Episode 355 – Go Vote (Pliny For President)
In this episode we discuss: RIP Natty Greenes Oh yea, GABF still happened It’s time to play the game
Author: Jeff
Episode 354 – Be4Loko
In this episode we discuss: Mikkeller grows up AB Inbev misses the boat Topo Chico has a partner Beer malk Pabst weed seltzer
Episode 353 – The Message
In this episode we discuss: The Incident The Response El A part 2 BA seems to be going nowhere First new beer in 60 years Wholesalers unite
Episode 352 – Dad Bod Cast
In this episode we discuss: RIP Tap rooms Dogfish isn’t doing so great Solid move When you are here, you are dead Why
Episode 351 – Hostile Beer Bar
In this episode we discuss: Yuengling goes nationwide Kona is free of AB El A tries to help Beer jobs are going away Kien Beer
Episode 350 – What are we?
In this episode…. NOPE and NOPE Here comes the money Poor Avery Dormammu, I have come to bargain
Episode 349 – That’s Assault, Brother
In this episode we discuss… FFS Bad Optics on this Good Optics NC Beer Cup winners
Episode 348 – Things you don’t need to see in HD
In this episode we discuss: We are lost You remember Apricot Beer right? Founders still hasn’t said they are sorry Welcome to Miami Beef Broth but for dogs EXTREME HOPS
Episode 347 – Josh Supports Corporate Terrorism
In this episode we discuss: Gross New Belgium was bigger than we thought Dunkin keeps trying This is why we can’t have nice things Brewdog does some decent, for once Blah blah blah Stone. Blah blah blah Stone
Episode 346 – Welcome to the Craft Programming Cast
In this episode we discuss: Rules of Conduct You zigged when you should have zagged Shorts has had enough Welcome to EL A Other Half gets another home A Bank Brewery
Episode 345 – Wear A Damn Mask
In this episode we discuss: Stone CEO leaves what does it mean More taxes MOAR SELTZERS MMMMMMM Boulevard Whiskey NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE
Episode 344 – Topo Chico Bois
In this episode we discuss: Gross, but we would try it Texas could be going down Topo Chico Hard Seltzer
Episode 343 – [REDACTED] brewery is bad. Redacting name so they don’t sue us.
In this episode we discuss: Words, words, lies, words Ohhh buddy this is gonna be a good one……..
Episode 342 – That’s Education, Holmes
In this episode we discuss: Bad BrewDog Masshole no more New Dragon Milk BA Hacked Education would have gone a mile
Episode 341 – But wait, there’s more!
In this episode we discuss: BOOOOOO Stone Exploding cans, again Florida, man Bad AB, bad Break up AB and Millercoors
Episode 340 – Tall Man Loud
In this episode we discuss: What is that aboot eh? White Labs beer It’s time to play the game
Episode 338 – Rowlf Mouth
In this episode we discuss: Scumbag A legend is gone Algae Beer Corn Syrup Fight
Episode 337 – Its like an Hour and Half…
In this episode we discuss: There was Magic Hat, Oh wait not anymore What happens to Kona? Stone keeps doing Stone things D9 on the move
Episode 336 – MSTCBC
This is an odd one folks. No news. No real buy/nobuy we just watched a movie! If you don’t have Amazon Prime and a 1:40 minutes to kill you are allowed to skip this...
Episode 335 – The Shiny Balk
In tonight’s episode: Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo Drink outside in ElAhhhh Trash Can Banging Beers ahead of their time
Episode 334 – No Funny Title
In this episode we discuss: Drink Outside This seems like a bad idea No GABF this year Beer Fairies
Episode 333 – All Together Now
In this episode we discuss: We are all grows upped now Thirsty Nomads Westy woes Goodbye Sunset, hello Toucan Louie’s
Episode 332 – What Did Guy Fieri Ever Do To You?
In this episode we discuss: Fake Beer but people still want it Cool can art RIP Picobrew Dogs with jobs
Episode 331 – The Return Of Dr. Manhattan
In this episode we discuss: It apparently only sucks for ABInbev right now BA is hit too MN is being dumb again CRAFT BEER IS THE DEVIL
Episode 330 – Hey look, kids, there’s Big Ben, and there’s Parliament
In this episode we discuss: Top beers Why Why again More of this please Past Whalez, brah Few things to get out of the way. This and future episodes at least through Mayish will be done online so...
Episode 329 – They were bleeping
In this episode we discuss: Virtual Brewgaloo RIP the real Oktoberfest for this year at least Info-graphs are fun Beer is dying in CA CO2 could be running out
Bad news, everyone!
Bad news, everyone! The bot that we have been using since going into isolation did a bad thing and destroyed the show. We’ll be moving forward with multiple recording sources going forward, but unfortunately...
Episode 328 – Milk Jug Growlers?
Few things to get out of the way. This and future episodes at least through April will be done online so we are learning some things as we go into this new world. You...
Episode 327 – The Gang is quarantined
Few things to get out of the way. This and future episodes at least through April will be done online so we are learning some things as we go into this new world. You...
Episode 326 – Alright, Bot
Few things to get out of the way. This and future episodes at least through April will be done online so we are learning some things as we go into this new world. You...
Episode 325 – That one time at Medieval Times
In this episode we discuss: Alright then Double Alright then MORE Listicls Weed beer has issues Gone and already forgotten HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS: So we hope you all are staying safe and at home, isolating and drinking up all of...
Episode 324 – WHEW that was close
In this episode we discuss: Nothing is going to change, until it does Y’all are fugged Why is this a thing Why ask why, try Bud Nitro The reason ABV on cans is a thing TLDR
Episode 323 – Bad Jokes
In this episode we discuss: R.I.P. Bold Missy BBAed Seltzer, FINALLY Darkness Day is done, for now Roasting for Reseach is coming up!
