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Another fun week on the beer podcast that brings you craft beer news, laughs, and fresh pours. Greg’s on a mission for two Celebration Ales and somehow ends up planning a Christmas party beer con. Flex schools him on Midwestern logic, Greg has some concert beers at an awful venue, and a midwestern mishap over some hot sauce. Also, we’ve got a double dose of drunk drivers with weapons in the same town, someone check on Maryland. And updates from Malibu Brewing and the ongoing "will Greg ever find that beer?" saga continues.
Beers We’re Drinking:
- Greg is drinking Grand Ole Hopry from Almanac Beer and Cellermaker Brewing, a hazy IPA with bright tropical fruit and a clean finish.
- Flex is drinking King Julius from Tree House Brewing Company, a double IPA loaded with orange creamsicle and mango.
It’s been too long, and Greg and Flex are catching up over a beer or two. The Celebration hunt turns into a Trader Joe’s conspiracy, and Flex helps him plan a stealth beer drop for an upcoming Christmas party. Greg’s concert recap turns into a full-on House of Blues takedown, complete with oversold crowds and overpriced VIP seats. Malibu Brewing finally gets the green light on their new spot, and Flex accidentally invents an Italian hot sauce while trying to speak Spanish, and who’s got some hops for sale?
Booze News:
- Rogue Brewing officially files for bankruptcy. They’ve also got a ton of beer and supplies hanging around.
- The Siebel School heads north to Montreal.
- Athletic Brewing is about to hit 500,000 barrels this year.
- Maryland is producing a lot of DUIs and weapons charges; what’s going on?
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It’s Thanksgiving in the Republic, which means bad turkey calls, family flashbacks, and way too many opinions about the “Top 25 Beers of 2025.” Greg and Flex weigh in on who belongs, who doesn’t, and why Guinness keeps sneaking into craft lists. There’s a crash course in beer biology, a reminder that bars are basically therapy, and a rundown of what to drink with your dry turkey dinner, very on brand for a craft beer podcast heading into the holidays.
Beers We’re Drinking:
- Flex is drinking Endless Depths from Abomination Brewing, fruited gose with prickly pear, calamansi, and mango.
- Greg is drinking Unseen Things from The Lost Abbey, rye tropical IPA that blurs hazy and clear.
Greg and Flex open the show with turkey calls that sound like mating ducks, then get right into the year’s most rage-inducing beer rankings. Spotted Cow makes the list, Guinness makes them swear, and Blind Pig still doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Flex learns about calamansi mid-pour, and Greg buys regretfully from Total Wine (aka the beer thrift store. There’s also an obscure beer term that sounds suspiciously dirty, and a Thanksgiving pairing guide that proves craft beer goes with just about everything on the table.
Booze News:
- Creature Comforts closes its LA taproom.
- Molson Coors reports a massive write-down.
- Thad Vogler Launches Trash Vodka made from waste.
- Upslope Brewing joins Wilding Brands.
- Science confirms: going to the bar is good for you.
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Welcome back to another tasty beer podcast! Greg rediscovers an old beer flame while Flex gets extra creepy with his new mustache. Flex educates us with some beer history, while Greg works through the science of staying buzzed but functional at a concert. Moshing ain’t easy. We’ve also got a new list, the fall of fun, and a huge craft brewery suddenly closes its doors while another one might rise from the dead.
Beers We’re Drinking
- Greg is drinking Black Butte Porter from Deschutes Brewing — rich chocolate, coffee, and smooth roasted notes.
- Flex is drinking Evil Ways from Eagle Park Brewing — hazy, juicy, and packed with Sultana and Citra hops.
Flex’s mustache era is officially here, and it’s making everyone. Greg admits beer is emotional support at concerts, and the guys figure out just how much liquid courage belongs in the pit. And beer vs liquor, what are you drinking at a concert? We’ve also got a list of the nation’s best IPAs (so they say), and some nerdy podcast news.
Booze News
- Rogue Ales shuts down — one of Oregon’s OG breweries calls it quits.
- 21st Amendment might not be gone after all.
- Modelo gets festive with Noche Especial.
- New Belgium’s Lauren Woods Limbach retires after nearly three decades of shaping American sours.
- And Congress finds a new way to make sure fun stays illegal.
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Welcome back to another round of beers with Greg and Flex. Flex takes the captain’s chair again, armed with a milkshake IPA and lost movie quotes. Greg’s back with a story so anatomically correct it probably violates building codes. Meanwhile, Untappd jumps the shark by letting people rate sodas. Listener Nate keeps the poop beer saga alive with a ketchup-flavored saison nightmare, and somehow the guys end up debating pickles on burgers and the ethics of a 20% service charge on a 10-cent martini. And a drunk judge that gets caught with her pants down.
Beers We’re Drinking:
- Flex is drinking Mango Double Marbles from More Brewing Company — a milkshake-style double IPA with mango and vanilla.
- Greg is drinking Only What We Carry from Everywhere Beer Co. and Root + Branch — a hazy IPA hopped with Citra, Nelson, and Waimea.
Flex starts off sweating over his Untappd search while trying to keep the show on course, but Greg derails things immediately with the world’s most unfortunately designed hotel. The guys go full detective mode on Untappd’s soda ratings, proving once and for all that the app has truly lost it. Listener Nate drops another installment of the “poop beer” saga with some real burger vibes. And why is Maine so stingy about their beer?
Booze News:
- Great Divide opens a new taproom in Denver’s RiNo District.
- Molson Coors cuts 400 jobs before the holidays.
- Ballast Point shutters another location and lays off staff.
- And in Arizona, a judge gets drunk, loses her pants, and her job — in that order.
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Welcome to our favorite beer podcast! Greg goes dino hunting and unearths a mystery beer hiding in his fridge while Flex shows up fully prepared. Listener Jay drops a dime on some Russian River treasure. Our Halloween recap breaks down into adult trick-or-treating and Greg’s low-effort but high-offense costume masterpiece. And the cops are picking up beer cans in Evansville, and Junior goes for a joyride… back to the station.
Beers We’re Drinking
- Greg is drinking Zombie HWhip Raspberry Birthday Cake from Beer Zombies — smoothie sour with raspberry and birthday cake vibes.
- Flex is drinking Watercolors Fruit Punch from Skygazer Brewing Company — smoothie-style sour with pineapple, passionfruit, raspberry, and mango.
Greg kicks things off with a fridge find that looks more like a melted popsicle than a beer, while Flex flexes with a picture-perfect pour. Listener Jay tips them off on where to find Blind Pig and all those barrel-aged “-ification” gems from Russian River. Greg's been messing around with SEO, turns out he's a nerd and the Craft Beer Republic is now charting! Flex’s adult trick-or-treating reveals one of his major flaws: he hates jello shots. And Greg talks about his Halloween evening and now “infamous” Peter-Peter costume. And happy birthday to Erica!
Booze News
- Upright Brewing calls it quits and pivots to Beer Station vibes.
- Maui Brewing scales back to focus on the West Coast.
- George Clooney and the Casamigos crew are launching a non-alcoholic beer.
- In Evansville, Junior takes “one for the road” a little too literally.
- And the drunk honesty from an Ohio driver is ever so refreshing.
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