Crackin' One Open

On this episode we're "Crackin' Open" the aptly named Kolsch from Kent Falls Brewing while going over our Top 5 episodes of 2022. What beers and other bevys made the cut? Did Mike and Elyse have any matching beers on their top 5? You'll just have to listen to find out! Cheers and Happy New Year!

This week we're crackin' open Frosted Sugar Cookie, an Imperial Ale from Southern Tier Brewing Company located in Lakewood, NY. STBC knocks another one out of the park with this dessert in a glass, so be sure to tune in and learn more about it! Cheers!

We're back, and this week we're crackin' open the 48th annual Christmas Ale from Anchor Brewing Company, which is located in San Francisco, CA. This special spiced ale clocks in at 7.2% ABV, but you'd never know because it's so smooth! Tune in to learn more about this year's iteration of Christmas Ale wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Haunted House from Allagash Brewing Company out of Portland, Maine! Tune in as we talk about this deliciously spooky dark hoppy ale! Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

On this episode, Mike & Elyse talk about some of the beers they encountered while staying at Universal Studios Orlando Resort. From the Hard Rock Hotel they were staying at to the parks, and Halloween Horror Nights 31! Find out which beers are still great, which beers have changed a little, and what's new at Universal Studios Orlando! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Harvest from Long Trail Brewing Company out of Bridgewater Corners, Vermont! Tune in as we talk about this delicious maple brown ale! Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Makku from Sool, which is America's first craft makegeolli (Korean unfiltered rice beer)! Tune in for a quick history lesson before we crack these babies open. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Tricerahops from https://reveriebrewing.com/ (Reverie Brewing Company), located in Newtown, CT. This delicious third-anniversary NEIPA uses two hops never discussed on the show before. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open https://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/oktoberfest (Oktoberfest) from https://lefthandbrewing.com/ (Left Hand Brewing Co), located in Longmont, CO. First, Mike teaches us about the history of Oktoberfest and then Elyse teaches us about this delicious and pretzely märzen-style beer. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Crunchy Roll, a rice lager from Alvarium Brewing Company, located in New Britain, CT. Substitute Beerfessor Mike uncovers the history of a few different Japanese styles of brewing before we get to this delicious pint. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

It's episode #150!! This week we're crackin' open Hop Lab #1: Idaho 7 from Ithaca Beer Co., located in Ithaca, NY. Tune in to hear more about this first installment in an experimental IPA series! Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open https://untappd.com/b/brooklyn-brewery-pulp-art/4149620 (Pulp Art), a hazy double IPA from https://brooklynbrewery.com/ (Brooklyn Brewery) located in Brooklyn, NY. This brew is has an interesting combination of Citra, Sultana, and Sabro hops, the later of the two we don't often see on this podcast. Tune in to find out more wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Super Raspy, a sour ale from https://sixpoint.com/ (Sixpoint Brewery) located in Brooklyn, NY. This brew is a puckering raspberry flavor that some might mistake for a gose? Tune in to find out more wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22928/332932/ (Kickin' Knowledge), a delicious Salted Caramel Milkshake IPA from http://barrierbrewing.com/32932/ (Barrier Brewing Co.) in Oceanside, NY. Notes of coconut and vanilla mingle with the salted caramel flavors to create an ice cream in an IPA, never loosing itself too much into becoming a smoothie and always remembering it's hoppy roots. If this beer sounds familiar, it's because ages ago, we looked at the strawberry variant of this unique and tasty series of beers. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Sup Man, a Session IPA from Nod Hill Brewery in Ridgefield, CT. This easy drinking beer is a session version and half the ABV of their mainstay double IPA, Super Mantis. Get it? Super Mantis, half the ABV/half the words? Sup Man? Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this delish IPA with Galaxy and Citra hops. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Nagging Curiosity, a hoppy blonde ale from Marlowe Artisanal Ales brewing out of the 12 Percent Beer Project in North Haven, CT. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this hoppy, refreshing, ale. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Mango Smoovie, a tart ale from Dogfish Head Brewery from Milton, DE. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this brew inspired by the fruit based Indian drink, Lassi. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Mischief, an American Belgo-Style Ale from The Bruery in Placentia, CA. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this award-winning brew, available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Density Matrix, a hazy double IPA using New Zealand hops from Barclay Brewing Co. which brews out of Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven, CT. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Afterglow IPA from Foundation Brewing located in Portland, ME. Tune in to learn more about this pineapple infused IPA...and also Mike's interest in a California Raisins prequel entitled "California Grapes." Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Dark Fruit Citrus Gose from Collective Arts Brewing located in Hamilton, Ontario. Tune in to learn more about this rich and fruit-forward gose that stands out among its peers. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Radiant Haze, an #IPA from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. located in Decorah, IA. Tune in to learn what makes this top-rated beer so unique, wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Ten Penny Ale from East Hartford Brewing, which was inspired by the original brew from Old Burnside Brewing Company at the same location in East Hartford, CT. Tune in to hear about the interesting history of this brew and why you should hunt it down! Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Glitter Party, from Hog River Brewing Co., located in Hartford, CT. A DIPA that is self-described as a tropical vacation in a can!

