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On the 15th episode of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is Trial by Wombat. This is a hazy/New England IPA that comes in a four pack with 16 oz cans. Trial by Wombat is brewed by Thin Man Brewing. They are located in Buffalo, New York and it's something we haven't heard of before. Brewed with copious amounts of Australian galaxy hops and flaked oats, this 7% AVB beer isn't bad! It also has a prominent peach and pineapple flavor with hints of orange or maybe even grapefruit. You definitely get some fire can art with this one. Trial by Wombat has a close-up picture of a wombat showing those wacky teeth! How We Rated Trial By Wombat Rob's Rating: 5.9/10 Kev's Rating: 6.4/10 We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website to find out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode.Here's how the episode goes down with Trial by Wombat. Show Notes Halloween!: We have our costumes on in this one. Rob is Joe "The Tiger King" Exotic and Kev is a family member of The Soprano Family. Origin of Halloween: Why are pumpkins the symbol of Halloween? We figure it out live on air. Checking Candy: What kind of sick people out there have harmful intentions with handing out candy to children? Growing Up and Scoring Candy: How did we trick or treat as kids? Biggest pillow case as possible, finding out where the best neighborhoods, etc. Conspiracy: Is Halloween made just to let dentists profit more? Would You Rather: Would you rather be 500 years into the future or in the past? Looking for More Beer? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

On the 14th episode of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is Mr. Waterbury. We have an American IPA today, a common theme on the 4th season here. Mr. Waterbury is made by Big Tree Brewing Company out of Waterbury, VT. We chose this drink because of the name of the beer alone. The Waterbury reference hits close to home, literally. We live in the Waterbury, CT area but we didn't know that there was also a Waterbury in Vermont. Apparently Big Tree Brewing is a side project made by Mark Frier. He's a popular guy in the Waterbury, Vermont area who is known for restaurants. However, he makes beer too, by doing local partnerships. You can read more about him and the partnership here. Mr. Waterbury is a hazy citra hop IPA. It has a pale, goldish color with a white foam head. It has a strong aroma of tangerine and grapefruit. This beer has an ABV of 6% and it's fairly easy to drink. It also had a fair amount of bitterness along with the strong fruity flavors. We felt like it was hard to give this drink an identity. Overall, not bad but it's hard to see this one standing out compared to other IPA's on the show this season. How We Rated Mr. Waterbury Rob's Rating: 5.4/10 Kev's Rating: 6.2/10 We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website to find out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode.Here's how the episode goes down with Mr. Waterbury. Show Notes Wedding season: Rob just went to his sister Laina's wedding and we talked about the greatest moments from a wedding celebration. Kev makes it a point to hit the dance floor literally the entire time. Pesky things that bother you: We about how minuscule things could really ruin your whole mood! Whether it's a popcorn kernel stuck in your mouth, a loose collar hitting your neck, or a piece of rubber dragging on the bottom of your shoe. Dave Chappelle: He recently had his own comedy special drop on Netflix. Netflix is taking lots of heat for backing him up with his controversial content. Looking for More Beer? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

On the 13th episode of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is Flexural Strength. We have a Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy drink on our hands, not something that we've ever heard of. Flexural Strength is made by Reverie Brewing Company out of Newtown, CT. Flexural Strength is a slightly hoppy ale, medium in color, and has an ABV of 7.7%. We found this beer tucked way in the back of our beer stash. While we never heard of this brewery before and any beers that they have, this was surprised us. It's complemented by peanut butter with a malty taste to it. Overall, we embraced this delightful surprise with a positive review because it's repeatably drinkable. Well done! How We Rated Flexural Strength Rob's Rating: 7.7/10 Kev's Rating: 8.7/10 We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Here's how the episode goes down with Flexural Strength. Rating People We're baffled how humans rate each other whether it's based on looks or personality. We score humans on a scale of 1 through 10. Your whole existence! Rated with this bare bones scale. Would you want to know what other people are rating you if you could? Throwback Segment! We went back to old-school "Would You Rather?" questions. It's been a while since we did this. Would you rather not eat fruit again? Or would you rather not eat meat ever again? Would you rather give up Chinese food? Or would you rather give up Mexican food? Movie Plot Idea As the Flexural Strength was flowing through us, we got even more creative. How about this for a movie plot? The main character could manipulate the dreams of others. Similar to Freddy in a way. But it's much more subtle for a super power. You can influence the decisions of others and control their dreams! This spun off into thinking about the subconscious and how you can condition it. Looking for More Beer? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

On the 12th episode of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast in Season 4, our Drink of the Week is Karate in the Water by Beer'd Brewing Company. It's a New England style IPA meant to be smooth like Karate in the Water with Australian Enigma hops. Each sip is like a burst of fruit (maybe pineapple?) and it has a 6.1% ABV. It's an orange shaded beer and pours with a bright white head. The can says it's brewed with flaked oats and flaked wheat. We both had a pretty similar tasting experience with this one. So much that we actually came up with identical scores. We agreed that the initial sip is definitely good. However, the mouthfeel and what comes afterwards kind of turns into more bitterness than we would like. Beer'd could be hit or miss on drinks. Although it is a pretty cool place to be out of Stonington, CT. This limited release was nice to try, but probably could pass if we saw it again compared to the competition of NEIPA's out there. Pretty cool can and beer title though for sure. How We Rated Karate in the Water Rob's Rating: 5.8/10 Kev's Rating: 5.8/10 We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Here's how the episode goes down with Karate in the Water. Halloween or Thanksgiving Some holiday talk as we kick off October. Which of the two holidays do you like better? Is Halloween more exciting than ever now that we are adults with costume events? Mop Slander There's a bit in this episode honestly just blasting mops. Why are they still a thing? There are Swiffers out there that actually clean the floor. Mops just take in dirt and redistribute the dirty water on to the floor. The Dating Game We talked about greeting somebody on a first date. Right from the first glance. Do you play it safe with a hug? Or even pope-level conservative with a handshake? There's also the kiss on the cheek if you're feeling bold. A good portion of this episode is about dating experiences and how it's about having fun and reading signals from the other person. Looking for more ? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

On the 11th episode of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast in Season 4, our Drink of the Week is Double Hop Hop by Aeronaut Brewing Co. If you couldn't guess from the title, this beer is a double IPA with an ABV of 8.4%. Double Hop Hop features hazy citrus and mosaic hops out of Somerville, MA. It's also described as having flavors of cold-extracted hops steeped in Aeronaut's whirlpool following vigorous fermentation. Double Hop Hop is a wonderfully balanced beer with tropical flavor. As expected with any double IPA, we tasted to see just how well the high ABV is masked behind the fruitiness. This is our first go with Aeronaut Brewing, and it certainly did not disappoint. Definitely an addicting taste to it that we both agreed that we can stock up on. An absolute killer beer to have! Here's how we rated it. How We Rated Double Hop Hop Rob's Rating: 8.8/10 Kev's Rating: 8.6/10 We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Here's how the episode goes down with Double Hop Hop. What to Expect This Fall How could we describe what the first week of Fall means? Seeing people jog while you drive on a crisp morning. Seeing mist or even frost on your car with the heat on. Followed by putting the AC on by the middle of the day. Layering up your wardrobe, yet layering down as the day goes on. We both enjoy the amount of ways you can dress in Fall weather. Fairs, ciders, pumpkin stuff, and all the goods! Oh, back to the people jogging on the side of the road part. How can you not just silently root for those people hustling out there while you drive! Adjusting your Routine Mainly on Kev's side as he lands a new career. How do you set your routine throughout the day? When you have a career, how do you keep that work-life balance? Especially when it comes to staying active exercising and keeping up with your passions and hobbies (aka podcasting!). Solo Dates Have you ever tried a solo date before? Whether it would be taking yourself out to eat or a shopping trip. It could be anything, but it's a fun way just to unwind for a bit. It's also a bit of a challenge if you haven't done it before. One thing about solo dates though, is that you might be more observant of what's going on around you. Looking for more ? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

