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In this episode, Paul has a "bar stool chat" over the phone with a certified beer expert and digs into the beer industry from all angles. Forgoing a BEER DOME competition, we drool over session beers and styles that get our livers worried. That, and the usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. Show Notes Skip to Beer News – 1:14 Skip to Intro to Guest Brian Yaeger, Beer Expert 12:07 Skip to Bar Stool Chat with Brian Yaeger 14:15 Skip to Featured Session Beers; What is a Session Beer? 25:19 Skip to 16 Questions "Game" with Brian Yaeger 41:42 Skip to 16 Qs Sidebar: Price Limit for a Pint 46:15 Skip to 16 Qs Sidebar: Palette Fatigue 1:10:43 Skip to Tom Jones, Paul's Mom and a Handkerchief 2:23:26 Skip to Beer Dome – Session Beer Smackdown Results 2:35:03   MENTIONS Brian Yaeger / pFriem Family Brewers / Bell's Brewery / DG Yuengling & Son Inc / GoodLife Brewing Company / Tom Jones / Evans Brewing Company / Societe Brewing Company / Allagash Brewing Company / Pizza Port Brewing Company / Eureka Brewing Company / Anderson Valley Brewing Company    Keep scrolling for more tidbits from the show, to include photos related to this month's episode.   BEER NEWS A beer writer's lessons from Dry January — and the nonalcoholic beers he'll keep drinking Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. By Josh Noel. Published by Chicago Tribune Anheuser-Busch looking for a slam dunk in nonalcoholic beer category with Budweiser Zero Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. By Mike Snider. Published by USA Today. Leinenkugel's announces release of its first ever sour beer Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. By Adam Uren. Published by Bring Me the News LLC. Cannibal Corpse And Candlemass To Headline 'Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly' In June Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Blabbermouth.net. Jim Koch: Beer Biz Would be 15-18% Smaller Without Hard Seltzer, FMBs and Cider; Traditional Beer Unlikely ‘to Grow Again In Our Lifetimes' Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. By Jessica Infante. Published by BevNET.com, Inc. Super Bowl LVI Preview: A-B Releases Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda and Budweiser Ads; 62% of Consumers Expect Omicron to Affect Super Bowl Plans Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. By Zoe Licata. Published by BevNET.com, Inc. Shiner Announces Tex Hex IPA Lineup with the Debut of Bruja's Brew IPA Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. By D.J. Published by Brewpublic.com. Dick Leinenkugel to Retire from Family's Brewery in December; Nephew Tony Bugher to Helm 155-Year-Old Brand Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by BevNET.com, Inc. Yuengling offers congratulations (?) to Anheuser-Busch for new logo: ‘Cool new Eagle. We're flattered' Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Yuengling accuses Bud Light of trampling on trademark Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. By Michael Rubinkam. Published by The Associated Press. Gruit Ales: Beer Before Hops Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. By Andy Sparhawk. Published by Craftbeer.com. Ancient Beer and Cheese Pairing (Scroll down page for article) Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Brew Your Own.   BOOKS Red, White, and Brew: An American Beer Odyssey By Brian Yaeger Oregon Breweries By Brian Yaeger   FEATURED BEERS – Session Beers The Coachman IPA - American, 4.9% ABV, No IBU Societe Brewing Company, San Diego, CA River Trip Pale Ale - Belgian, 4.8% ABV, No IBU Allagash Brewing Company, Portland, ME Ponto IPA - American, 4.5% ABV, No IBU Pizza Port Brewing Company, Carlsbad, CA Pils of Creation Pilsner - German, 5.2% ABV, No IBU Eureka Brewing Company, Gardena, CA

This episode we grab our horned cups, fill them with nectar from the udders of a goat and speak with a mead maker who disturbs us with Norse Mythology. Next, we make a square and pit two commercial meaderies in our first ever MEAD DOME. Finally, we taste and judge copious amounts of mead from Forseti Meadery during our first-ever aftershow (Odin would be proud!). That and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. #Lifein16oz #WhatsinYOURpint #BeerDome #Mead #FindMead #MeadMeadMead Show Notes Skip to Beer News - 3:40 Skip to Rant Time - 8:51 Skip to Mead Story - 15:25 Skip to Bob Wilke, Mead Maker, Forseti Meadery - 17:08 Skip to "Mead Dome" - Intro 1:09:40 Skip to Bob Wilke, Mead Maker, Forseti Meadery 1:11:43 Skip to "Mead Dome" - Finale 1:20:02 Skip to The Aftershow - 1:40:01 MENTIONS Visit Placerville / Jack Russell Farm Brewery / Main Street Tap House / Solid Ground Brewing / Fort Rock Brewing / de Vere's Irish Pub / Brian Winckel Interview (Ep 26) / HBO's Beforeigners / The Finest Bubble / Batch Mead / Moonshine University / Encyclopedia Britannica / Craft Beer & Brewing / AleHorn / Norse Mythology for Smart People / Lyme Bay Winery / Charm City Meadworks / Heidrun Meadery / Vintner's Harvest   Keep scrolling for more tidbits from the show, to include photos related to this month's episode.   IN CASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE NOTES   BEER NEWS Boston Beer and PepsiCo dew it hard, plan to launch HARD MTN DEW in 2022 Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Craft Brewing Business. Drinking this much beer a day slashes your heart disease risk, study says Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Galvanized Media. 10 common beer styles all drinkers should try, from pilsners to porters Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Insider, Inc. The treasure inside beer lost in a shipwreck 120 years ago Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by BBC.   BEER DOME - The Mead Episode 2021 Elderberry Mead - Draft style, 6.9% ABV, No IBUs Charm City Meadworks, Baltimore, MD 2021 Cyser Mead - Draft style, 6.9% ABV, No IBUs Charm City Meadworks, Baltimore, MD 2021 Basil Lemongrass Mead - Draft style, 6.9% ABV, No IBUs Charm City Meadworks, Baltimore, MD Hawaiian Lehua Blossom Mead - Champagne style, 12.5% ABV, No IBUs Heidrun Meadery, Point Reyes Station, CA   PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS For this month's Beer Dome, or rather "Mead Dome," we sample both East Coast and West Coast Meads. From left to right: Baltimore, Maryland-based Charm City Brewing's Elderberry and Cyser meads, Point Reyes Station, California-based Heidrun Meadery's Hawaiian Lehua Blossom mead, and Charm City's Basil Lemongrass mead. (Lifein16oz photo/Paul Wade)

This episode, get your Medulla Oblongata ready because we question a quiz whiz. Next, we fill our pints with ones and zeros and talk to a video game company who are bringing beer-making to the digital world. Finally, with a pocket full of quarters, we go for a high score with brews from an arcade-themed company, in this month's BEER DOME competition. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. #Lifein16oz #WhatsinYOURpint #BeerDome #Brewmaster #MarsHorizon #TheColonists #AurochDigital #SoldOut Show Notes Skip to Beer News - 2:36 Skip to TTodd Virtual Trivia - Intro - 7:35 Skip to Thomas Todd, Trivia Host Extraordinaire - 10:46 Skip to Witty Guest Roasts Hosts - 11:42 Skip to Beer Dome - 8 Bit Hazy IPA Battle - Intro 44:32 Skip to Brewmaster Beer Brewing Simulator - Intro 49:05 Skip to Peter Wellington and Matt Bone, Brewmaster Producer and Lead Designer, respectively, at Auroch Digital 52:20 Skip to Beer Dome - 8 Bit Hazy IPA Battle - Finale 1:18:12   MENTIONS 8 Bit Brewing Company / TTodd Virtual Trivia / King Trivia / Jeopardy! / J! Archive / Auroch Digital / Brewmaster (Wishlist on Steam) / Brewmaster Development News / Aurochnaut Discord (all things Brewmaster, homebrews, games, and space) / Sold Out / Left Handed Giant / Moor Beer Company / The Wild Beer Company / Tapestry Brewery / New Bristol Brewery   Keep scrolling for more tidbits from the show, to include photos related to this month's episode.   IN CASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE NOTES   BEER NEWS Get the vaccine, get a free beer at participating Washington breweries Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Q13 Fox. Wrong brand: Ohio man blames 14 cases of stolen beer on wife Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Cox Media Group. Michelob Ultra will give you free beer for exercising: How to get yours Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Outsider. The 10 worst beer cities (listed after #15 of "We Found the Best Beer Cities in America") Paul talked about #7 Worst being Orlando. Who are the other nine? Be sure to look over the top 15 while you scroll down the page looking for The 10 Worst Beer Cities list! Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Clever. 2 new breweries to triple Washington County's craft beer locales Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Verizon Media. Seattle breweries hosting vaccine pop-up clinics with discounted beer Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by VOX Media, LLC. American Craft Beer Week Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Brewers Association. 25 Dane County breweries to enjoy this summer Celebrate American Craft Beer Week with Madison Magazine's (aka Channel3000.com), top 25 area breweries. Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Morgan Murphy Media. Meet the artists who design Dallas craft beer cans Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Daily Texas News. Why beer marketing is suddenly full of fitness-themed ads and giveaways Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Business Services News.   BEER DOME - 8 BIT BEER BATTLE Cosmic Groove IPA - Hazy DIPA, 9% ABV, No IBUs 8 Bit Brewing Company, Murrieta, California Size Matters Not IPA - Hazy IPA, 7.4% ABV, No IBUs 8 Bit Brewing Company, Murrieta, California   FURTHER READING Biceps brachii, the sommelier's muscle Wineries and fitness people seem to be the only ones touting, "Did you know it takes 14 muscles to open a bottle of wine?" This blog post illustration of a sommelier's arm 'cutaway' of them opening a bottle of wine looks more credible than a bunch of '14 muscle' memes on the Internet. Paul must have been listening to a wine ad on the radio when he heard the aforementioned quote!

