Joe talks with Chris Paquette (co-host of Shift Beers) about moving to Cincinnati, Dad life, stress sleepwalking, working in the service industry, and more.

This episode was recorded at BC's Bottle Lodge in Montgomery, which has unfortunately closed its doors since the recording of this episode. They still have a location in Liberty and will soon open up their own brewery in Mason.

What We Are Drinking
Oktoberfest
West Side Brewing - Westwood, Ohio
ABV: 5.3%
IBUs: 22

Tuk Tuk - Japanese Rice Lager
Seventh Son Brewing – Columbus, Ohio
ABV: 5%

Rothaus Pils on the sloooow pour tap
Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus
ABV: 5.1%
IBUs: 32

About Shift Beers
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Joe and Caroline talk about how they are preparing for preschool which will be starting for their oldest very soon.

What We Are Drinking
Origin of Species - English Mild
Fibonacci Brewing Company - Mt. Healthy, Ohio
ABV: 4.3%

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Joe and Caroline drink local pilsners while discussing the history of the style.

What We Are Drinking
Sunshine Pilsner 
Tröegs Independent Brewing – Hershey, PA
ABV: 4.5%

“It takes the right ingredients, people and processes to nail the complex balance of two-row barley, zesty Saaz hops and lager yeast. Secondary fermentation creates natural carbonation that delivers soft notes of fresh-cut straw and flowering herbs. In the end, this bright and refreshingly clean American craft pilsner is our go-to when the sun is shining and makes us happy when skies are gray.”

Lusen Pilsner
HighGrain Brewing – Silverton, Ohio
ABV: 5.1%

"Light. Crisp. Herbal."

*Recently won a gold medal in the German Pilsner category in the U.S. Open Beer Championship 

Vlad Pilsner
Fretboard Brewing Company – Blue Ash, Ohio
ABV: 5.3%
IBUs: 17

"Vlad is an award-winning traditional German Pilsner by Fretboard Brewing Company."

2022, 2021 U.S. Beer Open Championship - Gold Medal; 2020 - Ohio Craft Brewer's Cup - Silver Medal; 2018 World Beer Cup - Silver Medal; 2018 U.S. Beer Open Championship - Silver Medal

Drew Pilsner Czech Pilsner
Brink Brewing Company - College Hill, Ohio
ABV: 5.4%

"A traditional style Czech Pilsner - rich, complex, bready maltiness combined with a soft, earthy hop bitterness. Full mouthfeel, but without residual sweetness. Fermented with the H strain from Plzen for characteristic Czech yeast flavor. "

Resources:

• About - Tröegs Independent Brewing
• Sunshine Pilsner - Tröegs Independent Brewing
• Pilsner - Wikipedia
• Behind the Pilsner, the Beer Style that Conquered the World
• 2022 U.S. Open Beer Championship Medal Winners 

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Joe and Caroline discuss some of their favorite Summertime family activities.

What We Are Drinking

Caroline’s Drink: 

Cucumber Serano Gose
West Side Brewing - Westwood, Ohio
ABV: 3.9%
IBUs: 7

"Cloudy yellow with a fluffy white head, our German-style Gose uses sea salt and coriander to make a truly unique beer. This base beer lends aromas of bread dough, lemon, and a hint of lactic acid, and the addition of the flavors of cucumbers and serrano chili peppers give it both a touch of coolness and a touch of heat."

Joe’s Drink: 

Nutcase Porter with Peanut Butter
Listermann Brewing Company - Norwood, Ohio
ABV: 6.8%

Good Enough For Me
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Amber
Swine City Brewing - Fairfield, Ohio
ABV: 5%

"Sure to make grandma jealous. Notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, bring this raisin soaked Amber together."

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Joe and Caroline talk all about Christmas in July, their thoughts on seasonal creep, and Higher Gravity's Beevent box.

Resources:

• Seasonal Creep – How Early is Too Early?
• About Christmas in July
• Seasonal Creep Isn't Real... Really. - The Gnarly Gnome
• Higher Gravity Beervent Calendar
• 100 Christmas Jokes and Puns That Are Snow Much Fun | Southern Living

What We Are Drinking

Holiday Ale
West Side Brewing – Westwood, Ohio
ABV: 6.4%
IBUs: 17

“A deep amber ale thanks to the use of three crystal malts, this festive brew has layered malt sweetness, a touch of fruitiness from Galaxy hops, and cheery holiday aroma thanks to cinnamon, ginger, and sweet orange peel.”

Krampus Coal
West Side Brewing – Westwood, Ohio
ABV: 7.8%
IBUs: 39

“Black with a tan head, this Baltic-style Porter has rich aromas of chocolate and vanilla. The flavor is more of the same, with a slight note of roast rounding it out. Thanks to the addition of whole vanilla beans, a strong vanilla flavor carries throughout the beer as it finishes on the sweeter side with just enough hop bitterness to keep it from being cloying. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Boys and Girls Club.”

