Have A Drink: Recent Episodes
Justin Frasure, Casey Price, Brittany Walker, Christopher Walker
Have A Drink! Do you feel like you've missed out on the craft beer Revolution? Well you’re not too late because the new world of beverages is still forming. Join Brittany, Chris, Casey, and Justin as they do everything they can to learn about this new drinkscape. From African beer gods to Prohibition, they belly up to the bar and see what’s really behind your favorite drink. Look for Have A Drink Show on twitch.tv or your podcatcher of choice.
It’s our favorite time of the year, no not summer (God No!), it’s time for a bourbon episode. We will look at a distillery that we, somehow, never have before and talk about Woodford Reserve. This distillery has been working for over 2 centuries to make the water of life and holds a special place for some of our hosts. Why is that, well you’ll just have to listen to find out. We won’t be offended if you also decide to Have a Drink.
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Are we trying to get day-drunk today? But we record these at night, can you even have a sangria when it’s not brunch? Well, today we look into that and see what this mixture has for us. So get some fruit and get ready to have some wine-mouth, as we Have a Drink.
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It’s time we return to Sake for one last go. At least until we find more things to talk about or decide to make a special edition episode where Brittany drinks first. We are going to try and make up for the fact our “Year of Sake” took a little more than a year to finish and give you a lot of info. So buckle up and shout Kampai as we Have a Drink (oh god, the words in this one).
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I think this episode is out of season, it’s not the Fall, it’s not even Spring yet, why are we drinking Cider? Maybe we are just in the mood for something crisp today, or maybe we just want to rediscover this old style that has been around for centuries. Join us and we’ll see if a cider a day keeps the doctor away, as we Have a Drink.
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Alsace is a region in France, or is it Germany? It’s on the border of the two so I assume there has never been any dispute about that. Is this a French wine with German influences, or a German wine disguised as French? I doubt we’ll answer that, but I’m sure we’ll learn something along the way, and I’m also sure we’ll Have a Drink.
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What’s this . . Vodka? Gin? Zima? No, it’s time to talk about water. I don’t know how I feel about drinking this. Do you know what fish do in this? Well, at least it’s in bottles, that’s bound to be better, right? Well probably not. We’ll get into that and why this took off like it did. So get ready to hydrate and join us as we Have a Drink
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Podfading is defined as to stop podcasting all of a sudden without notice. So sorry about that, but we are back with what I believe Webster defines as “a real humdinger.” We are beginning the story of Bacardi. Do you think you know about this staple of liquor shelves, I’m willing to bet you don’t. So relax as we begin to peel back the layers of this tale, and maybe, Have a Drink.
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I think we have forgotten what the show is about. It’s called Have a Drink, not “Have some Eggs . . .” although that does sound tasty. Today we are talking about egg drinks, and no we aren’t drinking raw eggs. Instead we are going to talk about how you can incorporate eggs into your drinks. So grab some nog, or maybe some sort of fizz, and join us as we Have a Drink.
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We have been feeling nostalgic lately and revisiting a lot of old topics lately, or at least realizing how much was left out before. So today we say, “I’ll be bock” and revisit that delicious spring beer. Sure, it’s not the season, but Bock season is more of a state of mind anyway. We’ll go over this early beer and figure out why there are so many goats, and, maybe, have a drink.
Today we are talking about drinking. Yes I know, we usually do, but we are going to talk about people who really put their livers in it. We don’t want to glorify over drinking on the show, but honestly, some of these stories are truly insane and deserve to be told. So come along as we tell you some tales, and maybe join us as we, have a drink
So barley, malt, and hops are all the important parts of beer, and they get all the attention, but equally important is water. Yes, it’s two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen, but it’s more complex than that, especially when it comes to brewing. So we’ll see just how water can change what you drink. So stay hydrated today as we Have a Drink.
We return today to sake, to those clear crisp beverages . . . or are we gonna muddy the waters. Well, cloudy them anyway. What makes them so cloudy and how does it change the flavor of sake. We’ll get into that and more as we have a drink on this episode, Sake 2: Nigori Boogaloo.
Today we go deep underground to talk about . . . Oh Carlsberg. . . That makes more sense than an episode about the Carlsbad Caverns. Quick, someone start a new script. We need to talk about this Danish brewery and how they grew to the goliath they are today, and certainly nothing about the captain reef you can find in Carlsbad. So find a pilsner, or maybe a malt liquor and join us as we have a Drink
We are going to talk about some of the best Scotch-style whiskeys in the world, Japanese whiskeys. Have we done some of this before, sure, but we are better now and can ask the hard-hitting questions. Like, does Japan have the peat for this? Apparently so, but do they even use it? Join us as we go through the history of this newer whisky style and if you want to drink along, take out a second mortgage. Either way we are going to have a drink.
It’s time for our new series for the year, and it’s the year of Sake! Yes, we discussed it before, but we are going in deep now and much like Sake brewing, it’s going to take a couple of tries before it’s all done. Today we are going very far into the way-back machine, but we are also discussing one of the variants of sake, Junmai. Get ready for the butchering of Japanese and get ready to Have a Drink. Kampai, Y’all!
Buckle up gang, it’s time for Tiki Drinks 2: Electric Boogaloo. We got deeper into the culture of tiki drinks this time. How those tiki bars started popping up, and how the drink lasted long enough to see the trend leave and come back. So, make sure you have your Hawaiian shirt from the last episode, and join us as we Have a Drink.
Today’s episode has a dress code. Only board shorts and Hawaiian shirts allowed. We are talking about Tiki Drinks today, so it feels like you should get in the mood. Will this episode only be about kitsch, or is there more to these strong sweet concoctions? Well, make sure you have your cocktail umbrella ready, and join us as we Have a Drink.
Let’s get fancy tonight, hire a string quartet, and grab a canape from the cocktail servers. We are talking about Dom Pérignon, that fanciest of Champagnes. What is it that makes this bubbly wine so expensive? Well, put on a coat and tails, and we’ll get to the bottom of this exclusive drink, so if you have the means . . . Have a drink.
What is Mama Juana . . . no seriously, what is it? My first thought was it was going to be some sort of maple syrup, or maybe some other name for marajuana. But that makes it a good topic since it gives us a chance to learn about it. So join us as we figure this out, and if we can find any, have a drink.
Today we are opening with a quote from an expert on today's topic. “All my life I’ve avoided Europe, and it’s multitudes of terribleness, but it turns out, much to my surprise, there is actually one place in Europe that is worth seeing. These tiny islands off the coast of Scotland, where God’s chosen elixirs are distilled, barreled, and prepared for consumption. This is worth the trip.” It’s time we look at Islay Scotch, and God willing, have a drink.
It’s… Malort. Why, Chicago? Why?
Disclaimer: there are f-bombs and things went off the rails in this whole episode. We’re blaming the Malort.
In today’s episode, we’re all jacked up on Mountain Dew! It’s all about caffeine today, and hopefully we can focus and stop vibrating to talk about this episode. We will talk about what it goes into, and how it affects us. So don’t grab a Four loko, because that’s illegal, but we’ll still have a drink.
We are talking about beer critters today, and while that might make us sound like country Yokels, it’s hard to find another way to describe the collection of Yeasts and bacterias that will fill up today’s show. So yeah, turns out these bumpkins have had some book-learnin’. So grab a wild ale or some sort of sour, and join us as we have a drink.
We are back in Argentina for another wine episode. This time we focus on . . . Mendoza. What do these grapes have that others in the region don’t? Probably the terroir, it’s usually the terroir. So get ready for your wine mouth because we are going to be having a drink.
We make our way back to the land of Scotland, which region will we discuss today . . . all of them, I guess. We are talking about blending Scotch today. Does that mean we are talking about inferior products today? No, but we’ll get into that today, and maybe a little more. So relax and grab a Scotch, or maybe two, maybe put them together, and join us as we . . . Have a Drink.
“Just some good old podcasters . . . Never meanin’ no harm . . .” Okay, we got that out of our system, we are talking about moonshine today. The history might be a little sketchy, but if the Scotch and Bourbon episodes have taught us anything, it’s that most of the great distillers didn’t necessarily have the most legal starts. We can’t tell you to get any white lighting, but join us as we take this back road of drinking history, and have a drink.
