Travel by Proxy - Pandemic Edition

Episode #152 The Local

In today's episode we talk about The Local in Minneapolis, MN

Taste a Travel by Proxy original cocktail

Finally, we discuss Irish pubs in America, and why we love them

We made "the Tangy" using equal parts of Mezcal and Cinnamon Whisky (in this case Fireball, as it's what we had on hand)

From our (admittedly limited) searching, we haven't found anything else that has this recipe, so we're happy to hear if you've heard about anything that we've missed.

We hope you enjoyed this episode, and wish you all the best in the year to come!

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #151 The Executive Surf Club, Corpus Christi, TX

In today's episode we talk about the Executive Surf Club in Corpus Christi, TX

We'll taste a Shiner Bock

Finally, we discuss the Gulf Coast

If you want an answer to the Session Ale question, please look here.

Thank you for spending another potion of your day with us, and we hope you have a great day.

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #150 The 50th Episode Spectacular!!

CW: there is a bell that is rung very frequently in this episode, so be warned if you have any issues with constant ringing bells.

In today's episode we talk about 49* memories (we really didn't keep a solid count, but it's a lot) from the first year of our podcast

We taste a gin and tonic with Chase Gin, from the UK

Finally, we discuss pretty much everything that we've experienced over the last year

We want to thank you for making our podcast a part of your lives over the last year, and we hope to continue to bring happiness to your lives in the years to come. Thank you for following us on this journey.

Best wishes for another wonderful year!

Andrea and Aaron.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #149 Stacked Deck Brewing

In today's episode we explore Stacked Deck Brewing in Saint Paul, MN

Taste some of their delicious beer

Finally, we discuss the turnover in Saint Paul Breweries

Right off the bat, 23 Skidoo means to "go away," "scram," or otherwise leave. I feel Skedaddle is better at conveying that notion, but 1920's slang was never perfect.

Not too much for notes this episode, but please do check out our teespring store and help support the content you enjoy so much!

Thank you as always for listening, and we hope that 2020 is going to be an amazing year for everyone!

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode 148 Ox Cart Arcade and Rooftop

We'll taste a ginger lime Hot Toddy

Finally, we learn about the history of this quirky recent revamp

Aaron searched high and low, and it appears that he threw the bag away, and all that is left are a handful of potatoes. If we ever do find out what the delicious and creamy potatoes were, we'll make sure to let you all know.

Since neither of us actually took a photo of the amazing bowling machines, we had to find one from the photos on google. Credit to Skylar Thompson for tagging Ox Cart in the wonderful pic you can check out on our website!

Have a happy new year everyone! We thank you for listening and sticking with us in this first year of the podcast!!

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #147 Tin Whiskers and Gift Exchange!

In today's episode we talk about Tin Whiskers brewing in Saint Paul, MN

We'll taste several brews from their taproom and a Mint Patties Double Stout in our studio

Finally, we engage in a spirited non-denominational exchange of gifts.

We tasted the Mint Patties Double Stout in studio for this episode, and while Aaron didn't ultimately enjoy the whole experience, we want you to know that it was pleasant at first for him.

With our intrepid guest Kelsey, we continued our tour of breweries and taprooms in Saint Paul, and while at Tin Whiskers, Andrea tasted the monthly Bot IPA release (Cash Bot), Kelsey tasted the Orange Dream State, and Aaron tasted a version of the Parsec Porter which had added coffee flavor and was a nitro (HE LIKED IT!!!!), and also tasted the Nut Goodie Porter, which he didn't enhoy as much. While at Tin Whiskers we ordered pizza from the downtown Saint Paul location of Black Sheep.

Andrea and Aaron were both amazed that they both gifted each other a drinking vessel and a journal to write in. Photos of these wonderful items are available on our Facebook page

Thank you all so much for listening over this past year, we thank you for letting us into your lives as we continue to eat and drink our way through the country via your favorite podcast apps. We wish you the happiest of whatever holiday you may celebrate, and hope that you're happy and safe as we come to the end of 2019

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #146 Birch's Lowertown

In today's episode we explore Birch's in Lowertown Saint Paul

Taste some of the beer and a cocktail from their menu, with our special guest

We really enjoyed our time at Birch's, we were happy to have Kelsey along and tasting with us, and Aaron got to learn the correct pronunciation of hammerschlagen.

The current price per bottle of Utopia that we could find is $209.99, which is a lot; and that's all I'm gonna say about that.

We are incredibly serious in our want to get a Vegan meat raffle going. Please let us know if you would attend.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #145 Toilet Tourism

Our taste for this episode is a take on an old fashioned that has Rum as a base, rather than a whisky.

We used Lawless rum for this cocktail. If you'd like to recreate this on your own, the recipe is:

.75 Oz Lime Juice

.75 Oz Simple Syrup

2 Oz Rum

12-14 dashes of bitters

If you'd like to see the episode of How to Drink that we got the idea for this drink from, check out the link here.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #144 Bent Brewstillery

In today's episode we talk about Bent Brewstillery in Roseville, MN

We taste several options at their taproom

Finally, we discuss the history of Bent (and a lot of really old monetary systems)

The law in the state of MN (Section 340A.22) that governs micro distilleries is a bit circular, and has been hard to navigate for many new distilleries, as shown in this post from The Growler. The law forces only one sale per person per day on site, and limits the size of the bottle to 375 ml for on site sales. It's more complicated than that, but that's a decent start to the confusing cycle that has been created.

We here at Travel by Proxy want all of you to know about the crazy ways that currency used to be created and used, and want you to start with the Wikipedia entry on the Halfpenny, aka the Ha'penny, and for those of you wondering about the monetary system in The Name of the Wind, see the Kingkiller Wiki entry on the common currencies of the lands.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq

Episode #143 Tongue in Cheek

In today's episode we talk about Tongue in Cheek in Saint Paul, MN

We taste another hard seltzer from Fulton

Finally, we discuss the concept behind Tongue in Cheek, and what makes it special to us

The Photo attached is all rights reserved to Tongue in Cheek, and is included in their google photos.

We really do suggest you go to Tongue in Cheek, and if not in an area that you can get to this specific restaurant, you should find something in your local area that is similar, as the meal can be an experience in and of itself. Aaron and his wife really enjoyed their trip to Tongue in Cheek, and plan to go back again soon, and any place you can find with a similar mission will be well worth the time and expense for a nice night out.

Also, if you all have suggestions for a Brunch tour in the Twin Cities, or any locale close to you, let us know, we need more places to go to and experience for you, and give our reactions to.

We haven't taken any photos of the new PC yet, as we're waiting for the desk to be completed, and we're really excited for that to come to be.

We really appreciate you all, and hope you have a great Thanksgiving, and we really are looking forward to completing our first year as a podcast!

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq