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"Dry January" and healthier lifestyle choices are two of the top resolutions we hear you're making, so we asked Chris Carney, the owner of NoProof Seltzer to join us on the show. NoProof is a non-alcoholic energy drink with an orange-citrus flavor, infused with beneficial vitamins, no sugar added, and a light caffeine kick. Chris started his company when he was looking for something that was alcohol free, healthier for you to consume, and offered a caffeine boost - without the unnecessary added sugars and artificial flavors. When he couldn't find anything on the market, he found a way to create his own, and now you can enjoy the benefits and refreshing taste of NoProof Seltzer!

Now, we're aware that not everyone participates in "Dry January," so we spoke with one of the co-founders of Bitchin' Kitten Brewery, Michael Crosson. Michael and his wife, Bridgette, started the brewery inspired by her Bridgette-smitten kitten (Shadow) and Michael's enthusiasm of home-brewing. After years of successfully being a home-brewer, Michael landed an apprenticeship at Tindall Road Brewery to gain more experience and knowledge of brewing on a larger scale, and in October of 2021 they opened the doors to their brewpub in Morrisville, PA!

Some people like beverages, others have a hankering for something sweet which is why we spoke with Jenny Gardner who owns Philly Waffle Cabin! What is Philly Waffle Cabin? Well, it's one of those delightful joys where you'll smell the tantalizing scent of freshly-made Belgian waffles in the air before you find where the fully mobile version of the Waffle House Cabin franchise is located at. Born from the slopes, this skier-friendly treat can now be wherever you would like! So, if you're familiar with the tasty treats then you already know why you'd want to seek some out--but if you're not, then let us introduce you to Philly Waffle Cabin and why they're so sought-after on (and now off) the slopes!

Big Z, Chris and Rob join Matt for a Booze Battle! The world of beer is at war! Get ready for a whirlwind of brews—each of us have brought two beers to the tasting table—one from our chosen country and another from the United States as the "ally" beer. The most tasty pairing shall win the war.  Rob's got a Lindemans Framboise Raspberry Lambic and a Founders Breakfast Stout, while Chris is shaking things up with a Bottingtons Pub Ale and Left Hand Milk Stout concoction. Big Z, not to be outdone, presents an Innis & Gun Caribbean Rum Cask Beer and a New Trail Thunder Clap Hazy Double IPA. Yours truly, Matt, is armed with a Spaten Optimator and a Workhorse Coffee Vanilla Porter. With the wide array of flavors on the table, you can almost taste the anticipation!

As we sip and savor each brew, we dive into a lively discussion about the origin countries, aroma, and the unique flavors each beer brings. Ever tried mixing beers? We're not sure we recommend it but it was a lot of fun! 

Who will be crowned the World War Beer Booze Battle Champion? 

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Welcome back to another hair-raising episode of "Beer Before Fear"! Join us as we venture into the unnerving world of horror cinema with a frosty beverage in hand. I'm your host, Dan, and I'm joined by my fearless co-host, Erik. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the spine-chilling universe of "Child's Play."

Get ready to feel the nostalgia as we take a nostalgic trip back to 1988 and explore the origins of everyone's favorite possessed doll, Chucky. We'll dissect the twisted tale of how a child's plaything becomes a conduit for pure evil, terrorizing young Andy and everyone unlucky enough to cross its path.

But that's not all – as we sip on our refreshing Gose beer, we'll unravel the layers of horror that make "Child's Play" a timeless classic. From the eerie unease of the uncanny to the tension-filled scenes that will make you jump out of your seat, we'll examine what sets this film apart in the horror genre.

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we discuss the film's memorable moments, unforgettable one-liners, and the enduring legacy of Chucky. And of course, what's a horror-themed podcast without a few spine-tingling surprises along the way?

So, grab your favorite cold brew, settle in, and prepare to unravel the mystery behind the madness of "Child's Play." Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just looking for a dose of spooky entertainment, this episode promises a brew-tiful blend of scares and suds.

Stay tuned for another riveting episode of "Beer Before Fear" – where the chills are guaranteed, and the beers are ice-cold. Cheers to horror, cheers to Chucky, and cheers to a thrilling podcast experience!

