Craft Beer Radio Podcast

In this episode, Jeff, Greg, and Shannon taste through a lineup blending classic Oktoberfest-style lagers with treasures brought back from Portland, Maine. The session kicks off with Hazel Grove's Vienna Lager and journeys through Russian River's iconic Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig, plus local lagers from Grist House and Old Thunder. The highlight is Bellflower's Hidden Vine wild ale, which wows all three hosts. Beer geek debates turn to lobster rolls, Portland brewery gossip, off-style yeast esters, and which beer to F, M, or K. Among the laughs, mineral-heavy lagers, and an 11% drinkable sour, it's a classic Craft Beer Radio episode.

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The hosts honor Dolly Parton's passing and dive into a diverse beer lineup: Troegs Oktoberfest, Dancing Gnome Fin, Brasserie Thiriez Foudère, Hill Farmstead Florence, Dust Blending Mega Dust, and The Brew Kettle Barrel-Aged Tunguska. Detailed tastings explore styles from local lagers to complex sours and an imperial stout. They swap stories, argue flavor notes, discuss mixology, and share personal rankings. The FMK segment gets heated as the crew debates which beers they'd kill, marry, or... well, you know. Highlights include a soundboard mishap, “blendy blend” experiments, and odd aroma discoveries. They wrap up with reflections on beloved hosts, pop culture losses, and a toast to beers and friends.

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The hosts Jeff, Greg, and Shannon embark on a comprehensive Pilsner showdown, sampling five beers from their Adirondacks camping trip and one bonus Pilsner to round out the flight. Each beer is analyzed for aroma, flavor, and style accuracy, with lively discussion contrasting German, Czech, and hybrid interpretations. Highlights include brewery tales, improvised rankings, and a wild ale detour with Allagash Cuvée d’Industrial. From campus orientation woes to heroic snake rescues and local yard games, the episode is laced with banter and detailed critiques. The show climaxes in an animated Marry, Fuck, Kill segment, with the hosts picking their favorite Pilsners for different occasions.

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Jeff, Greg, and Shannon raise a glass for Craft Beer Radio’s 21st anniversary with a lineup from their international beer travels, reviewing saisons, Belgian triples, complex barrel-aged sours and quads, and ending with a show-stopping barleywine from Holy Mountain. Lively tasting notes, deep dives into funk and tartness, whiskey and cognac barrel impressions, and passionate rankings fuel the banter, with the FMK segment capping off the wild ride. Geeky discussions about podcast lore, headphone mods, and spider house etiquette round out a packed, hilarious episode.

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In episode 534 of Craft Beer Radio (April 25th, 2026), Jeff, Greg, and Shannon deliver a landmark tasting session of six diverse beers. They kick off with Allagash White and reminisce about witbiers before diving into Rising Tide's Harkness, Dancing Gnome's Hodson, Brasserie Thiriez's Vertemont (gin barrel-aged), Dust Blending's Figgy (lambic/Saison with fig leaves), and Bald Birds Brewing Company's Birds Reserve Imperial Stout. The hosts unpack flavors with keen descriptions—spontaneous fermentation, sour and barrel influences, and a decadent imperial stout—and reminisce about brewery trips and stories. The episode climaxes with an FMK segment, seeing rare consensus on rankings and a Voltron lineup, while soundboard humor and quirky tangents punctuate the show. Post-show teasers promise further entertainment and community.

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In this episode of Craft Beer Radio, hosts Jeff and Greg delve into a selection of beers from Black Raven Brewing, featuring the Moon Tower Lager and the Pilsner. They also explore the 21st Anniversary from East End Brewing, as well as the Hitchhiker Brewing's Mutiny American Pale Ale. With a lively discussion around beer reviews, ingredients, and even some light-hearted hiccup moments, this episode showcases a vibrant tapestry of craft beer appreciation.

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In this fun-packed episode of Craft Beer Radio, hosts Jeff and Greg dive into a selection of exciting beers sourced from their recent international beer explorations. From the refreshing nuances of La Petite Princesse from Jester King and Brasserie Terrier to the globally acclaimed Westveleteren 12, and a standout Cantillon Guza, our hosts explore the aromas, flavors, and even the occasional disappointment of these beloved brews. As they share tasting notes and personal anecdotes, they tackle the importance of freshness in beer, along with humorous discussions and insights about their experiences with beer culture across the globe. Tune in to hear their rankings and catch their vibrant banter that makes craft beer tasting such an enjoyable adventure!

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In this episode, the hosts share tales from their recent trip to Belgium, tasting unique beers from local breweries including St. Bernardus and Ales from Brewery Arden. They discuss flavor profiles, experiences at various breweries, and their personal beer rankings. The dynamic between the hosts adds humor and perspective to their beer exploration.

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Jeff, Greg, and Shannon taste and review a tart Hill Farmstead Vera May, Fiddlehead's funky Landscape with Haystacks, an over-hopped Return Brewing Bounce Flash Hazy IPA, Dirty Couch's wild cherry sour, and local favorite Old Thunder Midnight Rain imperial stout—diving deep into tasting notes, wild ales, FMK rankings, brewery adventures, local improv, supermarket gambling, and lockpicking stories.

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The crew (Jeff, Greg, Shannon) broadcast from a new studio, sampling a Von Trapp variety pack (Helles, Kolsch, Pilsner, Vienna Lager) and two Hitchhiker beers (No Explanation Czech Pale Lager and Barrel & Flow Fest collab Duck Sauce). They discuss beer styles, home renovations, surprise critters, air fryer conversions, Disney tunnels, hops, and the evolving taste of Mosaic hops, before ranking the beers and sharing FMK picks.

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