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N/A beers are all the rage, and Greg trys to suss out why. More important questions are answered like What really happened on June 6th? What is the punishment for conspiracy? What should it be? Is Tart n' Juicy Sour IPA by Epic Brewing a sour, or an IPA? .Music Credits: Cork n' Bottle String Band www.bignew.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

An XMAS episode being published in February? Better late than never? maybe not. This week the boys compare holiday cocktails and give the lighter version of two hearted a go.Music Credits: Cork n' Bottle String Band www.bignew.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This week the boys take a cold hard look at a classic lager. This was recorded shortly before the election - so we never could have guessed that half the nation still thinks it isn't over today. It really isn't our place to apologize for the smoothbrains - so please enjoy this blast from the recent past.Music Credits: Cork n' Bottle String Band www.bignew.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This week the boys have a look at 608's big cookies and cream cake stout. Recorded shortly before Haloween and help up by - you know- stuff.Music Credits: Cork n' Bottle String Band www.bignew.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This weel we are blessed by a guest! our local beer pal guides us through both a unique review beer as well as the challenges of being both a beer dude and a beer dad - our review revolves around a new kind of beer style than has been working its way into local breweries, not to worry, no one likes it, and eventaully it will be all that is available. KINDEST REGARDSMusic Credits: Cork n' Bottle String Band www.bignew.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This week the boys tackle two Dane Co. Brews by Right Bauer Brewing and Young Blood Brewing Co. Greg improves the house and reminisces about his days in the Doyle admin. We review 'Screw the Dealer' by Right Bauer comparing it to some pretty terrible things in a very nice way.Music Credits: Cork n' Bottle String Band www.bignew.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Wouldn't you like to get away? This week Greg and Josh turn to media to help mend the wounds of containment. Speaking of cheap distraction, we also focus on beer cocktails - come along as we explain how to turn an average beer into a somewhat entertaining and tasty treat.Music Credits: Gary Portnoy and Sony If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Why not make it a double? This week Greg and Josh review double Fantasy Factory by Karben4 brewing https://www.karben4.com/ - Lots of other things happen too, but I missed posting this, and I dont wanna re-listen.Music Credits: HHG If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

We are certain we haven't reviewed Pulp Culture by Working Draft Brewery before, but we have now! as is hinted at the very beginning on the episode, but you wont really understand until 3/4 of the way through the episode, then we kill Hitler, and Max was into Jackie the whole time, Mr. Pink makes off with the diamonds, why are you still reading this.Music Credits: HHG If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Still goin! This week we review Octopi's Galaxy. Maybe again? I can't rememberMusic Credits: www.bignew.com - If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Do you love math? Most beer enthusiasts do not - Come learn how Anheuser Busch is using math against us. After this diatribe our angry boys kick back with Lakefront's Maibock - A smooth answer to these shaky times (run out an get this one before it is gone!)Music Credits: www.bignew.com - Two songs featuring Patrick Logterman If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

What does this episode have in common with the 1983 classic 'Risky Business'? exactly two things.1. Josh and Greg, button up shirts, socks, nothing else2. We review the beer 'Risk' by Good City BrewingRiskRisky BusinessYou do the math.No pantsMusic Credits: www.bignew.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Stuck inside? - Hey! us too. With ample time back on their hands Josh and Greg are back to their old tricks again - at least all of the tricks that do not involve socializing. Join us in this darkest timeline as we reconnect and reevaluate our brief hiatuswe back... again?Music Credits: HHG If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

