January was a start to the new year and chance to get away. We started with an escape to Orlando to take in some Florida eats and brews from around the state. Jason and Bri talk about the perils of the TSA. Recaps of visits to First Watch, Rock & Brews, and Cask & Larder. Get ready for the Podcast of the Caribbean 2: Podcast Goes to Hell. Featuring Platter's Chocolate Peppermint Stout from Southern Tier Brewing Company. 

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Great flavors make for great beer and this unique selection makes this episode as good as it could be. So good, in fact, that Craig and Jason bring the different flavor notes into play multiple times. What foods work with these flavors? We'll find out.  Featuring Nor'easter Winter Porter from Ever Grain Brewing Company in Camp Hill, PA.

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With the Presidental inauguration taking place yesterday, we thought it appropriate to share an episode written to talk about U.S. Presidents, the good, and bad, of alcohol at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave and beyond. From George Washington to Barack Obama, see which presidents were good for the industry and which ones made alcohol bad for their health. 

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With the average high temperature in January below freezing we are heating things up with Season 9 of Bear-ly Getting Started by bringing you 'Warmer Winters,' a talk about the great flavors of the blustery months. Learn what decoction mashing is. Jason and Craig cover a range of viable winter options. Featuring Extra Layer Winter Fest Lager from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers from Framingham, MA.

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Happy New Year to the listeners! We wish you all a healthy and adventurous 2025!

As we wrap another series, Craig opens with a comparison on the range from brown ale to imperial stouts. However, we're stopping the 'Cheers' bus on the American Porter. What makes them the robust porter and why should you try one on your next visit to Magic Bear? We pop open a fine one as we feature Leather Jacket from Edmund's Oast Brewing Company out of Charleston, SC. 

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In our final episode of 2024, we celebrate Christmas. We touch on fruit cake and figgy pudding (Thoughts?). Vacation v2.0 took us to Hocking Hills, Ohio for some amazing hiking. Have you ever seen liqueur prices in Ohio? We talk about why pricing is the way it is there. We took an evening run to Rochester to enjoy dinner at JoJo's and to pick up our advent box from K2 Brewing. Jason and Bri list their top 3 Christmas movies. We talk about our return to the Deck The Halls event on Seneca Lake. Featuring holiday brews from Shiner, Harpoon, Southern Tier, and War Horse Brewing.

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The flag still flies as we travel across the country of American beer styles. We start with where the amber ale essentially falls in the family tree. This is the episode where you learn about every aspect of the relation, taste, look, and smell. We finish the episode by touching on the Florida beer scene. Featuring Antique Alley from 3 Sons Brewing Company in Dania, FL.

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Wheat Ale is as American as it gets, and this episode gives you what you need to know about this popular style. Jason and Craig open with a talk about the craft brewing timeline. Later, covering the peaks and troughs of the industry. In the mean time, you hear about the yeast characteristics that make wheat ale what they are. Featuring Oberon Ale from Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo, MI.

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There's Thanksgiving and then there's Friendsgiving. We are blessed to be surrounded by such a great group of people. Time together, food, drink, and hiking. The Riviera Theater was the backdrop for some 90's country music. Ever been at Aldi's on a release day? Plus, we talk visiting three great breweries in the Finger Lakes region as well as our favorite winery, Toast. 

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Series 8 will be a salute to brews we can all appreciate. We say 'Cheers to American Beers' with a classic, the cream ale. We open with a talk about the here and gone pumpkin beer season. Craig tells us about the role of dimethyl sulfide in their creation. What temperature should cream ales be fermented at? When coming to Magic Bear Beer Cellar, Craig lists a few cream ales you we can find in stock. Finally, how can you acquire your 2025 Pint Pass at Magic Bear? Featuring Captain Suburbia from Peacemaker Brewing Company in Canandaigua, NY.

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