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CBR 140: Literally Blind
Craft Beer Radio - Podcast Feed | 2 Jul 2009 | 7:10pm GMT
Going for broke, we decide to make the blind part literal in our third blind tasting show. Former Beer Drinker of the Year Tom Schmidlin sent us a collection of Washington state beers to enjoy. Listen as we feebly try to describe what we are tastin...Listen: or Download Podcast!
episode 40 :: capital gains
My Life As a Foodie | 2 Jul 2009 | 10:30am GMT
Sacramento, and the capital's hidden food mecca, Things I learned from Food, Inc., and why everyone should see it, 911 is for emergencies, not fast food mishaps, The Bruery's new homebrew supply shop, Beer Wars now available on DVD, An preview of an ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
CBR 139: Duck-Rabbit Brewing Spotlight
Craft Beer Radio - Podcast Feed | 26 Jun 2009 | 2:43pm GMT
Time for another spotlight! This time, the Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery in North Carolina, which just recently became available in our area. Beer: Amber Ale Brown Ale Porter Milk Stout Barleywine Rabid Duck Rankings: Greg: 1. Amber Ale, 2. Brown Ale...Listen: or Download Podcast!
TBR - Hoopmaster’s Texas Beer Dart Massacre - Part 3
The Beer Report | 26 Jun 2009 | 4:14am GMT
Part 3 of the Great Hoopmaster Beer Darting event… The end to a great night of beer drinking.. It really does not get any better than 3 guys hanging out and shooting the BS. Look for Hoops to reprise his role in about a year or so! (Pre Show b...Listen: or Download Podcast!
rubicon brewing :: an interview with brewmaster scott cramlet
My Life As a Foodie | 25 Jun 2009 | 10:30am GMT
In my recent visit to Sacramento, which will be the topic of discussion in the next episode of the show, I got a fantastic opportunity to visit with Scott Cramlet, brewmaster at Rubicon Brewing Company. This was made possible through Rick Sellers, of...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 132 - Abita Beer Show
Big Foamy Head | 25 Jun 2009 | 6:35am GMT
In Memoriam: Purple Haze Pecan Harvest Jacomo IPA TurboDog Abbey Ale Andygator Abita beer is one of the Souths oldest and best breweries. Join us as we discuss some of the offerings and interview the head brewer Mark Wilson. Our shoot the br...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Episode 52 Bonus Video - Pizza Beer
Should I Drink That? Brewcast | 22 Jun 2009 | 3:26am GMT
Watch the video above via Vimeo or DOWNLOAD VIDEO. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? HELL NO! And it ain’t over now cuz when the going gets tough… the tough get drinking! Father Spoon picked this up for the show from his f...Listen: or Download Podcast!
CBR 138: Zappa and Friends
Craft Beer Radio - Podcast Feed | 19 Jun 2009 | 3:20pm GMT
We scour the beer fridge to find some interesting friends to join a few of Lagunitas Brewing Company's Frank Zappa anniversary beers, made in honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of his albums. Beer: Shiner 100 Commemorator (TX) Ninkasi Beli...Listen: or Download Podcast!
CBR Video Episode 7: Avery Mephistopheles
Craft Beer Radio - Podcast Feed | 15 Jun 2009 | 12:40pm GMT
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CBR 137: Craft Mead Radio
Craft Beer Radio - Podcast Feed | 11 Jun 2009 | 9:08pm GMT
Fermented from honey, not cereal grains, Meads are technically not beers. But like beers, they have a long and proud brewing history. We taste 3 meads from Rabbit's Foot Meadery in Sunnyvale California, appreciating that not all brews need barley t...Listen: or Download Podcast!
episode 39 :: the last supper
My Life As a Foodie | 10 Jun 2009 | 10:30am GMT
Season 3 of the show kicks off with a Beer Safari collaboration as all of my beercasting friends chime in with their perfect last meal menus. A new segment leads me to eat alligator, washed down with Andygator from Abita Brewing. Also, The Bruery's 1...Listen: or Download Podcast!
