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od gourd, is it still pumpkin season? https://madewest.com (MadeWest) Cellarman and all-around nice guy Spencer drops in to talk about what's happening at MadeWest, and all the new beer he's making. The crew also talks about the worst candy of 2022, Flex's trip to Nashville, turning beer into spirits, and drunk captains running ships aground.  - Spencer brought https://bottlelogic.com (Bottle Logic Brewing's )Basic Math Pumpkin Spice Latte barley wine to share with Greg. Flex is drinking https://www.titletownbrewing.com (Titletown Brewing's) Red Rum Imperial Red Ale. - Greg talks about his brew day with Chew Your Beer, and their upcoming pozole party. Then, flex grabbed the fam and went down to Nashville for some beer research and relaxation. And everyone asks Spencer about what he does at MadeWest, what beer he's working on, upcoming projects, and more! - Fontana Jim calls in to give some advice for anyone that's making the trip out to GABF next year. - In honor of Halloween, we have the worst candy of 2022, and the list is very accurate. BrewDog is turning their reject beer into reject vodka. And a drunk captain runs his container ship aground.  - Spencer:  Instagram: @s_cary_sport20 - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

What do you think is the worst candy? Halloween season is upon us, and we are drinking ZERO pumpkin beers! Trillium is selling their brewery, Flex is influencing new breweries, Bud light Seltzers just got worse, Greg is partying at local breweries, and the Roll Tide remix! - Thanks to Great Notion, the whole crew is sipping on https://greatnotion.com/products/ripe_ipa (Ripe), a hazy IPA jammed with Citra and Citra Cryo hops. - Flex was invited to https://lionstailbrewing.com (Lion's Tale Brewing's) soft opening of their new spot and did some excellent research. Greg stops by the 5th anniversary for https://www.14cannons.com (14 Cannons) to sample all the new beer releases and party with the Scuba Kids. Erica and Greg are disgusted by Flex's love of Circus Peanuts and other horrendous candy. Flex loves a lot of awful candy. He also likes hotdog-flavored beers. - Thanks to Alabama for this week's very confusing Ludicrous Libation Law. Roll Tide! - Evil Genius Brewing is making a Burger IPA for White Castle. Bud Light is upping its gross game with new seltzer flavors. Heineken is not far behind with their new “healthy” beer. Trillium Brewing is to consolidate operations and sell its original location. And a drunk man urinates in a parking lot in Cleveland. - Erica:  Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

Erica stops in to celebrate Nosh-toberfest! We're talking about the Surf n Suds beer festival, Erica's Aftershock aftermath, sneaking booze in sunscreen bottles, and hangover recovery times.  - Erica is drinking Rocktoberfest from https://almanacbeer.com (Almanac Beer Co). Flex is drinking his buddy's collaboration with https://www.mobcraftbeer.com (MobCraft Brewing), Bobbin' for Caramel. And Greg is drinking Totally Excellent, an IPA from https://tarantulahillbrewco.com (Tarantula Hill) and https://www.kernriverbrewing.com (Kern River Brewing).  - Greg hung out with the homie Chew Your Beer at the Surf n Suds beer festival, and both got EXTREMELY hydrated. There's also a collaboration beer in the works. Erica went to Aftershock and did a great job sneaking in booze and avoiding black eyes. Flex talks about the good ol' days of getting too drunk and sick at work; now, the hangovers last way too long. How long is your typical recovery? - California raised the limit on the number of satellite locations that breweries can open. Mikkeller is closing up shop in San Francisco. Heineken is launching a new beer combo, and it sounds awful. A drunk outlaw leads police on horseback. And a suspected ‘impaired' driver in Florida… wasn't drunk at all. - Erica:  Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

Flex and Greg are here with the healthiest alcohols, beer prices around the NFL, a California beer road trip, getting wine-wasted, and a genuinely drunk voicemail! - Greg is sipping on Sea Haze, a hazy IPA from https://www.firestonebeer.com (Firestone Walker) & https://humblesea.com (Humble Sea Brewing). Flex is drinking Zwub, an IPA from https://www.oliphantbrewing.com (Oliphant Brewing).  - Flex is quite the influencer and has been invited by a local brewery to check out their new spot. He's also getting ready to head to Nashville and needs some tips! But no country music. Greg just returned from drinking his way through a road trip across half of California. Flex has a question for Greg about beer terms, and we discuss the perfect podcast length. What do you think it is? - Thanks to Louisiana for this week's Ludicrous Libation Law. - Listener Michael leaves a very drunk voicemail from Naughty Pine's anniversary party. - The World Cup will have drunk tanks, so attendees don't get arrested. Great Notion is finally opening up its California taproom. California permanently changes the law to allow craft distillers to ship their booze. We find out the price of beer at every NFL stadium. And the 12 healthiest alcoholic drinks to make you feel better about yourself. - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

Who's ready for an anniversary party? Nic Bortolin, co-owner & head brewer at 14 Cannons, stops in to talk about the big five-year anniversary party on October 15. We're also talking about the Great American Beer Festival, the big news in Milwaukee, the best Marzens for Oktober, and how bad things are getting in New Jersey. - Greg is drinking 14 Cannons Marooner Marzen, while Nic is drinking K-17 Czech Dark Lager. Flex is sipping on I'm Calling About Your Vehicle's Extended Warranty from https://www.youngbloodbeerco.com (Youngblood Beer Co).  - Nic tells us about the fun going down at the anniversary party: FOUR new beers are dropping (including his first hazy), the food trucks, and his band, the Scuba Kids, are headlining! He also talks about his upcoming trip to GABF, the beers that they are entering, and the hangover cures to make it through the weekend of festivities. We also ask him the hard questions like what his favorite pumpkin beer is, and what happened to Cold IPAs? - Chew Your Beer calls in to talk about a new collab beer, getting beer-chunky for the fall, and wearing short shorts. - Big news in Flex's hood, Milwaukee Brewing has been purchased by Eagle Park Brewing. On the other side of town, Molson Coors employees in Milwaukee are picketing over a lack of a contract. Massachusetts proves that they're awful by vetoing happy hour. A brewery in New Jersey is suing the ABC over all of the insane brewery rules. And we've got the 10 best Marzens/Festbiers of 2022. - Flex:  Instagram: @Flex_Me_A_Beer - Nic: Instagram: @14Cannons - Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

Give me two beers; I need two beers! Erica stops by to hang with Flex and Greg and learn a little country grammar. We're sharing a delicious beer, doing some football drinking, selling pretzels in booty shorts, and getting all astrological with our beers. - Thanks to https://greatnotion.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvsqZBhAlEiwAqAHElayYE99ZiuT1VZwaWfUVp_Q657E46VaqeIEBzc9dAwBejYqn2psnNhoCJU8QAvD_BwE (Great Notion), we're all drinking Patterns, a hazy DIPA. - Greg hit up a few spots for beer research and ran into some beer friends. The fantasy football season is going very smoothly for CBR. Deb catches a commercial stealing our theme song (and she's Ford tough). And Flex is ready to suit up and sell pretzels at the Great American Beer Festival next year.  - Thanks to Iowa for being lame with this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.  - Draft beer sales are thanks to the return of Football season. Packaged beers are getting more expensive than ever. Are you loving IPLs? We've got the top 7 according to Untappd. What's your sign? Because we've got a beer for you! Erica shares her guilty pleasure beer and won't be invited back (joking). And a teacher gets drunk on her way to school and plays a little bumper car. - Erica:  Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc - Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer - Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

