Bears & Beers

Bears and Beers return as Da Bears kick off their 2022 season against the 49ers.  Much has changed this off season as Nagy and Pace are gone and Sweaty Teddy is retiring!  We can't wait to see our young talent and QB in action.  We love the Chicago Bears and we love beers!  Go Bears!

Thank you to the loyal Bears and Beers followers!  We wrap up season 2 with the State of Da Bears and preview of the Super Bowl.  We also talk about the greatness of Butkus on Twitter and how honored we are that he follows us!! As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love Beers!

Da Bears fade in the second half and lose 31-17 to Minnesota. Fitting effort and 4th down decisions in Nagys last game. We break down all unrestricted free agents. Who should we resign? As always we love the Chicago Bears and we love beers. Go Bears!

Da Bears face off against the Vikings in week 18.  Both teams are eliminated from playoff contention but will battle today for 2nd place.  Will Nagy finish his tenure with Santa's Sleigh, a Philly Special and solo Club Dub?   Maplewood Brewery and Distillery in Logan Square, is featured.  Flipka can't wait to try the Fat Pug and CZ is a big Son of Juice Fan!   As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beers.  Go Bears!

Da Bears face off against the Seahawks in a battle of two of the bottom four teams in the NFC. Foles is starting today with Ryan Willis serving as backup. Ifedi somehow is starting over Borom: Fire Nagy immediately. Roquan and Quinn continue to be bright spots and have their eyes on individual records and league rankings. Elysian Brewery in Seattle is featured. As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beers. Go Bears!

Da Bears lose on Monday Night Football to the Minnesota Vikings 17-9, falling to 4-10 on Da season.

Da Bears play the Vikings on Monday Night Football, with 14 players and three coaches on the Covid list.  How can you preview a game with so many question marks?  How can this be entertaining?  Listen to find out...we think you will enjoy it!  We feature Surly Brewery in Minnesota.  One of the original craft brewers.   As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beers.  Go Bears!

Da Bears lose to the Packers, once again, as Rodgers is now 23-5 against us. Fields played tough through his rib injury and showed resilience after the pick 6. Losing Peters for Jenkins was a blow, and showed the coaching staff didn't have him ready to play. ARob is checked out and should shut it down for the season and get ready for free agency. Quinn continues on his potentially historic pace, as he sets his sights on Dent's single season sack record. As we enter into the final four games, it is all about development. Let's get our young players ready for 2022! As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love Beers!

Da Bears face off against their arch nemesis, the Green Bay Packers, tonight.  Aaron Rodgers proclaimed, "I still own you" a few weeks back in Chicago.  With his 22-5 record against Da Beloved, it is hard to dispute.  Can the Bears use this as motivation?  Justin Fields gets his first taste of the rivalry in Lambeau.  Very important for the young QB to experience this and show leadership.  Rumors continue to swirl over the future of Chicago Bears' management, with Trace Armstrong's name as top management being floated.  Supposedly, he spoke with Bears brass this week and is tied to Ohio State HC Ryan Day, as his agent.   We feature Door County Brewery in Baileys Harbor, WI.  True to Wisconsin, their signature beer is the Polka King Porter. We love the Chicago Bears and we love Beers!  Go Bears!

When you throw 4 INTs, you lose and that's why Da Bears are 4-8.

CZ walks his dog during today's podcast as we are in the dog days of this Bears season.  Flipka is enduring the elements at today's Bears' game and invites our loyal listeners to stop by his seat for a free Miller Lite on Bears and Beers!  CZ and Walker give strategies to get rid of bad beers, like Brooklyn Lager.  Brats or Neighborhood block parties?  This looks to be an ugly game today on the lakefront, lets hope we are wrong! 12/5/2021 at Soldier Field.  39 degrees and 75% chance of light rain AZ -7.5; O/U 42 Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins return for AZ and their offense, which averages 28 PPG and 398 YPG Andy Dalton gets the start for Da Bears and their offense, which averages 16 PPG and 321 YPG Robert Quinn was the NFC's Defensive Player of November, with 5.5 sacks Two beers on opposite sides:  Brooklyn Lager is terrible, Sierra Nevada's Celebration IPA is a great holiday beer to look forward to As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love Beers.