CBR: SAVOR '09 Cult Beers from California
Craft Beer Radio - Podcast Feed | 5 Jun 2009 | 2:25pm GMT
Tomme Arthur of Lost Abbey Brewing Company and Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Company digg deep into their cellars for beers to present at this special SAVOR tasting. Vinnie pours Beatification and Toronado 20th Anniversary Ale. Tomme comple...Listen: or Download Podcast!
TBR - Hoopmaster’s Texas Beer Dart Massacre - Part 2
The Beer Report | 3 Jun 2009 | 2:56am GMT
Part 2 of the Great Hoopmaster Beer Darting event… As you might expect… With more beer… Becomes more Hoopmania… The egos start getting stoked… And volumes get louder! (Pre Show beer: Thirsty Dog Siberian ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Seriously Mikey
Good Beer Show | 31 May 2009 | 9:23pm GMT
On the last half of the show we sample three meads from New Day Meadery. It is the only meadery in Indiana....Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 131 - Smaltz Brewing Coney Island Freak Show NSFW
Big Foamy Head | 28 May 2009 | 1:49am GMT
In Memoriam: Coney Island Lager 6% Sword Swallower - 6.8% Albino Python - 6% Human Blockhead - 8.8% to 10% Our post Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival show. We talk about the acts we saw during 3 rain drenched days "down by the ri...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Episode 52 - The Dark Lord cometh - 3rd Anniversary Show pt.2
Should I Drink That? Brewcast | 22 May 2009 | 12:13pm GMT
Beers: Rabbit & Coyote El Duderino, Rabbit & Coyote Hatch Cream Ale, 3 Floyds Dark Lord 2008 Listen Now! or Download audio (22.7MB - mp3 format - run time 49:38) Show Notes NY State label law screws craft brewers | Rabbit & Coyote ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
TBR - Hoopmaster’s Texas Beer Dart Massacre - Part 1
The Beer Report | 22 May 2009 | 4:16am GMT
He’s baaaaaaaack! Hoops sits in for his annual chat fest… Be amazed and horrified by the antics of Groucho, CHUD and Hoops as they start a long night of drinking. This is part 1 of 3 shows with the Hoopmaster. This is by far̷...Listen: or Download Podcast!
episode 38 :: kentucky fried foodie
My Life As a Foodie | 21 May 2009 | 2:30pm GMT
Frying with Trisol, Estrella Damm Inedit, Michael Pollan on The Colbert Report, Negative feedback on Molecular Gastronomy, Remembering Dom DeLouise, My Life as a Foodie's 2nd Anniversary coming June 10th, Paula Deen annoys my wife, Does race matter w...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Episode 52 - 3rd Anniversary Show pt.1
Should I Drink That? Brewcast | 20 May 2009 | 2:00pm GMT
Beers: Sonoran Cordillera Blanca, Cerveza Cucapa Barleywine, Port Brewing Hop 15 Listen Now! or Download audio (24.7MB - mp3 format - run time 54:10) Show Notes Happy 3rd Anniversary SIDT | Super Bowl beer package! | Sonoran Cordillera Bl...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 130 - High Octane Beer
Big Foamy Head | 19 May 2009 | 4:08am GMT
In Memoriam: Homebrew Maibock Unibroue La Terrible Dogfish Head 120 Dogfish Head World Wide Stout Alaskan Brewing Company 2007 Smoked Porter This show is soooooo epic ("how epic is it?") - it took two days to record. Dick, Mike and Joh...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Ultimate 21st Birthday
Good Beer Show | 10 May 2009 | 11:40pm GMT
Our special guest on this show is Jacob. He actually turned 21 the day this episode was recorded and Bonus Beer Bob made sure it was a show not easily forgotten....Listen: or Download Podcast!
Yazoo Brewery Special Releases
Davis On Draft: A podcast about great craft beer | 10 May 2009 | 10:00pm GMT
We're back again, and this time sampling more beer from our hometown of Nashville, TN. This episode, we're taking a look at some special releases from a favorite brewery of ours - Yazoo. Yazoo has a special line of beers out right now, called the H...Listen: or Download Podcast!