It turns out Foster’s isn’t Australian for beer. It’s actually Japanese for “we own this beer now.” And that’s fine because Australia has its own distinct beer it can call it’s own, the Australian Sparkling Ale. We’ll discuss that today, and maybe an Australian brewery if we can find the time. So grab your knife, no that’s not a knife this is a . . . you know what never mind. Instead, let’s just Have a Drink.
Advertising is a powerful tool to get people to consume your goods. How much of why we buy things is because of taste, and how much of it is just how it was marketed. In the spirit of this let's take the Pepsi challenge. So we'll do a non-alcoholic blind taste test. So, join us as we caffeinate and have a drink.
Today’s episode is terrible, it’s about a gross drink that no one should . . . Bob, I’m revoking your intro writing privileges. We are talking about Bloody Marys, that classic hangover cure that doesn’t cure you, it just makes you drunk again. So grab whatever you want as a garnish, I recommend a rotisserie chicken, and join us as we have a drink. . . . Bob it’s not that gross, quit pretending to throw up!
Here we are . . . born to be kings, we’re the drinkers of the UNIVERSE! It’s a scotch episode and we are talking about the Highland region today, so forgive the movie reference. So this is one of the largest regions of Scotch-making with tons of distillers, and there can be more than one, so why don’t we get right to it, and have a drink.
I think someone is trying to tell me something. When we were picking topics I somehow ended up with Diet Sodas. . . Do I sound fat? If you can tell us at Feedback@haveadrink . . . nevermind. We’re talking about Diet sodas today, mostly what makes them diet, which are artificial sweeteners and holy crap there are a lot of them. There is a lot of conflicting information about how safe they are, and we probably aren’t qualified to weigh in, but we are qualified to Have a Drink (I mean I think I’m more husky than . . )
What comes to mind when you think of Rosé? Well stop thinking that, because it’s reductive and probably a bit sexist. Unless you were thinking it was just red and white wine mixed, which is not really correct but doesn’t have anything to do with sexism. Rosé is a type of wine with a long history and has been a big hit today, so we are going to pop a cork, pour a glass, and learn something today. And, obviously, have a drink.
What comes to mind when you think of Rosé? Well stop thinking that, because it’s reductive and probably a bit sexist. Unless you were thinking it was just red and white wine mixed, which is not really correct but doesn’t have anything to do with sexism. Rosé is a type of wine with a long history and has been a big hit today, so we are going to pop a cork, pour a glass, and learn something today. And, obviously, have a drink.
Today’s episode is Aquavit. Yeah, I don’t know where you are going to find this outside of Scandinavia. But every region has a spirit, and this is the one for the frozen North of Europe. It might not fight the Black Death, but it might keep you warm as you Have a Drink.
Thankfully no one here has celiac disease, because that would drain the joy from our lives. No beer? No thank you! However, that isn’t an option for everyone, so when life doesn’t give you gluten, make gluten-aid? That doesn’t work. But there is still a way to ferment without the usual ingredients and tonight we are going to talk about that. So search your shelf for something without gluten, and join us as we . . . have a drink.
Are you tired of podcasts that only do one topic? Do you listen to shows and wonder “why do I have to wait a whole other episode to cover another topic?” Do you look at your liquor shelf wondering why you can’t have two different Scotches? There has to be a better way! Well, here on Have a Drink we’re practically giving the topics away. It’s a two-for-one special on Scotch regions this week, Lowland and Campbeltown. And by the time we’re done you’ll be ready to Have a Drink.
The sun shines bright on my old Kentucky drunk . . . Bob I’m not going to sing this, stop trying to make me. Anyway . . . today’s episode is the Kentucky Common. Is there anything to really make this beer stand out from the pack? Probably not. But it’s local to us so we’re going to give it a chance to impress us. So sit back, watch us drink something from Kentucky that isn’t bourbon, and join us as we Have a Drink.
Today we are talking about the “Pink Boots Society” in beer. Who better to talk about that than three straight guys and one woman? Well, at least we have one woman on here, which is better than a lot of breweries. It’s a little bit of a different sort of show today, but we’ll have a lot of fun, and obviously, have a drink.
Looks like we’re heading back to France for some wine. This time it's Beaujolais, possibly the Frenchiest wine name of all time, or maybe we need to look it up the Becktionary. We will do a little digging to see what has kept this type of wine going for centuries, look at how it’s made, and maybe, if we have time, have a drink.
It’s time for Scotch this, so where is this Scotch from? Highlands? Islay? Where the heck is Speyside? Well it turns out if you like Scotch, odds are you’ve had a Speyside Scotch before, even if you don’t realize it. Join us this week as we Kick off our Scotch Series this year. I hope we’ll be okay after this, because we are definitely going to Have a Drink.
Wait, didn’t we do this episode? I distinctly remember talking about old fashions and whatnot. Oh, mocktails. Is that just a joke? I thought it was a joke. Turns out we’re serious and so apparently mocktails are too. So I guess it’ll be an easy episode on your livers. So join us as we have a mock drink. Mocktails, woo-hoo! (Ducktales theme song)
It’s Winter, the nights are long and full of terrors and there is only one thing to help with that. A porter. And who knows that better than the people around the Baltics. It’s cold and awful and who wouldn’t want a drink. The dark beer will flow tonight, and we can’t wait to Have a Drink.
People love advent calendars, and while I’m sure they have religious reasons or traditions . . . we love putting alcohol in them. So we are going to try and get one done in one night, because screw tradition and our livers. So punch a hole in the box and join us, as we Have a Drink.
BOXED, BOXED WIIIIIIINE! Goes to my Head! Makes me forget the cork-taint. It seems I am being told to stop singing, but you know what today’s episode is about. Have we abandoned the classy bottle for the cheap bag here on Have a Drink? Or is there a reason to slap the bag? Grab your fanciest Franzia and have a drink.
We’ve done it! Mission accomplished, everyone, send the Trappists home, the finish line is in sight. It’s our last in our yearlong deep dive into Trappists. We’ve picked up a lot of new history and gotten to compare how each monastery looks at brewing differently, so what do we have to talk about today? Well, these Trappists have a more international feel, so we’re getting a little further away from Germany and Belgium and seeing where these monks, Have a Drink.
Jonathan Walker, Johnnie to his friends, has been making Scotch for hundreds of years. It was probably your first Scotch, whether it was red, black, or Blue. Honestly, it feels like the Budweiser of Scotch. You’ll find it anywhere and everyone’s had it. Is there more to this brand than the marketing, we’ll look at that more. And it should go without saying, but we’ll have a drink.
Beer has 4 ingredients: Barley, hops, yeast and water. Except when they add more things. Today it’s usually fruit or marshmallows. . . I wouldn’t be surprised if they just added tacos to the mash, but historically, one of the best additions has been wheat. We are going to delve into that today, and see how wheat has changed beer over the years, and the best way to do that is to Have a Drink.
It’s another wine episode so let’s look at the the rich, vibrant history of another well known wine region. Today’s region is . . . Germany? [laughs uncontrollably] ah, that’s good, but seriously where is it. Oh, they make something other than beer in Germany? Well, I guess that means there is a lot to learn today, so pour you a riesling, and Have a Drink.
We let Bob write another episode, so of course it’s not about alcohol. We really need to get someone to explain to him what this show is about. At least it’s drinking adjacent, unlike his pitched idea of an episode on the Battle for Stalingrad. Today we’re talking about Drinking songs, but there probably won’t be any more singing on the show than normal. So relax, maybe hum a few bars, and Have a Drink.
It’s time for another round of Tapping the Trapp, or I guess Le Trappe in the case of today’s episode. It’s time to continue our Trappist series with some new Trappist beers. Well, new to the series, all of these are very old breweries by today’s standards. So grab whatever Abbey beer you can find, join us for Trappist 3: With a Vengeance, and Have a Drink.
Well, we're movin' on up! To the east side! To a deluxe distillery, in the Sky! Okay, yeah we are talking about Jefferson's today, and do our best not to make references to 70s sitcoms. That seems unlikely, but what does seem likely, is that we'll have a drink.
So we’re talking about espresso today so there will be a lot of coffee talk today and maybe we’ve drank a lot of coffee and maybe the caffeine is getting to us but who are you to judge I’ll drink as much as I want so maybe you should calm down cause I’m perfectly calm and we are just gonna have a drink.
It’s time for another installment of Alcohol Disasters, and I don’t know how many of these we can do. Usually our episodes don’t come with a death count quite this high. But we’re going to look at 3 different disasters today and hopefully learn how to not die. Look, it might get depressing, you might want to . . . have a drink.
