The BrewStyles podcast exists to discuss the different types and styles of beer, whether related to the BJCP styles guidelines, or not. Topics discussed may include history and origin of beer styles, tastings, commercial examples of the style, and home brew recipes and brewing techniques.
In this episode we feature some new, and some old favorite, stouts! Beers tasted include: Samuel Smiths Organic Chocolate Stout (20:00) Lazy Magnolia Sweet Potato Stout (34:10) Breckenridge Nitro Series: Chocolate Orange Stout (47:00) Southern Star Black Crack (58:40) Dogfish Head Wood-Aged Bitches Brew (1:17:30) Founders Barrel Aged CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout) (1:38:50
In this episode we feature beers from Washington and Alaska. By accident, these are mostly IPA's, so this is also IPA 3.0! Beers tasted include: Elysian Dayglow IPA (18:20) Elysian Space Dust IPA (30:50) Alaskan Smash Galaxy (45:00) Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA (59:45) Alaskan Amber (1:23:23)
In this episode we feature beers from California. Beers tasted include: Firestone Walker 805 (23:50) North Coast Scrimshaw (34:17) Lagunitas Born Yesterday Pale Ale (45:34) Lagunitas Mozango (1:06:37) Green Flash Remix IPA (1:29:51) Ballast Point Sculpin IPA - Spruce Tip (1:42:47) Dinkelacker Volksfestbier (1:57:00)
In this episode we say goodbye to our friend, and fellow podcast host, Jeremy. He will be missed. In his honor, we feature beers from Japan. Beers tasted include: Kirin Light (21:10) Asahi Super Dry (34:00) Sapporo Premium Beer (45:00) Hitachino Nest Real Ginger Ale (55:45)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of Oklahoma. Beers tasted include: Roughtail Everything Rhymes With Orange (31:42) COOP Ale Works F5 IPA (47:05) COOP Ale Works DNR Cask-It: Rye Barrel Aged (1:02:06)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of Louisiana. Beers tasted include: Great Raft Southern Drawl (28:20) Abita Purple Haze (41:54) Abita Hop On (51:00) NOLA Irish Channel Stout (1:04:10)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of Hawaii. Beers tasted include: (bonus beer) Sierra Nevada / Weihenstephaner Oktoberfest (2018) (21:00) Kona Longboard Island Lager (29:30) Kona Wailua Wheat (41:08) Maui Brewing Coconut Hiwa Porter (58:43) "Which is Older?" Game (1:09:50) (bonus beer) Sierra Nevada Beer for Drinking (BFD) (1:21:16)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of Massachusetts. Beers tasted include: Samuel Adams Sam '76 (13:47) Harpoon UFO White (33:03) Clown Shoes Archdruid (45:15) Clown Shoes Chocolate Sombrero (1:06:30)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of New York. Beers tasted include: Sixpoint The Crisp Pilsner (20:45) Sixpoint Binary (31:53) He'Brew Bittersweet Lenny's R.I.P.A. (45:13) Ommegang Game of Thrones Royal Reserve #1 - Hand of the Queen (1:05:13) Brooklyn Improved Old Fashioned (1:29:00)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of Oregon. Beers tasted include: Rogue Farms Honey Kölsch (20:07) Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA (34:16) Gigantic IPA (46:50) Cascade Apricot Ale (58:00) Rogue Marionberry Sour (1:15:18)
In this episode, we revisit style 1A, American Light Lager. If you are familiar with the episode 1.0, we played a little game. Well, 3 years later, we decided to try again. Beers tasted include: Introduction (13:45) Beer #1 (22:41) Beer #2 (30:55) Beer #3 (40:42) Beer #4 (50:20) Beer #5 (54:50) Beer #6 (1:01:10) The Big Reveal (1:04:45)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of Colorado. Beers tasted include: Oskar Blues Mamas Little Yella Pils (24:52) SKA Rue B. Soho Grapefruit Lager (37:38) Epic RiNo Juicy APA (57:15) Avery The Real Peel IPA (1:14:00) Avery Raspberry Sour (1:28:45)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of South Dakota....well, just Lost Cabin. Beers tasted include: Lost Cabin Dakota Common (18:00) Lost Cabin Liar's Chair (33:35) Lost Cabin Juicy Bruce (51:35) Lost Cabin SoDank IPA (1:11:30) Lost Cabin Lord Grizzly Scotch Ale (1:32:55) Lost Cabin Smokewagon Coffee Stout (1:53:10)
In this episode we feature beers from the state of Michigan....kind of by accident. Beers tasted include: New Holland Tangerine Space Machine (22:53) Founders Centennial IPA (32:50) Founders Breakfast Stout (46:05) Bell's Kalamazoo Stout (55:12) Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza (1:09:02)
