It's Friday Somewhere

For Episode 53, Ed and Bearcat are joined by Matt and Chadd from Breweries in PA. We discussed the Malt Mania event from March, its impact on brewers and why some people cannot understand the concept. We discussed the Malt Mania brewday at Pour Man's, price sensativity, Year #2 of the Lager, and, Pittsburgh's craft beer evolution, and what breweries interest us right now. Be sure to visit Breweries in PA for their constant flow news regarding all thing beer in PA. Links: Adapt and Overcome: Got Your Six -- Collab Release Pittsburgh Brewing Company -- Iron City Necromancer Brewing Co. Von C Brewing Co. Troubles End Brewing Starview Brews Mellow Mink Brewing Co. Bright Path Brewing

Bearcat and Ed jump back on the mic to discuss Post Modernism Craft Beer, Elon Musk's impacts on #Craft Beer, and what is to be made of these RTDs?

For episode 50 Ed and Bill hit the road visiting two West Shore of Harrisburg classics. The White Hill Tavern for a morning sip and then to Evergrain. Cheers!

Ed and Bearcat were invited to the Lititz Craft Beer Fest and had the pleasure of interviewing a number of brewers. Special thanks to the volunteers on behalf of AMBUCS for puttin gon this exceptional event. It is not only one of the best beer events in central PA, it is a must attend event for Lancaster County. Be sure to check out the breweries that joing the show: Zero Day Brewing Company Cox Brewing Company New Trail Brewing Co. Old Thunder Brewing Company Bulls Head Public House Brew Gentlemen Starview Brews Boneshire Brew Works Cheers.

This is a pretty free flowing discussion. We talk over our beers about Dogfish Head, Jim Koch telling people about happiness, the continued fall out from @ratmagnet and Craft Beer's #metoo moment, and the upcoming Lititz Beer Fest. Links: Ash Croce for VinePare Mich Ultra Wins Week 1 of the NFL Season Lititz Craft Beer Fest -- Buy Tickets AMBUCS

For this Episode Ed and Bearcat discuss, Troegs at 25 (now with more parking), Bearcat's trip Maine (Allagash and Narragansett), Stoudts sold to Evil Genius, Penn Brewery sold to Yinzer transplant real estate magnet/Batman villian, and Wigle sold to Bob Nutting. Thanks for listening.  

In this episode, Bearcat and Ed are joined by Matt and Chadd from Breweries in PA. We discussed how Breweries in PA started and how the website has evolved over the years. We debated Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia brewing, PA vs. NJ, and contract brewing. Be sure to visit Breweries in PA's very nice website: https://breweriesinpa.com/, and follow them on Twitter and Instagram. Also, check out and join their Facebook (Group) where you should contribute only good posts and comments. Special thanks to Matt and Chadd for joining us and for their candor.  Cheers.

Reuploaded due to technical issues with the prior file. Apologies. In this episode, Ed and Bearcat discuss a recent brew day at Pour Man's Brewing and Bearcat's many observations, drinking Natty Light from a duck, and the need for brewers to focus on repeat buyers. We wrapped with a lighting round.

In this episode, Ed and Bearcat sit down with Good Beer Hunting founder, Michael Kiser. We discussed small business financing, GBH's SMBX attempt, the current and future state of craft beer, Guinness and the GBH partnership with them, the state of labor unions within craft beer, and the Oxford comma. Be sure to follow Michael on Twitter at @mpkiser, and follow his work at Good Beer Hunting. Show Note Links: SMBX GBH's Compound Interest GBH Guinness Podcast Kate Bernot's very good story about Labor Unions and Craft Beer GBH's must-read story about Monk's Cafe Little Red Book on Golf The GBH Style Guide

For episode 43, Ed and Bearcat traveled to Tröegs to sample the still in development Oatmeal Stout with friends of the show John Trogner and Lew Bryson. Our wide-ranging talk included old-school beers, elegant whiskey glasses, the changing landscape of beer and spirits, what happens when you make everything important, and the secret of 19.2 ounces. Links: Buy Lew's Excellent Book, Whiskey Master Class and follow his PLCB enthusiast blog Why the PLCB Should Be Abolished you can follow him @LewBryson on Twitter. Cascade Moon #3 – 13 Year Rye Whisky John's very nice Instagram  

Ed Grohl and Bearcat talk about Tröegs BBA Triple Nator, Ed drinks a bomber, we talk parking, and Ed eulogizes Taylor Hawkins. Links: Top 50 Craft Breweries by Size  

In this episode, Ed and Bearcat are joined by Norm from Funk Brewing Company and we discuss everything from contract brewing, to opening a new taproom, to the shifting landscape of craft beer. Check out Funk at https://www.funkbrewing.com/ Also... check out the blog post that brought this conversation to light here: https://bearcatonbeer.com/2022/02/25/the-terrior-of-funk/  

Bearcat and Ed discuss: recent Craft Beer news including the announced closures of Hair of the Dog and several Modern Times locations, friend of the show, Scott Smith's annual Gratitude Day, we discuss a local craft beer tour in York and Hanover, Ed finally drinks Tröegs Hop Horizon, Bearcat downs some Vermont IPAs, finally we talk movies of 2021.

