Attenuation: A Beer Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jason and Stephen
A weekly beer podcast where two friends drink beer, discuss beer styles and trends, and ruminate on the meaning of life, AKA beer.
Join your hosts this week as they drink beers and discuss the cool story behind St. Louis' Side Project Brewing and its highly decorated and sought-after beers. Plus the latest beer news and your hosts talk about their upcoming beer-venture to Chicago.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - 27th Anniversary Ale, Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, CA. Style: Imperial Stout/Barleywine Blend
Stephen - Sordid Nature, Roughhouse Brewing, San Marcos, TX. Style: Dark Saison
Your hosts convene over the same microphone this episode to try the rare and expensive A Deal With The Devil barleywine from Anchorage Brewing. Is it worth the hype and the price? Also, Anchor is saved again and the hosts lay out their plan for the Firestone Walker Invitational. Beer Tasting:A Deal With The Devil, Anchorage Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: Barrel-Aged Barleywine
With their Top 10 Beers updated, it was time to update another list: White Whales. Your hosts review their old lists to find out which whales were caught and add new, rare, hard-to-find beers that are still at large. Also, more podcast magic, Jason's trip to Calgary, and the Pliny economic report.
Renee DeLuca, daughter of New Albion Brewing founder Jack McAullife, joins the podcast to tell her story of the man and the beer that sparked a craft beer revolution.
Beer Tastings:
Stephen - SMaSH IPA: Mackinac Hop, 512 Brewing, Austin, TX. Style: IPA
Renee - Old Speckled Hen, Moreland Brewing, England. Style: English Pale Ale
It has been three years since the podcast started so your hosts decided it was time to revisit their top 10. There are definitely some surprises! Also, World Beer Cup awards, Ballast Point news, and Stephen pre-games with a high ABV stout.
Beer Tastings:
Jason- Transatlantique Kriek, New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, CO. Style: Kriek Lambic
Stephen - Comfort Hops, Other Half Brewing, Brooklyn, NY. Style: Imperial NEIPA
The boys are back with a hot new topic in the world of craft beer brewing. Biotransformation is an innovative tool being used by breweries to unlock new flavors. Also, Jason drinks a whale and Steve tries some of Tennessee's best beers.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Barrel-aged Unicorn Tears, Fremont Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: BA Imperial Milk Stout with Cherry
Stephen - Double Homestyle, Bearded Iris Brewing, Nashville, TN. Style: Double IPA
Attention Please, Bearded Iris Brewing, Nashville, TN. Style: DDH Hazy IPA
With the Reinheitsgebot fully in the past, the number of adjuncts and additives in beer has steadily increased. As far as labeling goes, what does and doesn't have to be disclosed is sometimes a gray area. Join your hosts this week as they discuss some of these labeling requirements. Also, Jason pulls out a Sci-Fi deep cut and Stephen lauds some big changes in New Jersey law.
Beer Tastings:
Jason:
Double Blazed Orange, Hop Butcher For The World, Chicago, IL. Style: Milkshake IPA
Juicy Bits, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Hazy IPA
Stephen:
Barrel-Aged El Zacaton, Hubbard's Cave, Niles, IL. Style: BA Imperial Chili Stout
Stout season is here and Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout continues to excite with its annual release of barrel-aged variants. Join your hosts as they try a few while discussing the history and hype of this Chicago brew. Also, Jason reveals a new drinking philosophy and Stephen learns the real pronunciation of Deth.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2022 and Bourbon County Stout Bananas Foster Variant 2023
Stephen -Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2023 and Bourbon County Stout Backyard Variant 2023
There is always a first, and when it comes to modern American craft beer, it doesn't get much earlier than New Albion Brewing. Join your hosts this week as they discover the roots of the beer that inspired a revolution. Also, best beers of 2023, Texas beer fest, and a Fat Tire parody.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - BA Mexican Style Pot De Creme Stout, Untitled Art, Waunakee, WI. Style: BA Stout
Stephen - Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: American Pale Ale
100 Episodes?? What?? Join your Attenuation hosts as they celebrate this significant milestone with an epic beer tasting, some wild rants, and a fond look back over the first 100 episodes.
Beer Tasting:
Assembled Armor, Melvin Brewing, Eureka, MO. Style: BBA Barleywine/Stout Blend with Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt, Maple Syrup, and Cinnamon.
Parabola, Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, CA. Style: BBA Stout
After an elongated break, your hosts play catch-up with multiple beer news topics including taproom openings, the 2023 BCBS lineup, new Tavour frustrations, and upcoming beer festivals. Plus, the pair gears up for recording episode 100 when Stephen visits Jason in California.
Beer Tastings:
Jason: Madagascar Salted Peanut Truffle, Four Hands Brewing, St. Louis, MO. Style: BBA Imperial Milk Stout
Stephen: PM Dawn, Trillium Brewing, Canton, MA. Style: Coffee Stout
This week, your hosts return to one of their favorite episode formats, as California's The Bruery gets the deep dive treatment. Also, ChatGPT's beer knowledge is tested and a Tavour box is lost.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Cinnamonstah, Wiley Roots Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Imperial Stout
Stephen - All Citra Everything, Other Half Brewing, New York, NY. Style: Double IPA / King Sue, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: Double IPA
The boys are back with a new episode and a review of Stephen's recent trip to the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival in Paso Robles, CA. Plus they discuss brewery franchises, the death of the growler, and how subscriptions are ruining everything.
