Podcasts about beer news

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Shadow Grove Brewing (San Fernando, CA) and Richter Ale Works (Peoria, AZ). In our Beer News, we talk about a mid-strength beer from Dad Strength Brewing (Washington, DC) and Patriot Series beer from Boston Beer Co. (Boston, MA). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten favorites, by odds, to win this year's World Cup trophy. We rate our beers on Untappd. In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk a little more about Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest, including which brewery and restaurant won this year's People's Choice awards. Sorcerer Chromatic also talks about going to an evening street fair.

The boys are back for another episode of Beer Engine, recorded live while Game 4 of the NBA Finals played out in the background. As you'd expect, there are plenty of basketball interruptions, score checks and completely unqualified sporting opinions mixed in with the usual beer-fuelled conversation.The big feature this week is the launch of the inaugural Beer Engine World Cup of Beer. Inspired by sporting tournaments around the globe, Tony and Griff begin the impossible task of pitting classic beer styles against each other in a knockout bracket to determine the greatest beer style of all time.Will traditional lagers reign supreme? Can pale ales overcome the competition? Do dark beers get the respect they deserve? The arguments begin here.Along the way, the discussion drifts through brewing, beer culture, industry news, favourite styles, brewery experiences and the eternal challenge of deciding what actually makes a beer “great”.In This EpisodeWatching Game 4 of the NBA Finals while recordingLive reactions, distractions and basketball chatIntroducing the Beer Engine World Cup of BeerBuilding the first tournament bracketClassic beer styles go head-to-headThe most influential beers of all timeUnderrated and overrated beer stylesLager versus ale: the eternal debateDark beer appreciation societyBrewery stories and brewing observationsCraft beer trends and industry chatterListener arguments waiting to happenThe Beer Engine World Cup of BeerThe Beer Engine World Cup of Beer aims to answer a question nobody can agree on:What is the greatest beer style ever created?Over the coming episodes, beer styles from around the world will battle through a tournament bracket featuring classic lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, porters, Belgian ales, wheat beers, pilsners and more.Expect controversy, questionable decisions and plenty of passionate defence of favourite styles. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast from 6/6/26, I'm sharing the podcast replay of the latest Midwest Beer Show, originally streamed live on YouTube.I was joined once again by my cBeerVentures Co-hosto-host, Dave from Beer In Front, as we jumped into the latest beer news, trends, and conversations happening across the Midwest and beyond. The beer world continues to shift, and this episode gave us a chance to talk through what we are seeing from breweries, taprooms, beer drinkers, and the industry overall.From changing consumer habits to brewery challenges, style trends, taproom culture, and the ongoing evolution of craft beer, the Midwest Beer Show is always about more than just headlines. It is about looking at what these stories may mean for those of us who enjoy beer, support local breweries, and follow where the industry is headed next.This replay brings the same casual, conversational feel of the live stream to the podcast side, so whether you missed the show live or just want to catch the discussion again while you are on the go, this episode is a great way to stay tapped into the beer conversation.Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world.Can also watch the full YouTube replay here:⁠https://youtube.com/live/X-G0kkEArd8?feature=share⁠Hosted by: Rod J of Rod J BeerVentures and Dave Z from Beer In FrontGet your beer on!#CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunityTo contact Rod J for business inquiries:Email rodj@rodjbeerventures.com

No pizza jokes, no I'm-walkin'-heres, no big piles of trash on the sidewalks in this episode because Alex and Stephen are avoiding Manhattan and heading straight upstate for this episode's Power Rankings. Beers from Wayward Lane Brewing, Deep Fried Beers, Frequentem Brewing Co., and Fallside Brewing break out the chains, baseball bats, and broken bottles as they fight to the death in this Upstate New York Showdown. In the Beer News, Schlitz is closing but not before throwing one last party and Coors Light collabs with Cheez-It for a cheesy corporate money grab.  Thanks to Phase Three Brewing Company for sponsoring this episode. Follow them on IG @PhaseThreeBrew. Head to PhaseThreeBrewing.com to order local pickup. Check out their Lake Zurich brewery or Elmhurst Taproom in Illinois to try their taproom only hop saturated hazy DIPA. This summer they'll be dropping releases of their West Coast hoppy beers and fruited ice cream inspired Whip Series. They'll be pouring at Salty Toast in San Diego on July 11th, 2026!  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram.

