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PODCAST | At this stop on the 86 tram line, we speak with Shayne, the owner and manager of Beermash, about the history of the bar, what they put on their taps, and what they choose not to offer. It’s a journey that take us via a few Scandinavian breweries, a few blurry nights, and a whole lot of praise for one of our favourite bars.

And if you need more, we also try to find out what they have in mind for next year’s Good Beer Week, but our answers seemed limited to beers from breweries ending in ‘ollo’ and containing two zeros.

This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly.

Featured beers: Pina Colada Scream from Fierce Beer and Imperial Chocolate Stay Puft from Tiny Rebel Brewing Co.

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PODCAST | In this continuation of our journey on the 86 tram line, we visit Stomping Ground Brewing Co and speak with head brewer Ashur about what they brew, what they won’t brew, and what it is like to grow at such a rapid pace. It’s an episode that stretches from fruit beers to lagers to barley wines (which are life) and everything in between.

Finally, we let Ashur hear what other people say about his beers before asking him to review them himself, and discuss the brewery’s support of the Movember cause.

Note: In this episode Chris incorrectly mentions that Shannon, a man who made a ghost chili porter, is from CoConspirators Brewing Co. This is incorrect. He is actually from Old Wives Ales, and also flies his own flag with Wolfman Brewing. Sorry Shannon.

This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly.

Featured beers: Guava Smash and Brick Tower from Stomping Ground Brewing Co.

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PODCAST | In this episode, we go to Bar SK, our first stop along Melbourne’s 86 tram line, and chat with the bar’s owners and founders, Dave and Louie. It’s a conversation that jumps wildly from the serious to the strange as we find out what it takes to run an independent video game art bar, an independent craft beer bar, and an inclusive space for all people. We also discuss whether the quality of a beer can be linked with the grammar of the comments it attracts.

And if that wasn’t enough, we find out exactly why there is grass roof of the bar, and discover the meaning of SK in Bar SK … it’s definitely not what you think

This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly.

Featured beers: Coffee Breakfeast Stout by Sailors Grave Brewing and A Pash on the Peach by Moon Dog Craft Brewery (in collaboration with Bar SK).

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PODCAST | In this weary episode, we talk about all the drinking events we have reason to recover from, chronicling: Paul’s extensive drinking trip to Japan, Jeff’s discovery of new drinking spots in London, and Chris’ small drinking adventure in Hobart. We also discuss attending Cantillion’s legendary Zwanse Day celebration; we think it should be a national holiday.

And if that wasn’t enough we drink several beers Paul brought back from Japan, and in doing so struggle to understand what is on the label.

This is our last episode for this season, but we’ll be back in a month or so.

Featured beers: Sidekick Slick IPA by Brewbase and Covered In Puppies by Omnipollo.

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PODCAST | In this episode Paul and Kyle go to Japan to attend the Mikkeller Beer Celebration and give us a brief (due to Skype issues) report of exactly what happens when one of the world’s best breweries organises a beer festival, but not before Paul gives his own preamble to himself in the future. We also take multiple normals to work out why phone books still exist, compare nitro with that NOS stuff from those Fast and Furious films, and discover what happens when an Australian brewery takes on an English beer style.

And if that wasn’t enough, we bring back a joke that you probably haven’t heard since season one or two, and discover why in Sweden you can often buy beers that have an ABV of 3.5%.

Featured beers: Builder’s Brew by Tallboy And Moose and Hobgoblin Legendary Ruby Beer by Wychwood Brewery.

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PODCAST | In this episode we talk about the drinking chaos that comes with the season of Spring, the style of several Scottish beers, and the strange nature of low ABV beer at sporting events. We also talk about obscure towns and their film namesakes (who knew there was a town called Broken Arrow?), colder than cold beers, and even in a little bit of unintended time travel. It’s a very normal-filled episode.

And if that wasn’t enough, we talk wood chips in brewing, inverted bokeh can photos, and try to work out what the theme is for this episode.

Featured beers: Tennent’s Lager by Tennent’s Caledonian Brewery and Original by Innis & Gunn.

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PODCAST | In this episode we look at the influence media, communities and apps have on our drinking habits. From Facebook communities like Beerthread, to apps like Untappd, to games like Brew Town, we bang on about the things we look at when we’re not looking in our glasses, and the influences that get us under the influence. It’s not as serious as it sounds, believe us.

We also drink two very rare beers: one a can from a famed Hawaiian Brewery; and one that may well set a new standard for Australian NEIPAs.

Featured beers: INU ISLAND PUNCH Lilikoi by Inu Island Ales and The Dawn by Hop Nation Brewing Co.

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PODCAST | In this episode we ask the question: what makes a sour beer? We then answer that question with a series of confused looks and seemingly-random beer styles that we didn’t realise were actually classified as sour beers. We also discuss the state of sours today, explore what the future of sours might be, and plan how we might find said future, once our lips are suitably puckered, that is.

And if that wasn’t enough, we venture back to the world of To Øl’s fabled Reservoir Dogs-inspired colour series with a drop from this year’s range, and we also enjoy a very very berry beer.

Featured beers: Mr. Blonde 2018 by To Øl and Wild Blackberry by Hermitage Brewing.

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PODCAST | In this episode we talk about all things drinking and all things North. Featuring adventures in Sweden’s second-largest city, Gothenburg, and stupidities less North at a beer festival Chris lovingly describes at ‘the country GABS’: Bendigo’s ‘Bendigo on the Hop’. It’s an episode filled with ‘normalling’ at its finest.

And to top it all off, we drink two very special beers from our old friends at Northern Victoria’s Bright Brewery, both of which are in the style of beers traditionally brewed in an even-more-Northern place: Germany.

Featured beers: Dunkelweizen and Schwartzbier by Bright Brewery

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PODCAST | In this state-hopping episode we talk about what it’s like to visit Perth, often while a little under the weather, and take a journey through it’s quite brilliant craft beer venues. Featuring everything from shining new breweries, to fancy corporate boxes, to copious amounts of hydralyte, this is the ultimate adventure through Australia’s western-most city.

And if that wasn’t enough, we do the vertical tasting thing on three beers from WA’s own, Cheeky Monkey Brewery and Cidery; we even manage to remember how to do a vertical tasting.

Featured beers: Silverback Stout (2018), Silverback Stout Barrel Aged Spiced Rum, and Silverback Stout Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon by Cheeky Monkey Brewery and Cidery.

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