Once again, my travels have brought me to St. Paul. This means that Shawn and I had a chance to record a follow-up in our mini-series, Happy Hour. This was my first chance to try a Flemish Red, a Belgian style of beer that Shawn has been excited to review on our show. Brouwerij Strubbe […]

Shawn and Mike review two beers you wouldn’t think belonged on the same show. First up is the Horn Dog Barley Wine Style Ale from Flying Dog Brewery, followed by the sweet morning-pastry aroma of Kennebunkport Brewing Company’s Blueberry Wheat Ale. After reviewing the beers, our hosts get into a conversation about the upcoming documentary […]

This week’s episode is a a journey away from the typical craft ales. While Mike came up north to visit for the weekend, we made a trip to Trader Joe’s in Saint Louis Park, in order to get a few more beers in common to review on future episodes. We grabbed seven or eight beers […]

This weekend gave myself and Shawn the opportunity to review a variety of beers in person. For the past few weeks, we have also considered expanding the shows of our podcast beyond that of our typical weekly show. In the future, this will include beer reviews as well as roundtable discussions regarding beer news and […]

This week’s episode is a bit out of the ordinary. Prepare yourself for four hosts, discussing four beers. Mike, Shawn and Jason are joined by homebrewer friend Tommy this week for a video edition of The Beer Genome Project. To celebrate this occasion, we have taken it upon ourselves to set out four Brown ales, […]

In the ninth episode of the BGP, Shawn and Mike review two Belgian Tripel Ales. The first is a new favorite, the Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels and the second review is of Flying Dog Brewery’s Kerberos Tripel. Following the reviews, we have a discussion regarding the world of craft beers, and how to become […]

In episode 8 of The Beer Genome Project, Shawn and Mike bring their favorite beers to the table, and Jason has his chance to review the first of many dark beers. This week’s reviews are of Ceylon’s Lion Stout, an import from Sri Lanka, as well as New Belgium Brewing’s 1554 Enlightened Black Ale, from […]

Welcome to episode 7 of The Beer Genome Project! Jason, Shawn, and Mike have gathered this week to talk about two more Minnesota beers. The first beer reviewed is Brewer’s Cave Golden Caramel Lager by Blue Diamond Brewing and that is followed by a review of Finnegans Irish Amber. Beyond the beers, we recount a […]

Jason joins us this week as we review two midwestern beers. First up is the Bubbjack IPA by Rush River Brewing Company. We’ll then follow with a review of Goose Island Beer Company’s Matilda, a Belgian Strong Pale Ale. The talking points in this week’s episode include the differences in state liquor laws, primarily between […]

We’re celebrating the middle of winter by reviewing two brews from Minnesota companies. Shawn and I review Strawberry Wheat by Brau Brothers Brewing Company, as well as Surly Brewing Company’s CynicAle. In lieu of a tasting tip this week, Shawn and I have a “Talking Point” on the “what” and “where” of beer drinking. We […]