Beer n BS Show

Sean and Jeremy from the Pine Ridge Brewing Company join us on the Beer n BS Show. They discuss the planned opening of the brewery as things get a little crazy right from the get go - before going on to find about squirrel corpses being used as mobile phone cases and the last furry thing they have touched. A great show with fantastic guests!

Our guests are subjected to our traditional 'out-there' questions. Six craft ales are blind tasted on the show and the Beer or BS segment is focused on strange facts about Washington State.

Ales Tasted:

• Bacchus by Kasteel Brouwerij (Old Flemish Brown) – 5.8% ABV
  Rachel rates 8.2 out of 10
• Santa's Tackle by Whitby Brewery (Ruby Ale) – 4.5% ABV
  Aaron rates 7.0 out of 10
• Explicit Emphasis by Wilde Child Brewing Co. (Salted Caramel Stout) – 5.9% ABV
  Nathan rates 8.5 out of 10
• OG Hazy Jane by Brewdog (NE IPA) - 7.2% ABV
  Geoff rates out 7.5 of 10
• Fruit Cobbler by Almanac Beer Co (Sour Farmhouse Ale) - 5.7% ABV
  Sean rates 9.0 out of 10
• Mosh Pit Etiquette by Three Mile Brewing Co. (IPA) - 6.6% ABV
  Jeremy rates 8.5 out of 10

Aaron’s Beer Suggestion:

• ZYGoat by Amundsen Brewery (Salted Caramel Stout) – 10.5% ABV
  Dark times are upon once more, so it’s time for another wintery warmer. Immerse yourself in this salted caramel, chocolate chip cookie, Imperial Stout. Dig in and devour the salty, sweet aromatic flavours, to be enjoyed on it’s own or made even more decadent coupled with a dessert. 

Sean's / Pine Ridge Brewing Co. Beer Suggestion:

• Gummy Worms by New Glory Craft Brewery (Chewy Pale Ale) - 5.8% ABV
  American Pale Ale chock-full of “juicy” Pacific Northwest Hops and “chewy” wheat malt and fermented with our expressive ale yeast. Packaged in its purest form, unfined and unfiltered. 

Further reading and links:

Strange Laws - Washington State:
https://ww2.harford.edu/faculty/DVolkart/Handouts/odd_state_laws.htm

Beer wasted in moustaches:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/feb/25/jamiewilson 

In episode 15 we discuss the fall out from the 2020 US election. We are joined by Emily - who gives us a local spin on what it means. What does it mean to be stuck between a Cock and a Charred place? Is Donald Trump just a big baby? As ever we also taste craft ales and play a bit of Beer or BS with Boris Jonson.

Ales Tasted:

• Hazy AF by Brew Dog (IPA) – 0.5% ABV
  Aaron rates 6.0 out of 10
• Pride of Sheffield by Kelham Island Brewery (Tradtional Bitter) – 4.0% ABV
  Rachel rates 7.2 out of 10
• Lost in Mosaic by Loch Lomond Brewery (New World IPA) – 5.0% ABV
  Geoff rates 2.0 out of 10

Aaron’s Beer Suggestion:

• Original Format by Lefthanded Giant (Golden Ale) – 7.4% ABV
  Perfect stout for foggy misty days. Hints of liquorice, chocolate, roasted malt and a little seaweed.

Further reading and links:

Trump team holds press conference at suburban garden centre:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/08/the-other-four-seasons-trump-team-holds-press-conference-at-suburban-garden-centre

Guardian coverage of the 2020 US Election:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-elections-2020

In this episode we discuss Marcus Rashford and his fight against child poverty. We then move on to review the Borat Subsequent Moviefilm – was it a staged boring car crash or a ‘very niiiiice’ movie?

We also offer our usual segments: Blind Craft Ales Tasting, Beer or Bullshit and our beer of the show!

Ales Tasted:

• Radical Road by Stewart Brewing (Pale Ale) – 6.4% ABV
  Aaron rates 6.8 out of 10
• Shoop by SALT Beer Factory and Pomona Island (NE IPA) – 6.4% ABV
  Rachel rates 8.1 out of 10
• Nitro Choco Libre by BrewDog (Infused Imperial Stout) – 8.2% ABV
  Nathan rates 9.5 out of 10
• A Simple Life by Lost Industry Brewing (Carrot and Beetroot Sour) – 5.0% ABV
  Geoff rates 8.8 out of 10

Aaron’s Beer Suggestion:

• Hobgoblin Gold by Wychwood Brewery (Golden Ale) – 4.2% ABV
  A solid gold legend. The combination of four hop varieties infused with malted barley and a touch of wheat give this easy drinking golden beer tropical aromas of citrus and passion fruit. A biscuit-like malt base gives way to heaps of fresh lemon and lime zest. A hop kick riot of rascally refreshment.

