The Swig Podcast

On this episode we have Adarian, the owner of @javae.coffee, taking us on a journey of coffee making and history. Javae is a local Black owned coffee company specializing in Haitian coffee and tea. We experience the "other side" of brewing. 

We had to represent #womenshistorymonth and highlight some women in the industry! Alisha Dowling (@alisha.d.33) of The Black Abbey and Blair Turner Aikens of @turnerhausbrewery join us on the episode! The discussion touches on the misogyny recently plaguing the craft beer community and centers their recent creations as a brewer and brewery owner, respectively.      #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

Drankin holidays like St. Patrick's Day are all about partying and people! On this episode we talk our favorite holidays, how much fun they are, and the appropriation that often plagues them. We're drinking beers from the fun virtual St. Patty's day event hosted by @rhizomeproductions featuring @BlackAbbeybrew. What's your favorite #DrankinHoliday?   #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

Anytime @theblackbeerexperience and @thebeerdedbrotha actually record together, the beers flow! We drank and chopped it up about a recent article focusing on the receipts for #BlackisBeautiful, all the new Black movies that dropped during #BlackHistoryMonth, and of course all of the beers we #drank! Beers:   Black Calder Brewing Hops. Juicy. Bishop DIPA   Bougie S'more Stout Bearded Iris Brewing Co. Rhyme DIPA Reason DIPA Triple Homestyle TIPA     #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

We're heading back to the crib for this one! Kramer and I are both from Atlanta so it was only right we rep the hometeam. Myron of @TheAtlantaPodcast takes us on a journey of Atlanta beers and what's poppin in the craft beer community. Check out the conversation and let us know what's you love about Atlanta's craft beer scene.    #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

On this episode of the series we're traveling to the Bay Area to talk with Daryl of @beertalknow. We discuss California's pandemic struggles, brewery suggestions, Black experiences in the craft beer community and more! Have you been to Bay Area breweries? Let us know your favs.   #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

@DraughtSeason joins @theblackbeerexperience and @thebeerdedbrotha on the hangover. Drinks have already been flowing as we chat about their new collection #BeerisBlackHistory. The cornerstones of Draught Season are good craft beer, fly gear and dope music and they bring the heat with this collection! 

On this episode we have @afro.beer.chick and hubby @nkosio joining us to talk Chicago beer scene. This dynamic duo are a beast in their own right but also together host @theneatpour. Tune in for their fav spots and local tips! 

This episode kicks off our Rep Yo City series with Nashville, our home base. This series takes us on a journey of select city's craft beer culture from the views of Black craft beer drinkers. Kramer and Shani talk Nashville's beer scene, the things they love and the things they'd like to see changed. Tune in and let us know what you think!      #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

On this episode of The Swig we talk the Boulevard drama recently unfolded. In a community where sexism is known to be a thing, Boulevard found themselves at the center of their own scandal. How did they handle it? Were you satisfied? Check out our thoughts!  Beers consumed: @Trimtabbrewing - Maple Cakes | Stout 8.7% @beerwildheaven - Emergency Drinking Beer | Fruited Beer 4% @5050brewery - Eclipse | Imperial Stout 11.9%   #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

On this two part season finale we're on location at @yazoobrew's @embracethefunk program. We explore their sour & wild ale program as well as talk industry and Black is Beautiful beer. Tune in to learn more their story and inspiration behind the Embrace the Funk program!    #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

On this two part season finale we're on location at @yazoobrew's @embracethefunk program. We explore their sour & wild ale program as well as talk industry and Black is Beautiful beer. Tune in to learn more their story and inspiration behind the Embrace the Funk program!    #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

It's that time of year again... Fall beer season! On this episode we're joined by @brewncircles and @blcknbrewed as we taste pumpkin beers and festbiers. @theblackbeerexperience isn't too keen on fall beers while @thebeerdedbrotha looks forward to the season. Take a listen and see our thoughts on some of the more popular beer brands.  @duclawbrewingco Mad Bishop Oktoberfest - 6% @Rhinegeist Franz - Oktoberfest ale 5.4% @madtreebrewing Smore Gratitude - Stout 7.4% @spencerbrewery The Monkster Mash - Pumpkin Ale 5.2% @samueladamsbeer Jack-O Pumpkin ale 4.4% @bluemoonbrewco Harvest Pumpkin Wheat 5.7% @brooklynbrewery Post Road Pumpkin Ale 5%  #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