The Booty of Bonus Beer Bob
Good Beer Show | 5 May 2009 | 1:53pm GMT
Bonus Beer Bob flew to California and hung out at the best breweries the west coast has to offer....Listen: or Download Podcast!
episode 37 :: simply heaven
My Life As a Foodie | 5 May 2009 | 1:30am GMT
Dinner at the home of the newest food blogging sensation, Sean Paxton the home brew chef is perhaps the culinary world's best kept secret, McDonalds finally got around to making Japan fat, in defense of Andrew Zimmern, duck bacon, meatcards.com, and ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 57: An Unsung Beer Hero
Speaking of Beer » Shows | 3 May 2009 | 3:02pm GMT
The Beeriniverse has its share of luminaries: people whose hard work, vision and creativity have been instrumental in bringing about the Good Beer Renaisance we are all enjoying today. Names like Fritz Maytag, Jim Koch, Tomme Arthur, and Sam Calagio...Listen: or Download Podcast!
So My Mom
Good Beer Show | 29 Apr 2009 | 1:49pm GMT
We were joined on this show by Jennifer Litz, a twitter friend, who is writing a book about turning into her mother....Listen: or Download Podcast!
TBR Homebrew Experiment
The Beer Report | 24 Apr 2009 | 3:42am GMT
Groucho, CHUD and AB sample a bottle of their experimentally bottled Cherry Beer after doing episode 50. We also talk about the movie Watchmen, while not relavant now… You can save this podcast for the DVD release in July! http://media.libs...Listen: or Download Podcast!
TBR Vidcast - Groucho at Darklord Day 2009
The Beer Report | 23 Apr 2009 | 4:47am GMT
Groucho running solo at this years Darklord day in Munster Indiana. http://media.libsyn.com/media/thebeerreport/TBR-VDARKLORD2009.mov...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 129 - Brew Dog Show
Big Foamy Head | 22 Apr 2009 | 4:48am GMT
In Memoriam: Homebrew Milk Stout Brew Dog RipTide Stout Brew Dog Punk IPA Brew Dog Storm IPA Remember the Chris Farley Show interviews on Saturday Night Live? Remember those? Those were awesome. Remember when we interviewed James Watt at the ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Peoria Brewfest 2009 - Night of the Barrels Update
The Beer Report | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:27am GMT
Above: Groucho, Thor and Nightcrawler imbibing on flights at the Night of the Barrels. The event was held at Old Chicago on the Peoria Riverfront. Listen to the update in amazing stereo sound: http://media.libsyn.com/media/thebeerreport/TBR-NOB20...Listen: or Download Podcast!
episode 36 :: what is a foodie anyway?
My Life As a Foodie | 19 Apr 2009 | 2:30am GMT
It's a good question, actually. And I get it a lot. So I am here to answer it. And in this episode I pose the question to you. Are you a foodie, or are you an eater? Listen and find out just where you stand. Paula Deen is out to kill anyone who ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Episode 51 - The Reaper, a Yeti and Gorilla Farts
Should I Drink That? Brewcast | 10 Apr 2009 | 1:49pm GMT
Beers: Redemption Red Ale, Deathly Pale Ale, Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout Listen Now! or Download audio (19.3MB - mp3 format - run time 42:15) Show Notes Welcome Tyro Beer Dan to SIDT! | Sickpuppy’s homebrew | Redemption R...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Mission to Mars
Good Beer Show | 5 Apr 2009 | 2:10am GMT
Three beer podcasts come together for one big show....Listen: or Download Podcast!
Remembering Joe Murphy 2009
Speaking of Beer » Shows | 1 Apr 2009 | 5:19am GMT
Joe Murphy was a talented podcaster and inspiring human being who passed all too soon from the planet. Here’s a show where two mutual friends (and friends of SoB) Jack Mangan and Tee Morris remember his legacy. Raise a root beer, and enjoy....Listen: or Download Podcast!
Shot Across the Bow
Good Beer Show | 29 Mar 2009 | 11:43pm GMT
It was Bonus Beer Bob's Birthday but he brought all the gifts....Listen: or Download Podcast!