Further reading and links:

Borat Movie Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvPTCvUnNQA
Marcus Rashford Wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Rashford
Marcus Rashford Guardian Articles:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/marcus-rashford

The 13th episode of the ‘Beer n BS Show’

In attempt to keep our use of expletives to an absolute minimum we have decided to invent some new swear words. It goes a bit crazy as lose our grout in trying to scafting decide on our chosen replacement swearwords. We then delve in to the world of ‘Smart’ male chastity devices and the potential of hacking them. Finally a wrap up of Trump shenanigans over the last two weeks.

We also offer our usual segments: Blind Craft Ales Tasting, Beer or Bullshit and our beer of the show!

Inventing Swearwords (**Super Invented Swearword *Other Winners):

Geoff: Goop Herder | Squirrel Sniffer | *Arsebackward Fart Collector
Aaron: Twiglet | Grout | *Blanket Farmer
Rachel: Squib-brick | *Garjake | Fudgsticle
Nathan: *Scaft | **Jovler | Twunt

Ales Tasted:

• Some 50 by Verdant Brewing Co (Pale Ale) – 5.2% ABV
  Aaron rates 7.3 out of 10
• Things Ain’t What They Used to Be by Dry and Bitter (West Coast IPA) – 6.7% ABV
  Rachel rates 8.3 out of 10
• Unbarred IPA by Unbarred Brewery (West Coast IPA) – 5.5% ABV
  Nathan rates 8.0 out of 10
• Pompelmocello by Siren Craft Brew (Sour Grapefruit IPA) – 6.0% ABV
  Geoff rates 8.8 out of 10

Aaron’s Beer Suggestion:

• Brewtique by Quirky Ales (West Coast IPA) – 6.5% ABV
  A beer brewed by Quirky Ales in conjunction with ‘We Are Boutique’. A hybrid Lager/IPA style beer. High CO2 levels, funky, hip style IPA brewed with lager yeasts. Dry crisp finish.
• You can claim one of these beers by emailing ‘[email protected]’ – You will be required to collect the beer after contacting We Are Boutique in Leeds. Collection instructions will be sent to you. The person collecting the beer must be over the age of 18 and be able to provide evidence if asked.

Further reading and links:

Oxhorn Short Shorts (machinima videos): 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerKFiD3VZMx48227Puf7Kg
Qiui Smart Chastity Device:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/09/smart-male-chastity-device-controlled-hackers-warning

The 12th episode of the ‘Beer n BS Show’

This week we have a guest on the show filling in for Rachel – Steven Carter, the host of the Points of Brew Podcast. Steve helps us drink a few beers and give us his take on craft ale and this week’s news stories. Full details of the show and links to social media can be found below.

We cover this week’s big story – Trump’s tax return details that were published by the NY Times. What a loser! Scouts have been enlisted to fight fake news with a new badge launched by Bear Grylls. Also covered and discussed is the news that the UK plans to bring forward a ban on fossil fuel vehicles by 2030.

Ales Tasted:

• Green Curve by North Brewing Co and Stillwater (Kviek IPA) – 6.5% ABV
  Aaron rates 9.0 out of 10
• High Roller by Play Brewing Co (Pale Ale) – 5.4% ABV
  Steve rates 8.0 out of 10
• Funk in Drublic by Abbeydale Brewery (Sour Lager) – 5.3% ABV
  Nathan rates 8.5 out of 10
• Disco Forklift Truck by Drygate Brewing Co (Pale Ale) – 5.2% ABV
  Geoff rates 6.9 out of 10

Aaron’s Beer Suggestion:

• Metronomic by North Brewing Co (West Coast IPA) – 6.5% ABV
  Vegan – Citra, Chinook, Columbus
  This IPA hits the balance between bitterness and juicy hops combining Citra, chinook and columbus with a drier body and light crisp malt bill. Easy drinking with enough bite to keep you coming back for more

Further reading and links:

Points of Brew Podcast:  https://anchor.fm/points-of-brew
Points of Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/points_of_brew
Yorkshire Craft Beers: https://www.yorkshirecraftbeers.co.uk

Trump’s Tax Return:
– https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/27/new-york-times-publishes-donald-trumps-tax-returns-election
– https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/28/hairstyling-donald-trump-taxes-numbers-us-president-finances
New Scout Badges:
– https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/10/scouts-to-tackle-fake-news-as-part-of-uk-badge-relaunch

The 10th episode of the ‘Beer n BS Show’ - News, Bullshit and Craft Ale

Gwyneth Paltrow and her completely mental company 'Goop' get a hard time in this show. 'Snake Oil' healing products and pseudo-science magic potions get discussed whilst Rachel and Geoff go head-to-head on the validity of homeopthy.

We look at the craziness of 'Gender Reveal Parties' and touch on the news of possible life found on Venus.