Da Bears win 16-14 over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.  Did Nagy redeem himself or again prove how ineffective his offense is?  Mooney and Kmet continue to show promise, while the Oline is coming together.  How will the Bears address the cornerback position in the offseason?  Can they go into another season with Vildor?  Of course, we have our typical banter, which strays in all directions. As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beers!  Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Black Friday is almost here!

Happy Thanksgiving!  We are sure the NFL and Fox are not thankful for this matchup!  3 total wins between these awful teams.  We break down this week's Nagy drama.  Only Da beloved and their inept management could pull this off.   Tomorrow is Black Friday and that means Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, a tradition since 1992.  We are hearing this year's Double Barrel Toasted Stout is great.   As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beers.  Go Bears!

Good franchises win these games....bad franchises lose these games.  The Bears are a bad franchise.  Terrible for the loyal Bears fans.   We love the Chicago Bears and we love beers.  

Da Chicago Bears face off against the the Ravens after their bye week. We have lost four games in a row and face a formidable rush offense and rush defense in Baltimore. If Lamar Jackson cant go, that will be a huge plus. The beloved will miss Mack for the rest of the season, along with Hicks this week, but the future is all about Fields. Can he build on last week's strong second half performance? Who will emerge on offense? We feature Piece Brewery in Bucktown, co-owned by Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary. Great Bucktown staple! As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love Beers. Go Bears!

Da Bears fall to 3-6 on the season after their fourth straight lost.  The Steelers pull out a last minute win 29-27 on Monday Night Football, after Justin Fields and the offense rallied to take the lead.  This team is going nowhere this season, but Fields progression is great to see.  As the Bears head into the bye week, lets hope tonight's offensive performance is a catalyst for the second half. As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beers.  Go Bears!

We preview Da Bears week 9 matchup vs the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.  Unfortunately for Bears' fans there is no Manning cast this week, which could have offered entertainment, in what looks like a lopsided matchup.  No Mack, no Eddie Jackson (doesn't matter) but Montgomery might be back.  Will the defense bounce back? Will Fields continue to make flash plays?  Brewery of the week is Iron City in Pittsburgh, a Dave Wannstedt favorite, but CZ strongly disagrees!   Check out this preview, which might be our funniest podcast of the season!  And thanks to the good folks of Sweden, who have made us a top football podcast there.  Haaaa!!!! As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beers!

Da Bears take on the 49ers today on the lakefront.  What will this team look like without Matt Nagy?  Will Justin Fields settle in today as he continues to show leadership on and off the field.  Missing Mack is a blow but getting back Hicks and Quinn is huge.  We discuss the trade deadline and who could be on the block if the Bears fall to 3-5.  We provide a few great memories and historical facts of past Bears/49ers games, including Bill George, the Fridge and Gale Sayers.  Featured beers of the week are Scarlet Dawn IPA from Founders and Schlafly's Oktoberfest.  Go Bears!

Bears in over their heads.  Just a debacle from the top down.  We have fun banter discussing this, last year's failures and the ongoing failures of the franchise.  Something has to change, but nothing ever does!  We love the Chicago Bears and hope this proud franchise can be restored to glory one day.  

We preview Da Bears vs Bucs.  Brady (44) faces off against a starter from Ohio St for the first time ever today in Justin Fields (22).  The Bucs average 32 points per game, while we average 16.  Can our D hang tough today?  Will the offense finally come alive?  We feature Cigar City Brewing and Miller High Life...2 complete opposites but classics.  Go Bears!

Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Postgame.  Da Bears disappointed for sure:  ENOUGH SAID!

Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers for first place in the NFC North:  ENOUGH SAID!  Go Bears!

Special mid week podcast as its Packer week! First place in the NFC North is on the line. Raider week revisited, especially how tough Fields played, the dominance of Mack and Nagy's Club Dub. Updated injury report is included. Go Bears!

Bears vs Raiders Preview. Bears fans take over Vegas! Fields was named our starter moving forward; who gave Nagy the mandate? Hicks and Montgomery are huge losses, who is going to step up? Can the pass rush slow down David Carr and the Raiders' pass attack? Three years later, who won the Mack trade? On the field, clearly it was Da Bears, but what about the cap cost? Punt the QB podcast joins us on today's fantasy and gambling implications. They also share their favorite Oktoberfest beers! Flipka, CZ and Walker are unanimous on today's outcome...listen to hear who picked. Go Bears!