Beer tastings:
Jason - Naaner, Cycle Brewing, St Petersburg, FL. Style: Banana Bread Stout
Stephen - Trail Runner: Strawberries and Cream, Red Horn Brewing, Cedar Park, TX. Style: Fruited Blonde Ale
Baby has arrived safely and Jason is officially a father! Naturally, your hosts catch up on some recent beer news and updates and chat about parenthood. Also, Stephen gets a beer job and Jason gets back to his stout drinking ways.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - As Above So Below, Mortalis Brewing, Avon, NY. Style: Imperial Coffee Stout
Stephen - Oyster Stout, BeerBurg Brewing, Dripping Springs, TX. Style: Oyster Stout
With Jason on official Baby Watch 2023, your hosts take the opportunity to muse on some current events and updates in the craft beer world before going on a short hiatus from podcasting. Join them as they discuss things like Athletic Brewing's lofty goals, AB-InBev's decision to close Platform Brewing, banana varietals, and switching to store-brand cola.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Run Wild IPA, Athletic Brewing, Stratford, CT. Style: Non-Alcoholic IPA / Tootie, Millstream Brewing, Amana, IA. Style: Cream Ale
Stephen - Chocolate Chip Flapjack Medianoche, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: BBA Imperial Stout
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Everyone loves free beer, right? Join your hosts this week as they discuss gluten-free and alcohol-free beers. Also, Stephen gets exclusive beer festival tickets on a whim, and Jason announces a historic beer merger.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Reve, Parish Brewing, Broussard, LA. Style: Coffee Stout
Stephen - HyperFocus: Luminosa, Grimm Brewing, Brooklyn, NY. Style: DIPA
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Is Jimmy Carter the greatest President of all time? If you really love craft beer, the answer might be yes. Join your hosts today as they look back on how the legalization of homebrewing created the landscape for today's craft beer scene. Also, an examination of some strange state regulations on homebrewing that still exist. And you won't want to miss Stephen's take on the new Fat Tire recipe.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Creature From The Choco-Nana Hazelnut Lagoon, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Milk Stout with Banana and Hazelnut
Stephen - Kriek Vanilje, Mikkeller Brewing Baghaven, Copenhagen, Denmak. Style: Danish Wild Ale with Cherries and Vanilla
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Looking for a fun new way to enjoy a beer? Look no further than this week's episode as your hosts search for the best and most interesting beer cocktails. From adding sweet stuff, mixing beer styles together, and throwing some hard liquor in, there are many creative ways to enjoy your brews. Also, Cycle Brewing wins the day and Jason teaches the art of the flame.
ColaWeizen Tastings:
Jason - Hefeweizen, KC Bier Co., Kansas City, MO. / Pepsi Zero
Stephen - Schneider Weisse, Weisses Bräuhaus, Germany. / Coca-Cola
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With a renewed resolve to drink more barleywines in 2023, your hosts decide to look at the history of this niche style. Is it just a new name for an old beer or has it successfully created a whole new genre? And how has the American Craft Beer revolution made it it's own? Also, Stephen recounts a week of weird beers.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Straight Jacket, Revolution Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: BBA Barleywine
Stephen - Arcane Rituals, Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim, CA. Style: English Barleywine Aged in Bourbon and Cognac Barrels
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We have all had a few embarrassing moments when our social media activity got a little out of hand. This week, your hosts discuss a few funny, interesting, and cringe-worthy social media interactions from the beer world. Also, look out as the grammar police take over post-scripts, and be sure to listen to the whole episode for a fun Easter Egg ;)
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Richmond Dark Lager, Hardywood Brewing, Richmond, VA. Style: American Dark Lager
Stephen - Juicy Bits/ DDH Juicy Bits/ Extra Extra Juicy Bits, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: IPA/Double IPA
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After a 4-week hiatus, your hosts are back, starting the new year and new season with a wrap-up of 2022. Both hosts share what they learned and, more importantly, what beers they tasted and loved over the last year. Also, brewery visits, brewery mergers, and a very sad recipe change.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Wizard Burial Ground, Brewery Vivant, Grands Rapids, MI. Style: BBA Quadrupel
Stephen - Jaguar Shark Deep Search Series: Toppling Goliath, Pinthouse Brewing, Austin, TX. Style: BBA Imperial Stout
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As breweries work to earn your business, they have developed reward programs, beer clubs, and exclusive bottle memberships to create interest and brand loyalty. Join your hosts this week as they drink beer and try to evaluate the benefits of these programs. Also, new Two-Hearted beers, credit cards, scotch water, and fun barrel-aged beer finds.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - 90 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewing, Rohobeth, DE. Style: Imperial IPA
Stephen - Rover Truck, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: Oatmeal Stout
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Upcoming beer releases and festivals. Epic beer rants. Stacked beer fridges. Homebrewing fails. This episode has it all. Join your hosts as they drink beer, get tipsy, laugh at themselves, and check off their list of random craft beer odds and ends.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Uva Bruja, Almanac Brewing/Casa Bruja Brewing, Alameda, CA/Panama City, Panama. Style: Oak Barrel Aged Gose
Stephen - 120 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Brewing, Rehoboth, DE. Style: Imperial IPA
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There's a brewery in Fort Worth, TX that is intent on keeping it fresh, regardless of the consequences. Join your hosts as they highlight Martin House's history and very strange lineup of beers. Also, Jason pits two white whales against each other and Stephen gives a masterclass on changing your own mind.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery, Stowe, VT. Style: Imperial IPA
-Pliny the Elder, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, CA. Style: Imperial IPA
Stephen - Delilah in the Darkness, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Dark Sour Ale
-GingerBread Man, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Gingerbread Stout
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Bonus episode just for your holiday weekend listening pleasure! Join your hosts for a short toast and a tasting of the 2022 Atrial Rubicite from Jester King Brewing.
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It makes up 90-95% of your beer but out of all the ingredients in beer water seems to get the least attention. Join your hosts this week as they shine a spotlight on this underrated player that affects both the flavor and the expression of flavors in your favorite brews. Also, the Mandela effect, macro diets, and romantic origin stories.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Coconut Pie Face, Revision Brewing, Sparks, NV. Style: Imperial Stout with Vanilla, Cacao, and Coconut
Stephen - The Rusty Nail, Fremont Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: BBA Oatmeal Stout with Licorice and Cinnamon
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Aging beers in wood is as old a practice as making beer itself, but access to bourbon barrels in the United States gave the modern American brewers a new tool for creating some of the most coveted beers on the planet. This week, your hosts look to the beginning days of this aging trend and find the key players that made it mainstream. Also, Taylor Swift, Jedi Masters, and new white whales.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Weekend, Prairie Artisan Ales, Krebs, OK. Style: BBA Imperial Stout with cocoa nibs, coconut, vanilla, and marshmallow
Stephen - Parabolita, Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, CA. Style: BBA Stout with vanilla, cocoa nibs, and sea salt
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In the early days of the American Craft Beer revolution, one brewery stood out as the most willing to push the boundaries of beer by brewing ancient styles and experimenting with strange ingredients. Join us this week as we discover the roots of Dogfish Head Brewing and learn more about their eclectic founder, Sam Calagione. Also, Stephen gets ready for a magic show and Jason finally lands some whales from the store.
