Beer & Fear

31/08/2022

Hey, we're back. This latest episode is on the and it's unfortunate demise. We also tried Freedom of Speach peach-flavored sour ale from Revolution Brewing.

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This week, Zach and Paige apologize for their absence, recount the chilling story of the deadliest hotel fire in history, and enjoy a peachy sour ale from another Chicago brewery.

31/08/2022

Who is ? And why is she your friend on Facebook? We unravel the mystery of this missing person while sipping La Piña de mis Ojos sour ale by 5 Rabbit Cervecería.

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In this episode, Paige and Zach tell the tale of a missing Mexican woman whose whereabouts haven't been located to this day. We also drink ANOTHER pineapple sour from a brewery that operated out of Bedford Park, IL.

31/08/2022

Episode 89 covers what could be the most isolated tribe of humans in the world: the . Brew is Cay Runner sour ale by Saint Errant Brewing.

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In this week's episode, Paige and Zach discuss the most isolated group of people in the world. We also drink a sour ale from a brewery we've missed for so long and adore so much.

31/08/2022

Episode 88 covers the story of H.H. Holmes and his " ". Brew is Hotel Life American lager by Hailstorm Brewing Co.

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In this episode, Zach and Paige share the story of a famous con artist and serial killer, his "murder castle", and sip a crisp American lager from a brewery out of Tinley Park, IL.

31/08/2022

And a second bonus episode on Coral Riff by More Brewing Co., a pink guava flavored sour ale which we also loved:

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In this bonus episode, Paige and Zach tell you more about More Brewing.

31/08/2022

One bonus episode on Valerie by Around the Bend Beer Co., the Meyer lemon variation of Vera, the pistachio cream ale we love so much:

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This bonus episode, Paige and Zach try the Meyer lemon version of our favorite pistachio flavored cream ale after having tried the cinnamon version of our favorite pistachio flavored cream ale.

27/08/2022

We've been MIA for a while. Come join us on our .

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17/06/2022

This week, we share the story of the worst leader in history - . Why did he have so many wives? Why was he such a literal piece of garbage? Listen to find out. Brew is Mother Schmuckers by Grand Armory Brewing!

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17/06/2022

In episode 86, we discuss , teach you the difference between venomous and poisonous, and advise you which animals you should just avoid. Brew is Frog Stack gose by Phase Three Brewing Company!

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02/06/2022

This week, we released a episode where we talk about and drink the cinnamon-y version of our favorite pistachio flavored cream ale. This is V***n by Around the Bend Beer Co.!

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This week, Paige and Zach try the cinnamon version of our favorite pistachio flavored cream ale.

02/06/2022

EPISODE RECAP TIME!

In episode 83, we talk about , the fabled originating from the Mexican state of Tlaxcala. Our brew is Horchata Ale from Pipeworks Brewing Company!

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In episode 84, we discuss the Ariel Castro of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus. We tell the whole story and play the 911 call from Berry's escape. We also drink Berry Monkey tripel by Victory Beer.

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In 85, we cover the story of Ramsey, the child beauty queen whose life came to an abrupt and sinister end. We read the ransom note left, talk about possible suspects, and drink Pineapple Misfit IPA by Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets.

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In this week's episode, Zach and Paige recount the life of child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey and how it came to a sinister, premature end. We also sip a pineapple-infused IPA from a brewery out of Lake Barrington, IL.

07/05/2022

Episode 82 is on , who used a special secret ingredient in his burgers... Find out what it is in this week's episode and hear us talk about and enjoy Beer for Butchers Maibock by
Off Color Brewing!

🎧: http://beerandfearcast.com/episodes/82

This week, Paige and Zach tell the tale of a butcher who used a special secret ingredient in his burgers. We also revisit an old brewery from the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago and try our first Maibock!