We are back!After a few vacations and bouts with the common cold Greg and Josh splash back in. The boys catch up while enjoying some of MKE's special cherry bounce beer. Beer trends are discussed and things get a little beer-podcast-tropish as we venture into the future of beer in the US. Never Fear! we get back to our old ways when we review Standard Lager by Fulton Brewing.Break Music Provided by HHG If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Like a divorced couple that gets back together, this episode is for the the kids. Greg dives in to some beer history as the boys goof on how fucking long it's been.Good lord it is just dandy to be back. We are planning out monthly episodes with about five or six interviews per year, so saddle up, we aren't joking...we backMusic Credits tohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhsE-uqqE0Lake Street Dive : http://lakestreetdive.com/Buy the album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/bad-self-portraits/794997239 If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Happy Holidays viewers! Sorry we couldn't get this out sooner. We had a full regular episode recorded, but it was lost. Due to all the holiday happenings we scrambled together a small collection of our favorite moments from the past two years. Please enjoy some of the best Willy Street Reader, Reviews, Interviews, and Stories from the way way back.Thanks so much for listening and interacting with us over the years. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. Cheers.Break Music Provided by CBSB If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Whassup?! This Week the boys review a beer that is not brewed to be fussed over. Truly When you say the name of this beer, you’ve said it all!Where there’s life, there’s this particular beer. Some might call it The King of Beers. The Genuine Article. Fresh. Smooth. Real. It's all here. We may not agree that it is Famous Among Friends or for Real Men of Genius but it does have a certain “Drinkability". So,  Here We Go, let's Raise one to right now and acknowledge that it is  Always Worth It to Party right. We hope you are Up for Whatever because this is 'the perfect show for removing 'no' from your vocabulary'. Hey, we are Proud to be your Bud, I mean I Love you Man because Everything else is just a light. Just sit back, Be yourself and make it a Bud Light. For all you do, this Bud’s for you.Dilly Dilly!'America' Break Music Provided by Stil Hill If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

