It's All Beer

Tyler is hanging up his podcasting spurs (not sure why he brought those to every recording, but a method is a method) and saying adieu. So it's time for a good old-fashioned drinking session. They talk about the history of craft beer as covered in this illustrious podcast and the future of beer and the possible future of this podcast. Farewell and thanks for all the fish.  

Has the UK really dumped the Punks of Craft Beer? Jeremy and Tyler dive into the Brewdog saga once more time to find out if a history of provocative antics and rooftop shenanigans have worn thin on the drinking public. PLUS How cultures around the world 'pour one out' for their dearly departed. A cyber attack shuts down Duval And Coors releases their March Madness Advent calander.

A grocery mega-giant seems to be delayed for now. Jeremy and Tyler dive into the buisness of selling foodstuffs and how that affects the larger beer market. PLUS The famed Guinness pour is a tradition steeped in history. But is it truly necessary? Updates on Tennessee's infamous 'cold beer' law. And a San Antonio brewery has had it with your destructive snot monsters. And More!

ABInbev narrowly dodges a strike. Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on the latest on worker relations in and around big beer. PLUS Everyone wants to be the Voodoo Ranger. What does this mean for craft beer in a larger market. Dry February is a thing now? The latest trend for the sober-curious The Best beer and pizza pairings And More!

Cold beer is illegal?!?!?! What is this? Communist Russia?!?!?! Tyler and Jeremy engage with the farcical attempt to ban cold brews in Tennessee. PLUS!! Brewery walk-out in Fort Worth, a look into the labor troubles within Big Beer. How non-competes are a bad deal for everyone. The beer style ever brewery is sick of making And More!!

It's an episode of Superbowl Mayhem! Tyler gives us a run-down of the best-performing beers during the big game and a deep analysis of how the advertising has lost its golden-age glory. And Jeremy.... he makes a lot of snarky comments. PLUS: Hero 95, the lastest low calorie, low carb active lifestyle beer is hitting the streets of Boston! And the age of the sours has passed. A brief history about the rise and fall of wild fermentation.

It's the driest Dry January ever and British pubs are struggling. Jeremy and Tyler uncover the mythos and logic of laying off the booze for a month as well as ways to keep the tipple flowing all year round. PLUS! New beer laws in Georgia eases life for the state's craft breweries. Teens in New Hampshire rage against cartoons on beer labels And a brewery turns the art of craft beer into a science fiction hellscape.

What is happening to the craft beer industry? Whats to become of some of the largest beer brands in America? What is that creepy looking guy doing with that duck?! Jeremy and Tyler talk about the opportunities and the dangers lurking within the industry for 2024 PLUS! Are sports and beer a winning combination? Outrage follows the Olymics new brand partner. New Jersey's laws finally change for the better. And the story of the best beer that never existed

2024 starts out rought for craft beer. Bidders squabble over the corpse of Anchor and breweries across the country are killed off like the first rare barrel at a beer fest. Jeremy and Tyler dispair and find hope and humor in what is proving to be a tough year in the industry PLUS Utah brewery is sued by the LDS church. And not for bringing some home to your wives. Firestone Walker sets out to reignite interest in a dying classic style And remember when a six pack was $.89? The story of the most patriotic beer ever

It's our last podcast of 2023! And, as it tradition, Jeremy and Tyler forgo even predending that they are talking about anything useful and settle down to have a drink. This time, it's a blind taste test of Stouts. No chocolate, caramel, peppermint or marshmallow fluff. Just rich beers as dark as our souls. They talk and drink. Good times. Happy holidays and cheers to 2024

American craft beer is slowing down and it doesn't get better on the other side of the world. Jeremy and Tyler bring their expert knowledge (or complete lack thereof) to the Outback and try to figure out if craft beer is doomed there and which animals, if any, aren't immediately deadly. PLUS The strange ins and outs of a 'Military Tribute' brewery and their fight with a military town The man who brought craft beer to New Orleans And so much more!