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In this bonus episode, Joe and Caroline drink three Hefeweizen beers brewed in Cincinnati, they discuss the history of the style,  decoction, and more. Caroline blows Joe's mind when she tells him that back in the day brewers used rocks to brew beer and they reveal the correct way to pronounce "Hefeweizen".  Listen to the very end of the episode for a sneak peek of their call to the Shift Beers drunk line. See if they make "the cut" and tune into Shift Beers to hear the entire call.

What We Are Drinking

Bavarian Hefeweizen
Highgrain Brewing - Silverton, Ohio
ABV: 4.7

"Delicate. Smooth. Subtle. Brewed in traditional methods, this Bavarian Style wheat beer soothes with fruity aromas banana and clove flavors and playfully light body that finishes smooth."

*Das Henker (The Executioner) Bavarian Style Hefeweizen
Alexandria Brewing Company - Alexandria, Kentucky
ABV: 5%

*Not grammatically correct? We don't care.

"Our Bavarian-style hefeweizen brewed using decoction. An easy drinker that will take your pallet to the Bavarian countryside."

Hefeweizen
Sonder Brewing Company - Mason, Ohio
ABV: 5.4%

"A light wheat beer with hints of honey, clove, fresh banana, and light spice flavor."

Story: A classic German Style Wheat Beer, we’re paying homage to the history of this style"

Resources: 

• German-Style Hefeweizen | Hefeweizen Beer
• What is: Wheat Beer vs. Witbier vs. Hefeweizen - Allagash Brewing Company
• Wheat beer - Wikipedia
• steinbier, | Craft Beer & Brewing
• decoction | Craft Beer & Brewing

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Joe and Caroline discuss the importance of helping their kids establish good nutritional habits. Caroline vents her frustration at the early cancellation of Phineas and Ferb (in her opinion) and Joe's dad joke of the week gets even more cheesy (if you can believe it) and more.

What We Are Drinking

Caroline’s Drink: 

Gose
West Side Brewing - Westwood, Ohio
ABV: 3.9%
IBUs: 7

Joe’s Drink: 

Nano OG Lager
Market Garden Brewery - Cleveland, Ohio
ABV: 4.3%

Resources:

• Healthy Eating for Toddlers | MyPlate
• Especially for Moms | Food and Nutrition Service
• Poor Nutrition | CDC
• 6 Reasons Why High-Fructose Corn Syrup Is Bad for You

NOTE:  This podcast should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a professional for advice on these topics.

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Joe and Caroline discuss some tips and tricks on how to go hiking as a family with small children. 

Resources:

• Halfway Through A Year of Hikes

What We Are Drinking

Caroline’s Drink: 

Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter
West Sixth Brewing - Lexington, Kentucky 
ABV: 6%

"For every 6-pack sold, West Sixth will give back $0.50 to organizations doing great work in the community."

Joe’s Drink: 

Newporter English Brown Porter
Wooden Cask Brewing - Newport, Ky
ABV: 5%

"Newporter is a northern English style brown porter with a deep brown color and tan head. A malt aroma is reminiscent of toasted bread while giving flavors of dark fruit and chocolate."

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In this bonus episode, Joe and Caroline get conspiratorial and discuss the Dead Internet Theory, which states that most or all content on the Internet is created by artificial intelligence, not humans. We do not endorse this or any conspiracy theory but it is sometimes fun to take a dive down the rabbit hole. (We had beers during this episode).

What We Are Drinking

Joe:
Citrus Wheat
West Side Brewing - Westwood, Ohio
ABV: 5.5%
IBUs: 20

"Golden in color, big citrus aromas from Citra hops are enhanced by the use of orange peel. Orange blossom honey gives complimentary floral notes, and it closes with a soft finish for a refreshing summer brew."

Caroline: 
Astra Pink Lemonade Hard Seltzer
March First Brewing - Cincinnati, Ohio
ABV: 5%

Resources:

• Dead Internet Theory: Most of the Internet is Fake | Agora Road's Macintosh Cafe
• How Much of the Internet Is Fake?
• The 'Dead-Internet Theory' Is Wrong but Feels True - The Atlantic
• Atlantic Records Denies Claims 'abcdefu' TikTok Start Was Marketing Ploy

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This week on the Craft Parenting Podcast, Joe and Caroline discuss potty training 101, including when it may be appropriate to start potty training, potties and potty accessories, and some tips and tricks that they read on the internet.

Resources:

• The Best Potty Training Tips from Experts and Parents
• 23 Potty Training Tips for Boys and Girls | Pampers

What We Are Drinking

Caroline’s Drink:
Downstream Jam Dark Cherry Gose
Royal Docks Brewing - Canton, Ohio
ABV: 4.7%
IBUs: 12

"Downstream Jam is a tart tug-of-war between dark cherry sweetness and the benevolent bacteria lactobacillus. Prickly and floral, tangy with a touch of salt, Downstream Jam is a palatable reminder during these long wintery nights that there was a time when the far off buzz of cicadas played backup to the aroma a fresh mown grass and the sun shone past 5 o’clock. It was summer once. And it will be again."

Joe’s Drink: 

Pendragon Spiced Rarewit
Royal Docks Brewing - Canton, Ohio
ABV: 5.9%
IBUs: 13

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