Beats, Beards & Brews

Dan and Eric invite special guest, Alex, to join them for an action-packed European power metal episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, featuring a review of Helloween's 16th studio album Helloween. 3 classic vocalists + 3 shredding guitarists = one epic album.

Helloween songs previewed on this album include:

1. "Fear of the Fallen"
2. "Robot King"
3. "Mass Pollution"

As if things weren't already epic enough, Eric revisits Dr. Squatch in the return of our "Sudsin' It Up" series. This time he tests out the limited edition Galaxy Bundle, which you can no longer order online, but it's OK because he drops a more general soap review.

Finally, the trio all manages to grab the same beer, Tangerine Express Hazy IPA by Stone Brewing, but then somehow still seems to get sidetracked talking about other things... They end up actually dropping ratings for the beer, though, don't you worry!

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes!

Dan and Eric return for a belated Father's Day edition of Beats, Beards & Brews — because there's never a wrong time to throw on some rock tunes, grab some brats, fire up the grill, and spend some quality time with your Dad (if he's still around) or some other fatherly figure.

Why all the Dad talk? Because the boys are reviewing Wolfgang Van Halen's debut solo album, released after the passing of his legendary father, Eddie Van Halen, back in October 2020. Wolfgang's one-man, arena rock band is named Mammoth WVH and his debut solo album is simply titled Mammoth WVH.

Mammoth WVH songs previewed on this episode include:

1. "Horribly Right"
2. "Distance"
3. "You're to Blame"

For the beard portion of the show, Eric shares his thoughts on Outrigger Premium Beard Oil and Beard Butter from The Beard Baron.

Finally, Dan reviews BBRR (Blackberry Blueberry Raspberry Roselle), a kettle soured craft beer fully loaded with jammy, tart berries. BBRR is brewed by Fair State Brewing Cooperative. Meanwhile, Eric rates Newport Nights, a heavy-hitting 9.8% West Coast IPA. Newport Nights is brewed by Rogue Brewing Company.

As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes of Beats, Beards & Brews.

The boys are back for another very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews featuring "things that Dan likes." The gang kicks off the music portion of the podcast with a review of Weezer's fifteenth studio album Van Weezer. It is also the band's second full-length album to release in 2021 (following OK Human).

Weezer songs previewed on this episode include:

1. "Beginning of the End"
2. "1 More Hit"
3. "I Need Some of That"

For the beard portion of the pod, Dan revisits one of the beard company OGs Grave Before Shave and shares his thoughts on some butters and a balm he picked up from the company. He also purchased some custom Grave Before Shave golf balls, but sadly they did not improve his golf game.

In the beer portion of the episode, Eric and Evan finally get their hands on the much-hyped (by Dan) Pistachio Cream Ale from Indeed Brewing out of Minneapolis. Does it live up to the hype? Tune in to find out! The boys also drink down a fresh batch of MinneOzarks Hazy IPA homebrew from Dan's new pandemic friend William. Oh, and we're now open to accepting homebrew creations from our listeners — we kid, sort of. Message us at @bbbpod. Make sure you have a trustworthy profile photo.

Whip out those calendars! In a momentous moment in Beats, Beards & Brews history, Evan, Eric and Dan prove that they are true podcast professionals when they manage to bounce back from not one ... but two recording hiccups where Evan and then Eric got dropped from the recording completely and everyone kept their cool. We're going to assume that Evan did minimal to no edits on this one!

Speaking of true professionals ... those Gojira boys! Wowee! The Frenchmen's seventh studio album Fortitude defies all of the metal genre labels to become the first official Onyx Groove Metal album. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? You better listen to find out!

Gojira songs previewed on this episode include:

1. Born for One Thing
2. The Trails
3. Amazonia

For the beard portion of the pod, Eric drops a review of a funky little Sriracha-top beard wash and conditioner from Beard Octane. Dan gets enraged by Eric's suggestion that he has found a go-to hot sauce to top the spicy kitchen staple — Yellowbird, y'all!

Beard Octane products reviewed on this episode include:

1. Citrafella Lather Conditioning Wash
2. Neutral Beard Conditioner

Finally, in the beer portion of the episode, everyone drinks War Tree IPA aka "Strawburied IPA" by War Tree Brewing. This 7.5% IPA features an intriguing mix of passion fruit, pear and strawberry flavors combined with Sundew yeast and Belma hops. Prepare your ears, grab a beverage and hit play on the latest episode of Beats, Beards & Brews!

Dan's got the devil in him, Eric discusses boxer brief pouch strategies, and Evan's head flies right off the top of his head in another action-packed episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. For the music portion of the pod, the boys review Cursed Be Thy Kingdom, the third studio album from blackened speed metal band Bewitcher, hailing from Portland, Oregon, and worshiping Satan. Dan also lays the foundation for a new genre of metal — Onyx Metal. Keep an eye out at your local record store.

Bewitcher songs previewed on this episode include:

1. Electric Phantoms
2. Mystifier (White Night City)
3. Metal Burner

Next up the boys talk underwear — boxer briefs specifically — though fashionista Dan also predicts a return of tighty whities. It must be the devil and his prophecies at work. Dan and Eric share their thoughts on a number of underwear brands — including one with secret pockets and two others with support pouches.

View the full list of winners and losers below.

Underwear Winners

• Duluth Trading Co. Buck Naked Performance Boxer Briefs
• Mack Weldon 18-Hour Jersey Boxer Briefs
• Tommy Johns Second Skin Boxer Briefs
• Saxx Undercover Cotton Boxer Briefs

Underwear Losers

• bn3th Classics Boxer Briefs

Honorable Mentions

• Hanes Boxer Briefs
• Old Navy Boxer Briefs

The boys close things down with reviews of two "big" beers — Big Doinks from Fair State Brewing Co-op and Big Luau from 515 Brewing Company.

