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Join us on this episode of Beer Geek Radio as we interview Matt and Morgan from No Clue Brewing. On this episode we cover everything from brewing aspirations, trials and tribulations all the way to human trafficking. Surely these newcomers have a bright future and if you have "no clue" come on down and see for yourself. Don't take a fortnight to do so. Cheers!
It's that time of year again where we pick our holiday beer picks and chat with Josh Hamilton from Hamilton Family Brewery.
Join us as we say farewell to a staple of BGR, Chris Martin and welcome a new addition, Bobby Campbell. We wish nothing but the best for Chris. He will be missed. We couldn't resist the chance to lovingly beat up our new Co-Host as we say so long to Chris. So enjoy this off-the-rails episode of BGR. Cheers!
In this episode, Chris & Steven welcome special guest Bobby Campbell to the show. Bobby, the newest member of BierBuzz®, is invited on to take part in our ‘spot the craft’ segment. In it, we feature two Octoberfest beers to celebrate the season. Also, listen for details pertaining to our exciting 2014 BierBuzz® Masquerade Costume Craft Beer Fest shindig. Cheers!
It's not every day you have the opportunity to sit down with The Bruery owner Patrick Rue. Well we had the privilege of sharing a beer with him and discussing The Bruery's upcoming launch of The Bruery Terreux, a special branch of The Bruery specializing exclusively in wild & funky beers! Plus we put Patrick on the hot seat firing beer and non-beer related questions at him including whether or not a Bruery & Beer Geek Radio collaboration beer will ever happen. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, CHEERS!
Amazingly diverse taplist, deliciously fresh food, and even better people. That's what you'll find at Bread & Barley in Covina, CA. Beer Geeks Brad, Steven, and Chris sit down with Co-owner Victor Linares to talk about the history of the location, their passion for putting beer together with food and delivering it in a very welcoming manner, and even their relationships with local breweries. This episode is a must-listen if you're a beer fan that enjoys great food.
For more info about Bread & Barley, visit their website: www.breadandbarley.com
The wait is over Beer Geeks! After an exciting tournament that featured some awesome Saisons, the best of the best meet up with everything at stake. Only one can leave with the title of Beer Geek Radio's best Saison. Will it be Boulevard's Tank 7? Or will it be Prairie Artisan Ales' Prairie Ale? Find out on this episode of Beer Geek Radio.
The suspense has led us to this episode, the 2 finalists in the Saison de Bière Geek Tournament will be revealed. All 4 Semifinalists are still in play. Out of Ommegang Hennepin, Prairie Artisan Prairie Ale, Firestone Walker Opal, and Boulevard Tank 7, which 2 advance? Tune in to find out!
On to the next round we go, where the stakes are even higher. This episode features 2 great Saisons, and we picked a finalist and sent the other home. Catch is, we won't reveal which beers we're having, until the next Semifinal episode. That way, we're kept on our toes, and you are too!
One more matchup before the semifinals and it's Firestone Walker Opal vs. Lost Abbey Red Barn. Who will join the rest of the top Saisons in the Semifinals? Find out today on Beer Geek Radio!
Tournament action continues with Prairie Artisan Ales Prairie Ale vs. the newly released, Stone Saison. Both come well equipped for battle in this one, so listen in and enjoy!
The Saison themed tournament is here geeks! And in this episode, Modern Times Lomaland goes head to head with Boulevard Tank 7 for a chance to move onto the Semis. The competition is rough, and the decision was razor thin. Which Saison prevailed? Tune in to this episode of Beer Geek Radio to find out, cheers!
In this week's episode, Beer Geeks Brad, Steven, and Chris sit down with the style thats sweeping the land, Session IPA's. Join them as they cover the style guidelines, discuss similarities to both American IPA's and American Pale Ales, as well as sample 4 great examples.
This week's featured beer review: Hangar 24's "Betty IPA"
We're back finally! After a long layoff, the Beer Geeks are back in studio to discuss the break, new beers, and what the acquisition by BierBuzz means for the future of BGR. Make sure to tune in for all of the details, Cheers!
This week's beer review: "Carnevale" by The Lost Abbey
Here it is ladies & gents, the matchup for all of the marbles! Stone Imperial Russian Stout takes on Ritual Brewing Big Deluxe in this finals episode. The Beer Geeks also take the show on location to Ritual Brewing in Redlands, CA and sit down with Steve and Owen. Which beer will triumph in the battle of Russian Imperials versus Oatmeal Stouts? Find out today!