As ever we blind taste a few craft ales and sidetrack down a few rabbit holes during the show.

Ales Tasted:

• Nelson Sauvin + Vic secret IPA by Tooth and Claw (Antipodean IPA) - 7.0% ABV
  Aaron rates 8.0 out of 10
• Goose IPA by Goose Island (India Pale Ale) - 5.9% ABV
  Rachel rates 6.0 out of 10
• Blue Brew by Belvoir Brewery (Chestnut British Ale) - 4.2% ABV
  Rachel rates 7.4 out of 10
• Beer Gardener's Tap - Peak Ales (Dark Ale) - 5.0%
  Geoff rates 6.5 out of 10

Aaron's Beer Suggestion:

• Tynt Meadow - Mount Saint Bernard Abbey (English Trappist Ale) - 7.4% ABV
  Trappist beers tend to be named after the place in which the monastery is situated. We’ve called ours ‘Tynt Meadow’, to honour the link with the plot of land on which monastic life was refounded here in the Midlands almost two centuries ago. Being part of the great Trappist tradition, we’ve chosen to produce a strong dark ale, but one with a clearly English character.
  
  Tynt Meadow is mahogany-coloured, with a subtle, warm red hue, and a lasting beige head. Its aroma carries hints of dark chocolate, liquorice, and rich fruit flavours. The beer is full-bodied, gently balancing the taste of dark chocolate, pepper, and fig. It leaves a warm and dry finish on the palate.

The 10th episode of the ‘Beer n BS Show’ - News, Bullshit and Craft Ale

In this show we discuss the F'd up British exam results debacle, Vice President candidate Kamala Harris, Oatley Oatmilk going evil, Brew Dog going carbon negative and conspiracy sycophants protesting against the covid lockdown and vaccines. Plenty of BS included and craft ale tasting.

Join us as we discuss things that we often have no professional background in and meander down various rabbit holes whilst tasting a few new craft ales.

Ales Tasted:

• Old Tom by Robinsons (Craft Ale) - 8.5% ABV
  Rachel rates 8.3 out of 10
• Distant Galaxies by Burnt Mill Brewery (American Pale Ale) - 5.4% ABV
  Aaron rates 8.8 out of 10
• Don't mess with Yorkshire by Northern Monk (Pale Ale) - 4.5% ABV
  Nathan rates 8.0 out of 10
• Life and Death by Vocation (US Style IPA) 6.5%
  Geoff rates 6.1 out of 10

Aaron's Beer Suggestion:

• Fuzzy Recall by London Beer Factory (New England IPA) - 6.3% ABV
  Collaboration with Gamma Brewing
  A generously hopped East Coast IPA, showcasing the best of hops such as Cashmere and Idaho 7. Brewed in collaboration with Danish haze-maestros Gamma - this is a hoppy, hazy, and juicy IPA. Tropical fruit flavours dominate while the malt provides the perfect smooth drinking foundation.

Podcast Shout:

• Baking Brew
  A website that involves baking with brewing. Breads, sweet bites, pies, cakes, stuffing, better, dip and more. Each recipe has a unique spin whilst promoting American ales. An interesting site with lots of info on ales and breweries. Tune in to the next episode when we try one of their bread recipes using Quirky Ales Porter.
  
  Baking Brew Links: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

The 9th episode of the ‘Beer n BS Show’, a Witcher retrospective.

Set to a medieval European background, Witchers are monster hunters. They are trained as young boys to becomes Witchers – weapon mastery, bestiary, some basic magic and herbalism and finally are subjected to the Trial of the Grasses. A painful and dangerous ingestion of chemicals to aid in improved abilities such as strength, healing and the ability to see in the dark.

Join us as we talk all things 'Witcher' in terms of the Netflix TV series, the CD Project Red games and the original Polish source material by Andrzej Sapkowski.

We have a guest host, John, filling in for Aaron who is joining us by phone from Devon.

Ales Tasted:

• Plum Porter by Titanic Brewery (Porter) - 4.9% ABV
  Geoff rates 7.0 out of 10
• Roaster Coaster by Brew Dog Vs Evil Twin (Sweet Coffee Nitro Stout) - 9.0% ABV
  Nathan rates 9.0 out of 10
• Hazy Daze by London Beer Factory (Session IPA) - 4.6% ABV
  Rachel rates 7.6 out of 10
• A Different World by Salt Beer Factory (No Coast IPA) - 5.4% ABV

Aaron's Beer Suggestion:

• Double Cone Ice Cream Pale by Northern Monk (Ice cream Double Pale) - 8.2% ABV
  
  This double ice cream pale is designed to replicate that taste of the seaside in delicious beer form. They built the beer up over a base of silky flaked oats and mouthfeel-building chit malt as part of an extra pale malt grist. To bring out the creaminess they craved, they combined milk sugar and Madagascan vanilla to bring out the most classic of ice cream flavours. For the second scoop, they went with 100g/l of strawberry puree during fermentation and finished off with the all-important flake, with a late addition of milk chocolate. 

