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BeerCast #53 – Schwarzbiers! We do a style show as the panel get to grips with four characteristic dark, malty lagers – two from the German motherland of the style, and two young upstarts from America. Since their beginnings in Thuringia and Saxony, Schwarzbiers have truly gone global. Discussing this and other dark malty matters are Richard, Shovels, MrB and the man with the idea for this show – Grooben. The panel also get to try a bonus fifth beer, as we were sent the very first preview samples of Stewart Brewing’s new Hefeweizen – so we end with a BeerCast World Exclusive…

1. Kulmbacher Möncschof (4.9%)

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BeerCast #52 – Kernel Brewery Showcase. BeerCaster Richard was recently working in London, and managed to pay a visit to one of the rising stars of British brewing – Evin O’Riordain. Having founded the Kernel Brewery in Bermondsey just over a year ago, he is getting rave reviews (not to mention awards) for his strong IPA’s and traditional dark London beers. Joining Richard on this showcase are MrB, Shovels and Grooben. Big thanks to Evin for showing Richard round his brewery!

1. Kernel Pale Ale Centennial (5.2%)

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BeerCast #51 – Bonjour tous les mondes, et bienvenue a la BierCast. C’est la BrasserieCast du Monsieur B! Yes, MrB holidayed in Nothern France over the summer, and managed to bring back over fifty beers from Alsace and Belgium (not to mention a case of wine). Sharing some of that wealth on this podcast are Richard, Shovels and Grooben. We also sample a classic French tipple – Picon – the orange syrup traditionally added to local lager – in this case, Kronenbourg. Salut!

1. Brasserie la Saint-Pierre Blonde de l’Oncle Hansi (5.6%)

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BeerCast #50 – Well, we never thought we would make it to 50 podcasts – and if you listened to our first few you probably didn’t either. But here we are! For this special anniversary edition we challenged each member of the panel to find an unusual beer to celebrate with. Massive thanks to all of our listeners, and everyone who’s ever visited the BeerCast or left us a comment or email. Cheers! Here’s to 50 more…

1. Grooben – Neuzeller Anti-Aging Bier (4.8%)

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BeerCast #49 – The MrBCast. Today we turn the show over to that hop-loving Argyll native MrB, as he brings a selection of Scottish and US beers that really tickle his tastebuds. Stand by beers in their prime, beers way past their prime, and beer in cans. Alongside him today are Richard, Grooben and Shovels – and we even call on MrB's Mum to help solve an argument...

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BeerCast #48 – LocoBeers. It may not be evident at first, but British brewing and the railway network really helped eachother out back in the day. To pay tribute, our panel help themselves to four railway-themed beers. On the footplate today are Richard, Grooben and MrB. All aboard! **warning – this podcast contains extreme use of railway facts**

1. Wylam Locomotion No1 (5.0%)

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BeerCast #47 – Beer Four Ways. Today on the BeerCast we try four beers from very different stables, as we taste a wheat beer, a bitter, an IPA and a stout. This show also links the two BeerCast studios, as London-based Andy and Jess travel north to podcast with Richard and Grooben. This podcast features not one but two exploding beers, questions Andy’s musical history and features an in depth discussion on moths.

1. St Austell Clouded Yellow (4.8%)

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BeerCast #46 – Mexican Mariachi – Arrrrrriiiiba! Our London crew get together to sample some Mexican beer. Is there anything for the beer lover that comes from Mexico? Our crack panel of experts consider this, along with many other issues. On the bumper panel today are Andy, Jess, Marc, Francis, Nick and Andrew

1. Pacifico (4.5%)

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BeerCast #45 – Supermarket Sweep. Our first podcast of 2010 and our panel discover if a spur of the moment dash round a local supermarket can produce decent results. Richard went to Morrison’s during his lunch break and picked four interesting looking beers. Will MrB and Grooben appreciate it? Stay tuned to find out, and also hear about the time Richard’s Grandad almost punched Tommy Cooper, and a tale of heartwarming cross border teen romance from MrB

1. Everards Tiger (4.2%)

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BeerCast #43 – 2009 Christmas Special. Our extra-festive panel get through a bumper selection of beers designed for the season – and in BeerCast tradition we sample as many as possible. Richard, MrB and Grooben get through five Christmas or winter beers, and discuss the variations between the styles (if any). A very Merry Christmas from all at the BeerCast!

1. Naylor’s Santa’s Choice Winter Warmer (4.9%)

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