The Craft Beercast Blog

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/247.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/246.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

Episode 245 – Everything is Awesome

In this episode we discuss: Watch out But who is brewing it Pot meet Kettle Mamma MIA https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/245.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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   https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/244.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 http://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/243.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

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 http://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/242.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/241.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe:...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/240.mp3Podcast:...

239 Game Over Man, Game Over

No show this week. Blame it on Chuck, he broke mold when we bought most of his beer last show…. OK not really. We are going to shift our normal schedule so that we...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/232.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/231.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

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   https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/229.mp3Podcast:...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/228.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/227.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe:...

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   https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/226.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe:...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/225.mp3Podcast: Play...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/223.mp3Podcast: Play...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/222.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

03.29.18 – No show this week

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?!? https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/221.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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  https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/220.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/219.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/218.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/217.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/216.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 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 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 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  https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/205.mp3Podcast: Play...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/203.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe:...

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 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 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 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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/192.mp3Podcast: Play in...

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...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/185.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/179.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/168.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download |...

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 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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/157.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/154.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

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 150 – WHAT

In this episode we discuss: WHAT? Is the money gone? Stone layoffs Heist to get bigger Old Man Chris is happy https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/150.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/148.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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 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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/137.mp3Podcast: Play in...

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 https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/136.mp3Podcast:...

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 133 – Moist

The bros are back again for some more news. As summer hits, the news gets lighter. Don’t forgot to visit our Subreddit and submit stories and topics ideas. In this show we discuss: Pennsylvania...

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 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...

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 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 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 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 106 I am too sick to make up a title. Deal with it

Stuff happened we talked about it. Hoo Lawd!! Hydroponic Hops Dumbass BCBS and GA  Buy, No buy happened and so did I’d Tap That. https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/106.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

Episode 105 Thanks Obama

Thanks Obama Pabst isn’t afraid of Craft Stone is joining the canning trend Great Lakes did a solid Of course we hit buy/nobuy, I’d Tap That and all the nonsense you have grown to...

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...

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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...

Episode 100!

No punny title. We hit 100. We want to thank everyone that has put up with host changes both on mic and where the podcast lives, technical issues, and all the other things that...

Episode 99: This Time With Feeling

The bros are back and we have a few others in tow as we climb the ladder to episode 100! In this episode the boys discuss: Sam Adams nitro cans Boston Beer Company, makers...

Episode 98: Protein beer, brah!

The bros are back minus Mark because he is busy with his new side project. Kyle joins us again to discuss: Changes at Green Flash After nearly 11 years spent helping to set the...

Episode 97: GABF Wrap Up

The bros are back, and our resident part-timer broke his streak of 4 shows (and we are all better for it). Thanks Mark! Kyle from Vintner joins us to discuss: GABF happened – some quick stats...

Episode 96: Jeff Was Wrong

The bros are back and Jeff was dead wrong. I said my name right in the intro damn it and I knew it. Suck it Jeff! In this episode we discuss: Saw this coming...

Episode 94: The Tiniest Chickens

The bros are back and have news this time! Just Mark, Jeff, and Josh on this one. We discuss: This might be the best satire video ever. Pop Tart Beer? On Saturday, 21st Amendment...

Episode 92: Trader Bros

The bros are back with Jenny from Birdsong in tow again. Mark claims he is coming back next show. We will believe it when we see the man bun Mark! In this show we...

Episode 91: The Session Sessions

The bros are back and Jenny from Birdsong Brewing joined us! In this episode we discuss: Sam Adams likes it RAW Here’s your first look at a new beer and package coming from Samuel...

Episode 90: With a Side of Ranch

The bros are back again with Jason in tow. We learn about his odd chaser for beer and why the hell he was on the show in the first place. We also discuss: Yoga Beer?...

Episode 89: The Man Bun

Let’s face it, Mark is a part timer at this point and we needed a fourth so we brought a Super Fan on! Jeff had a buddy down from IN so Jason fills in...

Episode 88: Handies

The bro’s are back again for another round. Again news a little behind because of crazy work schedules. In this show we discuss: This Bud is for you Nobody cheers for the guy who...

Episode 87: The Spoils of War

The dudes are back with some older news. Spoiler alert Josh had to travel this past week when we would normally record so the news here won’t be the freshest. Yes we all know...

Episode 86: Sam Answers the Bat Signal

Big thanks to Sam from Craft Carolina for saving you all from hearing her Jeff and Josh ramble on again. In this episode we discuss: Trolls. Do not feed them. The above tweet and responses came...