This episode we exposé (no, we expose) award-winning home brews from a hop head on the verge of a foothold in the craft beer industry. Next, we speak with a Bay Area company who partners with innovative beer makers to supersize their recipes and bare it all to the drinking masses. Finally, we taste test two future gladiators, for our Mel Gibson-approved BEER DOME competition. That, and our usual craic, on this episode of Life in 16 oz. #Lifein16oz    #WhatsinYOURpint    #BeerDome SHOW NOTES Skip to Brian Winckel, Award Winning Homebrewer (3:25) Talks about his trials and tribulations of inadvertently developing what would eventually become his first award-winning homebrew after a couple folks encouraged him to enter it in a competition. Includes a major learning experience associated with filling out those pesky competition entry forms as well as his strategy for when to brew in relation to a contest deadline. Skip to Brian Winckel (30:46) Brian talks about Barebottle Brewing Company's competition. Skip to Not So Beer Dome - Barebottle Brewing Company (53:21) Now drinking:  West Coast Splash, West Coast IPA Skip to Barebottle Brewing Company, Co-Founder Lester Koga and Co-Head Brewer John Montes de Oca (aka "Magic") (56:46) Lester and Magic talk about the hops they're into these days and the non-flagship beers they prefer to brew. Skip to Lester Koga and John Montes de Oca (aka "Magic") cont. (1:01:55) Paul brings earlier interviewee Brian Winckel back into the studio to join in on the fun. They ask Lester and Magic about how they go about brewing new beers on their equipment, how do they upscale homebrew recipes for their production line, and about how they find out about homebrewers like Brian. Skip to Lester and John (aka Magic) cont. (1:15:08) Lester and Magic talk about the recipes they and the Barebottle Brewing team create, explain their preference for being a "self-distributed brewery," and answer Paul's "stupid questions" (Paul's words) about freshness, acquiring unique ingredients, and about how San Francisco's water profile is ideal for their beers. Skip to Lester and Magic cont. (1:30:14) Lester and Magic respond to Paul and Brian's questions about the latest beer trends and about some of Barebottle's IPA and pale ale recipes that 'exposes' the styles as not-as-different-as-you-think. Their relation to hazy IPAs and session IPAs are compared as well. Regional differences are also discussed. Skip to "The Mexican Lager" (1:36:51) Brandon and Paul talk Torcido, Barebottle's award-winning Mexican lager. Brian then tells a story about his two attempts to win over a relative with his homebrewed version of Barebottle's award-winning Mexican lager. Meanwhile, Lester and Magic remain focused on the number of substitutions Brian made to their recipe. Did the Brian-cido win any awards with the family member or was it just another one-and-done? Skip to Not So Beer Dome - Barebottle Brewing Company (1:41:04) Now drinking:  Secret Oasis, Hazy IPA Skip to Lester and Magic cont. (1:44:29) Paul and Brandon discuss hops, then Lester and Magic give their perspective on hops and talk about their top selling beer styles to wrap things up.   Keep scrolling for more info and photos related to this episode.   FEATURED THIS EPISODE Northern Brewer / Williams Brewing / National Homebrew Competition / Great American Beer Festival / Barebottle Brewing Company   BEER DOME - Barebottle Brewing Company Tastings West Coast Splash IPA - West Coast IPA, 7.2% ABV, 68 IBUs Barebottle Brewing Company, San Francisco, CA Secret Oasis IPA - New England Hazy, 7.2% ABV, 53 IBUs Barebottle Brewing Company, San Francisco, CA   PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS This episode we try these two beers from San Francisco-based Barebottle Brewing Company. On the left, West Coast Splash, a West Coast IPA coming in at 7.2% ABV, with 68 IBUs. On the right is the very fragrant (per Brandon and Paul),

In this, our SILVER ANNIVERSARY EPISODE, we visit Zane's World and revel in his creative juices (not sure that's the right terminology), from his plethora of comedic creations. Next, 'pick a beer, any beer, and I'll make it disappear,' we speak with an actual magician who fills our pints with wonder. Finally, in an effort to hydrate before heavyweight drinking on St. Patrick's Day, we see how long our lagers last, in this month's BEER DOME! That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. #Lifein16oz    #WhatsinYOURpint    #BeerDome SHOW NOTES Skip to Paul’s Irish Red (2:19) Skip to Beer News (4:38) Skip to Cadbury vs Peeps (6:50) Skip to Zane Lamprey, Comedian/Video Creator (17:12) Skip to Brandon calls Zane the “Huell Howser of Alcohol & Beer” (23:43) Skip to Beer Dome: Lager Beer Battle - Intro (36:50) Skip to Brian Cassady, Magician (40:23) Skip to Beer Dome: Lager Beer Battle - Finale (1:01:12)   Keep scrolling for more info and photos related to this episode.   FEATURED THIS EPISODE Cadbury / Goose Island Beer Company / Iron Horse Brewery / Zane Lamprey's Laughs & Drafts Comedy Tour / Adv3nture / Zane's World Podcast / Three Sheets / Four Sheets / Drinking Made Easy / Chug / Pleepleus / Fogbelt Brewing Company / Maui Brewing Company / Bass Ale / Guinness / Brian Cassady, Magician / Moonlight Brewing Company / Grains of Virtue Brewing Company / E9 Brewing Company / Berryessa Brewing Company   BEER NEWS Naval Air Station Pensacola limits beer sales to young sailors Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Fox News. Cadbury Creme Eggs Now Come in Beer Form Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Food & Wine. Lawmakers consider bill allowing grocery stores to sell beer, wine Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by WBAL-TV 11.   BEER DOME - LAGER STYLE BEER BATTLE My Fishing Buddy - in Paul's corner Lager - Dry Hopped, 5.5% ABV, No IBUs E9 Brewing Company, Tacoma, WA Free Kittens - in Brandon's corner Lager - Lager, 5% ABV, No IBUs Berryessa Brewing Company, Winters, CA   PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS Funnyman Zane Lamprey is an expert in all things like beer and booze. He's a regular speaker, beverage judge, and author of the book: 6 Continents, 15 Countries, 190 drinks and 1 Mean Hangover, published by Random House. Set to appear at craft breweries all over the U.S., "Zane Lamprey's Laughs & Drafts Comedy Tour" kicks off in June, with tickets going on sale March 17. (Courtesy photo/@ZaneLamprey via Facebook) TV host, comedian, author and entrepreneur Zane Lamprey kicks off his next comedy tour this summer, heading to breweries and venues all across the country. Hear more from the host of Three Sheets, Four Sheets, Drinking Made Easy and Chug, and about his upcoming tour and whether Pleepleus will be joining him on this episode of Life in 16 oz.  (Courtesy photo/@ZaneLamprey via Facebook) Zane Lamprey is constantly being told that he has the best job in the world. For over a decade, Zane has had the enviable job of hosting Three Sheets, Drinking Made Easy, Chug and Four Sheets, where he traveled the globe, learning about different cultures by sampling libations with the locals. Zane is headlining his third stand up comedy tour beginning in June of 2021. (Courtesy photo/@ZaneLamprey via Facebook) Comedian Zane Lamprey is also the CEO and founder of Adv3nture, a clothing brand which produces premium travel apparel. The “3” in Adv3nture represents the three trees the company plants with every sale. Zane holds a Redwood Lager, made with foraged redwood tips. The brew is a collaboration between his  Adv3nture brand and Santa Rosa-based Fogbelt Brewing Company. Posing with Zane is his dog, "Bodie." (Courtesy photo/@ZaneLamprey via Facebook)     Brian Cassady shows off one of his many talents to his lovely assistant Madison Rose. Brian is the host of The Wonder Show,

This episode, [singing] "one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!" As we channel our inner Laverne and Shirley and ride the assembly line, we speak with an aluminum angel who has a "can-do" attitude. Next, we run, eh, walk, possibly job, all over the world, virtually, and earn some sweet swag, literally, with a former couch potato. Finally, after joining a monastery to learn how monks brew, we vow to skip celibacy and drink Belgian style beers in this month's BEER DOME! That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. #Lifein16oz    #WhatsinYOURpint    #BeerDome Show Notes Skip to Paul "Apologizes"; Sports Suckage (1:59) Skip to Beer News (4:40) Skip to Mobile Beer Canning (12:26) Skip to Lindsey Herrema, The Can Van (15:23) Skip to Beer Dome: Belgian Beer Battle - Intro (29:40) Skip to Virtual Racing with Amy McCauley (33:15) Skip to Beer Dome: Belgian Beer Battle - Finale (52:27)   Keep scrolling for more info and photos related to this episode.   FEATURED THIS EPISODE Laverne & Shirley / The Can Van / Quaker Steak & Lube / Beer Tubes / Central Coast Brewing / Unibroue / Yes.Fit / RunSignUp.com / GoneForARun   BEER NEWS Heineken is cutting 8,000 jobs as it moves 'beyond beer' Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by CNN.com. Denver spa opens during COVID-19 pandemic, says 'Hold my beer' Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by ABC Denver7.   BEER DOME - BELGIAN STYLE BEER BATTLE Head Over Peels Wheat Beer - Witbier, 5.3% ABV, 13 IBUs Central Coast Brewing, San Luis Obispo, CA La Fin du Monde Strong Ales - Tripel, 9% ABV, 19 IBUs Unibroue, Chambly, Quebec, Canada   FURTHER READING Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!  For a number of generations the above words immediately spark a memory of the theme song to the classic television series Laverne & Shirley (theme song embedded in article). Published by HuffPost.com.   PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS Established in 2011, The Can Van is a mobile alcohol canning service that sets its equipment up in a wide variety of customer spaces. The canning line is seven feet long and four feet wide, and needs to be as close to the product tank as possible. (Courtesy photo/Lindsey Herrema) Established in 2011, The Can Van is a mobile alcohol canning service that sets its equipment up in a wide variety of customer spaces. The canning line is seven feet long and four feet wide, and needs to be as close to the product tank as possible. (Courtesy photo/Lindsey Herrema) Established in 2011, The Can Van is a mobile alcohol canning service that sets its equipment up in a wide variety of customer spaces. The canning line is seven feet long and four feet wide, and needs to be as close to the product tank as possible. (Courtesy photo/Lindsey Herrema) Virtual racing enthusiast Amy McCauley took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and ran the Crush Corona, a virtual race, bagging what we hope is a once-in-a-lifetime swag collector's item. (Courtesy photo/Amy McCauley) The Turkey Trot, as Amy McCauley mentions on the show, came with a sweet medal and fun items focusing on wine. Amy and her great drinking buddy, Carrie, show they're always ready for a good time, good bling, and a good drink. (Courtesy photo/Amy McCauley). Virtual racer Amy McCauley shows off her swag from the World's Largest Bunny Hop, a 6.2 mile run complete with a "Running With My Peeps" tank top. (Courtesy photo/Amy McCauley) Where it all began. Amy McCauley, right, and drinking buddy Carrie enjoy a few 22-ouncers at the home of the 100-ounce Lube Tube, Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant. Listen to the show to find out what the heck a Lube Tube is too! (Courtesy photo/Amy McCauley) The Tortoise Creep was a 155-mile virtual race Amy McCauley finished through Yes.Fit in 67 days. Her goal was 90 days.