Who wears short shorts? Flex, of course. Erica comes in from Capistrano to hang out. We've got the best breweries near NFL stadiums, Flex is hulking up, Greg does a ton of road trip research, Erica is getting ready for a festival, and lagers are cool again! Erica is drinking Numb and Number from https://www.fallriverbrewing.com/beers/numb-nummer (Fall River Brewing)…and totally redeems herself! Greg is sipping on Holy Bones, a Black IPA from https://boneyardbeer.com/brewery/our-story/ (Boneyard Beer), and Holy Mountain Brewing. Flex has the alcohol metabolism of She-Hulk, and is gearing up for Halloween! Greg went to his first concert since Covid and did lots of research in Orange County (looking at you, https://www.radiantbeer.com (Radiant)). Erica is getting ready to ditch her kids and go to Aftershock. And we all talk about the importance of pre-gaming a concert. And Flex's friend won a beer competition and had his recipe made! The homie Chew Your Beer calls in to talk about Busta Rhymes and the beer selection at Dodger Stadium. He also has advice for Flex. Heineken snatches up another brewery. Lagers are cool again, according to Drizly. Dunkin' and Harpoon Brewing are at it again with some basic beer flavors. Dogfish Head is cutting costs and closing a taproom. And the best breweries near NFL stadiums.  Erica:  Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

Guten tag vater, ich brauche ein Bier. Es ist Oktoberfest! Beergirl Melissa is joining das fest as we celebrate the beginning of Oktoberfest! We're drinking all German-style beers, sharing Oktoberfest fun facts, doing some major day drinking, and finding out how drunk Wisconsin is. Flex is drinking Phase Three Brewing's Oktoberfest. Mel is sipping on Wallenpaupack Brewing's Oktoberfest. And Greg is researching Heater Allen's Marzen. Mel shares the secret to getting kids out of your house (important for drinking time). Greg leaves a vacation early but finds a new spot to conduct research on the way back. The crew discusses the importance of not bringing crappy beer to festivals and the problem with good beer at dive bars.  This week's Ludicrous Libation Law comes from, you guessed it, Germany! Milwaukee Brewing is being purchased by a brewery in Chicago. Wisconsinites drink a lot! Youngsters (of legal age) are buying beer for the artwork. The beer community has started “Drinking in Another State” to help the industry with reproductive care. It turns out that people are getting drunker earlier in the day. And Oktoberfest fun facts for the beginning of the festival! Mel:  Instagram: @beergirl_melissa Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. Flex is back! We're talking about some new breweries, drinking with Instagram friends, trouble for hop growers, and Flex has some awful news to share about what he's been drinking. Flex is sipping on Desert Noise from https://www.eagleparkbrewing.com (Eagle Park Brewing). Greg is drinking Cactus Cat from https://www.ogopogobrewing.com (Ogopogo Brewing). Greg talks about the party Pedals & Pints threw for Emo Night and what a great job Monica and Brit did on their emo collab beer. He also got to hang out with friend-of-the-show Fontana Jim at Naughty Pine. Flex did unofficial research with friends who gave him a Bud Light Next; not most incredible friends. He also tried to get drunk from some 450 North cans, but there wasn't any alcohol; now, he just has fruit flies.  Chew Your Beer calls in to give Greg the business about his feelings on Untappd. Mikkeller closes its San Diego taproom and production facility but still won't address the real problem. In October, Maui Brewing and Modern Times will be under the “Craft Ohana” umbrella. Sapporo officially closes on their deal with Stone Brewing; another one bites the dust (this becomes a therapy session). Another San Diego brewery, Green Flash, is hitting the auction block this month. And German hop crops are not doing so well with the drought, it might be time to find some new varietals and we have questions. Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

We're penny-pinching our way to a couple of great beers this week! We've got drunk city council members, Shooter McGavin arrested for a DUI, new brewery field trips, cringy open mic nights, and the cheapest cities to drink a beer! Greg and Shannon are drinking POG Tart from https://eurekabrewco.com (Eureka Brewing Company) out of Gardena, CA. Erica is sipping on Babe Brew 6 Hazy IPA from https://www.sainthoublon.com (Saint-Houblon) up in Canada, eh. Are you ready for pumpkin beers? The crew is split on whether to drink them or not. Greg and Shannon accidentally walk into an open mic night at a favorite brewery, and boy, was it awkward! They also talk about the crazy drunk women at a cocktail bar that were doing their best to try and get arrested.  We're off to Connecticut for this week's Ludicrous Libation Law…and we don't concur. Cape May Brewing is being sued over stealing (allegedly) Shore Tea. It's official: beer is way too expensive. Allagash is adding their first core IPA to the lineup. Shooter McGavin thinks he can get out of trouble for being… Shooter McGavin. An Indiana woman leads police on a long, slow-speed chase. And we have the cheapest and most expensive cities to drink a beer in.  Erica:  Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

Pack your bags; we're drinking around the world! We're sipping on some lagers, getting famous in the UK, talking trivia, getting angry at Untappd users, drinking some homebrew, and getting pulled over while high.  It turns out that the UK is in love with the Craft Beer Republic. Erica talks about her big news with the Great America Beer Festival. She's also got chicken drama and a snake that tried to attack her while she was getting a beer. Greg talks about hosting a trivia night on the gram and the a-holes that play at breweries but never buy any beer. The crew talks about the new hats in the CBR store (go check them out) and then does their best to offend everyone. And Greg brings up the Untappd reviews for Morning Watch (spoiler: he's not pleased).  Thanks to Vanessa, everyone is drinking Lager Me Bro, Tripping Animals Miami Beer Week collaboration beer. In the bullpen, Greg and Shannon are drinking Captain Kolsch, his latest homebrew.  Scales, a rapper from the Nappy Roots, was robbed, kidnapped, and shot at his own brewery. Modern Times plans to lay off over 100 employees before the final sale to Maui. Sonic hard seltzer is now the official hard seltzer of a major sporting league. Mexico is looking to end beer production in the north (this leads to some inspiring stories). A Florida teen was pulled over for not being drunk, but he was very honest. And the top 10 countries that drink the most beer per capita. Erica:  Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llc Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 