On the 10th episode of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast in Season 4, the Drink of the Week is Baby Kittens by Fat Orange Cats Brew Co. It's a regular IPA with a pale yellow color. It has a tiny amount of bitterness at the first sip followed by hints of passionfruit and citrus. Baby Kittens is a really solid IPA with a mild undertone of spicy hops. This IPA also sports a lime green can loaded with drawings of kittens of all different shades of orange. It's a fantastic choice for an IPA that deserves at least an 8 out of 10. We pointed out that in Connecticut, you have lots of great IPAs that fall into this range. It's more on the simple side, but at the same time it's a pleasant beer to have. We would definitely buy it again. How We Rated Baby Kittens Rob's Rating: 8.2/10 Kev's Rating: 8.0/10 We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Here's how the episode goes down with Baby Kittens. American Culture Destinations You'll always hear us talk about what it means to live in Connecticut. A main advantage that we have is having the opportunity to travel to New York which is famous worldwide. We talked about what Miami is like (especially for breweries). The breweries down in Miami infuse Latino culture within their beer and events which is something uncommon for Connecticut. We also mentioned going down South because you get elements of culture that you can't get up here. In particular, BBQ food down in Texas or the famous partying in New Orleans. Think about how we know what staples of culture are in the U.S. without even visiting there. Wisconsin is known for cheese but we don't know anything else about it. Squirrels Just a quick thought, did you ever notice how squirrels freeze and observe at times? Squirrels actually communicate and sense danger with their tails. They also wag their tail to alert other squirrels of any danger nearby. What Had the Bigger Fall Off? Milk or Blockbuster Video? How did we get to this question? We don't know either. We talked about milk in households over time. Milk was in food pyramids for kids and recommended in regular diets. Now milk has taken a downturn because of HGH and overall just not being good for you. Blockbuster on the other hand, also got crushed by Netflix back in the day. Blockbuster was in nearly every town! People rented movies and games in-store and that's how it was. Netflix started with their mail in service complimented with a digital streaming service. On a side note, Netflix also made cable TV take a hit. A big problem with cable is obviously the price. But also we don't need hundreds of channels with random shows playing for us. Not to mention, cable shows us irrelevant ads that don't keep our attention. Looking for more? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

On episode 8 of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, we are drinking Warheads by Artisanal Brew Works. This special variety pack is based off the popular sour candy with four flavors. The 4-pack features Black cherry, Watermelon, Sour Apple, and Blue Raspberry. Artisanal Brew Works is an artisanal style beer microbrewery out of Saratoga Springs, New York. On their website, Artisanal says that they, "make world-class beer in upstate New York with local ingredients". How We Rated Warheads It was definitely one of the most entertaining things we've done on the show for this episode. You know the usual drill. We usually each take a can and rate the beer. But we felt like we had to try all four flavors in the variety pack. So that's what we did and we rated each flavor. Overall you get a perfectly replicated Warhead smell to each beer. The flavor was very different representing each flavor. We both averaged around a 6 out of 10 for the variety pack, except for Sour Apple. That's where things got interesting. Kev immediately started gagging while Rob enjoyed it. Rob gave this one a 6.2 while Kev gave it a 0! That's right, the first 0 out of 10 ever given on the show! Show Notes This is more like a quick summary of what to expect. Complete chaos. We wanted to try live streaming the episode on Instagram (@boisandbartalk). We found a tripod for the phone and tried to go back in forth between interacting with the live stream and recording an official episode. Not to mention, we have an absolute scorcher of a day which meant sweat. Add a fast moving centipede, our headphones not working, and trying to squeeze four beers into a 30 minute episode. Looking for more? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

On the 7th episode of Season 4 on Bois & Bar Talk, we are drinking Sizzling Hippie. Our Drink of the Week comes from Thomas Hooker Brewing Co. out of Bloomfield, CT. Thomas Hooker is a favorite of ours and they deliver lots of consistent beers. Sizzling Hippie doesn't disappoint either.  Sizzling Hippie is a Nelson Citra IPA with an ABV of 6.4%. The psychedelic can art caught our attention when we were shopping for new beers. It's available year-round and has white grape and citrus flavors. The color resembles a passion fruit! Overall it's a juicy delight that comes in a four-pack. How We Rated Sizzling Hippie Rob's Rating: 7.8/10 Kev's Rating: 7.6/10 We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Here's how the episode goes down with Sizzling Hippie.  The Ending of Summer We broke down our pros and cons of the summer vs the fall. Kev enjoys the fall while Rob would rather just live in the summer all the time. Rob argues that daylight cuts down, the sight of dead trees, too many hoody days are dreadful. Kev mentions fall festivities, mixing and matching outfits, and crisp air make for a good fall season. Age Perspective Talking about our age (27) was a huge talking point on this episode. It was more introspective and we looked deeper into what's going on in our lives. In the mid-late twenties, people you know are all over the place. Some people move, have families, go back to school, or maybe they are still finding themselves.  With an exposure on social media, we don't even need a high school reunion to get a glimpse of what everybody else is doing. While it's a good thing, we discussed the flip side. It's constant pressure comparing yourself to other people even though we all live our own lives. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k This is a popular book that Rob mentioned that he is reading. While you could easily go on for a whole episode about the book, we covered a page or two. Mark Manson (the author) talks about overthinking simple questions that we ask ourselves. It could be as simple as “How do I apply for this job”?  While we know how to apply to a job, it's the thought of overthinking it to death! A question like “How do I ask this person out?” might make you freeze on the spot. It's a simple action, yet the process of thinking about it too hard makes us doubt the whole thing in the first place. Looking for more? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

Today, on the sixth episode of Bois & Bar Talk Season 4, we are drinking Golden Messenger by Hog River Brewing out of Hartford, CT. It's the first time that we tried Hog River out as we don't know much about the brewery. Golden Messenger is a Kölsch-style ale. We've been on a kick with German beers this season. It has a 4.8% ABV and has a lighter style. This beer has German-style hops, malt, and has a balanced taste. This one had mixed ratings between the two of us. Kev wasn't much of a fan and would rather have a Bud Light if he was going for a light beer. Rob enjoyed the citrus/pineapple hints of flavor and like how it tasted for such a light drink. You can also find Golden Messenger for pretty cheap. The four-pack costed around $9. How We Rated Golden Messenger Rob's Rating: 7.4/10 Kev's Rating: 5.8/10  We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Show Notes Beach We discussed our only beach day of the summer so far. During the trip we brought a sophisticated, giant cooler. This thing could do it all. It even had a hot dog making feature and has a built-in radio signal that scares away seagulls. Why do some beaches always have to have strict rules? What would aliens think if the first place they visited on Earth was a crowded beach? Cotton Candy We stopped for 2 minutes during the episode for a cotton candy break. Thrilling Activities We discussed parasailing and roller coasters. It's weird how kids aren't nearly as scared as adults when it comes to taking risks. Church Kev went to church but couldn't stand it. Literally, he doesn't like to stand and kneel constantly! Looking for more? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

Today, on the fifth episode of Bois & Bar Talk Season 4, we are drinking Workhorse by Counterweight Brewing Company. We continued our journey to find different style beers, and this one was pretty unique.

