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Okay, so this really is the LAST Ireland beer, we promise. Can you blame us though? We are incapable of going anywhere and NOT bringing a suitcase specifically for beer at this point. The world is just too big a place. This week our producer is in the hot-seat with Geo. Take a listen and say farewell to our Ireland tour with a classic the world over AND one of the oldest breweries still operating in Ireland, Smithwicks. But not just any Smithwicks, we're enjoying their blonde and it is delicious.
Jevard is back from his long hiatus from podcasting and we're enjoying the last craft brew from Ireland. Introducing Thumper – a double IPA from Kinnegar Brewing out of Donegal, Ireland.
In a special crossover event between Just A Sip and our friends over at KonKon's Cantina, Justin joins us at Deviant Wolfe Brewing in Sanford, Florida. The guys enjoy a German Bock while talking Disney, pubs, and everything in between.
Sip Master Chris AKA "Darth Lord of the Sip" is back and this time he and Geo are sipping on the Bourbon Barrel Aged Gingerbread Stout from Hardywood. This beer, hailed as “freagin’ Christmas in a bottle,” is an imperial milk stout brewed with vanilla beans, cinnamon, fresh Casselmonte Farm baby ginger and Bearer Farms wildflower honey.
Sip Master Chris is back in the house and we're taking in one last Kinnegar Brewing beer with him, this time a stout. A rich full-bodied stout originally brewed by the first participants of the Kinnegar Brewing Academy and a 2016 All Ireland Champion Beer.
Max from Carrabelle also dabbles in homebrewing while not rehearsing or working at a new brewery in Deland called HyderHead. Here are some tips and tricks to getting started with homebrewing.
Our Irish craft beer tour continues with a collaboration brew between Whiplash Brewing in Dublin and Wylam Brewing in Newcastle, UK. A DDH DIPA called Do You Wanna Touch Me. Fair warning, this one may have changed tastes on the plane ride back to the States.
What do the Irish brew when they're not Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks and... oh wait, they're all the same company. So here is a choice from the craft beer scene of Ireland: Merrytiller from Kinnegar Brewing out in Donegal, Ireland. It's a Farmhouse Saison. Slainte!
'Tis the season for some pumpkin, better get your fill before their gone. This week the guys start off with Dogfish Head Brewery's Punkin Ale and it's surprisingly good, even for pumpkin-everything-hating Ben.
The guys try an interesting one from a new brewery, a Jalapeno IPA from Boojum Brewing out of North Carolina.
A special live audience edition of Tap Talk Tuesdays featuring a few special interviews from the folks at Voyage Retirement Solutions, Edgewater Ranch, and the esteemed Carrabelle.
Ben & Geo are back and this time they're taking a taste trip to Memphis with Tiny Bomb from Wiseacre Brewing. Also, they're not on Twitch so stay tuned to our social media and we'll let you know the next time we're going live on Twitch.
Chosy is back and he's brought a mouthful – Raspberry Truffle Wake-n-Bake 2017 Series Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout from Terrapin Beer Co in Athens, Ga. I dare you to say THAT three times fast. Oh and tomorrow is Hunahpu Day so of course there is plenty of talk about that. Enjoy!
Ben is out, Danielle is in this week, you're welcome. Sit back and enjoy a discussion on Florida Beer Company's DIPA Swamp Ape – a 10% that will have you swinging from the trees like Tarzan.
This week Geo & Ben are saying goodbye to "winter" in Florida with Last Snow - a chocolate coconut porter from Funky Buddha down in South Florida. They may or may not also break into random Disney songs... Anyway let me say, you're welcome!
This week Geo and Ben succumbed to the laser eyes of Elysian Brewing Co’s Dayglow, an IPA that’ll entrance you with its flavors and keep the party going at 7.4% - and no, it’s not a DIPA, it’s just that good.
We're back! Join Ben & Geo as they recount the last couple of months while enjoying Ben's new favorite name for a beer: Vienna Lager – because it comes from a marketing department as lazy as he is. Enjoy and we're glad to be back with you.