This week we're crackin' open Jalepeñito IPA, from Berkshire Brewing Company, located in Deerfield, MA. A mix of pineapple and jalapeño gives this beer an amazing fresh taste and slight heat that Mike adores. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

This week we're crackin' open Sizzling Hippie, an IPA from Thomas Hooker Brewery located in Bloomfield, CT. Be sure to tune in and find out more about this unique and wonderfully perfect-for-early-summer brew! Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

This week we're crackin' open Fire Island, an IPA from the Island Hopper series from Thimble Island Brewery out of Branford, CT! Tune in to hear a brief history of these islands before we dive into the beer itself and why you should try it. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Cryoblast, a double IPA from Night Shift Brewing Company, located in Everett, MA. Tune in to learn more about this cryo-hopped brew and why that makes this brew so unique! Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Therapy Session, a Hazy IPA from Newsylum Brewing Co. out of Newtown, CT! Mike is in control on this one, as he gives us the history of this very unique new brewery built inside a once abandoned mental institution! Tune in to find out more, wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open First Encounter, a NEIPA from Ludlow Brewing out of Ludlow, MA! This IPA has a sweet fruity taste and a nice resin backend. Is this IPA too sweet for Mike? Tune in to find out more, wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Dinghy Party, a fruited kolsch-style ale from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island! This brew features passion fruit and has us longing for the dog days of summer. Tune in to find out more, wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open New York Dry Cider, a hard cider from Original Sin Hard Cider located in New York, NY. This gold medal winning cider is a 25th anniversary celebration of the Original Sin company and the resurgence of hard cider in the USA. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Buddy Sprinkles Saves the Day, an IPA from Kent Falls Brewing Company located in Kent, CT. Kent Falls is a farm brewery located in upstate Connecticut and this particular brew is named after their brewery cat. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Hop Horizon, an IPA from Tröegs Brewing Company located in Hershey, PA. Tröegs has never let us down before; will they today? Find out on this episode. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Keep It Crunchy, a granola stout from Brewery Ommegang located in Cooperstown, NY. This quickly became a member of our new Empty Glass Club, so be sure to tune in and find out why! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Pathways, an experimental hazy IPA from Offshoot Brewing Co., located in Placentia, CA. Tune in to find out how cryo hops were used to make this hazy unique and delicious! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Beckley Furnace Ale, a brown ale from Norbrook Farm Brewery located in Colebrook, CT. Tune in to learn more about this super well-balanced brown ale! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!

Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open IPA 17 from Collective Arts Brewing located in Ontario, Canada. Tune in to hear all about this fantastically funky sour IPA that took us by surprise! Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Citrus Rescue from New Belgium Brewing Company out of Fort Collins CO. This super citrusy IPA was made in collaboration with Imperfect Foods who ship ugly mishappen, but still perfectly delicious fruits and veggies right to your door. This particular IPA, featuring a multitude of hops, was made with over 35,000 of these imperfect oranges. It's truly an orangey, citrusy explosion! Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!!!

F*&@ those Teddy Bears! This week we're crackin' open Rage Against the Teddy Bear from Brewery Legitimus in New Hartford, CT. Listen in as we discuss this hazy, plum forward, fresh double IPA, that is surprisingly balanced and easy to drink. And Mike thinks it's a perfect beer pairing for wings, and barbecue. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!!!

This week we're crackin' open the Vienna Lager from Devils Backbone Brewing Company, which is located in Lexington, VA. Tune in to find out more about this delicious Vienna style lager that took us by surprise! Episode is available wherever you get your podcasts!

Here lizard, lizard, lizard..... This week we're crackin' open Lizard King from Pipeworks Brewing Co. in Chicago, IL. Listen in as we discuss this awesome Mosaic hopped, refreshing pale ale that had us finishing the beer before the episode even ended. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!!!

This week we're crackin' open Laser Cat from Medusa Brewing Company in Hudson, MA. Listen in as we discuss and drink this delicious Imperial IPA named after Cats with FREAKIN' LASERS!!!! Tune in wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week, we're crackin' open Einstök Icelandic Winter Ale from Akureyri, Iceland. This phenomenal beer is maltly, refreshing and spruce-y? An amazing beer for this chilly season and an early contender for Mike's Top 5 of 2022! Skál!

This week, we're crackin' open our "best of 2021" lists! Find out what Mike and Elyse's top 5 beers were and what was crowned champion! Surprises abound! Tune in wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers and have a Happy New Year!

This week we're crackin open Christmas Ale from Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton, CO. Lift your holiday spirits with us while we discover the malty goodness of this brew! Tune in wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers and Happy Holidays!

This week we're crackin' open Pollock Rip, an IPA from Devil's Purse Brewing Company located in South Dennis, MA. Be sure to tune in and hear about this brewery's delicious core styles of beer, streaming now wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're traveling overseas to crack open the Nut Brown Ale from Samuel Smith Old Brewery based in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England. Be sure to tune in for an interesting brewery history lesson from Mr. International. This episode is available streaming wherever you get your podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Let's Bee Homies, a collaboration from Stone Brewing in CA and Deschutes Brewery in OR! This hazy IPA is made with special honey from both breweries' respective home states, making this a uniquely delicious brew. Tune in to find out more! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!

While you're Black Friday shopping, be sure to tune into this week's episode as we crack open Jai Low, an IPA from Cigar City Brewing located in Tampa, FL. This is a lower ABV version of their core IPA, Jai Lai, and we're into it! Stream now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers! Special Thanks to Marvel Dice Throne for supporting today's episode! Please use the following link to check out their Kickstarter, support the campaign, and reserve your copy: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicethrone/marvel-dice-throne?ref=e4adag (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicethrone/marvel-dice-throne?ref=e4adag)

Welcome back! This week we're crackin' open Light of the Sun, a hard cider from Stormalong Hard Cider which is located in Sherborn, MA. This is a unique cider, dry-hopped with with multiple hops AND tropical fruit! Be sure to tune in and find out more as we explore the world of craft cider for one more week. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!