Best The Northwooods Beer Guy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 114 - Beyond the Label: What Happens When You Drink Outside Your Comfort Zone? 44:47

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Send us a text What happens when craft beer enthusiasts dive into mystery brews from across America? This episode takes you on a flavorful journey as Mike and his brother Brian, an experienced homebrewer, sample eight diverse beers from a Beer of the Month Club subscription. The brothers work their way through a carefully arranged tasting flight, s…

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Ep 113 - Hops, Malts, and Memories: A Brotherly Beer Adventure 50:59

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Send us a text What happens when brothers reunite to taste forgotten beers? That's exactly what unfolds as Mike welcomes his brother Brian—known affectionately as "the mad scientist"—to the Northwoods Beer Guy Podcast for a unique tasting experience. Together, they crack open a time capsule in the form of unopened Beer of the Month Club boxes that …

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Ep 112 - Brothers, Brews, and Honest Reviews at Checkers Tavern 20:24

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Send us a text Pull up a barstool and join Mike, the Northwoods Beer Guy, and his brother Brian, the "Mad Scientist of brewing," as they embark on a craft beer adventure at Checkers Tavern in Warrensburg, Missouri. Against a backdrop of live music and lively bar ambiance, the brothers share honest, straightforward evaluations of local brews with th…

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Ep 111 - From Cocktails to CranFest: A Northern Wisconsin Journey 46:28

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Send us a text Ever wonder if those ready-to-drink cocktails are actually worth your time? This episode takes you on a journey through five different canned cocktails that might change how you stock your cooler this summer. Mike (fighting through a springtime bug) and Suzy start by revisiting their experience at Between the Bluffs beer festival, hi…

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Ep 110 -The Northwoods Beer Guy discovers hidden gems at La Crosse's premier beer event 19:24

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Send us a text Step into the vibrant world of Wisconsin's craft beer scene as the Northwoods Beer Guy and friends explore the Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival in La Crosse. This on-location adventure captures the excitement of discovery as Mike and his crew of familiar podcast voices sample their way through dozens of unique offeri…

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Ep 109 - From Mead to IPA: A Journey Through Unexpected Flavors 1:05:07

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Send us a text What happens when two beer enthusiasts taste their way through seven wildly different craft beverages in a single sitting? A flavor journey that spans continents, traditions, and brewing philosophies. Mike and Jim kick off with excited chatter about the upcoming Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival before diving into the…

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Ep 108 - Sip, Discuss, Repeat: Two Beer Guys and Seven Boulevard Brews 1:11:40

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Send us a text When we stepped into Boulevard Brewing Company during our Kansas City visit, we knew we were in for something special. What we didn't expect was just how masterfully this brewery has honed their craft across such diverse beer styles. Having brought back seven distinct bottles to sample, we're taking you on a flavor journey that showc…

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Ep 107 - Unexpected Flavor: When Sours Surprise and Honey Harmonizes 56:27

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Send us a text A familiar voice returns to the Northwoods Beer Guy Podcast as Brian rejoins Mike after a long absence since appearances on episodes one and two. Their reunion brings a diverse lineup of six unique beers that take listeners on a journey from the shores of Hawaii to the heartland of Wisconsin. The duo kicks off with Kona Brewing's Big…

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Ep 106 - In every sip, there's a story waiting to be discovered 59:48

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Send us a text Venture into the fascinating world of barrel-aged beers as Mike and BK embark on a tasting journey that reveals just how varied and complex these special brews can be. From the moment they crack open their first beer – a velvety chocolate mint stout that transforms dramatically as it warms – to the surprising discoveries in Mobcraft'…

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Ep 105 - Beyond the Barrel: Exploring Central Waters Brewing's Lesser-Known Beers 56:41

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Send us a text When it's time to explore a brewery's full range, sometimes you discover surprising variance in quality – and Central Waters certainly delivered that experience. While renowned for their stellar barrel-aging program, what happens when these expert bourbon-barrel wizards venture into lighter, everyday beer styles? Mike and Jim bravely…

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Ep 104 - Angry Leprechauns: The Quest for Flavorful Irish Beer 50:16

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Send us a text What happens when you put six Irish beers in front of two craft beer enthusiasts? A St. Patrick's Day adventure that reveals the surprising truth about Irish craft beer. The Northwoods Beer Guy and his co-host embark on a post-holiday tasting journey through various Irish beer styles, from dry stouts to red ales and beyond. Starting …