The beast is about to be unleashed! Stone loses in court, a drunk tourist plunges into an empty pool, black IPAs, the idiots of Untappd, and a DUI in a golf cart…in Florida. Greg is sipping on Murkaveli, a double hazy from Pure Project & Weathered Souls Brewing. Scott is drinking Steamworks Brewing Black Angel IPA. We're topping the podcast charts in more foreign countries; wonder what they're drinking? COVID is making its way through the CBR family, and it's boring. Flex is doing homework from Eagle Park Brewing and their Czech Pils. Greg is still waiting for his knighthood from the Order of the Hops. Kansas brings us this week's (most likely) racist Ludicrous Libation Law.  Ale Asylum's plans fell through and had to close permanently. Monster energy drink is dropping a new malt beverage this year; strap in! A judge rejects Stone's attempt to squash Keystone. A Florida woman is arrested for racing her golf cart down a highway. Some drunk tourist in Crete goes swimming in an empty pool. And the 12 Highest Rated Black IPAs of 2022 from Untappd.  Scott:  https://twitter.com/unfilteredscott (Twitter: UnfilteredScott) Flexy:  Instagram: @Flex_Me_A_Beer Craft Beer Republic:  www.CraftBeerRepublic.com  Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublic Facebook: CraftBeerRepublicPod Twitter: CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337  Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Batch 316 says I just whipped your @$$! Scott makes his big return to podcasting! Flex gets punched in the face, it's a sad day in sports, Greg's birthday brewery crawl, Goose Island is dropping more barrel-aged garbage, and Florida Man has been drinking again.In honor of Batch 316, Scott and Greg are drinking El Segundo Brewing's Broken Skull IPA. Flex is getting hazy with Drekker Brewing's Goon Platoon. This leads to a critical Flex Algorithm conversation.Greg talks about his birthday weekend full of brewery crawls, fancy dinners, and even some bad beer (that no one finished). The guys talk about the enormous loss of Vin Scully. Flex goes to a concert, gets real emo, and then gets punched in the face (and his wife has words). Maui Brewing is officially taking the keys to Modern Times…eventually. A judge affirms Stone's ruling against MolsonCoors. But Stone gets smacked on the hand for trying to milk Molson for even more money. Firestone Walker's Matt Brynildson receives what might be the most prestigious honor in all of beer. And Florida Man has been drinking at Walmart again!Scott: www.twitter.com/unfilteredscottFlexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Aloha, land lovers! This week, the salty crew is talking about vacation beers, beer styles that should make you angry, weird drinking laws for teachers, and why alcohol is good for you!Erica is researching Crooked Lane Brewing & East Brother Beer's collaboration Schwarzbier. Greg is sipping on MadeWest Brewing & Pizza Port Brewing Short Lived West Coast IPA.Greg is angry about breweries and their naming, like really angry. Also, he kegged his latest homebrew and can't wait to share it with everyone. Erica packs up and heads to Hawaii to drink her way across the islands and meets up with some influencers. And it turns out that Greg can't get seasick, how about you? Flex and Greg discuss how awful Bob Dylan is (there's a natural transition, we promise).Alabama gets very specific with its Ludicrous Libation Law.Russian River brings a lot of money to the community with the help of Pliny the Younger. A new study says alcohol is good if you're over 40. A drunk driver blames COVID for his insane ride home and losing his tires. A drunk Massachusetts man barks at dogs and kisses a child; very Boston of him. And fun facts about Dildo Brewing and Dildo, Canada. Erica: www.instagram.com/neck_nosh_llc Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Welcome to the pant-less pub! Neck Nosh's Erica stops in to make things extra salty with Flex and Greg. A packed show as the crew talks about the insignificance of IBUs, our big anniversary, Flex's invite to a special beer event, getting catfished by a brewery, Sour Jim's new business, and belligerent Buddhists.Flex is drinking MobCraft Beer's Low pHunk Rad-Berry sour. Greg and Erica are sipping on Fall River Brewing - Numb Numb Juice Hazy IPA.Do IBUs really matter anymore? Greg has a recap of Naughty Pine's Emo Fest. Flex was invited to MobCraft's Weirdfest preview night and had some bizarre beers. Erica lets it out that she has zero idea of the rules of cornhole. And Greg and Erica reminisce about being hammered the weekend of the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival.The homie Chew Your Beer calls in to tell us about getting catfished by a brewery. What is the requirement to call yourself a brewery?Sour Jim reveals his next venture after leaving Firestone Walker. MolsonCoors will be the first “other” alcohol to be featured at the Super Bowl. Sierra Nevada is closing their Berkley location. And a Buddhist Monk is busted for drinking the COVID away. Erica: www.instagram.com/neck_nosh_llc Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

What's the funniest brewery name you've ever seen? Zack from Indiana jumps on with Flex and Greg to talk about “inbetweener” beers, setting the right expectations for customers, the best beer prank, more sellout breweries, and Canadian beer with a racy name.Zack is drinking Wiseacre Brewing's Bow Echo hazy IPA. Flex is sipping on ‘Scuse Me, a pale ale from Ope! Brewing. Greg is reviewing Brewery X's Signature Series Volume III. Wakeboarding is tough when you're old; just ask Greg. At least he found a new lake beer – Firestone Walker Mind Haze Light. The crew talks about an essential beer – the intbetweener. What's yours? Turns out the Midwest has a funny way of saying Modelo (thanks Flex), and the jury is still out on apricot. And Flex hammers the importance of setting expectations with beer names. And did you know there was a town in Canada called Dildo? They have a brewery. Alaska is coming back around for Ludicrous Libation Laws. Pliny the Younger brings millions in economic impact; it sounds like an important beer. Melvin Brewing is looking for a “partner”… *cough* buyer. Monday Night Brewing is expanding…again. And the highest-rated beers (so far) of 2022!Zack: www.instagram.com/og_beer_dude Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Do you f'n want some?! Everyone's favorite Gary-ian Zack drops in to talk about his life as a carnie, 4th of July shenanigans, the pitfalls of “just one more beer,” weird news in the craft beer world, crazy drunk dads, and New Jersey trying to be the worst state for beer.Zack is drinking The Beach Within Reach, a Berliner Weisse from Wiseacre Brewing out of Memphis, TN. Flex and Greg are both drinking Mind Haze Hopical Crush, compliments of Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Greg talks about the upcoming emo-fest at Naughty Pine Brewing on July 16. Flex talks about his birthday extravaganza, drinking beers, not watching fireworks, and going to Wolf Lodge. Zack talks about his 4th of July, traveling food business, and being a certified carnie. Greg talks about his holiday celebrations and the Jello shots that Coley forced down his throat, as well as ending the night with multiple sours. Greg also discovered he left a drunk voicemail while in San Diego celebrating Vanessa's birthday. The crew discovers that New Jersey is trying to become the worst state. EVER. Brewery X shocks everyone and pulls out of the Modern Times purchase. Scotch Whiskey is finally a certified category in the US. Get ready for some spiked coconut water. There's a new burger/beer collaboration between Tarantula Hill and The Habit. And a drunk dad has a little too much alone time and attacks his neighbor. Zack: www.instagram.com/og_beer_dude Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Coley is back, and so is daddy! The crew is talking about homebrewing for the summer, the mullet of beers, getting drunk and losing things, beer recalls, and the worst joke you'll ever hear. Flex is drinking Citrus'd, an IPA from Lion's Tail Brewing in Wisconsin. Coley and Greg are sipping on Jelly Not Jam, a fruited sour from Burley Oak Brewing. Greg talks about his weekend full of homebrewing, and what's coming up for the summer. He also needs some help finishing his beer. And Coley is getting ready to mix up some Jello shots. We also start talking about some sexy mullets.Iowa is really bringing things down in this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.MolsonCoors recalls their gross beer. The Qualified Captain and Cape May are collabing again on Boat Ramp Champ Helles. ABinBev is going to share the commercial space during the Super Bowl. A drunk guy loses some important, top-secret information while out on the town. And a drunk man crashes and then urinates in public. We wrap things off with a list for Flex; the Top 10 Fruited Sours of 2022.Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The BoozecastFlexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Our best beer friend Coley drops in to hang with Flex & Greg as we circle the globe to uncover the beer stories you won't stop talking about. We're drinking expensive beer, snacking on caviar, meeting strangers from Instagram, and talking about the HUGE news in the beer world (cough, Stone).Coley and Greg are drinking Urban Artifact's Astronaut Food — Blackberry & Raspberry, a comically expensive fruited sour. Flex is sipping on I Got My Cicerone on Untappd from Youngblood Beer Company.Greg and Coley packed the jet and went to San Diego for Vanessa's (the_real_beer_vixen) birthday. They hung out with some awesome people from the gram, drank their way through the city, had caviar bumps, and so much more! Flex met up with some gram friends for his Monday lunch beer sesh. Chew Your Beer calls in with a full recap of Cellador's Friends Fest beer festival. If you haven't heard by now, Stone Brewing has sold out to Sapporo. It's still weird. Will you keep buying Stone beers? Sour Jim leaves Firestone Walker Brewing. Figueroa Mountain Brewing is taking over some legendary Los Angeles beer spots. Modern Times is acquired by Anaheim's Brewery X at auction. And some drunk kids scooted right into a cop car; whoops!Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The BoozecastFlexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

