A Toast from Coast to Coast

24/05/2020

Some breweries may not make it through the social distancing we are seeing with COVID-19. The halt to the foodservice sector has devastated some operations and it was a mad rush to can as much beer as possible. Can or die is a motto that is floating around as craft breweries change how they operate to stay afloat.

The boys taste Tiger Monk from Monkish Brewing Co., Dam the Dank from Swamp Head Brewery, The Conjuration of Four from Electric Brewing Co., and the All Together versions from Monkish, Moksa Brewing Company, and Alvarado Street Brewery & Tasting Room while talking about some of those reports, the need to support your local brewers, and also cover a few positive stories among the industry during this lockdown. Give it a listen and support your local brewery!

Some breweries may not make it through the social distancing we are seeing with COVID-19. The halt to the foodservice sector has devastated some operations and it was a mad rush to can as much beer as

27/04/2020

Social distancing is affecting almost every aspect of our lives, and the craft beer world is no exception. However, there is a silver lining to this pandemic, and that's the availability of good beer. In this episode, the boys and a special guest remotely discuss what we're seeing in the buying-beer market and feed off of a virtual 'beer share' with some regular listeners of the show.

Alvarado Street Brewery & Tasting Room/Great Notion Brewing 's collaboration Double Dank Shake, The Alchemist's Focal Banger, and Swamp Head Brewery's Sky Puppies (gotta have a bat reference during coronavirus) all get tasted and rated. Listen in because getting good beer has never been easier. Again, it's tough out there right now...but good beer can make it a little bit better.

Social distancing has affected almost every aspect of our lives, and the craft beer world is no exception. However, there is a silver lining to this pandemic, and that's the availability of good beer.

20/04/2020

We've been sitting on this one for a while...TAPED BACK IN FEBRUARY before all this crazy social distancing happened. Well, it's finally here, and this episode is all about Citra hops (for the most part) as the guys taste some beers bursting with fruity-fresh flavor like Citra Baby from Alvarado Street Brewery & Tasting Room, HDHC Quadrangle Test from Other Half Brewing Rochester, and Guayabera from Cigar City Brewing.

The guys are joined by a bug expert who works on hops in Washington, who tastes her favorite Batsquatch by Rogue Ales & Spirits, talks about what it's like working in hops, and some pests that could harm our favorite beer flavoring ingredient (including the hated Spotted Lanternfly).

This episode is a little heavier on the ag side, and we even joke about the coronavirus at the time and how we should do an episode on it . It's a good one. Cheers!

We've been sitting on this one for a while...TAPED BACK IN FEBRUARY before all this crazy social distancing happened. Well, it's finally here, and this episode is all about Citra hops (for the most pa

26/02/2020

26/02/2020

Our friends at Tombstone Brewing Company takeover this episode as we try several of their beers and discuss how it's made. We also hear about the 'stereotypical craft brewery stuff' when it comes to being involved in local agriculture. The owner gives us a heads up on a new concoction that resembles an old favorite as well.

Our friends at Tombstone Brewing takeover this episode as we try several of their beers and discuss how it's made. We also hear about the 'stereotypical craft brewery stuff' when it comes to being inv

25/02/2020

Had a great conversation with Tombstone Brewing Company earlier this month during beer week about how they brew some of their beers. Episode dropping tomorrow! Stay tuned!

12/02/2020

Can a venue change your thoughts on how a beer tastes? This episode is all about a few different styles of breweries and taprooms with trends emerging in both. What do you prefer in the place you try a new beer? There are some strong opinions in this episode from our crew but the consensus is that the venue definitely matters.

Imprint Beer Company Slushy takes home the top tester ranking in the episode. Swamp Head Brewery also gets a good ranking with their Gainesville Green.

Can a venue change your thoughts on how a beer tastes? This episode is all about a few different styles of breweries and taprooms with trends emerging in both. What do you prefer in the place you try

28/01/2020

Kicking off 2020 with a little bit of a skeleton crew with Josh on assignment, this episode talks about a few trends that either aren't going away, the guys hope will continue, or possibly emerge as something new. Also, a special guest helps describe the tasting beers including Like Noooo! from House Of Pendragon Brewing Co., Breakfast of Leisure by Great Notion Brewing, and Curiosity Eighty-Six from Tree House Brewing Co., INC.

