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Sour Sips and Slalom Canoes: An Olympic-Sized Episode


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In this episode of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex deliver a mix of comedy and craft beer insights that keeps you entertained from start to finish. Greg shares his recent work trip to, including some hilarious strategies for managing his beer expense reports while brewery hopping. Flex recounts his adventurous eating at the Wisconsin State Fair, featuring a wild sandwich creation with glazed donuts and ham. They also dive into quirky news about the Olympic alcohol ban, discuss the high prices at bottle shops, and celebrate the reopening of a beloved Denver brewery. This episode is full of laughs, great stories, and plenty of beer talk.

Beers We're Drinking:

  • Flex is drinking Creative Truths, a hazy from Hacienda Beer Company.
  • Greg is pounding Lizard Jim, a west coast pilsner from Green Cheek Brewing.

Greg talks about his work travels and trying to hide all his beer purchases from his expense reports. Flex shares his experience at the Wisconsin State Fair, including a crazy sandwich made with ham, Swiss cheese, spicy raspberry jam, and glazed donuts. The guys talk about their various research, and the importance of keeping beer prices in the Flex Algorithm. And Flex rocks out at Sad Summerfest and gets properly hydrated with his friend. Oktoberfest beers are starting to pop up, and Flex is excited!

Also, what’s the deal with the Olympics? Why do people get excited for sports they would never watch any other time?

Booze News:

Olympic Alcohol Ban: Alcohol is not allowed at most Olympic games—seriously, is that even sports without beer?

Denver’s Renegade Brewing is going to reopen with new ownership. 

Urban Artifact Brewing (makers of Astronaut Food) files DTC lawsuit against Pennsylvania.

A-B owned Goose Island has released the Bourbon County 2024 lineup.

Shoutout to Freemont, CA for being our top listening City of last week.

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Tune in for an episode brimming with humor, craft beer insights, and unforgettable stories on Craft Beer Republic!

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