Hair of the Dog Brewery
Davis On Draft: A podcast about great craft beer | 29 Mar 2009 | 10:00pm GMT
This episode, we're centering in on another brewery - Hair of the Dog Brewery from Oregan. Special thanks to Don for sending us these great beers! We're trying three of their offerings this episode, and needless to say, we're pretty impressed. All...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Episode 50 - Imperial Teaspoon
Should I Drink That? Brewcast | 25 Mar 2009 | 5:32am GMT
Beers: Samuel Adams Imperial White, Samuel Adams Double Bock, Samuel Adams Imperial Stout, Shane’s Schwarzbier, Shane’s House Pale Ale Listen Now! or Download audio (30.6MB - mp3 format - run time 66:51) Show Notes Welcome Shane Terric...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 128 - Back to Beer Show
Big Foamy Head | 15 Mar 2009 | 1:59am GMT
Back to beer. We start this show with Avery Brewing Companies Brabant. A very nice sour ale aged in Mephistopheles Wine Barrels from Norman Vineyards. It's Avery's first barrel aged beer in what will hopefully be a long line of beers to come. Then...Listen: or Download Podcast!
New from Sierra Nevada
Davis On Draft: A podcast about great craft beer | 1 Mar 2009 | 10:00pm GMT
Hey - we're back! This episode, we're revisiting a well known brewery, Sierra Nevada, and trying their new offerings. Over the past couple months, Sierra Nevada has released two of this year's seasonals, plus a brand new year-round beer. As it's ra...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Miscellaneous Listener Beer Roundup
Davis On Draft: A podcast about great craft beer | 1 Feb 2009 | 10:00pm GMT
This episode, we're cleaning out some of the beer sent us by you - our great listeners! As such, it's a varied show with three different styles and breweries. Listen in as we taste these great beers, including a stout that, tasted blind, might pass...Listen: or Download Podcast!
IPAs / 2 Year Anniversary
Davis On Draft: A podcast about great craft beer | 11 Jan 2009 | 10:00pm GMT
Happy Anniversary! Well, at least for us...two years ago, we started this podcast, and we're still bringing you reviews and news about great craft beer. This week, we're checking out one of our favorite styles - IPAs. We've done IPAs a couple time...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Homebrewery Spotlight: Dave's Homebrew
Davis On Draft: A podcast about great craft beer | 22 Dec 2008 | 10:00pm GMT
We've got something different on tap this week. We're doing a brewery spotlight, but not on a commercial brewery! This week, it's all about homebrew! Dave was kind enough to send four of his beers down for us to try, and on this episode, we talk ab...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 56: Liquid Christmas 2008–Vrolijk Kerstfeest! (part 3)
Speaking of Beer » Shows | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:39pm GMT
And so we come to the end… After two big and strong (if not universally loved) brews, why not change it up? Because big and strong is what’s called for this time of year, so bring on some more! Foregoing the Belgian theme, round three of...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 56: Liquid Christmas 2008–Vrolijk Kerstfeest! (part 2)
Speaking of Beer » Shows | 19 Dec 2008 | 7:50pm GMT
And the evening wore on, and our revelers continued in their revelry… Beer #2 for the evening is Delirium Noël, the holiday entry from the storied brewers at Belgium’s Huyghe Brewery, who’ve brought us many other fine beers with &#...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 56: Liquid Christmas 2008–Vrolijk Kerstfeest! (part 1)
Speaking of Beer » Shows | 18 Dec 2008 | 8:30pm GMT
The Holidays are once again bearing down on us with their relentless festiveness, and there’s no better time to explore the world of beer. Like Oscar-baiting movie studios, breweries the world over save their best, most interesting, and most p...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Show 55: Speaking of Beer Gets the (Ballast) Point
Speaking of Beer » Shows | 4 Dec 2008 | 9:38pm GMT
Today’s show is another Beer As Folk interview, this time with Mike Mellow (yes, that is his real name) from Ballast Point Brewing Company in cerves-o-centric San Deigo. Mike was in town recently (unfortuantely, technical problems intervened t...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Brain Gravy 0007: Meet the Brain Gravy!
BRAIN GRAVY | 4 Nov 2008 | 3:30am GMT
Episode 7: Meet The Brain GravyWarning. Brain Gravy contains adult topics of an adult nature. People under the legal age to drink alcohol in their jurisdiction should stop listening now. Additionally, anyone that is sensitive or offended by adult top...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Brain Gravy 0006: It Came From Brain Gravy!