It's a conspiracy! Greg's wife Shannon stops by to talk about awkward beer festivals, where to get drunk at Disney World, Boozin' on a Budget, free beer at theme parks, and really gross canned cocktails. Everyone is sipping on A Conspiracy of Lemurs, a fruited sour from Tripping Animals Brewing.New listener Thomas is getting his craft beer education thanks to Flex. Listener Andrew needs to know where to drink at Disney World. Greg and Shannon go to Institution's Tacky Tiki Party, and someone runs into an ex. What's your most awkward beer fest moment? Frankie G calls in, and he's upset about our lack of Boozin' on a Budget.Ready-to-drink cocktails are starting to leave hard seltzers in the dust, but canned mimosas are horrible. There's a new trade group representing non-alcoholic adult beverages, but why? Beer sales are bouncing back from the pandemic. A group of theme parks are giving away free beer for the summer; we've got the list! And the top Milkshake IPAs of 2022 (so far).Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Beer friends are the best friends. Greg convinces his wife Shannon to crash the party with Flex to discuss their road trip to Firestone Walker's Invitational Beer Festival. They also talk about dangerous hot sauce, pre-gaming, drive-thru liquor stores, sad news in the brewery world, and a list that will truly make Flex mad.Greg and Shannon are drinking Primal Elements, a sour wild ale from Firestone Walker. Flex is sipping on Walkabout, a fruited sour from Fat Orange Cat.The couple recants their time at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest, including some great beer, meeting some beer Instagram friends in real life, the spiciest thing ever, and post-fest BBQs. They also got a VIP trip to There Does Not Exist and checked out Wild Fields Brewing. We head to New Orleans for semi-legal drinking and driving for this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.Modern Times is finally going up for auction this week, but who will pay the steep price? Los Angeles-based Cellador Ales is closing their doors. Eppig Brewing in San Diego is opening a new location. New Belgium to launch an inclusive training program. And a top 5 list that is seltzer heavy.Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

We are built beer tough! Deb is back with Flex and Greg to complete the Dream Team. They're talking about some classic pale ales, smuggling alcohol across state lines, beer prices, and some old-school beers that have survived.Greg and Deb kick off summer by drinking Mirror Pond pale ale from Deschutes Brewery. Their bullpen beer is Tramping % Trailing from Casa Agria in Oxnard, CA.The team has an important question for all the listeners about our theme song. Greg runs down the top 15 pale ales of 2022; is your favorite on the list? Andrew writes in about his experience getting sick at Disney World; it must be a trend. Chew Your Beer calls in and leaves a voicemail about beer festivals, pozole, and Flex messing up.Illinois doesn't want you to bring booze into their state. In these times of inflation and rising costs, one brewery vows to keep prices low. We break down the best old-school beers that are still around today. And a Florida mother gets wayyyy too drunk and forgets her kid at the T Rex Café. Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Grab those 4-packs; we're taking this one to go! The dream team is back as Deb steps in to talk about meeting beer friends, aggressively over-tipping, beer festivals, the world's most expensive beer, and having a horse that will take you home when you're drunk!Deb and Greg are drinking Speedway Stout Double Fudge Edition from AleSmith Brewing in San Diego. Flex is sipping on Out for Delivery, a hazy IPA from Phase Three Brewing.Greg recaps all the fun at the 14 Cannons Brews & Crews festival, including meeting everyone's favorite homie! Thanks to Fontana Jim complaining about tipping on to-go beers, people write in with their opinions. And we find out just how much Greg hates the World Cup.Chew Your Beer drunk dials us, and he's pretty hydrated. We're going to Minnesota for this week's (not-so) Ludicrous Libation Law.Just as the case between Sycamore Brewing and Stone Brewing was heating up, it all just disappeared. Maui Brewing puts in a bid for Modern Times. Minnesota is now allowed to sell 4 and 6 packs to go. Would you buy the world's most expensive fermented beverage? And a drunk Amish guy tries to get home on auto-pilot but is stopped by the cops.Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh https://www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

I'm irie, yeah, I'm irie. Erica drops in to bring the salty goodness to this irie jungle. The crew is getting ready for some big festivals, sneaking booze into places, drinking too much at theme parks, and getting in tight with big breweries. Thanks to @the_real_beer_vixen, we're all sipping on Irie Jungle 2022, a triple IPA from Tripping Animals in Miami. It's also Erica's first-ever beer from TA.Fontana Jim calls in, and he's got a couple bones to pick.Greg has an important question: is it okay to drink at kids sporting events? And we all want to know, what booze do you sneak in with you? Erica and Greg are getting ready for the Firestone Walker Invitational beer festival in just a couple of weeks; let us know if you will be there! And NeckNosh is partnering up with a gigantic brewery in Boston!Florida is keeping things confusing for Ludicrous Libation Laws.Molson-Coors is doing its best to ruin anything that tastes good. Also, if you're looking for some drugs, I guess they've been hiding them in coffee. Finally, drunk brothers get kicked out of EPCOT for fighting with cops and scaring kids. And Flex talks about how easy it is to get drunk at Disneyworld.Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh https://www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Cheers and unlimited beers, it's festival season! 14 Cannons head brewer Nic Bortolin stops in to talk about their upcoming beer fest, the pitfalls of checking Untappd, the silliness that is “Cold IPA,” and new yeast strains (nerd stuff).Greg is drinking Nic and his collab: Morning Watch Coffee Kölsch.Greg made the mistake of searching reviews of Morning Watch, and Nic talks about the evil that is “Untappd.” 14 Cannons is hosting their first Brews & Crews festival on May 21, and we've got a promo code! Nic also talks about all the breweries that will be on hand and the music lineup, including his own band, The Scuba Kids! The guys get Nic to open up on what the F a Cold IPA really is. He also gets nerdy and talks about two new yeast strains: one that sours without any contamination and another that eliminates the need for dry hopping. Massachusetts is bringing the vibe down for Ludicrous Libation Law.Huge news: 14 Cannons is opening a second tasting room and pilot system on the water. Modern Times is still in trouble; now, they're hoping to be sold as a whole. Stone accuses Sycamore Brewing of stealing “Keep it Juicy” first. Moonlight Brewing has a new part-owner, and they're craft again! Sad news for America's only Trappist brewery. And Apple is trying to curb drunk driving.Nic: www.instagram.com/14cannons www.14cannons.com www.instagram.com/thenicbortolin Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337

Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals & Pints Brewing Co., comes back to hang out and get nerdy with Flex and Greg. They're talking about unicorn beers, fun hops, gross beer lines, Florida Man's new toy, and a list of hazies. Greg and Monica are sipping on It's a Unicorn Thing from WeldWerks Brewing Co. She was very excited for the Lotus hops. Flex is sipping on Pure Project's Endless Vista, a Murky DIPA. Shoutout to Andrew for the homebrew as well.Would nutrition labels on beer turn you off? They may be coming soon. Finland keeps coming back for more, and we can't wait to visit! Ever had a beer from dirty beer lines? It's disgusting. And Monica tells us why it's so bad (and some horror stories). And why are craft seltzers always so bad?Thanks, Oklahoma, for finally fixing your weird, beer-spoiling laws.Guinness is looking to infiltrate the coffee world. A teacher shows up high, drunk, and higher to class. Florida Man is back at it, and he's got a grenade this time. And the highest-rated hazy IPAs of 2022; sure to anger Flex.Monica: www.instagram.com/momoagogooo https://www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337

Cheers to new beer friends! Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals & Pints Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks, CA, drops in to share some beer, get nerdy with beer ingredients, talk about the sour beer shortage, and share stories about wedding crashers.Greg and Monica are drinking Pedals & Pints Beach Cruiser Tropical IPA; it's Monica's first recipe since taking over as head brewer. Flex is sipping on Eagle Park's Maibock. Monica gets nerdy with hops and talks about Sabro and its coconutty flavor and doubles down on the beer science with fun yeast strains. She also talks about the difficult, fun task of coming up with beer names, and why there aren't enough sour beers. Greg went to a Chili Cookoff and Beer Festival with some friends and got recognized from the show…famous! Monica did some research at a new spot, Shadow Grove Brewing.Bad news for Stone Brewing in their case with Sycamore Brewing. But there is good news for the craft beer industry. A couple from Arizona wants to find the drunks that crashed their wedding. Founders Brewing is now having to lay off employees. Who thrived in 2021? We have the top 50 breweries (and don't worry, we don't read the whole list).Monica: www.instagram.com/momoagogooo https://www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337