ALSO Stay tuned after the tournament concludes for a special recording of the private tasting session of Ritual Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Big Deluxe featuring the Beer Geeks and Steve and Owen from Ritual Brewing.
There's only one spot in the Finals left, and only one beer can grab it. This episode features a knockdown, drag it out battle between Great Divide Yeti and Stone Imperial Russian Stout. We also bring in special guest, brewer from Ohana Brewing, Notorious Riggs. Find out which beer moves on today!
The second round is on, and we feature a very special guest, Roxy Gilmore, Beverage Director from Bread & Barley in Covina, CA. The competition is stiffer here as Ritual's Big Deluxe goes one on one with Figueroa Mtn. Stagecoach Stout. Which one advances to the Finals? Find out today!
The last spot in the Semis is up for grabs as North Coast Old Rasputin battles Great Divide Yeti. We also welcome back CEO of BierBuzz, Jason Torres to help us pick which beer will move on.
For more info on BierBuzz, visit www.bierbuzz.com
The Quarterfinals roll on with today's Oatmeal Stout head to head. A spot in the Semis against 2013 GABF Gold Medal Winner, Stagecoach Stout is on the line as Rogue Shakespeare Stout takes on Ritual Big Deluxe. This episode also features special guest, Jason Torres, CEO of BierBuzz.
For more info on BierBuzz, visit www.bierbuzz.com
Stout Shakedown is back with 2 Oatmeal Stouts, and special guest Chris Freeburn of Southern Wine & Spirits. This episode features a matchup of Figueroa Mountain Stagecoach Stout vs. Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin! Don't miss this awesome match!
It's time for another tournament Beer Geeks! This time it showcases both Oatmeal and Russian Imperial Stouts. In this episode, Stone Russian Imperial Stout goes head to head with Sierra Nevada Narwhal! Which RIS will move on? Find out today!
Beer Geeks Brad, Steven, and Chris sound off on a few issues happening in craft beer at the moment from label controversies and the USPS. See how they feel about these issues and whether or not you agree in this episode of Beer Geek Radio.
The Beer Geeks bring to you a new segment that promises to be fun as well as unpredictable. We sit down with 2 beers of the same style, one being from a craft brewery, the other made by a large Macro brewery (Bud, Miller, Coors). It is our task to pick which one we believe to be the craft brew. This episode features Ritual Wit's End vs. Blue Moon Belgian White. Listen and find out if we can spot the craft!
The stage is set, the matchup is epic, and there can be only one winner. Hangar 24 in Redlands, CA played host to the final matchup featuring Knee Deep Hoptologist vs. Hangar 24 Double IPA! May the best DIPA win!
With only one spot left in the finals up for grabs, the final 2 beers will slug it out to see which one is worthy of that spot. The matchup is Knee Deep Hoptologist vs. Stone Enjoy 10.25.13. Only one can notch its ticket to Monday's episode against Hangar 24 DIPA.
We're back for round 2! The first Semifinal matchup features Bear Republic Cafe 15 Racer vs. Hangar 24 Double IPA. Will the finals feature some new blood? Or will Hangar 24 repeat as tournament finalist? Find out on this episode of Beer Geek Radio!
The Quarterfinals are near the end but not before one last match up! This episode brings to you a clash between Left Coast Hop Juice and Stone Enjoy By 10.25.13. Only one can join the rest in the Final 4, which one takes it?
We're nearing the home stretch of the quarterfinals, and this one is a doozy! This is a rematch of last year's finals, Hangar 24 Double IPA vs. Russian River Pliny the Elder! Will Pliny earn some payback, or is Hangar 24 DIPA still just too good of a beer? Listen in and find out!
Beer Geeks Brad, Steven, Chris and special guest Danny Hernandez are at it again, this time with Bear Republic Cafe 15 Racer vs. Port Brewing Mongo. Which one advances, and which ones goes home?
Tournament action is finally back! Join Beer Geeks Brad, Steven, Chris, and special guest Danny Hernandez as the 2nd Annual IPA Tournament kicks off with Ballast Point Dorado vs. Knee Deep Hoptologist.
The Beer Geeks are back! In this episode, we celebrate a 200 year old German tradition, Oktoberfest! We drink 4 Oktoberfest beers, give a brief rundown of the history of the event, and even debunk a few myths surrounding it. Grab your lederhosen, your beer mug, and enjoy!
This week, Beer Geek Brad sits down with Will Dee and Brian Thorson of the Haven Collective on location in Pasadena, CA. We had the opportunity to discuss various topics including each of their backgrounds, what their goals are for the Haven Collective, each location under the Collective, and various beers currently on tap at Haven. This is one of our funnest interviews we've done so give it a listen and stop into Haven ASAP!
