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PODCAST | In this episode we talk up Texas, specifically Austin, and compare notes about sour-only breweries, true country bars with true country cowboys, and the fact that somehow none of us have managed to get anywhere near Jester King Brewing. We also inadvertently drink a beer from a brewery that no longer exists.

This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles.

Featured beers: Van Dayum! by Blue Owl Brewing, $30k Millionaire by Noble Rey Brewing Company, and Christie The American Blonde by Hi Sign Brewing.

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PODCAST | In this episode we talk about New Orleans, in the state of Louisiana, and discuss the chaos of Boubon Street and its alcohol carry rules, the surprise of synchronized check-ins, and the joy of discovering breweries on the way to other breweries. We also drink beers from Switzerland for reasons we’ll explain later.

This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles.

Featured beers: √441 Saison Rhubarbe by Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (BFM) and Haze Case XII by S&A Brewing.

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PODCAST | In this episode we talk up our adventures through Alabama, telling the story of a traveling deep dish pizza, the wonder of eight breweries on one short stretch of road, and a brewery that appeared like an oasis at the end of a long walk. We also talk about a hidden bar, and brewery experience we only found in Birmingham.

This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles.

Featured beers: Imperial Euphoria Now and Language of Thunder-Mocha by TrimTab Brewing Co.

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PODCAST | In this episode we talk about our trip to Atlanta in the state of Georgia, discussing everything from Olympic mascots, 60-tap craft beer bars in shopping markets, and hilariously-short pub trivia nights. Finally, we drink what is known as the worst beer in the world, the Natural Light. Listen to find out if we agree.

This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles.

Featured beers: Ode to Mercy ‘Nitrode’ by Wild Heaven Beer and The Ferryman Reserve by Orpheus Brewing.

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PODCAST | In this bumper episode we talk about our visits to both North and South Carolina and tell tales of excellent dessert-based beers, discover the true definition of the word brisk, and find ourselves in a very well-stocked sports bar. We also unintentionally drink three sour beers, all with varying degrees of sourness.

This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles.

Featured beers: Barrel-Aged Raspberry Sour (2019) by Avery Brewing Co., Sandiaca by Wicked Weed Brewing, and Fruit/Wood/Time : Black Raspberry by Westbrook Brewing Co.

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PODCAST | In this episode, our second stop on our journey through the USA, we talk about the beer wonders of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, and how spoilt we feel when even the crab joint had a better beer selection than many Australian restaurants. We also talk about a bar with a 21 page beer list, play bingo with an ingredient list, and find an unexpected dessert emoji ().

This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles.

Featured beers: The PastryArchy Crème Brûlée and The PastryArchy Pecan Pie by DuClaw Brewing Company.

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PODCAST | In this season opener we talk (brag) obsessively about the New York drinking scene, recounting tales of legendary breweries, pizza fails, and adventurous beers. We also discuss the joys of finding 60-something craft taps at a non-craft beer bar, the miracle of tiny cans of strong stouts, and when nights end with chicken and waffles. So a typical NYC trip, really.

This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles.

Featured beers: Both Sides Now by Grimm Artisanal Ales, More Citra Than All Citra by Other Half Brewing Co., and Jam Don’t Shake by Grimm Artisanal Ales in collaboration with Other Half Brewing Co.

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PODCAST | Is Barleywine really life? In this, the final episode of season 15, we talk about the high alcohol, crushing, night-ending glory of the Barleywine beer style. We also ask: what makes a good Barleywine? Who did it first? And why the heck does it even exist? Finally, we harp on about the difference between the English and the US Barleywine, and we once again consult Jeff’s t-shirt for just where the style fits among its beer style brothers and sisters.

This is the last episode in our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. We’ll be back with a brand-new season in a month or so.

Featured beer: Barleywine (2018) by Hawkers Beer and Little Beast Barleywine by Hallertau Brewery.

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PODCAST | Have you heard of these NEIPA things? In this episode we talk about the fabled New England India Pale Ale, the NEIPA, and ask the questions: Is this the first social media-created style? Do all beers need to have haze to be beers now? And what on earth makes a real NEIPA? We also talk NEIPA memes, the order of TV episodes before streaming, and once again review comments based on both quality and hilarious punctuation.

This episode is part of our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world.

Featured beers: Lid Ripper by Behemoth Brewing Company and Hopsmack! Double IPA by Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

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PODCAST | Have you ever had one of those days where you just felt like something other than beer? In this episode we talk about all things cider. From the strict world definition to the loose North American definition, we discuss this amazing and interesting alternative to beer in all its variations. We also talk about what it takes to make cider, our discovery of the art keeving, and the new world of cider-based Untappd check in comments.

This episode is part of our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world.

Featured ciders: ’11, ’12 & ’14 Blend Poire by Two Metre Tall and Wild by Daylesford Cider Company.

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