07/05/2022

Gloria Ramirez - known as the - came down with a mysterious illness in 1994 that spread to hospital staff that cared for her. We talk about what happened while enjoying Bistro Pink Ambrosia by Energy City Brewing!

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In this week's episode, Zach and Paige recount the unusual death of Gloria Ramirez, and how her stint in the hospital affected the staff members who were trying to save her. We also enjoy another sweet and sour Berliner Weisse from a familiar brewery out of Batavia, IL.

23/04/2022

We fell behind on posting, but not on drinking some killer new brews! Here's what we've been covering the past few weeks:

In episode 78, we discuss all things poisonous. Does Paige make Zach drink a can of or Bistro Smoothie Berliner Weisse by Energy City Brewing? You'll have to listen or watch to find out!

🎧: beerandfearcast.com/episodes/78

In episode 79, Paige and Zach it with some facts about death by crushing. How much weight applied as torture is too much? We answer that question here. We also enjoy Cranium Crush Cream Ale by Petoskey Brewing!

🎧: beerandfearcast.com/episodes/79

And this week’s episode may be the dankest yet. (Insert ma*****na joke here), because not only is this episode all about , it came out on 4/20. Our beer smelled like w**d. It’s 420 Strain G13 IPA by SweetWater Brewing Company!

🎧: beerandfearcast.com/episodes/80

In today's episode, Paige and Zach explain the benefits, dangers, and fears associated with drugs. We sip a dank and sticky American IPA from a brewery out of Atlanta, GA!

03/04/2022

We thought we fixed it before, but it still wasn't fixed. We fixed it for real this time. All our podcast episodes are available again on all streaming platforms. This calls for a clink🍻 We apologize for depriving you of your weekly dose of Beer & Fear.

30/03/2022

Do you happen to be stuck in while reading this post? Don't fear! Your favorite beer and horror themed podcast has the answers! (spoiler: you'll be fine, probably) Brew is Clearing the Sand by Metal Monkey Brewing.

🎧: beerandfearcast.com/episodes/77

In this week's episode, Paige and Zach bust the myth of sinking in quicksand, teach you how to unstick yourself, and share some tales of people who weren't so lucky. We also drink a horse-y, goat-y, pepper-y Farmhouse Ale from a brewery out of Romeoville, IL.

26/03/2022

Over a period of nearly 20 years, the South Shore of was plagued by an unidentified . We list the victims and explore possible suspects while sipping Lord of the Peach Rings by Lil-Beaver Brewery.

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This week, Zach and Paige discuss a series of murders that plagued the southern coast of Long Island around the beginning of the 21st century. We also drink a super sweet and fruity milkshake IPA from a brewery out of Bloomington, IL!

17/03/2022

This week, we explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no podcast has gone before. We're in drinking Space Chase pils by Arvon Brewing Co.

beerandfearcast.com/episodes/75

In this episode, Paige and Zach explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no podcast has gone before. We also enjoy a hopped Pilsner from a brewery out of Kalamazoo, MI!

17/03/2022

Last week, we talked about things that while playing "What Is Making These Sounds That I'm Going to Play for You?" Brew is Best Brown Ale by Bell's Brewery!

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This week, Zach and Paige talk about owls. Yes, owls are scary. We also drink a brown ale from Kalamazoo, MI.

23/02/2022

It's another episode with our best friend, Jack. This time, we talk and what to do when you encounter one (hint: you pray). Brew is Bear-ie White by Short Fuse Brewing Company!

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In this special episode, we have Jack back on the show to talk more about bears. This time, polar. The cold ones. We also sip a gummy bear wheat ale from last week's brewery.

18/02/2022

"Everything in this room is eatable, even I'm eatable! But that is called , my dear children, and is in fact frowned upon in most societies."

He's right. And we tell you why. Brew is Precious Little Treats by Short Fuse Brewing Company.

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In today's episode, we share some insight on why people eat other people. We also explore the science behind cannibalism and how and why it exists in nature while enjoying a chocolatey stout from a brewery out of IL.