In this episode of Beer Engine, Tony and Griff are back behind the microphones to discuss the latest happenings in the world of craft beer, brewing, hospitality and everything in between.The conversation covers the challenges facing independent breweries, industry trends, new beer releases, and the realities of running a brewery in regional Australia. Along the way, the discussion wanders into brewing techniques, beer styles, customer expectations, hospitality experiences and the ever-changing landscape of the Australian beer scene.As always, there are plenty of tangents, laughs, strong opinions and stories from behind the scenes of brewery life.Topics DiscussedThe current state of the Australian craft beer industryNew beer releases and what's on tapBrewing processes and production challengesBeer styles and recipe developmentHospitality and customer experiencesEvents, festivals and beer cultureRegional brewing and local communitiesPackaging, branding and marketingIndustry news and trendsGeneral beer nerd discussions and listener favouritesFeatured BeersA selection of locally brewed beers, seasonal releases and industry favourites are discussed throughout the episode, alongside insights into what makes great beer and the stories behind the brews.About Beer EngineBeer Engine is a podcast for beer lovers, brewers and anyone interested in the craft beer industry. Hosted by Tony and Griff, each episode explores brewing, beer culture, hospitality, industry news and the stories that make independent beer unique.Whether you're a professional brewer, homebrewer, hospitality worker or simply someone who enjoys a great pint, Beer Engine delivers conversations from the heart of the Australian beer community.Follow Beer EngineSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow along for future episodes featuring beer reviews, brewery insights, industry discussions and plenty of brewing banter. ★ Support this podcast ★

00.00.00: Hoo-Hah Horrors 00.02.48: Wild Bodily Functions 00.09.06: Unread Emails - Who Can Beat 11k? 00.16.36: Weekend Sports Recap 00.20.02: Humiliating Tradie Injuries 00.30.14: Crook Camping Yarns 00.35.16: Mastermind Monday 00.39.52 Bear News and Beer News 00.45.08: Tim Payne's Meteoric Rise 00.48.16: Vinnie Jones Doco

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Lagunitas Brewing (Petaluma, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the ending of the 177-year run of Schlitz Beer (Milwaukee, WI). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic and Greg runs down the international breweries that are participating in this years' Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest. We rate our beers on Untappd. In our Drunken Shenaniagans, Greg gives his take (no spoilers) on the Star Wars movie Mandalorian & Grogu.

Yep, I drank the gloop and I liked it - the taste of that pistachio bullshit! It was pretty rough, but we rode the gloop waves through Copenhagen. Also, Seth gets meth mouth, Griff buys $100 of candy, and Tony rips AI to absolute shreds. It's over for you jerks over at OpenAI and Anthropic! We played Family  Feud and Tony has to do some serious hair splitting. Alright, very good, time to go, I'm about to sneeze!! ★ Support this podcast ★

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Dogfishead Brewing (Delton, MD) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we discuss a new product ready-to-drink by Boston Beer Co. (Boston, MA) called Lytt. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top 15 "Baby' Songs...songs with "baby' in the title. We rate our beers on Untappd. In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about Pinnacle's 2nd Anniversary. Then the guys talk about the 49ers' 2026 regular season schedule. Greg wraps up the show by teasing upcoming Cöld Brüe Projects.

