Cöld Brüe Pödcast - Craft Beer Reviews & News: Recent Episodes
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We drink and review beer while dropping in pop culture references, music, movies, tv shows, sports, and all sorts of drunken shenanigans.
GReg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Brouwerji Westamalle (Malle, Vlaams Gewest Belgium) and King Cong Brewing (Sacramento, CA).
In our Beer News, we discuss Minocqua Brewing (Minocqua, WI) losing their beer license and Tom Holland's Bero (New York, NY) making a cameo in a movie.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top 15 Biggest Box Office Flops of all time.
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about back to school shopping.
Greg talks with Daniel Castro, co-owner of Sana Sana Cervecería (Phoenix, AZ). Daniel talks about a few of the differences from when Sana Sana opened in March 2025 to now. He also talks about new beers and beers coming out in the immediate future. Daniel describes what it was like during their World Cup viewing parties.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Lake Pleasant Brewing Co. (Phoenix, AZ) and New Belgium Brewing Co. (Fort Collins, CO).
12:21 - In our Beer News, we discuss James Watt, former owner of BrewDog, trying to buy back BrewDog. Woof! And we talk about two new beers in Sam Adams' seasonal variety pack.
25:27 - For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down this year's Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup.
33:02 - We rate our beers on Unatppd.
38:20 - In our Drunken Shenanignas, Greg talk about going to Lake Pleasant Brewing, and his prior Sunday, which leads into a final discussion about the World Cup Final.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from North Park Brewing (San Diego, CA) and California Coast Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, We discuss the end of the Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR) and Costco Wholesale 2-year beer relationship.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic lists the Top 15 toys from the Toy Story Series. Who will be first? Buzz Lightyear or Woody?
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about the World Cup and drinking at the movies.
I visits Greg Wellins aka gregvisitsbreweries and they talk about visiting over 1,500 breweries worldwide, but mostly in the US. He talks about what he counts at a visit, his first brewery, his latest brewery, and the six he still has to visit before saying he has visited all the breweries in his home state of Arizona.
Recorded June 28, 2026
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Weldwerks Brewing (Greely, CO) and Shipyard Brewing (Portland, ME).
Greg gives a brief history of Anchor Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and an update on their current status.
Sorcerer Chromatic celebrates the 30th anniversary of the N.W.O., pro wrestling's first anti-hero supergroup by listing the top 15 all-time members. Who was number one? Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, or Fake Sting?
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss two World Cup Round of 16 games, and Drunk Greg takes us through his England v. Mexico Sunday evening.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, CA).
In our Beer News, we discuss Anchor Brewing's latest move. And we also discuss Pabst Blue Ribbon's 250oz marketing stunt.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the 15 Most Overplayed Wedding Songs in the shadow of Taylor & Travis' wedding.
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss our time at Barebottle Brewing's Taproom in Santa Clara, CA. Then we roll into World Cup talk. We wrap things up by talking about our kids.
Greg talks with Will Walthereson, head brewer of Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) about two of their beers which won Best of the Valley 2026 awards from Phoenix Magazine. Best West Coast IPA - Exchange Variation and Best Wood Barrel-aged - Vanilla Reality. They also talk about their 200th Batch, a hoppy saison, a maple barrel-aged beer, and many others. And of course, they talk about football. Later in the interview, Will introduces two members of his brew team, Eric and Andrew.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromtic drink and review beers from More Brewing (Huntley, IL) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about the Tartan Army wiping out Sam Adams Brewing.
For our Cöld Brüe Podcast, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down a list of the Top 30 breweries in California.
We rate our Beers on Untapd (@coldbruepodcast)
In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg vents about Pitch Perfect, shares an update on his first-round World Cup betting, which evolves into talking about a couple of the matches.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Del Pueblo Cevercería (San Fernando, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
The guys play This or That with the Top Ten selling music albums of all time.
Due to technical difficulties, this week's Cöld Brüe List was omitted.
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about World Cup, Catalyst Crafted Ales, and the New York Knicks.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Shadow Grove Brewing (San Fernando, CA) and Richter Ale Works (Peoria, AZ).
In our Beer News, we talk about a mid-strength beer from Dad Strength Brewing (Washington, DC) and Patriot Series beer from Boston Beer Co. (Boston, MA).
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten favorites, by odds, to win this year's World Cup trophy.
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk a little more about Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest, including which brewery and restaurant won this year's People's Choice awards. Sorcerer Chromatic also talks about going to an evening street fair.
Greg talks with Andrew (Head Brewer) and Christian (Phoenix Sales) from The Brewery at Tirrito Farms (Willcox, AZ). They talk about how they started as a brewery and individually in the industry. They also discuss their different year-round beers, seasonal beers, and upcoming special releases.
Recorded June 7, 2026 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)
Drunker Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and The Engineer recap their time at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest. Their favorite breweries, beers, and food vendors.
Drunk Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Firestone Walker XX Anniversary Ale (Paso Robles, CA).
They talk about going to two beer spots in Paso Robles, CA called Tin City and California Coast Brewing.
They list a few of the brewery tents they would like to stop by at the beer festival.
Drunk Greg gives a "quick" summary about listening to Ghostface Killah on the drive from Surprise, AZ to Paso Robles, CA.
Sorcerer Chromatic plays This or That with Greg about an article from Complex which left Talib Kwali off the Top 50 New York Rappers of all time.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Lagunitas Brewing (Petaluma, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about the ending of the 177-year run of Schlitz Beer (Milwaukee, WI).
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic and Greg runs down the international breweries that are participating in this years' Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenaniagans, Greg gives his take (no spoilers) on the Star Wars movie Mandalorian & Grogu.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Dogfishead Brewing (Delton, MD) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we discuss a new product ready-to-drink by Boston Beer Co. (Boston, MA) called Lytt.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top 15 "Baby' Songs...songs with "baby' in the title.
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about Pinnacle's 2nd Anniversary. Then the guys talk about the 49ers' 2026 regular season schedule. Greg wraps up the show by teasing upcoming Cöld Brüe Projects.
Rachel Benkowski and Allo Gilinsky talk with Greg about their inaugural Beverage Education Summit, February 16-18, 2027 in Tempe, AZ. Their goal is to create a space where "beverage enthusiasts, educators, and entrepreneurs can come together for productive, engaging learning - both from one another and alongside one another." - www.beverageeducationsummit.com
Greg talks with Scott Searles, founder, owner, and brewer of Fuzzbot Brewing (Phoenix, AZ)). They talk about how Fuzzbot was born and eventually turned into a brewery. Also, about Scotts background and passions.
Recorded at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ).
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Pariah Brewing (Baltimore, MD) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
No Beer News this week. Instead Greg wants to play a game. How many Wu-Tang names do you know?
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten Michael Jackson songs.
We rate our beers on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about how stupid the NFL schedule relies is, a little bit about Firestone Walker Beer Fest, and Greg talks about his weekend.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review two beers from Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about Sapporo Holding Limited (Tokyo, Japan) selling Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) to Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA and their partner Duvel Moortgat Brewery (Breendonk, Belgium). Greg also lists the two Arizona breweries that won medals at this year's World Beer Cup.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten Star Wars movies based on box office earnings.
We rate our beers on Untappd (@coldbruepodcast)
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss Sorcerer Chromatic's weekend, which leads to luchador wrestling, which then leads to the Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Mason Ale Works (San Diego, CA) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, Greg talks about the 2026 World Beer Cup and the winners of the five most entered categories.
In our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic lists this year's Summer Blockbusters.
We rate our beer on Untappd.
In our Drunken Shenanignans, we give our thoughts on the 49ers draft class. Greg talks about going to Lil' Miss BBQ (Phoenix, AZ) and North Mountain Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his weekend with the fam.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Lagunitas Brewing Company (Petaluma, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about Evil Genius Beer Company (Philadelphia, PA) buying 21st Amendment Brewery (San Francisco, CA).
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down this year's Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, including Wu-Tang Clan, Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Joy Division, and Oasis.
In our Drunken Shenanigans:
Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his weekend in Monterey, CA, including have some Peter B's Brewpub beer.
Greg talk about going to two beer events. On Saturday April 18th, he went to Sana Sana Cervercería's 1st Anniversary party in Downtown Phoenix. On Sunday April 19th, he went to Lager Fest at Brat Haus in Scottsdale, AZ.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from La Cumbre Brewing (Albuquerque, NM) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, AZ).
In our Beer News, we talk about beer supposedly made from bear poop, and a Michelin Star-rated brewery in Chicago, IL.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten New Breweries in the US.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about our weekends filed with anniversary parties, parks, and zoos.
Greg talks with Alana Hanscome, sales rep for Johnsons Brother Maverick, distributor of wine, spirits, cider, and saké. The talk about craft beer, wine, spirits, and how they both got started in the fields they are passionate about.
Recorded April 4, 2026 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from PHX Beer Co. (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Roles, CA).
In The Beer News, they discuss Firestone Walker buying Trumer Pils. They also talk about the otter beer collab between Alvarado St. Brewery and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic pays homage to the late James Tolkan by referencing the top ten call signs from Top Gun.
The guys rate their beers on Untappd.
During the Drunken Shenanigans, they talk about the Afroman trial, MLB on Netflix, give themselves call signs via the Top Gun Call Sign Generator, and touch on the Wu-Tang Clan Name Generator.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
In the Beer News, they discuss a new non-alcoholic beer called Crazy Mountain brought to the market by George Clooney and his partners.
For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten movies with Chuck Norris.
In Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about his latest spring training game, the guys tap about the World Baseball Classic, the Oscars, and Cesar Chavez.
They wrap it all up by rating their beers on Untappd.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
In the Beer News, they discuss the new joint venture by Half Acre Beer Co. (Chicago, IL) and Maplewood Brewing (Chicago, IL).
For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the winners of the 2026 Razzie Awards.
The guys rate their beers on Untappd.
In the Drunken Shenanigans, they talk a little bit about the World Baseball Classic.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic Drink and review beers (6:30) from Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove Village, IL) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
In the Beer News (14:15), we discuss the latest in the downward spiral of Brewdog (Aberdeenshire, Scotland), and the expansion of Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA).
For the Cöld Brüe List (26:51), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down a list off beers to pair with each team participating in the World Beer Classic.
The guys rate their beers on Untappd (35:04).
In the Drunken Shenanignas (39:10), they discuss the first major transaction of NFL free agency.
Greg chats with Jason and Brittany Gilmore, owners of Desert Monks Brewing (Gilbert, AZ). They talk about beer (obvs), moving to Arizona, working for Desert Monks Brewing, and eventually buying it from the original owners. Their love for Desert Monks beer, passion for the industry, and desire to build a strong community are the key aspects in running Desert Monks Brewing.
Recorded March 1, 2026 at Tap That Downtown - 909 N 5th St. Phoenix, AZ
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Parabola 2020 & 2026 (3:00) from Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
In the Beer News (14:20), they talk about the continuing saga of the Rogue Ales bankruptcy (Newport, OR) and the new partnership of Drake's Brewing (San Leandro, CA) and Figueroa Mountain Brewing (Buellton, CA) forming West Coast Craft.
For the Cöld Brüe List (21:40), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the preliminary list of beer vendors for the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.
They rate their Parabolas on Untappd (33:00)
In Drunken Shenanigans (38:32), they talk about the series finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Greg drinks and reviews beer (1:17) from Tripping Animals Brewing (Doral, FL)
In the Beer News (4:54), Greg talks about a beer law that dies in the Georgia state house.
In Drunken Shenanigans (13:46), Greg talks about his busy weekend including going to Home Land Brewing (Anthem, AZ), his daughter's choir completion, and attending the Innings Fest in Tempe, AZ.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:47) beers from Fast Fashion (Seattle, WA) and Goose Island (Chicago, IL).
In our Beer News (13:26), we discuss the sale and potential break up of Brewdog Brewing (Aberdeenshir, Scotland).
For our Cöld Brüe List (19:25), Sorcerer Chromtic runs down the 10 Most Controversial Super Bowl Halftime Shows. We discuss which musical artist might perform during halftime of the next Super Bowl.
We rate our beers on Untappd (41:36).
During our Drunken Shenanigans (44:59), we talk a little more in depth about the Super Bowl.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:27) from Crooked Tooth Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).
In our Beer News (10:27), we chat about Laughing Monk's (San Francisco, CA) newest location in the South Bay. We talk about Stellwagen Beer Company's (Marshfield, MA) new limited beer release. And finally, we talk about a beer bingo game for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
For our Cöld Brüe List (24:05), Sorcerer Chromatic gives us a preview of next season's new NFL coaches.
We rate our beers on Untappd (51:38).
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss Fallout season finale.
Greg talks with Kerry McLeland, head brewer of Bone Haus Brewing (Fountain Hills, AZ). They talk about how Kerry Started brewing beer, how he started at Bone Haus, some of the beers he likes to brew and drink, and finally end with sports.
Recorded February 1, 2026
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:50) from Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove, IL) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).
In our Beer News (13:12), we discuss the pros and cons of digging up he Most Interesting Man. We also talk about Great American Beer Fest moving to an outdoor location. Finally, we talk about a Minnesota brewery giving away free beer when a certain orange guy kicks the bucket.
Sorcerer Chromatic has two lists for us this week(32:25). List 1: The most played videos of all time on MTV. List 2: Catherine O'Hara's greatest roles.
We rate our beers on Untappd (1:01:22).
In our Drunken Shenanigans (1:03:17), we discuss Fallout (TV Series) and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV Series), and share our thoughts about the Super Bowl.
Greg had a booth at the 2026 Annual Copper State Beer Fest (Mesa, AZ) for the fifth year in a row. (In a row?) The first conversation (4:15) was with Phillip Quintana, owner of two beer & wine bars; Tap Savvy (Litchfield Park, AZ) and Tap 2 (Avondale, AZ). The second conversation (27:02) was with a festival goer Dr. John who was enjoying himself immensely. The third and final conversation (37:14) was with Will Waltherson, head brewer of Catalyst Crafted Ales.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drinking and review (3:13) beers from Lake Pleasant Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News (12:44), we talk about why California non-alcoholic beer is getting better.
For our Cöld Brüe List (22:04), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten Grateful Dead songs in honor of the passing of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir.
We rate our beers on Untappd (28:44).
In our Drunken Shenangians (34:00), we discuss the 49ers playoff loss, and Fallout Season 2 Episode 5.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (4:26) from New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) and Spoetzel Brewing (Shiner, TX).
In our Beer News (10:59), we talk about the cynical resilience on craft beer. And we talk about Damp January by Miller Lite.
Sorcerer Chromatic give us the final update of our 2025 Coaches Corner (23:22) and we talk about which of the new openings seem the best.
We rate our beers on Untappd (53:15).
In our Drunken Shenanigans (57:43), we talk about episode four of Fall out and the source material for the new Game of Thrones series.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:10) from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).
In our Beer News (11:06), we discuss AB-InBev's Megabrands' strategy for 2025 and into 2026.
For our Cöld Brüe List (16:07), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the list of celebrities that died in 2025.
We rate our beers on Untappd (49:10).
And in our Drunken Shenanigans (52:34), we talk about episodes two and three of Fallout Season 2, the Stranger Things finale, Greg talks about two movies he saw, and we talk about our New Year's Eves.