This episode we discover the world beneath our feet and speak with a geologist and caver who descend into the upside down. Next, we warm up to 2021 by drinking beers inspired by the winter season in our first BEER DOME of the new year. That, and our usual craic in this episode of Life in 16 oz. #Lifein16oz    #WhatsinYOURpint    #BeerDome Show Notes Skip to Brandon's Mishap (2:14) Skip to Beer News (10:11) Skip to Beer Dome: Winter Ale Battle - Intro (16:47) Skip to Caving / Anna Harris, Geologist (19:04) Skip to Caving / David Love, Glacier Grotto (35:01) Skip to Beer Dome: Winter Ale Battle - Finale (44:58)   Keep scrolling for more info and photos related to this episode.   FEATURED THIS EPISODE Russian River Brewing / Bell's Brewery / DG Yuengling & Son Inc / Clam Lake Beer Company / Elysian Brewing Company / Sun King Brewing / National Speleological Society (Caves.org) / Mammoth Cave National Park / Tongass National Forest For more information about the Glacier Grotto organization or if you would like to go caving with them,  contact David Love at pandalid@yahoo.com. BEER NEWS Pliny the Younger 2021 Release Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Press release, Russian River Brewing. Bell's Brewery to Release No, Yeah Golden Ale Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Brewbound. Confirmed: Yuengling will start selling beer in Texas stores and bars in fall 2021 Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by The Dallas Morning News. Brewvine: Clam Lake Beer Company Running on Creativity and Community Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by 9&10 News. BEER DOME - WINTER ALE BATTLE Electric Reindeer Brown Ale - American, 5.5% ABV, 23 IBUs Sun King Brewing, Indianapolis, IN Bifrost Dark Ale - Winter Warmer*, 8.3% ABV, 58 IBUs Elysian Brewing Company, Seattle, WA* Elysian classifies this beer as a Winter Pale Ale, but BeerAdvocate.com classifies it as a Dark Ale, specifically the subcategory beer style called Winter Warmer. FURTHER READING Spelunking vs. Caving: What to Actually Call it? Call it whatever you want, but it does matter to some. Published by StartCaving.com. What's the Difference Between a Cave and a Cavern? It depends on who you ask. Published by How Stuff Works. What is lidar? Lidar - Light Detection and Ranging - is a remote sensing method used to .... Published by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Exploring Mexico's Caves--Some of the Deepest Pits in the World Life in 16 oz. interviewee Anna Harris mentions she'd love to go caving in Oaxaca, Mexico, someday. Read this article to learn more about caving in Mexico. Published by Outside. The Marble Caves of Patagonia Will Immediately Trigger Travel Envy Life in 16 oz. interviewee David Love talks caving in Southeast Alaska and being part of caving organization Glacier Grotto, but also mentions this fabulous cave system in Chile. Check out the article to learn more about Marble Caves. Published by Discovery. AND FINALLY Glacier Grotto member Anna Harris poses for a picture before entering the Beaver Falls Karst cave on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. (Courtesy photo/Glacier Grotto) Connie LaPerrier and David Love, members of Alaskan caving group Glacier Grotto, explore Roaring Road Cave on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Formed in heavily calcite-veined Heceta Limestone, Roaring Road Cave contains a stream flowing throughout. (Courtesy photo/Glacier Grotto) Johanna Kovarik, president of the caving group Glacier Grotto, practices her repelling techniques. (Courtesy photo/Glacier Grotto) Glacier Grotto caving group member Kevin Allred descends into El Capitan Pit back in 1989. The cave is located in the Tongass National Forest on Prince of Wales Island, Southeast Alaska. The initial drop of the El Capitan Pit measures approximately 598 feet...

This episode we violate the stay-at-home order, FU Newsom, and escort 2020 out the door by drinking holiday beers and spreading good cheer with our year-in-review. Next, we exercise our respiratory system and trek with a woman who climbed to Everest ... COUGH ... Base Camp. Finally, we pull a Dick ... COUGH ... Clark and count down some of our favorite brews from Beer Dome. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. #Lifein16oz    #WhatsinYOURpint    #BeerDome Show Notes Beer News (4:03) Paul's Prank Holiday Gifts (15:01) Brandon's Serious Beer-related Gifts (20:24) Year-in-Review: Podcast Recap / Beer Dome Winners (22:01) Mt. Everest Discussion (51:15) Sherri Eng, Mt. Everest Base Camp Trekker (59:27)   VISIT THESE SITES North Coast Brewing Company / Coronado Brewing Company / True Symmetry Brewing Company / AleSmith Brewing Company / SLO Brewing Company / Auburn Alehouse / Cigar City Brewing / Alaro Craft Brewery / Drake’s Brewing Company / Full Circle Brewing Company / Dust Bowl Brewing Company / Founders Brewing Company / Founders Brewing Company   Keep scrolling for more info from the show, to include photos related to this month’s episode.   IN CASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE NOTES Holiday Songs Dominick The Donkey (YouTube) Referred to by Paul at the beginning of the show. I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (YouTube) Referred to by Brandon at the beginning of the show. Beer News WWII Vet Who Went Viral for Daily Coors Light Turns 103, Still Drinks Beer Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Fox News. Best Cities for Beer Drinkers - 2020 Edition Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by SmartAsset. 12 Days of Holiday 12 Packs Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Craft Beer & Brewing. Michael Jordan's golf course, The Grove XXIII, features drones that drop off food and drinks to golfers. (Includes Twitter video) Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by CBS Sports. The 15 best Christmas Beers, Ranked by Seasonal Cheer Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Houston Chronicle. Paul's Prank Holiday Gifts "My First Fire" Prank Pack Gift Box by Prank-O Nicolas Cage Sequin Pillow P is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever "Emma Dean's Plant Urinal" Prank Gift Box Potty Fisher Toilet Fishing Game Best Farter Ever Coffee Mug Liquid Ass (Fart Prank) Donald Trump Toilet Paper - The Presidential Pack 2020 Dumpster Fire Christmas Ornament Brandon's Serious Beer-Related Gifts Craft Beer Club - Beer of The Month Club National Geographic Atlas of Beer GrowlerWerks uKeg Pressurized Growler Square Keg - SquareOne Mini Keg Skyline Beer Cap Maps Beer Dome - All 2020 Winners Old No. 38 (January) Stout - Irish Dry, 5.4% ABV, 53 IBUs North Coast Brewing Company, Fort Bragg, CA Mermaid's Red (February) Red Ale - American Amber/Red, 5.7% ABV, 46 IBUs Coronado Brewing Company, Coronado, CA BeerFix and Chill (April) IPA - New England, 7.2%, 25 IBUs True Symmetry Brewing Company, Suisun City, CA Sublime Mexican Lager (May) Lager - Vienna, 5.2% ABV, 13 IBUs AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego, CA Tio Rodrigo Blood Orange Michelada (June) Specialty Beers - Chile Beer, 4.5% ABV, No IBUs SLO Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo, CA Independence Day Ale (July) Pale Ale - American, 5.4% ABV, 40 IBUs Auburn Alehouse, Auburn, CA Maduro Brown Ale (August) Brown Ale - English, 5.5% ABV, 25 IBUs Cigar City Brewing, Tampa, FL La Boheme (September #1) Pilsner - Czech-Style, 5.3% ABV / 26 IBU Alaro Craft Brewery, Sacramento 1500 (September #2) Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV / 48 IBU Drake’s Brewing Company, San Leandro Juicy (September #3) IPA - New England, 6.6% ABV / 55 IBU

