The Beerists Craft Beer Podcast

The gang's all here to taste 5 beers, quibble with the new Brewer's Association "Independent Craft" seal, and get a surprise visit by Stone's Steve Gonzalez and taste one of his new upcoming beers! Hop Butcher for the World ALEmerica the Beautiful Brash Brewing Pussy Wagon Stone Scorpion Bowl w/ Mandarin Orange & Pineapple Une Année Le Seul X Odell Green Coyote The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeerists or email us at info@thebeerists.com

This week, we're tasting 5 delicious Trappist beers with our friends Caroline Wallace and Sarah Wood, and hear their stories of visiting all 11 Trappist breweries for their new book, Trappist Beer Travels. Spoilers: Monks everywhere. Chimay Dorée Spencer Trappist Ale Tre Fontane Tripel Stift Engelszell Benno Westvleteren 12 The Beerists are: John Rubio, Mike Lambert, Caroline Wallace, and Sarah Wood. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeerists or email us at info@thebeerists.com

Crisp, light, and refreshing beer is essential for survival in the Texas summertime. On this episode, we try 5 summer seasonals, in an attempt to stay cool in the Austin heat. We also cover child labor, racial insensitivity, and Nuggetgate. Saint Arnold Summer Pils Bell’s Pooltime Ale Harpoon Camp Wannamango Alaskan Summer Stone Ghost Hammer IPA The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeerists or email us at info@thebeerists.com

When he came to our Anniversary party, Nashville listener Mike Mariaskin brought us a whole load of Bearded Iris beers for the show. Rubio, Grant, and Mike are all back from quarantine, and ready to drink. Prepare for stupid outdated movie references. Again and Again Royal Family Picture Book Light Beam Double Homestyle The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeerists or email us at info@thebeerists.com

We're all sick, so we missed record a new episode for the 1st time in 5 years. Luckily, we had 3 minis banked, so Rubio edited them into an episode. With Rubio, Grant, Anastacia, Mike, and listeners, Shane, Danele, 2 other Mikes, and Jay. Finnriver Habanero Cider Le Pere Jules Cidre de Normandie With Rubio, Grant, Anastacia, and Mike Jester King SPON Raspberry & Cherry Cantillon Kriek With Rubio, Jay, Danele, and Shane 3 Floyd's Chevalier Bertrand Du Guesclin With Rubio, Mike, Mike, and Shane The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeerists or email us at info@thebeerists.com

Listener Alex Paine threw some more WeldWerks at us, and after how good their beers were last time, we couldn't say no. We also talk about how our 5th Anniversary Party went, our ongoing health worries, and retire a long-running segment. Puesta Del Sol Key Lime Pie Berliner Steambarrel 2.0 Juicy Bits Peach Climacteric The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

At our 5th Anniversary Party, listener Shane Barnett thought it a good idea to record a review, on location, after drinking for 5 hours in the sun. Olga Koutseridi, and Michael Adams join us to review Half Acre Galactic Double Daisy Cutter. The Beerists are: John Rubio, Shane Barnett, Olga Koutseridi, and Michael Adams. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Four random beers, plus one from one of Rubio's bucket list breweries! Jobs are stolen! Accents get epic! Someone goes full Hollywood! Sex! Death! More sex! Mahr’s Ungespundet Hefetrüb Oasis You May All Go To Helles And I Will Go To Texas Lager Sweetwater Goin’ Coastal Jolly Pumpkin Clementina Scratch Chanterelle The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

This one's is full of life's ups & downs. People seek companionship, people die, and sometimes get all of their nethers chewed up by chiggers. Oh, and some people also review 5 beers every single week. Wait, did I mention an organ transplant? Strap in. Deschutes Swivelhead Red Anderson Valley EETAH! IPA Bruery Terreux Frucht: Boysenberry Lagunitas Doppel Weizen Goose Island Cooper Project No. 1 The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Hot on the heels of 2 more high profile brewery acquisitions, the gang thought it'd be interesting to record a conversation where they tried to process their opinions on the matter, and how they felt about the resulting backlash. The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