Podcast Shout:

The Brews and Views Podcast is recorded out of Virginia in the US of A! A freeform show after our own hearts where Jus, Art and Cliff have a few beers and say what’s on their minds.  As a new podcast, like ourselves, they are learning how to play this game – give them some love with a listen, a sub and following their social media. As content creators, that is what it is all about – knowing that folk are tuning in and enjoying our content!

Brews and Views Podcast Links: Facebook | Youtube | Podcast RSS | iTunes | Instagram

Further reading: 

• The Witcher Novels
• CD Project Red - The Witcher 3
• Netflix - The Witcher

The 8th episode of the ‘Beer n BS Podcast’.

Geoff, Rachel, Nathan and Aaron try a few new beers in a blind tasting before giving our opinions.

We discuss the up coming latest MCU release - The New Mutants, talk about Donald Trump tweeting, British Politics, Exo-Planets and the petition to rename Fire Ants as Spicy Boys.

Rest assured - there is plenty of BS as we go off topic quite often.

Ales Tasted:

• Jamestown by Thornbridge (NE IPA) – 5.9% ABV
  Aaron rates 7.5 out of 10
• Black Sheep Ale by Black Sheep (BEER) – 4.4% ABV
  Rachel rates 4.0 out of 10
• Scrambler by Rooster Brewing Co (WATER MELON PALE ALE) – 4.0% ABV
  Nathan rates 6.5 out of 10
• Hops Don't Grow Trees - Volume Two by Three Hills Brewing (NE IPA) - 4.8% ABV
  Geoff rates 7.1 out of 10

Aaron's Beer Suggestion:

• Wild Boar by Buxton Brewery (IPA) - 5.7% ABV
  A modern-classic India Pale Ale, bulging with fruity, juicy North American hops. A smooth mouthfeel, moderate bitterness and a gentle biscuity malt back bone.  

Further reading: 

• Petition to rename Fire Ants to Spicy Boys!
• No 10 to recruit a White House style spokesperson 
• Dumber and Dumber – Donald Trump Tweets
• Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything - 36
• The New Mutants gets a release date

The 7th episode of the ‘Beer n BS Podcast’.

Alex and Gideon join us on the show for an interview, a drop of mead and some Viking banter. We taste four meads from the fantastic Lancashire Mead Co. Beer or Bullshit becomes Mead or Manure as the team get to find the bullshit in five Viking/Mead facts. Alex is in the hot seat for ‘Beer n BS and the Philosopher’s Pint Glass’.

Apologies to Norwich!

Find out more about the Lancashire Mead Company and other mentions in the show below:

Lancashire Mead Company:

• Website: https://www.lancashiremeadcompany.co.uk
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancsmeadco/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LancsMeadCo
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragonsbreathmeadcompany/
• Buy at: https://www.facebook.com/wyrdraven/
• Check-em-lads: http://checkemlads.com/index.htm

Meads Tasted:

• Sleipnir’s Mead – 14.5% ABV
  https://www.tremblingmadness.co.uk/store/p1581/Lancashire_Mead_Co_Sleipnir's_Mead.html#/
• Thrúd’s Mead – 14.5% ABV
  https://www.lancashiremeadcompany.co.uk/product/thruds-mead/
• Aegir’s Mead – 14.5% ABV
  https://www.lancashiremeadcompany.co.uk/product/aegirs-mead/
• Jarl’s Mead – 14.5% ABV
  https://www.lancashiremeadcompany.co.uk/product/jarls-mead/

Beer n BS in this show is about Mead and the Vikings. Did the Romans give us modern mead? Are four days of the week named after Viking gods? Does Bluetooth technology owe its name to a Viking king?

The ‘Beer n BS podcast’ is a monthly discussion on craft ales, politics, gaming, movies with a good dose of bullshit. Hosted by four drinking buddies – we aim to introduce a few new beers to you with a humorous breakdown of topical events and news. Recorded in the Leeds (Yorkshire/UK) from the finest taproom in the area: QuirkyAles.com. This podcast may not be suitable for listening at work or in public spaces.

Ales Tasted:

• More or Less Evil Pale Ale by Evil Twin Brewery (Pale Ale) – 5.0% ABV
• Organic Cherry Beer by Samuel Smith (Beer) – 5.1% ABV
• Citrus Tart by Fierce Brewery (Citrus Sour Ale) – 4.3% ABV
• Põhjala Orange Gose by Põhjala Brewery (Sour Wild Ale) 5.5% ABV
• O-G Hazy Jane by Brew Dog (NE IPA) 7.2% ABV