Today, on the fourth episode of Bois & Bar Talk Season 4, we are drinking I Love Lamp by Evil Genius Brewing Company out of Philadelphia, PA. We continued our journey to find different style beers, and this one was pretty unique. I Love Lamp is a german style hefeweizen. It had a very yellowish color and we poured it into a glass. Very foamy right from the first pour. Even Kev's professional pouring still managed to get half foam, half beer in the glass! Bright white head and has a banana aroma. Overall, it was kind of refreshing on the first sip. I Love Lamp is a wheat ale and has an ABV of 5.5%. Mostly you could find I Love Lamp available in the summer. The taste has banana with a twist of pineapple. We rated this one a little later in the episode so we got some extra tasting before making a decision. Even though the first sip was impressive, it did dwindle a little bit as we went on. Not too bad however, and we thought it was an alright beer to have!  How We Rated I Love Lamp Rob's Rating: 6.5/10 Kev's Rating: 6.2/10  

Today, on the third episode of Bois & Bar Talk Season 4, we are drinking Czech Mix by Back East Brewing Company. We've been trying to get a mixture of new beers rather than our heavy doses of IPA's.  Czech Mix is a pilsner with an ABV of 4.9%. With typical pilsner fashion, it pours with a golden, yellowish body and a bright white head. Czech Mix has some subtle hops to it with a crispy flavor. It has a solid amount of carbonation, but it's a light-bodied beer with a European twist.  Overall, it's a reasonably priced beer, you can usually get a six-pack for around $10. Great starter beer if you're at the bar and want something on tap. Would we drink it again? Maybe, there's so many options out there that it's hard to choose this one over the rest. There was nothing wrong with Czech Mix, but it's not exactly outstanding. Back East Brewing Co. on the other hand, is a wonderful brewery with a great selection of drinks. Not a bad choice and a clever play on Chex Mix. How We Rated Czech Mix   Rob's Rating: 6.4/10 Kev's Rating: 6.7/10     

Today, on the second episode of Bois & Bar Talk Season 4, we are drinking Lunch by Maine Beer Company. We're getting the ball rolling now and you better know we've been stacking up beer choices for this season! Lunch is an IPA that you could drink at any time of the year. It's a popular one out there, and we found out what the name “Lunch” actually means. It's a special whale that was spotted off the Maine coast in 1982. The whale looks like it carries a bite mark on the fin.  Overall, Kev really wanted to try this one on the podcast. We bought a few 16 oz bottles and poured them in a glass. Lunch has a 7% ABV with tropical flavors such as orange, grapefruit, and has a malt sweetness to it. There is definitely some intense hops going on, but the finishing taste isn't very bitter at all.  On Beer Advocate, Lunch has a score of 97/100. We both agreed that the beer was excellent and had no complaints other than availability. It's a hard beer to find for us, and when we do, it's going to be on the expensive side. How We Rated Lunch Rob's Rating: 8.5/10 Kev's Rating: 8.3/10 We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. During Lunch, we kicked off the episode with a first sip and review of the beer. One of the first topics we got into was customer service (a popular rant). We talked about the standard 20% average tip and if it's enough. Kev's been in the restaurant business for most of his adult life, so he's used to it. Rob on the other hand, can't stand job with customer service. Have you ever thought about what a world with no money would feel like? We touched on transitioning to a life of digital currency. Why do we feel more emotion when money leaves us when it's cash? For example, Rob said if he's down in the stock market it won't really bother him. But if a gust of wind happened to blow a few hundred dollars away, he'd be tight about it. We transitioned into talking about bedbugs and how you can spot them. Commonly bedbugs are associated with a sleazy hotel. If you ever sleep in the bed of a hotel be sure not to lay down on the bed cover. They never wash that! Looking for more? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks!  Cheers!

Today, on the brand new first episode of Bois & Bar Talk Season 4, we are drinking Imperial Sunshine by Blue Point Brewing Co. It feels absolutely fantastic getting back to podcasting right in the beginning of summer. Imperial Sunshine is a blonde ale brewed with orange and natural flavors out of Patchogue, NY. It pours a light amber color with a slight haze to it. The aroma is similar to an orange peel, and it's going to have a strong scent! Overall, we chose Imperial Sunshine because we wanted a summer-style beer. It has a 9.6% ABV which seems kind of high for a blonde ale. Although we can't believe how the high alcohol content is masked so well. You could easily slug a few of these down on a hot summer down and it could sneak up on you fast! Not to mention, you could most likely find this beer for a bargain - we bought it for $8.99 on sale. How We Rated Imperial Sunshine Rob's Rating: 7.5/10 Kev's Rating: 7.4/10  We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. During Imperial Sunshine, we kicked off the episode doing our typical rating and review of this blonde ale. We followed by doing a quick recap of the last six weeks we took off during the off-season.  Imperial Sunshine mentions that it resembles an orange tic tac. Rob thinks of orange tic tacs as a candy while Kev thought he was kinda crazy. If you got tic tacs as a candy for Halloween as a kid how would it make you feel? Afterwards, Kev talked about his superior swimming ability while Rob admitted to not being buoyant at all.  Lastly, Kev ran through the entire Harry Potter series for the first time during the off season. He gave his reaction and we talked about real-life spells that would be cool to have. Yeah, one of the spells was the ability to crack every egg in the world at once. What would that do to the economy?  Looking for more? If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Welcome back and looking forward to a new season of Bois & Bar Talk! Cheers!