Ed and Bearcat jump on and discuss: Troegs Independent Brewing's new Spring seasonal, Hop Horizon IPA, Bell HopSlam, Inflation and Craft Beer, Roundabout Brewing in Pittsburgh PA, as well as Pittsburgh Toilets, and the blue highway signs of Pennyslvania. If you like the show, please subscribe and tell your friends.

Ed and Bill are joined by friend of the show John Trogner and new to the show, writer/journalist/author/man of many great words Lew Bryson. We discuss the new release of Tröegs Triple Nator, maltly brews, German-style brewing, and "bullshit fruit bombs." Be sure to pick up a four-pack of Triple Nator from Tröegs in Hershey on 3-25-2021. Also, check out Lew's work at the following spots: The Daily Beast The Full Pint Craft Spirits Magazine Seen through a Glass Why the PLCB Should Be Abolished Pick up Lew's very good book Whiskey Master Class here: https://www.amazon.com/Whiskey-Master-Class-Ultimate-Understanding/dp/1558329811/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=whiskey+masterclass&qid=1616553160&sr=8-1  

Ed and Bearcat are joined once again by friend of the show, Jeff Kupko. We discussed distribution, Tröegs spring releases (present and past), and other beer-related and not beer-related topics.  Cheers!

Ed and Bearcat breakdown the Double Nugget Nectar release imbroglio, Foo-Fighters and the art of the wack album, and Bearcat has been car shopping.

Ed and Bearcat go long with John from Tröegs Independent Brewing in what is a windy and interest look at the current state of Tröegs, PA Craft Beer, the constraints of the pandemic on brewing, and trends in beer consumption.

Ed and Bearcat discuss the newest Tröegs releases Impending Descent and the new once-a-year Hop Cyclone, pandemic thoughts, movies, TV, sports, and other non-sense from their beer-addled minds.

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In Episode 26, Ed Grohl and Bearcat were kindly invited to join the Harrisburg Beer Week team and all the brewery collaborators on the 2019 717 Collab Beer brew day at Tröegs. As the brew was working it’s way to the fermentation tank, Ed and Bearcat sat down with each brewer and finally with the Harrisburg Beer Week team. We discussed the process of collaboration, Harrisburg as a “beer town,” this year's very cool logo, and why 717 is not just a good beer but #BeerForGood. Be sure to follow Harrisburg Beer Week on Twitter, Instagram, and check out all the events during the week. This is a long episode, but we covered a lot of ground about each of the four breweries, the process of making this year’s collaboration beer, and about Harrisburg Beer Week. We hope you like listening to it as much as we liked making it. Links: ZerØday Brewing CompanyBonshire Brew WorksAppalachian Brewing CompanyTröegs Independent Brewing Co.Harrisburg Beer WeekThank you to Theo, Hannah, Alan, John, Chris, John, Sara, Jimi, Tierney, and Chelsea for taking the time to sit down with us and share their thoughts. Special thanks to Tröegs for their generous hospitality and giving space to do this recording. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or the Google Play Store. If you like the show please consider leaving a review and sharing it with others; this really does help us. Special thanks to friend of the show, Joe Denne for his awesome artwork which represents our logos. Joe is an accomplished graphic designer who came to us with a vision for the work that we could never have imaged. You should follow him on Twitter and if you need a new can design, hit him up.  

In Episode 19, Ed Grohl, Easy Pretzel, and Bearcat sit down with John Trogner of Troegs Independent Brewing Company to discuss their ever-evolving Scratch Beer program, the expansion of the Splinter Series, parking, trademarks and the release of Nimble Giant. If you like this episode you will really love Troegs’ social media accounts. You should follow them on Twitter and Instagram. Special thank you to John for taking the time to sit down with us. We learned a ton and we hope you do too. What we were drinking: Scratch #325 Scratch #327 Scratch #329 Nimble Giant You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or the Google Play Store. If you like the show please consider leaving a review and sharing it with others, this really does help us. Follow the show on Twitter @IFS_Podcast or send us cool stuff via email TheIFSpodcast@gmail.com. Cheers.

In Episode 18, Ed Grohl, Easy Pretzel, and Bearcat, took the show before a live audience. We were joined for a panel discussion by Greg Avola, co-founder of Untappd, Tierney Pomone of Stouts and Stilettos and the legendary Jeff Kupko. We discussed Untappd and its role in craft beer as a social media platform, user privacy, and the role of other social media platforms within the industry. First, we want to thank everyone that made this show possible: St@rtup Harrisburg and Adam Porter. I cannot think of a more appropriate location to hold this event. It an awesome workspace and you should totally check it out. Al Kominski at Pizza Boy Brewing for hooking everyone up with some free beer during the event. Tierney at Stouts and Stilettos for joining the discussion and handling all the ticketing. Last but certainly not least… everyone that came to the show. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $500 for Harrisburg River Rescue on behalf of Harrisburg Beer Week No Link Dump this time… just visit the websites and businesses listed above. They made the event possible. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or the Google Play Store. If you like the show please consider leaving a review and sharing it with others, this really does help us. Follow the show on Twitter @IFS_Podcast or send us cool stuff via email TheIFSpodcast@gmail.com. Cheers!