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Beer Ladies Podcast

The best in beer history, style guides, brewing and beer culture.

Join Lisa, Thandi, Christina and Katie in talking about beer history, style guides, beer culture, and all the fun in between. New episodes each Friday during Aug-June.
Latest EpisodeFriday, June 2, 2023

Saison - Style Series

Season 3, Ep. 35
After the intro to Belgian beers last week, we’re tackling a big one this week: Saison. What it is, how it’s brewed, what it tastes like.. And if it should even be considered one style at all ;)What’s your fave saison? Let us know in the comments!What we’re drinking:Saison du PontBullhouse Brewing Company- The Void Black IPAHopfully - LonglegsCraft Brewing Company (Rye River) - Belgian SaisonLinks:Saison: A story in motion - https://beerandbrewing.com/amp/saison-a-story-in-motion/The writer that saved a style -  https://beergraphs.com/bg/932-the-writer-that-saved-a-style/Saison Dupont - https://allaboutbeer.com/article/saison-dupont/BJCP Saison -https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/25/25B/saison/Belfast Live - https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfast-group-bringing-women-together-23121037Belfast Womens Beer Collective -https://instagram.com/belfastwomensbeercollective?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==Bullhouse - https://bullhousebrewco.com/pages/bullhouse-eastBeer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#beerladiespodcast #bjcp #saison
Friday, June 2, 2023

Saison - Style Series

Season 3, Ep. 35
After the intro to Belgian beers last week, we’re tackling a big one this week: Saison. What it is, how it’s brewed, what it tastes like.. And if it should even be considered one style at all ;)What’s your fave saison? Let us know in the comments!What we’re drinking:Saison du PontBullhouse Brewing Company- The Void Black IPAHopfully - LonglegsCraft Brewing Company (Rye River) - Belgian SaisonLinks:Saison: A story in motion - https://beerandbrewing.com/amp/saison-a-story-in-motion/The writer that saved a style -  https://beergraphs.com/bg/932-the-writer-that-saved-a-style/Saison Dupont - https://allaboutbeer.com/article/saison-dupont/BJCP Saison -https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/25/25B/saison/Belfast Live - https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfast-group-bringing-women-together-23121037Belfast Womens Beer Collective -https://instagram.com/belfastwomensbeercollective?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==Bullhouse - https://bullhousebrewco.com/pages/bullhouse-eastBeer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#beerladiespodcast #bjcp #saison
Friday, May 26, 2023

Intro to Belgian Beers - Style Series

Season 3, Ep. 34
This week we’re doing a shallow and broad overview of the variety of beer styles from Belgium. Belgian Beers are some of the most coveted in the world; we talk about the different style, what makes them taste so distinct from other styles, and whether glassware matters.What we’re drinking:Duvel - Belgian Strong AleBoon - Gueze Mariage ParfaitThe Musketeers - Troubadour Imperial StoutLinks:Beginners guide to Belgian Beer: https://www.seriouseats.com/guide-to-belgian-beer-styles-what-is-dubbel-quad-saison-wit-lambic-gueuzeBelgian Beer Styles: https://www.beertourism.com/blogs/about-beer/belgian-beer-stylesBeer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#beerladiespodcast #bjcp #belgianbeer
Friday, May 19, 2023

Judging American IPAs - BJCP Series

Season 3, Ep. 33
This week we’re trying something new - a mock BJCP evaluation of two West Coat (American) IPAs. Learn what beer judges look for when judging beers at a competition and how the scoresheet works from your resident BJCP Judges Lisa, Thandi, and Christina.What we’re drinking:Western Herd - Irish Wolfhound IPAHope - West Coast IPALinks:https://www.bjcp.org/style/2021/21/Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#beerladiespodcast #bjcp #beerjudges
Friday, May 12, 2023

Brewday Lingo - Lingo Series

Season 3, Ep. 32
We’re back with our Lingo Series and this time we’re covering some brewing terms; especially the ones that have us cackling or clutching our pearls ;) Join us as we decode some common brew day jargon and do send us a pic of how you listen/watch the pod on our socials - we love to see it!What we’re drinking:Beer Hut: Drop It Like It’s Hop (Pale Ale)Hope - Limited Edition #29 (Maibock)Kinnegar - Limeburner (Pale Ale)Links:Chill Haze: https://byo.com/article/conquer-chill-haze/Partigyle: https://grainfather.com/partigyle-brewing/Hot & Cold Breaks: https://www.love2brew.com/articles.asp?id=526What’s a Pellicle? https://www.milkthefunk.com/wiki/PellicleOther beer terms: https://www.homewetbar.com/blog/beer-terms/Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#beerladiespodcast #homebrew #beerlingo
Friday, May 5, 2023

Eurovision 2023

Season 3, Ep. 31
*SPOILER ALERT* This episode contains snippets of the entries.It’s the most extra time of the year - EUROVISION! This year we go through our combined top 10 (16..) while commenting on a few other entries as well as making some predictions. Follow along for our loves, loathes, and all the “meh” in between. What we’re drinking:Stiegl - Grapefruit RadlerLervig - Salted rhubarb vanilla sour cream crumbleLervig - Naughty and NiceLervig - JulebockSudden Death Brewing Co - SynaesthesiaLinks:Link for FantaEurovision league - https://app.fantaeurovision.com/league?id=643aa7273dab02a7361501f7Cha Cha Cha - Reggae version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7kcydKIfO8When Ireland ruled Eurovision - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001lk7k?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobileOverthinking It - https://www.youtube.com/@overthinkingitBeer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#eurovision2023 #ESC23 #beerladiespodcast
Friday, April 28, 2023

Black IPA - Style Series

Season 3, Ep. 30
The good ol’ oxymoronic Black IPA is our topic this week, or the Cascadian Dark Ale if you will. We chat what makes them, what sets them apart and how much we love em. Do you remember your first black IPA? Is it a style you enjoy?What we’re drinking:Whiplash - Embrace the DaylightKinnegar - Black Rust BucketLineman - NagelbettLinks:Darkest Before the Dawn — The Unlikely Return of Black IPA — Good Beer Hunting - https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2021/4/5/darkest-before-the-dawn-the-unlikely-return-of-black-ipaBlack IPA: The Dark & Hoppy Oxymoron in the World of #Beer - https://learn.kegerator.com/black-ipa/Beer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #beerstyles
Friday, April 21, 2023

Spring Catchup

Season 3, Ep. 29
This week we're catching up after our Easter break - what have Thandi, Katie, and Lisa been up to? Hint - 2 of us were at the Irish NHC National Homebrew competition. We chat about judging, organising, and how comps work. We also look ahead as spring brings us a few festivals and pub changes. What we're drinking:- Marty's gold-medal-winning Black IPA- Lineman - Group Therapy (IPA)- Third Barrel - Outside the Lines (IPA)Links:- Thandi's blog on Nationals: https://www.craftgeeksa.com/blog/nationals-thats-a-wrapBeer Ladies Links: linktr.ee/beerladies#beerladiespodcast #craftbeer #homebrew