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Its time for us to vote on the, what we thought, main villain of Thunderbirds - the Hood. This verdict may change over subsequent visits to the show.

In this round of "Box Office Bozo", Chris must guess the top grossing films from the of "Parks and Rec."

In this episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt cracks open a German import with a lot more baggage than expected: Bismarkbrau Das Pilsner. What starts as a straightforward first-time tasting of a German Pils quickly turns into a full BJCP-style judging breakdown—appearance, aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression—complete with scores and some surprising critiques.

Matt dives deep into what makes a German Pils tick, from grainy, bready malt character to assertive bitterness, and explains why this particular beer lands at a lower score than expected. Along the way, he explores how transit, storage, and age can dramatically affect imported beers long before they hit an American shelf.

Then things take a turn.

Sparked by a bold “brewed according to the 1516 Purity Law” claim on the label, Matt launches into a candid (and occasionally fiery) discussion about the Reinheitsgebot—why it exists, what it actually says, and why modern brewers and beer drinkers may be clinging to it for reasons that have very little to do with making better beer. If you’ve ever been in an uncomfortable argument about “authentic” German brewing methods, this segment will feel painfully familiar.

The episode wraps with an announcement of an upcoming multi-episode special featuring beers sent from Philadelphia, plus a peek behind the curtain at Matt’s recording schedule and what listeners can expect over the next couple of months.

Honest judging, brewing philosophy, imported beer realities, and a little brewing-community therapy—this one has it all.

In this edition of The Best of Fives, Dave, Chris, and Luke list their top 5 favorite 2nd Tier Action Movie Stars.

In this episode, Dave discusses Undertone, The Vagrant, Scare Me, and Wound Fawn.

We're back on board the Romulus again, but going right to the end this time as we follow android Andy.

We're somewhere or other to look at the sequel to She, a film that's a pale shadow of the original. At least, that's what we conclude.

In this episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt cracks open Ember, a Red IPA from Brewery Bhavana in Raleigh, North Carolina—and takes listeners on a winding, honest, and surprisingly visual journey.

What starts as a simple beer review quickly expands into a deep dive on Brewery Bhavana itself, a uniquely ambitious space that blends brewery, taproom, Chinese restaurant, dim sum house, bookstore, and flower shop all under one roof. Matt explores his initial skepticism, his evolving impressions after digging through photos and the brewery’s website, and whether a place like this would actually be his kind of brewery.

From there, it’s time to judge the beer.

Matt evaluates Ember as a BJCP 21B Specialty IPA (Red IPA), breaking down:

The result? A strong 41-point score, making Ember one of the higher-rated beers of the year so far.

The episode wraps up with a broader discussion of Specialty IPAs, including Red, Black, Brown, Rye, White, Belgian, and Brut IPAs, why the category can be both fun and frustrating to judge, and how easily these styles can go wrong—or absolutely nail the balance.

No bad one-star reviews this time, but plenty of thoughtful beer talk, judging insight, and classic Matt-style tangents along the way.

Grab a beer, settle in, and enjoy Episode 27 of Matt Likes Beer.

In this episode, Khrysti, Matt, Chris and Dave discuss 1990's "Joe Versus the Volcano."

After a long break away, we're back. It could've been a more memorable tale to mark it - no hero other than our regulars, and no real villains, just a couple of daft blokes.