This episode we speak with a former Navy SEAL who offers us a chance to reboot our minds and UN-f@&k ourselves. Next, we say “STOP” to veterans committing suicide, by talking to a brewer who has made a red, white and blue beer that helps combat these tragic losses. Finally, in a Beer Dome first, double your pleasure, double your fun! We do a curbside order of a stout and porter. That, and our usual craic in this episode of Life In 16oz... #Lifein16oz    #WhatsinYOURpint    #BeerDome    #StopSoldierSuicide Show Notes* New technology to the podcast rescue (1:47)* Hop Heroes, Beamish Irish Stout, Foraging Racoon IPA (2:42) Beer News (6:06) J. Robert "Rob" DuBois, CEO of Impact Actual and author of Powerful Peace: A Navy SEAL's Lessons on Peace from a Lifetime at war (20:11) Beer Dome Double Tap - Porters and Stouts - Intro (41:28) Brandon "Milhouse" Miller, Lead Brewer and Beekeeper at Manor Hill Brewing (45:38) Brandon "Milhouse" Miller, I Got Your Six to Stop Soldier Suicide (1:05:16) Brandon "Milhouse" Miller, Beekeeping at Manor Hill Brewing (1:15:35) Brandon "Milhouse" Miller, Favorite Equipment and Thanksgiving Brews at Manor Hill Brewing (1:18:37) Beer Dome Double Tap - Porters and Stouts - Conclusion (1:23:18) *Special thanks to Cleanfeed.net for the audio assist this month!   SITES TO VISIT Stop Soldier Suicide / Cleanfeed.net / New World Ales / Beamish & Crawford Brewery / Drake's Brewing Company / Impact Actual (Facebook) / Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) / Firestone Walker Brewing Company / The Bruery / Founders Brewing Company / Manor Hill Brewing / DuClaw Brewing Company / 3 Stars Brewing Company / ManorRisin' (Twitter) / Key Brewing Company / BeerAdvocate.com   Keep scrolling for more info from the show, to include photos related to this month’s episode.   BEER DOME The Famous Taddy Porter (rated by Brandon) Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster), Tadcaster, England Porter - English, 5% ABV, 32 IBUs Chocolate Cherry Stout (rated by Brandon) Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, California Stout - American, 5.5%, 27 IBUs Vermont Sticky Maple (rated by Paul) The Bruery, Placentia, California Stout - American Imperial, 11.3% ABV, 0 IBUs Porter (rated by Paul) Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan Porter - Robust, 6.5% ABV, 45 IBUs   IN CASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE NOTES Anchor Brewing Continues 46 year Tradition with its 2020 Anchor Christmas Ale Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Brewpublic. Best in Beer: Brewers Pick Five Favorites of 2020 Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Craft Beer & Brewing. Best in Beer: Readers' Choice Best Beer Bars Around the World Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Craft Beer & Brewing. What's Kveik? (And Why is Your Favorite Brewer Using It? Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Hop Culture. D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. - Careers Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.   AND FINALLY Brandon and Paul go remote this episode. Listening to the show, you wouldn't know they weren't together in the recording studio (except for the fact that they kept mentioning it). Many thanks to www.cleanfeed.net for the audio portion of this month's show! (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Paul tells listeners on this month's podcast how Drake's Brewing Company supposedly came up with the name, Foraging Raccoon IPA, as he gulps away on it during the show. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Paul's picks for this month's Beer Dome are a tad dark. Check out the show to find out which one he really, really, really liked. Was it the Founders Brewing Company Porter or The Bruery's Vermont Sticky Maple? (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade). Sales of Manor Hill Brewing's I Got Your Six,

This episode we use our PKE meters and commune with a ghost hunter who investigates the spirit world. Next, have you heard the legend of the banshee? We speak with an Irish seanchaí (shawn-a-key) about the folklore of the wailing woman. Finally, what’s scary good? This Oktoberfest beer in my hand! And I declare “O'ZAPFT IS!” Oktoberfest festival beers square off against each other in this month’s BEER DOME competition. That, and our usual craic in this episode of Life In 16 oz. #Lifein16oz    #WhatsinYOURpint    #BeerDome Show Notes Beer News (4:31) Charlie Snyder (Part 1), Ghost Hunter East Coast West Ghost Paranormal (13:31) Charlie Snyder (Part 2), Beer Aficionado Beer Sports and Catharsis Show (40:46) Beer Dome – Oktoberfest Beer Battle – Intro (45:30) Danielle McCormick, Irish Seanchaí (47:45) Legend of the Banshee (one take) / Irish Folklore Karl Blake, P. Wexford's Pub Patron (55:48) Legend of the Banshee (another take) / Irish Folklore Beer Dome – Oktoberfest Beer Battle – Finale (1:01:38)   SITES TO VISIT D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. / Charlie Snyder (YouTube) / GhostStop / Wonder Box / The Washoe Club / The Whaley House Museum / Beer Sports and Catharsis Show with Charlie Snyder / Stone Brewing Company / Ballast Point Brewing Company / Make Earth Magical (YouTube) / Darby O'Gill and the Little People / Andy Paciorek (Facebook) / Flying Dog Brewery / Dust Bowl Brewing Company / Hacker-Pschorr / Pocock Brewing Company / Samuel Adams   Keep scrolling for more info from the show, to include photos related to this month’s episode.   LEGEND OF THE BANSHEE (YET ANOTHER TAKE) The Banshee By Andy Paciorek (with permission) (Artwork by Andy Paciorek) Also known as: Beansidhe, Bean-Si, Benshee, Fairy Woman, Woman of the Hills, Bachuntas, Badbh-Chaointes, Cointeach, Wailers, The Keener, The One Who Keens, Mna-Sige, Mna-Sidhe, Cyhiraeth, Cyraeth, Cyoerrath, Cyhyraeth, The White Lady of Sorrows, The Weeper, The Skree, Caoineag, Caointeach, Fear-Sidh, Seinn-Bais, Death Music, Tolaeth, Ghost Sounds, Bocanachs, Bowa. The wail of the Banshee (known as the Keening) is said to be heard either by the person whose death is imminent, or by someone closely associated to them. People with a strong Celtic bloodline are considered more likely to encounter a Banshee, and some old families may hold a peculiarly strong bond with one of these creatures. This is sometimes thought to indicate a distant Fay strain within their genes but others have suggested an earthier, more sinister reasons for the connection. The finger points at certain reputedly Banshee-ridden families with the accusation that one of their ancestors murdered a young lady, possibly a pregnant mistress or other similar unfortunate, and so it is believed that their descendants must carry a reminder of this shame for evermore. The shadow of this sin falls at the approach of their darkest hours and may be specifically regarded as being a Hateful Banshee. To those who have not heard the Banshee’s cries (and count themselves lucky for this), it is often imagined that this must be a loud, dreadful noise and sometimes it has been reported as such (usually in the cases of Hateful Banshees), but not always. Sometimes her Keening was described as being oddly melodic and strangely comforting, especially if heard by someone who was old and failing, had endured a long, discomforting illness or was of a family favoured by the Faeries. □ For even more banshee folklore, check out Banshees at My Irelands Past.     BEER DOME - OKTOBERFEST BEER BATTLE How on Earth did our hosts come up with these Beer Dome results? Listen to the show to find out what they were thinking ... and tasting, smelling, and feeling! Dogtoberfest Marzen - FOURTH Flying Dog Brewery, Lager - Märzen / Oktoberfest, 5.6% ABV, 30 IBUs Oktoberfest Specialty Lager - WINNER Dust Bowl Brewing Company,

This episode, after graduating from the University of Beer History with an overachieving 2.0 GPA, we pontificate about our knowledge of the original cerevisaphiles. Next, we visit a taproom and eatery owned by two southpaws who offer 30-plus, meticulously-vetted beer selections, six of which are featured in this month's Battle Royale Beer Dome competition. Finally, we converse with two former Anchor Brewing employees who expound their perspective on the perilous pitfalls and prosperous paragons (whew!) in the beer industry. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. Show Notes Beer News (02:18) Pontificating about Beer History in the U.S. (11:49) Top Craft Beers in the U.S. and California, and more pontificating (13:10) More Beer History in the U.S. (26:37) California Beer History and Anchor Brewing Company (29:04) Julio Peix, formerly with Anchor Brewing Company, Lefty's Eatery & Taproom co-owner (41:13) Beer Dome - Lefty's 6 Picks - Intro (1:10:56) Julio Peix joined by Dan Mitchell, also formerly with Anchor Brewing Company (1:25:14) Beer Dome - Lefty's 6 Picks - Finale (1:42:38) CraftBeer.com / SupportBeer.com / American Homebrewers Association / Dad's Kitchen / Cider House / Lefty's Eatery & Taproom / Anchor Brewing Company / Alaro Craft Brewery / Crooked Lane Brewing Company / Drake's Brewing Company / Pizza Port Brewing Company / Blue Note Brewing Company / Full Circle Brewing Company #Lifein16oz #WhatsinYOURpint #BeerDome #BeerHistory Feature photo: Our first ever Battle Royale Beer Dome, featuring six beers chosen by Julio at Lefty's Eatery & Taproom (see below). These beers butt heads in the categories of IPA (Heavy), Pale and Amber (Medium) and Lager (Light). The styles don't match up for the most part, but it was fun drinking them! Tune in to find out which one of our three finalists was the overall winner of this episode's six-way Battle Royale Beer Dome. (Life in 16 oz. photo illustration/Paul Wade) Keep scrolling for more info and photos related to this month's episode! BEER DOME - LEFTY'S 6 PICKS Pilsner and Lager (Light) La Boheme - WINNER Czech-Style Pilsner, 5.3% ABV / 26 IBU Alaro Craft Brewery, Sacramento Veedels Bräu: Kölsch Kölsch, 5.3% ABV / 27 IBU Crooked Lane Brewing Company, Auburn Pale Ale and Amber (Medium) 1500 - WINNER Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV / 48 IBU Drake's Brewing Company, San Leandro Chronic Ale Amber, 4.9% ABV / 10 IBU Pizza Port Brewing Company, Carlsbad/San Diego IPAs (Heavy) Guardians Unfiltered Galaxy IPA, 6.8% ABV / UNK IBU Blue Note Brewing Company, Woodland Juicy - WINNER New England IPA, 6.6% ABV / 55 IBU Full Circle Brewing Company, Fresno IN CASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE NOTES  6 Ways to Explore New Beers at Home During Self-Isolation Referred to by Paul in his Beer News segment. Published by Food & Wine. 2019 Zymurgy’s Best Beers in America Results The top 10 beers in America referred to by Brandon and Paul on the show. Published by the American Homebrewers Association. Top Rated Beers: California, United States The top 10 craft beers in California list referred to by Brandon on the show. Published by BeerAdvocate. The 10 Best Craft Beers Brewed in Northern California The top 10 craft beers in California list referred to by Paul on the show. Published by Active NorCal. AND FINALLY ... Horses pick up fresh cargo in 1906 at Anchor Brewing's original location on Pacific Avenue between Larkin and Hyde Street in San Francisco. (Courtesy photo/Anchor Brewing Company) The Anchor Brewing Company building at 1705 Mariposa, San Francisco in 2020. (HaeB via Wikimedia Commons/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International) National Brewery, San Francisco, California. It was located at the intersection of Fulton and Webster Streets. In the late 1800s the business was first co-owned by John F. Glueck and Charles E Hansen (1861-1877), later by Mrs.