5 beers, hot off the shelves! Plus, we talk about our experiences with The Podcast Awards, Grant's weird obsession with discarded objects, and sleep candy. And remember, our Anniversary Party is coming up! Join us! Boulevard American Kolsch Dogfish Head Beer to Drink Music to ‘17 New Belgium French Oak Saison Avery Apricot Sour Clown Shoes Exorcism at Sunset The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: http://thebeerists.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Our buddy Michael Trainer offered up 5 beers from his stash of Casey fruit beers for this episode, and we couldn't be happier. We also cover Grant's running, old people names, and the wide world of fetishes. And remember, our Anniversary Party is coming up! Join us! Casey The Cut: Cherry (The Red) Casey The Cut: Peach (Red Haven) Casey The Cut: Apricot (Perfection) Casey Fruit Stand: Cherry (Attika Sweet) Casey Family Preserves: Plum (Laredo) Casey Family Preserves: Apricot The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Three days before recording this episode, we'd learned of the sudden loss of our dear friend, Bill Brink. We share stories, tears, laughs, and beers, and celebrate the life of a man we loved. This one's for you, Bill. And remember, our Anniversary Party is coming up! Join us! Toolbox Chêne Sauvage Beachwood Careful with that Passion Fruit, Eugene Jester King Part and Parcel Toppling Goliath Mosaic Dry Hop Pseudo Sue Hoppin’ Frog T.O.R.I.S. the Tyrant The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Listener Shane Barnett hooked us up with 5 beers from Chicago's Mikerphone Brewing! We also hear another tale of parenthood from Grant, follow up with our friend Dobby, and learn a lesson about renter's deposits. WAKA WAKA WAKA WAKA WAKA. And remember, our Anniversary Party is coming up! Join us! Mikerphone Nature’s Candy (Batch 008) Mikerphone Off The Record (Batch 011) Mikerphone The Get-Fresh Flow (Batch 007) Mikerphone Super Special Sauce (Batch 005) Mikerphone Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit (Batch 004) The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

We pulled 5 reasonably available beers fresh off the shelves for this one. We also get courted by a huge sponsor, celebrate hipster missed connections, and examine the sexy side of a house elf. And remember, our Anniversary Party is coming up! Join us! Bells Lager of the Lakes Dogfish Head Sea Quench Anderson Valley G&T Gose Odell Drumroll APA Alesmith San Diego Pale Ale .394 The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Our friend Tara offered up five beers from Tillamook, Oregon's De Garde Brewing for the show! We review those, endure some listener roasts, Shatner a thing, talk about family, and freak out on Joaquin Phoenix's crazy forehead. And remember, our Anniversary Party is coming up! Join us! De Garde Bu Weisse De Garde Alt Bu Weisse De Garde Saison Facile De Garde The Archer De Garde The Lily The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

In addition to our regular episode, everyone gets to hear the mini this week!   These mini episodes are normally for Patreon Patrons only, but we thought it would be good for everyone to hear it. If you enjoy it, and want over 24 hours worth of extra content, consider supporting us on Patreon! A photo in a Facebook group sparked some interesting questions about the ethics of reselling rare beer, supply and demand, and how some breweries might be responding to that. Rubio, Anastacia, Grant, and Mike discuss their thoughts on the matter. The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Listener Andy Richter sends us a lot of beer, and has done a great job showing us how vibrant & exciting a place St Louis is for beer. We've got 5 more this time– we also cover more about our Anniversary Party, our Facebook Live streams, & sump-f**king. Shared Table Nouveau Side Project Pulling Nails Batch 3 Perennial Sump Narrow Gauge Fallen Flag Narrow Gauge OJ Run The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Another episode?!? You bet your ass. For their 3rd Anniversary, Cycle Brewing released five variants of their barrel aged imperial stout– one on each day of the week, each made with a different variety of coffee. Big thanks to listener Chad Kubik for sending these to us! Cycle Brewing Anniversary Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Cycle Brewing Anniversary Indonesian Sumatra Cycle Brewing Anniversary Brazil Oberon Cycle Brewing Anniversary BA Imperial Stout Vietnamese (Da Lat) Cycle Brewing Anniversary Jamaca Blue Mountain The Beerists are: John Rubio, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support Us! Make a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists      twitter.com/thebeerists facebook.com/thebeeristsor email us at info@thebeerists.com

Texas brewers make so many great lagers, it was hard to pick 5 for this episode. So we left it up to Mike. We also announce the first details of our 5th ANNIVERSARY PARTY! Make your travel plans now! Oasis Luchesa Lager Karbach Sympathy For The Lager Hops and Grain The One They Call Zoe Live Oak Pilz Real Ale Hans’ Pils Also! Patrons! This week, you also get this! The Beerists Mini 168 - Two From Pinthouse Pizza Pinthouse Pizza on S Lamar in Austin is making some of the best hoppy beer in town, and the whole gang is here to sample 2 crowlers from there on this mini: Tap TX 4.0, and WTF is Juice? It's 20 minutes of glory. Find it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8580394 And if you're not a Patreon patron, get on that by clicking the link below, and giving us a per-episode donation! The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. Subscribe! Point your podcatcher to our RSS feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/thebeerists Subscribe via iTunes (Give us a review and a rating!) Support