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Ep 103 - On Location - Craft Beer Journey: Smoke Brewing Company 24:29

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Send us a text When we walked into Smoke Brewing Company in Lee's Summit, Missouri, we were immediately struck by the explosion of St. Patrick's Day decorations covering every inch of the place. "There might be a tipping point when you go over the top," Jim observed, and this brewery was definitely testing those limits with its festive atmosphere. …

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Ep 102 - On Location -Cheers to Unconventional Brews: Exploring Unique Tastes of The Goat Brewing 47:22

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Send us a text Step inside The Goat Brewing with us in this vibrant episode of the Northwoods Beer Guy Podcast! We dive deep into a diverse tasting session featuring ten unique beers that showcase the creativity and innovation of craft brewing. From classic brews like the Black Ruby Oatmeal Stout to bold experiments such as the Gose with Salsa, eac…

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Ep 101 - On Location From Kansas City with Love: A Boulevard Brewing Experience 40:15

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Send us a text Welcome to our mouthwatering adventure at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, where we've curated an exceptional tasting experience featuring some of their finest barrel-aged brews! Each selection boasts impressive alcohol content, rich flavors, and innovative brewing techniques that set Boulevard apart in today's craft beer ar…

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Ep 100 - Cheers to 100 Episodes: Exploring Stouts and Trivia Galore 1:02:21

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Send us a text Ever wondered how we managed to sample nearly 700 different beers by our 100th episode? Join us as we reflect on this incredible journey, exploring the vast world of stouts with a selection that spans a modest 4.9% ABV to a bold 15.5%. From the sweeter notes of Yoho Brewing's Sakura Mochi Stout to the complex flavors of Prairie Artis…

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Ep 99 - Sampling Six Unique Brews: A Journey Through Nebraska's Craft Beer Scene 43:33

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Send us a text Explore Nebraska's craft beer scene as we dive into unique brews from four breweries, each offering something different. From spicy pickle beers to smooth porters, we highlight the distinct flavors and craftsmanship in Nebraska, encouraging listeners to discover these hidden gems for themselves. • Craft beer serves as comfort during …

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Ep 98 - We Dive Into Some Russian Imperial Stouts 1:04:51

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Send us a text Embark on a flavorful journey with us as we uncover the secrets behind barrel-aged beers in this episode of the Northwoods Beer Guy Podcast. From the robust Privyet Russian Imperial Stout to the exclusive 15th Anniversary Brewer's Choice blend, we promise you'll learn all about the craftsmanship that makes these brews exceptional. Jo…

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Ep 97 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend 52:21

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Send us a text This week, the guys continue their exploration of barrel aged beer. They try a number of variations on the classic Russian Imperial Stout, Darkness, by Surly. They also try an anniversary beer to change up the pace! Here is what they try: 1. Darkness 2. Gimme S'more 3. Midnight Manhattan 4. Chocolate Limoncello 5. Double Barrel 6. Co…

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Ep 96 - Barrel Aged January Continues 1:08:41

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Send us a text This week, the guys continue their barrel aged January by trying a number of barrel aged beers from Central Waters. Toby joins in on the fun and they are surprised in more ways than one, with these beers. The beers that they sample on this episode are: 1. Milwaukee Two Malted Milk Ball 2. 26th Anniversary with Raspberry & Vanilla 3. …

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Ep 95 - 2024 Year in Review and Beer of the Year 1:00:27

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Send us a text This week the guys are joined by Toby and they talk about the 2024 beers that stood out. They also try a few barrel-aged beers and a bourbon to see if they can taste it in a beer. The beers they try are: 1. Goose Island Bourbon County Angels Envy 2 Year Cask Stout 2. Two Roads Brewing Roadsmary's Baby Rum barrel-aged Pumpkin 3. Mob C…

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Ep 94 - Barrel Aged January Starts! 1:22:46

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Send us a text This week, the guys start barrel aged January by comparing two breweries that are in different stages of their barrel programs. The first company is Dangerous Man Brewing and they try four different Russian Imperial stouts that were aged in different barrels. They try the following beers: 1. Russell's Reserve Rye Whiskey 2. Heaven Hi…

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Ep 93 - On Location - Two Fathoms Brewing - Winona, MN 43:20

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Send us a text This week, the guys go to Two Fathoms Brewing in Winona, MN. This used to be Island City Brewing, but recently they had a name change. We are not sure if the ownership has changed as well or not. They have 9 beers currently on tap and we try them all! Here is what we had: 1. Grandma Glayds's Pickled Pilsner 2. Lawyers, Hops, and Mone…

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Ep 92 - Part 2 of Christmas Beers with Jim and Julie 1:18:59

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Send us a text This week, we step of the ABV of some more Christmas beers that we found. Julie was nice enough to join us again and try these beers. We tried the following: 1. Rogue Santa's Private Reserve Mocha Stout 2. Great Lakes Christmas Ale 3. Boulevard Nut Cracker 4. Left Hand Brewing Nitro Candy Cane 5. Thunderhead Brewing Tiny Tim Christma…

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Ep 91 - Trying Christmas Beers with Jim and Julie 1:07:58

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Send us a text This week, the guys try a number of Christmas and winter beers, and they see how they compare to each other and their expectations. Jim's wife Julie sits in and gives us her thoughts on them as well. The beers they try are: 1. Lazy Horse Brewing Salted Caramel Blonde 2. Great Lakes Brewing Cookie Exchange 3. Sam Adams Winter Lager 4.…

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Ep 90 - On Location - Maui Brewing with Suzy - Waikiki Hawaii 43:29

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Send us a text This week Mike is joined by his wife Suzy in Waikiki, Hawaii and they stop at Maui Brewing. They discuss a number of places they are going and doing, while trying 8 of their year-round beer offerings. The beers that they try are: 1. Bikini Blonde Lager 2. Pau Hana Pilsner 3. Coconut Hiawa Porter 4. Da Hawaii Life Lite Lager 5. Big Sw…

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Ep 89 - Untitled Arts, More Animal Stories, and a Mystery Beer! 1:02:49

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Send us a text This week the guys finally get into some flavor! Mike breaks out some beers from Untitled Arts that are pastry stouts. They range from 8% to 11.7% abv. The beers that they try are: 1. Ice Cream Waffle 2. Malted Milk Ball 3. Affogato Ice Cream 4. Candied Pecan 5. Hazelnut Butter Cup 6. Caramel Coconut Cookie Then. Jim uncovers a myste…

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Ep 88 - Angry Minnow Beer and Hayward Wisconsin Talk 54:48

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Send us a text This week, the guys talk about things that you can see and do in Hayward Wisconsin. Jim breaks out some Hayward trivia and the guys try nine different beers from Angry Minnow Brewing in Hayward. The beers they try are as follows: 1. Original Kolsch 2. McStuckie's Scotch Ale 3. Tommy A's Oktoberfest 4. River Pig American Pale Ale 5. B…

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Ep 87 - NA Beers, Yup, You Read That Correctly! 52:46

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Jim dive into a category that they have no experience with, Non-Alcoholic beers! They try a number of beers from different breweries and are really shocked. The beers they tried are as follows: 1. Krombacher Pils Alkohofrei 2. Athletic Mexican Style Copper 3. Sam Adams Just The Hazy IPA 4. Quirk Superfruit Seltzer…

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Ep 86 - On Location - The 5 Barrel - Pensacola, Florida 37:04

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Send us a text This week, Mike, BK, and Wes pay a visit to The 5 Barrel in Pensacola, Florida. This taproom has a great family friendly vibe to it! The guys tried 2 flights of beer and were surprised a number of times. The beers that they tried are as follows: 1. Bold Rock Pineapple Cider 2. Potter's Passionfruit Mosiac Cider 3. Ravenous Pig Foxtai…

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Ep 85 - On Location - Pensacola Bay Brewing, Pensacola, FL 29:20

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Send us a text This week, Mike is joined by BK and Wes, and they visit Pensacola Bay Brewing in Pensacola, Florida. This brewery had a nautical theme to it and that carried over into the naming of their beers! The beers that they tried are: 1. Desoto Raspberry Berliner Weiss 2. Panhandle Special Lager 3. OPP Uncut 4. Riptide Amber 5. Blackbeard Sto…

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Ep 84 - On Location - Beach Camp Brewpub- Destin, FL 52:40

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Send us a text This week, Mike is joined by his wife Suzy in Destin, Florida. They visit are really cool brewery, Beach Camp Brewpub! They get a couple of flights, and they try 8 of their beers. The beers were recommended by Mykala, the bartender and she chose wisely! The beers they try are: 1. Infinity Zest Cream Ale 2. Amber Jack 3. My Favorite M…

