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 553 - Matt Gallagher, Suncatcher Brewing
NOV 24, 2025
Episode 553 - Matt Gallagher, Suncatcher Brewing
<p class="">Episode 553 - Matt Gallagher, Suncatcher Brewing</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png" data-image-dimensions="1481x692" 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/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png?format=1000w" width="1481" height="692" 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/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/7142e4e4-7a4d-40cd-9caa-ddfdac4b64b5/suncatcher.png?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Thanksgiving week, Thieves! We’re catching up with Matt Gallagher of Chicago’s <a href="https://suncatcherbrewing.com">Suncatcher Brewing</a> today. Matt was a co-founder of Half Acre and last year opened his own little brewing spot as a sort of return to his roots as a brewer. Tune in and hear all about it. We also have some fun int he black glass with a couple of classics. 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 552 - November Catch Up
NOV 17, 2025
Episode 552 - November Catch Up
<p class="">Episode 552 - November Catch Up</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg" data-image-dimensions="3024x4032" 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/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg?format=1000w" width="3024" height="4032" 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/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/b9b8a581-de31-4d98-9efe-cf0ccb3523b1/unnamed+%2824%29.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! It seems like Augie and John have been on the road for the better part of the year, so we (Kennedy and Casse) decided to sit down with them and catch up on what’s been going on. We give some behind-the-scenes stories from Philly, Florida, Kentucky, and Ohio, and talk about one of the more, um, potent, gifts of the season (pictured above). Tune in and let us know what you think! (Shout out to Justin S. of Sacred Vice for the advent pic.)</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 551 - Chris Shields, Cincinnati Brewer
NOV 10, 2025
Episode 551 - Chris Shields, Cincinnati Brewer
<p class="">Episode 551 - Chris Shields, Cincinnati Brewer</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.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/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.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/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/1e5eec17-37b7-46ca-95c7-017b11a87b5f/20250930_142240.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! Our Ohio adventure comes to a close as we welcome Chris Shields, a long-time brewer and educator who is now working on the hops side of things in the industry. A conversation about what makes Cincinnati great, why you should visit, and beers that inspire. 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 550 - Rhiannon Hoeweler and John FitzGerald, Mad Tree Brewing
NOV 3, 2025
Episode 550 - Rhiannon Hoeweler and John FitzGerald, Mad Tree Brewing
<p class="">Episode 550 - Rhiannon Hoeweler and John FitzGerald, Mad Tree Brewing</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg" data-image-dimensions="4000x3000" 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/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg?format=1000w" width="4000" height="3000" 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/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/08097d48-4d2a-4242-8361-15c0db2e536b/20250930_124319.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! We're still in Cincinnati this week but have moved over to Mad Tree, where we talk with Rhiannon Hoeweler and John FitzGerald about their new fine dining concept, a foray into THC drinks, and the importance of hospitality. 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 549 - Cole Hackbarth and Nick Brehm, Rhinegeist Brewery
OCT 27, 2025
Episode 549 - Cole Hackbarth and Nick Brehm, Rhinegeist Brewery
<p class="">Episode 549 - Cole Hackbarth and Nick Brehm, Rhinegeist Brewery</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg" data-image-dimensions="4000x3000" 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/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg?format=1000w" width="4000" height="3000" 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/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/534036f1e4b047d0e06ecd0f/d52f277b-b2d0-468e-9b87-b6cbf6a47a6c/20250930_104623.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Happy Monday, Thieves! We're in Ohio this week talking with Cole Hackbarth the VP of Brewery Operations at Rhinegeist Brewery, and Nick Brehm, the Director of Innovations and Raw Materials. They had just returned from hop selection in the pacific northwest and brought some fun selections for the black glasses. We go deep on the brewery, it's best selling beer Truth, and what it means to make beer in a historic city. 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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