Hey Beer Geeks & Foodies! Have we got something with you. This week, Beer Geeks Brad & Chris sit down with CJ and Sarah Sillers on-location at Brewcakes in Redlands, CA. They share with us some delicious desserts paired with some great beers as well as their history, a rundown of their menu, and upcoming events. If you love beer, food, or both, you can't miss this episode!
For more info on Brewcakes, visit www.brewcake.com
Here it is ladies and gents! The matchup for it all features Goose Island Bourbon County vs. The Bruery Black Tuesday. Which one stout takes the top spot? The suspense ends here, find out today. We also feature a special guest judge as Brad has to sit this one out due to his affiliation with the Bruery. Homebrewer Davey Landers joins the cast to help pick a winner. Don't miss the culmination of this great tournament!
And onto the second round we go Beer Geeks! Judging will get a little tougher, and these beers scrutinized even more. In this episode, we have a Midwest showdown between Goose Island Bourbon County vs. Bell's Black Note! A spot in the finals is on the line, which beer snags it? Find out on Beer Geek Radio.
It's time for the last Quarterfinal episode in the tournament Beer Geeks! That could only mean one thing, it's time for Eclipse Elijah Craig 12 vs. Bourbon County Brand Stout. This matchup of Heavyweights can only end with one winner. Stay tuned to Beer Geek Radio to find out which one moves onto the Semis!
With only two Quarterfinal Episodes left, things are getting exciting! This episode features one of the toughest matchups in BGR Tournament history, Firestone Walker Parabola vs. The Bruery Black Tuesday. Only one can move on though, which one will it be? Listen and find out.
Tournament action is back for more! And you're not going to want to miss this episode as it featured one of the most controversial decisions in BGR Tournament history as Hangar 24 Pugachev's Cobra went head to head with Port Brewing Older Viscosity. This episode is a must listen!
The Barrel Aged Stout Tournament is here geeks! In this first Quarterfinal Episode, we feature a clash of 2 great Michigan breweries, Bell's Black Note vs. Dark Horse Bourbon Barrel Plead the 5th! Only one can move on to the next round, which one will triumph? Find out on Beer Geek Radio!
It's Thursday again Beer Geeks so Brad, Steven, and Chris will put their reviewing faces on for Aztec Chipotle IPA. If you think this IPA was just another novelty chili beer, think again! So grab a beer, and dive right in to this week's review! Cheers.
This week's episode is dedicated to the dark beer, otherwise known as the Stout. Join Beer Geeks Brad, Steven & Chris as they sample 5 classic stout examples as well as give a brief history lesson on the origins of Stouts and where they stand today.
Also, the Brew Bribe segment makes its debut this week. Listen closely and email all 3 hints and your answer to beergeekradio@gmail.com for your chance to win free BEER & GEAR from your favorite Beer Geeks.
It's Thursday Geeks! That means your favorite Beer Geeks are back in studio providing you with a comprehensive review of another beer. This week, the subject is New Belgium Lips of Faith Cascara Quad. Learn everything you need to know about this beer in this episode!
We are finally back from vacation. Join us in this episode as we welcome new member, Chris Martin to the show. In this episode, Beer Geeks Brad, Steven, and Chris put the 2 highest rated Double IPA's on the planet to the test to see which one wins. Which one will triumph? Pliny the Elder or Heady Topper? Stay tuned to find out!
In this episode Beer Geeks Brad & Steven welcome back original BGR member, Jeff Green to help commemorate the 1 Year Anniversary of Beer Geek Radio. The guys will be handing out some awards to various beers, breweries, and individuals who helped make the first year of the show an amazing one. This episode is absolutely can't miss! Thanks to everyone who has helped get Beer Geek Radio where it is!
In this week's Review Episode, Beer Geeks Brad & Steven tackle the big stout from St. Louis, Perennial Artisan Abraxas. The Beer is an Imperial Stout Aged on Cacao Nibs, Ancho Chiles, and Cinnamon Sticks. See what they thought of it in this review. Cheers!
In this week's episode, Beer Geeks Brad & Steven head to the Art District in Downtown Los Angeles to visit Angel City Brewery. Join them as they sit down with Head Brewer Dieter Foerstner and Sales Director Ashley Todd. They get the opportunity to review 2 of Angel City's brews and discuss the history, the future, and everything in between regarding Angel City Brewery. You can't miss out on this episode!