Greg talks with Alejandro, Head of Sales of San Tan Brewing (Chandler, AZ). They talk about how Alejandro got his start at San Tan Brewing and a server and worked his way up to Head of Sales. They discuss how the industry has changed and hoe San Tan has changed to meet the needs of its customers and community. They also discuss a couple of beers Alejandro brought that can be found at the taproom only.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromaic drink and review (2:55) Bed Elf Winter's Ale from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England)
In our Beer News (6:07), we talk about the Top 7 Beer News stories on 2025, according to Vine Pair.
For our Cöld Brüe List (30:39), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten Worst Christmas movies of all time.
We rate our beer on Untappd (41:45)
And in our Drunken Shenanigans (44:04), we go over our Christmases.
Greg talks with Ted Golden, owner and operator of AZ LOC ALE Beer Co. He talks about how he started in the beer industry, his rise from a server to a brewery owner, his unique business model, and the future of Arizona craft beer.
Recorded December 14, 2026 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:44) Christmas beers from St. Bernardus (Poeringe, Vlaams Gewest Belgium) and Pizza Port (Carlsbad, CA).
In our Beer News (10:13), Greg goes through the analytics from the Cöld Brüe Podcast Untappd account for 2025.
For our Cöld Brüe List (17:56), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top 10 Christmas Songs to sing for karaoke parties.
They rate the beers on Untappd (26:21).
And in Drunken Shenanigans (31:37), the guys talk about Rob Reiner a little more, recap the first episode of Fallout season two, and discuss the 49ers and the NFL playoffs.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:08) from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).
In our Beer News (13:30), we discuss AB In-Bev's plan to close three of its brewing facilities.
For our Cöld Brüe List (25:19), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten films by Rob Reiner.
We rate our beers on Untappd (39:37).
In our Drunken Shenanigans (43:01), we discuss the NFL; specifically the Chiefs and the 49ers.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:18) a winter warmer from Delirium - Huyghe Brewery (Melle, Vlaams Gewest Belgium).
In our Beer News (11:57), we discuss Brew Dog's latest gaffe regarding their latest advertisement. We also talk a little it more about Rogue Ales' demise.
For the third installment of Coaches Corner (33:27), Sorcerer Chromatic looks back at weeks 11-14 of the 2025 NFL Season.
We rate our beer and leave notes on Untappd (55:25).
In our Drunken Shenanigans (1:04:06), we talk about our upcoming Christmas, including advent calendars, decorations, and gifts.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (4:05) from Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK) and Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR).
In our Beer News (12:33), we have a story about the new packaging for Bourbon County Brand Stout, and another story about the latest Guinness 60/40 pint.
For our Cöld Brüe List (26:30), Sorcerer Chromatic has a Top Ten List of the best Christmas-adjacent movies.
We rate our beers on Untappd (40:1).
In our Drunken Shenanigans (43:35), we recap our Thanksgiving; what we did, what we ate, and what we drank. Then we recap our Disneyland trip.
Greg talks to Trevor from Front Pourch Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Trevor talks about how he started brewing beer. They go into opening a brewery with his family and the pros and cons of doing so. Then they talk about the future of Front Pourch and the path Trevor would like to take in the next few years. And they end it by talking a little about sports.
Recorded November 9, 2025 at Tap That Downtown, Phoenix, AZ, 909 5th St.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:59) beers from Samuel Smith (Tadcaster, North Yorkshire England) and Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
In the Beer News (13:45), they talk about Rogue Ales (Newport, OR) closing its taprooms and production facilities. Will they reopen, be bought, or fade away?
Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the second installment of Coaches Corner (29:59) with the NFL season more than halfway over and one coach getting fired. Who will be next?
The guys rate their beers on Untappd (52:34)
For Drunken Shenanigans, the guys touch ontheir upcoming trip to Disneyland and Greg talks a little more about his daughter's high school musical.
Recorded October 15, 2025
Greg drinks solo a beer from Brewery Ommegang (Cooperstown, NY).
In the Beer News, he discusses a slightly worse Fosters. Wait! Is that even possible? And he talks about the new hops for this season.
In his Drunken Shenanigans, he talks about 49ers football and his daughter's high school musical debut!
Recorded November 13, 2025
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:25) Weihenstepahner's Festbier (Freising, Bayern, Germany)
In the Beer News (8:47), we talk about putting ice in beer 25 years before Gen Z did it. And the breakdown of this years Utopias by Samuel Adams (Boston, MA).
Instead of our Cöld Brüe List (19:19), we give out this year's Cöld Brüe Awards to ur favorite beer names of the medal winners at this year's Great American Beer Festival. Best Pop Culture-inspired names and Best Original names.
We rate our beer on Untappd (38:56).
In our Drunken Shenanigans (41:59), we talk some football. (How original.)
Recorded October 26, 2025
Greg talks with Anthony and Chad, head brewer and head of distribution, of Saddle Mountain Brewing (Goodyear, AZ). The talk about how they got started in craft beer, how they started at Saddle Mountain, their favorite beers, how they brew and sell award wining beer, and being kings of the road.
Recorded on October 5, 2025 at Tap That Downtown at 909 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (5:59) from Sana Sana Cervercería (Phoenix, AZ) and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (Chico, CA).
In the Beer News (14:02), Greg talks about several of the winning beers from this years Great American Beer Fest, specifically the ones from Arizona and a few from California. The rest are online...knock yourself out.
For our Cöld Brüe List (27:02), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top widely distributed Oktoberfest beers in the US.
In our Drunken Shenanigans (39:37), we discuss what our kids' Halloween costumes are supposed to be this year. We'll see if they follow through or they change their minds last minute. Greg talks about going to a haunted house for the first time in years.
(Recorded October 11, 2025)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:12) from Saddle Mountain Brewing (Goodyear, AZ) and Moonlight Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA).
In our Beer News (6:34), they talk about the latest top selling beer in the US, the newest brewery forming in downtown Phoenix, and Busch Light's lates gimmick giveaway.
Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the first installment of Coaches Corner 2025 (23:27).
The guys then Untappd their beers (39:06).
And finally in the Drunken Shenanigans (41:38), Greg talks about his time at the Arizona State Fair and Sorcerer Chromatic makes an important judiciary announcement.
Recorded October 6, 2025
Greg drinks and reviews a barrel-aged seltzer from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ).
In our Beer News, Greg talk about Charlie Sheen's new N/A beer called Wild AF. Greg rates the barrel-aged seltzer on Untappd. Then he describes his trip to the SF Bay Area, some of the beers he tried, and his itinerary for the weekend.
Recorded 10/2/2025
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY)
In our Beer News (7:25), we talk about Bell's Brewery's (Comstock, MI) 40th Anniversary and Del Cielo Brewing's (Martinez, CA) charity endeavor.
For our Cöld Brüe List (16:22), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Pumpkin Beers you should try this season.
We rate our beers on Untappd (22:34).
In our Drunken Shenanigans (25:14), Greg clarifies a possible Coast Rica/Panama trip and about a new taproom in Surprise. Then he and Sorcerer Chromatic talk very briefly about the 49ers (Go figure).
(Recorded September 20, 2025)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR).
In our Beer News, we talk about the recent collaboration between Voodoo Ranger IPA and Borderlands 4 out now in specially marked packages with a QR code to win prizes.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top 30 Breweries in California. How many have you tried? How many have you heard for the first time?
In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about his first ASU football game. Then the guys talk about NFL football. Next they talk about their kids' activities. Finally, they end talking about vacation drinks.
(Recorded September 14, 2025)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR) and Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about the closure of 21st Amendment Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten NFL Trades.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, they discuss the first week of the NFL and a little bit about the Weird Al Concert.
(Recorded September 7, 2025)
Greg drinks solo this week, featuring a beer from Mortalis Brewing (Avon, NY).
He goes over Sorcerer Chromatic and his picks for which teams will finish first and last in each division, which teams will take the playoff, and which teams with earn the Bye Week.
(Recorded September 4, 2025)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by L.T. from the Fresno Faction. They drink and review beers from The Breuery (Placentia, CA), Rhinelander Brewing Company (Rhinelander, WI), and Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA).
Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and L.T. take turns, snake draft-style, and choose their favorite 49ers for three fantasy teams for the ages. Who got drafted first? Who's Mr. Irrelevant? Who got snubbed? Listen to find out.
(Recorded August 24, 2025)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Paperback Brewing (Glendale, CA) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about the merger of PHX Beer Co. and Huss Brewing Co (10:10).
We then go over this year's upcoming Coaches Corner (17:58) and check out some stats from the past eight years.
In our Drunken Shenanigans (34:13), we talk about the tooth fairy, a new escape room, NFL preseason football, and Ice Cube's latest movie War of the Worlds
Recorded August 17, 2025)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:30) beers from Abomination Brewing (North Haven, CT) and Faction Brewing (1970's Lager).
In our Beer News, we talk about forever chemicals discovered in St. Louis area beers (9:12), the five-time Beer Mile champ (16:16), and how Heineken 0.0 became the "coolest" N/A beer.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top rated Pumpkin Beers according to Untappd (30:41).
The we rate the beers we are drinking on Untappd (43:50).
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, Sorcerer Chromatic talks about a weeding he went to (46:38), we discuss preseason football (49:32), and Greg talks bout two movies he saw this weekend (58:12).
(Recorded August 10, 2025)
Greg talks with Andy, marketing and sales for Dragon Brewing (Tucson, AZ). They talk about Andy's move to Arizona and journey through craft beer, who's going on at Dragoon Brewing, and some taproom only beers. They also tangent off into football, movies, and video games.
(Recorded August 3, 2025 at Tap That Downtown, 909 5th St. Phoenix, AZ)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:29) beers from 8-Bit Aleworks (Avondale, AZ) and Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA).
In our Beer News (8:19), our first store is about Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer. Now that he is dead, is the brand dead, too?, and our second story is about a new record at Wembley Stadium for beer sales at a concert from a band with only one good hit. (The rest are shite).
For our Cöld Brüe List (23:38), Sorcerer Chromatic tells us five beers co-branded with bands so you can rock out the rest of 2025.
In our Drunken Shenanigans (36:53), we discuss current movies and a block party in Sorcerer Chromatics neck of the woods.
Recorded August 3, 2025
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:57) beers from Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen (Beersel, Belgium) and Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK).
In our Beer News (11:02), we talk about 1. Dogfish Head's 30th Anniversary beer 2. The annual Beer Mile 3. 2025 Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup.
For our Cöld Brüe List (20:24), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top songs by Ozzie Osbourne and the top movies with Hulk Hogan.
We rate our beers on Untappd (37:54).
And finally, during our Drunken Shenanigans (41:52), Sorcerer Chromatic tells us about his day at 49ers Training Camp, the guys talk about their kids starting school, and recap Happy Gilmore 2.
Will Walthersen, head brewer of Catalyst Crafted Ales, talks with Greg about a new beer from Catalyst Crafted Ales called Double Take. It's an 8.2% ABV double dry hopped imperial hazy IPA with Citra, Mosaic, and Riwaka hops. It also has Phantasm Thiol Powder derived from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which is used to enhance the flavor of the hops.
Greg & Will also talk about some of the other beers Catalyst has going on and also some things planned for the future of Catalyst. And, of course, they talk about football (college & pro).
Recorded July 27, 2025 @ Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:31) beers from Pueblo Vida Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and Drake's Brewing (San Leandro, CA).
During our Beer News (9:19) we discuss if social media is dead concerning beer/brewery promotion. Or is it just in transition?
For our Cöld Brüe List (21:17), we rundown the Top 15 Summer Movies, and we fill out the list, mostly with the Anaconda series.
We rate our beers on Untappd (36:46)
And in our Drunken Shenanigans (40:30), we talk about baseball and the MLB All Star Weekend.
(Recorded July 13, 2025)
Greg sits down and talks with Tyler & JJ, co-owners of Kitsune Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Tyler and JJ talk about where they are from, how they got into brewing, how they started a brewery, what the future of the brewery holds, why they named it after the Japanese mythical fox, and, most importantly, how many tails does a kitsune have.
(Recorded July 6, 2025 at Tap That Downtown)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:34) from New Glarus Brewing (New Glarus, WI) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News (11:31), we talk about AI beer recipes, a 24,000 pub pub-crawl, and South Africa's first black female owned brewery.
For our Cöld Brüe List (39:42), we run down the Michael Madsen's (1958-2025) Top Ten movies.
We rate our beers on Untappd (39:42).
And in our Drunken Shenanigans (44:23), we talk about Netflix's Trainwreck: Poop Cruise about the 2015 Carnival Triumph cruise disaster.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:40) beers from Bell's Brewery (Comstock, MI) and Jester King Brewery (Austin, TX).
In our Beer News (12:30, we talk about a San Francisco Brewery pivoting away from the taproom scene we all know and love to embrace its community more. Are they right or wrong?
For our Cöld Brüe List (26:28), Sorcerer Chromatic give us a list of popular beer/shot combos. Do you chase or dunk?
We rate our beers (35:52) on Untappd @coldbruepodcast.
In our Drunken Shenanigans (40:08), Greg talks about his weekend of fine art culture (so to speak).
Greg drinks and reviews a session IPA from Tombstone Brewing (Tombstone, AZ). The he sits down and talks with Daniel, co-owner of Sana Sana Cerveceria. The talk about where Daniel is from, how he got into craft beer, where he learned to brew beer, and how Sana Sana came to be.
Recorded June 8, 2025 at Sana Sana Cerveceria915 N 4th St. Phoenix, AZ
Greg talks with the team from Oro Brewing (Mesa, AZ) and Golden Oak BBQ (Phoenix, AZ). Jesse is the head brewer at Oro Brewing. Chris is co-owner of Golden Oak, and Grant is the director of operations for both places. We talk about, you guessed it, Beer & BBQ.
Recorded June 8, 2025 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:45) beers from La Cumbre Brewing (Albuquerque, NM) and Line 51 Brewing (Oakland, CA).
In our Beer News (14:04), we talk about slow pour beers having a small push, and about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offering free beer this summer.
For or Cöld Brüe List (27:00), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the summer blockbuster slate of movies.
We rate our beers on Untappd (47:07).
In our Drunken Shenanignas (50:46), Greg talks about the dining experience at the theater in Fat Cats, and then complains about the worst variety pack of hazy IPA's he's had in a long time.
(Recorded June 7, 2025)
Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and Will Waltheresen (@Willambicus) recap their time at Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival. What beers they liked, which breweries were memorable, and to end it all...sports! haha
Recorded May 31, 2025
Greg (going solo) drinks and reviews the most popular beer from Evil Twin (New York, NY).
He then finishes the list Sorcerer Chromatic started from the last episode of the beer vendors who will be at this year's Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on May 31, 2025 in Paso Robles, CA.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Greenwood Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
After a couple of quick Beer News story, Sorcerer Chromatic rundown the first half of the list on Beer Vendors at this year's Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on May 31st, 2025 in Paso Robles, CA.
Recorded May 19, 2025
Greg talks with Matt Brown, owner of Tombstone Brewing, about the City of Tombstone, opening a brewery with an iconic name, their three locations in Tombstone, Phoenix, and Sierra Vista, and of course beer.
Recorded at Tap That Downtown, 909 5th St. Phoenix, AZ
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:20) Belgian beers brewed by monks.
In the Beer News (13:10), Greg goes over some of the Brewers Association award winners at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference.
For the Cöld Brüe list, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the 2025 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
(Recorded May 10, 2025)
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:43) from Founders Brewing (Grand Rapids, MI).
In our Beer News (13:17), we talk about Sierra Nevada's Pale Bock, this year's World Beer Cup, and bid adieu to two bay area breweries.