Beer Tasting:
Jason - Over Ripe, Great Notion Brewing, Portland, OR. Style: IPA with Mangosteen
Stephen - Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout, Dogfish Head Brewing, Milton, DE. Style: BA Imperial Stout
It is impossible to be in this hobby and not be aware of the latest trend dominating the craft beer scene. Smoothie sours and pastry-style beers are everywhere and most likely here to stay. This week your hosts try to pinpoint the birth of these styles and help you find the best ones. Also, Jason gets a surprise email from Tavour and Stephen picks granola out of his teeth.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Bakery Series: Boysenberry Pie, The Bruery, Placentia, CA. Style: Imperial Stout with Boysenberry, Cinnamon, and Vanilla
Stephen - The Fillings are Mutual, Mortalis Brewing/Other Half Brewing Collab, Avon/Brooklyn, NY. Style: Smoothie Sour with Grapes, Coconut, and Granola
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The Great American Beer Festival has different meaning and value depending on the person. The consumers, the breweries pouring, and the brewers entering their beers into the competition all have a stake in the game. Join your hosts as they look at the possible ROI of the GABF and why it is or isn't worth it for some breweries. Also, Stephen tries Dream-flavored Coke and Jason keeps drinking stouts.
Beer Tasting:
Jason - Prince of Barkness, Transient Artisan Ales, Bridgman, MI. Style: American Imperial Stout
Stephen - Volcanic Planet Boba, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Imperial Sour Ale
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The whirlwind weekend of GABF 2022 in Denver, CO is in the books and your hosts were able to attend two of the sessions. They record together in the same room for the first time to bring you all the highlights and experiences from the biggest beer festival in the country. They also report back from their side trip to New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins.
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We all drink a little too much sometimes. And with the Great American Beer Festival just a week away, your hosts are looking for any way to avoid the hangover that will inevitably follow. Join them as they discuss some scientific (and not so scientific) methods to prevent and mitigate those nasty hangover symptoms. Also, Prairie Artisan Ales from Oklahoma accidently takes over the beer tasting segment with multiple BBA stouts.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Bourbon Paradise, Prairie Artisan Ales, Oklahoma City, OK. Style: BBA Imperial Stout with Coconut and Vanilla
Stephen - Side-by-side tasting: Basic Becky, Prairie Artisan Ales, Oklahoma City, OK. Style: Imperial Stout with Pumpkin and Fall Spices/ Basic Rebecca, Prairie Artisan Ales, Oklahoma City, OK. Style: BBA Imperial Stout with Pumpkin and Fall Spices
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It's not possible to tell the story of modern craft beer without Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo and their famous Russian River Brewing. Join your hosts this week as they give a brief history of this brewery and share how important it has been to their own craft beer journeys. Also, Jason shares his hunt for Bell's and Stephen gets his first tattoo.
Beer Tastings -
Jason - Blueberry Muffin, Great Notion Brewing, Portland, OR. Style: Tart Pastry Ale
Stephen - Feelin' The Flow, Sun Lab Brewing, Miami, FL. Style: American Sour with Tangerine, Plum, and Pomegranate
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The 2022 Great American Beer Festival is right around the corner and the beer list has been officially released. Join your hosts this week as they begin their neurotic plan to taste as many great brews as possible. Also, Modern Times and Maui Brewing officially unite under one name, Stephen reminisces on his first Tavour box, and Jason makes his case for over-planning.
Beer Tastings-
Jason - Arctic Devil, Midnight Sun Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: English Barleywine
Stephen - Forest Born, Anchorage Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: Mixed Culture Sour Ale with Passionfruit and Guava
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September is in full swing which means so is the hop harvest in Yakima Valley, WA. Join your hosts this week as they share some fun facts about hop farming and excitedly anticipate the fresh hop beers that will be pouring soon. Also, Jason recalls his sneakerhead days, Stephen seems to get drunk off a session IPA, and Allen Iverson makes everyone feel old.
Beer Tastings -
Jason - Eros, River Styx Brewing, Fitchburg, MA. Style: Imperial Stout conditioned on Oreos
Stephen - The Cabin IPA, Anchorage Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: Session IPA
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Two darker sour styles originated from the Flemish-speaking area of Northern Belgium called Flanders. This week, your hosts dive into the history and brewing processes of both the Flanders Red and Oud Bruin styles. Also, Jason drinks a white whale beer to cure his bad mood and Stephen eavesdrops on an awkward date at a brewery.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Fundamental Observation (2020), Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim, CA. Style: BA Imperial Stout
Stephen - La Roja Du Kriek, Jolly Pumpkin Ales, Dexter, MI. Style: Flanders Red Ale with Cherry Juice
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Seriously! What is going on in the Garden State? With new unfriendly brewery laws taking effect this summer, it's easy to wonder if they have lost their minds or are there more sinister motives behind all this? This week, your hosts give their theories and reactions to these bizarre regulations. Also, Jason gives us a science lesson and Stephen segues to Segways.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Bear Claw, Wiley Roots Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Oatmeal Stout with Almond, Coffee, and Vanilla
Stephen - Heavy Hammer, Tripping Animals/Humble Sea Collaboration, Doral, FL and Santa Cruz, CA. Style: DIPA
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Following up on the recent Deep Dive into the light lager styles, your hosts go back a little further in time to the original lager styles such as Dunkel, Schwarzbier, and Rauchbier. Also, your hosts preview some of the GABF breweries, breakdown internet beer memes, and discuss their Cicerone aspirations.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - D.O.R.I.S. The Destroyer, Hoppin' Frog Brewery, Akron, OH. Style: Double Russian Imperial Stout
Stephen - Green Yield, The Drowned Lands Brewery, Warwick, NY. Style: NEIPA
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You may be surprised to find out that your hosts sometimes drink beverages other than beer. So they dedicated a whole episode to all the other things that they drink with a few tie-ins, of course, to beer. Also, Stephen's Storytime segment sparks a discussion of fridge design and Jason teaches us how to become Scotch drinkers.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - TDH Juicy Bits, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: NEIPA
Stephen - Perfectly Preserved, Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim, CA. Style: Sour Wheat Ale with Peaches and Nectarines
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It took 70 episodes, but the Attenuation team finally decided to dive into the world's most popular beer style, the Pale Lager. Learn with your hosts as they explore the (drunk?) history of this crisp, refreshing style that has come to dominate in every corner of the earth. Also, Jason tries two very different Texas beverages and Stephen adds a new story time segment.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Montmorency vs Balaton, Jester King Brewing, Austin, TX. Style: Wild Ale with Cherries
Stephen - Side Pull, Fair State Brewing Coop/Bierstadt Lagers Collaboration, Minneapolis, MN/Denver, CO. Style: Czech Pale Lager
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Ever wonder what the craft beer equivalent to a book club is? It's a bottle share. Join your hosts this week as they discuss these exclusive meet-ups and some of the do's and don'ts of attending. Also, Stephen loses a large portion of his fancy beer and Jason reveals what your Christmas traditions say about you.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Swirls and Spirals, Equilibrium Brewing, Middletown, NY. Style: Imperial Pastry Stout with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Maple Syrup, Pecans, and Vanilla
Stephen - 25th Anniversary Ale, Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, CA. Style: American Strong Ale Blend
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Beer snobs everywhere agree that beer just tastes better when poured into a glass. But with so many different styles of craft beer available, it's also important to choose the right glassware. Join your hosts as they discuss different shapes and sizes of beer glasses and when to use each one. Also, Jason experiences the full body sour and Stephen reveals his affinity for nature documentaries.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Prrrt These Days, Drekker Brewing, Fargo, ND. Style: Smoothie Sour
Stephen - Strawberry Prrrt-a-colada, Drekker Brewing, Fargo, ND. Style: Smoothie Sour
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As the ninth biggest craft brewery, Stone has certainly made a name for itself and become a titan of craft beer from its very humble San Diego roots. But with their recent sale to Japanese beermaker Sapporo, Stone becomes another large craft brewery to fall to the macro beer companies. Join your hosts this week as they explore the history of this brewery and discuss the events that led to their eventual sale. Also, Jason makes sports analogies and Stephen recounts his GABF ticket panic.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Arrogant Bastard Ale, Arrogant Consortia, Escondido, CA. Style: American Strong Ale
Stephen - Hostile Hybrid, The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire, WI. Style: BA Brown Ale with Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Vanilla
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If you've ever wondered how to make new friends as an adult, your hosts probably can't help you. They do, however, have a few ideas on growing your circle of fellow craft beer hobbyists. Join them this week as they pretend to be experts in creating new relationships. Also, Jason finds a very sour beer and Stephen evaluates brewery bargains and rip-offs.