BRAIN GRAVY | 29 Apr 2008 | 2:44am GMT
Episode 6: It Came From Brain GravyWarning. Brain Gravy contains adult topics of an adult nature. People under the legal age to drink alcohol in their jurisdiction should stop listening now. Additionally, anyone that is sensitive or offended by adult...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Dude Night Season 3: Episode 1
Dude Night | 16 Apr 2008 | 8:00pm GMT
Before Dude Night rides off into the podcasting sunset, I wanted to bring on a long-time friend of mine who's been a big fan of the show. Jesmo joins us in studio to discuss a wide-range of topics, including Dick Clark's need to continue to appear on...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Brain Gravy Episode 005 - Another Episode Down the Crapper!
BRAIN GRAVY | 3 Nov 2007 | 2:05am GMT
Brain Gravy, Episode 5 - Another Episode Down the Crapper!- Harmless teaches Jen how to make an Irish Car Bomb!- Spoon doesn't show up to his own party!- The return of the Drunken Doctor!- We talk shit, shit, shit and more shit!- Raiders of the Lost ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Big Foamy Dude Night
Dude Night | 16 Sep 2007 | 2:15pm GMT
Dick Pepper from Big Foamy Head joins us at Hollingshead Deli in Orange for a night of beer drinking, smack talking against Pekin, fatherly advice to Gonso, an exclusive tasting of Stone's 11th Anniversary Ale, and much more....Listen: or Download Podcast!
Big Bad Baked Comic Gravy: Supersized Tiki Avengers Edition
BRAIN GRAVY | 14 Aug 2007 | 12:47am GMT
Big Bad Baked Comic Gravy: Supersized Tiki Avengers EditionWarning. Brain Gravy contains adult topics of an adult nature. People under the legal age to drink alcohol in their jurisdiction should stop listening now. Additionally, anyone th...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Dude Night Season 2: Episode 8
Dude Night | 17 Jul 2007 | 8:00pm GMT
We did a wine show. Not one drop of beer, just wine. O-Man, Dawg and Gonso provide some careful insight on the wines, as well as suggestions for food pairings. To provide a balancing act, we discuss boxing, hangovers, lots of sports (yes, there's a ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Border Patrol
Dude Night | 3 Jul 2007 | 10:15pm GMT
Dude Night presents a new game show that celebrates the import beer that made American beer great. We call it "Border Patrol." Imports essentially paved the way for American Craft Breweries, so we thought it might be a good idea to see how good we ...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Dude Night Season 2: Episode 7
Dude Night | 21 Jun 2007 | 2:00pm GMT
It's been 100 years since Vogue magazine featured the first bra, so we're toasting one of God's greatest inventions - breasts. It's our second consecutive show from Studio BB in the breathtaking beautiful Big Bear Mountains. Speaking of mountains, w...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Something Seeming Slightly Surreal!
BRAIN GRAVY | 12 Jun 2007 | 12:32am GMT
BRAIN GRAVY Episode 003: Something Seeming Slightly Surreal FIREBALL!!! The battle cry of thirsty! PRESENT ARMS! The charge of those needing another drink! And with that, off we go with the next installment of Brain Gravy! You wanted more, you've go...Listen: or Download Podcast!
Dude Night Season 2: Episode 6
Dude Night | 5 Jun 2007 | 2:00pm GMT
In our first of several episodes from our new studio on Big Bear Mountain, we celebrate our manliness by riding mountain bikes all weekend, drinking home brew, and watching hockey. Clarke discusses a mishap regarding his man jewelry, Gonso and Hog D...Listen: or Download Podcast!
The Shining Face of Something Spectacular!
BRAIN GRAVY | 10 Mar 2007 | 9:55pm GMT
BRAIN GRAVY Episode 002: The Shining Face of Something Spectacular I feel a podcast coming on. A podcast so freaking awesome it makes all the other stuff we did look this should be part two of it. Well lucky listener, it IS! This ep...Listen: or Download Podcast!