For our Cöld Brüe List (28:36), we rundown the fastest times the winner of the Kentucky Derby finished the race.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans (46:37), we talk a little about baseball and Greg talks about drinking at Knott's Berry Farm.
(Recorded 5-04-2025)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:36) beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Boomtown Brewery (Los Angeles, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about the one and only microbrewery in the British Virgin Islands (10:49) as well as the change Sierra Nevada is making to its iconic Pale Ale (15:10).
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top reaches of the 2025 NFL draft (19:03)
We rate our beers on Untappd (37:51)
And in our Drunken Shenanigans (40:17), we talk about baseball, Knotts Berry Farm, and Santa Monica, CA.
Recorded April 27, 2025.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:02) from Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) and Anderson Valley Brewing (Boonville, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about the new Millers/Pringles collab crisps (16:53). And we talk about Costco's Beer collab with Deschutes (20:51).
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic rundown the top 15 matches at Wrestle Mania.
We rate our beers from Stone and Anderson Valley (53:05)
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss Corona Sunbrew (57:17) and Easter (60:03).
(Recorded 4/20/2025)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:25) from Boneyard Beer (Bend, OR) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about Miller's vinyl LP (11:46), mixing 7Up and beer (15:26), and two Utah beer brands moving out of state (20:41).
In our Cöld Brüe List, We rundown the top rap duos of all time (23:06)
We review our beers (53:33).
And in our Drunken Shenanigans (57:30), we discuss the fall of Floyd Mayweather.
Recorded April 13, 2025
Drunk Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Cerebral Brewing (Denver, CO) and Lagunitas Brewing (Petaluma, CA).
In our Beer News, we have two stories. The first is about the Beer Can Tax and tariffs. The Second is about a new Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.
For our Cöld Brüe List we drink Ice drinks, Sorcerer Chromatic runsdown the Top Ten Val Kilmer Movies.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about torpedo bats and San pedro Square in downtown San Jose, CA.
Recorded April 6, 2025
Greg talks with Daniel Topczewski Craft Consultant from Mother Road Brewing (Flagstaff, AZ). They talk about Daniel's journey through craft beer working at breweries and taprooms up in Wisconsin to his move down to Arizona and Mother Road in January 2024. Greg and Daniel also talk about baseball and his stint as a batboy for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink (2:35) and review (45:30) beers from Spyglass Brewing - Nashua, NH and Epidemic Ales - Concord, CA.
In our Beer News, we talk about Domestic Beer vs American Beers at ballparks (15:31) and a New York Brewery giving away free beer, but there's a catch (25:50).
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down some of the more eccentric brewery names (30:08).
And in our drunken Shenanigans, we talk about the Athletics, golf, and college hoops (48:48).
Recorded on March 30, 2025
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and reviews beers from Rogue Ales (Newport, OR) and Dortmund Actien-Brauerei (Dortmund, Nodrhein-Westfalen, Germany) (4:22)
In our Beer News, we discuss Detroit's first black-owned brewery, Roar Brewing (11:45). And we discuss the possibility that gentrification helped then hurt craft breweries (16:40)
Our Cöld Brüe List is about Six New Beer Trends for 2025 (23.37)
And in our Drunken Shenanigans (41:32), Greg talks about Top Golf, getting stood up, and Sana Sana Cerverceria.
Recorded March 23, 2025.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review coffee beers from XII West Brewing (Gilbert, AZ) and Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
In our Beer News, we have two stories. The first is about tariffs driving up the price of beer. the second is about AB-InBev serving a Cease & Desist to Ultra Right Beer.
Our Cöld Brüe List is about the 2025 NFL Free Agency.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about the olfactory assault he had this past weekend.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Rad Little Thing by Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico, CA), where East Coast meets West Coast.
In our Beer News, we talk about the inaugural class of the Craft Beer Hall of Fame.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic gives us beer & pie pairings for you to try on National Pie Day, March 14th.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we have our usual banter.
This week Greg recorded from Brews with the Bravest charity event in Goodyear, AZ at Saddle Mountain Brewing Company. Greg talked with owner of Saddle Mountain Brewing Laura Hansen (5:36), Arizona craft beer and food influencer @charlie_craft_chonicles (25:38), Jeff, assistant brewer) from Smelter Town Brewing (53:16), and Goodyear Firefighter Lou Bega (1:12:22).
Recorded March 2, 2025
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review different vintages of Parabola by Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we discuss how many beers is too many at a beer festival. And, is craft beer in a lull?
For our Cöld Brüe List, we list the Top Ten college football recruits for the 2025 NFL Draft.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss SNL 50th and touch on the NBA All-Star...thing.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
In our Beer News, we discuss the latest Pink Boots Society beer.
For our Cöld Brüe List, we list the best beers for Valentine's Day.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the Super Bowl.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Firestone Walker's Vintage series from 2017 & 2022.
In our Beer News, we talk bout a brewery for sale in Michigan, and why people don't drink beers in television commercials.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic previews the new coaches who qualify for next season's Coaches Corner.
Finally, we end the show with our thoughts on the Super Bowl, and a major beer announcement.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Oakland United Beerworks (Oakland, CA).
In our Beer News, we talk about a new beer style born in Utah (of all places)
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down some of the most unique beer names available in the US.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about the blockbuster Mavericks/Lakers trade and place a bet on the Super Bowl.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Spoetzel Brewery (Shiner, TX) and Morgan Territory Brewing (Tracy, CA). We also pop open a second beer, different from our respective first beers, but the same as each other from Samuel Adams (Boston, MA).
We have our usual segments; Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and Drunken Shenanigans.
This year's 4th Annual Copper State Beer Fest was biggest and best yet! More beer vendors, more food trucks, more market vendors, and more activities. Luckily, I did not have any technical difficulties.
I had the good fortune to talk with John, the social media director from Saddle Mountain Brewing. I also talked with two festival goers at two different points of the event. Lots of fun had by all.
Recorded 1/18/2025 @ Copper State Beer Fest at Riverview Park in Mesa, AZ.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA) and Cellarmaker Brewing (Oakland, CA).
In the Beer News, we discuss whether the heat Hulk Hogan received was real or not when he pitched his Real American Beer on RAW's Netflix debut.
Sorcerer Chromatic wraps up his Coaches Corner for the 2024 NFL regular season.
Greg is joined by Rachel (@brews.with.beerkowski) and Nate (@boozyscientist) to drink and discuss Nate's home-brew called Blood of Sekhmet. Then Rachel tells us the story of the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet and how she became associated with Nate's beer.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from New Glarus Brewing (New Glarus, WI) and AleSmith Brewing (San Diego, CA).
In the Beer News, we pay tribute former president Jimmy Carter's help in starting the home brewing culture in the US, which eventually lead to the craft beer industry.
For or Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down our Top Ten rated beer we had on the show in 2024.
During our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about each of our Christmases and New Year's Eves.
Greg meets up with Jared Thorn; cider maker, golfer, natural podcaster, from Six Byrd Cider (Phoenix, AZ). They talk about the Jared and his cousins' journey from sweeping the floors of a furniture manufacturing factory to making hard cider.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Beer Zombies Brewing Co. (Las Vegas, NV) and Ridgeway Brewing (South Stoke, Oxfordshire England).
Beer News
Sorcerer Chromatic gives us his third installment of Coaches Corner 2024. Spoiler Alert: There's a new addition.
Drunken Shenanigans
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and beers from Pueblo Vida Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and 903 Brewers (Sherman, TX)
In the Beer News, the guys talk about why Guinness is seeing a resurgence and the latest smell from Miller High Life.
For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic gives a run down of California breweries that closed in 2024.
In their Drunken Shenanigans, Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his latest visit to Disneyland with the fam, and Greg talks about a slight overlook he had the last 14 months.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review a 2018 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout (Chicago, IL) and a 2017 Firestone Walker Parabola (Paso Robles, CA).
In the Beer News, the guys talk about the latest (and greatest?) gimmick from Miller Brewing.
In the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Twenty Beer Bars in the US.
During Drunken Shenanigans, they talk a little bout their Thanksgiving, Moana 2 (No Spoilers), college football flag planting, and a wee bit about the NFL.
A.I. Experiment Part 2
Join us this week on the Cold Brew Podcast as we dive into some exciting topics. We'll kick things off with a savory beer review segment, where we sip and critique some delectable brews, including the much-talked-about Costco brand Kirkland Barrel Age Beer. Is it worth the hype? Tune in to find out!
In our "Cold Brew List" segment, we shift gears and explore the top 10 box office bombs starring none other than Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. With his latest flick, "Red One," making headlines for all the wrong reasons, we're taking a nostalgic look back at some of his less successful ventures.
And of course, no episode is complete without a bit of drunken shenanigans. This time, we're lamenting over our beloved 49ers' disappointing season and giving a heartfelt shoutout to the legendary Jumbo Joe Thornton.
Make sure to follow us on Untappd and Instagram to keep up with all things Cold Brew. Plus, we have an exciting special interview lined up with Wyatt Wilson from Pinnacle Beer Company, which you won't want to miss!
Greg talks with Wyatt Wilson from Pinnacle Brewing Co. (Scottsdale, AZ) at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ). Wyatt talks about his beer education, breweries he worked at, opening Pinnacle, what he looks to for the future of Pinnacle Brewing, and how he may have a social life again someday.
(Recorded November 3, 2024)
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cold Brew Podcast! This week, hosts Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by the delightful LT from the Fresno Faction. Dive into a vibrant discussion featuring reviews of delicious craft beers and some entertaining, semi-drunk shenanigans.
Tune in as they explore the latest in beer news, including a rundown of the latest Bourbon County brand stout variants. The hosts share their thoughts on these enticing brews, providing an insightful commentary on the ones that stand out.
Transitioning from beer to sports, enjoy a spirited discussion about football, focusing particularly on their beloved 49ers. Who's performing, who's not, and what's in store for their season?
Adding a heartwarming touch, LT shares the joyous news of becoming a grandfather, and the crew reflects on family, kids, and more.
Don't forget to follow them on Untappd and Instagram for the latest updates and more delightful discussions. Cheers to another week of Cold Brewed conversations!
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Bend, Or.
In the Beer News, they discuss non-alcoholic beer vs alcohol-free beer. The Greg reads an article about a new Tom Holland N/A beer brand.
For the Cöld Brüe list, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top 21 Christmas Movies by box office gross.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss football. Big surprise!
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Fort Collins, CO and Oakland, CA.
In our Beer News, we talk about Wrexham FC, and beer that's not beer, but it used to be.
Sorcerer Chromatic gives us the second update for our 2024 Coaches Corner.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about Halloween and which candies our kids like. We also raise a glass to Teri Garr.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Murrieta, CA and Denver, CO.
In our Beer News, we talk about beer that's actually not beer, but beer adjacent. And we also talk about a Hip-Hop Beer Festival in Kansas City, MO (of all places).
In our Cöld Brüe list, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten Pumpkin Beers in the U.S.
Finally, in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about Halloween movies, scary movies, Beeteljuice Beetlejuice, and a splash of football.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from München, Bayern Germany.
We present the 5th Annual Besties, where we give medals for the best names out of the medal winners at GABF.
Sorcerer Chromatic also lists the top beer from each state.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Bayern Germany.
The guys go over some of the medal winners from the 2024 Great American Beer Festival.
Then Sorcerer Chromatic gives us an update on the new NFL coaches in his Coaches Corner.
Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Freising, Bayern Germany.
In the Beer News, he talks about most of the top rated beers, per Beer Advocate, from each state. He focuses on the ones he's tried or widely popular. Also in the Beer News, he talks about the Coors and Wrangler collaboration, Beer Wash Jeans.
Finally, he talks a little about football. Short and sweet show.
Greg is going solo, drinking a beer from Tempe, AZ named after another part of the valley.
In the Beer News, he talks about British Pints being too big for their own good.
In his Drunken Shenanigans, he talks bout Throne Brewing's questionable behavior and Week 4 in the NFL.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Monterey, CA and Chico, CA.
In our Beer News we discuss some things you can expect if you were to go to Oktoberfest in München, Germany.
Our Cöld Brüe List consists of the ten oldest breweries in Germany.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about going to a friend's Oktoberfest party in Phoenix, AZ.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Gilbert, AZ and Chico, CA.
In the Beer News, we talk about logos on pint glasses, Weathered Souls, and TNT beer.
Our Cöld Brüe List ranks the Top Ten Mexican Beers.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss football, Irish/Scottish surnames, and our kids.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Corrales, NM.
In the Beer News, there is a story about space beer and a partnership between a craft brewery and an NFL team.
For our Cöld Brüe List, we ringback our annual Coach's Corner where we acknowledge the new NFL head coaches and start keeping track of their Win/Loss records.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Norman, OK and Alameda, CA.
It's the annual NFL Predictions show where we predict the winners and losers of all eight divisions, which teams will squeak into the playoffs, and which team will get the coveted Bye Week.
Greg has a sit down with Will and Alex from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ). They talk about beer, brewing, their first few months at Catalyst, what to expect in the next few months, and football.
Recorded August 4, 2024 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and reviews beers from Norma, OK and Alameda, CA.
In our Beer News, we talk about a new law in New York that benefits breweries.
In our Cöld Brüe List, we rank the Top 15 casinos in Las Vegas, NV.
During our Drunken Shenanigans, Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his first time at Allegiant Stadium.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Greely, CO and Paso Robles, CA.
In the Beer News we talk about Tilray buying beer brands from Molson/Coors.
For our Cöld Brue List, we rundown the Mount Rushmore of Breweries from world renowned beer experts.
And during our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the HBO series Hard Knocks, and our kids.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Scottsdale, AZ and Bellingham, WA.
In our Beer News, we have a plethora of small stories.
Our Cöld Brüe List is one that Victor & Jeffro, two of the breakdancing competitors representing the USA, created of their favorite songs to dance to.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the Australian dancer Raygun, spending time at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the last episode of House of the Dragon.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Monterey, CA and San Francisco, CA.
In the Beer News, they discuss the top rated lagers in the U.S.
For the Cöld Brüe List, they talk about each MLB team's No Hitters, for and against.
In the Drunken Shenanigans, they talk about Season 2, Episode 7 of House of the Dragon.
Recorded August 3, 2024
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review delicious beers from Tucson, AZ and San Diego, CA.
In our Beer News, we talk about the official beer sponsor of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
In our Cöld Brüe List, we discuss the Top Ten Winningest Countries in the Olympics by medal count.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss House of the Dragon, Great America amusement park, and Greg's house A/C going out.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Paso Robles, CA and Brooklyn, NY.
In our Beer News, we talk about a bar in Kansas throwing a party for a guy who drank 20,000 beers there. And we also answer the question Is Hipster Beer Dead?
In our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic ranks out the Top Ten Olympic events people are mostly likely to view.
Greg talks, and drinks beer with, Jeremy DeConcini, co-owner of Moto Sonora Brewing Co. (Tucson, AZ). They talk about Moto Sonora's inception, to opening, where they are now, and possible plans for the future. Greg and Jeremy also talk about cars, traveling, and surfing...among other things.
Recorded July 7, 2024 at Tap That Downtown.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Seaside, CA.
In the Beer News, we discuss the recent victory for Anderson Valley for their distribution rights.
Our Cöld Brüe List is a rundown of current TV Shows we are watching.
Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Lake Zurich, IL.
In the Beer News, Greg talks about an article on the platitudes of Real American Beer. This he reads another about Cold Little Thing.
Greg talks a little about his plans for the 4th of July, and his views on two current TV series.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from San Diego, CA and Truckee, CA.