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Today, on the 19th episode of Bois & Bar Talk we are drinking Ice Cream Man by Backeast Brewing Company. We’ll call this part 2 since we originally had this drink during season 1 (for all you long-time listeners out there). Ice Cream Man is an IPA brewed with citra hops out of Bloomfield, CT. It pours a nice hazy orange color similar to orange juice in a glass. The aroma is ripe and fruity meant to resemble a creamsicle, but you can also taste the sweet citrus hops off the bat.  Overall, we think it's a special drink that is still pretty limited over here in Connecticut. Anytime we see it on tap, at local bars, or on sale in the store it's delightful to see. Almost always worth a buy just to stash it at least. It holds up well when it comes to drinking again as we don’t really get sick of the flavor over time. How we rated Ice Cream Man Rob’s Rating: 8.5/10 Kev’s Rating: 8.6/10 Ice Cream Man Show Notes We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. During Ice Cream Man II, we kicked off the episode doing our typical rating and review of this sweet IPA. We followed by talking about the current state of the United States and how vaccines may impact us in the future. Will we be restricted if we aren’t vaccinated? Cruise Lines are already making requirements that include a vaccination in order to board.  Kev brought up a random would you rather on the fly. Would you rather know when you are going to die or how? It’s a tough question actually uncomfortable to think about! Rob revealed that he could hardly tie his shoes, and we jumped to the astounding process of tattooing nipples. We wrap up the show with how you dry your hands in public bathrooms and then, somehow, we got to sweatpants, dick prints, and perfect position penis days! The beauty of improv is you truly never know where the show will go. Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 18 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Today, on the 18th episode of Bois & Bar Talk we are drinking Guinness for the sake of St. Patricks day! Guinness is a well-known beer, and is a staple of the world of stouts. There was really no other choice but to drink the Irish Guinness on this episode to be honest. Rob hasn't had Guinness in a long time, while Kev never had one before. It's labeled as a "Draught Stout" and pours very dark What's interesting is that Guinness has one of the smoothest sips out of any beer. The foam provides a creamy taste from the first sip. How we Rated Guinness Rob’s Rating: 6/10 Kev’s Rating: 5.5/10  Guinness Notes We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Starting off this episode, we revealed a surprise Jameson drink guest appearance to compliment our Guinness beer. In addition to St. Patrick's day, we discussed how stimulus checks are being distributed to bank accounts across America. We mentioned how many people benefit from stimulus checks, but how many people are buying luxuries like MacBooks and PS5's? The richest companies in the world get richer when you think about it! We dove into a conversion about all kinds of smart products. Can you imagine if your car came to pick you up at the touch of a button on your smart phone? What if your refrigerator was designed for smart capabilities. Every time you take something from your fridge, it automatically places an order to restock for delivery. We also covered smart trampolines and how we think what kind of futuristic features they would have. Furthermore, we talked about Youtube loops that we all got stuck in. Kev recently got into alien conspiracies while Rob watches old school concerts. Either way, we both complain about how Youtube videos have way too many ads which is intrusive to your Youtube experience. Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 17 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Today, on the 17th episode of Bois & Bar Talk we are drinking Rise by Whalers Brewing Company.  Rise is an APA that packs its own unique flavor from Rhode Island. It pours in a white 12 oz can, featuring the signature whale on the front. The aroma is glassy and you can taste the sweet hops behind this APA. Rise also has a pale yellow color with a foamy white head. Overall, Rise has this certain freshness to it. It has some hops, while providing hints of citrus, pine, and spice. It has a good amount of carbonation making this a very balanced beer to have.  How we rated Rise Rob’s Rating: 7/10 Kev’s Rating: 8.2/10  Rise Show Notes We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Starting off this episode, we covered what we call “the outrage era” that we are currently living in. Everybody from music artists to historical figures are being cancelled over condoning toxic culture. We broke down each generation including Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Each generation is classified by age group and we compared the tendencies of them.  Shortly after, we dug into the TikTok trend where people eat wings together and cover themselves in wing sauce. They dap each other up which makes viewers (including ourselves) unforgettable to look at. Somehow this transitioned us into talking about egging cars. Everybody thinks about how bad egging cars are, but what if somebody cracked eggs inside your gas tank? It would be super undermining. Somehow, we spend the last five minutes of the episode trying to answer the question, are there birds that are also mammals? Tune in to find out! Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 16 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Today on the 16th episode of Bois & Bar Talk we are drinking Julius (Our 4th Treehouse beer this season). The first thing we discussed was the comparison to King Julius which we did earlier in the season and what was the actual difference between the two. A source on Reddit.com made it pretty simple by just explaining that King Julius was just a double IPA version of Julius. King Julius is 8.2% while Julius is only 6.4%. Treehouse.com describes Julius as an IPA "bursting with fresh hand selected American hops. Julius is a bright, juicy beer filled with flavors and aromas of mango, peach, passionfruit, and a melange of citrus juice. A soft, pillowy mouthfeel and rounded bitterness ensure it will never tire the palate. Loaded with immense flavors as a result of years of focused brewing application and judicious use of the freshest hand selected hops, Julius is a delicious Tree House IPA that is a true joy to drink time and time again". The Bois couldn't get enough of it... How we rated Julius Rob’s Rating: 9.6/10 Kev’s Rating: 9.7/10 Julius Show Notes We kick off the show reminding everyone to check out the website Boisandbartalk.com to check out all of our episode posts. We do show notes and ratings for every beer and every episode. Following that we get into Minimum Wage and whether it should be raised or not, but also we try to keep an open mind to other solutions and not getting tunnel vision on just one. Then we go into the "College Experience". Is the experience of college worth more than the education itself? Somehow we circled into roundabouts (no pun intended) and driving in general. Shoutout to all the safe drivers that are annoyed with the ignorant ones! Finally the episode ends with Kev talking about the Saw movie series. He explains the worst test he has seen while rewatching all seven movies. So, you're welcome for all the nightmares! Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 15 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the 15th episode of season 3 we are drinking Very Hazy from the infamous Treehouse Brewing Co. out of Charlton, Mass. Very Hazy, on Treehousebrew.com, is described as: "Very Hazy is a Double IPA designed to push the flavor profile of Haze to the limit of hop saturation and intensity while never becoming abrasive or burdensome to the palate. In spite of an enormous hop dose in both the kettle and dry hop, Very Hazy morphs into a beer that is somehow softer and more well rounded than its double IPA counterpart. We taste and smell peach rings, orange juice, and tropical fruit bubblegum yeast esters enveloped by a velvety, smooth body. This is a double IPA we find pleasurable to drink by the glass - it improves and evolves as it is allow to warm and aerate in your tulip." How We Rated Very Hazy Rob’s Rating: 8.4/10 Kev’s Rating: 7.9/10 Very Hazy Show Notes The Bois skipped right over discussing Very Hazy and got right into it this episode! After a two week hiatus Rob & Kev explain the reason(s) for the gap in episodes. Rob kicks off the episode with a gripe with Mcdonalds. When did they change the price of a Mcdouble to $3! Why are people mad at Brady for getting drunk because he won his seventh Super Bowl? Get a life and let the man live. Following that, we talk about actually documenting our life progress with the podcast and what will we say about our hangovers at 35. Do you think the mob has taken precautions to protect "the boss" from Covid-19? I could see Pauly not allowing anyone to come close to tony without a mask. You have to protect the head of the family! Finally, they finish off the episode talking about online dating and being completely unfocused and lazy about it. Kev one time asked a girl to go out with him and after she agreed, he decided to bail because she lived too far away. Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 14 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the 14th episode of season 3 we are drinking Second Hand brewed by Clocktown Brewing Company out of Thomaston, CT. Second Hand is described on Clocktown's website as a straw-colored, hazy NEIPA with the juicy aromas and notes of citrus and tropical fruit. Bitterness is soft and plays in the background. How We Rated Very Green Rob’s Rating: 7.8/10 Kev’s Rating: 7.0/10 Second Hand Show Notes After The Bois discussed Second Hand, Rob decided to pull up an article on The 50 States and what they're known for. Arkansas is literally known for Bill Clinton and Bill Clinton only, they got nothing going on.... Rob compares California to pinching off a poop, and Connecticut is pot hole central. Do the great people of Idaho ever get tired of being known for potatoes? How good is "Deep Dish" pizza really? Iowa is mostly known for its cornfields, 2.5 Billion bushels of corn a year. How much is a bushel? What state do you think is most known for Nascar? Do people really refer to the "Ass" as a "Buttox"? We finalize the episode with a speed round as we ran out of time per usual. Ending on the smelly state New Jersey. Of course we had to talk about the famous New Jersey sports teams and how much they all suck! Rob even mentions the Nets who are actually good now, probably due to the fact they are no longer in New Jersey. Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 13 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the 13th episode of season 3 we are drinking Very Green by the notorious brewery TreeHouse Brewing Co. out of Charlton MA. Very Green is described on Beeradvocate.com as a Double IPA that is created with a massive kettle charge of Australian and American hops. It opens in the glass with huge notes of ripe pineapple, pithy citrus, and dank saturated hops. As it warms it shows its depth and complexity. . . Sweet hints of malt intermingle with straight Tropicana. It has a soft but pointed bitterness and a rich, velvety mouth feel. How We Rated Very Green Rob’s Rating: 9.4/10 Kev’s Rating: 9.1/10 Very Green Show Notes The Bois start off the show discussing getting drunk and blacking out.... terrible time 0/10 recommend. We segue to going to the casino and gambling. Rob shares a story about his recent experience at the casino this past month (he fell asleep in a closet). Then we move on to the most coveted job in America, the "Bathroom Attendant". Mostly seen in upscale clubs and fancy restaurants the bathroom attendant is the most respected person in the venue. Following that, we go into guys tanning and whether or not we should be tanning our entire bodies head to toe....Somehow we take a leap and get into Saints Row and the benefits of insurance fraud as a homeless person. Finally we finish up the episode actually discussing podcasts and whether or not we actually listen to them ourselves. Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 12 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the 12th episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink Of The Week is King Julius By Treehouse Brewing Co. out of Charlton, MA. King Julius is described on the can as an exceptionally flavorful juicy and hop saturated beer without rough edges or abrasiveness. In our opinion, it is exactly that. Currently our highest rated beer on the show King Julius is everything it is hyped up to be. At 8.2% ABV you cannot find another beer that tastes as juicy as King Julius. How We Rated King Julius Rob’s Rating: 9.7/10 Kev’s Rating: 9.2/10 King Julius Show Notes We start off the episode of course, by completely dissecting King Julius. Following that we somehow got into talking about personal hygiene such as how many times we brush our teeth per day, flossing, and ya know the obvious, missing the toilet bowl when peeing at the bar. Rob talks about his first experience with an electric toothbrush. Are they more effective than a regular old toothbrush? Meanwhile, Kev stated that he never received a single cavity in his life. We then ask the question, have you ever sat when you peed? ( Dont lie, you have...) The Bois aren't known for having much facial hair, so we also raised the question of beard hygiene. How often does food get stuck in beards? Is it worth looking like a manly man if your beard is nasty? We finish off the episode talking about good ole football and fantasy. Rob came in 3rd this year in our league while Kev went all the way to the finals just to finish in 2nd! With the Eagles out of the playoff picture, the Football Team now has a shot at the playoffs! Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 11 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the eleventh episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink Of The Week is Ho Ho Hope For The Kids by CTs own Counterweight Brewing Co. out of Hamden, CT. Beeradvocate.com describes this beer as a holiday spin on No Hope for the Kids. The biggest difference is a portion of the can sales will be donated to a different youth charity in New Haven each year! Dry hopped with a blend of Columbus, Mosaic, and Simcoe, this version lends bright grapefruit aromas with distinct stone fruit and pine flavors. How We Rated Ho Ho Hope For The Kids Rob’s Rating: 8.4/10 Kev’s Rating: 7.6/10 HH Hope For The Kids Show Notes The Bois kick off the episode by discussing our favorite holidays. Rob with a solid pick of The 4th of July, while Kev went with the cliche Christmas. Following, we go in to the pressure of the holiday season all the way up until Valentines Day! Next we go into our favorite Christmas memory as a child. It has to be about a gift right? Also has anyone ever mentioned the in between period being a young adult where nobody wants any gifts from you?" A very confusing time... The Bois wrap up the episode by discussing our favorite Christmas movies of all time. PS. Any Charlie Brown holiday movie should be aired on TV every year for the rest of eternity. It should not be able to be monopolized to one streaming service its an absolute ABOMINATION! Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 10 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. Also, with Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the tenth episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink Of The Week is Chocolate Truffle Stout by Hamden, CTs own Thomas Hooker Brewing Co. Beer Advocate describes this beer as a "sweet stout that is made in collaboration with Connecticut's favorite chocolatier, Munson's Chocolate(Avon, CT). Copious amounts of oat malt produce a silky, full bodied beer laced with hints of roast and chocolate derived from dark malts. Each sip ends with a mild chocolate bitterness from Munson's proprietary cocoa powder, added generously to the brew. To round out this beer, we add several pounds of cocoa nibs at the end of fermentation to provide a fresh chocolate aroma. How We Rated Chocolate Truffle Stout Rob’s Rating: 6.9/10 Kev’s Rating: 6.9/10 Chocolate Truffle Stout Show Notes On the 10th episode of Season 3 we celebrated our 50th total episode two years into the process. We get into the holiday spirit while drinking a Chocolate Truffle Stout thinking it was a festive choice. We touched on some of the best and worst Christmas presents we would receive during our childhood while also referencing reddit for some other experiences. It wouldn't be right if we didn't get side tracked and take a X rated turn during this special holiday edition episode touching on subjects not meant for adolescent ears! We go into adult gifts exchanged during our recent Secret Santa. Then we go into the value of socks as a present on Christmas. Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 9 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the ninth episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink Of The Week is Choconaut Imperial Porter by Firefly Hollow Brewing out of Bristol, CT. Untapped.com describes Choconaut as a dark, full bodied, and seductive, Imperial Porter. Which is brewed with loads of chocolate malt, roasted barley, black, and crystal malts. It has flavors of creamy chocolate, coffee, and dark caramel blended together with a subtle nuttiness of the Ecuadorian Cacao nibs. How We Rated Choconaut Rob’s Rating: 8.4/10 Kev’s Rating: 7.6/10 Choconaut Show Notes On this episode of Bois & Bar Talk we started off by talking about TGE/Thanksgiving and our usual festivities (getting drunk) and what has changed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss cutting lines for the big TGE events with overwhelming confidence. Then we spoke about our favorite Thanksgiving foods and which ones we actually hate. Somehow we segued to life goals, and setting up charities/non-profits once a person becomes wealthy enough. Of course we had to bring up the classic Marshawn Lynch video talking to Richard Sherman about giving back to their own communities. We wrap up the show by discussing how, as a successful/wealthy adult, can ride the line of giving to your future children but also not spoiling them rotten. How would you? Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 8 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the eighth episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the week is Candles Out brewed by Charter Oak Brewery located in Danbury, CT. On Charter Oaks website they describe Candles Out as "medium bodied that has a citrus aroma and flavor". It’s a big NEIPA and is a hazy and hop monster, yet easy drink’r and actually very well balanced". Although Charter Oak described it this way, we didn't really agree and felt that it wasn't really a true New England IPA compared to others we've tasted. It lacked a certain "juicy" flavor that normally comes with the name NEIPA. While it was described as a limited release with strong citrus, we agreed it tasted more like the peel of an orange rather than the juice. Not any disrespect towards Charter Oak, but it was nice trying it. However, we would skip past it next time at the store. How We Rated Candles Out Rob’s Rating: 5.7/10 Kev’s Rating: 6.0/10 Candles Out Show Notes On this episode of Bois & Bar Talk the Bois decided to pull up a tier list and rank different types of cereals. Usually we don't disagree on much but this tier list got the argument juices flowing. Rob and Kev go back and forth about the ranking positions of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Captain Crunch, Trix and others. For some reason, many tier lists have S being the best grade over A. We like using this method as well. Also whats the best way to eat cereal? Dry, Soggy, or a mixture of both? After being side tracked by that argument we had to go into a speed round in the last few minutes of the podcast and we even ran out of time! It was a passionate discussion. Looking for more? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 7 here. If you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks! Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the seventh episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the week is B-Side crafted by New Britain's own Alvarium Brewery. According to Alvarium, B-Side utilizes Idaho 7, Azacca, and Simcoe hops for a delicate and multilayered drinking experience. Soft tropical fruit, mango, citrus and pine flavors combined, give B-Side a delightful taste, clocking in at a 4.9% ABV. It’s a sweet blonde ale that we had no problem drinking in the middle of November. Rob’s Rating: 7.8/10 Kev’s Rating: 8.4/10 How We Rated B-Side After The Bois rated B-Side, we got into a conversation about bugs and the fear of certain species such as spiders. Arachnophobia is common among people, while some have it worse than others. But what is it that makes spiders so terrifying? We started playing a free game on Game Pass, Grounded on the Xbox One. Grounded is a survival game which is still testing in beta where you play as kids who shrunk themselves (sort of like Honey I Shrunk The Kids). The objective is to survive in the garden, fighting against nature including “giant” ladybugs, ants, and dreaded spiders. We raised the question: What ever happened to those tiny electrical zaps on the tips of our fingers? In theory, it has to stem from the fact that carpets were left behind in most houses. As kids we used to charge up the shock by rubbing our feet on the carpet and poke somebody else. It's been completely forgotten about over time. B-Side Show Notes If you like this episode, you can check out episode 6 here. And if you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks. Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the sixth episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is Heady Topper (8%) By The Alchemist Brewery. According to The Alchemist, "The beer is meant to give you wave after wave of hoppy goodness on your palate". How We Rated Heady Topper Brew Advocates rating is 100/100 and considers Heady Topper a “world class” beer.  Heady Topper, similar to Focal Banger is another heavily coveted beer in our neck of the woods so once we got our hands on it we had to do an episode with it! Rob’s Rating: 8.1/10 Kev’s Rating: 7.6/10 Heady Topper Show Notes The Bois missed a week of consistency due to COVID-19 but we bounce back with a "world class" beer. After the ratings we start discussing cooking shows such as "Beat Bobby Flay" and "Cutthroat Kitchen". After we go into the importance of the service in a restaurant and the pros and cons of trying new dishes. Then, somehow Kev had a random thought about not paying attention to classes that would teach you how to use important programs such as Excel. Following that we ended up talking about hazing in fraternities and peculiar questions Rob would ask kids attempting to join. Looking For More? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 5 here. And if you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks. Cheers!

