Shells And Hops Podcast

In this episode Joel and Ivan review 2 different Oktoberfest beers and pair them with two different chelonian families (Snakenecks and Sidenecks). Enjoy the controlled chaos these 2 appear to bring every single time.

Joel and Ivan review Wicked Weed's Imperial Perni-Haze IPA and discuss their beginnings in the reptile world which led to their obsession with chelonians.

Joel and Ivan discuss two beers originally brewed in Puerto Rico and attempt to pair them with the blue eyed Colomban Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys melanosterna)

Joel and Ivan review Victory Breweing's unique collaboration beer with Tastykake, Peanut Butter Kandy Kake Porter and attempt to pair it with the unassuming but very personable Okavango Mud Turtle (Pelusios bechuanicus).

Joel and Ivan review the interesting Imperial Thorn IPA from Founders' Mortal Bloom line and attempt to pair it with the unassuming and equally interesting Flattened Musk Turtle. Give it a listen so you can spot a big blooper by one of them.

Joel and Ivan take on a debate format while reviewing Blueberry Cobbler by Funky Buddha

Joel and Ivan review the very unusual Koffe Kake Ale by Victory Brewing and attempt to pair it with the highly underrated Asian Leaf Turtle (Cyclemmys dentata) and its close relatives.

In a longer-than-usual episode Joel and Ivan take on two very different beers to review. Lip Ripper IPA and Unholy Trippel are reviewed as well as pairing them with some unique species such as the Parker's Snakeneck Turtle (Chelodina parkeri) and, in a non-turtle pairing, the Southern White Lipped Python.

For a special holiday episode, Joel and Ivan review the unique Datil beer from Motorworks Brewing while doing a debate on whether social media is helping or hurting the reptile hobby.

Joel and Ivan taken on the task of reviewing the rare and amazing BigFoot from Sierra Nevada with the equally amazing Burmese Brown Mountain Tortoise.