Episode 322 – The one with Roasting for Research
In this episode we discuss: A fun and delicious event to support childhood cancer research (plus chicky tendies for josh!) A horrible tragedy BA is now Untappd
Episode 321 – Talking in Circles
In this episode we discuss: Cute story Try before you die Time to play the game
Episode 320 – Mush Mouth Josh
In this episode we discuss: There are some laws Omnipollo to finally have a spot of their own A white whale now exists Time to play the game
Episode 319 – To Be Faiiiirrrrrr…
In this episode we discuss: Sprecher sold Weed and beer come together again Whale nuts, brah
Episode 318 – Tappy McTapface
In this episode we discuss: QCBF Wrap-up Atwater has sold You mean you don’t want to live in Chicago
Episode 317 – EPIC FAIL?
In this episode we discuss: The tariffs(taxes) are really hurting breweries AB is cancelled Oh Alchemist QCBF
Episode 316 – The Josh And The Jeff
In this episode we discuss: Will they or won’t they Schlafly on the move Pabst to make more “craft beer” Time to play the game
Episode 315 – The one about QCBF with Nils
In this episode, we talk about the QCBF, what it stands for, who they’re helping, and how. Check them out on Twitter @qcbrewfest and see what you can do to help out kids with...
Episode 314 – Mules Are The Worst
In this episode we discuss: Resale market is insane Drynuary needs to stop Anchor becomes unionized Another employee owned brewery Do you want to play a game?
Episode 313 – Top 5 of 2019
In this episode we discuss: Do you even brew, bro? Also our Top 5 beers from 2019
Episode 311 – Pulled A Shoneys
In this episode we discuss: Anderson Valley sold The star fell and very very hard
Episode 310 – You Son Of A Bitch, I’m In
In this episode we discuss: Ch-ch-ch-changes White Claw is…punk? Top beers of the decade
Episode 309 – MACLUNKY!
In this episode we discuss: New Belgium sells Bold Rock sells So with Dog Fish and New Belgium gone, who is next Might have payed too much
Episode 308 – The Virginia Paradox
In this episode we discuss: PG&E bad, beer good Too little, too late Green Flash continues to close places Brew Dog makes some money Millercoors trying to hide some things
Episode 307 – OK Boomer
In this episode we discuss: We called it 10 Barrel Boomerang The balls on AB sometimes We could do it for half the cost
Episode 305 – Taste the Windy City
In this episode we discuss: Molson Coors is having some issues Sycamore making some bank I went to the Jerk Store and came back with some Lagunitas
Episode 304 – joshworldproblems
In this episode we discuss: We should buy an Island Paper Bottles? Ohhh Minnesota What 5 beers would you order after being locked away for 5 years
Episode 303 – “I don’t care what you think about me” money
In this episode we discuss: More merging Downsizing So this is still going on The grumpiest in man in beer
Episode 302 – Growler Fills?
In this episode we discuss: RIP Brewpublik Growler Fills? No, no it is not, at all
Episode 301 – The Hard Way
In this episode we discuss: GABF 2019 Winners GABF by the numbers Normal beer is making a come back Dolla Dolla Bills Y’all
Episode 300 – NEW MUSIC WHO DIS
In this super sized 300 we discuss: Michigan is having some issues it seems This wasn’t for publicity at all Ballast Point is starting to assimilate Guess who’s back Time to play the game
No new episode this week…
We’re coming back next week for Episode 300, which will be a little beefier than usual, but nothing so giant that it warranted splitting into two episodes. As we recorded Ep300, it was a...
Episode 299 – The End?!??
In this episode we discuss: Drumpf trade war Texas grows up What beer terms do you hate, brah Lager, the new hotness That’s a pricey beer
Episode 298 – Mouth F’ed by a box full of Band Aids
In this episode we discuss: It is finished All the things to all the people Blow up the planet like doom ship Boston Legal Weed Jeff is ISO
Episode 297 – Pie Face
In this episode we discuss: More places need to do this Odell getting in the wine game Whales bruv Time to play the game
Episode 296 – Angry Wells
In this episode we discuss: AB has the spirits Good luck Peru Let’s just buy it cheaper It’s time to play the game
Episode 295 – Pickle Back
In this episode we discuss: They are coming or leaving GABF Don’t be a noob brah How about no The WORST PICKLE RICK
Episode 294 – Craft Recycle Cast
In this episode we discuss: And another gone and another gone Less filling Up-cycling Why
Episode 293 – Who’s on first?
In this episode we discuss: Why saison bottles are green Who’s on first? Grocery store beers Boba beer It’s time to play the game
Episode 292 – That fact in fact is a fact
In this episode we discuss: (behind a paywall so beware) That was fast More AB Money stuffs Giving aliens piss water
Episode 291 – Vaping Bath Water
In this episode we discuss: AB Bombed in China This isn’t a thing and we all know it So Irish Coffee doesn’t exist yet Oh NC really?
Episode 290 – Meanwhile, back at the Yeast Farm…..
In this episode we discuss: Annnnnnd it’s gone It *is* the UK, but that doesn’t mean it may not come over here Northern Brewer is back
Episode 289 – To The Front Butt
In this episode we discuss: BBiA2019 The truth about cold to warm beer Weird flex but ok Double WTF
Episode 288 – Pour One Out For The Danner
On this episode we discuss: That’s a bold strategy Cotton First steps in maybe finally getting rid of the 3 Tier Dannering on his own
Episode 287 – PEDs Not S***s
In this episode we discuss: This list will shock you Let me jam on my beer, man What is old is new again Pastry Stouts from the experts
Episode 286 – He only goes out at night
In this episode we discuss: R.I.P. Ballast Point And the saga counties This is why Portland can’t have old things It’s just too much The struggle is real, maybe
Episode 285 – Thanks, Mark
In this episode we discuss: F$%# AB Inbev F$%# NJ A Belgian Abbey comes back Thanks, I hate it
Episode 284 – And I’m Mark
In this episode we discuss: Here we go again, again AB with the dick move of the year at least so far Pay your debts TTB keeps rolling Yikes
Episode 283 – Not even brewed with guns
In this episode we discuss: Not even brewed with guns Like thief in the night The fines just keep on coming
Episode 282 – Best Haze Brahs
In this episode we discuss: Sellout, with me oh yea Coming back home Just let it happen It’s time to play the game
Episode 281 – Just Gotta Soak ’em
In this episode we discuss: Oh thank heaven We are in the End Game What a mess
Episode 280 – The Fyrefestival of beer
In this episode we discuss: Wells talks about the Untappd Festival Mess Blame Pumpkin Beer Chill brah
Episode 279 – Terpene Burps
In this episode we discuss: Bro Biggest fine yet Amazon getting in the beer game
Episode 278 – Untitled Podcast Episode
In this episode we discuss: Another one bites the dust And another one gone Hey, I’m gonna get to you TIL
Episode 277 – Sounding Off
Well that was fast It IS a bubble 3.2 is almost finally gone. Finally Avenge the Fallen Want to play a game
Episode 276 – I just want something in my mouth
In this episode we discuss: Avery has gone the way of San Miguel Ninkasi starts a third platform Why did AB buy Ratebeer Do you want to play a game
Episode 275 – Shout Outs
In this episode we discuss: South Carolina trying to update beer laws again 3.2 Beer is dead. Long live 3.2 beer Three Floyds is canning It’s Schraderbrau, Marie! GEEZ!
