Chas E, Mike Mitchell and Adia K meet three high gravity, specialty beers from Brooklyn Brewery that bring them to new highs and lows in podcasting. In fact, this episode may match wits with the classic Mangria episode. It may even be better! We have our three beer ratings, News from Adia K, a Top 6 list of the highest paid women in music, and a special preview of Nashville singer/songwriter Ty Brando's latest album "Don't Go To That Well." Plus, we have some songs from Mike and Chas too. Its great music and great beer as always!

Singer/songwriters Paulette and Duane are Duette, and they join Chas E and Mike Mitchell for another music and beer filled episode of At The Hops. Duette has a rich musical history with performances from Nashville's famous Brown's Diner to New York's legendary Bitter End. Duette perform three of their original songs including "Jason & Ida" which was cut by Kate Taylor and her brother James Taylor. Paulette and Duane also help Chas and Mike check out some craft brews from Straight To Ale and a Beatle focused Top 6 list.

Singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Trevor Finlay joins At The Hops for some tunes and trippel ale tasting. Trevor gives us the scoop on his latest cd "Sandpaper and Bourbon" and how it feels to be one of the stars of the documentary film "Send My Mail To Nashville." Hey, he was not only in the film - he wrote the theme song, and he plays it for us live in the studio along with two other burning performances of "I Need A New Heart" and "Leave A Mark." Trevor also lends his hand in tasting a few trippel style ales with Chas E. and Mike Mitchell. They get the low down on what a trippel is from everyone's favorite beer guru, Jack, and rate three craft trippels from the US and Canada. Hey, it's international!

Singer/songwriter Roger Jaeger joins At The Hops fresh off the release of his latest cd Beacon. Roger talks with Chas E and Mike Mitchell about his amazing journeys from Oklahoma to Nashville to India, which inspire his eclectic, modern sound. Check out Roger's fantastic music on two live performances and the title track from his latest cd Beacon. Roger lends his beer tasting expertise to the show as well, as we try three beer recommendations from microbeerclub.com, and get a lesson in "mouth feel" from everyone's favorite beer guru - Jack. Great tunes from Roger Jaeger and great beers as usual served on At The Hops!

Singer/songwriter Grace Pettis joins Chas E. and Mike Mitchell to talk about her highly acclaimed album Two Birds, working with producer Billy Crockett and her talented, songwriting family. Grace gives us three live performances including Moving On from Two Birds and TVA written by brother Rayvon Pettis. Grace, Chas & Mike also take a blindfold test of three beers from New Belgium Brewing and see if they can determine if they are ales or lagers. Know the difference yourself? Hear some great tunes and learn about the lager-ale differential all on this episode.

Singer/songwriter and filmmaker Stacey K. Black returns to At The Hops with singer/songwriter and vocalist extraordinaire Jennifer Friend. Stacey has recently the documentary film "Send My Mail To Nashville" which explores the world of Nashville singer/songwriters and features Jennifer Friend. The two join Chas E and Mike MItchell to talk about the film experience, today's Nashville music scene, and perform a few original compositions. And they test their sommelier skills in the world of craft beers as each try to detect the special culinary ingredient of three craft beers.

Singer/songwriter Luke Amelang brings his fingerpickin', Americana style to At The Hops; and joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell for an exploration of porters versus stouts. Check out Luke's inspirational performances of "I Got It Made," "Scars," and "Pathways and Signal Fires" and learn a bit about the differences between porter and stout ales.

Chas E. checks out the premiere of Stacey K. Black's singer/songwriter documentary "Send My Mail To Nashville" with interviews from filmmaker Stacey K. Black and stars Steven Wylie, Kevin So, Adam James, Jack Frisby, Trevor Finlay, and Lydia Smith. Also, Chas checks out the Adam Bomb IPA from Nashville's own Blackstone Brewery.

Chas E, Mike Mitchell and Adia K ring in some Christmas cheer with 3 craft brews and holiday music from singer/songwriter Danika Holmes. Chas gives us the Top 6 most downloaded holiday songs, Adia brings us holiday news and Mike chips in with a Random Song about hungry reindeer. Songs Lucky For Me and The Christmas Song are featured from Danika Holme's "Acoustic Christmas Sessions" and Chas E performs some holiday standards as well. Our three winter craft beers featured are Red Betty IPA from Central City Brewing, Winter Solstice from Anderson Valley Brewing and Winter Bock Lager from Silver City Brewery.

Singer/songwriter Kristen Cothron brings her sultry sounds to the At The Hops stage, promoting her latest album "Show Me Where The Edge Is." Krsten plays two live numbers including "Fall" and "Dangerous" and shares with us the full track of "The Dark Side" produced by Ben Strano. Band mate Justin Conn joins the show as well for some music talk and craft beer tasting along with your hosts, Chas E. and Mike. This episode's beers include the Bellevue Brewing IPA, the Pray For Snow Winter Ale from 10 Barrell Brewing Company, and Big Al's Smoked Porter from Big Al Brewing.