What happens in the Power Rankings when a 6% Barrel-Aged Ale from Keeping Together in collaboration with Hill Farmstead takes on the ABV heavy Barrel-Aged beers from The Veil and Hair of the Dog, Revolution Brewing, and Wax Wings Brewing Co.? Oh, Keeping Together, they don't believe us. But you won't let those Barrel-Aged robots defeat us. In the Beer News, the aluminum can supply is in short supply for the rest of the decade, St. Agrestis, makers of Phony Negroni, get bought out by The Wine Group and Alex and Stephen fall on different sides of the fence for the future of their favorite NA RTD, and Ryan Air's CEO says drunk passengers are disrupting their flight schedules.  Thanks to Zymarium Meadery for sponsoring this episode. Follow them on IG @Zymarium. To shop their selection of meads for pick up or delivery check out their online shop. Join their Barrel-Aged Mead Membership group Order of the Golden Honeybee for six member exclusive bottles! For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram.

In this episode of the Rod J BeerVentures Podcast from 5/17/26, I'm sharing the podcast replay of the latest Midwest Beer Show, originally streamed live on YouTube.I was joined once again by my co-host, Dave from Beer In Front, as we jumped into the latest beer news, trends, and conversations happening across the Midwest and beyond. The beer world continues to shift, and this episode gave us a chance to talk through what we are seeing from breweries, taprooms, beer drinkers, and the industry overall.From changing consumer habits to brewery challenges, style trends, taproom culture, and the ongoing evolution of craft beer, the Midwest Beer Show is always about more than just headlines. It is about looking at what these stories may mean for those of us who enjoy beer, support local breweries, and follow where the industry is headed next.This replay brings the same casual, conversational feel of the live stream to the podcast side, so whether you missed the show live or just want to catch the discussion again while you are on the go, this episode is a great way to stay tapped into the beer conversation.Grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we talk through the latest happenings in the beer world.Can also watch the full YouTube replay here:https://youtube.com/live/X-G0kkEArd8?feature=shareHosted by: Rod J of Rod J BeerVenturesCo-host: Dave from Beer In FrontGet your beer on!#CraftBeer #BeerPodcast #MidwestBeerShow #RodJBeerVentures #BeerInFront #BeerNews #BeerCommunityTo contact Rod J for business inquiries:Email rodj@rodjbeerventures.com

This week the geeks are talking about their gaming adventures and going over the news within the beer industry.Support us:Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DrinkINGeekOUTExclusive DiGo T-Shirts https://drinkingeekout.threadless.com/Another Place for T-Shirts https://drinkingeekout.dashery.com/Alt https://www.teepublic.com/stores/drinkin-geekoutLinks:https://www.instagram.com/drinkingeekout/https://www.threads.net/@drinkingeekouthttps://www.tiktok.com/@drinkingeekouthttps://bsky.app/profile/drinkingeekout.bsky.socialhttps://www.x.com/drinkingeekouthttps://www.facebook.com/DrinkINgeekOut/https://www.drinkingeekout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Beer Engine Podcast, Griff forgot to do the show notes. Not “running late.” Not “half-finished.” Forgot. Entirely.So instead of a polished episode description filled with timestamps, witty observations, and at least one legally questionable comparison to regional fast food chains, you get this hastily assembled emergency broadcast from the depths of Tony's notes app.Somewhere in this episode:Someone says “we'll cut that out” and absolutely nobody does.A beer gets reviewed with the confidence of a man reading the wrong Untappd entry.Griff attempts to explain himself.Tony slowly realises he's now hosting a podcast and writing the description in real time.The stinger is still too long.“News: The Game” continues to drift further from both news and games.At least one discussion could've been solved with a five second Google search.A completely normal topic somehow becomes a 20-minute debate.Also featured:Strong opinions delivered with almost no research.Accidental dead air.Someone talking over the intro music.A callback to a joke nobody remembers.Audio levels that were definitely checked beforehand. Probably.The Beer Engine Podcast: Elite-level beer discussion occasionally interrupted by operational failure. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review two beers from Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about Sapporo Holding Limited (Tokyo, Japan) selling Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) to Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA and their partner Duvel Moortgat Brewery (Breendonk, Belgium). Greg also lists the two Arizona breweries that won medals at this year's World Beer Cup. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten Star Wars movies based on box office earnings. We rate our beers on Untappd (@coldbruepodcast) In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss Sorcerer Chromatic's weekend, which leads to luchador wrestling, which then leads to the Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix.