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After a week of vacation in New York City, your hosts are back to discuss the beers and breweries Stephen experienced on his trip. Also Stephen gives a report of a recent tour of the Jester King brewing facility and both hosts completely fail their geography tests.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Vanilla Deth, Revolution Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: BA Imperial Oatmeal Stout
Stephen - Supernature, Grimm Artisan Ales, Brooklyn, NY. Style: Spontaneous Ale with Coriander and Sea Salt
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Put away your Imperial Stouts. Hide your Barrel-aged Barleywines. Summer has officially arrived and we need some crisp, refreshing beers for our poolside BBQs. Join your hosts as they discuss their favorite beers to drink on a hot summer day. Also, Jason apparently loves wheat and Stephen vows to defy human instinct and stop avoiding an old friend.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Qualified, Taxman Brewing, Bargersville, IN. Style: Belgian-style Quad
Stephen - A Light in Dark Places When All Other Lights Go Out, Fair State Brewing Coop/Burial Beer, Minneapolis, MN/Asheville, NC. Style: Pale Ale
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Incredible scientific advances and amazing innovation have spawned a whole environment of businesses making products that can help the craft beer industry make better beer more efficiently. Join your hosts this week as they discover the future of beer with new liquid hops, genetically modified yeast, and some gimmicky new adjuncts. Also, Stephen considers selling his brew equipment and Jason drinks a white whale.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Bourbon County Stout, Goose Island Beer Co., Chicago, IL. Style: BBA Imperial Stout
Stephen - Coco Jones, Black Raven Brewing, Redmond, WA. Style: Coconut Porter
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In the fiercely competitive world of craft beer, breweries must use all sorts of gimmicks to stand out. This week, your hosts discuss some of those tactics and weigh in on their efficacy, their usefulness, and whether they should stay or go. Also, Jason makes countless Star Wars references and Stephen dreams of blue Jolly Ranchers.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Ninth Dimension, Mraz Brewing, Granite Bay, CA. Style: DIPA
Stephen - Cookies 'N Cream 'N Chocolate 'N Cookies, Evil Twin Brewing, Brooklyn, NY. Style: Imperial Pastry Stout
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For over 25 years, Allagash Brewing's White has been widely regarded as the gold standard of the Belgian Wit style. This week your hosts pay tribute to this highly decorated brewery and the beer style that has driven their success for so long. Also, a must-visit beer festival is added to the bucket list.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Optimal Wit, Port City Brewing, Alexandria, VA. Style: Belgian Wit
Stephen - Island Rascal, Avery Brewing, Boulder, CO. Style: Belgian Wit/ Blanche de Bruxelles, Brasserie de Lefebvre, Belgium. Style: Belgian Wit/ Zon, Boulevard Brewing, Kansas City, MO. Style: Belgian Wit
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As the beer version of a wine sommelier, the Cicerone status is widely used as a recognition of one's beer knowledge, experience, and tasting abilities. Join your hosts this week as they break down the qualifications and testing requirements that must be satisfied to achieve each level of the Cicerone certification. Also, Jason goes on a stout-fueled rant and Stephen tries to find a replacement beer for an old favorite.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Joy Joy, Ingenious Brewing, Humble, TX. Style: Milk Stout with Almonds and Coconut
Stephen - Bistro Pink Ambrosia, Energy City Brewing, Batavia, IL. Style: Berliner Weisse with Guava, Grapefruit, Marshmallow, and Coconut
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Holidays? Anniversaries? Birthdays? Fridays? All are perfect reasons to grab a special beer out of the fridge and enjoy with friends. This week, your hosts discuss some of the occasions they use to justify drinking some of their best beers and why sometimes it's OK no to have a reason at all. Also, Jason drinks a special cherry stout (duh!) and Stephen sends a toast to Registered Nurses.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - 12th Anniversary Stout, Fremont Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: Imperial Stout with Cherries
Stephen - Preservation, Urban Family Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: Wild Sour Ale with Blackberries and Raspberries
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Do you ever find yourself cross-referencing beer review sites like Untappd and Beer Advocate when buying beer or are you normal? This week Jason and Stephen discuss these and other sites, their usefulness, and where they fall behind. Also, both hosts try new styles like they've been promising for a year now.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Roots & Wings & Leaves, Mraz Brewing, El Dorado Hills, CA. Style: Saison
Stephen - Bigfoot (2022), Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: Barleywine Ale
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When you think of Milwaukee beer, what do you think of? Your answer could be Schlitz Beer, one of the oldest breweries in the country and one that went toe-to-toe with Anheuser-Busch for many years. Join your hosts this week as they break down the rise and fall of this brewery, a history that is now used as a cautionary tale for all businesses. Also, Jason catches a white whale and Stephen reluctantly accepts a challenge to try malt liquor.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Black Ops (Four Roses), Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, NY. Style: BBA Russian Imperial Stout
Stephen - Dream Team, Reuben's Brewing/Fort George Brewing/Great Notion Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: NEIPA
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It's common to have strong feelings about your passions and hobbies, but they aren't always positive. This week, Jason and Stephen discuss the things they love about craft beer, but also some of the things they hate. Also, Jason hearkens back to the original achievement badges, and Stephen tries a new "elite" lager.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Side-by-side tasting: Torpedo, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: Extra IPA / Atomic Torpedo, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: New School IPA
Stephen - Mischief, The Bruery, Placentia, CA. Style: Hoppy Belgian Ale
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Roman Catholic monks brewing beer? Nothing gets more to the roots of beer making than that. Join your hosts this week as they explore the old world of Belgian Trappist beers and their new world counterparts. Also, Jason describes his monk journey and Stephen tells a caveman story from high school.
