This week we wrap up the Susan Nelson curated episodes with a big tasty barrel aged beer.

Beer description:
A blend of Imperial Stouts that spent 22 months in a Stagg Jr. bourbon barrel, 18 months in a Nashville Barrel Company bourbon barrel, 15 months in a Southern Collective whiskey barrel, and 15 months in a Southern Collective maple finished rye whiskey barrel. It was then conditioned on pecans, caramel, cacao nibs, coffee beans, and vanilla beans.

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This week friend of the show Susan Nelson curated some beers for us to try after a trip to Tennessee.

Beers on this episode:
TailGate Brewery - Juice Wizard IPA
Southern Grist - Blueberry Cobbler
Against The Grain - Bourbon Barrel Aged Ale
TailGate Brewery - Peanut Butter Milk Stout

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This week we continue our non-beer beverage samplings. 

Beverages on this episode:
Jarritos - Cantaritos Mandarín
Dre & Snoop - Gin and Juice Passionfruit
Beatbox - Blue Razzberry
Great Central Brewing Co. - Real American Beer

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This week we slide in July with two easy drinking and fruity Midwest beverages.

Watermelon Splash
Vibrant, bright and crisp. Watermelon Splash is 100% natural with zero artificial sweeteners. Wisconsin malt serves up 4.0% ABV, only 105 calories and 6.5 g of carefree carbs. A provocative and refreshing burst of watermelon joy!

Strawberry Beer For Tacos
Pouring cherry blossom pink and bursting with floral wild strawberries aromatics, Strawberry Beer for Tacos pay tribute to the strawberry margarita while remaining distinctly unique. The flavor highlights a touch of lime acidity under a robust strawberry yogurt tang. A saline finish rounds out the nose and concludes yet another Off Color beer to pair perfectly with your taco.

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This week owner of Lake Effect Brewing Company, Clint Bautz joins us again.  We get the latest update on their brand new Avondale neighborhood taproom in Chicago.  Including a chance for YOU to invest into the brewery (link below).  To finish the show we grab an aged BA stout from Lake Effect out of Brandon's cellar.

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This week Brandon and Tony sample, "Trail Buddies", a collaboration between our friends at Old Irving and Maplewood Brewing.

Beer Description:
Imperial stout brewed with toasted almonds, peanut butter, cocoa nibs and vanilla, in collaboration with Maplewood Brewery & Distillery. Liquid trail mix!

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This week Brandon and Tony sample Voodoo Ranger "Hardcharged Tea" while catching up and discussing what to do with their reward points from their local grocery store. 

And don't forget to join us Friday, June 7th at Gallahger Way for "Friday Night Flights" that features 35+ Chicago-area breweries.  Get your tickets here: https://chicagotastingpass.myshopify.com/#tickets

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This week Brandon and Tony sample Goose Island's latest barrel aged release "Dapper Rye".

Beer description:
This year at Goose Island, we are celebrating 36 years of brewing Chicago’s beer. For the occasion, we were fortunate enough to get our hands on not one, but two separate sets of “Birthday” bourbon barrels. Starting with our imperial rye stout, we aged this beer in the first set of barrels for a full year. Wanting to really showcase those exceptional barrels, we transferred that beer to a second set of freshly emptied “Birthday” barrels.

Raising a toast to another year of incredible beer, this elegant stout threads together a spirited and lightly herbal barrel personality with a balance of caramelized sugar. As sophisticated as it is delicious, our limited release Dapper Rye is a fête in barrel-aged stouts.

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This week we sample two random beers from Tony's neighbor and a beer that's 3 years old from Brandon's cellar, all from Michigan! 

Beers on this episode:
Roak Brewing Co. - Devil Dog Oatmeal Stout
Pigeon Hill Brewing Company - SCP
New Holland Brewing - Dragon's Milk White

Chicago's "Friday Night Flights" returns June 7th at Gallagher Way.  Get your tickets here: https://chicagotastingpass.myshopify.com/#tickets

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This week we say "bon voyage" to Brandon while sipping on Marz Schwarzbier from Marz Community Brewing Co..

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Beers featured on this episode:
Marz Community Brewing Co. -  Marz Schwarzbier

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