There's a rumble in the Golden State as the second iteration of the California Classic sees rare gems from Lost Abbey, Alesmith Brewing Company, Russian River Brewing Company, and North Park Beer Company get put through the Power Ranking treatment. In the Beer News, it's more California content as Toronado finally finds a new owner, Stone Brewing gets hot potato'ed to Firestone Walker who's owned by Duvel USA, and the residents of Oakland can enjoy $3 beers as long as they're craving a burger to go with it.  Thanks to Sante Adairius Rustic Ales for sponsoring this episode. Follow them on IG @RusticAles. Check out their shop for SARA merch including glassware and apparel. If you live in California or Oregon you can have SARA beers shipped right to your doorstep. Visit them in Capitola, Santa Cruz, and Oakland! Membership for SARA's Cellar 2026 is now open!  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Mason Ale Works (San Diego, CA) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, Greg talks about the 2026 World Beer Cup and the winners of the five most entered categories. In our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic lists this year's Summer Blockbusters. We rate our beer on Untappd. In our Drunken Shenanignans, we give our thoughts on the 49ers draft class. Greg talks about going to Lil' Miss BBQ (Phoenix, AZ) and North Mountain Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his weekend with the fam.

That's right, we've been served our papers. Just kidding, but we have lots of papers for you that we will deliver through your ears. Court records have been reviewed, Zwanzes have been drank and drunk, and dinners have been ruined. All on today's Beer Engine Pod. Get it now! ★ Support this podcast ★

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Lagunitas Brewing Company (Petaluma, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about Evil Genius Beer Company (Philadelphia, PA) buying 21st Amendment Brewery (San Francisco, CA). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down this year's Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, including Wu-Tang Clan, Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Joy Division, and Oasis. In our Drunken Shenanigans: Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his weekend in Monterey, CA, including have some Peter B's Brewpub beer. Greg talk about going to two beer events. On Saturday April 18th, he went to Sana Sana Cervercería's 1st Anniversary party in Downtown Phoenix. On Sunday April 19th, he went to Lager Fest at Brat Haus in Scottsdale, AZ.

EVERYONE GET IN THE PIT! It's a New England throw down with beers from Treehouse Brewing, Trillium Brewing, Alchemist Brewing, and a homebrew from Massachusetts filled with double barleywines and experimental hops. In the Beer News, Firestone Walker assumes stewardship of Trumer Pils, a new Teku mug enters the arena, and the Costco hot dog aesthetic once again graces the limited drop black market.  Thanks to Highland Park Brewery for sponsoring this episode. Follow them on IG @HighlandParkBrewery. Check out their new Fresh Friends club for California residents. Grab some merch in their shop and rep Sad Cat or get ready for baseball season. Mark your calendars for Burger Month during May and Timbo Week starts July 13th. Look for their collab with Monkish at LA Beer Week. For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram.

We are on top of the news. I look up the news every week!!! We somehow did cover another sale in the industry but it wasn't the big big one. Also, I have to know if Beggars Pizza is good in the next 28 minutes and if I don't find out, I will leave Crestwood crestfallen. We did the final four of another great bracket season, how do I do it every year where we are 3 weeks after the real Final Four. Welp, until next week, bye bye. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from La Cumbre Brewing (Albuquerque, NM) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, AZ). In our Beer News, we talk about beer supposedly made from bear poop, and a Michelin Star-rated brewery in Chicago, IL. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten New Breweries in the US. In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about our weekends filed with anniversary parties, parks, and zoos.

