This week, we’re raising a glass to American Craft Beer Week—because if there’s one thing we do best, it’s drinking local and talking about it loudly into microphones.

Tim’s off on a secret beer mission (probably), so Brian calls in reinforcements in the form of Mo Mic Nate— beverage philosopher, and man of many hats (most of them ball caps). 

The Setup

It’s been one of those weeks. Nate’s fresh off sweating through a Georgia scorcher with a frosty pint in hand, and Brian’s just survived a medieval dental visit where his dentist told him—get this—he has a small mouth. (Cue audience laughter.)

But never fear, the mics are hot and the beer is cold.

American Craft Beer Week – What's the Big Deal?

Craft Beer Week isn't just a clever excuse to drink more (though it helps). It’s a time to:

• Support local taprooms and breweries
• Try something new on the menu (yes, even the rice lager)
• Remind ourselves why independent beer still hits different

Brian and Nate break down what breweries are doing to celebrate—from limited releases and glassware drops to brewery crawls and collabs.

What Else Is on Tap?

• Brian’s post-dentist drinking logic
• Nate’s glassware superiority complex
• Craft beer trends that need to chill out
• Craft beer trends that need more love
• Shoutouts to the folks keeping local beer alive

Final Thoughts

It's a fun, slightly unhinged episode full of good laughs, better beer, and a reminder that even when the world feels like a flat IPA, craft beer still brings people together.

Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls.

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