Welcome to Life In 16 oz., the “Half-Pint” edition. These are stories we find between episodes, that simply need to be told. So, here’s a chance for you to get the 8 oz. version of our show, without all the nonsense from your annoying hosts. We hope this holds you over until we can meet again… Cheers! In this episode we speak with Tim Loucks about his revolutionary beer keg products that will single-handedly change the brewing industry as we know it! The Square Keg / SquareOne Kickstarter #Lifein16oz #WhatsinYOURpint #HalfPintEdition Feature photo: The Square Keg's personal use-sized SquareOne model holds up to 128 oz. of beer, the equivalent of eight pints of beer. Several larger, stackable models are planned. (Courtesy photo/The Square Keg)

This episode we begin our series called Getting Creative With COVID! First, we play "ding-dong ditch" with a high school teacher turned "troll king." Next, we hold onto our beers like an 'oh $hit bar' while speaking with a High Sierra four-wheel drive club. Finally, we get ready for fall by bashing two brown ales against each other in our Beer Dome competition. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. Show Notes Jay McElroy, Turlock Area Beer Trolls / Buccaholics (10:32) Beer Dome - Battle of the Brown Ales - Intro (33:05) Ryan Rocha and Phil Mazon, Kingsburg 4 Wheel Drive Club (35:37) Beer Dome - Battle of the Brown Ales - Conclusion (1:05:10) Jay McElroy (Twitter) / Buccaholics / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Carrie Underwood / Where Have All the Good Horror Movies Gone? (Jon Heder and Michael Rosenbaum podcast) / Absolution Brewing Company / Blaker Brewing / Dust Bowl Brewing Company / Firestone Walker Brewing Company / Cigar City Brewing / Big Sky Brewing Company / Kingsburg 4 Wheel Drive Club / California Four Wheel Drive Association  / Sierra National Forest (Facebook) / Sierra National Forest (U.S. Forest Service) / Tread Lightly / Leave No Trace / Warn Winches #Trolls #BeerBomb #WineFairies #DrinkFairies #Coronavirus #COVID-19 #whatsinYOURpint #DingDongDitch #whatsinYOURpint Jay McElroy, founder of Turlock Area Beer Trolls, poses with the group's official beer koozie and sticker. Find out more about how this group's "trolls" differ from those wine and drink fairy peeps by listening to this month's podcast. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Jay McElroy prepares a "beer bomb" for a delivery later in the day. McElroy is the founder of the Turlock Area Beer Trolls, a type of wine and drink fairy-style group that likes to put a smile on the faces of unsuspecting Turlock recipients. Listen to the podcast to find out more about Jay and his Beer Trolls. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) An assortment of beers stand fast, ready to be 'locked and loaded' into several Turlock Area Beer Trolls "beer bombs" slated for delivery later that day. Beer styles are selected based on the recipient's tastes (and the preferences of the beer troll actually purchasing the beer). This assortment of beers was selected by Jay McElroy, the group's founder, who was the day's beer troll. They are some of his favorites and thinks they'll appeal to those on his delivery route. Back row, left to right: Firestone Walker Brewing Company's 805, Absolution Brewing Company's Padre Bravo and The Convert. Front row, left to right: Dust Bowl Brewing Company's Taco Truck, followed by their Peace Love & Haze, and Blaker Brewing's Safety Meeting. Listen to the podcast to find out more about what Jay loves about these beers. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty)   Founder of the Turlock Area Beer Trolls, Jay McElroy, places a “beer bomb” on an an unsuspecting group member’s porch before he rings the doorbell and runs away. The group operates in the pay-it-forward spirit of wine and drink fairy groups (i.e., he's NOT shaking up the beers to explode). (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Your Life in 16 oz. hosts, Brandon McCarty and Paul Wade. After recording their latest episode, Paul decided he could improve his dart game by working on a throwing technique called, "Three Sheets to the Wind." Brandon happily memorializes their "dart match" and completion of this month's podcast with this selfie. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Brown Ale Bash! Going head-to-head in our latest Beer Dome battle is Big Sky Brewing Company's Moose Drool, out of Missoula, Montana, versus Cigar City's Maduro, out of Tampa Bay, Florida. Find out if Paul wins again! Moose Drool is made with four different malts and three hops, East Kent Goldings, Willamette and Liberty. Those three varieties have notes of floral, incense, spice, earth and thyme combined. Maduro's tasting notes claim it’s a Northern English Brown Ale brewed ...

This episode is all about America and the things that make it great, like veteran-owned businesses. HOOAH! OORAH! Aim High! Anchor's Away! First, we drain our canteens just to refill them with beer at a brewery owned by a retired Army colonel. Next, we trade our combat boots for something more comfortable and speak with "battle buddies" who are impacting former war zones with their flip-flop foot fetish. That's a lot of F-bombs. Finally, we sign the Declaration of Hoppiness and feature two true American ales in our Beer Dome competition. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. Show Notes Retired Army Col. Mike Conrad, At Ease Brewing Company (10:26) Beer Dome - Battle of the American Pale Ales - Intro (33:31) Army Veterans Matthew "Griff" Griffin and Donald Lee, Combat Flip Flops (37:35) Beer Dome - Battle of the American Pale Ales - Conclusion (1:01:19) At Ease Brewing Company / Auburn Alehouse / Topa Topa Brewing Company / Combat Flip Flops / Aid Afghanistan for Education / Mines Advisory Group America / The Station Foundation Brandon, right, asks Mike Conrad, a retired Army colonel and the owner of At Ease Brewing Company in downtown Sacramento, some really tough questions like, “How can I retire and make beer too?” (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) At Ease Brewing Company's tasting cards take flight with a military twist. Small military-like nuances like these are found throughout brewery and within their product lines are eye-catching, and readily familiar to those who served. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) At Ease Brewing Company owner Mike Conrad, a retired Army colonel, says he likes to cover his six when brewing and makes sure all styles are available. He says if you want crazy sours or wild flavored beers, you should go elsewhere. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Military-themed At Ease Brewing Company in downtown Sacramento has a casual, easy approach for folks wanting to simply pop in and grab a cold one. Despite their small appearance, they've got a big outdoor patio out back in addition to interior seating and tables out front. (Courtesy photo/Life in 16 oz.) At Ease Brewing Company has the brewing capacity for a second location, according to owner Mike Conrad. Learn more about him and his military-themed brewery in this month's podcast. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Brandon mentions the nationwide aluminum can shortage while interviewing At Ease Brewing Company owner Mike Conrad, a retired Army colonel. Mike is well aware--a shipment arrived during the interview. Lucky man. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Donald Lee, left, and Matthew "Griff" Griffin, right, during one of their deployments to Afghanistan. The former Army Rangers are Combat Flip Flops' CMO and CEO, respectively. Griff had a light bulb moment while at a combat boot factory in Afghanistan that eventually led to the founding of their business. However, the path to delivering their first order of flip flops was fraught with a number of major obstacles along the way. Listen to this month's podcast episode to find out how they were able to persevere. (Courtesy photo/Matthew Griffin) The men's Floperator style flip flop sold by Combat Flip Flops. The sale of each pair funds one day of school for one Afghan girl and are made by a family-owned business in Bogota, Colombia. Listen to the podcast to learn why the company funds girls' education and a family business in such far away places. (Courtesy photo/Combat Flip Flops) The men's OGs style flip flop sold by Combat Flip Flops. The sale of each pair funds one day of school for one Afghan girl and are made by a family-owned business in Bogota, Colombia. Listen to the podcast to learn more about why the company funds girls' education and a family business in such far away places. (Courtesy photo/Combat Flip Flops) Donald Lee, left, and Matthew "Griff" Griffin pose with Sharpie-holding civilian Henry Lawrence Garfield while they were d...

This episode we speak with a company who takes shelter-in-place to a whole 'nother level. Next, we sharpen our tips and aim for the bull. What? Oh, darts! Finally, "fire in the hole!" Well, fire in our bellies while we keep a fire extinguisher on hand during our BeerDome competition. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. SHOW NOTES Ron Hubbard / Atlas Survival Shelters (6:01) Richard Wade / Pacific Darts Association (23:02) Beer Dome - Spicy Beer Showdown (44:13) Atlas Survival Shelters / Pacific Dart Association / The Dart Shop / Discord / DartConnect / Greater San Diego Darting Association / Bay Area Darts / Other Bay Area Darts Leagues / Unicorn Darts / Tio Rodrigo / SLO Brew / Brewtality Beers / Lime Ventures Atlas Survival Shelters can be buried on your property or incorporated into new construction. This is just one of many available designs. (Courtesy photo/Atlas Survival Shelters) Come on in! Not. Ron Hubbard at Atlas Survival Shelters says to keep your shelter a secret so nobody can steal your emergency food and water, or wine, or weapons, for example. (Courtesy photo/Atlas Survival Shelters) An Atlas Survival Shelter during the installation process. (Courtesy photo/Atlas Survival Shelters) Ron Hubbard, owner of Atlas Survival Shelters, tells us on this month's episode that his company can integrate his shelters into your new home plans. Need a secret underground passageway leading from your kitchen island to a wine cellar, a tornado shelter, or safe room? (Courtesy photo illustration/Atlas Survival Shelters) Ron Hubbard, owner of Atlas Survival Shelters, says his shelters can be finished off with high quality interiors to make you feel right at home. Seen here is a shelter from his Nado Series. Use one as a personal escape, emergency food storage, a weapons safe, storm or fire shelter or safe room, for example. (Courtesy photo/Atlas Survival Shelters) One of many things Richard Wade, president of the Pacific Darts Association, tells us about is how the Southern California-based PDA has incorporated a distance league that allows players to see each other's boards, communicate during competition, and to keep score. The method lets dart enthusiasts compete from further away AND allows for spectators. (Courtesy photo/Richard Wade) Carolina Reaper Triple IPA by Brewtality, one of two spicy beers reviewed for this month's Beer Dome tasting challenge. (Courtesy photo/brewtalitybeers via Facebook) Tio Rodrigo's Blood Orange Michelada is one of two spicy beers reviewed for this month's Beer Dome tasting challenge. Tio Rodrigo's uses hefeweizen exclusively from SLO Brew, a brewery out of San Luis Obispo, California, for their micheladas. (Courtesy photo/tiorodrigocraft via Facebook) Paul and Brandon enjoy a few beers before recording this month's episode at Brandon's home-based pub. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