"Doinks away!" As the kids would say.

Evan and Eric reunite on their respective mics once again amid the never-ending pandemic — they were social distancing before it was cool — to bring you another action-packed episode of Beats, Beards & Brews full of blazing guitar solos and ... cherries?

The boys kick things off with a review of traditional heavy metal band Haunt's sixth full-length studio album Beautiful Distraction — not to be confused with the hit 311 song "Beautiful Disaster." Did we already mention the guitar solos? They are pretty good!

Prolific songwriter Trevor William Church, "the Rivers Cuomo of heavy metal" cranks out albums at an epic pace, so listen to this episode fast before he release another one!

Haunt tracks previewed on this episode include:

1. Fortunes Wheel
2. Sea of Dreams
3. Keeping Watch

For the beard portion of the episode, Eric reviews the Beard Oil Sample Pack Set from Sphinx Beard, straight outta Egypt ... we think? Listen for his thoughts on the sample pack, including his surprise favorite Sphinx cologne-inspired scent: Chokecherry!

Finally, Evan and Eric drink and rate Cherries Drewbilee, a heavy-hitting, 13% barrel-aged quadruple ale with cherries from Confluence Brewing out of Des Moines, Iowa. Spoiler alert: It doesn't taste like those juicy red Pac-Man cherries. At least we don't imagine so. What do those cherries taste like?

The episode you are about to listen to is a conversation that took place between Eric, Evan and Dan that was recorded after allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault perpetrated by musician Sean Tillmann — who performs as Har Mar Superstar — were made public.

We learned of the allegations shortly after releasing an episode of the podcast where we reviewed Har Mar Superstar's latest album.

This episode offers a behind the scenes look at the conversation that took place as we processed the news and debated how to best respond to it — or whether we should even respond to the news at all.

We hope that releasing this episode encourages anyone listening to have similar conversations of their own and speak up if you are witness to any sort of inappropriate or abusive behavior.

We stand with those who came forward about the sexual assault and misconduct perpetrated by Har Mar Superstar. This includes those who remain silent, but have had similar experiences regardless of gender or sexual orientation. There is no excuse for his behavior.

We also have decided to take down the two episodes of Beats, Beards & Brews where we reviewed the musician's albums as a sign of respect to the survivors.

Thanks for listening, and please, be kind to one another.

Close the blinds, light some scented candles and curl up into the fetal position on your couch — it's time for yet another "sad boi" episode of Beats, Beards & Brews.

This time the gang attempts to avoid falling into depression while reviewing singer-songwriter Julien Baker's third album Little Oblivions. In all seriousness, Julien Baker is a talented musician, definitely give the album a shot, just be prepared for an intensely personal and emotional musical journey.

And check out the story behind every song on the album, while you're at it.

Julien Baker tracks previewed on this episode include:

1. "Ringside"
2. "Song in E"
3. "Heat Wave"

Next up, Eric and Dan somehow fail to connect the dots that they are reviewing an album by Julien Baker and a CBD beard oil called The Baker by Fable Beard Company. Dan must have been too distracted by the overwhelming scent of pastries and baked goods under his nose, in his house, and on his pillow.

Eric actually kind of enjoys this scent, despite its strength. Surprise, surprise.

Finally, the boys all drink local New England IPAs (NEIPAs) from their respective states. Evan and Eric take on crowlers of Sycamore Shred by 515 Brewing out of Des Moines, Iowa. Meanwhile, Dan ingests a vintage crowler of Flip Flops and Wheelies by Junkyard Brewing out of Moorhead, Minnesota. Until next time, cheers!

Eric and Dan are back to share some brilliant Grinch movie franchise ideas. Oh, and they also discuss The Pretty Reckless' latest album Death by Rock and Roll — featuring Taylor Momsen on vocals and a raucous guest appearance by Tom Morello.

Note: Beats, Beards & Brews is not currently endorsed by Tom Morello's MasterClass series but we're waiting patiently by our phones for a call.

Tom Morello. Us. A perfect pairing!

The Pretty Reckless songs previewed on this episode include:

1. "My Bones"
2. "Rock and Roll Heaven"
3. "And So It Went" (featuring Tom Morello)

Dan reviews Woody's Stache Wax, a gifted mustache wax that is light on hold but not on ingredients.

Eric and Dan then go on to discuss "hitting the beard wall" and recent winter beard trims.

The boys also drink some locally brewed sour beers, despite it still being the tail end of winter in the Midwest. Dan rates the Roselle Hibiscus Kettle Sour from Fair State Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis. Eric reviews Sour'n'Dipity Chocolate Raspberry Sour Stout from Confluence Brewing Company in Des Moines.

Eric makes an extremely controversial statement about water.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for even more raucous episodes of Beats, Beards & Brews!

We'd be lying if we said OK Human was the first Weezer album we expected to review in 2021 ... that honor goes to the yet-to-be-released Van Weezer ... but here we are. Instead of a rockin Weezer album inspired by Van Halen, we're listening to an orchestral pop rock record inspired by the pandemic. Strange times, indeed!

Weezer tracks previewed on this episode include:

1. "Aloo Gobi"
2. "Playing My Piano"
3. "Here Comes The Rain"

In a new segment titled "Pittin' Out With Eric" the boys share how many swipes of deodorant they apply to curb their odors, alongside other enthralling deodorant conversation. Meanwhile, Eric reviews Beardbrand's Tree Ranger Natural Deodorant.

Finally, the boys break out some heavy duty, high abv Imperial Stouts from War Tree Brewing (War Tree Imperial Stout) and Surly Brewing Company (Darkness 2020 Russian Imperial Stout). A fitting end to a silly episode that is totally worth your time.