Episodes
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Midwest Go-To Swill - Michelob Golden Light
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Fall is in the air, but there's still time for one last lake beer. This beer is available only in certain states (the midweset) and has a number of premium ingredients, but it's the rice that might give it the pleasant flavor it has. In this episode, Rick shares his love for bugs and Matt is back in Texas; but he joins us by phone.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Headed North for Nordeast
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
We're back in Minnesota this episode and checking another off our list from the Grain Belt and Schell label. Nordeast is served up at Target Field and is a Minneapolis staple. But it comes from New Ulm, which is a ways South of the twin cities. Our conversation about this beer has us talking about everything from Gnomes to our favorite Halloween candy. Also, we're going camping! Send us your recommendations for camping beer and food--and we'll review it.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Bohemian Style Gluek Beer
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
It sounds like 'Glick.' Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about a Minnesota standard. This 'Pilsner Pale Ale' was brought to us by another friend of GSH. How do we feel about this pilsner with a punch? Rick talks about cans and dates. Matt has a story from Minnesota that involves grits and a Waffle House. Blaine has plenty of experiences from the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" to make up for the both of them.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Artesian Texan - Shiner Premium
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
This beer is brewed with water from an artesian well. That's all you need to say, but there's so much more to hear about Matt's trip to Shiner, Texas where he collected and brought back this limited distribution beer. How does this beer stand up to the well-known Bock? Why can't we get it everywhere? We've got some explanations of sorts.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
SPECIAL: CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES!!!
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Coming to you from the Thirsty Beaver Saloon in Charlotte, NC! This special episode is packed full of good times to celebrate our 100 episodes of Good Swill. We review two staples of Charlotte's staple bar that has overcome corporate development literally coming in from all sides. The tops are popped on Miller High Life and Coors Banquet in a place where there are other kinds of tops hanging from the ceiling. We talk about history, music, and get a visit from a birthday girl, as we soak up this celebration!
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
A Garden State Original - Ballantine Ale
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Rick returns from his home state of New Jersey with a classic beer. Ballantine Ale is brewed by Pabst, but the Ballantine & Sons origins date back to the 1800's. In this episode, hear why a field trip from Rick's childhood relates to this brewery. Also, it's episode 99! Join us as we get ready for our centenary!
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Flyin’ High With American Flyer Lager
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Hang on for this whirlwind of a trip to Boston. Well, at least a trip in our minds to get a taste of Harpoon Brewery's finest. Our former host and friend John Lohr brought us this swill from the North. Fair warning this episode, as Matt sends this American Flyer in a tail spin with tongue punches and puns.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Ohio Swill - Buckeye Premium Beer
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
When you have more friends, you get more beer! We’ve got another one from a friend of Good Swill Hunting who is the first ever to join us as a guest by phone. Buckeye Beer is a special hometown beer for many like Andrew Lewandowski who bought us this beer. It's brewed by Maumee Bay Brewing, has a low price, loads of flavor; but most importantly, this is a unique regional beer giving us a sip of the culture and history brewed in Toledo, Ohio.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Spotted Cow Tippin’ - New Glarus Brewing Co.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
We're excited to try this Farmhouse Ale from Wisconsin. It's, award winning, highly rated, and highly sought after; so we think we'll be over the moon for it. Thank you to Carrington for bringing it by our studio! No matter how good this Swill is, Bryan will always find something to say--but it's not about the flavor of the beer this time. Join us for another good time and great insight on this beer!
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Stroh’s Light Beer - Motor City Swill
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
This regional beer is a special delivery from Detroit, thanks to a good friend of GSH. It's also one of the very few beers none of the guys have ever tried! Like many regional swills, it's owned by Pabst; but has strong family roots that originated where? You guessed it. Germany. The GSH team talks about this throwback looking beer, questions about the year printed on the can, its history, and Rick has some advice when it comes to who's allowed to open and close your mailbox.