This episode we order to-go from gourmet food trucks who are rolling along and feeding your community. Next, a company who specializes in pedaling and paddling puts the brakes on in order to stay afloat during the pandemic. Finally, miss day trippn'? We speak to a business that offers the things you long for so you aren't rippn' your hair out. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. SHOW NOTES Gourmet Food Trucks (08:55) Beer Dome (Intro) - Mexican Lager Showdown (27:35) Pedaling and Paddling (31:48) Day Trippn' (47:17) Beer Dome (Concl.) - Mexican Lager Showdown (57:44) SactoMoFo / Roaming Hunger / Sac Brew Bike / Sac Brew Boat / NorCal Trippn' / Sublime / Stone Brewing / AleSmith Brewing Company   SactoMoFo's food truck events cater to a wide variety of palates. They specialize in catering and public events such as the one seen here prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Courtesy photo/SactoMoFo) A Buckhorn BBQ Truck worker boxes meals to be donated to formerly homeless women and children at Saint John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento (@SactoMoFo via Facebook) An Azteca Street Tacos worker prepares to donate meals to formerly homeless women and children at Saint John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento. (@SactoMoFo via Facebook) Paul Wade and "Booze Cruise Captain" Brandon McCarty of Life in 16 oz. hang with Sac Brew Bike's Chris Ferren-Cirino, blue shirt in rear, and Jimmy Fremgen on one the company's specialized bikes in Sacramento. Check out this month's show to find out more about Sac Brew Bike and their plans to keep customers safe when they are able to re-open. (Courtesy photo/Sac Brew Bike) A Sacramento Beer Frontier map of Sacramento Valley breweries is displayed at Sac Brew Bike's 19th Street location. The map shows the locations of 59 area breweries. The September 2019 version of this 'Heartland of West Coast Beer' map at sacbeerfrontier.com now features 72 breweries in the Sacramento region. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Sac Brew Bike's unique ride puts their own spin on the traditional pub crawl. Their six brew bikes can accommodate up to 15 people each, allowing group reservations for up to 90 people. They have a local sister company too, called Sac Brew Boat. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) A gift basket from NorCal Trippn' invites you to Spa-in-Place. It features an online yoga link, facial kit, bath bomb, detox tea, relaxation candle and more. All products are from locally-owned small businesses within the Sacramento area. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) We decide it's Cinco de Mayo ALL month long and feature Mexican-themed or inspired beers. AleSmith Brewing's Sublime Mexican Lager goes head-to-head against Stone Brewing's Buenaveza Salt and Lime Lager in this show's BEERDOME! (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade)

This episode we speak with a brewer who is truly symmetrical with his balance of hops and malts. Next, while a$$holes are hoarding TP we become renegades and fill our carts with some of the best ingredients at a brewing supply shop. Finally, in a world where you thought there were too many craft breweries along comes some brew folk in a cowboy town who are keeping the beer tradition from becoming a dying breed. That, and our usual craic in this episode of Life in 16 oz. Shownotes Intro talk (3:02) True Symmetry Brewing Company story (13:01) Renegade Brewing Supplies story (47:28) Beer review of True Symmetry beers (1:22:19) Dying Breed Brewing story (1:35:50) Dying Breed Brewing / Last Call Brewing / Renegade Brewing Supplies / True Symmetry Brewing Company Paul and Brandon make light of the situation. On the left, BeerFix and Chill, a hazy IPA from True Symmetry Brewing Company we review this episode. On the right, A helles bock called Take a Bock Road that we picked up on our visit to Dying Breed Brewing. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Fresh from the tap, a 100% German Pilsner called Destination: Isolation Pilsner is ready to refresh someone. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) True Symmetry Brewing Company's West Wind Double IPA is their flagship beer, and while brewed in Jason Ledford's own way, it's his version of one of his inspirations, Berryessa Brewing Company's Double Tap IPA. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Suisun City's True Symmetry Brewing Company awaits your to-go order. Look close and you'll see their entrance is graced with our Life in 16 oz. logo sticker. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) True Symmetry Brewing Company's hours for to-go orders these days. Lots of new signs were made during this pandemic and we can't wait till they're ripped down. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Megan and Luke Henslick, owners of Renegade Brewing Supplies' new location in Modesto (formerly in Turlock), have everything you need, from beer to wine and mead. The business is co-located with their other business, Desert Fox Brewing Company. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers their customers a variety of brewing and winemaking kits. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers everything one needs, from the beginning homebrewer to the pro beer maker. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers everything one needs, from the beginning homebrewer to the pro beer maker. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers everything one needs, from the beginning homebrewer to the pro beer maker. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Renegade Brewing Supplies in Modesto offers plenty of malts to choose from for whatever beer style the novice or pro homebrewer is looking to make. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Dying Breed Brewing in Oakdale, Calif., was in the process of having their grand opening when the COVID-19 outbreak hit. Their outside venue sits dormant until they can open up the taproom to patrons. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) A fresh jar of a Helles Bock called Take a Bock Road stands ready for a customer's curbside pick-up at Dying Breed Brewing's taproom in Oakdale, Calif. The business was preparing for their grand opening when the pandemic hit. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Brandon McCarty) Joe Novotny, Dan Wood and Josh Malcolm of Dying Breed Brewing in Oakdale, Calif., are ready take your order and deliver it to the curb while their taproom is closed. Dying Breed Brewing in Oakdale, Calif., was in the process of having their grand opening when the COVID-19 outbreak hit. (Courtesy photo/Dying Breed Brewing) Dying Breed Brewing in Oakdale, Calif., was in the process of having their grand opening when the COVID-19 outbreak hit. Their outside venue sits dormant until they can open up the taproom to patrons.

In this strange episode, after all the St. Patrick's Day parades are cancelled, we make our own celebrations. First, we bang our pints of ale to the tunes of Blame The Whiskey. Next, we learn some Irish fun facts and tidbits from the president of the Shamrock Club of Sacramento. Finally, we hold a magical final gathering at the "pubvilion" and challenge folks to tell us which Irish red ales are Irish-made or American-made in a blind taste test. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. Shownotes Irish Beers (6:35) True Symmetry Brewing / Joseph Paganucci, Blame the Whisky (14:28) Irish Heritage with Chris Brown, President of the Shamrock Club of Sacramento (27:22) Homage to Irish Beers / Blind Taste Test of Irish Red Ales (38:57) Blame the Whiskey / Shamrock Club of Sacramento / True Symmetry Brewing Company / Smithwick's Irish Red Ale / Carlow Brewing Company (aka O'Hara's Brewery)  Newgrass/Irish fusion band Blame the Whiskey performs at the True Symmetry taproom in Suisun City. It was one of the last opportunities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Brandon enjoys his True Symmetry beer, and one of his last chances to go out, while taking in the tunes of Blame the Whiskey in Suisun City. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Brandon and Paul at de Vere's Irish Pub in Davis. They got dressed up and ventured out into Sacramento and Davis to spread some Irish cheer at the beginning of the Coronavirus shutdown. They walked into five bars and pubs and tempted people to steal Brandon's gold and his lucky charms. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Brandon poses with a fellow patron of Sean Finnegan's Pub in Sacramento.  (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Brandon poses for a group photo with patrons of de Vere's Irish Pub in Davis. Brandon and Paul had dressed up and ventured out into Sacramento and Davis to spread some Irish cheer at the beginning of the Coronavirus shutdown. They walked into five bars and pubs and tempted people to steal Brandon's pot of gold and his lucky charms. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Brandon reveals his lucky charms while celebrating St. Paddy's Day at Paul's pubvilion. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin) Brandon's lucky charms. Apparently no one was interested in stealing them. No. One. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin) Kraig Taylor, the Scotsman, and our leprechaun Brandon, clink cups during a wet and wild Irish Heritage celebration at Paul's pubvilion. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Paul and Oveta look on as Henry focuses on the aroma of the Irish red ale he is about to try as part of the blind taste test of Irish red ales we conducted in one of our recording studios, aka Paul's garage. The four beers featured for the blind tasting were: Smithwick's Irish Red Ale, O'Hara's Irish Red, Paul Wade's homebrewed Irish red ale, and "Brewer Bill's" homebrewed Irish red ale. Could the tasters figure out which ones were which? Listen to the podcast to find out! (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin) Brandon in the Fairfield recording studio, aka Paul's garage, while he and Paul conduct the blind taste tests for the Irish red ales. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin) Paul chats away into his mic while he and Brandon record the blind taste test portion of their St. Paddy's Day podcast. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin)  