In our Beer News, we talk about Anchor Brewing and Real American Beer.
We take a drink for Willie Mays. Then we list Donald Sutherlands top movies. Next, we bid farewell to a young man's career. Finally, we touch on the first episode in season two of House of the Dragon.
Greg talks with Rachel Beerkowski from Bonehaus Brewing (Fountain Hills, AZ) at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ) about how Bonehaus has changed over the years, the root of her love and eventual study of Egyptology, what it takes to be a Beer Babe, and many other topics.
Recorded June 9, 2024 at Tap That Downtown (909 N 5th St. Phoenix, AZ)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Belmont, CA.
In the Beer News, we discuss the owner of Chobani buying Anchor Brewing.
We also discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte, a Star Wars series on Disney+
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by special guest Marisol. They drunkenly recap the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest; the beer, the brewery, the food, etc.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by special guest Marisol as they preview the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest as well as unrelated topics.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Tempe, AZ and San Jose, CA.
In the Beer News, they discuss a story about spent yeast removing heavy metals from drinking water, and another story and Costco.
In our Cöld Brüe List, we go over the 2024 regular season schedule for the SF 49ers. FYI: heavy bias here.
And in our drunken shenanigans, Greg is drunk. Again.
Greg and Adam Schmeichel (brewer and owner) of Fate Brewing, meet up at Tap That Downtown, and talk about Fate Brewing, some of their early years and what lessons Adam learned along the way about brewing in an ever increasing brewery, managing multiple locations, and still finding joy in his career.
Recorded May 5, 2024
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Avon, New York and Sherman, TX.
In our Beer News, we try to make sense out of the convoluted tax world that ciders have to go through.
Our Cöld Brüe List is the top ten Cult Movies of all time. DiD yOuRs MaKe ThE lIsT?
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about sports and junk.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from breweries from Inglewood, CA and San Jose, CA.
In our Beer News we discuss how Cinco de Mayo is surpassing St. Patrick's Day when it comes to drinking. We also discuss the new alliance formed by two black-owned breweries in California, Full Circle (Fresno, CA) and Crown and Hops (Inglewood, CA).
Our Cöld Brue List is about the top selling beers in 2024...so far.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about Medieval Times, the Roast of Tom Brady, and the latest Star Wars series on Disney+
(Recorded 5/5/2024)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Thousand Oaks, CA and Santa Rosa, CA.
In our Beer News, we dabble in the World Beer Cup Awards.
For our Cöld Brüe List, we go over the NFL Draft, mostly "our" team.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about is latest escape room escapade. Also, the guys talk about the Fallout series.
Recorded April 28, 2024
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.
In our Beer News, we talk bout the increase in non-alcoholic drinks at Mile High Stadium and Coors Field in Denver, CO.
In our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic goes over all the available beers in the entire Fallout video game franchise.
We then segue into talking a little about the new Fallout series on Prime.
Finally, we dabble a little about sports.
Recorded 4/21/2024
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink beers from Phoenix, AZ and Portland, OR.
In our Beer News, we talk about yet again another beer boycott.
In our Cöld Brüe List, we re-draft the first ten pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we mention The Masters and Sorcerer Chromatic's first beer in his new home.
Recorded April 14, 2024
Greg and Angelo (Steel Cactus Brewing) chat about what's goin on at Steel Cactus, Steel Cactus' vision for the future, and then some personal interests.
Recorded at Tap That Downtown on April 7, 2024.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers form Telluride, CO and San Francisco, CA.
In the Beer News, we dog pile on the worse beer sold in the U.S.
In the Cöld Brüe List, we go over interesting facts about the recent solar eclipse in North America.
And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we touch on March Madness, Greg's upcoming class reunion, and Sorcerer Chromatic's visit to Taplands.
Greg is joined by Nate, Rachel, Ronnie, & Jessica after a brew day/bottle share. We brewed a Belgian beer on July 30, 2023, and Greg opens and tries it during the intro segment. Then the gang talks about brewing the beer and shenanigans occur. You have to listen to believe. LOL
We drink and review beers from Fort Collins, CO and Salt Lake City, UT.
In the Beer News, we discuss the cringiest podcast in Arizona.
Our Cöld Brüe List consists of the most popular current beers for each generation.
During our Drunk Shenanigans, we touch on pro baseball, and Greg talks about his daughter's surgery.
We drink and review beers from Chicago, IL and San Leandro, CA.
In our Beer News we touch on Kirkland Beer and pizza beer.
We have a little touch of madness in our Cöld Brüe List.
With our Drunken Shenanigans, we are all over the place.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Chicago, IL and Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Ireland.
Beer News: we talk about the viral a Chilean Star Wars beer.
Cöld Brüe List: The last 12 Academy Award winners for Best Film, and their runners up.
Drunken Shenanigans: Arizona Renaissance Festival, escape rooms, and NFL tampering season.
We drink and review beers from Lafayette, CO and San Leandro, CA.
In our Beer News segment, we talk about Boston Beer's new CEO.
For our Cöld Brüe List, we list Irish beers you can buy in the U.S. to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Fountain Hills, AZ and Canal Winchester, OH.
In the Beer News we go over the AB-InBev strike, and the Wooden Robot tragedy.
For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic goes over the announced lineup for this year's Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival.
And true to form, Greg is drunk during Drunken Shenanigans.
Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Tempe, AZ.
In the Beer News, he talks about a novelty beer can, a beach in the Charlotte beer scene, a possible strike in the largest breweries in the US, and a proposed Tennessee beer law.
Plus, he talks about beer festivals and Razor Ramon.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Tempe, AZ and Paso Robles, CA.
We talk about Super Bowl ticket prices and about our feelings before the big game.
Recorded February 10, 2024
Greg talks with Nick Rana (Assistant to the Owner), Mike DeRegis (Head Brewer - Scottsdale), and Eric Zack (Head Brewer - Downtown Phoenix). They talk about beer, food, and sports, you know, the important things in life.
Recorded at Tap That Downtown in Phoenix, AZ on February 4, 2024.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review two beers from Russian River Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA). Recorded on the Friday before the NFL Championship Sunday, they discuss the two games, but mostly the DET vs SF game. #sorrynotsorry
Football and Beer!
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Flagstaff, AZ and Santa Cruz, CA.
Sorcerer Chromatic caps off Coach's Corner and looks ahead to two new candidates for next year.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic discuss the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers.
Greg chats with Chuck from Arizona Society of Homebrewers, Chris from Hoppy Craftsman Podcast, and Mike from Simple Machine - Grand.
He also talks with three festival goers; Ashley, Jeremiah, and Joey.
Recorded live January 13, 2024 at Riverview Park in Mesa, Arizona.
Greg chats with Drew Pool, Co-Owner of Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) at Tap That Downtown about the the growth of Wren House Brewing, some of Wren House's past accomplishments, and their plans for the future.
We drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Clovis, CA. We have our Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and our Drunken Shenanigans.
(Recorded December 23, 2023)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Chicago, IL. In the beer news they talk about a potential AB-InBev strike and N/A hard seltzers.
For the Cöld Brüe List, we have our third installment of Coach's Corner. Then we end our show previewing the Cardinals/49ers game.
Greg talks with Garrett one of the brewers of O.H.S.O. Brewery in Gilbert, AZ. Garrett tells about his non-traditional way into the beer scene is Arizona and about his passion for brewing.
Recorded at Tap That Downtown, a self-serve beer bar in Downtown Phoenix.
Greg talks on the phone with Sorcerer Chromatic and LT who are tailgating at Levi's Stadium before the Seattle Seahawks/San Francisco 49ers game. They drink and review delicious beers from Phoenix, AZ, San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, and Sparks NV.
We drink and review beers from Gilbert, AZ and Orange, CA.
We talk about the recent Master Cicerone candidates and what it taks to achieve that level.
In our Cöld Brüe List, we list the top ten Heisman trophy winners who were a bust at the pro level.
We "preview" the 49ers Eagles regular season game.
We drink and review beers from Glendale, CA and San Leandro, CA.
In our Beer News we go over the Treehouse Brewing investment controversy and why you shouldn't buy a Tesla.
Sorcerer Chromatic gives us his Coach's Corner update. How are the first year coaches doing? Who's already been fired?
Finally, we have our Drunken Shenanigans and we are drunk...go figure.
Greg sits down with Angelo, owner of Steel Cactus Brewing in Gilbert, AZ. They talk about Angelo's journey from Michigan, to the Pacific Northwest, then finally settling down in Arizona and opening Steel Cactus with friends.
We drink and review beers from Litchfield Park, AZ and Fresno, CA.
In our Beer News we talk about how much berry employees earn in a year and dumbass Bud Light.
In our Cöld brüt List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the 2023 Bourbon County Brand Stout Variants.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about football (yeah, mostly 49ers).
Drunk Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Anaheim, CA and Oakland, CA.
We have an infected Beer News segment. Then we honor our veterans in the Cöld Brüe List. Finally, we slosh through some football talk.
We drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Canal Winchester, OH.
In our Beer News we talk about a vicar pouring pints, and brewery brewing with female yeast.
In our Cöld Brüe List, we list the Top Ten Chandler Moments on the 90's hit TV show Friends.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about Halloween and football.
Greg sits down with Will Walthereson brewer at Catalyst Crafted Ales in Tempe, AZ, the newest brewery in Arizona. They talk about Will's Journey from The Brewery to Catalyst, they sample some beers, and Will talks about his vision and plans for the Tempe beer scene. They even sneak some football talk in at the end for good measure.
Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Miloslaw, Poland by way of Jupiter, Fl.
In the Beer News, he talks about an article about how climate change may affect future beer and how Reddit spreads beer controversies. Finally he concludes with some football talk.
Spoiler Alert - There are spoilers for Exorcist: Believer
Greg (@cöldbrüepodcast) and Amanda (@amandabear_lecter) review and discuss the latest installment in the Exorcist series, Exorcist: Believer. They also touch on the other films in the Exorcist series including the original, the sequels, and the prequels.
We drink beers from Freising, Bayern Germany and San Francisco, CA.
We get political in our Beer News segment.
We list the Top 25 Scary Movies of all time.
We cry in our beer about week 6 in the NFL.
We drink and review a beer from Paso Robles, CA.
We give out our 4th Annual Cöld Brüe Besties for the best beer names of this year's Great American Beer Festival medal winners.
We visit Coach's Corner for the first time this year and review the NFL teams with new coaches this year.
We open second beers from Lakewood, NY
We talk a lot about football, mostly the SF 49ers.
Finally, we recap the season finale of Ahsoka, a Star Wars series on Disney+.
Greg is going solo this episode. He drinks a reviews a beer from Phoenix, AZ. In the Beer News, he reads a story about Duff Beer in the real world. He tells a stupid story about his cell phone. The he caps off the show talking about the 7th episode of the Star Wars series Ahsoka on Disney+.
We drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Turlock, CA.
We review the Arizona and California breweries that won medals at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival. We list the top NFL scoring teams during the regular season. We recap our weekends. Finally, we end with a recap/review of episode six of the Star Wars series Ahsoka.
We drink and review beers from Flagstaff, AZ and Turlock, CA.
In the Beer News, we discuss a sober Oktoberfest party.
Our Cöld Brüe List is of the Top 10 rides in Disneyland.
We talk a little bit about the NY Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals & SF 49ers vs. LA Rams football games in Week 2 of the NFL regular season.
We recap part five of the Star Wars series Ahsoka on Disney+
We drink and review beers from Elk Rapids, MI and Cooperstown, NY.
We go over a couple of stories in our Beer News.
We list the Top Ten Scariest Rollercoasters in the world.
We recap episode 4 of the Star Wars series Ahsoka on Disney+.
We preview the first Sunday of the NFL season.
(Recorded 9/9/2023)
Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Lake Pleasant Brewing Co. (Phoenix, AZ).
Sorcerer Chromatic calls in to make predictions for division winners and losers, Wildcard teams, and who will earn the coveted playoff Bye Week.
Greg finishes the show by recapping Ahsoka episode 3.
We drink and review beers from Jupiter, FL and Boston, MA.
In our Beer News, we talk about a controversial advert in the UK and Heineken's pull out from Russia.
We list the top NFL Draft Trade Busts for our Cöld Brüe list.
We wrap up the show rapidly recapping the first two episodes of Ahsoka on Disney+.
We drink and review beers from Oklahoma City, OK and San Francisco, CA.
In the beer news we discuss a Coors experience, Biggie Smalls Beer, Kirkland brand beer, and Buffalo Bills. In our Cöld Brüe List, we discuss the AP Top 25 College Football teams. And finally during our Drunken Shenanigans, we recap the previous week with our families.
We drink and review beers from Gilbert, AZ and Boston, MA. In the Beer News we discuss MolsonCoors' new whiskey and AB-InBev's latest cost cutting. Our Cöld Brüe List consists of summer treats. And inner Drunken Shenanigans we talk about football, a beer fest, and much more.
We drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Sacramento, CA. In the Beer News we WeLcOmE pumpkin beers onto the scene. We discuss Beer Thug Brewing, their recent vandalism, and their perseverance. Finally, we touch on Guardians Vol. 3.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Chicago, IL and Bamberg, Bayern Germany. We discuss AB-InBev in the Beer News. We list the Top Ten Most Sampled Songs in hip-hop. And we discuss our weekend, which includes brewing beer and a trip to Firestone Walker.
We drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and San Leandro, CA while talking about movies based on children's toys. In our Beer News segment we discuss the new owner of the Washington NFL team picked up beer tab; and also how a Thai beer is the official beer of The Open Championship.
We drink and review beers from Portland, OR and Winters, CA. We discuss the closing of Anchor Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and list the top rated Anchor beers on Beer Advocate. We also discuss the possible demise of beer festivals and the possible salvation.
We drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Livermore, CA. We discuss Budlight's continuing fall, among other things, in the Beer News. We list the Top 10 Rappers of all time. And we briefly talk about the MLB All-Star game.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Windsor, CA. Three Beer News stories set the stage for an epic Cöld Brüe List of the Top 20 Rap Groups of All-Time.
We drink and review beers from Springfield, MO & San Diego, CA. We discuss Modelo's medioric rise to the top. We list favorite bottleshops across the country. And we briefly discuss the animated cartoon concept Adult Swim and some upcoming summer movies.
We drink and review beers from San Diego, CA and Sacramento, CA. In our Beer News, we talk about big beer and "drinkflation". Our Cöld Brüe List centers on summer-summer-summertime. And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss breweries & baseball.
We drink and review beers from St. Paul, MN and San Francisco, CA.
We discuss two stories in our Beer News. We run down can't-miss California beer festivals for our Cöld Brüe List. And we soberishly revisit Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival 2023.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic briefly recap their experience at the 2023 FWIBF in Pro Robles, CA.
We drink and review beers from Chicago, IL and Oakland, CA. We have two Beer News stories, and one hell of a Cöld Brüe List.
Greg drinks and reviews a delicious beer from Wren Hose Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). He talks about some beer news. Then recaps his last couple of weekends of beer, baseball, and bars.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Springfield, MO and Oakland, CA.
We discuss the World Beer Cup, our favorite names of the beer that won medals, and winners in a few of the categories. We discuss some hip hop and the NFL schedules.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Huntington Beach, CA and Richmond, CA.
Weekly segments include The Beer News (Even Gayer Beer), Cöld Brüe List (Superhero Sequels), and Drunken Shenanigans (Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame).