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Ep 83 - The First Stouts of the Season! 44:25

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Send us a text This week, the guys host their first stout episode of the fall season. There is a wide range of ABV's in this group! The beers that they try are as follows: 1. Belhaven Black Scottish Stout on Nitro 2. Hinterland Nitro Luna Coffee Stout 3. 3 Sheeps 15 - 2 4. O'so Peanut Butter Soul-Nation 5. Founders KBS 6. Boulevard Proper Pour Cabe…

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Ep 82 - We Ramp Up the Volume on the IPA's! 34:19

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Send us a text This week, Mike was so surprised with Jim liking the hazy IPA's last week, that he upped the ABV on this week's IPA's. Here is what they try: 1. Goose Island Neon Beer Hug 2. Goose Island West Coast Beer Hug 3. Sierra Nevada Big Little Thing Imperial IPA 4. Goose Island Tropical Beer Hug Imperial IPA 5. More Brewin Goodnight Express …

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Ep 81 - Mike and Jim Go on an IPA Adventure 38:36

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Send us a text This week the guys go on an IPA adventure. They dug deep in their beer fridges and found 6 IPA's that they give a try. Here is what the taste: 1. Moon Ridge The Raft IPA 2. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 3. Earth Rider Cloud Top Hazy IPA 4. 3 Sheeps Chaos Pattern Hazy IPA 5. New Glarus IPA 6. Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug You might be as surpri…

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Ep 80 - Suzy Joins Mike and they try some Margaritas? 47:46

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Send us a text This week, Mike is joined by his wife, Suzy and they take a deep dive into the Carbliss Margarita pack. The flavors that they try are: 1. Original Margarita 2. Watermelon Margarita 3. Mango Margarita 4. Strawberry Margarita 5. Raspberry Margarita How will Mike respond to these beverages? We hope that you will enjoy the wide range of …

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Ep 79 - Our First Full Pumpkin Episode of the Season 46:30

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Send us a text Thiis week, the guys have the first all pumpkin beer episode of the season. They are pretty excited to try a number of these! The beers that they try are: 1. New Holland Ichabod Pumpkin Ale 2. Wichita Brewing Yumkin Pumpkin Ale 3. Tyranena Painted Lady Pumpkin Spice Ale 4. Hoppin' Frog Frog Hollow Double Pumpkin Ale 5. Southern Tier …

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Ep 78 - We Transition from Oktoberfest to Pumpkin Cider! 48:03

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Send us a text This week the guys received 3 Oktoberfest beers from a friend that was in South Dakota. After they finish them, they turned their attention to the first pumpkin of the year. These 3 are actually pumpkin ciders! The beers that they tried are: 1. Brau Brothers Oktoberfest 2. Remedy Brewing Oktoberfest 3. Saverance Brewing Smoktoberfest…

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Ep 77 - How Can There Be This Many Oktoberfest Beers? 55:39

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Jim try 5 more Oktoberfest beers. The beers they try are: 1. 608 Brewing Schlatz Oktoberfest 2. Drekker Hausterhasen Festbier 3. Potosi Oktoberfest 4. Revolution Brewin Oktoberfest 5. Lake Louie Oktoberfest Festbier But that's not all! BK gave them a can of a beer style that they have never had, nor heard of! Wait…

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Ep 76 - Our 2nd Oktoberfest Podcast of the Season 1:16:29

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Send us a text This week, we delve into more Oktoberfest beers from other breweries that we have not tried before. They range greatly in color, flavor and even ABV! Jim found some very interesting beers from Germany, and we got to compare them to American examples. The beers we tried are: 1. Point Oktoberfest 2. Bamberg's Original Schlenkerla Smoke…

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Ep 75 - BK Went to Missouri & Kansas and Brought Beer Back to Try 1:16:39

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Send us a text This week, Mike is again in the Northwoods and is joined by BK, who brought back a number of beers from Missouri and Kansas to try and discuss on the podcast. The beers that they try are as follows: 1. Piney River Black Walnut 2. Piney River German Road Oktoberfest 3. Schlafly Oktoberfest 4. Fair State Oktoberfest 5. Fair State Yakam…

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Ep 74 - Our 2nd Annual Augustoberfest Look at Oktoberfest Beers! 1:15:10