On this episode we have Carl Meier Co-Owner of Black Abbey Brewing Co. and Head Brewer Ben Martin joining us! Just a few days ahead of the #Blackisbeautifulbeer release, we chat about their beers, history and BIB initiative and why they chose Partners In The Struggle. And of course... there's dad jokes!  Beers consumed:  The Rose - Belgian Blonde Ale 5.4% Ad-yams - Smoked Sweet Potato Saison Yam Beer 6.1% Black is Beautiful - Imperial Stout brewed with lactose 6.1%

On this episode The Beerded Brotha and The Marvelous Gift talk Tory Lanez' ignorance, Daniel Cameron's cowardice, and Biden and Trump's chaos. The disrespect of Black women and the trainwreck that was the Presidential Debate was really mindblowing.  Beers swigged: @eastnashbeer - Haze Lite Hazy IPA 3.9% @ale_asylum - Fvck Covid Hazy Pale 5% @southerngrist - Imperial Double Vanilla Creamsicle Hill Sour 7.3% @urbanchestnut - Oachkatzlschwoaf Oktoberfest Lager 5.4% #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster #Biden #Trump #MAGA #ToreyLanez #MegThee #PresidentialDebate #BreonnaTaylor #ProtectBlackWomen

On this episode Shani is hungover from all the birthday shenanigans so we decided to just... talk. Pop culture, birthdays, beer trades, and monumental HBCU moves... we just chat about it in a laidback conversation. Of course... beer is the foundation of the conversation and we're drinking some good ones...  @trimtabbrewing Decadence Cookies & Creme Imperial Stout 10% @beardediris - Tripple Ripple Stout - 8% @nortonsbrewing - Coconut Lime Sour IPA 6.8%    

On this episode we speak with Bailey Spaulding, CEO, and Josh Scales, lead brewer, about Jackalope's beginnings and the inspiration for their beers, including the #BlackIsBeautifulBeer. The Black is Beautiful initiative is a collaborative effort amongst the brewing community and its customers, in an attempt to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily.    Beers are all @jacklopebrew of course! Lovebird Wheat Ale- 4.4%  Bear Walker Brown - 5.0% Black is Beautiful Stout- 8.6%

On this episode we have guest Timicia Grant who serves as a Regional Organizing Director in South Carolina to discuss #AllThingsKamala. We talk expectations, DA and senatorial records, and her being a Black South Asian woman having to come clean up a mess and babysit while doing it.  Beer:  @westbrookbrewingcp - Orange Creamsicle Shake IPA 7% @goodwordbrewing - We Are America Double IPA 8.5% @jackalopebrew - Brew Walker Ale 5.1% @southerngrist - Fragment of Merit Session IPA 4.6%   #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

On this hangover convo we have Darren Armstrong of @the__livingroom joining us as we chat it up about breweries he'll definitely visit when returning back to Nashville and breweries he's looking forward to in Atlanta. He might be leaving Nashville but you'll still hear Darren on future episodes!    #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

On this episode The Beerded Brotha and Shani Hadiya chop it up about the hot topics of the week. #NBAProtest happened after the attempted murder of a Black man by the police. Locally, Nashville is divided but #istandwithkia THEN the loss of #ChadwickBoseman made the weekend even heavier but Monica and Brandy's #Verzuz came through for the culture. @thebeerdedbrotha and @theblackbeerexperience discuss it all...   #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster  

After the drinking come the hangover... sometimes the conversations run over or maybe we wanna lighten the mood and the hangover captures those convos. After a great convo with @CrazyGnomeBrewery we started talking food cause of course drinking makes you hungry... so we discuss what East Nashville restaurant would pair well with their beer selection. 