Beer tastings:
Jason - Electric Jellyfish, Pinthouse Pizza, Austin, TX. Style: NEIPA
Stephen - Plane Over Car Over Train Over Boat, Trillium Brewing, Boston, MA. Style: Quadruple IPA
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This week, Stephen is fresh off his return from California and his experience at the Pliny the Younger release at Russian River Brewing. Join him and Jason as they discuss what it's like to be there and Stephen gives reviews on the weekend and the many beers he drank. Also, Jason gives his review of cowboy camping and Stephen drinks a resurrected classic.
Beer tastings:
Jason - Defenestratsiya, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, CA. Style: IPA
Stephen - Monkey Knife Fight, Tower Brewing, Sacramento, CA. Style: Pale Ale
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We all have things we want to do before we die. This week, Jason and Stephen discuss a few beer drinking experiences that they want to enjoy in their lifetimes. This inevitably leads to a planning session for the next great beer bro-venture.
Beer Tastings –
Jason - Torpedo IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: West Coast IPA
Stephen – Ghost in the Machine, Parish Brewing, Broussard, LA. Style: Hazy Double IPA
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Have you ever been bored with your hobby? With craft beer it's easy to get stuck on one style or one brewery, and you may even start to lose interest in beer altogether. This week your hosts engage in a discussion about how it can happen and how to get out of that nasty rut and start enjoying your hobby again. Also, Jason reveals his least favorite beers from the podcast and Stephen gets some devastating pizza news.
Beer Tastings -
Jason - Framboise Boon, Brouwerij Boon, Belgium. Style: Raspberry Lambic
Stephen - Banana Nut Muffin Pastry Stout, The Bruery, Placentia, CA. Style: Imperial Stout with Bananas, Walnuts, and Vanilla
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Miracles do happen! Attenuation: A Beer Podcast has now broadcast for a year straight and the hosts are celebrating with a year in review. They discuss some of their favorite episodes, moments, and beer drinking experiences, good and bad. Join them as they revel in their own consistency and dedication to creating great craft beer content...or something like that.
Beer Tastings-
Jason - Dojo, Moonraker Brewing, Auburn, CA. Style: Double IPA
Stephen - Raspberry's My Jam, Foundation Brewing, Portland, ME. Style: Sour Ale with Raspberries
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This week, Jason and Stephen act as your shopping buddies to help you score the perfect gift for that craft beer lover in your life. Also, Jason gets distracted by breadsticks and Stephen reports on catching another white whale.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Funky Foeder Cherry, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, CA. Style: Saison
Stephen - Hubba Hubba Peanut Budda, WeldWerks Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Milk Stout with Banana and Peanut Butter
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This week, Jason and Stephen try to up their beer game by learning the best ways to age beer. From which beers age best to the most ideal cellar conditions and what to expect from the process, your hosts cover it all. Also, Jason gets his day with a new Sierra Nevada IPA and Stephen drinks a fancy version of an Austin, TX staple.
Beer tastings:
Jason - Powder Day IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: IPA
Stephen - Double Pecan Porter, 512 Brewing, Austin, TX. Style: Whiskey BA Imperial Porter
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This week, Jason and Stephen provide you with a long list of beer facts with varying levels of usefulness. Feel free to use them to impress your friends at your next party. Also, Jason confesses his fear of the deep ocean and Stephen plans his own Viking funeral.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Duck-Rabbit Amber Ale, Duck-Rabbit Brewery, Farmville, NC. Style: Amber Ale
Stephen - Neon City, Young Master Ales, Hong Kong SAR, China. Style: Hong Kong Pale Ale
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This week Jason and Stephen review the documentary Brewmance that follows two fledgling breweries in Long Beach, CA on the way to their opening days while also weaving in general beer education. Also, Stephen pits a new beer up against a long-time favorite.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Wild Little Thing, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: Sour Ale
Stephen - Side-by-side tasting:
Citraquench'L, Heist Brewing, Charlotte, NC. Style: Hazy IPA
Pseudo Sue, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: American Pale Ale
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This week, Jason and Stephen learn about some of the craziest lawsuits to come out of craft beer, ranging from very understandable to downright frivolous. Also, Jason rediscovers a blast from his past and Stephen tries to find new beer documentaries to watch.
Beer Tastings:
Jason- Marzen, Sudwerk Brewing, Davis, CA. Style: Marzen
Stephen- It Meant Nothing, Anchorage Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: IPA with Phantasm Powder
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This week, Jason and Stephen celebrate a style that truly defines the modern craft beer revolution. The India Pale Ale, or IPA, has been teaching people what beer can really taste like since the 1980's. But it goes back much further than that to the style's humble beginnings as a beer that could travel long distances. Learn the evolution of this style and fall back in love with hoppy beers.
Beer Tastings:
Jason- Blood On The Tracks, Blue Note Brewing, Woodland, CA. Style: Blood Orange Double IPA
Stephen - Powder Day IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: IPA
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This week, Jason and Stephen decide to fulfill a listener's request to complete beer-related BuzzFeed quizzes on the podcast. The two hosts learn many interesting things about themselves such as their personal ABVs, which Mexican beers they are, and if they even have enough Beer IQ to host this podcast.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Scrimshaw, North Coast Brewing, Fort Bragg, CA. Style: Pilsner
Stephen - Bourbon County Classic Cola Stout, Goose Island Beer Co, Chicago, IL. Style: BBA Imperial Stout
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This week, Jason and Stephen try to define the differences between beer snobs and beer geeks and then take stock of their own beer drinking behaviors to see which category they fall in to. Also, Jason defines the coffee waves and Stephen catches a white whale.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Kriek Boon, Brouwerij Boon, Halle, Belgium. Style: Kriek Lambic
Stephen - Wisconsin Belgian Red, New Glarus Brewing, New Glarus, WI. Style: Wisconsin-style Cherry Lambic
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This week, Jason gets replaced (temporarily!) with a younger, cuter host, Stephen's daughter Quinn. In this short episode, Stephen and Quinn talk about their favorite parts of brewing beer, as well as their favorite breweries to visit. Cuteness overload!
