Special Episode ... Beer Me Podcast got to Co-Host a special Beer Tasting Event at Founders Brewing as part of the International Association of Emergency Managers event in Grand Rapids, MI.

This is a recording of that event. Learn about tasting notes on 6 of Founders awesome Beers while learning some Emergency Management stuff. Many thanks to those that attended and all the Emergency Managers for the service they continue to provide during the Coronavirus Pandemic. 

Thank you to our co hosts Mark Van Dyke and Jan Glarum.

BTW IAP = Incident Action Plan ... we know you know what IPA is !!!!!

Links for Founders and International Association of Emergency Managers.

https://foundersbrewing.com/?age-gate=verified

https://www.iaem.org/usconf/special-events/Tours

A great way to close out summer ... Beer Boat Wednesday!

Sampling Highlights:

- Zombie Dust from Three Floyds Brewing 6.2% ABV ; IBU 62

- Leffe Blonde Ale 6.6% ABV

- Ommegang Three Philosophers Belgian Quad 9.7% ABV ; IBU 21

Stories from Leffe abbey in Belgium and "Never leave your wingman !"

Paul, Marty and I support local Brewing by visiting Two Guys Brewing in Wyoming, MI.

Great Beer ... Great Food! Best Cuban sandwich ever!

Station 3 Oatmeal Stout was yummy!

Website:  https://twoguys-brewing.com/

Beer Me Podcast talks with David Olson Chef from the Live Fire Republic about pointers on Beer and Food Pairings!

Great tips on doing a Beer (Me) Food Pairing party for your Friends or significant other on Valentines Day! 

Here is an example from David's Great Website:

https://livefirerepublic.com/live-fire-beurre-biere-oysters/

@LiveFireRepublic on social media!

David's top three tips for Beer and Food Pairings:

1) Compliment!

2) Nothing Over Powering

3) Explore and Try New Things

Pairing Ideas by Beer Style:

Lager - BBQ, Spicy Foods and Salad

Amber Ale - Pizza

Brown Ale - Fish, especially Blackend Fish

Porter / Stouts - Wild Game

IPA - Steak and Mexican Foods

Some Photo's from our Imperial Stout and Food Sampling:

Merry Christmas from the Beer Me Podcast!

Episode 18 explains where we were for the " Covid Quarter" ; Beer Industry News; Porter Style Review and finally suggestions on Beer / Food Pairings as well as Beer Cocktail Drinks. Great info for your Holiday ( Size restricted ? ) Family get togethers.

Beer and Food Pairing information link:

https://www.pintsandplates.com/pairings-and-recipes

Founders Beer Cocktails:

https://foundersbrewing.com/latest-news/2020/quarantine-beer-cocktails/

Beer me Podcast Episode # 17 

Industry Insider is the theme of this months podcast with Pat and Paul. With the help of some industry insiders from all three tiers of the business. Learn about the following:

Covid 19 Impact on the Beer Industry

Trends for Off and On premise Business

Good for you IPA's !

Happy Hour Trivia

Which Oktoberfest Brew do the pros like best?

And so  much more ... hope you enjoy and Cheers!

Beer me Podcast #16 we Celebrate July 4th by reviewing IPA's from Flying Dog Brewery from Fredericksburg, MD.

We also highlight Paul's Pryro Tech skills with Beer themed Fireworks!

https://www.flyingdog.com/

Welcome Back to On Premise Beer Drinking!

Pat and Paul share stories about the new environment for drinking Beer at On Premise locations in Michigan.

We had a great " First" experience at New Holland Brewery - Knickabocker in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

See our Facebook page for some great photos of Paul!

Beer Me Podcast Episode 14 -

With the current Covid-19 Situation producing some extra at home time why not learn about German Beer.

In this episode we talk to David Ringler - Director of Happiness and owner at Cedar Springs Brewing Company about German Beer. 

This guy knows German Beer !

Learn about of a few of the topics listed below:

• German Brewing culture
• Using Beer Recipes hundreds of years old
• Reinheitsgebot - German Purity Law
• Royal Rights
• German Beer Styles
• Proper Glassware

https://csbrew.com/

"A trip to Munich with out the Plane fare"

So Munich Oktoberfest is on your bucket list? 

Need to listen to this one ... full of tips from Dave Ringler Owner of Cedar Springs Brewing in Cedar Springs, MI (Specializing in German Beers) and Doug, John and Pat who have attended Oktoberfest in Munich!

- Learn about the history of Oktoberfest

- What is "Puke Hill"?

- Learn about what the Girls Bows on their dresses mean!

- Who are the Big 6 breweries at Munich Oktoberfest?

- Monday is a good day to attend

- Drinking shoes does not equal sandals!

- Even in Germany... moderation is the key

Many thanks to Dave Ringler at Cedar Springs Brewing for his expertise, hospitality and Doug Bylski / John O'Dowd for their time and stories!

Look for photos on the Beer me Podcast Facebook page!

www.csbrew.com

@CedarSprings BC