Upbeat Brew Review

Cheers & Happy New Year to you all! How were your holidays? I hope everyone got to enjoy themselves, and drank some amazing brews. I'm reviewing the heavy hitters, OGs of NE Mpls: Indeed Brewing. Mixed Nuts Cream Ale is smooth, creamy, and rich. This is sure to be your new favorite gathering beer. Indeed has been crushing it in MN, so much they expanded to their 2nd location in Milwaukee, WI. Daytripper Pale Ale, Midnight Rider Black IPA, and Shenanigans Honey Wheat Ale are some of my faves. Click Here for more info on Indeed Brewing. For more info on beer review, general questions-comments-criticisms, or for a copy of the evaluation sheet, drop me a line: upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com Click Here for official Upbeat Brew Review Merch! These items make great gifts for the beer lover in your life. Thanks for listening! Cheers, Jon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Reviewing Inbound's Fruit of the Loop - West Coast IPA. For more info on Inbound, visit: inboundbrew.co I picked this up at First Grand Avenue Liquors (918 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105). Inbound is their brewery of the month, go check 'em out and save a few bucks! Under $10 for a 4 pack of delicious local craft beer! Checking out Inbound's site, now. They're on the list to visit soon! The best way to support the podcast is a 5 star rating, so please do so if you haven't already! And be sure to subscribe to get notified when I release more content. Endless thanks and cheers to you all. -Jon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

On this bonus episode, I review Luce Line's Moon Bluff Hazy IPA.  Beer Fridge episodes are typically recorded as one offs, a bonus episode in between full brewery review episodes.  This is an additional chance for me to hone my reviewing (and recording) skills.  As always, thanks for listening!   For more info on Luce Line, visiti lucelinebrewing.com Be sure to check out Season 2, Episode 2 featuring 5 brews from Luce Line!   Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

A quick hello and summary of how I review craft beer. I'd love for you to follow along at home. For a copy of my Evaluation Sheet, email me at upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com The best way to support the podcast is a 5 star rating, so please do so if you haven't already! And be sure to subscribe to get notified when I release more content. Endless thanks and cheers to you all. -Jon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Hello!  I hope everyone had a great November, and an awesome holiday.  Life is fantastic!  Busy, hectic, but fantastic.  I recorded this episode with Josh, whom I've been friends with since we were uhh like 14...15?  Now we're all growed up and are both Dads.  Look at us.  Who woulda thought?  Not me.  Anyway, thank you to Josh for joining me on this review of Luce Line from Plymouth, MN.  Luce Line is a great place to hang out.  They have a wide variety of beers on tap, and plenty of to-go options if you're feeling a night in.  I'm planning on heading back that way soon, and I'll be stopping there, for sure! Featured Brews: Foggy Bottom - Hazy IPA Festbier Citra Joy Ride - American IPA DDH West River - Hazy IPA Triple Berry Cobbler - Smoothie Pastry Sour DAMN, they make some phenomenal beer!  Go check them out today! For more info on Luce Line, visit lucelinebrewing.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Thank you to all that are sticking with me on this beer tasting journey. It has been awhile. Joining me on this episode is my cousin, Jacob, who you may remember from our 2 Part Toppling Goliath episodes. If you have any questions, comments, criticisms for me, please contact me at upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com or leave a voice message here! This is also a 2 parter. Part 2 to be released in the coming weeks. For more information on each of these beers and breweries that brew them, please visit the links below: Beer 1 Waldmann Brewery Pilsner waldmannbrewery.com Beer 2 Pryes Brewing Pragmatic Pils pryesbrewing.com Beer 3 Insight Brewing Promotional Sample insightbrewing.com Beer 4 Indeed Brewing Mexican Honey indeedbrewing.com Beer 5 Castle Danger Brewing Maple Marzen castledangerbrewery.com Until next time, cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Hey all, I want to thank you all for sticking with me. Bro/Cohost Luke has decided to step down, so I'm going solo. Who wants to join in on an episode? Let me know: upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com You pick the spot, we'll review and talk about whatever you want to talk about. Thank you and a big cheers to Luke for starting the podcast with me. Talk soon, -Jon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

