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It's been cold out we hear. Will there ever be another Harry Potter phase? Will the Seahawks win the Super Bowl? Will be miss a week of recording this year? Who's to say, but the answers are all here this week. David has some  Wolf’s Ridge Dire Wolf Yub Nub. He's basically an Ewok anyway so very fitting. Gary has the best bourbon ever distilled (probably), his selection of E.H. Taylor Single Barrel. Tell your friends about us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aging isn't for the week. Gary doesn't drink this week because he's prepping for a colonoscopy. David has Warped Wing's "Barrel Aged Esther’s Li’l Secret Caramel Pecan Doppelbock". News, life updates, sports. What more could you want from two dudes just trying their best. Cheers. Be sure to check out our socials. https://www.facebook.com/beersbeardspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@beersbeardspodcast https://www.instagram.com/beersbeardspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, new us? Nah. David has retired from MMA journalism. Gary has a dog. Hipsters ruined bourbon and it turns out we both have bidets now. This episode includes a tasting of Rheingeist's higher more potent offering of Truth Bomb. On the flipside to celebrate a new house, new podcast room and all that Gary has some Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 year old. PS. David is a now a father of a human child. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after a short break, and David drinks the Costco-exclusive Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager. Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager is a recipe from the Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery that won a gold medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival. The beer is 4.5% ABV and is a nearly perfect example of the German-inspired style that is both crisp and clean. The Brewers Association annual ranking of the top 50 craft breweries is also out, and we talk about the biggest movers on the list. One of the headlines for David is that Rhinegeist Brewery is now the biggest brewery in Ohio, moving up to 16th overall and passing longtime champ Great Lakes. BrewDog and Fat Head's also rank as Ohio breweries in the top 50. We break down the following new stories: Brewers Association Reports 2024 U.S. Craft Brewing Industry Figures Churchill Downs Partners with TEN20 Craft Brewery with 'Churchill Downs Light' Beer WhistlePig Whiskey Toasts 4/20 With Marijuana-Flavored Maple Syrup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after a brief hiatus and this week David drinks Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman. Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman is a rustic Czech-inspired Pilsner featuring Czech hops and an old world Czech style malt from our friends at Sugar Creek Malt Co. The name is a play on a Cat Stevens album. Gary is a world traveler, and we had AI write a podcast episode script for us. We also talk about these news stories: Untappd Names The Best Breweries Of 2024 From the Court to Cocktails: Lonzo Ball Drops 116-Ounce Drinkable Basketball Alongside BuzzBallz This Kentucky Bourbon Was Just Named The World's BestMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello. Flagship February is upon us. David is off the wagon and this show is off the rails as usual. David goes in on a standard selection that is the original Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Gary goes with some Piggyback from Whistle Pig. The Eagles won the Super Bowl. The Academy Awards are looming. So much nonsense. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back this week and David finishes out Dry January with two offerings from Go Brewing while Gary falls in love with Sunny D Vodka Seltzer. David drinks Tropical IPA and The Story Double IPA from Go Brewing. He has a very different opinion of each of the NA beers. Gary finally cracks open the Sunny D Vodka Seltzer that he's been dying to try, and let's just say that he's a fan. David's Ohio State Buckeyes won the college football national championship, and Gary's Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to win the Super Bowl. We talk about that plus these news stories: Moderate Beer Drinking Linked To Lower Mortality Rebel Bourbon sponsoring Kyle Busch in select races during 2025 season Woodford Reserve's Limited-Edition Bourbon Is Now Available Nationwide. Here's How to Find It  Buffalo Trace’s New Experimental Release Is Geared Toward IPA Lovers Domino’s Pizza Just Unveiled a Red Wine That Connects to Your Smartphone Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We keep things rolling along for Dry January, as David breaks out the BERO Hazy IPA while Gary goes to the other end of the alcohol spectrum with Urban Artifact Astronaut Food. BERO Hazy IPA, known as Edge Hill, is from the non-alcoholic beer brand started by Tom Holland. The Edge Hill Hazy IPA is full of flavor with a playful tropical finish - it’s like a smooth New England, hoppy getaway in every sip. BERO also released Kingston Golden Pils and Noon Wheat. Urban Artifact Astronaut Food Peach is an ale brewed with freeze-dried fruit. The beer clocks in at 15% ABV and is known as the "world's most expensive beer", as it clocks in at around $38 for a four pack. We also chat about David's Ohio State Buckeyes facing Notre Dame in the national championship next week, and we cover these news stories: New Riff Announces Leap to National Distribution Is the Bourbon Boom Over? Brown-Forman Announces Major Layoffs, Shutters Barrel Facility Anheuser-Busch to Begin Brewing Pabst Blue Ribbon and Lone Star Beer Bob Uecker dies - known for Miller Lite commercials 2024 was a difficult year for craft beer Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our websit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after the new year, and Gary breaks out Second Sight Oak Eye that David gave him, while David kicks off Dry January with Heineken 0.0. Second Sight Oak Eye is is handcrafted in ultra-small batches from a mash bill of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley by two friends on a still they designed and built to deliver unique flavor. Having perception beyond ordinary sight, only our barrels know the future of the bourbon resting within. Let Oak Eye Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey reveal its hidden knowledge to you in each glass. Heineken 0.0 is a non-alcoholic beer crafted to deliver the same great taste of the original Heineken, but without the alcohol. It's made with natural ingredients and boasts a well-balanced flavor profile, making it a refreshing choice for those seeking an alcohol-free