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Chris, Charlie, and Tech Guy Steve have decided to end Season 1 of ThePodCraft Beer show with last week's episode 86. We are going to take a strategic pause for about 6 weeks to figure out our plans for what Season 2 will look like. We expect to be able to share that information with you in early June. We would love to hear some feedback on what you’d like to see in Season 2 by emailing us at: thepodcraftpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you! Cheers!
In Episode 86, Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into five craft beers: [1] “High Water Doppelsticke” (German Altbier) from High Water Brewing (Lodi, CA); [2] “Abaddon 2021” (Helles Lager) from Modern Times Beer (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Wayfinder Beer (Portland, OR); [3] “Real Chill” (Pilsner) from Modern Times; [4] “Run This Town” (German Pilsner) from Mikkeller Brewing (San Diego, CA); & [5] “Hexxus” (Imperial Stout with Toasted Almonds, Cacao Nibs, & Vanilla Beans) from Moonraker Brewing Company (Auburn, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at:(http://www.thepodcraft.com/).
In Episode 85, Charlie, Josh, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers: [1] “The Dream” (Wild American Ale) from Beachwood Blendery (Long Beach, CA); [2] “Celestial City” (Farmhouse Ale) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA); [3] “Billboard Dreams” (American IPA) from Societe Brewing Company (San Diego, CA); & [4] “Dragon Mask” (Imperial Stout Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels with Vanilla) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Casita Brewing Company (Wilson, NC). Full show notes, links, & photos at: (http://www.thepodcraft.com/).
In Episode 84, Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four more 5-year anniversary craft beers from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz): [1] “HS5 With Wayfinder Pre-Prohibition Lager”; [2] “HS5 With Wayfinder Double India Pale Ale” (Cold Double Dry Hopped West Coast DIPA); [3] “HS5 With Electric” (DDH Triple Hazy IPA); & [4] “HS5 With North Park” (Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout With Coconut, Almonds, Vanilla, & Mostra Coffee). Full show notes, links, & photos at: (http://www.thepodcraft.com/).
In Episode 83, Chris, & Charlie deep dive into four craft beers from Humble Sea's 5th Year Anniversary Celebration (Santa Cruz, CA): [1] "HS5 With Oozlefinch" (Smoothie Sour With Cape Gooseberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, & Local Honey); [2] "HS5 With Ghost Town" (American IPA); [3] "HS5 With Vitamin Sea" (Double IPA); & [4] "HS5 With J. Wakefield" (Imperial Stout With Peanuts, Banana, & Vanilla). Full show notes, links, & photos at:(http://www.thepodcraft.com/).
In Episode 82, Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four imperial stouts from Moksa Brewing Company (Rocklin, CA): [1] “Knocking On Wood” (Imperial Stout aged in Mead Barrels) in collaboration with Superstition Meadery (Prescott, AZ); [2] “Joyous Almonds 2022” (Imperial Pastry Stout); [3] “Superfluous aka 'The Moksa Mega Mocha'” (Imperial Coffee Stout); & [4] “Barrel-Aged Cremeux” (Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels) in collaboration with Toppling Goliath Brewing Company (Decorah, IA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 81, Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA): [1] “The Good Ole West” (Double Dry Hops West Coast IPA); [2] “Lupulin Collider Batch 2” (Triple Hazy IPA); [3] “LARP Lager” (Helles Lager); & [4] “Bourbon Barrel Aged Velvet Nougat” (Imperial Pastry Stout) in collaboration with Moksa Brewing Company (Rocklin, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 80 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers from Humble Sea (Santa Cruz, CA): [1] “Humble Sea Helles” (Munich Helles); [2] “Santa Cruz Pilsner” (West Coast Pilsner); [3] “Sardine Cowboy” (West Coast Pale Ale); & [4] “Atlas of Dark Seas” (Imperial Pastry Stout). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 79, Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers: [1] “Chrispy Boi” (Helles Lager) from The Original 40 Brewing Company (San Diego, CA); [2] “A Visit from the Fruit Lady: Strawberry Banana” (Smoothie Sour) from Wiley Roots Brewing Company (Greeley, CO); [3] “Hydra | Spill” (Smoothie Sour) from Mortalis Brewing Company (Avon, NY) in collaboration with Urban South Brewery (Houston, TX); & [4] “Muffinberry Monstah” (Imperial Stout with Blueberry, Cinnamon, & Graham Cracker) from Wiley Roots. Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 78, Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers from June Lake Brewing (June Lake, CA): [1] “Sasquachito XPA” (American Pale Ale); [2] “Alper's Trout” (Westcoast Pale Ale); [3] “Petting Fish” (India Pale Ale); & [4] “Juiced Marten” (Hazy India Pale Ale). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 77 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers: [1] “Hammy Lite” (American Light Lager) from Hamilton Family Brewery (Rancho Cucamonga, CA); [2] “Foeder Bear” (American Lager) from Outer Range Brewing Company (Frisco, CO); [3] “Dolphin Kickflip” (DDH West Coast IPA) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA); & [4] “M7 ” (Imperial Pastry Stout with Mostra Coffee) from Moksa Brewing Company (Rocklin). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 76, Chris & Charlie review four craft beers: [1] “Cahaba Lager” from Cahaba; [2] “Oka Uba IPA” from Cahaba Brewing Company (Birmingham, AL); [3] “Steel Cut City” (Oatmeal Stout) from Cahaba; & [4] “Predation Noir 2021” (Imperial Pastry Stout) from Wren House Brewing Company (Phoenix, AZ) in collaboration with Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 75, Chris, & Charlie review four craft beers: [1] “Tao” (Oak Barrel Aged Sour Ale with Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc Grapes) from Pure Project Brewing (San Diego, CA); [2] “Galaxy Blaster” (American IPA) from Cellarmaker Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA); [3] “Proper Gubbins” (English-style Barleywine) from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA); & [4] “2021 Kooks Blend 6” (American & Honey Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Chris & Charlie deep dive into five craft beers in Episode 74. The first four are from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA): [1] “Save Versus Fire” (Hoppy Pilsner); [2] “Burlingame” (Czech-style Black Lager); [3] “Slice-Fu!” (DDH West Coast IPA) in collaboration with Slice Beer Company (Lincoln, CA); & [4] “The Dank Don't Die” (DDH Hazy West Coast IPA) in collaboration with Cellarmaker Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA ). And then they finish up with [5] "Purple Bantha Milk" (Oatmeal Milkshake Ale) from Creative Creature (El Cajon, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 73 Chris, Charlie, and Steve review four craft beers: [1] “Kookumber” (Barrel-Aged Gose With Cucumbers & Sea Salt) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA); [2] “Fog Nozzle” (Hazy IPA) from South Lake Brewing Company (South Lake Tahoe, CA); [3] “Powabunga” (Hazy Double IPA) from South Lake Brewing; & [4] “Banana Coco Gnar Gnar” (Imperial Pastry Stout Conditioned On Bananas, Coconut, & Vanilla) from Humble Sea in collaboration with Finback Brewery (Queens, NY). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 72 Chris, Charlie, and Steve compare and contrast four craft beers: [1] “And Just Like That, As Mysteriously As He Had Arrived, He Was Gone” (American Pale Ale) from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA); [2] “Clever Kook” (Keller Pilsner) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA) in collaboration with Burgeon Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] “Birds Are Real” (American IPA) from Green Cheek; & [4] “Traitor Moe's” (West Coast IPA) from Humble Sea. Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 71 Chris, Charlie, and Steve taste test four craft beers from Embolden Beer Company (San Diego, CA): [1] “Beyond Borders” (Pale Lager); [2] “Hidden Paradise” (Hazy IPA); [3] “Brave the Haze” (Double Hazy IPA); & [4] “Clear Intentions” (West Coast IPA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 70 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers: [1] “Zombie HWhip” (Fruited Sour) from Beer Zombies (Las Vegas, NV); [2] “Wizard’s Wand” (American IPA) from Mcilhenney (Alpine, CA); [3] “Hop Tooth” (Double IPA) from Societe (San Diego, CA); & [4] “Joyous Almonds” (Imperial Pastry Stout) from Moksa (Rocklin, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode #69 Chris, Charlie, and Steve saddle up to five craft beers: [1] “SPON Muscat 2017” (Fruited Lambic) from Jester King (Austin, TX); [2] “Double Dry-Hopped Underworld Dreams 2021” (Hazy IPA) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA); [3] “Bitrate Fluctuation” (Double Hazy IPA) from WeldWerks (Greeley, CO) in collaboration with Equilibrium (Middletown, NY); [4] “Ascension” (Pastry Stout) from Harland (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Conscious Ales; & [5] “Swamp Stacks” (Imperial Pastry Stout) from Parish (Broussard, LA) in collaboration with Great Notion (Portland, OR). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 68 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers from Toppling Goliath Brewing Company (Decorah, IA): [1] “King Sue” (Hazy Double IPA); [2] “Pseudo Sue” (Pale Ale); [3] “Mornin' Delight (2020)” (Double Coffee Stout); & [4] “Fresh Batch Series: S'mores” (Imperial Pastry Stout). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 67 Chris, Charlie, Josh, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers from Pure Project (San Diego, CA): [1] “Petrified” (Imperial Hazy IPA); [2] “Searching for the Sound” (Fruited Sour); [3] “Moon Rider” (American Wild Ale) released as a Cellar Cyndicate for 9/2021; & [4] “Double Corylus” (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Double Stout). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 66 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA): [1] “The Authentic DDH” (Helles Lager); [2] “The Offish” (Double Hazy IPA); [3] “2021 Kooks Blend 5” (Barrel-Aged Sour IPA); & [4] “Maple Coco Gnar Gnar” (Imperial Pastry Stout) in collaboration with Pure Project Brewing (San Diego, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 65 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers: [1] “Sphinx” (Fruited Sour) from Mortalis Brewing Company (Avon, NY); [2] “Eagle Squadron” (Double West Coast IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA); [3] “Colossus” (Triple IPA) from Lua Brewing (Des Moines, IA); & [4] “Baltic Joy” (Baltic Porter with carmel, chocolate, almonds, & coconut) from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (Chico, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 64 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers this week: [1] “Grodziskie” (Polish-style Smoked Lager)” from Modern Times (San Diego, CA); [2] “Sound System” (Hazy IPA) from Fall Brewing (San Diego, CA); [3] “World of Wonders Hazy IPA” from Societe (San Diego, CA); & [4] “Double Spirit Foul” (DOH DIPA) from Fair State (Minneapolis, MN) in collaboration with Modern Times. Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 63 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four barrel-aged craft beers this week: [1] "Pilsner Pie" (Pilsner with Lime) from Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR); [2] "Ghosts in the Forest (Guava)" (Wild Ale) from The Lost Abbey (San Marcos, CA); [3] "2021 Kooks Blend 4" (Imperial Stout-Porter Blend with Coconut) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA); & [4] "Grandaddy Grizzly" (Imperial Pastry Stout with Blueberries) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 62 Chris, Charlie, and Steve deep dive into four Oktoberfest-style craft beers this week: [1] "Oktoberfest Amber Marzen" from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (Chico, CA); [2] "Oktoberfest" (Märzen) by Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, MI); [3] "Festbier (2021)" by Enegren Brewing Company (Moorpark, CA); & [4] "Festbier" by Fall Brewing Company (San Diego, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 61 Chris, Josh, and Steve deep dive into four craft beers -- the first three are from Modern Times (San Diego, CA) -- and the last one is a collaboration between Moksa (Rocklin, CA) and Modern Times: [1] "Oneida" (American Pale Ale) [2] "Spectral Trellis" (New England IPA); [3] "Spectralia" (Fruited Sour); & [4] "Grasp of Noir" (Pastry Stout). Charlie was at a beer festival in Las Vegas, NV. Expect a lot of thoughts and opinions from Charlie from his trip in the next show. Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 60 we deep dive into four sour craft beers: [1] "Friek 2018" (American Wild Ale) from Odell Brewing (Fort Collins, CO); [2] "Slang Du Jour - Raspberry Coconut Crumble" (Fruited Sour) from Drekker Brewing Company (Fargo, ND ); [3] "Slang Du Jour - Triple Berry Pie" (Fruited Sour) from Drekker Brewing Company (Fargo, ND ); & [4] "Glimmer Void w/ Vanilla" (Fruited Sours) from Modern Times Brewing Company (San Diego, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 59 we deep dive into four craft beers from Wren House Brewing Company (Phoenix, AZ): [1] "Kölsch"; [2] "Valley Beer" (American Lager); [3] "Pubber" (Mild English Ale); & [4] "Arizona Star" (American Pale Ale). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 58 we deep dive into four craft beers from Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR): [1] "Baked" (Cherry Sour); [2] "Ripe" (New England IPA); [3] "Plump" (DDH New England IPA); & [4] "JB" (Imperial New England IPA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 57 we (Chris, Steve, Josh, & Jacob) deep dive into the following five craft beers: [1] "Classique" (Czech Pilsner) from Stonecloud Brewing Company (Oklahoma City, OK); [2] "Don't Wake Me Up" (Triple IPA) from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA); [3] "New Adventures: Nitro" (White Stout) from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA); [4] "Nectar of the Bine" (Hazy Double IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Moksa Brewing Company (Rocklin, CA); & [5] "NPBC5 TDH West Coast DIPA" (Triple Dry Hopped West Coast Double IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 56 we (Chris, Steve, Josh, & Jacob) deep dive into the following four craft beers: [1] "SLURPeme Slushy XL" (Fruited Sour) from 450 North Brewing Company (Columbus, IN); [2] "DDH Mixed Greens LII (52)" (New England IPA) from Southern Grist Brewing Company (Nashville, TN); [3] "Trefle" (Belgian Sour Ale) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA) in collaboration with Stave & Nail Brewing Company (San Marcos, CA); & [4] "Bonelli's Distraction" (Imperial Double Pastry Stout) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 55 we deep dive into the following four craft beers: [1] "Snakes On A Planet" (Fruited Berliner Weisse) from Celestial Beerworks (Dallas, TX); [2] "Ob La Di" (Fruited Sour) from Celestial Beerworks (Dallas, TX); [3] "Pharmhash" (Double IPA) from Celestial Beerworks (Dallas, TX) in collaboration with Jester King (Austin, TX); & [4] "Glowing Sunsets" (American IPA) from The Original 40 Brewing Company (San Diego, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 54 we deep dive into the following four craft beers: [1] "Park Pass" (Hoppy Lager) from Burgeon (Escondido, CA); [2] "The Authentic DDH" (Munich Helles) from Humble Sea (Santa Cruz, CA); [3] "Burgeon In Escondido: The Oasis" (IPA) from Burgeon (Escondido, CA); & [4] "Virtual Collab: Southern Grist" (Pastry Stout) from Humble Sea (Santa Cruz) & Southern Grist (Nashville, TN). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com. ThePodcraft is taking the month of August off. We will be back the 1st week of September with weekly episodes.
