ALLO all! This week on Friends Drink Beer, we try ‘Mongo’ by Port Brewing based out of San Marcos, CA. This Double IPA affectionately named Mongo takes on the flavors of the four types of hops used to make it: Columbus, Cascade, Centennial, and Simcoe. It carries a resinous aroma and also has citrus flavors that are finished with a piney bitterness.

Today we drunk dial Andy Kong, a California based musician with over 100,000 listeners per MONTH on Spotify. We chat about his new single, “Harbor In A Hurricane,” and take a listen to the song to wrap up the episode.

This week on FDB - we discuss a woman who wins a conch-blowing contest, dating someone who refuses to take off her swim goggles, and answer advice on traveling!

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer.

If you dig Andy Kong’s music like we do, be sure to follow him @AndyKongMusic on Instagram, and listen to his new single, “Harbor In A Hurricane” on Itunes and Spotify!

To support this California based brewery, and to find out more about their other beers, visit:

www.portbrewing.com

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

Firestone Walker Brewery Party

WHERE: The Firkin in Libertyville, Illinois

WHEN: Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 6pm

WHAT: Join Firestone Walker as they tap Firestone Walker Lager for the first time ever in Illinois. They will also be serving Firestone Walker 19th Anniversary Ale and Nitro Velvet Merlin. There will also be giveaways between 6pm and 9pm. Check it out.

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

This week on Friends Drink Beer, we try Trois Pistoles by Unibroue. The name of this Quebec, Canadian based Belgian Dark Ale is derived from the local “Legend of the Black Horse” folklore. You should taste a subtle sweetness that is only enhanced when you get hit with flavors of roasted malt, cocoa, ripe fruit, and spice.

Today we sit with Saylum, who is an incredible Cosplayer known best for her take on the Tomb Raider franchise. Joining us in the second half of the show is her good friend, dancer & fellow Cosplayer, Tyler Nelson.

This week on FDB, we discuss becoming Soulja Boy’s hype men, how Saylum got her stage name, and give advice on how to go about giving a bad Yelp review.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer!

Want to follow Saylum and Tyler Nelson? Give them both a follow on Instagram:

@Saylum and @TylerSome_Dancer

To support the brewery that created this delicious and perhaps devilish Belgian Dark Ale, (PUN INTENDED, FOLKS) visit:

www.unibroue.com

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

WHAT: The Abbey’s Fourth Anniversary & Home Brew Contest

WHERE: The Abbey Bar & Bottle Shop in Portland, Oregon

WHEN: Saturday, March 10 at 3pm

WHY: The Abbey is celebrating their 4th anniversary with a Belgian style homebrew competition. All Belgian styles are welcome and winners will be determined by a panel of judges. There will be a People’s Choice Award as well. Festivities go until midnight so be sure to join in on the fun.

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

Good day, sirs and madams! This week on Friends Drink Beer, we try ‘Agnus Tripel Ale’ by Corsendonk based out of Turnhout, Belgium. This beer begins with a light, dry citrus fruitiness while being finished with a delicate hoppy flavor. The brew has living yeast in the bottle causing the flavor to change with age.

Today we sit with Kate Christensen, who is the owner of ‘Beer & Body Craft Beer Girls’. The Facebook group combines a love of craft beer and fitness into one space. This includes a variety of female brewers, brewery owners, beer bloggers, beer fans, and ladies just looking to learn more about art of beer.

This week on FDB - we discuss how a dozen day care workers became stoned while on the job, what to do when your future self tells you to skip work the next day, and answer some advice on living with a significant other.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer

If you’re a girl that likes craft beer, and wants to be a part of Kate’s ‘Craft Beer Girls’, visit:

www.beerandbodycraftbeergirls.com

To support this Belgian based brewery, and to find out more about their other beers, visit:

www.facebook.com/Brouwerij-Corsendonk-1922522841330215/

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

Red, White, and Brew

WHERE: Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 12pm

WHAT: In celebration of an American Pilsner that was made in collaboration with Army Medic, Specialist Connor Steed, one dollar for every pint sold is going to be donated to Semper Fido (which unites wounded veterans suffering from PTSD and Traumatic brain injury with rescued dogs trained as service dogs, to nurture a healing and rejuvenating bond between the two).