On this episode we talk with Grayson and Bennett of Crazy Gnome Brewery, the new kids on the block in the Nashville craft beer scene. Recovering from a tornado to opening in covid times, their story is one for the books. Join us as we try some of their beers while listening to their journey.    #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #NashvillePodcast #BlackPodcaster

Part 2 of the conversation continues...    On this episode of The Swig we talk Black is Beautiful beer releases in Nashville. @SouthernGristBrewing @yazoobrew @livingwatersbrewing @BeardedIris released their beers and we wanted to share it with friends. The conversation centered around how breweries interact with the local neighborhood, the Black community and of course our thoughts on the beer. This is a conversation that you don't wanna miss!   #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #BeerPodcast #Nashville #NashvillePodcast   

On this episode of The Swig we talk Black is Beautiful beer releases in Nashville. @SouthernGristBrewing @yazoobrew @livingwatersbrewing @BeardedIris released their beers and we wanted to share it with friends. The conversation centered around how breweries interact with the local neighborhood, the Black community and of course our thoughts on the beer. This is a conversation that you don't wanna miss!   #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #BeerPodcast #Nashville #NashvillePodcast   

On this episode we discuss the last 10 days that have been a social media whirlwind. The internet has been on fire with their opinions and assumptions. The common denominator being Black Women. Beyonce released Black is King, Meg and Cardi dropped the quarantine banger WAP and Kamala Harris was chosen as Biden's running mate. @TheBlackBeerExperience and @TheBeerdedBrotha weigh in on the beauty and controversy...but before we get into that… what are we drinking?!   @strangedaysbeer Tatooine Sunset Sour IPA 4.7% @Jackalope Bear Walker Brown Ale 5.1%  @orpheusbrewing - Stouts All The Way Down 13.2   #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #BlackPodcast #BeerPodcast #Beyonce #CardiB #MegTheeStallion #KamalaHarris #Black #Pussy #Political #Power

On this episode of #TheSwig @thebeerdedbrotha and @theblackbeerexperience explore some out of state #BlackisBeautifulBeer while discussing recent racism incidents going on in the beer community. Are you aware of these stories? Join us in #TheHangout and take a swig while we catch you up...   Beers Drank: Black is Beautiful @leadersofthebrewschool w/ @scofflaw - 5% @nolabrewing Imperial Chocolate Stout - 10% @urbansouthbeer Imperial Stout with Coffee and Coconut - 10%     #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #TheBeerdedBrotha #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers 

You know and we know that #BlackPeopleLoveBeer but the industry doesn't necessarily reflect that. So we're discussing how to change it! @blackabbeybrew @variousartistsbrewing and @tcbguild (TN Craft Brewers Guild) are excited to join in on the conversation to talk about their efforts as well as learn from the Black community.   Guest :  Sharon Michie, Executive Director of TN Craft Brewers Guild Carl Meier, Founder Black Abbey Brewing Pat Isbey, Co-founder of Various Artist #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #BlackPodcast #Podcast #BeerPodcast #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers #TheBlackBeerExperience   Beers Drank:  Various Artist Brewing - Indoor Fireworks Perennial Brewing - Saison de Lis Black Abbey Brewing - Czech Condition Southern Grist - Southern Crisp

You know we have to weigh in on the #entanglement that has taken over social media. We're live and want you to weigh in! Let's have this conversation!

The Beerded Brotha and The Marvelous Gift speak with Dakerri (@hipact3) and Trey  (@glenwoodtrey_loftp), in an in depth conversation about intersectionality and their lived experiences being Black and _____. When it comes to defining what it is to be black, you have to take into consideration that the black community is not a monolith. There is more to the community than meets the eye and those nuances matter. Listen in for an educational experience!    This episode we drink: Gerogia Hooch IPA and T-Pom Pomegranate Wheat ale -  @downhomebrewing Atlanta (Black owned)  Trimtab “Breakfast Hero”, Birmingham, Alabama Orpheus “I Saw Myself When I was Real” Atlanta, Ga

Summary The Beerded Brotha and The Marvelous Gift speak with Nino Black (@ninoblac) and Marissa (@tqtpodcast), of The Queen Table Podcast, in an unintentional two part episode, about sexual and relationship preferences. They give experiences on being poly and pansexual, respectively. Giving us a glimpse into their dating, family, and personal lives. Make sure you check out both parts for the full experience!    This episode we drink: Gerogia Hooch IPA and T-Pom Pomegranate Wheat ale -  @downhomebrewing Atlanta (Black owned)  Transmigration of Souls - @orpheusbrewing Atlanta Fantastic Voyage - @perennialbeer St. Louis