Week 4 review after a 24-14 victory. Great play calling by Lazor, although Nagy tried grabbing credit still. Let the ego go! Montgomery and Mooney were studs. Fields showed off his skill set and ability to pass down field. Defensive line continued to impress. Overall though, Da Bears need to put teams away. Podcast goes off the rails a little bit as we tell old Bears stories, complain about NFL commentators, and talk Carthage Football. Enjoy and go Bears!

Lions and Nagy and Bears…oh my! Will he give up play calling in Fields second start? Can the offense establish a running attack with Montgomery. Defensively, will Goldman return? We list our top 5 original craft breweries in Michigan. Go Bears!

9 sacks. 1 net yard passing. Nagy failed Fields and Chicago Bears fans around the world. This can not continue. George McCaskey needs to show leadership skills and fire Nagy, Pace and Phillips. If not, Fields will be destroyed just as Trubisky was. Da Bears fans deserve better!

Is today the day Bears fans have been waiting for? Does the Justin Fields era begin? Lets hope Nagy steps up his play calling and the Oline is prepared to protect him against Clowney and Garrett. Defensively, the Bears will once again be missing Goldman, who seems to be done with football. The Dline needs to come up big vs the Browns rushing attack of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. OBJ returns, but is a shell of himself, nothing Jaylon Johnson can't handle. Brewery of the week is Ten Bends Beer out of Hyde Park Vermont and their Hovered Ridge Double IPA. 16 oz can filled with Citra, Pacific Sunrise and Nelson Sauvin hops at 8.7% ABV. Awesome beer. Punt the QB Podcast joined us to give fantasy and gambling nuggets. Justin Fields 54.5 yards rushing over/under. Big number. Expecting big things! Tim likes the Bears -7, -7.5 if you can get the hook. HOF talk as Hester, Kreutz, Peanut and Briggs are eligible. Flipka makes the case for Jay Hilgenberg. Who can argue with that! As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beer. Go Bears!

Live from Charlotte, North Carolina?  On the road victory review from Da Bears and Beers!  Can Fields secure the starting position and Wally Pipp Dalton?  Defense played phenomenal over the Bengals, forcing Burrow into three interceptions on three consecutive pass attempts.  For Da beloved to take the next step, Nagy needs to check his ego and give up play calling.  Will he? Beer review from Foothills Brewing in Winston Salem, NC; their Festival Express IPA.   A juicy IPA loaded with citrus hops in a 19.2 oz can.  Pretty damn good! As always, we love Da Chicago Bears and Beers!  Go Bears!

Bears and Beers preview week 2 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.  Da secondary will be tested once again by Burrow, Chase and Higgins.  Can our pass rush get home vs a subpar offensive line?  How much will we see Fields?  The Punt the QB podcast joins us for a special segment on the fantasy and gambling implications of today's clash.  Bears -1.5 with an over/under of 44.5.  Who do you got? This will be the first home game since December 2019 with a full stadium.  We break down our philosophy and beers of choice for tailgating at Soldier Field. As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love beer.  Go Bears!

Da Bears lose 34-14 on Sunday Night Football.  Offense has been a long term issue, but the defense really disappointed in week 1.  We discuss Eddie Jackson, the pass rush and of course Justin Fields.  Should he get a bigger role, especially with the uncertainty at left tackle?  Should the Bears start the clock on his rookie deal?   Bears and Beers also highlight Lagunitas' Daytime IPA and our sponsor, Augie's Rock N Roll Deli.  As always, we love the Chicago Bears and Beers.   Go Bears!

Welcome Back Football!  One of the most exciting weekends of the year is upon us as Da Bears take on the Rams.  How will Dalton debut on Sunday Night?  Will our Oline gel?  Can our young DB's grow up quick?  Who is going to step up on the Dline to assist Mack?  Nagy is calling plays again...oh boy.  Our fans will like Flipka's game prediction! We highlight Skeleton Key Brewery in Woodridge, IL, which was damaged in a EF3 Tornado this summer.  They are in the midst of a three month brewery tour throughout Chicagoland, showing how close knit the brewery community is. Augie's Italian Sub or Italian Beef? The boys weigh in. As always, we love the Chicago Bears and we love Beers!  Go Bears!