What's the best part of skiing? Après-ski beers! Beergirl_Melissa stops in to talk about falling down the slopes, drinking at baseball games, New York's anti-brunch stance, the sale of Modern Times, and the all-beer diet!Flex is drinking Crippling Predictions from Modist Brewing and Blackstact Brewing. Mel is sipping on Babe Brew 2, an Imperial Stout from Microbrasserie Labrosse and Brew Babes Family. Greg is researching Flames of Eden, the International Women's Day collab brew from Pure Brewing.Greg talks about drinking his way through Mammoth on his recent ski trip and the worst fall he ever had on the slopes. Turns out Mel was a ski instructor. Flex continues his opening day tradition and gets hydrated at a Brewer's game. It turns out that you can't drink at Jets games; why even go? And the only way to tailgate at Dodger games is to hide in your car.This week's Ludicrous Libation Law comes straight from New York City.Stone Brewing is trying to squeeze even more out of MolsonCoors. But Sycamore Brewing is suing Stone over the name of a new beer. Modern Times is up on the auction block. BrewDog closes its Indianapolis taproom. New Belgium and Bells Brewing officially merged and started letting people go. A man goes on the all-beer diet for lent and comes out better for it.Go support the Mel and the Allyson Whitney foundation @allyson4rare. And a huge thanks to everyone that came out for our live show at Naughty Pine Brewing. Mel: www.instagram.com/beergirl_melissawww.instagram.com/allyson4rareFlexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Happy 300! To celebrate our 300th episode, we recorded LIVE at Naughty Pine Brewing with the brewer, owner, and badass Brittany Brouhard. We talk about her history, coming up in beer, starting multiple breweries, working at a famous lager house, and of course, she leads on a guided tasting of her beer.The show starts with a guided tasting of Sturdy-B Pilsner, followed by Supply Chain Deficit Rye Amber, Alligator Skin Belgian IPA (Pink Boots Brew), and 17 Hundred British Brown Ale.Brit and Greg talk about what got her into the beer industry, why she hates homebrewing, and her “gateway” craft beer. This leads to a discussion about her love for making lagers (the right way), working for a popular German-style brewery, and starting a brewery (with no experience) in Hawaii. The discussion turned to Naughty Pine Brewing, which has been open for six months now. Now at the helm of Naughty Pine, she can brew exactly what she wants and design the taproom how she wants. The inspiration behind it is straight out of the early 1900s. She also tells us her biggest taproom pet peeves. The show ends with rapid-fire questions where we find out her favorite word for being drunk.A huge thank you to Brittany for allowing us to record our 300th episode at her brewery and for taking the time to come on the show and share her beer. Thank you to everyone that came out to watch and drink along. And thanks to the NP staff for taking such good care of everyone!Naughty Pine Brewing:www.naughtypinebrewingco.com www.instagram.com/naughtypinebrewing www.facebook.com/NPBCbeer www.twitter.com/NaughtyPineBeer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337

Knock knock. Who's there? Fuhgeddaboutit! Coley drops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about using technology to order beer, what alcohol does to the brain, more weird laws in Utah, and baseball beers! We've also got a list for Flex. We should also apologize now for our awful Boston accents.Toppling Goliath and Untitled Art got together and made a delicious love child named Think Piece, and that's what Flex is drinking. Coley and Greg are drinking Intent to Swing, a hazy DIPA from Topa Topa Brewing, in honor of baseball season.The crew is trying to sample as many of the Pink Boots collab brews as possible; which have you tried? Don't forget to leave an Untappd review for the 14 Cannons Collab Brew: Morning Watch. And come out to Naughty Pine Brewing on April 16 for a live Batch 300!Utah is keeping things weird in Ludicrous Libation Laws. How can you hate happy hour?A paralyzed man orders a beer with the help of new technology; can you blame him? Massachusetts extends its to-go alcohol laws. Science says that alcohol may shrink your brain; challenge accepted. And the highest rated beers (so far) of 2022.Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The BoozecastFlexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

If you're ready to drink a beer, give me a HELL YEAH! Coley 3:16 drops by to share a new beer with Flex and Greg and talk about how much fun she had watching Stone Cold Steve Austin. They also talk about new hops, Stone's lawsuit with MolsonCoors, Texas' weird drinking laws, and Flex's attempt a buying a brewery.Thanks to Firestone Walker for making sure we were able to try one of their latest releases, Hopnosis. It's their new IPA brewed exclusively with Cryo hops.Greg touches on the tragic loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. Don't forget to come party with us at 5:30 PM on April 16 at Naughty Pine Brewing for our 300th episode! Coley tackled kids tee-ball without any alcohol. And you know we couldn't pass the opportunity to talk about Wrestlemania 38. After all, everyone's favorite beer drinker made a HUGE return!Texas is really bringing the goods with this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.Stone Brewing racked up a massive win against MolsonCoors. So now MC is looking to rebrand…duh! Yakima Chief Hops scores a new patent for their cryo hop technology; it gets pretty nerdy. Busch Lite wants you to pee in their beer; no, seriously. We all need to do our parts as beer shipments are down in the US for the first couple months of the year. Breweries in Pennsylvania are teaming up to create one big hippy commune. And a new hurdle for Flex as he tries to buy Milwaukee Brewing.Have you had a chance to try the 14 Cannons/Craft Beer Republic collaboration beer? We want to know what you think! And thanks to the listeners for the feedback on some of our changes; we always like hearing from you!Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ The BoozecastFlexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Who's ready to burgle and chill? Erica stops by to get salty and share some craft beer! The gang talks about beercations, a-holes that work at breweries, drunk people breaking into homes, and a top 10 list that leaves Flex angry.Erica is sipping on Babe Brew 1, a Helles from Bone Haus Brewing, collaborating with the Beer Babes Family. Greg is drinking Pit-bulls And Palm Trees, a hazy double IPA collab from Tripping Animals and Crowns & Hops. Greg did a bit of traveling and drinking. First, he went to San Luis Obispo and stopped at Antigua Brewing, Oak & Otter, There Does Not Exist, and Bang the Drum. He even hit up a couple wine spots. Then he went up to Ojai for some wine and checked out a new brewery. Flex and Greg perform a bit of Masterdrunk Theatre to reenact Greg's trip to a weird brewery with a beertender that was full jerk-mode.It turns out that North Dakota hates pretzels and beer. So Erica won't be going anytime soon.It's time to make Flex angry with the 10 Best Imperial/Double Stouts of 2022. Milwaukee Brewing is for sale; do you know anyone in the area? If you're trying to be healthy, a probiotic beer is hitting the market. A drunk stranger breaks into a stranger's house and hangs out with their cat. And another drunk man gets arrested after fighting the medics trying to help him.Mark your calendars: April 16, 2022, at 5:30 PM. Our live show and Batch 300 party at Naughty Pine Brewing in Westlake Village, CA.Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh https://www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