The Beerded Brotha and The Marvelous Gift speak with Nino Black (@ninoblac) and Marissa (@tqtpodcast), of The Queen Table Podcast, in an unintentional two part episode, about sexual and relationship preferences. They give experiences on being poly and pansexual, respectively. Giving us a glimpse into their dating, family, and personal lives. Make sure you check out both parts for the full convo!    This episode we drink: Gerogia Hooch IPA and T-Pom Pomegranate Wheat ale -  @downhomebrewing Atlanta (Black owned)  Transmigration of Souls - @orpheusbrewing Atlanta Fantastic Voyage - @perennialbeer St. Louis

Join us as we discuss the Black beer drinker's take on the craft beer community. From how we started drinking craft beer to how we think the industry could improve, the dynamic group provide an interesting view of The Black Beer Experience.  #TheSwigPodcast #ViewsAndBrews #TheBlackBeerExperience #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackPeopleDrinkBeer #BlackBeerDrinkers 

On this episode The Beerded Brotha and the Marvelous Gift are joined by Deondra Moore as we talk quarantine living. With the implementation of social distancing we've taken to video chatting to record our episodes but that's not all that has changed. Tune in to see how we're adjusting!    Follow us at @theswigpodcast and let us know how you're adjusting! 

On this episode The Beered Brother and Marvelous Gift are joined by their better halves. The hosts and very special guests discuss a few of the beers they picked up on their latest road trips. Spoiler alert: a few of them are from a black owned brewery.  The crew also examines their feelings around the tornado that ravaged Nashville in the middle of the morning. Turn your volume up and take a swig.   Beers Drank this Episode: Bearded Iris “Sundaze” Breakfast Sour Dry County “Neon Neon” Berry BerlinerWeisse Iron Monger “Too Legit to Wit”  Cajun Fire “Big Chief” Creme Stout Cajun Fire “Honey” Ale   #BlackBrewCulture #blackbeerculture #TheBlackBeerExperience #BlackPeopleLoveBeer #craftbeer #beer #beers #breweries #BlackBeerTraveler  

In this episode The Marvelous Gift and The Beerded Brotha pour up with Darren Armstrong  of The Living Room (@the_livingroom). This is a black owned beer bar in the making that intends to redefine craft beer through culture and celebrating diversity. We talk about getting beer into black communities via tap takeovers, revamp of marketing, and how representation makes a difference in how beer is consumed.   Beers drank this episode: Victory “Sour Monkey” Tripel Sour Brooklyn “Black Chocolate” Stout Breakside “Salted Caramel” Stout

On this episode, Kramer AKA The Beerded Brotha and Shani AKA The Marvelous Gift discuss breweries that use hip hop and other black culture staples to name their beers but without making a reach to that demographic. How can breweries tap into the black community and make the black community feel welcomed? These are questions that they attempted to answer on this episode!   Beers drank this episode: Bearded Iris “Ever Clever” Double Hry-Hopped IPA Bosque Brewing Co “Open Space Haze” Hazy IPA Santa Fe Brewing “7k” IPA Trimtab Brewing “Theory of Abundance” Hazy Double IPA

Welcome to The Swig Podcast! Kramer aka The Beered Brotha and Shani Hadiya, The Marvelous Gift, are drinkin brews and talkin views. We are doing our part to diversify the craft beer community and figured what better way to do that than a podcast? Our aim is to introduce the black community to craft beer and experiences while discussing topics relevant to our community. So pull up a chair, crack a brew and join in the fun for a few!    #TheSwigPodcast #BrewsandViews #CraftBeer #blackbeerculture #BlackPeopleLoveBeer #TheBlackBeerExperience #beer #breweries #beerpodcast #Nashvillebeer #NashvilleCraftbeer #TNCraftBeer #Craftwomenconnect #craftbeergirlsbeerandbody

The Beered Brotha and Shani Hadiya, the Marvelous Gift, talk Kobe and how it shook the world.