This BONUS Episode features the smooth, tropical, hazy AF, Double Dry Hopped Double Hazy IPA - Hop Spin Vol 1 from the legendary Insight Brewing. Insight has made a name for themselves over the years, and with the addition of a new head brewer (Sean Carnahan) in 2020, they're taking things in a new direction! Sean has made it known that he is all about the hops and this brew doesn't disappoint! Coming in at 8.6% ABV, it will keep you toasty in the colder months, but quench your thirst when it's hot & humid. Hop Spin Vol 1 is extremely smooth, complex, tropical on the nose & tongue, and extremely fun to drink. This is part of a rotating series, so it's no longer available. However, Insight is brewing up something for EVERYONE! Go check them out! 2821 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55413 612.722.7222 insightbrewing.com info@insightbrewing.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Greetings fellow reviewers and beer drinkers! I have extremely exciting news. Co-host - Luke and his wife, Julie recently welcomed their first born: Finley! a HUGE Cheers and welcome to the world, Finley! Joining us on this episode: Libby and Paul from 1st Grand Avenue Liquors. If you haven't been, you're missing out. They have a monster beer cave, full of 90% local craft beer. Selection, variety, and pricing are all amazing. Libby and Paul were such fun guests, I hope they agree to come back on. We discuss beer (of course), music, movies/TV, food pairings, our signs, and Libby drops a BOMB on us. Let us know what you think! Tell your friends and family about us! We appreciate you spreading the word! 1st Grand Avenue Liquors 918 Grand Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105 1stgrandaveliquors.com fallingknife.beer pryesbrewing.com drekkerbrewing.com indeedbrewing.com Questions, comments, suggestions, criticisms? Contact us here, on our socials, or at upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com Thanks again to Libby and Paul for joining in on the fun! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Beer Fridge Volume 2 features a fresh take on a classic, easy drinking style from Northeast's OG brewing company: Indeed. It is everything we've come to know and love when drinking Indeed, nothing short of fantastic. Bready, Malty, Fresh, Crisp, Citrusy, Clean Finish, easy drinker! For more info on Indeed, visit indeedbrewing.com. Their website is FULL of information on their beer and company. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Thanks for tuning in, folks! We have a very special guest joining us for this episode. Join me in giving a very warm welcome to my friend, Nate Schneider. Nate and I met working at Flat Earth Brewing Co back in 2018. He moved on to become Director of Sales and Distribution at Invictus Brewing Co in Blaine, MN (check out Episode 5 for our review of Invictus). Nate asked to guest on the pod, so we let him choose the brewery. He chose Dual Citizen. We had just interviewed Bradley from DC, who is an insanely nice person. Bradley was also head brewer of Invictus Brewing when they first opened. I honestly didn't realize this episode was recorded 2 months ago. I blinked in May, and now it's almost August. June was crazy busy, July was crazy busy. I apologize for the severe delay in episodes. I appreciate your patience. I'm currently working on another couple beer fridge episodes and another guest episode. Cheers to you if you're still here. Cheers to Nate for coming on the pod and bringing the beer. He is the man! If you see Nate out slinging Invictus, tell him the Upbeat Bro's say, "sup." Brews Reviewed: This Must Be The Pale - American Pale Ale Good Good - Hazy Oat IPA Juice Tiger - Fruites Sour As The Night Grows Dim - DIPA Chashmere Rules Everything Around Me - Hazy IPA For more info on Dual Citizen: dcbc.com For more info on Invictus: invictusbrewing.com Thank you again. We appreciate you! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Typically, we review 4 beers from 1 company, but since we drink more than that during the week, we had the idea to review beers we have in the fridge. We want to release more content, and this way, we're not breaking the bank. For Volume 1 of our Beer Fridge Series, we're reviewing 21 IPA from the mighty Summit Brewing Co. This easy drinking IPA is golden, hoppy, floral, with just the right amount of bitter, malt, citrus, and sweet. If you're new to IPAs, this is a great one to start with. Find, follow, and contact us on Instagram and Facebook, our email is upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com If you haven't heard, we're on Spotify! Remember to tell your friends and family about us. Share us on your socials, rep a sticker, hat, or glass. We truly appreciate your support. Until next time, drink local, drink responsibly, and keep it upbeat! Cheers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Many of you might know, but you probably don't. I (Jon) worked for Saint Paul Brewing, formerly Flat Earth Brewing from 2017 - 2020. This is where my love and appreciation for the craft behind craft beer embedded itself deep within my personality. I hadn't had passion for a hobby or lifestyle since being in a band, and I was grateful and happy to be a part of it. I am still friends with a good chunk of the fellow employees at SPB, including Head Brewer, Bob Roepke. We invited Bob onto the podcast, thinking we would review some beers and shoot the shit. But Bob, being the awesome dude he is, asked if some of his brewer friends could join. Beers were flowing, including an exclusive Munich Dunkel. Laughter and chaos ensued. A huge shout out to Bob for hosting on the brew floor. Shout out to Mimi and the SPB crew for all the help that evening. Thank you to Bradley (Dual Citizen Brewing Co), Matt (High Pines Brewing Co), and Jason (formerly of Castle Danger & Urban Growler) for joining in on the fun, as well. For more info on Saint Paul Brewing, visit stpaulbrewing.com For more info on Dual Citizen Brewing Co, visit dcbc.com For more info on High Pines Brewing Co, visit highpinesbrewing.com I'm excited for you to hear this episode. Tell your friends, family, or any craft beer enthusiast you know to check us out! If you're interested in promoting or supporting the podcast, we have hats & tulip glasses for sale or free stickers. Contact us at upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com, facebook.com/upbeatbrewreview, or instagram @upbeatbrewreview to place your order. Cheers!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Lake Monster! I finally got to try some of their specialties! Great IPA & Dark Lager. Joined by our Brolo, our Brother in Law, Chris Bauer. No, not the actor. Chris is a beer and food enthusiast like Luke and I, and he's the only normal one in the family. We discuss beer, our favorite food combos, frozen pizza, and dream vacations. Hats & Tulip Glasses for sale, stickers are free. Send your orders to upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Part 2 of 2. We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our Toppling Goliath Showcase. In Part 2 we review Galaxy Dry Hopped Pseudo Sue, King Sue, and the almighty Pseudo Sue. Audio difficulties and background noise are at a Podcast level high on this one, but we hope you listen anyways. Have any questions or suggestions for us? Leave us a voice message on anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview - or - send us an email at upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com Thank you again to Jacob, he was an awesome guest to have on the pod. We really enjoyed the conversation and company. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Part 1 of a 2 part marathon episode featuring our cousin, Jacob!  He is a connoisseur of all things awesome.  For instance, different types of cats & oranges :) He bought the majority of the beer and prepared an amazing meal for all of us.  95% of it being handmade, down to the bread.  It was a pleasure having him on the 'cast, and we can't wait to have him back!   This was recorded before I bought new recording equipment, so be prepared for echo, background noise, my child laughing/crying/screaming, dogs barking, and our wives chatting it up in the background.  Thank you for your patience.  My crazy schedule has left me drained at the end of the day.  I'm trying to balance work, fun, not work, podcast, etc.  Thank you for sticking around with us.  Toppling Goliath can be found online: tgbrews.com.  Their taproom & brewery is located 1600 Prosperity Road, Decorah, Iowa.  If you visit or tag them on social media, tell them Upbeat Brew Review sent you!   Cheers!   #topplinggoliath #tgbrews #upbeatbrewreview #upbeat #podcast #podcastingbrothers #beer #beerpodcast #beercast #iowa #decorah #iowabeer #psuedosue #fun #positivevibes #positivepodcast #friday #cheerstotheweekend #cheers #craftbeer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