The state with some of the worst beer laws nearly got a much-needed reprieve. Jeremy and Tyler delve deep into New Jersey state law and the demons that dwell within. PLUS The last of Anchor goes on sale A Treehouse divided: inside the legal problems with the leading producer of hazies And the lost story of HopenGator

Lots of beer news to cover this week and Jeremy's completely off his tits. Ecliptic sells out and Tyler tries to keep the conversation on track while his podcasting partner does... I don't even know what. PLUS Is non-alcoholic beer basically pure poison? We discuss the reality behind some seemingly alarming stories Oskar Blues ups and disappears in the middle of the night Fauborg brewing (Formerly Dixie) flees the Big Easy And lots more!

Is the Great American Beer Festival in Decline? Jeremy and Tyler reminisce about the halcyon days of GABF glory, the current trends and what that means for beer festivals in general. PLUS The Russians are Stealing Carlsburg? Why? Seriously, why would you want that beer? How Portland hipsters breathed new life into an aging brand. And the import brands setting up shop right here in the USA

Is that pee pee I see before me? Jeremy and Tyler wade into a more Internet hysteria, this time surrounding a viral video that supposedly shows a beer worker in China making some golden suds (the hard way, even).   PLUS! Why does American beer have a tough time across the pond? Craft beer's last frontier. And more!

Do you remember Schmidt beer? Neither do we! But this week Tyler brings us the fascinating story about the shitty domestic beer that he has never heard of. PLUS! Anchor is up for sale! Can the employees still buy it back? Will Anchor forever disappear into the annals of history?! Will Tyler ever stop his hate of Steam Beer?!?! The story of when Corona was rumored to contain ....er... second-hand products. And the man who drank 2000 pints in a single year.

Climate Change is coming for your beer! Jeremy and Tyler talk about the effects of a warming world on hop production and how the industry will have to evolve to keep the IBUs up. PLUS! Details emerge about the Bud Light dumpster fire Craft beer opinions that everyone hates Quirky beer names and their strange draw And more!

Which Breweries have had the most influence in the industry up to this point? Jeremy and Tyler pontificate about the past present and future of craft beer and the breweries that brought us here. PLUS! Brewdog posed the question, would you try a cricket burger? Mahou USA acquires another American craft beer brand And Deschutes goes big on beer without booze

Did the MLB just make a rule that will mean the sell less beer? Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on how the new pitch timer will affect America's actual favorite past time, namely getting plowed. PLUS! Big Tech wants to make beer... apparently. Two major beer releases coming from one of the most unsual places. Craft beer has a recycling problem. What it is and how to fix it. and Tyler gets totally taken in by a April Fools joke. And More!

No Beer in Boise on St Paddys?! In the closest thing they have done to actual reporting, Jeremy and Tyler discuss the rumblings from within the industry behind the strangest protest in recent memory. PLUS Do you want Montucky fans the world over to see your face on their can? We have the details to make that happen. A plea from Bart Watson to stop being such freaking beer snobs. And more!

The biggest and funniest court case in the beer industry has been decided. What is beer? What is seltzer? What is literally everything?!?! Tyler and Jeremy dive into the latest proceedings of AB vs Constellation. Possibly with a musical interlude. PLUS A no-boil beer? How can this be? Should such a thing exist?! The latest in the Voodoo Ranger lineup Sierra Nevada gets into the energy drink business The best and worst from Guinness for your St Paddy's day

Has AB lost the passion for the craft? Jeremy and Tyler speculate on the beer conglomerate's future in the craft beer industry and why they are having so much trouble telling people about the difference between seltzer and beer. PLUS! There's a German beer fest you've never heard of. The bigger, darker, boozier brother of Oktoberfest Big brands go in huge on real estate and science uncovers a 2,500-year-old beer recipe.

