(E45) Best of BREWTAL 2021 | Lagunitas Brewing Company's Hazy Wonder IPA and Dogfish Head's Utopias Barrel-aged World Wide Stout Craft Beer Reviews

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

After a long journey, we finally make it to EPISODE 100! Such a surreal moment for us as we discuss how we're feeling about this milestone, the direction of the show moving forward, and, of course, beer and metal bayybbee. Cheers to E100, hopwolves! Thank you for coming on this journey with us.

This week's Beverage Breakdowns are BARISTA DOUBLE COFFEE PORTER (7.3%) from Burlington Beer Co (Todd's Pick) and TRIBUTE BLEND 2024 from Starbucks (Arie's Pick).

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• How We're Feeling | 3:42
• What We're Jamming | 6:53
• Beverage Breakdowns | 28:52
• Album Releases | 37:21
• The Return of All Shall Perish | 59:57
• Outro | 1:05:25

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

The bois talk shop with the King Ov Flesh himself TREVOR DUNLAP of Rust Belt Blackened Death outfit GHOST OF ELHR and artist at CRIMSON VISIONS. We discuss dropping the new GoE EP Frayed At Every End (OUT NOW), what it means to be an artist with the rise of AI, Linkin Park affinity, ghost stories, and a hell of a lot more for Episode 99!

A Scarlet Oration (feat. Adam Mercer of A Wake in Providence) from GHOST OF ELHR is featured at the end of the episode.

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• EP Reception | 3:37
• Reddit/Metal Archieves | 5:42
• AI/Digital Age | 8:22
• EP Artwork | 13:58
• Origins of the Band | 17:01
• Filling in for The Breathing Process | 18:27
• Resonating w/the music | 21:41
• Fravorite Track off FAEE | 24:02
• Playing GoE for Mom | 29:31
• Linkin Park | 31:24
• All Things Energy Drinks | 34:07
• Ghost Stories | 36:13
• Future Live Shows | 42:24
• Giving Trevor His Flowers | 43:12
• Outro | 44:41
• Featured Track | 46:27

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• Beer Breakdowns | 2:51
• Top Featured Beer | 14:31
• Top 5 EPs | 25:11
• Top Most BREWTAL EPs | 36:53
• Top 5 Albums | 43:43
• Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums | 1:02:06
• Most BREWTAL Song | 1:13:11
• Most BREWTAL Artist | 1:20:11
• Outro | 1:30:28

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

The bois dive into their favorites from 2023!

This week's Beer Breakdowns include VAPORWAVE TRIPLE IPA (10.5%)  from Burlington Beer Company (Todd's Pick) and JUICY TRUTH HAZY IPA (6.5%) from Rhinegeist Brewery (Arie's Pick).

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

This episode was recorded on 12/20/23

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• Beer Breakdowns | 2:45
• Top Featured Beer of Q4 | 17:49
• Top 5 EPs of Q4 | 22:40
• Top Most BREWTAL EPs of Q4 | 35:49
• Top 5 Albums of Q4 | 45:04
• Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums of Q4 | 1:03:09
• Most BREWTAL Song of Q4 | 1:13:50
• Most BREWTAL Artist of Q4 | 1:18:39
• Outro | 1:21:51

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

The bois dive into their favorites from the 4th quarter of 2023.

This week's Beer Breakdowns include WYTCHMAKER RYE IPA (6.8%)  from Jester King Brewery (Todd's Pick) and KENTUCKY BOURBON BARREL COCOA PORTER (8%) from Lexington Brewing and Distilling (Arie's Pick).

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

This episode was recorded on 12/20/23

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• Beverage Breakdowns | 4:00
• Album Releases | 19:46
• Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 26:34
• Guest Interview | 31:51
• Outro/Featured Track | 53:34

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

The bois talk shop with new friend of the show MARK COSTA, bassist of New Jersery Myspace Deathcore outfit ENDER and Founder/Head Brewery of VARITAGE BEER WORKS. We discuss the similarities of brewing beer and writing music, what it took to open Varitage Beer Works, Ender fans sticking with the band over the years, and a hell of a lot more for Episode 96! 

This week's Beer Breakdowns are WATESSING OATMEAL STOUT (8%) and HOLIDAYS ON BROAD ST. PEPPERMINT PORTER from Varitage Brew Works (7.3%) (Mark's picks), BREAKFAST STOUT (8.3%) from Founder's Brewing Company (Todd's pick) and PABST BLUE RIBBON (4.8%) from Pabst Brewing Company (Arie's Pick).

New Music includes bangers from PSYCHO-FRAME, OSIAH, NAILED SHUT MA, THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE, THE STYGIAN COMPLEX, and ARCHITECTS among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums.