In one of the wildest Power Ranking throwdowns, a white whale from the year 2000 by De Dolle Brouwers finds itself up against barrel-aged barleywines from Brujos Brewing and Dimensional Brewing Company and a locals only single-barrel 2026 BCBS. In the Beer News, beer sales on St. Patrick's Day have bounced back, Chicago claims the American English Mild Ale crown for the three-peat, and Tilray teams up with an American legacy brand Popsicle.  Thanks to Trillium Brewing for sponsoring this episode. Follow them on IG @TrilliumBrewing. Check out their latest releases and collab beers here. Don't sleep on their spirits program either. Look out for their West Coast IPA collab with Sante Adairius, Monkish, and Side Project at the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram.

You would think this is an April Fools bit, but honestly, I couldn't have written anything this funny. The Beer Engine outlives yet another foe. We have conquered Boingo, Weathers, and the Hulkster. How do we do it?! Also a dynamite bracket region that was merely a week after we've finished the actual March Madness, and a farewell to the 2nd Bulls Front Office that the Beer Engine has experienced. Damn we've been doing this a long time!! ★ Support this podcast ★

Haha April Fools! Don't you guys love all the April Fools beer posts? Oh man, we love your beer with 98 grams of protein haha, that's just sooooooo funny. Oh, you're shifting from brewing into investing? Great idea, I love it!! Wow, a new powdered version of your IPA, that's so convenient!! I hope it ends soon for all of these guys and I hope I get to nudge the door close on their crypts. ★ Support this podcast ★

We crack open the Rauchbier brewed with Blue Fire Brewing, talk about the kinds of breweries and taprooms that keep people coming back, and get into what makes San Diego beer culture feel more like a community than an industry. Brandon joins us once again to share more of his own journey into craft beer and beer writing, plus his thoughts on why passionate people are still opening breweries, building taprooms, and creating places that feel like home. Plus, we hit Toast, Roast & Pour One Out, then put Brandon through the I Like Beer lightning round for one of the most revealing segments yet. It's beer, media, community, and a little chaos. Exactly how it should be.

Wendy and Rob get caught up on various pieces of beer news. Some new laws, TTB stuff, mergers, grocery store beer, harbingers of spring, celebrities doing celebrity things, and some cool new technology useful to the beer industry.March Draftness is coming to May. If you are a brewery in Michigan who wants to be involved, email us!

Alex won his first ever razzle in order to put this episode together when he sources a hazy DIPA from Threat Beer Company. A mysterious benefactor sells Alex a Stone Stonewall bottle from 2005. Then rounding out the Bottleshare is the 2025 Toronado Barleywine Festival winner from Wonderous Brewing Co. and a love letter to Dark Lord from a bunch of basement dwellers in Chicago. In the Beer News, George Clooney gets involved in the NA beer game and Half Acre and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery merge to form a new Chicago beverage platform.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News, they discuss a new non-alcoholic beer called Crazy Mountain brought to the market by George Clooney and his partners. For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten movies with Chuck Norris. In Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about his latest spring training game, the guys tap about the World Baseball Classic, the Oscars, and Cesar Chavez. They wrap it all up by rating their beers on Untappd.    

Oopsie, forgot to do show notes! Oh well. On today's show - Tony shops for air travel, a great discussion about shitty airports (?) and how you can treat your lawn with Natty Light. Wow, we covered all that?! Better download RIGHT NOW!! ★ Support this podcast ★

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News, they discuss the new joint venture by Half Acre Beer Co. (Chicago, IL) and Maplewood Brewing (Chicago, IL). For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the winners of the 2026 Razzie Awards. The guys rate their beers on Untappd. In the Drunken Shenanigans, they talk a little bit about the World Baseball Classic.

