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Greg Jones
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Welcome in, you beautiful beer nerds! This week, Flex brings the beer snobbery, Greg’s hotter than a sun-soaked stout, and Erica’s fresh off the salty seas with snacks and hazies. We’re talking beer mix-ups, birthday voicemails, blackout rage gallons, and how Flex is emotionally scarred by a mislabeled IPA. There’s also news on MobCraft’s comeback, Delirium’s shipping spree, and a Florida man story that’s peak Florida. Grab your pretzel necklace and let’s party like it’s the Pink Pony—just, y’know, with less fire.
Beers We’re Drinking:
- Greg cracks open Keeping Time from WeldWerks—a hazy that started rough but warmed up nicely.
- Erica sips Shred-Head from Evergreen Brewing—sent straight from PA with pretzels and passion fruit vibes.
- Flex breaks out Citra Cream from Phase Three—a pillowy, tropical cream bomb he’d hook up to his water fountain if he could.
Flex’s beer snob moment at dinner ends with a bruised ego and a canceled pint, while Erica’s kids are out here calling anything in a can “beer” like it’s totally normal. Greg relives a suspiciously clear “hazy” that sent him down a spiral, and somehow everyone ends up bonding over beer trauma. The crew discovers the chaotic world of BORGs—blackout rage gallons are officially a thing—and Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day scene might be even wilder than expected. Chew Your Beer checks in with birthday vibes and beer fest plans, and Greg casually drops that his nephew was born on 3:16 and is now destined to live in jorts and wrestling tees. And Flex might’ve found his dream life in Chicago’s unlimited ice cream museum.
Booze News:
- MobCraft Rises Again: New owners take a $160K gamble on Milwaukee’s most inconsistent brewery.
- Canada’s Presidential Pack: Moosehead sells out of their beer-a-day-for-four-years crate—because obviously.
- Delirium Dumps the Tank: 300,000 liters are en route to beat the tariff apocalypse.
- Florida Man Strikes Again: Drunk dude sets strip club on fire, adds a little... splash for the cops.
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Welcome in, thirsty people! Greg and Flex are back to quench your thirst for craft beer and questionable decision-making. This week, Greg takes a “totally unplanned” trip to San Francisco Beer Week (sure, buddy) and manages to turn a simple bay cruise into an elite-level beer smuggling operation. Flex holds down the fort with some delicious Wisconsin brews and a deep dive into why Sheboygan has an odd sheep obsession. Plus, we’ve got booze news, terrible funeral director choices, and a heated (but not a baseball show) debate over the Dodgers.
Beers We’re Drinking
- Greg: Fog City Hazy IPA – San Francisco Brewing Co. – A hazy with surprise bitterness, aggressive carbonation, and a backstory involving a near beer flood.
- Flex: The King of Sheboygan – Young Blood Beer Co. – A juicy double hazy that flexes tropical flavors and zero bitterness—just don’t ask about the sheep.
Greg’s “totally not a beer trip” to San Francisco somehow included Beer Week, a booze-filled bay cruise, and a questionable amount of beer smuggling. Flex, on the other hand, takes a deep dive into Sheboygan’s unexpected sheep obsession—because, of course, Wisconsin.
Also, Greg stumbles upon an airport beer win, Flex crushes another stellar Wisconsin brew, and an old man with a PBR and a breakfast burrito might have life figured out better than all of us. Plus, there’s a heated (but not a baseball show) debate over the Dodgers, and Greg nearly breaks his own brain trying to recall obscure ’90s wrestling trivia.
Booze News
- Georgia Distributors Throw a Fit – Small breweries want self-distribution, and big distributors aren’t happy about it. Shocking.
- Texas Cracks Down on THC Drinks – The Lone Star State is trying to kill the buzz—literally.
- Drunk Funeral Director Busted – A Minnesota man shows up sauced to pick up a body. Bold move.
- Drunkest & Soberest Colleges in America – BYU stays dry, while an unexpected school takes the top drunk honors.
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Welcome in, you glorious beer guzzlers! Greg and Flex are back just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day with a fresh batch of beer-fueled nonsense. Greg drops a HUGE piece of industry news that he's been sitting on for weeks (seriously, the suspense was killing him). Flex reviews a hazy IPA so thick it should come with a spoon, and the guys dive into some questionable history facts (spoiler: Flex is just making things up at this point). Plus, we’ve got craft beer hot takes, trivia victories, and a deep discussion on why Rolling Rock is… well, Rolling Rock.
Beers We’re Drinking
- Flex – Moon Fruit by Maplewood Brewing Co. A double dry-hopped IPA with big tropical vibes and a killer can design.
- Greg – Matamata by Fast Friends Beer Co. A hazy IPA loaded with New Zealand hops and a soft, juicy finish.
Greg and his trivia crew, Prestige Worldwide (featuring the Silly Billies), won the Best of the Best trivia night, and he’s letting everyone know about it. Flex is developing his own Tongue Jobber comic strip. The guys make fun of breweries that insist on making their own Guinness alternatives, and Greg has some very strong opinions about it. We also learn about Greg’s recent trip to Malibu Brewing, where he enjoyed some new beers, fantastic weather, and apparently burnt end turkey. And we’ve got St. Patricks’ Day Fun Facts!