Episodes 274 – Vape Lord
In this episode we discuss: It wasn’t the People’s Elbow, but Rock Bottom hit, well, Rock Bottom Coors is being petty Miller takes the pettiness a step further A Carnival of beers that no one wants...
Episode 273 – The Devil’s Avocado
Tonight, we talk about: Et Tu Brute We all saw it coming The Devil’s Avocado
Episode 272 – BREAKING NC BEER NEWS
In this episode: Breaking News Untappd Beer Festival Reckless Would you like to play a game?
Episode 271 – Jeff can’t let it go
In this episode we discuss: The super group that wasn’t Brother thelonious is back The plane ride from hell IT”S NOT A BUBBLE
Episode 270 – ISO DDH ESB
In this episode: AB buying into the evil spirits Newcastle is back in pog form Honkers is no more How about no
Episode 269 – Does It Bring You Joy?
In this episode we discuss: Bells is in a fight Unita owns up Get your babies out of my dog Wicked Weed is lost Catch him if you can
Episode 268 – Corn Hub
In this episode we discuss: GOAT Ratebeer Sells out Sierra Nevada buys in AB loves hard core corn
Episode 267 – Craft Sleepcast
In tonight’s episozzzzzzzzzzz….. Pay to play in FL Oh Texas Nebraska might be crazy Chug corn water for some free college
Episode 266 – To The Edge
Topics in this episode: Update on Eden Fullers sells Widmer closes tap room
Episode 265 – Cardigans are still a thing
Things you might feel like reading after hearing us talk about it on the show: Ice Cold CO is changing and the small guys don’t like it Oh Qatar Then you can drink rice
Episode 264 – It is good for over a year
Things you might feel like reading after hearing us talk about it on the show: Shut down beer Man gets hit in groin by football Hazy bro brews kinda suck And you will keep seeing this happen
Episode 263 – Go Fund Yourself
Does anyone read this? Because here are our topics of the night: Go Fund yourself DME is no more Eco Friendly
Episode 262 – Top 5 of 2018 and more
On this episode, you’ll hear us rant about: Another shutdown, another slow down of new releases Another best breweries list The BAC keeps dropping in Utah Our top 5 of 2018s as well
Episode 261 – We wish him the best in his future endeavors, and this time we kinda mean it
In this episode we discuss… Thrillist the authority on beer Best Beers of 2018 You can drink the same beer twice and a Top 5 from Chris
Episode 259 – Was the worm in it?
In this episode we discuss: Trillium gets shady NJ changes, maybe for the good Kirin leaving beer Founders outsourcing WTH is Brut Beer Oh Ab you so crazy
Episode 258 – Millennials Are Killing Eating Out
In this episode we discuss: Long live Pabst Sierra Nevada is amazing The bubble burst again Smuttynose lives Goodbye to a strange but amazing idea of a beer label. Maybe MILF no more
Episode 257 – Not An Elongated Episode…
No new news, just the buy-no-buy from our visit to Birdsong Brewing, including Barrel Aged St. Tuber and Mexicali Stout!
Episode 256 – The One With Chris And Tara From Birdsong
In this episode we have an interview with Chris and Tara from Birdsong discussing their growth since we first hooked up with them 5 years ago and what has changed and what is coming up....
Episode 255 – Happy Birthday To The Ground
In this episode we discuss: Fancy Peanut Beer Brew Dog takes flight Our dream has come true Oakland wins Oakland wins
Episode 254 – Tell Me About The Meats
In this episode we discuss: Mystery Brewing closes Big shock Dividend Cut for AB In-Bev
Episode 253 – Sausage Jam ’97
Complaints about lack of photo can be sent to hatemail@craftbeercast.com In this episode we discuss: Growth for Cycle The quarterly sky is falling story Changes at Rogue Desert Island Brewery both local and national
Episode 252 – You got something on your chin
In this episode we discuss: Shocker Duh Print is dead Odd choice
Episode 251 – Fail Wells
In this episode we discuss: Why is this a thing ISO again Who made the craft beer for the Atlanta stadium No babies Classic
Episode 250 – A Phantom Wells
In this episode we discuss: AB is up to something Lagunitas cuts staff And the saga continues OK grows up a bit Jersey really is a cesspool
Episode 249 – Moon River
In this episode we discuss: Europe is leading craft beer again Dogfish gets funky Browns Win, Browns Win
Episode 248 – Mitch is the new Chris
In this episode we discuss: GABF 2018 Winners Oskar Blues says what we have been saying for years Kegs in the air Are they for real
Episode 247 – We’ll be back in 30
In this episode we discuss: In the face of the big guys Beer flights in a stadium More hop water brah Oh boy
Episode 246 – Unfruited Cider
@jrep1972 from Red Clay Cider joins to hang out while we discuss: Layoffs at Millercoors Changes at Pabst What was once old is new again
Episode 245 – Everything is Awesome
In this episode we discuss: Watch out But who is brewing it Pot meet Kettle Mamma MIA
Episode 244 – Once In A Lifetime
In this episode we discuss: Tall Grass may go the way of the buffalo Constellation layoffs LoLz Shocked I tell you Aight then
Episode 243 – Do You Even Vape, Bro?
