This Cellar Dive episode steps away from the competition between Carlin and Rebecca, instead focusing on some cellar-worthy beers the two got on their recent trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. All nice beers, as these episodes are intended.

https://ia801507.us.archive.org/15/items/BrewtalBattleCellarDiveEpisode9/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Cellar%20Dive%20Episode%209.mp3

Unanimous Favorite – Troegs Impending Descent Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels w/vanilla beans & cocoa

Taking a slightly different approach to this episode, Carlin and Rebecca discuss their current favorite breweries in Maryland and the rest of the country. Then, one of the mystery beers turns both Carlin and Rebecca off like no beer ever has.

https://ia801503.us.archive.org/33/items/BrewtalBattleEpisode209/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Episode%20209.mp3

DuClaw Gose O’s Gose w/cantaloupe & black lave sea salt – 4

New Belgium Hemperor Hemp IPA – 1

Carlin brings up an establishment in Denver, Colorado called Brewability Lab. Rebecca approaches the topic from a more insightful perspective as she and Carlin discuss its merits.

https://ia801503.us.archive.org/21/items/BrewtalBattleEpisode208/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Episode%20208.mp3

Ommegang Nirvana IPA – 3.5

Ballast Point Tart Peach Kolsch – 2

Carlin kicks this episode off with a correction fro the last brewery showcase episode, much to Rebecca’s surprise. Then the two discuss some recent beer destinations they hit up in the Washington, DC area.

https://ia801502.us.archive.org/28/items/BrewtalBattleEpisode207/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Episode%20207.mp3

Schlafly Raspberry Hefeweizen – 3

Falling Branch Daybreak Farmhouse Ale – 2

Carlin and Rebecca checked in with Joshua Rodriguez at Wine World for some beer that hit the shelves within the past month. Here is a breakdown of four of them, all tasting pretty nice.

https://ia801500.us.archive.org/20/items/BrewtalBattleOnTheShelfEpisode5/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%205.mp3

Carlin’s favorite – Allagash James and Julie Sour Brown Ale

Rebecca’s favorite – Adroit Theory Illusion of Safety Gose w/apricot, pomegranate, jalapeno & lactose