Drink Talk

Episode 67 - 8/5/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by returning guest host, Mike, as they talk about the problems with Facial Recognition and its unregulated use. Drinks for the talk were Color Block by Prairie Artisan Ales, Bubble Farm by Clown Shoes, Citra Hoped Kombucha by Fisheye, and a homebrew clone of Pseudo Sue by Andrew. We also review a Riesling Radler by Union Wine Company.

Episode 66 - 7/22/2018 - Host Brian, on vacation in Portland, ME, stopped by Allagash Brewing Company & Maine Craft Distilling. He is joined by Ken, brother-in-law & sommelier. They review Allagash's: Hoppy Table, 2 Lights, 16 Counties, Avance', Nancy, Curieux, Coolship & Saison. Also, MCD's: 50 Stone Whiskey, Alchemy Gin, Chesuncook Carrot Spirit, & homemade Ginger Beer.

Episode 65 - Recorded 7/8/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by Jake, a local bar owner, to review a new brewery. While they drink Blueberry Moon and Peach Kombucha from Nebraska's first kombucha brewery, Fisheye Kombucha, they discuss the health benefits of drinking this beverage made from fermented black tea. They also discuss how to obtain a healthier lifestyle from an alkaline diet and a balanced way of eating. To end the program, they decided to also review Peach Vodka, from Lonely Oak Distillery, mixed with lemonade.

Episode 64 - 7/8/2018 - Hosts Brian & Britt go on location to Lonely Oak Distillery in Earling, Iowa to interview owner Pat Hoffman. They talk about how he got started, what it mean to be a "Seed to Spirit" distillery, pitfalls, whats to come, and many other topics. They get to sample their Steeple Ridge Bourbon (due out July 2018) in various forms: un-aged, half-aged, and fully matured. They also get to sample their North 40 Vodka along side another popular brand. And they finished off with a refreshing glass of their Peach Vodka in lemonade. Yumm!

Episode 63 - 6/24/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by Mitchell, from Brickway Brewing & Distillery, and Ted, or returning scientist. This is a continuation from the last episode and expands on the religious and social aspects of using CRISPR. Drinks for the talk were: SupaJuice & Hop Streaker by Kros Strain, Hop Anomaly by Nebraska Brewing Company, IPA by Crooked Stave, Barrel aged Yeti Imperial Stout (2011) & Old Ruffian Barleywine (2011) by Great Divide, Wild Olivia by Brickway, and Killer Penguin Barleywine (2012/2013) by Boulder.

Episode 62 - 6/10/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by Mike and Ted (a science teacher) as they discuss CRISPR Cas 9: what it is, what it does, what we are doing with it, and what is to come. From GMOs to curing diseases to Gene Editing and the ethics involved are all talked about. Drinks for the talk were: a Homebrew from Andrew, Pseudo Sue from Toppling Goliath, Fairy Nectar from Kros Strain, and Dark Paradise from Kros Strain.

Episode 61 - 5/27/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt talk about what Memorial Day means to them. Also, some lesser known facts about the holiday are discussed. Drinks for the talk were made with Soldier Valley Private Stock Rye Whiskey.

Episode 60 - 5/13/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt discuss the varied ways of properly greeting someone. Salutations, waves, salutes, bows, handshakes, hugs, & kisses are all discussed as are their formality level and situational uses. Drinks for the talk were from local Nebraska breweries: Blood Orange Imperial IPA from Infusion Brewing, Arianette from White Elm Brewing, and Snozzberry Sour from Kinkaider Brewing. Check us out!

Episode 59 - 4/29/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt are joined by Mitchell (from Brickway Brewery & Distillery) and returning guest host, Mike. They discuss the dying art of cursive and what that means to human communication. They also talk about how texting, email, & Snapchat all are helping to erode verbal communication. Drinks for the talk were all from Brickway. Mitchell brought some test batches of their new FMBs (Flavored Malt Beverages), their One Way IPA, Epic Blackout Stout, 10th Sanctum Barley Wine, and for good measure their Honest American Single Malt Whiskey. Check us out!

Episode 58 - 4/22/18 - Hosts Brian & Britt, are joined by Grant, as they talk about the weather: strange & extreme events, how its formed, what we are doing with it, and what we should do (or not do) about it. Drinks for the talk were from Broken Compass Brewing, in Breckenridge, CO: Hefeweizen, Centennial IPA, & Fruit Boot Double IPA. Check us out!