Is Jimmy Carter the greatest President of all time? If you really love craft beer, the answer might be yes. Join your hosts today as they look back on how the legalization of homebrewing created the landscape for today's craft beer scene. Also, an examination of some strange state regulations on homebrewing that still exist. And you won't want to miss Stephen's take on the new Fat Tire recipe. 

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Creature From The Choco-Nana Hazelnut Lagoon, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Milk Stout with Banana and Hazelnut

Stephen - Kriek Vanilje, Mikkeller Brewing Baghaven, Copenhagen, Denmak. Style: Danish Wild Ale with Cherries and Vanilla 

Looking for a fun new way to enjoy a beer? Look no further than this week's episode as your hosts search for the best and most interesting beer cocktails. From adding sweet stuff, mixing beer styles together, and throwing some hard liquor in, there are many creative ways to enjoy your brews. Also, Cycle Brewing wins the day and Jason teaches the art of the flame.

ColaWeizen Tastings:

Jason - Hefeweizen, KC Bier Co., Kansas City, MO. / Pepsi Zero

Stephen - Schneider Weisse,  Weisses Bräuhaus, Germany. / Coca-Cola

With a renewed resolve to drink more barleywines in 2023, your hosts decide to look at the history of this niche style. Is it just a new name for an old beer or has it successfully created a whole new genre? And how has the American Craft Beer revolution made it it's own? Also, Stephen recounts a week of weird beers.

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Straight Jacket, Revolution Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: BBA Barleywine

Stephen - Arcane Rituals, Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim, CA. Style: English Barleywine Aged in Bourbon and Cognac Barrels

We have all had a few embarrassing moments when our social media activity got a little out of hand. This week, your hosts discuss a few funny, interesting, and cringe-worthy social media interactions from the beer world. Also, look out as the grammar police take over post-scripts, and be sure to listen to the whole episode for a fun Easter Egg ;)

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Richmond Dark Lager, Hardywood Brewing, Richmond, VA. Style: American Dark Lager

Stephen - Juicy Bits/ DDH Juicy Bits/ Extra Extra Juicy Bits, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: IPA/Double IPA

After a 4-week hiatus, your hosts are back, starting the new year and new season with a wrap-up of 2022. Both hosts share what they learned and, more importantly, what beers they tasted and loved over the last year. Also, brewery visits, brewery mergers, and a very sad recipe change. 

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Wizard Burial Ground, Brewery Vivant, Grands Rapids, MI. Style: BBA Quadrupel

Stephen - Jaguar Shark Deep Search Series: Toppling Goliath, Pinthouse Brewing, Austin, TX. Style: BBA Imperial Stout 

As breweries work to earn your business, they have developed reward programs, beer clubs, and exclusive bottle memberships to create interest and brand loyalty. Join your hosts this week as they drink beer and try to evaluate the benefits of these programs. Also, new Two-Hearted beers, credit cards, scotch water, and fun barrel-aged beer finds.

Beer Tastings:

Jason - 90 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewing, Rohobeth, DE. Style: Imperial IPA

Stephen - Rover Truck, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: Oatmeal Stout

Upcoming beer releases and festivals. Epic beer rants. Stacked beer fridges. Homebrewing fails. This episode has it all. Join your hosts as they drink beer, get tipsy, laugh at themselves, and check off their list of random craft beer odds and ends.

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Uva Bruja, Almanac Brewing/Casa Bruja Brewing, Alameda, CA/Panama City, Panama. Style: Oak Barrel Aged Gose

Stephen - 120 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewing, Rehoboth, DE. Style: Imperial IPA 

There's a brewery in Fort Worth, TX that is intent on keeping it fresh, regardless of the consequences. Join your hosts as they highlight Martin House's history and very strange lineup of beers. Also, Jason pits two white whales against each other and Stephen gives a masterclass on changing your own mind.

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery, Stowe, VT. Style: Imperial IPA

-Pliny the Elder, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, CA. Style: Imperial IPA

Stephen - Delilah in the Darkness, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Dark Sour Ale

-GingerBread Man, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Gingerbread Stout

Bonus episode just for your holiday weekend listening pleasure! Join your hosts for a short toast and a tasting of the 2022 Atrial Rubicite from Jester King Brewing.

It makes up 90-95% of your beer but out of all the ingredients in beer water seems to get the least attention. Join your hosts this week as they shine a spotlight on this underrated player that affects both the flavor and the expression of flavors in your favorite brews. Also, the Mandela effect, macro diets, and romantic origin stories.

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Coconut Pie Face, Revision Brewing, Sparks, NV. Style: Imperial Stout with Vanilla, Cacao, and Coconut

Stephen - The Rusty Nail, Fremont Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: BBA Oatmeal Stout with Licorice and Cinnamon