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Mike and Danny from Erratic Fermentations stop by and debut a new beer that is super special to us - a barleywine collab that we did with them. They talk about the new beer they made with us, their next plans as they look for a brewery location, their other new beers, and what's coming up.

We also look at beer prices at NFL games and how our local teams stack up nationally. Modern Times makes some big changes but are still in business. Chase from Top Beer Drops calls in and tells us about the highest rated beers of the past week and of course we look at local releases and events that caught our eye. 

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Tom and Dan talk to Chris from Conscious Ales who recently poured at Brews for New Avenues. He talks about the experience of pouring at the event and some of the new beers that he is made. We also talk about THC making its way into the craft beer world not only in seltzers and low ABV beer form but also now in stouts and barleywines. We wish Mortalis a happy anniversary and talk about their big anniversary release and commend them on the way they handle a big beer line. Experimental hop HBC586 finally gets a name. We also talk about the top rated beers of the past week and the local releases and events that caught our eye

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Scott of Lorenzo the Beer Cat fame joins the podcast to talk about Tin Barn's Block Party beerfest. He talks about the recent collabs coming out of Tin Barn surrounding the event as well the breweries attending the event. 

Chase from Top Beer Drops stops in to talk about the top rated beers of the past week including the killer Kellerbier from Test Brewery. 

We talk about the local releases and events that caught our eye including Kane's 13th anniversary, Obercreek's upcoming anniversary event, and EQ's sweet event that might make your mouth water

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Dan of Dekkera Brewing and Blending joins to talk about the charity event he is doing today at Fermentory Form in Philadelphia where he will be pouring his beers. He also updates us on everything that has been going on since the last time he joined the podcast - beerfests, collabs with professional breweries, and of course upcoming beers and what's to come.

Tom from Muckraker joins to talk about his 5th anniversary at Alias Brew Works. He talks about two new beers for his anniversary and the vintages bottles that will be available for on-site consumption. He also talks about the return of the Pie to the Face series which is one of the more unique things ever done in beer.

Chase from Top Beer Drops stops in to talk about the high rated beers of the past week and of course we highlight local beers that caught our eye

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Dan talks about the new Bourbon County lineup, which states drink the most beer, and summer beerfests. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top rated beers of the past week and some that might make next week's list. Dan discusses new local releases that caught his eye

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Dan takes the trip down to Icarus's new impressive home in Brick, NJ. His friends Jay Wilson and Steve Mags join him for a conversation with Jason Goldstein - owner and founder of Icarus. We crack open an old bottle and talk about the future of Icarus and the decision to move to the brand new facility. We talk about the plans for opening weekend, the importance of having a mix of styles, and talk about some the beers they've released over the past seven years.

Tom and Dan also talk about the big news in the craft beer world - J Wakefield announcing the closing of their taproom in Wynwood. Dan talks about the significance of the news to not only the Miami beer scene but the craft beer world as a whole. We also discuss why it happened, what's being planned before it closes, and Dan talks about why it has a special place in his heart.

Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top beers of the past week and we talk about the local releases that caught our eye. It's hot out so we hope some good beers can help cool you down.

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Dan visits Tin Barn ahead of their Block Party beerfest on August 10th. He talks to Lauren and Rich of Tin Barn as well as Scott of Lorenzo the Beercat fame. We talk about the over 70 breweries that will be in attendance for the festival and some upcoming collabs that will coming out around the time of the event. Also, if you haven't bought your tickets yet - stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special discount code for the event. We also talk about SWO 4 Life - their newest collaboration with District 96.

Also - in this episode - the future of J Wakefield Brewing in Miami, a date set for the grand opening of Icarus's new location, and of course local releases that caught of our eye. Chase from Top Beer Drops is overseas but we go over the top rated beers for the previous week. 

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In this episode, Dan takes the ride down to the Jersey Shore to visit Heavy Reel ahead of their 6th Anniversary. He talks to George, one of the brewers there about the Anniversary collabs with the likes of Tired Hands, 450 North, and Beer Zombies. 

Tom and Dan also talk about some notable brewery closings - one down the Jersey Shore and one old school brewery in Portland, Oregon. 

We go over the top beers in the country from the last week and also talk about some notable new releases in the local area.

Get away from the heat and let us be your soundtrack as you head down the Jersey Shore.

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Tom and Dan talk about several brewery anniversaries and look ahead to new locations for District 96 and Icarus Brewing. Later in this episode Tom and Dan talk to their friend Skrip about his collab with Fantome in Belgium which is now available to the world on Etre. Mike from BIPOC Suds talks about his efforts in promoting diversity in the craft beer world. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the highest rated beers of the past week and Dan and Tom talk about the latest releases and beer events that caught their eye. Cheers

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Welcome to Season 4 Episode 14 of America the Brewtiful. In this episode we visit Red Bank, New Jersey and talk to Matt Potenski, head brewer of Coastal Brew Works. He talks about the grand opening of Five Dimes Red Bank which is a space he will share. Matt talks about his life, his travels, and of course his beer. Find out why Red Bank should be a place to visit this summer for your beer drinking needs.

Dan also talks about the local beers and events that are catching his eye with New Zealand lagers popping up at some of our favorite breweries. Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the top rated beers of the past week. We also talk about a few notable beers that were recently ineligible and what beers may make the next list.

We hope you enjoy this episode on your long summer drives.