Ah the Etruscans. The people who Rome over threw to become a republic. We’re gonna get into the nitty gritty about this civilization, Chris I don’t know how you convinced Casey and Brittany to do this but I’m down . . . Oh crap. It’s Tuscan Wine not Etruscans. Well, I guess we’ll talk about wine then, so grab a glass and join us as we Have a Drink.
Pucker up, buttercup, cause we are talking about Oud Bruins and Flander’s red today. Is there any difference to these styles, and if so, is one necessarily better than the other? We probably won’t answer that question, but we will look into what makes these beers what they are. So grab a beer, maybe some pancakes since it’s Belgian, and have a Drink.
We talked with the owners/brewers at The Void in Lexington, KY (IRL!) about the sake brewing process, being the only sake brewery in Kentucky (and one of the only handful in America), and taste through their selections.
There ain’t no party like a Westmalle party, because a westmalle party is filled with catholic monks, and probably guilt. Westvleteran too, but it doesn’t fit the meter. Anyway, we are continuing with our discussion of Trappist beers, and their history. So get cozy in your robes and join us as we have a drink.
Aperitifs and Digestif . . . did the show suddenly get fancy? Probably not, but those words can seem intimidating if you aren’t used to them. Still, if you have a smoking jacket, why not put it on while you listen to us explain drunk appetizers and nightcap to you. Most importantly, though, you should have a drink.
Today we talk about a legend, and legends aren’t always good people. Today we talk about George Remus, bootlegger extraordinaire. Are you looking for some Jay Gatsby? Cause Fitzgeraled was inspired by someone. There is a lot to get to, so buckle up as we talk about crime, corruption, and bootlegging, and while we’re at it, have a drink.
Drink for me Argentina, you know I’ve always loved you. . . Okay look we don’t often work musical theater into the intros, just humor Bob. Anyway, we are talking about Argentinian wine, or Argentine wine, who knows what’s right, some sort of English student probably. So let’s look at wine from this New World country, and see if it can surpass the old world flavors we had before. So join us as we have a drink.
Ah the Trappists, wait a minute. I’m pretty sure we already did this one. Well maybe we know more now. We sure as Hell couldn’t know less. So let’s revisit this topic, at least start to, because this is the first part of a multipart deep dive into the Trappist breweries. So grab a beer, maybe get a robe or something, and have a drink.
Welcome, I’m a Bobstradomus and I am here to tell you the future of 2021. In this year we will see Robots will finally rise up and I for one welcome our new overlords, Jaws 19 in 3D will finally be released, and I finally get a beer prediction right. Ok, one or more of those is wrong, but it’s time for us to wildly speculate about the year ahead, and maybe Have a Drink.
Oh God, after music streams, games, and marbles how are we gonna follow that? What have we got? Beer . . . well, alright. Not sure if we can match the donations but we’ll give it the old college try. Join us as we run down a bunch of Dragon’s Milk and hopefully survive New Years Streamathon. Join us as we Have A Drink!
It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel drunk . . . Well that might be over selling things, but these are some real tragedies of the alcohol world. People died, fortunes were lost, generally not a good time, so let’s look back and see what happened. After this, we will probably need to Have a Drink.
It’s time to talk about California wine . . . haven’t we already done that? This just in, there is a lot of California wine, and today we are focusing on Sonoma Valley. Turns out, still pretty broad, but there is a bit for us to learn here. Let’s enjoy it while we can. So grab the wine cork, and join us as we have a drink.
Today’s episode is on Juice. Wait, we don’t talk about disgraced NFL stars. We don’t talk about electricity either, so what are we . . . oh, actual juice. Where’s the alcohol in that? I mean, just wait a few months till it’s wine or something. Okay so it’s a non-alcoholic episode today, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to learn, maybe this will be a healthier episode, or maybe not. Still either way, join us as we have a drink.
This beer is neither Lager, nor Ale . . . But it’s brewing. It’s alive. IT’S ALIVE!!! Okay, enough of the Frankenstien bit. Today we are talking about Frankenbrews . . . or is it Frankenstien’s Brewster? Hybrid Ales is probably a better term, maybe specialty beer, but it’s what we’re talking about at any rate. Things that don’t neatly fall into the Lager or Ale category, but deserve a bit of a chance to shine so grab, kind of whatever you want really, and join us as we Have a drink.
Disclaimer, this is going to be a lot of words we are going to mess up. I know this is usually a bit, but it’s going to be a rough night to anyone who speaks Korean listening. Still it’s time to talk about soju. It’s like sake, right? Not so much, it turns out. Apparently it’s more like Rice whiskey than it is rice wine and it’s pretty clear we like whiskey. So pour some soju, maybe get some korean BBQ, and join us as we Have a Drink.
The power of celebrity, it has the ability to change public opinion . . . well at least shopping habits. A familiar face on a product makes people feel like they can take a chance on something. Now they aren’t content with just being a paid face, now they want to be the creator, or at least the benefactor. When do we get a Have a Drink Bourbon? Well, anyway go find some Wango Tango or Aviation gin, or not, and Have a Drink.
Today's episode is . . . That can't be right, we've done this episode before. We've also done the incredulous intro read before. What's happening?! Why do I see Bill Murray! No, it's our 5 year anniversary, and to celebrate we are going back to one of the first episodes we ever did and see if we can't do a better job. We aren't pulling a Lucas, the old episode is still there, we are just seeing if we've learned anything over the years, or if we remember anything. So grab your lederhosen as we revisit Oktoberfest, and most definitely, have a drink.
We just wanted a simple episode, Bob. Just one, roughly an hour to an hour and a half, episode. Instead you start a sprawling epic about advertising and marketing in the beer world. Well, let’s get to the History. Well, Wassup, everyone It’s Miller Time! Let’s see how advertising got to that point and beyond. Oh my goodness, you could grab a Guinness and have a drink. (we aren’t being sponsored by any of these people).
North Coast Brewing, makers of Old Rasputin . . . and other beers I’m sure. Actually they make a lot of beer. Like a whole lot, and if the awards are to be believed, a lot of good beer. We’ll see if they live up to their hype and see if this brewery gets a gold from us as we, Have a Drink.
So today, we take a trip, to Marlborough country. Where men are men, lots of cowboys ride around, and you relax by have a nice smoke of . . . wait, this doesn’t seem like it’s right for the show. We don’t smoke anything other than beers here. Oh, it’s a wine. From New Zealand. Sure, cool, let’s go with that then. So find you a nice bottle from down under and join us as we, Have a drink.
Beefeater . . . it’s what’s for dinner. Well, maybe if you're on a bender in London. Still, it’s one of the big names in Gin, and maybe there is a reason why. We are going to find out, so get ready for some piney flavors and maybe we’ll have a cocktail or two and Have a Drink.
USA! USA! USA! It’s time for America! Well, at least the pale ales that come from there. Once the King of Craft Beer Mountain before the arrival of its hoppier cousin, IPA, took over. We are going to look back into this beer style and see how it started and where it’s at now. So relax as we Have a Drink.
Oranges, do they really belong in your drinks? Orange Juice is just going to give you heartburn. Apparently that’s just me, and my old-man stomach. Besides, many a cocktail could use a dash of citrus flavor. So let’s look at Liqueurs, specifically orange flavored ones, and how they can best be enjoyed. So either get to mixing, or maybe try it alone, and join us as we Have a Drink.
Artisanal Brewing Ventures. . . maybe not the Voltron of beer, maybe the vehicle Voltron, at least maybe go lions. Well, anyway, this group of craft brewers joined forces to try and work together to make sure as many people as possible can get their beers. Is ABV the proof you don’t need to sell out to macro breweries? We’ll find out as we Have a Drink.
Is there any way we don’t do a Silence of the Lambs reference in today's episode? No way in Hell. I suppose that means it’s a wine episode though. Is there anything we can learn about Chanti today that doesn’t involve fava beans? We’ll find out as we uncork a bottle and Have a Drink.
This is your Beer, Liquor and other beverage news for the week of May 16, 2020... Rich whiskey drinkers hacked, and not into pieces, Scottish Whiskey festival canceled, people drink indoors instead, Tröegs has picked up a new quarantine skill, and people are still drinking hard seltzers, like a lot of them all this and more on Have a Drink News.
