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- Your Love Is Like... Nitrogen?In this, THE NITROGEN BEER SHOW, The Scotsman and Drew try Old Chub Nitro, a Scotch Ale which is known for its creamy mouthfeel and rich flavor. The Scotsman and Drew talk about the upcoming on-location show at 10 EAST Kitchen and Taps in Turlock with Fieldwork Brewing Co, from Berkeley. It’s going to be a great event and a great show where the Scotsman and Drew will interview Derek from 10 EAST, Barry from Fieldwork Brewing, and possibly even some other guests! Join us at 10 EAST Wednesday, May 20th at 5pm for an excellent night of beer and food! In this show, learn about why beers were put on Nitro to begin with, what that little widget thing is for, and how nitrogen changes a beer!55 min
- Must Be the Season of the...In this show, the Scotsman responds to some less-than-positive comments he received about the sour beer show. He takes the time to remind everyone what the purpose of this show really is, to educate (but not exhaustively!), entertain, and promote the craft beer scene in the Central Valley.Scotsman and Drew talk about Central Valley BrewFest, as well as 10 EAST’s special after-event, SourFest Saturday.The Ale Evangelists also enjoy a collaboration Imperial Dark Rye beer, the Devil Went Down To Oregon by Ninkasi Brewing and Devil’s Backbone Brewing. Finally, the guys talk briefly about seasonals, why they exist, and what beers you might find in each season.53 min
- You're Drinking Your Beer WrongYou've been drinking your beer wrong. After tasting this weeks brew (Huge Arker Bourbon Imperial Stout), the Ale Evangelist and Drew discuss how the glass from which you drink your chosen beer can have a large effect on the taste, smell and even enjoyment of a particular beer.59 min
- Sour BeerIn this, the sour beer show, the Scotsman and Drew talk about one of their favorite topics: Sour Beer. That’s right, gentle listeners, they’re talking about beer that is SUPPOSED to be sour! How sour, you ask? Well, these beers range from a refreshing tartness to Warhead-level sourness! How do they make these beers sour, anyway? Well, the Scotsman and Drew cover that too! In addition, the Ale Evangelists talk about whether Sour Enthusiasts are really ruining craft beer. The Show Beer for this show is Deschutes Brewing Co’s Black Butte XXVI, an imperial porter brewed with pomegranate, molasses, cocoa nibs, and cranberries, partially aged in bourbon barrels, and is just...well, listen and find out!1 hr 17 min
- Battle RoyaleIn this, the Battle Royale, The Scotsman and Drew put their reputations as beer connoisseurs on the line as they taste Budweiser and Coors up against Anchor Brewing’s California Lager and Firestone-Walker’s Pivo Pils. Will they be taken in by Annheuser Busch’s slick marketing campaigns or beer that was brewed as cold as the Rockies? Or will the Ale Evangelists be able to tell the difference between macro and craft? Ultimately, everyone wins, as The Scotsman and Drew show that craft beer alternatives to the big macro beers don’t have to be chewy beers which you can’t see through. In the Battle Royale, The Scotsman and Drew will explore the lighter side of craft beer. Join them, won’t you?43 min
- Local BeerOn the Local Beer show, The Scotsman and Drew give a non-exhaustive rundown of the local beer scene in the Central Valley. They talk about how craft beer started in Modesto back in 1984 with St. Stan's, and exactly what kind of player they were in the budding craft beer scene of the 80's and 90's. They also go through several breweries that are local (within 100 miles) and talk about some of the good ones from all of them. And in this show, the Scotsman and Drew try the Imperial IPA from Sandude Brewing in Turlock.1 hr 4 min
- Craft BeerOn the Craft Beer show, the Scotsman and Drew discuss what, exactly, constitutes "Craft Beer". Is there an actual definition, and how has it evolved over the years? Is Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams) still considered Craft Beer? Why can't Annheuser-Busch be craft beer, and could that ever change? Speaking of ABInBev, why so much hate for them? Can't we all just get along? Plus Scotsman and Drew try Tecumseh Imperial IPA from Tioga Sequoia Brewing in Fresno!55 min