Justin Fields is a Bear! We review Da Bears complete draft and UDFA signings. Phase Three Brewery is featured. Bears and Beers pays tribute to Mongo in his battle against ALS, including a great story by CZ

Bears and Bears discuss the signing of Andy Dalton.  This is just another example of the ineptitude at Halas Hall.  We go over several first round QB options but have no confidence Pace will chose the right one.  CZ tells us about some of his recent beers featured on Beers in a Parking Lot. As always, we love the Chicago Bears and beers.  Go Bears!

Bears and Beers Previews Super Bowl 55 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Bucs.  This is Tom Brady's 10th Super Bowl and first as a former Patriot, but he is facing the defending Super Bowl MVP, Patrick Mahomes.  Will the young GOAT take out the NFL's all time GOAT?  We discuss sleepers, our game prediction and MVP prediction. NFL Honors went chalk for the most part, with Aaron Rodgers winning league MVP, Aaron Donald as Defensive Player of the Year and Derrick Henry as Offensive Player of the Year.  HOF announced its new members and this is definitely the year of Manning, Woodson and Megatron.  Will Woodson go in as a Raider or Packer?  Da Bears need to maintain their HOF lead, so he should be a Raider! We react to the Carson Wentz rumors.  Should Da Beloved trade for him?   Super Bowl menus include a taco bar, slow cooker Italian Beef and wings.  Enjoy the game! Follow Bears on Beers: Twitter:  @Bearsandbeers4 TikTok: @Bearsandbeers YouTube:  Beers in a Parking Lot

Bears vs Saints Wild Card Playoff Postgame Report. Da Bears lose 21-9; really 21-3! This game was fitting based on the entire season: admirable defense (minus Eddie Jackson) and zero offense! Who should return? What do the Bears need? Ryan Fitzmagic and draft a QB? Plus, our postseason predictions. We thank Bears and Beers Nation as we wrap Season 1.

Bears and Beers previews Da Bears wild card playoff matchup vs the Saints.  New Orleans was 12-4 this season and is favored by 10 points in this game.  For the first time since earlier this season, Brees, Thomas and Kamara will be together.  The Bears will be missing Roquan, Mooney and Skrine.  Can the offense control the ball again while not turning it over?  Can the D eliminate chunk plays? We highlight Abita Brewery and their Bourbon Street line, along with the Jackamo and Wrought Iron IPA.  This brewery is much more that Purple Haze! Our stories run through memorable New Orleans/Saints games including Super Bowl XX, the 2006 NFC Title Game, the Zack Miller game and Ditka's Soldier Field pre-season return. Go Bears!

Da Bears vs Green Bay Week 17 Postgame Report.  Bears lose 35-16 but still sneak into the playoffs. Why was Trevathan matched up on MVS? Where was Eddie Jackson today? Da Bears dominate in time of possession and yardage but the Packers scored TDs in the red zone. Da Beloved missed Roquan Smith, showing how truly valuable he is! The man is an All Pro. Can we give the Saints a game? Tune in for next weeks pregame podcast. Go Bears!

Flipka’s epic Packer/Wisconsin rant deserved its own episode. Enjoy and Go Bears!

Bears and Beers preview Da Beloved vs Packers Week 17 must win game.  Win and we are in!  It is time for Da Bears to step up and beat the hated Packers for our city.   How will our depleted secondary deal with Rodgers and Adams?  Fuller to shadow him?  The Packers lost Bakhtiari this week for the season, creating a huge opportunity for a stout pash rush.   Offensively, tempo and being aggressive are key.  Play our game, with this revamped offense and offensive line.  Quietly, David Montgomery is the 5th highest rusher in the NFL.   Huge opportunity and stage for Mitch, Nagy and Pace.  All can solidify their status with a big victory today.  Get it done!   Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli in Carol Stream and West Chicago are our sponsor.  We debate getting a platter of sub sandwiches or Italian beefs for the 3 pm kick.  CZ says, why not both?  Either way, giardiniera is a must! We highlight shitty Wisconsin beers like Old Milwaukee, PBR, and Blatz's, including "Titletown Brewery" in Green Bay.  Pretty cocky name when the Packers have had Favre and Rodgers since 1992 and only 2 Super Bowls to show for it.  Their terrible beer includes Green 19 and Dark Helmet.  Flipka finishes the podcast with a Wisconsin/K Town rant.  He hates the Packers' colors, he hates the fat fans and he hates the state!   Bear Down damn it!