In this episode of I Like Beer, we break in the new studio bar, crack open a few local beers, and welcome Brandon Hernández of San Diego Beer News. We talk about the upcoming San Diego Beer News Awards, what makes the event special, new categories for this year, and the people helping shape San Diego's beer community. Along the way, we get into everything from great beer writing and local brewery culture to some truly strange beer-related headlines. Then we take the show on the road for a field trip to Inzane Brewing in Downtown Vista, one of our longtime favorite spots, to share a look at the beer, the atmosphere, and why this place keeps us coming back. It's beer, community, field trips, and San Diego stories, exactly the way we like it.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic Drink and review beers (6:30) from Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove Village, IL) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News (14:15), we discuss the latest in the downward spiral of Brewdog (Aberdeenshire, Scotland), and the expansion of Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA). For the Cöld Brüe List (26:51), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down a list off beers to pair with each team participating in the World Beer Classic. The guys rate their beers on Untappd (35:04). In the Drunken Shenanignas (39:10), they discuss the first major transaction of NFL free agency.

We all had one. She'd buy you tickets to R-rated movies or go on pre-Thanksgiving dinner walks. She adds Coke and ice to her red wine and smokes slims. She's your cool aunt and she's not judging anyone for drinking NA beers. The Malty Boyz™ also do their due diligence when they crack open Bud Light Blizzard Brew and take in the terroir of HIghmark Stadium. In the Beer News, Tilray acquires BrewDog, Michelob Ultra Zero becomes the king of NA beers, and a SoCal beer icon is blowin' in the wind. To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… welcome to the most electrifying time of the Beer Engine calendar!The arena lights are on. The taps are flowing. The brackets are printed. And somewhere in the distance you can hear the sound of aluminium cans cracking like folding chairs over a wrestler's back…BRACKETMANIA 2026 IS HERE.This week, Tony and Griff step into the ring to kick off their annual bracket showdown, a tournament of questionable decisions, passionate arguments, and bold predictions that will rumble all the way through to the heat of summer.And let me tell you brother… this thing gets heated.The lads unveil this year's 64-entry bracket, packed with matchups so intense they'd make a steel cage blush. There are early favourites, dark horses, and at least one entrant that has absolutely no business being there—but somehow survived Griff's seeding process.Will Tony's “statistical approach” dominate the field?Or will Griff's patented “gut feeling and two pints deep” strategy once again throw the whole tournament into chaos?Expect:• Dramatic bracket reveals• Trash talk worthy of a championship belt• Wild predictions that absolutely will not age well• A few surprise rule changes mid-episode (because of course there are)• And at least one moment where someone demands a bracket rematchAs tradition dictates, the bracket will evolve week-by-week throughout the season. Rivalries will form. Alliances will crumble. And by the time summer arrives, only one contender will stand victorious in the centre of the Beer Engine ring.So grab a cold one, pull up a seat ringside, and prepare yourself…Because Bracketmania is running wild in 2026. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Parabola 2020 & 2026 (3:00) from Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News (14:20), they talk about the continuing saga of the Rogue Ales bankruptcy (Newport, OR) and the new partnership of Drake's Brewing (San Leandro, CA) and Figueroa Mountain Brewing (Buellton, CA) forming West Coast Craft. For the Cöld Brüe List (21:40), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the preliminary list of beer vendors for the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest. They rate their Parabolas on Untappd (33:00) In Drunken Shenanigans (38:32), they talk about the series finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Wendy and Rob catch up on some beer news and important lists!Vinepair's highest rated beer in each state (and DC) using BeerAdvocate's ratingsVinepair's article about cheersing with a list of equivalent sayings in other languages.Portland, OR's Shebrew beer festivalUSA Today's multiple articles - the final 20 that will be voted on for rankings:Best Beer GardenBest Beer CityBest Beer FestivalBest Beer LabelBest Brewery TourBest BrewpubBest New Brewery

Greg drinks and reviews beer (1:17) from Tripping Animals Brewing (Doral, FL) In the Beer News (4:54), Greg talks about a beer law that dies in the Georgia state house. In Drunken Shenanigans (13:46), Greg talks about his busy weekend including going to Home Land Brewing (Anthem, AZ), his daughter's choir completion, and attending the Innings Fest in Tempe, AZ.