In Episode 53 we are joined by Josh for a deep dive into the following four craft beers: [1] "Pervenche" (Belgian Sour Ale) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA) in collaboration with Stave & Nail Brewing Company (San Marcos, CA); [2] "Sun Myth" (American Wild Ale) from Modern Times Beer (San Diego, CA); [3] "Lady In Shred" (American Pale Ale) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA); & [4] "Tenzing Norgay" (Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with maple & coffee ) from Forager Brewery (Rochester, MN). We also sample two of Josh's home brews from the depth of Charlie's beer fridge: [A] "Simple Things" (with Calypso & Columbus Hops), & [B] "Breakfast Oatmeal Stout with Vanilla & Coffee Bean). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
We celebrate the life of Big Nate and our one year anniversary as a podcast in Episode 52 with the following four unique craft beers: [1] "Mason McCreature" (Fruited Sour) from Creative Creature Brewing Company in collaboration with Mason Ale Works; [2] "A Still Small Voice" (American Wild Ale) from The Lost Abbey in collaboration with Hill Farmstead Brewery; [3] "Blind Pig IPA" (Dedicated To Big Nate) from Russian River Brewing Company; & [4] "Turon" (Pastry Stout) from Moksa Brewing Company in collaboration with LIFEXLLAB. Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode #51 is a deep dive into four unique craft beers made especially to celebrate the Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room's 10 Year Anniversary: [1] "Samson's Tropical Vacation" (Fruited Sour) from Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR); [2] "Jahrzehnt" (Motueka Pilsner) from Enegren Brewing Company (Moorpark, CA); [3] "Bee & BIRD" (Double IPA) from Ferrous Falcon (San Marcos, CA); & [4] "Neon Campfire" (Imperial Pastry Stout) from Modern Times Beer (San Diego, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode #50 is a deep dive into the following four craft beers: [1] "Cranberry Scone" (Fruited Berliner Weisse) from Turning Point Beer (Bedford, TX); [2] "Make Good Choices" (Fruited Sour) from BlackStack Brewing (St. Paul, MN) in collaboration with Drekker Brewing Company (Fargo, ND); [3] "Shades of Earth" (Farmhouse Ale) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA); & [4] "Changes" (Imperial Double Pastry Stout) from Moksa Brewing Company (Rocklin, CA) in collaboration with J. Wakefield Brewing (Miami, FL). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode #49 is a deep dive into four craft beers with special guest Grayson Lang: [1]"2021 Kooks Blend 3" (Farmhouse Ale aged in Agave and Bourbon Barrels) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA); [2] "Fiestaveza" (Mexican Lager) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] "Party Cup" (American Lager with layers of Mosaic, Mosaic Incognito, & Mosaic Cryo hops) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); & [4] "Boss Tycoon (2020)" (Imperial Double Stout infused with Honey, Macadamia Nuts, Coconut, Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs, Coffee, and Marshmallows.) from J. Wakefield Brewing (Miami, FL) in collaboration with Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#48 is a deep dive into four craft beers from Fair State Brewing Cooperative (Minneapolis, MN): [1] "Oh. My. Grodz" (Grodziskie) in collaboration with Lua Brewing (Des Moines, IA); [2] "Hey, Remember Pale Ales?" (American Pale Ale); [3] "Party Forward" (Hazy IPA); and [4] "Double Spirit Føul" (Double Dry Hopped Double Hazy IPA with Strata & Mosaic Cryo Hops with notes of Pineapple, OJ, & Overripe Tropical Fruit) in collaboration with Modern Times (San Diego, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#47 is a deep dive into four craft beers: [1] "Lilliput" (Kölsch) from Modern Times Beer (San Diego, CA); [2] "Bergman" (Golden Wild Ale Aged in Wine Barrels) from Phantom Carriage Brewery (Carson, CA); [3] "Celestial City" (Saison Aged In Gin Barrels W/ Nectarines) from Modern Times Beer (San Diego, CA); and [4] "Dreams" (Imperial Stout with Almond, Coconut, Coffee & Chocolate) from Aslin Beer Company (Alexandria, VA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#45 is a deep dive into four craft beers from McILHENNY Brewing (Alpine, CA): [1] "Bells Bluff" (Blonde Ale); [2] "Palo Verde" (Pale Ale); [3] "Muntz" (Rye IPA); and [4] "Wild Child" (Double IPA). The pre-show and the after-party beer was "Strictly Speaking" (Manchester-style Hoppy Cask Pale Ale) from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#45 is a deep dive into four craft beers: [1] "Super Kriek" (Fruited Sour) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA); [2] "Hop-Fu!" (West Coast IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] "Zap! Zap! Dead" (Double Dry Hopped West Coast IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); and [4] "2021 Kooks Blend 2" (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wheat Wine Imperial Stout Blend) from Humble Sea Brewing Company (Santa Cruz, CA). Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#44 with special guest Josh is a box set sampling of one Imperial Stout recipe aged in five different barrels from Southern Grist Brewing (Nashville, TN) in collaboration with Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA): [1] "Stay Fly brewed in Waterloo Antique Gin barrels"; [2] "Stay Fly brewed in Traverse City Wheated Bourbon barrels"; [3] "Stay Fly brewed in Willett Experimental Wheated Bourbon barrels"; [4] "Stay Fly brewed in Willett Rye Whiskey barrels"; and [5] "Stay Fly brewed in Knob Creek 15 Year Bourbon barrels". The palate cleansing craft beers came from Enegren Brewing Company & Montucky Cold Snacks. Full show notes, links, & photos at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#43 is a deep dive into four craft beers from Pure Project Brewing (San Diego, CA): [1] "Homeostasis" (Murky Double IPA) in collaboration with Equilibrium (Middletown, NY); [2] "Euphorik Double Peaches" (Wild Ale); [3] "Unfathomed Depths" (Imperial Stout with Coffee, Cocoa, Coconut, & Vanilla) in collaboration with Modern Times (San Diego, CA); and [4] "Legend of The Lost Voyage" (Old Ale) a collaboration with Barreled Souls Brewing Company (Saco, ME). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#42 is a deep dive into four craft beers from Outer Range Brewing Company (Frisco, CO): [1] "Above Sea" (Double IPA); [2] "Leave A Trail" (Double Dry Hopped IPA); [3] "The Bright Side" (Kettle Sour with Passion Fruit, Raspberries, White Peaches), and [4] "Downtiming" (Russian Imperial Stout). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#41 is a deep dive into three craft beers from CraftHaus Brewery (Las Vegas, NV): [1] "Parfait All Day" (Imperial Fruited Sour); [2] "Hop Shredder" (Double IPA); and [3] "Dry Heat" (Hazy IPA). And then our after-party craft beer was "Methods of Excavation" (Double Imperial Stout with Mega-Adjuncts) from Other Half Brewing Company (Brooklyn, NY). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#40 is a deep dive into four beers from Casey Brewing & Blend (Glenwood Springs, CO): [1] "Back In The Day" (American IPA); [2] "Doc Hollihaze" (Hazy Pale Ale); [3] "NZ State Of Mind" (New England IPA); and [4] "Stout Tribe" (Imperial Stout with Madagascar Vanilla) brewed in collaboration with Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove Village, IL). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#39 is a deep dive into three beers from Ska Brewing (Durango, CO): [1] "Dark" (Mexican-Style Lager ); [2] "Rue B. Soho Grapefruit Lager"; and [3] "Tropical Hazy IPA". And then an amazing after-party Double Imperial Pastry Stout -- [4] "Life Before Death Star" (With Cacao Nibs, Kinetic Energy Blend Coffee, Maple Syrup, Marshmallow, & Lactose) from Equilibrium (Middleton, NY) in collaboration with J. Wakefield Brewing (Miami, FL) & Mostra Coffee (San Diego, CA).
Episode#38 is a three craft beer deep dive of: [1] "Madagascar Coconut & Cacao" (Imperial Milk Stout aged in Bourbon barrels with Madagascar vanilla beans) from 4 Hands Brewing Company (St Louis, MO; [2] "Mead Berry With Vanilla" (Fruited Sour) from California Wild Ales (San Diego, CA); and [3] "Llama Shades with Peach, Apricot, & Nectarine" (Fruited Sour) from The Libertine Brewing Company (San Luis Obispo, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#37 is a three craft beer deep dive of: [1] "Tortuguero IPA" from CRBF Fábrica de Cerveza Artesanal (Costa Rica); [2] "Tao" (Oak Barrel Aged Sour Ale w/ Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc Grapes) from Pure Project Brewing (San Diego, CA); and [3] "Bourbon Blammo 2020" (Coconut Imperial Stout) from Cellarmaker Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#36 is a three craft beer deep dive with guest host Josh: [1] "Buko Pandan Milkshake IPA" from Harland Brewing Company (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Mostra Coffee (San Diego, CA); [2] "Silence of Light" (Imperial Double Pastry Stout) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Equilibrium Brewery (Middletown, NY); & [3] "Tropical Impression" (Saison/Farmhouse Ale) from Cellarmaker Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#35 deep dives into three craft beers with guest Josh: [1] "Dessert Pops!" (A smoothie sour with chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and vanilla) from Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz, CA); [2] "The Legend of Falconer Bob & His Majestic Birds" (Triple Dry Hopped Double IPA with Citra, Mosaic, Motueka, & Riwaka Hops) from Ferrous Falcon (San Marcos, CA) in collaboration with Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR); [3] "2021 Kooks Blend 1" (A blend of Imperial Stouts aged in Bourbon, vanilla, & salt barrels conditioned on vanilla beans) by Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#34 is another four craft beer deep dive: [1] "Tail of Two Creatures" (A double dry hopped milkshake Hazy IPA brewed with sabro, coconut, key lime, vanilla, & milksugar) from Creative Creature Brewing Company (El Cajon, CA) in collaboration with Coronado Brewing (Coronado, CA); [2] "Banksy ESB on Nitro" (Extra Special Bitter) from Burning Beard Brewing Company (El Cajon, CA); [3] "Modern Eden" (Grisette) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Yeast Of Eden (Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA); and [4] "Bourbon Barrel Aged Macaroons Before Dying (2020)" (Double Imperial Pastry Stout with coconut chips, vanilla beans, and coffee beans) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#33 