It's time to get salty, as NeckNosh's Erica stops in to drink some beer and hang out. The group talks about the best way to carry beer, St Patrick's Day fallout, idiots at beer festivals, and drunk driving on a golf course.Thanks to Erica, we are all sharing the same beer today: New Glory Craft Brewery and New Belgium Brewing's Cargo Short Flex. The perfect beer name.Greg gives a recap of the live show from 14 Cannons and announces the next live show: Batch 300, LIVE from Naughty Pine Brewing on April 16! The crew discovers they're too old for St. Patrick's Day, talks about getting really hydrated on a school night, weirdos trying to pay Erica for the pretzel necklace around her neck, and all the people at beer festivals that have too many opinions. Flex also got invited to a sour festival preview at Mob Craft Brewing.Fontana Jim calls in to share his lousy weekend of beer buying. Utah is coming in strong for this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.Speaking of Utah, they're passing a law that will ban hard seltzers. Stone Brewing and Molson Coors finally have their day in court; it's not looking great for Stone. Heineken stopped selling their garbage in Russia. And a drunk man in Utah crashes onto a golf course. But have you ever golfed sober?Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh https://www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Have you heard?! Craft Beer Republic collaborated with 14 Cannons on a Coffee Kölsch along with California Coffee Republic! For Batch 295, Greg set up with head brewer Nic Bortolin at the brewery for a live show and release party.Everyone in attendance had the Podcast Flight which included Patient Pilsner, California Coffee Republic Nitro Cold Brew, Morning Watch Coffee Kölsch, and Wreck Yo Ship TIPA. Nic led everyone on a guided tasting as he talked about the various ingredients, brewing process, tasting notes, and all-around beer nerdiness. The duo also talked a bit about 14 Cannons beginnings and leading up to now, 4 ½ years later. What led up to the collaboration, and the really fun coffee nerdiness that everyone got into on the day of the brew day. Will brough multiple coffees to sample alongside the ingredients of the beer, and based on the hops being used, an Ethiopian blend was used. Nic also talks about the process of brewing a coffee to put on tap at a brewery. Greg gets Nic to talk about what annoys him when it comes to taproom shenanigans. He also discusses the process of making Wreck Yo Ship, hopping during and after fermentation, what that does to the beer, and how it can cause your fermenter to explode.Everything gets wrapped up with a round of rapid-fire questions where we find out Nic's first beer, beer & food pairings, favorite local beers, and his favorite word for being drunk. The crowd chimes in with their favorite drunk words as well.A huge thank you to Nic and 14 Cannons for not only allowing us to collab on a beer, but also be the host of our first live show since the pandemic started. It felt so good to drink with real people!Nic Bortolin:www.instagram.com/thenicbortolin www.instagram.com/thescubakids 14 Cannons: www.14cannons.com www.instagram.com/14Cannons www.facebook.com/14cannons Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Is your beer in a loving, supportive, environment? Our Best Beer Friend Coley stops in to hang out with Flex and Greg. The squad talks about a weekend full of Pink Boots collaboration brews, emo concerts, getting punished for booze, new beer style guidelines, awful seltzers, and beers to support Ukraine.Greg and Coley are drinking Star God, a hazy IPA from There Does Not Exist. Flex is getting into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with The Knot from Phase Three Brewing. Flex went to his first concert since the pandemic. He loaded up with beer, went to emo fest, and still can't talk. Coley and Greg spent the weekend at 14 Cannons and Naughty Pine Brewing for a couple of amazing Pink Boots collaboration brews. Turns out that Kentucky is very strict on people sending alcohol gifts. Calm down!The homie Chew You Beer calls in to talk about his birthday weekend shenanigans, brewery tour, and his excitement for meeting Greg the first time. The Brewer's Association has updated lots of language for beer styles, including IPAs of various temperatures. Modern Times is now seeking a buyer or investor after closing most of their taprooms. The CEO of Threes Brewing steps down after his less than classy comments over vaccine mandates and the Holocaust. Look out, Florida Man; Mountain Dew Hard Seltzers are finally hitting shelves just in time for your spring break! Matthew McConaughey very strongly endorses Troy Aikman's new EIGHT beer, like very strongly. And Molson Coors has to ruin a great thing with Vizzy's new mimosa flavors. Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ https://www.boozeleague.com/boozecast Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Cheers and mid-west beers, Republic! The pride of Gary, IN, aka Zack Miller, is back! The group is talking about the horrible people on Untappd, dropping all the adjuncts into beers, discussing Hawaii's new buzz-kill law, and drunk politicians making kids cry. Greg found a beer from Indiana and is sipping on No Sparge Imperial Golden from Taxman Brewing Company. Flex is drinking Trouble's Coming, a triple IPA from Eagle Park Brewing. Zack is researching Party Business, a hazy from Off Square Brewing. The guys talk about some of the recent beer research they've been conducting (Naughty Pine and Poseidon Brewing). That leads to talking about all the awful people that post on Untappd. Greg made Zack a custom beer label, now breweries are fighting to brew the “Adjunct Mother F***ker” beer. And don't forget: live podcast at 14 Cannons on March 10 with the release of our Coffee Kölsch! You know you're in for a treat when Florida provides us a Ludicrous Libation Law. Turns out that the top brass at Boston Beer are making quite a bit of cash. Hawaii is looking to lower the BAC limit for drivers, but is there science behind it? Greg finds a drunk buy passed out in the middle of the road. And a politician gets drunk and starts making children cry. Zack: www.instagram.com/og_beer_dude Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

We are so excited to have Nic Bortolin, head brewer at 14 Cannons in Westlake Village, CA, on the show with us. He drops by to talk about some very exciting news at the brewery. We find out why consumers are overpaying for beer, the closure of some big craft breweries, and some heavy drinkers at Disneyworld.Greg kicks off the beer research with K-17, a Czech Dark Lager from 14 Cannons. Luckily Nic is around to provide all the details and process. In addition, Nic is drinking Yuzu for Papa, a slated wheat beer from Green Cheek Brewing.The big news of the day is the official release date and live podcast for our collaboration beer with 14 Cannons on March 10. We still need help naming our Coffee Kölsch, so please help us out! Nic also talks about the release party for Wreck Yo Ship, a 10.5% triple IPA, on February 26. Flex gets him to talk about making such a big beer and keeping it balanced. And this year, they're opening their Pink Boots brew day to the public, so make sure you check that out! The guys also talk about the Super Bowl and how awesome that halftime show was. Thanks to Connecticut for the Ludicrous Libation Law. Now no one wants to visit. Breaking news in the craft world, Modern Times is closing most of its locations. 14 Cannons is hosting their first beer festival in May; stay tuned for more on that! The recently acquired Oscar Blues quietly closed one of their taprooms. Are we seeing the “reckoning” of the craft world? Nic lends his expertise to the closures of all these breweries. According to the Treasury Department, AB InBev and Molson are forcing people to overpay for beer. Nic talks about the difficulty in distribution laws and getting beer to market. The CEO of Threes Brewing is causing quite a stir after some horrible tweets. And two drunk sisters fight naked at Disneyworld; who knew Disney could be that fun?Nic: www.instagram.com/14cannons www.14cannons.com www.instagram.com/thenicbortolin Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Question of the day: Do you have a brewery that you love but sometimes forget about?The Dream Team is in full effect, as Deb joins the crew to talk about the downside of champagne, not-so-great beer, Dry January beverage sales, and getting too drunk to steal a car.Greg starts the beer research with Desert! It's a DDH IIPA from SingleCut Beersmiths. Deb is sipping on Great Divide's Horchata Yeti, straight from Denver.The team talks about the highs and lows of getting way too hydrated from champagne. Greg brings up some breweries that he loves, but sometimes doesn't get to. Flex went to one of his favorite spots to put in some research. Deb has been doing cocktail research with the T-Pain cocktail recipe book; yes it's a thing.Our favorite homie Chew Your Beer calls in to leave a voicemail while in a very inebriated state.Thanks to Scotland for getting a little creepy with this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.What are the best pastry stouts of 2022? We'll tell you.The UK is driving up low and none alcohol beverage sales; stop it! Diageo will be opening a Guiness Brewery in London, and it won't be cheap. Rockstar and Pepsi are launching a hemp energy drink; seems a bit conflicting. And a man gets way too drunk to steal a car, and instead befriends some police officers.Make sure to follow us across the web and social media:Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.com

