The Beerists Craft Beer Podcast
Episodes
The Beerists 51 - Bells
27 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Matthew Fifer sent us six beers from Kalamazoo, MI's Bell's Brewery. Hells yeah... Bells yeah. Smitten Golden RyePorterTwo HeartedHell Hath N...
The Beerists 50 - Favorites
21 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
OUR BIG FIVE-O! To celebrate, the five of us pulled some of our favorite beers together for one whopper of a show. OrvalPetrus Aged PaleThree Floyds Z...
The Beerists 49 - Russian River
14 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
8 beers from Russian River, all ending in -TION. Our buddy Schoun shares his spoils with us after his trip to Russian River for Pliny the Younger Day....
The Beerists 48 - Oklahoma
06 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Evan Gundy sent us a HUGE box of beer from Oklahoma. Wow, Oklahoma. Who the hell knew? Choc GosePrairie HopMarshall El CucuyPrarie NoirMustan...
The Beerists 47 - Barleywines
28 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Among the biggest beers brewed, barleywines pack a punch to the palate. Nevertheless, we have 6 to try, and if we die, we're taking Ryan Mesch with us...
The Beerists 46 - Jolly Pumpkin
20 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Jefferies is making amazing wild beers in Michigan. Tonight, we sample 7 of them and get a little (a lot) drunk in the process. Baudelaire Beer iO...
The Beerists 45 - Porters
15 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
English or American, Porters are dark malty joys that most everyone seem to love. Unless your name is Anastacia. Or the vanilla porter farts in your f...
The Beerists 44 - Stone Brewing Co.
07 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Stone has been a force for abrasively hoppy beers since 1996. We have 6 of their beers for this show, 3 of which were sent to us by Stone themselves. ...
The Beerists 43 - Ballast Point
01 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We're so excited to finally have Ballast Point beers available in Austin, that we couldn't not do this show. 6 beers, 4 hungover Beerists, and Anastac...
The Beerists 42 - BYOB
24 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Each of us brought some beer to try. Anastacia's still in Vegas, but Ryan is back to fill in for her. Also, Stone. Cut point. Boulevard Two JokersRus...
The Beerists 41 - Podcasting from NMX in Las Vegas
18 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In Vegas for the Podcast Awards at NMX, we recorded a show on the expo floor a couple of hours before the awards ceremony. We talk about our trip so f...
The Beerists Extra 3 - Sam Adams Winter Classics and TCHO Chocolate
16 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rubio and Anastaca, the Samuel Adams Winter Classics box, some chocolates TCHO picked to pair with them, and gluttony. And chocolate. Fuck yeah, choco...
The Beerists 40 - Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts
11 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Winter. Bourbon barrels. Put imperial stouts in 'em. Then put the resulting beers in our faces. Hoppin' Frog Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.SDeschutes The Abyss...
The Beerists 39 - A Christmas Tasting
02 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We had an insane beer tasting on Christmas eve and recorded a show with a ton of our friends. Rare beers, drunken debates, a Storm King vertical, and ...
The Beerists 38 - Avery Barrel Aged Series and a Lesson in Aging
28 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Experimentation is the name of the game with Avery Brewing Company's Barrel Aged Series. We try 9 of the 13 they've produced with our buddy, Bill Brin...
The Beerists 37 - Russian Imperial Stouts
20 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Black, oily, rich, viscous, and alcoholic, Russian Imperial Stouts are perfect drinking for the winter months. Samuel Smith Imperial StoutVictory Stor...
The Beerists 36 - Winter Beers
14 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Knock back some liquid holiday cheer! Six winter & Christmas seasonals are on deck, we talk about Zwanze Day, and drink six more beers in our LIGHTNIN...
The Beerists 35 - Jester King
07 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jester King Craft Brewery has been highly praised for their farmhouse beers since exploding onto the scene in 2010. Jeff Stuffings and Ron Extract...
The Beerists 34 - Great Lakes Brewing
30 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Matthew Fifer (THANKS, MATTHEW!) sent us 6 beers from Great Lakes Brewing Company to taste, Ryan starts things out already wasted, and Gran...
The Beerists 33 - Dubbels
23 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
So, we lost the Wet Hop show to the technology gods, but that's not going to keep us down! Six delicious Belgian and Trappist Dubbels are here to save...
The Beerists 32 - The Grant Show (Malt Liquors)
13 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Grant gets his own show, and makes us all drink Malt Liquors. Best episode ever. Mickey'sOlde English 800Steel Reserve 211HG HurricaneEarthquake HGLSc...
The Beerists 31 - New Glarus Fruit Beers
13 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most acclaimed fruit beers come from New Glarus Brewing in Wisconsin. We put 5 of them to the test with Austin Chronicle beer writer, Ivy ...
The Beerists 30 - The Mike Show
08 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
I think Mike Lambert wants us all to be diabetic drunks. He picks six beers for us to try, and nearly kills us in the process. Pinthouse Pizza Calma M...
The Beerists 29 - Cigar City
02 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Cigar City Brewing Company from Tampa, Florida is making some really cool beers. In this episode, we try 6 of them. Jai AlaiHumidor IPAGuava GroveBoli...
The Beerists 28 - Pumpkin Beers
26 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Pumpkin beers are an autumnal staple. Like leaves in my yard, but far more welcome. Well, some of them. Sam Adams Harvest PumpkinElysian The Great Pum...
The Beerists 27 - Intro to Sours
13 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 - Intro to Sours Want to get into sour beers but don't know where to start? Here's your primer. 1809 Berliner WeisseDuchesse de BourgogneJo...
The Beerists 26 - Hill Farmstead
13 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26 - Hill Farmstead In this episode, it's pretty much just 4 rabid beer geeks flipping out about Hill Farmstead beers. Flipping. Out. Edward ...
The Beerists 25 - When in Austin
12 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 - When in Austin... Austin is quickly becoming a craft beer destination, with over 15 breweries popping up in the last few years. In this ...
The Beerists 24 - Mixed Six
03 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 - Mixed Six This week, we each bring random stuff we'd like to taste on the show. It's a more casual, conversational episode where we touc...
The Beerists 23 - Oktoberfest
27 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23 - Oktoberfest We know absolutely nothing about Oktoberfest beers. We never drink them. This is us trying 6 of them, and totally failing t...
The Beerists 22 - Sixpoint
21 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 - Sixpoint Sixpoint! We talk to Sixpoint founder Shane Welsh and Brewmaster Jan Matysiak, taste 6 of their beers, and try to hold a show t...
The Beerists 21 - Fantome
09 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21 - Fantome Join us as we taste five mysterious saisons from Fantôme Brewery, welcome Grant back from his California trip, and babble like ...
The Beerists 20 - Brett Beers
06 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20 - Brett Beers Get funky! We're tasting six beers brewed (or finished) with Brettanomyces. Sierra Nevada/Russian River BruxNew Belgium Bret...
The Beerists Extra 2 - More Listener Beers from Jason Straub
04 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Jason Straub drove down to TX from Nebraska, with a car full of beer for us. So, we decided to try a few of them on mic. Thanks, Jason! Odell...
The Beerists 19 - North Coast Brewing
30 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 - North Coast Brewing The beers of North Coast Brewing Co are some of the most widely available craft beers in America. Grab some, slap the...
The Beerists 18 - Beers That Got Us Into Craft Beer
23 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 - Beers That Got Us Into Craft Beer The road to craft beer is different for everyone. Listen in as we taste and talk about some of the beer...
The Beerists 17 - Listener Beer Show
16 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17 - Listener Beer Show Join us as we taste six incredible beers from two incredible listeners! Big thanks to Chris Quinn and Thomas Callagh...
The Beerists Extra 1 - Two Ruinations
14 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Beerists Extra 1 - Two Ruinations An extra mini-episode! Anastacia and John taste and talk about 2 delicious ways to ruin your palate- Stone Ruin...
The Beerists 16 - Double IPAs
09 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 - Double IPAs Six mind-blowingly great Double IPAs go toe to toe in a battle for the ages. OMG HOPS EVERYWHERE! Hair of The Dog Blue Dot...
The Beerists 15 - American Brown Ales
02 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 - American Brown Ales Four beer lovers taste six American Brown Ales, slowly come to unexpected realizations, and then fly off the rails co...
The Beerists 14 - Stillwater Artisanal Ales
26 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14 - Stillwater Artisanal Ales This episode, we sample 5 of Brian Strumke's beers, almost get killed by a cork, and break out into song. A lot...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 13 - Belgian IPAs
20 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13 - Belgian IPAs What happens when Belgium and America collide? Find out with us as we taste 6 different Belgian IPAs. De Ranke XX BitterSton...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 12 - CAN You Taste the Difference?
11 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12- CAN You Taste the Difference? Does a beer that was canned taste different than the same beer from a bottle? This week, we put ourselves th...
The Beerists Podcast – Episode 11 – Pilsners
06 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 – Pilsners Will Mike and Ryan get Rubio and Anastacia to join them aboard the pilsner train? Or will they remain at the pils hate station...
The Beerists Podcast – Episode 10 – Cellar Diving
28 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 - Cellar Diving This week, we pillage my beer cellar, drink and discuss a few old beers, and get shitfaced in the process. 2007 North Coast...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 9 - Witbiers
23 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 - Witbiers This episode, we knock around in the house Pierre Celis built and douse our mouths in fruity, spicy witbiers! Hoegaarden Original...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 8 - Stouts
15 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 - Stouts This week, we stare into the black, black hearts of 5 hearty stouts! Thanks to Andy Hampton for the show suggestion! Sierra Nevada ...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 7 - The Blind Leading the Blind
08 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 - The Blind Leading the Blind This week, we each poured two mystery beers for the rest of us to 'blind' taste. None of us knew what the othe...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 6 - Saisons
31 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 - Saisons It's the season for Saisons! Join us as we taste 6 fantastic beers on this weeks episode of The Beerists Podcast. With special gue...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 5 - Hefeweizens
24 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 - Hefeweizens Five Hefes enter, one reigns supreme. We talk about those yummy wheaty Bavarian treats, gag on a spoiled beer, and judge Rubio...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 4 - Three Floyds Spotlight
19 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 - A Chaotic Look at Three Floyds Brewing Company We're back from Dark Lord Day with 7 Three Floyds beers! Most of them were pretty high in a...
The Beerists Podcast - Episode 3 - Sourpalooza
14 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 - Sourpalooza Sours! This is a special show, in that there really isn't a specific style of sour beer we're drinking- We were just in the mo...