That's the rhythm of it. The delivery truck's just pulled away, the sun's already dipping behind the silos, and someone's realised the tap list never got updated. Again. It's the feeling of sprinting toward something that's already halfway gone — but laughing anyway because there's a cold one in your hand and that counts for something. Foam clinging to the glass, condensation sliding down like a slow apology. You missed the moment, sure. But you didn't miss the pour.It's the soundtrack of small-town Fridays and half-finished plans. A day late and a dollar short… beers beers beers. The mates who show up after the raffle's been drawn. The keg that kicks just as the best story starts. The bar light flickering like it's in on the joke. And somehow, despite the timing, despite the short change, there's abundance in repetition. Not perfection — repetition. Another round. Another crack of a can. Another chorus of “cheers” rolling across the room like it's always been right on time. ★ Support this podcast ★

Alex tracks down another White Whale as Surly Darkness Batch 1 lands on the show and finds itself in the mix with Holy Mountain Brewing Company's Summoning Spell, Bissell Brothers' Brewing Super Swish, and Fiddlehead Brewing's Second Fiddle. In the Beer News, a beloved SoCal brewery closes shop, BrewDog announces they're being sold but not without tons of drama, and Budweiser takes the top spot in this year's Super Bowl commercial rankings according to USA Today.  To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:47) beers from Fast Fashion (Seattle, WA) and Goose Island (Chicago, IL). In our Beer News (13:26), we discuss the sale and potential break up of Brewdog Brewing (Aberdeenshir, Scotland). For our Cöld Brüe List (19:25), Sorcerer Chromtic runs down the 10 Most Controversial Super Bowl Halftime Shows. We discuss which musical artist might perform during halftime of the next Super Bowl. We rate our beers on Untappd (41:36). During our Drunken Shenanigans (44:59), we talk a little more in depth about the Super Bowl.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:27) from Crooked Tooth Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX). In our Beer News (10:27), we chat about Laughing Monk's (San Francisco, CA) newest location in the South Bay. We talk about Stellwagen Beer Company's (Marshfield, MA) new limited beer release. And finally, we talk about a beer bingo game for the 2026 Winter Olympics. For our Cöld Brüe List (24:05), Sorcerer Chromatic gives us a preview of next season's new NFL coaches. We rate our beers on Untappd (51:38). In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss Fallout season finale.

Returning to their old way of ranking beers, Alex's video game and Stephen's wrestling rating systems are back for this batch's motley lineup of beers. Bell's Brewery's Hopslam finally makes it on the show. A throwback to the IBU Wars, Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf, takes the Malty Boyz™ back to the mid-2000s. Alex's leather jacket-gate inspires a massive collaboration with Barreled Souls Grifter and Friends strong ale. Then a Drekker's smoothie sour has Alex struggling to wrap his head around... well, craft beer. In the Beer News, Midnight Sun shutters an iconic taproom location while a bear poop fueled press release makes the rounds through the press.   To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

Hello, I am boycotting the AI slop. There was just too much of it at the Super Bowl and it sucked major ass. We are gonna have to stand up to this crap, or let the economy “do it's thing” where we all go broke for a few years and say “cool, we have to do this forever.” Today we had a nice time talking about Heineken, Voodoo Ranger and Vaccinale. That just about covers it. See ya. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:50) from Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove, IL) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX). In our Beer News (13:12), we discuss the pros and cons of digging up he Most Interesting Man. We also talk about Great American Beer Fest moving to an outdoor location. Finally, we talk about a Minnesota brewery giving away free beer when a certain orange guy kicks the bucket. Sorcerer Chromatic has two lists for us this week(32:25). List 1: The most played videos of all time on MTV. List 2: Catherine O'Hara's greatest roles. We rate our beers on Untappd (1:01:22). In our Drunken Shenanigans (1:03:17), we discuss Fallout (TV Series) and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV Series), and share our thoughts about the Super Bowl.