Drink Of The Week Today on the fifth episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is Focal Banger By The Alchemist Brewery. According to The Alchemist, "They strive to offer the best hop experience that they can". The beer is brewed with mosaic and citra hops, contains 7% ABV. How We Rated Focal Banger Brew Advocates rating is 100/100 and considers Focal Banger a "world class" beer. Focal Banger is a heavily coveted beer in the New England area and is actually hard to come by. We decided that although we would not travel across state lines to pick up the beer, if the opportunity presents itself we would most definitely purchase again. (Even though Kev would consider other options first). Rob's Rating: 8.9/10 Kev's Rating: 7.8/10 Focal Banger Show Notes After rating Focal Banger, we started discussing "body shaming" via the internet due to Billie Eilish trending on twitter. The fact that whatever you post no matter who you are there will always be someone to comment negatively. No matter how famous you are, you will be scrutinized. Following that we segue into random ads that appear on our devices and social media sites almost immediately after we engage in some kind of activity with the product. Somewhat after that we somehow get to discussing the proper order, (as a guy) on washing yourself in the shower. However, we couldn't end this episode without talking about our "once in a lifetime" experience with an Uber driver. Looking For More? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 4 here. And if you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks. Cheers!

The Drink of the Week Today on the fourth episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is Passion Fruit Gose by Two Roads Brewing Co. According to Two Road's official website description, Passion Fruit Gose has, "A nose of BIG tropical fruit, the taste is of light wheat and a perfect harmony of tartness and sweet fruit". This unique ale is also brewed in their tanker truck trailer. How We Rated Passion Fruit Gose Both of us admitted we aren't experienced in the sour game of drinks although we want to break into them more. We agree that sours are an acquired taste but with a 5.2% ABV, it wasn't an overpowering ale. It was a drink different from what we were used to but wasn't too bitter on the back end. We both decided that we would drink it again. Rob's Rating: 6.5/10 Kev's Rating: 6.7/10 Episode 4 Show Notes We expanded on personalities from episode 3 after rating our drink. Both Rob and Kev took a personality test and actually had the same personality out of 16 types (ENFP). It's a personality type with vibrant energy and loves to find deeper meaning in just about anything. We both live a life without structure and do actions based on how we are feeling in the moment. We'll link the website where you can take the free test. You find out a lot about yourself. We also touched on the process of manifestation and whether we think it's real or not. It's common for people to visualize what they want in life and claim it works. Overall we think simply writing down your goals is a powerful method of manifestation. Kev shared his take since he always writes and records music. Not only writing is powerful, but listening to his voice back through a song gives him a strong visualization of the things he wants in life. Looking for More? If you like this episode, you can check out episode 3 here. And if you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks. Cheers!

Today, on the third episode of Season 3 on the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is All Together by Stony Creek Brewery out of Branford, CT. All Together is an American style IPA with a 6.5% ABV. It smells of grapefruit and oranges with a golden amber color. After tasting, we noticed the bitter grape flavor and weren't the biggest fans of this one. However, we give All Together credit because it actually had a special purpose and campaign designed to support both business and hospitality workers struggling during the pandemic. All Together Campaign The All Together drink is actually a cost effective recipe created by Other Half Brewing made to be a global collaboration among breweries. The All Together campaign invites all breweries to use the recipe, name, and artwork to raise awareness for local hospitality workers in their respective communities. The campaign also requests that a portion of proceeds go directly to hospitality workers. The low cost recipe is designed to help breweries weather the storm while business slowly returns to normal. Over 800+ breweries participated in the campaign. Our Rating Overall Rob gave this low cost Stony Creek Version a 5.7 out of 10. Kev gave a rating of 4.2. While we weren't crazy about the grapefruit taste, we're still happy to share the special story and glad we gave it a shot. Kev finally watched The Last Dance documentary series made in 2020 revolving around Michael Jordan's final season with the Bulls. The documentary focuses on the championship run during the unforgettable 97-98 season. We talked about the intense mentality of Jordan that ignited the rest of the entire franchise. We also point out that Jordan's competitors enjoy feeding into his legacy. They enjoy sharing stories of getting beat by the greatest basketball player of all time. Other topics of episode 3 include discussing the lack of personality on professional networking platform LinkedIn and talking about Introverts/Extraverts. Looking for More Bois & Bar Talk? If you like this episode, you can check out our Previous Episode here. And if you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks. Cheers!