Victory Monday! Bears and Beers recaps Da Bears' 41-17 victory over JAX and discuss playoff scenarios. Go Bears!

Bears and Beers preview Da Bears week 16 game vs the Jacksonville Jaguars. After the Cardinals lost, Da Beloved controls their own destiny. JAX controls their destiny for Trevor Lawrence. Easy Bears win or trap game? We feature Three Floyd’s Brewery and discuss them permanently closing their tap room. Story involves a fantasy football championship by Flipka and Walker guilting him into an epic Pequods pizza order! Augies Deli sponsors as always! Go Bears!

Victory Sunday! Da Bears beat the Vikings 33-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Montgomery has a career game and Mitch is setting up for a new contract. Some bonus Cubs and Bulls banter as well! Go Bears!

Bears and Beers preview a Week 15 playoff game vs the Vikings.  Both teams are 6-7, one game out of the playoffs, but started the season drastically different.  Da Bears were 5-1 and the Vikes were 1-5.  Who will prevail today and get to .500?  Bears face a tough task with a depleted secondary up against Thielen and Jefferson, along with the NFL's #2 rusher in Dalvin Cook.  Da Bears look to continue an offensive resurgence with our revamped Oline making its 4th start together.  Will Montgomery get more than 11 carries?  Will the offense be tailored to fit Mitch's strengths? We feature Tighthead Brewery and their Longsnapper IPA, made in collaboration with the longest tenured Chicago Bear, Patrick Mannelly.  Is CZ a fan of this 6% West Coast IPA? Either way, we love Mannelly and the cool tall boy can!  Flipka prefers the 9.7% Old Kaya Dog Barleywine, paired with an Augie's Italian Beef/Sausage Combo!   One of the best stories of the year, where Flipka explains how he learned to sneak into old Soldier Field and play 3 on 3 football games!  This knowledge allowed Walker to booo straight in Michael McCaskey's face and to stop Ditka's New Orleans Saints' bus.  

Recap of Da Bears victory over Houston 36-7, moving within 1 game of the playoffs. What does this mean for Nagy, Pace and Mitch? We conduct a mock interview between Pace and McCaskey. Why should you stay Ryan? Can the Bears trust him with another QB decision? Sponsored by Augies Deli

Bears and Beers preview Da Bears vs Texans Week 14 clash.  Mitch vs Watson for the first time....oh, what could have been!  We discuss our defensive issues and improving offensive line, while keeping an eye on the bigger organizational issues.  Could Pat Fitzgerald be the savior for Da Beloved or are the problems more top down?  CZ highlights Sketchbook Brewery in Evanston and Skokie.  As always, we are sponsored by Augustinos' Deli in Carol Stream and West Chicago.  Go Bears!

Bears and Beers discuss Da Bears' epic loss to the Detroit Lions, 34-30, blowing a 14 point 4th quarter lead. Should Nagy and Pace be fired today? Where do the Bears go from here? Kenosha Brewing is highlighted. Sponsored by Augies Deli in Carol Stream and West Chicago.

Bears and Beers preview Da Bears vs Lions. Bears 5-6, still just one game out of playoffs but going nowhere. We talk about the Bears organizational dysfunction and lack of respect for draft capital. Our favorite Bears backup QBS, including Kyle Orton, Josh McCown and Jim Harbaugh are discussed. Kenosha Brewing is featured, along with Augies Corned Beef and Italian Beef! Go Bears!

Bears lose to the Packers 41-25. Since 1992, GB is 42-15 against Da Bears. Bourbon County Stouts!

Bears & Beers preview Da Bears vs Packers on a Sunday night clash. 201st meeting between these two NFL storied franchises. Flipka and Walker share Bears’ stories including Cutler’s first game, the 2010 NFC Title game and Brian Robinson’s blocked FG. Was the 1989 Majkowski game the one that flipped the rivalry in GB’s favor? We feature Goose Island and their Bourbon County Stout. Finally, we give tips on properly eating an Augie’s sub loaded with giardenara! Go Bears!

Da Bears lose 19-13 to Vikes on MNF. Championship D but HS Freshman B Offense. Will they win another game? Mitch after the bye week? Is Virginia “pissed off” again?