In this episode Popcorn Dave Sayre sent us a cornucopia of popcorn flavors to pair with three delicious beverages. We also test a new growler from Manna Hydration and talk about the ins and outs of curb side pick up. Beers featured in this episode: 40th Hoppy Anniversary Ale from Sierra Nevada (Mills River, NC); … Continue reading "Ep. 48: Beer and Popcorn!"

You asked for it so here it is!  In this episode we give thanks to the green goddess of hops who flavors one of our favorite styles of beer… the beloved IPA! We explore different styles of IPA’s found throughout this great land and sample three beers from our home state of North Carolina. Beers … Continue reading "Ep. 47: The IPA Episode"

Get yourself some culture! In this episode we’re reviewing craft beers from the mountains to the Piedmont to the coast of North Carolina: Satan Rimmed Glasses Hoppy Keller Pilsner from Dssolvr Brewing (Asheville, NC); Hey Zay NEIPA from Salty Turtle Beer Co. (Surf City, NC); and Neopolitan Milk Stout from Southern Range Brewing (Monroe, NC). … Continue reading "Ep. 46: Turtles, Devils & Ice Cream"

Thank you, Gilde! We received a delightful present in the form of swag and four terrific beers from Gilde Beer, a German brewery founded in 1546. Gilde is slated to open an “embassy brewery” in the US, right here in the Charlotte, NC area. We review Gilde’s Kellerbier, Pale Wheat, Urbock and Pilsner—and we must … Continue reading "Ep. 45: Danke Schoen"

Hempin’ IS easy if you’re drinking what we’re drinking! We review two NC craft beers: Hempin’ Ain’t Easy Specialty Ale and Queen of the Forest IPA, both from One World Brewing (Asheville, NC). We also discuss “THE FUTURE” and a new world recently found which our descendants may just inhabit one day. Don’t believe us? Listen … Continue reading "Ep. 44: Hempin’ Ain’t Easy!"

Ho, ho, oh hell. We are back at it with a repeat Christmas guest, Mike Willard, all of us adorned in festive—not ugly—sweaters. You can only imagine! We review three NC craft beers: Thunder Road American Red Ale from Granite Falls Brewing Co. (Granite Falls, NC), Sew Juicy Hazy IPA from Cabarrus Brewing Company (Concord, … Continue reading "Ep. 43: A 3BD Christmas Part Deux"

In a Galaxy not so far away, three podcasters invite two of their friends to paint a picture using surf wax. Wait, those were some of the beers we had! For this special episode, we welcomed our good friends Joe Hartman and Jeff Price to indulge, enjoy, and talk craft beer among other things. That’s … Continue reading "Ep. 42: Galaxy Surf"

Let’s talk personality change… are you agreeable with that? We’re back on the mics with some interesting thoughts on personalities and where we are headed—for the better or worse. We also feature Cobb Island IPA by Cape Charles Brewing Company (Cape Charles, VA), Liquid Escape Lemongrass & Sea Salt Tart Ale by Virginia Beer Co. (Williamsburg, … Continue reading "Ep. 41: Sweet Virginia"

In this episode we sample brews from the Big Easy!  We also talk about the new craft beer line up from Molson Coors and how it affects the craft beer industry; listener comments and more! Don’t Forget to Comment! Beers from this episode: Hoppyright Infringment IPA /// NOLA Brewing (New Orleans, LA) Art Car IPA /// … Continue reading "Ep. 40: The Big EZ!"

Hey, Pizza Dude! What’d you bring us? Ahh, so glad you asked. Several cans of Old Tuffy premium lager from New Belgium Brewing out of Asheville, NC and a nice surprise of Kiwicumber Jalapeño Sour Ale from New Image Brewing of Arvada, CO. Plus, some great conversation about the world of beer at universities and … Continue reading "Ep. 39: Pizza Dude!"