The real story is not the news but from the respective adventures of our intrepid hosts. Tyler drinks beer from a box and Jeremy... well you'll have to listen. PLUS! Bill Gate buys a tiny part of Heineken and the Internet loses it's shit. Coors enters the plant-based milk market And the latest Molson Coors/ ABInbev lawsuit

Breaking News! Drake Brewing acquires Bear Republic. Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on what that could mean for craft beer as well as sift through Jeremy's tattered memories. PLUS The Superbowl Mashup nobody was talking about! Who won? Was it Miller? Was it Coors? .... ... It was Blue Moon Is the future of brewing in extracts? A new brewery bringing Middle Eastern tradition to American craft beer. And more!

Ever take a moment to contemplate that bottle of imperial stout that's been on a store shelf for years? Jeremy and Tyler ponder the history, plight and promise of the shelf turd. PLUS! 2023 industry predictions are in. Here's the dumbest. How a boozy energy drink went from obscurity to famous to infamous to the stuff of frat boy legend And how to make a beer on vacation.

Molson Coors gets their first Superbowl commercial in 30 years?! Will it be Miller? Will it be Coors? Who gives a shit?! Tyler and Jeremy talk about the craft beer brand that's looking to make a small splash in a big pond with their first ever Superbowl commercial. PLUS A new program at Marquette University aims to teach students about the beer business beyond malt and hops. Hormel Chili gets into craft beer with a new collaboration And the Legend of Busch Stadium

Fat Tire is dead; long live Fat Tire! One of the most iconic beers in craft history gets a remake. Jeremy and Tyler wade into the Internet backlash while trying to remember the last time they partook of this dying favorite. PLUS! How Fireball became a top-selling beer brand. (Yes, beer brand. I heard it too.) America's culture war comes to a taproom near you The best hop water to ease your Dry January And More!

So... it's come to this. Nine cheap domestics enter. One is crowned King of... no. One is given the Blue Rib.... one is just the best okay? And others become the exclusive domain of winos and frat boys. Our heroes sip some American suds, discuss the influence of mainstream domestic, and confess to at least one felony. PLUS! What is beer. I mean what is beer?! It's up to a jury to decide in the great ABInbev/ Constellation battle. And what it's like to try and actually get a drink in Qatar.

BrewDog opens a rooftop bar in Las Vegas! Get ready for the go-to destination for all roof-fetishists! Jeremy and Tyler discuss the implications of high-rise hanky-panky including the loss of Brewdog's B Corp status. PLUS! Hard Mt Dew is running into hard times. How this particular instance of a less-than-enthusiastic roll-out is more disastrous than others. Fresh hops transported first class And the secret, sexy origins of lager yeast.

It's The World Cup, and we're going to talk about the most horrific thing that's happened in Qatar. Namely, their insane beer laws. And human rights violations. But mostly beer laws. Tyler and Jeremy wade into what it's like to be an imbibing infidel during the biggest sporting event of the year. PLUS! Green Flash is the brand that just refuses to die. We run down the list of classics trying to remember what it was about this San Diego brewery that captured our imaginations. Vine Pair releases its list of 25 most influential IPAs. We talk about how they are wrong. And the perfect beer to pair with every horrible holiday moment.

Are rigid beer styles useful anymore? Were they ever? Jeremy and Tyler dive into the debate about what makes certain beers different and discuss what value they have in the current beer market. PLUS Non-Alcoholic Beer is booming, and so are the problems. How a secretive industry is making the situation worse. The ten best new breweries in the country And craft beer in the land of wine.

Tilray is still on a buying spree as it buys Montauk Brewing Company. Jeremy and Tyler discuss this latest competitor in the larger craft beer world. PLUS! Is Pepsico marketing Hard Mt. Dew to kids? Industry trade groups seem to be making that accusation. Compounds in beer that could help stave off Alzheimers In defense of the Cold IPA And Much More!