Welcome to February; Dry January is over! The Dream Team is back, baby! Deb stops in to hang with Flex and Greg for Batch 290. The all-stars are sampling new beer styles, gearing up for the Super Bowl, prepping for Valentine's Day, and some colossal beer collaboration news!Greg is getting the research started with Baxter, a Cold IPA from Fremont Brewing in Seattle. Flex is redeeming the pink beers with Fatty's Beer Works Cotton Candy Milkshake IPA. The crew celebrates the end of Dry January, not that anyone participated. The Super Bowl is around the corner; who's getting ready to party? National Hangover Day and Valentine's Day are one in the same this year; what will you be doing? And Greg has some massive news about a collaboration brew with 14 Cannons and California Coffee Republic. California coming in strong with some dumb rules in this week's Ludicrous Libation Law. Green Flash's brewery is still for sale if you've got the cash. Budweiser is dropping a new, non-alcoholic energy in India. Also gross, AB InBev is releasing a zero-carb beer. The Colorado Beer Guy hits all the breweries in Colorado in record time. And Dick Leinenkugel is leaving his post at Leinenkugels.Make sure to follow us across the web and social media:Deb: www.instagram.com/onehopmess Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

I think it's time to ask yourself; what do you believe in? Beer, of course.Erica grabs some pretzels and stops in to hang with Flex and Greg on Batch 289. The salty crew is talking about the charity work they're doing in Indiana, which booze will protect you from COVID, drunk landlords breaking into apartments, and annoying breweries that play with our emotions.Greg starts the beer research with Lunch, an IPA from Maine Beer Company. Next, Erica brings in Henhouse IPA, which is supposed to stand for Incredible Pale Ale…but is it?A very happy birthday to one of our favorite people: Coley! Flex and Greg vent about a brewery that contacted the show for an interview and then became unreasonable to deal with. And what is the deal with Cold IPAs?Idaho coming in weird with this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.Turns out that we at the Craft Beer Republic are doing great things to help out the state of Indiana; you're welcome. The Green Flash brewery might have a new tenant sooner than later. NBA start Marcus Camby launches his own super-creative beer. Turns out certain alcohols will help protect you from getting COVID, but is it your favorite? An aluminum shortage is on the verge of increasing beer prices; time to organize some protests! And finally, a tenant finds their hammered landlord…in their bed.Make sure to follow us across the web and social media:Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” Benjamin Franklin. Everyone's favorite salt-queen, Erica (Neck Nosh), stops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about mixing alcohols and getting way too drunk, the importance of beer research out in the field, drunk-responding to DMs, and the greatest gift to humans: Walking Around Beers. Flex kick-starts the research session with Hidden Meanings, a Double NE IPA from Good City Brewing in Milwaukee, WI. Next, Greg warms up in the bullpen with Death and Taxes, a San Francisco-style black lager from Moonlight Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, CA. Greg has an admission: he got really drunk over the weekend due to the 49ers winning and moving on in the playoffs. What started as a research day turned into mixing booze, drunk messaging, and a lost night. It also turns out that he has a weird hangover remedy. Erica gets sloppy and reaches for a Bloody Mary. Flex grabbed a friend and went out for some essential lunch beers; the work never stops. Do you have a specific drink to help you with the hangover blues? Thanks to Georgia for bringing some sanity to this crazy world and allowing people to drink outside. Are you a fan of “walking around beers”? Monster Energy Drinks throws down some cash and buys CANarchy Craft Beer Collective. Turns out Molson isn't just selling off the St. Archer taproom; they're done altogether. The former Green Flash brewery and taproom is up for sale if you're looking for a major brewery to open. Budweiser is putting a golden ticket in some beer boxes...sort of. And BrewDog is in more trouble, this time for lying to the government. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

What are your favorite drunk snacks? Coley drops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about Beerio Kart, outlawing drinking games, the worst beers in the world, more craft brewery buyouts, and a drunk woman who put a “dead” deer in her car.Flex kicks off the beer research with Wiggly Wigglers, a smoothie sour from The Brewing Projekt. Later, Coley is sipping on Backstreet Boysenberries, a kettle sour from Captain Fatty's Brewery.Greg learned about quite possibly the best drinking game in existence: Beerio Kart. Now we must find a way to hold an official CBR tournament. The crew talks about the importance of drunk snacks and where to get the best ones. Coley talks about her quarantine after testing positive for COVID. Thanks to Maine for taking the fun out of this week's Ludicrous Libation Law. We've got a list of the world's worst beers, thanks to Beer Advocate. Uinta Brewing is the latest casualty in a recent string of craft brewery buyouts. Corona is launching a “healthy” beer, just in time to get bikini-ready. Bacardi is launching non-alcoholic spirits, but why? A drunk woman hits a dear, loads it into her car, and then gets a huge surprise. And an 18-year-old drunk driver kicked and bit officers after blowing a stop sign. Make sure to follow us across the web and social media:Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ https://www.boozeleague.com/boozecast Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Ever drink so much that you decided to take a trip to Gary, Indiana? Neither did we.Flex and Greg are joined by special guest, and Indiana native, Zack Miller. We talk about Zack's time in the craft beer industry, the weird alcohol laws in Indiana, the best IPAs in America, and PBR's tweeting fiasco.Greg kicks off the beer research with Fantastic, an IPA from Societe Brewing & Beachwood Brewing. Zack is sipping on Blackberry Double Marbles, a milkshake IPA from More Brewing Company in Huntley, IL.Zack got in touch with us after we spent a few minutes talking about how much we don't appreciate Indiana back on Batch 285. Not only is he an Indiana native, but he also works for a craft beer distributor and knows his way around the craft scene. He sets Flex straight on the good parts of IN and fills us in on some super weird alcohol laws.The homie Chew Your Beer calls and drops a fresh voicemail on us. We found out the best-rated American IPAs in 2021; did it make Flex angry?The sale of Bell's Brewing is official; welcome to the dark side. Pabst Blue Ribbon drops some very lively tweets comparing Dry January to licking certain body parts. Kings & Convicts have acquired the old Sant Archer taproom. It turns out that SweetWater and Tilray didn't have to pay all that much for Green Flash and Alpine Beer. And Troy Aikman is dropping his own lager with a super creative name.Zack:www.instagram.com/og_beer_dude Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