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

Happy Presidents Day! I’d go as far as to say most of us still don’t have this holiday off, but as PRESIDENT of my Chess Club, I say you do! Walk out that door!!...but then come right back because I don’t want you to get in trouble! This week on Friends Drink Beer, we try ‘Golden Road Hefeweizen’ by Golden Road Brewing based out of Los Angeles. This is a very straight ahead Heff, with hints of banana and clove hitting your palette while a smooth, crisp finish make this a solid choice for your after work beer.

Today we sit with Carly Eastwold also known on Instagram as @CarlyTheTipsyYogi. She is the founder of The Aspiring Yogi Collective, where you can take online yoga classes right from home! Best part: not only do you have access to the library of yoga videos where new content is uploaded weekly, but once a month Carly hosts a live TIPSY YOGA class for subscribers. We were immediately interested and had to make a drunk dial to Carly to find out more about this.

This week on FDB - we discuss a man who punched a 150lb bear, what it would be like to star in one of the greatest erotic films in US history, and answer some advice on how to tell a friend something that’s not so easy to say.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer!

To do some Tipsy Yoga, and be apart of the Aspiring Yogi Collective, go to:

www.CarlyEastwold.com

To support one of our favorite breweries who created this Heff-Monster, visit:

www.GoldenRoad.LA

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

2018 Belgium King Beer Tour

WHERE: De Struise Brouwers in Oostvleteren, Belgium

WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 9am - Sunday March 4, 2018

WHAT: Travel across Belgium with beer enthusiast, Jim Ritchhart to visit 14 breweries, 2 of which are trappist breweries located within the walls of a monastery. For more information, email [email protected]

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

Happy V-Day to all! This week on Friends Drink Beer, we try ‘Victory At Sea’ by Ballast Point Brewing Company based out of San Diego, CA. This Imperial Style Porter is a smooth brew with a distinct sweetness that isn’t too overbearing. It has added vanilla flavors as well as coffee beans from San Diego. (Ooooh did he say San Diego!?) It carries minimal acidity due to the cold brewed coffee and has an undertone of caramel from the malt.

On this Valentines Day Episode - We sit with Gemini Ferrie, a relationship coach whose goal is to “show [us] how to heal the places inside that get in the way of attracting, creating, and enjoying, extraordinary love.”

We discuss dating someone with an eye patch, where to buy booze in Dubai, and Gemini helps us answer some advice on when it’s okay to talk to an ex again.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer!

To reach out to Gemini, and book an appointment, go to:

www.GeminiFerrie.com and also follow her on Instagram @GeminiFerrie_LoveCoach

To support the creators of this smooth Porter, visit:

www.BallastPoint.com

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

Valentine’s Chocolate & Beer Pairings, & more…

WHERE: Tennessee Brew Works in Nashville, Tennessee

WHEN: Monday, February 12th. Tuesday, February 13th. and Wednesday, February 14th, from 11am - 10pm

WHAT: This event features amazing beer and chocolate pairings. The chocolate is provided by Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Co., and the chef will be preparing unique meals using craft beer and chocolates. While you hang out, the room will be filled with live music and entertainment.

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

This week, we try ‘Hoppy Poppy IPA’ by Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. This balanced IPA is bursting with floral notes along with citrus, pine, and a hint of poppy seeds. It has bright aromas of orange oil, lemon zest, pine needles, and grapefruit. The taste is finished by a lingering bitterness.

On Friends Drink Beer this episode- we sit with poet, Jessica Piazza. Jessica reads us one of her favorite poems, and we talk about some of her pet peeves when it comes to writing and why all the titles of her poetry seem to dance around a phobia theme.

We discuss meeting the oldest tree Kangaroo named Paul, dating someone who owns a wand and is convinced it works, and we also answer some advice on dealing with parents who expect grandchildren despite this not being your wish.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer!

To learn more about Jessica, or to read her books. They are are available on Amazon, at the Red Hen Press and Black Lawrence press websites, and via her website at:

www.jessicapiazza.com.

To support this week’s delicious IPA, visit:

www.figmtnbrew.com

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

Off-Topic with Holy Mountain Brewing & Skagit Valley Malting

Where: Burial Beer Company in Asheville, North Carolina

When: Wednesday, February 7th at 6pm

How: Ticket sales start at 5p and are $10 at the door

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

This week, we try ‘Blind Ambition’ by Ladyface Ale Companie. This 8% Dubbel Ale carries nice malty flavors with undertones of chocolate and a hint of bitterness, and is a Draft only beer available in Agoura Hills, CA. Fortunately, you are able to bring home Growlers and 32 oz Crowlers of the good stuff home with you!