In this episode we help Fratto clean out his beer fridge. Beers tasted include: Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #8 (1:23) Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #14 (9:30) Pi-neapple Upsidedown Cake (Mike & Kelsey's Wedding) (23:00) Black Pearl (31:25) La Vache à Bière Brune Aquitaine (38:45) Fratto #6 Throttle-Body Ale (49:45) Arrogant Bastard Ale - Bourbon Barrel (1:12:05) Jester King Black Metal Imperial Stout (English yeast) (1:26:30)
In this episode we help Fratto clean out his beer fridge. Beers tasted include: Rahr & Sons Winter Warmer (12:15) Rahr & Sons Iron Thistle (23:20) Rahr & Sons Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer (2011) (34:00) Wasatch Polygamy Porter (44:15) Warka Classic / Warka Beer (57:00 0 Zlaty Bazant (12% / Golden Pheasant / Premium) (1:02:40) Simpler Times Pilsner (1:09:30) Beer 30 Light (1:12:55) Żywiec Jasne Pełne / Beer (1:16:20) Żywiec Porter (1:21:15) Boissonnerie Générale Bière Blonde (1:31:06) Fratto #4 Coffee Lager (1:44:00)
In this episode, we revisit style 30A, Spice, Herb Vegetable - with Peppers! Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (11:30) Tupps Northbound 75 (13:50) Prairie Bomb! Deconstructed: Chili (26:25) Rabbit Hole Beerserker (39:35) Rahr & Sons Paleta De Mango (49:10) Lone Pint Undeadheaded (1:02:45) Twisted Pine Ghost Face Killah (1:18:40)
In this episode, we celebrate 3 years in beer podcasting. Beers tasted include: Lazy Magnolia 10 (22:25) Southern Star 10th Anniversary Imperial IPA (36:57) Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen (57:23) Brewstyles Trivia (1:01:00) Peticolas Rumble in Russia (1:15:40) Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout (1:30:15) The Manhattan Project Double Half-Life (1:41:00)
In this episode, we visit style 21B, Session IPA. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (8:45) Ballast Point Even Keel - Mango (16:02) Kona Hanalei Island IPA (27:06) HopFusion Go Easy (44:52) Epic Tart N' Juicy Sour IPA (53:19)
In this episode, we revisit style C, Cider...but with a twist. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (8:00) Samuel Smiths Organic Cider (11:10) Strongbow Cherry Blossom (17:33) Bishop Crackberry (23:42) Locust Honey Pear (35:25) Austin Eastciders Blood Orange (45:21) Austin Eastciders Ruby Red Grapefruit (57:35) Aval Cider (1:09:22)
In this episode, we talk about new breweries in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Beers tasted include: Powers' Homebrew (10:00) Intrinsic Hibiscus Wit (19:32) Thirsty Bro Mo Bro (29:54) Hop and Sting Northeast Texas IPA (43:35) Whistle Post Electric Owl Imperial Red IPA (1:02:00) Turning Point $Texas (1:16:00) Thirsty Bro Big Bro Breakfast (1:36:00)
In this episode, we revisit style 21A, American IPA. Beers tasted include: Guidelines (12:30) Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion Revolution No. 009 (23:27) Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA (36:26) New Belgium The Hemperor HPA (50:00) Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (1:07:30) Sierra Nevada Hoptimum 2018 (1:20:11)
In this episode, we revisit style 25B, Saison. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (12:08) Lakewood Till & Toil (23:50) Tupps Imperial Saison (37:48) Tupps Dark Saison (52:00) Leffe Blonde (1:08:32) Dupont Avec les Bons Voeux (1:21:05)
In this episode, we feature a great tap room in downtown Arlington, TX called On Tap. Beers tasted include: COOP Ale Works Territorial Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Rye Wine Ale (18:53) Real Ale Swifty (29:12) Buffalo Bayou Lenin's Revenge (39:04) Whistle Post Cucumber Wheels Off (51:20) New Belgium / Cervecería Primus Mural Agua Fresca (1:02:41)
In this episode, we discuss the New England IPA. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (9:00) Samuel Adams New England IPA (17:45) Franconia Hazy Dhaze (29:00) Epic New England Style IPA (Praise the Haze / Pulp Addiction) (41:55) 3 Nations Haze Wizard (54:13) 3 Nations Haze Wizard 3XDH (1:07:55)
In this episode, we make our yearly trek out to the infamous Big Texas Beer Festival. We always try to hit everything that's new...until our punch cards run out. Check it out!