Here to Stay from ENDER is featured at the end of the episode.

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

This episode was recorded on 12/10/23

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• Beverage Breakdowns | 8:32
• Album Releases | 21:27
• Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 27:17
• Guest Interview | 40:46
• Outro | 1:05:22

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

The bois talk shop with friend of the show CHRISTOPHER RABIDEAU of black death symphonic metal outfit THE BREATHING PROCESS. We discuss what the EP title Todeskrone (OUT NOW via Unique Leader Records) means, folklore, moving away from their deathcore roots, the supernatural, and a hell of a lot more for Episode 95!

This week's Beer Breakdowns are OLD FEZZIWIG ALE (4.2%) from The Boston Beer Company (Todd's pick) and DONNIE BARKO DDH IPA (7.2%) from Kings County Brewers Collective (Arie's Pick).

New Music includes bangers from BODY PRISON, ATLVS, FOXCULT, FILTH, KAONASHI, and SUNFALL among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums.

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

This episode was recorded on 11/16/23

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• Beer Breakdowns | 9:57
• Metal News | 21:14
• Album Releases | 29:06
• Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 35:04
• Featured Band | 43:53
• Outro Song | 1:02:06

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

This week's Beer Breakdowns are VIOLET BLUEBERRY BLONDE (5.1%) from Hi Sign Brewing (Todd's Pick) and THE FEAR IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE (9%) from Flying Dog Brewery (Arie's Pick).

The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss Shadows Fall announcing a 20th Anniversary Show for s tier album The War Within for the Metal News of the Week.

New Music includes bangers from DYING WISH, SPIRITBOX, SILENT PLANET, REFLECTIONS, GLOOMBRINGER, and VITRIOL among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums.

As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track 10,000 and Counting from genre bending Pennsylvania death metal outfit WINDCHIMES.

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was produced and edited by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

This episode was recorded on 11/3/23.

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• Beer Breakdowns | 3;47
• Metal News | 17:15
• Album Releases | 20:33
• Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 27:01
• Featured Band | 35:05
• Outro Song | 49:44

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

This week's Beer Breakdowns are WARSTEINER GERMAN PILSENER (4.8%) from Warsteiner Brauerei (Todd's Pick) and THE BEAST UNLEASHER PEACH PERFECT (6%) from Monster Brewing LLC (Arie's Pick).

The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss MARK CASTILLO of BURY YOUR DEAD launching a GoFundMe after losing house and belongings in a fire for the Metal News of the Week.

New Music includes bangers from CALLOUS DAOBOYS, OLD WHARF, KILLSTREAK, THROWN, SNAKE FATHER, and LIFESICK among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums.

As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track SILANA from metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA.

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

This episode was recorded on 10/20/23.

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• Beer Breakdowns | 14:07
• Metal News | 24:10
• Album Releases | 37:03
• Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 43:10
• Featured Band | 54:32
• Outro Song | 1:08:02

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

This week's Beer Breakdowns are DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A GINGER TEXAS STYLE GINGER ALE (5.1%) from Lone Pint Brewery (Todd's Pick) and SPOOKY TOOTH IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE (9%) from Fat Head's Brewery (Arie's Pick).

The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss the 2024 Sick New World lineup and return of Keith Buckley for the Metal News of the Week.

New Music includes bangers from VCTMS, THE VOYNICH CODE, TORN SOUL, ENTERPRISE EARTH, SPIRITBOX, and OSIAH among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums.

As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Ill Will from Dayton, OH Metal Outfit DENIHILIST.

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

This episode was recorded on 10/13/23.

Episode Breakdown:

• Intro | 0:00
• Beverage Breakdowns | 1:52
• Album Releases | 7:40
• Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 11:35
• Guest Interview | 15:23
• Outro | 1:01:04

Hopwolves, you know what time it is...

Arie talks shop with the homie DUSTIN BOLTJES of gore-soaked death metal slashers FLESHER. We discuss who Flesher is and why he wants to kill you, his wild 30 year story of how the band formed, working with the legendary Ed Repka, themes for their debut album Tales of Grotesque Demise (OUT NOW via Redefining Darkness Records), the Indianapolis music scene and a hell of a lot more for Episode 91!

This week's Beer Breakdown is IC'D TEA LAGER (4.2%) from Pittsburgh Brewing Company (Arie's pick) while Dustin talks shop about BLACK CIRCLE.

New Music includes bangers from CARNIFEX, SVALBARD, CAPRA, SENTINELS, VILDJHARTA, and FILTH among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums.

Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL!

Links in this episode:

• Indiana: A History Lesson (Hand picked Playlist fron Dustin)

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield

Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

This episode was recorded on 10/5/23