The Willy Street Reader shines this episode, perhaps almost as brightly as Ale Asylum's spooky IPA ' The Babadook'. Greg and Josh go over why homebrew isn't discussed as much as it should be on the show of late, as well as the Christmas creep and  Mobcraft cloneability. BABADOOK is compared to publishers, this fucking guy, and creep items. Calling all fans, help us out and give us a review! We would love to hear from you! Break Music Provided by Horseshoes and Handgrenades  If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Greg and Josh are back at it with lots to talk about. Lakefront's Centennial SMASH is given the usual treatment and compared to mix tapes and bus drivers while the discussing the direction of the IPA style. A good amount of time is spent in awe of the Esser's Best website, a true gem of the beer interweb world... or a relic from the Geocities age.Break Music Provided by Horseshoes and Handgrenades  If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Josh and Greg are both back to their joe-jobs, summer is over and it's back to work, but no worries! plenty of great stuff to talk about. Greg joins a kickball league and Josh recites a sad-lib of the Sullivan Ballou letter. The Willy Street Co-op Reader is back with a vengeance. 3 Sheeps Brewing's own 'First Kiss' is given the Like Fun! treatment and compared to a School Bus Driver, McDonald's sweet treats, Pee Wee's Playhouse celebs, and IT.Break Music Provided by Gin Fiddle If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Surly Fest is put to task against past Fest Beers! The boys talk about Surly Fest and other OctoberFest beers on this, their 50th Episode Jubilee! We also promote the Octopi Anniversary party, an insider secret. Surly Fest is compared to flip phone hangups, Google video streams, and bit o' honey. Glad to have more great artists stop by and let us promote their music!Break Music Provided by Still Hill If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Josh and Greg are joined by Matt and John, two of Glen Ellyn's Bravest (Firefighters). One could call this the 'Chicago' episode, but perhaps the 'Porn Hub' episode sums it up better. Our Chicago friends lay out why our southern neighbors love their Old Style, Cubs Baseball, and not pronouncing the OIS in Illinois... What better company could we have to rate August Schell Brewing's Grain Belt Premium, which is apparently reviled south of Beloit.  Grain belt is compared to West Wing fan favorites, Breastaraunts, and other millenial murder victims.Break Music Provided by HHG If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Josh and Greg have a Makgeolli (막걸리) tasting and talk up Korean food and drink. This episode is full of international news and chatter. Even the Review beer is an international lager from Korea. Hite Extra Cold is compared to myriad of things I cant recall, mostly because it took forever to get this episode out.Everyone stay Extra Cold, more chilly stuff on the way!Break Music Provided by The Cork and Bottle String Band If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Quite a lineup this week with beers from Shell's, Stillwater Artisanal, and Untitled Art to try and talk about. The Beer talk continues with a discussion of the now defunct 3rd Sign label and their legal battle with Wisconsin Distributors. We also review Solemn Oath Brewery's Snaggle Tooth Bandana, which we compare to an Isthmus retraction, Marvel vs DC, Willy street facial hair, and Alien.Break Music Provided by the Whiskey Farm If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This week the boys finally get there hands on the long awaited LakeFront Brewery's "Dylan"Greg gives the rundown of his Beer adventure in LA and Josh has blood in his eye. Milwaukee's newest Export Helles is compared to a hole in the ground, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Good Humor Bars and so much more!Break Music Provided by Horseshoes and Handgrenades www.hhgmusic.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This week the boys kick it Old Style. No, really, Greg and Josh nosh on a Midwestern classic, the official beer of the Chicago Cubs (still a thing?) Old Style Lager. That is right, from the folks who brought you Colt 45... oh its really not that bad. The willy street reader is back. Old Style is compared to buffet food, Rick and Morty, and Civil War Generals.Break Music Provided by Horseshoes and Handgrenades www.hhgmusic.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This week Jim Goronson hosts us once again! This time we visit his brand new East Side Tap Room! . That is right! Jim has expanded into the hip east side corridor and the boys are super excited to be able to enjoy his beers without the drive to Westport. Jim's beer Burgeoning Goth Queen is put to task. This oatmeal stout is compared to 30 Rock stars, Grad Parties,  Schwarzenegger Films, and Introduction Games. We had a great time and you will too if you visit Jim's new location Break Music Provided by The Whiskey Farm www.thewhiskeyfarm.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This week Greg and Josh have trouble thinking up an opener... Sorry?Hold steady though, because things get better. The boys taste a number of beers and put Apex Predator by Off Color Brewing to the test. The Wicked Weed nut shot, Dystopian Futures, Famous Firearms, and white guy action hero's named Chris are all on the table...Break Music Provided by Horseshoes and Hand-grenades www.hhgmusic.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

May the 4th be with you! To celebrate one of our favorite days of the year we invited The Seat Fillers podcast on for an extra fun episode. Together our movie/beer podcasters compare Star Wars movies to various beers and really get down to the core of why we love this series despite the racism, creepy Hayden Christensen, and bad CGI re-mixes. Meesa hopey you likey. okey day?Break Music Provided by Horseshoes and Hand-grenades www.hhgmusic.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

This is 40: After many years of marriage, Josh (Paul Rudd) is the sole male in a household that includes his wife, Greg (Leslie Mann), and two young daughters (Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow). As Josh struggles to keep his podcast afloat, he and Greg navigate a three-week course of sex and romance, career victories and financial hardships, aging parents and maturing children. They'll have to learn to forgive, forget and enjoy the rest of their lives -- before they kill each other.Just kidding, we review 'Reward' by Good City Brewing in Milwaukee WIBreak Music Provided by Horseshoes and Hand-grenades www.hhgmusic.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

The Mason (lounge) and her proud owner Brian Richgels host us on our Season Two Premier. The Mason has been a staple of 'hip' or 'it' in Madison for over half a decade and the boys drop by to find out what 'it' is. The beer list, music, seating, and overall vibe just scream MADISON and we can't get enough. Weiss Nix by The Vintage Brewing Co. is compared to Roll out the Barrel, 99 red balloons, and Brett Favre's monster-dong. Break Music Provided by The Cork n' Bottle String Band www.bignew.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element