Um, what are these accents on the bottle? Oh . . . it’s Spanish. Are we doing a Tequila episode? Oh it’s espolon? Awesome. Look we aren’t always big tequila fans, but this one is pretty great. So let’s buckle up and get ready for a crazy episode, and if you have the stuff on hand, maybe make a poloma, and Have a Drink.
Day 15: I’m starting to forget the before times. The sun is but a memory as the days tick by, and the supplies continue to dwindle. I’m running out of clean drinking material, now I’ve resorted to drinking something that seems to have grown some sort of bacteria in it. Hopefully, it doesn’t kill me, but I’m out of options. The label says Kombucha, I suppose it should be researched as to what it is, and if it’s safe. Hopefully there are no deaths, as I Have a Drink.
Okay, why is this bottle green? That’s like the worst kind of bottle for beer. Who in their right mind would . . . oh dear. Oh no. We can’t be doing that, we can’t. Anything but that! Fine, I guess we'll talk about a brewery called Heineken today. I mean, they couldn’t have stayed around this long if it was all that bad. So settle in, grab a drink, provided it isn’t skunked, and join us as we Have a Drink.
We practice some social distancing while trying the brunch variety pack from Flying Dog Brewery. We also talk about some things we're listening to/watching/reading in quarantine.
What can be said about that perennial St. Patrick’s day staple that hasn’t already been said? Well we’re going to find out as we sip some of the water of life that is Jameson Irish Whiskey. Obviously we’ll look into some of the history of this legendary distillery and what they mean today. So pour yourself a smooth drink and join us as we Have a Drink.
Today’s episode is . . . Sherry? Isn’t that for old people and the cast of Frasier? What even is it? Feels like it belongs in a fruit cocktail or something. Oh it’s a fortified wine. Sure, why not? It’ll at least get you drunk. Well, get your smoking jacket and your pipe and feel fancy, and don’t forget to Have a Drink.
So Japanese and Whiskey are not two words that you expect together, at least that was the case a few years back. Now they are winning awards and blazing new trails in the water of life, and doing other spirits too. We’ll take good spirits wherever we can find it, if only it weren’t so expensive. Anyway, sit back and pour a drink, if you can afford it, and have a drink.
You know we like stouts here, but I think there is room for improvement. We can rebuild them. We have the technology, we have the opportunity to make an Imperial Stout. We can make them better than they were before. We can make them better, stronger, darker. It won’t be $6 million dollars, but you can still Have a Drink.
Ah, amaro. Let’s get some sour mix and get this party started. . . I’m sorry what? Isn’t amaro just short of amaretto? Guess not. So let’s see what this is. Italian liqueur? This should be a linguistically fun episode then. Well try not to get to bitter why we get ready to have a drink.
We discuss the Founders Brewing kerfuffle and get into diversity in the beer industry and community today.
It’s time to take a trip to. . . that’s not right. You can’t travel to a shade of red. Oh, the wine region. Well, we can’t afford to travel to France, so I guess we’ll just have to drink something from there instead. That seems on brand for us. So grab a nice red wine, or even a white as it turns out, and join us as we Have a Drink.
Broken Throne opening (yay, Casey!), the Stream Team <> Winter Movie Draft, and tasting the Sweetwater 420 Strain Stash Box.
Today’s episode is all about New Glarus. . . The people who make delicious beers that don’t want you to drink them. Unless you are in Wisconsin, then I guess you can get all the spotted cow you could want. Lucky jerk. Well, we are going to talk about them, how they came to be and why they aren’t everywhere but still one of the best selling brewers. So grab whatever, unless you’re a cheese-head, and have a drink.
Preparing for Oktoberfest Zincinnati; Bob's got a story of adventure; the final movie draft minute for the season; and we give our thoughts on this year's Samuel Adams Fall Pack.
Today’s episode is about Scottish Ales. . . wait that’s can’t be right. We’ve already done that, haven’t we? . . . Apparently we haven’t. How did we miss this? Well, let’s dive into it then, because there is an interesting tradition of Scottish brewing. Things might get a wee heavy but we will still, Have a drink
Today we drink and talk about animated TV we grew up on and what we're jamming on today.
Milk. . . yeah, we’re just as surprised as you are. Well, it has been around since, well mammals, but we’ve been drinking other animals’ milk for centuries so maybe we take a closer look at it. Also people have been making alternatives to Milk, so we’ll look at this too and, while watching out for mustaches, Have a Drink.
Not as drunk this time but we discuss trying to get back on the health and fitness bandwagon.
Bond, Bottled in Bond. With all the drinking James Bond did, I’m surprised we never got a line like that. While it may not be the drink of choice for Double 0 agents, it is the choice for drinkers on the show who like a Double 0 proof (100 proof) so we’re going to look a little into this term and see what makes it so special in the spirits world. So grab some whiskey, or maybe something else, and join us as we have a drink.
What can be said about this ancient company from 1997? Well that they probably have about 90% of your local liquor store. We are going to look at this monolithic company and see what they own, how they got to be so massive, and what exactly they do. So relax, grab almost any scotch, and Have a Drink.
Ah Belgium, what comes to mind when you think of this country? Chocolate, waffles, WWI war tragedies? Okay, maybe the last one is just me, but what you should also be thinking of is Beer. They have all the Beer love of Germany with the snootiness of France, but from their Trappists monasteries to their Pilseners, they have a lot to offer. We’ll talk about a few of them today, and maybe, just maybe . . . have a drink.
Prosecco, so this is just Italian Champagne, right? Not exactly. While it may not have the same prestige that other sparkling wines have, that does help to make it more affordable. So let’s pop the cork and see how these bubbles taste, as we Have a Drink.
What sort of madmen would open up a brewery in Utah? Apparently the people behind Uinta. How can a brewery succeed under the restrictive hold of 3.2 ABW? Well, somehow they do it, so let’s talk about how they got off the ground and continue to grow, and make sure that we, Have a Drink.
No one knows what today's episode is. We have events to talk about, plus we have a topic, maybe. So let's get this done, and have a drink.
Hey everyone, today’s episode is about . . . what’s that smell? Oh god, stop recording and get out of the apartment, there’s a fire! Oh, never mind, Chris just opened a bottle of Lagavulin. That’s good, because that’s the topic for the episode. Let’s talk a bit about the history of this amazing distillery and maybe do a little tasting. So get ready for some smoke, as we have a drink
Are these all real words, is this just Fantasy. Caught in a podcast, trying to pronounce all these foreign words. Open your beers, tilt back your glass and Drink! I’m stopping now Bob, I’m not singing the whole intro to Bohemian Rhapsody, even if it is Czech lagers today. Let’s go head and Have a Drink, before I have to say “Scaramouch” or “fandango.”
The Napa Valley. . . Wait, why are we talking about this, I can’t drink a valley, not again anyway. Oh, they make wine there. Okay that makes more sense, but how good is it? Well we’ll talk about the area and it’s wine making history today and maybe get a feel for why this is such a storied location for wine production in the 20th and 21st centuries. So relax, maybe pour a nice cabernet sauvignon, and get ready to Have a Drink.
Today’s episode is a little bit odd, because it’s hard to nail down exactly what it is to make a drinking festival. Does it lessen the experience if the reason for it is to sell you something? Okay, everything in a capitalist society is designed in some way to sell you something, but does the event have no soul if there is no history? So we’re going to talk about that, plus mention some festivals from around the world, so get ready to party while we Have a Drink.
Ready to form CANarchy. Active interlock, Dynotherms connected, infracells are up, megathrusters are go. Deep Ellum and Perrin form feet and legs; Cigar City and Three Weavers form arms and body; and Oskar Blues forms the Head. Go CANarchy collective! Okay, maybe we went a little overboard with the Voltron joke, but it does seem appropriate for this band of brewers who have some of our favorite beers. It’s CANarchy today, so while we might not form a blazing sword, we’ll at least Have a Drink.
Mankind has always strove for achievement. To be able to prove your worth against others and perform great deeds of skill and athleticism. Today, we are not talking about that. We are talking about drinking games, because sometimes you can’t talk to the people in the room with you, even with alcohol’s help. So instead, we concoct rules that we can’t remember by the time we’re finished with the game and everyone has a good blackout. Never before have we needed to impress the need to drink responsibly, because we know you are still going to have a drink.
The Hefeweizen, the beer that kicked off the first haze craze. This is one of those older German styles that we love, but frequently misunderstand. What is the real difference between a Hefewizen and a Whitber. And how is it different than an American wheat? What we can say, is that it’s delicious and refreshing so grab a beer and join us as we Have A Drink.