We're trying out a new segment on this episode called "Our Favorites Since The Last Episode" (Title pending haha). We're reviewing 5 beers from Falling Knife, one being another collab! Visit fallingknife.beer for more information. We have hats available for $20, belgian tulip glasses for $10, stickers are FREE!!! Email your order to upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com. Want to follow along at home? We'll send you a copy of our Sensory Evaluation Sheet, just email us upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com. Help us spread the word! Tell your friends, family, and any craft beer drinker you know to check us out! Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram! We appreciate your support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, from our families to yours.  We wanted to try something different & special.  We're reviewing 4 different beers, each being from a different brewery.  Each of these breweries will be showcased in our next 4 episodes.  Each of these brews are only available in crowlers purchased on location.  Falling Knife, Insight, Saint Paul Brewing, & Lake Monster.  Things are tough for breweries right now, so please, go support them! We discuss our favorite beers, meals, and entertainment since we last podcasted, and our favorite holiday movies, traditions, etc.  If you'd like to support the podcast, please share this with your friends & family, and you can always buy a hat or belgian tulip glass.  Help us spread the Upbeat word!   Thank you for checking us out.   Until 2021, Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

It's Friday! For our 10th Episode (you heard me, 10 EPISODES! woo), we have our friend Josh joining us! We each chose one of our favorite IPAs to bring on the podcast for 'formal' review. Josh also brought endless movie knowledge. We discuss movies, TV shows, music, the spoken word of Bill Shatner, ageless Paul Rudd, Star Trek, sports, and of course, beer (duh!). Thank you for sticking with us for 10 episodes. I hope you keep listening for the next 100 (or however long we keep 'casting). If you'd like to support the podcast, buy a hat or 2, a tulip glass or 5, grab a couple stickers to slap on your car, beer fridge, desk, laptop, etc. But most of all, tell your friends & fam! Thank you, from the bottom of my blackened heart. Cheers! For more info on the beers featured in this episode, visit: pryesbrewing.com badweatherbrewing.com fultonbeer.com steeltoebrewing.com ***WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC PLAYED ON THIS EPISODE*** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