In this episode, we visit Bankhead Brewing in Rowlett. This place is fantastic. If you can, pay them a visit; you won't regret it.
In this episode, Travis and Powers travel to the Bluebonnet Brew-Off 2018.
In this episode, we discuss styles C, Cider. Ciders tasted include: Style Guidelines (11:07) Angry Orchard Crisp Apple (25:38) Angry Orchard Easy Apple (37:56) Austin Eastciders Pineapple Cider (48:49) Bishop Blood Orange (56:21) Angry Orchard Rosé (1:05:37)
In this episode, we discuss styles 31B, Alternative Sugar Beer. Beers tasted include: Guidelines (12:23) 903 Land of Milk and Honey (20:39) Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #18 (44:16) Franconia Honey Spelt (1:00:47)
In this episode, we discuss styles 31A, Alternative Grain Beer. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (21:10) Omission Gluten Free Lager (30:14) Redbridge (40:42) New Belgium Glütiny Pale Ale (55:34) Green's Endeavour (1:08:12) Power's First Homebrew (1:17:57)
In this episode, Nick and Danny from Strange Union Beer are in the studio and they were kind enough to bring some of their beers! Beers tasted include: Owner Interview (10:00) Strange Union NE IPA (28:22) Strange Union Wheatwine (41:18) Strange Union Oak-Aged Wee Heavy (56:41) Strange Union Oatmilk Stout on Cocoa Nibs (1:17:10) Strange Union Collusion RIS (1:37:15)
In this episode, we discuss styles 23C, Oud Bruin. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (10:35) Petrus Roodbruin (25:25) Brews in the News (40:23) Odell The Meddler Oud Bruin (49:23) Deschutes The Dissident (1:03:30) Vander Ghinste Oud Bruin (1:23:23)
In this episode, we discuss styles 15C and 16D, Extra Stout. Beers tasted include: Whiskey Talk (2:48) Brews in the News (23:27) Guidelines 15C (40:09) Guinness Extra Stout (46:50) Guidelines 16D (58:36) Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (1:02:43) Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout (1:12:42) Oasis Texas Foreign Extra Stout (1:24:44) HopFusion Fur Slipper (1:40:26) Ballast Point Indra Kunindra (1:53:30)
In this episode, we revisit style "M" - Mead...again. We are also joined in studio by our friend from the Cap and Hare Homebrewclub, Tony. He brought us some special treats from a BJCP Grandmaster... Meads tasted include: Brews in the News (17:08) Tony Homebrew Honey Wheat (25:57) Homebrew Mead 1 Yaupon (37:09) Homebrew Mead 2 Orange Blossom (49:00) Homebrew Mead 3 Black Cherry (1:04:16) Queens Meade Winery Cellar Dry (1:11:55) Thorin's Knightly Mead (1:23:35) Meridian Hive Rhapsody (1:38:46) Meridian Hive Broken Crown (1:56:40) Redstone Traditional Mountain Honey Wine (2:12:22)
In this episode, we take a couple of different homebrew kits and brew them to get a comparison. We brew extract, partial mash, and all-grain. We also drink a few commercial examples of the beers we decided to brew. Beers tasted include: Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA (38:12) Samuel Smiths Nut Brown Ale (1:26:42) Wild Acre Snap'd (1:36:40)
In this episode, we discuss style 30C, Winter Seasonal. Beers tasted include: Brews in the News (15:00) Style Guidelines (24:18) Harpoon Winter Warmer (37:37) Victory Winter Cheers (52:46) Legal Draft Legal Holiday (1:07:47) Saint Arnold Christmas Ale (1:25:08) Four Corners Celebracion (1:36:10)
In this episode, we discuss style 17A, Winter Warmer. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (18:00) Brews in the News (28:20) Samuel Smiths Winter Welcome Ale (50:34) Odell Isolation Ale (1:01:00) Anchor Our Special Ale 2017 (1:15:22) Southern Star Winter Warmer (1:34:40) Rahr & Sons Winter Warmer (1:49:27) Rahr & Sons Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer (2:08:06)