I honestly don’t know what’s going on. Normally, I pour a drink and then I drink it, and the process is over, but apparently there can be a bit more to it. In Japan they take it very seriously. They have a long history of tea masters, which is not like brewmasters. We aren’t going to go through any ceremony here, but we will have a drink.
I thought we just did this. . . how is there still more Irish Whiskey. I guess there is still more to talk about on this ancient spirit. I guess we can consume more uisce beatha and talk a bit more. You might want to get ready yourself for Irish Whiskey 2: Electric Boogaloo and Have a Drink
Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey. There I said it, I have research to back me up, so come at me! Okay, fine. There is some debate, but most records show it was in Ireland first, and since it’s almost St Patrick’s Day, what better time to talk about Irish Whiskey. Unfortunately, it’s too much for one episode so let’s get the History out of the way so Bob will shut up and we can all Have a Drink.
The Robert Mondavi winery . . . wait we already did this. There’s more, I thought they all lived happily ever after. There is more family drama? Oh boy. Well, have a drink, and buckle up buckaroo, because it’s time for Robert Modavi 2: Electric Boogaloo.
Greg Koch was a rolling stone, wherever he brewed his beer was his home . . . I’m not reading this, least of all because it’s probably going to get us some sort of takedown notice. It’s time to turn our focus to those arrogant beers from a little brewery called Stone. Maybe we’ll learn they aren’t such bastards after all, and all the while Have A Drink.
Well, there is a new fad on the scene, so it’s up to us to talk about it. How else are you going to learn about Hard Seltzers? Try them yourselves? No, we here at Have a Drink will take this difficult, refreshing challenge so you don’t have to. So relax go drink something else, we’ll Have a Drink for you.
It was only a matter of time, you can only Haze for so long, before the backlash. New England tried to take the IPA from the West Coast, but we all know there ain’t no party like a west coast party. And apparently they party like brutes, well like Brut. Time to talk about the Brut IPA and see if it is worthy of it’s own fad. Let’s find out as we, Have a Drink.
I’ve got the perfect recipe for a martini. Is it 5-1? No."You pour six jiggers of gin into a glass and then you drink it while staring at a picture of Lorenzo Schwartz, the inventor of vermouth." This is the the Best martini joke, best vermouth joke. I know vermouth isn’t typically not even actually used in drinks, but let's talk about this special ingredient in many cocktails. So enjoy it as we have a Drink.
Wild Ales, you taste better than pale ales, you make everything . . . Funky. Wild Ales! Damn it Bob! This is not the time for your Weird Al dreams, we’re trying to do a show. Anyway we are talking about wild ales, and bretts today. So Pucker up and get ready to have a drink.
Buffalo Trace is bourbon distilled from trace amounts of buffalos to give you the best . . . that can’t be right. Here we go, Buffalo Trace was founded when a buffalo, drunk on bourbon, traced out the name of E.H. Taylor Jr in the dirt. Nope, that’s a lie too. Bob, stop trying to spice up the history. So what can we say about them? They make damn fine bourbon? That’s good enough for me, so join us as we tell you the real history of this distillery, and Have a Drink (If we can find it).
Another wine episode. . . why are there grapes here then? I typically don’t bother with it until it’s already fermented, or at all. We can use this as a learning opportunity, and talk about how wine gets made and it’s process from vine to bottle. So let's keep those grapes, by the time we’re done it should be wine so you can Have a Drink.
Ah, Absinth. I guess it’s time to get into hallucinogens. Maybe next week we can do an episode on shrooms or LSD. Well probably not, and, spoilers, absinth doesn’t make you hallucinate. If it doesn’t though, why was the green fairy banned in the US for all those years, and what’s the point in drinking it. We’re going to find out today, so gather up your sugar cubes and get ready for some death in the afternoon, while we have a drink.
It's time to talk about chocolate, which is normally a solid. I guess we can melt it to drink. I guess we can do that to anything . . . someone stop Bob before he starts melting random stuff to drink. We’re going to talk about the history of it and what you can do to drink more chocolate. So get you some hot cocoa, and Have a Drink. . . Bob, no! You can’t drink melted plastic!
Holy crap, there is a lot of dust. Does this stuff even still work? Test one, two. Oh jeez, we’re recording. We’re back, it seems, and ready to talk about . . . something, where are the notes? Robert Mondavi Winery. Okay, then well I guess get ready as we dive in, and have a cow. No that’s not right. Make a Drink. That’s not it either, oh wait. Have a drink. Yeah, that feels right.
We were somewhere around Maryland, when the beer began to take hold. I remember saying something like “someone else should drive, I’m starting to feel light headed” And suddenly there was a terrible roar all around us and the sky was full of what looked like huge flying dogs, all swooping and barking and diving around the car, which was going about a hundred miles an hour with the top down to Frederick. And a voice was screaming: "Holy Jesus! We better stop and record a show about Flying Dog. So Have a Drink."
Dos Cervezas por favor, and that is all the Spanish I know. Handy though, since we’re talking about Mexican Lagers today. Is it all just Corona or Modelo or is there more to it. And while we’re in the neighborhood we figured we would also talk about Dia De Los Muertos, which I’m being told means day of the dead, I’m learning already. So poor something cold and sit back while we Have a Drink.
Why am I puckering? Dear God, this is bitter. What is causing this? Oh it’s bitters. I guess it’s cocktail time as we talk about this key ingredient in so many cocktails. So make an old fashioned, we won’t judge you on how you do it, and have a drink.
I thought we already did a cocktail episode, I don’t know why we need to cover it again. . . Also why is there a six pack here? Wait, are we making cocktails with beer? Is that allowed? Well, we’re going to find out so get your floating spoons ready while we have a drink.
Ah Jack Daniels that old Tennessee whiskey. . . Not Bourbon. It’s not Bourbon. I don’t care where you found it in the liquor store. Anyway, what don’t we know about this old whiskey? Apparently a lot, so pour a shot or maybe a double. Follow your heart as we Have a Drink.
Has it really been 3 years. Actually probably a little more than that now, but it’s time to celebrate our anniversary. And what better way to celebrate than to mock the legislation of alcohol laws throughout the world. We also probably are going to do some celebrating, so sorry in advance. How about you join us as we have a drink.
So we dive once more into the belly of the macro beast. It’s time to talk about coors. Are they the lesser evil or just as bad as AB InBev, and who actually owns them? Miller? Molson? Burt Reynolds? We try to get to the bottom of that at least this episode. So crack open a silver bullet . . . or not . . . either way it’s time to have a drink.
Welcome to today’s show on . . . no we just did wine. Who did the scheduling? Bob I swear, we give you access to docs and you just. . . oh, Barley Wine. That isn’t wine at all. We’re in for a beer style episode on Barley wines. So strap in, maybe clear your schedule for tomorrow morning, and have a drink.
Buongiorno! So I speak the most I-Talian so I thought it would set the mood for Italian wine. We’ve got millennia of history and styles to go through so we need to get started, but all I can think about is pannini and tiramisu now. Let’s just go ahead and Have a Drink, and maybe a snack.
Oh My God! We did it, we finally did it! All the beer it was . . . we Finally did it! You Maniacs! You Left it in the Sun! Ah Damn You! Damn you all to Hell! . . . Sorry, all this bad beer made me go Full Heston. Today we are doing an experiment to see what bad conditions do to a beer. Don’t try this at home, we’re semi-professionals. So watch and listen as we Have a Drink.
Oh God, I feel like I've been hit by a truck. . . At least we’re done with tequila. . . what, we’re doing two back-to-back tequila episodes. . . Sigh. The topic deserves it, so I guess we have to suck it up and line up the shots as we go in for Tequila part 2, Mexican boogaloo.
I seem to have misplaced the show doc, what’s today’s episode? Chris why are you wearing a sombrero? Also, why is Bob dressed like Peewee Herman, you can get arrested like that . . . Oh tequila. I guess it’s time for another spirit, but are we ready for it, can we fit all of tequila into one episode? No, we can’t; we’re doing two episodes, so buckle up for episode one, and get ready to Have A Drink.