In this episode we discuss: Florida is still a craft beer mess Two hats two soon You are 5 years too late When wasps strike back These top 12 beer states may surprise you
Episode 242 – Owen Wilson Wow
Some things stay the same, some things change…tonight we talk through: What is CLT beer A Stone in a China Shop The bubble is not about to burst Canarchy is on the rise
Episode 241 – The one with Gavin from Divine Barrel
We’re back for show 2 at Divine Barrel, this time joined by Gavin, one of the co-owners. EXPLOSION AB takes a fall The moviepass of beer Shark, Jumped
Episode 240 – Trademark THIS
Sorry for the lack of show last week; we traveled over to Divine Barrel for a set of shows. First up, we talked about…. Non Competes Yeast, it’s what’s for dinner Ya don’t say Vomit.gif Bowls brah
Episode 238 – The Chuck Beercast?
Look – there’s a non-zero chance that this show crashes and burns, but we have 50% Chuck-supplied beers (@beerpurgatory). We do greatly appreciate those of you that send us beer, and have one from...
Episode 237 – Did Ya Miss Me, Baby?
Jim Ross: In what has become commonplace, it’s another show without Jo—-what’s that? Who’s music is that?!?!? BAH GAWD, IT’S JOSH’S MUSIC! [/JR_VOICE] Josh is back, and he’s here to tell us about the...
Episode 236 – Sacred Territory
We let Mark and Ryan stick around for one more show. Sure, some of these are repeats for buy/no-buy, but I mean, when Mark comes bringing Russian River gifts….you kinda gotta roll with it....
Episode 235 – O.G. and Me
What’s that music?! OH NO! Some O.G. co-hosts just showed back up! Distributors are, like, just normal folks that are simply misunderstood, right? When new breweries combine and then move to your town, do...
Episode 234 – Cocaine Nasal Hookers
Still no Josh – I can’t believe that he hasn’t come running back into the room to take over… Here are links to the topics for this show: Possible tariff relief for brewers You won’t...
Episode 233 – The Reverse Purvis
In the latest installment, we have somehow misplaced Josh, but Chris is here, so win/win? Oskar Blues helps Deep Ellum quit dog paddling That sour taste isn’t the beer, it’s your lack of acceptance of relief Where will...
Episode 232 – Super Fine
In this episode we discuss: The importance of flagships Brewers on the move Boston Beer busted Quantifying the haze craze Heavy petting boo
Episode 231 – Fixing The Glitch
In this episode we discuss: Illegal Activity? In MY supply chain? Stairway to Heineken First they came for my South African hops Green Flash in the pan Brewing your own beer? Oy vey No more breweries
Episode 230 – I don’t even know what it smells like but this is delicious
In this episode we discuss: WE ARE OUT OF BEER Beer stats of the US Quad dry hopped Soap Box Plastic is in your water The dankest of trade marks Insert Vomit.gif here
Episode 229 – Party Occasions
Whew, LOTS of news in this show. We discuss: Holy shit Ninkasi CEO steps down Nikos drops the mic The fight continues Jeff might have lost it Five things that AB InBev can’t do So this is a thing now
Episode 228 – THERE ARE FOUR ROWS
In this episode we discuss: What beer do they make It has 4 more rows Update on New Realm No Fat Heads here Rehash of the IBU story
Episode 227 – So Much Blue
In this episode we discuss: World Beer Cup 2018 Results Yea, no OMB to be the first craft brewer to beer in PET Josh is sick of talking about this
Episode 226 – They sure love jackin it
In this episode we discuss: Help, help it’s happening Coming soon to Charlotte FIGHT Can can Coming soon to a trade forum near you A old man rants Florida, Man
Episode 225 – If I knew it was gonna be this kinda party…
In this episode we discuss: We killed many whales that day but also CRUSHED the goal and granted 4 wishes!! And the dance continues Lawsuit, Bitch Who You don’t say Here we go again, again Reinheitsgelie
Episode 224 – And we wish him the best in his future endeavors…
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Chris. As you have no doubt noticed, Chris has missed a lot of shows. Going forward, we are just going to be a three...
Episode 223 – Dropping Molly
In this episode we discuss: I feel like we talk about this every other show now One more time with feeling Is this the future Drink what you like Why Come at me bro The hammer will drop
Episode 222 – Josh The Shut-In
In this episode we discuss: More Greenflash troubles and then…even more More breweries are a coming Wow…… And it starts No, you didn’t Miller Haze me up Fam
03.29.18 – No show this week
Folks – Josh has been recovering from the flu, which means either we all sacrifice and try to make it work, recording a show and knowing full well that we would likely die due...
Episode 221 – [Punny Title Goes Here]
In this episode we discuss: That’s not how any of this works DDH duh Feel the heat Put a monk on it Woodchuck is still a thing?!?
Episode 220 – A Stormy Time in Craft Beer
In this episode we discuss: We tried not to get too political Oh Brewdog…. Another State Brewers Association split ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO
Episode 219 – Puny Human
In this episode we discuss: Your liver laughs at you AB blocks Yuengling Feels like we have one of these stories about every month now
Episode 218 – Rule Breakers
In this episode we discuss: Whales for Wishes 2018 Green Flash looking for some help New Highland Logos We have the best excise cuts
Episode 217 – Mea Culpa
In this episode we discuss: You are saying it wrong Cool Idea Stuck holding the bag Anchor away Visit Idaho Mace Good on Epic Nice Job Jackie’Os
Episode 216 – Deep Faking It
In this episode we discuss: They have case Two hats, two furious Oh Maryland… Skirting Trademarks Praise Dear Leader, Praise him
Episode 215 – Reverse Cacaogirl
Whew. Another big news show. In this episode we discuss: Hazy IPAs have jumped the shark This is why we can’t have nice things Wait, Pabst doesn’t just make PBR?!?!? ISO ISO ISO ISO Might be the best...
Episode 214 – Dammit Chuck
Lots of news to get into. In this episode we discuss: Smuttynose is getting sold off CLT Independent Craft Brew Alliance update Lagunitas pulls out of Charleston Papazin retires SysTech now has FBI on them Dry January As if Cleveland isn’t...
