looked them up & ultimately ended up sitting down to record a podcast here. Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly LikelyThe Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:         Chasing Virginia - IPA - Sour - (7.2%) - 4.25            Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles - Blonde Ale - (6.0%) – 4.5           The Legion - Scwarzbier - (5.3%) - 4.5          Freedom Red Ale - Red Ale – (5.4%) – 4.25     The Wolf’s Brews:        Chasing Virginia - IPA - Sour - (7.2%) - 5.0           Winchester - Traditional Ale – (8.0%) - 5.0          Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles - Blonde Ale - (6.0%) – 5.0          The Legion - Scwarzbier - (5.3%) - 4.5

Quick Trip & the Cincy Brews Traveler experience a layover at Happy 2 Brewing Company while traveling in Anderson Twp.   They are joined by Co-Owner, John Maddrill, to talk about Cincinnati's smallest brewery, their unique location, & some exciting expansion plans in the near future!    Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly Likely    The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:         Also Amber - Lager - Amber / Red - (6.2%) - 4.0           Duffy's Porter - Porter - American - (6.5%) - 4.25          Vision - Pale Ale – (5.0%) - 4.0        Winter Wheat - Wheat Beer - American Pale Wheat – (6.5%) – 4.25        Crispy Shifty - Kolsch - (5.2%) - 4.25     Quick Trip’s Brews:         Also Amber - Lager - Amber / Red - (6.2%) - 4.0          Duffy's Porter - Porter - American - (6.5%) - 4.5           Vision - Pale Ale – (5.0%) - 4.0         Winter Wheat - Wheat Beer - American Pale Wheat – (6.5%) – ??        Crispy Shifty - Kolsch - (5.2%) - 4.0

Another Beer Share!

The Cincy Brews Traveler & Guest Brews Travelers, Lagom & St. Rip, make a quick pit stop on a ski trip at Charleston Nano Brewery to enjoy a few brews.     They are joined by Co-Owners, Kenny & Jennifer Graley, to talk about the Charleston Nano Brewery…their story…& how in the heck we ended up making this a must-stop destination on our weekend journey.    Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly Likely    The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:         Wheat for What? Effen Spicy - Wheat Beer-Other - (5.5%) - 4.5           Wheat for What? Philly Sour - Wheat Beer-Other - (5.5%) - 4.5          Citra Happens - IPA-Other – (6.4%) - 4.5        1788: Coffee - Pilsner-Czech – (5.5%) – 4.75      Lagom’s Brews:          1788: Coffee - Pilsner-Czech – (5.5%) – 5.0          1788 Pils - Pilsner – (5.5%) - 5.0            Wheat for What: Cranbeery & Orange - Wheat Beer – (5.5%) – ?? St. Rip’s Brews:          Mosaic Freedom - IPA-American – (7%) - 4.7            Madra Dearg - Red Ale-Irish – (6.5%) – 4.7            1788: Coffee - Pilsner-Czech – (5.5%) – ??           Cuvee - Wheat for What? Philly Sour w/ Wheat for What Effen Spicy - (5.5%) - 4.8

Quick Trip & The Cincy Brews Traveler sit down to share some brews after a somewhat long hiatus at Dead Low Brewing.   They are joined by Co-Founder, Owner, & COO, Kyle Havens, to talk about Dead Low.   Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly Likely   The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:          Layla - Brown Ale – (6.5%) – 4.5           In with the Old - Stock Ale – (5.5%) - 4.25            Nycto - Imperial Stout – (9.4%) – 4.25            Schwarzbier – (5.5%) - 4.25   Quick Trip’s Brews:          Nycto - Imperial Stout – (9.4%) - 4.75            Layla - Brown Ale – (6.5%) – 4.5            Schwarzbier – (5.5%) - 4.75           In with the Old - Stock Ale – (5.5%) - 4.5 