- The Dark Beer Show"I just don't like dark beer..." In the Dark Beer Show, The Scotsman and Drew enjoy an 825 State Stout from Epic Brewing Company, in Colorado. They discuss the merits of this dark beer and dark beer in general. In this show, they cover the WIDE ranges of flavors and colors contained in the appellation "Dark Beer" as they talk about why you may, in fact, actually LIKE a dark beer if you'd give it a chance. What makes a beer dark? Are dark beers always heavy, highly alcoholic brews? Listen to the Dark Beer show to find the answers to these, and many more questions, as well as to get a list of beers that are approachable by the inexperienced dark beer drinker.0 min
- StylesIn this, the Style Show, The Scotsman and Drew enjoy a style-defying beer called the Master of Disguise by Stone Brewing Company. The MoD is labeled as an Imperial GOLDEN Stout. Yeah, the bottle said Golden. Hear their reaction to this tongue-befuddling concoction, as well as a discussion about beer styles. What is a beer style, and what is it good for? Isn't it enough to know whether a beer is "good" or "bad"? Do I have to know that it's a bad American Stout, or a good IPA? Well, they will go through the evolutions of styles, who defines them, and whether there's still good reason to have styles today on this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show.49 min
- What is Beer?The Scotsman and Drew discuss the ingredients of beer: Barley, Hops, Water, and Yeast. What are these simple-yet-Oh-So-Complex ingredients and how do brewers use them to make the liquid awesomeness of beer? In this podcast, we answer some questions: Is there really a beer purity law in Germany? What was the Reinheitsgabot instituted for? Are there any other ingredients used in the creation of this most wonderful beverage? In the midst of all of this, they enjoy a Rogue New Crustacean Barleywineish Imperial IPA Sorta. (Yeah, that's the name. Leave it to Rogue.)52 min
About The Ale Evangelist Show
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The Ale Evangelist Show The Ale Evangelist Show is a podcast designed to help get out the good news of fine craft beers, enjoying them, where to find them, and what they are. We aim on this show to…
have a broad mix of information on what makes good beer good, as well as a smattering of interviews from brewers, establishment owners, and moguls in the beer scene around the Central Valley of California. About Your Hosts, the Ale Evangelists: Scotsman, Chris Dow I’ve been interested in beer since somewhat before I SHOULD have been interested in beer. One night, I was attending a party, and a friend and I went to pick out beer. I suggested the names of some well-known mass-produced beers of the time, and was summarily sworn at in the middle of the store. Surprised at his vehemence, I asked and was informed that “GOOD” beer was worth buying, while the other stuff was swill. Sensing a challenge in this, I made it my business to, when it was legal for me to do so, learn all I could about beer, brewing, and the enjoyment of these activities. I am by no means THE expert on the subject, of course. Plenty of talented brewers and imbibers know far more than I, but it is my passion for this fine beverage which drives me to talk about it so often. As I often say, beer is not the most important thing in the world to me, but it’s definitely up there. My nickname comes from my ancestry as well as another of my passions, Scotland. You can take a Scot out of Scotland, but you can never take Scotland out of the Scot, and I am proof of that. Drew, Andrew Edwards Andrew’s history with fermented beverages begins, like many, with a quest to enjoy life. If wine gladdens the heart of man, as the Good Book says, then beer and spirits should not be ignored, either, thought Drew! Drew was drawn to spirits early on with an emphasis on mixology. A skilled mixer, Andrew introduced many of his friends to the wonders of well-made cocktails. As Drew began tasting various beers far and wide, he began gravitating more and more toward the fine craft beers becoming ubiquitous in the area. Soon, he was collecting an enviable cellar stable of fine ales. A traveler for his work, Drew collects fine beers from his travels and always brings some amazing stuff to the table.