Drank

The Drank team shares their thoughts on rare craft beers expanding into new markets. For the first time ever they've recorded a Patio Pound Off pitting two fresh value priced white wines against each other: 2017 Essay Chenin Blanc/ Viognier / Rousanne from South Africa vs. Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc / Viognier from California. Chateau Ste. Michelle wine estates new 2016 Borne of Fire Cabernet Sauvignon gets both the “Sexiest Review” treatment, and the “Don't Believe the Hype” award.

Our thirsty hosts explore the best value wines, beers, and spirits including: Le Paradou Grenache from France, Avinyo Petillant from Spain, Squaters Brewing Co. Double IPA, Bauhaus Brewing's Short Pants Lemon Shandy, and Glen Moray 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Recorded on 4/20, Drank explores Willful Wine Company's Jezebel blended white wine from Oregon, Dark Horse Brewing Company's Smells Like a Safety Meeting IPA, and Weyerbacher Brewing Company's Sunday Morning Stout, in the "Under the Radar" section. Founder's Brewing Company's Dank Wood barrel aged IPA and Josh Cabernet Sauvignon from California are filed under "Don't Believe the Hype". The "Is It Worth It"section explores choosing single barrels of whiskey.

Our Drank hosts are back and thirsty after an Easter break, and they have found some delicious new treats. The Under the Radar section features Boulevard Brewing Company’s Tequila Barrel Lime Gose Sour Ale from Kansas City, and Hedges Family 2017 DLD Le Rosé from Washington state. The Sexiest Review is MCV 2013 Red from Paso Robles, California. In the Is it Worth section our friends try Bozal Mezcal. Don't Believe the Hype questions if Dogfish Head's 120 Minute IPA is a product safe for human consumption.

Nate & Orey share their picks for Easter and go a whole episode without hating on any drinks! Our hosts also explore beer companies getting into the marijuana infused beverage business. Favorites include: 2015 Domaine des Rosiers Moulin-a-Vent (this is some serious Beaujolais, and the perfect red wine for springtime), 2017 Cavalchina Bardolino Chiaretto (a delicious dry rosé from northern Italy), Prairie Artisan Ales BOMB Imperial Stout, Central Waters Peruvian Morning Stout, 2018 New Glarus Cran-bic, and Dos Maderas 5+5 PX Rum (crazy tasty blended rum partially from Guyana that is finished in Spain for 5 years in Pedro Ximénez Sherry barrels). Spring has sprung join in on the fun.

Our hosts discuss current news about workplace happy hours and the list of beverage industry trends that Whole Foods put out. In the "Under the Radar" section Juve & Camps Brut Rosé Cava (a sparkling wine from Spain), Warpigs "Lazurite" India Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Brewing Company Framboise Rose Gose, and Far North Spirits "Solveig" Gin are the Drank staff's pick for spring sippers. "Don't Believe the Hype" maligns the Chateau Miraval Rosé from an estate in Provence owned by Brad Pitt and Angeilna Jolie. The "Sexiest Review"is 2016 Gini Soave Classico from northern Italy. Follow us on twitter @DrankThePodcast Follow us on instagram @drankpodcast

In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, Nate & Orey discuss a bevy of Irish beverages, and wines that thankfully aren’t from Ireland. Self-driving cars being a boon for the beverage industry is in the news. “Under the Radar” picks are Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur, Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey, Ercavio Tempranillo from Spain, and 3 Sheeps Brewing’s Cashmere Hammer Nitro Stout. In the “Don’t Believe the Hype” section Bailey’s Strawberries & Cream Liqueur, and Guinness Blonde American Lager are both scrutinized for being unnecessary line extensions. In “Is It Worth It” 2012 Zind-Humbrecht "Hengst" Gewürztraminer Grand Cru from Alsace, France gets love for being the perfect splurge for spring and a white wine for long-term aging.

The Drank boys ponder where esteemed wine critic Robert Parker has been since not publishing any reviews since October 2017. In the "Under the Radar" section, explore Pipeworks Brewing's Lizard King Mosaic Hopped Pale Ale, the 2015 Georg Albrecht Schneider Niersteiner Hipping Riesling Spatlese (simply delicious, so get over the long name). In "Don't Believe the Hype" David Ramey's Sidebar Sauvignon Blanc splits the room. The "Sexiest Review" goes to a cheeky yet delicious California Syrah/Grenache blend called #PureYum. Orey surprises Nate with a tasty dram of the Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey so he can determine "Is it Worth It".

Orey tricks Nate into drinking a Six Point High-Res triple IPA. Big love is given to 1792 Small Batch Bourbon and the 2016 Para Maria Syrah/Petite Verdot red blend from Santa Barbara, California in the "Under the Radar" section. The Drank boys get turned on by the 2012 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja for the "Sexiest Review". During "Is it Worth it" a glowing endorsement is given to the 2013 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Louis Martini.

The Drank boys laugh it up over how ridiculous the Rosé trend has gotten, and they give lots of love to the new Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue American Pale Ale brewed in Iowa. The hype behind the new Jameson Irish Whiskey aged in IPA barrels is questioned. "Under the Radar" finds great value in Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa, and Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon ftom Australia. "Sexiest Review" is the Martinelli Bella Vigne Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast. During the "Is It Worth It" section our humble narrators drink Evil Twin Brewing's $9 can of Bozo Beer.