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Portland, OR & Richmond, CA. Then they talk about another beer merger. Next they run down the lineup for this year's Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival. Finally, during Drunken Shenanigans, they touch on The Mandalorian and the 2023 NFL Draft.
Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Resident Culture Brewing (Charlotte, NC). He talks about the champagne of beers, Dokkaebier, and The Mandalorian, all while riding the lightning.
We drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Petaluma, CA.
We discuss Bud Light's latest controversy.
We list Clint Eastwood's top ten movies.
We recap The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 7
Sorcerer Chromatic is up in the PNW and finds time to record this week's episode that he features a beer from Corvallis, OR and Greg (warm and cozy in Cöld Brüe Studios) features a beer from Phoenix, AZ.
We drink and review a beer from Wilcox, AZ and a pre-mixed cocktail from to big brands.
We have our beer new segment, wherein we discuss a bourbon made y macro-brewery. I our Cöld Brüe list, we discuss which of the 32 MFs are better than Can Newton. Finally, we recap The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 5.
Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Throne Brewing (Glendale, AZ) and postulates which brewery will "take over" the West Phoenix Valley.
He also recaps he Mandolorian Season 3 Episode 4.
(Sorcerer Chromatic has the week off)
We drink and review a beer from Lake Pleasant Brewing Co. (Phoenix, AZ) and a fine wheated bourbon from Redemption (Bardstown, KY)
In our Beer News we talk about Coors-icles and Miller's Bad $hit to Good $hit, among other things. We preview our Coach's Corner for next season. Greg describes his time at the Arizona Renaissance Festival. The guys end the episode by recapping The Mandalorian season 3 episode 3.
We drink and review a beer from Kitsune Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and a bourbon from Elijah Craig (Kentucky).
We discuss AB InBev's buyer's remorse in our Beer News. Sorcerer Chromatic lists little known women owned breweries in the US during our Cöld Brüe List. and in our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss Scream 6 and The Mandalorian, Season 3 Episode 2!
We drink and review beer and whiskey from Stone Brewing Co. (Escondido, CA) and Old Forester (Louisville, KY).
We have our Beer News, pay tribute to De La Soul, and discuss the second episode of the third season of The Mandalorian
Just whiskey & cocaine on this show!
We still have our Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and Drunken Coke-fueled Shenanigans.
Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Simple Machine Brewing (Phoenix, AZ).
During the Beer News he tips his hat at former president Jimmy Carter and mocks Bill Gates. He signs up for Unappd's premium tier. He then recaps the 2023 Strong Beer Fest in Scottsdale, AZ as well as talks with co-owner of Old Ellsworth Brewing (Been Creek, AZ) Brian McKean.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Cerebral Brewing (Denver, CO) and Jackrabbit Brewing (Sacramento, CA).
In the Beer News, we discuss a couple of the beer commercials during the Super Bowl. In the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic becomes Saltier Chromatic. And during our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the Super Bowl, the halftime show, and the commercials.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Revision Brewing Co. (Sparks, NV) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).
In the Beer News, we talk about beer ads for this season's Super Bowl, and a superlative cross-country collaboration. The Cöld Brüe List has the best black-owned breweries in the U.S.
In our Dunrken Shenanigans segment, we talk about the Netflix movie You People and preview the Super Bowl.
Greg drinks and rates a beer from Simple Machine Brewing (Phoenix, AZ).
He talks about some Beer News, NFL Football, his gambling addiction, and his tax woes.
Recorded live at Copper State Beer Festival in Mesa, AZ on January 14, 2023.
Convo 1: Greg talks with Will Walthereson from Ad Astra Brewing (Prescott, AZ) & Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) about beer, football, wrestling, & life.
Convo 2: Greg talks with Mike "Big Sexy" Silva about growing in the Arizona beer scene. Mike as increasingly become one of the biggest (no pun intended) beer influencers in the Arizona craft beer scene and had brewed with Kitsune Brewing (Phoenix, AZ), Simple Machine Brewing (Phoenix, AZ), and Tombstone North (Phoenix, AZ).
We drink and review beers from Bottle Logic (Anaheim, CA) and Liquid Gravity (San Luis Obispo, CA).
We introduce our beers. Sorcerer Chromatic gives us the last update on our Coach's Corner. We discuss possible new members for next year's Coach's Corner. The we discuss the first round of the NFL Playoffs. Finally, we rate our beers.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Odd 13 Brewing (Broomfield, CO) and Tioga Sequoia Brewing (Fresno, CA0.
In the beer news we reminisce about Schlitz Beer and revisit the unfortunately named Corona beer. In our Cöld Brüe List, we give the Top Ten Drunkest States and the Top Ten Soberest States in the U.S. And in our Drunken Shenangians segment, we discuss the Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin on the night he suffered from cardiac arrest during a regular season game versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
Greg talks with the founders of the charity foundation Beer Babes Family (@beerbabesfamily) Roxy (@roxyliquiddream) and Rachel (@brews.with.beerkowski) and founding member Brandy (@drunkenshehulk).
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico, CA) and BarrelHouse Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
We talk about our our Year in Beer 2022 from our Untappd account (@coldbruepodcast). We also list the Top 10 Beers & Top 10 Breweries in the U.S. in 2022. We round out the show by talking about past NYEs.
Drunk Greg sits down with the principal organizers of the Copper State Beer Fest, Joe & Long, which takes place January 14th, 2023 in Mesa, AZ.
Tickets on sale, now! https://www.showclix.com/event/copper-state-beer-fest
We drink and review Anchor Brewing's (San Francisco, CA) Special Ale 2022.
In our Beer News we discuss AI-written articles, new lager genealogy, and Constellation/AB's lawsuit: What is Beer?
Sorcerer Chromatic recaps the third quarter of the NFL season of the NFL coaches on new teams. Not looking good.
Greg drinks and reviews a bourbon barrel-aged stout from Founders Brewing (Grand Rapids, MI).
He then recaps the Beer Babes Family/Greenwood Brewing collaboration pale ale event in Downtown Phoenix on December 10, 2022.
Greg sits down and talks with Rosheim Austin, owner of the self-pour taproom in Downtown Phoenix.
We drink and review beers from Richter Aleworks (Peoria, AZ) and Three Monkeys Brewing (Madera, CA).
In the Beer News we discuss Brew Dog's latest set back. Our Cöld Brüe List echoes our letter to Santa this year. We talk about Ye (maybe for the last time?) We also touch on current music artists using a time tested trope of "borrowing' music.
We drink and review beers from Ranch Hand Brewing (Eloy, AZ) and 21st Amendment Brewing (San Leandro, CA).
Greg (slightly tipsy) and Sorcerer Chromatic discuss a variety of topics in the Beer News and Cöld Brüe List segments including, but not limited to, Christmas Movies, World Cup, Survivor Series, and Christmas presents.
We drink and review beers from Sierra Nevada (Chico, CA) and Rogue Ales (Newport, OR).
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic recap the festivities at their cousin's (Hot Shot) wedding and Thanksgivings.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Definitive Brewing (Portland, ME) and Schmaltz Brewing (San Francisco, CA)
We have several news stories about a takeover, healthy beers, packies, and the return of a beer icon.
Coach's Corner is back. Second quarter results are in, and most of them are not good.
In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg drunkenly explains what Hotel California is about, and we talk 49ers football.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink beers from Wren House Brewing Co.(Phoenix, AZ) and Revision Brewing Co. (Sparks, NV).
In our beer news we discuss Miller Lite's new marketing campaign, and beer commercials on Netflix. Sorcerer Chromatic finishes his list of the most wanted toys for Christmas in the 1980's. Finally, we list upcoming events for Cöld Brüe in the next two months.
We drink and review beers from Abnormal Brewing Co. (San Diego, CA) and Ghost Town Brewing (Oakland, CA).
We start off talking about our Halloween adventures with our families. Then Greg talks about the Arizona Craft Beer Awards. Sorcerer Chromatic lists Part 1 of his Top 50 Christmas Gifts of the 80's. Then we recap the season finale of House of the Dragon.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Dark Sky Brewing (Flagstaff, AZ) and Federation Brewing (Oakland, CA).
We give out our 3rd Annual Cöld Brüe GABF Name Awards. Each year, we go through the medal winners at GABF and give out awards to our favorite Beer Names.
In our Cöld Brüe List, we list by price the cost of beers at NFL stadiums this year. And in our drunken shenanigans, we recap episode 9 on House of the Dragon.
Drunk Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) and The Bruery (Placentia, CA).
We review some of the 2022 GABF Winners. We have our first installment of Coach's Corner for the 2022 NFL Season. We conclude with a quick recap of the House of the Dragon Season 1, Episodes 7 & 8.
Greg drinks and reviews a hazy IPA called Carry Me Home brewed by Roses By The Stairs (Phoenix AZ).
He runs down a few winners from the 2022 Great American Beer Festival. Then recaps his visits to two new breweries in Arizona, Kitsune Brewing & Roses By The Stairs Brewing.
We drink and review beers from Odd 13 Brewing (Broomfield, CO) and Bare Bottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
We have some great Beer News Stories, a killer Cöld Brüe List, and our Drunken Shenanigans is Fire!
Greg is flying solo today as he drinks and reviews beer from Burgeon Beer Company (Carlsbad, CA). Then he talks about his week long trip to Cleveland, Ohio. He wraps up by talking about Dog Night with GPO at The Shop Beer Company (Tempe, AZ).
We drink and review beers from Streetside Brewery (Cincinnati, OH) and Five Window Beer Company (Lodi, CA).
We have our weekly Beer News. In our Cöld Brüe List, we finish the best breweries near NFL stadiums. And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about House of the Dragon S1:E4.
We drink and review beers from Dark Sky Brewing (Flagstaff, AZ) & Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA).
We talk about breweries that collaborated with Universities and list breweries that you should try near 16 of the NFL stadiums.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Able Baker Brewing Company (Las Vegas, NV) and Barrel Brothers Brewing Company (Windsor, CA).
We list the 19 Craft Breweries to visit if you are in Las Vegas. We have a new segment called Yogi Speaks Words. And to wrap things up, we review House of the Dragon, season one, episode three.
Greg (@coldbruepodcast) and Amanda (@amandabear_lecter) recap and review Jordan Peele's second movie Us.
We drink and review beers from Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR) and Booze Brothers Brewing Co. (Vista, CA).
We preview our 2022 Coach's Corner wherein we keep track of all the NFL teams with new head coaches for the 2022 season. We also make out predictions for which teams will make the playoffs.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Mother's Brewing Company (Springfield, MO) and Bear Republic Brewing Co. (Rohnert Park, CA).
We have our Beer News and our Cöld Brüe List...and that's about it. Cheers
We drink and review beers from O.H.S.O. Brewing (Gilbert, AZ) and Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner, TX).
We have a short Beer News segment followed by a delicious Cöld Brüe List about beer & potato chips (or crisps, depending on which side of the pond you live). In our drunken shenanigans, we discuss, among other things, pre-season football and Garbage Pail Kids.
Greg & Amanda have a Jordan Peele love fest. In this episode, they talk about Jordan Peele's debut movie: Get Out
Part 1 of 3
Spoilers ahead
Better late than never.
We drink and review beers from Hop Butcher for the World/Half Acre Beer Co. (Chicago, IL) and Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, AZ).
We list the variants for this year's Bourbon County Brand Stout
We drink and review beers from Transplant City Beer Company (Litchfield Park, AZ) and Bare Bottle Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA).
We discuss the beer news including how Meta will further ruin Instagram and Heineken stealing water from the citizens of Monterrey. In our Cöld Brüe List Sorcerer Chromatic lists the best and worst spots to land for incoming NFL coaches.
We drink and review beers from Dark Sky Brewing (Flagstaff, AZ) and Devil's Canyon Brewing (San Carlos, CA).
We have some beer news this week and our Cöld Brüe List is the strongest beers available in the world. Hint: Let's travel to the UK!
We drink and review beers from Dark Sky Brewing (Flagstaff, AZ) and Lincoln Beer Co. (Burbank, CA).
We list the Top 13 Most Ineffective Henchmen in movie history. Greg explains why the shows have been "slim".
We drinks beers from Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Seismic Brewing (Sebastopol, CA).
We talk about the Modern Times buyout by Brewery X. We list the Top Ten Dad Jokes fro the Fourth of July. We briefly revisit Great America amusement park. Finally, we get to State 48 Brewery's newest beer.
We drink beers from Toppling Goliath Brewing (Decorah, IA) in collaboration with Other Half Brewing (Brooklyn, NY), and El Segundo Brewing (El Segundo, CA).
We talk about the Stone Brewing acquisition by Sapporo Brewing. We list the top quotes about hypocrites.
And, of course, we recap Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1 Episode 6.
We drink and review beers from New Belgium (Fort Collins, CO) and Magnolia Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
Greg talks about his experience flying first class to Arkansas, going to Mothers Brewing, and Missouri Mike's BBQ.
Sorcerer Chromatic lists the Top 10 steals in the modern NBA Draft.
We also recap Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1 Episode 5.
We drink beers from Barrel Brothers Brewing Company (Windsor, CA) and Dust Bowl Brewing Company (Turlock, CA).
Our Cöld Brüe List is about the top beers at Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival. We also discuss the beer news as well as episodes 3 and 4 of the Disney+ series Obi Wan Kenobi
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by Eddie from the Hoppy Craftsman Podcast and Sammy The Bull (AKA: The Grill Hunter) after an afternoon in sunny Paso Robles, California at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival.
We drink and review beers from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. (Decorah, IA) and Mare Island Brewing Co. (Vallejo, CA).
The second half of the podcast, we talk at length about the new Disney+ series and review the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
We have our weekly Beer News and Cöld Brüe List.
As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a beer podcaster.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic bring an IPA and a Lager brewed by The Shop Beer Co. (Tempe, AZ). They also list the Top 15 Movies with Ray Liotta.
We drink and review beers from Definitive Brewing (Portland, ME) and Bare Bottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
Copious amount of beer news offset by a Cöld Brüe List of the Top (and Bottom) Beer Drinking states in the U.S. Plus, Greg finds a new (to him) way to stay away after only getting three hours of sleep in 40 hours.
We drink beers from Tombstone Brewing (Tombstone, AZ) and Local Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
Greg talks about his trips to Disneyland and Las Vegas, NV in the same week.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Elysian Brewing Co. (Seattle, WA) and Barrel Brothers Brewing Co. (Windsor, CA).
We talk about drinking on Cinco de Mayo, but mostly we talk about football and the 2022 NFL Draft. #hypocrites
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink beers from Four Peaks (Tempe, AZ) and Morgan Territory (Tracy, CA).
In the news we have two stories about AB-InBev, and one story about a new SF Bay Area brewery. We list the top candidates for the 2022 NFL Draft. And that's about it...football & beer.
Amanda is back and better than ever. She and Greg talk about Oklahoma beer, Arizona beer, football tailgating, social media, and horror movies (amongst other things). You can also find the video on YouTube, search Cöld Brüe.
Sorcerer Chromatic is back! We drink and review beers from Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA) and Little Beast Brewing (Portland, OR).
The guys discuss the recent taproom closing and future brewery closings in 2022. They also talk about former brewery mascots that will never be seen again. Sorcerer Chromatic retails us about his Las Vegas trip and Greg brags about his upcoming Vegas Trip. Finally, the guys discuss their daughters' cussing habits.
Greg drinks and reviews a Wee Heavy from Goldwater Brewing Co. as he talks about Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. He also answers questions from a concerned Instagrmmer.
Also on this week's episode; Beer History 12: Sours, by Professor Beerkowski.
