Jeff McNeil hit a home run during the game we recorded this during, so yay Jeff! Tonight we talked about the Mets offense, turning points and Jacob deGrom. We touched on minor league baseball, independent leagues versus affiliated ball, about Goses, checked in with Botty McBotface, and were disappointed live by the Mets game. Beers … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 6"

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Michael, Jason and Jake discuss the live Mets Cubs game, doubleheaders, blackout rules, smoothie beers and homebrew, and Francisco Lindor. Botty McBotface makes an appearance, weighing in on its thoughts on the 2021 Mets. Maybe some text to speech to follow? Beers Jake: Chillway Brewing Homebrew NEIPA Jason: Saranac Weekend Warrior Juicy Ale Michael: Bolero … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 5"

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On tap today is Michael, Chris and Jason talking about beer, local breweries, about beer at minor league stadiums and at Citi Field.  We also touch on rule changes, Shohei Ohtani and the DH. We recorded this during as the last few innings of Wednesday night’s Mets Phillies game became outings, and talked a little … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 4"

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Why was the first player I thought of with number 3 Damien Easley? I digress.. Michael, Chris and Jason discuss the Mets so far, just after the LOB debacle Wednesday afternoon.  There’s some mind-boggling at Luis Rojas, some discussion of Opening Day attendence rituals, and some Shea Stadium talk too. This is the Thin Mint/Thick … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 3"

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It’s almost Opening Day, pending Nationals Covid contact tracing, so here’s a new podcast from your friends at Barley Prose. Today Michael, Chris, Jake and Jason discuss Opening Day, Irish Beers and Mikkeller NYC, baseball stadiums and our hopes and dreams for this baseball season. Lindor signed his extension right after we recorded, so we … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 2"

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Welcome to the first episode of Mets On Tap. Bear with us as we settle into a format, pick music and artwork, stretch out our arms to drink a whole game, and figure this stuff out.  Please reach out with comments to [email protected]. This episode we start out by talking about some beers we’re drinking, … Continue reading "NEW Podcast: Mets On Tap Episode Mookie"

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Barley Prose is creating a new podcast! It’s called Mets On Tap, and will be a casual conversation type podcast about beer and the Mets, and anything else that crops up probably, between 2 or more of the BarleyProse writers, and who knows, maybe some guests too. No other specific agenda or schedule at this … Continue reading "New Mets On Tap Podcast"

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With all apologies to my esteemed coblogger, Ceetar, no, “Nugget Nectar” is not the perfect beer. (Author’s note: Hat tip to, of course, SNL, for providing the inspiration for the title of this post.) (Author’s additional note: I have not in fact ever tried a Nugget Nectar beer, so it is premature for me to … Continue reading "Ceetar, You Ignorant Slut (or, “Guinness is, in fact, the Perfect Beer”)"

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