Episode 85: Small Talk

Two of the bros are back for some random talk this week. Chris got all sandy and we have to assume Mark is dead at this point or at least dead to us. Jeff...

Episode 84: R.I.P. Boo

So ironically the bros were making fun of Josh’s half dead cat and brewing a beer with it. Sadly the cat was put to rest this past Wednesday. We also discuss: Craft vs Crafty...

Episode 83: Haters Gonna’ Hate

So Josh was trying to be nice and let the bros share in his Fathers Day beers and it didn’t go over so well… We also have a very special interview during our break....

Episode 82: Hangin’ Frank

So this one goes dark fast then we talk about where is the best place to take someone new to the Charlotte scene when they visit our fair city. Oh Mark is homeless and...

Episode 81: Mark IaWHOEXACTLY?

Mark might be homeless at this point. We don’t really know. At any rate just the 3 of us for this one and we discuss: Craft Pepsi? Pepsi is looking to launch a line of...

Episode 80: Wet Blanket Bingo Party

Jenny, albeit a little confused, is back again! This episode we discuss: Wu-Tang ain’t nothing ta fuck wit Vince Desrosiers is creating a beer that can bring da ruckus.Desrosiers, the head brewer at Dock...

Episode 79: Pants Free Day

The bros are back minus Mark who at this point we might as well call a part timer. Jenny from Birdsong comes back to discuss the growth of Birdsong as well as: It’s back….. Kinda...

Episode 78: Legalese

The bros, all jacked up on Nitro Coffee, are back at Grapevine in Fort Mill, SC. Again if you are a local listener or hell every in the area, worth the short drive from...

Episode 76: Dale’s Jr. Pale Ale

They dudes are back! Well… two of them. Chris had God knows what and Mark was having some BEX. So this time we are joined by the two Jonathan’s. In this show we discuss:...

Episode 75: The Real NC Beer

We talked one thing: The NC Beer law. Skip it if you don’t care about it. This is not cool. This is cool. https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/75.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

Episode 74: Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

The bros are back continuing our 2 year anniversary! We hit some FANTASTIC beers and discuss: Beer and private equity/all kinds of funding If you shop at Walmart, your an asshole (we know that...

Episode 73: On a very special…

For those of you that are time traveling, this episode dropped on our 2 year anniversary so for better or worse, I decided to do things a little different. If you like the changes,...

Episode 71: All the Numbers!

The gang is joined by Kyle from Vintner to discuss what is coming up there as well as: Smooth move Bud Bud Light’s latest slogan backfired, and now people are accusing the brand of promoting rape. Numbers...

Episode 70: Micro Pour

The gang is back with Sam from Craft Carolina. He joins us for some more drunken nonsense. In this show we discuss: Mark being #WPR went to Hunahpu’s Day and reports back. Rumormongering Ballast Point...

Episode 69: Reciprocation

The gang is back and joined by Sam from Craft Carolina to Black and Blue, along with: KY is fighting the man Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev is a step closer to having to sell its Kentucky distributorships as...

Episode 67: Clickbait

The gang is back for another show! Just the four of us this time but be warned, we are coming up to guest season. Pretty much the next few shows are going to have...

Episode 66: A Third of the Beast

We are back! Full show baby! Josh put his smart hat on post show 2. Jonathon Wells join us again while Mark is away in the land of his people (more on this next...

Episode 65: I’ve made a huge mistake…

A note from our fearless leader, Josh. “I done fucked up…. For some genius reason, I decided it would be a grand idea to overwrite the news segment. Troll me, I deserve it for...

Episode 62: Cigar City made us fight, again…

The boys are back for some current stuff this time! In this episode we discuss: White Labs is Asheville bound. The past two years have seen unprecedented growth in the American beer industry. That rapid escalation...

Episode 61: Timey Wimey Wibbly Wobbly

Full disclosure here. This show was recorded at the end of December but we decided to release the Jim Koch one first instead so a few things could be a little dated. Deal with...

Episode 60: Docking

In what might be our longest show ever, we have a blast! Hope you all can hang around as long as we did. Since it’s Friday, why not crack some beers and listen to...

Episode 59: The Top 5 Beers of 2014

That’s right! It’s time to check out our Top 5 beers from 2014! It has been a hell of a year and we want to thank you all for your support! Of course we...

Episode 56: Like a Rhinestone Lumberjack

Welcome back to another show! The boys get together in Union County (and Mark rocks some kick ass bedazzled headphones) to discuss: Another old recipe? Cool. Ardent Craft Ales in Richmond recently brewed “Jane’s...

Episode 55: We were lied to!

