Excited about this brewery from Middle America finally making it to Maryland, Carlin had to give this one its own showcase. Experimentation and brewing for the love of the craft are the main driving forces, leading to some tasty beers for Carlin and Rebecca to consume on podcast.

https://ia801507.us.archive.org/35/items/BrewtalBattlePrairieArtisanAlesShowcaseEpisode/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Prairie%20Artisan%20Ales%20Showcase%20Episode.mp3

Unanimous favorite – Bomb! Imperial Stout aged on coffee, cacao nibs, vanilla beans and chili peppers

Rich Smith’s final episode of the recording session features the evaluation of awful beer accessories. They are stupid inventions pandering to the least educated beer drinkers. But do any of them have any legitimate level of use?

https://ia801503.us.archive.org/19/items/BrewtalBattleEpisode203/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Episode%20203.mp3

Stillwater Cellar Door dry-hopped Saison w/sage – 2.5

Avery Perzik Saison w/peaches – 1.5

Rich Smith’s second episode kicks off with a discussion about a documentary Carlin watched about the origins of the Irish pub and how it is dying. This spurs further discussion about how current bars operate and their relevance as time progresses.

https://ia801504.us.archive.org/0/items/BrewtalBattleEpisode202/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Episode%20202.mp3

Brooklyn Defender IPA – 5

Molson XXX Super Premium Beer – 1

A new voice takes to the mic to tell their beer origin story, while sipping on a warm-up beer. Please welcome Richard Smith, one of Carlin’s best friends, as the two see how their friendship translates to podcast magic.

https://ia801508.us.archive.org/0/items/BrewtalBattleEpisode201/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Episode%20201.mp3

Crooked Stave Origins Burgundy Sour aged in oak – 4

Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA (aged 5 years) – 4

This is the first beer and food pairing episode that does not feature any food being consumed while recording. Carlin and Rebecca re-cap a beer dinner they recently attended, while sipping on a beer from the featured brewery.

https://ia801507.us.archive.org/1/items/BrewtalBattleUnionBeerDinnerEpisode/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Union%20Beer%20Dinner%20Episode.mp3

Carlin’s favorite – Pink Flamingo Grapefruit Ginger Sour

Rebecca’s favorite – Rye Baby Rye IPA