This week on Friends Drink Beer - we ‘drunk dial’ beer Instagramer @BeerGirlMeetsWorld. We discuss how she got thrown into the beer world, and how she has amassed 900 photos and visited 50+ breweries since then.

We discuss riding on top of rubbish bins, drinking legally in the streets of Japan, and answer advice on how to turn a long internship into a full time job.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer!

To learn more about Ana Richards, and to read the blog, check out her Instagram:

@BeerGirlMeetsWorld

To support this week’s delicious ale, visit:

www.ladyfaceale.com

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

Bagels and Breakfast Beer Cocktails

Saturday, February 3rd, 12p - 2p

Factotum Brewhouse

Denver, CO

$10 for a bagel and 2 beer cocktails

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

This week, we try ‘Tweak’ by Avery Brewing Company. This is a WHOPPIN’ 16% malty, barrel aged coffee stout with strong espresso flavors and a bourbon kick to the mouth. This beer is only available from the Boulder, CO based brewery from November-December, so raid your local beer stores to see if you can still get your hands on it.

This week on Friends Drink Beer - we ‘drunk dial’ beer blogger A.Girl.Rates.Beer aka our good friend Beck to get her take on being a super cool woman in the craft beer scene. Beck tells us about when she started drinking beer, how the blog has shifted over time due to her palette getting stronger, and why she started an instagram dedicated solely to beer.

We discuss talking on landline phones, getting robbed by an 80 year old, and answer advice on whether or not to change your last name.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer!

To learn more about Beck, and to read the blog, check out her Instagram: @A.Girl.Rates.Beer

To support this Colorado based brewery founded by a father & son duo, visit: www.averybrewing.com

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

1.28.2017 - Social Yoga at Indie Brewing Company. “If you love yoga and you love beer, come join Downward Grog for a gently guided class in a brewery from 10:30AM-12PM

Tickets are $15 online, or $20 at the door. Tickets include 1 craft beer.

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at www.friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

www.patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

This week, we try “Abbey Ale” by Brewery Ommegang. This is Ommegang’s first beer ever created, and you can expect delicious deep, rich malts with specialty spices. This brew has a dry finish and is also suitable for cellaring, where it would develop caramel, fig, and currant.

This week on Friends Drink Beer - we sit down with best friends and YouTube vlogger duo, Taylor and Milana. We dive into how the pair met and the story behind their YouTube channel that has already amassed 45,000 views in its short 2 month span. If you visit the YT channel, you can expect to find a couple weekly vlogs, prank videos, and similar to us - just two best friends and the debauchery that comes with.

We discuss dating someone who’s always barefoot, that apparently “powdered alcohol” not only exists, but is illegal in California, and answer advice on how to build a stronger sense of competitiveness.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer!

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

To follow Taylor and Milana on YouTube, go to:

youtube.com/taylormilana

To check out more of Omegang’s delicious beer, visit their website at:

Ommegang.com

BEER EVENT OF THE WEEK

Beer Dinner with Chef Jonathan Pimental at Angel City Brewery - Thursday January 18th - $85 - A five course beer tasting and menu pairing the flavors of both Massachusetts and East Los Angeles.

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody

Welcome to Season 2 of Friends Drink Beer. This week, we try “DirtWolf” by Victory Brewing Company. This is an intensely hopped Double IPA that is full of earthy and citrus flavors, coupled with a strong grapefruit aroma.

This week on Friends Drink Beer, we sit down with award winning ventriloquist, Hannah Leskosky. Now based out of Los Angeles, Hannah’s journey as a Ventriloquist started at the young age of 8 years old in Illinois. She has grown up since then, and is now immersed into the world of stand up comedy, alongside the fan favorite unicorn, Marty, who we had the pleasure of speaking to on the podcast!

We talk about body slamming a polar bear, believing in chemtrails, and Hannah and Marty help us answer some advice on how to deal with an impolite couch surfer.

Enjoy another sit down with Friends Drink Beer!

Have a question for Ryan & Alex? Submit it today at friendsdrinkbeer.com, and we will answer it on the next episode!

Lastly if you like the show, donate to us and show your support:

patreon.com/friendsdrinkbeer

CREDITS

Alex Hobbs - Executive Producer

Ryan Roope - Executive Producer

Episode Written By - Jared Brody