Today on the second episode of Season 3 of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is Crucial Mass by Counterweight Brewing. According to Counterweight's website description of Crucial Mass, "Ripened mangos, passionfruit, and a touch of grapefruit dominate the nose, with a subtly sweet malt backbone to support the big explosive hop flavors". It's a popular American IPA, and also one of their most popular drinks to get. Overall, Rob rated this beer an 8.7 out of 10 which was higher than Kev's rating of 7.1. For an 8% ABV, it is definitely a smooth beer to taste. On this episode we opened up talking about Uber driver stories and a summer get away trip. We quickly transitioned to the new release of only NFL simulation game on the market, Madden 21. EA Sports has been facing a lot of criticism for not making enough changes to the annually released game. We went to the Microsoft store and started reading all of the Madden reviews from upset gamers. The official user rating was something around 1.7 stars out of 5. The reviews were absurd, bashing the game and the developers without a good review in sight. It was reading these off without trying to laugh. We are both big gamers and football fans if you didn't already know. Of course we like some more quality changes in future Madden games. If you like this episode, you can check out our Season 3 premiere episode here. And if you would like to support the show, take a look at our Patreon page. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks. Cheers! We'll see you next week :)

After two months off, Bois & Bar Talk is finally here for season 3! Join us for episode one featuring the Drink of the Week - High Noon. During this episode, we introduce you to yet another new studio setup. We did this by turning the camera 180 degrees and basically flipped our whole studio around. We have a shelf in the back, so this season we will be collecting all of our "Drink of the Week" choices. The break was much needed, but we're excited to reconnect with you and get some good laughs this season. High Noons are a pretty rare drink to find, at least where we are in Connecticut. They are another trendy seltzer drink, but High Noons are particular better than most. Directly from their website it describes High Noon as, "Made with real vodka, real juice, and sparkling water". We had some fun getting back to Bois & Bar Talk and gave you a few updates on what we were doing this summer during our break. Kev's 26th birthday also just passed so Rob hit him with lightening questions to answer. Kev had the chance to reflect on what it means to be 26 years old. For one of the improvements in season 3, we created a Patreon. With Patreon you can support us financially so we can at least break even on our expenses, expand faster, and keep exploring new drinks. We are offering some cool bonus content and features in return. We even plan on giving free hats to our supporters after a few months. Big shout out to Darren, Brooke, Mike, and Meg for being our first supporters! Overall, we hope you enjoy this season 3 debut episode and it's always fun to be back. Cheers!

Episode 20 of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast marks the finale of Season 2. It has been a long 7 month journey since the season beginning last January. It seems like just yesterday we were shivering in our newly built set in Kev's basement in the dead of winter. At last we have arrived at the end and we present to you, our finale featuring The Drink of the Week: CT Style Juicy IPA by Black Hog Brewing Co. CT Style nails what Connecticut represents, which is a juicy and hazy looking beverage. It is a solid 6.2% ABV and if you enjoy New England style beers we recommend this drink. We had to throw in a celebratory shot of Patron to mark the end of an era. Of course we came into this episode with a ton of energy and ran it completely improvised. We could never run out of things to say when we reflect on our adventure over the past year. We learn more about ourselves and about the Bois & Bar Talk community everyday. Building Bois & Bar Talk into what it is today has been more than we could ever expect at this point. And for that, we appreciate you for the ongoing support every day that motivates us to keep building, and keep connecting with each supporter. Getting Better We are thrilled to announce some new merchandise in the form of fresh hats with our logo printed on them in various colors. If you would like a hat just contact us and we can get one out to you (we don't have an online store yet). Our goal is always to keep building and keep getting better. We plan to work on a patreon platform to expand Bois & Bar Talk while we take a break from podcasting. In the meantime, stay up to date and feel free to message us on Instagram and Twitter! We can't thank you enough for the support, and we will be back better than ever.

On episode 19 of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, the Drink of the Week is Supernaut by New England Brewing Co. out of Woodbridge, Connecticut. According to beeradvocate, this American IPA scored a 96 out of 100. It has a 5.8% ABV has a fruity flavor with hints of pineapple and mixed berries. We could taste the Mosaic hops and bitterness, but it was also a crisp drink to have. Supernaut has a golden color with a large white head and pours nice. Preparations for episodes during hot days in June usually include running a large fan in our small recording studio cooling down as much as possible. Once the fan is off and we hit record, it feels as if we are on the clock before sweat begins. It feels like an oven slowly preheating until after our 30 minute episode when we are tapped out from pure heat. Typically, we don't have a direction with our crammed episodes. We kicked off talking about how people sun bathe as a hobby at the expense of their health and without proper hydration. Somehow this turned into a conversation about eggs and dipping sauces. Surprisingly, we haven't talked about our stock trading addictions on the show. We ranted about the thrill of penny stocks and the mental stress that it brings. After that, we mentioned pests like fruit flies and mosquitos up north, compared to lizards in the south. Not to mention, northern people move much faster than anybody in the south. Lastly, Rob talked about his weekend Florida trip and what it was like to board a plane with COVID-19 rules. The mask rules nowadays are definitely confusing to follow for every different place. Yeah we know, our episodes are all over the place man. Anyways, if you like this episode feel free to check out the previous one on Bois & Bar Talk. Cheers!

Today, we drink Pineapple Love Juice by Labyrinth Brewing Co. This comes at no surprise since this is our fourth beer featured on the show by Labyrinth in season 2. On Episode 18 of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast, we return after a week off out of respect for the movement going on around the world. Pineapple Love Juice is a New England style IPA with a 6.5% ABV. It has a golden color and our favorite part was that the pineapple was not an overpowering flavor. The hint of pineapple was delightful even through the aftertaste. We addressed the protesting going on around and showed our support for all that is going on in the beginning. We prefer to stay true to our roots and not get overly political, but is an important problem that needed awareness and we are glad to see changes being made. That address transitioned into talking about David Goggins and his book Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. Goggins overcame an abusive childhood and had to deal with racism growing up. He learned how to use that to fuel his motivation and make his mind unbreakable, taking on Navy SEAL training three times and running ultra (100+ mile) races. After, we talked about how fast a snack gets eaten as an adult rather than as a child. That somehow led us to talk about snacks in movie theatres and whatever else we crammed in another 30 minute episode. If you like this one check out Episode 17 here. Cheers!

Today, we drink Champion of the Sun by Labyrinth Brewing Company. On Episode 17 of Bois & Bar Talk, we are in the home stretch of season 2 that we will cap off at 20 episodes like last season. With a 6.8% ABV, Champion of the Sun is surprisingly light and sweet. This New England style IPA has a traditionally hazy look with a citrus refreshing flavor. As always, we love working with Labyrinth who generously donated some new beers for us to try. First, we talked about clothes that just don't fit right. Sometimes a medium sized shirt could be too long, short, or has too much room on the collar. As we mature, we notice how our clothing preferences change over time. Back when we were in high school, cargo shorts were a go to and baggy clothes are simply not trending like they used to be. We never really dress nicely for podcast episodes. Recording is all about comfort and plus it gets really hot when we record. At the end of the day, nothing is better than throwing on a regular white t shirt. Its cool to see Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix. Revisiting one of our favorite childhood shows, is nostalgic and we pick up on things we normally wouldn't as a kid. Avatar has a pretty deep meaning behind episodes and it aged nicely. Lastly, we talked about a parallel universe theory in which time travels backwards. While we are no scientists, we talk about the endless possibilities that the parallel universe theory offers. Rick & Morty does a great job of incorporating different universes in a hilarious fashion. This led us to talk about whether we would rather visit the past or the future. We had different opinions on this one, but we definitely needed more than a 30 minute episode to get our points across. Enjoy this episode of Bois & Bar Talk and feel free to check out the previous episode. Cheers from the Bois!

