Rich talks light beer and "healthy" drinking, Larry talks about a game show, and Matty starts a diet as we unpack whether beer can be compatible with a healthy lifestyle and just what the hell exactly a "light beer" is.

Becoming a Cicerone

Jun 5th, 2022 35m 44s

We got this master cicerone lyin' around, so why not talk about the cicerone program a bit? Rich shares some of his thoughts on and experience with the Cicerone Certification Program, including advice for anybody interested in checking it out!

Taster #14: Pure Project Pure West

Apr 17th, 2022 29m 33s

Master Cicerone Rich leads us in a tasting of a more local brew, Pure Project's Pure West! Try it if you can find it, or grab an unfiltered West Coast IPA and... sorta follow along.

Saisons

Apr 8th, 2022 47m 44s

A man uses his first words for a relatable request, we get Larry's coleslaw opinions (again), and Rich discusses the Belgian beer style known as the saison.

Taster #13: Guinness Extra Stout

Mar 6th, 2022 25m 3s

Rich is in London, so we thought it appropriate that he lead us in a tasting of Ireland's most famous beer, Guinness Extra Stout!

Remembering Corntroversy and This Year's Super Bowl Commercials

Feb 19th, 2022 39m 31s

We look back on Bud Light's controversial 2019 "No Corn Syrup" campaign, and give our thoughts on this year's Super Bowl beer commercials, including Rich's cicerone expertise and Matty's commercial directing PTSD.

Taster #12: Pliny the Elder

Feb 10th, 2022 36m 30s

Finally, Pliny. Rich leads us in a tasting of Russian River Brewing's classic double IPA. Trigger warning for cat pee-ophobes.

Beer Off-Flavors

Feb 7th, 2022 1h 19m

We're talking about beer off-flavors, because even flavors get sick of being on all the time. Does your beer taste like green apple? Butter? Sewage? Rich lets you know if there might be something wrong with it. Plus for our first episode of 20

Taster #11: Sierra Nevada Celebration

Dec 21st, 2021 36m 37s

For the holidays, you better believe we're drinking a holiday beer: the classic Sierra Nevada Celebration. Grab a six-pack, sit down with five family members (or as many as you've got that you enjoy), and sip along!

Pastry Stouts: What Is Art?

Dec 18th, 2021 1h 16m

In our Pastry Stout episode, we talk about drinking cask ale in London pubs, butterfly-assisted beer, brewing nuns... maybe pastry stouts at some point?

Taster #10: Cascade Sours

Nov 21st, 2021 46m 47s

Rich leads Matty and Larry in a tasting of a couple sours from Portland's Cascade Brewing (which, coincidentally, go very well with a holiday meal...)!

Pumpkin Beer

Nov 9th, 2021 47m 48s

We're talking pumpkin beers, whatever those are! We talk about the history of pumpkin beers, Larry's finally had a dunkel, and Rich has some spicy Diet Dr. Pepper takes!

Taster #9: Shiner Bock

Oct 21st, 2021 28m 32s

Yeehaw, giddyup! In our rootinest, tootinest taster yet the boys are sittin' by the campfire and sippin' a bottle of the pride of Texas, Shiner Bock! I promise this bit is nowhere to be found in the episode itself.

Taster #8: Ayinger Urweisse

Oct 12th, 2021 34m 2s

The guys are tasting another one of those old traditional European beers that Rich loves, Ayinger Urweisse! Here's hoping Alfonso Cuaron likes it.

Beer Awards and the Awarders Who Award Them

Oct 3rd, 2021 1h 1m

We're talking about awards! Rich talks about which awards to look out for, how the beers are judged, and some of the notable recent winners. Plus Matty comes up with just an insanely good beer pun that Larry loves.

Taster #7: Old Rasputin Imperial Stout

Sep 24th, 2021 31m 29s

Rich leads us in a tasting of North Coast Brewing's Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, which Rich notes is a great drink to share with a friend and/or podcast cohost.

Stouts (...And You Can't Talk Stouts Without Porters)

Sep 17th, 2021 1h 22m

Stout is the style of the day! Matty goes over the history of stouts (which is also the history of porters), Rich runs down the style and some of its varieties, and Larry's love affair with flavors of all types continues.

Taster #6: Newcastle Brown Ale

Sep 10th, 2021 30m 9s

Rich leads a tasting of Newcastle Brown Ale! A wonderful suggestion from a cheeseburger. Grab a bottle at your local bottle shop (or anywhere, come on this stuff is everywhere) and taste along!

Three Unique Beer Styles

Sep 2nd, 2021 38m 17s

The guys each pitch a beer style they'd like to see given more attention, and briefly discuss Brave Noise, a great new collaborative effort to improve the brewing community.

Taster #5: Orval Trappist Ale

Aug 19th, 2021 27m 44s

Rich leads a tasting of one of his favorites, and our first listener-requested beer (thanks Mike!), Orval! Grab a bottle at your local bottle shop and taste along! And stay tuned for our Marvel-esque post-credits sequence.

Hops, A Show About Hops, We Talkin Hops

Aug 12th, 2021 1h 15m

Rich leads a lesson on hops, Larry knows what kudzu looks like, Matty doesn't know what acorns look like, and chocolate is ruined for everybody.

Taster #4: Boulevard Tank 7 American Saison Ale

Jul 19th, 2021 22m 59s

This week Rich has chosen a great American beer to try, the Tank 7 American Saison Ale from Boulevard Brewing Company. Grab a bottle at your local bottle shop and drink along!

Milkshake IPAs and Smoothie Sours with Lewis McCallister

Jul 13th, 2021 1h 4m

Lewis McCallister, head brewer at Mountains Walking Brewery in Bozeman, Montana, joins us to talk about milkshake IPAs and smoothie ales! Larry loves milkshakes.

Taster #3: Westmalle Dubbel

Jul 9th, 2021 18m 22s

Rich leads us in tasting of one of his favorite beers, the Westmalle Dubbel. Find it at a bottle shop near you and drink along!

Kölsch

Jun 26th, 2021 1h 24m

We're talkin' Kölsch, the pride of Cologne, as Larry finally gets his pickle beer, Matty does a so-so job putting a quiz together, and we see the duality of Rich as both the ultimate culinary man of the people and a geographic snob,