Episode 13 of the Beer Here! podcast focuses on the new collaboration 'Fat Tire and Friends' 12-pack from New Belgium. Will gives background on the history of New Belgium Brewery and the podcasters sample each of the different interpretations of Fat Tire that were brewed in honor of its 20th anniversary. Additional discussions include a 'cookie dough' collaboration beer between New Belgium and Ben & Jerry's, the fine slapped on Yuengling for illegal waste dumping, and the loss and recovery of almost 80,000 bottles of Sweetwater's beer. Music is 'Son of an American' by The So So Glos. Follow us on Twitter @beerherepodcast. Cheers!

In this special Father's Day edition of Beer Here!, Alex and Will drink their fathers' favorite beers. Beers include Budweiser and Iron City Light. Discussion points include High Heels Brewing, a new venture that is aiming to cater towards the female craft drinkers market as well as another edition in the what seems to be unending Pay-to-Play saga. The podcasters recount memories of drinking with their family and do a special third beer tasting of 'Not Your Father's Root Beer, Limited Edition'. Intro music is 'Son of an American' by The So So Glos. Cheers!

In this episode, Will and Alex sample some watermelon heavy beers from 21st Amendment and New Belgium. Will drops some knowledge on the history of watermelons, while things take a more serious turn as the podcasters discuss the looming InBev merger. In the second installment of the 'weird beer' series, a beer featuring ambergris, or 'whale vomit', is discussed and the podcasters discuss the 'white whale' craze that is prominent in the craft beer community. Intro music is 'Son of an American' by The So So Glos. Cold open credits go to This Is Spinal Tap.

In episode 10 of Beer Here!, Alex and Will dive into the rapidly growing market of citrus forward IPAs as the first installment of a series on fruit heavy beers. They sample beers from Ballast Point as well as Stone and discuss how sustainable this trend will be in the long term. The podcasters get angry over an American beer snob in Germany, discuss how a brewery is trying to save marine life with edible can rings, and touch on how one company is trying to make it easy to have growlers on tap in your home. Intro music is 'Son of an American' by The So So Glos. Make sure to listen at the end to hear a new track off their fantastic new album, Kamikaze. Cheers!

In this episode, the podcasters discuss one of their favorite styles of beer - brown ales! After reviewing the history, Alex and Will sample Newcastle Brown Ale and Smuttynose Old Brown Dog. Other topics include whether bars should cater their glassware to the specific styles of beer being served, the tragic wild fire in Fort McMurray and how Labatt is stepping up to help, and some news from Dogfish Head. Alex also ponders whether or not he may be Beerstradamus. Music is 'Son of an American' by The So So Glos. Thanks for listening and cheers!

In this episodes, the podcasters discuss the history of lagers and the Reinheitsgebot. Alex and Will sample Brooklyn Lager and one of Alex's personal favorites, Great Lakes Elliot Ness. Additional discussion includes the 'Don't Be Mean to People' brewing collaboration, brewed in response to North Carolina's recent House Bill 2 controversy as well as what to look for in a perfect bar experience. Intro music is 'Son of an American' by The So So Glos.

In this episode, Will provides some history on the Weissbier style. The podcasters sample Troeg's Dreamweaver as well as Bell's Oberon. Additional topics include the return of Billie Dee Williams to Colt 45's marketing, some (un)fond memories of 40's and a discussion on the IndieGoGo campaign to fund the world's first 'vaginal beer'. Yes, seriously.

In this episode, Alex and Will discuss the history of the American Pale Ale. Beers sampled are Oskar Blues' Dale's Pale Ale as well as Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale. The main topic of this episode is the recent acquisition of Cigar City Brewing by Fireman Capital, who acquired a majority stake in Oskar Blues in the past year. The podcasters also try to answer the question: Is it possible for a new brewery to achieve nationwide success in this day and age without outside capital? Alex apologies for the delay, as he battled the flu to get this episode up.

In this episode, Alex and Will discuss the history of Guinness and sample two of their well known styles. The episode includes follow-up on the ongoing 'Pay to Play' case, as well as the massive BrewDog recipe release and some discussion on the changes coming to the pumpkin beer market. Happy St. Patrick's Day and be safe! (Intro music is 'Son of an American' by The So So Glos)

In this episode, Alex and Will talk about Belgian style Wits. Sampled beers including Dogfish Head's 'Namaste' and Full Pint's 'White Lightning'. Discussion includes the recent announcement of the partnership between Southern Tier and Victory Brewing and reflections on a recent article from Greg Koch of Stone Brewing. Intro music is 'Son of an American' by The So So Glos.