In this episode, we discuss style 9B, Eisbock. Beers tasted include: Brews in the News (19:50) Style Guidelines (31:40) Kulmbacher Eisbock (40:55) Schneider Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock (55:39) Franconia Ice Bock (1:19:12) Weihenstephaner Korbinian (1:34:57) Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche Doppelbock (1:43:07)
In this episode, we discuss style 13A, Dark Mild. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (22:20) Pegasus City Highpoint (36:45) Brews in the News (49:00) Jester King Commercial Suicide Dark Mild (1:00:32) Samuel Smiths Taddy Porter (1:17:15) Anchor Porter (1:29:21)
In this episode, we discuss Powers' trip to California. Beers tasted include: AleSmith San Diego Pale Ale .394 (22:10) Coachella Valley Desert Swarm (37:20) La Quinta Poolside Blonde (41:30) Central Coast Cervantez (50:58) Libertine Pacific Ocean Blue Gose (1:03:45) Firestone Walker Nitro Merlin Milk Stout (1:17:16) Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale (1:31:40)
In this episode, we discuss the beers we drank in college; our old go-to's. Beers tasted include: Shiner Light Blonde (22:54) Celis White (40:00) Martin House Day Break (57:50) Oasis Texas London Homesick (1:11:53) Samuel Adams Winter Lager (1:25:22) Abita Turbodog (1:41:51)
In this episode, we play another round of Power Hour, but this time with our buddy Powers. Beers tasted include: Wild Acre Sip-n-Go Martin House Possum Kingdom Pilsner Ranger Creek San Antonio Lager Oak Highlands Allgood Kölsch Deep Ellum Neato Bandito
In this episode, we discuss style 10B, Dunkles Weissbier. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (20:19) Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel (27:45) Erdinger Dunkel (39:17) Homebrew (53:05) Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier / Weissbier Naturtrub (1:06:42)
In this episode, we revisit style 30B, Autumn Seasonal. Beers tasted include: Guidelines (10:30) Lakewood Punkel (20:23) Post Road Pumpkin Ale (31:00) Community Funnel Cake Ale (41:49) Wasatch Black O' Lantern (51:52) Avery Rumpkin (1:02:00)
In this episode, we discuss style 24B, Belgian Pale Ale. Beers tasted include: Guidelines (12:00) Palm Speciale Belge (22:00) Orval (34:45) The Bruery Jardinier (46:02)
In this episode, we discuss style 21B, Belgian IPA. Beers tasted include: Style Guidelines (10:00) Poperings Hommelbier (21:41) Green Flash Le Freak (35:38) Viven Imperial IPA (47:36) Lakewood Hop Trapp (59:39)
In this episode, we continue on celebrating Oktoberfest and discuss style 6A, Märzen. Beers tasted include: Guidelines (10:00) Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Märzen (19:31) Weihenstephaner Festbier (27:25) Samuel Adams Octoberfest (37:04) Brooklyn Oktoberfest (45:30) COOP Ale Works Oktoberfest (59:23) Wild Acre Mondlift (1:07:43) Bell's Octoberfest Beer (1:17:00)
This week, we donned our lederhosen and travel up to Addison, TX to visit the 30th Anniversary of the Addison Oktoberfest. Well, minus the actual lederhosen. Beers tasted include: Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier (9:00) Paulaner Original Münchner Hell (16:33) Paulaner Original Münchner Märzen (28:02)
Don't press charges! We are getting back to our normal programming. In this episode, we feature another local brewery: Legal Draft. Beers tasted include: Legal Draft Lawktoberfest (13:51) Legal Draft Impeachment IPA (21:13) Legal Draft Black Letter Law (36:20)