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I'm trying to clone a beer that I have zero idea on how it was made - and it shows! Learn all about that in this episode.

This week on Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives into Citra Anchovy, a fresh and hazy IPA from Orlando’s own Sideward Brewing. And no, despite the name, there are no anchovies in this beer! The unusual name comes from the experimental Anchovy hop, which Matt explores alongside other uniquely named hops in the brewing world.

A long-time fan of Sideward, Matt shares how this local favorite has become a staple in his beer-drinking adventures—from Oktoberfest celebrations to weekly brewery visits (often with the dogs in tow). With five pints of Citra Anchovy under his belt before this recording, he breaks down why this might be one of the best Sideward brews yet.

In this episode:

A BJCP-style evaluation where Citra Anchovy earns a 44 out of 50, making it the highest-rated beer so far on the show.

Listen now on Neozaz.com, BigMonsterBrewing.com, or your favorite podcast platform, and learn why Citra Anchovy is a must-try hazy IPA!

We've dropped through a Black Hole, landing in the world of nothing, to try and understand why nothing is as it should be.

The time of reckoning continues when Team Dave with Chris, Khrysti, and Matt are challenged the lord of questions, Steve, in this all new round of trivia!

With the passing of Gene Hackman, Chris and Dave take time to lis their favorite performances this legendary actor.

We're back to another classic this time, as head off to the streets and sewers of Victorian London.

In this episode, Chris and Dave learn about the Sankara Stones from "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom!"

I scream, you scream, we all scream for a wonderfully underrated episode of TFTC.

In this episode, Chris, Dave and Luke ramp up for the 2025 Oscar awards by listing their top 5 favorite Oscar nominated performances.

This week on Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives into Andy Gator, Abita Brewing’s Helles Doppelbock that packs a punch at 8% ABV. Known for its smooth malt backbone and subtle sweetness, this beer showcases the Maillard reaction, giving it a unique depth of flavor that sets it apart from other lagers.

Matt explores the science behind the beer’s rich caramel-like notes and speculates on whether Abita uses a decoction mash to achieve its signature taste. He also shares his long history with Abita Brewing, from discovering Purple Haze through a cigar magazine to a game-changing moment of having Andy Gator on draft for the first time at Universal Studios’ Mardi Gras celebration.

In true Matt Likes Beer fashion, he delivers a BJCP-style evaluation, scoring Andy Gator 42 out of 50, with only a slight bitterness adjustment needed for style perfection. And, of course, no episode is complete without reading some hilariously misguided low-star reviews—including one calling it “stomach-churning” and another claiming it “tastes like wort.”

Listen now on Neozaz.com, BigMonsterBrewing.com, or your favorite podcast platform. If you’re a fan of classic craft lagers, beer history, or just a great beer story, this episode is one to savor!