The boys are back for another vert! This time it’s Narwhal. Josh was too lazy to come up with a clever pun title for it though… Yea, he’s the worst. In this show we...

Episode 53: Everybody’s Got A Price

We tried to play the Million Dollar Man game, aka Everybody’s got a price, but Mark ended up being a Debbie Downer. However, we still try and make it through. In this episode we...

Episode 52: Shattered Dreams

We’re back, this time with some shattered dreams and a show of just the four of us. With the holidays coming, it will just be us until next year. However when we come back...

Episode 50: The Golden Years

The big Five O we finally hit it! Crashed hard drives aside we are just going to make this one 50 and you can deal with it. Suck it suckers! The boys are back...

Episode 47: Monstro, bro.

Spoiler alert: on this episode the guys talk about beer. Like you didn’t see that coming. We cover… GABF winners The Great American Beer Festival awarded 268 medals today to 234 breweries. In its...

Episode 46: Some Like it Hot

Jeff returns for part 2 of his beer vacation from the PNW. Maybe he saw Sasquatch, at least that is what I am going to go with. In this episode the boys discuss: Dogfish...

Episode 45: Communist Hipsters

The boys are back again after Jeff returned from his beer vacation in the PNW. In this episode we discuss: Ten Fidy is coming nation wide! Almost. The 2014 limited release of Oskar Blues...

Episode 44: Protips

The boys are back again for another drunken ramble fest. Also Josh’s color coding got screwed up so some stories that were on the last episode notes are actually discussed on this one. Thanks...

Episode 42: #StripperBeerNames

Back again in your ear holes for this week’s episode and the boys discuss: Mmmmmmm Oaktobersfest… AKA you’re a supreme asshole if you review beers like this The name Oaktoberfest is a nod to the brewery’s...

Episode 40: I’m Gonna’ Wife You

Josh, Jeff, and Lindsay are back again to finish what they started last week. This episode we discuss: Oskar Blues are tweaking their water supply Craft beer sales have been growing by double digits,...

Episode 38: The Darkest Timeline

Some awesome discussion topics this week! What the drought in California could mean for craft beer fans. In California’s Sonoma County, Lagunitas Brewing Company, founded in 1993, has grown into one of the largest...

Episode 37: Show us your #what?

Another episode is up online! In this episode we talk about: Asheville’s Wicked Weed is expanding! Only 18 months after launching their popular downtown brewpub, Wicked Weed Brewing will invest $5 million in a...

Episode 36: Cut Jeff Off!

We went to Grapevine down in South Carolina! If you have not had the chance, you owe it to yourself to make the short drive up to Fort Mill if you are in the area....

Episode 34: The Fan Returns!

So Josh is still a big, dumb, stupid head and the fan is still around. Also so is Ryan so I guess it all comes out in the wash. We also discuss: Pumpkin Beers...

Episode 33: We have a fan!

Remember when Josh is a big, dumb, idiot? Same!  He may have forgotten to tell Mark to turn off the box fan in the room. Have a problem with the noise? Deal with it.  We...

Episode 32: Mark is the Loneliest Number

Were back! You thought we were joking didn’t you? Well much to your dismay we are, in fact, weekly. Epsiode 32 is here, so let’s get down to business. The Best Commercial Beers in...

Episode 31: Poppin’ Collars

We’re officially going weekly! Get excited! On this episode we talk about some local breweries, NoDa and Birdsong, hitting some snags in their growth process. More broadly, how does local and state legislation affect the...

Episode 30: Frozen beers are not all that great…

In this episode of The Craft Beercast, we talk about the TTB’s reclassification of some ingredients as “traditional”, effectively loosening the regulation on brewer’s ingredients and processes. This is significantly reducing the time it takes breweries...

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Episode 28: “Doing Lines” With Mark

In this episode of the Craft Beercast… Coors has lost their mind, “I’m a beer snob, brah!”, we discuss Fonta Flora, the usual shenanigans, buy/no-buy, I’d Tap That and more!   https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/28.mp3Podcast: Play in...

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Episode 27: Growers and Showers

Thanks to Lindsay from NoDa for joining for the full show. The gang discusses: How to not get drunk?!?! The FDA is backing down SC may have the best craft beer laws ever Floriduh strikes again  Plus buy/no buy, I’d...

Episode 26: A Better Mark

Overview: Chad from NoDa joins us for 20 minutes to discuss winning the gold at World Beer Cup! Beer Camp official details, Dogfish Head and Trademark Battles, Floriduh lives up to the name. https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/26.mp3Podcast:...

Episode 25: Ye Old Thigh Tickler

Overview: On this Episode the boys discuss USPS to finally ship beer? A Star Trek Beer? Foothills Growing Fast. The Feds trying to keep Brewers and Farmers away from each other. https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/25.mp3Podcast: Play in...

Episode 24: Knee-Jerk Reactions

Overview: Is Ab-Inbev doing something good for craft beer? We discuss Cigar City and Hunahpu’s Day Fiacso.   Adjuntcs are cool again… for now. https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

Episode 23: The End…. Maybe?

Overview: Not much to say. This is the end…or is it? https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

Episode 22: Redacted

Overview: Hang on Folks we go long in this one but well worth the time. The boys discuss Unknown up and running on their own Equipment, Lake Norman Brewing Inc set to Open on March...

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Episode 20: The dog ate our homework…

Overview: The boys get together for a emergency recording because technology does not like us. We went to Foothills and had a great conversation with Ray, the Director of Marketing for Foothills, that unfortunately...

Episode 19: Top 5 and Other Shenanigans

Overview: Short new section this show but a long buy-no-buy as the brahs discuss their Top 5 beers we reviewed in 2013 and few others. We also talk about NoDa Brewing cracking the top...

Episode 18: “You did WHAT to the ice cream?”

Overview: The boys discuss the No Fun League really living up to its’ name, Limited Edition Beer (is it fools gold?), the black market for beer, and of course the usual nonsense with buy-no-buy. Relevant articles:...

Episode 17: You know what grinds my gears?

Overview: In this Episode the boys cover Black and Blue (which is sold out!), QC Brewfest (which is pretty much sold out!), the Event Horizon release (!), Brewvival, and the Hickory Tavern getting better taps. Rants range from...

Episode 16: Coffee Talk

Overview: We cover a pretty eclectic range of topics. Everything from trying to trademark the term “craft beer” to the rise of booze-friendly churches. Check out the episode and the articles below! Relevant articles:...

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Episode 15: “I smelled the mic.”

Overview: Episode 15 was an awesome one! Jenny from Birdsong Brewing joined the boys for the most whales per capita on a show to date! Some amazing beers in this show. We also discuss Free...

Episode 14: A Return of Sorts

Overview: Ryan is back! Okay, only for this show to talk about GABF. The boys also get into the Duvel buyout of Boulevard and ramble on about the beers they drank (shocker). Relevant articles: Belgian Brewery...

Episode 12: A Plethora of Random Beer Talk

Overview: On this episode we ask, “Is craft beer going mainstream?” We also discuss NC Beer Regulations holding things back, finish all the PEI beers Mark brought back from America’s Hat, and more! Relevant articles: 7...

Episode 11b: Marzen Madness!

Overview: We decided to do a special show for Oktoberfest which has already started in Munich. The current bracket is here. Who is going to take home the first ever Charlotte Beercast Marzen Madness...

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Episode 11: Moose Loose About This Hoose

Overview: It’s a long one folks! Again, we go a little all over the place, but main topics discussed range from Tribute breaking the record (big thanks to everyone at Birdsong for the awesome...

Tribute with Connor from Birdsong Brewing

Overview: This was recorded on site while we were brewing Tribute!!! Release is 9/5 show up to see Mark shirtless!   https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/Tribute_with_Conor_from_Birdsong_Brewing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

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Episode 9: A Farewell…

Overview: The boys talk about Oskar Blues expanded their NC location, a total WTF moment from Flying Dog, Beer line cleaning and drinking some beers. One of us is leaving the show. You will...

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Episode 8: A Prelude to a Tribute

Overview: On this episode we finish what we tried to start when the mixer blew up on us. We hit Westbrook and some QA issues, Seasonal Creep, GABF trying to fix things and the...

The Craft Beercast

Episode 7: So Hot We Melted the Mixer

Overview: So very short show as we melted the mixer about 30 minutes in. Enjoy what we could get out of it. We will be back soon! https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/07.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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Episode 5: I Drink Alone and Cry

Overview: The Boys are joined by Daniel Hartis of Charlottebeer.com! We talk a bit about Summer Shandys and review  Magic Hat vs West Sixth – Round 2. Other topics include Japan’s craft beer boom and...

Episode 3: I’m a backside guy

Overview: Mark’s infamous quote is born. https://s3.amazonaws.com/listen.craftbeercast.com/03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS

Episode 1: The Drunken Buffoonery Begins!

[NOTE FROM THE FUTURE — first, thanks to anyone that’s trying to listen to our show from the very beginning.  You’ll find that our first episodes were, shall we say, not quite the “polished”...