13/02/2022

Are two eyes better than one? You tell us after listening to episode 71 all about the . We also drink Apple of My Eye by Hidden Springs Ale Works, which is the closest you'll get to tasting apple pie without an actual apple pie.

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In this episode, Paige and Zach talk about the Cyclops, tell you the plural of Cyclops, and share some stories from the Odyssey. We also drink a deliciously fruity apple pie flavored Berliner Weisse out of Tampa, FL.

13/02/2022

We had a minor episode playback issue where audio was not streaming or downloading on all platforms. This should be remedied now, but if you continue to experience problems, shoot us a DM!🍻

03/02/2022

Another episode update, since Zach has been slacking on his social media responsibilities. We're covering episodes 68, 69 (nice), and 70. Keep reading for our topic and pairings...

#68 is all about Harold Shipman, the mustached practitioner from the UK. He's also believed to be one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history. We tell his story and drink Milkstachio, a milk stout from Hop Butcher for the World!

#68: beerandfearcast.com/episodes/68

In #69 (nice) we cover kinky deaths, or deaths during s*x. The last 2/3 of this episode is basically all stories, and a lot of them will really surprise you. Brew is S*x and Candy American IPA from
18th Street Brewery!

#69: beerandfearcast.com/episodes/69

Lastly, in this week's episode, we talk about Idi Amin, the Ugandan president and dictator that ruled with an iron fist and probably some other things. Our pairing is Villianous American IPA from
Around the Bend Beer Co.!

#70: beerandfearcast.com/episodes/70

This week, Zach and Paige fill you in on Black Hi**er, the Butcher of Uganda, sometimes known as "Big Daddy". He was a military dictator, and he wasn't nice. We also drink an IPA from one of Zach's favorite breweries in Chicago, one we haven't visited since episode 30.

12/01/2022

nyctophobia (n.) - extreme or irrational fear of the or of

This episode is on the fear of the dark. Brew is the apt pairing Darkness Russian Imperial Stout by Surly Brewing Company

Listen: beerandfearcast.com/episodes/67

In our first episode of the new year, Paige and Zach share the facts behind why darkness is so frightening. We also drink a mean Russian Imperial Stout that shares the name from a brewery out of Minneapolis, MN!

06/01/2022

We got sick. We fell behind. We've got another bonus episode for you. But first, let's catch up on what we missed...

65 is about , and we tried our first from
Odell Brewing Co!

beerandfearcast.com/episodes/65

66 is our special winter episode - and the last one to close out 2021 - all about . We drink a winter slash Christmas themed strong ale from Victory Beer!

beerandfearcast.com/episodes/66

And this week, we couldn't get together because everyone can't stop getting COVID, so we've got a special bonus episode where we try a blueberry cream ale from Zach's favorite brewery,
Ludington Bay Brewing Company!

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Happy New Year everyone! 🍻

In this bonus episode, Paige and Zach try a blueberry cream ale from Zach’s favorite brewery.

24/12/2021

Episode 66V ! Our 2021 Christmas episode!

Watch now: https://youtu.be/MHLe9xSM1JQ

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15/12/2021

We were a bit behind getting this week's episode out, but we assure you, it's one you won't want to miss! Topic is , and the brew is the watermelony, Sour Patch Kids imbued Very Bad Kids sour by Short Fuse Brewing Company!

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In this week's episode, Zach and Paige talk sweet and innocent children turned brutal and ruthless murderers. We also sample a watermelon-packed sour beer from Schiller Park, IL.

12/12/2021

Little late on this one - episode 63 is on , Japan's "su***de forest". Our brew is Forest Fauna, an American IPA from Pipeworks Brewing Company!

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In this episode, things get dark as we talk about Japan's su***de forest. We also drink a christmas-y IPA from last week's brewery.

04/12/2021

Episode 63 ! https://youtu.be/94Lxa4mqL-g