Beer Tastings:
Stephen - Sweet and Sour Plums, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Sour Ale with Plums and Lactose
Quinn - C'mon! She's only 8!
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At the turn of the year, Jason and Stephen reflect on their personal White Whale beer lists to see which ones they've caught and which ones are still "at-large." After almost a year of beer podcasting, they have some new beers to add to their list as well.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Dankful, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: IPA
Stephen - Frootwood, Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, MI. Style: Cherry Ale aged in Maple Syrup Bourbon Barrels
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In this rebroadcasting of the third episode, audio has been improved and edited to make it easier on the listener. In this episode Jason and Stephen discuss the hyped up, highly rated beers that they have found, what they thought when they drank them, and which white whale beers they still need to hunt down. Enjoy this remastered version of a popular early episode, and be sure to listen next week when a brand new episode is released.
This week Jason and Stephen learn so many things about the greatest brewery you've probably never heard of. The now defunct Rubicon Brewing, a Sacramento staple for almost 30 years, was one of the most important breweries in the modern craft beer era, serving as inspiration for some of the best beers in the world. Also, Jason goes to his Flanders happy place and Stephen reverts to drinking juice again.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Alexander, Rodenbach Brewery, Belgium. Style: Flanders Red Ale with Cherries
Stephen - Florida Weisse, Untitled Art, Waunakee, WI. Style: Berliner Weisse with Guava, Passionfruit, and Prickly Pear
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This week Jason and Stephen dive headfirst into the history of Brooklyn Brewery. Armed with a well-designed logo and a delicious lager, Brooklyn Brewery was able to convince New Yorkers to embrace new craft beer styles. Join us as we learn all about this major player in the modern U.S. craft beer revolution. Also, Jason drinks a stout (of course) and Stephen drinks a stout (what??). Beer Tastings: Jason - Caramel Moo-chiato, Heretic Brewing, Fairfield, CA. Style: Milk Stout with Caramel and Vanilla Stephen - Ridiculous AF, Saloon Door Brewing, Webster, TX. Style: Russian Imperial Stout with Peanut Butter and Chocolate
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These days it seems like anything goes when it comes to beer adjuncts. From marshmallows to glitter, the range of ingredients gets stranger every year. This week, Jason and Stephen discuss the modern use of adjuncts in craft beer, how it has evolved, and where it may be going. Also, Stephen finds a beer anachronism and Jason talks elephant poop. Beer Tastings: Jason - Contact Haze, Elysian Brewing, Seattle, WA. Style: Hazy IPA Stephen - Seasick Crocodile, Prairie Artisan Ales, Krebs, OK. Style: Sour Ale with Cranberries, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg
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This week, Jason and Stephen take a virtual road trip using multiple lists and rating systems to find the best, highest rated beers in each state. With some no-brainers, some surprises, and a few sneaky sleeper picks, it's sure to be a wild ride. Also, Jason renews his Saison vows and Stephen throws shade at the South. Beer Tastings: Jason - Breakfast Stout, Founders Brewing, Kalamazoo, MI. Style: Imperial Coffee Oatmeal Stout Stephen - Neapolitan Ice Cream Sundae, Ingenious Brewing, Humble, TX. Style: Milk Stout with Strawberry, Vanilla, and Chocolate
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With Thanksgiving done, it's officially the most wonderful time of the year and that means Christmas beers are here. This week, Jason and Stephen discuss Winter Warmer Ales and how to find a Christmas-themed beer in any style. Also, Jason has a karaoke epiphany and Stephen reveals his homebrew plans. Beer Tastings: Jason - Evil Twin, Heretic Brewing, Fairfield, CA. Style: Red IPA Stephen - Herb Jar, 450 North Brewing, Columbus, IN. Style: Smoothie Sour Ale
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Happy Thanksgiving! Jason and Stephen send you a special Turkey Day toast as they drink the 2021 Jester King Atrial Rubicite together and trade age-old family Jell-O recipes.
Some of the best craft beer comes from breweries that have been sold to large beverage conglomerates. This week, Jason and Stephen discuss how much "selling out" affects the final product and whether maintaining independent status is still meaningful. Also, Jason teaches us about Chinese dynasties and Stephen talks about....blood? Beer Tastings: Jason - Boo Berry Fluff, Ingenious Brewing, Humble, TX. Style: Berliner Weisse conditioned on blueberries and marshmallows Stephen - Sour Me: Unicorn Farts, DuClaw Brewing, Baltimore, MD. Style: Sour Ale brewed with Fruity Cereal and Edible Glitter
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With their flagship Sam Adams Boston Lager leading the way, the founders of Boston Beer Co. were pioneers of modern craft beer, making some aggressive and controversial business decisions along the way. This week, Jason and Stephen take a deep dive into the history of this famous brewery. Also, Stephen tries dry-hopped seltzer water and Jason's liver is reminded of Four Loko. Beer Tastings: Jason - Celebration Ale, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: Wet Hop IPA Stephen - Horse Play, Blue Owl Brewing/Hold Out Brewing, Austin TX. Style: Cold IPA
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This week, Jason and Stephen take a stroll down memory lane, recounting memorable stories of drinking beer, sharing laughs, and making new friends. Also, Jason has an exciting new taproom to visit and Stephen finds a smoothie sour that he actually likes. Beer Tastings: Jason - Cherry Cobbler, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Cherry Sour with Graham Crackers and Lactose Stephen - DUMB Fruit 8, Evil Twin Brewing, New York, NY. Style: Fruited Sour with Peach, Pineapple, Passionfruit, and Peach Gummy Candy
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What is the best style of beer to drink with pizza? The answer might surprise you. This week, Jason and Stephen get the gastric juices flowing as they discuss how to find the perfect combinations of beer and food. Also, Stephen talks about his primal urges and Jason gives us a new way to eat cereal.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Blue Dream, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Blue Raspberry Sour Ale
Stephen - Oude Kriek, Brewery 3 Fonteinen, Brussels, Belgium. Style: Kriek Lambic
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This week, Jason and Stephen are talking beer names. From the deepest, darkest ones to the punny-est and funniest, your hosts decide whether or not these beers live up to their names. Also, Jason cringes at all the puns while Stephen goes off on a tangent about Brut IPAs.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Deep Orbit Centaurus, Other Half Brewing, Brooklyn, NY. Style: Imperial Stout with Figs, Almonds, Vanilla, and Cinnamon.