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We had to wing it this week...

Unfortunately, our guest had a last minute emergency this week and we'll have to reschedule Larry for another time.  It's cool, we've got this.  We can always talk about beer.

Canned Fish and Beer Pairing?

One of our latest obsessions is tinned seafood.  Sounds like we're kind of late to the party here but at least we made it to the party.  I've always enjoyed a nice kipper or some tuna salad but there's a whole world out there I had no idea about.  Fish lovers have their own forums, inside jokes, and memes just like beer nerds.  Weirdos.  We offer up some pairing suggestions for those that want to explore this salty world with us.  Grab yourself some deens (that's what the cool kids call sardines) and grab a brew.  If you've got any favorites please let us know.

Tilray Buys a Bunch of Breweries

The big news in beer this week is Tilray's purchase of 8 brands from Anheuser Busch.  There's plenty of debate on whether this is a smart or dumb move for Tilray.  It seems they got a great price on the package, less than AB paid for just one of the breweries when they acquired them.

The purchase of Sweetwater started Tilray (Aphria at the time) down the beer path and they acquired a few others since then.  Here in Atlanta we've enjoyed Alpine and Green Flash brews on tap at the Sweetwater taproom.  Maybe we'll see a cornucopia of these legacy brands there in the future.

German beer sales down, Guinness has a record year

Sounds like our German friends are easing up their drinking as sales are reported to be down 2.9% compared to last year.  The country saw a bit of a boost once Covid restrictions lifted but that has gone away.  In contrast to that, Guinness had it's best year ever with sales up 9% across all regions.  Truly a lovely day for a pint.

The Beer List

• Deschutes / Bitburger - Dry Hop’d Zwickl
• Meier’s Creek - Dark Logger
• Decadent Ales - AC/DC PWR⚡UP Juicy IPA (6.66%)
• Bluejacket - They Both Melt (Dunkel)
• El Segundo - Greetings from El Segundo Anniversary Ale (TIPA)
• Three Taverns Beeps - Lager

Sources

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/hudsonlindenberger/2023/08/08/tilray-brands-deal-with-anheuser-busch-inbev-sets-them-firmly-on-the-national-stage/?sh=6d317f4424a8

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Back to the dual-chair lifestyle this week.

We discuss Matty’s recent finish at @RunMillinocket and continued transition into a RUNNER GUY; @BBBThreeRivers’ first  prix fixe dinner and the vibe explosion it proved to be; and ride the waves on an out-of-nowhere but kinda cool discussion on FLOW.

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We’ve got one more segment we’d like to share with you before we drop season 2. We’re calling it: Friends of SBS. The purpose of this segment is to showcase the expertise and knowledge of our peers and colleagues in the craft industry. 

In our first edition of FOSBS, we welcome someone who’s constantly spreading the word on why good beer matters, Jeremy Storton from Good Beer Matters. 

Chris and Jeremy dive into what it means to be a cicerone, the various achievements, and the process of becoming a master cicerone.

They also talk about favorite food and beer pairings, so just a heads up, you may want to grab a snack before listening.

Enjoy!

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Good Beer Matters

BreweryDB

Cicerone Certification Program

Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher

The Brewmaster’s Table by Garrett Oliver

Beer Pairing by Gwen Conley and Julia Herz

Cheese Beer Wine Cider by Steve Jones and Adam Lindsley

Deschutes Brewery

Rogue

Jester King

Urban Roots Brewing

Ola Brew

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Peter Kim joins us on behalf of Kizakura USA.  Peter shares the unique beer and sake offerings from Kizakura Brewery in Kyoto with retailers across the United States. He joined us to share the history of this unusual dual brewery, along with their line of flavored sake, and the Kyoto and Lucky craft beer series.

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Ever wondered what the best beer is for pairing with your Thanksgiving Dinner?  Adam and Drew have done the homework for you by putting beers to the test for both the main course and dessert.  Come join us for another delicious beer centric episode, with a few turkey frying mishap stories sprinkled in!
 