This episode we sail the seven seas of IPAs with a pirate from the guild of the Brotherhood of the Black Flag. Next, we shop for local produce, meats, specialty food items and grab a pint all under one roof. How's that possible? Because it's a modern day public house. Finally, we get stumped by Alex Larrabee's deep rooted knowledge of sours and barrel-aged beers at Big Stump Brewing Company. That, and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. Shownotes Seven Seas of IPAs / Brotherhood of the Black Flag (9:38) Modern Day Public House (41:20) Alex Larrabee / Big Stump Brewing (54:15) Coronado Brewing Company / Alvarado Street Brewery / Brotherhood of the Black Flag / NORCAL Pirate Festival / Valhalla Renaissance Faire / MoreBeer / True Symmetry Brewing Company / The Market Modesto / Big Stump Brewing Company No love was lost between Brandon's Local Shred Red from Alvarado Street Brewery out of Monterey County, California, and Paul's Mermaid's Red from Coronado Brewery in Coronado, California, as they go head-to-head in this month's "BeerDome." (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Paul mentions on the show that he attended Russian River Brewing Company's Pliny the Younger 2020 release at their new Windsor location. He wasn't kidding when he said the line was long! (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Mark Chilcott at his local favorite True Symmetry Brewing Company in Suisun City, California. While there he can enjoy plenty of India Pale Ales and other hopped up brews like their Lop Sop Doy, a triple IPA with 11% ABV (alcohol by volume). (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Mark and Kathy Chilcott, both proud hop heads, enjoy brewing their own IPA beers. Throughout the year they get dressed in various costumes as part of a pirate-themed guild called the Brotherhood of the Black Flag. The guild participates in festivals and fairs around the state. (Courtesy photo/Mark Chilcott) A hops plant grows up the side of Mark and Kathy Chilcott's home. They enjoy brewing their own IPA beers and are members of a pirate-themed guild called Brotherhood of the Black Flag. (Courtesy photo/Mark Chilcott) Patrick Chinn, second from left, with his staff at Persuasion Brewing Company. They are drinking Persuasion's Root Down Double IPA brew at The Market Modesto, 500 7th St., Modesto. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn) The Market Modesto carries a plethora of choice beers from the local area to tantalize even the toughest taste buds. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn) The Market Modesto serves up delectable deli items that pair nicely with beers on tap in the Persuasion Brewing Company drinking area. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn) The meat section at The Market Modesto carries everything from in-house sausages and choice cuts, to bacon wrapped veggies and fajita fixings. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn) The Market Modesto boasts a wide range of barbecue-related items such as pellets and infused wood chips, spices for meat rubs, hot sauces and more. (Courtesy photo/Patrick Chinn) If you are into sours and barrel infusion beers then look no further than Big Stump Brewing Company as Alex Larrabee and his team go full spectrum and use all the colors of the rainbow. IPAs, Pales, Sours, Hazy's and more. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) If you are into sours and barrel infusion beers then look no further than Big Stump Brewing Company as Alex Larrabee and his team go full spectrum and use all the colors of the rainbow. IPAs, Pales, Sours, Hazy's and more. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

This episode we try to be good to our bodies and seek inspiration from a gentleman who actually did it. Next, to prepare for this year's drinking we freeze ourselves at -285 degrees and then explore the mechanics of body movement. Finally, CORNHOLE! We practice airmailing our sacks into the hole with some of the best teams in California. That and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz.   Port Townsend Brewing Company / Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners / KW Recovery Lab / Big Sexy Brewery Company / California Cornhole Association / North Coast Brewing Company / OV Cornhole This episode, we feature a blind taste test 'battle' between two stouts. In one 'corner' we have Port Townsend Brewing Company Stout. In the other 'corner' we have North Coast Brewing Company's Old No. 38 Stout. The results are a bit of a surprise for one our hosts! (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) After a health scare, Richard Prestia got serious about losing weight. By setting goals, increasing his physical activity and eating right he improved his health and transformed his body. (Courtesy photo/Richard Prestia) Richard Prestia, in yellow holding his coveted 100 miler belt buckle, poses with son Marcus after the Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run. (Courtesy photo/Richard Prestia). Richard Prestia, a KW Recovery Lab member, now even more transformed, enjoys his high tech ice bath therapy. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo) KW Recovery Lab in Turlock, California, maintains a nitrogen-fed whole body cryotherapy unit. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo) A happy KW Recovery Lab member relieves his tired legs using Normatec compression sleeves. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo) A KW Recovery Lab technician uses deep tissue massage to work a member's calf muscle. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo) A technique called 'cupping' is used on this KW Recovery Lab member's lower leg to aid in muscle recovery. (KW Recovery Lab/Courtesy photo) The California Cornhole Association, organized and managed by Joe and Becky Schwartz, in partnership with Big Sexy Brewing Company, held a New Year's Hangover Challenge at the Sacramento brewery, Jan. 2, 2020. Nineteen teams with more than 70 participants showed up to practice and begin the 2020 points race. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) The California Cornhole Association, organized and managed by Joe and Becky Schwartz, in partnership with Big Sexy Brewing Company, held a New Year's Hangover Challenge at the Sacramento brewery, Jan. 2, 2020. Nineteen teams with more than 70 participants showed up to practice and begin the 2020 points race. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) The California Cornhole Association, organized and managed by Joe and Becky Schwartz, in partnership with Big Sexy Brewing Company, held a New Year's Hangover Challenge at the Sacramento brewery, Jan. 2, 2020. Nineteen teams with more than 70 participants showed up to practice and begin the 2020 points race. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)      

This episode we go walking, no climbing, in a winter wonderland and speak with a Mount Shasta rescue Ranger. Next, we break hops with modern day monks who combine scripture and brewing heavenly nectar. Finally, we saddle up with a determined cyclist who peddled coast to coast for a good cause. That and our usual craic on Life in 16 oz. Mount Shasta Avalanche Center / Mount Shasta Avalanche Center & Home of the Mount Shasta Climbing Rangers on Facebook / Mount Shasta Brewing Co / Brethren Brewing Co / Brethren Brewing Co on Facebook / Michele Across America Blog / Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministries / Bike the US for MS / Ride With GPS / Leave No Trace / Deschutes Brewery / Ninkasi Brewing Company / Uinta Brewing / Shelton Brothers Inc / Ridgeway Brewing Shelton Brothers / St. Bernardus Beer This month's episode features an assortment of holiday-themed beers. They are, from left to right: 1) Sleighr Winter Ale from Ninkasi Brewing Company; 2) Jubelale, a Deschutes Brewery winter ale; 3) Ridgeway Brewing's Lump of Coal Dark Holiday Stout; 4) St Bernardus Christmas Ale, a quadrupel Belgian abbey brown ale; 5) Rise & Pine, a "hoppy dark ale" aka an American black ale, from Uinta Brewing. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Nick Meyers pauses to show the ice and snow conditions while patrolling the east side of Mount Shasta. (Courtesy photo/Nick Meyers) Nick Meyers and fellow climbing rangers take a picture from their base camp during a multiple day patrol of the mountain. (Courtesy photo/Nick Meyers) Nick Meyers enjoys "skinning" uphill  on backcountry skis as the ascent and descent are more enjoyable. 'Skinning' requires an adhesive "skin" be affixed to the bottom of each ski to provide better traction for climbing uphill while wearing them. (Courtesy photo/Nick Meyers) Nick Meyers and a fellow climbing ranger set up camp at the hard stand near Helen Camp in Avalanche Gulch. The stand is a permanent tent foundation used by Forest Service rangers and Boy Scouts of America. (Courtesy photo/Nick Meyers) Nick Meyers kick steps along a cornice while headed to a launching point to ski down Mount Shasta. (Courtesy photo/Nick Meyers) Kevin Whitehouse stands ready to serve a pint to churchgoers during their Thursday night service in downtown Manteca, Calif. (Life in 16 oz./Brandon McCarty) Dan Machado lays down the drinking rules during fellowship with the Brethren Brewing Company outreach church service in Manteca, Calif. (Life in 16 oz./Brandon McCarty) A crowd gathers for fellowship and beer during a typical Thursday night church meeting with the Brethren Brewing Company in Manteca, Calif. (Life in 16 oz./Brandon McCarty) Dan Machado shows off the future site of the Brethren Brewing Company in downtown Manteca, Calif. (Life in 16 oz./Brandon McCarty) Dan Machado shows off the future site of the Brethren Brew Company brewery in downtown Manteca, Calif. (Life in 16 oz./Brandon McCarty) Michele and one of the dozen comfort dogs she met along the way. The life-like plush dogs sit on a table that accompany each dog when they visit hospitals and people in need of comfort. (Courtesy photo/Michele Arnold) The bike that rode across America. Michele says her old one was a little outdated, so she replaced it with a bike that could ready her for the trip and get her through the challenges she would encounter along the way. She replaced her old one with this Novara Carema performance bike she picked up at an REI. (Courtesy photo/Michele Arnold) Ocean to ocean. From Day 1 to Day 32, Michele dipped her bike tires into the water of each coast. (Courtesy photo/Michele Arnold)

This episode we give thanks to a brewery oasis in the wide open spaces of west Texas. Next, we get smoked by a culinary pit master who helps us pair Thanksgiving meal favorites with beer. And finally, we salute troops, past and present, and speak with a veteran who rose above his own struggles and then summited Mount Kilimanjaro with a band of brothers. That and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. Horny Toad Brewing Co (12:18) Pitmaster (35:10) Warrior’s Keep (54:39) Beer Buzz (1:28:44) Horny Toad Brewing Company / The Warrior's Keep / Renegade Brewing Supplies / Short's Brewery / Track 7 Brewing Company / BAND / Anchor Brewing / Stella Artois / Samuel Smith's Old Brewery / High Water Brewing / This episode's featured beers include Stella Artois' Midnight Lager, Anchor Brewing's Anchor Porter, Samuel Smith's 30th Anniversary Winter Welcome Ale, and High Water's Sugaree Maple Pecan Pie Stout. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) Exterior view of the Horny Toad Brewing Company in Rowena, Texas. The company operates out of a converted older than old school gas station and a man cave-like taproom inside, loaded with local and beer-related memorabilia. (Horny Toad Brewing Company/Courtesy photo) The beer selection and years of collected memorabilia featured behind the counter show the owner's passion and knowledge of the beer industry at Horny Toad Brewery in Rowena, Texas (Runnels County), Oct. 6, 2019. One of the locally-made tables featured at Horny Toad Brewing Company in Rowena, Texas, on Oct. 6, 2019. The furnishings land other memorabilia give the taproom and service station area a comfortable, relaxing feel. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) After cooling down the wort, which is the liquid produced during the brewing process, Horny Toad pumps it into the fermentation room into Bonnie, Clyde or Barrow to keep it below 70 degrees. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) The taproom of Horny Toad Brewery, open once monthly on the first Saturday of the month, in Rowena, Texas, Oct. 6, 2019. The brewery is housed inside a converted old time gas station, where the brewery's owner, Mike McNeill, still has his first home brew kit, a Mr. Beer brew kit, as the tip jar. Friends and family run the operations, and homemade food in crock pots replaces the usual food truck. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) The Horny Toad Brewery's logo as seen in the woodwork of the bar top, Oct. 6, 2019. (Life in 16 oz. photo/Paul Wade) A proud-looking Jan-Michael Valdez shows off his smoked brisket. (Courtesy photo/Jan-Michael Valdez) Jan-Michael Valdez in his element, brewing tasty beer. (Courtesy photo/Jan-Michael Valdez)   Robbie Horne, director of veteran recreation at The Warrior's Keep, poses with his "battle buddies" while atop Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. (The Warrior's Keep/Courtesy Photo) Robbie Horne, director of veteran recreation at The Warrior's Keep, poses with local children while in Tanzania to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. (Courtesy photo/The Warrior's Keep) Robbie Horne, director of veteran recreation at The Warrior's Keep, looks out over Tanzania following his ascent to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. (Courtesy photo/The Warrior's Keep)  