Episode 213 – Jags fans, Chris put that evil on you
Sorry Jags fans Chris said you were going to make it the Superbowl but NOPE, sorry he put that evil on you. In this episode we discuss: Survivor Wort OK beer laws getting better Who...
Episode 212 – Maybe you should spit that beer back into your boyfriends mouth
Back again for another show. Post Divisional round Chris for once has a football relevant team so of course he and Josh have to get a bet going for conference weekend and Josh takes...
Episode 211 – I’ve got duck tape, bitch
First recordings of 2018 and we have a hot take right off the bat! In this episode we discuss OK then Shout out to https://www.reddit.com/user/TheBuck6196 from our subreddit 99 cans of Pabst on the wall. 99 cans...
Episode 210 – It’s Always Sunny in Charlotte
Hopefully everyone is through with their Holidays and made it through safe and sane. In this episode we discuss: Summit Brewing Layoffs Palmetto officially sold Left Hand is still taking White Labs to court AB wants to...
Episode 209 – Simpsons Did It
Back again for a post Xmas show. Still no Jeff but he will be returning next week. In this episode we discuss: Over 6000 Breweries Treating hops like grapes Wisconsin Beer Label Highland has a new look All...
Episode 208 – Doing Your Homework In Class
Back again and happy holidays! Jeff had a family emergency but Chris FINALLY made it back in. Also it seems Josh has been up to clear up the noise. In this episode we discuss:...
Episode 207 – ABInBev is The Trump of Beer
Back again for another show sans Chris. Sorry about the hiss, still trying to figure it hopefully I will fix it before the next round of shows. In this episode we discuss: Budweiser, IN SPACE...
Episode 206 – Dilly Dilly (we’re sorry)
We are back for another set of shows. Sorry about this hissing on this one..and for the title. *sigh* I am still trying to hunt down what is causing it. Also big shocker here,...
Episode 205 – Kings of the North
Back again for a post Thanksgiving day coma. In this show we discuss: Ever drank beer, on weed? Adjunct stouts bad, BCBS good. Gas Station Beer Portland vs Beer. FIGHT Stone back up to their old gimmicks
Episode 204 – How Many Dudes Deep?
Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and remember that standing in line for BCBS is supporting AB InBev and their business practices to run your favorite local brewery out of business!! In this...
Episode 203 – Bubble Guts
Back again for another show. In this show we discuss: Flying Dog ends it again Are you a supertaster Most popular beer by checkins with Untappd API Bubble Guts
Episode 202 – Take Me Down To The Paradise Papers
Back again and Chris has joined us. Maybe he will make it for another set of shows or maybe he will be like his beloved Jags and miss the next set. Only time...
Episode 201 – Insider Talk
Hey folks sorry for the delay in getting this posted but here you go! In this episode we discuss: Goose Island at it again Fake Barrel aging – SAD! The Thirsty Monk moves west Let’s see how this...
Episode 200 – No Kidding Cargo Shorts
We are back and of course Chris is too cool for school so we hauled Ryan in for show 200! That is right, you have put up with our shit for 200 episodes. Means...
Episode 199 – I smell it, let me inhale it
Josh is back from foggy ole Londontown or is he????? In this episode we discuss: Have you ever seen Colorado’s economy, on beer Craft is pumping money into the economy We are still a mess So did...
Episode 198 – Punch me in the Dopplebock
We are back with Chris in tow again. Josh is off to foggy old London town so if you want to grab a pint with him, send him a tweet. In this show we...
Episode 197 – Stop Touching Yourself For 3 Minutes
Back again for another show. Again sorry about the audio. Josh should have it sorted out before the next one. In this show we discuss: Class acts Print is dead. Long live print Old man Chris...
Episode 196 – Josh’s Rolling Brownouts
We are finally back! Sorry for missing a few but life happens. Also sorry about the quality on these two. They aren’t the best but I fixed them in post the best I...
No new show this week or next (9/14 and 9/21)
Hey gang – hate to be the bearer of bad news, but even though Irma didn’t do much in the way of weather to our town, it did bring enough wind to break down...
Episode 195 – More Human Than Human
Back again for another show with Ryan still hanging around. We tried to kick him out to no avail. In this episode we discuss: Safest beer to brew Third Green Flash This is why I...
Episode 194 – Scofflaw: An Individual Who Won’t Shut Up And Take Your Money
We are back with Ryan in tow this time. Sorry. In this episode we discuss: Which Bruery Moving onto greener pastures I’m a Scofflaw brah!
Episode 193 – Get Off My Lawn
Back again for another show. Sorry about the background hissing. Josh is working on trying to figure out what on the sound board is causing it. In this episode we discuss: Beer is cheaper...
Episode 192 – Can’t Well
Back again for another show. In this episode we discuss: Goodbye to a oldie that was once a legend New Belgium is grasping at straws $14 Funky Buddha sixers coming Change of heart Lobster Claw Lager
Episode 191 – Rule 34
Little more of a normal show this time. Not as many crazy news stories. In this episode we discuss: If you are making beer can chicken, you are doing it wrong Why Damn Millennials The normies...
Episode 190 – ALL The News
We are back for another round of shows and all four of us are in studio again! In this episode we discuss: Wheelin and Dealin The best Onion article ever New Belgium is trying to get...
Episode 189 – In The Middle Of The Night
The bros are back and still a little loud but not as bad as it was last show. Hopefully, In this episode we discuss: Mmmmmmm. Nothing burger. I’m punk brah. NO I’M PUNK BRAH! An interesting...
Episode 188 – Huh? What?
If we sound a little off meaning quite or hot, blame the board. Right as we were getting ready to record the headphone port took a nose dive so I couldn’t hear what we...
Short Pours – Upland Brewing [sour facility] 06.13.17
For many of us, as we chronicle the timeline of our craft beer journey, a lot of the same names jump out as playing a pivotal role for many us: Sierra Nevada…Stone…New Belgium…sometimes these...
Episode 187 – Ring Ring
Back again for another show. Josh’s phone rang but again you can’t hear it so I am not buying a beer for any of you 3!! In this episode we discuss: LOLZ Carlsburg buys someone...
Episode 186 – Slooooowwww downnnnnn
So something odd happened but you will never really now. For some reason we tried to play a video and talk over it and our voices slowed down. Like wayyyy down. Thankfully I was...
Episode 185 -The Restorative Power Of Muscle Shirts
The crew is back for another show. In this episode we discuss: Pliny dethroned Netflix for kegs Maine Grain Odd closure Punk in Drublic
Episode 184 – I just flew in from London and boy are my arms tired
We are back with another show. Just news this time, I promise. In this episode we discuss: What are you doing Texas? GABF says goodbye to big beer Removal from Ratebeer Ratebeer is borked...
Episode 182 – Fake News
[photo of bottles that Kissel forgot to take.jpg] Guess who’s back. Back again. Here to bring you the fakest of news and WHEW do we have a lot.. In this show we discuss: The...
Episode 181 – BRING US UTOPIAS
You see it in the title, you have the challenge. We want to try Utopias. We will trade with you, have you on the show, whatever. You know how to get in touch with...
Episode 180 – A Yellow Sticker and a Brown Sticker
Jeff is back from Dark Lord Day and tries to remember how it was. He didn’t do so great at that. We also discuss: It all stays the same, until it doesn’t The...
Episode 179 – Switchcover Screwjob
Back for another round. In this episode we discuss: Straight outta the tap room Metalcraft he gone So this is a thing Fosters: Australian for *lies* HMB
Episode 178 – The Shot Heard Round The World
After a 6 show break we finally let him back on, and yet he’s still trying pretty hard to get booted off again… In this show we discuss: Oh F&%# You Old Uncle Tony Post-craft...
Episode 177 – The Dumbest
Year 5 starts now! We started a Patreon if you want to help support us, everything will go right back into the show. Also Mark is still here for what is most likely really...
Episode 176 – 4 Year Anniversary!!!
We did it. Somehow we made it to four years. I want to take a moment to thank everyone that has been there from the beginning and stuck around with the bullshit audio quality...
Episode 175 – That Barleywine Life
Oh boyyy did we go long. I blame the barleywine Jeff decided to do. In this episode we discuss: We lost before we even knew it was over Some valid points also some...
Episode 174 – Josh Is A Lazy Man
Josh starts off the show discussing the Beer Exchanges store front system and how it works and also explains why he isn’t into the trading scene. We also discuss: Crush it brah LOLZ Sell...
Episode 173 – My Wiiiife
(Yes I know I am reusing a title from barely 10 episodes ago but the way Wells starts to get super embarrassed as we piled on him, I couldn’t help it) We are back...
Episode 172 – Everything Golden
Chris has been put on a time out for a few shows for his comments on the last show so this one we just 3 man it. In this show we discuss: Alright GA...
Episode 171 – Godwin’s Law
Back for another show. This is 100% Chris’s fault. Send him all your hate mail chris@craftbeercast.com In this show we discuss: Hey Lime a Rita Interesting study Drink Local No it isn’t Rip Off
Short Pours – Hi-Wire Brewing – 02.12.17
Back in late 2015, I purchased a pair of Pulcinella bottles, and found that they had some kind of odd “gusher” issue with them. I made contact with the folks at Hi-Wire. I didn’t...
Episode 170 – Down The Drain
We are back with another set of shows. For those of you not in NC be prepared as we rant again about raising the barrel limit before we hit the break. In this episode...
Episode 169 – Beer and Vidja
The boys are back for another show. Josh starts off by talking about his visit to Abari, where he was in nerd heaven. Then we get into the news. In this episode we discuss:...
Episode 168 – ONE Job
Chris is back and Ryan has disappeared into the mists again. For now… We discuss: GOAT Zima Another dumb law suit Bad beer is OK, maybe
Episode 167 – Schrödinger’s Wells
Back for the final show with Ryan until he decides to randomly join us again. In this show we discuss: New Bells CEO Vaporware Beer still has it, for now Tied House vs Three...
Episode 166 – You put it in your mouth
Back again for some more shows with Ryan still hanging around. Sorry about that. In this show we discuss: Forced Out? Changes to something most of us aren’t buying WOB vs JDubs Walking around...
Episode 165 – Should have had an editor
We didn’t have much in the way of news this week so instead we hit two topics. The top 17 things to happen in craft beer for 2017 and then we get into the...
Episode 164 – My Wife
We are here with Ryan in tow for a few. Sorry for all you Chris fans but Mr. can’t keep his mouth in front of a mic is joining us for a bit while...
Episode 163 – I’m a Meatan
We are back with another show! In this episode we discuss: Awesome Idea Caffeine Crazy The goldenest of golden tickets. Maybe The Great Divide decline Innis & Gunn is trolling at this point Nice...
Episode 162 -Kinda an upper decker
We are finally back! Sorry about no show last week. Josh was sick and didn’t want to pass it along to the rest of the crew but we are here with a new show...
Episode 161 – Vote For Pedro
We are back with the first show of the new year! In this episode we discuss: Big fish eats part of another big fish AB going after the brewpubs It was a good run...
Episode 160 – Once You Core It…
We are back with a special guest and our Top 5 beers of 2016! Have a great new year! Clean Sweep 2016 winners (thus far): 111 – 01/13/16 Heist Catacylsm III 116 – 02/22/16...
Episode 159 – Google Docs are hard
I get it. This isn’t my best title but just being a little passive aggressive with the co-hosts because why not? In this episode we discuss: For once not a copyright fight Good bye...
Episode 157 – Not Your Father’s Fourloko
Back again for another show. We get a little feisty on this one. We discuss: Not your Father’s Fourloko Good on you NY Oh AB-Inbev Don’t be TFG
Episode 156 – ‘Memberberry
Back again for another round of shows and what we tap will shock you! Or maybe not. In this episode we discuss: Cuts at Molson Quick update Pay to play crack down Kinda crazy...
Episode 155 – Butt Chuggin
The bros are back for yet another show. This this will drop on Thanksgiving, please enjoy it! In this episode we discuss: Grimm gets a home Bourdain has disdain for us Yea no The...
Episode 154 – Around the World
Chris has returned from his trips to tell us all about the creepy vending machines in Japan. We also discuss: Bud loses for once Be Hoppy Cloud beer
Episode 153 – Josh Is Super Petty
Mark tries to make a old joke new again. For shame Mark. We discuss: WAT Poor Utah We missed a Maximum Overdrive joke or two 5 most underappreciated beers OR ARE THEY?? We get a...
Episode 152 – The Return of Business Samurai
Once a full time co-host and dirty hipster, Mark the Business Samurai returns! We are so very sorry…. Label Fight CEO leaves New Belgium Surly shake up We have been down this road many...
Short Pours – Tin Man Brewing – 07.06.16
[Note: I wrote this back in July, and then summarily lost it in my inbox for 3 months. Nobody to blame here but me.] We’re midway through the summer of 2016, and I’m back...
Episode 151 – Five Big Bad Baptists walk into the studio…
The bros are back for the next show. So many Baptists walked into the studio. ALL THE BAPTISTS!!! GABF wrapup Ooops NoDa turns 5 Josh is over them Beer Batteries Feels like we have...
Episode 149 – Erupt Into a BevRage
Two or maybe three of you will get this title. If you do, Josh considers amongst the greatest of humans. If not, well…. In this show we discuss: HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA “Green” beer or is it...
Episode 148 – SAY MY NAME
The anonymous bros are back for another show. In this one we discuss: Our adventures in beer It is finally over Interesting Common sense prevails MMMMM Squash
Episode 147 – The Anonymous Cast
According to this article we are Anonymous but really, we are not! Although thanks for the shoutout, we kid because we love. Also in this show we discuss: 25 Breweries on the rise Beer brewed by...
Episode 146 – Fahkit, we’ll do it live
The bros are back again for some more fun. Please keep us in your thoughts as our city is going through madness right now… In this episode we discuss: Call Back! Mitch moves on...
Episode 145 – And thus Audacity sayeth LOLOLNOPE
Back again with Kit still in tow. Check out his new store. It should be open by now. Maybe… In this episode we discuss: Why doesn’t anyone like us Get used to this because...
Episode 144 – Fluffer Free
The brahs are back and Kit joined us again which means no CP also Kit has a big announcement at the start of the show if you don’t follow him on Social Media. In...
Episode 143 – It Drinks Like Punch a Cop
The bros are back and ready to fight! Well at least Ryan is. In this show we discuss: Another stolen idea C-C-C-Changes for Duvel Karma is a bitch sometimes Hmmm where have we heard...
Episode 142 – 5xMom’s Spaghetti
Yes we’re back. Back again. We start the show with Chris discussing his Boston trip and spoiler alert, he brought back beer for once! We also discuss: THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS...
Episode 141- The Jeffbomb
As promised we have a heavy hitter lineup, so stick around for Buy/NoBuy if it is your thing, also because Jeff decides to drop a rare F Bomb. Not rare for the show mind...
Episode 140 – Abe Froman
We are back with possible the shittest buy/nobuy line up to date. Seriously, just listen to the news which we have plenty of and come back next week for a much better one....
Episode 139 – Cut Chris Off
We are back and a slower news cycle because Summer. In this show we discuss: So you wanna fight Disney eh? 10 Most Expensive Cities to drink Some random off the cuff topics including...
Episode 138 – Delete your pumpkin beer.
The knuckleheads are back and talking about some fun things: Josh is vindicated as we start to see the new “plan” for when your favorite brewery sells out. ABInBev gets what they want, per usual…...
Episode 137 – Some of the Wells
Chris is still locked in the dungeon and we are back with Ryan again to discuss: No Agua Lagunitas is taking over the world Hop Puns Who don’t you trust anymore
Episode 136 – Jeff Stands Alone
Josh makes a studio “upgrade” which Jeff could care less about and ignores. Ryan joins us to discuss: Stop, Collaborate and Listen Mile High Draught Blue Moon Lawsuit thrown out EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY
Episode 135 – The Gateway Show
Another longish episode where we cover the beers that converted us to craft drinkers, along with: Are you a brewer that likes to send beer to festivals in South Carolina? Hope you’re not expecting...
Episode 134 – Return of the Fridge Show!
Tonight we talk about the beers that you can almost always find in our fridge, along with: So AB InBev makes a bold move to rebrand their beer as “America” — sure hope they...
Episode 132 – ebdbbnb
Remember that time where we mentioned that stories dried up during the summer? Yeah, we’re dealing with some of that right now… The reason why Oskar Blues left the Colorado Brewer’s Guild MAY BLOW YOUR...
Episode 131 – Always Record, Always Record
We are back again for more shenanigans. Thanks to Reddit for our stories this show. Remember to head over there for some free Karma! In this episode we discuss: Old Beer. Like really old beer....
Episode 130 – The Ranty Hour Is Upon Us
We’re back and we’re ranty…topics for this show: Never start a land war in Asia, never go in against a blogger in a social media battle. Oskar and Dale vs The Falling Rock Maybe it’s...
Episode 129 – Buffalo D
The bros are back for some more beer news and random convos. In this episode we discuss: 2016 CBC takeaways NC World Beer Cup winners That not so fresh tasting Flying Dog wins a...
Episode 128 – This Podcast is Copyright Craft Beercast 2016 All Rights Reserved
The bros are back at it again with some more news. Chris starts the show off by being a Debbie Downer and talking about his recent trip to Belgium. Then we discuss: This...
Episode 127 – PB and the D
Ok look. The rest of the jackasses apparently don’t enjoy good stand up comedy like Josh does. Re: the joke referenced at the beginning and the title. Look up Greg Giraldo Midlife Vices to...
Short Pours – Pipeworks Brewing – Chicago, IL – 04.29.16
It’s been awhile since I’ve visited a brewery with the intent of writing a piece on them. Truthfully, while #beercation was a load of fun, for someone that isn’t a writer by trade, it’s...
Episode 126 – Mr Jeff Goes
The bros are back and Jeff is fresh off his Dark Lord Day trip. And boy do mean fresh. He got off the plane and was chauffeured the studio. Fancy. In this episode we...