And the biggest news of all—Monica and James have moved to Austin! Our favorite brewer duo has taken on new roles at Fast Friends Beer Co., and Greg finally gets to spill the details on what that means for the Austin beer scene. Spoiler: It’s about to get real damn good.
Booze News
- Monster Energy’s big mistake – They took a $130 million hit on their alcohol brands. Shocking, right?
- Tilray does it again – Revolver Brewing’s production is getting shut down and moved elsewhere. Another craft brewery bites the dust.
- Mexican beer prices are going up! – Thanks to a 25% tariff and an old legal agreement, your Modelo and Corona are about to get a little pricier.
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Welcome to Craft Beer Republic! Greg is still recovering from a champagne-fueled blackout, Flex forgot he even had a podcast to record, and somehow, there’s a hidden Smirnoff Ice lurking in Greg’s house, just waiting to ruin someone’s day. The guys break down the math behind those too-good-to-be-true dollar pints, brainstorm ways to keep breweries alive (spoiler: trivia night is fine, but bingo might mean you’re doomed), and discuss why non-alcoholic beer had its best Dry January ever—much to their disappointment.
Beers We’re Drinking
- Greg is drinking Congress Street IPA from Trillium Brewing Company.
- Flex is sipping on Off Season Imperial Hazy IPA from Three Sheeps Brewing Company.
Episode Highlights
Greg survived (barely) a Champagne Around the World birthday party for Deb, and let’s just say champagne drunk is a special kind of drunk. There were spreadsheets involved (Flex was impressed), sideline bottles, surprise DoorDash deliveries, and an ungodly amount of bubbly consumed. The aftermath? A raging champagne headache and a desperate need for sweet potato fries. Meanwhile, Greg also made a highlystrategic Smirnoff Ice purchase, setting up a hidden ice attack on unsuspecting guests. The boys also dive into the fine art of brewery marketing—why collabs are the key, trivia is timeless, and why breweries throwing comedy nights might need to re-evaluate their business plan. Oh, and Flex flexes his ability to recite the alphabet backwards, just in case the need ever arises (Greg, on the other hand, does not have this talent).
Booze News:
- 🍺 Dry January Just Got Worse – Non-alcoholic beer claimed a record share of the grocery store market last month. Civilization is crumbling.
- 🍑 Georgia Breweries May Finally Catch a Break – A new bill could open the door for self-distribution. About time?
- 💰 Sapporo’s Regretful Beer Shopping Spree – Stone Brewing’s new owners just admitted they massively overpaid… again.
- 🚔 Ravens Lineman Blows a .178 – At 6'6" and 360 lbs, this guy needed way more than “three or four beers” to get there.
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Welcome in, thirsty friends! Greg went full beer tourist and drank his way through Austin, and he’s here to spill all the boozy details. Meanwhile Brewing served up his favorite beer of the trip—so good it forced him to break a years-long Untappd dry spell! Flex, on the other hand, is freezing his mustache off in the Midwest, sipping on a Toppling Goliath variety pack and confirming what we already knew: people on Untappd have no taste. The guys also dig into the absurdity of TSA screenings, the power of food truck barbecue, and the ongoing battle against Big Beer’s nonsense. Plus, why is Michelob Ultra so damn popular?
Beers We’re Drinking
- Greg – Meanwhile Brewing's Tender Robot. A gold medal winning hazy out of Austin.
- Flex – Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue – the Nectarine Hop Variant, jammed with tangerine goodness.
Greg went on a Valentine's weekend trip to Austin, which quickly turned into a full-blown beer pilgrimage. From Meanwhile Brewing’s award-winning haze to Zilker and Lazarus Brewing, it was one tasty stop after another. Flex, meanwhile, has been battling negative temperatures and living in a hoodie. The guys discuss TSA’s fascination with Greg’s “oversized package” and reminisce about the best airport snacks (Southwest’s Maui onion pretzels for the win). Greg also recounts a wedding night in Asheville that ended with gin-fueled regrets and a long nap on the cold bathroom floor. Meanwhile, Flex reveals his grandma’s secret to beer drinking (spoiler: salt) and the guys dunk on Michelob Ultra drinkers.
Booze News (Revised)
- Big Beer Strikes Again – Another craft brewery is calling out Molson Coors for some sneaky marketing. Haven’t they learned their lesson from that $56 million lawsuit?
- Super Bowl Beer Sales Fumble – While the Chiefs took home the trophy, draft beer sales took a hit. But somehow, Michelob Ultra is thriving. We have questions.
- New DUI Limit Proposal: Will It Change Anything? – North Carolina wants to lower the legal limit to .05. But will it actually stop drunk drivers, or just ruin happy hour?
- Guam’s Most Honest Drunk Driver – When asked how much he had to drink, his answer was… refreshingly straightforward.
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