This week we're joined by one of our fan-favorite sippers, none other than Jevard and he's brought us a gem from the Carolinas – Green Man Brewing Co's Porter. Listen in as they talk Southern hospitality and brewery goodness.
Geo has been busy all week prepping for Hurricane Irma, so our episodes are a bit behind. Enjoy this longer episode featuring Seattle beers from our producer Danielle while Geo and she wait out the storm in a typical Floridian "Hurricane Party."
Well our break from Ben is over. He's back from slacking and brings us a real winner of a beer. We try to stay positive with all of our beers, but our honesty wins over. For coming from such a great brewery, this beer just didn't hit the mark. "They dropped the ball," according to Geo who is generally a fan of New Belgium, especially since they have Snapshot and Fat Tire, both are consistently crowdpleasers. DayBlazer is a 4.8% "easygoing ale."
Yes, we know it's not Tuesday, but we have a special this week: Meet Geo's Friend Jason. They talk a Li'l Sumpin' Sumpin', girls, beer and "maturity" – because that's what mature guys talk about. Enjoy learning about our newest Squad Contributor.
This month's Tap Talk Tuesday features our good friends @Carrabelle (check them out on Facebook, Instagram & SoundCloud) and their good beers. Geo sits back and talks music & beer with the guys as they explain their musical journey that led them to where they are now.
Now the story of one man, surrounded by his best friends, desperate to find the best beer. This week Ben & Geo give us their best Bluth chicken immitations while also bringing one of our favorite breweries back: Ommegang. This time they're sipping on Abbey Ale Dubbel – an 8.2% Belgian Dubbel with every note you'd expect from an abbey ale and then some you'd only find in your wildest brew dreams.
This week's episode features Geo & his friend Jon on an interview with Alan Fawcett of Daytona Beach Brewing during their 3 Year Anniversary Party. Alan was kind enough to have us in just before the festivities to sample the 5 special release beers he brewed just for the occasion: 7117: A Barrel Aged Abbey Ale Dark Summer: A Raspberry Chocolate Baltic Porter Snockered: A Barleywine CLB: A Cherry Lime Braggot Measured Mile: A New England Style DIPA The guys talk to Alan about how he got into brewing, his inspiration for the beers he creates, and what his personal preferences on beer are.
This month Geo & Ben are getting stoked for their annual trip up to Alaska and enjoying some ice cold brews dreaming of the ice cold waters. Give it a listen while Ben digs himself into ever deeper holes with his producer and Geo waxes poetic about beer & fish. Enjoy, Sippers!
This week Geo & Ben are kicking back on the sweeter side with Strawberry Jam from Ormond Beach Brewing, a 5.2% strawberry wheat ale that is packed full of local Florida strawberries. It has a nice crisp, bright taste and smooth finish that is definitely worth the try even for the biggest doubters of fruity beers. Also, Ben tries to get high off his microphone and eat the foam because that's Ben.
This time we're going local, Florida local. Geo & Ben are spotlighting a new-to-our-podcast brewery, but an old favorite of ours for the last few years – Red Cypress Brewery. Pull up a seat as they enjoy The Devil's Chair from Red Cypress, a 6% IPA that "packs a sinister punch" as the can says, much like the detail-oriented producer of this show that has to keep Geo and his ignorant second mic in check.
"Pie Iesu Domine. Dona Eis Requiem." Continuing on their geek streak, Geo & Ben are drinking Holy Grail Ale from Black Sheep Brewery, a golden ale that is the beer of choice for writers of such cult classics as Monty Python and the Holy Grail. If you've never seen the movie, then you'd probably be confused by the intro of this episode, but there's an easy way to fix it – watch the movie, it goes perfectly with beer and elderberries.
Our original guest Kevin is back again and this time he's brought us to Dunedin Brewery over near Tampa, Florida. Will in between band sets we get to try their DIPA called Diadem. Give it a listen.