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Send us a text This week Jim brought 8 new to the podcast Oktoberfest beers for us to try. There were some very interesting beers to say the least! Here are the beers that the guys try: 1. Sam Adams Oktoberfest 2. 3 Sheeps Oktoberfest 3. Bells Oktoberfest 4. Indeed Brewing Oktoberfest 5. Third Space Oktoberfest 6. 3 Floyd's Munsterfest 7. Left Hand…

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Ep 73 - Hailey Is Back and We Try a Lineup of MobCraft Beers 1:36:35

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Send us a text This week, Hailey agreed to come back and try a number of beers from MobCraft Brewing. These beers are all by the same brewer, but they are all different styles. Here is what we try: 1. Low Phunk Sour Ale 2. Cactus Coast Mexican Lager 3. Fish Fry Rye 4. Crush: Orange Creamsicle Fruit Beer 5. Amber 6. Bat$h!t Crazy 7. Pils To Pay the …

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Ep 72 - Introducing A New Person to the World of IPA's 1:24:02

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Send us a text This week, we have something that we have wanted to do since the beginning of the podcast. We are introducing a new person to craft beer! We have Hailey with us in studio and she agreed to try out a number of IPA's with us! IPA's are a very polarizing style of beer, so we are happy that she was ok with trying them! Here are the beers…

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Ep 71 - Sharing Beers and Stories with BK 1:30:19

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Send us a text This week, Mike us joined by BK in the Northwoods and they try a group of beers that BK brought. There are show connections between some of the beers that they did not expect. The beers that they tried are as follows: 1. Hinterland 29th Anniversary Nitro IPA 2. MobCraft Out of Office 3. Milwaukee Brewing O-Gii 4. Brewing Projekt Gunp…

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Ep 70 - On Location - Lost Saint Brewing - Blue Earth, MN 38:28

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Send us a text This week, Mike is joined by Brian, from 5 Alarm, Larry and Dave and they travel to Lost Saint Brewing in Blue Earth, MN. This was a chance for Mike to hear what a brewer thinks of another companies' offerings. There were a lot a really good beer here! They beers that they tried are as follows: 1, Prere Pils 2. Wendell's Wit Belgian …

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Ep 69 - Talking Brewing with Brian from 5 Alarm Brewing in Lake Mills, IA 55:32

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Send us a text This week, Mike goes to Lake Mills Iowa and talks to the brewer from 5 Alarm Brewing, who just happens to be his brother. Mike and Brian are also joined by their dad Dave and their uncle Larry. Brian answers a number of questions that have been on previous episodes and talks about how he got into brewing. The guys also try 8 beers th…

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Ep 68 - July 4th Weekend Wrap Up 46:42

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Send us a text This week Mike is joined by his daughter and thy discuss some places they went and beers they tried. They also talk about the annual 4th of July Beer Tasting and how Mike faired. This year the categories that they had were: 1. Ales 2. MN/WI Beer 3. Wildcard There were a number of beers that were really good and some surprises both go…

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Ep 67 - A Mixed Bag of Beer and Conversation 1:24:40

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Send us a text This week, the guys try a number of beers that are all under 7% abv. That is the only similarity that they have to each other. The beers they try are: 1. Oliphant Pickel Beer 2. Yazoo Hefeweizen 3. Brickway Coffee Vanilla Stout 4. Armed Forces Brewing Cat Shot Lager 5. Lakefront Brewing Riverwest Lager 6. Pitchfork Brewing French Toa…

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Ep 66 - Having Some Fruit and Veggie Beers! 1:12:38

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Send us a text This week the guys try some beers that have not only fruit, but some veggies as well. This is really a different group! the beers that they try are as follows: 1. Destihl Sucker Punch Pickle Sour 2. Founders Green Zebra Watermelon Gose 3. Founders Green Zebra Pineapple Gose 4. Leinenkugal Lakeside Cherry 5. Weldwerks Bamm Bamm Rubble…

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Ep 65 - German Beers with Jim and Toby Round 2 1:00:01

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Jim are joined by Toby, and they try some more German and Czech style beers. Jim is dealing with a bad knee, so the guys are not sure if his judgement is off or not. The beers they try are: 1. Plzensky Prazdroj Pilsner Urquell 2. Unibroue A Tout Le Monde 3. Bitburger Premium Oils 4. Hofbrau Original 5. Hofbrau Dun…