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Humphrey Bogart is digitally resurrected in this very curious episode of TFTC.

Episode 20 of Matt Likes Beer finds Matt deep into Dry January 2026, reflecting on health goals, pre-recorded episodes, and the realities of balancing beer enthusiasm with personal wellness. The beer in the spotlight is Dollar Slice, a hazy IPA from Other Half Brewing in Brooklyn, New York—chosen initially for its pizza-inspired label and unexpected name.

Matt shares his prior experience with Other Half, noting that while he’s enjoyed their IPAs before, this particular beer was a classic case of label buying—a marketing reality many craft beer fans know well. A deeper look into the brewery’s catalog reveals a diverse lineup beyond IPAs, including lagers, sours, and spontaneous fermentation beers, even though hop-forward styles clearly dominate their production.

During the tasting, Matt addresses an important judging dilemma: while the can simply says “India Pale Ale,” further research—and the beer’s unmistakable appearance—confirm it should be evaluated as a 21C Hazy IPA. Using BJCP guidelines, he breaks down the beer’s opaque yellow appearance, exceptional head retention, intense citrus and tropical fruit aroma, and luxuriously soft, creamy mouthfeel.

Flavor-wise, Dollar Slice delivers vibrant orange zest, pineapple, and juice-forward hop character from Citra and Galaxy hops, earning high marks across the board. A slight lingering off-flavor prevents a near-perfect score, but the beer still lands at an impressive 41 out of 50, firmly in the Excellent range. Matt emphasizes that without this minor issue—possibly isolated to the can or palate—this could easily have been a mid-40s standout.

With no one-star reviews to read, the episode closes on a thoughtful soapbox moment about Untappd, consumer-driven beer trends, and the disconnect that can occur when breweries resist making the styles people actually want to drink. Matt balances critique with humility, acknowledging the complexity of running a brewery while reaffirming his belief that variety, responsiveness, and drinker feedback matter.

It's another snowed-in special, and this time Chris. Dave, and Luke list their top 5 favorite survival movies!

In this special blizzard edition of Indiana Jones in Character, Chris and Dave ponder the questions "What if Raiders of the Lost Ark where to remade and re-casted today?"

In this special "snowed-in" edition of "The Best of Fives", Dave, Chris, Tim and Luke share their top 5 weather related movies from their snow captured compounds in the north of Florida. Posted from Orlando where the current temperature is a balmy 81 degrees.

In this episode, Chris, Tim and Luke review Avatar Fire and Ash, Housemaid, 28 Years Later The Bone Temple and more.

We're looking at Praetorian Jack, the Man In Brown, or, as we call him, "Mud Max".

In this special episode of "Matt Likes Beer" Dave takes the mic to talk about the 16 beers from the Philadelphia area for Matt to feature on a special run of "Matt Likes Beer - Philadelphia Months" coming in April!

We're back to the Hammer thrillers, and this time an early one, to discuss a rather overlooked gem - The Snorkel.

Episode 19 of Matt Likes Beer features a seasonal-yet-technical deep dive into Fragile, an Italian-style Pilsner from Heist Brewery in Charlotte, North Carolina. Named after the iconic “Fra-gee-lay” moment from A Christmas Story, this 4.5% lager uses Saphir hops and dry hopping to create a crisp, modern take on a growing craft beer substyle.

Matt explores his history with Heist Brewery through Tavour, noting that while he’s enjoyed their beers before, this is his first experience with Fragile—and his first Italian Pilsner reviewed on the podcast. He also takes time to highlight Heist’s wide-ranging tap list, touching on the brewery’s diverse approach beyond the IPA-heavy norm.

Because Italian Pilsner isn’t a standalone BJCP category, Matt walks listeners through how to properly judge it using BJCP’s suggested entry guidelines, evaluating the beer as a 34B Mixed-Style Beer with a German Pilsner base plus dry hopping. The review covers clarity, head retention, hop expression, bitterness levels, mouthfeel, and balance—along with a candid critique of BJCP’s notoriously difficult website navigation.

Fragile earns a 36 out of 50 (Very Good), matching the previous episode’s score but illustrating an important distinction: judging to style versus drinking for enjoyment. While Matt finds the beer slightly restrained for a dry-hopped pilsner in competition terms, he makes it clear this is a beer he would happily order multiple times in a real-world setting—especially as a meal-friendly, refreshing lager with depth.

With no beer reviews to roast, the episode closes with a festive twist: Matt reads brutal one-star reviews of A Christmas Story, turning the beer’s name into an excuse for some unexpectedly dark and hilarious holiday commentary.