This episode we renounce our beer beliefs and become heretics. Blasphemy! Next, we don adult diapers and frantically navigate the perils of a haunted house. Finally, we scare the [BLEEP] out of our taste buds by carving through 35% ABV of Halloween-themed beer where we might be chunkin’ pumpkin. THAT and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 ounces. Heretic Brewing Company / Shipyard Brewing Company / Heretic Brewing Company / Epic Brewing Company / Elysian Brewery Company / Belching Beaver Brewery / Ultimate Terror Scream Park Your hosts Paul and Brandon recording Episode 8 at Brandon’s pub studio while pairing pizza with their five Halloween-themed beers totaling 35 percent ABV. (Photo by Paul Wade/Life in 16 oz.) The main taproom at Heretic Brewing Company in Fairfield, California. It has a full kitchen, games, bathrooms, offices and an up front and personal view of the brewing process. (Photo by Paul Wade/Life in 16 oz.) A flight of six four-ounce beers from Heretic Brewing Company are pictured with the brewery's distinct logo etched into the wooden table behind the flight. Information cards are provided for each of the beers.(Photo by Paul Wade/Life in 16 oz.) Per Heretic Brewing Company's information card, "Shallow Grave robust porter won a silver medal at GABF and a bronze medal at World Beer Cup. On nitro, it is exquisite. We hope you dig it." (Photo by Paul Wade/Life in 16 oz.) Tucked away near Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Heretic Brewing Company commands the space of a few buildings, consisting of a processing warehouse and distillery. Their money-saving bulk grain mill greets visitors. (Photo by Paul Wade/Life in 16 oz.) Heretic Brewing Company's selection of beers available during Paul's recent visit to their taproom in Fairfield, California. (Photo by Paul Wade/Life in 16 oz.) A large selection of beers are stored on-site at Heretic Brewing Company at their facility in Fairfield, California. (Photo by Paul Wade/Life in 16 oz.) A new set of victims before they go through the Ultimate Terror Scream Park haunted house in Sacramento, California. (Courtesy photo/Ultimate Terror Scream Park) The make up department prepares for another howling good time at the Ultimate Terror Scream Park in Sacramento, California. (Courtesy photo/Ultimate Terror Scream Park) Ghouls preparing to scare customers of the Ultimate Terror Scream Park in Sacramento, California. (Courtesy photo/Ultimate Terror Scream Park)  

This episode Brandon tries to Whip It as a Jammer with the Sintral Valley Roller Derby Girls. Next, Paul trail talks with a Horse Whisperer turned nurse who, with her dog, guides young women to become backcountry savvy. Finally, we speak with a combat veteran who’s coping with PTSD and his own mental health struggles by balancing his life using creative outlets and, of course, drinking beer. A few of our guests brought up that wonderful fall celebration known as Oktoberfest so we don our lederhosen, talk German and American-style festbiers and fill our steins with Firestone Walker’s seasonal release, Oaktoberfest. That and our usual craic on this episode of Life in 16 oz. Sintral Valley Derby Girls pose for a pic after a tough practice. (Courtesy photo/Arnold Chavez) Coach “Boppin” shows her dedication for the Sintral Valley Derby Girls roller derby team. (Courtesy photo/Arnold Chavez) Marie Holt pauses along the Mountaineers Route on Mount Whitney, California, about an hour before blizzard conditions set in. (Courtesy photo/Marie Holt) Marie enjoys a warm day on the Routeburn Track in New Zealand. Soon those snow capped mountains would be closer and change the weather dramatically. (Courtesy photo/Marie Holt) Marie and her pioneer dog, Otis, on a training hike around Mt. Tamalpais, near San Francisco. (Courtesy photo/Marie Holt) Nevada Jack Smith and a friend get dressed up like Rick Sanchez, the animated genius scientist from the Rick and Morty animated series, during a cosplay convention. (Courtesy photo/Nevada Jack Smith) Nevada never passes up the chance to channel his inner nerd and does his best impression of Han Solo being frozen in carbonite. (Courtesy photo/Nevada Jack Smith)   Nevada, center, gives the shaka sign with fellow public affairs Soldiers from the Hawaii-based 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. (Courtesy photo/Nevada Jack Smith) Nevada and Paul, dressed in traditional lederhosen, stand outside the Hacker-Pschorr fest tent before things got too crazy, which they did. Later that evening we would lose each other in the crowd of thousands and make it to our next destination safely. (Courtesy photo/Nevada Jack Smith)  

Paul goes Full Monty on us by traveling to his birthplace in Jolly Olde England and drives over 1600 miles in nine days on the wrong side of the road searching for the perfect pint and best fish and chips. Next, he scores a Golden Ticket to tour a brewery held in high regard there - Timothy Taylor's. Finally he meets up with his British cousins and asks them hard hitting questions like, "What is Spotted Dick?" and "If you speak English why can't we understand you?" To make sure we aren't thrown in the Tower of London we savor the liquid gold known as Timothy Taylor's Landlord Pale Ale. That and our usual craic so have a listen while enjoying your next pint with some fish and chips. Timothy Taylor's / Malham Cove / Ribblehead Viaduct / Skipton Pie and Mash / Alnwick Castle / Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island / Lindisfarne Causeway / The Cottage Inn, Dunstan / Bamburgh Castle / Jervaulx Abbey / Middleham Castle / Woolly Sheep Inn, Skipton / The Yorkshire Hussar, Markington / York Dungeons / Miller's Fish and Chips, Haxby / Rooster's Brewing Company, Harrogate / The Railway, Liverpool / Visit England / Park Bistro, Linlithgow (Scotland) /  Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall, Haydon Bridge /  Doune Castle (Scotland) This episode's featured beer is Timothy Taylor's Landlord, an award-winning British beer Paul discovered on a previous trip to England. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) Paul's home away from home in England, also known as Barolin Farm House in Markington. In a previous incarnation, the structure was used to stable horses. The 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom home is located next door to the world famous Yorkshire Riding School. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin) Paul searched for 1627 miles for the perfect fish and chips and can say that Skipton's Woolly Sheep Inn and Miller's Fish & Chips in Haxby ranked in his top three. Please note that this is pretty close to what fish and chips should look like - light batter, fish filling under all of the batter, proper chips (steak fries is as close to what America calls them), lemon wedge, malt vinegar, mushy peas on the side (but not too mushy). (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade) One of many samplings of the 16 beers at Rooster's Brewing Company's taproom, established in 2018 in Harrogate, had to offer in both cask and keg, can and bottle. (LIfe in 16 oz./Paul Wade)   Paul poses with a statue of Liverpool Football Club's legendary Bill Shankly at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin) Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries, Scotland. It is also known as Lord Sandringham's Belhurst Manor on Starz's Outlander. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin) Doune Castle in Scotland is also known as Castle Leoch on Starz's Outlander and as Winterfell on HBO's Game of Thrones. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Halpin) Paul, wearing red, poses with his family before heading off to Scotland to finish up his trip to the UK. (Life in 16 oz./Paul Wade)

Number 5 is Alive! We Hit the Trail, Explore the Arabian Desert, and Strap on a Kilt. Brandon stumbles along the trail with Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners, a drinking group with a running problem. Then he speaks with a former petroleum engineering manager from Kuwait who now inspires others to get out and see the wonders of the Arabian Peninsula and around the world. Finally, Paul speaks with a Scotsman who tosses cabers in Highland Games, deflects pucks on the ice but can’t deflect the question – What is under his kilt? To get you pumped for our trip to the UK we picked a Scottish Ale from Belhaven called Wee Heavy. That and our usual craic so have a listen while enjoying your next pint. Husaak Adventures / HOKA ONE ONE / VisitScotland / Council of Scottish Clans & Associations / Scottish Highland Games And Gathering Of The Clans / ASICS  Jeff and Anna Rowe of the Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners. (Courtesy photo/Anna Rowe, Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners) Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners member Jeff Rowe, in yellow, appears overjoyed during his race as Thomas Lopes, in black, looks on. (Courtesy photo/Gina Lopes, Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners) A selfie from "The Secret Waterfall" adventure trip with Husaak Adventures 4-6 May, 2017, in Oman. (Courtesy photo/Husaak Adventures) Hundreds of tents in the middle of nowhere at the Caracal Challenge, November 2016. (Courtesy photo/Haroon Harley, Husaak Adventures) From left to right, Troy Taylor, Kraig Taylor and Zech Whittington, hold bottles of Scotch whisky and Sportsmanship awards during the Highland Games in Woodland, Calif., April 2019. (Courtesy photo/Tina Taylor) Host Brandon McCarty, center, poses with John Swisegood, left, and Jeff Rowe. (Courtesy photo/Dusty Bottoms Running Club) Kraig Taylor competes in the Weight Over The Bar event at the Highland Games in Woodland, Calif., April 2019. He is attempting to toss a 42 pound weight over a 13 foot high bar. (Courtesy photo/Tina Taylor) Kraig Taylor poses with wife Tina Taylor at a wedding in Vacaville, Calif. (Courtesy photo/Tina Taylor) Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners pose for a group photo. (Courtesy photo/Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners)