Beers and Beards

Aging isn't for the week. Gary doesn't drink this week because he's prepping for a colonoscopy. David has Warped Wing's "Barrel Aged Esther’s Li’l Secret Caramel Pecan Doppelbock". News, life updates, sports. What more could you want from two dudes just trying their best. Cheers. Be sure to check out our socials. https://www.facebook.com/beersbeardspodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@beersbeardspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/beersbeardspodcast

New year, new us? Nah. David has retired from MMA journalism. Gary has a dog. Hipsters ruined bourbon and it turns out we both have bidets now. This episode includes a tasting of Rheingeist's higher more potent offering of Truth Bomb. On the flipside to celebrate a new house, new podcast room and all that Gary has some Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 year old. PS. David is a now a father of a human child. Cheers.

We're back after a short break, and David drinks the Costco-exclusive Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager.Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager is a recipe from the Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery that won a gold medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival. The beer is 4.5% ABV and is a nearly perfect example of the German-inspired style that is both crisp and clean.The Brewers Association annual ranking of the top 50 craft breweries is also out, and we talk about the biggest movers on the list. One of the headlines for David is that Rhinegeist Brewery is now the biggest brewery in Ohio, moving up to 16th overall and passing longtime champ Great Lakes. BrewDog and Fat Head's also rank as Ohio breweries in the top 50.We break down the following new stories:Brewers Association Reports 2024 U.S. Craft Brewing Industry FiguresChurchill Downs Partners with TEN20 Craft Brewery with 'Churchill Downs Light' BeerWhistlePig Whiskey Toasts 4/20 With Marijuana-Flavored Maple Syrup

We're back after a brief hiatus and this week David drinks Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman.Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman is a rustic Czech-inspired Pilsner featuring Czech hops and an old world Czech style malt from our friends at Sugar Creek Malt Co. The name is a play on a Cat Stevens album.Gary is a world traveler, and we had AI write a podcast episode script for us.We also talk about these news stories:Untappd Names The Best Breweries Of 2024 From the Court to Cocktails: Lonzo Ball Drops 116-Ounce Drinkable Basketball Alongside BuzzBallz This Kentucky Bourbon Was Just Named The World's BestMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website

Hello. Flagship February is upon us. David is off the wagon and this show is off the rails as usual.David goes in on a standard selection that is the original Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Gary goes with some Piggyback from Whistle Pig. The Eagles won the Super Bowl. The Academy Awards are looming. So much nonsense.Enjoy

We are back this week and David finishes out Dry January with two offerings from Go Brewing while Gary falls in love with Sunny D Vodka Seltzer.David drinks Tropical IPA and The Story Double IPA from Go Brewing. He has a very different opinion of each of the NA beers.Gary finally cracks open the Sunny D Vodka Seltzer that he's been dying to try, and let's just say that he's a fan.David's Ohio State Buckeyes won the college football national championship, and Gary's Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to win the Super Bowl. We talk about that plus these news stories:Moderate Beer Drinking Linked To Lower MortalityRebel Bourbon sponsoring Kyle Busch in select races during 2025 seasonWoodford Reserve's Limited-Edition Bourbon Is Now Available Nationwide. Here's How to Find It Buffalo Trace’s New Experimental Release Is Geared Toward IPA LoversDomino’s Pizza Just Unveiled a Red Wine That Connects to Your SmartphoneMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards. Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website.