We drink and review beers from Weathered Souls Brewing (San Antonio, TX) and Local Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
We talk about 'The Slap Heard 'Round the World", April Fool's Jokes, and the Top Ten Chris Rock Movies.
Still waiting to hear from Arizona Wilderness Brewing to see when they want to come on the show.
We drink and review two beers from Stone Brewing Company (Escondido, CA). We also discuss the Stone v. Molson Coors lawsuit, the top ten Stoner Movies of all time, and get musical during our Stoned Shenanigans.
Professor Beerkowski talks about the role women played in the beer industry from it's conception to the modern day bevolution.
After the lesson, we drink and review beers from Transplant City Beer Co. (Litchfield Park, AZ) and Hen House Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA).
We discuss beer int the Metaverse, NFL Free Agency team grades, and how Greg ruined his computer. SMH!
We drink beers from Bear Republic Brewing (Cloverdale, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).
We have our beer news in which we discuss, among other topics, a new style of IPA, the Cold IPA. Shoutout to Wayfinder!
We also talk about the 2022 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival, some of the participants, and a couple of our expectations.
We drink and review beers from Pontoon Brewing (Sandy Springs, GA) and The Bruery (Placentia, CA).
We have our usual Beer News and Cöld Brüe List.
Short & sweet!
Short & sweet.
We drink and review beers from Wiley Roots Brewing (Greely, CO) and Paperback Brewing (Glendale, CA).
We discuss Satan, molotov cocktails, and Greg's trip back to California.
We drink and review beers from Throne Brewing (Glendale, AZ) and Guinness Open Gate (Baltimore, MD).
Greg recaps his time at Strong Beer Fest in Mesa, AZ, the beer, the people, the entertainment...Strong! Sorcerer Chromatic's Cöld Brüe List is about the worst TV Spin Offs of all time.
We drink and review beers from Bone Haus Brewing (Fountain Hills, AZ) and Coronado Brewing Co. (San Diego, CA).
Sorcerer Chromatic recaps his start to San Francisco Beer Week. Greg recaps his time at Ad Astra Brewing's First Anniversary Party. The guys do a quick run down of the Super Bowl before getting into their Prop Bets. They also recap the final episode of the first season of The Book of Boba Fett.
We drink and review Brave Noise brewed by Mountains Walking Brewing (Bozeman, MT) in collaboration with Notch Brewing (Salem, MA). We also drink and review White Horse brewed by Angry Horses (Montebello, CA).
We have our Beer News (Bleu Beer & Sex Beer), Cöld Brüe List (Super Bowl Prop Bets), and recap episode 6 of The Book of Boba Fett.
Greg has a conversation with Paul, who the the M.C. at Copper State Beer Fest on January 15, 2022. He has a beer related channel on YouTube (Sons of Suds), posts about beer on Instagram (@sons_of_suds), and is an all around BMF.
We drink and review beers from Wiley Roots Brewing (Greeley, CO) and Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA) in collaboration with Faction Brewing (Alameda, CA).
In the Beer News, we go over some Super Bowl Beer stories. In our Cöld Brüe List, we list the most popular scenes in the sitcom Seinfeld. In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about football and Boba Fett.
Greg recorded three conversations while participating in the Copper State Beer Festival in Mesa, AZ on January 15, 2022.
First Convo: Jessica - Girls Pint Out (PHX) Co-leader
Second Convo: Fred - Homebrewer (@blindbrewguy)
Third Convo: Will Walthereson - Owner/Brewer at Ad Astra Brewing (Prescott, AZ)
We drink and review beers from 3 Nations Brewing (Carrollton, TX) and Spencer Brewery (Spencer, MA).
We discuss two topics in our Beer News. We list the playoff shortcomings of Aaron Rodgers. Greg talks about his bout with Covid. We recap the 49ers' improbable victory. Finally, we recap episodes 3 and 4 of The Book of Boba Fett
We drink and review beers from New Anthem Beer Project (Wilmington, NC) and AleSmith Brewing Co. (San Diego, CA).
A podcast in two parts.
Part 1: Beer reviews and Beer News
Parts 2 & 3: NFL Football
We revisit Coach's Corner for the final time this NFL season. It's a long one, which is good for football fans, not so much for others.
We drink and review beers from Goldwater Brewing Co. (Scottsdale, AZ) and Brewery Ommegang (Cooperstown, NY).
We pay tribute to he recently deceased celebrities, talk about a former football player's new brewery, and that Asahi recently added more hops. We talk about the winningest college football programs in our Cöld Brüe List. We also talk about some NFL football and delve into the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett.
Happy New Year to all of you from all of us! We hope 2022 is beerier for all.
We drink and review beers from The Hop Concept (San Marcos, CA) and Lefthand Brewing Co. (Longmont, CO).
We discuss news stories about big beer duking it out and another eating ass. We list the most checked in beers in 2021 on Untappd. And we finish by talking about our New Years Eve and our 49ers.
R.I.P Betty White
We drink and review beers from Pariah Brewing Co. (San Diego, CA) and Ghost Town Brewing Co. (Oakland, CA).
We pay tribute to John Madden with our Cöld Brüe List. We have our usual Beer News, Untappd Tarings, and our Drunken Shenanigans where we recap our Christmas.
We drink and review beers from Saint Arnold Brewing (Houston, TX) and Local Brewing Co. (San Francisco, CA). We have our weekly Beer News and Cöld Brüe List (Tavour's Best of 2021). In our Drunken Shenanigans segment, we give our daughters Wu-Tang nicknames.
We drink and review beers from Wren House Brewing Company (Phoenix, AZ) and Epidemic Ales (Concord, CA). We run through some beer news. We have our third installment of 2021 of Coach's Corner. Greg summons his "Inner Karen' as he whines about concert tickets.
Part 1 - Professor Beerkowski returns with a lesson about Porter Beers. How did they get their name? What's the difference between Porters & Stouts? How have they evolved over the years?
Part 2 - Drunk Greg, Sorceror Chromatic, & The Mad Scientist sit around the kitchen table, drink beer, and talk about a potpourri of topics. (We're sorry)
We drink and review a west coast-style IPA brewed by Knee Deep Brewing and a Mexican-style lager brewed by Altamont Beerworks.
We discuss suggestions of beer choices for this coming winter season. We discuss whether or not Pink Boots Society of Hong Kong made a mistake. We discuss the split up of Mikkeller & 3 Floyd's partnership. We discuss some of our favorite coin op arcade games.
Special Guest in Cöld Brüe Stüdios. Listen closely or you might miss her.
We drink and review some delicious beers from Pariah Brewing (San Diego, CA) and Allagash Brewing (Portland, ME).
We have our Beer News, which is light this week, our Cöld Brüe List, which has Christmas Gift suggestions, and discuss two noteworthy Thanksgiving Movies.
'Tis the season. Que no? We drink and review a couple of heavy duty stouts from Pipeworks Brewing (Chicago, IL) and Track 7 Brewing (Sacramento, CA).
Big announcement concerning Copper State Beer Festival!
In the beer news we discuss Lion buying Bell's Brewery. In our drunken shenanigans we go over drinking beer that's been left out over night. And we have our Coach's Corner Midterm Progress Reports.
Stout Show! The guys drink a barrel-aged mint stout from Tioga Sequoia Brewing and a milk stout fro Mast Landing Brewing.
Sorcerer Chromatic is remote at Levi's Stadium; tailgating before the Cardinal/49ers game. Greg announces the lineup for the Copper State Beer Fest.
We drink and review Your Mom IPA brewed by The Shop Beer Co. (Tempe, AZ) and Helles Bock brewed by House of Pendragon Brewing Co. (Clovis, CA).
Dozens? Snaps? Yo Momma jokes? We got 'em. We also list the Beer Advent Calendars for 2021. And we talk about Hofbrauhaus' inaction.
We drink and review Freestlye Haiku, a double IPA from Beer Research Institute (Mesa, AZ). We also drink and review a fruited wheat beer called Summer Snowdrift brewed by Epidemic Ales (Fremont, CA).
Remember our Beerkus? Well it's back, for a limited time only. We also list the worst Halloween Candies ever!
Spoiler Alert: There are heavy spoilers and we do not talk about beer
Greg and Amanda are back at it again. This time they compare & contrast Halloween (1978) and Halloween (2007). Did Rob Zombie live up to John Carpenter's original, or was he too busy digging through the ditches and burning through the witches to recapture the magic?
We talk about multiple controversies including Mikkeller Brewing, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company, and the Biggest Controversies in Sports!
We also drink and review Trappistes Rochefort 10, a Belgian Quad at 11.4% ABV. We also diners and review Abita Brewing's Amber (4.5% ABV).
Greg talks with Alena, better known as @craftgirl on Instagram. They discuss, among other things, bourbon, traveling, Instagram, and, of course, BEER!
L.T. joins Sorcerer Chromatic and Greg and they drink and review a rum barrel-aged Pumpking (13.4% ABV) brewed in 2018 by Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY).
We discuss Brave Noise collaboration beer promoting a safe a discrimination free beer industry. We also have the first installment of Sorcerer Chromatic's Coach's Corner. Finally, we discuss hip-hop with L.T.'s son The Boy.
We drink and review an Oktoberfest-style lager by Wren House Brewing Company (Phoenix, AZ) aptly named Festbier (5.2% ABV).
In lieu of a regular episode, we are replaying a long lost Beer Convo with Rod Jones aka RodJBeerventures.
We drink and review a hazy pale ale called Dusty (6% ABV) brewed by More Brewing Company (Huntley, IL). We also drink and review a helles lager called Desert Horse (4.6% ABV) brewed by New Glory Craft Brewery (Sacramento, CA).
In the beer news we promote two beer initiatives supporting musicians and veterans, respectively. We also discuss the alleged racism and the Barrel & Flow Beer festival.
In the Cöld Brüe List, we discuss the top Halloween candies fo all time.
Greg recaps his time at the Ad Astra Brewing Company Oktoberfest Party and Sorcerer Chromatic tells us about reconvening with the Beer Buddies at the Barebottle Taproom in Santa Clara, CA.
We award our favorite beer names from the medal winners at this year's Great American Beer Festival. We have two categories, Original Names and Pop Culture Names. Did your favorite names make the list? Do you even care? Find out in this episode!!!
Professor Beerkowski hits us with not one, but TWO beer lessons. The first, Beer History 9, is about when home brewing was legalized. The second, Beer History 10, is about Oktoberfest.
We drink and review a stout called Trip In The Woods: Barrel-aged Narwhal (9.8% ABV) brewed by Sierra Nevada Brewing, Company (Chico , CA). We also drink and review a lager called Hella Rad Helles brewed by Altamnt, Beer Works (Livermore, CA).
We announce a few of the notable (to us) winners at the 2021 Great American Beer Fest and what was in the arms of the gurads.
Trash Time: Greg tells us how is friends got booted from 1227 Taproon in Phoenix, AZ
We drink and review a triple IPA called When Hops Cry (10 % ABV) brewed by Weathered Souls Brewing Co. (San Antonio, TX). We also drink and review an imperial stout called Fully Baked (12.5% ABV) brewed with hemp seeds and lactose, and conditioned on cacao nibs brewed by New Glory Craft Brewery.
We have a two week back log of beer news. We list the top 10 Oktoberfest beers brewed by American craft brewers. Greg criticizes online shenanigans. Finally, the guys wrap up the show talking about football & documentaries.
LT joins Sorcerer Chromatic & Greg in this years NFL Predictions. We pick first and last places in each division and select the three remaining Wild Card teams as well as which team will get the coveted bye week.
We drink and review an IPA from Goldwater Brewing Co. (Scottsdale, AZ) called Gnarly Nectar (6.4% ABV). We also drink and review Oktoberfest Lager (6% ABV) brewed by Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. (Fresno, CA). last but not least, we drink and review a barrel-aged barleywine called Tequila Barrel Sunrise (115 ABV) brewed by Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (Paso Robles, CA).
We drink and review an IPA brewed by Alpine Beer Company (Alpine, CA) called Dankster's Paradise (7.1% ABV). We also drink and review a blonde ale brewed by Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA) called Prophetess (5% ABV).
We have our Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and Sorcerer Chromatic coins a new word "bird". In our Drunken Shenanigans, we have our annual Coach's Corner wherein we spotlight the NFL's teams with new coaches.
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic are in the studio together for the first time in months as they drink and review a 2017 Rye Barrel-Aged Drakonic Imperial Stout (11.6% ABV) brewed by Drake's Brewing Company (San Leandro, CA).
We talk about the new Mt. Dew alcoholic beverage as well as list this year's Bourbon County Brand Stout variant lineup.
Spoiler Alert! There are heavy spoilers and we do not talk about beer.
Greg (@coldbruepodcast) and Amanda (@amandabear_lecter) review all three Fear Street movies; Fear Street 1994, Fear Street 1978, & Fear Street 1666. We talk about the running storylines, the overt homages to prior horror movies, character arcs, the music, the gore, and much much more.
We drink and review an IPA from Bone Haus Brewing (Fountain Hills, AZ) called Desert Wilde: Episode 3 (8% ABV). We also drink and review a 10.2% ABV barrel-aged coffee stout called Curly Wolf* [20] brewed by BarrelHouse Brewing Co. (Paso Robles, CA).
We list the world's 10 Worst Beers, which coincidentally coincides with a beer news story that names the six breweries that produce over 50% of the world's beer.
In our drunken shenanigans we discuss the first episode of This Is Pop (Netflix). Sorcerer Chromatic recaps his time at 49ers Training Camp.
In our Cöld Brüe List, we go over the Top Ten ZZ Top songs as well as add a few more of our favorites.
We drink and review Coastal Hybrid (7% ABV), a mix of West Coast & Northeast style IPAs, brewed by Transplant City Beer Co. (Litchfield Park, AZ). We also drink and review Matryoshka (12.8% ABV), a Russian imperial stout barrel-aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Westward Whiskey barrels, brewed by Fort George Brewery (Astoria, OR).
In our Beer News, we discuss the 11 brands cut by Molson Coors, Four Seasons Landscaping's new beer collaboration, and a widow who drank a 50 year old can of Coors Banquet Beer.
We list our personal favorite top ten taprooms we each have visited in our many beer adventures.
Professor Rachel Beerkowski returns with a new lesson for us all about the history of Pilsner Lagers.
We drink and review a wheat wine called Death Metal (11.1% ABV) brewed by Adroit Theory (Purcellville, MA). We also drink and review a fruited sour called Bistro Grande Blackberry & Black Currant PB&J (8% ABV) brewed by Energy City (Batavia, IL)
We list the top beers to take on your next camping trip. We talk about the proposed $34M brewery in South Carolina. We discuss the alleged DUI & manslaughter by @miabeerbrigade.
(The Cricket Show)
We drink and review a maibock style beer from High Water Brewing (Lodi, CA) called Mai-neck.....Mai-bock (5.5% ABV). We also drink and review an IPA called Infinite Citra (7.3% ABV) brewed by Pipeworks Brewing Company.
We have six beer stories this week from Brewdog, to Rare Barrel, to @ratmagnet. In our Cöld Brüe List, we have the top five beer garden in the U.S.
Greg's friend, Cöld Brüe Photographer (Beer Festivals only), and long-time listener Mario joins the Cöld Brüe Crüe to talk about, what else?, BEER!
Exclusive New Beer! Brewed by Richter Aleworks (Peoria, AZ), Criminal Intent (6.2%) is a West Coast-style IPA that debuts to the public July 7, 2021.