option. We also chat about our holidays, plans for 2025, and more. In the news this week we chat about these stories: Biggest Beer Story Of 2024: The Rise Of Non-Alcoholic Beer RIP Jimmy Carter - signed the bill to allow Americans to brew up to 200 gallons of homebrew per year tax free WWE To Become Minority Owner in Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American Beer’ WhistlePig and Rocker Alice Cooper Dropped a Nonalcoholic Old Fashioned for Dry January Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flights Across America author Joel Geier joins the Beers and Beards Podcast this week to discuss the upcoming release of his book which you can pre-order now. Of course we have to drink as well, and Joel drinks a dark lager from Good City Brewing called Afterglow. David drinks a beer from his advent calendar box in Other Half - Seeing Things. And Gary breaks out a new bourbon in Knob Creek Single Barrel. Craft beer tourism has gone mainstream. Whether planning entire vacations around beer or simply visiting breweries whenever they're in a new location (or even in their own city), people now frequently explore a place through its brewing scene. Joel has visited nearly 1,400 breweries across all fifty states, and this book is a compilation of his experiences. But it's more than just a travel guide. From planning a "beercation" to knowing the right questions to ask the staff upon arrival, Joel covers a variety of topics for those eager to dive into beer travel. Along the way, he shares insights into the beer scenes in cities and towns across the country. Nuggets of information on breweries and beers are woven together to paint a vivid picture of what it's like to visit each city for its breweries and overall beer culture. Flights Across America is an ode to Joel's love of breweries. Whether you're actively traveling the country to indulge in local beer or simply want to experience it from the comfort of your own home, this book is your ticket to the nation's vibrant craft beer scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A full, fun episode this week. David drinks a selection from our friends Wooden Cask.. The dark and gorgeous Corruption hit the spot as the bourbon barrel aged stout looked as good as it taste. Gary went with a gift, Woodford Reserve 121.2. The higher proof bourbon has been an acquired taste but this one seemed to be a winner. David nearly gets into an altercation at a Bengals game while in California. Did he come out unscathed? We detail our amazing , once in a lifetime opportunity at Buffalo Trace as we selected our barrel of Colonel E.H. Taylor. Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 163 of the Beers and Beards Podcast, hosts Gary and David are back with a fun and spirited episode. Gary takes a sip of the Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon, a Party Source store pick, while David ventures into the world of Urban Artifact Pickle, a unique gose brewed with cucumbers and dill. The episode kicks off with a recap of their recent Eagles-Bengals bet, where David, unfortunately, lost and had to drink pickle juice as part of the wager. The hosts share their honest and humorous thoughts on their respective drinks, with Gary praising the smooth, complex flavors of the bourbon and David bravely enduring the pickle juice challenge while drinking Urban Artifact Pickle. Listeners can expect lively banter, insightful beer and bourbon reviews, and a peek into the hosts’ personal lives. Whether you’re a bourbon aficionado or a craft beer enthusiast, this episode promises to entertain and inform. Don’t miss out on Gary and David’s unique take on these beverages and their ongoing bet saga. Gary drinks Eagle Rare 10 Year and we also discuss the following news stories: Bad Ideas In Brewing – Corn Dog Mustard BeerNew Guinness Beer Dynasty Saga For NetflixThe Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique CollectionThe Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Join Forces for Star-Studded Whiskey CollectionMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with Episode 162 and we preview Gary's upcoming retirement party while Gary cracks open his newly acquired Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof while David enjoys Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter. Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof clocks in at almost 130 proof and is distilling in honor of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown. Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter is aged in red wine and bourbon barrels and clocks in at 11.5%. The beer is available exclusively in their 2024 Fall Barrel-Aged Mix Pack. We also discuss Gary's upcoming retirement party, make a bet on this weekend's Eagles-Bengals game, David tells a story about his uncle at the marathon, and Gary reviews Mount Sterling Court Days. We also discuss The Mount Rushmore of Craft Breweries, According to 8 Beer Experts. Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back this week for Episode 161 and David keeps his promise to drink a second pumpkin beer on the show as he breaks out Schlafly's Pumpkin Ale. Schlafly Pumpkin Ale is a seasonal offering from Schlafly Beer in St. Louis, Missouri. It's brewed with pumpkin in the wort and then fall spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg are added. The beer is one of the favorite pumpkin beers and has even won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival. We also chat about the following news stories: A Samuel Adams Beer Promotion From Beyond The Grave! How a Beloved Craft Beer Inspired an ‘Arrogant’ New Whiskey WhistlePig Just Dropped a Whiskey in Collaboration With an F1 Racing Team — and Bet Nearly $2M on its Odds to Win This Season Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another episode, and this week Gary breaks out the Old Forester Statesman to celebrate his retirement while David comes through on his promise to drink pumpkin beers with Urban Artifact Jack. Old Forester Statesman is a 95 proof bourbon crafted from hand-selected casks of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, featuring bold flavors of pepper, cinnamon, citrus, and spice. Originally released as a tie-in with the movie “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” it has since become a permanent offering. Urban Artifact Jack is an American Fruit Tart with a 7.7% ABV, packed with real pumpkin and pie spices. This medium amber beer offers a delightful blend of seasonal flavors, making it a standout choice for fall. We also discuss Gary's retirement, David getting back-to-back VIP experiences, and Ohio Craft Beer proposing a state license plate. Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.