As we open our arms to embrace the start of summer, our empty glasses are going to need something flavorful yet refreshing. Luckily, Chicagoland breweries have been cranking out the hoppy lagers and pilsners lately, so we assemble five for this episode that are so good that they almost completely break the show. Also, Ryan speculates on banana pudding restaurants, The Queen's death is really holding up new hop names, and Craig's dry ramen-chomping has officially entered the canon.

Beers Reviewed

More Brewing Company & Beer on the Wall - Take One Down (German-style Pilsner)

Dovetail Brewery/Revolution Brewing - Thank You, Friends (Hopfenlager)

Roaring Table Brewing - Melts Into Air (California-style Pilsner)

Old Irving Brewing Co. - Doji* (Hoppy Lager)

Mikerphone Brewing - Lager & Lace (West Coast-Style Lager)

*At the time of this recording the beer was known as Oni, but is now renamed Doji