Just when you thought it was safe to listen to the show, we come back . . . with coffee. We’ve come back to the topic, because one episode couldn’t contain the amount of information we had. So buckle up for Coffee part 2, electric boogaloo, and have a drink
Hear ye, hear ye! Lords and Ladies of the drink, we gather together today to discuss that sweetest of beverages, Mead! Okay, I can’t keep this up, and it’s a disservice to mead to label it a just a thing for ren fairs. It’s more than just something to wash giant turkey legs down . . . now I’m hungry. Focus Bob, because it’s time to talk about that oldest of alcohols, and have a drink.
What’s this, it’s brewery time? Good, I missed these, who have we got. Bob, put your arm down and tell me who it is. Oh, it’s Rogue. . . do they even do that on their labels anymore? Well, we’re going to find out as we talk about this brewery, so wipe the yeast out of your beard, and have a drink.
Justin’s not here today…He writes the intros... Welcome to the show… it's about Gose….can you tell we’re salty?...Have a drink?
I’m looking at this glass here, and it’s clear . . . didn't we already do vodka? Well, it’s bubbly, so maybe there’s some tonic in this, so is it gin? Wait, this isn't alcoholic at all. We’re going to have to fix that, otherwise it’s just water, with bubbles. So we are talking about seltzer water, but is there more to it than just bubbles? We’ll find out as we dive into this topic. So settle in, maybe make a gin fizz or a Tom Collins, and have a drink.
Are you guys ready to Party? Because they gave me access to the show doc again and I have a history episode for you about the Boston Tea party. So instead of a traditional party, we aren’t going to have snacks and alcohol, instead we have tea and 18th century taxation, so get ready for a wild time. Throw your tea in the ocean, and grab a beer, or some coffee and Have a Drink
Today’s episode is about Mash, so we are heading down to the swamp and talking about the differences between Trapper John and BJ Hunnicutt, how to do an emergency tracheotomy, and what was Klinger’s Best dress . . . Okay, no. But I had you going for a minute. No we are talking about Mashing and how it makes the thing that brings us all together, alcohol. So if you fire up your own still, don’t tell us that’s illegal. But we may have a martini and have a drink.
Time for a new episode, so let’s see what’s to drink today. . . well this is thick. Oh god, is it an episode about thickened liquid? Ooo, oh that’s delightful, it’s like alcoholic chocolate milk. So I guess it’s an episode about cream liqueurs. Okay sure, lets do this. Time to have a sip of something creamy and have a drink.
I can’t find these beers anywhere, and isn’t it illegal to put caffeine in beer? I’m on to you buzz beer. Wait . . . I’m being told this beer isn’t real. None of these are. Apparently we are doing a episode about fictional beers. We talk about about these fictional beer and maybe wish we had some. Okay, probably not, but we will have a drink.
Well, they did it. I hope your all happy because we are talking about a brewery that doesn’t distribute in this neck of the woods. If you are lucky enough to get some Firestone Walker then I’d like to ask if you could smuggle some my way. Cause I don’t have any and it makes me mad. We’re going to talk about this great brewery, and a bit about what they make. So come in and have a drink, and if you have some Firestone Walker (Nick) bring it with you.
Every free citizen of the world is a citizen of Berlin, and today I say, Ich Bein Ein Berliner Weisse. Today we are all about Berliner Weisse. We are going to dive in to this topic and talk all about this tart style. We even have a special brew just for this episode, so come in and Have a drink.
Today’s episode is about MGP . . . Why does Miller Genuine Draft get its own episode? MidWest Grain Products? Who are they? Apparently they make alcohol, and a lot of it. Today we dig into the largest distiller you don’t know and see what they make. Spoiler alert, it’s a lot. So get ready and Have a Drink.
No, We have no show for you today you silly podcast people. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries, now go away or I shall taunt you a second time. . . okay, who let the French in here? I know we’re doing French Wines today, but we agreed no intros all in French and no taunting. Well, we do have a good show for you today, all about French wine, so pour some wine, maybe get some cheese, and have a drink.
What’s going on, something weird is happening, I can hear my heartbeat. Also, I really have to poop. What is happening to me! I blame this black demon juice in front of me. It’s not even cold. I guess we are talking about coffee. But it’s apparently too much to cover in one episode. I mean, if we were all talking like this maybe, but I don’t think that’s an option. So settle in and brew a pot. We’re never getting to sleep at this rate, so we are going to Have a Drink.
What is with all these hats around here? They are big, floppy, and kind of useless. Wait, there is only one time of year people wear anything like that in Kentucky. I guess it’s Derby day. Today we plan to talk about the Run for the Roses, though we might rather run for some Four Roses as we talk about the race itself and all the drinking that is done around it. So make yourself a Mint Julep and have a drink.
It’s a style episode again, so what do we have this time? Why can’t I see through this? This isn’t a stout. I can smell the hops, and IPAs are suppose to be clear. Or are they. It’s time we focus on a new addition to the Brewers Association styles, and talk about the New England-style IPA. So get ready for some arguments about the words juicy and hazy, while we have a drink.
Time to take a trip, away from our normal drinking places. It’s time to go east, not to the moonshine of our home, or to the isles of Scotland, but all the way to Japan. Time to talk about it’s national drink, Sake. So say Kanpai and Have a Drink.
We are still down a host, but we thought we’d use this opportunity to talk about a special brewery. It’s time we take a trip up the bumpy road to Michigan and talk about Bell’s Brewery. Without Casey here you shouldn’t hear too much audible eye rolling, but we can take some time to look at the impressive path take from bathtub to brewery, and maybe have a Drink
In the history of the world, rebellions are a fairly frequent occurrence. When people feel oppressed, and feel like they are denied certain things they tend to rise up. With weapons, not just stand up on their feet. Otherwise it’d just be a protest, which are still important, but admittedly they are typically less exciting to record in history. So relax as we tell you pair of tales, and you can have a drink.
Today we sail around the world, drinking whatever wines we find in the port. . . Wait, that isn't what port is? Fortified wine, huh. Okay, let's give this a shot. Join us as we have ourselves a glass, and have a drink.
Ah Tea, that ancient beverage used to unwind at the end of a long day ( or 4 pm). I know there is no alcohol here, but it’s so soothing. So we are going to try to at least start with some general information for our first non-alcoholic episode, but we’ve probably bitten off more than we can chew. Well, we’ll find out, as we have a drink.
Time to have some beers from the emerald isles. That’s right, it’s time for Irish Beers. So grab your lucky charms, and other offensive stereotypes you think you need to celebrate St. Patrick’s day, while we Have a Drink
Today we are talking about distilling which for legal reasons we can’t say that you should distill anything alcoholic. Distill all the water you want, but don’t take anything you learn here and start trying to figure out how to do it yourself. And don’t send us mason jars with your results. You can’t email us to find our addresses to mail them. We legally can’t accept them, even to Have a Drink.
Today’s episode is weird. Instead of talking about a single drink we thought we’d highlight some of the most expensive drinks in the world. People like lists, right? That’s what the internet has taught me, so here are ours. Come in, and have a drink!
It’s time to get into our first real distillery episode. I’m excited because we are talking about a bourbon distillery. So who do we have to talk about? Heaven Hill? Don’t they make vodka? Well, they do, but also Bourbon and we have a lot to say about them, and a few of the other brands they own. So settle in, pour you a bourbon, or some rum, or vodka, or even some tequila, it’s all fair game today as we Have a Drink.
Bonjour. Attends, que s'est-il passé? Pourquoi est-ce que je parle en français? We aren’t talking about anything French? Ah, Abita located in Louisiana, that makes sense now. It’s time to dive into this brewery and talk about what they make, and how they make it. So, Laissez le bon temps rouler and have a drink
I don’t know what happened. I was drinking a beer, and then I wake up wearing a helmet and I have a tattoo of Mjolnir on my chest. I guess it was a Scandinavian beer, getting me in touch with my inner Viking. Time to talk about this regions' beers and how this region shapes those beers. So dust off the snow boots, come in and have a drink.
Ah Scotch, that angriest of Whisky. Where else can you go for that smoky aroma? That interesting flavor, that delicious peatiness. What is peat anyway . . . It’s what? I’M DRINKING WHAT? Well, despite that, Scotch is a favorite around here, and we are going to try and tell you what we can about what makes it so special.
Trying new things today: new location, new topic, new people. Joining us today is Gnarly Gnome as we talk about a topic close to us metaphorically, and physically, Cincinnati's beer history. A place so full of breweries you almost have one a block. So strap in for a long one and have a drink.