429 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107 Wabashabrewery.com Brewing quality, smooth, easy-drinking craft beers for every occasion. There is a beer for everybody at Wabasha Brewing Company! This week was our last outdoor episode, as MN seasons changed drastically on us this year (and every year, I know). This is our last standard episode before 2.5 special episodes with guests, food, and fun! Please tell your friends and fam to subscribe, listen, rate! I know that may be asking a great deal, and we appreciate you! **WE DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE RIGHTS TO THE SONG PLAYED DURING THE EPISODE. ARTIST: AFTER THE BURIAL. SONG: CURSING AKHLKJLKJALDFKJL;KHEOIRUO (JK...IT’S CALLED CURSING AKHENATEN)** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

This week, we review & discuss Waconia Brewing Company from Waconia, MN. visit waconiabrewing.com for more info. Their beers were phenomenal, and I'll be purchasing them in the future. The Choc PB Porter is the favorite of the episode, but all were great! This was recorded in late August, and I'm just getting to edit it now; a prime example of how busy I am. Thanks for listening! Tell your friends & family! ***WE DON'T OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED. ARTIST: THE ACACIA STRAIN. SONG: I BREATHED IN THE SMOKE DEEPLY IT TASTED LIKE DEATH AND I SMILED*** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

On this episode, we discuss beer (obviously), steak, root beer & beer floats, and the amazing wonder that is Dangerous Man's PB Porter. My apologies for the gap in episodes, I've been extremely busy! Visit dangerousmanbrewing.com for more info on them. Leave us a suggestion for episode/brewery ideas. Hats are still available for $20. Tell your fam & friends about us, help us spread the upbeat word! Cheers **WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS EPISODE. ARTIST: THE PRODIGY. SONG: MINDFIELDS** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

We have hats for sale!!!  Snapback Trucker hats w/ the Upbeat Brew Review Logo embroidered on the front - $20.  Limited availability.  Message us here, email upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com, dm on Insta, msg on FB.   This week we review Spiral Brewery from Hastings.  Located: 111 2nd St E, Hastings, MN 55033.  spiralbrewery.com This episode is our trial run for outdoor, on location 'casting, and I think it sounds alright!  It's kind of nice to have a little background noise going on.  Let us know what you think! ***WE DON'T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC PLAYED. SONG: WORLD COMING DOWN, ARTIST: TYPE O NEGATIVE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Episode 105 Brewery: Invictus Brewing Company invictusbrewingco.com This week, Jon gets DRUNK! And we discuss The Office, Pantera, Brewery Road Trips, The North Shore, and much more! Beers Citra Smash Down - IPA Blaine it on the Rain - Amber Ale Avenger - American IPA Apple Shine - Apple Ale Listening Through Static - Hazy Pale Ale Beer you liked the most Jon Beer: Avenger Luke Beer: Listening Through Static ***WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED DURING THIS EPISODE. SONG: DOMINATION, ARTIST: PANTERA*** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

We discuss our previous Pryes episode attempts, Luke's bachelor party, the MN Twins briefly, MSP Wing Enthusiasts, and food! For more info on Pryes Brewing, visit pryesbrewing.com ***WE DON'T OWN ANY OF THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS EPISODE*** ARTIST: TYPE O NEGATIVE SONG: EVERYONE I LOVE IS DEAD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

This week, we review 4 from Brass Foundry Brewing Co, and discuss Grandma's Cucumber Sandwiches, suicidal frogs, and much more! Beers: Amber Ale Crazy Hair - Blonde Ale Question 63 - IPA Cream Ale For more info on the brewery, please visit brassfoundrybrewing.com To contact us about anything or to let us know who we should review next, leave us a voice message here!  Or email us upbeatbrewreview@gmail.com Thank you for checking us out, thanks for listening.  We hope you enjoy the podcast.  Please tell a friend! ***We don't own any rights to the music played during this episode.  Song: Everything Dies.  Artist: Type O Negative   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message

Episode 102 Brewery: Beaver Island Brewing 216 6th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 beaverislandbrew.com Beers SWEET MISS · CHOCOLATE OATMEAL STOUT. IBU: 27.5 ABV: 6.5% Ripple Kolsch Ale IBU: 24 ABV: 4.5% Axe Dragger - IPA Made with Mighty Axe Hops, grown in Minnesota 6.3% ABV 59 IBU Minnesota Classic - Vienna Lager 4.8% ABV 20 IBU *** WE DON'T OWN ANY OF THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED DURING THIS EPISODE. SONG 1: Life is Killing Me ARTIST: Type O Negative. SONG 2: The Observer ARTIST: The Acacia Strain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upbeatbrewreview/message