Episodes
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Holiday SPECIAL Episode
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Rick Speed is our beer Santa Claus and he's bringing his bag of goodies for a second year in a row. Matt joins us again, as we step away from swill for this special episode and try some of the absolute best seasonal beer you can get. Multiple flavors of Highland Brewing's Cold Mountain, Burial Skillet Cakes, and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout. Rick shares why he likes to age beer and explains the more important reason for why he hangs on to special release beers.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Holiday Cheer by Shiner
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Matt is back! It's all the holiday cheer we need here! We're celebrating with a Texas swill, which is fitting because it's where Matt has been for months. We'll talk about some beer holiday traditions, including a giant keg tree in Rochester, and learn about more highly sought after beer gifts this holiday. It's that time of year!
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Love for Leinenkugel Red Lager
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Many consider this a seasonal flavored beer and it's one that won't break the bank. We're trying this colorful choice from Chippewa Falls as we get into December. We have gift ideas for beer lovers! And, you won't believe the new use we found for beer that doesn't involve drinking it.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Four Sixes Grit & Glory - Pilsner
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
This swill is straight from the creators of the hit series "Yellowstone." It came out in 2022, but started making its rounds across the U.S. this past year. Of course, we had to try it. We'll talk about where this beer is from, our thoughts on the flavor, and we'll chat about the drama of Yellowstone the series and the talk around what's going on with season 5 part 2.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
It’s a Celebration! From Sierra Nevada
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
A reason to be thankful! Celebration is, in our opinion, the IPA flavor of the holidays and truly a reason to celebrate because it's actually pretty cheap! We're going heavy on the pine tree perfume and loving it with this beer, which is hard to call swill. It's too high of quality. Sierra Nevada started brewing a variation of this back in 1981 and it has grown to legendary status. We talk about what's so special about this IPA, the recipes using this beer including a sausage wreath, and our favorites around Thanksgiving! Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Who doesn’t love chocolate and beer? Hershey’s Porter
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
It's a match made in...Pennsylvania. Two iconic American brands that delight our taste buds for different reasons are joined together in holy maltrimony. Yuengling and Hershey's. They've been together for six years brewing up this very affordable Porter and we're trying it! Rick weighs in on the impending holiday mail tsunami, we talk Porters, some history on these legendary brands, and what's the difference between a Porter and a Stout? Oh, and where's Matt!?
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Philosophical Stout - Duck Rabbit Milk Stout
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
We're trying a beer brewed by a retired philosophy teacher out of Farmville, NC. Duck Rabbit is widely sold and distributed, and it's somewhat of a beer staple in our home state. We're thrilled to be back in Stout Season, but Rick says he drinks them year-round. In this episode, why is it called "milk" stout? Why does this count as swill? And, what is the best way to drink it?
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Atomic Pumpkin ”Spicy”
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Beer, pumpkin, cinnamon, and spice? New Belgium's Voodoo Ranger line is spicing things up this fall with this festive flavor. In this Episode, we are floored by this one, we broach the topic of whether pumpkin belongs in the 400 different kinds of pumpkin beers out there, and we talk about how long brewmasters have been serving up this concoction. Also, there's much more to do with pumpkin than just beer and a latte.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
October In Texas - Shiner Oktoberfest
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
We're tapping into Spoetzl Brewery once again for their special Oktoberfest. We couldn't resist this swill because it was cheap and we've loved everything else they've put out. We also miss Matt, who is STILL in Texas. In this episode, find out why beer could be the secret to living to 100. We also talk a little about why marzens are the traditional go-to each fall. And, Rick tells us why you need to show your postmen and postwomen some love!
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Prost! Aldi - Festlich Haus Oktoberfest
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
The official Oktoberfest may be over, but we're not. This is a packed episode, as we try this swill brewed by none other than Genesee! Did they nail it? Rick brings on some beer flavored pretzels to go with. Also, why more people attended Oktoberfest this year; but drank less? Plus, our big question for the beer drinking monkey in Indianapolis.