We all should know what hops taste like, and if you don’t, the best way to find out is to probably grab a couple Double IPAs and then come back to listen to this episode. That said this episode is not just for the hop head. This is a science episode, for those that want to learn about the world of hops, one of the four fundamental ingredients to any beer. We will discuss how hops are grown, the chemical components of a hop flower. and the process a hop goes through to turn your beer into a piney, resinous, citrusy, floral, minty, earthy, and most importantly, bitter beverage. ... So come in and have a drink!
Join us as we taste through this year's (first year ever) Barrel-Aged Series by Founders Brewing
Christmas time has come, so let's have a . . . What the hell is this? Why are there eggs in THIS? Am I Rocky Balboa all of a sudden? It's Christmas time, I don't need to eat lightning and crap thunder. Oh... eggnog. I guess it's time for winter seasonal drinks, so here we go a wassaling and obviously, we're going to have a drink.
Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem. (P A Es Lou Domine Da Na Eh Eis Requiem) thud What’s going on? Did someone let some monks in here? Oh wait, that means it’s time for trappist episode. It’s a history focused episode so someone gave Justin access to the doc, which means it’s going to be a long one. So buckle up, grab a drink, knock yourself on the head and have a drink.
For today’s episode we put something dark in our mouths. Wait, that doesn’t sound right, let’s try that again. Today we go down the brown river. . . No, that’s worse. How about, we are up to our eyes in brown stuff today. Okay fine, we are just talking about brown ales today. We go over all the fun of this style with probably fewer poop jokes than this intro, but no promises. So come in and Have a Drink.
It’s time for beer, wait, I don’t smell hops. Is this not a beer episode? Hmmmm. Looks like it’s cider time. So let’s pluck a bottle off the tree and peel off the top and have a drink.
Where am I? I’m trapped in a barrel I think. Smells like bourbon, and is that hops? Did someone just barrel age an IPA. That can only mean one thing. It’s time for the Founders episode. We talk about this barrel aging obsessed brewery, and why we love it. So come in and Have a Drink.
Oh Brandy, you’re made by french alcoholics, but we drink you anyway. Okay, that’s out of my system but we are talking about brandy today. So pass the Courvoisier, Sweet thang, and come in and have a drink.
Ah, it’s time to have a nice, refreshing . . . what the hell is this? Where are the hops? Something has gone terribly wrong. Still tasty though. Today we are talking about Malternatives, those malt beverages that aren’t quite beer. So crack open a Zima and come in and have a drink
Join us for an overview of wine! We discuss the basics from how it's made to how to order at a restaurant. Come in, and have a drink!
The cream ale, the beer that don’t give a damn about it’s bland reputation. We delve into this style, see what brought this beer into the world, and why it continues to be a fixture on the beer scene. So come in, and have a drink!
Today we drink the torpedoes and go full steam ahead in another brewery spotlight. It’s time to look at the Sierra Nevada brewery and all it has to offer. We’ll talk about this California brewery, plus the usual news and stuff, so come in and have a drink.
The corn grows high for a specific reason in our old Kentucky Home: so we can make bourbon. I guess you can eat corn, but why waste what could be a fine type of Whiskey? We hit 50 episodes today and we are celebrating with Bourbon, so come in and have a drink.
Well, we’re back to regular format again at long last. . . Oh, we’re all here together in the same meat-space? Okay, well that’s fine, we should still be more or less the same. . . we’re doing a tasting and a topic? Fine, let's do this! We are going to be talking about the fruit beer style, while work through a Prairie Artisan Ales tasting. So come in and have a drink, because we sure are.
It’s Part 3 of our Prohibition series this week, “Return of the Drunk Guy”. We’re finished. It’s repeal time this week, and we can go back to drinking. Was there anything good about prohibition, or was it all something we should put behind us? We’ll try and figure that out, so come in and have a drink.
It’s time for Part 2: Prohibition Boogaloo. It’s time to talk about how Prohibition became the Law of the land, and how it made us all criminals. Don’t worry about a password for this speakeasy, just come in and Have a drink, before the Revenuers catch us.
It’s time. We’ve teased and promised it, but it’s finally time for the Prohibition episode. Make that episodes. This is too much topic for any one episode, so we are going to be breaking it up over the next few weeks. Today’s episode is “Fellowship of the Drink” is all about how we got to prohibition, and the Temperance movements in general. So come in and Have a drink, while you still can.
We’re pretty bitter today, not about anything in particular, we are just talking about Bitter Beer. We’re going to try and figure out this distinctly English style of beer and maybe figure out more English things. Maybe today we’ll finally figure out how to play cricket. Probably not, but still, we can come in and have a drink.
The fresh scent of pine cones is in the air and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for gin. We’ll talk about this staple of liquors, and maybe one of us will enjoy the flavor. So come in, and have a drink!
Part 2: It’s another brewery episode today, and it’s all about . . . Anheuser-Busch. We’re going to try and stay impartial as we talk about this giant of the industry. So come in and have a drink
It’s another brewery episode today, and it’s all about . . . Anheuser-Busch. We’re going to try and stay impartial as we talk about this giant of the industry. So come in and have a drink!
It’s time to address the beer style we all know and. . . know. The Standard American Lager. I know, we tend to talk about craft beer, but if millions of people like it, can they really be wrong? Probably, but we’ll find out this week so come in and have a drink!
It’s spring time for Have a drink as we talk about Germany. It’s German Beer today, and we talk about how the Germans tried to perfect the art of beer making. We get into their styles, their history, and the infamous Rheinheistgabot so come in and have a drink.
This episode is about packaging beer, specifically as it relates to you homebrewers out there. That's right! It's time for Homebrewing 4: Live Free and Brew Hard. So come in, and have a drink!
We decided to do a primer on cocktails, and nurse our hangovers the only way that matters, with some alcohol. It’s the last of our New Year’s sessions so come in and Have a Drink.
It’s the end of 2016! And we aren’t dead, we probably aren’t famous enough to die. We’ve gathered together tonight to reminisce about the year, and try a sampling of some prairie bomb choices. It should be a pretty alcoholic night, so Come in and Have a Drink.
We welcome in 2017 with our first timing doing a live stream and first time on DiamondClub.tv! Join us in a little drinking game and tasting. Come in, and have a drink!
Everything’s under control here, everything is fine. We had a slight podcaster malfunction but everything’s perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you? As long as everything is normal nothing should throw us off. What? We have two topics today?! Okay, so today’s episode is about Anchor brewing, and it’s about Steam Beer. Two podcasts for the price of one. Think of the savings, and come in and have a drink.
In this episode we talk about the new release schedules announced by some of our favorite breweries, a couple of time-sensitive Untappd badges, & the trending beers right now. So come in, and have a drink!
Where has the rum gone? Well, we probably drank it all. Can you blame us, this stuff is delicious. Today’s episode is all about the best thing to come from sugar: rum. This promises to be an overproofed episode so come in, and have a drink!
Maibock, Doppelbock, Eisbock, it’s bock-a-polooza on this episode. Today, we are looking at this delicious style of lager. Well, more than looking, probably drinking it too. So come in and have a drink!
Today we have tales to scare you sober. Well, maybe just scare you slightly buzzed. We decided to tell you our drinking horror stories. Tales that probably should have scared us off drinking, but alcoholism is a harsh mistress. So sit back, and get ready to think less of us, and while you're at it, have a drink.
It’s that time again. No, not tool time. It’s never tool time, that wasn’t even a real show. It’s time to talk about Homebrewing. We brought in our sometimes co-host Casey to teach more on how to brew. So come in and have a drink.
Hey, We’re alive! and we are ready to talk about a brewery! Things are going to get a little experimental. Okay probably not that much but the beer will be good. Today we talk about Dogfish Head brewery. So Come in, get out your hops, get your historically accurate beer out, and Have a drink!
Today, we're testing the classic Oktoberfest Märzen style beer. We're using the BJCP judging sheet used at The Great American Beer Festival to pit two groups of beer against each other and see, taste, and smell what the differences are. There will be six German beers and six American Craft beers (see list).
Holy crap! We’ve been doing this show for a year now? That can’t be right. If that’s right, that means I’m how old now?! Well, happy anniversary I guess. On today’s episode we try to refrain from realizing we are hurtling towards oblivion as time passes us by and instead celebrate a year of podcasting and alcoholism. We also get a report about how things were out West. So come in, and have a drink!