What is the slang du jour? It's the slang of the day. Mmm, that sounds good. I'll have that...Necknosh's salty captain, Erica, stops in to hang with Flex and Greg as they talk about playing with sharp objects, beer turned into liquor, disappearing hard seltzers, and at-home cocktail machines.Flex starts the hydration session with Braaaaaaaains - Pineapple, Guava, & Dragonfruit. Greg and Erica are sharing Drekker's Triple Berry Pie Slang Du Jour. It's also Erica's first-ever Drekker!Greg and Erica both went axe throwing, complete with lots of drinking and playing with sharp things. What cocktails make you think of Las Vegas? And Greg talks about getting wasted in a new town while strangers buy him drinks.Thanks to Indiana for making things weird with this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.Sierra Nevada is doing some Jesus things; they're turning beer into whiskey. A group of beverage makers has joined forces to create an Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association. The U.S. House of Representatives is working to regulate CBD beverages. It turns out that retailers are starting to ditch hard seltzers, but what will replace the shelf space? And Keurig is stopping production on their at-home cocktail machine. Erica: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Ever drink too much in a strange city and wake up with no idea what happened? Erica, the Pretzel Queen, drops by to get the New Year's party started with Flex and Greg. The group talks about exploding party beers, New Year's celebrations, the top beers and breweries of 2021, and some breaking craft beer news!Greg kicks off the hydration with Stone Brewing's Enjoy By 01.01.22, an unfiltered IPA. Erica joins in the New Year's beer theme with Lights Out Stout from Worthy Brewing in Bend, OR.In addition to fun end-of-the-year shenanigans and drunken New Year's stories, the group tackles the essential topics: when do the Christmas decorations come down? Florida coming through with some weird Champagne vibes for this week's Ludicrous Libation Law. In breaking craft beer news, the parent company of Sweetwater Brewing has purchased Green Flash Brewing in San Diego. We also have the top 10 beers and breweries based on Untappd check-ins. And some New Year's Eve drinking traditions from around the globe. Melissa: www.instagram.com/necknosh www.necknosh.com Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Have you ever gotten drunk at a holiday party, gone to a gentleman's club, and ended up making your sister cry? Beergirl Melissa drops in to hang with Flex and Greg. The group is ringing in the holidays with their favorite drunk Christmas stories, creepy European holiday animals, Christmas in Finland, and those crazy Germans and their sexy Christmas.Greg kicks off the hydration with Stone Brewing's Xocoveza Tres Leches. Then, Melissa comes in off the top rope with Santa's Private Reserve Ale - Kringle Krusher from Rogue Ales. Finally, Flex is getting into the spirit with Warmest Wishes, a holiday milk stout from Phase Three Brewing.When it comes to drunk holiday stories, you are covered. Flex had to dress up as Santa at work while still throwing up from the night before. Melissa got hydrated with co-workers and ended up angering some dancers at a gentleman's club. Greg hates his wife's co-workers and tries to sabotage the holiday party. Listener Martín writes in to share his holiday drunk-punch. Then, the crew travels to Finland to learn about their holiday traditions. It turns out the Europeans love their creepy holiday animals. And Chew Your Beer calls in to wish everyone a happy Chew year.Thanks to Washington DC for the holiday-themed Ludicrous Libation Law.We wrap things up with Greg's favorite holiday tradition; the dropping of the yule log.Melissa:www.instagram.com/beergirl_melissa Flexy: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Are you a lover of advent calendars and homebrew?Chris Braaten, the host of I Like to Like Things, stops by to share his homebrew with Coley and Greg. The crew also talks about their love (and hate) of advent calendars, falling in love with brewing beer, staying drunk in Green Bay, and getting healthy with beer!Coley kicks off the hydration with Bistro Grande Mango Cotton Candy, a fruited Berliner Weisse from Energy City Brewing. Greg is drinking a homebrew from listener Andrew. Greg and Chris talk about the I Like to Like Things podcast and being forced to homebrew, thanks to Greg. Chris then reviews the beer he made, a hefeweizen, and talks about the process involved. Finally, Andrew gets a hold of his Finnish friend to get the group some info from their biggest fans.Chew Your Beer leaves a voicemail to call out Flex on his protein intake and gives Greg some flack for his claims about milk.California is making things weird with this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.Heineken is being sued for lying about their zero alcohol claims. In addition, a Green Bay man is sentenced to five years in prison for over 15 DUIs. And some good news for the people of Ohio.Chris – I Like to Like Things: www.instagram.com/like2likethings www.twitter.com/like2likethings Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_Captain of the Boozecast Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Pro tip: it's tough to get drunk from near beer. Intern Brian is back to provide some pro bono work to the Republic. We're also talking about mixing alcohol, being given free beer, the world running out of booze, and recycling spent grain.Greg kicks off the hydration with a review of DeLorean Dust, a ten percenter from Alvarado Street Brewery. Intern Brian is sipping on The Butcher, an Imperial Stout from Societe Brewing Company.It turns out that the Craft Beer Republic is still worldwide and doing better than ever in Finland. Greg ran into a listener who handed over some free beer. Brian and Flex have been doing some research from home. And Greg talks about his very boozy road trip, including stops at Firestone and a few other breweries. Turns out that Deadwood, South Dakota, has some weirdness around mixing drinks.Bad news for London, they're about to run out of beer. Is it time for Londoners to learn how to brew? To make things worse, Heineken is launching 0.0 on tap. AB InBev is working with scientists to recycle spent grain.Brian: www.instagram.com/ucsbrian Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Not following the Flex Algorithm when buying beers can really get you in trouble. Intern Brian stops in to provide some pro bono work as the group talks about Thanksgiving hangovers, how to make eggnog even worse, and Coley pays up on the Booze League bet. Flex kicks off the hydration with a review of Abracadaver, a double IPA from Modist Brewing. Next, Greg is sipping on Slush Doggie Dogg Vol. 2 Blue Razz Style, a heavily fruited sour from Local Craft Beer in collaboration with Sippin With Sky and Bay Area Craft King.The crew discusses their Thanksgiving holiday and some new traditions. Brian talks about his love/hate relationship with eggnog, and Flex got burnt by his own beer-buying algorithm. Also, Erica finds one more way to gross us out even more with her holiday beverages.Coley finally pays up on the NBA bet between the Republic and Booze League, making her the only member to honor her side.Shout out to Alabama for leaving us with more questions than answers.Drizly is partnering with 7-Eleven to get more booze into more livers. Constellation Brands is getting friendly with Monster energy drinks. Russian River will host the Pliny the Younger release in-person in 2022. Brian: www.instagram.com/ucsbrian Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Grab your turkey and your festive beers; it's time to prepare for the holidays! Coley hangs out with Flex and Greg as they discuss the best boozy holiday beverage, stocking up on drinks for the holidays, and Thanksgiving fun facts!To kick off Thanksgiving, we're drinking beers that make us think of turkey day. First is Sierra Nevada's Celebration fresh hop IPA. Then, for dessert, we're stepping outside the box with Main & Mill Brewing Company's HoliDaze Halloween stout. One of these beers is great!Holiday beverages are essential, and we're talking about the best (and worst) holiday beverages and what beers really bring in the winter. A line is drawn when it comes to eggnog. What's America's Thanksgiving drink of choice? How about the drunkest states on turkey day? We've got your Thanksgiving Fun Facts.Delaware is providing this week's Ludicrous Libation Law; make sure you stock up on beer ahead of time!Who brews it best? We have Beer and Brewing's Best Beer of 2021. Maui Brewing is moving its operations to the mainland. And two drunk men are arrested for bringing a knife to a gunfight, or was it a gun to a knife fight?Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ Boozecast Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.

Ever have one of those hangovers that remind you how old you are? Coley joins Flex and Greg to talk about taking full advantage of Sunday Funday, going to breweries to drink for a cause, the importance of lunch beers, fast food flavored booze, and some breaking news that's shaking up the craft beer scene.Coley and Greg are reviewing Birthday Month: Flowers And Fruit, a double IPA from Wild Leap Brewing in LaGrange, GA. Flex drinks Poetic Hustler, a double dry-hopped double IPA from Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove, IL. Greg talks about guesting on the I Like to Like Things podcast to give some homebrewing tips. Coley, Greg, and their spouses went to a wine event and ended up stumbling to a brewery to keep the party going; it's those Sundays that lead to rough Mondays. Flex talks about his lunchtime research at Eagle Park Brewing. In huge, breaking craft beer news, New Belgium buys Bell's Brewing. The United States and European Union reached a deal to make booze cheaper. Have you ever thought about fast food flavored hooch? Arby's definitely has. Our friend Vanessa shares a Ludicrous Libation Law from Florida, adding more evidence that Florida is “unique.”Coley: www.instagram.com/ice_cole_beer_ Boozecast Flex: www.instagram.com/flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com www.instagram.com/CraftBeerRepublic www.facebook.com/CraftBeerRepublicPod www.twitter.com/CraftBeerRepub (805) 538-2337 Use promo code UNFILTERED on Tavour.