Stephen - What We Brew in the Shadows(Fresh Hop), Stormbreaker Brewing, Portland, OR. Style: Fresh Hop New Zealand-Style Pilsner
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This week, Jason and Stephen take a long look back into the history of the oldest brewery in the United States. Familiar themes abound in this story of a brewery that captures the American spirit of resilience, ingenuity, and longevity. Also, Stephen adds postscript info to an older episode and Jason forgets how to end the podcast.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Dark Charge Mole, Braxton Brewing, Covington, KY. Style: BA Imperial Stout Infused with Ancho Chiles, Cinnamon, Cocoa, and Vanilla
Stephen - Super Baked, Great Notion Brewing, Portland, OR. Style: Tart Ale with Blueberry, Lemon, Cinnamon, and Vanilla
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Per usual, Jason and Stephen use an old, worn-out trend to make a beer podcast episode. This week they use Google auto-fill to find the internet's most searched questions about beer and feebly attempt to answer them. Also, Jason laments a missed opportunity and Stephen gives professional medical advice. Disclaimer: Don't take your medical advice from a beer podcast.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Batisserie Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Stout, Energy City Brewing, Batavia, IL. Style: Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Banana, Vanilla, and Lactose
Stephen - Coffee Milk Stout, Zilker Brewing, Austin, TX. Style: Coffee Milk Stout
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This week, Jason and Stephen tackle the wide world of American sours. Born from American craft brewers emulating Old World beer-making techniques, the American sour forges its own path with unique fruiting, souring, and aging processes. Also in this episode, Jason tells a mind-blowing origin story and Stephen's beer gives him childhood flashbacks.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Coolship: Resurgam, Allagash Brewing, Portland, ME. Style: American Sour Ale Aged in Oak
Stephen- Adder, Black Project Ales, Denver, CO. Style: Wild Ale with Mango and Pomegranate
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This week, Jason and Stephen have a light conversation about their all-time favorite beer ads, craft beer marketing campaigns, and the dynamic advertising landscape of social media. Also, Stephen tries non-alcoholic beer and confesses his need to pre-check menus while Jason rants about self-aggrandizing social media posts.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Mas Agave Clasica Lime, Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, MI. Style: Tequila Barrel-Aged Imperial Gose with Lime
Stephen - Dogpatch Sour, Almanac Brewing, Alameda, CA. Style: Wild Sour Red Ale with Cherries
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What would you do with an unlimited amount of money and an undying love of craft beer? This week, Jason and Stephen give details of the perfect dream breweries that they would build if money was no object. Stephen begins to consider playing the lottery more often.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - STS Pils, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, CA. Style: German Pilsner
Stephen - Cacao PM Dawn, Trillium Brewing, Boston, MA. Style: Imperial Coffee Stout
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It is said that brewers make the wort, but the yeast make the beer. This week, Jason and Stephen discuss the magical little organisms that are crucial to the flavoring and fermenting of the drink we love. Plus, more award season reports from the U.S. Open Beer Championship and the Great American Beer Festival.
Beer tastings:
Jason - Mosaic Dream, Other Half Brewing, Brooklyn, NY. Style: NEIPA
Stephen - Sour on Love, Duck Foot Brewing, San Diego, CA. Style: Berliner Weisse
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The episode you've been waiting for! This week Jason and Stephen swoon over the incredible history of one of the world's oldest distinct beer styles, the Gose from Goslar, Germany. Beloved in Germany for centuries, this beer style has just recently become one of the most common sour beer styles in the U.S. Come learn why there are poems written just to celebrate this wonderful and unique beer style.
Gose good gifts of God; Joy and delirium.
We strive to be lazy; Gose becomes our sanctuary.
Our fingers grasp what has been ripened in the cellar.
All become Gose brothers who drink the gentle drink here.
-Dr. Hartmut Hennebach
Beer tastings:
Jason - Goses are Red, The Bruery, Placentia, CA. Style: Oak-aged Gose with Syrah Grapes
Stephen - Watermelon Tajin Gose, Owl Farm Brewing, Vista, CA. Style: Gose
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Football, cold weather, Halloween, and the Starbucks PSL. The season that so many people love is upon us, and so too are the beers of Fall. This week, Jason and Stephen give some history on Oktoberfest Marzens as well as discussing Jason's least favorite, basic-bro beer, the Pumpkin Ale.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - El Zacaton, Hubbard's Cave Brewing, Niles, IL. Style: Imperial Stout with Almond, Cacao, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Ancho Chiles
Stephen - Pumpkin Spice Yeti, Great Divide Brewing, Denver, CO. Style: Imperial Stout with Coffee and Pumpkin Spices
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This week, Jason and Stephen have some fun as they explore some of the strangest beer laws in the United States. Also, Stephen tells a joke and Jason shares his love for Vegas nightclubs.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Main Boss, Collaboration of Fair State Brewing Co-op, Minneapolis, MN and Pulpit Rock Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: Imperial Stout With Coconut and Orgeat Syrup
Stephen - Webster's Dilemma, Bear King Brewing, Marble Falls, TX. Style: American Pale Ale
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This week, Jason and Stephen take a deep dive into the original homebrews, the Farmhouse Ales. Join them as they discuss these strange, but interesting, styles such as Saison, Grisette, and Table beers.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Hoptimum, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA. Style: Triple IPA
Stephen - Gillian, Goose Island Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: Farmhouse Ale with Strawberry, White Pepper, and Honey
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This week Jason and Stephen kick off Season 2 as they re-examine their craft beer journey and discuss some of the pathways still left to be explored.
Beer Tasting:
Jason - Todd's Cupcakes, Wolf's Ridge Brewing, Columbus, OH. Style: Imperial Coffee Cake Pastry Stout
Stephen - Electric Rainbow, Wild Mind Ales, Minneapolis, MN. Style: Dry-Hopped Sour Ale Brewed With Raspberry, Peach, and Lemon
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In this final episode of Season 1, Jason and Stephen take another look at current beer trends and discuss what they like and don't like about what lies ahead.
Beer Tasting:
Jason - Beneath The Water, Anchorage Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: NEIPA with Phantasm Powder
Stephen - Peel Out, Wiley Roots Brewing, Greeley, CO. Style: Smoothie Sour with Banana, Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla, and Lactose
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This week Jason and Stephen take a deep dive into the history and evolution of the Porter and its progeny: the dark, flavorful beer we call Stout. We also explore the modern twists that have given us the incredibly popular Imperial and Barrel-Aged versions.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Cherry Bomb, Prairie Artisan Ales, Tulsa, OK. Style: Imperial Stout Aged on Cherries, Chili Peppers, Coffee, Cacao nibs, and Vanilla
Stephen - Darkest Hour (2016 Vintage), Anchorage Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: Imperial Stout Aged in Whiskey Barrels
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This week Jason and Stephen put their beer snobbery on full display as they discuss the ASTMO method of taking tasting notes and reviewing beers.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Neon Rainbows, Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY. Style: New England Style IPA
Stephen - El Dorado Dry-Hopped Fort Point Ale, Trillium Brewing, Boston, MA. Style: American Pale Ale
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This week, Jason and Stephen discuss the hobby of homebrewing, how it overlaps with a love of craft beer, and the many things they've learned from their own homebrewing experiences.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Vapor Rings, Other Half Brewing, Brooklyn, NY. Style: NEIPA
Stephen - Go Ask Your Father, Casita Brewing, Wilson, NC. Style: Ambrosia Sour with Pineapple, Orange, Cherry, Marshmallow, and Coconut
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This week, Jason and Stephen share some valuable lessons they have learned about safely and successfully navigating beer festivals.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Deth By Cherries, Revolution Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: Imperial Oatmeal Stout Aged With Cherries
Stephen - Remedial Chaos Theory, Turning Point Brewing, Bedford, TX. Style: Hazy Triple IPA
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This week, Jason and Stephen take a deep dive into the funky, sweet, and fruity beer from Belgium known as Lambic and all its aged and blended variants. Beer Tastings: Jason - Xerophile, Speciation Artisan Ales, Grand Rapids, MI. Style: Pastry Sour Ale with Cocoa Nibs, Peanut Butter, Raspberry, and Vanilla Stephen - Kriek, Brouwerij Lindemans, Vlezenbeek, Belgium. Style: Cherry Lambic
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This week, Jason and Stephen discuss a few of the most common off-flavors in beer, how to recognize them, and most importantly, how to avoid them.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Empiric, Ruhstaller Beer, Dixon, CA. Style: Thai Pepper Black IPA
Stephen - (Side by Side by Side Tasting) Best Maid Pickle Beer, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX Style: Sour Ale with Pickle Juice / Puro!, Freetail Brewing, San Antonio, TX. Style: Pickle Gose / Spicy Pickle Monster, Prairie Artisan Ales, Tulsa, OK. Style: Sour Ale with Spicy Dill Pickles, Orange, Lemon, and Lime
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This week, Jason and Stephen discuss different strategies of acquiring and enjoying craft beer and the costs associated with them.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Warming Hut Memoirs, Humble Forager Brewery, Madison, WI. Style: Pecan Pie Pastry Stout
Stephen - Where Is Tomorrow, Anchorage Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: NEIPA with Phantasm Powder
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This week, Jason and Stephen reveal and discuss their top 10 favorite beers.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Duchesse De Bourgogne Cherry, Brouwerij Verhaeghe, Belgium. Style: Flanders Red Ale
Stephen - (Side by Side Tasting) Miss Marmalade, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Sour Ale with Lactose and Citrus / Lady Marmalade, Martin House Brewing, Fort Worth, TX. Style: Whiskey Barrel-Aged Imperial Orange Sour with Lactose
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This week Jason and Stephen look back at the romantic and storied history of one of the oldest American craft breweries, Anchor Brewing.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Pineapple Shake, Westbrook Brewing, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Style: Milkshake IPA
Stephen - Anchor Porter, Anchor Brewing, San Francisco, CA. Style: American Porter
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This week, Jason and Stephen report back on all the beer drinking adventures from their trip to Seattle
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Sour Cinnabon, Mountains Walking Brewery, Bozeman, MT. Style: Sour Pastry Stout with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Lactose
Stephen - Best Friends, Mikkeller Brewing SD, Sand Diego, CA. Style: Berliner Weisse with Blueberry, Rye, and Toasted Coconut
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This week, Jason and Stephen discuss and dispel some of the most common misconceptions about craft beer. Beer Tastings: Jason - LupuJuice, Imagine Nation Brewing, Missoula, MT. Style: NEIPA Stephen - Fluctuation, Equilibrium Brewing, Middletown, NY. Style: NEIPA
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This week, Jason and Stephen discuss all the numbers and words that can be printed on a can and what they reveal about the beer inside. Beer tastings: Jason- French Toast Temptress, Lakewood Brewing, Garland, TX. Style: Imperial Milk Stout with Lactose, Maple Syrup, and Vanilla. Stephen- Electric Lettuce, Moonraker Brewing, Auburn, CA. Style: Imperial IPA
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This week Jason and Stephen recount some of their favorite adventures, and mishaps, along their craft beer journey.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - OR XATA, The Bruery, Anaheim, CA. Style: Blonde Ale with Rice, Lactose, Cinnamon, and Vanilla
Stephen - Palo Santo Marron, Dogfish Head, Milton, DE. Style: Wood-Aged Brown Ale
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This week Jason and Stephen discuss some of the many flavors one can expect to encounter when drinking a new beer.
Beer tastings:
Jason - Halophile, Speciation Artisan Ales, Comstock, MI, Style: Wild Sour Ale with Cherry, Pineapple, Vanilla, and Sea Salt
Stephen - Murky Waters, Riverlands Brewing Company, St. Charles, IL, Style: NEIPA
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This week Jason and Stephen take a look back into the history of the Kolsch ale, while drinking and discussing some modern versions of this crisp, refreshing style.
Beer tastings:
Jason - True Kolsch, Almanac Brewing Co., San Francisco, CA
Stephen - Kolsch, Alstadt Brewing, Fredricksburg, TX
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This week, Jason and Stephen share their feelings and opinions on some of the most recent trends in craft beer.
Beer tastings:
Jason - Matroyshka, Fort George Brewery, Style: Russian Imperial Stout Aged in Whiskey and Bourbon Barrels
Stephen - Bananas Foster Stout, Untitled Art, Style: Stout with Banana Puree, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Milk Sugar
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This week Jason and Stephen talk about searching for their "white whale" beers, what it was like when they caught them, and which ones are still at large.
Beer Tastings:
Jason - Caferrado, White Elm Brewing, Lincoln, NE. Style: Imperial Stout
Stephen - DDH Pseudo Sue, Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah, IA. Style: American Pale Ale
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This week Jason and Stephen discuss various entry-level craft beers that are widely available and that anyone interested in this hobby can use to develop their beer tastes.
Beer Tastings -
Jason - Nimrod, Black Project Ales, Denver, CO. Style: Wild Ale with Plum and Tart Cherry
Stephen - Iceberg Zombie Apocolypse, KCBC, Brooklyn, NY. Style: Smoothie Sour with Cherry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Lemon, and Vanilla
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Your hosts Jason and Stephen introduce themselves by describing their own journeys into craft beer and how they continue to shape their beer palates. Beer Tastings: Jason - Chupacabra, 903 Brewers, Sherman, TX. Style: Stout Stephen - Pliny the Elder, Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa, CA. Style: Double IPA
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