We drink and review a New England-style IPA called Conditions of My Parole (6.0% ABV), also brewed by Richter Aleworks
We drink and review an imperial stout aged on coffee, vanilla, chilies, and cacao nibs brewed in collaboration by Evil Twin Brewing (Brooklyn, NY), Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK), and Westbrook Brewing Co. (Mt Pleasant, SC) called Bible Belt (13% ABV).
As always we have out Beer News, our Cöld Brüe List, and our Drunken Shenanigans!
We drink and review a hybrid IPA brewed by Lupulin Brewing Company (Big Lake, MN) called Fashion Mullet (6.5% ABV). We also drink and review a fruit sour beer brewed by Local Craft Beer (Tehachapi, CA) called Ermahgerd Slurshy - Raspberry Shortcake (6.0% ABV).
In the Beer News we talk about Stonewall Inn's protest against AB-InBev, the closing of Falling Rock (Denver, CO), and who are beer reviews really for.
Our Cöld Brüe List cosists of the top 10 Fast/Furious Movies.
At the end, we talk about the upcoming soul/hip-hop concert in Los Angeles called Once Upon A Time In L.A.
We drink and review an IPA called Predictable Patterns (8.5% ABV) brewed by Aslin Beer Company (Alexandria, VA) in collaboration with Southern Grist Brewing Company (Nashville, TN). We also drink and review a strawberry chocolate stout brewed by Mason Ale Works (San Marcos, CA) called You're My Only Hope (13% ABV).
In our Cöld Brüe List we discuss TV Dads. Did your favorite make the list? In our drunken shenanigans, Greg talks about his feelings watching his daughter compete in a karate tournament and perform in a dance recital. Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his daughter becoming a mermaid. #girldads
Greg talks with Ian Harwell, owner of Ground Control in Litchfield Park, AZ. Ground Control is a coffee bar, restaurant, and taproom with a wide selection of beers on tap and to-go. Ian talks about his journey in craft beer, trying to keep a restaurant afloat during the pandemic, and the future of Ground Control.
We drink and review Gettin' Tiki With It Nitro (7.5% ABV), a piña colada wheat beer brewed by Left Hand Brewing Company (Longmont, CO). we also drink and review a double IPA called Denogginizer (9.75% ABV) brewed by Drake's Brewing Company (SanLeandro, CA).
In the beer news, we talk about Treehouse's $65 minimum online ordering, Hill Farmstead's attempt to exclude beer mules, and Brewdog's employees calling out their toxic work environment.
Our Cöld Brüe List is the Top Ten (or so) rides and Disneyland. Did yours make the list?
In our drunken shenanigans, Greg calls out Max Allotment for insensitive Instagram Story posts during the wake of the Rat Magnet Revelations.
Greg talks with Hilda Cardenas, co-owner of The Wayward beer bar in Downtown Phoenix. Greg and Hilda about her start in the craft beer industry, the struggles of opening a bar during the Covid pandemic, and her thoughts on the future of The Wayward.
Professor Beerkowski is back with another lesson in Beer History. This time she teaches us about Trappist Ales. What defines a Trappist ale? How do they differ from Abbey ales?
For our review segment, we drink and review Things We Don't Say (7.5% ABV), a sorbet IPA brewed by Energy City Brewing (Batavia, IL) in a multi-brewery effort to promote Mental Heath Awareness. We also drink and review a Russian imperial stout brewed by Lost Coast Brewery (Eureka, CA) called Imperial Oak Aged Madagascar Vanilla Bourbon Stout (2021) (10.3% ABV).
We have our Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and recap our drunken weekends. Spoiler Alert, we review Cruella and Bad Batch.
Greg talks with Drew Pool, co-owner of Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). They talk about how Wren House started, what the original name was supposed to be, how it grew into a world renowned brewery, and what the future of Wren House might be. They also discuss Drew's favorite Wren House Beer, a few of his favorite breweries, and brewing award winning beers.
We drink and review Emera Light (3.6% ABV), a session Hazy IPA brewed by Greenwood Brewing Co. (Phoenix, AZ). We also drink and review a maibock brewed by Morgan Territory Brewing (Tracy, CA) called Lock'd, Bock'd & Ready To Rock (7% ABV).
We have our beer new segment with Yosemite beers, our Cöld Brüe List with beers you have not tried before, and get personal with our Drunken Shenanigans.
Keeping it short 'n sweet.
We discuss our feeling brought about by the stories from Instagram account @ratmagnet. We will not remain silent. We will support our sisters in the beer community. Change begins with us.
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We drink and review Trip Aces (10% ABV), and triple IPA brewed by Tombstone Brewing Company (Tombstone, AZ) in collaboration with The Casual Pint (Phoenix, AZ). We also drink and review imperial stout brewed by Port Brewing Company (San Marcos, CA) called Old Viscosity (10% ABV).
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You know Mount Rushmore? The rock? We selected our favorite hops to place on our Mount Hopmore. (TBH, I'm getting sick of beer puns)
We drink and review a west coast style IPA called Liquid Gravity IPA (7% ABV) brewed by Liquid Gravity Brewing Company (San Luis Obispo, CA). We also drink and review an imperial coffee stout called Perkatory (13.1% ABV) brewed by New Glory Craft Brewery (Sacramento, CA) using coffee beans roasted by Valiant Coffee Roasters (Loomis, CA).
We list the top IPAs and IPA-ish beers for those who are not into India Pale Ales. We talk about the beer news including brewing beer in space. We bring back our Instagram Follow of the Week. And during our Drunken Shenanigans segment, Sorcerer Chromatic details his trip to Las Vegas, NV.
We drink and review a hazy DIPA from Other Half Brewing Co. (Brooklyn, NY) called Drained (8% ABV). We also drink and review an English-style IPA called Hop & Destroy (6.2% ABV) brewed by Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA).
Professor Beerkowski (@brews.with.beerkowski) gives another Beer History Lesson where she goes into the Brewsters impact on the beer world.
In honor of Mother's Day, on which day we recorded this episode, we countdown the Worst Ten Mothers depicted on film.
And finally, we breakdown the SF 49ers draft class. Well, the first four picks.
We drink and review an American IPA brewed by Other Half Brewing Co. (Brooklyn, NY) called Dream Gems (6.5% ABV). We also drink and review a double New England IPA called Tylda (8.0% ABV) brewed by Wren House Brewing Co. (Phoenix, AZ) in collaboration with The Wayward (Phoenix, AZ Beer Bar).
We each rank the Top Six breweries in Arizona. The we share our lists with each other while giving the reasons.
We also talk about casting replacements in movies and television. And finally, we talk about which sports teams should move locations.
We drink and review Patchwork V3 (8.2 ABV), a DIPA brewed by Other Half Brewing Company (Brooklyn, NY). We also drink and review a Mexican lager brewed by Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA) called Millie Maize (5.5% ABV).
We list the Top 30 Hard Seltzers for your summertime enjoyment. We have our Cöld Brüe Poll of the Week wherein we discuss Shock G's passing. We, of course, talk about this week's Beer News. And don't forget our Drunken Shenanigans.
Rod J Beerventures joins Greg in Cöld Brüe Studios to analyze the outcome of the Cöld Brüe Rapper Draft. They also discuss Rod's time as a college DJ and a few of the artists he met along the way. Of course, they talk about beer eventually. They discuss Rod's beer channel, as well as his hip hop channel, and gaming channel. To conclude the conversation, they don't jut get political, they get social.
Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and LT take turns drafting a crew of seven rappers. Who got drafted first? Who got didn't make the cut? Who has the best crew? Who the fuck cares? It was a drunken good time.
We drink and review Radiant Cut (6.5% ABV), an IPA brewed by Other Half Brewing Co. (Brooklyn, NY). We also drink and review Doppelgänger (8.2% ABV), a double IPA brewed by Tree House Brewing Co. (Charlton, MA).
Our Cöld Brüe List is the top 15 First Round NFL Draft Busts. We also breakdown the SF 49ers predicted 2021 first round pick. Will it be Mac Jones or Justin Fields? Greg says neither. Find out who he picks.
Greg reviews the new beer documentary Brewmance
We also have our Beer News and Instagram Poll of the Week.
Rachel (@brews.with.beerkowski), Taylor (@hoppytravels.cidersightings), and Brandy (@drunkenshehulk) stopped by Cöld Brüe Stüdios to talk about beer, Instagram, the Beer Babes (@beerbabesfamily), and much more.
We drink and review an unfiltered IPA brewed by Harland Brewing Company (San Diego, CA) called Sunken Isles (7.5% ABV). We also drink and review a coffee blonde stout called Cold Brew* Coffee Blonde Stout (5.2% ABV) brewed by BarrelHouse Brewing Company (Paso Robles, CA).
We pay tribute to the late DMX by listing his Top Ten most popular songs.
We review the Eric Andre/Netflix movie Bad Trip.
We have our beer news and our Instagram Poll of the Week.
We drink and review Hazy Little Thing (IPA, 6.7%) & Big Little Thing (DIPA, 9%) brewed by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (Chico, CA). We also drink and review Mind Haze (IPA, 6.2%) & Double Mind Haze (DIPA, 8.3%) brewed by Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (Paso Robles, CA).
We raise a pint to he end of Worst Beer Blog. We laugh at the upcoming beer brewing video game. And we list the top beers at every Major League Baseball Park.
We drink and review a hazy hibiscus IPA called Girl Crush (6.8% ABV) brewed by Ember Brewing (Cave Creek, AZ) in collaboration with The Beer Babes Family with all proceeds going to the Pink Boots Society.
We also drink and review a golden stour with cocoa nibs and vanilla called Later Daze (5.9% ABV) brewed by Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA).
We dissect and interpret the lyrics of Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991) written and performed by Nirvana and produced by Butch Vig. We also list the Top Ten Beer Bars in the U.S. as depicted int eh 10 Best article by USA Today.
In this episode we go over the Beer News, our Instagram Poll of the Week, and discuss our first impressions of the San Francisco 49ers' blockbuster trade.
Professor Beerkowski gives her sixth lesson: Prohibition Part 2. She talks about the ways people got around the 19th Amendment, rummer runners, speakeasies, and medical prescriptions, which inevitably led to the 21st Amendment.
We drink and review a double IPA from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.(Decorah, IA) called Sun Reaper (7.8% ABV). We also drink and review a highly sought after American IPA brewed by Treehouse Brewing Co. (Charlton, MA) called Julius (6.8% ABV).
We have our Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and our Drunken Shenanigans in which we discuss our most memorable St. Patrick's Day shenanigans.
Beer Convo #3 is with Alexandria Gray aka @littlehopflower. We talk about brewing beer at Bay Cannon Brewing, coming up with ideas for her Instagram account, co-hosting No More Pours Podcast, and her mastery of forklift driving.
Special Guest in the studio this week, LT from the Fresno Faction joins our drunken shenanigans. We drink and review Pompeii (6.3% ABV), an IPA brewed by Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. (Decorah, IA). We drink and review a black lager called Bluxome Black Lager (5.1% ABV) brewed by Local Brewing Co. (San Francisco, CA). We drink and review a DIPA called Planetary Intergalactic (8.3% ABV) brewed by Mumford Brewing (Los Angeles, CA) in collaboration with Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. (Thousand Oaks, CA).
In the beer news we discuss the recent controversy at Brew Dog's bar in Indianapolis, CA, among other stories. In our Cöld Brüe List, we list the top ten Nicolas Cage Movies. We also reveal the results of our March Badness Poll Tournament from Instagram Stories.
Beer Convo #2 is with Instagrammer influencer & brewer @hoppytravels.cidersightings (Taylor). We talk about her journey through the beer world (from Tampa to Phoenix and all spots in-between), her experience brewing beer (from home brewing to collabs), and her future plans in the beer world.
We drink and review a juicy Pale Ale from Toppling Goliath (5.8% ABV) brewed by Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. (Decorah, IA). We also drink and review Megalodom (10% ABV), a double IPA brewed by Ninkasi Brewing Company (Eugene, OR).
To go along with out dino-temed beers, we review the most popular dinosaur in the world. We list the Worst Movie Sequels ever. And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we review Coming 2 America.
Our first Beer Convo is with Instagram Sensation @hoppyhollow (Jalyn). Greg and Jalyn talk about her love of craft beer, starting her Instagram account, and her crazy schedule. From Iowa, to Nebraska, and now Tennessee, Jalyn has many wonderful beer experiences to share.
We drink and review Dorothy's New World Lager (5% ABV) brewed by Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.(Decoah, IA). We also rink and review Buzzin' Cuzzin', a coffee stout brewed by Odd 13 Brewing (Lafayette, CO).
We list the top 21 Opening Lyrics of all time for Hip Hop songs. We discuss the newly proposed Oregon alcohol excise tax and beer label laws.
Professor Beerkowski (@brews.with.beerkowski) is back with about lesson in Beer History. This time she explains how the temperance movement started in the U.S. home front made swelled up to become an amendment to the constitution.
We drink and review a hazy IPA brewed by Drekker Brewing Co. (Fargo, ND) called Wheeze's the Ju-uuuuuuuuuice (6% ABV). We also drink and review a an American DIPA called M.V.P Harris (8% ABV) brewed by Laughing Monk Brewing Co. (San Francisco, CA).
We highlight 15(+1) Black-owned or Black-run breweries across the United States. We recap our Instagram Poll of the Week, as well as our Instagram Survey asking for the Best Opening Lyrics of a Song.
We drink and review Limbo (8.4%), a double hazy IPA brewed by Anchorage Brewing Company (Anchorage, AK). We also drink and review High Five of Doom (5.2%), a Hefeweizen brewed by Federation Brewing (Oakland, CA).
Our Cöld Brüe List is comprised of the 20 most depressing love songs of all time. We discuss the Beer News, including the upcoming Save Strng Beer Fest.
We drink and review an American IPA called Amarilla Gorrilla brewed by Smog City Brewing Co. We also drink and review Brother Logan, a hazy IPA brewed by Laughing Monk Brewing Co.
Greg talks about why last week's show was deleted, edited, and plot into two shows. We then list the best rapper for each year for the last 30 years. Finally, we talk about a few earworm songs, songs that get stuck in your head.
Adam Wojcik discusses how he and his partners started PHX Beer Co. during a pandemic, his journey through craft beer, and the future of PHX Beer Co.
We drink and review a west coast style IPA from Harbottle Brewing Co. (Tucson, AZ) called Harbollte IPA (6.3% ABV). We also drink and review a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout called Bourbon Barrel-Aged 2 Tun brewed by Hermitage Brewing Co. (San Jose, CA).
We start a new tradition this year, the $1,000 Super Bowl Prop Bets. We each choose five prop bets to wager on and see who comes up big. it's more fun to watch a game when there is something at stake! Especially if your team isn/t in it. We also discuss Boulevard Brewing Co.'s sexual harassment scandal while discussing the beer news. We give the results to last week's Cöld Brüe Poll. And we ponder starting our own Beer Guild.
Julian Wright talks about Pedal Haus Brewery (Tempe, AZ), their brewing philosophy, weathering the Covid-19 pandemic, and his optimistic outlook on the future of AZ craft beer as well as Pedal Haus' new location in Downtown Phoenix.
We drink and review, for Dry January, a non-alcoholic oatmeal stout brewed by Bravus Brewing Co. (Anaheim, CA) called Oatmeal Stout (0.4% ABV). We also drink and review, for Dry Hopped January, a double dry hopped double IPA called I Don't Party Anymore (8.8% ABV) brewed by Alvarado St. Brewery (Monterey, CA & Salinas, CA) in collaboration with Humble Sea Brewing Co. (Santa Cruz, CA).