is another four craft beer deep dive: [1] "Glycine" (Belgian-Style Sour Ale aged in white wine barrels on berry meritage tea & plums) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA) in collaboration with Stave & Nail Brewing (San Marcos, CA); [2] "New Traditionalist" (West Coast IPA) from Burning Beard (El Cajon, CA) in collaboration with with McIlhenny Brewing (San Diego, CA); [3] "ISO: Nelson" (Hazy Double IPA) from Moksa Brewing (Rocklin, CA); and [4] ""#ISO" (Triple IPA with dragonfruit) from Pure Project (San Diego, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#32 we deep dive into four very different styles of craft beers from four different breweries: [1] "Among Us" (Suss'ed Out Orange Kettle Sour Ale with Mango, Passionfruit, & Tangerine) from Track 7 Brewing Company (Sacramento, CA); [2] "Bigger Boat (Hazy IPA with Raspberries, Blueberries, Vanilla, & Lactose)" from Coronado Brewing Company (Coronado, CA); [3] "Discordant Melody" (American Wild Ale) from Monkish Brewing Company (Torrance, CA); and [4] "What's Up Mr. Cheezle!" (Pastry Stout with Vanilla Coffee, & Madagascar & Tahitian Vanilla) from Slice Beer Company (Lincoln, CA) with Bottle Logic Brewing (Anaheim, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#31 we deep dive into five Russian River (Santa Rosa, CA) craft beers: [1] "Funky Foeder" (Cherry Farmhouse Saison Ale); [2] "STS Pils" (Kellerbier); [3] "Pliny the Elder" (Imperial Double IPA); [4] "Pliny the Younger (2021)" (Triple IPA); and [5] "Happy Hops" (American IPA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#30 we continue our experiment in trying four different craft beer styles: [1] "Lunch" (American India Pale Ale) from Maine Beer Company (Freeport, ME); [2] "Cloud Universe" (Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] "Deafening Silence" (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Cacao Nibs, Orange Zest and Vanilla Beans) from Moonraker Brewing Company (Auburn, CA); and [4] "Light Beer" (Golden Ale) from Societe Brewing Company (San Diego, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#29 we are able to physically come back together socially distanced to share four very different style craft beers: [1] "Shrine of the Forsaken Gods - Part 2" (Barrel-aged American Wild Ale) from Modern Times (San Diego, CA) in collaboration with Jester King Brewery (Austin, TX); [2] "Paisley Pils" (Italian Pilsner) from Humble Sea (Santa Cruz, CA); [3] "Depth - Variant 1" (Imperial Stout aged for 12 months in Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrels and conditioned on raw coconut, toasted coconut, vanilla beans, & cacao nibs) from Burgeon Beer Company (Carlsbad, CA) in collaboration with Moksa Brewing (Rocklin, CA); and [4] "Shadow Of The Moon" (Murky Quintuple India Pale Ale) from Pure Project Brewing (San Diego, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#28 is another maximum social distanced remotely recorded show where we sampled the following two beers: [1] "Trite" (American IPA) from Aslin Beer Company (Alexandria, VA); and [2] "Do Stuff Together" (New England Style IPA) from Mikkeller (San Diego, CA). And then Charlie & Chris' after party beer was "We Like Birds" (Imperial Double Stout with pistachios & vanilla) from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA) in collaboration with Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#27 we experience our first maximum social distancing show where we 'remotely recorded' our sampling of the following two beers: [1] "Opaque Dreams" (Fruited sour with blueberries & peach) from Pure Project Brewing (San Diego, CA); and [2] "Ghost Hawk" (Imperial New England/Hazy IPA) a collaboration with Ferrous Falcon (San Marcos, CA) & Parish Brewing (Broussard, LA). And then Charlie's after party beer was "Brother Charlie" (Hazy/New England IPA) from Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA). Chris' after party beer was "Fruit Monster with Mango, Guava, & Passionfruit" (Fruited Sour) from Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#26 we have our first stout fest with four very hard to find beers from Modern Times (San Diego, CA): [1] "MT Ultra: Coffee Edition (2020)"; [2] "MT Ultra: Vanilla Edition (2020)"; [3] "MT Ultra: Coconut Edition (2020)"; and [4] "Monster Tones (2020)". The surprise after party beer was "Woke" (Apple Brandy Double Imperial Stout with Vanilla Beans, Coffee, Maple, & Pecans) from Three Chiefs Brewing Company (Los Angeles, CA) in collaboration with Untitled Art (Waunakee, WI). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#25 we examine four craft beers: [1] "Scrummy Suds" (British Dark Mild Ale) from Deft Brewing (San Diego, CA); [2] "2020 Is Over! Hazy Double IPA" from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] "Sticky Ferrari" (Double IPA with marshmallows, fluffy oaks, & vanilla) from The Veil Brewing Company (Richmond, VA); and [4] "2020 Is Over! Pastry Stout" from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#24 we examine four craft beers: [1] "Super Pops! Party Mermaid" (Fruited Sour) from Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz, CA); [2] "Split Second Glimpse of A Bird Hurtling Past And Away " (Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with Citra & Galaxy Hops) from Ferrous Falcon -- A Radical Concept by Horus Aged Ales & Mason Ale Works (San Marcos, CA); [3] "Phantom of Perfect Form" (Triple IPA) from Electric Brewing (Murrieta, CA); and [4] "Coconut Convergence" (Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Coconut Candy, Syrup, & Water. Plus Desiccated, Shredded, & Toasted Coconut) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#23 we examine four craft beers: [1] "Hazy Pineapple Pale Ale" from Pacific Islander Beer Company (Santee, CA); [2] "Blood Orange Pale Ale" from Pacific Islander Beer Company (Santee, CA); [3] "Stripes" (Imperial Stout with Chocolate, Vanilla, & Strawberry) from Aslin Beer Company (Herndon, VA); and [4] "Nibbin La Vida Mocha" (Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout with Cacao Nibs & Mostra Coffee) from Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#22 we examine four craft beers: [1] "Lil' BB's Brekkie Tastee" (Fruited Sour Ale with milk sugar, oats, maple syrup, strawberry, & banana) from The Veil Brewing Company (Richmond, VA); [2] "Cranberry Plum Cobbler J.R.E.A.M." (Fruited Sour Ale with cranberry, plum, cinnamon, vanilla, & brown sugar) from Burley Oak Brewing Company (Berlin, MD); [3] "Falcon Smash" (American IPA) from Triple Crossing (Richmond, VA); and [4] "No Rules Vietnamese Porter" (Imperial Double Porter aged in rum barrels & released in 2018) from Perrin Brewing Company (Comstock Park, MI). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode#21 we sample four craft beers from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA): [1] "Don't Tell Science" (Czech-style Lager) in collaboration with Bagby Beer Company (Oceanside, CA); [2] "Power Jacket" (Extra Guava Super Berliner); [3] "West Coast IPA is Dead" (West Coast IPA); and [4] "Skeleton Wings" (Double Dry Hopped West Coast IPA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#20 | We try our best to match up four Hazy IPAs in another blind taste test from Blind Lady Ale House: [1] "Mind Circus" from Russian River (Sonoma County, CA); [2] "Disciples of Fu" from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); [3] "We Love You San Diego" from Modern Times (San Diego, CA); and [4] "Post-Cyberpocalyptic Neo New York" from Bottle Logic (Anaheim, CA). We close out the show with [5] "Another Dose" (Imperial Stout with chocolate, coffee, hazelnut, & vanilla bean) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#19 | This week the team samples three very different craft beer styles: [1] "Blueberry Vs Lime" (Fruited Sour Ale) from Creative Creature Brewing (El Cajon, CA); [2] "One Simple Trick" (DDH Hazy Double IPA) from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA); and [3] "Wicked Whisper" (Imperial Stout) from Moonraker Brewing Company (Auburn, CA). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#18 | This week Chris, Charlie, and Steve participate in a San Diego Beer Week blind taste test from Blind Lady Ale House of 4 different IPAs: [1] "Short-Lived" from Made West Brewing Company in collaboration with There Does Not Exist; [2] "Sorta Mostly Dead" from North Park Beer Company ; [3] "Pliny the Elder" from Russian River Brewing Company; & [4] "Deliberation" from Burgeon Beer Company. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#17 | Today's ThePodCraft beer show reviews the following three craft beers: [1] "Dream Lab" (Triple India Pale Ale) from Equilibrium Brewery (Middletown, New York) in collaboration with Other Half Brewing (Brooklyn, New York); [2] "temple of silence with coconut, coco, & marshmallow" (Double Imperial Pastry Stout) from Modern Times (San Diego, California); & [3] "Blue Bear" (French Oak Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Blueberries, Chocolate, Coffee, Hazelnuts, Marshmallow, Pecans, & Vanilla) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, California). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#16 | This is Part 2 of an interview that Chris & Charlie did with co-founders Jeff & Mike at Burning Beard Brewing. The 1st Part was in Episode #15. This episode include the reviews of three more excellent Burning Beard craft beers: [1] Banksy ESB (Extra Special/Strong Bitter) on NITRO; [2] New Damage (New England IPA); & [3] Circle Of Hops (American Pale Ale). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#15 | Thanks to co-founders Jeff & Mike at Burning Beard Brewing for hosting ThePodCraft onsite. In Part 1, Chris & Charlie do some interviewing, Jeff & Mike do some answering, and we all get to sample three fantastic beers from Burning Beard: [1] Where Vultures Fare (German Pilsner); [2] In Praise Of Pear (American Wild Ale); & [3] Banksy ESB (Extra Special Bitter). Part 2 will be released next week. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#14 | Review of three excellent but very different craft beers: (1) Biele du Pays (Oak-Aged Missouri Farmhouse Ale) from Side Project; (2) Fruited Juice Press (Hazy IPA with Citra, Vic Secret, & Mosaic and conditioned on Dragonfruit, Mango, & Pink Guava) from Burgeon Beer Company; & (3) Pastry Waave Batch 2 (conditioned with Coconut, Vera Cruz Vanilla Beans, & Mostra Coffee) from Humble Sea in collaboration with Moksa & Mostra. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com
