In this episode of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex get their geek on by rolling out Flex’s very own beer-buying algorithm—because why not add some math to your buzz? Flex shares his desperate dash to restock on beer before football, and the guys take a few jabs at the new non-alcoholic version of 805 that nobody asked for. Plus, Chew Your Beer calls in with a rant about being stuck as the taco guy and craving some “white people food,” and they wrap things up with a classic Florida Man story that proves even trees aren’t safe from drunken shenanigans. It’s craft beer, comedy, and chaos all in one.

Beers We're Drinking:

• Greg is drinking "Conflict of Interest," a West Coast IPA from Fall Brewing Co. in collaboration with Harland Brewing. It's a juicy, slightly hazy IPA with notes of peach, red berries, pineapple, and a dry, dank finish.
• Flex is enjoying "Cashmere Sweater" from 1840 Brewing Company, a double IPA bursting with apricot and orange marmalade flavors, topped off with a soft, pillowy texture.

Episode Highlights: Greg unveils his latest creation, an online beer-buying algorithm inspired by Flex’s strict criteria—can art, price, and ABV—and the guys put it to the test with Flex’s current brew. The guys also dive into the ultimate dilemma: finding decent beer at the grocery store and what beers to look for the ease the shopping pain. We also cover the universal struggle of over-committing to brewery swag. The conversation gets even juicier with a deep dive into the ultimate white food: mashed potatoes. The homie Chew Your Beer calls in with a hilarious rant about being stuck as the taco guy at every family event and his dream of hiring someone to make him classic American meals instead. This brings up the question, what is the ultimate white-people food?

Booze News:

• Tilray Expands Again: Tilray closes on the some of the big brewery acquisitions they’ve been chasing.
• 805 Goes N/A: Firestone Walker drops a non-alcoholic version of 805, and the guys have some strong opinions on it.
• Modern Times Shakes Things Up: Major changes are underway for Modern Times, and they might not be what fans were expecting.
• Weathered Souls Says Goodbye: A beloved brewery known for a significant campaign announces it’s closing its doors.
• California Cracks Down: The state takes a hard stance on hemp-derived THC products, and the new rules could have a big impact.
• Florida Man Strikes Again: A bizarre incident involving a man, a gun, and a tree ends in a way only a Florida Man story could.

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