We have our Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, Cöld Brüe Poll of the Week, and discuss The Terminator edit on YouTube.
Rachel Beerkowski (@brews.with.beerkowski) is back with Beer History Lesson. She talks about how beer was used as a solution for administering medicine.
We drink and review a non-alcoholic amber ale called Special Effects (0.4% ABV) brewed by Brooklyn Brewery (Utica, NY). We also drink and review a dry hopped hazy IPA called LOVE Hazy IPA (6.1% ABV) brewed by Almanac Beer Company (Alameda, CA)
We have our weekly Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and Instagram Poll of the Week.
Our Cöld Brüe List is a list off craft beer names that have a reference to the failed insurrection on Capitol Hill on January 6th, 2021 as well as the democracy that persevered.
We drink and review a non-alcoholic coffee cream stour called Intrepid Traveler (0.4% ABV) brewed by WellBeing Brewing (Maryland Heights, MO). We also drink and review a dry hopped Double IPA called Lagunitas Sucks (8% ABV) brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company (Petaluma, CA).
We have our weekly beer news, Cöld Brüe Poll of the Week, and our Drunken Shenanigans, which includes our last installment of Coach's Corner.
We start our sixth year of podcasts the way we got through the first five...Still Fly.
This episode we drink a non-alcoholic India Pale Ale called IPNA (
Our fifth year has come and gone. We list our top 10 rated beers of 2020 as we look forward to our sixth year of our drunken shenanigans.
We drink and review Spellbinder (6.5% ABV) the 2020GABF Gold Medal Winner for Juicy/Hazy IPA brewed by Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). We also drink and review Smooth Ride (7% ABV), an export stout brewed by Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez, CA).
We finish the show by discuss three slang words the kids are using these days. How may of them do you know? How many of them have you used?
Rachel Beerkowski (@brews.with.beerkoski) joins us again to drop some beer knowledge. This time she talks about traditional winter beers and we discuss our favorite aromas and flavors they posses.
We drink and review a hazy IPA called Fire (6.5% ABV) brewed by Pueblo Vida Brewing Company (Tucson, AZ). We also drink and review a Belgian-style Tripel by Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA) called Third Circle (8.7% ABV).
We also have our weekly Beer News in which we discuss California Beer Laws. We have our Cöld Brüe List which has the top beers of 2020. We wrap things up by recapping, reviewing, and expanding on the season two finale of The Mandalorian.
We drink and review a hazy IPA from Crooked Tooth Brewing (Tucson, AZ) called Cheat Codes (6.5% ABV). We also drink and review a Belgian-style dubbel called Evening Vespers brewed by Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA).
We list the top 16 Christmas movies of all time. Did yours make the list? We also have our Coach's Corner where we recap the NFL coaches on new teams in the third quarter of the 2020 season. Finally, we review The Mandlorian Season 2, Episode 7.
We also have our Beer News & Instagram Poll of the Week.
Caleigh Snyder talks about her employment at Mother Road Brewing where she experienced sexual assault and harassment. She described several of the incidents, the responses f(or lack thereof) from Mother Road's leadership and Arizona Craft Beer Guild, and the continual harassment she gets today, five years later, for speaking her truth.
There is nothing new revealed during this conversation, but it is meant as an educational experience to listeners in an effort to improve, if only slightly, not only the Arizona Craft Beer Community, but the entire beer community, and any community/industry where women are subjected to harassment.
We drink and review three IPAs called The Oregon Lots IPA, DIPA, & TIPA from Tombstone Brewing Co. We also drink and review Firestone Walker's Vintage Series Salted Caramel Mudslide, a 12.5% ABV barleywine.
We have our weekly beer news. We discuss the top side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. Sorcerer Chromatic talks about the Bourbon County Brand Stout variants he procured this year. We touch on the NFL week 12. Finally we wrap up the shop talking about episode 5 of The Mandalorian.
We drink and review People Power Beer (6.5% ABV), a NEIPA brewed by Pueblo Vida Brewing Co. (Tucson, AZ). We also drink and review an imperial coffee stout with chocolate & maple called KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (11% ABV), brewed by Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, MI).
Rachel Beerkowski is back with her Beer History Lesson 2: Reinheitgebot. She details when, why, and how it started, plus how it has it evolved over the years.
We also have our Beer News, Beer Review, Cöld Brüe List, Instagram Poll of the Week, and our Drunken Shenanigans
We drink and review a hazy IPA called Forager (7.5% ABV) brewed by Arizona's first black-owned brewery Kitsune Brewing Company (Phoenix, AZ). We also drink and review two imperial stouts, Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels (10.3% ABV) & Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Gingerbread Spiced Stout (11% ABV) brewed at Guinness' Open Gate Brewery (Halethorpe, MD).
We discuss the Beer News, rundown our Cöld Brüe List, and reveal our Instagram Poll of the Week.
in our Drunken Shenanigans, we recap The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 3: The Heiress. And we have our midterm Coach's Corner.
We drink and review Shortcut, a fruited sour Ae brewed by Pueblo Vida (Tucson, CA). We also drink and review Philosophy & Velocity, a imperial stout mixed with a Belgian strong ale, a collaboration beer brewed by Ale Smith (San Diego, CA) and Ommegang Brewery (Cooperstown, NY).
We talk about Sorcerer Chromatic's trip to AZ to visit Greg. It was a family first, beer second type of trip, but one that will never be forgotten. We recap Season2, Episode 2 of The Mandalorian.
We also have our beer news, beer list, IG Poll of the Week, and drunken shenanigans.
Ad Astra Brewing Company is a new brewery opening soon in Prescott, AZ. Will Walthereson (Head Brewer/Owner) talks about his passion for beer, what he envisions for his new brewery, and the evolving Arizona Craft Beer Scene.
During the regular segment of the show, Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink & review Dark Sky's Never Too Latte & Moonraker's Cabana Hammock. We have two Cöld Brüe Lists of Halloween Movies. We also have our Beer News, Cöld Brüe Poll of the Week, Raise a Pint for Sean Connery, and our weekly drunken Shenanigans.
We drink and review a pale ale from Grand Teton Brewing (Victor, ID) called Sweetgrass (6% ABV). We also drink and review an fruited sour ale called Sunset Sherbet (4.2% ABV) brewed by Moonraker Brewing Company (Auburn, CA).
We give medals to the 2020 Great American Beer Fest medal winners with the best names. It's our first year doing this and we will make it traditional from here on out.
We also discuss Guinness 0.0, Breckenridge Brewery's 30th birthday offer, Week 8 of the NFL season, and our daughters' Halloween costumes.
We drink and review Logistics (Mosaic) (6.5% ABV), a New England IPA brewed by Pueblo Vida (Tucson, AZ). We also drink and review Icelandic Dopplebock (6.7% ABV) brewed by Einstök Olgerö.
We go over some of the medal winners at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival, concentrating on Arizona & California breweries and popular categories. We also name some of the more entertaining beer names.
We look forward to the the winter seasonal and list those worth trying this year. We discuss the beer news, or Instagram Poll of the Week, and partially review week 6 in the NFL.
We drink and review an American IPA called Perseverance (7.7% ABV) brewed by Wren House Brewing Company (Phoenix, AZ). We also drink and review Oktobierfest (5.5% ABV), a märzen/festbier brewed by Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA).
We count down Van Halen's Top 20 songs of all time. Rachel Beerkowski spices up this episode with some Beer History: Pumpkin Beers. Like 'em or love 'em, they are here to stay.
We also have our Beer News, Instagram Poll of the Week, and our Drunken Shenanigans.
We drink and review an American IPA called Palomino IPA (6.5% ABV) brewed by Dragoon Brewing Company (Tucson, AZ). We also drink and review a bourbon barrel-aged pumpkin porter brewed by Avery Brewing Company (Boulder, CO) called PUMP[KY]N (15% ABV), which has been aging since 2015.
Our special guest this week is The Engineer. She is married to co-host Sorcerer Chromatic. She talks about their first date, which was during SF Beer Week, her favorite SF Bay Area Brewery, and how our show has evolved.
Sorcerer Chromatic wore this week's Cöld Brüe List emphasizing 300. We discuss AB-InBev's new ploy to take over craft beer. We discuss the NFL first-year coaches, and much more in out 300th episode spectacular!
We drink and review Half Acre Beer Company's (Chicago, IL) Oktoberfest beer, a märzen called Lager Town (6% ABV). We also drink another Oktoberfest beer from Epidemic Ales (Concord, CA), which is a dark lager called Schwarzhammer (5% ABV).
We discuss LA County's restrictions which banned on-premises consumption on breweries with taprooms but no kitchen...which got lifted after we recorded. (face palm). We also discuss Five Octoberfest beer worth trying this year, if you can find them.
We also have more beer news, our Cöld Brüe Poll of the Week, and our Drunken Shenanigans.
We drink and review a double New England-style IPA called Haze of the Dead (8.5% ABV) brewed by DESTIHL Brewery (Normal, IL). We also drink and review and American IPA brewed by Strike Brewing Company (San Jose, CA) called Pine Tar Incident (7% ABV).
We list the top ten song by Tupac. What a farce! We also urge to you vote...for the next Voodoo Ranger. Greg tries a Munich Dunkel from Biff's Brewing (Goodyear, AZ), brewed by home brewer Matt Hines. Finally, we discuss the injury riddled week 2 of the NFL.
We drink and review an American rice lager brewed by The Beer Research Institute (Mesa, CA) called Rice Krispy Bois (4.5% ABV). We also drink and review a collaboration west coast-style IPA called Friends With Social Distances (6.3% ABV) brewed by Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA) and Hop Dogma (Half Moon Bay, CA).
We have our Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, discuss last week's Cöld Brüe Pöll, and our Drunken Shenanigans, which is just us talking about the NFL Week 1.
Two collaboration beers! We drink and review the hazy coffee IPA collaboration called Wizards & Gargoyles (7% ABV) brewed by Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) and Modern Times Beer (San Diego, CA). We also drink and review a double IPA brewed by Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA) in collaboration with HenHouse Brewing Company (Petaluma, CA) called Hella Stoked (8.2%).
We discuss Stone's goofy marketing scheme and Surly's response to their employees trying to unionize. Our Cöld Brüe List is the top ten movies by Mel Brooks.
The second half of the show is all NFL football. First, Sorcerer Chromatic has is Coach's Corner segment wherein we discuss the teams with new head coaches this season. Then we predict what the standings will be at the end of the regular season.
We drink and review a west coast-style double IPA called You So Fine (8% ABV) brewed by Noble Ale Works (Anaheim, CA). We also drink and review an imperial chocolate milk stout with mint called MegaMint (9% ABV) brewed by Heathen Brewing (Vancouver, WA).
Greg talks with Rachel Beerkowski, current bartender at Bonehaus Brewing in Fountain Hills, AZ, and future beer historian at university or museum near you. They talk about the beer, music, sports, and history (kinda).
And as always we have our Cöld Brüe List, Beer Weeks, Beer News, and drunken shenangians.
We drink and review an Almond Joy-inspired dessert stour called Fourth Wall (10% ABV) brewed by Bottle Logic Brewing (Anaheim, CA). We also drink and review Half Moon Bay Brewing's Amber (5% ABV).
Special Guest: @amandabear_lecter AKA: Carmen Amandiego. AKA: Cobra Camanda. We talk about her collaboration with Local Craft Beer (Tehachapi, CA); a New England-style IPA called Obviously YES! We also talk about true crime TV, her various nicknames, rambling hashtags, and Tiger Wood's @$$hole. (WTF?)
On the show, Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic list the top 15 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies, discuss their beer weeks, and mumble through the Beer News.
We drink and review an American IPA from Indie Brewing Company (Los Angeles, CA) called Find That Juicy Double (8% ABV). We also drink and review a Double IPA called Juicy(2) with and ABV at 8.2%. [The (2) is supposed to symbolize "squared".]
We list the beers you aught to drinking in 2020. We list the 2020 Bourbon County Brand Stout variants. Greg has some exciting personal news. And we talk briefly about baseball & basketball.
We drink and review Lips And Lungs (8% ABV), a silky smooth DIPA brewed by Short Throw Brewing Company (North Haven, CT). We also drink and review Más Agave Grapefruit (9.7%), a fruit gose brewed by Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, MI).
Our Cöld Brüe List is about songs that were ruined by Will Ferrell (for better or worse). We take a stand on Stone, in their latest news. Finally, we talk a little sports in our Drunken Shenanigans.
We drink and review a milkshake IPA with cherries & lime called Lucky Fedora (6.1% ABV) brewed by Simple Machine Brewing Company (Phoenix, AZ). We also drink and review a pastry stout called Fudge It! (9.5% ABV) brewed by Hermitage Brewing (San Jose, CA).
We talk about big beer's non-alcoholic beer push, Roger Ebert's most hated movies, and Netflix's Fear City.
We drink and review a maibock-style lager, a collaboration brewed by Throne Brewing, Simple Machine Brewing, Richter, Saddle Mountain Brewing, Transplant City Brewing, and Front Pourch Brewing called Mai Lager Buddies (7.7% ABV). We also drink and review a dark lager brewed by Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA) called Oat Dark Lager (5.8% ABV).
We discuss the impending beer can shortage, the top ten worst "First Pitches" in baseball history, and Palm Springs (film).
We drink and review Goldwater Brewing's (Scottsdale, AZ) Black Is Beautiful, an Imperial Stout (10% ABV) brewed with an open-source recipe from Weathered Souls Brewing (San Antonia, TX) and proceeds going to the NAACP. We also drink and review Zeus Imperial Ale (9.7% ABV, an Imperial India Pale Ale brewed by Lengthwise Brewing (Bakersfield, CA).
We get Stoned during the beer news, ponged during the Cöld Brüe list, and drunk during our drunken shenanigans.
We drink and review a double New England-style India Pale Ale called Andromeda (8% ABV) brewed by Celestial Beerworks (Dallas, TX). We also drink and review an India Pale Lager called Freedom Fuel (6% ABV) from Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA).
We talk about 10 breweries near national parks, Burger King Beer, Greg's dumb luck, and Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries reboot.
We drink and review Transplant City's Now That's A Knife, an IPA with Australian hops. We also drink and review SLO Brewing's Mango Cali-Squeeze, an IPA with mangoes added.
Our Beer Convo is with Dani @americanwoman in beer. She and Greg talk about her three companies, included Island to Island Brewing. The also talk about her Beersgiving project which aim to bring diversity in to the beer community.
Soceror Chromatic lists the top movies of Fourth of July... of all time. And in our drunken shenanigans, we talk about Cam, Kanye, and Hamilton.
We drink and review a New England-style IPA called Robot Doodle (7.1% ABV) brewed by The Shop Beer Co. (Tempe, AZ). We also drink and review Friends with Social Distances (Slice) (8.7% ABV) brewed by Altamont Beerworks (Livermore, CA) in collaboration with Slice Beer Co. (Lincoln, CA).
We drink and review Revision Brewing's (Sparks, NV) version of the World Collaboration NEIPA called All Together (6.5%) that supports hospitality workers across the globe. We also drink and review a bourbon barrel-aged pastry stout called Err to Excess (10.1%) brewed by Breakside Brewery (Portland, OR).
We discuss wearing masks in the tie of Covid. We list 11 Brilliant Beers. We also discuss Social Media Toughgys, Keanu Reeves, and beer!