Ommegang, once viewed as the best brewery in the USA, finds itself stumbling time and again. Tyler and Jeremy discuss what happens when a brewery loses its way on the road to success. PLUS! How every IPA in America ended up exactly the same. Beer continues to lose market share. What that means for the beverage industry as a whole. And the story of the only brewery in the world where you might run into a polar bear on the way home.

Monks aren't supposed to steal COVID money! Jeremy and Tyler dive into the tale of corruption, intrigue, and the biggest question of them all: How many monks do you need for a monastery? PLUS The stats from this decade's first Oktoberfest! The beer commercial that helps heal partisan divides. And the world's most intense drunken race.

Tyler is back from GABF and he reveals all in this episode. Well, the parts that he remembers anyway. PLUS! Beer sales slumped this summer. What does this mean for the beer industry. The biggest beer competition you've never heard of. And a new fad from Brazil, drinking from the ass. ...Insert all the butt jokes here.

The founder of Brewdog, who claimed there was a conspiracy against him... was the victim of a conspiracy against him. Jeremy and Tyler dive into the twisted tale of sex, revenge and beer that is the Saga of James Watt. PLUS! The story of the Voodoo Ranger's conquest of the IPA market. The collapsing UK economy threatens a rich history of British Beer. and the ideal tailgating lineup.

It's All Beer is back, Baby! It's been a long summer. Tyler and Jeremy recap the biggest stories that unfolded over the last couple of months and discuss why, despite Sapporo's claims to the contrary, they really hope they change Stone Brewing. PLUS! A hop plant disaster! A city brutally weed-wacks a brewery's fresh hop dreams. An extinct volcano throws the nation's CO2 supply into chaos. Hop plants have terroir. Brace yourself for your most annoying beer geek to become even more insufferable.

Stone sells to Sapporo, the Modern Times Sale reverts to Maui and New Jersey embarks on some insanely restrictive beer laws. Jeremy and Tyler pause their summer break and trudge back into the Beer Cave in order to sort this mess out. Yep Stone is no longer independent and the Internets are in an uproar. Or, at least, fractionally more irrate than normal. Will Stone be okay? Will craft beer be okay? Will life on Earth be okay?!?! (Answers: Probably, yes and not long term) PLUS! The legal battle over Modern Times is over and the winner is... well, the original bidder. And, yeah, New Jersey enacts some new restrictions on breweries that melt the rational mind.

In their last episode before a long summer recess, Tyler and Jeremy explore a series of Kolsch both German and American-made. On the journey, they check in with the latest Modern Times Debacle, ruminate over the rise of the ferkin and discuss a long-forgotten ad campaign that nearly killed off the second-largest beer producer in America.

Who knew there could be something worse in a Coors Light can than Coors Light?!? Tyler and Jeremy delve into the mystery behind the latest Coors and Keystone recall and the Mystery of the Slime. PLUS! Beer Wars has come to an end. ABInbev triumphs and earns the right to say whatever they want about Miller Light. What does an increase in lawsuits mean for the industry? Bouy Bee Co collapses, sending cans down the Mighty Columbia And More!

Rumors are flying! Are Americans drinking too much? Have all of them stopped drinking all at once? Are they drinking nothing but hard seltzer? Are they actively throwing barrels of seltzer down the drain as they reach for a cold non-alcoholic? What exactly is happening out there? Jeremy and Tyler wade into the numbers to see what the trends and forces say about this upcoming summer. PLUS! The original brewer of pumpkin beer has just died. Exactly 50% of the podcast is sad. A brewer in Croatia becomes the first to brew beer with yeast harvested from the ocean. And beer made from recycled urine? Most of us stopped drinking Coors a long time ago. And More!

Maui Brewing steps forward as the first bidder for Modern Times. Jeremy and Tyler discuss what this means for the long-suffering brewery and its new (potential) Hawaiian masters. It turns out Brewdog's employee survey was less confidential than they let on. Yet another brick in the Great Wall of screwups. Minnesota's latest move in the continuing quest to make sensible beer laws. The Story of the man who invented the American Light Lager and his contribution to craft beer.