Alex hunts down the best and most sought after whiskeys released in 2025! E.H. Taylor BTAC, Russell's Reserve 15 Year, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard HIll Rye, Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish, and Hill Farmstead Whistle Pig Rye 10 Year all compete for that coveted spot atop the Malt Couture Power Rankings. In the Beer News, the TTB gets served a lawsuit to allow meads, ciders, and fruit wines to display vintages on their labels and the world's oldest monastic brewery in Germany is sold. Thanks to Amory's Tomb Brewing Co. for sponsoring this episode. Visit their newly reopened tap room in Maynard, Massachusetts. Look for them at the New England Real Ale Exhibition from March 25-28 and at Widowmaker's Hopsmokerfest in April! Follow them on IG @AmorysTomb! To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

Wendy and Rob catch up in the new year and make some predictions for 2026. Predictions were about apples, the trend with IPAs, big releases, effects of consolidation, average ABV on shelves, and packaging formats.We also talk about non-alcoholic versions of styles and what that means when you get into things like beer judging, Untappd, or as a consumer looking to purchase a beer.Is Rob alone in having craft beer singles become rare to find around him?What are some breweries you think could be legacy breweries and how are they changing with the times? (Segment inspired by Beervana)Better on Draft is an independent podcast currently ad-free because the hosts have not gone looking for sponsors! 

Alex and Stephen start 2026 with a visit from Lord Maris for the seventh Barleywine is Life episode with four Barleywhales that have been lighting up the tradeboards on the secondary market. Featuring barleybobs from The Veil (STARVE: Exhibit H), Goose Island (King Henry II), Anchorage Brewing (Penta Oaked A Deal With the Devil), and Half Acre (Bazalt Wilderness of History). In the Beer News, Jim Beam temporarily shutters a distillery, Disneyland offers a $250 adult beverage, and Bells Brewing tests the spelling skills of their fanbase for this year's Hopslam release.  To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

After braving the Black Friday crowds outside Binny's and pissing in bottles in now temperate weather, Alex and Stephen have sourced a horizontal of all six of Goose Island's Bourbon Country Brand Stout releases from this year. They'll be goosin' it, they'll be loosin', and they'll be Power Rankin' it to see how this year's Chicago Juice stacks up. Nothing like 14% ABV beers in the AM to kick off the new year. In the Beer News, the Canadian Brewing Awards integrate AI into their voting system and the judges take a hard stance against the clankers, Bud Light brews beer with melted snow from the Buffalo Bills stadium. Thanks to Uinta Brewing Company for sponsoring this episode. Utah's favorite in '93 has released Cutthroat Zero, their non-alcoholic Pale Ale which is on shelves now! Follow Uinta Brewing Company on Instagram @UintaBrewing. To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

Call us The Malty Boyz™. Some years ago--never mind how long precisely--having little or no malty bucks in our purse, and nothing particular to interest us on the shelves at Binny's, we thought we would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. Now we've slayed many a white whale but it's been a minute since we've searched for a modern day whale. Which is why in this episode, Alex reels in some Schramm's, Hill Farmstead, Moksa, and Perennial Artisan Ales to see what's still worth paying triple digits over in the beer and mead game. In the Beer News, the thrilling conclusion of the Fair State saga, Canada gets its own gas station whale, and beer brewed for an arctic expedition looks to be brought back to life.  To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

After a run of White Whales, Old Money, and lots of fresh hops, Alex and Stephen return to the NA space to Power Rank an XL line-up of beers (and a soda) that have popped up in the Beer News in recent months. Sapporo, Paulaner, Years Beer, Rhinegeist Brewery, and Athletic Brewing Company are all represented for this due diligence episode. In the Beer News, A Class of '88 pillar topples as Rogue Brewing abruptly shutters their operations, The Siebel Institute of Technology and World Brewing Academy move to Canada in response to visa operations in the US, and Cigar City ditches aluminum and glass as they sell Jai Alai in a plastic five gallon bucket.    To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter.