Babes in Brewland

True Crime is a craze that seems to be here to stay...but let's all take a moment to reflect on how we consume, why we consume, and what, ultimately we're looking to get out of being "entertained" by true crime. Is there a more ethical way to consume true crime while still appreciating the story telling aspect? Grace & Alida dig into these toughies with a PUMPKIN BEER from Wabasha Brewing Company in hand, because it's October of course (also Grace's favorite month). Notable Noteshttps://indianaontap.com/news/short-history-rise-pumpkin-beer/ https://greatist.com/health/is-true-crime-unhealthy#The-appeal-of-the-victim-https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/style/gabby-petito-case-tiktok-social-media.htmlhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affirmative-murder/id1296864488https://truercrimepodcast.com/https://thisiscriminal.com/https://crimereads.com/true-crime-podcasts-done-right/https://peabodyawards.com/https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/reports/View/7713https://newrepublic.com/article/155801/favorite-murder-problemhttps://theappeal.org/whiteness-of-true-crime/https://cdas.com/legal-and-ethical-considerations-for-your-true-crime-nonfiction-podcast-serial/https://localprofile.com/2019/09/22/podcasting-journalism-true-crime-reporting/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/03/the-ethical-minefield-of-missing-richard-simmons/520407/https://somethingwaswrong.com/episodes/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/3/30/15084224/s-town-review-controversial-podcast-privacy

Doom and gloom seems to be lurking around every corner these days, but we are looking for ways to stay resilient and take action where we can - in our local communities. Yes, apocalypse fatigue is real. Even if you haven't heard the term, you've certainly felt it. In this episode, Grace covers  hyper-local actions and small changes we can make in our daily lives and Alida summarizes the 12 Principles of Permaculture and how they can be applied more broadly. We both get a little teary in this one - maybe it's the 11% Dragon's Milk Reserve we're sippin' on from New Holland Brewing Company. And as a wise (unknown?) person once said, "never feel sorry for raising dragon-slayers in a time when there are actual dragons". Drink up, Babes! Notable NotesNew Holland Brewing Co.Dragon's Milk Reserve Barrel Aged StoutSolar Power in DenmarkThe Case for Co-ops: Anu Puusa What to do When Climate Change Feels UnstoppableWhen Scientists "Discover" What Indigenous People Have Known for CenturiesThe 12 Principles of PermacultureLimestone Permaculture Farm - Australia

SEASON THREE LET'S GO!!! We are excited, but we must talk about the #MeToo style reckoning that happened in the craft beer world just as we signed off for summer. When quarantine restrictions were loosened and people flocked to their neighborhood brewery, many women experienced a barrage of sexism and misogyny—not just from the customer folk, but from inside the breweries themselves. We know, another heavy topic—BUT it's necessary to talk about.  So, grab a summer beer (we went with Guavatron by Bauhaus Brew Labs) and listen in. 

Nerd alert! This may be our geekiest episode yet...everyone go ahead and download the geocaching app so you can participate while Grace and Alida talk about the history and different types of digital treasure hunts. Take a Gumballhead wheat pale ale from Three Floyds Brewing along with you while searching for a cache! This is the finale of season two...hope to catch you all in a few months when we're back for season three :)

Spring has sprung and the buds are budding! Yes, we are talking about cannabis on 4/20 and we absolutely planned it that way. It's okay to roll your eyes at us, Babes. We are celebrating the big day with a discussion on where cannabis has been (courtesy of Grace) and where it might grow in the future (with predictions from Alida)! Alida is still on her N/A/A ("non-alcoholic April") kick, so we are featuring Chicago's Big Drop Brewing and cracking an N/A Galactic Extra Dark. Happy April 20th friends, bring on the sun! Cheers!Notable NotesBig Drop Brewing - Chicago, ILGalactic Extra DarkBig Drop launch press releaseNon-alcoholic beer basicsHop water/sodaCannabis legality by state - USA mapHistory of medical cannabisHistory of cannabis wikiThe Future of Cannabis in the US - CNNThe Future of Weed - Inside Hook

Happy April! Alida and Grace are welcoming spring with an N/A beer so they can fully enjoy all the sunshine without the hair of the dog...and while they're at it, they review Hairless Dog Brewing Company's Citra Lager while talking about boundaries. You may think you know how important boundaries are and what healthy ones look like, but maybe you need a refresher or some tips on how to set productive boundaries and the different types of boundaries that can exist in your life. Grab a nonalcoholic brew from Hairless Dog in Minneapolis and join us! Cheers :) 

If there was a Venn diagram for this episode and the last (Cults!), there may be a liiiiittle bit of overlap. Grace and Alida talk about multi-level marketing schemes (aka MLMs) vs. pyramid schemes - and the fact that anything called a "scheme" is probably kind of sketchy. Grace gives some scary financial facts and Alida runs through a few examples of MLMs. You won't look at Herbalife, DoTERRA, or Lularoe the same way! OH and we crack open a tasty Flashover Irish Red Ale from Mosinee Brewing Co. And if you haven't checked out our website yet, please visit us at babesinbrewlandpodcast.com - CHEERS!Mosinee Brewing Co.Flashover Imperial Irish Red AleWhat is a Red Ale?What is a Flashover?What is an "Imperial" beer?MLM vs. Pyramid SchemesMLMs and the Psychology of InfluenceYouTube - The Bitter Economics of MLMsEssential oil MLMs and COVID-19Pyramid Scheme Alert websiteWikipedia - full list of MLMsBabes in Brewland website

It's a weird one, Babes. Have you heard anything about The Moonies or Teal Swan? Or are you curious about the type of people that get pulled into cults? Spoiler: it's easier than you think! Give it a listen and crack a favorite spring beer. Grace and Alida pop open some Irish Style Coffee Stout from Lift Bridge Brewing Co. - brewed with Five Watt Coffee!Notable NotesLift Bridge BreweryIrish Coffee StoutFive Watt CoffeeCults, Explained on NetflixI grew up in a cult - articleWild Wild Country Documentary1984 Rajneeshee bioterror attackMoonie Cult Leader - The GuardianThe Moonies and Trump"Drink the Kool-Aid"The Peoples TempleWhat is a cult? Bikram Yoga DocumentaryTeal Swan

The Babes paired a cozy and comforting brown ale from Insight Brewing with a challenging topic...relationships! Are you single? Coupled? Somewhere in between? Grace reviews the Five Love Languages and Alida talks about Attachment Theory. Both are a doozy for introspection, but are guaranteed to make every type of relationship in your life better if you put in the effort to get to know yourself and those who are important to you. Grab a brew and settle in...cheers!

Coming at you with a lighter episode for this dark, cold time. Grace and Alida took to the backyard for a campfire on a frigid day to hot poker some Schell's Bock. In related news, the history of bock is SUPER fascinating. The Babes also talk a bit about surviving winter - both us humans and our animal friends. Grace talks turtles and wood frogs and bears...OH MY! One of the keys to surviving winter, especially during COVID times, is connecting to your community. We love our podcasting community and all of our Babes in Brewland!Notable NotesSchell's Brewery BockAll About Bocks and Doppelbocks - The GrowlerWhat is a Bock Beer? - Hop CultureRed Hot Poker Winter BeerBrown bear live cam at Brooks FallsMinnesota Zoo - what do turtles do in the winter?ChionophileDo Bears Really Sleep All Winter?How Do Arctic Animals Stay Warm?Four Crazy Ways Creatures Survive Cold WintersWood FrogsHow to make this winter not totally suck, according to psychologistsA Scandinavian local explains how to make it through winterMinnesota's famed winter isn't what it used to be

Continuing on with a discussion from earlier in season one...Grace and Alida drink a porter from the very first woman owned brewery in Minnesota while discussing womanhood. Hey Urban Growler, you have a De-Lovely Porter! Get it ;) The babes also go full on 90s with their theoretical contemplations of wild women from psychoanalyst Clarissa Pinkola Estes as well as Ecofeminism (queue the socks with Birkenstocks and mullets). Treat yourself to the De-Lovely Porter from Urban Growler and listen in, Babes!Notable NotesCole PorterIt's De-LovelyPorter vs. StoutPorters and StoutsWomen Who Run with the WolvesCarl JungJungian ArchetypesEcofeminismEcofeminism Now! – 90s documentaryGreta GaardWhite Earth Land Recovery ProjectWinona LaDukeRed Rover OrganizationWomen and the EnvironmentSilent Spring Institute Breast Cancer ActionWomen’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)Women’s Earth AllianceWomen’s Voices for the EarthShop Sustainably

After a holiday rest, the Babes have returned refreshed in 2021! And GEEZ astrology is a lot more complicated than we realized! But now we know our sun, moon, and ascendent signs. And you can too :) Alida gives a bit of background and history on astrology and Grace shares what she learned from Chani Nicholas' book You Were Born for This. But first, we crack open a refreshing Constellation Cream Ale from Ursa Minor Brewing. What is a cream ale and does it have cream in it? Listen to find out. Cheers to a new year of podcasts, Babes!Notable NotesConstellation Cream AleUrsa Minor BrewingWhat is a Cream Ale (and is there cream in it?)Justin Silvis Photography - DUO MPLSSome people thing astrology is a science - and here's whyWhy Do People Still Believe In Astrology?Where Do Zodiac Signs Come From? Here's the True History Behind Your HoroscopeMinnesota Planetarium SocietyYou Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas

Who wants to learn about more personality tests? We sure do! Grace dives into the HEXACO Personality Inventory, which is oh-so-scientific and Alida reviews The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. Take the quizzes before the episode and walk through your results with Grace & Alida. The Babes review Cashmere Hammer Nitro Stout by 3 Sheeps Brewing and give a mini tutorial on how to pour a bottled nitrogenated beer correctly--spoiler, it’s fun and not what you’d expect! Crack a brew and settle in, you may just learn something about yourself along the way. Notable Notes3 Sheeps Brewing CompanyOverview of nitrogenated beerBottling nitrogenated beerHEXACO Personality InventoryThe H-Factor of PersonalityThe Dark TriadFour Tendencies QuizSummary of The Four Tendencies

Babes, we are getting a jump start on our 2021 resolutions because 2020 is pretty much useless to us now, right? But in all seriousness -- we are talking about habits this week...breaking bad ones and forming good ones. Grace gives us an HONEST review of the book Atomic Habits by James Clear and Alida gets pumped on Bullet Journaling (aka BUJO). Crack open a 9.2% ABV American Black Ale from Keweenaw Brewing Company - preferably not first thing in the morning like we did - and let's get our shit together (sort of). We'll get through this, Babes! Cheers. Notable Notes:Keweenaw Brewing Company Level 92craftbeer.com - a great resource for all things beer!Atomic Habits by James ClearBritish Journal of General Practice - Making Health Habitual Habit Loop - Psychology TodayMark Manson's "Do Something" PrincipleThe Bullet Journal Method by Ryder CarrollBetter Than Yesterday YouTube ChannelStudy: habit formation takes an average of 66 days!

Wow, WHAT A WEEK! Anyone else feel like they need a little self care in their lives ?? Grace and Alida took this opportunity to breathe and learn how to implement some self care into their lives. After speaking about it here and there, the Babes thought it best to devote an entire episode to the topic. Grace talks about the meditation app, Headspace and Alida goes full nerd to talk about bibliotherapy. All discussion accompanied by a delightful Gitch cider by Duluth Cider. What is self careHeadspace Meditation AppBook TherapyBibliotherapyBooks by Drone

It's Grace and Alida's special spin on spooky season! There's nothing like a chat about aliens, babes! Plus, we needed another fun topic since things aren't too fun these days. As always, we have our frothy beverages in hand. The Babes sip Frisbee New England IPA from Eagle Park Brewing of Muskego, WI - mostly because there is a picture of an alien on the can. Get ready for lots of crazy theories, descriptions of grainy videos, "woahhhhhhs", and "HOWEVERRRs". Oh and can we say again, please vote - we're getting down to the wire! Cheers, friends.Notable NotesEagle Park BrewingbearbearHistory Channel's Ancient AliensPseudoarchaeology and the Racism Behind Ancient AliensChariots of the Gods? by Erich von DanikenNo Longer in Shadows, Pentagon's U.F.O. Unit Will Make Some Findings PublicStatement by the Department of Defense on the Release of Historical Navy VideosPentagon declassifies three UFO videos taken by Navy pilotsPentagon officially releases UFO videosBob Lazar: Conspiracy Theorist or Whistleblower?

Grace and Alida venture into THE GREAT OUTDOORS for episode two of season two! O'So Brewing's Twerking for the Weekend joins the Babes along their journey into the wilderness. Ever take a walk and realize just how clear your mind feels after? Grace talks about the science behind this as supported by The Nature Fix by Florence Williams. Alida finally gets to discuss one of her most favorite topics...forest bathing(!!!), which is a Japanese practice. They also discuss the importance of land acknowledgment. Happy Indigenous People's Day (October 12, 2020)!Notable NotesJapanese Forest BathingDr. Qing LiThe Nature FixUnlikely Hikers - @unlikelyhikers@pattiegoniaLand AcknowledgementNative Land Map

You guys, we are still here. Grace and Alida took a hiatus between Seasons 1 and 2 to reflect on what is the current shitshow of our world. We also knew we had to talk about what matters right now. It's a heavy one, Babes, but we had a tasty beer by our side: BIPOC-owned La Dona Cerveceria's Dona Fria Mexican Lager. Let's talk White Privilege. Oh, and don't forget to vote! If you haven't registered to vote in your state, we got you. We love you, Babes. Cheers.Notable NotesONE Fermentary and TaproomBlack Is Beautiful Initiative 13th - Netflix documentaryThe New Jim Crow - Michelle AlexanderHow to be an Anti-Racist - Ibram X. Kendi

Whether you're coupled or not...these are dark days, friends. If coupled, like Grace, how do you keep your relationship healthy? If flyin' solo, like Alida, do you even bother trying to date? Babes, it is #loveinthetimeofcorona and we need to talk about it. This episode, we are drinking Earth Rider Brewing's Blackbecrush Tart Wheat Ale all the way from Superior, WI. You better grab a beer, too. Sending socially-distant love! X------O------X------ONotable NotesAll About Love: New Visions - Bell HooksLove is Not a Permanent State of Enthusiasm - Esther PerelWhat it Takes to Give (and Receive) A Good Apology - GoopHow Coronavirus is Changing the Dating Game for the Better - New York TimesNeural correlates of long-term intense romantic love - PubMedLove on Lockdown: Advice for Dating and Relationships in the Time of Coronavirus - NPR

Does #quarantinelife have you feeling like you should be writing the next great novel, building rock-hard abs, or even just being the best damn homeschool parent on the planet? The Babes are here to ease your mind. Grace and Alida chat about avoiding burnout while maintaining a healthy level of productivity. And there is nothing wrong with taking some time to enjoy a tasty beer from the Upper Midwest! The gals guzzle a couple cans of Amongst the Madness Kölsch from Modist Brewing of Minneapolis, MN. It's becoming a cliche, but we are all truly in this together, even amongst all of the madness.Notable NotesMillennials Are Actually Workaholics, According to ResearchWhy Are Millennials Burned Out? Capitalism.Everything You Need To Know About Being Diagnosed With BurnoutStop Trying To Be ProductiveAll the Ways the Internet Is Pushing Hustle Culture during the QuarantineHow To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention EconomyMark Murphy - Stop Being Busy and Start Being ProductiveAction bias among elite soccer goalkeepers: The case of penalty kicksReal Productivity: Create Your Ideal Week with Michael Karnjanaprakorn'Zoom fatigue' is taxing the brain. Here's why that happens.

The Babes are trying to keep their cool while still living their best #quarantinelife with a bit of meditation and mindfulness. Grace focuses on Eastern mindfulness practices, while Alida covers Western or "modern" mindfulness. This week, the gals are sipping some tasty Mexican Honey Light from Indeed Brewing Company of Minneapolis, MN. Springtime and honey beer go together, even when we have to be apart. Keep supporting your local businesses and communities! xoxo!Notable NotesWhy honey beers are misunderstood Hop Culture The Chemistry of Joy by Henry Emmons, MDWherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-ZinnHistory of Mindfulness: From East to West and Religion to ScienceThe Mindfulness Controversy of Buddhism vs. PsychologyModern MindfulnessHeadspace appTony Robbins PrimingPhoebe Judge

The Babes are coming at you this week with some tough talk on fear and the effect it can have on our lives, especially in the strange reality of today. Alida shares some fear facts and Grace gives us some solid advice on getting through things, not just getting over them. Join our little community as we support each other (with physical distance, of course) to get through this pandemic together. Beer helps, too! We popped the tops of a couple Pseudo Sue Pale Ales from Toppling Goliath Brewing out of Decorah, IA. Remember to support your local breweries! Notable NotesSmithsonian Magazine: What happens in the brain when we feel fear - and why some of us just can’t get enough of itThe psychology of coronavirus fear - and how to manage itThe On Being Podcast Huffington Post - What is Fear with Brene Brown and OprahHenry Ford How to Deal with Coronavirus FearsStoicism

You guys! We are back this lovely St. Patty's Tuesday after a brief hiatus to figure out sound equipment, life, etc. This episode, Grace and Alida discuss their relationships with alcohol (beer in hand, of course). The Gals highlight Fantasy Factory IPA from Karben4 Brewing of Madison, WI. But bad news, alcohol does not actually kill viruses in your body like we all thought in college. So stay healthy...wash your hands, cough into your arm, and leave us some toilet paper, damnit. May the luck of the Irish be with us all!Notable Notes:Goose Island - Chicago, ILMarvel Bar - Minneapolis, MNCann - Cannabis-Infused Social TonicsThe Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace

Where are the babes out there who would rather get a 12-pack of beer than a dozen roses? Our hands are raised. Tip back a Fair State Brewing Cooperative Roselle with us. And who knew learning as an adult could be so fun (and cheap!)? Grace covers the five archetypes of play and Alida gushes about community education. We also decided we are both okay with drinking pink beer in February. HEART EYES EMOJI!

Babes, it's cold outside. Time for a coffee stout from The Freehouse brewpub of Minneapolis (featuring Guatemalan cold press from City Girl Coffee of Duluth, MN!) and some cozy conversation about...money! We can't live without it, so what do the babes have to say about our finances in our 20s, 30s, and beyond? Alida shares some sobering (ha!) statistics on the economy and Grace gives us the lowdown on Ellevest and introduces to the term "impact investing". What financial challenge will we take on this week? Grab a blanket and a beer and join us! Cheers!

Grace and Alida tear into 2020 with new intentions and personal value statements while taking a look at what womanhood means to each of them. What does it mean to be a woman in 2020? Grace discusses invisible (domestic) labor and how to create a more fair household with the help of Eve Rodsky's book, Fair Play (as seen on Reese Witherspoon's bookclub!). Alida reviews Alyson McGregor's book that will come out in May of 2020 that is all about the difference of how men and women should be treated based on our physiology in the medical field...and on a lighter note, she also shouts out Tig Notaro and her incredible comedy special on Netflix! Cheers to 2020, babes!

Happy holidays and cheers to the New Year! Grace and Alida review the one, the only, the Champagne of Beers (aka Miller High Life) on this episode as they prep for the NYE countdown. They also discuss fooooooooood! Grace reviews The Game Changers, a documentary on Netflix and Alida discusses Samin Nosrat's Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat...a cookbook that instructs on intuitive cooking. We hope everyone gets super cozy over the holidays and enjoys a brew or two! Cheers!

The Babes introduce the podcast's first Wisconsin-made beer from Central Waters Brewing Co. of Amherst, Wisconsin. Grace and Alida do their best to make a heavy topic - like spirituality - a little more approachable. The Babes wrap up the episode with a challenge to develop their own (and your own!) personal vision statements. We also cover other exciting topics like Grace's dead tooth and Alida's puppeteering skills. We're here to entertain, folks! Cheers! (*NOTE* - Alida's microphone died at the end, so audio is a little messy - sorry!)

The Babes experiment with a very Halloween-appropriate beer from Modist Brewing Co. in their very own Minneapolis, Minnesota. With November coming into full view, Grace and Alida commit to healthy habits after discussing their relationship with fitness...the struggles and the #gains. Are you willing to sacrifice a bit of comfort to come out stronger and healthier? Email us your thoughts after listening to the episode! Cheers, friends.

The Babes are excited to toast to hop harvest season with a fresh hop IPA from Castle Danger Brewing in Two Harbors, MN. Curious about our experiences with friendship through college and beyond? Want to know the best way to "break up" with a friend? Give it a listen! Cheers, friends.

Episode number two and we are well on our way! Grace and Alida review a Saison from Barrel + Beam Brewery from Marquette, MI. They also discuss the new minimalist trend and the push to only hold onto the things that have value to you and serve a purpose. Marie Kondo and digital minimalism, we're heading your way! Sound like you? Or are you a mild hoarder like Grace..... Listen in!

Number three! In celebration of all things October, Grace and Alida review an Oktoberfest brew from Omni Brewing in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Then they get into something truly spooky...social media and our deep addiction. Can't stop scrolling? Grace neither! Alida has cleansed herself of social media but still offers poignant critiques of the platforms. The Babes then challenge themselves to wake up earlier AND forego all things smart phone until arriving at work in the morning.

The very first episode of Babes in Brewland! Alida and Grace review a beer from Jack Pine Brewery and discuss all things Enneagram and Myers-Briggs. Don't know what that is? Tune in! All sorts of personality typing ahead, as well as some well deserved critiques. We hope you enjoy - please chime in via email at babesinbrewlandpod@gmail.com, via Instagram @babesinbrewlandpod, or via Twitter @brewlandbabes. Cheers!