Tiny Bubbles. . . In my beer. . . makes me Happy? Okay, seriously someone has to stop drinking while writing these intros. I guess these pilsners are too drinkable to resist. That’s right, we are talking about Pilsners. It’s the classic style that just looks like what you picture beer as. We’re going to tell you all about it in this episode, so come in and have a drink.
Well, the Beer gods must be crazy, because there are a lot of them, and their drunk. Seriously, it seems every culture that came up with alcohol decided there needed to be some sort of deity of getting riggity wrecked. Today we are going to scour the pantheons for the best parties and see who like to throw down so come in and Have a drink.
There is something wrong with my drink. It’s clear. Did I get water? Takes drink Definitely not water. I guess it’s time to talk about Vodka. We are going to talk all about how it’s made, where it’s from, and anything else. So pour a shot, and Have a Drink.
Barley, hops, yeast, and water. This is what makes beer, this is known. But what about wheat? Well, now the game is changed. Today we are forsaking barley in exchange for wheat and are going to see what sort of beers come out of it. It promises to be very refreshing, so come in, and have a drink!
It’s brewery episode time again! This time we’re talking about Yuengling. You’ve either heard of them and enjoy it, or have no idea what we’re talking about because they don’t distribute to you. Don’t worry, we’re here to tell you all about America’s oldest brewery. See that’s something right there, the learning is already beginning, so you might as well come in, and have a drink!
In this special episode we talk with occasional guest host and our friendly neighborhood homebrewer, Casey Price, about his time at National Homebrew Con 2016. We also go over phenols vs. esters in beer and other fun tidbits. Come in for this special episode and, have a drink!
You got beer into my bourbon barrel, you got your bourbon into my beer! It’s time to talk about the best mix of two things since chocolate and peanut butter, or peanut butter and jelly. Man, peanut butter goes well with everything. Much like barrel aging your beer. It’s time to kick up the ABV, and get some oak flavors into what you're drinking. It’s time to open up the barrel and see what’s inside so come in and Have a Drink!
It’s time to figure out what the heck we’re talking about. We throw out a fair amount of strange words and terms, and maybe you don’t know what they all are. We already did one episode like this, but it turns out there are a lot of words. Like, a whole lot of words. It’s time for our second terminology episode, Terminology 2: Term harder. So come in, and have a drink!
According to a breathalyzer test, we're good to podcast. No, you're too drunk to podcast. We’re going to try and compose ourselves and do this show. We are going to recap our experiences at the Alltech Food and Brews event, and try not to go too off the rails. So come in, and have a drink!
Well, we’ve sold out again. It’s time to do another episode about a single brewery. On today’s episode we delve into New Belgium. We talk about their history, their business, and most importantly their beer. So fatten up your tires, and ride on in and Have a Drink.
What is this? Aww man, this beer is infected. What do you mean it’s on purpose? There is bacteria in this changing its flavor. I don’t know what kind of bacteria, because it’s bacteria and you can’t pronounce it’s name without a graduate degree. Sure it tastes good, but that’s not the point, it’s SOUR! Today’s episode is all about sour beer, specifically the European styles. We’re going to get into what makes a beer turn sour, what styles use this to their advantage, and a little into the history of sour beer. So come in, and Have a Drink!
In today’s episode we’re going to be your friend who steps in and fixes your drink order. Not sure why bartenders groan when you come up to the bar? Well, we can try to give you some of the vocabulary and insight you’ll need to not be a pain in the . . . neck at the bar. So come in, and Have a Drink!
Okay, let’s get a little sip before the show starts . . . Hooo Lawd! This isn’t a stout, where did all these hops come from? Oh God, the day has finally come. It’s our IPA episode. Join us as we talk about the history, the styles, and the hops in this episode. So come in and have a mouth full of hops. . . I mean have a drink!
Do you smell that? That rich and delicious smell of beer. Where is it coming from? Oh my God, the smell is coming from inside the podcast! Some one is brewing something on today's episode. We are going to talk about what ingredients to put in your homebrew, and how to make recipes. Come in, have a drink, and get ready for Homebrewing 2: Electric Boogaloo.
We’ve talked about one of the broad categories of beer before: lagers. Well, today we are talking about the other big category: ales. What is an ale? How is it not a lager? How long have we been drinking them? How long will this episode be? You can find out the answer to all these questions and more if you come in, and have a drink.
So, some of us are drunk, like, fall down drunk. And some of us are bitter that we aren’t there yet, Let’s talk about what put us in this state: Cincinnati Beerfest.
We’re going off the beaten path again guys. Today’s episode is not about beer, or anything really beer related. Don't worry, we can still get drunk because we’re talking about Whiskey. Remember, the show is called Have a Drink, not Have a Beer. In today’s special episode, we are going into the world of Whiskey and try to talk a little about how it came to be, how it’s made, and what styles exist. This is going to be a big one guys, so come in and have a drink!
All right, this week on have a drink we’re talking about. . . No style this week? So what’s the event? No event? Okay, so good show everyone. Wait, we’re talking about a brewery? Is that allowed? I’m told we make the rules, so yes. Today’s episode takes a look at one of our favorite breweries, The Boston Beer Company. We’re going to go into a little bit of history, talk about what they make, and discuss some of our favorites from them. So come in, and have a drink!
In this special off-schedule episode, we have a group of friends get together to do a blind tasting that our regular guest Casey Price has put together. So fun!
Today’s episode is all about porters. It’s time to talk about those guys who help you carry stuff and check you in on train rides. We’ll talk about how they get hired, how they. . . wait, I’m being handed a note. . . Sorry, wrong sort of porter. Today is all about the dark beer. That makes more sense, and it’s much tastier. We’ll talk all things Porter today: tastes, history, and styles. It’s our second walk on the dark side, and it’s so good. So come in, and have a drink!
It’s a warm summer day, you’ve been working hard out in the sun, you reach over to find something to cool you off and crack open a beer. Odds are, you just opened up a Lager. Crisp and refreshing are today’s buzzwords, or maybe they aren’t. Today we are getting into Lagers, how they look, how they are made, and most importantly, how they taste. So come in and have a drink.
No matter your holiday, everyone deserves a little winter warmer to spice things up this time of year. On today’s show, we’ll discuss the classic winter seasonal beer, its names and variations, its history, and some great options this holiday season. So come in, and have a drink!
You know what goes good with drinking? Eating. You can’t live on beer alone, at least not for too long anyway. Actually maybe you can, I’m not a doctor. What I do know is that I wouldn’t want to, because sometimes food can bring out the best in a beer and vice versa. On today’s show we’ll talk about how to pair beer with your food, make some suggestions, and maybe point you in the right direction to maximize your food experience this holiday season. So come in, and have a drink!
You like drinking, but maybe you want something special. Maybe your favorite beer could use a little something special. Maybe honey, or cinnamon, maybe even more hops. If only you could make it yourself, you could teach them how it’s done. Today we’ll talk about how some people put their money where their mouth is and just decide to make their own beer through homebrewing. We’re going to talk about this growing hobby, how you can start doing it, and how to be your own private brewmaster. Warning: this one's a bit longer than the typical episode. So come in, and have a drink!
On today’s show we are going dark, very dark, as we delve into the world of stouts. We’re going tell you what a stout is, why you will (or won’t) like it, and what kinds you might like to try out. So come in, and have a drink!
So I want a flight of beers. Give me one with a high ABV, one with a high IBU, a mead, and whatever you have in cask. So what did I just say, other than a laughably vague order at a bar? Well in today’s episode we are pulling back the curtain to look at some of the terms associated with beer. We’ll learn what a wort is, how it’s different from a mash, and maybe explain a few of those weird percentages on your beer labels. Yeah, we should have done this sooner, but we’re doing it now so come in and have a drink.
Today we’re talking about one of our favorite holidays. Screw Flag Day, it’s time for Oktoberfest. We’re going to cover the history, the celebration, the statistics, and, most importantly, the beer of this German festival. So come in, and have a drink!
People either love or hate pumpkin, and pumpkin beer is no different. Is this a “Pumpkin all the things!” fad or does it have more of a history? We’ll talk about the origin of pumpkin beer, the different styles and brands, and the controversy over this fall specialty. So come on in, and have a drink!
Welcome to Have A Drink, the show where you learn along with us about the glorious drink called beer. In this episode we discuss why we like beer, our first drinks, the format of the show, and what we hope to achieve with the show. So come in, and have a drink!