After the intro to Belgian beers last week, we’re tackling a big one this week: Saison. What it is, how it’s brewed, what it tastes like.. And if it should even be considered one style at all ;)

What’s your fave saison? Let us know in the comments!

What we’re drinking:

• Saison du Pont
• Bullhouse Brewing Company- The Void Black IPA
• Hopfully - Longlegs
• Craft Brewing Company (Rye River) - Belgian Saison

Links:

• Saison: A story in motion - https://beerandbrewing.com/amp/saison-a-story-in-motion/
• The writer that saved a style -  https://beergraphs.com/bg/932-the-writer-that-saved-a-style/
• Saison Dupont - https://allaboutbeer.com/article/saison-dupont/
• BJCP Saison -https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/25/25B/saison/
• Belfast Live - https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfast-group-bringing-women-together-23121037
• Belfast Womens Beer Collective -https://instagram.com/belfastwomensbeercollective?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==
• Bullhouse - https://bullhousebrewco.com/pages/bullhouse-east

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#beerladiespodcast #bjcp #saison

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This week we’re doing a shallow and broad overview of the variety of beer styles from Belgium. Belgian Beers are some of the most coveted in the world; we talk about the different style, what makes them taste so distinct from other styles, and whether glassware matters.

What we’re drinking:

• Duvel - Belgian Strong Ale
• Boon - Gueze Mariage Parfait
• The Musketeers - Troubadour Imperial Stout

Links:

• Beginners guide to Belgian Beer: https://www.seriouseats.com/guide-to-belgian-beer-styles-what-is-dubbel-quad-saison-wit-lambic-gueuze
• Belgian Beer Styles: https://www.beertourism.com/blogs/about-beer/belgian-beer-styles

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#beerladiespodcast #bjcp #belgianbeer

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This week we’re trying something new - a mock BJCP evaluation of two West Coat (American) IPAs. Learn what beer judges look for when judging beers at a competition and how the scoresheet works from your resident BJCP Judges Lisa, Thandi, and Christina.

What we’re drinking:

• Western Herd - Irish Wolfhound IPA
• Hope - West Coast IPA

Links:

• https://www.bjcp.org/style/2021/21/

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#beerladiespodcast #bjcp #beerjudges

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We’re back with our Lingo Series and this time we’re covering some brewing terms; especially the ones that have us cackling or clutching our pearls ;) Join us as we decode some common brew day jargon and do send us a pic of how you listen/watch the pod on our socials - we love to see it!

What we’re drinking:

• Beer Hut: Drop It Like It’s Hop (Pale Ale)
• Hope - Limited Edition #29 (Maibock)
• Kinnegar - Limeburner (Pale Ale)

Links:

• Chill Haze: https://byo.com/article/conquer-chill-haze/
• Partigyle: https://grainfather.com/partigyle-brewing/
• Hot & Cold Breaks: https://www.love2brew.com/articles.asp?id=526
• What’s a Pellicle? https://www.milkthefunk.com/wiki/Pellicle
• Other beer terms: https://www.homewetbar.com/blog/beer-terms/

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#beerladiespodcast #homebrew #beerlingo

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*SPOILER ALERT* This episode contains snippets of the entries.

It’s the most extra time of the year - EUROVISION! This year we go through our combined top 10 (16..) while commenting on a few other entries as well as making some predictions. Follow along for our loves, loathes, and all the “meh” in between. 

What we’re drinking:

• Stiegl - Grapefruit Radler
• Lervig - Salted rhubarb vanilla sour cream crumble
• Lervig - Naughty and Nice
• Lervig - Julebock
• Sudden Death Brewing Co - Synaesthesia

Links:

• Link for FantaEurovision league - https://app.fantaeurovision.com/league?id=643aa7273dab02a7361501f7
• Cha Cha Cha - Reggae version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7kcydKIfO8
• When Ireland ruled Eurovision - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001lk7k?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
• Overthinking It - https://www.youtube.com/@overthinkingit

Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies

#eurovision2023 #ESC23 #beerladiespodcast

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The good ol’ oxymoronic Black IPA is our topic this week, or the Cascadian Dark Ale if you will. We chat what makes them, what sets them apart and how much we love em. Do you remember your first black IPA? Is it a style you enjoy?

What we’re drinking:

• Whiplash - Embrace the Daylight
• Kinnegar - Black Rust Bucket
• Lineman - Nagelbett

Links:

• Darkest Before the Dawn — The Unlikely Return of Black IPA — Good Beer Hunting - https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2021/4/5/darkest-before-the-dawn-the-unlikely-return-of-black-ipa
• Black IPA: The Dark & Hoppy Oxymoron in the World of #Beer - https://learn.kegerator.com/black-ipa/

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#beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #beerstyles

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This week we're catching up after our Easter break - what have Thandi, Katie, and Lisa been up to? Hint - 2 of us were at the Irish NHC National Homebrew competition. We chat about judging, organising, and how comps work. We also look ahead as spring brings us a few festivals and pub changes.

What we're drinking:

- Marty's gold-medal-winning Black IPA

- Lineman - Group Therapy (IPA)

- Third Barrel - Outside the Lines (IPA)

Links:

- Thandi's blog on Nationals: https://www.craftgeeksa.com/blog/nationals-thats-a-wrap

Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies

#beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #homebrew

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This week we are delighted to speak to Theresa McCulla, Beer Historian at the Smithsonian. We chat with Theresa about her path into beer history, about her upcoming book, and learn a whole bunch about her current project at the Smithsonian. 

What we’re drinking:

• Homebrew - Victory Garden Blonde Session Ale 
• Dot Brew - Session IPA
• Kinnegar - Brewers at Play 29 Session IPA

Links:

• Theresa’s website: https://theresamcculla.com/
• Article in Good Beer Hunting: https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2021/9/14/patsy-young-american-brewer-fugitive-from-slavery
• Theresa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theresamccu
• Theresa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresamccu/

Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies

#beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #beerculture

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We’ve brought you beer and star signs, and even beer and food pairing - but what beer would you pair with your favourite music? This week we explore what beer styles ChatGPT pairs with music genres and speak about our own experiences with beer and music.

What we’re drinking:

• Lough Gill - Full Power ESB
• Farringtons - Bohemian Pilsner
• Bierra Moretti

Links:

• None this week

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#beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #beerculture

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This week we reminisce and share stories about our recent travels and how beer plays a role in both work and leisure trips. Thandi is back from South Africa, Lisa has been over to Belfast and LA while Katie popped over to London and they share their observations and musings about drinking in different lands.

What we’re drinking:

✈️ Ballykilcavan - Clancy’s Can 11 Maple Pecan Brown Ale

✈️ Western Herd - Spanish Point

✈️ Dot Brewing - Non Alc IPA

Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies

#beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #beerpodcast

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