In the inaugural Thursday Beer Review episode, Beer Geeks Brad & Steven review Sierra Nevada's newest monster, Barrel Aged Bigfoot Barleywine. How will they rate this big flavorful beer? Stay tuned to find out!
In this episode, Beer Geeks Brad & Steven finally sample and review a couple of Peanut Butter beers that Brad has been clamoring for since the beginning of the year. They also welcome special guest and freelance beer journalist Sarah Bennett to help them pick a winner between Terrapin Liquid Bliss and Rogue's new Voodoo Doughnut. The beers are great and the commentary is can't miss stuff, so keep it tuned here!
In this episode, Beer Geeks, Brad & Steven take time out of their busy holiday schedule to visit and record on location a great new craft beer & whiskey establishment called Hopscotch in Fullerton, CA. They feature guests James Wood & Brandon Sosa who work for Hopscotch to talk about the place, their beer history, and the current state of craft beer in the states. Be sure to tune into this episode, and visit Hopscotch when in the Fullerton area! Cheers.
For more info on Hopscotch, visit their website: www.hopscotchtavern.com
OR follow them on Twitter: @HopscotchTavern
In our first episode back to normal formatting, we visit Schmidy's Tavern in Palm Desert, CA on the eve of the Props & Hops Craft Beer Conclave. We welcome special guest, President of the Coachella Valley Homebrew Club, and kick ass chef, Chris Anderson from Schmidy's Tavern. We run down various topics including the state of craft beer in the Coachella Valley, Chris' brewing history, and the future of Craft Beer in remote locations of the nation. Keep it tuned here for the best commentary in craft beer!
Did you know that Schmidy's Tavern is on Facebook? Well now you do, check it out!
The stage is set Beer Geeks...we have tasted a dozen pumpkin ales, and after over a month of deliberation, it's time to crown a champion. Your matchup for this episode is Cigar City Good Gourd vs. Southern Tier Pumking! Join us as we broadcast from the Stone World Bistro & Gardens in beautiful Escondido, CA with very special guest judge, "Dr." Bill Sysak. May the best Pumpkin Ale win!
We're almost to the end and this is the last stop before the Tournament Finals in San Diego! In this episode we feature special guest judge, Mike Robbins. The matchup features Heavy Seas The Great Pumpkin, Schlafly Pumpkin Ale, and Southern Tier Pumking! By the end of the episode we will know which pumpkin ale will meet Cigar City Good Gourd in the Finals in San Diego at Stone World Bistro & Gardens! May the best pumpkin ale win!
Welcome to the Semifinals Beer Geeks! In this episode we feature a 3 way comparison between Hangar 24 Gourdgeous, Brew Rebellion Pumpkin Ale, and Cigar City Good Gourd! We also welcome back special guest judge, Joe the Younger. You may remember him from the Beer Ticking, and Stone Smoked Porter episodes. We are almost to the Finals, so stay tuned to see which of these 3 beers advances, may the best pumpkin win.
This the last Quarterfinal Episode in the 2012 Pumpkin Ale Tournament, and by the time it's over, we will know all 6 Semifinalists. This week, Brad & Steven welcome Cory Elgin, the Tasting Room Coordinator from Hangar 24. The head to head matchup in this episode is Cigar City Good Gourd vs. Dogfish Head Punkin'. Which pumpkin ale will advance? Keep it tuned here to find out! Cheers!
Here go we go again. We are nearly through the Quarterfinals of our 2012 Pumpkin Ale Tournament. In this episode we feature Bob Grider, Brad's dad, who was very instrumental in Brad's introduction to craft beer, and who is quite the craft beer enthusiast himself. The head to head matchup in this episode is Elysian The Great Pumpkin vs. Hangar 24 Local Fields: Goudgeous! Join us as we move closer to picking our semifinalists!
In this special Sunday episode, the Beer Geeks got the opportunity to interview Greg Koch, CEO and Co-Founder of Stone Brewing. Greg is an incredibly down to earth guy who speaks with a lot of passion about beer, food, and future plans. Stone Brewing is one of the most prominent craft breweries in the US, so it was a privilege to sit down with him. Thanks to Stone Brewing for allowing us this opportunity, and hopefully everyone enjoys this episode as much as do.
In this special weekend treat episode, we feature an extensive interview with "Dr." Bill Sysak of Stone Brewing. Bill has 35 years of craft beer experience. In those 35 years, he has amassed a collection of over 2,500 bottles and has consumed over 45,000 unique beers. This was both a very fun and informative episode about Pour It Black, his experience with beer, and what he does with Stone Brewing. You can't miss this interview if you're a craft beer fan!