Geo & Ben are back for this month's Tap Talk Tuesday – this time they're geeking out over Marvel, Star Wars, Megacon, and concerts. Yes, they are nerds, but they're nerds that still enjoy a good craft beer. So kick back and listen to your monthly dose of nonsense from Geo and his idiot of a second mic Ben – sincerely, the Editor, who is awesome.
A sip-sized review of Puff from Sixpoint Brewery – a hazy IPA that makes even putting your 11-month old down to sleep seem like a dream, unless you're Ben and you don't care for delicious hazy IPAs.
A sip-sized review of 120 Minute IPA. Ben is back and he's brought us – you guessed it – a beer from Dogfish Head. But it's ok, we do just really love the creativity coming from them, especially in their 120 Minute IPA.
As we begin our own homebrewing adventure, we sit down with a veteran homebrewer named Marty – his beer is as good you'd imagine riding a hoverboard would be, and his setup is definitely something out of science fiction.
A sip-sized review of Etrusca from Dogfish Head - an ancient ale brewed with honey and is fit for even baby Jesus. Ben is already in love with this one, Geo tries it for the "first" time, and a good time is had by all – also, learn about the Purity law that caused the influx of pilsners and such.
A sip-sized review of Red & White – an oak-aged Belgian-style witbier fermented with Pinot Noir juice from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. A beer that Ben "the poet" says tastes like "a breezy evening after you've just had a great meal."
Introducing our new monthly special: Tap Talk Tuesday. We sit down with one of our contributing sip squad members, kick back a few beers, and talk about basically nothing and everything for an hour. Get to know the squad on a more... "intimate" level.
Our First Brewery Spotlight: This week we were able to sit down with Dwayne Buchholtz from Side Door Brewing Co in Port St. Lucie, Fl. He talks about how he got started, where he draws inspiration from, and what he's got brewing for the future.
A review of KBS from Founders - an amazing barrel-aged stout that sells out every year for good reason.
A sip-sized review of another Florida brewery - Proof Brewing Co's Tangle With Dark Magic - a bourbon barrel-aged Baltic Porter with chocolate & coconut that brings new meaning to magically delicious.
A sip-sized review of Lagunitas' IPA - a great starter IPA at 6.2% and 51 IBUs from one of our favorite California - or Chicago - area beer.
The second half of our 2-part special on Cigar City's Hunahpu Imperial Stout - this time it's aged. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
Our First 2-Part Special on Cigar City's limited-release Imperial Stout - Hunahpu. A beer so good it gets it's own day! Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Triangulation from Perrin Brewing Co in collaBREWation with Cigar City and Oskar Blues – this is their way of showing what an Imperial Oatmeal Stout can be. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Ruby Red Ale from Persimmon Hollow in Deland - a red ale with a tale to tell. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Purple Haze from Abita Brewery - a lager literally brewed with raspberries and doesn't pair badly with a side of Hendrix. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Funky Buddha's Nib Smuggler - a chocolate milk porter. Basically, it's chocolate milk for "big boys." Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Cigar City's Florida Cracker - a belgian-style white ale. Step back into colonial Florida and become a cowboy with every sip. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Beachside Brew Pub's Goofy Foot with our guest and owner of Florida Brew Tours - Ben Leftwich. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Swamp Head's Darkwater - a dark ale. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
Learning about craft beer, but can't figure out what IBUs really mean? Here we explain just what that is and what it means for your beer. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
Everyone says beer is bad for you, turns out a beer a day keeps the doctor away. On this episode we talk about the health benefits of beer as well as how to work beer into your workout routine - and yes, it's possible. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Miami Brewing Company's Miami Weiss - a hefeweissen with popped collars and 1911 reasons to try it. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
A sip-sized review of Founders' All Day IPA - a smooth IPA that you'll want to drink all day, everyday. Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.
Heading to the bar and don't know what to order? Want to know more about craft beer, but don't want to ask? Well we've got short, sip-sized episodes you can listen to on your way to the bar so you can know what to get and know why you're ordering it. We release a new episode every Friday on iTunes, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, Stitcher and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all things craft beer.