Steal This Beer
Steal This Beer

Steal This Beer

Steal This Beer

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Beer gurus Augie Carton (Carton Brewing) and John Holl (author of Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint) get to the bottom of the day’s most pressing craft beer issues with help from opinionated brewer friends, know-it-all barkeeps, and smarmy industry insiders. For each episode, Augie and John will blind-taste and dissect two beers on air (provided by that episode’s guest) while discussing current beer topics, news, and styles.

Recent Episodes

Episode 504 - Ryan Dunlap, Argenta Brewing (Portland, Maine 2)
DEC 16, 2024
Episode 504 - Ryan Dunlap, Argenta Brewing (Portland, Maine 2)
<p class="">Episode 504 - Ryan Dunlap, Argenta Brewing (Portland, Maine 2)</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg" data-image-dimensions="3000x4000" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg?format=1000w" width="3000" height="4000" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/dc04d4a1-1682-4bf3-ac9f-f0ae2d23bc46/20241204_124803.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re back in Portland, Maine, this week with Ryan of Argenta Brewing. Argenta is a brewery and tasting room in West Bayside and Portland, Maine’s only “lager beer saloon!” Ryan Dunlap, owner and operator, is originally from Nevada where the word, Argenta, first inspired him. Argenta was a silver mine in the 1860’s but quickly crumbled and now sits as one of the hundreds of ghost towns in the state. This silver mine was the namesake of Ryan’s college dorm, and thus a beer company was born. “What drives us here at Argenta is very simple: leave it better than you found it. We can all strive to leave everything a little better than how we found it.” Tune in and let us know what you think!</p><p class="">***</p><p class="">As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton &amp; John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.</p>
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Episode 503 - Carla Jean Lauter (Portland, Maine)
DEC 9, 2024
Episode 503 - Carla Jean Lauter (Portland, Maine)
<p class="">Episode 503 - Carla Jean Lauter (Portland, Maine)</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2736x3648" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg?format=1000w" width="2736" height="3648" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/eb70cccc-7898-4c3b-96f0-36921ea7f77b/20241204_170854.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re off to Portland, Maine, this week for a string of shows. First up is our local guide, Also known as "The Beer Babe," Carla started her craft beer website and blog in 2007, sharing her thoughts on new beers, brewery visits, and "beer adventures." After moving to Portland, Maine several years later, she became deeply immersed in the vibrant Maine beer community, exploring its people, places, and unique stories. Through her writing, Carla has profiled the once-overlooked craft beer scene of New England, offering insights and advice on the region's best and most interesting fermented drinks. She has been a columnist for The Bollard, Portland Press Herald, MaineToday.com, and Beer &amp; Weed Magazine, as well as regularly writing on her own blog. After welcoming a daughter at the end of 2023, Carla has stepped back from beer writing to focus on family life but continues to nurture her love for local craft beer. As always, tune in and let us know what you think!</p><p class="">***</p><p class="">As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton &amp; John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.</p>
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Episode 502 - Wayne Wambles, Griffon & Sphynx Brewing
DEC 2, 2024
Episode 502 - Wayne Wambles, Griffon & Sphynx Brewing
<p class="">Episode 502 - Wayne Wambles, Griffon &amp; Sphynx Brewing</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG" data-image-dimensions="591x591" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG?format=1000w" width="591" height="591" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/bd368997-a7c0-47ab-af1d-b82ad2336566/griffon-Capture.PNG?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re catching up with an old friend of the show today. Wayne Wambles was the head brewer at Cigar City Brewing way back when we used to record at Hunahpu's Day (RIP). He’s responsible for some of the most well know beers out there, including the fest’s namesake stout, and has left a significant imprint on the craft beer industry. Fast forward almost a decade and Wayne is now running his own brewery in the hills outside of Asheville, North Carolina. We talk about his journey through multiple Cigar City ownerships and how he came to buy a small brewery to make his own. As always, it’s a good listen with some fun beers in the black glass. Tune in and let us know what you think!</p><p class="">***</p><p class="">As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton &amp; John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p>
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Episode 501 - Julie Disanti & Derek Hunter, Wild Fern Brewing
NOV 25, 2024
Episode 501 - Julie Disanti & Derek Hunter, Wild Fern Brewing
<p class="">Episode 501 - Julie Disanti &amp; Derek Hunter, Wild Fern Brewing</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg" data-image-dimensions="1500x2250" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg?format=1000w" width="1500" height="2250" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08b945a1-2b92-441f-8565-9c003a94373b/DSC09363.jpeg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re keeping it local this week with some new friends from Frenchtown, NJ. Welcome Julie &amp; Derek of Wild Fern Brewing to the show! They’ve barely been open a month but it sounds like they’re doing some cool stuff on the Delaware. We’re already planning an STB bike trip along the banks to visit. Tune in and let us know what you think!</p><p class="">***</p><p class="">As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton &amp; John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.</p>
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Episode 500 - Connor Casey, Cellarmaker Brewing
NOV 18, 2024
Episode 500 - Connor Casey, Cellarmaker Brewing
<p class="">Episode 500 - Connor Casey, Cellarmaker Brewing</p> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! Episode 500 is here. We had no real plan for this and it kind of snuck up on us, or at least me (Justin), because I made a numbering error a couple months ago that someone noticed and alerted Augie to it. I went back and corrected everything and, lo-and-behold, here we are at 500. It’s with a fun guest, Connor of Cellarmaker, who we’ve been trying to get on the show for many months now, but due to scheduling conflicts and time zone differences, we’re just now making happen. And it’s episode 500, killer! We’re happy Connor is here and we’re happy you are too. Thanks for coming along with us this far. Tune in and let us know what you think!</p><p class="">***</p><p class="">As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton &amp; John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant. </p>
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