Beats, Beards & Brews

Welcome to the first live episode of Beats, Beards & Brews! Eric, Evan and Dan meet up in Minneapolis for a very special recording (with a couple surprise guests). The bros talk "Frequently Asked Beard Questions" and how to answer them. Then they review rapper ScHoolboy Q's latest album, the Blank Face LP. Finally the three amigos (plus mystery guests) give their varying takes on Saugatuck Brewing Company's Blueberry Maple Stout.

Drink every time someone says "pancakes" (wait for it).

The bros talk shop and review Parlour Von Kopp's trio of All Natural Wunder Bart Beard Oils (Original, Cedarwood and Minted blends) and his White Buffalo Beard Balm. Eric, Evan and Dan all share some interesting albums from 2016 including Rare Future's This Is Your Brain on Love, Diarrhea Planet's Turn to Gold and Holy Grail's Times of Pride and Peril. And Eric and Dan drink Brewery Ommegang's Abbey Ale, while Evan indulges in some Rosetta cherry ale.

The Beats, Beards & Brews crew also debate how to properly determine the "butt feel" of a beer and go on to talk about a variety of butt-related things. They also struggle to pronounce "Ommegang," "dubbel" and "anise."

Exchange of the Show:

Evan: "You learn so many things on this podcast, Diarrhea Planet, anise flower...

Dan: "I think most of things you learn on this podcast are butt related."

Eric: "Oh yeah, for sure."

*This exchange is brought to you by the Official Beats, Beards & Brews Butt Feel Tarp and Funnel.

Dan and Eric take an in-depth look at the fully-loaded Honest Amish Beard Aid Kit. An album review of The Getaway by Red Hot Chili Peppers spurs a conversation on the latest in men's fashion trends, including the difference between cock socks and cock sleeves (and animal-inspired costume cock socks?). And Evan decides he might like mango after all, while drinking Clown Shoes' Mango American Kolsch—assuming there's actually a mango flavor in this beer, Evan and Dan seem uncertain, Eric definitely tastes the mango. Eric also questions the U.S. moon landings and the claim that Red Hot Chili Peppers released an album in 2011.

Eric and Dan take a ride on the Orient Express (aka they review The Beard Baron's spiced beard oil). Perfect for spice shop workers. The bearded to somewhat bearded trio then listens to Gojira's latest album Magma, which sees the band take a new direction. Finally, the guys share their opinions on Bell's non-traditional session ale, Oatsmobile. As per usual ... things get weird. OK, maybe a little weirder than usual.

Post-Show Notes: Check out Gojira's video for "Low Lands" for a better idea of what the second half of the album sounds like. We played first-half of album tunes on the pod. https://youtu.be/7j03lu6SBR8

Eric and Dan try out Tiger-Tiger Ice Cream Beard Oil and Balm from Universal Beard, based out of Victoria, British Columbia (on the "craggy southern end" of Vancouver Island according to Wikipedia). Apparently the dessert blend of orange sherbet, vanilla ice cream and a ribbon of licorice is a Canadian staple. Evan suggests j.views' latest 401 Days for the album review, bringing some chill electronic hipster flair to the show. Finally everyone drinks Sixpoint's Bengali IPA, and Eric and Evan try out some additional beer flavors from the Sixpoint Samplifier mix pack. As an added bonus, Dan and Eric review the MoGuard "mustache guard drink attachment," from Venice Beach, California, which is also available for purchase on the Universal Beard website. Hashtag of the week is #fuckhashtags.

Post-Show Notes: We mention Universal Beard's prices seem to have been reduced since we first looked at the site/received the product. However, the prices were actually adjusted to U.S. dollars, so the products might not be as reduced in priced as we imply (but keep an eye out for sales). Also we learned that the Tiger-Tiger Ice Cream scent has less licorice in it now than before.

In Episode No. 17 of Beats, Beards & Brews, Eric and Dan lather up their beards with Dr. Squatch's Gold Moss bar soap. Evan expectedly enjoys Modern Baseball's Holy Ghost (more emo/pop-punk) while Eric definitely does not. Lastly, the bros all get drunk on 9.5% abv Worthy Adversary from Fulton Brewery in Minneapolis, which drinks like an 8.5% and "doesn't go down like syrup," according to Evan.

Oh, and there's some chatter about The Mighty Ducks too.

In Episode #16 of Beats, Beards and Brews, Dan and Eric give their most thorough beard oil reviews yet of Initiative and Honor blends from Can You Handlebar. The tres hombres also check out Rob Zombie's ridiculously titled new album The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser and Dan typecasts all Zombie fans into weird porn and 70s movie watching basement dwellers with projectors. Finally the gang reviews a bevy of Bastard beers, including the original Arrogant Bastard Ale and Bourbon-Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard Ale from Stone Brewing Co., in addition to Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale.

Make sure to tweet your thoughts on #ElectricWarlockAcidWitchSatanicOrgyCelebration to @BBBPod (but you better keep those thoughts to one word, since that hashtag is so damn long).

Welcome to the Special 4/20 Edition of Beats, Beards & Brews. Meaning that it was recorded on 4/20 versus us doing anything special for this podcast. Eric and Dan share their valuable tips on eating with a beard. Dan thinks Sturgill Simpson's latest album, A Sailor's Guide to Earth is "pure delight" (Eric and Evan also enjoy it). And finally, the gang reviews The Waldos' Special Ale and Little Sumpin' Sumpin' from Lagunitas. We also discuss the critically-acclaimed films "UHF" and "ET." Don't forget to send us your messy food pics on Twitter and Instagram (@bbbpod).

Eric reviews Professor Edward J. Fuzzworthy's Gentlemans Beard Gloss Shampoo, a funny little cube-shaped beard soap with way too long of a name. Dan, Eric and Evan review bearded rock legend Zakk Wylde's "Book of Shadows II." Meanwhile, Evan and Eric drink Odell's Myrcenary Double IPA, while Dan revisits an 'ol faithful friend. When Evan mixes up Kevin Smith and Kevin James things go downhill real fast. #PaulBlartMallBlart

Dan and Eric ponder a difficult question, "When is it time to trim or shave the beard?" Eric, Evan and Dan review Weezer's "White Album" and discuss the band's career. And finally, the three amigos review Surly's Xtra-Citra Pale Ale. It's almost lawn mowing season! P.S. We're still taking votes @BBBPod. #Weezer #CheapTrick #Winger