James Watt once again demonstrates an uncanny ability to fix any minor problem by turning into a major disaster. Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on this week's Brewdog dumpster fire. PLUS Beer fests are gearing up but can they overcome their spotty history? How beer fests are learning from the past to make these events safer for everyone. NFTs enter the craft beer scene and it's weirder than you might think. And the best beer in every state as told by the world's worst rating system.

Brewdog rolls out surprisingly generous compensation programs for all employees. Jeremy and Tyler parse out this shocking development and how it does nothing to address the actual problems Brewdog faces. PLUS! NCAA's new rules allow student-athletes to make money off their likeness but not by selling alcohol. If only there was a brewery that did all non-alcoholic beers that had an Athletic brand. Is the taproom a dying breed? What it takes to make a name for yourself in a competitive new market. Beer purchasing numbers begin to level out with a surprising twist for hard seltzer. And so much more!

It's the 100th episode of It's All Beer! To celebrate, we are talking about the last 100 episodes, our favorite stories, the most impactful moment, and how craft beer has changed during that time. From the first filing of the Stone Lawsuit to the shocking sale of Ballast Point, pickle beers, and exploding cans, this episode has it all. So sit back, grab something nice out of the cellar and join us as we stroll down memory lane.

Non-Alcoholic beer has come a long way since the dusty, neglected bottles of O'Doules kept in stores for the white-knuckle alcoholics. Jeremy and Tyler dive into a six-pack of near-beer and talk about the latest trend in craft beer. PLUS! The Brewdog pub that signaled the beginning of the biggest shitstorm in craft beer closes. The latest in the Brewdog saga. Seth Beer's homerun on National Beer Day! How would you celebrate? Guinness isn't brewed in Ireland? The Emerald Isle's iconic brewery settles a class action to the tune of... well one figure. And much more!

Tyler couldn't be here this week, but we have an episode anyway! During the course of our recording sessions, we often have a few too many stories. But, through the magic of editing, we have saved these stories for those times when time is not on our side. This week a new off-flavor A Wisconsin drunk overstays his welcome in a police station lobby And The Story of the Stovepipe

BrewDog sics its dogs on its accusers. Tyler and Jeremy unpack the latest allegations of intimidation from the brewery and what it might mean for their stellar IPO dreams. PLUS An 8 million dollar beer screw up in Las Vegas. Banks send Modern Times into receivership and possible doom. The latest numbers from the Brewers Association are less horrible than imagined.

Tyler and Jeremy are in mourning tonight. While drinking through the last six-pack from County Line Brewing, they ruminate on the rash of other closures and what the future of craft beer might hold PLUS! The thrilling conclusion to the Stone Saga! David beats Goliath but is it enough? Carlsburg and Heiniken pull out of Russia And a new beer that will allow you to drink and stave off climate change.

The Court Battle Between Molsen-Coors and Stone Brewing Heats up and Stone's very existence hangs in the balance! Tyler and Jeremy debate the ins and outs and in-betweens of the Beer Trial of the Century. PLUS! Modern Times executives address the League of Party Goers. What lies in store for this beleaguered brewery? Side pour beer is the hottest new thing. Why you shouldn't get bent out of shape over a glass fulla foam. And Untapped gives Charlotte another go after a disastrous beer fest in 2019.

The Stone/ Miller Coors lawsuit takes a dramatic turn. Tyler and Jeremy ponder Greg Koch's sorrow over social media's apparent confusion between Stone and Keystone. PLUS! The war in Ukraine causes more supply issues in craft beer. How some breweries are avoiding the pinch Sam Adams makes a beer for Tom Brady's retirement... only to have him come back from the dead. Cold IPAs are the latest fad. Are they here to stay?