Episode#13 | Review of six Oktoberfest beers from the following breweries: Enegren Brewing Company, Humble Sea Brewing Company, Eppig Brewing, Weihenstephaner, Andechs, Ayinger. & Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#12 | Review of two super awesome collaborations: [1] "Aloha State of Mind" (Imperial Sour Blonde with Lilikoi, Guava, Coconut & Lactose ) by Moksa in collaboration with LIFEXLLABS, and [2] "Unity = Black Is Beautiful" (Imperial Stout with Cacao Nibs, Cinnamon, Geisha Coffee & Vanilla Beans) by San Diego County Mega Collaboration. The BONUS BEER was "Strawberry C.R.E.A.M (Cake Rules Everything Around Me)" (Imperial Pastry Sour with Strawberries, Milk Sugar & Vanilla Bean) by Wild Barrel in collaboration with Craft Beer Kings & Beer Zombies . Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode 11 | Review of two unique & very limited craft beers: [1] "Rowing Needles" (Sour Berliner Weisse with blackberry & raspberry) by Modern Times, and [2] "Ape's Banana Colada Swirlsicle" (Fruited Beer) by The Answer. The BONUS BEER was "Marvelous" (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with meadowfoam honey, vanilla beans, & coconut) by Moksa Brewing. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#10 | Chris & Charlie have their 1st guest - beer guru JP. The trio review: [1] "Watermelon Fluffanade" (Fruited Shandy with watermelon, lemon juice, & marshmallow fluff) from Forager Brewery; [2] "Braaaaaaaains - Oops! All Berries" (Fruited Sour) from Drekker Brewing; and [3] "Mostra Tones" (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Dessert Stout) from Modern Times. The BONUS BEER/AFTER PARTY BEER was "New Atlantis" (Blended Sour Ale aged in gin barrels with blackberry & blackcurrant) from Modern Times. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode#9 | Reviewing: [1] 'Star Metal' (Berliner-style Weiss Ale with pineapples, guavas, orange, & hibiscus) from Modern Times Beer, and [2] 'Duck Duck Joose' (Double Hazy IPA) from Able Baker Brewing Company. The BONUS BEER/AFTER PARTY BEER was Golden Cluster (American Wild Ale) from Breakside Brewery. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
This episode is reviewing: [1] 'The Search' (Golden Sour) by The Rare Barrel (A Sour Beer Co.), and [2] 'Monsters' Park' (Imperial Stout Aged In Bourbon Barrels: Coconut S'Mores Edition) by Modern Times. The BONUS BEER/AFTER PARTY BEER was Piedra Lisa (Session IPA) by Cervecería de Colima. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Episode 7 | Review of two beers, one from Casey Brewing & the other from Bottle Logic in collaboration with Pure Project: [1] 'Raspberry Funky Blender Preserves - Jam Blend Bottled 1/31/2019' (American Wild Ale) by Casey Brewing & Blending, and [2] 'Bastion Of Reason' (Barrel Aged Roasted Peanut Stout) by Bottle Logic Brewing in collaboration with Pure Project . The AFTER PARTY BEER was 'The Walrus Is Paul' (IPA) by HenHouse Brewing Company. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
The two craft beer reviews are: 'Cable Car Ale' (American Wild Ale) by Lost Abbey exclusively brewed for Tornado; and 'Barrel Slayer' (Barrel-Aged Double Imperial Stout) by Toppling Goliath. The BONUS AFTER PARTY BEER was 'El Frutero' (Sour Ale with mango, lime, sea salt, & chile pepper) by Aslin Beer. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
In Episode 5 Chris & Charlie review three beers from Charlie's recent road trip: [1] 'Broccoli World' (Imperial IPA) by Other Half Brewing Company; [2] 'Padre Of Dark Berries' (Fruit Beer) by The Answer; & [3] 'Juan De Bolas' (Imperial Stout) by Aslin Beer Company. The BONUS BEER is 'Aloha Vibes' (Kettle Sour Ale) by Fieldwork Brewing. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Today's show is a review of two beers from Modern Times: #1 The Fellowship of Xul (Double Imperial Stout); and #2 Shrine of the Forsaken Gods (American Wild Ale & a collaboration with Jester King Brewery). The BONUS BEER was Dauv Williams (Double Imperial IPA) by Cellarmaker Brewing Company in collaboration with Alvarado Street Brewery. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Review of Societe Brewing Company's The Coachman Session IPA; and Agreeable Folk IPA. The BONUS CRAFT BEER was Blondfire by Enegren Brewing Company. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.
Review of Great Notion Brewing's Fruit Monster (Tart Ale with pineapple, tangerine, passion fruit) & Mango Ripe (India Pale Ale with mango); and typical Chris & Charlie insights, thoughts, future plans, hints for next podcast, a bonus beer tasting (Humble Sea Brewery S.O.S. Costa Rica ), & wishful thinking. Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com
This show includes four beer reviews: (1) Burning Beard's Dankness Visible [Untapped]: An American India Pale Ale (IPA); (2) Pure Project Thousands of Money [Untapped]: A Murky IPA with Mosaic Hops; (3) Horus Aged Ales' Spirit Talons [Untapped]: From the bottle "Imperial Stout Aged in American Brandy Barrels for 9 months, then aged in 1792 Full Proof El Cerrito Liquor Single Barrel Selected Bourbon Barrels for an additional 8 months"; and (4) Horus Aged Ales' Snatcher's Grasp [Untapped]: From the bottle "Woodford Reserved Double Oaked Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Coffee and Hazelnuts added." Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.