Time for some more pumpkin goodness beer geeks! This episode features special last minute guest Mike Miranda. Mike is a huge fan of Beer Geek Radio, and participates very heavily with our social networking, so we felt we had to invite him on the show to help us judge this matchup. This head to head match up features Hoppin' Frog Frog's Hollow vs. Brew Rebellion Pumpkin Ale. If you love rooting for the underdog, then you'll love this episode! May the best pumpkin win.
Here ya go geeks! We bring you another episode of our quarterfinals in the 2012 Pumpkin Ale Tournament. In this episode we present special guest Scott Keys, formerly of Inland Empire Brewing Company. This time around, we put Terrapin Pumpkinfest up against pumpkin ale heavyweight slugger Southern Tier Pumking! Which one will prevail? Stay tuned to find out!
We are at it again in this special mid-week episode for our 2012 pumpkin tournament. This week's head to head matchup features Sam Adams Fat Jack vs. Heavy Seas The Great Pumpkin! We also welcome special guest William Kester aka Billy Stills! William Kester is a homebrewer, a craft beer enthusiast and a jokester so we had to invite him to help judge this tournament. Keep it tuned here for more Beer Geek Radio and may the best pumpkin win!
It's finally here Beer Geeks! The month of October has officially begun, and you know what that means...ghosts, goblins, All Hallow's Eve, and Pumpkin Beers! So Beer Geek Radio proudly present, the 2012 Trick Or Treat Pumpkin Tournament. It will be a month long blind taste testing tournament of the best Pumpkin beers from all over the nation. In this first quarterfinal episode, Beer Geeks Brad & Steven welcome special guest, Andy Sutfin from Brew Rebellion to help judge a matchup featuring Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale vs. Schlafly Pumpkin Ale. With the beers in this tournament, this promises to be an epic series of episodes, so keep it tuned here for Beer Geek Radio, and may the best Pumpkin win!
In this week's episode, the Beer Geeks are recording on location at Craft Brewing Company in Lake Elsinore, CA with special guests, Tim & Kirk. They discuss various beer related topics including bottling, expansion, and future plans and they sample Craft Brewing Company's Octoberfest, and Raven Stout. Tim & Kirk are both really down to Earth guys who love beer and provide a lot of entertainment! Grab yourself a beer, and keep it tuned here to Beer Geek Radio!
For more info on Craft Brewing Company, visit their website at www.craftbrewingcompany.com. You can also 'Like' them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!
In this special mid week episode, the Beer Geeks continue their day at The Bruery talking with Benjamin Weiss and Phil McDaniel. They spend this episode sampling a very special treat, The Bruery's White Chocolate, a 14.25% Barrel Aged Wheat Wine. They also get into various topics including the new Preservation Society quarterly beer club, future plans, and a bunch of other stuff! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to get the low down on one of the best breweries in the country!
For more info on the Bruery, you can find them here:
www.thebruery.com OR www.brueryprovisions.com Twitter: @TheBruery OR @brueryprovisie Facebook.com/TheBruery
In this week's episode, the Beer Geeks finally got the opportunity to record a show at the Bruery in Placentia, CA. And naturally, there was so much to talk about, this episode had to be split into 2 parts. Don't miss it, as the Beer Geeks welcome special guests, Bruery Marketing Director Benjamin Weiss & Lead Brewer Phil McDaniels.
In part 1, the Beer Geeks discuss the new collaboration with Taps Fish House, A Stein's Throw, the new tasting room, and of course...the Hoarder's Society. Also, in this week's "Getting to know your Beer Geek" segment, all 4 discuss which seasonals/limited releases they would like to see year round. Do not miss either episode in this 2 part special. Part 2 will be uploaded Thursday, 9/20.
Special thanks to Benjamin, Phil, and Patrick from the Bruery for allowing us the opportunity to come to their brewery and record!
In this episode, Beer Geek Radio got the opportunity to record on-location at Inland Empire Brewing Company with guests Scott Keys and Paul Murphy. You get to hear some funny stories about their start in beer, and some of the toughest tasks they face on a daily basis.
They also let us sample their Heffeweizen and their Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout and we give our reviews.
We also threw some rapid fire questions at them, and it made for some of the funnest radio we've ever recorded. You HAVE to listen to episode as it is one of our most entertaining yet!
For more info on IE Brewing Co. Check them out here:
www.iebrew.com
OR
Follow them on Twitter: @scottiebrew