Episode 125 – The D
We are back for our 3rd year show! Yes 3 freaking years. I can’t believe I have been doing something for 3 years and haven’t gotten paid to do it but you know what?...
Episode 124 – Ryan Loves Dantalions
We turned 3! Well not on this show officially but hey whatever. We invited Ryan and Mark back so yes we are sorry you had to deal with them both….. In this episode...
Episode 123 – The time Josh got faced
Jeff faced Josh. No no not in that way you sickos. Jeff shot a cork at the wall and it ricocheted right into Josh’s face. Revenge is a dish best served cold so you...
Episode 122 – Sometimes grocery stores can be beer places too
The bros are back with a guest in tow. Kit from Harris Teeter joins us to discuss what it is like running a beer section of a grocery store. If you are not from...
Top 10 Beer-Related April Fool’s Day Gags for 2016!
There aren’t any. Seriously, it’s not even funny or creative anymore.
Episode 121 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day Two: The Patricking
I mean let’s face it. As a nation we are okay with having St Patrick’s Day go on WAYYYYYYY too long so I am being lazy in the naming of this show. Deal with...
Episode 120 – Happy St Patricks Day, Again?
The bros are back and Chris takes the “Guinness Challenge” and kinda fails at it. He also visits a Brew Dogs place for brunch brah. Also we discuss: Wait, what? Okay, seriously what? No...
Episode 119 – I needed Handle Bars
The bros are back with Mark still around but thankfully he will be gone after this for another month. Spoiler alert he will be back for our 3rd Year show coming up in April....
Episode 118 – Big News for the Charlotte Beer Scene
The bros are back with the bro of all bros joining us. Mark decided to stop sleeping in his car in front of Josh’s house and walk in a do a few shows...
Episode 117 – We Love AB-InBev?
The bros are back with a trio of AB – InBev stories. We discuss: R.I.P. Goose Island $&*@ you San Diego, I’m Ron Burgundy? Oh Bud, you so crazy Of course we hit Buy/NoBuy, I’d...
Episode 116 – We’re going to live forever
Dem bros are back and talk about living forever, thanks to a new medical report. You’ll hear us mention the buyout/acquisition of the week, and get a good chuckle as a Scottish brewer smacks someone...
Episode 115 – Jeff’s Heel Turn
Ryan is back again this week and this time no Beer Law talk! We didn’t see it coming. Out of nowhere Jeff turned 100% heel in buy/nobuy. Apparently you give him a Belgian with...
Episode 114 – Dick Pilz
The bros are back with a old friend in tow. Ryan from craftfreedom.org talking about what feels like a topic we have rehased 1000 times. The NC barrel limit. If you live in NC...
Episode 113 – Is Anything going on??
So Josh pretty much talked to himself for the first few minutes of show as the rest of the crew ignored him. Par for the course at this point though really. Also we decided...
Episode 112 – Party on Jim. Party on Bill.
Jeff was partying with Jim and Bill the last two weeks. Take that for what you will or just listen to the first 5 minutes of the show as he explains it. We have...
Episode 111 – Watch The Wire
The bros are back with no Jeff again. Joined again by Wells and let’s face it. Half the show we don’t talk beer anyways just random topics and that is how this one starts. In...
Episode 110 Chris is lost
The bros are back for another good time @allthewells joins us because Jeff was partying with Jim Irsay. Maybe a little too much… In this episode we discuss: OMB pulls out of the triad...
Episode 109 The Empire (Laptop) Strikes Back. Or does it?
The bros are back and for some reason can’t stop talking Star Wars. Perhaps because it is the greatest movie of all time? Oh wait this show isn’t about movies so of course we...
Episode 108 A New Hope (of a PC not crashing)
We are back baby! No crashing machine means we finally catch up on the news stories that we missed since we had to rush through the last recording. In this episode we discuss: Who...
Episode 107 – Rest In Pieces, Lappy
The laptop is dead. Long live the laptop. Well not really “dead” but dead to me. It deleted the first half of the show. We tried to start over, and it froze up. Terrified...
Episode 104 – Protest Song ’15
The gang is back again with Ryan. Ryan gets a little emo about a old Hardcore Punk Band that shares a similar name with a beer. We apologize in advance. In the episode we...
Episode 103 – She Was a “No Buy”
The trio is back with Ryan in tow. We hear tales of man buns and date requests and other such nonsense. We also hit beer news too. At least a little bit of it:...
Episode 102 – #*@& you, I’m a Millennial
The trio is back. Still a shorter than normal show but hey like it or lump it. In this show we discuss. Hate those stupid plastic 6 pack holders? Here is the story behind...
Episode 101 – We Blue Ourselves
We are back after the big blow out that was 99 – 100 and we are still spent so little shorter shows this round. Also Mark is dead to us. Long live Mark. In...
Short Pours – Two Beers Brewing – Seattle, WA – 09.19.14
Throughout the many breweries we visited during #beercation, there were a couple of basic concerns. Would we burn out on sampling beer? Would there be enough unique aspects to write about at each brewery...
Short Pours – Georgetown Brewing – Seattle, WA – 09.19.14
When Scott and I started planning out our stop points for #beercation, we knew that we *had* to spend time in Seattle. The question then was how to decide between all of the breweries...
Short Pours – Ninkasi Brewing – Eugene, WA – 09.18.14
This post was almost called “Ninkasi – The most ‘Google’ brewing company we visited”, but I left it as is because my OCD said to keep everything similar. One of the neat things about...
Short Pours – Deschutes Brewery – Bend, OR – 09.17.14
As I’ve shared the details of my #beercation trip with friends and family, it feels more and more like a pilgrimage of sorts. Not to downplay those that actually do a real pilgrimage, but...
Short Pours – No-Li Brewhouse – Spokane, WA – 09.16.14
So this is a fun week for me; I get to spend time with one of my all-time best friends, we get to drive around the Pacific Northwest together, and the best part is...
Short Pours – Carson’s Brewery – Evansville, IN – 06.30.14
Those of you that have listened to the show for awhile know that I’m originally from Indiana, and during my last visit to my hometown, I visited the fairly new Carson’s Brewery. Jason...
