Wed, 27 April 2022
We’ve been summoned to do our civic duty in Haze Court, giving five hazy beers their due process through our arbitrary…arbitration. We’re ready to be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that we should drop the charges against haze, and sentence our taste buds to about an hour of hop service. Also, we imagine adding a twist to new MLB rules, experience the Mandela Effect with Sir Mix-A-Lot, and try to keep Craig’s Hop Anger Meter below critical. Beers Reviewed Old Nation Brewing Co. - DDH M-43 (Double Dry-Hopped New England-style IPA) Eagle Park Brewing Co. - Goon Juice (New England-style IPA) Brothership Brewing - The Arrival (New England-style IPA) Hop Butcher for the World - Oblong (Double IPA) Old Irving Brewing Co. & Alarmist Brewing - Beez Jus (DDH Triple IPA) |
Wed, 20 April 2022
In less than two years, Atrium Brewing already has folks claiming them as the best brewery in Louisville - so Craig had to visit and find out for himself. Head brewer Spencer Guy hops on for an interview to talk about the brewery’s origins, being known for kettle sours but having a penchant for clean beers, and what to expect once they are able to add more space. Then we drink through five diverse offerings that range from nostalgia-inducing classics to “how could this possibly work?” in a matter of minutes. Also, we look at craft beer trends as an economist might, help settle some Simcoe misconceptions, and once again summon The Chonk.
Beers Reviewed Czech Pils O’Beer (Sour w/ passion fruit, blue raspberry, lemon, and vanilla) Dumpster Cut (Simcoe NEIPA) Chocolate Covered Cherry Boy (Pastry Sour w/ cherry, cacao nibs, and vanilla) Barrel Aged Hegemon (Bourbon Barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout) |
Wed, 13 April 2022
As if the Chicago shelves couldn’t be more saturated with tantalizing options, a whole new round of hot drops has hit recently that got us out to the bottle shops to see if they’ll take valuable fridge space away from our local faves.We have five very different beers from some notable out-of-state breweries - and we have our first ever D.O.A. Hot Drop. Also, Ryan is living with the horror of a room centipede, Craig’s working through some hop anger, and we both are titillated by The Burden of Stout. Hallelujah, it’s raining DSW gift cards.
Beers Reviewed Fast Fashion/Keeping Together - Reality is an Atmosphere: Centennial (Belgian Pale Ale) Civil Society Brewing - Fresh (New England-Style IPA) J. Wakefield Brewing - K.R.E.A.M. (Berlinner Weisse w/ strawberry, vanilla, and lactose) Mason Ale Works - Cash (Imperial Coffee Stout) Cascade Brewing - Primordial Noir (Bourbon barrel-aged imperial red ale w/ cherries and spices) |
Wed, 6 April 2022
Well ahead of Derby Day, Craig trotted down to Louisville, Kentucky to check out their beer scene and bring back a five-pack, along with an interview. The range is wide on this one with easy-drinkers to adjunct-crammed sippers all fighting for the top spot in our arbitrary rankings. Also, Craig chats with Andy Cobb from Butchertown to learn about his growing operation, how to determine the right amount of coconut to cram into a stout, and the potential for kung fu showdowns over craft beer. Also, Craig shares some other unique highlights from his Louisville trip, Ryan’s considering restoring a vintage Segway, and we end our boys trip with a friendship-strengthening fist fight. Andy Cobb from Butchertown interview (00:32:55 - 00:48:41) Beers Reviewed Gravely Brewing Co. - La Bamba (Mexican-style Lager) Mile Wide Beer Company - Army Had A Half Day (West Coast IPA) Butchertown Brewing - Arise: Coconut (Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels w/ coconut) Holsopple Brewing - Apricot Pufflefluff (Fruited Sour w/ apricot and marshmallow) Gallant Fox Brewing Co. - Blue Suede Brews (Peanut Butter Banana Old Ale) |
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