The Cincy Brews Traveler & Quick Trip made the trek to Fractal Brewing Project in early June to join them for the kick-off party for their partnership w/ "Vets & Brews"! Upon arriving, they got right into some beer sharing & broke out the podcast equipment & were incredibly lucky to be joined by local Guest Brews Travelers "The Smokey Southerner" & "The Wobbly Goblin".They also sat down w/ the co-owner & head brewer (& the man who made this partnership AND trip happen) Brad "Robo" Robison to talk about his brews, the Huntsville scene, & anything we could think to talk about. It was an amazing trip. Fractal Brewing project was a beautiful brewery, The people they met were awesome & ridiculously friendly, the hospitality was 2nd to none, the city was cool as hell, & the overall experience was one they will never forget.Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly Likely  The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:              Cantor – Hefeweizen – (5.4%) - 4.5              Guava Mango - Sour - Fruited - (5.1%) – 4.5              Invariant - Amber Ale – (5.3%) - 4.25Quick Trip’s Brews:              Cantor – Hefeweizen – (5.4%) - 4.5              Danny's Milk Stout - Milk Stout - (5.5%) – ??              Cherry Limeade - Imperial Sour– (7%) - ??              Root Beer - Root Beer - (0.0%) – ??The Smokey Southerner’s Brews:  The Wobbly Goblin’s Brews:              Baltic Porter – (9.3%) - 5.0              Belgian Strong Dark Ale - (9.5%) – 4.5              Barleywine – (4.8%) - 5.0Robo’s Brews:              Valor – Imperial/Double Black IPA (10.5%) - ??              Time Taker - German Pilsner - (4.7%) – ??              Fractoberfest - Marzen - (5.8%) – ??

The Wolf & The Cincy Brews Traveler link up with Guest Brews Traveler "Roby" in Indianapolis & share brews at Triton Brewing Company. They are joined by Front of the House & Staff Manager, Matt, to talk about the story & brews of Triton. Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly Likely  The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:           Dead Eye Stout – American Stout – (5.5%) – 4.25          Double Dead Eye Stout – American Stout - (9%) – 4.25          Green Tea & Guava Sour - Sour Fruited – (5%) - 4.5Roby’s Brews:          Green Tea & Guava Sour - Sour Fruited – (5%) - Unrated Fav          Raspberry Barn Phantom Gose - Sour - Fruited Gose - (4%) – 4.2          Rail Splitter IPS – (7%) - 4.25The Wolf’s Brews:          Chocolate Fudge Brownie Milk Stout – Pastry Stout – (4.9%) - 4.75          Green Tea & Guava Sour - Sour Fruited – (5%) - 4.75          Double Dead Eye Stout – American Stout - (9%) – 4.5   

The Wolf, Quick Trip, & The Cincy Brews Traveler & are joined by Guest Brews Travelers Beer Is Not For Boys & C-Ray at Esoteric Brewing in the heart of Walnut Hills, OH.Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly Likely  The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:               Nirvana – Belgian Quad – (10%) – 4.25               Dahlia - Brown Ale - English - (5.3%) – 4.25              Kallima - Coffee Cream Ale – (4.8%) - 4.75Quick Trip’s Brews:              Kallima – Coffee Cream Ale – (4.8%) - 4.75              Choculence - American Stout - (7%) – 4.75              Black is Beautiful - Oatmeal Stout– (5.3%) - 4.5              Dahlia - Brown Ale - English - (5.3%) – 4.75   C-Rays’s Brews:              Karma – Double IPA – (8.5%) - 4.8              Lotus - IPA - (6.5%) – 4.5              Dahlia - Brown Ale - English - (5.3%) – 4.5   Beer Is Not For Boy’s Brews:              Valkyrie – Norwegian IPA – (6.4%) - 4.8              Kallima – Coffee Cream Ale – (4.8%) - 5.0The Wolf’s Brews:               Nirvana – Belgian Quad – (10%) – 4.25               Kallima - Coffee Cream Ale – (4.8%) - 4.0              Apple Jack - Craft Cocktail – (??%) - 5.00              Valkyrie – Norwegian IPA – (6.4%) - 4.0

The Cincy Brews Traveler & Quick Trip are joined by Guest Brews Travelers The Gnarly Gnome & Dangles, when they all embark on the Brews Traveler WV Brewery Tour 2022 & sit down at Big Timber Brewing in Elkins, WV.   They are also joined by Big Timber's Lead Brewer, Chris Newsom, to talk about the brewery & rip through some rapid-fire questions. Then he took us to their production facility down the street so we could check out the soon-to-open new & improved & larger taproom. Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly Likely Flagships:               Porter (6.5%)                IPA (6.5%)              Pale Ale (5.2%)              Double Bit IPA (4.6%)              Blonde (4.0%)              Logger Lager Pils (5.2%)  The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:               Logger Joe - Coffee Pilsner – (4.9%) - 4.25               Double Bit IPA – Imperial/Double IPA – (8%) – 4.25               Porter -(6.5%) – 4.5Quick Trip’s Brews:               Porter -(6.5%) – 4.5               Frost Notch - Winter Ale – (7.8%) – 4.5              Bear Berry Beer – Sour/Fruited Gose – (5.4%) - 4.25              Alpenglow – Kettle Sour/Traditional Gose – (5%) - 4.25Dangles’ Brews:               Noble Pils -(5.2%) – 3.75               IPA (6.5%) - 3.75              Blonde (4.0%) - 3.5  The Gnarly Gnome’s Brews:               Bag of Screaming Goats - Brett Beer - (5.9%) – 4               Frost Notch - Winter Ale – (7.8%) – 4

The Cincy Brews Traveler & Quick Trip travel to Cincy Brewing Company in Lockland, OH.   They are joined by Cincy Brewing's, Brian Ross, to talk about beer, a little fishing, & his brewery.Theme Music: "Shiny Objects" by Highly LikelyFlagships:               Mad Anthony Red IPA (7.8%)                Lincoln Heights IPA (6.8%)              Four Locks Lager (5.6%)Quick Trip’s Brews:               St Nick Bourbon Smore – Winter Lager – (8.7%) – 4.25               Ezz Bock – Bock – (8.8%) – 4.0              St Nick Red-Headed Bitch – Winter Lager – (8.7%) - 3.75+The Cincy Brews Traveler’s Brews:               Mad Anthony Red IPA – Red IPA -(7.8%) – 4.25               Oktoberfurst – Marzen – (??%) - 4.25%               St Nick Bourbon Smore – Winter Lager – (8.7%) – 4.25

The Wolf, Quick Trip, & The Cincy Brews Traveler day trip up to Yellow Springs Brewery in Yellow Springs, OH.

Quick Trip, The Cincy Brews Traveler & Wrong Way Twitty take an impromtu trip to Swine City Brewing Co in Fairfield, OH.  Unfortunately, we are not joined by a guest brews traveler or a brewery rep on this ep.

The Cincy Brews Traveler & Wrong Way Twitty are joined by Guest Brews Travelers, Godes & Chili Pants, when they all meet up at MPH Brewing in Montgomery, OH.  They are also joined by MPH's, Jim Chrissman, to talk about the brewery & rip through some rapid-fire questions (& he tells us the story about the time he met Jerry Garcia).

Quick Trip & The Cincy Brews Traveler are joined by Guest Brews Traveler, Byrd, when they all meet at Paradise Brewing in Anderson, OH.  They are also joined by Paradise Brewing's, Jeff Graff, to talk about how things are in Paradise.

The Cincy Brews Traveler, Quick Trip, & Wrong Way Twitty meet at Kenridge Lake in Blue Ash, OH to try 12 brews acquired from a WV beer trade. They are joined by share host & guest Brews Traveler, "Chili Pants".

The Cincy Brews Traveler, Quick Trip, & Wrong Way Twitty meet at Alematic Artisan Ales in Huber Heights, OH (Dayton).  They are joined by owner & Tap Room Manager, Greg Cason, to talk about the story of Alematic.