Kicking off 2020 with a little bit of a skeleton crew with Josh on assignment, this episode talks about a few trends that either aren't going away, the guys hope will continue, or emerge as something

31/12/2019

Just in time to finish off 2019, Josh and Taylor sneak one more episode before 2020. This episode is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. They share stories about finding something they liked, once unexpectedly. Also, they discuss a very cool interview with Full Circle Brewing Co., who concocted an old-style beer you won't see on many beer boards. Called a 'Kentucky Common,' The beer was a collaboration with My Job Depends On Ag to celebrate agriculture and help remind people that their beer really does depend on agriculture.

The boys have solid reviews for several beers that use Centennial hops, including Offshoot Beer Co. with their hilariously Christmas movie quote-branded hazy beers and beers from Hubbard's Cave Brewery and Lord Hobo Brewing Co. If you have some time to kill, give it a listen.

Just in time to finish off 2019, Josh and Taylor sneak one more episode before 2020. This episode is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. They share stories about finding something they liked,

18/12/2019

The average craft beer drinker podcast is back! The guys get down to business in this episode by talking about two recent purchases in the craft beer world, one good and one bad for the consumer who likes new beers. Also, Taylor got a chance to talk to Temblor Brewing Company, who was at the recent Almond Conference with their almond beer about the experience and trends in the beer-making world.

Multiple beers tasted including Biggie's Bodacious Blueberry Brunch Bonanza from Alvarado Street Brewery & Tasting Room, Zed Lupulin from Kings County Brewers Collective, Milkshake Pineapple Nawi from Energy City Brewing - open 1st Saturday of the month and a beer from SweetWater Brewing Company

The guys get down to business in this episode by talking about two recent purchases in the craft beer world, one good and one bad for the consumer who likes new beers. Also, Taylor got a chance to tal

15/12/2019

A fun episode tonight on recent business taking place in the craft brew world. Tasted multiple beers tonight including these, Biggie's Blueberry from Alvarado and more. Stay tuned for the episode.

15/12/2019

Getting ready for the next podcast, what will I drink???

01/12/2019

A guest that typically enjoys beers that are spelled 'l-i-t-e' joins the boys for this podcast that resembles the hysterical television show called 'An Idiot Abroad.' We hear from a Central California specialty crop grower who is testing out hop production, and we find out that our special guest may like craft beer a little more than he thinks, he just needs some help to find the ones he'll love.

A guest that typically enjoys beers that are spelled 'l-i-t-e' joins the boys for this podcast that resembles the hysterical television show called 'An Idiot Abroad.' We hear from a Central California

28/11/2019

Hoppy Thanksgiving to where ever you are enjoying today!

26/11/2019

I'll take two!

07/11/2019

How could we not support the beer guy from the world series?!?!?!

29/10/2019

"Fruit doesn't belong in beer!", or so some say. Whether it's fruit, pumpkin, honey, or even almonds, changing flavors in any type of beer is all the rage. The guys are joined by a special guest who has an affinity for lemons in her beer, and they talk about the trend with several examples, some of which are very well known.

"Fruit doesn't belong in beer!", or so some say. Whether it's fruit, pumpkin, honey, or even almonds, changing flavors in any type of beer is all the rage. The guys are joined by a special guest who h

27/10/2019

The lineup of tasters for our next pod. Pumpkin, fruit, and honey flavors. Stay tuned for more he show.

26/10/2019

Whether it's a different hop, change in coffee roaster, or even adding avocado!?!?!...one-offs are hot right now and are being marketed in several different ways. The guys discuss in this week's podcast.

A great episode this week on one-offs. Matt joins us again to talk about what one-offs are, how you should view them, and the different ways brewers are marketing them. We are tasting Moonraker's Bubb

22/10/2019

The lineup for our tasting beers in the next podcast! Hear what we think.

01/10/2019

It ain't cheap!! This episode is all about cost. The boys talk about figuring out what you like so you don't waste $10 at a restaurant and using sampling trends to your advantage, also how regulation was recently avoided by the industry that may have driven up costs of brewing. And finally, beer trading and brokering fees to get access to out-of-area beers.

This episode is all about cost. The boys talk about figuring out what you like so you don't waste $10 at a restaurant and using sampling trends to your advantage, also how regulation was recently avoi

24/09/2019

24/09/2019

24/09/2019

Here we go...our first episode! We'll continue to fine-tune these as we go along. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy.

In our first episode, Taylor and Josh talk about the podcast, starting to identify hops flavors you like, and the explosion of hop varieties over the last several years that has Florida researching pr