Featured Beers: 

Main Course:

Trappistes Rochefort 10.  Brasserie de Rochefort.  Rochefort, Belgium. Belgian Quadrupel. 11.3% ABV.

Plaid Habit. Boulevard Brewing Company.  Kansas City, MO.  Brown Ale - Imperial/ Double. 12.4% ABV.
 

Dessert:

Breakfast Stout.  Founders Brewing Co. Grand Rapids, MI.  Stout - Oatmeal.  8.3% ABV.

Porter. Founders Brewing Co. Grand Rapids, MI. Porter. 6.5% ABV
 

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On today’s show, Jesse Sundstrom joins us from Ten Mile Brewing in Signal Hill, CA. Jesse and his family have always done things together. Since he was a little kid, they’d always head up to the family cabin to relax and have fun. Jesse shares how the family that camped together became the family that brews craft beer together. 

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Frank hosts Adam & Beef, friends of nearly 30 years that host the Virtual Pub Podcast. Adam is a hospitality industry veteran, with over 20 years experience as a bartender, creator of beverage programs, owner of a restaurant and a purveyor of adult beverages.  Beef enjoys adult beverages, from 1 to 4 at a time, on the patio, in the shower, and at Colorado’s many beer festivals. Together, they introduce the makers of fine beverages from around the world, fun cocktails from listeners, pub trivia, and more. They sat down with Frank to chat about the obscure island they met on, what brought them to Colorado, what and how they love to eat and drink, and their thoughts on Rayu Senbei, Drinking Buddy's first snack.  

Jeff Lozano, Brewer for Ballast Point Brewing Company, joins Frank on The Drinking Buddy Show to chat about to his journey from brooming floors in Scripps Ranch as a part-time overnight janitor, to brewing world class beers for one of San Diego's finest breweries. Jeff creates three perfect summer craft beer pairings, including a few good tunes to set the mood.

Luke and Andrew look back over 2018 and pick 4 of their favourite beers from the year and discuss what deserves a top rating, how pissed you need to be to rate it and how much of a crime it is that Tom Waits hasn't released anything in 2018.

Beers include:

North Brewing x Northern Monk - Hit the North v2 Brut IPA (Brut IPA)
Duration Brewing - Turtles All The Way Down (American Pale)
Tiny Rebel - Imperial Chocolate Stay Puft (Imperial Chocolate Marshmallow Stout)
Siren Brewing - Old Fashioned (Barrel Aged Barley Wine)

Theme tune by Mawkin

Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew and Luke sit down with Vince from Brewheadz in London to match their awesome core range with some music and talk about Italians setting donkeys on fire, mariachi bands and Luke's terrible tasting notes.

Beers in this episode:

• Brewheadz - Sunny Side of the Street
• Brewheadz - Electro Beat
• Brewheadz - Fired Up Donkey
• Brewheadz - Kitchen Porter

Theme tune by Mawkin

Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew and Luke chat to beer god Pete Brown about how he got into writing, the history behind beer and music matching and how rubbish Andrew's taste in music is, while also matching music to Buxton's Axe Edge, Mike Hess' 8 West, Beavertown's Smog Rocket and Chimay Blue

Beers matched in this episode:

• Buxton - Axe Edge - Traditional style IPA
• Mike Hess - 8 West - Orange Honey Wheat Pale Ale
• Beavertown - Smog Rocket - Smoked Porter
• Chimay Blue - Trappist Strong Dark Ale

Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

This month revolves around Manchester brewery Ticketybrews, with Andrew and Luke making their way through 4 of their core beers, matching music to Jasmine Green Tea, Rose Wheat Beer, Pale Ale and Dubbel. Each one increasing in strength, and each one causing them to get more and more tipsy.

Theme tune: I Can Hew by Mawkin

Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

As a special treat, Luke and Andrew sit down with Nick and Holly from new microbrewery Garden City Brewery, in Letchworth Garden City, UK. We match up some tunes to four of their brews: Hoppy New Year, BIPA, Winter Bitter and Saison's Greetings and talk about how they got started.

Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.