On episode 16 of the Bois & Bar Talk podcast we feature Hard Kombucha (Ancient Berry flavor) by Flying Embers out of Ventura, California. The Drink of the Week: Hard Kombucha (Ancient Berry) On the official website for Flying Embers they describe this flavor as "bright and fruity" while "starring a blend of Elderberries, Goji Berries, and Raspberries". Hard Kombucha is light and pleasant with a 4.5% ABV, only 85 calories, and not to mention, it's both vegan and USDA organic. What makes Flying Embers unique is the deep story told on the can. The origin of the name comes from a Californian wildfire that threatened their home and lab. The makers of this drink combatted the wildfire for days and thus "Flying Embers" was born. They emphasized gratitude from that point on and incorporate it in all of their products today. It was pretty cool stuff to read right from the can and thought we would share! We actually had a main topic on this episode, but before we got to that, we talked about Rob tweeting for the first time in 7 years, and our ice cream preferences. After that, we shifted to the main topic common myths and read about why they are false. We were reading from this list here. One myth says you are not supposed to wake somebody that is sleepwalking. Apparently, that's not true and if you do wake them, the sleep walker will only be confused. Our own sleep walking stories followed upon reading this one. The myths listed were pretty random, much like our show. We found ones like whether there are actually different parts of your tongue that sections your taste, whether bulls can actually see the color red, and the short three second memory of a goldfish. We learned some pretty cool stuff and hope you enjoy our conversation. If you liked this episode check out our previous one and don't forget to subscribe! As always, cheers from the Bois! Rob & Kev

Episode 15 Featuring Teremana on Bois & Bar Talk Podcast We are drinking the newly released "Teremana" tequila from Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock for the Drink of the Week. Join us in this episode for some good laughs and insightful conversation. According to oldtowntequila.com Teremana has notes of bright citrus with a smooth, fresh finish that we both agreed was an accurate description of this tequila. Occasionally, we take a break from beer and enjoy some liquor like tequila or a fine wine while it is safe to say, we really enjoyed this one. Nobody wins like The Rock. He can run for president if he wants to. He has charisma like no other person. It is no surprise to see The Rock tackling the liquor industry and starting off strong with Teremana Tequila. We got into one of Kev's rants early in the show. An unknown suspect struck Kev's parked car on his own street. Kev was frustrated when he realized how time consuming an accident report is. Kev's misfortune doesn't stop there. For instance, rats have invested the basement and recording studio. In addition, the rats have been stealing Kev's sunflower seeds and a half dozen of the rodents were found behind studio equipment. Luckily they did not do any damage to wires which they are notorious for doing. We will be recording rat free from now on heading into the home stretch of season 2. We point out our own mistakes on this episode. Kev is trying to cut back on cursing. Similarly, Rob is trying to reduce phrases like "you know", "like", and "um" which we proved to be difficult when overthought. Bois & Bar Talk is actually a half hour long run on sentence. We celebrate Rob's 26th birthday. Kev had some interview style questions to ask about Rob's life. As we started to run low on time we did lightning round questions! Where do you imagine yourself at 30? What is your favorite food? What is your favorite quarantine memory? Many other questions asked. It's cool to reflect on life and just be happy to be here. Cheers everyone, Bois & Bar Talk Be sure to check out our social media for more content and one minute clips on the show with video. All links can be found on our home page here.

On Episode 14 we drink "OJ On Parole" made by Lock City Brewing Company out of Stamford, CT. We talk about what we want to blog about with our new website boisandbartalk.com. Something we would like to write about is our infinite google loops that we get trapped in for hours. It would be cool to write about how one google search leads to another until it's 4 AM and you're wondering how did I get here? We talked about cluttered emails and annoying newsletters that it seems like everybody markets today. You try to enter a website's homepage and immediately get bombarded with a sign up sheet. Where do you draw the line with ads? That brought us into conversation about social media influencers. Are they actually genuine or even passionate about what they do? We live in a trend where anybody can have tens of thousands of followers. When you have this kind of exposure you can capitalize this into profit almost instantly selling products on your posts and stories. Somewhere along the line we started talking about Coyote Peterson and his Youtube wilderness series. We wonder if this kind of stuff is real. The guy gets stung by killer wasps and gets bit by snakes. We even seen this guy get pinched by a giant lobster. Is it all for views or is he actually trying to educate people?

This is the second part of our continued conversation discussing music. We take on the Bill Clinton Instagram challenge. If you don't know what this is, there is a a picture of Bill Clinton listening to four albums. There is a blank template of this photo and you can manually insert the cover art of your favorite albums and share it with others. We based our choices on four albums that sum up who you are as a music listener. If you saw this picture with these four albums what does it say about your music taste? Rob chooses musical artists Nirvana, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Tyler, The Creator. Kev chooses musical artists Jay-z, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake. Check out the episode to hear why they made these choices! Find out more about their musical taste, standards, genre preference and what they look for when exploring a new album.

The Drink of the Week is Neptune's Dagger by Armada Brewing in East Haven, Connecticut. A 5.5% ABV pale ale with plenty of hops and the taste of melon. We took a few weeks off to practice some social distancing. Kev was sick and we believed that a call in episode might have dropped the sound quality. We spun off quickly into what we look at when we can't sleep. We also discussed bagels before diving into the main music topic of this two part episode. We mention a hot Instagram trend where Bill Clinton is listening to four albums of your choice. You can manually insert the album covers around Bill.We take turns discussing why we put each album in our photo. We talked about the impact that the albums had on our life and what it says about you as a music listener.

Enjoying this fine beer from Hanging Hills Brewery. We expand on what we have been doing in quarantine. It's mostly talking about xbox and Netflix shows including Tiger King. That pretty much all there is to do at this point. Stay safe! Add us on social media @boisandbartalk

Sipping on Big Whoop by Bad Sons Brewing Company. Check out our reflection on this special mid season episode. We're staying positive during tough times and hope you enjoy. Thank you for your kind reviews on Apple.  Find us on social media @boisandbartalk

Sipping on Lizard King by Pipeworks Brewing Company out of Chicago. Today we reflect on shrooms and dreams. A friend of ours was in the bathtub. Enjoy You can find all of our social media @boisandbartalk

Drinking Shruggie by Kent Falls Brewing. Giving a run down of the gym Do's and Don'ts. Stay hydrated out there and avoid naked people in the locker rooms. Don't cross the line with selfies in the mirror and put your weights back. A big thank you for leaving awesome reviews on Apple.  You can find our social media @boisandbartalk

The Drink of the Week is Trösten by von Trapp Brewing in Vermont. Today is discussion on "The American Dream"  What does each generation measure success by? What should be taught in schools? How do life insurance companies make money? What will the world look like in the future? 

The Drink of the Week is Super Soft by Sloop. We bring in the squad to discuss the natures and mysteries of the world. What animal do you fear the most? What exotic animal would like to have as a pet? Could you battle an Octopus underwater? We got it all on episode 6. Follow us on all social media @boisandbartalk

The Drink of The Week is Vicinity by Trillium. We rattle off things that we think are either overrated or underrated. We made a list like 15 minutes prior to the episode and we tried to hit all of them. It could be anything from foods, sports, music, squirrels, wikipedia, etc. We moved pretty fast @boisandbartalk on all social media platforms. Shoot us a message we love to talk to our listeners!