Tap In, Geek Out

Tap In, Geek Out

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Tap In, Geek Out episodes

  • Episode 39 - GABF '19 Parleaux Beer Lab

    The second episode from our Great American Beer Festival coverage is a story of big hearts and bold brews.  Parleaux Beer Lab's founder Eric Jensen joined us for a deep dive into the science of his craft, infused with an unmistakable affection for the people and culture of New Orleans.

    39 min
  • Episode 38 - GABF '19 Barnaby Brewing Co.

    Tap In, Geek Out returned to the Great American Beer Festival in October of 2019, and we're excited to (finally) bring you the incredible collection of breweries that were kind enough to share their time and stories.  Our first episode from the festival coverage set a tone of humanity, strength, and grace that turned out to be a common theme we heard throughout the weekend.  Matt and Kelly Barnaby made the nearly-3000 mile trek from Juneau, Alaska with an assortment of beers that were as exceptional and inspiring as their journey to bring Barnaby Brewing Co. to life... Twice!

    35 min
  • Episode 37 - Wrinkling the Stone

    We would never leave your poor heart alone here on Tap In, Geek Out. This week Doug & Eric revisit one of our favorite segments, The Wrinkly Sack.  Doug's turn to choose the film meant that we got to dig deep for buried treasure in one of his all-time favorite movies; the 1984 Robert Zemeckis classic Romancing the Stone.  How many Eddy Grant references can we jam in between our gushing over the sultry and alluring tones of Kathleen Turner? Join us with a cold one, and feel free to sing along.

    Beers: See all of our reviews on Untappd
    Stone Brewing Tangerine Express IPA - 6.7% ABV, 75 IBU:  Eric 3.75/5
    Stone Brewing Xocoveza Imperial Mocha Stout - 8.1% ABV, 50 IBU:  Doug  3.75.5

    54 min
  • Episode 36 - Far From Strange

    Storming the Radio Shack at Starcourt Mall while armed to the teeth with fireworks is how we wish we spent the 80’s, unfortunately Doug & Eric were busy sneaking warm beers behind the neighborhood pool, dreaming of the day when we could barely write two sentences of copy for a podcast description.  Thankfully for you listeners, our resident comic book expert Carl Lundeen is here to provide some insight into the new Spider-Man flick and how it compares to some sonnet he wrote about the Bolshevik revolution in the eighth grade.  We really appreciate the break, we’re elated to be back, and hopefully this won’t be the last time you read something this doltish from us in 2019.

    The Summer Beer (listen for Carl's recipe) ~11% ABV, negligible IBU: Doug 4.5/5

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 35 - Tappy New Year!

    Recorded literally at the zero hour, Doug and Eric put the year to rest with an hour of reflection, prediction, anticipation, and other word choices we’d often shun. A brief look back on the year that was leads into a discussion about all of the pop culture that will shape the year to come. 2018 was a big year for our little beercast, and we owe that to YOU; our loyal listeners and gracious guests!


    BEERS

    Upslope Brewing Company's Blood Orange Saison - 6.0% ABV, 25 IBU: Eric 4.5/5

    4 Noses Brewing Company's Bubblin Brut IPA - 8.1% ABV, 20 IBU: Doug 4.25/5


    This is the bad-ass mini arcade cabinet emulator we reviewed!


    Tap In, Geek Out's Fearless Predictions for 2019

    - Tap In, Geek Out will cover Great American Beer Festival 2019

    - First brewery interview outside of Colorado

    - Six new brewery interviews before October

    - You will be ours, Jason Lee & 4 Noses Brewing...

    - New Tool album in 2019! (recycled from 2017)

    - The Chiefs *or* Cowboys will play in Super Bowl LIII

    - Eric will land a kickflip

    51 min
  • Episode 34 - GABF '18 Riverwatch Brewery
    Eric swore he would never go back to his high school town of Augusta, Georgia... But after discovering the extraordinary beers that can be found on tap at the Riverwatch Brewery, a visit may soon be in order. He and Doug are joined by the Queen of the Augusta brew scene; Anne Sloan as she closes out our week in GABF coverage with all of the heart, soul, and charm you'd expect from Augusta's first brewery since prohibition.
    27 min
  • Episode 33 - GABF '18 Little Apple Brewing Company
    Day 6 of our Week In Beer coverage from the Great American Beer Festival is a trip down memory lane (if that's what you can call eastbound I-70), as Eric joins Doug in his college town of Manhattan Kansas, home to the Little Apple Brewing Company. Brewer Shawn Howard brought as much passion and personality to this episode as he does to the distinctive beers in their taproom; leaving us thirsty for more of his stories and of course the Fruit Salad Shorts Sour Golden Wheat.
    22 min
  • Episode 32 - GABF '18 Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery
    Tumbleroot is not only an accomplished brewery, but also a seasoned distillery. With all due respect, that's the equivalent of Michael Jordan actually being good at baseball. This marriage of two crafts produces a synergy that is unlike anything you've ever tasted before. Jason and Brandon gave us a peek behind the curtain of their enlivening approach to crafting uncommonly unadulterated adult beverages. Day 5 in Doug & Eric's week of breweries from the Great American Beer Festival.
    23 min
  • Episode 31 - GABF '18 Bismarck Brewing
    When the game is on the line, do you send in the rookie or your star player? As the only brewery representing North Dakota at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival, Bismarck Brewing embraced both of those roles. In just their first year as professionals, Jordan and Peter left a sizable impression with both their brewing and branding savvy. Doug & Eric were delighted to help document the first chapter of what is certain to be a lengthy narrative of success in Day 4 of our week-long celebration of beer.
    18 min
  • Episode 30 - GABF '18 Melvin Brewing
    Day 3 of our Week In Beer ventures north to the small town of Alpine, Wyoming; home to the big beers and ambitions of Melvin Brewing. There was no missing the Melvin Bus, and the perpetual party it drew at this year's Great American Beer Festival. Lucky for us, Travis took a break from designer onesies and classic Kung Fu to speak about the past, present and future of Melvin Brewing. Get a taste of what's to come with their bold, boozy Barrel Aged Ruckus imperial stout.
    17 min

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Doug Lund and Eric G. Hollis document their relentless search for the perfect balance of alcohol and fandom.